Health Good News

People, organizations, and governments improving people's health

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With Support from Hank Green, New Word Game 'Gubbins' Gives Back To Charity

Players of Wordle, Connections, and Spelling Bee may be excited to add another game to their daily roster. But Gubbins isn’t just any word game. With Hank Green’s help, it’s a word game for good. 
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Hank Green Debuts Special Socks That Raise Funds for Cancer Treatment

Internet creator, author, and philanthropist Hank Green used his time receiving cancer treatment to design socks that give back.
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How Do We Prioritize Accessibility in Outdoor Spaces? These Experts Made a Checklist

The Outdoors for Everyone initiative encourages parks and organizations to create inclusive outdoor experiences through guidelines for accessibility.
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These Are the Best Good News Stories You Missed This Week: November 3, 2023

How many of these 21 positive headlines did you catch? Dive into your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Film Festival Gets Community Excited About Public Health: ‘Let’s Keep Going To the Movies’

The Health for All Film Festival uses cinema to promote global health, engage the public in health discussions, and support the film industry.
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Good News This Week: October 28, 2023 - Phones, Soaps, & Shelters

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A photo collage of a teacher and students in a classroom, a recycling bin, two men posing together, a portrait photo of Malala Yousafzai, and two people preparing food in the kitchen

Good News This Week: October 21, 2023 - Sanctuaries, Recycling, & Climate Education

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Cleaning for a Reason: Nonprofit Provides Free Cleaning Services for Cancer Patients

Cleaning for a Reason provides free house cleanings to cancer patients across the U.S. and Canada.
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Sudan Good News: 24,000 Pounds of Life-Saving Aid Deployed To 100,000 Civilians

In the midst of violent civil conflict in Sudan, global humanitarian organizations and their partners have secured a delivery of of vital aid supplies.
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Study by MacArthur Fellow Grounds Abortion Debate in Data-Driven Science, Not Politics

Diana Greene Foster and her team of researchers followed 1,000 American women over the course of five years.
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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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