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    A Superbug Fungus Is Spreading in the US

    Global Citizen Apr 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Global Citizen, author Jackie Marchildon tells readers what they need to know about C. auris, a superbug fungus which is spreading in…

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    Handing Out Condoms in Schools to Fight HIV

    Global Citizen Apr 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Global Citizen, author Leah Rodriguez discusses a recent report from the Guardian which suggests that handing out condoms in schools reduces sexually…

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    Using Tech in Healthcare to Train Health Professionals

    Mashable Apr 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Last Mile Health is a nonprofit that provides access to healthcare for individuals in remote villages in Liberia by offering a digital health education system. •…

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    Researching Early Detection for Deadly Lung Disease

    Fred Hutch News Service Apr 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Fred Hutch News Service, author Jake Siegel highlights the efforts of Dr. Guang-Shing Cheng, who is researching early detection of the the…

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    Study Connects Sugary Drinks to Early Death

    Business Insider Apr 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Business Insider, author Hilary Brueck discusses recent evidence which suggests that sugary drinks are correlated with early deaths from heart disease, cancer,…

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    Strategies Proposed to Stop Shootings in America

    Business Insider Apr 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Business Insider, author Ellen Cranley discusses some of the most frequently proposed strategies to end mass shootings in America. • Which strategies…

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    Rural Hospitals Struggle to Stay Open

    Harvest Public Media Apr 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Harvest Public Media, author Madelyn Beck discusses the struggles faced by rural hospitals and their pleas to Congress for help to stay…

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    Transitional Care Model: A Nurse-Led Program for the Chronically Ill

    Social Programs That Work

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Social Programs That Work identifies the Transitional Care Model as a top tier program, meaning that it is ready to be scaled up and replicated in order…

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    Study Confirms Link Between Sleep Disorder and Parkinson’s

    Futurity Apr 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Shawn Hayward-McGill at Futurity reports on a large study confirming that people with REM sleep disorders had a very high risk of Parkinson’s disease progression.  •…

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    2 Billion People Lack Water at Health Facilities

    Global Citizen Apr 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to the World Health Organization and the U.N., two billion people lack clean water at health facilities, which poses significant risk for birthing mothers and…

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    India’s Gay Sex Ruling Is a Win for the Fight Against AIDS

    Global Citizen Apr 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • India is taking a step in the right direction with the legalization of gay sex and in effect, people will be at less risk from HIV and…

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    Study Finds That Wind Is Filled With Microplastics

    Global Citizen Apr 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new study highlighted by Joe McCarthy at Global Citizen, gusts of wind around our world may be carrying microplastics that are not only…

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