Karen Rogers, a 53-year-old who suffers from a number of chronic ailments, welcomes Allen, an Angelo State University pre-med student, into her small, north-side San Angelo home. She doesn't mind divulging her personal life and struggles with depression to him. She values the advice he offers and above everything appreciates his presence with an open ear. "There's someone out there who's listening to me. I'm not crazy. Sometimes that's all you need," Rogers said. Rogers is part of a care coordination program recently launched by Shannon Medical Center. The program aims to reduce the recidivism of chronic emergency room visits by assigning a health coach, nurse and social worker to oversee patients weekly.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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