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Social Media for...Good?

Jessica Press

July 08, 2019 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

After providing emotional support to peers who were struggling with suicidal thoughts, a college student in Philadelphia created a Twitter group "to prevent suicide and raise awareness for mental health." Although not a replacement for professional help, the Buddy Project has provided support for 230,000 people worldwide and raised $36,000 for mental health and recovery centers.

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With Rural Health Care Stretched Thin, More Patients Turn To Telehealth

Patti Neighmond

July 07, 2019 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States

Almost a quarter of rural Americans surveyed by NPR had used a telehealth service in the past few years. While new technologies are allowing remote patients to gain new access to healthcare, lack of broadband service and outdated insurance policies are making it hard for more widespread adoption.

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Virtual visits: how Finland is coping with an ageing population

Sarah Johnson

June 26, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: Finland, Helsinki

Digital platforms allow for remote care when access to health care may be expensive or difficult. In Finland, as social welfare policies experience the economic and budgetary constraints of a shrinking population and tax base, remote care and telemedicine provide an effective alternative. Using video calls, nurses can attend to dozens of remote patients, especially the elderly. The video sessions increase access, introduce tremendous cost savings, and allow patients to remain in the comfort of home.

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Creating a haven for quality primary care in Niger: The Fuka example

Bashar Abubakar

June 24, 2019 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Fuka, Niger

Access to medical resources improves the effectiveness of health centers. In the village of Fuka, in Nigeria’s Niger State, NGOs such as the RAiSE Foundation and TY Danjuma Foundation have stepped in to support the local Primary Health Centre (PHC). Multiple initiatives, including home visits and the distribution of mosquito nets, have built relationships with the community; the most successful aspects have been the Mama Kit, given free of charge to pregnant women at the PHC, and the donation of an emergency ambulatory tricycle.

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When There's No Doctor Nearby, Volunteers Help Rural Patients Manage Chronic Illness

Maggie Mullen

June 20, 2019 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Laramie, Wyoming

In Wyoming, volunteers are given health care trainings to help them as caregivers to those with chronic illnesses who are too far away from a doctor to receive adequate care. That curriculum, along with support groups, is helping those in rural communities practice chronic disease self management to improve quality of life.

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People still look to Safe Station

Rick Green

June 10, 2019 |

Manchester Ink Link |

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Response Location: United States, Manchester, New Hampshire

Despite a new local hub and spoke program in New Hampshire, many people seeking help with addiction are still frequenting the former program that is based out of a fire station. Although the idea of the hub and spoke program "sounded good on paper," some believe that there is less stigma associated with going to a fire station rather than an office for help. Although the state plans to continue with the hub and spoke model to help increase access to resources across the state, the Safe Station program will also remain a resource for those in Manchester and Nashua.

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La musique adoucit les douleurs

Vincent Brunner

June 07, 2019 |

Libération |

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Response Location: France

Moins de psychotropes, moins de sédatifs : l’intervention de musicothérapeutes auprès de malades démontre les vertus curatives de la musique.

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Moving Care Upstream: Appalachian Community Health Workers Take on Diabetes. And Get Results.

Anna Patrick

June 05, 2019 |

100 Days in Appalachia |

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Response Location: United States, Huntington, West Virginia

In West Virginia, a community health worker program trains community members to act as local health supporters. The program, which targets high-risk residents "in rural areas throughout Appalachia," eliminates the need for doctor visits for issues such as diabetes that are better treated at home with lifestyle changes.

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A path to success

Angela K. Evans

May 30, 2019 |

Boulder Weekly |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Boulder, Colorado

In Colorado, the Department of Corrections and the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing have partnered to help former incarcerated individuals obtain Medicaid upon re-entry. The partnership allows for data sharing between the two departments to make sure people are leaving correctional facilities with health care in hand, and trains parole officers to help them enroll and use the benefits.

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Online learning is helping to solve Namibia's HIV doctor shortage

Amelia Axelsen

May 23, 2019 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Namibia

Providing access to international networks of expertise can improve the quality of healthcare available to those living in rural and remote areas. Project ECHO, an initiative based in New Mexico, has partnered with the Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services to provide rural health care workers, doctors, and nurses with video-teleconferences with HIV specialists. The program helps to bridge knowledge gaps by providing access to an international network of specialists and resources for continuous leaning.

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