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  • How the pandemic is reshaping hospital architecture and design

    May 10, 2020 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Adaptations made as Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City during the COVID-19 outbreak to keep health care workers and patients safe are now being used as a blueprint for how to prepare for future health care crises. Working with doctors, health experts and architects, the hospital documented all changes and studied the effectiveness and applicability of enacting the same measures as a more permanent protocol.

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  • Appalachia's Front Porch Network Is a Lifeline

    May 08, 2020 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Ohio

    Counties in Appalachia are meeting increased food assistance needs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In some school districts, bus drivers continue their routes delivering free meals - and a familiar face - to any family who requests it. Kanawha County Schools provided more than 12,500 meals in the first week. Some school buses are also equipped with free wi-fi so that children without access to the internet can complete homework assignments. Traditional food banks in the area have also worked to meet increased demand and have had to adapt their practices for contactless distribution.

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  • Finnish basic income pilot improved wellbeing, study finds

    May 07, 2020 |

    The Guardian |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Finland

    The Finnish government's experiment with basic income revealed the mental and emotional benefits associated with receiving a small monthly income. The 560-euro amount is not enough to live on but provides a financial security net for those who have experienced long-term unemployment. Basic income allowed participants to consider low-paying jobs that would normally cost them their benefits. The notion of basic income has gained traction across Europe, especially during the pandemic and in the face of general job losses due to automation.

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  • How a Former Dry Cleaners Became a Cleveland Community Hub

    May 07, 2020 |

    Next City |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

    PNC Fairfax Connection is a community center run by PNC Bank but separate from its corporate services. The center is free and accessible to all, was built with community-focused design, and seeks to build strong community ties. Programming is based on member input and ranges from social events to professional development resources. For example, over 400 residents attended a concert hosted by the center and another program helped six formerly incarcerated community members to secure employment with resume creation and interview preparation support. The center is currently closed due to Covid-19.

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  • Catalyst Life Services provides masks to staff for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients

    May 07, 2020 |

    Richland Source |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Lip-reading is very important for clarification for those who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, but the masks mandated by the coronavirus pandemic hinder that. In response, the nonprofit Catalyst Life Services (which currently serves about 90 deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Richland County) created masks that feature a "window" over the mouth made of clear plastic so that the wearer stays protected and interpretable. So far the nonprofit has made 20 for their community and another 100 for local first responders, but they are looking for more donations and help going forward.

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  • Lifelines: Farming Program Helps N.H. Refugees Move Forward From Past Trauma Audio icon

    May 06, 2020 |

    New Hampshire Public Radio |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Manchester, New Hampshire

    Fresh Start Farms is a program by the New Hampshire Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success that invites refugees in the state to apply their farming skills here in America to earn an income. Many of the refugees in New Hampshire are from Somalia and witnesses to the Civil War there—and they carry that trauma with them. Having this outlet, where you can do what you know how to do alongside people who have similar experiences as you, is therapeutic. The program is now moving forward with opening up a storefront despite the COVID-19 restrictions.

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  • Ebola experts' tips to fight COVID-19: Listen. Build trust. Show respect.

    May 05, 2020 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Central African Republic, Johannesburg

    To contain the coronavirus and reopen the economy, state governments throughout the United States are implementing public health lessons that were learned in West Africa during the Ebola outbreak. Although the two outbreaks differ in many ways, the similarities between how citizens have reacted to the implementation of mass restrictions allow for lessons such as increased information transparency and compassionate contact tracing to be relevant.

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  • Civic Engagement Through Language and Transportation Access For Elderly Immigrants

    May 04, 2020 |

    FunTimes Magazine |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Elders’ Circle provides transportation and services to immigrant seniors, largely from Africa and the Caribbean. The goals of the organization are to help immigrant seniors be less socially isolated and more integrated into their communities, which has positive physical and mental health benefits. They offer a variety of programs, including dance, arts and crafts, intergenerational exchanges, and English classes. The seniors come from diverse backgrounds and speak many languages, so communication can be difficult, but the programs help seniors overcome barriers to make social connections.

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  • The best trees to reduce air pollution

    May 04, 2020 |

    BBC |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Oakville, Ontario

    New technology is helping urban planners and developers better identify which trees could help cities reduce air pollution. In Ontario, the city of Oakville adopted a new software that resulted in planners halting the planting of one type of tree after learning it had little benefit on the air quality, while another digital tool designed in London is helping citizens determine which plants help remove particulate matter.

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  • Surfing for a better life

    May 04, 2020 |

    BBC |

    Video |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: South Africa, Cape Town, Western Cape

    A program in Cape Town, South Africa is helping children learn life skills and provide mental health resources through 'surf therapy.' The program called Waves for Change starts each session with some grounding meditation and energizing chants in order to prepare the group before they venture out into the sea, which for some kids was a prior source of fear. For many kids, this has been a way to learn to communicate better and a chance to improve their self-esteem.

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