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    The Opioid Crisis Takes a Toll on Families, Schools, and the Foster Care System

    The Hechinger Report Oct 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Klein describes the burden that the opioid crisis is putting on grandparents, schools and the foster care system as addicted parents fail to care for…

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    In Opioid Policy, One Size Does Not Fit All

    RAND Corporation Oct 28, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the RAND Corporation, Bradley D. Stein discusses the current opioid crisis happening throughout America and explains that when it comes to creating policy to address…

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    Air Pollution Is Destroying Your Health

    Global Citizen Oct 28, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Joe McCarthy and Erica Sanchez at Global Citizen analyze a new study explaining how air pollution is destroying your health and can lead to Alzheimer’s. · How…

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    Making Transportation Easier For Older Adults in Rural Areas

    Next Avenue

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Next Avenue reports on a program in Arizona that gives older adults in rural areas access to free van rides via a technology-based platform developed by…

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    5 Stunning Facts About World Health

    Brookings

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Brookings compiled a list of facts that pertain to the state of global health. This list is a good reminder of the issues of health security abroad and…

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    Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Highlights the Growing Danger of Antimicrobial Resistance

    UN Foundation Oct 27, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Dodson reports that fears over antimicrobial resistance have grown over the years, but the overuse of antibiotics for humans and livestock hasn’t slowed. Now, the…

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    The Benefits of Midwives Assisting Poor Women

    News Deeply Oct 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nazeem Muhajarine and Daphne McRae explain how their research revealed that marginalized, poor women benefitted the most from the care of midwives.  • How can philanthropists help to…

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    The Indian Women Campaigning for Clean Water [Video]

    News Deeply Oct 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A public health organization called Swasti, helped a village in Karnataka, India, to get access to clean water by building a water filtration system in the community and teaching…

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    An Obituary That Portrays Honesty, Openness and Education About Opioid Addiction

    GOOD Magazine Oct 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • An obituary for Madelyn Linsenmeir, 30,  is educative and honest about Linsenmeir’s opioid addiction and discusses the real struggles and livelihood of someone affected by addiction.  • How can…

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    Obesity Rates Are Increasing And Should Still Be An Issue At The Table

    The Conversation Oct 22, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Public health, government, and education industries could be doing more to help decrease obesity rates in the United States.  • One suggestion the author discusses is the role…

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    3 Ways to Face Down the Opioid Crisis

    Governing Magazine

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Joshua Siegel reports that Lehigh County, Pa. has found policy solutions to address the opioid crisis that grips the United States. Other governing bodies can adopt similar policy frameworks to reduce…

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    The Opioid Crisis: Taking Action in the Private Sector

    TriplePundit

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Roger Krone reports that although we have not seen much progress, the private sector has the opportunity to address the opioid epidemic using resources that the public…

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