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  • A helping hand for migrant students

    October 09, 2016 |

    High Country News |

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    Response Location: United States, Center, Colorado

    The Migrant Education Program, which offers educational and social services to migrant worker families in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, is growing in popularity among the valley’s migrant worker population, and has recently begun to focus on getting migrant students geared up for college .

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  • Palliative care: Dealing with the end

    October 08, 2016 |

    Livemint |

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    Response Location: India, Bengaluru, Karnataka

    A stand-alone hospice in the city of Bengaluru is the sole provider of end-of-life care for the terminally ill in the region. Having helped nearly 11,000 patients and trained nursing aids during a six-month course to provide both in-house an at-home care, the palliative care model is filling the gap between diagnosis and outcome.

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  • Online respite training helps build 'networks of support'

    October 07, 2016 |

    Daily Herald |

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    Response Location: United States, Bloomington, Illinois

    A new online course called REST provides volunteers in Illinois with the necessary skills and a certification to provide short term care for people with disabilities, allowing for their loved ones and long-term caregivers to take much-needed rest breaks and rely less heavily on state programs for support.

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  • Addressing The Digital Divide In Education

    October 07, 2016 |

    KNME-PBS |

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    Response Location: United States, Farmington, New Mexico

    Many families in rural New Mexico still do not have high speed internet access at home. In Farmington, the public school district, a local college, and nonprofits are working to close the gap in the digital divide for students by addressing access to technology and the internet.

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  • It Takes a Library

    October 04, 2016 |

    Santa Fe Public Radio (KSFR) |

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    Response Location: United States, Dixon, New Mexico

    In New Mexico, public libraries are funded by municipalities. That means, if you live in an unincorporated town, there’s no funding stream for a local public library. But, in northern New Mexico, residents in several towns have joined together to create independent libraries that have transformed their communities.

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  • The doctor will see you now… on your smartphone

    October 02, 2016 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom

    Healthcare in the United Kingdom faces a major shortage of doctors, but innovative mobile applications are addressing this need through offering online video doctor consultations and AI-empowered diagnoses. Comparing the service to other mobile platforms used for taxis and dry cleaning, these medical app designers aim to both cater to modern demands for streamlined delivery services across all sectors, as well as democratize health care for those who lack traditional access.

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  • In Arkansas, schools are supposed to teach in English. Here's how one district gets around it.

    September 28, 2016 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

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    Response Location: United States, Springdale, Arkansas

    In Springdale, students who speak Marshallese have a hard time performing at school due to their lack of English language comprehension. “Community liaisons” between the children, their parents, and the school became essential in ensuring that there is effective communication between all parties.

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  • To the Brim: How USC is fighting a stubborn culture of binge drinking

    September 28, 2016 |

    Daily Trojan |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    At the University of Southern California, rates of binge drinking have been on the rise and are now reported as reaching above the national average. To combat this epidemic, the university is offering alternatives to nights out, that aim to create a community and culture around non-drinking.

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  • Reviving House Calls By Doctor

    September 27, 2016 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States

    Extreme health care costs are nothing new, especially for America's elderly and chronically ill population. Additionally, even routine trips to the doctor can have drastic effects on health and finances for the patient and their families. House calls by doctors, a practice that was previously viewed as outdated, are making a nationwide comeback, given their potential to eliminate barriers to effective care.

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  • How Dress for Success Has Outfitted Women for Two Decades

    September 27, 2016 |

    Racked |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Business clothes are expensive, and this can often be a barrier to low-income professionals. Dress for Success in New York City is a non-profit that collects second-hand business clothing and has high-end stylists on hand to help with fashion choices for clients. The clothes not only help low-income clients get better jobs, but also help improve self-esteem and confidence.

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