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APRU’s latest AI For Social Good Report spotlights the need for transforming social policies and services in Bangladesh and Thailand

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Education, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, University, Mother, APRU, Government, Environment, Google.org, NUS, Australian National University, Communication, Partnership, Climate, Research, KAIST, Policy, AI, Poverty, ANU, Community, Social, ESCAP, GxP, National university, Medical device

Working closely with academic researchers and government stakeholders in Bangladesh and Thailand, the program provided research insights and practical suggestions to accelerate the development of data-driven policies and strategies, effectively leveraging AI for societal good.

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  • Working closely with academic researchers and government stakeholders in Bangladesh and Thailand, the program provided research insights and practical suggestions to accelerate the development of data-driven policies and strategies, effectively leveraging AI for societal good.
  • Noteworthy outcomes include country-wide case studies on
    Maternity care in Bangladesh faces substantial challenges, including limited monitoring and access barriers.
  • In Thailand, researchers from NUS identified barriers to sharing medical and healthcare data and have recommended tangible policy recommendations to the Thai Government.
  • With the successful rollout of the "AI for Social Good" project, APRU aims to foster more cross-border connections and provide active support in developing country-specific AI governance frameworks.

The Rise of Empowered Parenting: Social Media Sparks a Revolution of Embracing Imperfection and Authenticity Among Parents

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Family, Data Management, Data Analytics, Technology, Consumer, Teens, Parenting, Children, Baby, Maternity, Other Communications, Publishing, Communications, Social Media, Other Professional Services, Consulting, Media, Professional Services, Other Consumer, Women, Other Technology, Men, Internet, Pew, Mother, Bump, Climate change, Generation, Marriage, Face, Motivation, Learning, Environment, Parent, Partnership, Bias, Yoga, Shame, Social media, Child, Politics, Great Recession, Father, Pregnancy, Judgement, Humour, Carbon, Hobby, Marketing, Woman, Male, American Dream, Empowerment, Pew Research Center, Generation Alpha, Supreme court, Content, Global recession, Intelligence quotient, Traction, Creativity, Disability, Workforce, Habit, Society, Report, Toy

As the antidote to feeling shame and judgment resulting in high levels of stress, today’s parents are prioritizing authenticity, humor and personal well-being on their parenting journeys.

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  • As the antidote to feeling shame and judgment resulting in high levels of stress, today’s parents are prioritizing authenticity, humor and personal well-being on their parenting journeys.
  • They are forsaking unrealistic standards for showcasing raw, relatable moments, whether in person or on social networks.
  • Social media has contributed to this new, empowered approach to embracing imperfections.
  • According to a recent Pew Research study, 65% of parents rarely or never feel judged by their community of parents.

WHY Brands Inc. Expands Leadership Team with Two Key Executive Hires

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Family, Lifestyle, Retail, Consumer, Baby, Maternity, Specialty, Mother, Growth, New product development, Strategic management, Munchkin, Shearman, Caregiver, General counsel, AI, Xero, Engineering, Massage, Shearman & Sterling, Pushpay, Corporation, Industrial design

Both executives will report to Steven B. Dunn, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WHY.

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  • Both executives will report to Steven B. Dunn, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WHY.
  • “We are excited to expand our leadership bench with the strategic appointments of Joseph and Jaime,” said Mr. Dunn.
  • “As WHY moves into more tech-focused, high value products and household goods, we are embarking on a new chapter of growth.
  • Prior to joining WHY, Mr. Berkowitz was General Counsel & Head of Corporate Strategy at Pushpay, a leading fintech company.

GE HealthCare Establishes the GE HealthCare Foundation

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Baby, Maternity, Health, Philanthropy, General Health, Women, Radiology, Pharmaceutical, Health Technology, Foundation, Fitness & Nutrition, Consumer, Mother, Organization, ECHO, Health equity, Partnership, Research, Mortality, Child, Infant, AI, Record, The Urban Institute, Pregnancy, GE HealthCare, Safety, Urban Institute, BMMA, Nursing, Lwala

Today, GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, announced the establishment of its philanthropic entity, the GE HealthCare Foundation.

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  • Today, GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, announced the establishment of its philanthropic entity, the GE HealthCare Foundation.
  • The Foundation will operate as a charitable organization, incorporated separately from GE HealthCare, focused on advancing equitable access to precision healthcare.
  • The GE HealthCare Foundation supports nonprofit organizations aimed at making healthcare more accessible, personal, human, and flexible – and ultimately, strive to remove barriers that separate underserved communities from equitable healthcare.
  • “The GE HealthCare Foundation was born out of GE HealthCare’s legacy of delivering access to care, and a desire to advance health equity by reducing the limits and barriers faced by those in underserved communities,” said Danielle Halstrom, President of the GE HealthCare Foundation.

Hyperfine, Inc. Collaborates with King’s College London to Demonstrate the Swoop® System and UNITY Project to The Princess Royal

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Research, Medical Devices, Neurology, Hospitals, Health Technology, Radiology, Health, General Health, Science, Mother, HRH, Princess Royal, Brain, King, MRI, Bill, Hyperfine structure, National Health Service, NHS, Ultra, Quality of life, King's College London, Multimedia, Royal Highness, FDA, School, Medical imaging

Her Royal Highness was shown a demonstration of the Swoop® system to see first-hand the device’s ease of use.

