A Journey of Awareness & Hope
With Thanksgiving and Christmas nearly upon us, let me ask you a question: do you ever feel overwhelmed drained having a hard time just breathing
Karren Ganschinietz
November 16, 2021
CNAs...
We Are Here For You!
NAHCA is a Professional Association
of and for Certified Nursing Assistants.
The CNA Association
There are many benefits to being a member of the National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA). As the CNA Association, we stand together to demonstrate our professional pride and advocate for policies and practices that advance certified nursing assistants in their careers as well as their personal lives. NAHCA members represent nursing homes, assisted living, home care, hospice, and even hospital care. We have a large number of CNA members nationwide.
Make Your Voice Heard!
Contact your representative and make your voice heard. We make it easy with a range of tools that summarize the issues, provide sample letters and help you contact your members of Congress. Your work as an advocate is crucial to motivating legislators and other policymakers.
NAHCA Issues Statement on COVID-19 Vaccinations for Certified Nursing Assistants
Following much deliberation and consideration about COVID-19 and the rise of its variants, the National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) remains divided on the issue of supporting across-the-board vaccine mandates for all aging services employees. While NAHCA urges all frontline staff caring for elders to get vaccinated, the organization also recognizes the significant division on the question of vaccinations among its membership.
The Care You Give: COVID-Related PTSD Can Affect Your Residents, Colleagues, Family…and You
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been around for a long time. It’s most commonly associated with Veterans, first responders, and others who suffer from it
Lisa Sweet
October 16, 2021
The Care You Get: Disasters Are Devastating, But There is Help and Hope
Floods, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, ice storms, and even earthquakes. Natural disasters are happening all the time and with growing frequency. If you are fortunate enough
Lori Porter
October 4, 2021
I Said “No” to the Vaccine. Then I Got COVID.
At that moment, I said to myself: “Even if taking this vaccine kills me, at least I will die trying to live instead of letting it kill me without a fight.”
Sherry Perry
August 31, 2021
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