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Who the Health Cares? with Prof Michael Sparer

by Center for Public Health Systems

Who the Health Cares? with Prof Michael Sparer

America has 3,300 local health departments. They are the backbone of our public health system, yet they are agencies most of us never think about. Until there's a crisis. They respond to disease outbreaks, inspect restaurants, ensure safe drinking water, and coordinate emergency responses. Yet their work remains…

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