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Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder announced last week that Ohio has exceeded enrollment goals in a study to see whether providing intensive care coordination for workers with non-occupational illnesses or injuries hastens their recovery. 

Kentucky has one of the highest employment gaps in the U.S. between people with and without disabilities — ranking 48th in the nation. UK's Human Development Institute and RETAIN Kentucky are dedicated to advancing strategies that foster greater inclusivity within the state's workforce.

The program's overarching purpose is to help Minnesota's workers stay in or rejoin the workforce after illness, injury or other health hiccups.

Ginger LaVan, of Rochester, is one of hundreds of MN RETAIN participants across Minnesota. The program helped her "survive a little easier" when she temporarily left work due to a hip surgery.

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Ginger LaVan, of Rochester, is one of hundreds of MN RETAIN participants across Minnesota. The program helped her "survive a little easier" when she temporarily left work due to a hip surgery.

Ginger LaVan, of Rochester, is one of hundreds of MN RETAIN participants across Minnesota. The program helped her "survive a little easier" when she temporarily left work due to a hip surgery.

Ginger LaVan, of Rochester, is one of hundreds of MN RETAIN participants across Minnesota. The program helped her "survive a little easier" when she temporarily left work due to a hip surgery.

Ginger LaVan, of Rochester, is one of hundreds of MN RETAIN participants across Minnesota. The program helped her "survive a little easier" when she temporarily left work due to a hip surgery.

Ginger LaVan of Rochester is one of hundreds of MN RETAIN participants across Minnesota. The program helped her "survive a little easier" when she temporarily left work due to a hip surgery.