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Jan 13, 2025 | academic.oup.com | at Albany

The health workforce is an essential component of our healthcare delivery system. A well-trained, sufficiently sized, and diverse workforce is critical to meet the healthcare needs of the population. However, in this post-pandemic era, many challenges persist. Workforce shortages are still too common, impacting our most vulnerable communities.1 People living in rural areas and lower-income neighborhoods are often underserved, perpetuating existing health disparities.

Jan 9, 2025 | newswise.com | at Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 9, 2025) — The Los Angeles area is currently battling historic wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Sunset fires, which have together scorched more than 25,000 acres. The fires have led to at least five fatalities and forced the evacuation of around 130,000 residents, with many more under warnings. Major fires, such as the Palisades and Eaton fires, remain uncontained, and more than 1,000 structures have been destroyed.

Jan 6, 2025 | newswise.com | at Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 6, 2025) — A new toll has debuted this week for drivers entering the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours. The toll, known as congestion pricing, is expected to reduce city traffic, improve the environment and raise money for public transit infrastructure.

Dec 6, 2024 | newswise.com | at Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (Dec. 6, 2024) — A group of chemists at the University at Albany have developed a new method for fast-acting salmonella detection. The test employs a paper strip that changes color in the presence of the bacterial genome, enabling quick screening for salmonella in food products. Unlike other methods, which can take days to yield a result, this system can detect salmonella under four hours.

Dec 5, 2024 | caledonianrecord.com | Julie Novkov |at Albany

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