Health care industry
The Council on Family Health has updated its educational guide, Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Adults, to provide seniors with essential information on safe and responsible medicine use. The revised guide, available in Spanish, will be distributed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Health care industry
As the Department of Health and Human Services Task Force on Drug Importation prepares to hold a series of public hearings, a coalition of over 40 healthcare and anti-counterfeiting groups is sounding the alarm on the dangers of importing prescription drugs. The Partnership for Safe Medicines, a nonprofit organization, claims
Pharmaceutical industry
Research conducted by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and San Diego State University has identified a significant correlation between physical inactivity and obesity in 11- to 15-year-olds. The study, published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, found that physical activity levels have decreased dramatically
Pharmaceutical industry
Canadian health care consumers are facing difficulties in obtaining prescription medications due to supply cutbacks by US drug companies aimed at discouraging Americans from buying lower-priced Canadian drugs. Results for America, a nonprofit organization, has launched a "Canadian Drug Savings Calculator" to help consumers calculate potential savings on
Nonprofit organizations
Anne Ford, a prominent advocate for children with learning disabilities, will be honored with the 2004 Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Community Service Award for her dedication to helping children with learning disabilities and ADHD. Ford became an advocate after her daughter was diagnosed with severe learning disabilities in 1976
Nonprofit organizations
The Tampa Bay Region is witnessing significant economic and business growth, driven by a thriving office market, innovative entrepreneurship programs, and emerging technologies. The region's office market is on fire, with Pinellas County ranking top nationally in non-downtown office markets and Tampa's downtown office market ranking
Nonprofit organizations
A 13-year-old girl from Michigan, Melissa Megerian, has been awarded a $6,500 scholarship and a trip to Washington, D.C. for her grand prize-winning essay in the "C.H.A.M.P.S.S. Help Parents Quit Smoking" contest. The contest, sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free
Nonprofit organizations
KioskCom's 2004 Interactive Kiosk Excellence Award winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 27, 2004, at The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The annual awards recognize the top interactive self-service kiosk applications, and the proceeds from the KioskCom 2004 Casino Night Fundraiser will benefit The
Health care industry
Celebrity boxing champion George Foreman has dedicated his life to helping at-risk children and teens, and for his hard-earned lessons and philanthropic efforts, he will be honored with the Children's Miracle Achievement Award. The award is one of the highest honors bestowed by Children's Miracle Network,
Health care industry
Mike Eruzione's iconic status as the captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team has inspired generations of children through various charitable efforts and motivational speaking engagements. The Children's Miracle Network will recognize his dedication to helping kids overcome life's challenges with the
Education
A new workbook, "Check Yourself into College," offers a simplified and structured approach to the often overwhelming college application process for high school students. Created by two California mothers, Liz Zmich and Penny Adler, the workbook is designed to provide comprehensive and convenient tools to guide students through
Education
At its first quarter meeting, The Cleveland Foundation's board of directors approved $16,605,951 in grants and program-related investments to local nonprofit organizations. The Foundation committed almost $4 million towards continued work in Cleveland's neighborhoods. These grants and investments will have a significant impact on
