One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is still happening as suicide rates reach an all time high. But Covid! No. Stop. #bedsfullpsych #nostigma
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Nursing Homes and Covid in Minnesota
Numerous issues with the handling of Covid-19 and the population that is at highest risk- the elderly. From government authorizing Covid-19 patients to be sent to nursing homes under lockdown – infecting many of the residents to rampant negligence of seniors while denying them any type of visits, it’s criminal. https://www.fox9.com/news/covid-19-kills-43-in-minnesota-nursing-homes-over-one-weekend https://www.kimt.com/content/news/Minnesota-nursing-homes-accept-COVID-19-patients-even-as-deaths-climb-570623671.html https://www.kare11.com/article/news/investigations/kare-11-investigates-elder-neglect-alleged-in-locked-down-facilities/89-8b772f6f-3d5c-4b53-87d3-8f89964728ac https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lawmakers-and-advocates-call-for-end-to-virus-pipeline-to-elder-care/570968262/
For Kathleen….Wherever I May Find Her
By Kristina Tehrani July 26,2021 I’ve been a nurse for many years- about 13. I haven’t been working the entire time but I have several long term experiences under my belt. One of my favorite nursing jobs was working for the GLBT population in an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment program. Why? Because it wasContinue reading “For Kathleen….Wherever I May Find Her”
Losing My Best Friend to Lockdown Isolation
By Kristina Tehrani copyright July 27, 2021 I had this really smart, really funny, kind, well rounded friend who was a paid writer for a national publication. A paid writer! He did book reviews! He was also a recovering meth addict. He had been sober for a few years. Was in a masters program forContinue reading “Losing My Best Friend to Lockdown Isolation”
Killing Them Softly: Covid-19 “Management” in Minnesota
Minnesota- the land of 10,000 lakes, known for its vibrant arts and music community, sometimes unpredictable weather, a safe place to live, and “Minnesota Nice”. Or that’s how it used to be anyways. The state wasn’t perfect before 2020, but now droves of native Minnesotans are leaving for states that are all around healthier. Why?Continue reading “Killing Them Softly: Covid-19 “Management” in Minnesota”
Short Stories by Kristina Tehrani 