Partnership for a Healthier America

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare launches free Healthier 901 online fitness tool

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Friday, August 25, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is finally over. Mid-Southerners can now use Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare's new Healthier 901 fitness app to track their progress toward the Healthier 901 Challenge to lose one million pounds in three years.

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  • Mid-Southerners can now use Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare's new Healthier 901 fitness app to track their progress toward the Healthier 901 Challenge to lose one million pounds in three years.
  • Participants who use the free Healthier 901 fitness tool can track their contribution toward the million-pound goal.
  • The free app can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices and the first 1,000 registrants will receive a free Healthier 901 t-shirt!
  • Healthier 901 is powered by Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and sponsored by Cigna Healthcare, Action News 5, Nike and Kroger.

Pairwise and Partnership for a Healthier America Unite in Shared Mission to Increase Access to Fruits and Vegetables

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

At Pairwise, we are using technology to reduce barriers to healthy food access.

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  • At Pairwise, we are using technology to reduce barriers to healthy food access.
  • PHA and Pairwise’s shared goal of creating greater, sustained access to nutritious food will require innovative thinking and new solutions.
  • Pairwise is a leading food and tech company committed to building a healthier world through better fruits and vegetables.
  • “Our shared vision of ensuring healthy food access to all steers our work each day at Pairwise.

A Healthier WE launches Appalachia Rising to facilitate first-ever Bi-County Task Force aimed at bringing healthier living to the region

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Monday, April 10, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Healthier WE, a non-profit organization, in partnership with leaders in two rural Appalachia counties, is pleased to announce a new bottom-up model of addressing rural health and well-being. Local leaders have identified area residents, local health and economic development leaders, as well as political leaders, who are willing to find opportunities for improving personal and community health. In addition, we have a growing and well-respected list of sponsors, and speakers.

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  • This inaugural Appalachian partnership-focused event is being held April 19, 2023, at the Overlook Event Center in Pikeville, Kentucky.
  • We look forward to forming critical relationships with the wide range of leaders who are committed to creating healthier rural communities."
  • Phil Polakoff, MD, CEO of A Healthier WE said "We are excited to partner with key stakeholders in rural health.
  • We look forward to forming critical relationships with leaders and change makers who are committed to creating healthier rural communities."

NERD™ Focus Announces Official Partnership with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship ( BKFC ), the bare-knuckle boxing promotion company based in Philadelphia, today announced its partnership with NERD Focus to become their official energy drink for all events.

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  • Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship ( BKFC ), the bare-knuckle boxing promotion company based in Philadelphia, today announced its partnership with NERD Focus to become their official energy drink for all events.
  • The Partnership will give NERD Focus prominent branding visibility including logo placement on ring canvas, ring announcer mentions, assistance with product distribution and many other elements that will highlight NERD Focus brand as the go-to think drink in the market.
  • LaVista says, NERD Focus is becoming a big part of combat sports, as it's loaded with vitamins and nootropics that help support overall brain health and function.
  • We're starting to see a lot of participants gravitate towards products like NERD and we're confident the trend will continue.

IWBI Launches the WELL Equity Rating to Advance Organizations and Places Where “Everyone Feels Welcome, Seen and Heard”

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

With the help of the Health Equity and WELL Concept Advisories, IWBI also developed new beta features and parts to strengthen the new offering.

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  • With the help of the Health Equity and WELL Concept Advisories, IWBI also developed new beta features and parts to strengthen the new offering.
  • This new designation will add to the suite of IWBI offerings that includes the WELL Health-Safety Rating and the WELL Performance Rating.
  • Each rating can be earned as a stand-alone designation or milestone toward a place-based WELL Certification or an organizations WELL Score.
  • In September, IWBIs Governance Council , the leadership body tasked with upholding the integrity of WELL through rigorous standard development criteria, unanimously ratified the WELL Equity Rating.

Carrefour and Danone with Nine Major Food Manufacturers Win 2022 SIRIUS Prize in Sustainable Collaboration for Healthier Lives Initiative in France

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Key figures from the pilot project published by Carrefour in June 2022 include:

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  • Key figures from the pilot project published by Carrefour in June 2022 include:
    189% sales increase from in-store activities.
  • Building on the learnings from our evaluation partners KPMG and Catalina is key for the initiative to continue to evolve and impact at scale.
  • In this way, the CHL France team has been continuously collaborating in moving consumers and restaurateurs towards healthier and more sustainable diets.
  • Thomas Kyriaco, CSR Client Director, Danone: "Bringing health through food to as many people and in the most sustainable way as possible is our mission at Danone.

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Commits $10 Million to Improve Food Access in US

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The mission of the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is to ensure that every child in the U.S. grows up with dependable access to nutritious food, and this commitment helps bring us closer to that goal, Roxanne Moore, executive director of Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, said.We are proud to continue our work and are hopeful that the White Houses national strategy to end food insecurity will build momentum toward our goal of eradicating food insecurity.

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  • The mission of the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is to ensure that every child in the U.S. grows up with dependable access to nutritious food, and this commitment helps bring us closer to that goal, Roxanne Moore, executive director of Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, said.We are proud to continue our work and are hopeful that the White Houses national strategy to end food insecurity will build momentum toward our goal of eradicating food insecurity.
  • During the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundations partnership with Dole, the Boys & Girls Club of Central Mississippi, and the Partnership for a Healthier America was highlighted.
  • In addition to awarding grants to youth scholars and employees, the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation provides contributions to several national and local non-profits helping to end hunger, engages Sodexo employees in community volunteerism and supports programs that help empower women.
  • VisitSodexo Stop Hunger Foundation on Facebookand follow us on Twitter@StopHungerUSAand Instagram @sodexostophunger.

White House Hunger Conference: KinderCare Announces Bold Plan to Increase Access and Affordability to Healthy Food for All Children

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

In support of todays White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health , KinderCare Learning Companies today announced its plan to help increase access and affordability to vegetables and fruits for all children nationwide.

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  • In support of todays White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health , KinderCare Learning Companies today announced its plan to help increase access and affordability to vegetables and fruits for all children nationwide.
  • The organizations will work together to provide children and their families with the resources they need to access healthy foods they need to live well.
  • As a leader in early childhood education and care, we at KinderCare have had a longstanding commitment to supporting children's health and wellness.
  • Were honored to join the CDC Foundation and the White House in helping children and their families get access to healthy and nutritious foods they need to live well and develop healthy eating habits.

Merck Animal Health Completes Minority Investment in LeeO Precision Farming

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), announced today that it has completed a minority investment in LeeO Precision Farming B.V. (LeeO).

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  • Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), announced today that it has completed a minority investment in LeeO Precision Farming B.V. (LeeO).
  • Merck Animal Health joins LeeOs existing founders and shareholders, Prairie Systems, Inc., a strategic investment of United Animal Health, Inc., and MIQ B.V.
  • It also signals Merck Animal Healths ongoing commitment to swine health, well-being and management and laser focus on accelerating animal traceability solutions in livestock to improve animal health.
  • Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA, is the global animal health business of Merck.

Merck Animal Health to Acquire Vence

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement under which Merck Animal Health will acquire Vence from its founders and shareholders.

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  • Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement under which Merck Animal Health will acquire Vence from its founders and shareholders.
  • The acquisition of Vence will broaden our portfolio with complementary products and technologies to advance animal health and well-being as well as outcomes for our customers, said Rick DeLuca, president, Merck Animal Health.
  • Vence is a natural fit with Merck Animal Healths growing portfolio of animal intelligence products that include identification, traceability and monitoring products.
  • Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA, is the global animal health business of Merck.