4 results for "community advocacy"
💡 SolutionsSouth Dakota Town Fights to Keep Nursing Home Open
When a corporate health system announced plans to close Corsica's nursing home, community members raised needed funds in minutes and formed a taskforce to bring elder care back under local control. Their persistence is paying off as negotiations continue to preserve care for seniors who deserve to age close to home.
💡 SolutionsKano Mothers Demand 24-Hour Clinics After Night Births
After women shared harrowing stories of giving birth on the road when clinics closed at night, community leaders in Kano, Nigeria are pushing for round-the-clock healthcare. The town hall meeting brought real change closer, with government officials promising upgrades and more staff.
🦸 Community HeroesColorado Mom Beats Stage 3 Lung Cancer, Now Saving Lives With Radon Awareness
Heidi Onda defied a devastating 4 to 6 month prognosis and has been cancer-free since 2020 after discovering radon caused her lung cancer. Now she's on a mission to help other Colorado families test their homes and prevent what happened to her, sharing a powerful message: test, don't guess.
💡 SolutionsUS House Protects Asian-American Scientists, Drops Controversial China Initiative
In a victory for fairness and community advocacy, US House lawmakers have removed a provision that would have restarted a program criticized for unfairly targeting Chinese-American researchers. The decision, announced Thursday, came after months of dedicated advocacy from Asian-American communities and represents a meaningful step toward evidence-based national security policies that honor American values.