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Reimagining Schoolyards to Improve Health and Learning

Carl Smith

February 22, 2023 |

Governing |

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Response Location: United States, California

Green Schoolyards America is launching the California Schoolyard Forest System in partnership with the California Department of Education and other area groups to develop schoolyard forests at K-12 schools to provide shade for students as temperatures continue to rise. Planting more trees on campuses can help protect children from heat-related health issues and promote more physical activity during recess.

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With Three Core Approaches, This Nonprofit is Giving Hope of Life to Children Battling Deadly Cancer in Nigeria

Abdulwaheed Sofiullahi

February 21, 2023 |

BONews |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Okapi Cancer Foundation works to raise funds to support children diagnosed with cancer. On top of providing financial support for treatments, the organization also does advocacy work and childhood cancer awareness campaigns and also hosts yearly training for doctors providing cancer treatment to children. So far the organization has supported over 200 patients.

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‘Sleep as medicine,' or how to make a hospital stay less unhealthy

Katherine Ellison

February 19, 2023 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States

Following studies that show how important sleep is to hospital patients, several hospitals are revamping their practices to use sleep as medicine and take a more “patient-centered care” approach to allow patients ample time to rest and heal.

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How financial counseling at the pediatrician's office can help families thrive

Pien Huang

February 15, 2023 |

NPR |

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Response Location: United States, West Carson, California

In an effort to improve child healthcare, a program at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center matches low-income families with financial coaches when they come in for their child’s appointments. The coaches help them address financial stressors, create long-term financial stability, and connect them to helpful resources.

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Grand Ronde opens opioid treatment clinic

Karina Brown

February 13, 2023 |

ICT News |

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Response Location: Grand Ronde, United States, Oregon

Great Circle Recovery is the first tribally run opioid treatment clinic in the state and is opening up its second location. Approximately 250 people visit the clinic on a daily basis to access medications that help those suffering from addiction. The centers also provide access to counselors, case management and other medical services to support patients on their recovery journey.

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Primary Health Centre Renovations Revitalise Community Healthcare in Ogun State

Ibukun Oguntola

February 13, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Ogun State

To help strengthen the primary healthcare system, the government has set out to establish at least one functional health center in each ward throughout the state. The renovation project has also involved the community in the planning to ensure these new centers are well-equipped to meet each community’s specific needs. As of August of last year, the project has renovated 63 out of the 236 targeted health centers.

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These prosthetics break the mold with third thumbs, spikes, and superhero skins

Joanna Thompson

February 10, 2023 |

MIT Technology Review |

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Response Location: United States

Custom, designer prosthetics that serve purposes in both function and fashion are beginning to reform the prosthetics industry, allowing people to express themselves and embrace their bodies in new ways. Researchers, developers, and larger businesses are constantly innovating to create new prosthetics that can meet a person’s every need and other companies are working to make prosthetic covers more accessible so anyone can afford the option to personalize their look.

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Some Latinos don't trust Western mental health. That's where curanderos come in

Karen Garcia

February 08, 2023 |

Los Angeles Times |

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Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

Curanderas, or traditional healers, practice the holistic methods of Curanderismo to heal the mind, body and spirit. People, specifically those in the Latino and Indigenous communities, seek our curanderas for culturally relevant care for diseases and ailments, as well as mental health.

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California health program successfully cut hospital visits

Adam Beam

February 08, 2023 |

Associated Press |

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Response Location: United States, California

California’s Whole Person Care pilot program improved care for the state’s most at-risk Medicaid patients, like those experiencing homelessness and addiction. The program resulted in fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits and also provided assistance in education, transportation, employment and helping participants access and maintain housing. The pilot program exists in 26 counties and served about 250,000 people.

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The dance parties helping cancer-sick kids heal quickly

Abdulgafar Adebayo

February 07, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Children Living With Cancer Foundation organizes dance parties for children with cancer, to provide them with a sense of joy, encouragement, and community during times of need. The nonprofit also organizes community events and donations and works with local pharmacies to get patients the medicines they need at subsidized rates. So far, the Foundation has supported 300 childhood cancer patients and their families.

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