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Screening program for rural Colorado students aims to catch dyslexia early

Ann Schimke

July 16, 2024 |

Chalkbeat Colorado |

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Response Location: United States, Colorado

EarlyBird, a dyslexia screening program run by the South Central Board of Cooperative Educational Services, screened about 200 children for signs of dyslexia last year to connect them with extra help in the classroom. The program is already proving to be effective in the school districts participating in it and it’s set to expand to more schools during the 2024-2025-school year.

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In drought-prone Oaxaca, indigenous women are reviving ancient techniques to preserve water

Stephania Corpi Arnaud

July 12, 2024 |

BBC |

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Response Location: Mexico, Oaxaca

The nonprofit Group to Promote Education and Sustainable Development teaches women in drought-ridden Indigenous communities across Mexico to use ancestral methods of irrigation and grow drought-resilient medicinal plants. The four-year training program also aims to address gender disparity through empowerment. Participants are encouraged to set up savings funds to increase their financial independence and attend group therapy sessions, among other activities.

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In Detroit, an Infant Mental Health Program Helps New Parents and Babies

Jennifer Brookland

July 12, 2024 |

MindSite News |

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Response Location: United States, Michigan

Wayne State’s Infant Mental Health Program screens parents during routine well-child visits to asses their basic needs, mental health and general well-being to help bridge the gap between new parents accessing healthcare. The program is a “one-stop shop” for physical and mental healthcare needs, having served nearly 250 families in just eight months.

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Swim program aims to keep kids safe in the water, and becomes a national model

Jennifer Fernandez

July 11, 2024 |

North Carolina Health News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Greensboro, North Carolina

Community groups like Swim For Charlie and Learn to Swim are teaching local youth to swim in an effort to promote water safety and combat high rates of drownings, particularly within low-income and minority communities. Since forming in 2020, Swim For Charlie has taught more than 2,100 second graders how to swim, while Learn to Swim served about 3,000 students across 48 schools just last year.

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Medication first, and then a whole-health approach

Lauren Gallup

July 09, 2024 |

Northwest Public Broadcasting |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Walla Walla, Washington

To streamline the process of getting people access to substance use treatment, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart implemented a new model allowing clients to get started with medication-assisted treatment right there at the clinic rather than waiting for referrals to other organizations. The clinic also helps connect clients to other services they may need for their physical and mental health. A study of the program found that patients served by the model had a 68 percent lower mortality rate than patients who were not.

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Bucking tradition at the gay rodeo

Orion Rummler

July 08, 2024 |

The 19th |

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Response Location: United States

Queer cowboys, cowgirls, and cowfolx attend gay rodeos across the United States to compete and partake in community events that are more welcoming than traditional rodeos. The International Gay Rodeo Association was founded in 1985 and continued to host events that anyone is welcome to join without judgment ever since.

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Keene-born InSHAPE expands nationwide, but faces sustainability struggles in 20th year

Kelly Burch

July 05, 2024 |

Sentinel Source (The Keene Sentinel) |

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Response Location: United States, Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

InSHAPE provides access to tailored health and fitness programs for people living with serious mental illnesses, helping them quit drinking and smoking, learn about nutrition and build a sense of community through gym memberships and workout groups. InSHAPE has been operating for 20 years, and studies show 60% of participants have clinically significant improvements in their physical health after a year in the program.

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Chicago's Unique Bike Giveaway Program Is a Win for Mobility Justice

Lucas Frisancho

July 05, 2024 |

Next City |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The Bike Chicago program promotes active transportation and targets mobility hardship — common within working-class communities — by providing access to free bikes. The program launched in 2022 and has distributed over 2,000 bikes out of its 5,000 goal — with plans to continue distributing through 2026. After receiving a bike, about 12% of recipients report riding it almost daily, while 28% rides it three to five times a week.

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A Private School In Kuje Where Students Pay N100 A Day

Chinonso Kenneth

July 03, 2024 |

The Solutions Paper |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kuje, Federal Capital Territory

The Knowledge, Solutions, Skills and Kreativity school (KNOSK) enrolls low-income students at a much more affordable tuition rate than other public and private school options, giving children who would otherwise drop out access to education. The school currently serves 151 children with its first group of graduates set to finish in 2025.

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Depressed? There's an app for that!

Caroline Hoffmann

July 01, 2024 |

Deutsche Welle (DW) |

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3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Germany

Therapy apps are emerging to provide care to patients amidst long waitlists for appointments with mental healthcare providers. Studies show that nearly 44% of patients who used a therapy app felt an improvement in their symptoms after 12 weeks.

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