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Breastfeeding State Laws - 1 views

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    Includes all what can and cannot be done in the 50 U.S. states concerning breastfeeding in public. By informing accurate dates and bills, it becomes very easy to diminish what is legal and what is not.
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    This web page talks about the laws of beast feeding in the United States.
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    Health professionals and public health officials promote breastfeeding to improve infant health.
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    Health professionals and public health officials promote breastfeeding to improve infant health. Both mothers and children benefit from breast milk. Breast milk contains antibodies that protect infants from bacteria and viruses. Breastfed children have fewer ear, respiratory and urinary tract infections and have diarrhea less often.
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    This webpage gives info on the laws for women who wish to breastfeed. It has lots of links and information on what the law states.
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    Provides a 50 state summary of breastfeeding laws, including an overview of policy topics, recent NCSL publications and other resources. Lots of great information and the site tells whcih states allow breast feeding in public.
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    Provides a 50 state summary of breastfeeding laws, including an overview of policy topics, recent NCSL publications and other resources. Lots of great information and the site tells whcih states allow breast feeding in public.
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    Pediatricians and health officials promote the many health benefits of breastfeeding infants the first year of life. Breastfeeding legal rights include public breastfeeding and breastfeeding in the workplace. Lists state laws individually.
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    Pediatricians and health officials promote the many health benefits of breastfeeding infants the first year of life. Breastfeeding legal rights include public breastfeeding and breastfeeding in the workplace. Lists state laws individually.
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    Pediatricians and health officials promote the many health benefits of breastfeeding infants the first year of life. Breastfeeding legal rights include public breastfeeding and breastfeeding in the workplace. Lists state laws individually.
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    Breastfeeding moms are protected by the law to breast feed in public as discussed in this article. You can find all the laws in the US and the responsibility of an employer to provide breastfeeding accommodations to a breast feeding mother.
contrerasju

Racism in healthcare: Statistics and examples - 1 views

  • unable to voice their concerns about the lack of personal protective equipment and COVID-19 testing in the pandemic’s early stages.
  • Black people were 3.57 times more likely to die from COVID-19
  • Latinx population was nearly twice that of the white population.
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  • profound impact on mental and physical health
  • difficult for some to get health insurance, preventing people from getting medical care.
  • racism also exists within healthcare itself
  • 73% held at least one false belief about the biological differences between races.
  • less likely to receive appropriate pain medication than white children
  • 10% less likely to admit Black patients to the hospital
  • affect the medical care of pregnant people and newborn babies.
  • 28% more likely to already have a chronic illness
  • Latinx people of the same age accumulated chronic diseases faster than white people.
  • Asian Americans may be under-diagnosed.
  • “model minority” stereotype,
  • suggests doctors are less likely to diagnose alcohol addiction in Asian Americans compared to white people,
  • clinicians can overlook the symptoms of depression and focus more on psychotic symptoms when treating Black people.
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    This article describes the various ways that POC are treated differently. This can cause doctors to provide the wrong treatment or no treatment for the minority who don't have access to healthcare.
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    The fact that we continue to face and see discrimination when it comes to health care is appalling. When dealing with health, health care providers should not be biased on who to help due to their skin color or certain characteristics.
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    There is no reason why there should still be discrimination in health care, they're saving your life regardless of your color.
rowan_staige

Access to Health Services | Healthy People 2020 - 5 views

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    Access to Health Services is a key issue in the Health Care domain as many people face disparities due to limited access. Many issues are covered in brief or general detail with focus on each main idea. These ideas include lack of Health Coverage, poor transportation services, deficient Health Care Resources, and how they impact vulnerable populations.
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    Healthcare barriers are a concern in today's world, with pharma gaining ever more power within the government. Healthcare prices are skyrocketing, creating an economic barrier. I learned from this article that physicians could refuse to help patients using Medicaid just because of the lower rate. The goal of Medicaid is to ensure that low-income people can receive healthcare. Physicians should not refuse healthcare to the Medicaid population based on the rate of cost.
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    This article provides in depth insight on the barriers people face accessing adequate healthcare in America. It talks about how important healthcare is and how it is a human right to have equal access to it. The website provides credible evidence and sources to support all the contributing factors.
ros2158719

America's water crisis goes beyond Flint, Michigan - 2 views

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    This article describes the issues of water crisis in Flint, Michigan. However, it also states that 41 states have higher levels of lead in their water than is acceptable. This is a very dangerous and serious public health concern.
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    It is really sad that as humans we have to fight for clean water. The subject shouldn't even be a concern, it should be a priority. We need to continue to fight for the the government to see this.
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    It is sad to think that the water we use for our daily necessities can be poisoned. Greedy companies are too concerned with money, they overlook our health. The article states that the longer this goes on, the more money we have to spend, so shouldn't that be an eye opener?
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    It is so sad that humans have to fight for clean water. Also it is horrible to think of all he children this happens to on a daily basis.
nolanstrom

