It’s National Public Health Week! Here are some articles that MCN staff shared this week, to keep you up to date in the world of public health, at the intersection of migration and health justice. We even have a double Weekly Win! 

Are Community Health Worker programs successful enough to pay for themselves in care cost savings? Alma G. forwarded on this new report out of South Carolina. Evaluation of the Return on Investment (ROI) of Community Health Worker Integration in the Care of Individuals 

Marysel sent in this article that highlights how many Puerto Ricans are searching for “better options and quality of life.” The percentage rises to 75% among young adults. Study Finds 63% of Puerto Ricans Contemplate Migration 

Puerto Rico recently declared a public health emergency, just one of many dengue hotspots across the Americas. Learn more about dengue risk in this NPR article, shared by Claire. Here's What to Know about Dengue, As Puerto Rico Declares A Public Health Emergency  

Weekly Win: Kaethe offered an article on yesterday’s court decision that migrant children in custody but not yet processed must be provided with safe, humane conditions. The overloaded open-air camps where families have been held have insufficient food, water, sanitation, and shelter. Border Patrol Must Care for Migrant Children It Locks Up, Federal Judge Rules 

Weekly Win: The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) recently published the first national voluntary consensus standard addressing heat stress for workers in construction and demolition operations. This important work recognizes the health risks that outdoor workers encounter. Alma G. recommends this two-page interview on the new standard to learn more. Heat Stress Management: Q&A With Tom Bobick, Subcommittee Chair of the ANSI/ASSP A10.50 Heat Stress Management Standard

Have a safe and healthy weekend!