Nurses are getting assaulted at work and no one listens

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Recorded05 Aug 2026

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A nurse survived a violent assault at work, then watched her hospital treat her like a liability, not a victim. In this episode, June Garen, a retired psychiatric and operating room nurse and author, and Carleigh Beriont, a former union organizer who teaches U.S. history and public policy, explain why violence against nurses and doctors gets treated as part of the job. You will hear what actually happens to a health care worker after an assault, why so many facilities do not even track these incidents, and how understaffing and private equity ownership make hospitals more dangerous. This episode is based on their article "Violence against health care workers: the silence must end," published on KevinMD. Beriont lays out the bipartisan legislation and the safe staffing and unionization fights that could change it, and June makes the case for why workers on the front lines have to start speaking up. Press play to understand why the people who take care of us are not safe at work, and what has to change. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast

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