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Filling the mind-body gap: Fast-growing profession bridges mental, physical health needs

Julie Riddle

July 17, 2023 |

Second Wave Michigan |

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Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is a role that combines the medical expertise of a nurse with mental health training. PMHNPs undergo special certification to combine the two fields and help ease the strain on the mental health workforce, which has been significantly depleted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that PMHNPs will be the fastest-growing profession over the next decade and several universities are obtaining grants to boost their PMHNP programs, providing stipends for those who want to earn the certification.

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Here's How this Social Enterprise is Enabling Access to Emergency Medical Services Across Nigeria

Chinonso Kenneth

July 17, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria

Emergency Response Africa connects patients with first responders, ambulances and emergency-ready hospitals so they can get the care they need as quickly as possible. A 24-hour command center that can be reached by phone or mobile app dispatches the emergency response team of trained paramedics, which then brings the patient to one of the 82 verified emergency hospitals. Since it was established in 2021, Emergency Response Africa has received 1,243 emergency calls.

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Peer Support work serves as an innovative and vital part of mental health recovery

Natasha Robinson

July 17, 2023 |

Second Wave Michigan |

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Response Location: United States, Battle Creek, Michigan

Agencies like the SHARE Center are beginning to hire peer support specialists, who are individuals who have lived experience of recovery from mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Peer support specialists provide non-clinical, strengths-based support and build trusting relationships with those in need of care. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for peer support specialists has grown exponentially and reports show that working with a peer support specialist can improve health outcomes and quality of life among other benefits.

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Why Michigan is repaying student loans for some mental health workers

Julie Riddle

July 17, 2023 |

MLive.com |

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Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

MI Kids Now is a student loan reimbursement program that aims to entice more people to stay in the mental health care field, particularly in underserved areas, by helping to pay down providers’ student loan debt. In 2022, the state paid $4.4 million to 315 mental health providers who carried an average of $314,000 in student loan debt per person.

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UHC: Appraising health insurance schemes in Cross River, Edo, Lagos, Osun

Blessing Oladunjoye Umo Akwang Usman Aliyu Rasheed Adebiyi

July 16, 2023 |

BONews |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Osun

In 2004 the federal government established the national health insurance scheme to increase access to healthcare and make it more affordable. The health insurance scheme provides access to medications, doctor visits and high-quality maternal and child care. In an effort to get more people signed up for the health insurance scheme, local government and other organizations are working to reach people through mediums like social media and local radio programs to educate them about the benefits of joining the scheme.

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Relief as joint efforts curb river blindness in FCT, Plateau and Niger

Johnstone Kpilaakaa Uchenna Igwe Justina Asishana

July 15, 2023 |

Premium Times |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Plateau State

The Carter Center, in collaboration with other organizations, launched a project to curb several neglected tropical diseases like river blindness. The Center and its partners provide health education through monthly visits from medical personnel to rural communities that are often most affected by these diseases and administer the necessary medication to fight the illnesses. Over the course of more than 20 years, the Center has delivered 27 million doses of disease-fighting medicine.

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Local organizations bring resources to the community, easing barriers to healthcare

Destiniee Jaram

July 14, 2023 |

QCityMetro.com |

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Response Location: United States, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Care Ring, in collaboration with other organizations like the University of North Carolina School of Nursing, launched The Bridge, a community-based healthcare initiative that aims to make preventive care easier to access. The Bridge features a mobile care unit that provides free health screenings, counseling support and connections to community resources. Since December 2022, The Bridge has provided care to more than 100 people, 39% of which didn’t have a regular doctor.

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Home-made Sanitary Ware Empowers Girls To Stay in School

Lynnia Ngwenya

July 12, 2023 |

The Citizen Bulletin |

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Response Location: Zimbabwe, Bulawayo

The Inspire Women, Men and Children (IWMC) youth empowerment group is teaching women and young girls how to construct reusable sanitary pads in an effort to address period poverty and prevent them from missing school and work during menstruation. The group follows up with students to ensure they’ve properly constructed pads with safe materials and also further educates teachers on how to provide support to students who menstruate.

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'Go to the people': Street medicine teams bring health care to the unhoused

Larry Valenzuela

July 11, 2023 |

CalMatters |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, California

Street medicine teams bring medical care direct to people experiencing homelessness in encampments across the state. There are currently 25 teams operating in the state, providing medical care, food, hygiene products, empathy and support to those in need. Street medicine teams provide both emergency and routine primary care, establishing relationships and building trust with the patients they serve.

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Relief in troubled Northcentral communities as joint efforts decimate river blindness

Johnstone Kpilaakaa Uchenna Igwe Justina Asishana

July 08, 2023 |

The Nation (Nigeria) |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Seri, Plateau State

In collaboration with local government and organizations, The Carter Center launched an initiative to curb the spread of neglected tropical diseases, like river blindness. Throughout the initiative, the Center provided health education to rural communities most affected by the disease and also led a mass drug administration of Mectizan, which is known to kill the parasite that causes river blindness. Over 20 years, the Center administered 27 million doses of the medication, effectively eliminating the disease.

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