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  • For cops, stress may be the biggest danger. This city is trying new ways to improve their mental health.

    Stockton, California is known as one of the most dangerous cities in the state, making the police department one of the most overburdened departments as well. That hasn't deterred the department from taking steps to change police culture by implementing programs such as a wellness network that aims to reduce officer PTSD.

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  • This origami-like strip of paper helped diagnose malaria in Uganda

    Cases of malaria in Uganda are increasing, and early diagnoses are key to managing the situation. Piggybacking off of the idea of using paper sensors, doctors have successfully been able to use this financially savvy way of testing with 98 percent accuracy and are now looking at implementing the process in rural areas where diagnoses are most difficult.

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  • Creative Cures for Hospital Days

    At Enrique Baltodano Hospital healthcare providers are working on improving patient experiences by implementing patient-centered care. From making surgery preparations more enjoyable for children to offering an array of services to expectant mothers, the doctors and nurses are aiming to reduce anxiety while making the patient's hospital stay more memorable.

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  • Zookeeper, Zookeeper Make Me A Match: How The Denver Zoo Sets Up Animal Pairs

    Species Survival Plan Coordinators help grow zoo populations across the United States sustainably. In an interview with the vice president of Animal Care at Denver Zoo, Hollie Colahan, she explains how detailed and scientific this process is. Coordinators must have an understanding of the animals’ genetics, pedigrees, and personalities to best ensure their ability to pair up and mate.

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  • Sheriff provides info to those needing help for mental health

    After realizing a gap at the intersection of mental health care and emergency responders, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has formed a partnership with the county Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and created the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team. Specifically designed to assist those with mental health concerns, this change in practice also reduces hospitalizations and incarcerations.

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  • 'Choose Purpose': Cities Launch Ad Campaigns to Convince YOU to Work for Them

    Denver, Minneapolis, and San Francisco are a few of the cities zeroing in on the millennial desire for purpose in their careers by incorporating purposeful narratives in recruitment. Viewing government more as a brand, the cities use slogans like "Be a part of the city that you love," "Choose purpose," and "Serving community. Building careers" in their advertisements.

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  • People with disabilities can save for college, life expenses with new Washington state savings plan

    Washington State is pioneering savings accounts for people with disabilities that won't penalize them for saving for financial stability by barring them from essential federal aid programs. The accounts are tax-free and allow participants to save at least $15,000 a year, which can be withdrawn at any time or saved until retirement, with some limitations to who is eligible for the account. As word of the ABLE Savings Plan spreads, the self-supporting program is helping ensure that people with disabilities are not relegated to living in destitution to qualify for federal benefits.

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  • California Chef Aims To Help Restaurant Workers Prevent Suicide

    The restaurant industry can be incredibly stressful for those that work in it, but a chef based in Sacramento is trying to change this by focusing efforts on suicide prevention through education, trainings and other resource implementation. "This is a place for me to help my people," he says. "We are storytellers at the end of the day. And one of our stories is going to be about mental health."

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  • To tackle addiction, the French look beyond drugs to care for the person

    Designated harm reduction centers can reduce overdoses and infections among those suffering from addiction. Facilities that operate as safe spaces can also offer resources such as treatment or housing, such as at the Planterose DropIn Center in Bordeaux and the SOS SleepIn Center in Paris. The strategy of helping addicts first use safely, and then rebuild social connections, has helped France to reduce its rate of HIV infection.

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  • In West Lebanon, discussion builds a bridge of words

    In West Lebanon, New Hampshire, conversation circles are helping immigrants to the country learn and practice English. Even beyond the practical language skills, the group also fosters a sense of belonging and community.

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