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How to Help Homeless People in Hospital

Tom Colls

March 20, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: England, London

The “pathways” model of care brings together a multi-discipline team to improve the care of homeless patients in-hospital by addressing immediate needs and ensuring that they are not discharged without a place to stay.

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Housing as health care: How connecting the two is saving Los Angeles money

Husna Haq

March 19, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

A Los Angeles program provides the homeless with housing and a case manager. By providing a path to accessing care, people Do not need to use the emergency department as the place they receive care while housing provides much needed stability.

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Backed By A Band Of Philanthropists, Nonprofit Makes Dramatic Progress In Reducing Childhood Deaths

Kerry A. Dolan

March 12, 2018 |

Forbes |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Mali, Bamako

By the time sick kids reach a clinic, it can be too late. Through home visits, community health workers in Mali are spotting early signs of malaria, pneumonia, diarrheal disease, and malnutrition and providing treatment to sick kids right away. The approach shortens the time between the first signs of illness and treatment, saving lives in one of the countries with the highest rates of child mortality.

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Even after kidnapped girls escape from Boko Haram, reintegrating into society is a big test

Edward Siddons

March 03, 2018 |

Quartz |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

Even after escaping Boko Haram, kidnapped girls and women face social exclusion. They are often viewed as potential insurgents or as guilty of inviting sexual abuse on themselves. Mobile teams coordinated by Plan International are providing medical screenings, psychosocial support, cash transfers to cover school fees, skill-based workshops, and a range of other services, but regular attacks and the rampant social stigma undercut these efforts and make women and girls’ reintegration extremely challenging.

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On Drug Pricing, States Step In Where Washington Fails

Fran Quigley

February 27, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Large pharmaceutical companies may be in trouble as state legislatures nationwide are passing laws that force big pharma to be more transparent about their prices, and forcing the utilization of generic alternatives under Medicaid coverage. Additionally, some states are pushing to allow patients to order the prescriptions they need from companies in Canada who are willing to sell the same drugs at a much lower cost to the consumer. These policies encourage free-market competition that may lower the cost of life-saving medications in the near future.

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For Philly safe injection sites to be inclusive, start by allowing crack

Jillian Bauer-Reese Sterling Keith Johnson

February 20, 2018 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Comprehensive User Engagement Sites (CUES) are currently primarily open to opiate addicts and are equipped to deal with opioid related overdoses and safe administration of the drugs. Some sites are now beginning to distribute materials for safe crack/cocaine use including clean pipes, alcohol swabs, lip balms, and condoms to promote safe sex.

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NYC opens ‘supportive housing' units to shelter, educate homeless

Greg B. Smith

February 19, 2018 |

New York Daily News |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio has worked with countless non-profits to try to decrease homelessness in the city. Finally, one solution is showing positive effects. Supportive housing is a type of affordable housing that includes job training programs, access to healthcare, and financial literacy education, all with the aim of keeping residents housed. Within New York, 1,400 units of supportive housing are currently funded, and 2,803 units are in the development process.

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In the US, black women are 40% less likely to survive breast cancer

Odette Chalaby

February 19, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

In order to address racial disparities in breast cancer survival rates, the Chicago-based Metropolitan Breast Cancer Task Force initiated a program to provide African American women with navigators. These navigators—who are a trained peer from the community rather than a credentialed professional—provide assistance with booking appointment, accessing services, and conversation with providers as well as emotional support. After 10 years of this program, the disparity has decreased 20%.

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Making Pregnancy Safer for Women of Color

Miriam Zoila Perez

February 14, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Winter Garden, Florida

A Florida clinic has achieved success caring for pregnant women from traditionally marginalized communities and helping them deliver healthy babies. The clinic’s care is distinguished by access for women with all types of insurance, the ability to contact staff with concerns at all times of the day, and a team-based approach involving all of the clinic’s staff.

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A California City's Plan to Turn Indebted Millennials Into Local Doctors

Ethan Epstein

January 18, 2018 |

Politico |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Riverside, California

Riverside County is maintaining its college graduates and instilling them with community spirit. University of California at Riverside has a new medical school that provides free education to young adults, who agree to stay in Riverside County and offer medical care in the underserved areas. UCR aims for maximum impact by sending its medical students into clinics to directly interact with communities in need.

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