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  • HIV-prevention pill: The deeply personal journey of a male sex worker in Kenya

    June 20, 2016 |

    Bhekisisa |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

    For sex workers or other vulnerable populations, they are at a high risk to be exposed to HIV. Truvada is an HIV prevention pill that is currently being tested and could help protect individuals from this disease.

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  • Telemedicine brings doctors to Indian Health hospitals with recruitment challenges

    May 08, 2016 |

    The Billings Gazette |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Lame Deer, Montana

    Lame Deer Health Center in Montana is the first Indian Health Service facility to use telemedicine in its emergency room and clinics. The rooms are equipped with cameras and television monitors and a button that can call specialists or support staff from all over the country. Patients at this facility are now able to see medical specialists or have their cases evaluated by specialists from their rooms, providing more comprehensive healthcare to patients in a rural setting.

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  • Autism Research's Overlooked Racial Bias

    May 05, 2016 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Despite popular belief, white kids aren't the only ones on the spectrum of autism research. In an effort to bridge these gaps, many research teams are reaching out to minority groups in ways that are more attuned to culture, language, and community.

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  • They survived the earthquake. Now they're determined to keep their village healthy.

    April 25, 2016 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

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    Response Location: Nepal

    For one village in Nepal, there's a silver lining to the earthquake: A year later, a new and better health clinic is rising from the rubble of the old. And it includes a birthing center.

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  • Brazilian Doctor Crafts System Hailed As 'Way Forward' For Combating Zika

    April 10, 2016 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: Brazil, Paraiba

    Pediatric cardiologist Sandra Mattos had set up a network of doctors and hospitals working with tiny heart patients via telemedicine. Her system now also helps remote Zika sufferers.

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  • Conjoined Twins, a Trip to Saudi Arabia and a Risky Operation

    April 06, 2016 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

    The government of Saudi Arabia pays for travel, accommodation and surgery for low-income patients from around the world in need of conjoined twin separation.

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  • Minnesota program embeds therapists in schools

    March 22, 2016 |

    The Post Crescent |

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    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    In the early 2000s, Minnesota’s low income families struggled to have access to mental health care for their children. Now Minnesota therapists meet at schools rather than at a clinic and also train teachers to help students with mental health challenges. Parents measure the success based upon improved test scores, classroom environment, and fewer school suspensions.

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  • India's condom showrooms: A place to talk about sex, health and candy nipple tassels

    March 18, 2016 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

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    Response Location: India, Panaji

    A business in Panaji is helping to decrease the stigma around sexual health in India by selling products such as condoms and encouraging customers to ask questions. While stigma still persists throughout the region, the store has expanded to two other locations and has seen a varied customer base including "college girls and boys, housewives, people above 50."

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  • Suicide reveals missed opportunities, parents say

    March 17, 2016 |

    The Post Crescent |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Menasha, Wisconsin

    Wisconsin’s teen suicide rate and affiliated mental health concerns have increased, challenging school systems to maintain the quality of life for students. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched a Mental Health Project that allocates funds to different counties to focus on crisis, suicide, violence, and substance abuse prevention in schools. PATH is one successful program from this initiative—with cost-saving measures, increased student productivity, and improved quality of life.

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  • Communities step up for kids' mental health

    March 17, 2016 |

    The Post Crescent |

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    Response Location: United States, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

    After shortages of mental health options for kids and untold grief, counties in Wisconsin have responded with new kinds of support for at-risk youth. Wisconsin communities have increased access with reduced wait time, and have used horse therapy, support groups, charity golf that raises awareness, school-group therapy, as well as mobile live chat sessions, among others.

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