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Webnar: CSIS Commission on Strengthening America's Health Security, Monday, June 28 2 PM EDT

Fri, 2021-06-25 15:29 — mike kraft

Building Resilience: Implementing Primary Care and Immunization Programs in the Covid-19 Context

Monday, June 28, 2021
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EDT

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OPINION: The important role of nonprofits in helping counter the coronavirus pandemic

Sun, 2021-06-20 16:02 — mike kraft

Givers and the government stepped up to support nonprofits The American public and policymakers alike should take the lessons of 2020 to heart and continue to support the vast and diverse array of nonprofits in the U.S. Phil Buchanan, opinion contributor TheHill

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Black churches playing more active role in health care through new national initiative

Thu, 2021-06-17 09:12 — mike kraft

Black community has new option for health care: The church MILWAUKEE (AP) — Every Sunday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. Joseph Jackson Jr. praises the Lord before his congregation. But since last fall he’s been praising something else his Black community needs: the COVID-19 vaccine. AP NEWS

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Communities remain at high risk for dangerous Covid-19 variants rapidly increasing in US, expert warns

Thu, 2021-06-17 07:10 — mike kraft

These communities remain at high risk for dangerous Covid-19 variants rapidly increasing in US, expert warns The country continued this week on a path to reopening from the Covid-19 pandemic, with major population centers such as New York and California pulling back on restrictions following increased vaccinations and lowered infections. Travis Caldwell, CNN CNN

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U.S. officials announce $1.25 billion for hundreds of small lenders to boost Covid recovery

Tue, 2021-06-15 11:18 — mike kraft

Vice president announces $1.25 billion for hundreds of small lenders to boost Covid recovery Vice President Kamala Harris and Sec. Janet Yellen announced the Biden administration will award $1.25 billion to hundreds of small community lenders. It's a part of funding passed in last year’s coronavirus relief bill on Tuesday, in the South Court Auditorium. By <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a>, <a href="/profiles/melissa-mahtani">Melissa Mahtani</a>, Mike Hayes and <a href="/profiles/veronica-rocha">Veronica Rocha</a>, CNN CNN

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Administration provides $424.7 Million to Rural Health Clinics for COVID-19 Testing and Mitigation

Mon, 2021-06-14 16:57 — mike kraft

HHS Provides $424.7 Million to Rural Health Clinics for COVID-19 Testing and Mitigation in Rural Communities Today, thanks to the American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration News Division HHS.gov

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Mobile vaccination units visit tiny US towns to give vaccinations

Mon, 2021-05-31 17:29 — mike kraft

Mobile vaccination units hit tiny US towns to boost immunity FALLON, Nev. (AP) — Pick-up truck drivers motor up to a white trailer in a parking lot on Fallon Paiute-Shoshone land in Nevada’s high desert and within a few moments they’re handed forms to sign, jabbed with coronavirus vaccine and sent on their way. AP NEWS

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COIVID Resources Links: Natural Disasters and COVID-19 Resources for Professionals and Emergency Workers

Sun, 2021-05-30 10:58 — mike kraft

Natural Disasters and COVID-19: Resources for Professionals and Emergency Workers - Homeland Security Today This page offers links to resources and information that public health professionals, healthcare workers, and emergency responders can use to help people stay safe during and after a natural disaster amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Homeland Security Today

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Cautious Navajo Nation leaders are keeping mask restrictions and social distancing despite CDC relaxation

Sat, 2021-05-29 10:43 — mike kraft

Worried about COVID-19, Navajo Nation ignores CDC, keeps masks and social distancing Navajo Nation leaders are keeping mask restrictions and social distancing despite a high COVID-19 vaccination rate and CDC recommendations. Trevor Hughes

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New tool collects and analyzes data on health disparities in the U.S.

Wed, 2021-05-26 11:10 — mike kraft

A new tool puts health disparity data in the public’s hands A new tool called the Health Equity Tracker collects, analyzes, and makes visible data on health disparities entrenched in U.S. medicine. Katie Palmer STAT

Over and over, the pandemic has reinforced the reality of racial disparities in the U.S. health system. But that story remains difficult to see in the data, which is still inconsistently collected and reported across the country.

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