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California Fights Vaping in Schools

Lauren Katims

April 30, 2019 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Laguna Beach, California

As illnesses associated with vaping continue to be on the rise, schools in California are tackling the problem through peer-to-peer educational campaigns, anti-vaping curriculums and research papers. For the most part, these efforts have been reactive, but schools are now looking to start these solutions earlier as a preventative measure.

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Busting the myth that depression doesn't affect people in poor countries

Tina Rosenberg

April 30, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: Zimbabwe

Depression and anxiety impact people across socioeconomic levels and geographic boundaries, despite being thought of as mostly isolated to wealthier western regions. Because training mental health professionals can be costly, many countries outside of the west have turned to training lay people in counseling tactics and practices.

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Yoga helps some Utah inmates find ‘the beauty and peace' while behind bars

Sahalie Donaldson

April 29, 2019 |

The Salt Lake Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Draper, Utah

To reduce stress and anxiety and manage anger and addictions, prison facilities in Utah are introducing prisoner-taught yoga classes. Although not without its complications, such as limited resources, prison guards have reported a change in behavior and attitude amongst the inmates, inspiring funders to invest in expanding similar programs at other facilities.

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A Workable Alternative To Nursing Homes In Vermont — Adult Family Care

Emily Corwin

April 27, 2019 |

NPR |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Vermont

Vermont is home to many senior patients with serious medical needs, but doesn't have enough nursing homes to accommodate. Now, some people are opening their homes to the elderly and providing necessary services - while the programs vary, residents often pay for room and board and the host family is paid by the state through Medicaid dollars. So far, the program has proven popular.

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World Malaria Day: how a remote tribal region is bucking the global trend

Joe Wallen

April 25, 2019 |

The Telegraph |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Odisha

As malaria rates continue to rise in many countries, Odisha, India stands out against the trend. Thanks largely in part to this state's three-part approach that includes distributing long-lasting insecticidal nets, mass screening programs and a focus on raising awareness in isolated communities, the country as a whole has seen a 24 percent decrease in cases.

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Road Work Ahead: Treatment providers get creative with transportation for patients

Annmarie Timmins

April 24, 2019 |

Granite State News Collaborative |

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Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a lack of reliable public transportation which often impacts those seeking medical attention, so facilities are taking matters into their own hands. Although it's yet to be determined how long these provider's creative methods will work, that's not stopping them from trying a myriad of options such as using grant money to pay for Lyft rides.

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A Shave, a Haircut – and a Blood Pressure Check

Joseph P. Williams

April 15, 2019 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Inglewood, California

The African American community is disproportionately impacted by high blood pressure, but barbershops across Los Angeles County are stepping up to fill a gap between diagnosis and care. The businesses offer a detection and management program to that includes checking patrons blood pressure as well as connecting the client with an on-site pharmacist.

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Despite Many Challenges, the U.S. Has More Young Farmers Than it Did Five Years Ago

Julia Hotz

April 12, 2019 |

Civil Eats |

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Response Location: United States, Boone County, Kentucky

With the average age of the American farmer at 57.5 and the number of farmers over 65 outnumbering farmers under 35 by a factor of 6 to 1, many are worried about a severe shortage of ecologically-minded young farmers to take over from the older generation. To address this gap, states and institutions are launching initiatives like debt-free agricultural college, tax incentives, and loan programs.

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A smart solution to vision problems

Andrada Fiscutean

April 10, 2019 |

Nature |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya

An ophthalmologist has created a smartphone application that allows not just doctors, but also non-specialists such as teachers, to conduct eye tests. The application helps those living in remote areas to access a service they otherwise may not be able to get and also allows for the few ophthalmologists who live in the area to only see the cases that are deemed necessary.

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Some Local Police Departments Are Understaffed. These Volunteers Are Helping Fill the Ranks

Joshua O'Connor

April 02, 2019 |

NationSwell |

Multi-Media |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Police departments across the country are seeing decreased funding – but an increase in public participation. Volunteers in Public Service, or VIPs, have stepped in to help fill the gaps in staffing left by budget cuts. They’re private citizens, volunteering their time to police departments by operating speed monitors, staffing desks and kiosks, and helping with neighborhood watch.

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