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US Health Workers Back From Gaza Estimate Death Toll Is at Least 4 Times Higher Than Reported

The estimated death toll in Gaza is much higher than officially reported, with at least 118,908 Palestinians killed, stressing the humanitarian crisis.
The letter from healthcare workers highlights the devastating impact on children, indicating over 2,100 babies and toddlers have died.

Bay Area healthcare workers hold pop up clinic' at Stanford to treat sickness from genocide'

Healthcare workers protested at Stanford against the Gaza conflict, demanding an end to violence and the release of imprisoned healthcare providers.

US Health Workers Back From Gaza Estimate Death Toll Is at Least 4 Times Higher Than Reported

The estimated death toll in Gaza is much higher than officially reported, with at least 118,908 Palestinians killed, stressing the humanitarian crisis.
The letter from healthcare workers highlights the devastating impact on children, indicating over 2,100 babies and toddlers have died.

Bay Area healthcare workers hold pop up clinic' at Stanford to treat sickness from genocide'

Healthcare workers protested at Stanford against the Gaza conflict, demanding an end to violence and the release of imprisoned healthcare providers.
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King Charles III delivers Christmas address, ending year of cancer scares

King Charles III's holiday message addressed the theme of health challenges and gratitude towards healthcare workers amid personal health struggles.
#labor-rights

These New Orleans nurses voted to unionize-but say they can't get a contract without a strike

Louisiana's private-sector nurses staged their first-ever strike, demanding a first contract from their union amid a national surge in precontract strikes.

Beth Israel Deaconess latest hospital to see push for union among resident physicians

BIDMC residents plan to unionize for better pay and working conditions, citing the impact on patient care.

These New Orleans nurses voted to unionize-but say they can't get a contract without a strike

Louisiana's private-sector nurses staged their first-ever strike, demanding a first contract from their union amid a national surge in precontract strikes.

Beth Israel Deaconess latest hospital to see push for union among resident physicians

BIDMC residents plan to unionize for better pay and working conditions, citing the impact on patient care.
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#south-london

'NHS nursery closure could mean I can't do my job'

Closing the nurseries serving healthcare staff could significantly impact their ability to maintain professional duties and support their families' needs.

South London hospital staff to strike over management bullying'

South London hospital staff plan to strike over workplace issues including pay and excessive workloads, impacting key services beginning November 29.

'NHS nursery closure could mean I can't do my job'

Closing the nurseries serving healthcare staff could significantly impact their ability to maintain professional duties and support their families' needs.

South London hospital staff to strike over management bullying'

South London hospital staff plan to strike over workplace issues including pay and excessive workloads, impacting key services beginning November 29.
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#public-health

Marburg virus outbreak update: What to know as the disease spreads in Rwanda and causes international concern

The Marburg outbreak in Rwanda has led to 11 deaths and 36 confirmed cases, primarily affecting healthcare workers.

Families of 15 health workers who died after contracting Covid get 100,000 payment

The Covid death-in-service scheme offers €100,000 to families of essential healthcare workers who died during the pandemic.
Health Minister approved 15 out of 17 applications for the Covid death-in-service scheme as of October 9.

Marburg virus outbreak update: What to know as the disease spreads in Rwanda and causes international concern

The Marburg outbreak in Rwanda has led to 11 deaths and 36 confirmed cases, primarily affecting healthcare workers.

Families of 15 health workers who died after contracting Covid get 100,000 payment

The Covid death-in-service scheme offers €100,000 to families of essential healthcare workers who died during the pandemic.
Health Minister approved 15 out of 17 applications for the Covid death-in-service scheme as of October 9.
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#kaiser-permanente

Burned out mental health workers in California are walking off the job

Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Southern California strike over heavy workloads and staffing shortages contributing to poor patient care.

Why thousands of California mental health workers are striking

Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Southern California are on strike over severe staff shortages and increased workloads.
Striking workers demand better staffing to improve care quality and reduce burnout among mental health professionals.

More than 2,000 Kaiser mental health professionals could go on strike Monday

Kaiser mental health professionals are planning a strike due to unresolved staffing issues and insufficient support.

Burned out mental health workers in California are walking off the job

Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Southern California strike over heavy workloads and staffing shortages contributing to poor patient care.

Why thousands of California mental health workers are striking

Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Southern California are on strike over severe staff shortages and increased workloads.
Striking workers demand better staffing to improve care quality and reduce burnout among mental health professionals.

More than 2,000 Kaiser mental health professionals could go on strike Monday

Kaiser mental health professionals are planning a strike due to unresolved staffing issues and insufficient support.
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#minimum-wage

New minimum wage increase starts for CA health care workers this week after months of delay

California healthcare workers are set to receive a significant wage increase due to new minimum wage laws, addressing pay disparities in the sector.

Budget Shortfall Stalls Raises for Low-Wage Health Workers

Cortez struggles financially as she awaits a delayed wage increase, impacting her family and the healthcare workforce in California.

Newsom Hopes to Delay Minimum Wage Boost for Health Care Workers

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law for $25 minimum wage for health workers but is now negotiating due to budget concerns.

New minimum wage increase starts for CA health care workers this week after months of delay

California healthcare workers are set to receive a significant wage increase due to new minimum wage laws, addressing pay disparities in the sector.

Budget Shortfall Stalls Raises for Low-Wage Health Workers

Cortez struggles financially as she awaits a delayed wage increase, impacting her family and the healthcare workforce in California.

Newsom Hopes to Delay Minimum Wage Boost for Health Care Workers

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law for $25 minimum wage for health workers but is now negotiating due to budget concerns.
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A&E staff to use body-worn cameras after rise in 'violent aggression'

Body-worn cameras will be deployed to deter violence against NHS staff amid rising aggression incidents at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Rwanda begins vaccination drive to curb Marburg virus outbreak

Rwanda has begun a vaccination campaign against the Marburg virus, prioritizing healthcare workers and those at high risk following an outbreak that has claimed 12 lives.

