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Pictures of Historic Markers Needed for Pomeroy Foundation’s Snap That Sign 2021 Photo Campaign
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s Snap That Sign photo-taking campaign is back for a second year and welcomes public participation across New York State for this outdoor, family-friendly activity. Snap That Sign is a statewide photo crowdsourcing campaign that asks participants to help put... - May 07, 2021 - William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission/Science of Spirituality Partners with Delhi Government to Convert Conference Venue to 1000-Bed COVID Care Center
Science of Spirituality (SOS) headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, through its sister organization in India, Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission (SKRM), is working with the Delhi government to convert its large conference facility, Darshan Dham, located in Burari, New Delhi, to a 1000 bed COVID Care center. - May 04, 2021 - Science of Spirituality
Grants Available for Historic Roadside Markers in New York State
The newest grant round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s New York State Historic Marker Grant Program opened on April 26, 2021. This program commemorates historic people, places, things or events in New York State within the time frame of 1740-1921. This grant round covers the following New York State counties: Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens and Richmond (Region 1); Nassau and Suffolk (Region 2); and Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester (Region 3). - April 28, 2021 - William G. Pomeroy Foundation
CTO, Rich Goldstein, Named 2021 Digi-Tech Innovator Honoree
Cancer Expert Now's Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Rich Goldstein, recognized as a 2021 Digi-Tech Innovator Honoree. - April 23, 2021 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Inaugural National Historic Marker Day Created by Pomeroy Foundation Slated for April 30, 2021
The first-ever National Historic Marker Day, initiated by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, will be held this year on Friday, April 30. The nationwide event is designed to encourage communities everywhere to help maintain their historic markers by cleaning and taking care of them, all while providing an opportunity to celebrate their important local history. - April 23, 2021 - William G. Pomeroy Foundation
PAD Task Force Commends Reintroduction of ARC Act in U.S. House in Recognition of National Minority Health Month
H.R. 2631 will increase education and screening for at-risk populations in order to reduce limb loss - April 21, 2021 - CardioVascular Coalition
Almost 50 Organizations Pause to Give Life During Statewide Observance Honoring Organ, Tissue and Eye Donors and Their Families
Many different Donate Life partner organizations that participated in a statewide Donate Life Flag-raising ceremony and moment of silence on Monday, April 12 at 10:08 am. This event promoted the mission of organ, tissue and eye donation and honored organ, tissue and eye donors and their... - April 14, 2021 - Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates
Drug-Free Tennessee Shares Virtual Awareness Campaign for World Health Day 2021
Drug-Free Tennessee shared a virtual awareness campaign for World Health Day this April 2021. - April 10, 2021 - Drug Free South
Message from "Purpose Is Life" Founder and CEO
First Quarter Message from the Founder and CEO of Purpose Is Life, Inc. - April 06, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Community Outreach Organization, Purpose Is Life, Inc., Launched in Washington, DC
Purpose Is Life, Inc., a new community outreach organization, is built upon the belief that every individual should have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. For decades, statistics have shown that within urban areas throughout the United States, adolescents and young adults are... - April 06, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
William G. Pomeroy Foundation Opens New Grant Round of Historic Transportation Canals Marker Program
The newest grant round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation's Historic Transportation Canals Marker Grant Program opens April 5, 2021. This program commemorates the historical significance of transportation canals in the United States with historic roadside markers. - April 05, 2021 - William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Older Persons Rights Are Human Rights - IPA/WPA-SOAP Joint Statement
International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) World Psychiatric Association-Section of Old Age Psychiatry (WPA-SOAP) created a Joint Statement on the Rights of Older Persons with Mental Health Conditions and Psychosocial disabilities. There are currently 703 million people aged 65 and older, projected to reach 1.5 billion by 2050. Approximately 20% will have mental health conditions such as dementia, depression, anxiety and substance use. (Source: WHO Mental health of older adults) - April 01, 2021 - International Psychogeriatric Association
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Released from Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Purpose Is Life, Inc. embraces principles and practices that acknowledge value in diversity of race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, culture, national origin, physical and mental ability, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make individual's... - March 31, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and AdvantageCare Physicians Collaborate to Advance Comprehensive Oncology Care
New Alliance Will Expand Patient Access to Cancer Care and Clinical Integration - March 29, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Drug-Free Tennessee Plans Virtual Awareness Campaign for World Health Day 2021
Drug-Free Tennessee is planning a virtual awareness campaign for World Health Day this April 2021. - March 27, 2021 - Drug Free South
Mary’s Center’s President and CEO Announces Departure
Maria Gomez Will Leave a Thriving Organization in the DC Region after 33 years. - March 27, 2021 - Mary's Center
