The Reverberating Impact of Low Wages
August 12, 2013 | New Public Health Post
A number of recent articles examine the impact of the current minimum wage. Income impacts health in a number of ways, including the ability to seek preventive care.
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The Role of Health Care in Economic Recovery
August 1, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
The growth of the health care industry helped fuel the nation’s economy recovery, according to a report released last month by the Brookings Institution.
Infographic: Stable Jobs = Healthier Lives
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This infographic tells a visual story about the role of employment in the health of our communities.
Paid Sick Leave: How Laws Can Impact Health
April 29, 2013 | New Public Health Post
40% of private U.S. employees don't get paid sick leave. As some cities are making moves toward paid sick leave laws, some state-level legislation could prevent cities and counties from passing their own paid sick days standards.
Health Care: One of Every Nine U.S. Jobs
April 23, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
Health care employment accounted for 10.74 percent of total employment in the United States in March, according to a report by the Altarum Institute.
How Does Employment, or Unemployment, Affect Health?
March 12, 2013 | Issue Brief/Infographic
A steady job in safe working conditions can provide numerous benefits critical to maintaining proper health, while unemployment is associated with negative health effects.
Dentists, Nurses Top List of “Best Jobs of 2013”
December 21, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Dentists and nurses are the occupations that will offer the best employment opportunity, salary, work-life balance, and job security in 2013, according to an annual ranking released by U.S. News & World Report.
Health Care Employment Rose in September
October 9, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that health care employment rose by 44,000 jobs in September.
Helping Young People Recognize Their Gifts
August 6, 2012 | Story
Case Manager Leisa Walker explains how the Princeton-Blairstown Center (PBC) gives young people the opportunity to grow.
Health Care Employment Stays Strong
June 12, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
In a month when national employment data were largely unchanged, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the health care industry added nearly 33,000 jobs in May, continuing as a strong and growing field. Over the year, health care employme ...