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  • Battling concussions: Where's the trainer?

    February 15, 2019 |

    Portland Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    In Oregon, school are required by law to remove a child from play if they have been concussed, but not all schools have athletic trainers to assess the situation. Although it's still up to each individual school district to make the decision about hiring athletic trainers, the schools that have chosen to do so, have found success through creating partnerships.

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  • Summit County health care prices force families to make desperate decisions. A new plan for how consumers buy coverage could change that.

    February 15, 2019 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Frisco, Colorado

    People working in mountain towns throughout Colorado often face higher health care costs due to supply and demand, but the Peak Health Alliance is working to change that. This alliance forms a partnership between employers and individuals to work together in negotiating with healthcare providers, and then with insurers.

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  • Nigeria, Kenya and Senegal - Three African Countries Providing Solutions in Fight Against Genital Cutting of Girls

    February 15, 2019 |

    All Africa |

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    Response Location: Senegal

    This cross-border story, which takes place in Nigeria, Kenya, and Senegal, examines 3 different approaches to address the still-widespread practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). In Nigeria, a short film about FGM has prompted the passing of a new law and gathered a new wave of survivors speaking up. In Kenya, a group called Dayaa Women's Group actively involves the traditionalists (cutters) and religious/community institutions in the fight against FGM along with widespread trainings. In Sengal, women lead the fight with a radio program for girls and providing financial incentives to prior cutters.

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  • Nigeria, Kenya and Senegal: Three African countries providing solutions in fight against FGM

    February 15, 2019 |

    This is Africa |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Enugu

    To combat the persistence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Africa, communities band together to spread awareness through film, religious outlets, community gatherings, and other creative means of education. While FGM is still prevalent in areas that believe it to be an important traditional practice, individuals and groups across Nigeria, Kenya, and Senegal have reduced the practice of FGM in their areas.

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  • When public restrooms fail, rent them out as churches?

    February 14, 2019 |

    Devex |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Kibera, Nairobi

    On World Toilet Day in 2014, the Kenyan government promised to build 180 public toilets in an ambitious move to combat the issue of public sanitation. The program went well once the keys were handed off to the National Youth Service of Kenya as a means of income, but issues quickly arose that could not be resolved because of a lack of further funds. The youth has since transformed their toilets into a rental space for local churches, such as Christ Miracle Church for All Nations in Laini Saba.

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  • The Instant, Custom, Connected Future of Medical Devices

    February 14, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States

    The future of medical devices is beginning to heavily rely on the integration of technological advances including apps, robotic and 3-D printing. From increasing education around diabetes via an app to digital smart pills that treat mental illnesses, technology has become a crucial partner to not just those working in the health industry, but also to the consumers.

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  • New nonprofit offers medical interpretation

    February 13, 2019 |

    Jackson Hole News & Guide |

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    Response Location: United States, Wyoming

    Interpreters provide non-English speakers greater access to healthcare by lowering the language barrier. The Spanish-speaking translation service, La Voz, helps residents in Wyoming who cannot afford expensive on-demand translation services. Interpreters also act as advocates, helping patients communicate with doctors, coordinate their care, and come to a better understand of their treatment.

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  • Another Kind of Rescue After the Wildfires

    February 12, 2019 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Wildfires have routines destroyed parts of California and are only becoming more devastating as temperatures rise, taking many lives in their paths of destruction. To bring solace and closure for families, volunteer archaeologists are training dogs to identify cremated remains.

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  • Community Cooperative battles hunger and pollution one plant at a time

    February 12, 2019 |

    Changing Florida |

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    Response Location: United States, Lee County, Florida

    A soup kitchen in Lee County, Florida, is feeding the community and also educating people about sustainability. Access to urban farming and the resulting fresh produce allows the initiative to teach adults and students about growing food, nutrition and making better lifestyle choices. The urban garden also contributes to reducing air pollution.

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  • Using music to help fight loneliness in long-term care

    February 11, 2019 |

    TVO |

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    Response Location: Canada, Fenelon Falls, Ontario

    The inclusion of music makes for a more healthful long-term care environment. The nonprofit organization, the Room 217 Foundation, helps lessen the effects of isolation suffered by seniors living in nursing facilities by providing them with access to music therapy. Using grants and with the help of research from the University of Toronto, Room 217 has developed a program that includes both musical activities for residents as well as performances.

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