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World Heart Federation says perfect storm for heart disease created by COVID-19

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Monday, September 28, 2020
RTT, Articles, Occupational safety and health, Coronavirus disease, Zoonoses, World Heart Federation, Cardiovascular disease, WHF, Heart, Health

GENEVA, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --COVID-19 is creating a perfect storm for heart health, the World Heart Federation (WHF) warns on World Heart Day.

Key Points: 
  • GENEVA, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --COVID-19 is creating a perfect storm for heart health, the World Heart Federation (WHF) warns on World Heart Day.
  • First, people with COVID-19 and heart disease are among those with the highest risk of death and severe complications.
  • Second, the heart might be adversely affected by the virus even in people without pre-existing conditions.
  • WHF's purpose is to unite the global health community to beat cardiovascular disease (CVD), which kills 17.9 million people every year.

WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. Issues Business Update Letter to Stakeholders

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
Whitehorse, Yukon, Yukon River, WHF, NASDAQ, Coronavirus, Finance, Economy of the United States

NEW YORK, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: WHF) today issued the following business update letter to stakeholders in light of evolving market conditions amid the coronavirus disease ("COVID-19") pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: WHF) today issued the following business update letter to stakeholders in light of evolving market conditions amid the coronavirus disease ("COVID-19") pandemic.
  • WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. ("WHF") management would like to share an update to provide increased transparency during this uncertain time.
  • communication networks and tools that are in place to keep the business operating smoothly in the face of disruptions from COVID-19.
  • WhiteHorse credit team has been in close contact with the owners and management teams of each of our portfolio companies.

WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. and State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio Form Joint Venture

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Friday, January 18, 2019
STRS, Pension fund, Whitehorse, Yukon, WHF

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --WhiteHorse Finance, Inc.("WhiteHorse Finance" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WHF) and State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, a public pension fund established under Ohio law ("STRS Ohio"), today announced that they have entered into an agreement to co-manage a newly-formed joint venture, WHF STRS Ohio Senior Loan Fund LLC (the "joint venture"), to invest primarily in lower middle market, senior secured debt facilities.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --WhiteHorse Finance, Inc.("WhiteHorse Finance" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WHF) and State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, a public pension fund established under Ohio law ("STRS Ohio"), today announced that they have entered into an agreement to co-manage a newly-formed joint venture, WHF STRS Ohio Senior Loan Fund LLC (the "joint venture"), to invest primarily in lower middle market, senior secured debt facilities.
  • In addition, the joint venture intends to seek up to $250 million in third-party financing thereby providing WhiteHorse Finance up to $375 million in lending capacity.
  • "The joint venture furthers WhiteHorse's commitment to sourcing high-quality, high-yielding assets, while expanding upon growth opportunities.
  • State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio is one of the nation's premier retirement systems, serving nearly 493,000 active, inactive and retired Ohio public educators.

World Heart Federation: Tobacco is Responsible For More Than One in Ten Deaths Caused by Cardiovascular Disease

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
RTT, Circulatory system, Angiology, Coronary artery disease, World Heart Federation, WHF, Peripheral artery disease, Stroke, Cardiovascular disease

Tobacco is associated with around 7 million deaths worldwide every year, directly related to the consumption of and indirect exposure to smoke.

Key Points: 
  • Tobacco is associated with around 7 million deaths worldwide every year, directly related to the consumption of and indirect exposure to smoke.
  • It increases blood rate and blood pressure and replaces oxygen, making it an important risk factor in the development of coronary disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.
  • Given that CVDs constitute the number one cause of death in the world, the World Heart Federation (WHF) applauds this initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • On 29 September, WHF will be celebrating World Heart Day with the objective of raising awareness about the importance of good cardiovascular health.

World Heart Federation: Tobacco is Responsible For More Than One in Ten Deaths Caused by Cardiovascular Disease

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
RTT, Circulatory system, Angiology, Coronary artery disease, World Heart Federation, WHF, Peripheral artery disease, Stroke, Cardiovascular disease

Tobacco is associated with around 7 million deaths worldwide every year, directly related to the consumption of and indirect exposure to smoke.

Key Points: 
  • Tobacco is associated with around 7 million deaths worldwide every year, directly related to the consumption of and indirect exposure to smoke.
  • It increases blood rate and blood pressure and replaces oxygen, making it an important risk factor in the development of coronary disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.
  • Given that CVDs constitute the number one cause of death in the world, the World Heart Federation (WHF) applauds this initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • On 29 September, WHF will be celebrating World Heart Day with the objective of raising awareness about the importance of good cardiovascular health.

World Heart Federation: Tobacco is Responsible For More Than One in Ten Deaths Caused by Cardiovascular Disease

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
RTT, Circulatory system, Angiology, Coronary artery disease, World Heart Federation, WHF, Peripheral artery disease, Stroke, Cardiovascular disease

Tobacco is associated with around 7 million deaths worldwide every year, directly related to the consumption of and indirect exposure to smoke.

Key Points: 
  • Tobacco is associated with around 7 million deaths worldwide every year, directly related to the consumption of and indirect exposure to smoke.
  • It increases blood rate and blood pressure and replaces oxygen, making it an important risk factor in the development of coronary disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.
  • Given that CVDs constitute the number one cause of death in the world, the World Heart Federation (WHF) applauds this initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • On 29 September, WHF will be celebrating World Heart Day with the objective of raising awareness about the importance of good cardiovascular health.