Health Good News

People, organizations, and governments improving people's health

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Good News This Week: October 14, 2023 - Healthcare, Football, & Circular Fashion

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Woman at Heart of 'City Of Joy' Documentary Turns Pain Into Power

Through her organization, City of Joy, Christine Schuler Deschryver has helped survivors of sexual violence in Congo rebuild a sense of community.
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests Over $200 Million in Youth Mental Health

The Biden-Harris administration has announced $206 million in grants that will go toward building and expanding youth mental health services.
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Good News This Week: October 7, 2023 - Vaccines, Havens, & Gen Z

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Mobile Apps Aim to Improve Maternal Health in the Dominican Republic

An educational program in the Dominican Republic is using mobile apps to link women and girls to their medical providers and educate them on topics such as family planning and decision-making.
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Disability & Climate Justice: A Q&A with Daphne Frias

Grassroots activist, community organizer, and cancer survivor Daphne Frias discusses her experiences with disability rights, climate justice, and studying public health.
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Good News This Week: September 30, 2023 - Ice Cream, Trees, & Groceries

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1,700 Volunteer Photographers Provide Free Family Portraits for Stillborn Infants

Volunteer photographers worldwide are giving free photo sessions to grieving families through Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.
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New Gallup Poll Finds That Gen Z is a Generation of Optimists

A new nationwide poll revealed that although Gen Z individuals trend higher for poor mental health, they are overwhelmingly optimistic about their future and believe that their goals are achievable.
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State-of-the-Art Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Center Gives Disabled Community a New Adventure

The new center serves a wide range of people, such as veterans, competitive adaptive athletes, and children and families who engage in self-esteem and skill-boosting camps.
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Good News This Week: September 23, 2023 - Lunches, Voters, & Climate Initiatives

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Hannah Ritchie of Our World in Data: On Good News & How To Make a Difference

In honor of the release of Hannah Ritchie’s TED Talk from TED 2023, we’re sharing our interview with her.
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