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Direct Relief News
by Direct Relief
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.
Episodes
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An Unlikely Activist Tackles the Opioid Epidemic
As communities across the country grapple with the opioid epidemic, an Iowa-based group is using unconventional methods to promote the health of drug users. Through street-based outreach, the Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition (IHRC) has equipped drug users across the state with Naloxone—the drug that...
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An Aging Population Calls for a New Approach to Elder Care. This Clinic is Up to the Challenge.
The United States population is aging, quickly. Within the next decade, the final cohort of baby boomers will turn 65, increasing the number of older adults from 50 million to 75 million. By 2034, older adults are projected to outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. This…
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A Year of Disasters Brings Another Year of Response
When a major disaster strikes, Direct Relief's emergency response team is deployed shortly thereafter. Despite the logistical difficulties of getting to a disaster zone, Direct Relief staff are often some of the first to arrive. They witness the brutal effects of a disaster first-hand and absorb...
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Cutting Through the Noise by Giving Thanks
While disasters seem unending and politics divisive, giving thanks offers a refreshing shift in perspective. This Thanksgiving, we sit down with Direct Relief President and CEO Thomas Tighe — who gives an uplifting look at the current state of affairs and answers the question on everyone's mind...
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Power Remains an Open Question for California Health Centers
This week, 144,000 Northern Californians were knocked off the grid in the latest round of planned power shut offs by utility giant, PG&E. Last month, the company cut power to more than 2 million customers in a move to prevent wildfires sparked by their electrical equipment. The sweeping outages…
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Haiti is Facing a Humanitarian Crisis. This Doctor is on the Front Lines of it.
Haiti is in the throes of a humanitarian disaster provoked by months of violent protests. Demonstrations have blocked supply routes, choking a nation already crippled by poverty. Accessing health care in these conditions is challenging, if not impossible, exacerbating existing health problems. As...
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The Climate is Changing. Now, We Must Adapt.
Massive wildfires, severe storms, drought—the effects of climate change are in full swing. While reducing greenhouse gas pollution continues to be a priority, adapting to the new climate is a must. Increasing climate resiliency has become a major concern for community leaders—from fire fighters…
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Stress Headaches and Fluttering Heartbeats. The Kincade Fire is Eroding Mental Health.
The Kincade Fire has displaced more than 200,000 people in Northern California’s wine county, upending the lives of residents across Sonoma County. As the fire continues to blaze, evacuees grapple with uncertain futures. Many don’t know if their homes are still standing or when, if ever, they’ll…
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Rags Instead of Tampons. Here's What Period Poverty Looks Like in the U.S.
Pads and tampons are a simple necessity, yet women across America are going without them. The cost of these products make them inaccessible for many low-income women struggling to make ends meet. These women often forgo menstrual hygiene products in order to afford for other basic necessities....
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To address the national opioid epidemic, this health center acts locally
The opioid epidemic has impacted communities in every corner of the country, posing new challenges for healthcare providers. As opioid-induced overdoses continue to soar, doctors have had to adapt to the changing needs of their patients. In Santa Barbara County, the Neighborhood Clinics have...
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Puerto Rico extends empathy to neighboring Bahamas
Two years ago, Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, knocking out power to millions and causing the longest blackout in U.S. history. Now, two years later, the neighboring islands of the Bahamas are reeling after a similarly catastrophic storm—Hurricane Dorian—barreled through the...
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Giving girls their days back
Millions of women around the world miss days of school and work because they do not have access to menstrual hygiene products. Without proper menstrual care, a women's period can become debilitating, forcing her to stay home and forgo her daily activities. In many cultures, stigma further…
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During a disaster, hygiene matters more
In Southeast Asia, Tropical Storm Podul and Tropical Depression Kajiki collided to produce widespread flooding throughout the region, displacing roughly 100,000 people in the country of Laos. As shelters swell with evacuees, personal hygiene becomes more important than ever. In these close...
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Hurricane Dorian: Voices from the field
An on-the-ground look at the Bahamas response effort through the voices of Direct Relief staff.
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Hurricane Dorian: The challenge of reaching hard to reach places
Amid the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, Direct Relief confronts the logistical challenges of supplying the Bahamas with urgently needed medical supplies. Despite flooded air strips and closed ports, staff use unconventional transportation methods to ensure supplies are delivered.
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Hurricane Dorian: What to remember when evacuating
In disasters, people will rush to save their families, pets and meaningful heirlooms, often forgetting something of equal consequence -- medication they need to manage a chronic disease like diabetes or asthma. In doing so, they quickly can find themselves facing a medical emergency. Direct…
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Carlos Delgado steps up to bat for Puerto Rico's kids
Carlos Delgado steps up to bat for Puerto Rico's kids by Direct Relief
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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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