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Why I 'Stand in Awe of all Mná' Voting to Repeal the Eighth

Colleen Hennessy

March 23, 2018 |

Rewire |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Ireland

Together for Yes, a women's rights movement in Ireland is working to bring dialogue about abortion into the public and political sphere. They are working to repeal the 8th Amendment which grants Irish fetuses the same rights as all citizens.

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Achieving wellness through Medicaid expansion

Anne Hillman

March 21, 2018 |

Alaska Public Media |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Anchorage, Alaska

Expansion of Medicaid in Alaska is helping low-income adults, especially those with mental health issues and addiction, receive the care that they need to remain productive members of society. Being able to see primary care providers also removes some burden from emergency rooms, as people are able to seek treatment for ongoing conditions on a regular basis.

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How to Help Homeless People in Hospital

Tom Colls

March 20, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: England, London

The “pathways” model of care brings together a multi-discipline team to improve the care of homeless patients in-hospital by addressing immediate needs and ensuring that they are not discharged without a place to stay.

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Fighting Death By Gunshot

Tina Rosenberg

March 20, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

It's known that technology can help aid efficiency in a variety of sectors. One area where it's proving to make an impact is within police departments. Although two different ventures, ShotSpotter – a realtime geo-locator of shots fired – and Xstat – a medical sponge that stops bleeding – are proving to be useful and effective forms of technological implementation for various police departments around the nation.

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Saving lives: Nonprofit trains public to administer naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses

Faith Miller

March 20, 2018 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Tempe, Arizona

In Arizona, nonprofit organization, Sonoran Prevention Works, is providing the public with naloxone and training on its administration, in an effort to widen the scope of who is able to help during an opioid overdose. Training is similar to that of other first aid responses – participants receive background information, step-by-step directions, and the needed equipment. While law enforcement and medical professionals are open to the idea, they do so with caution about potential harm it could do.

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This Woman Is Single-Handedly Eradicating Child Marriage from Malawi

Abigail Haworth

March 19, 2018 |

Marie Claire |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Malawi, Dedza District

Since beginning office Senior Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, tribal ruler of the Dedza District in central Malawi had one mission: To end child marriages. “In 2017 alone, the chief annulled some 200 child marriages in her district. During her 14-year reign, she has terminated the marriages of roughly 2,600 child brides and helped the girls finish their education, often by subsidizing their school.”

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Housing as health care: How connecting the two is saving Los Angeles money

Husna Haq

March 19, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

A Los Angeles program provides the homeless with housing and a case manager. By providing a path to accessing care, people Do not need to use the emergency department as the place they receive care while housing provides much needed stability.

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Districts save billions in malaria campaign

Lilian Namagembe

March 14, 2018 |

Daily Monitor |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Uganda

Uganda uses indoor insecticide in houses and other structures to reduce cases of malaria. Allowing local governments to manage the program rather than hiring partners has more than halved implementation costs.

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Can Art Heal? How A Lagos Creative Group Is Using Art As Therapy

Chibuike Alagboso

March 12, 2018 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The pediatric oncology ward at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital is using art therapy to help their patients heal emotionally from treatment. The Arts in Medicine Project utilizes several forms of artistic expression to help patients express their emotions.

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Backed By A Band Of Philanthropists, Nonprofit Makes Dramatic Progress In Reducing Childhood Deaths

Kerry A. Dolan

March 12, 2018 |

Forbes |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Mali, Bamako

By the time sick kids reach a clinic, it can be too late. Through home visits, community health workers in Mali are spotting early signs of malaria, pneumonia, diarrheal disease, and malnutrition and providing treatment to sick kids right away. The approach shortens the time between the first signs of illness and treatment, saving lives in one of the countries with the highest rates of child mortality.

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