My first septic patient-awareness of UTIs
I’m a cancer nurse… which means I can sense sepsis coming from miles away and can smell an infection long before the signs and symptoms...
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Erica Smith Pulley
- Apr 14, 2014
- 2 min
I hate running…. wait I’m not supposed to say that
I hate running… wait, I’m a personal trainer I’m not supposed to say that…. Let’s try this again… I hate running… rather.. my body hates...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Apr 13, 2014
- 3 min
Young Adults with Cancer: the Fiercest Warriors I Have Ever Met
Dear Young Adult Cancer Patient, I can’t pinpoint the exact moment, but you have captured my heart. Through my 2.5 years of nursing you...
Guest Writer
- Mar 12, 2014
- 3 min
A Fitness Challenge for Global Health
To all of Erica’s friends, family, and followers: Hi! My name is David Silbergeld. I have been close friends with Erica for many years...
Guest Writer
- Mar 7, 2014
- 4 min
I Propose a Challenge!
Yesterday at work, I had a confrontation with a coworker. He gets stressed easily and I get stressed easily. In this part of my...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Mar 1, 2014
- 4 min
Dear My Teenage Self – Eating Disorder Awareness
This post is a letter to my high school self when I was struggling with exercise anorexia severely. I talk about God in here because He...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Feb 15, 2014
- 3 min
Will You Make the Choice to be Healthy?
Instead I choose this… I choose to be healthy! And I want to challenge you to do the same. I want to challenge you to let go of the...
Guest Writer
- Feb 7, 2014
- 5 min
Reacquainting Myself with the Gym: Enjoy the Trip…
All my life, I have been accustomed to working out. I have spent more than half my life in 3 sports for prolonged periods of time to...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Feb 4, 2014
- 6 min
I need cancer patients
I was debating on my blog topic for this week while sitting and watching the Superbowl. And then the Chevy commercial came on. I wasn’t...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Jan 12, 2014
- 2 min
Changing my view on stress
Last night I was stuck. Stuck on one of the main highways in the Chicago area. I saw construction signs… and I was annoyed… and then I...
Guest Writer
- Nov 15, 2013
- 3 min
No Shave November: What’s the Purpose? (a female’s perspective)
This week, I have devoted to ‘Movember’ or as some might refer to it as ‘No Shave November’. Some individuals do it for the sport of...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Nov 4, 2013
- 3 min
Stubborn Men
While many of our posts focus more so on women topics, this week we are talking about men. It is November. For many men this is the month...
Guest Writer
- Oct 30, 2013
- 2 min
Healthy Fall Outdoor Activities and Tips
Fall is here and if you’re an outdoor enthusiast as I am, you’ll know that the evenings have turned cold (at least here in the Midwest)...
Guest Writer
- Oct 9, 2013
- 5 min
Mom’s Story – Witnessing What Breast Cancer Can Do
Helping a loved one through cancer is never easy, especially when you are 17.
Guest Writer
- Oct 8, 2013
- 2 min
Staying One Step Ahead
Regular self-breast exams are vital to detect cancer
Erica Smith Pulley
- Oct 7, 2013
- 3 min
Dear Breast Cancer Patient
I've learned so much from you. Don't lose heart. Don't lose hope.
Guest Writer
- Oct 1, 2013
- 2 min
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Even on the tightest budgets, it IS possible to eat healthy!
Erica Smith Pulley
- Sep 30, 2013
- 1 min
What does healthy mean to you?
The word "healthy" means something different for everyone.
Erica Smith Pulley
- Sep 26, 2013
- 3 min
Even Kids with Cancer Just Wanna Have Fun
Ways to help your child who has cancer to have some fun!
Guest Writer
- Sep 25, 2013
- 4 min
But this only happens to other people…
A mom's story about her child's cancer