Immigrants Fill Growing Health Care Roles Amid Shortages
The piece notes 27 percent of physicians and surgeons were foreign-born in 2006 and 20.1 percent of nursing and home health aides, with 131000 dentists pharmacists and lab techs also foreign-born. Jarina's path to licensure in the United States shows the hurdles faced by immigrant health workers. A December Migration Policy Center report highlights looming shortages as native demand rises with an aging population.
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Healthcare worker shortages loom as aging workforce nears
A national report warns health care workers will face severe shortages as many reach retirement age. Iowa counties show uneven gaps with several counties needing more primary care physicians while others are not short. Immigrant doctors, including neurosurgeon Nader Dahdaleh and cardiologist Roy Venzon, describe limited patient resistance to their training and emphasize strong demand for skilled clinicians in the Midwest.
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Projected health care job openings 2006 to 2016
The article discusses the diversity of health care occupations forecast through 2016 and notes patient inquiries to immigrant professionals. It mentions the rise of international medical graduates in licensure exams and the need for language interpretation services funded by federal aid with state matches.
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Toyota Safety Scrutiny Deepens Over Recall Widens
The Toyota recall saga spans multiple years as regulators, critics, and a private petition led to a massive 4 million vehicle recall amid pedal and brake concerns. Critics say regulatory agency inaction and corporate pressure hinder timely action while Toyota pledges fixes and cooperation with authorities.
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