A profile of Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft organization, kicks off the 22nd season of The Visionaries, an award-winning public television series, hosted by acclaimed actor Sam Waterston. The Visionaries documentary series highlights the stories of individuals and nonprofit organizations that are working to create positive social change throughout the world. Visionaries has selected Smile Train to be profiled because the organization’s impact represents a unique opportunity to explore the seldom discussed issue of “appearance” in human society.
The Visionaries series takes viewers around the world to experience the lives of extraordinary people tackling some of humanity’s toughest challenges. The series guides viewers on a journey that leads to real solutions with proven outcomes, many of which have the potential to change the world.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8293751-smile-train-the-visionaries-documentary-pbs-series/
SIRO Clinpharm, a leading full service clinical research organization, unveiled its new brand identity on Friday. The new look affirms the recent transformation in the company’s business strategy.
“With the vast experience garnered over the past 16 years, SIRO was set to take a leap forward. With its customer centric leadership, we have built depth in various areas of competencies, leveraging our 4 pillars – people, processes, technologies and solutions,” said Dr. Gautam Daftary, founder and chairman, SIRO Clinpharm.
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A new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report titled The Silent Pandemic: Tackling Hepatitis C with Policy Innovation, made possible as a result of an educational grant from Janssen Pharmaceutica NV and published today, highlights the urgent need for countries around the world to develop strategies to tackle head-on the growing social and economic issues associated with Hepatitis C (HCV).
While the total number of infected individuals is unknown due to a lack of available data, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 150 million people globally are currently living with the blood-borne infectious disease, HCV. Of these, up to two thirds will develop chronic liver disease and one in five will develop cirrhosis. HCV is also the leading cause of liver transplantation worldwide and in the US the disease now accounts for more deaths than HIV.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58671-janssen-silent-pandemic-hepatitis-c
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Nine out of ten times when someone dies by suicide, they have a diagnosable mental health condition at the time of their death. However, mental health conditions are treatable, and most people who attempt suicide go on to live healthy productive lives.
Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the largest suicide prevention organization in the United States, in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month. By drawing attention to the importance of mental health we hope to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Taking care of your mental health is the smart thing to do.
“Mental health is as important as physical health. It impacts the way we perceive, think, feel and behave in our daily lives,” said Dr. Christine Moutier, the chief medical officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. “To help us prevent suicide, there is a role for everyone, in every community. Don’t be afraid to have a caring conversation with someone if you notice troubling changes in their behavior. This conversation just might save their life.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7824851-afsp-suicide-mental-health-awareness-month/
Kilimanjaro Education Foundation (KEF), in conjunction with Powering Potential, announced an installation today at the Noonkodin School of a solar energy system and an Ubuntu computer network to bring modern education tools to the school.
KEF, a nonprofit volunteer organization with a mission to provide African children the same education opportunities as children in developed countries, provided funding for the solar installation, panel and the wiring and also provided an iMac computer that was donated to KEF.
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Seqirus announced today that the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) awarded the organization with the 2016 Immunization Excellence Award for best Corporate Campaign. The accolade recognizes Seqirus’ creative and collaborative efforts to improve vaccination awareness and rates during the 2015-16 influenza season. The award was presented yesterday during the NAIIS Summit in Atlanta, Georgia.
“We are pleased to receive this prestigious honor, and thankful to our partners, Families Fighting Flu and several collegiate student organizations, for their dedication to spreading the word about the dangers of flu and encouraging their peers to get vaccinated,” said Dr. Marie Mazur, Vice President of Global Commercial Development and Policy. “Moving forward, Seqirus is committed to building on this season’s success with college students and continuing the important work of flu prevention for all.”
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7833751-seqirus-national-award-knockoutflu/
Sarah Temple barely escaped the covert organization experimenting with her psychic ability. She must save their next target: a special child who can manipulate dreams and people’s will. But is Sarah’s mysterious link to the girl a clue to her Secret Legacy, or is it luring her back into danger? Learn about the book, http://bit.ly/hxu4Ft Learn about the author, http://bit.ly/11ytc3 Goodies for readers, http://bit.ly/ly7prL Sci-fi, Fantasy
Sarah Temple barely escaped the covert organization experimenting with her psychic ability. She must save their next target: a special child who can manipulate dreams and people’s will. But is Sarah’s mysterious link to the girl a clue to her Secret Legacy, or is it luring her back into danger? Learn about the book here, http://bit.ly/hxu4Ft Learn about this author here, http://bit.ly/11ytc3 Goodies for readershttp://bit.ly/ly7prL Sci-fi, Fantasy
Jingdezhen, a medium-sized city in China’s Jiangxi province also known as the Porcelain Capital of China, is well recognized for its efforts in protecting an important piece of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. A group led by UNESCO consultant Emma Chen Hoefler, simultaneously the vice president of the folk art international organization IVO, the president of IVO China and an expert in the field on the protection of cultural artifacts with intangible value, paid a visit to Jingdezhen between the 8th and the 10th June, 2013, where she conducted field research on the city’s efforts in protecting its heritage.
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Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar has teamed up with “The Nestlé Share the Joy of Reading Program” to raise awareness about the importance of children’s literacy and to encourage continued reading over the summer. Today, she visited the Los Angeles Public Library’s historic Central Library to read to children and share her love of reading. “The Nestlé Share the Joy of Reading Program” is donating up to $250,000 to Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) – the nation’s largest nonprofit children’s literacy organization – and consumers can help through everyday purchases of select Nestlé confections.
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Children International, a leading humanitarian organization, is providing fuel-efficient Ecocina cookstoves that can save lives among poor families in rural Honduras. The stoves are also better for the environment because they reduce wood consumption and harmful pollutants – a great reason to celebrate on Earth Day. In stark contrast to modern kitchens where burners can be turned on and off at will, “kitchens” in rural areas of the developing world often consist of open flames inside highly flammable primitive homes.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57996-children-international-provides-stoves-that-save-lives-in-latin-america
In 2005 Johnson Controls stood with Tulane University to rebuild and resume classes within five months after Hurricane Katrina's devastation. Ten years later, the university and New Orleans residents are building a better future one project at a time. Johnson Controls is proud to help the Tulane City Center, a non-profit organization founded by the Tulane School of Architecture, rejuvenate the community.
“Tulane needed help then, and New Orleans continues to need help today. We proudly have committed $1 million to help revitalize the community with projects that advance the lives of Louisiana residents and their families,” says Bill Jackson, president, Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7604631-johnson-controls-tulane-univ-hurricane-katrina/
