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Post-Disaster Reconstruction

March 06, 2026 03:10 PM
This research highlights the importance of prioritizing infrastructure reconstruction strategically after disasters, emphasizing that coordinated decision-making can improve recovery and resilience.
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Homelessness Exit Strategies

March 06, 2026 02:57 PM
This research explores how goal setting and motivation influences efforts to exit homelessness. It examines how concepts from organizational behavior and workplace motivation can help explain successful transitions out of homelessness.
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Nutrition for Unhoused

March 06, 2026 01:49 PM
Researchers adapted the SNAP-Ed "Create Better Health" curriculum to better meet the needs of people in transitional housing, demonstrating that community-informed, practical health education can help individuals as they transition out of homelessness.
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Disaster Training

March 02, 2026 02:55 PM
Disaster training is considered a standard of nursing practice. Most nurses lack sufficient training in disaster nursing. Simulation is an effective means in preparing.
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Global Water Intelligence Can Empower Decision-Makers to Solve Local Water Challenges

March 02, 2026 02:39 PM
Global water intelligence platforms can help address local water challenges by providing accessible, reliable hydrologic forecasts that support disaster preparedness, water management, and climate resilience when combined with local data and decision-making systems.
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Child Food Insecurity

February 27, 2026 03:05 PM
School meals are one of the most effective population-level tools to reduce child food insecurity. For many students, school breakfast and lunch provide the most reliable source of daily nutrition.
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Sleep Quality Among the Unhoused

February 27, 2026 02:53 PM
Research suggests that access to safe, legal, and quality sleep is a critical yet often overlooked need for people experiencing homelessness.
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Family History Employment for the Unhoused

February 27, 2026 02:44 PM
Providing accessible work opportunities, training, and support can empower unhoused individuals to gain stability, develop skills, and improve their quality of life.
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