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  • Her Royal Highness was shown a demonstration of the Swoop® system to see first-hand the device’s ease of use.
  • “It is a great pleasure for us to introduce HRH Princess Royal to the UNITY project.
  • “Since 2021, the Hyperfine, Inc. collaboration with King’s College London has further enabled our vision of making brain MRI accessible anywhere in the world to become a reality at UNITY project sites,” said Ms. Sainz.
  • The center also provides National Health Service (NHS) services under the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

The College of American Pathologists Welcomes New CEO

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Education, Health, General Health, Research, Science, University, College, Mother, Health equity, COVID-19, Public, Accreditation, History, Artificial intelligence, Policy, CAP, Doctor of Philosophy, Oberlin College, Pennsylvania Medical Society, Medicine, FCPP, Michigan State University, CAE, Sociology, Pathology, Multimedia, State, Management

The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world’s leading organization of board-certified pathologists, announced today that Michael Fraser, PhD, MS, CAE, FCPP, is joining the CAP as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world’s leading organization of board-certified pathologists, announced today that Michael Fraser, PhD, MS, CAE, FCPP, is joining the CAP as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • "I bring a ‘startup energy’ that lets me see things from a fresh perspective—the opportunities as well as the challenges,” said Fraser.
  • His transparent and empowering leadership style has enabled teams to tackle challenging public health issues, including navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • He has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and nonfiction books on strategic leadership and public health.

As Opill Enhances Women's Reproductive Choices Dr. Mary Jane Minkin Highlights Key Differences Between the Progesterone-Only Opill and Traditional Estrogen-Based Contraceptives “The Pill”

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Health, FDA, Consumer, Women, Baby, Maternity, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Mother, Birth, Education, OBGYN, Combined oral contraceptive pill, Condom, Risk, Diabetes, Ovulation, Stroke, History, Sale, News, Fertility, Splenic infarction, Smoke, Perrigo, Woman, OTC, Pill, Cancer, Breast cancer, Safety, Progesterone, MUST, Migraine, Birth control

Progesterone-only pills or “mini pills’ are usually used for nursing mothers and those unable to take estrogen-based contraceptives for health reasons and individual medical history.

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  • Progesterone-only pills or “mini pills’ are usually used for nursing mothers and those unable to take estrogen-based contraceptives for health reasons and individual medical history.
  • "Education is key at this juncture to prevent an increase in unintended pregnancies in the coming months.
  • The Opill, significantly differs from the traditional birth control pill in that it is less effective at preventing ovulation when pills are missed or skipped for any reason.
  • The availability of the Opill OTC, or progesterone-only pill, is wonderful news for those women unable to take estrogen or 'The Pill.'

Momcozy Celebrates International Women's Day with Launch of Cozy Mom: Her Infinite Power Campaign

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Women, Parenting, Baby, Maternity, Specialty, Family, Other Health, Health, Consumer, Retail, Mother, Omnipotence, Gender, LCSW, TVC, Caregiver, Partnership, International, Bias, Social media, Female, International Women's Day, Pregnancy, Courage, Woman, Empowerment, Love, Creativity, Dream, Society, Birth control

This year, for International Women’s Day, Momcozy proudly unveils its "Cozy Mom: Her Infinite Power" campaign, a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable strength and potential of women worldwide.

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  • This year, for International Women’s Day, Momcozy proudly unveils its "Cozy Mom: Her Infinite Power" campaign, a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable strength and potential of women worldwide.
  • Celebrating International Women's Day with "Cozy Mom: Her Infinite Power"
    International Women's Day is a time to reflect on the incredible contributions and resilience of women in all walks of life.
  • Momcozy's "Cozy Mom: Her Infinite Power" campaign celebrates the spirit of women and recognizes that mothers are far more than just caregivers; they are individuals with dreams and ambitions that extend beyond their roles as moms.
  • On International Women's Day and every day, Momcozy celebrates the infinite power of women and mothers worldwide.

National Survey Shows Most Mothers and Caregivers of Infants in U.S. Believe Breast Milk is Healthiest Option, but Need to Use Formula at Some Point in the First Year

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Mother, Health, Employment, Breast milk, POS, Lactation, AAPI, Caregiver, Special, Black, Milk, Infant, Neil Newhouse, WIC, State, GQR, Government, Work, Birth control

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The bipartisan team of GQR and Public Opinion Strategies (POS) released results from a national survey conducted on behalf of the Infant Nutrition Council of America that examines how mothers and caregivers across demographic and racial groups choose to feed their infants and the factors that influence those decisions[1]. The survey was conducted among 1,500 mothers and caregivers in the U.S. with children less than 12 months of age.

Key Points: 
  • The survey was conducted among 1,500 mothers and caregivers in the U.S. with children less than 12 months of age.
  • But even mothers who breastfeed report barriers and lack of support from employees including time and space to pump.
  • Additionally, the survey asked mothers and caregivers of young children 12-24 months of age about their feeding concerns.
  • The vast majority of mothers and caregivers want access to information about nutritious feeding options for their toddlers (12-24 months).

Pacify Introduces Enhanced Doula Support for Residents of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Mother, Pregnancy, Pacification, Parent, Birth control

In line with our steadfast commitment to empowering expectant and new mothers, we are delighted to enhance our range of services with the introduction of both virtually-scheduled and in-person doula support options.

Key Points: 
  • In line with our steadfast commitment to empowering expectant and new mothers, we are delighted to enhance our range of services with the introduction of both virtually-scheduled and in-person doula support options.
  • "Our mission at Pacify is to enhance access to maternity support and provide parents with the resources they need to thrive during this transformative time," said Jennifer Sargent, CEO at Pacify.
  • Pacify's compassionate doula-led support services, enhanced with modern technology, address the unique needs of each birthing person, whether it's assistance with breastfeeding, emotional support during labor, or guidance on newborn care.
  • To learn more about Pacify's enhanced doula support services, please visit Pacify.com.