Congress holds hearings on public health challenges

Congressional committees recently held multiple hearings focused on COVID-19, the opioid epidemic, mental health, and other public health issues. Of particular note, an April 14 hearing titled “An Epidemic Within a Pandemic” helped raise awareness of the ongoing opioid crisis; an April 15 hearing examined government efforts underway to halt the COVID-19 pandemic; and an April 20 hearing considered ways to strengthen the workforce, including workers in public health. (AACN’s Washington Weekly article, 4/21/21)