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Europe's climate ambitions must be met by socially just and inclusive policies

Europe’s climate ambitions must be met by socially just and inclusive policies

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Brussels, Belgium. As Europe takes more and more concrete steps to make the Green Deal a reality, more than 1,200 participants and 75 speakers gathered to discuss the social dimension of the green transition at the first European Forum on the employment and social rights. For two days, President Ursula von der Leyen, European Commissioner …

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Why employers shouldn't get rid of their COVID testing policies

Why employers shouldn’t get rid of their COVID testing policies

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As hospitals experience an upsurge in COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases this winter, the workforce could experience higher absenteeism rates and health problems. But employers can take steps to mitigate the spread. Two new #omicron subvariants are going mainstream in the US just in time for the holidays – and they’re seven …

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Mega-mergers in healthcare drive need for standardization of nursing policies and procedures

Mega-mergers in healthcare drive need for standardization of nursing policies and procedures

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While mergers and acquisitions in healthcare organizations may be down today, the majority are trending up, likely driven by the inevitability of value-based care. According to the latest edition of Kaufman Hall’s quarterly M&A activity report, the second quarter of 2022 hit an all-time high in healthcare M&A revenue, with 13 deals generating $19.2 billion. …

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Yale University sued over student mental health policies

Yale University sued over student mental health policies

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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Yale University is accused in a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday of discriminating against mentally ill students, including pressuring some to withdraw from the prestigious institution, then imposing “unreasonable burdens” on those seeking reinstatement. The lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in Connecticut on behalf of current and former students seeks …

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Sign at McConnell Air Force Base’s mental health clinic.

The Pentagon eliminates all language policies that stigmatize mental health issues

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An effort is underway at the Pentagon to remove language from Department of Defense policies, regulations and instructions that stigmatizes mental health issues and discourages service members from seeking help. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks issued guidance to DoD leadership earlier this month asking them to “go through all documents” to ensure they don’t …

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Lawsuit accuses Yale of discriminating against students with mental health issues and unfair withdrawal policies

Lawsuit accuses Yale of discriminating against students with mental health issues and unfair withdrawal policies

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A group called Elis for Rachael and two students sued Yale University, accusing Yale of discriminating against students with mental health issues. The lawsuit, which also names Yale President Peter Salovey and the Yale Corporation as plaintiffs, claims that “for decades, [Yale defendants] treated unequally and failed to accommodate students with mental health issues,” and …

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An overview of homelessness policies in the United States and around the world

An overview of homelessness policies in the United States and around the world

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When Mayor Eric Adams of New York announced a major effort on Tuesday to get people with serious and untreated mental illnesses off the streets, he addressed an issue that for years has been driving policy — and frustrating. policy makers – in cities across the United States. and the rest of the world. Here’s …

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Limited family support policies create a powder keg for our country's future

Limited family support policies create a powder keg for our country’s future

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Ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, “The next election will be decided at the kitchen table, as American families determine who they trust to fight for them at this difficult time.” In an atypical political upheaval, the Democratic Party maintained its majority in the Senate and outstripped the much-anticipated House …

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Policies, no pliers, required for New Zealand tooth rot

Policies, no pliers, required for New Zealand tooth rot

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Lana Hart is a Christchurch-based writer, facilitator and tutor. OPINION: Evidence continues to mount in favor of better access to dental care in New Zealand. Last week’s news felt like deja vu; For years we have heard stories of thousands of children having their teeth surgically removed due to cavities and adults suffering for years …

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WADA Announces New Policies Supporting Reproductive Health Care Rights

WADA Announces New Policies Supporting Reproductive Health Care Rights

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Policies include opposing government involvement in medical practice and supporting access to abortion care. The American Medical Association (AMA) announced the adoption of several policies aimed at ensuring access to reproductive health care and opposing government involvement in the practice of medicine following the Dobbs decision. These policies, which were adopted by the WADA House …

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