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  • What happened when Camden started rethinking policing to build trust

    June 30, 2017 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

    Police reform in Camden, New Jersey has centered on de-escalation and increased surveillance. With these reforms, the city has seen a decrease in violent and nonviolent crime and a decrease in the use of and complaints of excessive force by police. While not without concerns of the increased surveillance, the department says the shift of role from warrior to guardian is showing impact.

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  • The Battle to Get Gender Identity Into Your Health Records

    June 30, 2017 |

    Wired |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Madison, Wisconsin

    When admitted to see a doctor, legal sex is typically documented, but gender identity can oftentimes be overlooked. Realizing this gap in identifying potential health factors, a software developer began implementing workplace talks to change this dialogue as well as change the code used in medical records.

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  • California decided it was tired of women bleeding to death in childbirth

    June 29, 2017 |

    Vox |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, California

    The USA is seeing rising maternal mortality rates in recent years. It shows higher rates than most developed countries, in part due to the country's lack of attention to women's health. California is reversing this trend through their California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) which analyzes data and then uses it to make recommendations and "toolkits" for hospitals to be prepared should an emergency arise in childbirth.

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  • Doctors Are Prescribing Park Visits to Boost Patient Health Audio icon

    June 29, 2017 |

    National Geographic |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, South Dakota

    ParkRx, as one of many new programs spanning several states, allow doctors to give out Park Prescriptions to their patients in order to encourage them to go to parks and get physical activity. These programs are a way to encourage exercise, open patient and doctor dialogues, and reduce the use of medications or procedures.

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  • This Online Lender Uses Data Analytics To Serve Borrowers Who Lack Credit Scores

    June 29, 2017 |

    FastCompany |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Redwood City, California

    Historically, banks have been largely hesitant to give small loans to individuals, particularly those with little or no credit history, which includes many immigrants and minorities. But an institution called Oportun is willing to bet on the underserved while still staying profitable as a business - they provide increased access to loans by leveraging a solid screening process, online resources, and credit score support for their customers.

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  • The Super-Users Dominating Health-Care Spending

    June 29, 2017 |

    The Atlantic |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    'Super-users' are people who use the healthcare system a disproportionate amount more. Programs such as One Care are designed to care for these 'super-users' organizing their complex care in order to reduce emergency room visits, prevent unnecessary procedures, and bring the cost of their care down.

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  • How Long Beach Coordinated the Fight Against Homelessness

    June 29, 2017 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Long Beach, California

    Unlike the rest of Los Angeles County, the City of Long Beach has managed to decrease its homeless population; coordination of key departments has been crucial to the city's success. "Since 2015, Long Beach has increased housing units for homeless residents and veterans from 1,354 to 2,144," in part because of their use of a Multi-Service Center, which serves as a hub for their coordinated entry approach -- but there are reasons to believe the approach will not be easy to scale to other cities.

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  • Smarter Design for Skid Row

    June 28, 2017 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Mitigating homelessness on Los Angeles' infamous "Skid Row" comprises myriad obstacles. But a collaboration between city officials, a USC architecture class project, and the Skid Row Housing Trust has responded with a multi-pronged solution in "pod-style" housing units. They have composed a cost-effective pre-fab design technology that eases their transportation, on-site construction and visual imposition on a neighborhood, while the pods' zoning classification as "congregant housing" minimizes the risk for local opposition to homeless support services on claims of structural or aesthetic noncompliance.

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  • Rethinking Homeless Shelters From the Ground Up

    June 28, 2017 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    The homeless population in NYC stands at the highest number since the Great Depression. The Bowery Residents Committee has suggested changes to how shelters emerge, run and are funded. With a focus on results-based funding, the BRC advocates for the prioritization of impact on the people served. It rewards locations that demonstrate a high ratio of people moving in to those returning; "building to the function" of helping people re-enter society; and eliminating private landlords.

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  • Earth's Table, Community Food Share help families in need find fresh produce

    June 28, 2017 |

    Boulder Daily Camera |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Boulder, Colorado

    For many food banks, the majority of the donations they receive are non-perishable goods, cans of food and other leftovers. Earth's Table grows produce for food banks in Boulder Colorado on privately-owned land that's been donated for the cause.

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