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Colombia's flying doctors

Oliver Gordon

September 26, 2019 |

Struggles from Below Magazine |

Photojournalism |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Colombia

Due to rural conditions and political unrest throughout the region, many in Colombia struggle to access health care, but a group of volunteer pilots is tackling this problem by bringing the health care to the communities that need it. Although the effort started out small, the program now includes 300 volunteer health professionals and 70 volunteer pilots.

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People, heal thyselves: Nigeria's new mental illness approach

Nils Adler

September 25, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

In Nigeria, a psychologist and a small group of medical students aimed to change the perception around mental health care by launching an online campaign inviting people to attend a fair. The turnout was so successful, that the group began hosting monthly workshops that have now spread to 13 states across Nigeria.

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Sprawling Las Animas County, like many rural areas, badly needs emergency responders. But it's a teachable moment.

Kevin Simpson

September 24, 2019 |

The Colorado Sun |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Hoehne, Colorado

Las Animas County in Colorado is a large rural and remote area which makes it difficult for emergency responders to access people in a timely manner. To address this, emergency medical responder (EMR) classes are being taught in high schools in order to relieve the burden and offer a possibility for a career path to students in the area.

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Street Medicine Brings Health Care To Atlanta's Homeless

Sam Whitehead

September 19, 2019 |

WABE |

Multi-Media |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

Street medicine eliminates barriers to health care and reduces emergency room costs. In Atlanta, Mercy Care’s Street Medicine program works to meet individuals where they are at. The program has been working since 2013 to build trust and provide basic healthcare services to homeless populations before their problems become severe enough to require emergency room treatment.

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HIV advocacy group pioneers telehealth model in rural Alabama

Melissa Brown

September 18, 2019 |

The Montgomery Advertiser |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Selma, Alabama

What started out as a private phone line in a person's house to talk to people suffering from HIV/AIDS has now turned into a mobile e-health clinic that provides both education and medical support. The Medical Advocacy and Outreach Selma clinic aims to eliminate barriers, such as geographical location and stigma, for those with HIV/AIDS while also acting as a touchpoint for those with other primary and mental health care needs.

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Access to medical care is difficult for the rural uninsured. This clinic comes to them.

Wyatt Massey

September 16, 2019 |

Chattanooga Times Free Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Knoxville, Tennessee

The St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic is a mobile health clinic bringing care to uninsured, rural residents in Tennessee. The initiative has reached nearly 250 people since it started, providing care to six different towns once per month. With the costs of health care without insurance being enough to turn people away from seeking it, this clinic provides medical evaluations, medicine, and lab work – all with the hope of rebuilding trust between communities and the healthcare system.

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Life-saving surgery but not by a doctor

Ruth Evans Lily Freeston Hadra Ahmed

September 16, 2019 |

BBC |

Broadcast TV Programs |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, emergency surgical officers are helping to provide surgical care such as Cesarean sections, that is typically performed by surgeons. Although these health-care providers do not have the full training of surgeons, they have shown comparable success rates and played a significant role in reducing the rate of childbirth deaths.

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Fleeing Bombs to Battle Cancer

Abby Sewell

September 05, 2019 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Lebanon, Beirut

The King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan and the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon were both established in order to help children from all different regions battle cancer, but since war broke out, they have been helping many more patients. In order to keep up with demand, the centers expanded and launched fundraising campaigns, which allowed the centers to continue to see a significant increase in survival ratings amongst patients.

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Regaining Innocence in Rural America

Gaby Galvin

September 05, 2019 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Depending on location and socio-economics, treating childhood cancer looks different for many families. In Washington, organizations are cognizant of this gap and are aiming to eliminate barriers for these families by increasing access to resources.

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New Hospital in Hong Kong Boosts Childhood Cancer Care

Ting Shi

September 05, 2019 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Hong Kong

Treating childhood cancer has proved to be difficult in Hong Kong with specialists spread across various regions, but a new hospital has addressed this by introducing "a one-stop childhood cancer center." In a country where childhood illnesses are completely covered by health insurance, this newest asset is an additional relief for families that are battling childhood cancer.

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