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February

The Impact of the ACA on Health Care Access for Children

February 28, 2019

A new study sought to better understand the association between the implementation of the ACA and the status of disparities in health care access affecting children in post-ACA in California.

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Researchers Identify Barriers to Healthier Work Conditions for Nail Salon Workers

February 14, 2019

Many nail technicians put in long hours, without basic health care coverage, while earning annual salaries estimated at roughly $25,000.

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Air Pollution Linked to Higher Rate of Stroke Deaths

February 12, 2019

Counties with dirtier air had higher rates of stroke deaths and shorter life expectancies, according to preliminary research led by Longjian Liu, MD, PhD, associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the Dornsife School of Public Health.

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Educational Outreach and Public Policy Changes Needed to Reduce Health Hazards for Nail Salon Technicians

February 05, 2019

The nail salon industry has seen rapid growth within the last 20 years, becoming increasingly popular among women of all ages who like to get their nails professionally done. For the technicians in those salons – many of whom are non-native English speakers – this beauty comes with a cost: an exposure to potentially unsafe chemicals and other health hazards in the workplace. A new study by Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health found that educational outreach and change in public policy are needed to help reduce these hazards for salon employees and owners.

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February

The Impact of the ACA on Health Care Access for Children

Researchers Identify Barriers to Healthier Work Conditions for Nail Salon Workers

Air Pollution Linked to Higher Rate of Stroke Deaths

Educational Outreach and Public Policy Changes Needed to Reduce Health Hazards for Nail Salon Technicians