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The nurses’ union has lodged more than a dozen complaints against the three hospital systems accusing them of violating U.S. labor law, including by retaliating against nurses for organizing.

For some, attending the meetings was no longer simply about having access to cool science, it was now also about having access to a safe space where — in a world that was increasingly trashing public health and public health professionals — they could feel seen, heard, supported, and not so alone.

High-quality early care and education programs are associated with positive developmental outcomes for children, improved maternal mental health, and increased maternal employment.

The two sides are far apart on issues the union says are non-negotiable for its membership, including health care benefits.

Merging organizations that have overlapping mandates could do more than cut costs. 'One institution with a broader mandate could improve efficiency and be better at building health systems,' one expert said.

Other reasons for older people to be vaccinated are emerging. They are known, in doctor-speak, as off-target benefits, meaning that the shots do good things beyond preventing the diseases they were designed to avert.