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A paper issued by the National Academies of Science, Medicine and Engineering last week says the University of California, Davis, serves as “a leading example for other institutions aiming to address the ‘passing the harasser’ problem through comprehensive reference checks.”

The healthcare industry is responsible for 4.4% of global net emissions, or over 2 gigatons of carbon dioxide (CO2). The need to address this fact is so pressing that the World Health Organization (WHO) recently put out a comprehensive set of climate guidelines for healthcare facilities across the world.

Ultimately, 32 states saw premium reductions while 18 had increases, and one, Florida, saw no change.

On World Health Day, we explore links between human health, the climate crisis, and equity—and the role for biotech. Following last week’s trade policy hearings, we see momentum to address biotech issues in Mexico and the EU. (712 words, 3 minutes, 33 seconds)

Residents' sense of control is key to a successful village for formerly homeless people, according to a study published by Portland State University (PSU) Tuesday. The study, a two-year analysis of "tiny pod villages" in the Portland region, offers one of the first in-depth analyses of the village model as a form of alternative shelter for unhoused people—a solution that's grown in popularity across the region and country in recent years. While the report underscores...

Failure to address the health harms of the climate crisis by the Office for Civil Rights constitutes environmental and institutional racism.

The fourth community meeting resented by the Portland Peace Initiative (PPI) and convened by IPAC (Interfaith Peace & Action Collaborative), will take place virtually on March 15. The event will feature public safety officials who share their views on how community members can leverage resources of their agencies to continue addressing the crisis of gun violence.

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, March 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over the past 20 years, The Joint Commission has embraced Patient Safety Awareness Week as...

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