Social Justice and Health - 0 views

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    This article talks about Social Justice and health Justice. To create an equal distribution of money, power and resources when it comes to everyone's health.
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    This website explains that social justice means that everyone receives equal rights and opportunities. That said, Everyone deserves equal access to the best available healthcare. In order to do so, health and equity must be talked about.
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    This article discusses the inequality that persist through healthcare and how it continues to grow over the years. Examples and statistics are given to help express concerns on the topic of inequality in the healthcare system.
sebastianw1991

Information on childhood obesity and other related health concerns - 1 views

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    In general a good website for all topics concerning health. I have included a direct link to the obesity section. 2 in 3 American adults or either overweight or obese. This makes America the leading country in problems such as, diabetes and heart disease.
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    I also bookmarked an article about child obesity. It is very informative on statistics about child obesity and how much it is growing.
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    I also found that not only obesity is linked to diseases and disabilities but it can affect a person mentally. The article I found explained how a persons mental health is what makes the process of preventing obesity more challenging
taylor216

World Health Organization report of sexual transmission of Zika virus - 0 views

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    The World Health Organization is concerned about a recent report of the Zika virus being sexually transmitted in the United States. The WHO has called for further investigation of the virus, which has been linked to birth defects.
Corinne Freeman

"Health Care Costs: A Primer | - 0 views

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    Has many useful links to articles concerning the Affordable Care Act, including a copy of the act itself in an understandable format
lac2151813

How Federal Funding Works at Planned Parenthood - 2 views

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    Many people do not realize Planned Parenthood is much more than just performing abortions. It gives lower income women a place for proper health care at a reasonable price.
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    I can't even imagine the horrible things that would happen if Planned Parenthood stopped receiving funding. Though many people do not agree with abortions they do so much more.
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    I've seen the pdf contained in this article a few time on social media and it explains it very well. Planned Parenthood is quite a few peoples first or the only choice for health concerns.
Yesenia Arellano

COVID-19 Impact: Healthcare workers Burnout - 4 views

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    While the number of COVID 19 case continues to rise, Healthcare workers are succumbing to overwhelming pressure on their shoulders. Many hospitals, clinics, and labs are short-staffed with restricted resources at hand to properly treat patients who have the virus. Often times, this leads to non COVID 19 related issues to be pushed aside due to the conditions and priorities these facilities have enforced. They are experiencing stress, frustration, depression, loneliness, and many other concerns that could impact their performance on the front lines.
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    I am so grateful for our healthcare workers. Times are tough right now. Health cares workers are on the frontline of this pandemic.
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    This is an interesting article, It would be good to have a comparison with previous data from healthcare workers reviewing their stress levels before the pandemic to the data from the article and see what the difference is in their quality of life and their opinion of the healthcare system.
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    I'm so blessed for these health care workers, My mom is a nurse and she's even traveling to help with covid. I always feel so bad watching my mom so exhausted from wearing 2 masks and trying to keep my dad who is high risk safe.
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    Beyond thankful for the heath care workers!!
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    Im so grateful for these healthcare worker, I could not begin to imagine the stress they had to go though this past year.
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    It's amazing the obstacles these health care workers had to face because of the pandemic.
rebeca atudoroae

Ban smoking in public places - 0 views

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    Secondhand smoke causes an increased risk for cancer. There are many concerns because children are exposed. There are ethical issues concerning the segregation of smokers and nonsmokers.
Jonathan Cagle

Facts on Induced Abortion in the United States - 0 views

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    Website first has statistics about women who have abortions broken down by age and ethnicity. The site also has information about what contraception method was used (if any) that lead to pregnancies that were aborted. It then provides info on how far into the pregnancy when abortions are performed. Finally, it talks about safety concerns about abortions and the legal history of abortion in the United States.
thatssimon

We need to rethink how to manage water in Arizona - 1 views

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    This article provides information about how Arizonans can get the security they need for water availability. The text includes details on how ground water is managed as well as utilizing the Colorado river project to help with current water concerns.
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    I've been noticing how many people are sharing their concerns with water scarcity in Arizona, which is scary to think about. Any state that has hot, dry or humid weather is at high risk of this because of how much water is needed to survive in extreme temperatures. I appreciate the efforts described in the article about projects that are contributing to water scarcity in the nation and how to conserve as much as we can. Water is truly an under appreciated thing essential for the planet's survival.
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    This is about how the water security in Arizona is bad, and is in need of management of how we use water. The water in Arizona is told to be very much an important source for Arizona and is needed for our health.
Pierre Flood

ACLU Applauds Governor Brewer for Signing Bill Banning Shackling of Pregnant Prisoners ... - 0 views

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    Article describing the new bill passed prohibiting pregnant women from being shackled in Arizona prisons. Gives a list of the criteria it will follow
cas2135500

Employers Discriminating Against Overweight Individuals - 1 views

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    Employers may not come out and say there not hiring you because you are fat however that may be the real reason you don't get the job. Employers do have some potentially legitimate concerns like health, sick days and healthcare costs however some are just based on looks. Sometimes people have to prove the do not meet a stereotype of a lazy fat person and show that they are the candidate for the job.
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