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‘Sleep as medicine,' or how to make a hospital stay less unhealthy

Katherine Ellison

February 19, 2023 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States

Following studies that show how important sleep is to hospital patients, several hospitals are revamping their practices to use sleep as medicine and take a more “patient-centered care” approach to allow patients ample time to rest and heal.

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The dance parties helping cancer-sick kids heal quickly

Abdulgafar Adebayo

February 07, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Children Living With Cancer Foundation organizes dance parties for children with cancer, to provide them with a sense of joy, encouragement, and community during times of need. The nonprofit also organizes community events and donations and works with local pharmacies to get patients the medicines they need at subsidized rates. So far, the Foundation has supported 300 childhood cancer patients and their families.

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Caregivers in Michigan are reaching a breaking point

Hayley Harding Sarah Rahal

January 25, 2023 |

The Detroit News |

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Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Caregivers who step up to the plate to care for friends or family members are often overworked and underpaid. To remedy this, several organizations and measures at both the local and national levels are emerging to provide support. For example, the RAISE Family Caregivers Act became law in 2018 and is designed to create a nationwide strategy on how government officials can better support caregivers. On a local level, nonprofits like Team Suzy provide financial support and resources to those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s who can’t afford necessary supplies.

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Hunger and malnutrition are increasing, but a group is turning the tide

Blessing Oladunjoye

January 11, 2023 |

BONews |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Ayobo, Lagos

The Lagos Food Bank Initiative works to address hunger and malnutrition among those in need and reduce food waste. It offers several programs including temporary food assistance, nutritious meal interventions, and family farming among others. Since it was founded in 2016, the organization has expanded its efforts and now has 17,000 volunteers across the country and has helped more than two million people.

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As assisted dying broadens, countries wrestle with new ethical lines

Sara Miller Llana Whitney Eulich Dominique Soguel

January 10, 2023 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: Canada

Despite differing opinions and moral and ethical boundaries among voters and residents, access to euthanasia, or assisted dying, is expanding. Worldwide, there are currently 25 jurisdictions that allow some form of assisted dying, including 10 countries, 11 U.S. states, and four Australian states, with access and regulations varying by region.

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Towards Cancer Elimination in Africa: Is Rwanda the Example to Follow?

Lydia Atieno

January 10, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Rwanda

After two years of activity, the National Vaccination Program against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) reached over 90% vaccination coverage. Following the success of the vaccination program, a low-cost screening program was launched. With more vaccinations and screening for early detection, 2,575 HPV vaccines were administered, 62,468 women and girls were screened, 5,563 people were treated for pre-cancerous lesions and 1230 cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed in 2021.

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Cancer treatment is a burden too heavy, but an NGO is coming to the rescue

Promise Eze

January 04, 2023 |

BONews |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Foundation for Cancer Care is a non-profit that works to increase access to cancer care for those who can’t afford it, as well as cancer prevention efforts. The Foundation offers free cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment. So far, the Foundation has conducted over 4,000 free cancer screenings and trained over 1,500 medical professionals in various areas revolving around cancer care.

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Doulas Work on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis

Hannah Docter-Loeb

December 30, 2022 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Florida

As the climate crisis exacerbates the present maternal health crisis, doulas are stepping in to provide guidance to parents and families in need. Because doulas spend more time with clients than other clinical staff does, they’re better equipped to refer clients to resources like lawyers, therapists, and OB-GYNs, while also completing wellness checks and ensuring parents have the necessities to meet their children’s needs.

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What can be learnt from an NGO committed to overcoming childhood cancer?

Amina Gambari

December 29, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Children Living With Cancer Foundation works to expand healthcare access for children with cancer through philanthropic efforts like its annual Walkathon, which fundraises to pay the medical expenses for children in the program. Along with expanding access, the organization also creates a sense of community for sick children and their families, having helped 300 children so far.

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The benefits of ‘Dry January' last longer than a month, studies show

Anahad O'Connor

December 27, 2022 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States

Studies show that people who participate in Dry January experience lasting benefits like drinking less in the long run and making other changes to their drinking habits that lead to improved health and wellness. A month of sobriety can lead to opportunities to form new habits and experience health benefits like weight loss, better sleep and mood and energy boosts.

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