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Tracking Disease

Fred de Sam Lazaro

January 24, 2019 |

Under-Told Stories Project |

Broadcast TV Programs |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Thailand, Huay Ton Chok, Chiang Mai Province

A handful of viruses can spread from diseased animals to humans leading to deadly epidemics that could have been prevented if the animals had been identified and treated. In Thailand, doctors are trying to do just this by combining technological advancements with a reporting program that allows for early intervention and monitoring.

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Evolution of Ambulance Services

Judi Currie

January 23, 2019 |

Granite State News Collaborative |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Manchester, New Hampshire

Across New Hampshire, eight different emergency programs are being piloted that creatively use ambulance services to bolster community health care. In a state that has witnessed the need for mental health services and responses to the opioid epidemic, emergency medical services are often on the frontlines. Recognizing this opportunity, programs like Safe Station, which provides those with substance abuse issues a space to seek help, are being developed.

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In Thailand, tracking animal health to prevent outbreaks of human disease

Fred de Sam Lazaro

January 23, 2019 |

PBS NewsHour |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Thailand, Huay Ton Chok

Connecting villagers to local governments and researchers is important to controlling possible disease outbreaks at their source. The One Health disease protection program, also known as PODD, uses funding from Ending Pandemics, a San Francisco nonprofit, to run an app and system through which villagers and local officials can interface with health organizations. A special app developed translates local languages and transmits information back to organizations, agencies, and researchers at local universities.

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Meet the 22-Year-Old Breaking the Blood Bank Crisis in Cameroon

Nick Dall

January 22, 2019 |

OZY |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Cameroon

In Cameroon, community members were facing a dire situation with a lack of efficient access to blood banks. Infiuss, an online blood bank, aims to fill this crucial gap in care by delivering bags of blood to patients in need by motorbikes.

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These 6 policies could drastically reduce maternal mortality

Edward Siddons

January 22, 2019 |

Apolitical |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, California

Steps toward preventing maternal mortality – a problem that plagues women worldwide – are being made. A handful of policies, including using data-informed approaches, providing access to doulas, and addressing racial inequality in the healthcare system, that directly target this issue are being implemented in from California to New York.

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How Beyond Meat became a $550 million brand, winning over meat-eaters with a vegan burger that 'bleeds'

Andrea Kramar Catherine Clifford

January 22, 2019 |

CNBC |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, El Segundo, California

Beyond Meat is a food brand getting acclaim for developing a hamburger replacement that helps save the large amount of energy and resources used to make a typical burger. They have sold over 25 million burgers since their launch, targeting both vegans and meat-eaters, and are backed by notable investors such as Bill Gates and Leonardo DiCaprio.

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The inspiring thing that happened when a Japanese village went almost waste-free

Alex Gray

January 21, 2019 |

World Economic Forum |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Japan, Kamikatsu, Shikoku

Kamikatsu, a small Japanese village on an island, is on track to become a zero-waste village. The community is made up of only 1,700 residents and—through a combination of community conversations and sorting the waste to be profitable—they managed to keep more than 80% of their waste out of landfills and incinerators. On top of the environmental impact, the Zero Waste Academy brings together a largely-elderly population as a group focused on a mission and has led to an increased sense of community and well-being.

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Switzerland couldn't stop drug users. So it started supporting them.

Taylor Knopf

January 21, 2019 |

North Carolina Health News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Switzerland

By prioritizing treatment over law enforcement, Switzerland dramatically reduced its drug problem. In 1994, the country adopted a progressive policy to treat heroin addiction as a public health crisis, focusing on harm reduction, treatment, and prevention in addition to traditional law enforcement. The policy, which embraces medicated-assisted treatment and universal access to services, helped greatly reduce issues such as the incidence of HIV, drug overdoses, and deaths over the long-term.

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Oral Immunotherapy a breakthrough for people with food allergies

Shelby Myers

January 21, 2019 |

WALA-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Mobile, Alabama

For those suffering from food allergies, everyday activities such as sporting games or public transportation can be hazardous. Still new to the market, oral immunotherapy is showing promise in helping patients with peanut allergies manage their condition through routine micro-doses of peanut protein.

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Medical Students Push For More LGBT Health Training To Address Disparities

Rachel D. Cohen

January 20, 2019 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York

When a medical student identified a lack of education and materials provided to her class that focused on LGBT information and resources, she and her classmates decided to confront the school administration about the curriculum. The conversation spurred action that resulted in increased trainings and teachings that has in turn led to a better likelihood of proper diagnosis for this community.

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