Kidney Care Partners Applauds New White House Partnership with Outpatient Dialysis Clinics to Vaccinate Individuals with Kidney Failure
Partnership Will Allow Immediate Vaccinations to One of America’s Most Vulnerable Patient Populations - March 25, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
William G. Pomeroy Foundation Opens New Grant Round of Legends & Lore Marker Program
The newest grant round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation's Legends & Lore Marker Grant Program is now open. The program helps local communities commemorate their unique legends and folklore and to promote cultural tourism with roadside markers. - March 24, 2021 - William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Tampa Crossroad’s New CEO Reveals New Look and Direction
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, helps people find their direction, through behavioral wellness, employment and housing services. Today, the nonprofit unveils a new direction of its own, as Tampa Crossroads’ Chief Executive Officer... - March 20, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Drug-Free Tennessee Encouraged Sober St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse. - March 20, 2021 - Drug Free South
Calling for Increased Protections for Individuals with Kidney Disease Impacted by COVID-19, Nation’s Kidney Care Community Announces 2021 Priorities on World Kidney Day
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today announced its strategic policy priorities for... - March 11, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Announces Ruth M. Morgan, DC as Chief Research Officer
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, announces Ruth M. Morgan, DC, as Chief Research Officer. In this position, Ruth will oversee all research operations, providing leadership to ensure excellence in research performance and... - March 09, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Nation’s Kidney Care Community: Allow Nation’s Dialysis Facilities Ability to Administer Vaccines to Vulnerable Kidney Patients
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers, and manufacturers – has recently sent letters to congressional leaders... - March 02, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Pomeroy Fund Opens New Grant Round to Support NYS History Organizations with Urgent Financial Relief Assistance
The Pomeroy Fund for NYS History, a partnership between the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and the Museum Association of New York (MANY), will provide $50,000 in grants to assist 501(c)(3) history-related organizations with capital needs expenses in 2021. MANY will accept applications through a... - March 01, 2021 - William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Michelle Jewsbury of Unsilenced Voices Speaking at the Global Elevation Success Summit February 25
Michelle Jewsbury, a valuable resource in the speaking industry and author of "But I Love Him," is headed to the virtual Global Elevation Summit on February 25; a must attend free virtual event. At the summit you’ll get a full day of amazing education, tips, and strategies that... - February 24, 2021 - Unsilenced Voices
Riem Badr, MD, FCAP Named Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, has named board-certified hematopathologist Riem Badr, MD, FCAP, the chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services. https://nycancer.com/blog/2021/02/16/riem-badr-md-fcap-named-chief-pathology/ Dr. - February 16, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Mary’s Center Families Benefit from Laptop Donation by Hispanic Heritage Foundation
The Donation Seeks to Eliminate Learning Gaps for Students and Isolation for Seniors - February 14, 2021 - Mary's Center
The World-Wide Fellowship of Polio Warriors Want All Polio Survivors to Have Access to Medical and Welfare Support
The charity is working to raise the awareness of Post-Polio Sequelae to every Primary Carer and GP, so that access to medical and welfare support is possible, whatever the home country. - February 13, 2021 - The World-Wide Fellowship of Polio Warriors
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Improve Patient Quality of Life with Supportive and Palliative Care Services; Palliative Care Division Will Expand Patient Care
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, announced it will provide full-time Supportive and Palliative Care services throughout its cancer centers on Long Island and New York... - February 12, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
William G. Pomeroy Foundation Provides Grant to While We Are Still Here to Celebrate Harlem’s History
While We Are Still Here will be installing 25 historic markers funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation® that will be placed around Harlem, New York City, to help celebrate the historic places of this important community. - February 11, 2021 - William G. Pomeroy Foundation
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Announces Richard Zuniga, MD as Chief of Research
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, announces Richard Zuniga, MD, as the Chief of Research. https://nycancer.com/blog/2021/02/02/chief-of-research/ Dr. Zuniga is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist at NYCBS. Before... - February 03, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New Lung Association Report: Ending Tobacco Use in Kansas Critical to Saving Lives, Especially During Pandemic
Kansas earns F grade in Tobacco Taxes and Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Funding prompting the Lung Association to call for increase in tobacco tax and funding for tobacco control and prevention. - February 03, 2021 - American Lung Association
Isaac Hardoon, DO Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists as Lead Physician of Palliative Care Program
Dr. Hardoon will lead the division as Chief of Supportive and Palliative care. - February 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Janaya Raynor, MD, MS Joins the Supportive and Palliative Care Team
Dr. Raynor will provide supportive and palliative care services in Nassau County and the Boroughs. - February 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Three Schools in Washington, DC Receive School Supply Donations from Purpose Is Life, Inc.
