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What we learned from looking at Santa Cruz County's needle exchange

Kara Meyberg Guzman

May 24, 2019 |

Santa Cruz Local |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Santa Cruz, California

Throughout California, there are various needle exchange programs that are meant to reduce the likelihood of spreading communicable diseases through the use of dirty needles. Although often met with criticism, Santa Cruz County it focusing on what is working in other areas of the state in order to better serve their community.

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Some states reuse tons of unused prescription drugs; Maine burns them

Jon Chrisos

April 29, 2019 |

WGME-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Iowa

Every year, unused medications are thrown away costing states millions of dollars. A program in Iowa that has now spread to other states throughout the nation is tackling this issue by recycling and repurposing these drugs so that they can be distributed to populations that wouldn't otherwise be able to access them.

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University of Maryland adds EpiPens to all campus cafeterias

Theo Hayes

April 16, 2019 |

WBAL-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, College Park, Maryland

Food allergies can be deadly for many in America, but thanks to collaborative efforts between doctors and lawmakers in Maryland, universities are now stocking dining halls with EpiPens. Staff in the dining halls have also undergone training so they're confident administering the drug if the occasion arises that someone presents with a reaction.

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San Diego startup launches new way for people to shop

Kalyna Astrinos

February 22, 2019 |

KGTV-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

A San Diego startup addresses the vicious debt cycle in America by creating a way for consumers to shop using credit without interest rates, credit checks or late penalties. The startup, called Zebit, acts as "sort of an Amazon for the under-served" and uses a simple sign-up that determines the amount of credit consumers receive for the site and allows shoppers to purchase with 6- to 12-month payment plans.

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To tackle addiction, the French look beyond drugs to care for the person

Taylor Knopf

February 11, 2019 |

North Carolina Health News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: France

Designated harm reduction centers can reduce overdoses and infections among those suffering from addiction. Facilities that operate as safe spaces can also offer resources such as treatment or housing, such as at the Planterose DropIn Center in Bordeaux and the SOS SleepIn Center in Paris. The strategy of helping addicts first use safely, and then rebuild social connections, has helped France to reduce its rate of HIV infection.

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A B.C. solution to taking the sting out of honey fraud

Matthew Low

January 24, 2019 |

CBC |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Canada, Chiliwack, British Columbia

A Canadian honey producer is helping to combat fraudulent sales of honey, which is the third most fraudulently traded item in the world. Impure honeys are usually diluted with rice and corn syrups. The Canadian producer uses nuclear magnetic resonance to test honey's veracity, after which he adds the sample to a honey database.

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Who's protecting the Internet? Five guys at a nonprofit

Stefanie Dreyer

January 10, 2019 |

The Boston Globe |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

By collecting and sharing its data on Internet scams and phishing attacks, the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), a cyber security nonprofit, acts like a clearinghouse for records. The APWG brings together other international partners, such as companies, universities, governments, and other nonprofits to use its data to develop new strategies to product Internet users against malware and phishing attacks.

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After A Run Of Tainted Food Scandals, Women In This Country Took Control Of The System

Daniel Hurst

January 08, 2019 |

The Huffington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Japan, Koriyama City, Fukushima

Following the nuclear disaster in Fukushima, a group of women took the initiative to ensure that the food they consume meets radiation standards twice as strict as the government's. The Seikatsu Club formed in 1965 and has since built itself up to 400,000 members (about 90% of whom are women) and works with 200 producers. The group is highly productive: they run their own milk factory, join with worker collectives to sell goods like jam or cookies, operate a fund for farmers whose products are tainted, offer child and elder care, and much more. Seikatsu is a success due to its local citizens' control.

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The Electric Forest Acid Testers

Shelby Pope

December 17, 2018 |

Pacific Standard |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Alabama

The Bunk Police sell kits that test the content of drugs—such as LSD and MDA—providing an effective way for people to ensure they are not taking potentially harmful synthetics. While studies show that these kits provide useful harm reduction, there are often difficult legal hurdles to the distribution of these kits online and in person.

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In Amsterdam, a Unique Housing Agency Managed to Transform a Neighborhood

Deborah Nicholls-Lee

November 12, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam

Residents of a street in Amsterdam called Zeedijk took it upon themselves to rid the street of heroin abuse and blight by creating a public-private real-estate partnership. The partnership rehabilitated the street while ensuring locals weren't pushed out or displaced. Now, other areas in the city, including the Red Light District, are using this same approach to protect the rights and safety of their residents.

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