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In France, Elder Care Comes with the Mail

Zoey Poll

October 09, 2019 |

The New Yorker |

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Response Location: France, Revin

Mail carriers in France are stepping in to provide health checks to the vulnerable and elderly as part of a program known as Veiller Sur Mes Parents – or “Watch Over My Parents.” Not only does this service help create connections between community members and provide reassurance to family members, but it also acts as an additional stream of revenue for La Poste by expanding the postal work job description to include "picking up prescriptions, returning library books, and delivering flowers."

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Free the Paramedics!

Allison McNearney

October 04, 2019 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: United States, Fort Worth, Texas

Community paramedicine programs have been in existence for years but are just recently gaining popularity as a means of letting paramedics act less like crisis managers and more like health counselors. Initially designed to "decrease emergency department utilization, save health care dollars and improve patient outcomes," the program flags frequent 911 callers and prompts a conversation between the paramedic and patient about joining the mobile healthcare program.

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This Dental Technique Saving Teeth And Money In Sudan Could Be Used Worldwide

Christine Ro

September 16, 2019 |

Forbes |

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Response Location: Sudan

Dental work can be a less than fond experience for many, but a procedure developed in Sudan is helping to address the anxiety that often comes with treating cavities. The practice which caps a cavity rather than remove it, not only reduces the length of the procedure but is also much less invasive.

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Regaining Innocence in Rural America

Gaby Galvin

September 05, 2019 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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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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Upcoming Philadelphia Based App Connects LGBTQ Folks with Informed Affordable Health Care

Laura Smythe

September 04, 2019 |

Philadelphia Gay News |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When you're new to a city, finding health practitioners that you trust can be difficult, and it's made even more challenging if you identify as LGBTQ and are looking for queer-competent providers. A new app launching in Philadelphia changes that thought, by acting as a "queer health care 'Yelp.'”

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The Surprising Rural Health-Care Legacy of the ‘60s

Deborah Fallows

September 04, 2019 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Eastport, Maine

Across the United States, rural health-care centers that qualify to receive a Federally Qualified Health Centers designation are better able to provide affordable care for those that need it. Although there are limitations and other issues still being addressed, these health care centers are "committed to serving everyone, regardless of ability to pay."

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Lacking Sexual Assault Nurses, Some Ky. Hospitals Illegally Turn Victims Away

Eleanor Klibanoff

September 03, 2019 |

Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting |

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Response Location: United States, Louisville, Kentucky

In Kentucky, sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) are often the frontline responders for survivors of a sexual assault, but have yet to be available in every hospital. Too often, women are turned away because of an absence of SANE nurses, which tend to be in more metro areas. Communities that do have access to the specialized services see an increase in rape prosecutions and a decrease in long term health concerns for these women, but making sure such services are statewide has proved economically challenging.

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Každý nepatří do léčebny. Jak péče na míru pomáhá snižovat počet sebevražd

David Gaberle Simona Fendrychová Jiří Kropáček Nikita Poliakov

July 16, 2019 |

Aktualne.cz |

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Response Location: Czech Republic, Prague

Lidem, u kterých je vysoké riziko sebevraždy, může pomoct cílená péče na míru. V rámci reformy psychiatrie v Česku vznikají státem financovaná Centra duševního zdraví, která se zaměřují na cílenou, přístupnou a na klienta zaměřenou psychiatrickou a psychologickou péči. Centra zaměstnávají nejen psychiatry a zdravotní sestry, ale též sociální pracovníky, kteří jsou zapojeni do různých aspektů léčby člověka s duševním onemocněním. Klíčový je vztah s klientem, který s lékařem spolupracuje a spolurozhoduje o typu léčby. Služba zatím není v Česku moc známá a pomoc se tak nedostane ke všem, kteří ji potřebují.

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How a Customized Approach Can Cut Suicide Risk

David Gaberle Simona Fendrychová Jiří Kropáček Nikita Poliakov

July 16, 2019 |

Aktualne.cz |

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Response Location: Czech Republic, Prague

Individuals at a high risk of suicide can benefit from targeted, accessible, and client-centered care. As part of a new mental health initiative, the Czech government is funding mental health centers for patients at high risk of suicide. The target prevention includes care teams consisting of psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers, all involved in different aspects of the client’s care.

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Why are women declining this surgery?

Emma Bryce Wana Udobang

June 19, 2019 |

BBC |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

Addressing the stigma surrounding Caesarean sections in sub-saharan Africa is a vital component in reducing maternal mortality. In Nigeria, the nonprofit, Mamalette, a nonprofit organization, recruits and trains mothers to acts as mentors to pregnant women. The “Mamalette Champions,” not only provide assistance navigating the healthcare system leading up to birth, they also work to dispel misconceptions about C-sections.

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