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Brave New World: What Does the Digital Age Portend for Health Justice?

NonProfit Quarterly

Geographic isolation, lack of infrastructure (limited doctors and medical centers, especially in rural areas), and financial constraints (extreme costs of life-saving medications and critical medical services not covered or denied by insurance) often leave vulnerable populations without necessary care.

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The Double-Edged Sword of Health Innovations: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Equity in Nigeria

NonProfit Quarterly

This lack of diversity makes precision medicine less effective for non-European populations, as genetic markers specific to other groups are often missing or misunderstood. The resulting commodification of healthcare creates an environment where profit-driven motives overshadow the goal of achieving health equity.

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The Art Effect: Neuroaesthetics and the Future of Health Equity

NonProfit Quarterly

2 Blodgett was eventually selected for a Medical Grand Rounds session at Massachusetts General Hospital, in which a group of doctors formally convened to discuss her clinical case and ultimately provided her with a diagnosis and treatment plan. Blodgetts medical journey is far from unique. The results were astounding.

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Bilingual Housing and Benefits Navigator

Anedot

Bilingual Housing and Benefits Navigator Job Description North Marin Community Services (NMCS) is the anchor human service non-profit serving Novato/North Marin for the past 51 years. Valid Class C driver’s license and insurability at non-risk rates; personal vehicle to meet participants in the community.

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Volunteer and Food Pantry Coordinator

Anedot

About North Marin community Services North Marin Community Services (NMCS) is the anchor human service non-profit serving Novato/North Marin for over 50 years. Job Title: Volunteer and Food Pantry Coordinator Status: Part time, non-exempt hourly. 16 hours per week.

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Director of Development

Anedot

The Director of Development reports directly to the CEO and works collaboratively with staff, board members and community partners to achieve the organization’s goals. Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, 403B, paid vacation and holidays, floating holidays, diversity training programs, and mental health resources.

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Starting With the State

Stanford Social Innovation Review

A growing number of multi-stakeholder frameworks engage non-state actors in collaboration with the government, and philanthropy can support their development, launch, and growth. Co-Develop is a global non-profit fund helping governments accelerate their digital transformation journeys.