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New York’s Compounded Health Crisis Echoes in Maryland – Conduit Street
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POLITICO article highlights disaster overlap pushing already strained public well being sources to the brink, however it’s nothing new.
Native well being departments throughout the nation have confronted challenges introduced on by the omicron variant late in 2021 and the looks of monkeypox in more moderen months. In New York, the re-emergence of polio on the heels of the earlier points has appeared to compound an already crisis-level scenario. This matrix of threats has shed much more gentle on public well being preparedness, the consequences of concurrent outbreaks, and the unprecedented rise in program calls for, which has been felt right here in Maryland even earlier than the pandemic.
Erin Banco, a well being correspondent at POLITICO, carried out interviews with a number of public well being officers and consultants in New York over the past couple months for the article, which might be learn in full on their web site. It’s a poignant piece and yields responses from consultants, just like the one under, that are each telling and acquainted sentiments across the present state of public well being.
“By having an ideal storm of all three ailments circulating on the identical time, it’s a crushing blow to well being departments,” stated Lawrence Gostin, a professor of public well being regulation at Georgetown College, referring to New York. “Whereas this clearly ought to have ushered in a blaring alarm to advance our preparedness, well being methods and response, the precise reverse has occurred. Investments in public well being have plummeted over a long time.”
Banco provides that “issues over federal assist for public well being come at a time when public well being employees are leaving their jobs in droves.” The NPR article Banco references right here explored burnout throughout the sector and, extra particularly, the private threats plaguing the retention of a workforce that, by its nature, calls for a definite quantity of expertise and {qualifications}.
A fast skim of all of the county well being division web sites in Maryland does effectively for instance the layering impact of concurrent emergencies. From Allegany to Anne Arundel, above the fold on virtually each residence web page are useful resource hyperlinks for COVID-19, monkeypox, opioids, and psychological well being companies. For a extreme lack of a greater phrase, the matrix of simultaneous threats is alive and effectively in Maryland’s public well being group.
Funding for public well being in Maryland has been declining or flat for over a decade main as much as the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, the demand for sources and applications has ballooned within the wake of the opioid epidemic, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a monkeypox outbreak. Predictably, the dominoes have fallen, exacerbating the necessity for psychological, behavioral, and environmental well being applications.
It’s no thriller that public well being companies are best with a preventative method. The energy of that protection is fortified by the monetary and human capital that composes it. Prevention is the lengthy recreation; subsequently, a scarcity of preparedness is undoubtedly symptomatic of predictable, short-game politics on all sides, as evidenced purely by the timeline by which the erosion of funding has spanned.
MACo has coated this development on the weblog, in testimony, and on the convention with particular citations relating to pre-pandemic funding issues as just lately because the 2019 legislative session. Moreover, the Conduit Avenue weblog hosted a 6 publish sequence on the difficulty relationship again to 2011. For a very deep reduce, take a look at the MACo-commissioned research from 2010 on how core funding for native well being departments was imperiled after the recession starting in 2008 and has but to be restored. Spoiler alert, and true to MACo kind, the background part of this 24-page report will launch the reader clear into the earlier century.
For higher or worse, the final two years have ushered in a invaluable alternative to contemplate classes realized through the COVID-19 pandemic and account for shortfalls in public well being preparedness, that started lengthy earlier than. The horizon and vantage factors have undoubtedly shifted for native well being departments, leaving stakeholders with a big duty to determine what public well being ought to appear to be in a brand new panorama.
Associated protection from Conduit Avenue:
Revive Native Well being Funding At this time for a Higher Tomorrow
Weblog Sequence: Native Well being Departments – Half 1
Weblog Sequence: Native Well being Departments – Half 2: Companies, Construction and Staffing, and Funding
Weblog Sequence: Native Well being Departments – Half 3: Historical past of Native Well being Companies and Core Funding
Weblog Sequence: Native Well being Departments – Half 4: Core Funding Components and Latest Challenges
Weblog Sequence: Native Well being Departments – Half 5: Core Funding Components and its Shortcomings
Weblog Sequence: Native Well being Departments Half 6: Conclusions and Suggestions
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University System of Maryland to only allow university-sponsored events on October 7
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University of Maryland President William Pines announced this weekend that only university-sponsored activities “that promote reflection” will be held on October 7th.
The day will mark one year since Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel killed around 1,200 people and took around 250 hostages. Israel retaliated, declaring war on Hamas, which has resulted in more than 40,000 people dead, according to Gaza health officials.
This came after the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) group had reserved the McKeldin Mall and Jewish organizations on campus had reserved Hornbake Plaza on October 7th to mark the day.
The announcement cancels both of these events.
“Jointly, out of an abundance of caution,” wrote Pines in an email to the campus community, “we concluded to host only university-sponsored events that promote reflection on this day. All other expressive events will be held prior to October 7, and then resume on October 8 in accordance with time, place and manner considerations of the First Amendment.”
This policy is in place for all University System of Maryland Schools.
“The intent is not to abridge students’ right to free expression; the intent is, instead, to be sensitive to the needs of our students. Our university communities may use this day to safely come together to reflect and to share, to learn and to listen, and, yes, to challenge one another. That’s the premise—and the promise—of higher education.”
-University System of Maryland Statement
SJP wrote in a statement on its Instagram account: “We as Students for Justice in Palestine are deeply angered, though not surprised, by the University of Maryland administration’s decision to cancel our reservation for a vigil at McKeldin Mall on October 7th.”
It continues, “Rest assured that we will find ways to mark this one year of genocide and one year of resistance.”
