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Leda Health Named to Fortune's 2022 Change the World List

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leda Health, a healthcare company serving survivors of sexual assault, announced today that it has been named to Fortune's 2022 Change the World List. The prestigious annual list recognizes companies that have had a positive social impact through innovative activities that are part of their core business strategy. Leda was selected for its work to give sexual assault survivors more autonomy in the health decisions they face.

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  • Leda Health, a company built by survivors, for survivors, was recognized on Fortune's 2022 Change the World List for its work in empowering sexual assault survivors.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leda Health , a healthcare company serving survivors of sexual assault, announced today that it has been named to Fortune's 2022 Change the World List .
  • "Leda Health is beyond honored to be named to Fortune's 2022 Change the World List in recognition of our work to empower survivors of sexual assault," said Leda Health Co-Founder and CEO Madison Campbell.
  • "Leda Health is truly revolutionizing the landscape of sexual assault care by taking into account the multifaceted approach sexual assault care requires," said Leda Health Co-Founder and CTO Liesel Vaidya.

Executive Director Kim Alaburda to be honored with national award

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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HARRISBURG, Pa., August 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Kim Alaburda with the 2022 Gail-Burns Smith Award.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., August 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Kim Alaburda with the 2022 Gail-Burns Smith Award.
  • Alaburda, who is the Executive Director of the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (NMCSAP), will receive the award during the 2022 National Sexual Assault Conference held online on August 17.
  • Alaburda has been Executive Director of the NMCSAP for a combined total of over 34 years.
  • The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence.

Representative Dean Introduced ATIXA-Inspired Loan Deferment for Victims of Sexual Violence

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Representative Madeleine Dean introduced the Loan Deferment Bill to the House of Representatives today to create a federal financial aid repayment exception for victims of sexual violence.

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  • KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Representative Madeleine Dean introduced the Loan Deferment Bill to the House of Representatives today to create a federal financial aid repayment exception for victims of sexual violence.
  • "Students who are victims of sexual violence and who must temporarily withdraw from college for their mental and physical health should not be forced to confront student loans," Rep. Dean said.
  • This legislation will be a life-altering change for the better for thousands of survivors of campus sexual violence."
  • The Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA)
    Contact your House representative to support the Loan Deferment Bill.

ATIXA Partners with Representative Dean to Introduce Loan Deferment for Victims of Sexual Violence

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Penn., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) has partnered with Representative Madeleine Dean to introduce the Loan Deferment Bill to the House of Representatives to create a federal financial aid repayment exception for victims of sexual violence.

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  • KING OF PRUSSIA, Penn., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) has partnered with Representative Madeleine Dean to introduce the Loan Deferment Bill to the House of Representatives to create a federal financial aid repayment exception for victims of sexual violence.
  • "Students who are victims of sexual violence and who must temporarily withdraw from college for their mental and physical health should not be forced to confront student loans," Rep. Dean said.
  • 13% of all students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation (among all graduate and undergraduate students).
  • The Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA)
    Contact your House representative to support the Loan Deferment Bill.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual Violence Prevention With 2022 Visionary Voice Awards

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 29 recipients of its 2022 Visionary Voice Awards. These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 29 recipients of its 2022 Visionary Voice Awards.
  • The Visionary Voice Awards are presented annually by NSVRC, the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence, in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
  • SAAM is a national campaign held each April to raise awareness about preventing sexual violence.
  • NSVRC is also one of the three founding organizations of RALIANCE, a national, collaborative initiative dedicated to ending sexual violence in one generation.

MEN STILL THINK CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIMS MAY BE EXAGGERATING ACCORDING TO NEW NATIONAL SURVEY FROM THE BARBARA SINATRA CHILDREN'S CENTER

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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Indeed, a new survey from the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center – a national research, treatment and programming center dedicated to ensuring every child has a right to a normal, healthy and secure childhood -- has found that of all the respondents who think victims are exaggerating their childhood experience of sexual abuse, three-quarters are men.  In fact, men are three times more likely than women to believe that the problem of child sexual abuse is exaggerated and that the victim is motivated by money, and two times more likely than women to feel that the survivor has recovered just fine from the abuse. 

