KFF Health News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

a night during the first three months of 2024, according to the Highland Group, a research firm that focuses on the hotel sector — which works out to more than $1,700 a month. Hotels often don’t require security deposits, application fees, or background checks, thus providing immediate relief for families seeking shelter.

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HEALTHBEAT

OCTOBER 11, 2024

a night during the first three months of 2024, according to the Highland Group, a research firm that focuses on the hotel sector — which works out to more than $1,700 a month. While there are higher-end options, the average rate for an economy-class extended-stay room was $56.68 In May, two people were fatally shot there.

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Big Cities Health Coalition

DECEMBER 9, 2024

New (2024) study of big city health departments shows they are in dire need of epidemiologists. The shortfall puts at risk the nations efforts to quickly detect and respond to health threats. With the end of pandemic funding, big city health departments anticipate losing 440 epidemiologists, or 24% of the workforce.

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Big Cities Health Coalition

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems. GET MORE INFO: WhAT is the Big Cities Health Coalition? million free COVID vaccines.

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Fund for Public Health NYC

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Update: March, 2024 – HealthyNYC codified into law. Read “ Using Law to Advance Population Health Planning ” in Health Affairs. Climate policy should advance better health, and public health policy should mitigate the health impacts of climate change.” “A

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