Christine Dayton

Amplify the people behind healthcare.

This #CNSWeek2026, we’re celebrating Clinical Nurse Specialists and the expertise, leadership, and compassion they bring to healthcare every day.

At Comma, we write about healthcare every day, but we experience it personally too. We’re patients. Our children are patients. Our parents and loved ones are patients. We know how much it can mean to have a knowledgeable, compassionate professional in your corner when you’re facing a diagnosis, making treatment decisions, or simply trying to understand what comes next.

Clinical Nurse Specialists bring that expertise and compassion to those moments. They provide specialized patient care while also supporting care teams and helping improve how healthcare is delivered.

This year’s theme, Amplify, is a reminder to make space for their voices and recognize the difference they make for patients, families, and healthcare teams.

To the Clinical Nurse Specialists who have cared for us and our families, and who care for so many others every day, thank you. 💙