The spaces in between: Moving DEI beyond the status quo
When it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion, most organizations and their leaders have a strong desire to drive systemic change not only within their…
Health
COVID-19 surge forces healthcare rationing in parts of West
In another ominous sign about the spread of the delta variant, Idaho public health leaders on Thursday expanded healthcare rationing statewide and individual hospital systems…
Nursing home vaccination rates lower at for-profit sites, those with poorer Medicare star ratings, study finds
As nursing homes prepare for a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, researchers have identified what types of facilities have the highest hills to…
Wisconsin announces COVID testing requirement for state workers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers’ administration issued an order Tuesday requiring all executive branch workers who haven’t submitted their COVID-19 vaccination status to…
Kentucky National Guard sending 300 members to hospitals
The Kentucky National Guard is expanding its role in assisting hospitals during a surge of COVID-19 cases that has stressed the state’s health care infrastructure….
Why at-home rapid COVID tests cost so much, even after’s Biden’s push for lower prices
Rapid at-home COVID tests are flying off store shelves across the nation and are largely sold out online as the delta variant complicates a return…
Alabama COVID-19 hospitalizations at plateau, ICUs in crisis
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s rapid rise in the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 appears to have stabilized, yet the state still faces the…
Nevada to require COVID vaccines for health workers, prison guards
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada officials voted on Friday to require state employees who work at healthcare facilities and prisons to get inoculated against COVID-19 or…
Key parts of Biden’s plan to confront delta variant surge
President Joe Biden has unveiled a new “action plan” to confront the COVID-19 surge that’s being driven by the spread of the delta variant. It mandates…
‘Religious’ exemptions add legal thorns to looming vaccine mandates
In Northern California, the pastor of a megachurch hands out religious exemption forms to the faithful. A New Mexico state senator will “help you articulate…