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Family planning helping to reduce maternal, neonatal deaths in Kakamega county Part 1

Mercy Kibe

December 29, 2022 |

Science Africa |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Kenya

Huduma za upangaji uzazi zinazotolewa kaunti ya Kakamega zimesaidia kupunguza vifo vya wajawazito na watoto wachanga.Wahudumu wa afya nyanjani walianza kuwaelimisha wakazi wa Kakamega kuhusu mbinu za upangaji uzazi.Kwa Sasa visa vya kina mama wanaojifungua na kufariki vimepungua.

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An ‘OG COVID Crew' nurse at Tucson's Banner-University, her story illustrates Arizona's urgent health care dilemmas

John Washington

December 29, 2022 |

Arizona Luminaria |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on, and exasperated, existing issues in Arizona’s healthcare industry. Medical staff are still dealing with the repercussions and are speaking up to demand better working conditions.

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Himalayan community takes initiative to help dogs, wildlife and itself

Abhaya Raj Joshi

December 27, 2022 |

Mongabay |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nepal, Kathmandu

A project in Nepal helped Himalayan communities vaccinate and neuter stray dogs to prevent their ever-growing population and the related spread of diseases. When the project halted due to COVID-19, communities raised money to continue it on their own.

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The benefits of ‘Dry January' last longer than a month, studies show

Anahad O'Connor

December 27, 2022 |

The Washington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Studies show that people who participate in Dry January experience lasting benefits like drinking less in the long run and making other changes to their drinking habits that lead to improved health and wellness. A month of sobriety can lead to opportunities to form new habits and experience health benefits like weight loss, better sleep and mood and energy boosts.

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Maternal deaths in the U.S. are staggeringly common. Personal nurses could help

Laura Benshoff

December 27, 2022 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

The Nurse-Family Partnership pairs low-income, first-time parents with a personal nurse from pregnancy through their child's second birthday. The Partnership serves 56,000 families each year, and works to help improve pregnancy outcomes for both parents and their babies through early education, access to care and helping to empower parents to get the care they need.

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Prof's slaying, other stressors spike U of A mental-health-care demand

Madi Kingsbury

December 24, 2022 |

Arizona Daily Star |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

As the number of students seeking mental health support increased, the University of Arizona’s Counseling and Psych Services increased the number of students it’s able to see — up to about 1,500 students a month — as well as the number of staff — from about 40 people in 2019 to 70. This staffing increase makes it easier for more students to access care. The center also provides options for students who struggle with the cost of mental health services.

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Hospital and a home: Uganda shelters offer a lifeline to cancer patients

Dan Ayebare

December 23, 2022 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Kampala

The Uganda Cancer Institute placed a tent and mattresses outside of their Kampala hospital as a free shelter for cancer patients and their families. Before the shelter, patients who could not afford transportation to and from hospital visits were sleeping outside in the elements which reduced their chances of recovery.

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Chicago Experiments with Crisis Response Units, Grapples With Dilemma: Include Police or Not

Josh McGhee

December 22, 2022 |

MindSite News |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) team aims to help people experiencing mental health crises without resorting to force or arrests. The CARE team is a three-person model including a paramedic, clinician, and police officer. Since September 2021, the team has responded to calls about 440 times, none of which have included force or arrests.

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Determined initiative is closing the menstrual awareness gap in secondary schools

Kehinde Ogunronbi

December 22, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ogun State

Arise for Girls is an organization designed to educate young girls about menstrual hygiene, as period poverty and stigma are very apparent in rural areas. The organization provides educational resources, sanitary pads, and provides a sense of community by encouraging girls to connect with each other via WhatsApp. Since May 2021, the organization has helped over 1,400 girls in neighboring areas.

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How SMART Project Addressed Water Challenge in Onire Are Ago Community

Adeyemi Okediran

December 22, 2022 |

BONews |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Oyo State

In rural areas where access to clean water is scarce and leads to increased waterborne illnesses, Smart Project is expanding safe water access by building wells in the community. The organization also provided the 30 households in the community with a 10-liter keg of water for cleaning, bathing, and washing dishes to prevent people from having to travel long distances to reach fresh water.

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