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    Data Shows Source of Most New HIV Infections

    The Hill Mar 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from The Hill, author Jessie Hellmann discusses recent data out of the CDC which suggests that the vast majority of the spreading of…

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    England Faces Water Crisis From Climate Change

    Global Citizen Mar 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Global Citizen, author James Hitchings-Hales discusses the risk of water shortages in England as a result of climate changes. • What needs…

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    The History and Future of Health and Democracy in Brazil [Book Review]

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Mar 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Donna Bowater explains how Christopher L. Gibson’s book, Movement-Driven Development: The Politics of Health and Democracy in Brazil, offers a path forward for a backsliding Brazil.  •…

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    Philanthropy Lessons from the Flint Water Crisis

    National Center for Family Philanthropy Mar 21, 2019

    The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation’s decisive role in working to alleviate the Flint water crisis serves as a model of foundation leadership after a catastrophic event. Though Flint’s disaster was man-made, there are lessons…

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    Physical Education Can Have Detrimental Effects

    The Atlantic Mar 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Alia Wong explains that a study found that a physical education program in Texas had detrimental effects on student attendance in performance because it offered an opportunity for…

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    Invest In SDOH To Address Declining US Life Expectancy

    USA TODAY Mar 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for USA TODAY, Robert M. Kaplan shares his opinion that investing in social determinants of health is a better solutions to addressing premature death and poor health…

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    Hitting Pause on Value-based Care

    HealthLeaders Media Mar 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · In this transcript, HealthLeaders Media talks with Centura Health CEO Peter Banko about their transition to value-based care and push toward telehealth.  · What is value-based care? What…

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    What About Medicaid for All?

    Pacific Standard Mar 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Pacific Standard, author David M. Perry suggests that Medicaid for All, rather than Medicare for All, might be the best pathway toward…

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    Understanding Cancer Health Disparities

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Diane Mapes at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center explains that understanding cancer health disparities begins by addressing the many factors leading to inequities in health care. · What…

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    Doctors Don’t Recognize ‘Financial Toxicity’ of Cancer

    Reuters

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a study in the journal Cancer, the costs associated with cancer treatment have long-lasting negative impacts on those who suffer. Reuters discusses the financial burden that…

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    Avian Influenza Gain-of-function Studies to Commence

    Science Mar 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Jocelyn Kaiser at Science, controversial lab experiments that modify bird flu viruses are set to resume after being stalled for over 4 years.  · What…

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    Measles Outbreaks Lead States to Reconsider Vaccine Exemptions

    The Hill Mar 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • State lawmakers are considering eliminating vaccination exemptions such as personal, religious and philosophical beliefs to curb the high rates of measles outbreaks across the country.  •…

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