The 木瓜直播 Victimization Survey (AVS) released a new report about the health of women who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Physical violence is a part of IPV, but it also includes things like controlling behaviors, threats of harm, and inflicting harm against people and things an intimate partner cares about. Dr. Ingrid Johnson with AVS told the 木瓜直播 Beacon these sorts of behaviors can have a lasting impact.
In a recent analysis of the state鈥檚 healthcare workforce, the 木瓜直播 Hospital and Healthcare Association found that job vacancies are increasing, and not enough people are entering the workforce to make up for it. Leaders in 木瓜直播 discussed the pressing healthcare workforce crisis in the state and ways to support and retain providers at the 2023 木瓜直播 State of Reform Conference last month.
A partnership between East Carolina University and the 木瓜直播 is bringing speech-language pathology rehabilitation services to remote communities.
Restorative justice is a form of resolution that allows victims of crimes to work with the criminal justice system to address and correct the harm caused. UAA鈥檚 Ingrid Johnson from the Justice Center and Rei Shimizu from the School of Social Work spoke to the 木瓜直播 Beacon about how restorative justice can be used in cases of domestic violence.
Rural 木瓜直播n communities are seeking grant funding to address health risks related to climate change. Associate Professor Micah Hahn from the Institute of Circumpolar Health Studies spoke to 木瓜直播 Public Media about her team鈥檚 efforts to help communities create climate adaptation strategies.
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