Sentences with phrase «other vulnerable populations»

It produces a watery diarrhea, which can cause life - threatening dehydration in infants or other vulnerable populations in endemic countries.

Bisphenol A products have been voluntarily recalled by manufacturers because of suspicion concerning the toxic effects on children as well as other vulnerable populations.

This bipartisan effort will provide organizations serving children and other vulnerable populations such as the elderly and individuals with disabilities with access to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint background checks to screen prospective volunteers and employees.

One newspaper, looking to augment the number of female and young readers, regularly published violations concerning these particular demographics, at the expense of other vulnerable populations, such as the elderly or indigenous.

The research also raises questions about how bacteria living in other parts of the body may relate to HIV transmission, and whether they play a role in how other vulnerable populations are affected by the disease.

Since observing this progress among African - American males, Oakland has expanded the initiative to cover other vulnerable populations.

Particular health vulnerabilities of women and girls to climate change impacts, along with other vulnerable populations, are also examined.

«Immi was created by the Immigration Advocates Network and Pro Bono Net, who are dedicated to increasing access to justice for low - income immigrants and other vulnerable populations through innovative and effective technology, with support from Open Society Foundations, the MacArthur Foundation, and other donors.»

They have recognized the Health Rights Clinic's medical - legal partnership as a health care delivery model that improves the health and well - being of low - income and other vulnerable populations by addressing unmet legal needs and removing legal barriers that impede health.

Its focus has been on research, capacity building and translation of immunisation issues of relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) communities alongside other vulnerable populations.

Certainly more could be done to enhance benefits for these and other vulnerable populations; for example, by creating a new minimum benefit, making the benefit formula more progressive, and / or expanding benefits for widow (er) s.

KID empowers communities by providing resources to speakers of other languages and other vulnerable populations.

The money is aimed at providing wage increases over the next six years to direct care workers, who provide support for the developmentally disabled and other vulnerable populations.

Our plan also revitalizes public housing with vital upgrades and repairs while holding NYCHA accountable, enhances funding for much - needed middle income housing and provides increased housing support for our seniors and other vulnerable populations.»

At the same time, other vulnerable populations were hit with devastating cuts including early childhood programs, child care services, school readiness, Temporary Assistance to Families — TANF, Grants for Mental Health Services, Young Adult Services mental health services and programs for the homeless.

In many states, the Department of Human Services (DHS) offers grants, cash assistance, and other forms of financial help for low - income families and other vulnerable populations.

New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) will develop a statewide online triage program for the major civil legal issues faced by low income individuals and other vulnerable populations.

Health Centers serve the working poor, the uninsured, farm workers, homeless persons and other vulnerable populations.

Tax cuts for billionaires shouldn't come ahead of making sure that children, pregnant women, people in need of addiction treatment, veterans, and other vulnerable populations have access to health care.

«Instead, Congress should reinvest the savings from the MID reform into affordable housing solutions, like the national Housing Trust Fund, rental assistance, or a renter's credit, that would help the lowest income people in America — including seniors, people with disabilities, families with children, and other vulnerable populations — who too often struggle to pay the rent and make ends meet.