We are in the final days of October! Before you head out the door to enjoy the fall weekend, take a look at these resources and articles, recommended by MCN staff. 

How are you handling this difficult time of year? Here’s one option to take care of yourself, by Greater Good, recommended by Pam. Eight Questions that Can Help You Survive Election Stress

Noel shared this new resource from the Minnesota Health Department, which covers topics like “Health Care and Birth Outcomes in Afghanistan” and “Traditional Practices and Cultural Norms.” OB-GYN Care for Afghans: A Toolkit for Clinicians

Longtime readers of Five on Friday know we’re fans of Katelyn Jetelina, Your Local Epidemiologist. Kaethe forwarded on the invite to join Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s health communications webinar on October 28th. Communicating Science to a Skeptical Public: A Conversation with “Your Local Epidemiologist” Katelyn Jetelina

Amy forwarded on this Guardian article on a newly released study. “This pandemic shone a light on the inequities that are structural and are not due to genetics or poor behaviors or poor decisions,” said a co-author of the study. COVID Pandemic Disproportionately Affected Younger Americans of Color, Says Study

Weekly Win: Dangerous lead exposure disproportionately occurs among migrant children – like newly resettled refugees and migrant farmworker families, who may live in substandard housing. The EPA’s new rule, coming into effect at the start of the year, affirms that current lead exposure limits are too high. This rule will positively impact migrant children health across the country! US Imposes Strict Limits on Dust from Lead-Based Paint to Protect Children

Have a safe and healthy weekend!