We learn why most at-home care workers aren’t required to be vaccinated even under the president’s new vaccine mandate. Then, we hear how a new Madison program aims to help those experiencing mental health emergencies.
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Most Home Care Workers Are Not Required To Be Vaccinated Under New Mandate
Most home care workers tasked with caring for the elderly and disabled are not covered by President Joe Biden’s new vaccine mandates. We take a look at the state of the home care industry in the U.S.
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As Alternative To Police, Madison CARES Responds To Mental Health Emergencies
A new program that sends a paramedic and a crisis worker — instead of police — to help people experiencing a nonviolent mental health crisis launched earlier this month in Madison. Two members of the Community Alternative Response Emergency Services team discuss their work.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Angelo Bautista Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Robert Espinoza Guest
- Che Stedman Guest
- Sarah Henrickson Guest
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