Marilyn Darcangelo With the intention of boosting morale and offering support to nurses providing care for COVID-19 patients, the Nurses of Quail Creek wrote letters to the Hero Nurses and collected donations for gift cards. The notes were initially intended for Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital (SCVRH) until it was learned that any COVID-19 patients with…
Marilyn Darcangelo Today nurses taking care of COVID-19 patients are physically and emotionally challenged. They carry the constant fear of bringing “something” home. To help support these nurses, the nurses of Quail Creek have written notes to thank them for their dedication and courage. The notes all include a surprise gift card from Starbucks, Dutch…
All nurses living in Quail Creek are invited to the next meeting on March 18, in the Clubhouse Gold Room. Starting at 9:30 a.m., coffee, scones, etc. can be purchased at the Coffee Bar. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. with Jaye Alynn, Master Nutrition Therapist, discussing the latest ideas, advances, and recommendations in…
Marilyn Darcangelo Circle Jan. 21 on your new 2020 calendar for the first get together of the new year. This will be a brunch with a program to be announced in the Evites for members. New members are always welcome so if you want to join the group, contact Diane at [email protected].
How are doses adjusted? What about cost? Do you need a card to buy it? These were some of the questions addressed to Amy Bachelier, ND (doctor of naturopathy), as she talked about cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). She reviewed the handouts and discussed the endocannabinoid system, cannabinoids (THC, CBD, cannabichromene [CBC], cannabinol [CBN], and tetrahydrocannabivarin…
While everyone was enjoying their plates full of desserts at the April meeting, guest speaker Nancy Karsh, Wholistic Health Coach, discussed the many uses of essential oils to maintain health. She included the benefits, the various ways of using the oils and when to use specific oils and blends. The next meeting will be Tuesday,…
All QC nurses are invited to the next meeting on Tuesday, April 23, at 6:00 p.m. Nancy Karsh, Registered Holistic Health Coach, will be the presenter. Everyone is asked to bring a dessert that is cut into small pieces so there can be a sampling of many to enjoy. If you want to join the…
In addition to our program, we will be discussing the book The Heart at our next meeting on February 12 at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring two sandwiches which will be divided up for a variety of tastes. Dessert and beverages will be provided. Members will receive further information by email. If you want…
Want a good book? Read The Heart by Maylis de Kerangal available at the Pima County library and at Amazon. The subject is timely for a brief discussion at our next meeting on February 12, 2019. Members will receive more information by email. If you want to become a member (no dues), email Diane at…
About 17 nurses enjoyed getting together on September 19 at the Firefly restaurant in Amado. After eating, Paul Williams, a dedicated volunteer, presented various ways of maintaining our own medical information. Then Kelly Adams, the new CEO of the renamed Santa Cruz Valley hospital, discussed the current status of the hospital, future plans and…