Non-profit organizations based in California

Playworks Michigan Announces Coalition for Michigan Schoolchildren's Right to Play

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Non-profit organizations based in California, Playworks, Recess, Michigan, United States, Administrative divisions

b'DETROIT, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Playworks Michigan , a nonprofit affiliate working to keep kids active and healthy through play and recess, announced the convening of a new coalition to raise awareness about recess in schools and support statewide advocacy for increased access to recess and opportunities for play in Michigan schools.

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  • b'DETROIT, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Playworks Michigan , a nonprofit affiliate working to keep kids active and healthy through play and recess, announced the convening of a new coalition to raise awareness about recess in schools and support statewide advocacy for increased access to recess and opportunities for play in Michigan schools.
  • The Coalition for Michigan Schoolchildren\'s Right to Play will support access to safe and healthy play every day at school to positively impact children\'s physical, social, and emotional development.\n"Following the recent online and in-person learning changes throughout the pandemic, curriculum is being reshaped for the fall," said Paul Liabenow, Executive Director of the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principal\'s Association.
  • "\nThe Coalition is made up of more than 20 members including:\nThere are currently no guidelines requiring Michigan schools to provide recess time nor are there any stipulations to prevent schools from removing recess.
  • This is particularly concerning when 30.6 percent of children in Michigan are considered either overweight or obese.\nThe mission of the Coalition for Michigan Schoolchildren\'s Right to Play is to ensure that every elementary student in the State of Michigan has increased access to play and recess as a part of their school day.\nThrough the support of the Michigan Health Endowment Fund , Playworks Michigan serves as the convener of this incredibly important coalition of civic, educational, and business leaders.\n'

Physical activity may reduce risk of poor COVID-19 outcomes

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Healthcare in the United States, States of the United States, Health in the United States, Henry J. Kaiser, Health insurance in the United States, Healthcare in California, Kaiser Permanente, Non-profit organizations based in California

b'PASADENA, Calif., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A Kaiser Permanente study of nearly 50,000 people with COVID-19 suggested that regular physical activity provided strong protection from hospitalization, intensive care unit admission, and death.

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  • b'PASADENA, Calif., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A Kaiser Permanente study of nearly 50,000 people with COVID-19 suggested that regular physical activity provided strong protection from hospitalization, intensive care unit admission, and death.
  • "Kaiser Permanente\'s motivation is to keep people healthy, and this study truly shows how important that is during this pandemic and beyond.
  • People who regularly exercise had the best chance of beating COVID-19, while people who were inactive did much worse.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.\n'

YR Media and Radiotopia Present a New Season of Adult ISH

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Other Consumer, Food, Beverage, Environment, Retail, Teens, TV and Radio, Mental health, Consumer, Social media, Entertainment, Blogging, Other Communications, Publishing, Online, Health, Mobile Entertainment, Communications, General Entertainment, Celebrity, Non-profit organizations based in California, Youth Radio, Youth-led media, Merk, Musicians, Organizations, Entertainers, Radiotopia, Adult ISH, YR Media, PRX and Radiotopia

Adult ISH , the award-winning culture, storytelling, and advice podcast co-hosted by Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen is back for an all-new season beginning today, April 8, 2021.

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  • Adult ISH , the award-winning culture, storytelling, and advice podcast co-hosted by Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen is back for an all-new season beginning today, April 8, 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210408005061/en/
    Adult ISH, the award-winning culture, storytelling, and advice podcast co-hosted by Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen is back for an all-new season beginning today, April 8, 2021.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Now in its fifth season, Adult ISH will feature special guest appearances by actors, entertainers, activists, chefs, and influencers.
  • YR Media is proud to produce and support another season of Adult ISH, said Kyra Kyles, CEO, YR Media.

Kaiser Permanente names Diane Comer as chief information technology officer

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Healthcare in the United States, States of the United States, Health in the United States, Henry J. Kaiser, Health insurance in the United States, Healthcare in California, Kaiser Permanente, Non-profit organizations based in California, Chief information officer

OAKLAND, Calif., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente announced today that Diane Comer has been named the organization's new chief information technology officer.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente announced today that Diane Comer has been named the organization's new chief information technology officer.
  • Comer, who has served as interim chief information officer since June 2020, will report directly to Kaiser Permanente chair and chief executive officer Greg A. Adams .
  • Comer joined Kaiser Permanente in 2007 to deliver technology solutions supporting all marketing, sales, service, and administration functions.
  • Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente, Comer held positions at Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, including chief technology officer, with dual reporting to the CIO and CEO.

Most patients' end-of-life care wishes are met

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Health care, Health, Henry J. Kaiser, Health insurance in the United States, Healthcare in California, Kaiser Permanente, Non-profit organizations based in California, End-of-life care

"Our research showed that people shared their end-of-life wishes and that those wishes are typically met here at Kaiser Permanente Southern California."

