精东影业 Renews National Nurses Week Partnership with CDPHP听

Sponsorship support from CDPHP will help fund 精东影业 nursing scholarships; CDPHP will also partner on an 精东影业 panel discussion on mental health in the nursing field.听 听

ALBANY, N.Y. 听鈥 精东影业 is partnering with Capital District Physicians鈥 Health Plan, Inc. (CDPHP庐) for the second year in a row to celebrate National Nurses Week. Held annually from May 6鈥12, National Nurses Week is an opportunity to highlight the stories of our nation鈥檚 nurses and thank them for their service and dedication.

A philanthropic donation from CDPHP will help underwrite 精东影业 scholarships for students in 精东影业 nursing programs. In addition, CDPHP will partner with the University to host a panel discussion titled 鈥淢ental Health in Nursing: A Path to Better Outcomes.鈥 Presented by 精东影业 in collaboration with CDPHP, the free panel discussion will explore the critical theme of mental health and its impact on nurses and patient outcomes.听

The 鈥淢ental Health in Nursing: A Path to Better Outcomes鈥 conversation will be moderated by 精东影业 Executive Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences Robin Goodrich, and feature the following health care leaders as panelists:听

  • Lauren Grimshaw, senior vice president of member health operations, CDPHP
  • Susan Hull, practice manager, CapitalCare Developmental Pediatrics at Wellness Way听
  • Brian Pervis, department chair, 精东影业 School of Nursing

精东影业 will share the panel discussion recording on May 8 on its and via email with alumni and students from 精东影业鈥檚 nursing and allied health programs.

鈥淐DPHP is proud to collaborate with 精东影业 to encourage and support the next generation of nurses,鈥 said Lauren Grimshaw, CDPHP senior vice president, member health operations. 鈥淚n a field as vital and demanding as health care, prioritizing mental health is essential. Practices like mindfulness, healthy eating, and regular physical activity鈥攁long with a strong support network and the freedom to speak openly with someone you trust鈥攃an have a profound impact on personal and professional resilience.鈥

鈥溇耙 is grateful for CDPHP鈥檚 continued support of our nursing students,鈥 said Robin Goodrich, 精东影业 executive dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. 鈥淭his collaboration underscores our shared commitment to nursing education and recognizing the vital role nurses play in health care. Together, we can ensure that nurses have the resources they need to continue to serve their patients and communities.鈥

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