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Interesting Flint Water Crisis Facts
- Flint switched water sources in order to cut costs.
- Thousands of children have been exposed to lead.
- Bernie Sanders called for Gov. Snyder’s resignation.
- Three state of emergencies have been issued for the Michigan city of Flint.
- An estimated $1.5 billion is the cost of repair for the city’s damaged distribution system.
- lawsuits have been filed on behalf of Flint residents, including class-action suits and a federal lawsuits.
Affects on the Healthcare System
- Highlighted the importance of collecting data that facilitates action and decision making for the prevention of lead poisoning.
- The Flint Registry was granted public health authority status by the CDC, which has facilitated data-sharing agreements by allowing entities to share data with the registry without obtaining individual authorization.
- Partnerships between private, public, and nonprofit organizations provide opportunities for collaboration that can help guide innovative strategies for primary lead prevention, raise awareness, extend outreach and communication efforts, and promote a shared sense of ownership.
- The Need for both Physicians and nurses to Receive Both Public Health and Environmental Health Training……….. Continue
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Term | Spring Session |
Institution | Chamberlain |
Contributor | Marla |