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  • Half a billion people need reading glasses. Why can't they get them?

    October 09, 2025 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: Mexico, Zacatecas

    RestoringVision addresses the global shortage of reading glasses by tackling supply and demand challenges. On the demand side, they partner with local NGOs and governments to provide vision screenings and free initial glasses, particularly for those in regions who either don’t know reading glasses are an option or don’t realize they’re losing their vision. On the supply side, they work to build retail networks and educate employers about productivity benefits, as workers receiving glasses show productivity increases up to 32%.

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  • A PTSD Therapy 'Seemed Too Good to Be True'

    June 02, 2025 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) is an unconventional therapy for treating PTSD without the intense emotional pain of traditional approaches like reliving traumatic memories. Despite barriers like minimal research and skepticism, early evidence suggests patients may be more likely to complete RTM therapy and eliminate their PTSD symptoms quicker than with traditional forms of therapy.

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  • Hospital care at home, for kids

    April 28, 2025 |

    North Carolina Health News |

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    Response Location: United States, Charlotte, North Carolina

    Atrium Health’s pediatric hospital-at-home program allows patients to recover from the comfort of their own homes, rather than a hospital bed, combining visits from paramedics and virtual check-ins with doctors and nurses to provide continuous hospital-like care. 142 health systems in 39 states have been approved to provide home-hospital care, and some studies show patients receiving care at home have better health outcomes than those in hospitals.

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  • “Close the Gap” or Political Band-Aid? South Africa's HIV/AIDS Response

    March 02, 2025 |

    Modern Diplomacy |

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    Response Location: South Africa

    South Africa’s “Close the Gap” campaign aims to bridge disparities in HIV/AIDS treatment. To make the initiative more effective, some African countries are incorporating traditional health practitioners into the healthcare framework to provide more holistic care that bridges the gap between Indigenous cultural knowledge and modern medical practices.

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  • In the state with the most C-sections, these hospitals are challenging the status quo

    February 19, 2025 |

    Mississippi Today |

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    Response Location: United States, Alabama

    Three hospitals throughout Mississippi rank at the top for having the lowest number of C-sections in first-time, full-term pregnancies. The hospitals achieved this by making midwife care a regular part of the birthing experience, despite not having a midwifery certification program in the state.

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  • The solar-powered intervention improving access to health care at the General Hospital Maru

    February 07, 2025 |

    Gold City FM 105.5 |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Maru, Zamfara

    Amidst electricity shortages, Health System Consultant Limited came to a local hospital’s aid, outfitting the medical center with solar panels to ensure patients can still access healthcare services. Since the installation, patients at the General Hospital in Maru say diagnosis speed and the quality of care they receive have improved.

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  • Direct primary care cuts out insurance companies. Could it gain traction under Trump?

    February 03, 2025 |

    Associated Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Madison, Wisconsin

    Direct primary care clinics offer more affordable healthcare and direct access to doctors without added costs or long wait times. Though direct primary care isn’t a replacement for traditional insurance, it makes healthcare — including doctor visits, medications and even X-ray imaging — more accessible and affordable, particularly for those who can’t afford or qualify for traditional coverage.

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  • Frontline health clinics adapt to climate challenges with assistance from a free resource

    January 13, 2025 |

    North Carolina Health News |

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    Response Location: United States, Sanford, North Carolina

    The Climate Resilience for Frontline Clinics Toolkit was developed to help healthcare providers prepare for and respond to climate-related emergencies. The toolkit offers guidance on patient communication, disaster preparedness and environmental health risks. The toolkit was created in collaboration with Americares and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, with co-development from free clinics and community health centers serving low-income and uninsured patients.

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  • Idea: Open Health Hubs, One-Stop Shops for Addiction Recovery

    December 23, 2024 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington

    Health engagement hubs like Washington state’s Buprenorphine Pathways connect people with prescriptions for methadone and buprenorphine to help treat addiction. In addition to medication and a syringe-exchange program, the hub also connects patients to social services, taking a more holistic approach to addiction treatment.

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  • In Yemen's Refugee Camps, Midwives Fight to Ensure Safe Deliveries

    December 13, 2024 |

    More to Her Story |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Yemen, Marib

    In displacement camps where medical care is scarce, community midwives are working against the odds to provide safe OB-GYN care and deliveries. An individual midwife can see anywhere from 18 to 50 women a month who struggle to access basic maternal health services.

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