Nurses 'do not feel valued' and reject Labour's 5.5% pay rise in another blow for Starmer - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Nurses rejected Labour's 5.5% pay rise offer, feeling undervalued and demanding urgent action for better conditions and recognition.
#long-covid

I grieve for the person I was before Covid'

The UK public inquiry will investigate the extensive impact of Covid on healthcare workers and the NHS over the past three years.

Long Covid: Health staff go to court for compensation

Healthcare workers with long Covid suing NHS for compensation due to inadequate protection at work.
Long Covid impacting millions in the UK with life-changing disabilities, financial losses, and employment challenges.

I grieve for the person I was before Covid'

The UK public inquiry will investigate the extensive impact of Covid on healthcare workers and the NHS over the past three years.

Long Covid: Health staff go to court for compensation

Healthcare workers with long Covid suing NHS for compensation due to inadequate protection at work.
Long Covid impacting millions in the UK with life-changing disabilities, financial losses, and employment challenges.
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Buffalo Medical Residents Are Striking for Fair Pay and Better Conditions

Medical residents in Buffalo are striking to demand fair pay, better working conditions, and respect after prolonged bargaining attempts.

New Report Reveals Torture of Palestinian Health Care Workers in Israeli Prisons

Human Rights Watch reports systematic torture of Palestinian medical workers in Israeli prisons, calling for an ICC investigation into these abuses.
#violence-against-women

Indian medics stage nationwide strike over doctor's rape and murder

Doctors in India protested nationwide against violence towards women following the brutal murder of a female doctor, amplifying calls for safety and justice.

Nationwide strike by Indian doctors over Kolkata medic's rape, murder

Health workers in India are protesting violence and unsafe working conditions, sparked by the tragic murder of a trainee doctor.

India's top court creates safety task force after rape, murder of doctor

The Supreme Court of India is prioritizing workplace safety for medical professionals after the tragic murder of a trainee medic.

Indian medics stage nationwide strike over doctor's rape and murder

Doctors in India protested nationwide against violence towards women following the brutal murder of a female doctor, amplifying calls for safety and justice.

Nationwide strike by Indian doctors over Kolkata medic's rape, murder

Health workers in India are protesting violence and unsafe working conditions, sparked by the tragic murder of a trainee doctor.

India's top court creates safety task force after rape, murder of doctor

The Supreme Court of India is prioritizing workplace safety for medical professionals after the tragic murder of a trainee medic.
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NYS doles out $2 billion in bonuses to support health-care workers

Over 800,000 healthcare workers in New York received $2 billion in bonuses through Governor Kathy Hochul's Health Care Worker Bonus Program.

Mi amor': A nurse treated her mom, ailing with cancer, with unusual gentleness

The kindness and tenderness of healthcare workers can leave a lasting impact on the loved ones of patients.

Attacks on health workers in conflict zones at highest level ever report

Attacks on health workers in conflict zones rose by 25% in 2023, driven by new wars like in Gaza and Sudan, leading to over 2,500 violent incidents against healthcare.

California Promised Health Care Workers a Higher Minimum Wage - but Will Newsom Delay It? | KQED

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to delay a $25/hr minimum wage increase for California health care workers due to budget shortfall.

Silicon Valley deluged by health care workers' labor fights - San Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley's healthcare workers are protesting for higher wages and better working conditions amidst labor disputes.

How are foreign doctors faring in Germany? DW 04/27/2024

Germany is becoming a popular choice for migrating doctors due to a shortage of healthcare workers.

Healthcare workers among thousands wrongly denied work while waiting on visas'

Healthcare workers and severely disabled individuals are losing work and benefits due to lack of legal status documents from the Home Office.
The situation is reminiscent of the Windrush scandal, with thousands affected by unintended consequences of the hostile environment policy.

Childhood deaths reach historic' low but progress is unequal, UN report finds

Record low under-five mortality in 2022 - 4.9 million deaths, Progress in reducing child mortality since 2000 and 1990, Precarious progress in ending preventable child deaths

Report: 70% of Health Workers in Black Communities Witnessed Discrimination

Discrimination against Black patients in healthcare facilities is a serious problem affecting care delivery.
Nearly half of health care workers witness racial disparities against patients.

'Blindspot' podcast offers a roadmap of social inequities during the AIDS crisis

The podcast 'Blindspot: The Plague in the Shadows' revisits the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and focuses on overlooked communities
The podcast highlights the experiences of healthcare workers who cared for patients with HIV/AIDS

Measles making a comeback in US due to vaccine skepticism, says CDC

Measles is expected to continue spreading in the US due to vaccine skepticism.
Healthcare workers are being urged to be on alert for new measles cases and take necessary precautions.
#mental-health-services

Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care - Bronx Times

$50 million in funding announced for the expansion of mental health facilities in New York, part of a $1 billion investment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul highlights the need for mental health services, especially for youth, and plans to address social media algorithms that expose kids to harmful content.

Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care - Bronx Times

$50 million in funding announced for the expansion of mental health facilities in New York, part of a $1 billion investment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul highlights the need for mental health services, especially for youth, and plans to address social media algorithms that expose kids to harmful content.

Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care - Bronx Times

$50 million in funding announced for the expansion of mental health facilities in New York, part of a $1 billion investment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul highlights the need for mental health services, especially for youth, and plans to address social media algorithms that expose kids to harmful content.

Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care - Bronx Times

$50 million in funding announced for the expansion of mental health facilities in New York, part of a $1 billion investment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul highlights the need for mental health services, especially for youth, and plans to address social media algorithms that expose kids to harmful content.
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