Budget cuts and layoffs take hold in public health

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Top Story Boom, Now Bust: Budget Cuts and Layoffs Take Hold in Public Health Local health department staffing grew by about 19% from 2019 to 2022, according to a report from the National Association of County and City Health Officials that studied 2,512 of the nation's roughly 3,300 local departments. But those jobs, and the safety net they provide for the people in the communities served, are vulnerable as the money dries up. Sponsored Exclusive Virtual Session with Paul Keckley on the Future of Healthcare Presented by BPD Healthcare Join us on 9/13 to hear Paul Keckley discuss critical issues like affordability, the balance between profit & purpose, and the need for all stakeholders to work together to improve healthcare for all.  Register Now.

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