---
layout: default
title: Blog - Care By Nurse
description: Stay updated with the latest news, tips, and insights from Care By Nurse
---

<div class="blog-section">
    <div class="site-wrapper">
        <div class="section-heading site-content">
            <p class="sub-heading">Our Blog</p>
            <h2>Latest News, Tips & Insights</h2>
            <p>Stay informed with our latest articles about disability support, healthcare tips, and community stories.</p>
        </div>
        
        <div class="blog-container">
            <div class="blog-content">
                <div class="blog-grid">
                    {% for post in site.posts %}
                    <article class="blog-card">
                        <div class="blog-card-meta">
                            <span class="blog-date"><i class="far fa-calendar"></i> {{ post.date | date: "%B %d, %Y" }}</span>
                            {% if post.category %}
                            <span class="blog-category">{{ post.category }}</span>
                            {% endif %}
                        </div>
                        
                        <h3 class="blog-card-title">
                            <a href="{{ site.baseurl }}{{ post.url }}">{{ post.title }}</a>
                        </h3>
                        
                        <p class="blog-card-excerpt">
                            {{ post.excerpt | strip_html | truncatewords: 25 }}
                        </p>
                        
                        <div class="blog-card-footer">
                            {% if post.author %}
                            <div class="blog-card-author">
                                {% assign initials = post.author | split: " " %}
                                <div class="author-avatar">{{ initials[0] | slice: 0 }}{{ initials[1] | slice: 0 }}</div>
                                <span>By {{ post.author }}</span>
                            </div>
                            {% endif %}
                            <a href="{{ site.baseurl }}{{ post.url }}" class="read-more">Read More <i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a>
                        </div>
                    </article>
                    {% endfor %}
                </div>
            </div>
            
            <!-- Sidebar -->
            <div class="sidebar">
                <h3>Categories</h3>
                <ul class="categories-list">
                    {% for category in site.categories %}
                    <li><a href="/category/{{ category[0] | slugify }}">{{ category[0] }} <span>{{ category[1].size }}</span></a></li>
                    {% endfor %}
                </ul>

                <h3>Newsletter</h3>
                <p>Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates and healthcare insights.</p>
                <form class="newsletter-form" action="#" method="post">
                    <input type="email" name="email" placeholder="Your email address" required>
                    <button type="submit">Subscribe</button>
                </form>
            </div>
        </div>
        
        {% if site.posts.size == 0 %}
        <div class="no-posts">
            <div class="site-content">
                <h3>No blog posts yet</h3>
                <p>Check back soon for our latest articles and insights!</p>
            </div>
        </div>
        {% endif %}
    </div>
</div>

<style>
.blog-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #f9f9f9;
    position: relative;
}

.site-wrapper {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.section-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.sub-heading {
    color: #FD7722;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-heading h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 36px;
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-heading p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #6c757d;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border-left: 4px solid #FD7722;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.blog-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #6c757d;
}

.blog-date {
    margin-right: 20px;
}

.blog-category {
    background: #ffe8d9;
    color: #FD7722;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #2c3e50;
}

.blog-card-title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
    color: #FD7722;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
    color: #6c757d;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.blog-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.blog-card-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: #FD7722;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.read-more {
    color: #FD7722;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.read-more:hover {
    color: #e06515;
}

.read-more i {
    margin-left: 5px;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.read-more:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    height: fit-content;
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
}

.sidebar h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #2c3e50;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #ffe8d9;
}

.categories-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.categories-list li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.categories-list li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.categories-list a {
    color: #6c757d;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.categories-list a:hover {
    color: #FD7722;
}

.categories-list span {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* Newsletter */
.newsletter-form {
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    background: #FD7722;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 100%;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    background: #e06515;
}

.no-posts {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 0;
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.no-posts h3 {
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.no-posts p {
    color: #7f8c8d;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .blog-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .sidebar {
        position: static;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .blog-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .blog-card-title {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
    
    .blog-card-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .blog-card-meta {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .blog-date {
        margin-right: 0;
    }
}
</style>