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Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt

The NonProfit Times

Medical debt relief programs might not be the panacea that proponents hope, despite the good intentions behind such programs. Medical debt relief has become a growing public policy priority for philanthropists and lawmakers worried about the toll on Americans’ financial, mental, and physical health.

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Closing Care Gaps: Physician Shortages, Medical Deserts, and Health Disparities

NonProfit Quarterly

However, in the United States, the number of physicians and surgeons—including specific medical and surgical specialties that are vital for vulnerable populations—is in decline. Some of the medical and surgical specialties that treat conditions more common in older Americans…are among those most significantly impacted by potential shortages.

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How A.I. Health-Care Chatbots Learn From The Questions Of An Indian Women's Organization

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

. — delivering accurate medical information. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Rafiq Maqbool/Associated Press Women learn to use a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence developed by Myna Mahila Foundation at the local women’s organization’s office in Mumbai, India. delivering accurate medical information.

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N.Y.’s Nonprofit Animal Trauma Center Offers Charity Care for Rescues and Working Animals

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

While most patients pay out of pocket, the Animal Medical Center offers multiple efforts to cover charity care, especially for rescue animals and working dogs. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Mary Altaffer/AP Harrison, a French bulldog, is seen in the surgery prep area at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.

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Newsletter: A Cause for Shell-ebration ; Kansas Humane Society Launches ‘OnlyPaws’ Campaign ; How to Do Cause Marketing with Chambers, Associations

Selfish Giving

But when I got home, I had a nagging feeling the turtle needed medical attention. How to do cause marketing with chambers and associations. I knew that turtles could survive a cracked shell, so I did what I came to do. I put her in the grass, and she kept going. Fortunately, I found the Turtle Rescue League (TRL) in Massachusetts.

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For Donors, Wartime Ukraine Aid Creates Blurry Ethical Line

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK John Minchillo, AP Volunteers with Razom for Ukraine, a New York-based nonprofit, pack firefighting and medical donations for shipment to Ukraine.

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One Year On, a Nonprofit Helps Ukrainians in U.S. Cope With War, Displacement

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Port Reading, N.J. lawmakers, and ship tactical medical equipment to the front lines Volunteers for Razom raise and send money to small nonprofits in Ukraine, advocate for their country to U.S. lawmakers, and ship tactical medical equipment to the front lines She now volunteers with the U.S.-based

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