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  • "Our research showed that people shared their end-of-life wishes and that those wishes are typically met here at Kaiser Permanente Southern California."
  • The next-of-kin survey participants reported that the vast majority of their loved ones had end-of-life discussions and got the care they preferred.
  • The next-of-kin of those who wanted physicians to "do everything" to save a life and of those who preferred a less intrusive approach to end-of-life care reported that those wishes had been met.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.

Adopt-a-Pet.com Named One of the 2021 Best Nonprofits To Work For

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Non-profit organizations based in California, Adopt-a-Pet.com, Articles, Nonprofit organization, Organizations, Economy

LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Adopt-a-Pet.com, North America's largest non-profit pet adoption website, announced today that the organization was selected by The NonProfit Times, in partnership with Best Companies Group, as one of the 2021 Best Nonprofits To Work For.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Adopt-a-Pet.com, North America's largest non-profit pet adoption website, announced today that the organization was selected by The NonProfit Times, in partnership with Best Companies Group, as one of the 2021 Best Nonprofits To Work For.
  • Adopt-a-Pet.com was selected by The NonProfit Times as one of the 2021 Best Nonprofits To Work For.
  • The awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the nonprofit industry, benefitting the industry's economy, workforce, and businesses.
  • "We also recognize that having a great workplace is more than just doing good work and accomplishing the goals the team sets.

Challenged Athletes Foundation Launches Virtual High School Adaptive Sports Program

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation, Non-profit organizations based in California, Disability, Adaptive Sports USA

SAN DIEGO, CA, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) announced today the launch of its High School Adaptive Sports Program, presented by Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation.

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  • SAN DIEGO, CA, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) announced today the launch of its High School Adaptive Sports Program, presented by Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation.
  • Beginning April 5th, this years High School Adaptive Sports Program provides student-athletes with six weeks of expert coaching, training tutorials, SKLZ equipment essentials and grant opportunities so they can prepare, participate and excel on their High School teams.
  • The disciplines offered in the High School Adaptive Sports Program are ambulatory sprints, ambulatory throws, seated throws and wheelchair racing.
  • Through multiple partnerships, the CAF High School Adaptive Sports Program has created resources for athletes, parents, coaches, administration, and healthcare professionals to learn about scholastic sport opportunities for youth adaptive athletes.

The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) Sparks a Season for Change with the Most Impactful Myeloma Action Month Ever

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
International Myeloma Foundation, Non-profit organizations based in California, Myeloma Foundation, Multiple myeloma, Health, Medicine

Of the millions of Myeloma Action Month social media posts, there were 45,000 interactions; 22,000 shares; and 22,000 likes.

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  • Of the millions of Myeloma Action Month social media posts, there were 45,000 interactions; 22,000 shares; and 22,000 likes.
  • In 2009, the IMF launched March as Myeloma Awareness Month to shed light on this little known cancer.
  • Myeloma Action Month (MAM) social media badges were translated into more than 10 international languages.
  • Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest foundation focusing specifically on multiple myeloma.

Lightning strikes twice as a team of students advance to the semi-final round of an XPRIZE challenge for the second time

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Non-profit organizations based in California, Transhumanism, X Prize Foundation

For the second time, a group of junior high and high school students at Valley Christian Schools (VCS) made history today by advancing to the semi-final round of the $10M ANA Avatar XPRIZE challenge.

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  • For the second time, a group of junior high and high school students at Valley Christian Schools (VCS) made history today by advancing to the semi-final round of the $10M ANA Avatar XPRIZE challenge.
  • They've set their sights on a new challenge - going virtual to create an avatar system that can transport a human presence to a remote location in real-time.
  • VCS provides rigorous, college-preparatory programs while challenging students toward lives of character, service, and influence in their individual Quest for Excellence.
  • Active competitions include the $20M NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE, $10M XPRIZE Rainforest, $15M XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, $10M ANA Avatar XPRIZE, $6M XPRIZE Rapid Covid Testing, $5M IBM Watson AI Prize, $5M XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling, $1M Next-Gen Mask Challenge and $500,000 Pandemic Response Challenge.

Semifinalist Teams Selected in $10M ANA Avatar XPRIZE Competition

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Technology, Other Technology, Other Science, Software, Research, Science, Non-profit organizations based in California, Transhumanism, X Prize Foundation

The breakthroughs that will develop out of the ANA Avatar XPRIZE have the potential to entirely reimagine the human experience, said David Locke, Executive Prize Director of ANA Avatar XPRIZE.

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  • The breakthroughs that will develop out of the ANA Avatar XPRIZE have the potential to entirely reimagine the human experience, said David Locke, Executive Prize Director of ANA Avatar XPRIZE.
  • The ANA Avatar Advisory Board has been integral in the competition since its launch in January 2019.
  • For more information on the ANA Avatar XPRIZE, the semifinalist teams, and ANA, please visit avatar.xprize.org.
  • Active competitions include the $100 Million XPRIZE Carbon Removal with Elon Musk, $20 Million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE, $15 Million XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, $10 Million XPRIZE Rainforest, $10 Million ANA Avatar XPRIZE, $5 Million IBM Watson AI XPRIZE, $5 Million XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling and $1M Digital Learning Challenge.