Voluntary Health Organizations Press Releases & News (Page 22)

Remit Radar, CURE International Team Up to Raise Clubfoot Awareness

FinTech amplifies nonprofit's efforts by sharing vital health information in remote areas. - June 23, 2017 - CURE International

Drug-Free Tennessee Helps Fathers with Truth

Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. Recently, volunteers were getting out information during a Father’s Day celebration. - June 23, 2017 - Drug Free South

Dream Foundation & Headspace Announce Partnership

Meditation app teams with national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults to introduce an essential element of palliative care. - June 22, 2017 - Dream Foundation

WISE Adult Day Services Program Open House and Senior Prom

The Gateway Family YMCA – WISE Center YMCA Branch Provides Open House in Union. - June 19, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Drug-Free Tennessee Keeping Youth Off Drugs

Drug-Free Tennessee is preparing for International Day Against Drug Abuse with several educational events culminating in a training workshop about keeping young people away from drugs. - June 09, 2017 - Drug Free South

Mary’s Center Prepares for Washington’s Day of Giving: Activism Starts @ Home

Do More 24 Seeks to Raise Nearly $2 Million to Support D.C, Maryland and Virginia Residents - June 08, 2017 - Mary's Center

Stay Cool at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House

Summer Open House at the YMCA June 9 - 11 - June 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Older Americans Month

The Gateway Family YMCA encourages older adults to eat healthy, get active and social. - June 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA at The Gateway Family YMCA

LIVESTRONG is a program in support of cancer survivors. - June 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Summer Dream Fashion Show Raises Funds for Dream Foundation Dreamers

Adults across the nation from ages 18 to 40 will benefit from the Santa Barbara event. - June 07, 2017 - Dream Foundation

Global Strategy to End Clubfoot Disability 2030 Launched on World Clubfoot Day

Clubfoot Disability Affects 174,000 Children Annually. - June 07, 2017 - CURE International

It's a Black Tie Affair 4 Epilepsy

Reshaping attitudes with the hopes of eliminating stereotypes about the social stigmas that surround Epilepsy. - June 05, 2017 - Warriors 4 Epilepsy

Local JDRF Chapter Raises $950,000 for Type 1 Diabetes Research

Proceeds from Annual Hope Gala Held April 29 to Support Scientific Research - June 03, 2017 - JDRF

The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day®

YMCA Joins National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - June 01, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

5K Run/Walk for a Better Us to Support The Gateway Family YMCA

Generosity Series Fundraiser to Support YMCA Financial Assistance - June 01, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Announces Vincent Russell as New President/CEO

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic (PPHP) is proud to announce Vincent Russell as the new President/CEO of the organization. Mr. Russell joined PPHP in August 2015 as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and has been Interim President/CEO since January 2017. In his role as COO, Mr. Russell has been... - June 01, 2017 - Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic

Strolling, Eating and Sampling Helps Create Access to Health Care

Twenty Local Restaurants Team Up for Annual Taste of Adams Morgan to Benefit Mary’s Center - May 28, 2017 - Mary's Center

Third Annual Summer Dream Helps Fulfill End-of- Life Dreams for Terminally-Ill Young Adults

Annual event supports Dream Foundation’s mission of touching lives, meeting essential needs and providing inspiration, comfort and closure at the end of life. - May 24, 2017 - Dream Foundation

Drug-Free Tennessee Plans All-Out Effort for International Day Against Drug Abuse

Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and is planning a series of large-scale events for the 2017 International Day Against Drug Abuse. - May 20, 2017 - Drug Free South

Dream Foundation’s 7th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon Brings Community Together

Annual event honored and celebrated the volunteers and sponsors of beloved local program. - May 19, 2017 - Dream Foundation

Graham’s Foundation Launches Redesigned Care Packages for Preemie Parents

Based on input from more than 300 parents and neonatal professionals, the free care packages are designed to better help families cope with the challenges of premature birth. - May 18, 2017 - Graham's Foundation

American Safe Sight Foundation (ASF) Urgently Petitions for Safer Eye Care Delivery in US

American Academy of Ophthalmology is under attack. Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is a highly contagious, incurable, viral infection of the eye that may permanently damage the eye. The single biggest risk factor for contracting EKC is seeing any eye doctor and having an eye exam with improperly sanitized equipment within 7-14 days before the onset of an eye infection. Even premature infants with no other risk factors have contracted the EKC infection through eye exams in neonatal ICU's. - May 12, 2017 - American Safe Sight Foundation

Kyowa Kirin, Inc. and Dream Foundation Partner to Serve Adults at the End of Life

National dream-granting organization and New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company team up on palliative care effort. - May 05, 2017 - Dream Foundation

