Zelda was found filthy, hungry and matted. Barely recognizable as a dog, her rescuers cleaned her up to reveal a tiny Shih Tzu. Unfortunately, Zelda’s story is similar to the nearly 8 million other animals entering shelters each year. That’s why Wahl has teamed up with GreaterGood.org to donate funds and grooming supplies to shelters nationwide. The goal: Transform more than 20,000 dogs this year and get them ready for adoption.
“Due to lack of resources, less than half of dogs entering shelters are getting the grooming they desperately need,” says Shay Moeller, pet product manager for Wahl. “First impressions are crucial, and without proper grooming, many of these dogs are perceived to be ‘damaged goods.’ By providing shelters with much-needed grooming supplies, we can transform these dogs into the healthy, fun loving pets they really are.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7828751-wahl-dirty-dogs-contest/
With 830 women dying every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, and over 16,000 children under age five dying daily, Bayer and the White Ribbon Alliance today released critical policy recommendations and launched community programs to support the reduction and prevention of maternal, newborn and child mortality in two developing countries.1,2
Established through a three-year $1.3 million commitment from Bayer, these programs will expand work conducted by White Ribbon Alliance in Bangladesh and Zimbabwe to support the United Nations Secretary General’s Every Woman Every Child movement.
This announcement comes at the one-year anniversary of the Bayer/White Ribbon Alliance commitment in support of the Every Woman Every Child movement and will contribute to the success of the Sustainable Development Goals.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/77126510-bayer-white-ribbon-alliance-self-care/
Witness how drastically our world could change if the earth warms by just one degree.
Six Degrees Could Change the World :
SUN FEBRUARY 10 8P et/pt : http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/sixdegrees/?source=4003
If the world warms by two degrees, some of the changes to the biosphere are no longer gradual.
Six Degrees Could Change the World
Sunday, February 10 8 PM et/ 9 PM pt
http:/channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/sixdegrees/?source=4003
An estimated 48 million people in the United States have hearing loss, yet only 20 percent of people who could benefit from a hearing aid wear one. Cost is a major barrier as the average price of a hearing aid is $1,500 per ear, and can run as high as $3,000-$5,000 each. With the introduction of HearTEK™ Leasing from EPIC Hearing Healthcare (EPIC), individuals with hearing loss now have access to the latest name brand hearing aid technology without the barrier of huge upfront costs and with the peace of mind that they will not be locked into out-of-date technology.
“Consumers have gotten used to many of the benefits of leasing their smartphones – no one wants to pay upfront for technology that could be quickly outdated as hearing aid manufacturers regularly introduce new devices with updated features,” said Brad Volkmer, president and CEO, EPIC Hearing Healthcare. “The HearTEK Leasing program is an affordable new way to give more people with hearing loss access to quality hearing aid technology, so they can start hearing life to the fullest.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7808551-epic-heartek-leasing-hearing-aid/
Today, Ricola, one of the most innovative manufacturers of herb cough drops in the world, announced that it has partnered with multi-award-winning, platinum selling recording artist Pentatonix to help ensure they are always prepared to put their best voice forward.
Known for their breathtaking harmonies, unique arrangements and remarkable vocal percussion, the members of Pentatonix push their voices and throats to the max every day.
“We connect with our fans through our natural voices,” says the group. “That’s why we always have Ricola herb drops around to stay in pitch perfect shape on and off the stage.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7882251-ricola-pentatonix-partnership/
Ethicon*, a trusted leader in advancing wound closure, announces the launch of STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS Plus and STRATAFIX™ Spiral Monocryl Plus Knotless Tissue Control Devices. With the addition of these two new suture technologies to the STRATAFIX™ Family of Knotless Tissue Control Devices, Ethicon has established the most comprehensive and unmatched knotless suture offering available to surgeons in the U.S.
STRATAFIX™ Knotless Tissue Control Devices transforms the wound closure experience by providing unique advantages over traditional sutures. STRATAFIX™ sutures provide more strength and security, more consistency and more efficiency than traditional suturing. The portfolio of knotless sutures also enables surgeons to more easily manage tension and control tissue approximation with each pass during closure and eliminates the need to tie knots.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7889651-ethicon-new-stratafix-suture/
STOUFFER’S®, provider of premium-quality frozen entrees, today announced that it will be simplifying recipes according to its new “Kitchen Cupboard” commitment. This new initiative will focus on shortening and simplifying recipes and only including ingredients consumers might find at home, like vine-ripened tomatoes, freshly made pasta, and real mozzarella.
This effort will begin with STOUFFER’S Lasagna with Meat and Sauce, one of the brand’s classic offerings. The simpler recipe will now contain fewer ingredients, but continue to offer the same great taste consumers know and love.
“What you put on the table matters to you, which is why what we put into each dish matters to us,” said Chef Robert Fedorko, Director of Culinary Innovation of Nestlé USA, STOUFFER’S parent company. “STOUFFER’S upholds a standard of providing great tasting meals made with quality ingredients and culinary expertise. We’re excited to share our Kitchen Cupboard commitment so that consumers can continue to feel confident in serving STOUFFER’S meals to their families.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7904951-stouffers-kitchen-cupboard-commitment/
Team In Training. Light The Night. Man & Woman of the Year. Student Series. Leukemia Cup Regatta. More than 13 million participants in these popular fundraising campaigns last year alone helped The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) invest more than $1 billion in research to advance lifesaving treatments and cures for blood cancer patients.
For Blood Cancer Awareness Month this September, LLS is reminding us that despite progress, much work still needs to be done to save more lives. More than 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with or in remission from a blood cancer. Leukemia causes more deaths than any other cancer among children, adolescents and adults younger than 20 years. Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma are expected to cause the deaths of an estimated 58,320 people in the U.S. in 2016.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7554853-lls-blood-cancer-awareness-month/
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) announces the launch of the “Step Up for Blue” Campaign for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign honors the millions of men and their families touched by prostate cancer worldwide.
“Step Up for Blue” focuses on elevating critical issues to inspire, energize, and accelerate actions that lead to greater awareness, new therapies, and fewer deaths from prostate cancer. It will run through the duration of September.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7729253-pcf-step-up-for-blue-prostate-cancer/
After analyzing millions of Internet visits and interviewing scores of consumers, Brookdale Senior Living has built a new website based on fresh insights into what’s most important to families searching for senior care. The first phase, which is a $4 million investment, went live on brookdale.com mid-August.
“With Brookdale’s website attracting more than 500,000 visits every month, it’s imperative to make it as useful to consumers as possible,” said David Cygan, Brookdale’s senior vice president of marketing. “As the nation’s largest senior living provider, we know our website is a primary source of information, with many people coming to us first as they embark on this journey,” Cygan said. “It’s important that we offer substantive resources that make it easier to find help in evaluating senior care options.” More than 80 percent of adult children turn to the Internet when they look for care for an aging parent, according to the company’s research.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7722159-new-brookdale-senior-living-website/