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Discrimination Has Pervasive Adverse Links to Mental Health

Interpersonal discrimination is associated with adverse mental health and substance use outcomes among young adults.

Omicron Variant Spurs New York Officials to Recommend Masking Indoors

Amid growing concerns about the new omicron variant, New York Governor and New York City Health Commissioner have advised all residents to wear masks while indoors.

Hospitals Lag in Sexual Harassment Policies

Few institutions have clear policies that specifically address sexual harassment from patients toward physicians and staff.

Biden Pushes Vaccines, Masks as Best Defense Against Omicron Variant

Vaccines and masks will be the United States’ first line of defense against the new omicron variant, not lockdowns or border closures.

Biden Plan Will Spend $1.5 Billion to Boost Health Worker Supply

Vice President Kamala Harris announced Monday that the Biden administration will spend $1.5 billion to tackle a health care worker shortage.

30% of Hospital-Based Health Care Personnel Unvaccinated

– A considerable proportion of hospital-based health care personnel (HCP) remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.

Federal Court Backs Stay on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Large Businesses

A stay on the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large businesses has been upheld by a federal court.

9.6% of People of All Ages Uninsured in First Half of 2021

From January through June 2021, 31.1 million people of all ages were uninsured, which was not significantly different from 2020.

Biden to Nominate Former FDA Head Robert Califf to Lead Agency Again

If confirmed by the Senate, Califf will direct an agency responsible for more than $2.8 trillion worth of food, medical products, and tobacco

US Reopens Borders to Vaccinated Foreign Travelers

For the first time in more than 18 months, fully vaccinated travelers from dozens of other countries can enter the United States on Monday.