Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Aflac sales agents and brokers raise $770,000 for children and families at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Sales Distribution Andy Glaub, resulted in what is believed to be the largest single-day fundraising event in Aflac's 28-year history with the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.

Key Points: 
  • Sales Distribution Andy Glaub, resulted in what is believed to be the largest single-day fundraising event in Aflac's 28-year history with the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
  • Kathelen Amos, president of the Aflac Foundation, added, "The ongoing and unwavering commitment of Aflac's national sales organization to the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Center speaks volumes about the Aflac Way.
  • Aflac has been the prime sponsor of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center since 1995, donating $173 million, more than half of which has been contributed by its independent sales force.
  • To contribute to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, please click here .

Aflac sales agents and brokers raise $770,000 for children and families at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ga., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac's sales agents and brokers raised $770,000 during a charitable auction held last week at FOCUS, the company's annual meeting of leading sales agents and brokers. The tally shattered the pre-auction expectations of $220,000 by more than 350%, with all proceeds going to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, where it will be used to support treatments and research for kids with pediatric cancer and blood disorders.

Key Points: 
  • Sales Distribution Andy Glaub, resulted in what is believed to be the largest single-day fundraising event in Aflac's 28-year history with the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
  • Kathelen Amos, president of the Aflac Foundation, added, "The ongoing and unwavering commitment of Aflac's national sales organization to the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service speaks volumes about the Aflac Way.
  • Aflac has been the prime sponsor of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center since 1995, donating $173 million, more than half of which has been contributed by its independent sales force.
  • To contribute to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, please click here .

Synovus donates $1 million to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to expand prevention efforts in rural Georgia

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Synovus Bank and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announce a $1 million commitment from the bank to improve the health of kids in rural Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • Synovus Bank and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announce a $1 million commitment from the bank to improve the health of kids in rural Georgia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207505689/en/
    Synovus donates $1 million to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to expand prevention efforts in rural Georgia.
  • Funding will support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life prevention programs to support the safety and well-being of kids in rural communities.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The $1 million gift from Synovus expands Children's prevention programs in rural communities, including programs focused on obesity, injury/illness, child protection and behavioral and mental health.

CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA JOINS CHILDREN'S BRAIN TUMOR NETWORK AS NEW MEMBER INSTITUTION

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Brain Tumor Network (CBTN) welcomes Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as a new member institution.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Brain Tumor Network (CBTN) welcomes Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as a new member institution.
  • Dr. Jason Fangusaro, pediatric hematologist/oncologist, will serve as the CBTN's principal investigator at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
  • "Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is thrilled to join CBTN as a member institution.
  • As a primary CBTN member site, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta contributes consented samples of childhood tissue to help advance understanding of brain tumor biology.

Allison-Smith Celebrates 80 Years of Innovation / Georgia firm experiences continued growth through a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation and problem solving

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ALLISON-SMITH CELEBRATES 80 YEARS OF INNOVATION

Key Points: 
  • Georgia firm experiences continued growth through a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation and problem solving.
  • Founded in Georgia in 1943, Allison-Smith Company is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone - 80 years in business.
  • The firm's longevity is credited to a company culture that is rooted in entrepreneurship, innovation, and problem solving.
  • Allison-Smith has also lent its services to institutions like the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, and Georgia State.

Feeding Matters, Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to Host Groundbreaking Consensus Summit on PFD and ARFID

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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PHOENIX, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Feeding Matters, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of pediatric feeding disorder, is proud to announce its affiliation with Emory University, a renowned academic institution at the forefront of medical research, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the only freestanding pediatric health system in Georgia, for the upcoming Consensus Summit on Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Estrem's expertise lies in pediatric healthcare research, with a specific focus on pediatric feeding difficulties.
  • Inspired by her own child, Dr. Estrem has pursued a career in feeding research, making her a valuable contributor to facilitate the summit.
  • Pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) are complex conditions that significantly impact the lives of children and adults alike.
  • Feeding Matters' long-standing commitment to consensus building and collaboration has been instrumental in driving progress in the field of pediatric feeding disorder.

