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    Learning One of Life’s Great Lessons: the Magic of Self Care

    Milken Institute Sep 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Medium post, Mali Locke at Milken Institute discusses her research into the mental health of college students, but expands it to show how all of…

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    Adventist CEO’s Experience As Caregiver Influences Policy Changes

    Forbes Sep 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • After his wife’s car crash, Adventist Health System’s CEO Terry Shaw was inspired to create a care navigation program to smooth out the discharge process for patients and…

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    Fake Foods Are Threatening South Africa’s Most Vulnerable People

    Global Citizen Sep 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Expired, fake, and harmful foods are being sold in South Africa, threatening the health of vulnerable populations, according to Thato Mahlangu. • How can funders help the South…

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    NYU’s Free Medical-School Tuition Could Diversify the Profession

    The Atlantic Sep 6, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • New York University School of Medicine is offering full scholarships for future students with the hopes of addressing doctor shortages and diversifying the medical field.  • Only a little…

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    Junk Food Perception Among Poor Families

    The Chronicle of Social Change Sep 6, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for The Chronicle of Social Change, Gabrielle Tilley discusses a new study from Stanford explaining why some low-income parents decide to feed their children fast food: Not…

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    There Are No Pesticide Buffer Zones in The Midwest

    Harvest Public Media

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Anne Casey explains how the lack of pesticide buffer zones in the Midwest exposes children to dangerous chemicals that are detrimental to their health.  • How can…

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    Intelligent Mobility As a Means to Improve Health Equity

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Sep 6, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Antwan Jones explains how public and private leaders can improve health equity by encouraging intelligent mobility – moving to neighborhoods that improve health outcomes.  • How can leaders…

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    Why Students and Teachers Need Social Emotional Learning

    EdSurge Sep 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Social emotional learning benefits both students and educators in the classroom. Rethink Ed is developing a platform that will provide mental health solutions along with prosocial behavior…

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    Yemen Cholera Epidemic Controlled by Computer Predictions

    BBC News Sep 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • BBC News reports on a breakthrough in data gathering in Yemen, where cholera cases have been slashed thanks to a new system that predicts where outbreaks…

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    Hospitals Can Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates

    The Conversation Sep 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Brahmajee Nallamothu explains how some hospitals are dramatically more successful in address cardiac arrests than others thanks to effective Code Blue response plans.  • How can funders…

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    A Lasting Solution to Malaria [Video]

    TED

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sonia Shah explains how infrastructure improvements can eliminate malaria around the world the way they have in the United States.  • How can this solution work in a larger…

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    Health Information Exchanges Drive Down Medical Costs

    The Conversation Sep 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Bita A. Kash and Stephen L. Jones explain how health information exchanges can streamline medical transitions and drive down healthcare costs, but they are not yet being leveraged…

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