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Eight West Virginia counties called ‘bright spots' for health in Appalachia

Shauna Johnson

July 25, 2018 |

West Virginia Metro News |

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Response Location: United States, West Virginia

In Appalachia, health officials are changing the way they look at regional health. Instead of focusing solely on problems, regional health reports are featuring counties that are positive examples—especially counties where community involvement in health issues is strong. By focusing on what’s working for these communities, they hope to spread a replicable model of solutions and empower residents.

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How environmental outreach efforts are targeting Philly Latinos: The most interested in climate change, study shows

Jesenia De Moya Correa

July 25, 2018 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Studies have shown that U.S. Latinos are one of the mostly highly invested groups in helping fight against climate change, yet are also often left out of the conversation. Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability as well as other local agencies are making an effort to bridge that gap and engage Latinos through better targeted environmental outreach efforts.

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We're Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us

Christopher Joyce

July 24, 2018 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Georgia

Jenna Jambeck is an environmental engineer specializing in waste management that became increasingly concerned about how much plastic was washing into oceans and where it was actually originating from. Her seminal research study resulted in an appointment by the U.S. State Department to advise environmental groups and foreign governments on possible responses to managing plastic waste.

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New HIV viral load test launched, results in one hour

John Muchangi

July 24, 2018 |

The Star Kenya |

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Response Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam

The M-Pima kit is a quick, easy to use device to accurately measure the HIV load in a blood sample. With this tool, clinics lacking in technology or staff expertise don't have to send samples to places with these resources, but rather can use the kit to obtain the same information in an hour.

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A tale of two rivers

Leopold Obi

July 24, 2018 |

Nation Africa |

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Response Location: Kenya

Rising populations and increasing river-side infrastructure has severely impacted the Mau Forest Complex in Kenya. Home to the Mara River which directly contributes to various community's livelihoods, protecting the waterway holds great importance for the health of the ecosystem. While some parts of the region are struggling to make this a reality, others have found success in sustainable management.

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How a killer disease was stopped in its tracks

Josie Golding

July 23, 2018 |

BBC |

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Response Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ebola is a highly contagious deadly disease that can wipe out dozens of people in a community if it goes untreated or undetected. However, there is now a vaccine that can be given to anyone who may have come into contact with an infected person, allowing healthcare providers to stop ebola epidemics before they start.

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India, which has long focused on student success, now offers ‘happiness' classes

Vidhi Doshi

July 22, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: India, New Delhi

Each day, 100,000 students in Delhi begin their school schedule with a 30-minute lesson focused on happiness and well-being. This curriculum is part of the capital's push to encourage innovation in government schools and complement the traditional rote memorization style of instruction. At the same time that the administration has instituted "happiness" classes and other initiatives, public schools have started to outperform private schools in the city.

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Battling An Outbreak: Businesses And Health Officials Respond As Ohio Valley's Hep A Cases Climb

Mary Meehan

July 20, 2018 |

Ohio Valley ReSource |

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5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Ohio

Homeless shelters and food service are working to get out ahead of an Hepatitis A outbreak in Ohio by offering vaccines and educating residents and workers. Local shelters mandated vaccines and offered access, while public health teamed with restaurants to offer the vaccine to employees.

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Carne Asada, Hold The Meat: Why Latinos Are Embracing Vegan-Mexican Cuisine

Gustavo Arellano

July 19, 2018 |

NPR |

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Response Location: United States, Santa Ana, California

Mexican-American chefs throughout working-class communities are increasingly embracing a plant-based menu as investment in health and environmental concerns continues to gain traction.

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Health Researchers Quietly Tackle the Opioid Epidemic's Hidden Crisis

Sarah Kwon

July 19, 2018 |

Rewire |

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Response Location: United States

Several researchers around the U.S., backed by the National Institutes of Health, are exploring the efficacy of providing contraception and counseling in the same locations as medication-assisted treatment for addiction as a way to curb the huge number of unintended pregnancies among women with opioid addictions. The results have not yet been published, but the goal is to make it easier for those who often don't usually access health care to get contraception in a fragmented system.

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