To kick off the new year, this month, Purpose Is Life, Inc. will deliver school supplies to three campuses across the nation’s capital. More than 360 supplies ranging from markers to pens and paper will be included. “Providing resources for education is one of our founding... - February 02, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Welcomes Maureen Judkins, Pharm.D., RPh as President
The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association held its Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on December 16, 2020 and welcomed Ashland resident Maureen Judkins, PharmD as its 2020-2021 President. - January 21, 2021 - Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Marks 40 Years of Service to the Community
With 40 years of serving the community, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is locally focused and nationally and internationally recognized for providing high-impact support, resources, and education to people and families facing the disease. While their dedication to families today is unwavering, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles also turns its vision to the future and commits to ensuring that anyone in need of help gets it. - January 19, 2021 - Alzheimer's Los Angeles
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Appoints Chief Radiation Oncologist
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), announced Talha Shaikh, MD, MBA, has been named chief radiation oncologist. - January 14, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
THIRA Health is Pleased to Announce a New Clinical Director
New Clinical Director Sarah Skoterro brings extensive experience to this growing mental health facility focused on the well-being of women and girls. - January 14, 2021 - THIRA Health
Chris Freeman, Vice President of HIV Business Unit at Gilead Sciences and U.S. Army Captain Veteran, Joins Dream Foundation
Freeman to join the National Board of Directors of the national dream-granting organization. - January 12, 2021 - Dream Foundation
2020 Year in Review: Drug-Free Tennessee
2020 saw many changes to the way nonprofit organizations operate and Drug-Free Tennessee was no different in that regard. - January 09, 2021 - Drug Free South
Tips This Valentines Day to Protect Yourself from an Unhealthy Relationship, by Survivor Michelle Jewsbury
How to protect yourself when you first start dating and clues for whether you should call it quits. - January 08, 2021 - Unsilenced Voices
SCPC Seeks Specific Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Patient-Facing Long-Term Care Pharmacy Staff
By Overlooking Necessary Health Care Personnel Who Provide Essential Services in Long Term Care Facilities, Public-Health Decision Makers Put Patients at Greater Risk - January 06, 2021 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
mumms Software Announces New Clinical Workflow in Hummingbird EMR – SmartChart - Bringing Monumental Change to the Hospice EMR Industry
Kicking off the new year, mumms Software unveiled the new dashboard and workflow for hospice clinicians in its groundbreaking hospice EMR, Hummingbird. The highly anticipated new workflow will put patient data at the forefront of care improving the lives of hospice clinicians and their... - December 31, 2020 - mumms Software
Mary’s Center Begins Administering COVID-19 Vaccines
Today, Mary’s Center will begin administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The Center is one of four community health centers in the District of Columbia that received the first shipment of vaccines and is authorized to provide it. As dictated by local health departments, Mary’s... - December 30, 2020 - Mary's Center
Holiday Toy Giveaway to Low-Touch Communities from Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Holiday Toy Giveaway to Low-Touch Communities in Washington, DC. Provided by Purpose Is Life, Inc. - December 22, 2020 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Savage Support's MASK-A-RAVE Celebration 2020
Two hours of celebration, tributes to local business advocates, music, dance and fun! Coordinated by Oscar Winner John Ridley’s Nō Studios through a unique Vimeo channel. - December 18, 2020 - Savage Support Corp.
SCPC Disappointed That HHS Again Ignores Needed Relief Request from Long-Term Care Pharmacies
Latest Distribution Fails to Aid Industry Facing Significant Financial Hardship While Caring for Most Vulnerable Patients - December 17, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Expands Training Program
$60,000 Grant from Quantum Foundation to Help Visually Impaired Individuals in Palm Beach County - December 16, 2020 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
"Blessing Bags" for Unsheltered Men and Women in Washington, DC Provided by Purpose Is Life
“Blessing Bags” for Unsheltered Men and Women in Washington, DC. Provided by Purpose Is Life, Inc. This month Purpose Is Life provided countless “Blessing Bags” for unsheltered men and women in Washington, DC. The bags contain winter protection, hygiene products and other... - December 12, 2020 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.