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Pathways to Peace: Healing Hurt People's small victories in Philly may translate to Cleveland

Brie Zeltner

June 07, 2016 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Victims of violence that end up in the emergency room can return within two years with more injuries because of retaliation efforts. Philadelphia’s Healing Hurt People is a hospital-based violence intervention program that assists individuals who need medical care and mental health services. The hospital and social work collaboration helps reduce emergency room costs.

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When Cleaning Is A Matter Of Life And Death

Michelle Faust

May 24, 2016 |

Side Effects Public Media |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Rochester, New York

A collaborative approach to cleaning protocols has helped a group of hospitals in New York to reduce infection rates for the "most common hospital-borne infection in U.S. hospitals." The cleaning staff are crucial to this endeavor that focuses on using a "shared, scientifically-proven cleaning method" to keep the hospital rooms free of the bacteria.

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Finding Organ Donors Concealed in Plain Sight

David Bornstein

May 17, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

Organ donation waiting lists can often hold wait times of months or even years. Thousands of lives could be saved with better ways to reach to the millions of Americans willing to donate an organ.

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Eradicating hepatitis C is within reach

Lindsey Anderson

May 16, 2016 |

El Paso Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, El Paso, Texas

Hepatitis C is a deadly disease that has yet to be eradicated in the United States (and worldwide). Organizations in El Paso and across the country are working to get people tested and treated for the virus.

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Using Tweets and Posts to Speed Up Organ Donation

David Bornstein

May 10, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A grateful recipient of a new heart has inspired a drive to vastly enlarge the pool of prospective organ donors.

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Beth Israel Deaconess examines mistakes made after patients die

Melissa Bailey

May 02, 2016 |

STAT |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

One of Boston's major teaching hospitals is examining how it handles patients’ bodies and supports family members after a death.

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They survived the earthquake. Now they're determined to keep their village healthy.

Sonia Narang

April 25, 2016 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nepal

For one village in Nepal, there's a silver lining to the earthquake: A year later, a new and better health clinic is rising from the rubble of the old. And it includes a birthing center.

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When you treat violence as a health problem, kids and communities heal, experts say

Brie Zeltner

April 13, 2016 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

Victims of violence found in hospitals are more likely to return for emergency care than those with chronic illnesses. As a result, communities like Cleveland, Ohio are trying the approach of treating violence as a public health issue. By employing social workers and peer mentors for the victims while being treated, it is hoped that the cycle of violence can be interrupted and the root cause addressed.

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Shopping for Health Care: A Fledgling Craft

Tina Rosenberg

April 12, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

When it comes to health care in America, quality is hard to measure and cost is hard to predict. Some are trying to increase transparency and accountability among health care providers and insurers.

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Baltimore Sees Hospitals As Key To Breaking A Cycle Of Violence

Andrea Hsu

April 08, 2016 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

The city's health department wants to send ex-offenders who are trained to be "violence interrupters" to hospitals to talk with victims. Chicago has found such a program prevents repeat injuries.

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