Healthcare and Social Assistance Program
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The Healthcare and Social Assistance Program’s mission is to eliminate occupational diseases, injuries, and fatalities and improve health and well-being among those who work in industries providing human and veterinary healthcare and that provide social assistance services across a broad range of settings such as hospitals, clinics, nursing and private homes, and child day care.
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- Page last reviewed: January 13, 2017
- Page last updated: April 21, 2017
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Respiratory Health Division