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Conjoined Twins, a Trip to Saudi Arabia and a Risky Operation

Ben Hubbard

April 06, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

The government of Saudi Arabia pays for travel, accommodation and surgery for low-income patients from around the world in need of conjoined twin separation.

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The Cherokee Nation wants to reverse the ‘silent epidemic' of hepatitis C

Stephen Fee

March 27, 2016 |

PBS NewsHour |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

An epidemic of Hepititis C has been effecting members of the Cherokee Nation at alarming rates, while consistently going unnoticed. Establishing screening systems with free care for members, the Hep C Elimination Project has been tackling this issue.

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Minnesota program embeds therapists in schools

Noell Dickmann

March 22, 2016 |

The Post Crescent |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

In the early 2000s, Minnesota’s low income families struggled to have access to mental health care for their children. Now Minnesota therapists meet at schools rather than at a clinic and also train teachers to help students with mental health challenges. Parents measure the success based upon improved test scores, classroom environment, and fewer school suspensions.

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Uganda's Corruption Comes Home to Roost

Sruthi Gottipati

March 22, 2016 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Mityana

In Uganda, a country with high levels of corruption and political patronage, citizen-led grassroots efforts to root out graft and enforce accountability have sprung up across the country. “Village budget clubs,” trained by the Forum for Women in Democracy, learn about Uganda’s constitution, government budgeting and planning, and what is required of public officials. Club members then attend meetings, follow up with public officials, and fill out scorecards that rank lawmaker performance.

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India's condom showrooms: A place to talk about sex, health and candy nipple tassels

Chryselle D’Silva Dias

March 18, 2016 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Panaji

A business in Panaji is helping to decrease the stigma around sexual health in India by selling products such as condoms and encouraging customers to ask questions. While stigma still persists throughout the region, the store has expanded to two other locations and has seen a varied customer base including "college girls and boys, housewives, people above 50."

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Pediatricians add mental care to doctor's kit

Rory Linnane

March 17, 2016 |

The Post Crescent |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Patients who are suffering from some mild mental health issues often forsake going to a psychologist or psychiatrist because of the long wait time for a specialist. Different counties in Wisconsin are piloting a program in which primary care doctors can call psychiatrists for suggestions on treating patients with mental health issues. Doctors think that the program is an accessible model that offers quick assistance to people who need it.

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Communities step up for kids' mental health

Katherine Lymn

March 17, 2016 |

The Post Crescent |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

After shortages of mental health options for kids and untold grief, counties in Wisconsin have responded with new kinds of support for at-risk youth. Wisconsin communities have increased access with reduced wait time, and have used horse therapy, support groups, charity golf that raises awareness, school-group therapy, as well as mobile live chat sessions, among others.

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Suicide reveals missed opportunities, parents say

Liz Welter

March 17, 2016 |

The Post Crescent |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Menasha, Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s teen suicide rate and affiliated mental health concerns have increased, challenging school systems to maintain the quality of life for students. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched a Mental Health Project that allocates funds to different counties to focus on crisis, suicide, violence, and substance abuse prevention in schools. PATH is one successful program from this initiative—with cost-saving measures, increased student productivity, and improved quality of life.

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Telepsychiatry spreading mental health help

Rory Linnane

March 17, 2016 |

The Post Crescent |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Marshfield, Wisconsin

Fifty-one counties in the state of Wisconsin do not have child psychiatrists to provide counseling because most of them live in widely populated urban areas. Wisconsin psychiatrists now are offering telepsychiatry, which enables young people to do video conferencing and live chatting with a psychiatrist even if they are in rural areas. The program has shown that it is just as effective as in-person treatment; however, Wisconsin does not allow private insurers to pay for telemedicine services so the reimbursement for telepsychiatrists is still problematic.

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Treating the body and mind

Nathan Phelps Rory Linnane

March 17, 2016 |

The Post Crescent |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin

Over 50 percent of Wisconsin counties lack mental health professionals to serve the populations, and the shortage directly affects children’s mental health. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has submitted funds to a clinic in Ashwaubenon to integrate mental health counselors into primary care work. The effort is nationwide and has shown to be effective in identifying early signs of anxiety and depression beyond patients’ awareness so that counseling is accessible and treatment can be administered.

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