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    Google Glass May Help Kids With Autism

    Reuters Aug 13, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Reuters, Carolyn Crist discusses the challenges children with autism face and explains how Google Glass may be able to help them in social situations. · How…

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    Double Investment in the Care Economy to Avoid Global Crisis

    News Deeply Aug 13, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • News Deeply reports that changes in family structures and lengthening life expectancies will soon result in a care crisis — and women stand to lose the…

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    Unmeasured and Unfunded: Lack of Data Hinders Burn Prevention and Care

    Global Health Now

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Joanne Silberner describes the devastating consequences of improperly treated burns, a global health crisis with little research or funding.  • How can philanthropy spur research into the extent of the…

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    How Partnerships and Collaborations Can Improve Healthcare Access

    Medium

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Borderless Charity, Inc. explains how partnerships can increase healthcare access in the United States and around the world.  • What partnerships offer the greatest opportunities for…

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    The Physical and Emotional Consequences of Untreated Fistulas

    Doctors Without Borders

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jared Watts shares his personal experiences working with women enduring and recovering from fistulas, which carry enormous physical and emotional consequences if left untreated.  • How can funders…

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    Beating the Opioid Epidemic 

    Vox Aug 12, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · In addressing the opioid epidemic, German Lopez explains that many more healthcare providers have the ability to help, but they need access to the right tools…

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    Healthcare Not Supporting the Environment

    Reuters Aug 12, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Despite being responsible for 10 percent of all US carbon emissions, Reuters reports that the healthcare industry is not supporting the environment or efforts for sustainability.…

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    How Blockchain Can Improve Medical Access for Unbanked Latinos

    Causeartist Aug 11, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Causeartist profiles a company called Uulala, which seeks to streamline mobile payments for medical care through blockchain technology, expanding opportunities for populations that typically don’t have…

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    The Mental Health Consequences of Climate Change

    YES! Magazine Aug 11, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Peter Kalmus discusses the mental health implications of climate change, including suicide and inaction.  • How can philanthropy help to combat climate-induced melancholy?  • Learn about the…

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    The Opioid Crisis: Can Resources Be Leveraged for the Homeless?

    National Alliance to End Homelessness

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Chandra Crawford explores how policies aim to make an impact for homeless victims of the opioid epidemic.  • What can funders learn from these policies? What…

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    The Highest Global Obesity Rates for 2020?

    Wellcome

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Wellcome shares the results of a study on global weight trends including the number of children who are under- and over-weight.  • How can funders reduce…

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    Climate Change Already Damaging the Health of Millions

    Wellcome

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Wellcome lists some of the health effects of climate change that are already being felt around the world.  • How can philanthropists help to create a…

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