title: For a healthier community.
abstract: Understanding the concept of community is crucial to improving the health status of our citizens. This author used her knowledge of community, understanding of nursing principles, and strong commitment to volunteerism to create the first outreach clinic in Atlanta. Her career story unfolds as she tells of moving from a single community to a role of advocate for a national community population.
authors.affiliation: National Arthritis Foundation, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Long
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002322:Career Mobility; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019058:Community Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010344:Patient Advocacy