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    American Indians and Alaskan Natives Face Hidden Health Inequalities

    The Conversation

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Annie Belcourt explains how the health inequalities that plague native people result in health and life expectancy consequences.  • How can funders increase access to and quality of…

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    Involving the Community In Community Health Initiatives

    Grantmakers in Health

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nupurd Chaudhury and Liz Ward describe the barriers that the New York State Health Foundation ran into in their attempts to make an impact on community health…

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    Hunger and Malnutrition in the World’s Youngest Country

    Global Citizen Sep 2, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Now in its fifth year, Global Citizen discusses the ongoing conflict occurring in South Sudan and explains how it has lead to hunger and malnutrition for millions…

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    India to Change Health Care System

    Global Citizen Sep 1, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · In India, access to health care is limited for those who lack financial resources, but that’s about to change. According to Global Citizen, India’s Prime Minister Narendra…

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    Insights into Effective Health Funding

    Grantmakers in Health

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantmakers in Health share insights into effective health funding through the example and learnings of the Healthcare Anchor Network. • How does this work align with greater…

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    Mexico City’s First Female Mayor Sets Her Sights on Smog

    Global Citizen Aug 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen reports on the efforts of Claudia Sheinbaum — a former climate scientist and Mexico City’s first elected female mayor — to reduce pollution in…

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    The Relationship Between Climate Change and Public Health Problems

    The Conversation

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Chelsea Kivland and Anne Sosin discuss the impacts of climate change on public health, especially for poor U.S. citizens who lack protection from natural disasters and access…

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    Native Americans are Fighting Against Health Care Inequality

    GOOD Magazine

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Annie Belcourt explains how native Americans are working to overcome the healthcare inequalities that contribute to their shortened lives.  • How can funders support these efforts to…

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    Health Insurers Are Addressing Social Determinants of Health

    Modern Healthcare Aug 29, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Health care insurers are making an effort to address the social determinants of health by building specialized programs and services into care plans.  • Governments are giving health insurers…

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    The Impact of Climate Change on Health

    The New Food Economy Aug 29, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The New Food Economy discusses a study analyzing the impact of climate change on health and the future of nutrition and food security: The outlook is…

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    To Fund Trauma Centers, Texas Uses Program That Sinks Drivers Into Debt

    Governing Magazine Aug 28, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This article from the Texas Tribune discusses a program in Texas that funds trauma centers with fines from driving violations, but the result has been that…

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    Medicaid Covers Foster Kids, but Health Needs Still Slip Through Cracks

    Governing Magazine Aug 27, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Foster children qualify for Medicaid health care coverage but many foster kids have complicated health conditions that require frequent and specialized care.  • How can healthcare services both…

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