Caring cruise

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The USS Sanctuary was bought in 1972 for $10 million by Life International, a non-profit group in Silver Spring, MD. The ship has been docked ever since, and would require $15-$18 million to refurbish. However, with 750 beds, five intensive care units, three operating rooms and an obstetrics unit, the hospital could serve needy countries around the world. So far, 250 physicians and 350 nurses have volunteered to serve if and when the ship is eventually launched.

Maintenance and repair, Hospital-ships, Hospital ships, Sanctuary (Ship)

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Inner-city hospitals use affordable housing to boost safety

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Inner-city hospitals are revitalizing their neighborhoods as part of a policy to fight social problems such as poverty and crime and improve patient and staff safety. Hospitals are providing grants and loans to make housing more affordable for those with low-incomes. Additionally, the inner-city hospitals that have embarked on revitalization programs have improved their business.

Social aspects, Finance, Housing, Hospitals, Social policy, Urban renewal

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