Doctor shortage looms as teaching clinics strain reserves
The Erie Family Health Center in Chicago faces funding cuts threatening its residency slots. With 60 Teaching Health Center programs nationwide, experts warn patient access could worsen as Medicare supported residencies stagnate since 1997. Erie may lose two residents, costing 3,600 patient visits, jeopardizing care for working poor in West Town.
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Dallas Diversion Male Court offers minority youths a chance
Judge George Ashford leads the Diversion Male Court in Dallas a six month program for minority boys facing charges from burglary to aggravated assault. The court emphasizes accountability respect responsibility and empathy with mentors therapists and probation staff guiding participants. Data show 258 referred 143 accepted 25 awaiting review and local demographics highlight overrepresentation of Black youths in the system.
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Substitute teacher shortage hits schools nationwide
The nation faces a growing shortage of substitute teachers as districts struggle to fill absences. Experts note higher expectations for full time pay and benefits, with data showing large gaps in districts from Washington to West Virginia and Indiana schools reporting lower fill rates.
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Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Fishers
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Jill Shedd
Indiana University
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