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Communities That Care coalitions aim to create healthy connections

Mary Shinn

October 16, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

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Response Location: United States, Tooele, Utah

Communities That Care coalitions have developed across the nation with the goal of reducing the likelihood of teenage behavioral issues such as violence and alcoholism, as well as adolescent suicides. Already seeing positive changes, some coalitions have partnered with other community organizations to broaden their reach and focus on specific issues such as building health relationships and increasing empowerment.

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Ocean plastic is a huge problem. Blockchain could be part of the solution.

Lynne Peeples

October 16, 2018 |

NBC News |

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Response Location: Haiti

Plastic waste often ends up in oceans which in turn impacts not only the health of the coastal ecosystem, but human health as well when people consume fish that have ingested the plastic fragments. To keep plastic out of the oceans, Plastic Bank, a company based in Vancouver, has created and launched a blockchain-based recycling system in Haiti that exchanges cryptocurrency via an app when plastic is deposited in a recycling center.

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Driven by traditional leaders, a “magic” ointment is preventing deaths in newborns

Bashar Abubakar

October 16, 2018 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Sokoto, Sokoto State

Chlorhexidine gel has been successfully used to ensure healthy births and avoid newborn babies from having often fatal infections around their umbilical cord. The use of this gel—as well as the end of potentially harmful practices—was achieved through education during religious sermons, community health workers engaging with pregnant women, and more culturally sensitive delivery processes.

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How a bench and a team of grandmothers can tackle depression

Rachel Nuwer

October 16, 2018 |

BBC |

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Response Location: Zimbabwe, Harare

In order to increase Zimbabwean’s ability to access mental health care, a psychiatrist trained grandmothers in talk therapy. Working from a “friendship bench,” these new trainees have provided evidence-based, culturally competent care to thousands of people since the start of the program in 2006.

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SamTrans prepares to roll out 10 electric buses in fleet-replacement program

Rachel Swan

October 15, 2018 |

San Francisco Chronicle |

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Response Location: United States, San Mateo, California

In California, Governor Jerry Brown has implemented a deadline to have "all transit agencies to eliminate carbon emissions" by 2040. San Mateo County is moving towards this goal by releasing a fleet of electric buses.

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Breaking down the stigma around miscarriage and stillbirth

Julia Migné

October 15, 2018 |

Inkline |

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Response Location: England

People are working to bring the trauma of stillbirth into the mainstream so they can heal. From full length feature movies to legislation that includes stillbirth in the qualifications for bereavement leave, people are working to legitimize the grief of losing unborn children.

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Changing the environment in Iowa's prisons to change results for women

Jessica Pupovac

October 14, 2018 |

Chicago Reporter |

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Response Location: United States, Mitchelville, Iowa

The Iowa Correctional Institution for Women has reformed how inmates are treated, adapting approaches informed by gender and past trauma. A new campus provides private counseling suites and a mental health unit, larger cells with light controls and a visitation area with play space and a garden so women can engage with their children. Disciplinary policies have also shifted toward building women up for returning to society rather than automatic discipline for small infractions.

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Every Older Patient Has a Story. Medical Students Need to Hear It.

Paula Span

October 12, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Ithaca, New York

Some medical schools are now incorporating interviews with healthy seniors into their curriculum. These interactions help young medical students combat ageist stereotypes they may unconsciously develop through treating unhealthy older people. It also builds empathy and a sense of what good geriatric health looks like.

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The 'Cafes' Trying to Close the Breastfeeding Gap

Rebecca Ballan

October 12, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

In Brooklyn, along with 2 other locations in New York, new mothers are receiving free lactation consultations, helping them to learn how to breastfeed their babies - but also building a sense of community for these mothers. While the ultimate goal of the so-called Baby Cafes is to lessen the barriers to breastfeeding, the community and support they provide are also essential to encouraging the practice.

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In A Drying Climate, Colorado's 'Water Cop' Patrols For Water Thieves

Luke Runyon

October 11, 2018 |

NPR |

Radio |

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Response Location: United States, Montezuma, Colorado

In Colorado’s water-scarce Montezuma County, having a designated law enforcement official for water conflict is necessary. Dave Huhn is a sheriff’s deputy specializing in water law, responding to 60-100 calls each month – most of which are about water theft. As the region becomes more arid, it also becomes more ripe for conflict, making those who know the intricacies of water law more necessary than ever.

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