Travel School Nurse Programs Aims to Ease Shortage in Lackawanna County

The Moses Taylor Foundation has partnered with the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit to launch a Travel School Nurse Pilot Program this school year to address shortages in Lackawanna County.

From 2022-2023, school nurse funding and staffing were examined in Northeast Pennsylvania to determine trends and service gaps.

This article discusses report findings and how the program will address school nurse care gaps. 

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New Tool Streamlines HIV Treatment and Prevention Resources in Philly

A new Philadelphia-based tool is providing easy access to HIV treatment and prevention resources in one place.

The Philadelphia HIV Resource Finder is a digital searchable directory available through the Health Department’s Philly Keep on Loving.

This tool is part of the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative, a federal program that includes 48 counties aimed at reducing HIV infections in those areas by 90 percent by 2030.

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A Human Encampment Resolution Strategy

The current response to encampments is divisive, often centered on forced clearings that result in little change or resolution.

The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania is proposing a new model that calls for more resources and options offered for those residing in encampments.

This article discusses the four core elements of this proposal and their keys to success. 



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Tracking the Labor Market and Jobs 

Monitoring the labor market is critical for identifying trends, tracking jobs, and understanding the economy.

The interactive data “Tracking the labor market and jobs” tool has built on the Hamilton Project’s prior labor market recordings and allows users to explore labor force trends, employment data, and other indicators. 

This tool will be updated monthly and will encompass sorting tools. 



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The NJEDA’s Strategic Innovation Centers Aim to Ignite Tech-Based Economic Development

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is financing various technology innovation initiatives.

The Strategic Innovation Center platform was created to set a foundation for unique innovation across New Jersey, especially regarding technology.

This article discusses how New Jersey is fostering multi-faceted innovation to bolster economic development. 

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A Bipartisan Framework for Health Care Affordability

The Bipartisan Policy Center has unveiled a new Health Care Affordability Initiative with the goal of opening new pathways to sustainably affordable healthcare.

This initiative will also address the underlying cost drivers that affect health care access and focus on closing gaps and emerging challenges.

This article highlights the main elements and aims of the new Bipartisan Policy Center’s initiative. 

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