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His Aunt Saw Red Flags. Police Say That May Have Prevented A Mass Shooting

Ryan Lindsay

October 08, 2019 |

Connecticut Public Radio |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Connecticut

Connecticut has had Extreme Risk Protection Orders, or “red flag” laws, in effect since 1999. These laws allow citizens to provide tips to law enforcement if they suspect danger or violence, in which case law enforcement can then temporarily remove firearms from the suspects homes. While these have gained bipartisan popularity and have shown to decrease suicide attempts, proof of homicide or mass shooting preventions remains to be seen.

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To Raise Graduation Rates For Students Of Color, Salem-Keizer Schools Focus On Relationships

Elizabeth Miller

October 08, 2019 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Salem, Oregon

Oregon schools are leveraging the power of relationships to improve attendance and graduation rates for Pacific Islander and Black students. Community resource specialists step in to get students to school, doctor's appointments, family funerals, and more: “I’m honestly not doing anything special. I hate to say that, there’s no science around what I’m doing. It’s just trust and building a relationship and giving them the time."

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After Prison, Healthy Lives Built On Access To Care And Community

Rob Waters

October 07, 2019 |

Health Affairs |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

The Transitions Clinic Network is a program that helps to connect people who were arrested on drug charges with health-care professionals and a social support system once they are released. Originally piloted in San Francisco, this program now has over 30 affiliates throughout the country.

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China Is Winning Some Health-Care Battles — And Losing Others

Susan Brink

October 05, 2019 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: China

China has faced a multitude of issues when it comes to providing sufficient health care, but thanks governmental funding and an increased focus on maternal and child health, the country has seen a positive impact. Although not without room to improve in other sectors, so far, China has noted a significant decline in infectious diseases and an increase in those carrying health insurance.

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How Penn State Is Cutting Greenhouse Emissions In Half — And Saving Money

Dan Charles

October 04, 2019 |

NPR |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, State College, Pennsylvania

Enrolling administrators and financial planners in sustainable projects takes proving that investments pay for themselves. With the help of pressure from students and faculty, Penn State Universities administrators have adopted a long-term strategy to reduce the university’s carbon footprint and implement sustainable practices. Students produced the data that illuminated the university’s unsustainable practices; the numbers now show that their efforts are paying off.

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Income Experiment Offers Stockton Residents a Glimpse at the California Dream

Sammy Caiola

October 03, 2019 |

CapRadio |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Stockton

Stockton, California is piloting a closely-watched experiment with Universal Basic Income, providing a $500 allowance each month for 18 months to 125 low-income families. Preliminary data captured during the first 5 months of the pilot show how recipients spend the money, but participants report benefits beyond the financial, like lower stress levels.

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Mumbai sees record low in the number of deaths from rabies

Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

October 01, 2019 |

The Telegraph |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Mumbai

Vaccinating and sterilizing canines proves more effective in curbing rabies than culling the stray animals. In Mumbai, India, city authorities have partnered with NGOs like In Defense of Animals India (IDA India) and Welfare for Stray Dogs (WSD) to vaccinate and sterilize the city’s stray dogs. The campaign has been effective in reducing human cases of rabies.

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Lessons from Kaduna: improving immunisation coverage through local emergency coordination centres

Bashar Abubakar

September 30, 2019 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

Kaduna State in Nigeria hasn't seen a case of poliovirus since 2016 due to a series of approaches that aim to stop any potential spreads before they even begin. Between data monitoring, distributing tasks to increase efficiency and continuous oversight, the region has successfully increased immunization and stands as a region to learn lessons from.

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Seeking a Cure: ‘Take care of the customer and the customer will take care of you'

Sara Konrad Baranowski

September 30, 2019 |

Iowa Falls Times Citizen |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Iowa Falls, Iowa

Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls is one of the rare rural hospitals that has defied the odds and remained open, thanks in part to creative collaborations and the CEO's entrepreneurial attitude. From converting its obstetrics department into an outpatient mental health program for senior citizens in order to better match the demographics of the city to implementing a profit-sharing model with a local coffee shop, the hospital is doing what it can to remain open while also supporting the health of the community.

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In Ironwood, a tiny hospital merged to save itself. Despite fears, it thrived.

Ted Roelofs

September 29, 2019 |

Bridge Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Ironwood, Michigan

Despite initial community fears, the merger of Ironwood, Michigan's Grand View Hospital with Wisconsin-based Aspirus Health Care has resulted in positive benefits for most. The partnership has allowed for an expansion of the current facility that has in turn increased specialty care access, a resource that the previous facility was not able to offer.

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