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    There Are Opportunities to Further Sanitation Efforts through Wastewater Reuse

    India Development Review Dec 12, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • India recently launched a new Ministry of Jal Shakti, which aims to address the water crisis in India by focusing on wastewater reuse efforts at the local…

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    The Opioid Crisis Is Not a Single Problem, But a String of Epidemics [Video]

    Futurity Dec 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • To find a solution for the opioid crisis, researchers suggest approaching the issue as several epidemics happening across the country rather than one massive crisis. •…

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    3 Steps to Take the Surprise Out of Surprise Medical Bills

    The Heritage Foundation Dec 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Doug Badger at The Heritage Foundation gives 3 steps on how he believes Congress can solve the balance-billing problem and give patients more control over their medical…

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    Philanthropy’s Role in Reproductive Healthcare

    Vox Dec 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kelsey Piper explains that, in the absence of government support, billionaire philanthropy has taken a leading role in reproductive healthcare.  • How can access to reproductive…

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    Study Links Air Pollution Exposure to Hospitalizations

    Inside Climate News Dec 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Neela Banerjee discusses the new report that links air pollution exposure to hospitalization, and the Trump administration’s new policy that would suppress the use of scientific…

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    Musician Helping Communities Flourish Around the World

    Global Citizen

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Joe McCarthy discusses The Weeknd’s continuous efforts to address issues such as racial equality, global healthcare, and much more. · How does this action encourage other…

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    Prisons Neglect Pregnant Women in Their Healthcare Policies

    Prison Policy Initiative Dec 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A recent study has shown that in spite of national standards, most states lack important prison policies on prenatal care and nutrition for pregnant women. • How…

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    Supporting the Financial Well-being of Older Americans

    The Conversation Dec 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A team at the University of Massachusetts Boston examined the financial well-being of Americans who are 65 and older, to better understand their hardships. • How…

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    How Can I Combat Vaccine Misinformation?

    Global Citizen Dec 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen asked chief medical officer of GSK Vaccines, Thomas Breuer, what people can do to combat vaccine misinformation.  • Breuer says that “the anti-vax movement is…

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    A Diet for Healthy People and a Healthy Planet is Too Costly for Some

    Eco-Business Dec 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers say that at US$2.84 per head per day, the ‘ideal healthy diet’ would be beyond reach for nearly 1.6 billion people, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa…

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    How the Current Administration Has Affected Sex Education

    Mashable

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Rebecca Ruiz explains how the Trump administration’s ‘abstinence-only-until-marriage’ approach has affected the way schools teach sex education throughout the country.  · What information is included in…

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    The Company That Makes OxyContin Might Become a Public Beneficiary Trust

    The Conversation Dec 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin is facing several lawsuits due to its role in creating the opioid crisis. It recently declared bankruptcy and may…

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