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Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Vini Beltran, SLP

Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Vini Beltran, SLP

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month—a time to recognize the vital work of speech-language pathologists like Vini Beltran, who is Secretary of our DASH affiliate.
Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Pam Loera, RN

Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Pam Loera, RN

For Nurses’ Week, we honor the resiliency and dedication of nurses. We are sharing a story from Pamela Loera, BSN, RN, PHN, CWOCN.
StoryCorps: Alaa Abou-Arab, OT, and Erica V. Herrera, OT

StoryCorps: Alaa Abou-Arab, OT, and Erica V. Herrera, OT

Alaa Abou-Arab, OT, a UNAC/UHCP member, and his co-author Erica Herrera, OT, share their journey together in writing Occupational Identity: Journeys of Minoritized Occupational Therapists Across Race, Religion, and Culture.
StoryCorps: Nikki Avey, RN, and Nate Poliakoff, RN

StoryCorps: Nikki Avey, RN, and Nate Poliakoff, RN

Local union leaders Nikki Avey, RN, and Nate Poliakoff, RN, reflect on their journeys through healthcare, leadership, and the power of partnership. They share the lessons they’ve learned working in San Diego and the hope they carry for the future.
Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Alicia Munoz, PharmD

Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Alicia Munoz, PharmD

Both of my parents were born in Mexico. When they came here to the United States, my mom was pregnant with me. They came here for a better life and that's exactly what they accomplished for their lives and the lives of their children. There are five of us. My parents worked hard; they sent us to private schools. They made sure my siblings and I got a great education and reinforced the importance of getting a college education and not just stopping at high school.
Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Ahsan Haque, RN

Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Ahsan Haque, RN

Nursing is my second career. I was born and grew up in Bangladesh. When I came here to the United States, I was in a different field, working in the hospitality industry. But I had family members in the medical field, and I saw the respect and satisfaction they got from doing such rewarding work. Unlike other fields, in nursing you feel rewarded inside when you can help someone else. READ MORE

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