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Databoom is a research and communication agency that believes powerful insights can shape the world.

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Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · 1d

When purpose is backed by meaningful #measurement, #CSR evolves from a signal of intent into a system of impact, driving lasting change and resilient growth.

#DataboomUS #SocialImpact #DataDriven
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Why CSR Measurement Matters More Than Ever

When purpose is paired with meaningful measurement, CSR becomes more than a signal—it becomes a system for lasting impact.

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · 2d

In Sierra Leone, Nurse Sallay Carew is fighting #CervicalCancer with a loudspeaker and determination. Since 2021, 13K+ women have been screened. There's progress toward ending this #preventable disease by 2030, despite funding and #HPVvaccine challenges.
#DataboomUS #WHO

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Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · 4d

Guinea worm disease once afflicted millions. Now, after decades of effort, it’s on the brink of eradication, a historic milestone in #globalhealth. Check out this trailer for The President & the Dragon, which shows President Carter's efforts to end this disease for good.
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The President and the Dragon | Official Trailer | Documentary

What happens when former U.S. President Jimmy Carter teams up with ex-child soldiers, remote village volunteers, and a fearless band of public health warrior...

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · 9d

Scaling impact demands clarity.
At Databoom, we help teams transform these friction points into levers for measurable outcomes.
Which barrier is most pressing in your work, strategy, systems, or stakeholder buy-in?
#Databoom #CSR #ImpactStrategyca

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · 10d

@WHO’s new analysis shows stark inequities in cancer research—63 countries have no clinical trials & survival from breast cancer ranges from 40%-90%. This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth reminds us that science must advance with equity so every journey is met with dignity & care.
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Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · 11d

A @Harvard study of 66K women found a link between psychological violence and heart health. Women who experienced stalking had a 41% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, & those with restraining orders faced a 70% higher risk.
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#Stalking #WomenHealth

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Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · 16d

Impact isn’t always about big teams; it’s about smart approaches. Moving from compliance reporting to decision-focused learning turns data into insight & drives lasting change.
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#Impact #DataDriven #Learning

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · 17d

A new @JohnsHopkins study shows #AI can spot hidden signals in ECGs to predict post-surgery risks with up to 85% accuracy—far better than current scores. This could transform surgical care, helping prevent #heartattack, #stroke & death.
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AI fares better than doctors at predicting deadly complications after surgery | Hub

Johns Hopkins researchers create an artificial intelligence model to mine rich, predictive data from routine ECG tests

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · 18d

Tuberculosis remains the world’s deadliest #infectiousdisease, killing 1.2M+ people each year. Funding cuts to #TB programs could undo decades of progress, driving millions of new cases & deaths by 2030. Read why global commitments should be strenthened via @npr
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TB deaths projected to rise due to aid cuts, study says : Goats and Soda : NPR

New research estimates that as many as 2.2 million more people could die of tuberculosis if U.S. cuts to foreign aid become permanent.

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Sep 18

Strategic learning is the difference between activity & impact. For CSR teams, it means turning data into decisions that drive purpose & performance. At Databoom, we help leaders turn evidence into strategy. databoom.us

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Sep 17

Every child deserves safe, quality care. Yet too often, newborns & children face risks no child should endure. This #WorldPatientSafetyDay is a reminder that protecting children’s health requires continuous learning, careful adaptation, & collaboration.
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Patient safety from the start! Protecting every child’s health journey

Every child deserves safe, quality health care — right from the very start. But for many newborns and young children, a hospital visit can carry risks that n...

