Maternal and Child Health Bureau

CHOP's Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center (HTC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proudly celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding or clotting disorders. The Center was founded in 1973 and was one of the first HTCs established in the country and is considered a Center of Excellence for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of bleeding and clotting disorders, serving as a national resource for other institutions.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center (HTC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proudly celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding or clotting disorders.
  • "What started at CHOP as caring for 48 patients a year with hemophilia has grown into providing care for over 1,000 children with all types of bleeding and clotting disorders at our Center," says Leslie Raffini, MD, Director of the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
  • Hemophilia is an X-linked inherited bleeding disorder that is caused by a clotting factor deficiency that can cause frequent, painful joint bleeds and disability.
  • During this time, donated blood was the only treatment available for hemophilia patients, which led to many of them becoming infected with HIV.

A Healthy Winter Action: Second Batch of 19,600 Bottles of Azvudine Delivered to 24 Counties

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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HONG KONG, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 16, the second stage of "A Healthy Winter Action" initiated by Fosun Foundation in conjunction with other institutions kicked off, with 19,600 bottles of Azvudine gradually shipped to the rural clinics of 24 counties across Sichuan, Chongqing, Gansu, Hainan, Yunnan, Guizhou and Jiangxi provinces. The drugs were donated together with the epidemic prevention packages from many benevolent enterprises and institutions, among which, some medical supplies, such as oxygenators, oximeters, antigen test kits, and N95 masks were much needed in the rural areas.

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  • Immediately after the around-the-clock delivery of the first batch of 6,000 bottles of Azvudine in the A Healthy Winter Action, the volunteers from Fosun and the resident teams for Rural Doctors Program in the rural areas started out for the second-stage delivery.
  • 19,600 bottles of Azvudine in 98 cartons were successively shipped out from Shanghai on January 16 and expected to help at least 20,000 villagers, most of whom were seniors over 65, to stay safer amid the epidemic.
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  • The medicines will be donated to 100 counties in rural areas in stages during the Spring Festival, and all donations will be completed after the Spring Festival.

New Contract Expands Abt's Strategic Support to HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When the U.S. government issued an Executive Order for the Health Services and Resources Administration's (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) to "reimagine" its vision, HRSA hired Abt Associates to help develop a new strategic plan. After working together to modernize MCHB's mission and strategies to optimize health and equity for maternal and child health populations—an effort that addressed everything from setting measurable objectives to branding—Abt has won a new contract to help implement that plan.

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  • After working together to modernize MCHB's mission and strategies to optimize health and equity for maternal and child health populationsan effort that addressed everything from setting measurable objectives to brandingAbt has won a new contract to help implement that plan.
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec.15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When the U.S. government issued an Executive Order for the Health Services and Resources Administration's (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) to "reimagine" its vision, HRSA hired Abt Associates to help develop a new strategic plan.
  • After working together to modernize MCHB's mission and strategies to optimize health and equity for maternal and child health populationsan effort that addressed everything from setting measurable objectives to brandingAbt has won a new contract to help implement that plan.
  • Under the $6 million contract, Abtand our partners, G2 Consulting Group, Impact Marketing + Communications, and Change Matrixwill support transformative improvements in:
    Workforce development explicitly focused on increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within MCHB
    "We're really looking forward to bringing to life our work to-date with MCHB by marrying our evidence-based organizational transformation processes to our extensive expertise in advancing health equity for pregnant and parenting people and their families," said Jodi Anthony, a principal associate on Abt's Maternal and Child Health team.

Bayer Announces Further Investment in Direct Relief Community Health Awards Program

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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To commemorate this years celebration, Bayer is pleased to announce a new round of grant funding representing additional investment in the Community Health Awards program, a collaboration with humanitarian group Direct Relief.

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  • To commemorate this years celebration, Bayer is pleased to announce a new round of grant funding representing additional investment in the Community Health Awards program, a collaboration with humanitarian group Direct Relief.
  • The Direct Relief program provides funding to help address health disparities and pressing community needs for patients seeking family planning services by supporting safety net health clinics across the US, with the aim to expand care models.
  • In addition to the grant funding, Bayer has an ongoing partnership with Direct Relief, donating products for their network of Safety Net providers.
  • The latest round of Community Health Awards will be made to clinics working in Louisiana, Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas.

GoGo squeeZ® and The Home Edit Join Forces to Help Families "Contain the Chaos" of the Pantry and Prioritize Connection This Back-to-School Season

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoGo squeeZ®, the leading brand of nutritious snacks in a pouch, is partnering with organizational experts Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit to help families "contain the chaos" of the pantry -- so there is less time spent searching and more time spent enjoying a moment together.

