Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States — and one of the most misunderstood. It affects how your body turns food into energy, and when unmanaged, it can quietly damage blood vessels and the heart over time. At Chi Eta Phi Sorority,...
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Managing Stress During the Holidays: A Nurse’s Guide to Self-Care
The holiday season can be full of joy — and full of pressure. Between family gatherings, travel, gift-giving, and community commitments, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. For nurses and caregivers who spend the year caring for others, the holidays can bring an added...
Why Community Health Screenings Save Lives
Sometimes, a few minutes can change a life. That’s the power of community health screenings — quick, accessible checkups that help people catch health problems before they become serious. At Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Upsilon Chi Chapter, we believe that education...
How to Read Nutrition Labels Like a Nurse
When it comes to eating healthy, one of the best tools you have is right in front of you — the nutrition label. Whether you’re managing blood pressure, diabetes, or simply trying to make smarter food choices, learning how to read a label can empower you to take...
Why Nursing Is More Than a Career — It’s a Calling
For most nurses, the decision to enter the profession isn’t just about earning a living — it’s about answering a deeper call to serve. Nursing is one of the few careers that blends science, compassion, and courage into daily practice. It’s not simply what we do; it’s...
Understanding Hypertension: The Silent Killer
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common — and most dangerous — health conditions in the United States. It’s often called the “silent killer” because it usually has no symptoms, yet it quietly damages the heart, blood vessels, and...

