This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Smithsonian reports that the University of Washington is using satellite imagery to gather data regarding the relationship between obesity and cityscapes, while investigating how the environment affects…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Healio post examines a Journal of Adolescent Health study that revealed how college students of color have more unmet mental health needs than their white…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A study suggests that Medicaid expansion has been linked to increased access to birth control for low-income women. • Should Medicaid expansion be adopted by additional…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Cindy A. Buckmaster argues that animal studies are still needed to further scientific research in the United States, and cannot be replaced by other methods. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mandy Roth shares how OptimizeRx, ScalaMed, and VendRx are working to reduce the cost of prescription drugs to improve health outcomes. • How can funders and impact investors work to reduce the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Data makes patient-centered medical treatment possible, but a lack of trust can prevent data from flowing efficiently between providers to create the best care. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Christopher Kane argues that efforts to defeat science deniers can help to prevent outbreaks of deadly viruses, including measles. • How can efforts to reach science deniers succeed?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report that found trends showing that adults who do not finish high school are less healthy than other…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • San Diego is making Glenner Town Square which is a self-contained city center intended to provide care and stability for individuals who have Alzheimer’s. • What are some potential challenges…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph spoke at the Healthcare Analytics Summit in Utah and urged healthcare professionals to shift big data toward health innovation rather than maintain the status…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen analyzes the threats of infectious diseases and discusses Dr. Jonathan Quick’s seven sets of concrete actions that can be used to effectively fight epidemics. • Knowing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. Leah Utyasheva explains how The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention works in rural African and Asian communities where pesticides are a common method of suicide. • How…