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  • Can Triage Nurses Help Prevent 911 Overload?

    April 19, 2018 |

    American University Radio (WAMU) |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    In Washington, D.C. triage nurses are partnering with 911 dispatchers to help divert non-emergency needs from emergency care in the city. This new pilot program aims to reduce the percentage of 911 calls that are not actually emergencies so that resources are utilized efficiently and the city can save money while still helping those who need it.

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  • A High-Paying Job? Go to App Boot Camp.

    April 17, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Coding positions can provide a stable job with a middle class salary, however—due to a lack of opportunities, the cost of education, and the culture at tech companies—women and especially women of color have a difficult time obtaining these jobs. A series of initiatives are addressing this issue, providing comprehensive training, job placement, and affordable ways to pay for education.

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  • Space Problems, Sh*t Problems, Minnesota Problems

    April 13, 2018 |

    HBO |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, St. Anthony, Minnesota

    In the premiere episode of Wyatt Cenac's “Problem Areas” he focuses on fixes for manure polluting waterways, but mostly on policing in America, with an in-depth review of what happened with the death of Philando Castile by a police officer in a suburb of St. Paul, Minn. The show looks at the lack of standards or regulation in how police are trained, and explores how another police force in Ramsey County addresses the issue in the hiring process by focusing on character. But the show also makes it clear there is no one solution to fixing policing in this country.

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  • Theatres seek help from 'intimacy experts' in the wake of #MeToo

    April 06, 2018 |

    Financial Review |

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    Response Location: Australia, Sydney

    In order to respond to sexual harrassment allegations against prominent members of the Australian theater community, directors, unions, and companies have collaborated on a new code of conduct. The code includes a ‘safe conversations officer’ acting as an ombudsman, intimacy training for employees, and ways to reduce a company or production’s reliance on one actor for financial security.

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  • In A Border Region Where Immigrants Are Wary, A Health Center Travels To Its Patients

    April 06, 2018 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Rochester, New York

    The Finger Lakes Community Health Center in New York is bringing healthcare to rural immigrant populations via video consultations. Dr. Sirene Garcia, the head of the program reaches her patients through video conferencing. This helps the large immigrant population in the area receive medical care without having to drive long distances in their cars and risk being picked up by border patrol.

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  • 'Heck it was productive': New Zealand employees try four-day week

    March 29, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: New Zealand

    To improve employee work-life balance, some companies have experimented with cutting working hours, either by reducing the length of a work day or shifting to a four-day work week. Pilot programs show mixed results. At New Zealand’s Perpetual Guardian, employees find a four-day work week both energizing and stressful since there is reduced time to complete work tasks.

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  • Youth Farm In Hawaii Is Growing Food And Leaders

    March 28, 2018 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, Waianae, Hawaii

    An impoverished corner of Hawaii may not sound like the foundation of a successful agriculture endeavor, but local youth have proved otherwise. MA'O translating into youth food garden aims to show college-aged youth a way onto a different path by teaching them sustainable and organic farm practices alongside lessons in how to be leaders in all areas of life.

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  • Changing the mindset of the healthcare system

    March 28, 2018 |

    Alaska Public Media |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Anchorage, Alaska

    Alaska’s Southcentral Foundation has implemented “integrated” primary care which brings together a patient’s primary care and behavioral health providers as well as navigators, legal assistance, and nutritionists all within the same “wellness team.” This model helps providers view the patient holistically and improves the coordination of care among different providers.

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  • When tokhang takes your children away

    March 27, 2018 |

    CNN |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Philippines

    Community groups and organizations are helping women deal with the deaths of their sons due to a drug war that has killed thousands in the Philippines. One of those organizations is Baigani, which takes family out of town for a family therapy event. “The women share their skills, their strengths, and together, attendees and counsellors, suggest plausible livelihood and jobs that they could take on.”

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  • Solving the Suicide Crisis in the Arctic Circle

    March 23, 2018 |

    Pacific Standard |

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    Response Location: Canada, Clyde River, Nunavut

    In a town called Clyde River, located in the Arctic Circle, the Ilisaqsivik Society is attempting to reverse the trauma inflicted on the Inuit people by climate change and cultural trends away from tradition. The Ilisaqsivik Society connects youth with their elders, maintains a community center, and offers counseling to help reduce teen suicide rates.

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