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Urgent Action Needed: Reauthorize the Lorna Breen Act to Support Healthcare Workers

December 10, 2024 - 13:08

Urgent Action Needed: Reauthorize the Lorna Breen Act to Support Healthcare Workers

As the year draws to a close, Congress faces a critical decision regarding the future of the Lorna Breen Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at addressing the mental health needs of healthcare workers. This act was named in honor of Dr. Lorna Breen, an emergency physician who tragically lost her life amid the overwhelming pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation seeks to establish programs that improve mental health resources and support for those on the front lines of healthcare.

Healthcare professionals have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, leading to heightened levels of stress, burnout, and mental health crises within the field. The Lorna Breen Act is designed to combat these issues by promoting mental health awareness, providing funding for mental health programs, and ensuring that healthcare workers have access to the necessary support systems.

With the deadline approaching, it is imperative for Congress to act swiftly and decisively to reauthorize this vital legislation. The well-being of countless healthcare workers depends on it.


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