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    How Tranexamic Acid Can Prevent Maternal Deaths

    Wellcome

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Bethan Hughes reports that WHO guidelines changed to reflect that tranexamic acid can prevent maternal deaths caused by excessive bleeding.  • How can philanthropists help support…

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    Funding the Fight to Expand Medicaid in Red States

    The Hill Aug 11, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessie Hellmann explains how a successful ballot initiative to expand Medicaid in Maine inspired red states to partner with the Fairness Project and attempt to do the same. …

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    Single-Payer Health Care

    Governing Magazine Aug 10, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · To achieve universal coverage and tackle rising costs, Governing Magazine reports that California lawmakers have endorsed the idea of single-payer health care.  · Is single-payer health care an…

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    First Aid for Mental Health

    The Jewish Standard Aug 10, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The Jewish Standard explains how the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for workers at Camp Ramah helped them provide the needed mental health care for campers. …

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    Food For Thought: Resilience Fund Supports Orgs That Serve Up Social Impact

    Giving Compass Aug 10, 2018

    Food doesn’t just nourish our bodies — it sustains our souls. And in the case of several social justice-focused organizations located in the Pacific Northwest, breaking bread with others is…

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    Addressing Mental Health Issues Critical to Boosting Academic Success

    Education Dive Aug 10, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive reports on the gaps in mental health support for teens and talks to experts that say helping students with social-emotional needs is an essential part…

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    Why the World Needs More Female Leaders in Health Care

    Global Citizen Aug 8, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In partnership with Johnson & Johnson, Global Citizen examines how women are often left behind when it comes to big decisions on health care, even though…

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    Law Enforcement and Mental Health Partnership Pays Off

    Arizona Daily Star Aug 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • An Arizona Daily Star report details a partnership between local police in Tuscon and the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Southern Arizona to train officers on dealing with…

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    Finding Complex Causes of Simple Problems

    India Development Review Aug 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Anand Bang describes how researchers sought the source of complaint – itching – in rural India and found a collection of explanations, rather than a single deciding factor.  •…

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    Is Asbestos Going to Make a Comeback?

    Fast Company Aug 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Aileen Kwun explains how Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency has eased restrictions on the use of asbestos-containing materials, which pose a threat to public health.  • How can funders help…

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    Ecotherapy: Can Nature Combat Anxiety?

    The Versed

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research reveals the benefits of nature for people experiencing anxiety and how it is being used in therapy.  • How can urban communities access nature?  • Find…

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    Making Playgrounds Accessible for Kids With Disabilities

    EdSource Aug 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Erin Brownfield explains how Olenka Villarreal championed a truly inclusive playground where all kids, including kids with disabilities, can play together.  • Accessible equipment exists but is expensive.…

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