Journalists who shed light on the nursing shortage, opioid crisis, and racism on the front lines were among those honoured by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) in its annual Media Awards. Among the winning entries, three of the stories shared the challenges nurses are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic, including understaffing, overwhelming workloads, and mental health challenges. “As an organization that speaks out for nurses and healthy public policy, RNAO is proud to honour this year’s winners,” said RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun. Voice contributor Helen Tran won her award—Community Newspaper, Best News Coverage—for her June 2021 feature article, “Don’t call me a hero,” which described the challenges facing local Registered Nurse Annie Mazmanian. Founded in 1925, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional association representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students in Ontario.

Source: CBC News June 20, 2022 18:43 UTC