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How Immigration Policy Changes Worsen Ongoing Long-Term Care Workforce Challenges

Building Pathways to Careers in Public Health
This entry is part 63 of 63 in the series Wide World of Public Health Systems

Changes in immigration climate affects immigrants, including those who work in the long-term health field, and is intensifying a staffing crisis in the long-term services and supports (LTSS) workforce; researchers should recognize and respond to these challenges.

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Dr. Lloyd Novick’s Role in Improving Prison Healthcare

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Public Health Trailblazers

Dr. Lloyd Novick, One Remembrance. The Attica prison riot in New York started on September 9, 1971, and when it ended four days later, it marked the bloodiest prison riot in our country’s history with 33 inmates and 10 correctional officers killed. The prisoners revolted seeking better living conditions and improved medical care. This event was preceded several months earlier

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Hurricane Helene: How Public Health Helped Communities Recovery

Public health professionals in North Carolina built trust with communities during Hurricane Helene’s aftermath by providing essential services, clear communication, and collaborative recovery efforts that addressed immediate needs like housing, power, and clean water.

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