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    How The Colorado Trust Is Working Toward Health Equity

    NCRP Mar 6, 2019

    Listen, read, take in the news, look around every day and you will hear and see what it means to live in this country as a Black or Brown person.…

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    Why Haven’t We Cured Cancer Yet? [Video]

    TEDx Talks

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. Glenn Begley explains how the complexities of cancer – the different types, the long-term growth, and other factors – make it incredibly difficult to cure.  •…

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    Understanding the Cancer Risks of Air Pollution

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rachel Tompa explains the cancer risks caused by air pollution, which is more likely to impact poor, marginalized communities.  • How can funders work to reduce…

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    Understanding the Night Shift-Cancer Connection

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Diane Mapes explains that research suggests that the damage of night shift work includes increased cancer risk.  • How can funders help to clarify the health consequences of…

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    Measuring Health Outcomes: Philanthropy as Catalyst

    Grantmakers In Health Mar 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Maggie Grieve, writing for Grantmakers In Health, discusses the role of philanthropy in bringing about more positive health outcomes.  • What are the challenges for donors that…

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    Is Medicare Providing a Model for Shared Decision in Cancer Care

    Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Urban Institute Mar 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute analyzes the Oncology Care Model developed by the Innovation Center of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…

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    Tumor Test Limits Needless Breast Cancer Treatment

    NPR Mar 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Joe Neel and Patti Neighmond report that researchers have discovered a way to differentiate between dangerous and low-risk tumors, saving unnecessary treatments.  • How can funders work…

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    Arts for Youth Living with Cancer

    Americans for the Arts

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ms. Jane Cheung discusses the tenets of effective arts programs for youth living with cancer and other serious medical conditions.  • How can funders work to improve…

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    Having More Education Won’t Slow the Effects of Dementia, New Study Says

    TIME Mar 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers found that having a higher level of education does not help elderly populations battle cognitive decline and dementia.  • How can donors make an impact…

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    How to Change Public Behavior

    StateScoop Mar 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from StateScoop, author Colin Wood discusses recent research which indicates that changing public behavior can be as easy as giving people an easier…

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    Green Spaces and their Health Benefits

    Time Mar 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Time, author Jamie Ducharme discusses recent research which suggests that spending time outside, particular in green spaces, offers numerous physical and mental…

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    Targeted Breast Cancer Treatments Require Diverse Research Data

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. Peggy Porter explains why diverse study groups are needed to create targeted breast cancer treatments. Ancestry is a factor in how cancer might appear in women. …

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