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Improving Private Pharmacy Provision of Injectable Contraceptives in Nepal
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An Abt-led Nepal private pharmacy chain adhered to injectable contraceptive counseling guidelines but had gaps between knowledge and practice, a study said.
How Florida’s E-Verify Law May Increase Labor Trafficking
Blog
Some features of Florida’s new E-Verify law could put workers at greater risk for labor trafficking and exploitation.
Finding A Home for Mental Health
Blog
With Mental Health Awareness Month upon us, Abt’s Tamara Daley reflects on her first-hand reminder that the preservation of mental health demands a home.
Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: Integration and Systems Strengthening
Blog
Back to School: Compensation Doesn’t Add Up for Head Start Teachers
Blog
The blog explores the challenge of Head Start's teacher shortage amid the “back to school” season, and the need to address fair compensation for educators.
When Compassion Calls: Addressing the Well-Being of Child Welfare Workers
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"We don’t have any food. They are going to take my kids! Can you help me?" The desperate plea of a mother came through my voicemail. It was dinner time; I had already left the office for the day. I had been working with this family for months to address several safety risk factors. It was a tough case, and my job as a Prevention Specialist with the Department of Social Services (DSS) was to keep this family safely intact. I felt the weight of this responsibility every day. I knew if I did not intervene, foster care would be imminent for the children. However, the call came during the few hours I slept between jobs. I made less than $30,000 per year at DSS and, to make ends meet, worked a second full-time job at a residential program for youth aging out of foster care.
$50 Billion for Rural Health: What CMS and States Must Get Right
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Congress committed $50B to rural health. Success now depends on disciplined execution, clear oversight, and practical implementation.
Training for Healthcare Jobs at the Onset of the Pandemic
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The pandemic may have made it harder for participants in the Health Profession Opportunity Grants program to find good jobs in healthcare.
Government-Citizen Engagement: Abt’s VOICE Solution
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The need for governments at all levels to connect with citizens they serve and the means for doing so have evolved over the past decade.