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  • Ugandan Dentists Join Hands to Answer Distress Calls from Underserved Communities 

    August 02, 2023 |

    Solutions Now Africa |

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    Response Location: Uganda

    Max Dental is a group of volunteer dentists offering free dental care to people in low-income communities. Max Dental offers care at subsidized rates and focuses on early diagnosis of dental diseases — as most are cheaper to treat when detected early on. Since 2018, the group has cared for over 18,000 patients across more than 10 low-income communities.

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  • Newly disabled people aren't given a 'how-to' guide. Disability doulas are closing those gaps.

    July 26, 2023 |

    The 19th |

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    Response Location: United States

    Disability doula work is the practice of helping a newly disabled person navigate life changes. It typically involves another disabled person sharing knowledge, resources and lived experiences to support someone in need. Through the work if disabled individuals offering services on their own, or through groups like Project LETS, disability doula work can help reduce feelings of shame, grief and loneliness newly disabled people often face.

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  • Rebuilding Health in Yobe State through PHC Rehabilitation and Social Equity Initiatives

    July 24, 2023 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Yobe

    To address gaps in healthcare access, the local government partnered with organizations like Plan International, German Cooperation and the World Bank’s Saving One Million Lives Project to build, refurbish and equip primary healthcare centers across the state to provide better care. As of May 2023, 138 centers have been built or upgraded, offering maternity care services, child healthcare, vaccinations and family planning among other services.

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  • Cómo la cosmética mejora la autoestima de pacientes oncológicos

    July 21, 2023 |

    Revista Haz |

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    Response Location: Spain

    Los tratamientos contra el cáncer producen importantes alteraciones en la imagen corporal de los pacientes. La Fundación Stanpa imparte talleres de cuidados de la piel y maquillaje a enfermos oncológicos en 58 hospitales públicos de España para ayudarles a recuperar su imagen y su autoestima.

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  • Indigenous wisdom meets Western medicine at this psychedelic therapy centre

    July 20, 2023 |

    The Discourse |

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    Response Location: Canada

    Roots to Thrive offers psychedelic-assisted therapy and through the Naut sa mawt Centre for Psychedelic Research the group works with universities across the country to advance the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Roots to Thrive specifically works to decolonize psychedelic-assisted therapy by forming relationships with Indigenous communities to learn from them. Psychedelic-assisted therapy has been shown to offer several benefits like treating symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD and allowing people to look inward to address past traumas.

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  • Filling the mind-body gap: Fast-growing profession bridges mental, physical health needs

    July 17, 2023 |

    Second Wave Michigan |

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    Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

    A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is a role that combines the medical expertise of a nurse with mental health training. PMHNPs undergo special certification to combine the two fields and help ease the strain on the mental health workforce, which has been significantly depleted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that PMHNPs will be the fastest-growing profession over the next decade and several universities are obtaining grants to boost their PMHNP programs, providing stipends for those who want to earn the certification.

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  • Peer Support work serves as an innovative and vital part of mental health recovery

    July 17, 2023 |

    Second Wave Michigan |

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    Response Location: United States, Battle Creek, Michigan

    Agencies like the SHARE Center are beginning to hire peer support specialists, who are individuals who have lived experience of recovery from mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Peer support specialists provide non-clinical, strengths-based support and build trusting relationships with those in need of care. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for peer support specialists has grown exponentially and reports show that working with a peer support specialist can improve health outcomes and quality of life among other benefits.

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  • UHC: Appraising health insurance schemes in Cross River, Edo, Lagos, Osun

    July 16, 2023 |

    BONews |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Osun

    In 2004 the federal government established the national health insurance scheme to increase access to healthcare and make it more affordable. The health insurance scheme provides access to medications, doctor visits and high-quality maternal and child care. In an effort to get more people signed up for the health insurance scheme, local government and other organizations are working to reach people through mediums like social media and local radio programs to educate them about the benefits of joining the scheme.

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  • Local organizations bring resources to the community, easing barriers to healthcare

    July 14, 2023 |

    QCityMetro.com |

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    Response Location: United States, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

    Care Ring, in collaboration with other organizations like the University of North Carolina School of Nursing, launched The Bridge, a community-based healthcare initiative that aims to make preventive care easier to access. The Bridge features a mobile care unit that provides free health screenings, counseling support and connections to community resources. Since December 2022, The Bridge has provided care to more than 100 people, 39% of which didn’t have a regular doctor.

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  • Transforming postpartum hemorrhage treatment with Uterine Balloon Tamponade 

    June 29, 2023 |

    Health Business |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Siaya County

    To aid in postpartum hemorrhage care, the Kisumu Medical and Education Trust distributes uterine balloon tamponade kits that can be used to stop excessive bleeding and prevent death after other measures have failed. The kits have been provided to more than 1,300 healthcare facilities in 23 countries and over 6,000 healthcare workers have been trained to use them.

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