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    Why Cheaper Drugs from Canada Likely Won’t Cure What Ails US

    The Conversation Oct 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • C. Michael White argues that importing cheaper drugs from Canada would create regulatory gaps that would leave U.S. consumers vulnerable.  • How can funders work to ensure…

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    Housing Codes Should Not Penalize Low-Income Homeowners

    Urban Institute Oct 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Urban Institute analyzes how housing code enforcement can reinforce racial and income inequality, and offers proactive solutions. • How can communities find a balance between public health…

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    People Over 50 Aren’t Ready to Embrace Telemedicine

    Futurity Oct 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A poll found that people over fifty would be hesitant to use telemedicine to receive care, presenting a problem for advocates of the practice.  • What…

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    Why We Need to Think About Funding the Aging Population

    Forbes Oct 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Despite there being more individuals over the age of 60 than under the age of five, less than one percent of philanthropic funding goes to causes…

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    As Our Society Grows Older, What Does Giving to “Aging” Mean?

    Encore.org

    The United States is in the midst of a profound change in demography and longevity that has been predicted for decades. In 2018, new census population projections highlighted what some…

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    Research Shows that Low Blood Pressure Could Lead to Dementia

    The Conversation Oct 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers from the Clinical Science and Engineering Research Lab at Binghamton University study how low blood pressure can potentially lead to dementia.  • Low blood pressure…

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    The Future of Fentanyl [Video]

    RAND Corporation Oct 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Bryce Pardo and Beau Kilmer discuss the future of fentanyl in the U.S. and what can be done to minimize deaths.  • How can funders partner with organizations…

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    What Philanthropists Can Do About Domestic Violence

    GrantMakers In Health

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantmakers in Health examines philanthropic efforts to address to domestic violence and finds there is much room for improvement. • There are steps given for funders…

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    Building an Online Community for HIV Support

    PSI Oct 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • PSI’s network member called Pan American Social Marketing Organization (PASMO) provides online support for individuals in Latin America who are HIV-positive. • This program offers a different way…

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    Countries Commit to Take Action Against Climate Super Pollutants

    InsideClimate News Oct 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Phil McKenna reports that the countries involved in the Climate and Clean Air Coalition have agreed to cut climate super pollutants: black carbon and methane.  • How can…

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    How Social Listening is Driving Youth-Powered Healthcare

    PSI Oct 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Úsala Bien is a PSI network member that utilizes social media to understand and communicate with young people in Central America and the Caribbean about contraception.  •…

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    Understanding How to Implement Sanitation Solutions Through Community Input

    psi Oct 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • USAID Transform WASH project, led by PSI, sought to understand how to implement sanitation solutions throughout Ethiopia by surveying communities to hear their needs. • What…

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