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When two is a lonely number: Group aims to connect spousal caregivers, ease isolation

Racquel Stephen

July 09, 2021 |

WXXI |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Well Spouse Association helps spouses manage the mental and physical challenges of caregiving. The nonprofit offers support groups, respite weekends that give caregivers time to take care of themselves and other responsibilities, and other resources. The relationships members build with each other help combat feelings of loneliness and isolation. With just 20 chapters nationwide, many members travel long distances to access the support and services, though moving meetings online due to the coronavirus pandemic had the effect of expanding membership and several members have also started local chapters.

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‘Know Your Script' initiative shows success in fight against opioid epidemic

Sydney Glenn

July 08, 2021 |

KSTU-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Utah

Intermountain Healthcare implemented an opioid reduction plan as part of Utah’s statewide ‘Know Your Script’ initiative. The plan, which includes an opioid-free surgery program that utilizes nerve blockers and non-opioid pain medications, has led to 11 million fewer opioid prescriptions. While not all surgeries can be performed this way, it has given recovering addicts a treatment alternative. The healthcare system also educates medical staff on ways to reduce opioid prescriptions and empowers patients to tell their providers that they do not want opioids.

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In Southwest Virginia, Reestablishing a Rural Hospital System Requires Rebuilding Trust

Taylor Sisk

July 08, 2021 |

100 Days in Appalachia |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Virginia

When two hospital systems merged to create Ballad Health, agreements ensured all hospitals would stay open for at least five years and essential services in each of the rural and poorly served counties would be maintained. Enforceable price controls lowered patient costs and, in an effort to rebuild community trust and improve overall health, $308 million was committed to community-based care. The community health programs are based on the missions of organizations like Health Wagon, which serves its rural patients by forming personal relationships, being easily accessible, and understanding their needs.

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Cooler, Cleaner Megacities, One Rooftop Garden at a Time

Marianne Dhenin

July 08, 2021 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Egypt, Cairo

Organizations in Egypt and Bangladesh are greening their cities by turning rooftops into urban gardens that can grow food, reduce air pollution, and decrease air temperatures. Green Savers in Dhaka has installed more than 5,000 rooftop gardens in the city and Urban Greens in Cairo partners with sponsors to install hydroponic rooftop gardens for families experiencing economic hardship. It’s been a challenge to convince people that the cost to maintain these spaces is worthwhile, but through community outreach efforts, these organizations have seen an increase in interest in installing rooftop gardens.

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Could casitas help prevent displacement in the West's cities?

Jessica Kutz

July 08, 2021 |

High Country News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

Casitas, also known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs), are being legalized and promoted by several western states. Arizona is the latest to legalize ADUs in a bid to ease the shortage of affordable housing. An ADU pilot in Denver is helping moderate-income homeowners build units in rapidly gentrifying areas. They are incentivized to rent these ADUs at affordable rates, providing a benefit to homeowners as well as future renters.

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Dvi dienos universitete, trys – darbe: Vokietija jaunimo įdarbinimo sėkmės formulę atrado prieš daugybę metų

Vaida Kalinkaitė-Matuliauskienė

July 08, 2021 |

Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Germany

Vokietijoje jaunimo nedarbas yra itin žemas, nes šalyje skatinamas ankstyvas įsiliejimas į darbo rinką - universitetai, kolegijos, profesinio rengimo centrai siūlo programas, kurių metu dalį laiko studijuoji, o kitą - skiri dirbti su specialybe susijusį darbą.

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The Brooklyn Bridge needs a makeover. Is rainforest lumber still in style?

Ashoka Mukpo

July 08, 2021 |

Mongabay |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Guatemala, Petén

In the 1990s, Guatemala established the Maya Bisphere Reserve to stop the burgeoning rates of deforestation. However, some communities lived within this region. The organization tasked with overseeing the MBP decided to let the communities stay in the area as long as they agreed to a tight supervision of how they used the forest. The arrangement is known as a forestry concessions. Community-owned concessions must follow strict guidelines or face eviction. It worked. Deforestation rates are low, wildlife is thriving, and communities earn an income without depleting the forest.

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El Quijote de la montaña de Santa Bárbara

Ariel Funes

July 08, 2021 |

Expediente Público |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Honduras, Las Vegas, Tegucigalpa

El Parque Nacional Montaña de Santa Bárbara (PANAMOSAB) en Honduras es una de las pocas áreas protegidas que no ha sido fuertemente alterada por está en constante peligro por la falta de vigilacia y aplicación de la ley de zonas protegidas del país, pero es una de las principales áreas de generación de agua potable del país. La comunidad de aledaña de El Cedral ha implementado varias acciones de protección del parque y la zona de amortiguamiento que, aunque pequeñas, tienen impacto en la promoción de la protección de este parque.

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From excess to opportunity: How a rural non-profit fights hunger and food waste

Katie Ellington

July 08, 2021 |

Richland Source |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Apple Creek, Ohio

Fresh produce that would otherwise be thrown out is being rescued from farms and delivered to those who need it, through food banks. A Whole Community (AWC) is the nonprofit behind the initiative that is reducing both food waste and food insecurity.

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How New Haven's Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services supports families transitioning to the U.S.

Dominique “Peak” Johnson

July 08, 2021 |

Prism |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New Haven, Connecticut

Refugees arriving to the United States are accessing wrap-around transition services through Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS), a resettlement agency. IRIS provides housing, employment resources, English classes, and access to food pantries.

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