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  • How transgender people in the South are helping each other get health care

    October 24, 2018 |

    Scalawag |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Tennessee

    After accompanying trans people to their doctors appointments, and answering their medical questions, Kale Edmindson founded Trans Buddy in 2013. “Transgender people can call a hotline and get a trained “buddy” to answer their questions, refer them to a trans-friendly provider, or accompany them when seeing a doctor.” Since then, hundreds of people have been served and the model was replicated by the Kentucky Health Justice Network.

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  • Drug Users Fight for Acceptance in California's Deep North

    October 23, 2018 |

    Capital & Main |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Eureka, California

    Syringe exchange programs throughout the United States have been surrounded by controversy, but that doesn't mean they haven't had positive impacts on the community they serve. In northern California, the Humboldt Area Center for Harm Reduction not only provides clean syringes and overdose medications, but also serves as a place for building community, treating mental health concerns and preventing disease.

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  • Can Harm Reduction Roll Back an Epidemic of Drug-Related Deaths and Disease?

    October 22, 2018 |

    Capital & Main |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Ukiah, California

    Harm reduction is a quickly growing practices that aims to reduce drug-related deaths and the spread of disease often caused by dirty needles. Although public perception is still widely negative, the industry has seen success by using the act of offering clean needles as a first point of contact to offer other health and medical services.

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  • Getting Rid of Those Old Style Hospital Gowns

    October 21, 2018 |

    Radio Health Journal |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Hospital gowns historically aren't designed for the patient, but rather for the conveniency of the medical staff; however, several hospitals throughout the United States have decided to change this after negative patient feedback. Designs are still being developed, but so far designers are focusing on making sure the gowns are respectful and modest.

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  • Teamwork promises to help improve mental health care in Lincoln County

    October 17, 2018 |

    The Western News |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Libby, Montana

    Following the closure of the Western Montana Mental Health Center due to budget cuts to mental health care funding, Lincoln County established a mental health coalition. The coalition came up with a new system for dealing with patients who report to the emergency room for a mental health crisis. Now, many actors will play a part in giving care to mental health patients during a crisis and its aftermath.

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  • Driven by traditional leaders, a “magic” ointment is preventing deaths in newborns

    October 16, 2018 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria, Sokoto, Sokoto State

    Chlorhexidine gel has been successfully used to ensure healthy births and avoid newborn babies from having often fatal infections around their umbilical cord. The use of this gel—as well as the end of potentially harmful practices—was achieved through education during religious sermons, community health workers engaging with pregnant women, and more culturally sensitive delivery processes.

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  • How a bench and a team of grandmothers can tackle depression

    October 16, 2018 |

    BBC |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Zimbabwe, Harare

    In order to increase Zimbabwean’s ability to access mental health care, a psychiatrist trained grandmothers in talk therapy. Working from a “friendship bench,” these new trainees have provided evidence-based, culturally competent care to thousands of people since the start of the program in 2006.

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  • In Colorado Senior Homes, A Companion For Those With Dementia: A Robot Named Ryan

    October 09, 2018 |

    Colorado Public Radio |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Lakewood, Colorado

    Companion robots are making their way into Colorado senior living communities with the goal of providing meaningful company to residents. Equipped with a "soft human face," the companion robots mitigate against depression and isolation while also reminding community members to take their medications and interact with those around them.

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  • How Independence, Kansas, survived losing its hospital and what it means for endangered health care in rural Kansas

    October 03, 2018 |

    The Kansas Leadership Center Journal (KLC Journal) |

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    Response Location: United States, Independence, Kansas

    After losing its only hospital, finding a sustainable model to provide emergency care proved difficult. The city increased EMS resources and, after years of negotiation and fundraising, Labette Health opened the Independence Healthcare Center. The Center includes an emergency room, a helipad, and space to accommodate patients for up to 36 hours. Patients who need more extensive care are transferred to hospitals in other towns. The building also has a rural health clinic with services like radiology, a lab, and a cancer infusion center. The sites average 500 and 1,000 patients a month respectively.

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  • Free Clinic Fills Void in Medical and Psychological Care for Minors in Carrillo

    October 02, 2018 |

    La Voz de Guanacaste |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Costa Rica, Carrillo, Guanacaste

    A non-profit clinic in Guanacaste offers free mental health care to children in the region. The group makes it easy to access services—an old system was only available monthly—and keeps data on diagnoses to better serve the community. They see 3,000 patients a month, from newborns to teenagers.

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