Surge in Cases Overwhelms Contact Tracers Across U S
Health investigators across the United States report contact tracing teams overwhelmed by a surge in COVID-19 infections. States hire staff and volunteers, while some trimmed teams earlier and now focus on the most vulnerable, including school related cases. Texas bars funding for tracing. Mississippi maintains 150 full time staff but remains swamped.
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LMH Health Leaders Summer Academy Opens Health Careers
LMH Health invites local high school juniors and seniors to an eight week paid mentorship program, the Summer Leadership Academy, run with the Lawrence school district. Erica Hill directs health equity and leads the academy with support from Laura Ashley and Nicole Olson, aiming to diversify health care providers.
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