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Penn Medicine-created texting tool may save hundreds of new moms' lives in Philly and beyond

Jill Harkins

December 19, 2019 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

After deducing that preeclampsia was "the number one cause of maternal hospital readmissions and maternal mortality," doctors at Penn Medical began sending new mothers home with a blood pressure cuff and then texting them for readings. Proving to be a successful intervention methodology, this practice has expanded to other hospitals in the state and may soon scale nationally.

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How a Stock Photography Project Is Confronting Fat Bias

Celeste Hamilton Dennis

December 17, 2019 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

AllGo, a Portland-based organization is an app that aims to combat fat bias in the media by creating a collection of stock photos of exclusively plus-sized models. The app is a completely free resource that aims to offer another perspective in stock photography, which tends to err cis-gendered, able-bodied, and thin. Their photos now have more than 76,000 downloads and over 24 million views, and the creators and models look forward to shooting many more scenes as "an act of resistance."

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Digital platforms help to save traditional Nepalese homes

Deepak Adhikari

December 15, 2019 |

Nikkei Asia |

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Response Location: Nepal, Kathmandu

A Nepalese company called Traditional Homes was formed in order to restore traditional Newari homes to prevent them from being demolished. The houses are by the indigenous Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley and boast beautiful latticed windows and courtyards. These small restoration projects have taken off thanks to websites like TripAdvisor and Booking.com. Not only does the money go directly to the locals supporting the new bed-and-breakfasts, but tourists also receive an authentic and homey experience.

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Climate Change Was Killing Northwest Oysters. Growers and Scientists Fought Back

Levi Pulkkinen

December 13, 2019 |

Bitterroot |

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Response Location: United States, Oregon

The world's oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which is a positive thing in the face of climate change for those living on land, but can harm the animals that rely on certain acidification levels of ocean waters. When it became apparent off the coasts of Oregon and Washington that oysters and other sea life with a shell or a skeleton were suffering the ramifications, researchers created a sensor that could detect acidification levels that could warn oyster growers of potentially harmful areas.

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To Prevent Deadly Infections, F.D.A. Approves the First Disposable ‘Scope'

Roni Caryn Rabin

December 13, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Duodenoscopes are used to "diagnose and treat diseases of the pancreas and bile duct," but were found to be in danger of infecting patients when practiced as a reusable tool. To reduce the risk of infection, a disposable model was developed, and although there are limitations to consider such as environmental impact, it has so far received high scores in clinical trials.

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Meet your Match: J Blood Artificial Intelligence connects blood donors to receivers in the FCT

Bashar Abubakar

December 13, 2019 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory

In order to encourage more community members to donate blood, a non-governmental organization in Nigeria has created a system that connects "willing blood donors and recipients at no cost." Utilizing social media services, the program collects participants information and sends individuals a message when a donation matching their blood type is needed.

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The world's first 3D-printed neighborhood now has its first houses

Adele Peters

December 11, 2019 |

FastCompany |

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Response Location: Mexico, Tenosique, Tabasco

3D-printed homes offer a solution to affordable housing in remote and underserved areas. New Story, nonprofit in San Francisco that specializes in 3D printed homes, recently expanded its work to Tabasco, Mexico. After using 3D printers to help communities in El Salvador, Bolivia, and Haiti rebuild after natural disasters, the nonprofit has brought its model to create an affordable neighborhood in rural Mexico. Partnering with Icon, the developers of a 3D printer, and a local nonprofit, Echale a Tu Casa, the initiative has created its first homes for residents.

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The landfill where you once dumped your garbage might be a great spot for a solar farm

Bill Trotter

December 10, 2019 |

Bangor Daily News |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Maine

Landfills can offer prime real estate for solar potential due to the lack of trees and access to direct sunlight, and Maine is taking advantage of this. Seen as a sustainable renewable energy project, this is just one more method the state is implementing in order to advocate for increased solar power as an environmentally-friendly strategy.

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Counseling minus the counselor

Morgan Therrien

December 06, 2019 |

The Beacon Today |

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Response Location: United States, Florida

Online counseling websites that utilize the practice of cognitive behavioral therapy are helping teenagers and young adults access services they may need during challenging times. Psychologists do caution that these aren't replacements for face-to-face therapy, but that they do help when in-person options are not available or feasible.

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This unique program is helping people who care for their loved ones with dementia and more

Meaghan M. McDermott

December 05, 2019 |

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

A Chicago-based program called Caring Together, Living Better is aiming to increase support to family members acting as caregivers for the elderly in their lives by providing resources directly in their churches. Focused primarily on minority communities, this creative collaboration uses trained volunteers to provide resources to those in attendance.

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