Social work

Children’s Home Society’s Institute for Family Honors Social Workers with Family Champion Awards

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Mittwoch, Mai 29, 2024
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Greensboro, NC, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Institute for Family, an entity of Children’s Home Society of NC (CHS), presented its second annual Family Champion Awards on April 26 at The Duke Endowment in Charlotte, NC.

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  • Greensboro, NC, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Institute for Family, an entity of Children’s Home Society of NC (CHS), presented its second annual Family Champion Awards on April 26 at The Duke Endowment in Charlotte, NC.
  • Social workers and family advocates from across North Carolina gathered to honor social workers for the vital role they play in promoting family well-being.
  • The Institute for Family advocates for family well-being in North Carolina and across the nation.
  • The Institute capitalizes on Children’s Home Society’s 120-year history of providing direct services for families associated with the child welfare system.

Quick adoption in 34 states of Erin’s Law to prevent child abuse shows power of one individual to make policy

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Dienstag, Mai 28, 2024
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One of those people is Erin Merryn, a mother and social worker originally from the Chicago suburbs who endured abuse as a child.

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  • One of those people is Erin Merryn, a mother and social worker originally from the Chicago suburbs who endured abuse as a child.
  • Her efforts as an adult ultimately resulted in 38 states passing legislation named Erin’s Law that aims to prevent child abuse through education of children in schools.
  • How do different state legislatures respond to interactions with what public policy scholars call a “policy entrepreneur” like Erin Merryn?

Laws were reactive

  • Child abuse in the United States became a major public concern after the publication of “The Battered-Child Syndrome” in 1962.
  • However, meaningful state-level actions to address the problem were limited until Erin’s Law was enacted.
  • Erin’s Law was different – it aimed to prevent abuse before it starts through education, which is a proactive approach, rather than a reactive approach that focuses on abuse that has likely already happened.

Erin’s journey

  • After four months of extensive research, they completed the initial draft of Erin’s Law.
  • In November 2010, Merryn was invited to the Illinois State Capitol, where she delivered short testimony on the need for the law.
  • Normally, policies are adopted when state legislators come together in regular sessions and debate in committees about the policy.
  • Merryn faced multiple roadblocks along the way, but her perseverance played an important role in the widespread adoption of Erin’s Law.
  • Her recognition as the 2012 Glamour magazine “Woman of the Year” further boosted her visibility and impact as she continued the advocacy.

Policy entrepreneurs get results

The new Chief Harry Family Scholarship aims to empower Indigenous students across Canada

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Dienstag, Mai 21, 2024
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Edmonton, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new Chief Harry Family Scholarship will support 10 Indigenous students across Canada with $50,000 over five years – a significant investment in education to help build brighter futures.

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  • Edmonton, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new Chief Harry Family Scholarship will support 10 Indigenous students across Canada with $50,000 over five years – a significant investment in education to help build brighter futures.
  • Supported by The Driving Force Group of Companies, the scholarship is inspired by and named after Chief Dale Harry (Pekultn Siyam), a hereditary Chief of the Squamish Nation.
  • His mother is none other than Elder Chésha7 (Gwen Harry), a residential school survivor who worked in education for more than 50 years.
  • The scholarship funds will be awarded to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students studying in education, social work, psychology and social sciences – areas identified as those with large funding gaps for Indigenous students.

Texas Tops Nation in Hunger Crisis, North Texas Food Bank Serves Fourth-Largest Area According to New Feeding America Study

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Mittwoch, Mai 15, 2024
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With 90 percent of the food being distributed through this feeding network, NTFB believes investing in its feeding partners will ultimately transform the lives of its neighbors.

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  • With 90 percent of the food being distributed through this feeding network, NTFB believes investing in its feeding partners will ultimately transform the lives of its neighbors.
  • Understanding where neighbors facing hunger live is critical so that NTFB can work to ensure they have access to food.
  • Cunningham concluded, "Empowered by the unwavering support of our community, the North Texas Food Bank stands as a beacon in the fight against hunger.
  • For more information about the North Texas Food Bank and how to help end hunger in North Texas, visit www.ntfb.org .

City of Hope Researchers to Present Investigational Treatments for Colorectal, Kidney and Blood Cancers at 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

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Donnerstag, Mai 23, 2024
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City of Hope has performed over 19,000 transplants, is one of the nation’s leading transplant programs and is at the forefront of using transplants to treat older adults with blood cancers.