University of Maryland students worried about antisemitism on campus
The Jewish Student Union also posted a statement to its Instagram account.
“We are reassured to learn that Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Maryland will no longer be permitted to host their event on McKeldin Mall, or anywhere on campus, on October 7th,” the organization writes.
“Only university-sponsored events will occur on October 7th,” they continued. “While this is not an ideal situation, it ensures that our physical and psychological safety is protected on this day of grief.”
In the email from Pines, he noted that a safety assessment had been done and that there was “no immediate or active threat.”
The Jewish Student Union added that they would be holding an event to memorialize the day at Maryland Hillel, a center for Jewish life and students, which is located just off campus.
The UMD Chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace also released a statement standing with SJP “in their anger with the university admin’s decision to cancel our registration to hold a joint vigil on October 7th.”
The email from Pines added that “we encourage our entire community to mark the anniversary of October 7 with remembrance and reflection.”
At the moment, it’s unclear what university-sponsored events will take place on October 7th, at the College Park campus.
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Best Online Colleges In Maryland Of 2024
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Pro Tip
Ensure that your prospective college offers globally recognized credentials if you plan to further your education or practice internationally.
Consider Your Future Goals
Considering your goals when choosing an online college helps you select a program that fits your current needs and prepares you for long-term success.
If you intend to work right after graduation, choose a program that aligns with your desired career path. Look for concentrations or specialized tracks that can provide in-depth knowledge in your field.
However, if you plan to pursue further education such as a master’s or doctoral degree, ensure that credits from your online college are transferable to other schools. Also ensure that the college’s credentials are globally recognized, if you intend to work or study abroad.
Understand Your Expenses and Financing Options
Online colleges in Maryland (particularly private institutions), can be quite expensive, compared to other online schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average undergraduate tuition and required fees for four-year public schools is $9,750 per year; meanwhile, enrollees in four-year private colleges may pay north of $38,000 per year.
If private university tuition is out of your budget, consider enrolling in a state-owned online school such as the University of Maryland Global Campus, which only requires about $8,000 in annual tuition and fees.
Aside from seeking affordable online programs, here are other ways to fund your college education:
- Complete the FAFSA®
- Apply for institutional scholarships
- Take a private student loan
- Enroll in a work-study program
- Ask your employer about a tuition reimbursement program
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Maryland voters weigh in on presidential election, governor’s approval in new Gonzales Poll
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BALTIMORE – With a little more than two months until election day, the majority of Marylanders surveyed in the new Gonzales Poll would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald Trump for president.
A total of 820 registered voters in Maryland who indicated they are likely to vote in the 2024 general election were queried for the poll by live telephone interviews, utilizing both landline and cellphone numbers between August 24 and August 30.
A cross-section of interviews was conducted throughout the state, reflecting Maryland’s general election voting patterns, the pollster said.
The Gonzales Poll stated that “the margin of error, per accepted statistical standards, is a range of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points and if the entire population was surveyed, there is a 95% probability that the true numbers would fall within this range.”
Presidential survey
According to the latest Gonzales Poll, 56% of Marylanders surveyed said they would vote for Harris over Trump for president.
The poll says 84% of Democrats support the Harris/Tim Walz ticket and 80% of Republicans support the Trump/JD Vance ticket. Also, 83% of Black voters polled would vote for Harris/Walz.
Among the independents, 38% favor Harris/Walz and 36% prefer Trump/Vance, according to the poll.
Gov. Moore’s approval gets a bump
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who led the state’s response to the deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March, has the approval of 64% of Marylanders surveyed. Moore has a 35% “mostly soft approval” among Republicans who were surveyed (7% strongly approve, 28% somewhat approve),” the poll shows.
His approval rating increased by 33% since the last Gonzales Poll in the winter.
Last month, the governor spoke at the Democratic National Convention in support of Harris, who was nominated as the party’s presidential candidate.
He framed Harris’ candidacy as “the story of a prosecutor who defended our freedoms and had Maryland’s back when we needed it most. And now MVP: We’ve got yours.”
President Biden’s approval
The Gonzales Poll shows that 53% of Maryland voters surveyed approve of the job President Joe Biden is doing, while 45% disapprove. Seventy-six percent of the Democrats believe Biden is doing a good job in office, and 84% of Republicans disagree.
State transportation and juvenile reform
According to the poll, 95% of Marylanders think it is “important for the State to invest in improving its transportation infrastructure.”
And, when it comes to juvenile crime, voters were asked, “What type of laws, in your opinion, ultimately better help our children under 18 who commit crimes – Laws that are strict, which include things such as juvenile detention and boot camps. This hold individuals responsible and accountable for their behavior; or Laws that are lenient, which include social programs and counseling. This recognizes that society is responsible for much of this behavior?”
The poll shows that 58% of Marylanders are in favor of strict laws, which holds juveniles responsible and accountable for their behavior, and only 34% desire laws that are lenient.
“A majority of nearly every demographic group backs strict laws to inspire a sense of personal responsibility and to best assist our juvenile offenders ultimately realize at least a chance at a successful, happy life,” the poll said.
Is the country going in the right direction?
Fifty percent of Marylanders polled say the country is headed in the right direction, while 45% say the country is headed in the wrong direction.
According to the poll, 93% of Maryland voters who think the country is moving in the right direction are voting for Harris/Walz, and 70% of Maryland voters who think the country is moving in the wrong direction are voting for Trump/Vance.
In the previous poll, 41% of voters said the country was headed in the right direction.
“The mood of voters in Maryland vis-à-vis how they perceive things overall going in the country is a tad less grumpy than it was in winter,” the Gonzales Poll said.
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