Five on Friday: Wage Theft of Harvey Reconstruction Workers and Caring for Migrant Health Care Workers

Fri, 12/01/2017 | by Claire Hutkins Seda

MCN Five on Friday

December has arrived! Before you dive into the weekend’s festivities, take amoment to read some interesting articles and perspectives on migrant health! Here are five pieces from this week recommended by MCN staff.

Study: 26% of Hurricane Harvey Reconstruction Workers Said They Experienced Wage Theft or No Pay

Amy, Director of Environmental and Occupational Health, shared, “Study: 26% of Hurricane Harvey Reconstruction Workers Said They Experienced Wage Theft or No Pay.”

Caring for Migrant Health-Care Workers

Amy also sent along the Lancet editorial, “Caring for migrant health-care workers”.

The Human Diagnosis Project - Improving Care through Technology-Enabled Collective Clinical Consultation

Ed, Co-Chief Medical Officer, informed us of next week’s information session on the Human Diagnosis Project, hosted by NACHC: “The Human Diagnosis Project - Improving Care through Technology-Enabled Collective Clinical Consultation”

Women on the Move: Migration, Care Work and Health

Corey, Communications and Graphic Designer, shared Women on the move, migration care work and health.

SPD Townhall Webinar Series: Diabetes

Theressa, Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, is planning to attend BPHC’s town hall webinar, “Diabetes Quality Improvement Talks: Foundation of Change,” on the diabetes quality improvement strategy and promising practices from health centers, on December 5th at 2pm EST. Click here to join the session on the day-of.

Have a safe and healthy weekend.