PTSD keeps Iraq vet from returning to SunEdison job
Xavier Watt, 31, a former Army Reserve sergeant and SunEdison technician in Pasadena, suffers PTSD from Iraq service. He is medically cleared to work but SunEdison has not reinstated him, citing the need for further psychiatric assessment. EEOC data show hundreds of thousands of veterans with PTSD from Iraq and Afghanistan.
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EEOC outreach manager in Houston quoted on worst case thinking
Joe Bontke of the EEOC emphasizes caution as he discusses outreach efforts in Houston. He notes that organizations often prepare for the worst-case scenario to ensure protections and compliance across employment practices.
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Whooping cough vaccine urges protection for all ages
Whooping cough cases rise as vaccines wane and awareness grows. Babies face highest risk, with 10 to 20 infant deaths yearly. CDC guidance urges Tdap during pregnancy and boosters for teens and adults, plus ensuring close contacts are up to date. Visit cdc.gov for details.
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