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"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." --Marcel Proust
Hello everyone! Our ability to see in new ways and then create in new ways is one of our greatest strengths. A new, integrated healthcare system brings hope to elderly people with complex health concerns in Britain. A nongovernmental organization is standing together to bring Arab and Jewish children together to foster peace. And an outdoor apparel company put their beliefs into action creating a culture of balance, respect, and love of adventure. This week, may we see with new eyes, broaden our perspective and open our hearts and minds to what is possible. Wishing you well!
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Many experts think the Jean Bishop Integrated Care Center in Hull may be the future for older people with complex health needs in the UK. Opened five years ago as a one-stop shop for frail older people that brings together doctors, physical therapists, social workers and other professionals under one roof, it allows a patient to see a number of clinicians, have diagnostic tests if needed, and receive a personalized care plan — all free of charge. It could lead to substantial savings for the health service and local government while allowing patients more control over their care. "The future of health care is as much about what happens out of the hospital, as what happens in it," says Helen Whately, the lawmaker responsible for social care.
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Lina Trochez | Unsplash
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Standing Together is a nongovernmental organization that is trying to improve relations between Israel's Jewish and Arab populations. It is a challenging, and important, time to undertake this mission. "These are extreme times. People are still processing the Hamas attack and the war in Gaza. People are in survival mode and thinking in black and white," said Nadav Shofet, Standing Together's lead community organizer in Tel Aviv and Jaffa. Standing Together is organizing craft classes to bring both Arab and Israeli children together. "We don't want kids to be afraid of each other and hate each other. Here, they get to know each other and the parents get to meet," said Amir Badran, a local politician, leader, and organizer for Standing Together. Founded in 2016, the organization also has set up food distributions for those experiencing economic hardship, held a series of well-attended rallies, and created an unarmed joint Arab-Jewish "civil guard" to protect all communities and alert police in the event of violence.
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When he talks about Liberia's lost and marginalized young men, Anthony Kamara uses the analogy of a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. Kamara, 32, a former street drug user, is a facilitator for the Network for Empowerment and Programme Initiatives. Nepi, founded in 2004 by former child soldier Johnson Borh, 51, offers a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and cash transfers to young people who are at the highest risk for violent behavior. Sustainable Transformation of Youth in Liberia has helped tens of thousands of young men in Liberia, and its model has also proven successful in Chicago, US. Bohr is in talks to offer the project in Sierra Leone and Nigeria and is collaborating with two Liberian ministries to scale the program across the country. In the coming year, another 1,000 fresh Styl graduates will emerge from the program.
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Every year, from Christmas Day to New Year's, Patagonia closes its stores and the entire company gets the week off with pay. "We're out for the holidays so our employees can spend time with loved ones and chase some much needed fun," it said. "We'll be back on January 2nd, hopefully with sore legs and a few great stories." Patagonia has built a culture where the people who work there are the type of people who very much would go off on an adventure over the holidays, and that's a valuable lesson for every company. If your brand is the way people feel about your company, your culture is how your employees feel about it. And that might be the single most important thing to understand about taking care of your people--after all, you don't get to decide how your people feel, you only get to decide how you treat them.
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Daniel Kablutsiak
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Whenever Daniel Kablutsiak feels self-doubt creep in, he reminds himself that nine months ago, he took control of his weight so his son could have a better life. He lost 79 pounds so he could donate a kidney to his teenaged son, Hunter, who was diagnosed with stage 5 kidney disease in 2020. Medication had sapped Hunter's energy and made it harder for him to hunt, trap and play sports. But since the surgery this summer, Hunter's energy and appetite have returned. "Our bond got stronger," says Daniel, who lives in Arviat, Nunavut. "We got closer to each other ... We are connected, heart to heart." He hopes his story will motivate younger generations to be healthy and look toward the future.
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