Happy Friday! We hope your springtime days are warm and healthy and not too allergy-ridden. Before we go sneezing into the weekend, here are a few news stories that MCN staff members thought are too good to be missed. Hope you enjoy them, too.
1. Amy, Director of Environmental and Occupational Health: “OSHA's new silica rule is a BIG deal!” OSHA announced an important new rule [2] protecting workers from silica dust. Our very own Rosie Sokas [MCN Board Chair] is quoted in APHA’s statement [3] on the rule.
2. Candace, Specialist in Clinical Systems & Women’s Health, sent us this document developed by FACHC that discusses implementation of the HRSA sliding fee requirements for special populations [4].
3. Ed, Chief Medical Officer, recommends this good news article from AAFP: “Community Health Centers Play Major Role in Protecting Safety Net [5].”
4. In Texas? Theressa, Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, recommends the Asbestos Workers Photo Exhibit by MCN’s dear friend Earl Dotter, at the Emerging Issues in Occupational and Environmental Health Conference [6] in Tyler, Texas, on June 17th.
5. Jillian, Director of Professional Development and Education, forwarded on Farmworker Justice’s announcement that it is seeking a Fellow [7] to support our work related to farmworker health, labor rights, and immigration policy. The Fellow is a one-year paid, full-time position, and applications are accepted through today, April 1st.
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