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Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Sep 16

In DRC, resistance to the malaria vaccine grew as rumors spread, even that it could “reduce intelligence.” What changed minds wasn’t official campaigns, but youth volunteers going door-to-door, answering questions, and building trust.
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Turning trust into coverage: Youth-led efforts raise malaria vaccine uptake | PATH

Young volunteers in the Kongo Central province are turning doubt into trust—one conversation at a time. Their grassroots campaign is changing malaria prevention in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Sep 11

After a multiple #myeloma diagnosis, Lynce Lucas transformed fear into #resilience, finding hope in new treatments and purpose in helping others. Her story shows how advances in blood #cancer care are changing lives. @pfizer
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#CancerSurvivor #CancerAwareness #HealthAdvances

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Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Sep 10

Education unlocks opportunity, but 70% of 10 year olds in #lowincome countries can’t read, and 60% of workers will need retraining by 2030. See how the #WorldBank is tackling the global skills crisis.
#EducationForAll #GlobalEducation #InvestmentInEducation

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Education is a key to jobs, growth, and lifelong learning

Education lifts people from poverty, fuels growth, and drives lifelong learning; yet millions still lack it, so we must invest early, teach relevant skills, and partner widely.

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Sep 9

AI chatbots comfort millions of teens, but risky advice can be just a click away. With half of young people lacking care, we need #evidence, standards & safeguards, not bans. Read how to protect teens while harnessing #AI’s potential.
#AIforTeens #MentalHealthAwareness
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Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Sep 4

People-centered community health starts with patient experience.
In #Liberia, women who received care with dignity, respect, & voice reported greater trust in #CHWs and stronger confidence in the #HealthSystem. Measuring responsiveness is a cornerstone for #UHC.
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Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Sep 3

“If #HIV defined a generation, the race for an #HIVCure must define ours.”
In Umlazi, Anele may be one of the first African women to reach remission. Her story is about #HealthJustice and proving that breakthroughs must reach those who need them most. @NPR #AIDS
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Whatever happened to ... the race to cure HIV? There's promising news : Goats and Soda : NPR

At the International AIDS Society meeting this year, a young woman from South Africa spoke. She is the first Black woman from Africa to be potentially cured of HIV.

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Sep 2

“If youth are the future, then climate, peace, & livelihoods must be their foundation.” From mangrove restoration in #Somalia to solar energy in #Nigeria, young leaders are turning #ClimateAction into hope.
Via @UNDP #Youth #Livelihoods #GlobalGoals

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Aug 28

#Perimenopause can feel overwhelming, but the essentials are clear. @johnshopkins' Dr. Tina Zhang recommends: nourishing foods, stress management, strength training, preventive screenings & treatment when needed—your path to balance & long-term health. #HealthyAging
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Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Aug 27

“If migration is constant, then health, rights & dignity must be constant too.”
Working with #MigrantChildren, Dr. Jürgen Adam Sánchez created a rights-based #HealthEquity model, showing that compassion heals migrant children as much as medicine.
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A Youth Changemaker’s Journey to Compassionate Migrant Health Care in Mexico | IOM Storyteller

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Aug 26

When Andrew Meadows faced months without work, he turned to #SkilledVolunteering with Taproot. What started as “just helping out” validated his skills & and helped organizations augment their missions & visions. #CareerGrowth #Volunteering #Impact #CSR
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Success Story: Volunteer Andrew Meadows Turned Unemployment into Impact

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Aug 21

Eco-anxiety is becoming one of the most pressing #mentalhealth challenges for children & young people today. As #climatechange fuels disasters and uncertainty, it also reflects care—a sign that the next generation is deeply committed to protecting our planet.
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What is eco-anxiety? | UNICEF

Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Aug 20

Student #mentalhealth thrives when it’s treated as a shared responsibility. At Massachusetts High School, a three-year partnership with #thejedfoundation transformed that vision into action through a clear roadmap & steady support.
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Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Aug 19

Every #outbreak proves that speed, trust, & strong systems save lives. #Guinea showed the cost of delay, #Uganda the power of community trust, & #India the value of integration. Read why #Vaccines matter, but without resilient #healthsystems, they come too late.
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Databoom @databoom.bsky.social · Aug 14

Growth needs clarity. Data alone won’t scale; teams must learn what works, what doesn’t, and adapt. Applied insights turn complexity into momentum. We help #CSR leaders turn vision into measurable impact.
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#StrategicGrowth #SocialImpact #CSRInsights