Cannon Health Care Education & Consulting

03/14/2026

My presentation at Standley Lake Library on "Opioids and Narcan: Saving A Life" went well today. I provided 10 nasal spray Narcan doses to those who attended, along with training on Opioids and how to give the Narcan. I should be having another event coming up soon, so be sure to watch for it.

03/13/2026

Workplace violence in Healthcare settings:

A nurse at a Santa Rosa hospital in California was allegedly assaulted and strangled with a medical cord while working at the nurse's station. The attacker has been charged with attempted murder.

03/11/2026

Measles is back and highly contagious. Learn about the 2025–26 spikes, the danger for young children and how vaccines prevent severe illness.

03/08/2026

For International Women's Day, I thought I would highlight the field of Coroner's and Women in that role.
These are traditionally male-dominated roles. The role is beginning to shift though as more women enter the field. Women often bring a more nurturing, empathetic, and detailed perspective to death investigation, and support for our grieving families.
As Coroner, I have focused on mentorship and advocacy by encouraging and educating more women to enter the field, especially forensic nurses. My hope is to break down the gender barriers, as I have faced my share of challenges and barriers in this role, not only as a coroner, but as a woman.
As a result, women overwork to prove themselves and to combat the disrespect. I focus on a description of my career and accomplishments, because unlike male-counterparts, I may not automatically receive that recognition after I am gone, given the continued prevalence of gender bias.
Today we focus on our future as Women. We focus on diversity, education, and our professions. The role of coroner is demanding and women are well-qualified to have success in this role that intersects with public safety, p***c health and justice systems.

03/08/2026

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the leadership, resilience, and impact of women across the globe—and the millions of nurses who power healthcare every day.

More than five million registered nurses in the United States—and millions more worldwide—bring expertise, compassion, and advocacy to the frontlines of care, research, education, and policy.

Women in nursing continue to lead change, strengthen communities, and shape the future of healthcare.

Today and every day, we celebrate the leaders, innovators, and advocates who embody The Power of Nurses™.

03/07/2026

This one is in Arvada! I will be presenting on "Opioids and Narcan: Saving A Life". It is open to whoever would like to attend. No RSVP needed. I will have limited Narcan available to provide to attendees.

03/07/2026

I held a presentation this morning on "Opioids and Narcan: Saving A Life" at the Jefferson County Conifer Library. Narcan was available to attendees. Attendance was free. Conifer Library is beautiful and has the nicest staff. Be sure to visit them.

02/27/2026

ALERT:
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02/22/2026

Celebrating Black History Month and being a Nurse. Thank you Dr. lheduru-Anderson https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1JtrMA7vVE/

02/22/2026

In the book, 'Exposure: Homelessness through the lens of art & poetry', that I received last week at the event "Giving from the Heart", one of the poems really resonated with me in a spiritual way, but also in a realistic way as a coroner and a nurse, especially when I read that last line. So often there are people with no one, and no one shows up after they pass. Leonard Cohen wrote ".....Dance me through the panic 'til I'm gathered safely in."

"Questions For Us All" (Sheila Norris)

Limits, rules, uncertainty
no matter where I turn.
If I'm lucky enough to be inside
lights out at 10, arise 6 a.m.
stifle that cough, silence those tears,
others sleep nearby,
no smoking now, unless it's sanctioned time.

Endless lines awaiting a turn,
When will the showers be free.
Can I power up my phone,
Is my name in tonight's
shelter lottery?

What happens when
I collapse on the street,
heart fails, brain leaks,
no paper trail of next of kin,
no health history,
few clues to my identity?

What becomes of a vulnerable life,
as sacred as any other
when it becomes detached
from networks of support,
no known sister, mother, brother?

Will anyone notice when I'm gone?

The event was an honoring and recognition of those who served the unhoused women for many years through CHUM (Capitol Hill United Ministries) and WHI (Women''s Homeless Initiative), and gave so much through ministry, health, shelter, nutrition and much more. My group, the Rev. Jeanne Updike, Michelle and Stephanie, and myself were very surprised and excited to be invited to celebrate our volunteer work as a partner through A Touch of Home Ministries. Cannon Health Care was also celebrated for the healing touch and health care guidance provided. I was given a book callee "Exposure: Homelessness through the lens of art and poetry"
Attorney General Phil Weiser was our speaker today and gave a wonderful message to all. One of the things that stuck with me from his speech was how we all are caught in different information bubbles and Connection is the issue.

02/22/2026

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02/17/2026

Really excited to see my article published in the Colorado Nurse through CNA.
CO Vol. 126, No.1, Colorado Nurse

American Nurse Journal, the official, clinically and career-focused journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA).