Holistic Health Centered Advocacy
How one nurse is inspired to coach women through menopause with holistic care
Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, one nurse shares how she dreamt of being a health advocate before she even knew the role existed. We also discuss the wave of nurse strikes sweeping the country, hospital layoffs hitting floors nationwide as federal funding cuts take hold, and a measles outbreak that's already spread across 24 states.
But first, a moment for that hard-earned reward at the end of the day...
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Nurse Spotlight: Marly LaRochelle RN, BSN
What I do for work
Right now, I work as a remote health advocate. I looked specifically for a position like this because I’m very passionate about doing this type of work and hope to one day transition into working as a private health coach, specifically for women going through menopause. It actually was my husband who commented that he thought I was great in the role of health advocate for my family members and suggested I do this for work for a living. A week after looking online for advocate roles in nursing, I found my current job and I really love what I’m doing for work because I get to help in a way I was limited before.
How I got here
I started in 1998 as a pediatric ER nurse and moved over to pediatric special needs. This is where I got introduced to case management and working more in the role of advocacy. I love the aspect of being the advocate and this motivated me to research other areas of nursing and sparked my interest in case management. I worked in that specialty for a few years before taking a break to run a home business with my husband. When I came back to nursing, I only wanted to work in case management again and got a job with a private company until the business closed.
Headlines in Healthcare
Nurses Are Walking Out Across the Country — And It's Only February
From USC Keck Hospital in Los Angeles, where 1,400 nurses hit the picket line today, to the largest nurses' strike in New York City history and a 31,000-person walkout at Kaiser Permanente, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for nursing labor actions. Nearly a dozen strikes have already been reported, with pay, staffing, and healthcare benefits driving nurses to the breaking point.
Hundreds of Nurse Positions Eliminated as Hospital Layoffs Spread Nationwide
While healthcare added 82,000 jobs in January, a wave of hospital layoffs is sweeping the country as federal funding cuts take hold. Pomona Valley Hospital in California is eliminating 265 positions, including registered nurses, after a $40 million revenue loss tied to reduced federal and state funding. Alameda Health System, One Brooklyn Health, Trinity Health, and dozens of others have announced cuts in recent weeks — with Medicaid reductions estimated to cost some systems over $100 million annually. For nurses still on the floor, fewer colleagues means heavier patient loads and more pressure on an already strained workforce.
Measles Cases Surge 25% in One Week as U.S. Nears 1,000 Infections
The U.S. has already confirmed 910 measles cases in 2026, with numbers jumping nearly 25% in a single week. South Carolina is the worst-hit state, with nearly 1,000 cases — the vast majority in unvaccinated children. The outbreak has now spread across 24 states, and public health experts warn the U.S. is dangerously close to losing its measles elimination status.
More on Marly
A day in my life
I start my days by first taking care of myself before jumping on the computer to help care for others. I’ve learned a lot about working from home since 2012 and I know I tend to be anxious and have since learned to intuitively know when I’m feeling a little off. I now know how to tend to my nervous system to help care for myself first.
My self-care routine
Every morning, I practice yoga and do my gratitude practice. I start my day by drinking a fresh lemon ginger turmeric tea, inspired by my roots growing up in Colombia with my mom’s holistic healing practices using teas, herbs and spices. I love to cook my own plant-based meals, go to the park and spend time grounding in nature. At night I’ve been doing yoga nidra for nervous system support and restful sleep.
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Meet the author:
​Katie Scoggins
(RN, BSN & Health Writer)
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