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Emergency response and global humanitarian reporting from Direct Relief, an apolitical, nonsectarian non-profit with a humanitarian mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty and emergencies.
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Connect Podcast – Episode 4: Pokéthon Gives Back by Catching Them All
Sep 3, 202100:29:52Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Direct Relief Connect, StephOfAnime, a Pokémon-focused content creator, and Erick Molina, a Program Manager for Latin America at Direct Relief, discuss the Pokémon community, the upcoming Pokéthon event, and the impact of Direct Relief’s work in Latin America. The upcoming Pokéthon event will take place September 3-5.
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Connect #3: Turning Traditional Music into Non-Traditional Fundraising
Aug 10, 202100:32:45Tap to summarizeOn this episode of the Direct Relief Connect podcast, Sab Irene, a video game saxophonist and music educator, and Paul Grankowski, Special Events Manager at Direct Relief, discuss personal growth through music and utilizing their skills for new philanthropic opportunities in the digital space. Paul also provides great insight into some lesser-known communities that Direct […]
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Connect Podcast – Episode 2: “Cooking Easy Things The Hard Way” For Good
Jul 26, 202100:35:31Tap to summarizeGraham a.k.a. Tabetai Cooking, a Food & Drink content creator, and Rose Levy, Program Manager for Global Programs at Direct Relief, discuss the joys of creative home cooking and how it can be utilized to raise funds that help community health centers. Cooking livestreams, innovation awards for health centers, and “cooking easy things the hard […]
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Mental Health Support Goes to First Responders of Surfside Condo Collapse
Jul 23, 202100:14:40Tap to summarizeIn the wake of the collapse, a team of clinicians and peer support members, led by Oxnard Fire Chief Alexander Hamilton, were deployed to provide mental health services to search and rescue teams.
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Connect Podcast – Episode 1: How Far Will Gamers Go to Support Charity? Jitsu May Have Found the Limit
Jul 12, 202100:27:02Tap to summarizeIntroducing Direct Relief Connect, a new podcast by Direct Relief. The show brings together highly skilled philanthropists and members of Direct Relief’s staff to provide an in-depth look at the organization’s work, as well as give a glimpse into guests’ personal journeys and how they came to support causes they are passionate about. For the […]
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In Homeless Communities, Gaining Trust is Key for Vaccination Efforts
Apr 29, 202100:11:28Tap to summarizeWhile those experiencing homelessness are some of the most vulnerable to Covid-19, the population faces substantial barriers to accessing vaccines. Many lack transportation to get to and from a vaccination site. Others live nomadically, making it difficult to commit to a second vaccine appointment. But according to homelessness activist Tasia Thompson, misinformation is the primary […]
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Chronic Disease and Mental Health are Linked. But How?
Apr 19, 2021Tap to summarizeResearch suggests other factors at work, beyond diet and exercise. At Centre Volunteers in Medicine in State College, Pennsylvania, providers are integrating mental health services and chronic disease care to help patients better manage their medical conditions.
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Treating an Opioid Use Disorder Is Difficult. A Pandemic Doesn’t Help.
Feb 23, 2021Tap to summarizeGetting treatment for an opioid use disorder can be complicated, often requiring daily visits to receive addiction medication under the supervision of a provider. While guidelines have been relaxed to reduce barriers for those seeking care, it’s not clear how effective the changes have been. “Their barriers are huge here,” said Kim Brown, the founder […]
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Growing Up in a Pandemic: How Covid is Affecting Children’s Development
Jan 19, 2021Tap to summarizePediatricians are noting developmental delays as well as potential for long-term health consequences, particularly for children from low-income households.
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Sometimes, Getting to the Doctor is the Hardest Part
Dec 2, 2020Tap to summarizeChronic conditions require routine care and strict medication regimens, but for millions, transportation stands in the way of accessing timely health care. From rural communities to urban cities, patients struggle to make routine appointments. Some can’t afford a vehicle, others live hours, if not days, from the nearest point of care. The distance–and lack of […]
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