This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A CDC study finds that allowing low-income families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to buy fruits and vegetable resulted in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Getting Smart reports on a high school in Albuquerque, NM, that prepares young people for careers in the healthcare industry. • Should more funding go toward small,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jake Siegel reports that a small immunotherapy trial successfully prevented 12 high-risk acute myeloid leukemia from relapsing, suggesting the modified T-cells could be a way to prevent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sabin Russell shares five key takeaways from Fred Hutch’s 3rd Symposium on Infectious Diseases in the Immunocompromised Host. • How can funders best support the needs of immune-compromised patients?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The State of India’s Environment report details the dire consequences of India’s air pollution, which is responsible for 12.5 percent of deaths in India. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • By focusing on housing, the country’s largest managed care organization has reduced costs and improved member outcomes. • The program is still a work in progress.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jacqueline Renfrow reports that a study has revealed the patients and medical professionals understand social determinants of health differently, creating communication gaps. • How can funders work to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Amelia Harper reports that the adolescent suicide rate hits 20-year high, but more research is needed to determine the driving forces behind the increase. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Data breach investigations report from Verizon revealed that the majority of attacks on healthcare data came from inside the organizations, such as abusing privileges or committing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Stabilizing those experiencing homelessness, trauma, mental illness and substance use is no small task, but the answer may start with the most basic of human needs: Connection. Current data reminds…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank highlights an inspiration story about a woman and her urban farm who is committed to pulling carbon out of the air and storing it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fairbury Junior-Senior High School in Nebraska is having students participate in random drug-testing in an attempt to end vaping in schools. • What is the best way to…