Five on Friday: Nuclear Detonation Preparedness and Jack Geiger on Expiring Health Care for the Poor

Fri, 01/12/2018 | by Claire Hutkins Seda

MCN Five on Friday

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Day is on Monday. His words of wisdom -- now part of our national dialogue for over 50 years -- still bolster our spirits in moments of discouragement. Thank you to all the clinicians in our network who stand for equality, equity, and basic human rights for all people in our country. We still have a long way to go.

Health Care for the Poor at Brink of Expiration

Karen, CEO, and others shared Dr. Jack Geiger’s opinion piece, “Health care for the poor at brink of expiration.”

Health Care System Planning for and Response to a Nuclear Detonation

After the CDC cancelled plans for a Grand Rounds session on the public health response to a nuclear detonation (the topic was changed to Severe Influenza) Corey, Communications and Graphic Designer suggested this publication on the issue from the journal Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness by Cambridge University Press.

Millions of Migrant Children Encounter Life-threatening Conditions

Martha, Program Associate of Data Analysis and Continuing Education: “Though I myself do not have children, it's my belief that we as adults above all else have the obligation to protect children everywhere. The fact that these horrendous circumstances plague many of our children is something that people need to know: Millions of Migrant Children Encounter Life-threatening Conditions.

Health Risks to Farmworkers Increase as Workforce Ages

Jillian, Director of Education and Communication, shared, “Health Risks to Farmworkers Increase as Workforce Ages.”

Trump Must Keep DACA Protections for Now, Judge Says

“In case you missed it,” prefaced Claire, Writer and Editor, when offering up the New York Times article, “Trump Must Keep DACA Protections for Now, Judge Says.”

Have a safe and health Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend!