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  • 'The magic of cinema': the club supporting older people with HIV

    February 21, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: England, London

    While treatment has stabilized the physical health of people living with HIV/AIDS, their diagnosis can be isolating and—for people over 50–the death of friends during the 80s and 90s may lead to increased social isolation. To provide a social activity among a group of peers, the Silver Surfers Club was founded in London offering screenings of classic films for people with HIV diagnoses.

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  • The town that's found a potent cure for illness – community

    February 21, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: England, Frome, Somerset

    Data from a trial in Frome, England shows that strong community support has a strong impact on recovery rates from a variety of medical ailments. The Compassionate Frome Project and Health Connections Mendip connect patients with "health connectors" who help them make health care plans and "community connectors" who help them find support within their community.

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  • For Philly safe injection sites to be inclusive, start by allowing crack

    February 20, 2018 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Comprehensive User Engagement Sites (CUES) are currently primarily open to opiate addicts and are equipped to deal with opioid related overdoses and safe administration of the drugs. Some sites are now beginning to distribute materials for safe crack/cocaine use including clean pipes, alcohol swabs, lip balms, and condoms to promote safe sex.

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  • Philadelphia, a City Stalked by Overdoses, Fights Back

    February 20, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Two initiatives in Philadelphia have been developed to treat heroin users and, above all, keep them alive. While a prescription for Suboxone—a drug that can safely ease withdrawal symptoms—is widely available from Philadelphia physicians, the drug is now commonly being given to people who present at the emergency department recovering from an overdose or in the midst of withdrawal. Secondly, a supervised drug consumption site has been established to provide a safe space and paraphernalia as well as staff on-site to respond to an overdose and ensure people do not die.

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  • In the US, black women are 40% less likely to survive breast cancer

    February 19, 2018 |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    In order to address racial disparities in breast cancer survival rates, the Chicago-based Metropolitan Breast Cancer Task Force initiated a program to provide African American women with navigators. These navigators—who are a trained peer from the community rather than a credentialed professional—provide assistance with booking appointment, accessing services, and conversation with providers as well as emotional support. After 10 years of this program, the disparity has decreased 20%.

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  • NYC opens ‘supportive housing' units to shelter, educate homeless

    February 19, 2018 |

    New York Daily News |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio has worked with countless non-profits to try to decrease homelessness in the city. Finally, one solution is showing positive effects. Supportive housing is a type of affordable housing that includes job training programs, access to healthcare, and financial literacy education, all with the aim of keeping residents housed. Within New York, 1,400 units of supportive housing are currently funded, and 2,803 units are in the development process.

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  • Since 2007, Peru has saved more than 350,000 kids from being stunted

    February 15, 2018 |

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    Response Location: Peru, San Isidro

    Peru formerly had one of the highest rates of stunting in South America, with chronic malnutrition affecting more than 1 in 4 children under five. Thanks to results-based budgeting and a government-wide commitment to fighting child poverty, the country has halved that rate, improving the long-term health and cognitive development of its youngest citizens.

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  • Making Pregnancy Safer for Women of Color

    February 14, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Winter Garden, Florida

    A Florida clinic has achieved success caring for pregnant women from traditionally marginalized communities and helping them deliver healthy babies. The clinic’s care is distinguished by access for women with all types of insurance, the ability to contact staff with concerns at all times of the day, and a team-based approach involving all of the clinic’s staff.

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  • Medicine Cabinet: Safely disposing of opioids

    February 13, 2018 |

    WFMJ-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Warren, Ohio

    Proper disposal of leftover prescription medication can help prevent substance abuse. To help residents properly dispose of their medications, Trumbull County in Ohio is undertaking a campaign to distribute medication deactivation kits to senior citizens. The initiative is funded by a grant from multiple community partners. The solution uses a carbon charcoal mix that neutralizes pharmaceutical compounds, making them safe for disposal.

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  • Gun Violence Survivors Struggle to Claim Funds Available to Victims of Crime

    February 12, 2018 |

    The Trace |

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    Response Location: United States

    States and the U.S. Congress have set aside billions to compensate victims of crime to help with things like medical bills, relocation costs and counseling, but because of the numerous restrictions on applying for the funds and misconceptions about them, many victims never get help. There are efforts by some states and a police chiefs association to improve access to the money and fund programs offering trauma recovery and assistance in applying for compensation, but many gaps remain.

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