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    Home Health Care to Prevent Repeat Hospital Stays

    Futurity Apr 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Patrick Broadwater explains how researchers found that Home Health care – specifically in-home physical therapy – is linked to fewer repeat hospital stays. • How can funders…

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    Research Exposes Gaps in Cancer Care

    Futurity Apr 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Leslie Orr reports that researchers have exposed gaps in cancer care by talking to families about their experiences.  • How can funders help to close these gaps…

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    Can Easier Access to E-cigarettes Boost Health?

    Futurity Apr 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A study in New Zealand revealed that increasing access to e-cigarettes and vaping increased health gains as well as cost savings.  • What role can donors…

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    Kids Get Antibiotics More Often Via Telemedicine

    Futurity Apr 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new study, kids receive more antibiotics through telemedicine visits than in-person primary care or urgent care visits.  • How will this impact the…

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    1.7 Million Students Attend Schools With Police But No Counselor

    The Hechinger Report Apr 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A report from the ACLU shows that schools are using funds to hire police officers instead of spending their money on much needed counselors to improve…

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    Educators Work Across Sectors to Address Impact of Opioid Abuse on Students

    Education Dive Apr 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Many cross-sector partnerships are happening between educators, philanthropists, and medical professionals to address the opioid crisis happening in schools.  • What is the role of philanthropists…

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    How SEL Can Promote Hard Conversations About Mental Health

    EdSurge Apr 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Olathe Public Schools located in Kansas began implementing SEL tools and offering mental health services after trying to understand how best to support students. • How…

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    Europe at Risk From Spread of Tropical Insect-Borne Diseases

    The Guardian Apr 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Guardian reports on new scientific research which warns of danger from dengue fever and other tropical insect-borne diseases in hotter, wetter climate in northern latitudes…

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    Could A Simple Blood Test Replace the Invasive Tissue Biopsy?

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Apr 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Jake Siegel at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, recent trials show that simple blood tests, or liquid biopsies, are a reality and may serve as an effective…

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    Colleges’ Mental Health Tools and Services Grow for Gen Z

    Education Dive Apr 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Natalie Schwartz, writing for Education Dive, explains that colleges are implementing more mental health initiatives for Gen Zers. • How can mental health support on campus help…

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    High Impact Opportunity: Measles and Rubella Initiative

    Center for High Impact Philanthropy Apr 15, 2019

    It costs about $2 to fully protect a child against measles and rubella, making the vaccine one of the best buys in global public health. Yet, in low-income countries measles…

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    Meals on Wheels Delivers More Than Food For Socially Isolated Seniors

    Urban Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Studies show that Meals and Wheels addresses the social isolation problem within the elderly population and has positive effects on their wellbeing.  • How can Meals on Wheels…

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