Dream Foundation Hosts Its 7th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon

Annual event raises funds and awareness for beloved community program. - May 04, 2017 - Dream Foundation

Parents of Preemies Day Returns on May 7 with a Social Sharing Campaign

On the first Sunday in May parents of premature babies and kids around the world will celebrate their strength and ability to cope with the challenges of premature birth. - May 03, 2017 - Graham's Foundation

Aina Muceniece Virotherapy Foundation Announces an International Artwork Competition to Support Oncology Patients

Aina Muceniece Virotherapy Foundation hereby announces an international artwork competition, within the framework of which any professional, emerging artist or enthusiast without any age, professional or educational requirements is invited to submit their newly created artwork dedicated to the... - May 02, 2017 - Aina Muceniece Virotherapy Foundation

Dr. BJ Miller to Serve as Dream Foundation Honorary Medical Chair

Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, today announced that Dr. BJ Miller, a world-renowned speaker and physician specializing in hospice and palliative care will serve as the organization’s Honorary Medical Chair. Dr. Miller currently... - May 01, 2017 - Dream Foundation

Dream Foundation and Amedisys Foundation Fulfill Hospice Patient’s Final Dream

Sixty-nine-year-old to receive new scooter. - April 29, 2017 - Dream Foundation

Graham's Foundation Will Preview New Support Materials at the 21st NICU Leadership Forum

The parent-focused organization has updated its NICU and Transition Home care packages with a design created by experts in cooperation with families. - April 29, 2017 - Graham's Foundation

The National Hispanic Medical Association Partners with Mary’s Center to Highlight the Importance of Preventive Care

A Health Fair with Free Screenings will be held for the Community. - April 29, 2017 - Mary's Center

Childers Counseling Service Receives National Recognition for Multicultural Counseling as American Small Business Champion by SCORE

Childers Counseling Service earned this title by making a positive impact on the community providing multicultural therapy to individuals and couples, including minorities, mixed races, and immigrants. - April 28, 2017 - Childers Counseling Service

Addiction Treatment Gap Awareness Week Announced

A week dedicated to recognizing the significant gap in treatment for those with the disease of addiction. - April 22, 2017 - American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

Best Buddies International Establishes First Cleveland Office; Hires Ryan Wirth as Program Supervisor

Groundbreaking organization to provide support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Northeast Ohio - April 22, 2017 - Best Buddies International

2017 County Health Rankings Announced at The Gateway Family YMCA

County Health Rankings Announced at YMCA in Elizabeth - April 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Spring Break Open House at The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Visit April 17 - 21 - April 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Drug-Free Tennessee Engaging with Community at Local Health Fair

Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and has been hard at work spreading its message during events with other organizations. - April 15, 2017 - Drug Free South

StandUpKids Gives $50,000 in Grants for Standing Desks to Public School Teachers

StandUpKids is announcing the 10 teachers that are winners of $5000 grants for standing desks as part of their partnership with Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Active Schools movement. - April 13, 2017 - StandUpKids

Leading the Fight Against Eating Disorders, NEDA Hosts 5th Annual Pittsburgh Awareness Walk

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and its national walk sponsor, Aerie, have teamed up to hold the 5th annual Pittsburgh NEDA Walk on April 23, 2017 at the Schenley Plaza in Oakland. Themed NEDA Walk, Save a Life, NEDA Walks spread awareness about the seriousness of eating disorders and build supportive, local communities of hope and recovery. - April 12, 2017 - NEDA

The Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Joins in Supporting the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017

The Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists (SOGH) announces its support of the bipartisan Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 (HR1318) that will strengthen states’ efforts in the prevention of maternal deaths and identify solutions to improve health care quality and outcomes for mothers. The Act... - April 06, 2017 - Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists

MSH-Perú and White Ribbon Alliance Partner to Improve Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition in Bolivia

Two women die every day in Bolivia during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period. That figure is four times as high for indigenous women in rural areas than it is for women in the cities. Because the majority of these deaths are preventable, White Ribbon Alliance (WRA) and MSH-Perú are proud to announce a new partnership to help women of childbearing age in the rural area of Beni make more informed health choices during their pregnancies and to improve nutrition in the area. - April 06, 2017 - White Ribbon Alliance

Eighteen-Year-Old to Raise Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy and Enjoy Final Dream Trip

National dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults brings Dream trip to life - April 05, 2017 - Dream Foundation

National Public Health Week is April 3-9

The Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) invites communities across Kansas to celebrate National Public Health Week on April 3-9 by recognizing the contributions and successes of public health and working to improve population health in Kansans. The American Public Health Association and KPHA... - April 04, 2017 - Kansas Public Health Association

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