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  • Indeed, a new survey from the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center a national research, treatment and programming center dedicated to ensuring every child has a right to a normal, healthy and secure childhood -- has found that of all the respondents who think victims are exaggerating their childhood experience of sexual abuse, three-quarters are men.
  • "But they also clearly point to the critical need for more and better education around child sexual abuse prevention."
  • Just about half of respondents prefer that child sexual abuse education occur in schools between pre-K and the third grade.
  • Seventy percent of parents of minors say they have discussed sexual abuse prevention with their children, with 50% doing so on multiple occasions.

In 21st Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign, NSVRC Shares the Importance of Safe Online Spaces

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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HARRISBURG, Pa., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their 'Building Safe Online Spaces Together' campaign to highlight the role that each of us can play in creating safe, respectful and equitable online communities. For too long, harassment, cyberbullying and exploitation have been seen as inevitable behaviors online. During this month-long campaign, NSVRC is making it clear that everyone can practice consent, intervene when we see harmful behaviors and promote safety and respect — both online and offline.

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  • Free online campaign materials include resources on understanding online sexual abuse , supporting survivors , building safe online communities , practicing digital consent , keeping kids safe online and taking action to intervene .NSVRC has also developed virtual event templates to help individuals and organizations host their own online events.
  • "Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an opportunity to educate about how each of us can prevent sexual harassment, assault and abuse," said Laura Palumbo, Communications Director at NSVRC.
  • The 'Building Safe Online Spaces Together' campaign gives clear examples of how we can connect online and offline in safe, respectful ways."
  • Every April, NSVRC leads Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a campaign to educate and engage the public in addressing this widespread issue.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces 2022 Muscle Walks in Local Communities Nationwide to Empower Families Living with Muscular Dystrophy, ALS, and Related Neuromuscular Disease

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of people in local communities are taking steps to help fund the promising progress that the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is making. The 2022 MDA Muscle Walk season will raise critical funds and awareness to help empower children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases to live longer, more independent lives. Registration is open for in-person MDA Muscle Walks in Phoenix, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Boston, Twin Cities, Houston, and Dallas. MDA will also continue the virtual Muscle Walk option.

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  • MDA Summer Camp Experience tent, where participants can engage in MDA campers' favorite arts and crafts projects.
  • Participants will be able to sign up to advocate to remove barriers for our community.
  • Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the#1 voluntary health organization inthe United States for people livingwith muscular dystrophy, ALS, andrelated neuromuscular diseases.
  • Forover 70 years, MDA has led the wayin accelerating research, advancingcare, and advocating for the supportof our families.

HR Collaborative Recognized for Its Women Leadership

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, West Michigan-based HR consulting firm, HR Collaborative was honored with two prestigious awards affirming its efforts to empower women in the workplace.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, West Michigan-based HR consulting firm, HR Collaborative was honored with two prestigious awards affirming its efforts to empower women in the workplace.
  • The Women's Resource Center selected HR Collaborative as an honoree for the 32nd Annual Pillar Awards, and the Grand Rapids Business Journal (GRBJ) selected HR Collaborative's founder and president Beth Kelly as one of the 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan.
  • HR Collaborative was selected for its progressive and inclusive practices to improve working women's recruitment, retention, and advancement.
  • HR Collaborative is a women-owned and led full-service HR firm, based in West Michigan with clients across the Midwest.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Teams Up with Patients and Advocacy Groups to Ring Nasdaq Opening Bell on Rare Disease Day 2022

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Catalyst) (Nasdaq: CPRX), a commercial-stage, patient-centric biopharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing, developing, and commercializing novel high-quality medicines for patients living with rare diseases, today announced that the company is standing with the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), Global Genes, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Conquer MG, and Myasthenia Gravis Association, to ring the opening bell of the Nasdaq market on international Rare Disease Day, February 28, 2022. Organized by Catalyst, the ceremony is part of the ongoing efforts of the biopharma industry and patient advocacy groups to call attention to the need for collaboration to encourage research and development of orphan drugs and bring new treatments to market for rare diseases that affect small patient populations.

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  • Rare Disease Day is an opportune moment to build awareness, consider our progress, and rally around what has yet to be done.
  • Catalyst is working tirelessly with patients living with the rare condition Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), helping them gain access to treatment.
  • We are grateful to Nasdaq for the opening bell-ringing opportunity, allowing us to show our support for the rare disease community.
  • Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage, patient-centric biopharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing, developing, and commercializing novel high-quality medicines for patients living with rare diseases.