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Keene-born InSHAPE expands nationwide, but faces sustainability struggles in 20th year

Kelly Burch

July 05, 2024 |

Sentinel Source (The Keene Sentinel) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

InSHAPE provides access to tailored health and fitness programs for people living with serious mental illnesses, helping them quit drinking and smoking, learn about nutrition and build a sense of community through gym memberships and workout groups. InSHAPE has been operating for 20 years, and studies show 60% of participants have clinically significant improvements in their physical health after a year in the program.

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How waiting homes are saving lives of mothers, unborn babies

Agnes Kyotalengerire

June 26, 2024 |

New Vision |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Kalongo

Waiting shelters, or maternity waiting homes, are residential facilities near medical centers where pregnant women who are considered “high risk” can stay so they’re close to medical care at all times for when the baby comes, or if complications arise. Over the years, waiting shelters have helped to substantially decrease maternal and infant mortality rates, as they both have increased access to specialized and emergency medical care.

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Montana Creates Emergency ‘Drive-Thru' Blood Pickup Service for Rural Ambulances

Arielle Zionts

June 17, 2024 |

KFF Health News |

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Response Location: United States, Montana

The Montana Interfacility Blood Network allows ambulance crews to pick up blood from area hospitals to transfuse to patients on the way to get the advanced care they need to prevent death or permanent brain injury en route to the emergency room. The Network is primarily for rural patients who face elevated rates of traumatic injury and have less access to healthcare. Since launching in 2022, the Network has helped three patients.

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How Foundation Helps to Reduce Hemophilia Burden

Victor Christopher

June 10, 2024 |

Nigeria Info FM |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

Since 2010, the World Federation of Hemophilia has been providing patients with free treatment to reduce the financial burden of caring for someone with this condition. People living with hemophilia can access treatment whenever they need it and have indicated their condition has been improving now that they can afford care.

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Mombasa Non-profit Paves Way for Inclusive Maternal Healthcare for Key Population Women

Ruth Keah

June 08, 2024 |

Media For Nature |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Mombasa

Reachout Center Trust is addressing gaps in maternal healthcare with mobile outreach to connect pregnant women with clinics for full-service care up to delivery. The program has served over 200 women since forming and research shows its intervention has led to healthier babies and reduced stigma in seeking hospital care.

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How affordable screening is helping firefighters find cancer early

Jenna Zibton

June 07, 2024 |

WSLS-TV |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Roanoke, Virginia

United Diagnostics Services sets up screening events across the country to test firefighters for early signs of cancer, as it’s the leading cause of death among firefighters. The scan is easily accessible and covers nine parts of the body, and also screens for other health issues, like cardiovascular or other high-risk conditions, that need to be monitored by a doctor.

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A New Kind of Primary Care Comes to America

Dan Gorenstein

June 06, 2024 |

Tradeoffs |

Multi-Media |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

Modeled after a similar program in Costa Rica, Neighborhood Nursing has teams of nurses and community health workers who host weekly visits throughout the community to provide free medical care — particularly preventative care — to those who need it. Neighborhood Nursing has helped build trust between residents and healthcare workers and aims to serve more than 4,000 people within the next year.

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How Community Health Volunteers are Saving Lives in Nairobi's Informal Settlements Using Technology

Joyce Chimbi

June 06, 2024 |

Talk Africa |

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Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

The Beyond Zero Clinic addresses child mortality rates by training and equipping community health promoters (CHPs) with smartphones connected to the Community Health Information System to curb preventable deaths by ensuring children get vaccinated and monitoring disease spread in real-time to ensure children receive timely medical care. During Kenya's 2023 cholera outbreak, CHPs using the digital platform reached 99.2% of the population for vaccination, containing what could have been a widespread epidemic.

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Kenyan nurse leads crusade to fight medical negligence after repeated misdiagnoses

Emiene Erameh

May 30, 2024 |

365Daily |

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Response Location: Kenya

The Nguvu Collective advocates for patients’ rights and the establishment of committees that help educate and protect patients in healthcare settings to prevent misdiagnosis and malpractice. Since 2022, the campaign has reached over 8,000 people, advocated for protections from the local government, published materials to spread patients’ rights education to underserved communities and taught healthcare workers how to be more mindful when providing care.

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Doctor missionaries and long tale of leprosy in Nigeria

Peace Oladipo

May 30, 2024 |

Prime Progress |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Kwara

The leprosarium, run by the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), provides free treatment, shelter, and support to those ostracized due to their leprosy diagnosis. Since forming, ECWA has helped 1,000 patients overcome the disease.

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