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What We Can Learn From South Korea's Coronavirus Response

Keren Landman

June 01, 2020 |

Elemental |

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Response Location: South Korea

Lessons learned from the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in 2015 helped South Korea uniquely prepare a quick and effective response to the recent coronavirus outbreak. With several new strategies in place including contact tracing protocols and "laws clarifying the roles of national and local government, public health, and industry sectors in the event of another outbreak," the country was able to largely contain the virus faster than other countries which reported cases emerging at similar times.

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Can Peer Support Programs Help Those Living With HIV Thrive?

Keren Landman

November 27, 2019 |

Undark |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

An organization aimed at providing peer support for gay black men living with HIV that started in Atlanta, Georgia has now gained an international following. Because the program is not federally funded, data can be difficult to gather; however, "self-reported data from its members including medication type and adherence, CD4 cell count, and demographic information" shows a significant increase in members adhering to their medical regimen.

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How Churches Fight the Stigma of H.I.V.

Keren Landman

November 21, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

Improving outcomes in addressing HIV requires reducing stigma. In Atlanta, Georgia, faith-based communities are embracing HIV prevention campaigns and courses. Bible Way Ministries provides HIV testing at community events and offers awareness campaigns aimed at reducing stigma. In Philadelphia, Faith in Action similarly recruits religious communities to increase HIV awareness.

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Telemedicine Takes Transgender Care Beyond The City

Keren Landman

May 05, 2018 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Tifton, Georgia

For transgender and gender nonconforming individuals, seeking healthcare can be an agonizing process due to discrimination and a lack of provider familiarity with their unique healthcare needs. QMed, a virtual health service for transgender and gender nonconforming people who live in the southeastern United States - particularly those in rural areas where there are fewer doctors - allows transgender people to access the healthcare they need free from discrimination.

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The Future of Transgender Healthcare Is Online

Keren Landman

January 10, 2018 |

Vice |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, South Carolina

Competent transgender care can be hard to access for many, but an organization that is utilizing a telehealth approach is helping to fill the gap in five states across southeastern United States. Although the video conferencing solution can't act as a replacement for a primary care doctor due to the geographical difference, it does provide consistent care for transition-related services.

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The Battle to Get Gender Identity Into Your Health Records

Keren Landman

June 30, 2017 |

Wired |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Madison, Wisconsin

When admitted to see a doctor, legal sex is typically documented, but gender identity can oftentimes be overlooked. Realizing this gap in identifying potential health factors, a software developer began implementing workplace talks to change this dialogue as well as change the code used in medical records.

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Making Primary Care Trans-Friendly

Keren Landman

April 21, 2017 |

The Atlantic |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

Oftentimes, transgender health care is treated differently from standard health care because many primary care physicians believe it requires additional medical knowledge, but a clinic in Atlanta is fighting against this perception. Built on the premise that any doctor should be able to offer trans-competent care, the clinic has not only filled a void in the area but has also helped other doctors in the area realize their potential to treat this population.

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