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What's next for Oakland's guaranteed income program?

Ricky Rodas Ashley McBride Natalie Orenstein

April 12, 2023 |

The Oaklandside |

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Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

A philanthropy-funded guaranteed income pilot program, Oakland Resilient Families, distributed a $500 monthly payment to 300 participants for a year and a half. The money was provided with no strings attached, so participants could use it for whatever they needed.

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A Knee Replacement That Talks to Your Doctor? It's Just the Beginning.

Peter Loftus

April 11, 2023 |

Wall Street Journal |

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Response Location: United States

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. developed a “smart knee,” which has built-in sensors that can wirelessly transmit data about how a replacement knee is working. The data is sent directly to a doctor, who can then monitor how the patient is doing after surgery. Doctors and medical device developers predict this smart knee technology could be replicated in artificial hips, shoulders, and spinal implants and several other uses beyond orthopedics, like monitoring hearing aids.

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'He's never gonna be the same again' What type of support does a child need to recover from the trauma of being shot? A Kalamazoo mother is on a lonely search for that answer.

Kristie May

April 11, 2023 |

NowKalamazoo |

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Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

The Victim of Violence Program uses hospital social workers to connect with youth in the hospital for cases of interpersonal violence by helping them cope with trauma, and any other psychosocial concerns that may arise as a result within the year that youth and their families are required to participate in the program. An individualized, holistic treatment plan is developed for each patient, whether that be helping them graduate high school, learn how to communicate better with family or manage the symptoms of their trauma. In 2021, the program had 11 patients and a 100% completion rate.

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Massachusetts churches have housed Afghan families for over a year as city unites in supporting new neighbors

David Paulsen

April 11, 2023 |

Episcopal News Service |

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Response Location: United States, Newburyport, Massachusetts

Churches in Newburyport, Massachusetts, converted rooms into temporary housing for Afghan refugee families. With support from community donations, the congregations created living spaces and provided the families with necessities like beds and clothes.

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Tucson played pivotal role in study on fairness in policing

Caitlin Schmidt Jamie Donnelly

April 11, 2023 |

Arizona Daily Star |

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Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

Researchers trained Tucson police officers in procedural justice, which involves treating people with dignity and respect by giving them a voice and showing neutrality, to help them de-escalate situations with fewer arrests and less violence while building trust in the community.

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India's social health activists are tackling cancer in rural communities

Meenakshi J

April 10, 2023 |

Nature |

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Response Location: India, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

Social health activists provide health care services to local communities, serving as a liaison between the community and public health system. Social health activists provide maternal care, polio immunizations, communicable disease prevention and promote and educate locals on nutrition, sanitation, and healthy living practices. Every village has a social health activist who is from that village and speaks the local language, allowing them to build trust and connect with locals in need of care.

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This Evolving 3,000-Mile-Long Park Is Already Improving Cities Along Its Path

Ashira Morris

April 10, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

The East Coast Greenway is a car-free trail network under development along the East Coast of the United States. The project organizers work with cities along the planned path to build the infrastructure and find funding. The goal is to connect Calais, Maine, and Key West, Florida.

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Nurturing the Nurturer: Promoting Adequate Nutrition for Pregnant Women in Sokoto State

Chibuike Alagboso Hadiza Mohammed

April 10, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Sokoto

The Save the Child Initiative, in collaboration with the Society for Women Development and Empowerment in Nigeria, is working to ensure that expectant mothers receive proper nutrition during pregnancy so they can deliver healthy babies. The initiative provides iron and folic acid supplements, nutrition counseling, hosts antenatal clinics, and even travels door-to-door to provide education and care to those in need.

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Solar shingles top Virginia home

Elizabeth McGowan

April 10, 2023 |

Energy News Network |

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Response Location: United States, Reston, Virginia

The Timberline Solar Energy Shingle roof is made up of solar-power integrated, nailable shingles that allow homeowners to keep the look of traditional roofing shingles while reaping the benefits of solar energy. This prevents aesthetic-related issues with homeowner associations and installation bottlenecks that complicate the process of installing solar panels.

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Wind of Change: Energy Blows Across Nebraska Thanks to Wind Farms

John Upton Arjav Rawal

April 10, 2023 |

The Reader |

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Response Location: United States, Petersburg, Nebraska

Alongside clean energy, wind farms built on property leased from locals in Nebraska are generating jobs, income, and local taxes that keep small towns like Petersburg afloat.

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