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They Built 335 Miles Of Bike Lanes In 24 Months

Lucas Grindley, Yasmin Garaad

February 15, 2023 |

Next City |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States

The Final Mile project built 335 miles of bike lanes across five U.S. cities in 24 months to provide more transportation options outside of driving cars and make bike riding more accessible, thus addressing the urgent climate crisis, equitable access to goods and services and public health.

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How financial counseling at the pediatrician's office can help families thrive

Pien Huang

February 15, 2023 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, West Carson, California

In an effort to improve child healthcare, a program at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center matches low-income families with financial coaches when they come in for their child’s appointments. The coaches help them address financial stressors, create long-term financial stability, and connect them to helpful resources.

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Mississippi Evangelicals Prepare to Welcome Dobbs Babies

Adam MacInnis

February 13, 2023 |

Christianity Today |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Mississippi

Embrace Grace is a 12-week program that supports single parents and women facing unplanned pregnancies and works to coach churches to be more accepting and open their doors and their hearts to those in need, specifically in the wake of the Dobbs. V. Jackson and Roe v. Wade overturn. There are currently about 20 churches across the state involved in the program.

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Grand Ronde opens opioid treatment clinic

Karina Brown

February 13, 2023 |

ICT News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Grand Ronde, United States, Oregon

Great Circle Recovery is the first tribally run opioid treatment clinic in the state and is opening up its second location. Approximately 250 people visit the clinic on a daily basis to access medications that help those suffering from addiction. The centers also provide access to counselors, case management and other medical services to support patients on their recovery journey.

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Primary Health Centre Renovations Revitalise Community Healthcare in Ogun State

Ibukun Oguntola

February 13, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ogun State

To help strengthen the primary healthcare system, the government has set out to establish at least one functional health center in each ward throughout the state. The renovation project has also involved the community in the planning to ensure these new centers are well-equipped to meet each community’s specific needs. As of August of last year, the project has renovated 63 out of the 236 targeted health centers.

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Vaccination Boosts Efforts to Curb Rift Valley Fever in Rwanda

John Mugisha

February 13, 2023 |

Rwanda Dispatch |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Rwanda

An awareness campaign in Rwanda promotes cattle vaccination to prevent Rift Valley Fever transmission. Campaign organizers broadcast messages on TV, radio, and during community events.

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This electric vehicle is wiping out air pollution in arenas

Emily Chung

February 12, 2023 |

CBC |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Canada

Ice rinks in Canada are swapping ice resurfacers that run on fossil fuels and propane for electric models. The electric resurfacers don’t emit pollutants like nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, so they improve air quality inside the arena and reduce environment-harming emissions.

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These prosthetics break the mold with third thumbs, spikes, and superhero skins

Joanna Thompson

February 10, 2023 |

MIT Technology Review |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Custom, designer prosthetics that serve purposes in both function and fashion are beginning to reform the prosthetics industry, allowing people to express themselves and embrace their bodies in new ways. Researchers, developers, and larger businesses are constantly innovating to create new prosthetics that can meet a person’s every need and other companies are working to make prosthetic covers more accessible so anyone can afford the option to personalize their look.

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One state looks to get kids in crisis out of the ER — and back home

Martha Bebinger

February 09, 2023 |

NPR |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

Home-based counseling services, like those provided by Youth Villages, help relieve understaffed hospitals struggling with boarding delays for patients experiencing a mental health crisis. Of the 536 children and teens who have opted to try these diversion services, 82% have not returned to the ER for mental health concerns and 92% have met their treatment goals or were referred for further treatment services.

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California health program successfully cut hospital visits

Adam Beam

February 08, 2023 |

Associated Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, California

California’s Whole Person Care pilot program improved care for the state’s most at-risk Medicaid patients, like those experiencing homelessness and addiction. The program resulted in fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits and also provided assistance in education, transportation, employment and helping participants access and maintain housing. The pilot program exists in 26 counties and served about 250,000 people.

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