Five on Friday: Global Report Shows Over 1 Million People Displaced within the US

Fri, 03/16/2018 | by Claire Hutkins Seda

MCN Five on Friday

In our current political environment, it is downright impossible to keep up with the news. Here’s our weekly list of health justice-related articles and resources that perhaps you’ve missed as the news cycle wrings us out like a high-efficiency washing machine. In what ways do you keep informed, without getting overwhelmed? Let us know your strategies on our Five on Friday post on social media. In the meantime, here are our recommendations:

Global Report on Internal Displacement

Alma, Senior Program Manager of Environmental and Occupational Health, sent this Global Report on Internal Replacement, showing over 1 million people displaced within the US in 2016 -- before 2017’s remarkable wildfire and hurricane seasons.

Monsanto concealed effects of toxic chemical for decades, Ohio AG alleges

Lasz, Co-Chief Medical Officer, shared the NBC News article on allegations that Monsanto concealed the effects of toxic chemicals.

Animal Agriculture Workers and Zoonotic Disease Emergencies

Martha, Program Associate in Data Analysis and Continuing Education, offered up this May webinar, “Animal Agriculture Workers and Zoonotic Disease Emergencies,” offered by University of Washington.

Treating Fear: Sanctuary Doctoring‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

Jillian, Director of Education and Communication, recommended this new resource, “helping physicians and health-care professionals to meet the needs of their patients who may be undocumented or suffering stresses related to close family or community members being undocumented.”

More Flint Water Samples Show Elevated Lead Levels

Karen, CEO, forwarded a recent update about the ongoing long-term water crisis in Flint, Michigan; this one is on new tests showing elevated lead levels in the water at elementary schools.

Have a safe and healthy weekend!