Georgia Urology's Pediatric Specialists Receive Top-10 Ranking in U.S. News & World Report

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Urology's pediatric urologists are among the medical professionals recognized in U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 Best Children's Hospitals rankings. This annual honor spotlights excellence in pediatric healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • The practice's wholly owned subsidiary, Georgia Urology Pediatrics, collaborates with and provides pediatric urological services at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), an acclaimed pediatric hospital system, which occupies a top-10 spot in the magazine's Best Hospitals for Pediatric Urology category.
  • "This honor continues to make Georgia Urology Pediatrics the only top-ranked private practice in the country," says Dr. Andrew Kirsch, a practicing pediatric urologist and Georgia Urology's medical director.
  • You can schedule an appointment with Georgia Urology and Georgia Urology Pediatrics conveniently online.
  • Georgia Urology is the largest urology practice in Georgia with more than 25 locations and seven ambulatory surgery centers across metro Atlanta.

Daniel P. Amos Honored as a 2023 Georgia Trustee

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ga., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The company announced today that Aflac Incorporated Chairman and CEO Daniel P. Amos was inducted as a 2023 Georgia Trustee – the highest honor the State of Georgia can bestow on an individual – by the Georgia Historical Society and U.S.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ga., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The company announced today that Aflac Incorporated Chairman and CEO Daniel P. Amos was inducted as a 2023 Georgia Trustee – the highest honor the State of Georgia can bestow on an individual – by the Georgia Historical Society and U.S.
  • President and CEO of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Donna W. Hyland was also inducted alongside Amos at the Georgia Historical Society's Trustees Gala in downtown Savannah, where the Georgia Historical Society is located.
  • "Tonight, we honor two outstanding Georgians, Donna Hyland and Dan Amos," said Dr. W. Todd Groce, president and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society at the Trustees Gala on Saturday.
  • As a Georgia Trustee, Amos and Hyland join dozens of other dedicated state leaders such as Hank Aaron, Ted Turner, Paul Bowers, Dan Cathy, Arthur Blank, Shirley Franklin and Andrew Young.

CHEMISTRY EARNS COVETED SPOT ON AD AGE'S 2023 A-LIST

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent, full-service advertising agency Chemistry announced that it has been recognized on Ad Age's 2023 A-List. Ad Age, a leading advertising, marketing, and media industry publication, released its annual A-List this week. Since 2007, Ad Age has recognized the top advertising agencies on the A-List for the creative work, innovation, and culture they contribute to the industry. This significant honor comes on the heels of Chemistry being named a finalist for Campaign US' 2023 Independent Agency of the Year (the winner will be announced the week of March 20) and being listed on the 2022 shortlist for Adweek's Midsize Agency of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent, full-service advertising agency Chemistry announced that it has been recognized on Ad Age's 2023 A-List .
  • Chemistry was also recognized for its unfailing commitment to diversity – across the agency, in its work, and in its culture.
  • This includes the growth of Chemistry Cultura, which specializes in marketing targeted to the many different Hispanic cultures in the US.
  • The Ad Age article honoring the agency highlights several of the outstanding campaigns that solidified the agency's place on the A-List.

Puffs® Power Pals are Back for Year 2 with the Kids at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Star Dominique Thorne This Cold & Flu Season

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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For those children battling life-threatening illnesses, certain treatments can cause delicate skin to become dry, rough, itchy and red.

Key Points: 
  • For those children battling life-threatening illnesses, certain treatments can cause delicate skin to become dry, rough, itchy and red.
  • With cold and flu season upon us, the chances of a sore, red nose are only increased by using ordinary tissues.
  • "On behalf of the families served at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, we are extremely grateful for Puffs Tissues' generous $25,000 gift.
  • You can join Puffs and Dominique in lending a soft touch to #ANoseInNeed at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta by visiting choa.org .