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Maternity Care Gets a Racial Justice Focus

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

September 07, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Mamatoto Village is a maternal health group that offers services to women of color. The aim of the group is to address racial inequality in healthcare and level the playing field to give women of color access to services. Last year the group served almost 500 women, the vast majority of which gave birth vaginally and initiated breastfeeding.

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Aging Into a Better Life

Gaby Galvin

August 30, 2018 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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Response Location: United States, Vermont

Independent senior living programs in Vermont have had such positive results that seven other states are receiving federal grants to expand the pilot program. By tailoring care to each senior, the Support and Services at Home (SASH) program is greatly improving health by taking prevention into account. The group is even reducing costs by integrating housing, health care, and social services.

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Wanted: Rural Doctors

Joseph P. Williams

August 22, 2018 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Alabama

To combat the shortage of rural doctors, Alabama universities are offering rural medicine programs or helping fund the studies of students who commit to rural practice after graduation. Admissions staff also keep in mind that applicants from rural areas are four times as likely to return to rural areas to practice.

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Nairobi set to establish breast milk bank at Pumwani

Aggrey Omboki

August 06, 2018 |

Nation Africa |

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Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

A hospital in Nairobi, Kenya is setting up the country's first breast milk bank with help from the government and an NGO to ensure infants get breast milk even if their mothers cannot provide it. The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding children for at least the first six months of life and officials estimate the breast milk bank will reduce neonatal deaths by 10 percent. However the effort could still face skepticism by the public over the safety of donated milk.

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Eight West Virginia counties called ‘bright spots' for health in Appalachia

Shauna Johnson

July 25, 2018 |

West Virginia Metro News |

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Response Location: United States, West Virginia

In Appalachia, health officials are changing the way they look at regional health. Instead of focusing solely on problems, regional health reports are featuring counties that are positive examples—especially counties where community involvement in health issues is strong. By focusing on what’s working for these communities, they hope to spread a replicable model of solutions and empower residents.

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Now in Sight: Success Against an Infection That Blinds

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

July 16, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nepal, Geta

To combat trachoma in Nepal, the W.H.O. has partnered with pharmaceutical companies to provide access to services. In addition to drug donations and affordable services, W.H.O. is building trust by empowering local healers with education that lets them make referrals and providing incentives for latrine use in rural villages.

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Watchful Eyes: At Peer-Run Injection Sites, Drug Users Help Each Other Stay Safe

Gabriel Spitzer

July 13, 2018 |

NPR |

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Response Location: Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver's safe drug injection sites have been credited with increasing drug users access to treatment while also decreasing dangerous behaviors like needle sharing. Now, Vancouver is also seeing a rise in peer-run pop-up safe drug injection sites, where people may feel less stigma and judgement; the sites are supported by Vancouver's public health authorities and law enforcement.

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

Kat Chow

April 06, 2018 |

NPR |

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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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Ashland community begins opioid dialogue

Courtney McNaull

February 24, 2018 |

Richland Source |

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Response Location: United States, Ashland, Ohio

In Ashland, the community is engaging in a grassroots fight against the opioid epidemic. Community members met for a conversation about opioids where each could share their perspective. These conversations explore the disconnect between the people experiencing the epidemic and the people responsible for responding to it professionally.

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One Couple's Long, Bumpy Road From Opioid Addiction to Sober Living

Joseph Darius Jaafari

January 30, 2018 |

NationSwell |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Huntington, West Virginia

Justin Ponton was a drug user in a town with a high incidence of opioid addiction. After he got clean he dedicated his life to helping others do the same—he runs a recovery home that doesn't turn anyone away for lack of funds.

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