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  • City of Hope has performed over 19,000 transplants, is one of the nation’s leading transplant programs and is at the forefront of using transplants to treat older adults with blood cancers.
  • The adult cohorts of this trial recruitment have closed with more than 200 patients in follow-up.
  • Kennedy Geriatric Oncology Award, which honors geriatric oncologists who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in the field of geriatric oncology.
  • Presenter: Richard T. Lee , M.D., City of Hope clinical professor, Supportive and Integrative Medicine Program; Cherng Family Director's Chair for the Center for Integrative Oncology
    Presenter: Daniel Schmolze , M.D., City of Hope associate clinical professor, Department of Pathology

Carallel Launches New App to Expand Personalized Caregiver Support and Insights into Healthcare’s Hidden Workforce

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Donnerstag, Mai 23, 2024
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Carallel , the leading provider of holistic support, guidance, and assistance for family caregivers, today introduced the new Carallel Companion app, which provides caregivers an intuitive and truly personalized digital experience.

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  • Carallel , the leading provider of holistic support, guidance, and assistance for family caregivers, today introduced the new Carallel Companion app, which provides caregivers an intuitive and truly personalized digital experience.
  • “The Carallel Companion app has been a game-changer for me since my wife's diagnosis and my kids and I have become her caregiver,” said Arthur Flug, caregiver and Carallel user.
  • It’s like Carallel knows exactly what I’m going through and the support I need to keep going.
  • In fact, Carallel recently introduced new partnerships with Empathy (for bereavement support), myFloc (for financial management support) and Jukebox Health (for home modifications and safety).

Teens are Asking Schools to Provide Mental Health Information

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Donnerstag, Mai 16, 2024
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Alexandria T.’s home life was rocky, and she struggled with mental health challenges, including ADHD, anxiety and depression.

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  • Alexandria T.’s home life was rocky, and she struggled with mental health challenges, including ADHD, anxiety and depression.
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    Learn4Life educators participate in training to become Trauma-Resilient Professionals to better serve students (Photo: Business Wire)
    Teens want schools to play a bigger role in their mental health, and they trust the information they get there, according to a recent survey by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI).
  • More than two-thirds of students agree schools should teach what mental health is, and where and how to seek treatment.
  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month, started by NAMI in 1949 to end the stigma of mental health, extend support and advocate for policies that prioritize the wellbeing of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Online College Offers Undergraduate Programs Virtual Open House Event

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Montag, Mai 13, 2024
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NEW BRITAIN, Conn., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charter Oak State College (http://www.CharterOak.edu/FinishCollege) offers a virtual Undergraduate Open House Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 5:30 PM ET via Zoom for prospective students. Learn about the College and its high value, affordable, ONLINE degree programs. All event attendees apply free.

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  • Charter Oak State College, Connecticut's Public Online College, offers Open House event covering all online undergraduate degrees (via Zoom).
  • NEW BRITAIN, Conn., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charter Oak State College ( http://www.CharterOak.edu/FinishCollege ) offers a virtual Undergraduate Open House Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 5:30 PM ET via Zoom for prospective students.
  • Learn about the College and its high value, affordable, ONLINE degree programs.
  • Charter Oak State College is well known for degree completion and accepts qualified existing college credits, prior learning, military, and professional certifications.

CHIPOTLE CELEBRATES NHS WORKERS WITH A BUY-ONE-GET-ONE-FREE OFFER ON INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024
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LONDON, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill UK, the fast-casual restaurant chain that serves burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and salads made with real ingredients, is celebrating International Nurses Day with a BUY-ONE-GET-ONE-FREE (BOGOF) on all entrees for NHS workers*.

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  • LONDON, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill UK, the fast-casual restaurant chain that serves burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and salads made with real ingredients, is celebrating International Nurses Day with a BUY-ONE-GET-ONE-FREE (BOGOF) on all entrees for NHS workers*.
  • NHS healthcare professionals can enjoy this offer exclusively in all UK restaurants excluding the London Wall and King Williams Street restaurants, from 11:00am to 11:00pm on Sunday, 12 May 2024.
  • NHS staff can redeem their BOGOF offer when purchasing another full price entrée by showing their NHS identity badge at the cash register.
  • See here for a full list of participating Chipotle locations in the UK: https://locations.chipotle.co.uk/ .

Lykos Therapeutics Strengthens Commercial Organization with Key Hires as it Prepares for Potential Commercial Launch

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024
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Coy Stout has also joined Lykos as Vice President (VP) of Market Access,  a critical function in the growing commercial organization.

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  • Coy Stout has also joined Lykos as Vice President (VP) of Market Access,  a critical function in the growing commercial organization.
  • "The appointment of Allison, our first chief commercial officer, marks a critical milestone as we build out our commercial organization and prepare for a potential product launch of MDMA-assisted therapy if approved by the FDA," said Amy Emerson, Chief Executive Officer of Lykos Therapeutics.
  • Ms. Rosenthal brings to Lykos more than 25 years of pharmaceutical experience introducing innovative therapies.
  • At Lykos Therapeutics, a public benefit corporation (PBC) founded by MAPS, our mission is to transform mental healthcare.