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Doctor Hotspot

Atul Gawande

August 03, 2011 |

PBS Frontline |

Broadcast TV Programs |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

The highest hospital costs come from preventable emergency room visits. A doctor in Camden developed a home visit program which gives better and cheaper care.

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Surviving and thriving: What works to make teens stronger, more resilient

Beatrice Motamedi

May 31, 2011 |

San Jose Mercury News |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

In East Oakland, teens experience random violence, a lack of healthy food, and other sources of chronic stress. The consequences can be grave. At one school, the dropout rate is one in two. Learning to be resilient helps teens survive and even thrive. Multiple efforts are helping East Oakland teens to build this skill, including by connecting them with role models and mentors.

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