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  • For example, GoGo squeeZ Morning SmoothieZ can live in the breakfast zone or the snack zone -- it all depends on how and when you access them!
  • Store items on a lower shelf where kids can easily access them, either in clear open bins or turntables.
  • GoGo squeeZ and The Home Edit are also giving one lucky family a pantry and snack station (on wheels!)
  • makeover to help families find their back-to-school groove and have a dedicated space for turning snack breaks into snack dates.

ZERO TO THREE Receives Funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Establish Early Childhood Evidence to Impact Center

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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The grant will support the establishment of the Early Childhood Developmental Health Systems Evidence to Impact National Center (the Center), focused on building early childhood systems to improve and strengthen the health and well-being of babies and toddlers' most crucial years of development.

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  • The grant will support the establishment of the Early Childhood Developmental Health Systems Evidence to Impact National Center (the Center), focused on building early childhood systems to improve and strengthen the health and well-being of babies and toddlers' most crucial years of development.
  • "Investing in equity and family-centered early childhood systems is critical to address the most important developmental needs of babies and toddlers.
  • Through the Center, we will be able to support states in their efforts to ensure that families have access to integrated health, early care and education services and family supports.
  • The Center will be at the forefront to advance early childhood development, and we are so excited to get started," stated Dr. Cheatham.

ZERO TO THREE Awarded $5 Million from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Strengthen Infant-Toddler Court Program

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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"This grant marks a remarkable opportunity to further our Infant-Toddler Court Program's life-changing impact," stated Matthew Melmed , executive director at ZERO TO THREE.

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  • "This grant marks a remarkable opportunity to further our Infant-Toddler Court Program's life-changing impact," stated Matthew Melmed , executive director at ZERO TO THREE.
  • Learn more about the National Infant-Toddler Court Program.
  • ZERO TO THREE works to ensure all babies and toddlers benefit from the family and community connections critical to their well-being and development.
  • For more information, and to learn how to become a ZERO TO THREE member, please visit zerotothree.org , facebook.com/zerotothree or follow @zerotothree on Twitter.

GoGo squeeZ® Debuts Cheer-Worthy Social Content and Sweepstakes in Celebration of U.S. Soccer Partnership

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the official fruit snack of the U.S. Men's and Women's National Soccer Teams, GoGo squeeZ® is inviting soccer fans to "GoGo Cheer" this fall with social content starring soccer icon Mia Hamm, Olympic Gold medalist Sydney Leroux, and former USMNT player Clint Dempsey, as well as the chance to win game day viewing party essentials.

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  • Mia Hamm expounds upon the importance of encouraging the next generation of soccer players, while Clint Dempsey underscores the importance of family support.
  • Sydney Leroux, a previous brand partner for GoGo squeeZ, appears with her son and speaks to the nurture and nutrition needed to "keep kids cheering."
  • As part of its "GoGo Cheer" sweepstakes, GoGo squeeZ will also give one lucky U.S. Men's and Women's soccer fan the chance to win a brand new 65" LED 4K Smart TV, U.S. Men's Team Soccer Jersey, and 25 "GoGo Cheer" watch party kits.
  • To learn more about GoGo squeeZ's partnership with U.S. Soccer now in its third year and to find GoGo squeeZ products near you, visit GoGosqueeZ.com or visit your local retailer or grocer.

GoGo squeeZ® Introduces Two New Products to Support Children's Brain and Immune Health: GoGo squeeZ® Happy BrainZ and Happy ImmuneZ

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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"We were inspired to develop these new products after hearing from parents that brain health and immune health were the top areas of importance for their kids," said Mark Anthony Edmonson, Chief Marketing Officer at GoGo squeeZ.

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  • "We were inspired to develop these new products after hearing from parents that brain health and immune health were the top areas of importance for their kids," said Mark Anthony Edmonson, Chief Marketing Officer at GoGo squeeZ.
  • "GoGo squeeZ knows parents are juggling incredible loads and we're proud to be parents' ally in nourishing the whole child via smart snacking to build strong futures."
  • GoGo squeeZ Happy BrainZ and Happy ImmuneZ, like all GoGo squeeZ snacks are shelf-stable, BPA-free and are gluten-free - now available at Walmart.
  • GoGo squeeZ Happy ImmuneZ and BrainZ are available in ten-count packs for a suggested retail price of $6.98.

Call for Nominations Issued for the 2022 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award from the NCCVEH at Prevent Blindness

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) has issued a call for nominations for the eighth annual "Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award." The highest honor that the NCCVEH bestows, the award recognizes significant efforts by an individual or group of individuals to improve public health approaches for children's vision and eye health at the state or national level. The deadline for submission is August 1, 2022.

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  • CHICAGO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) has issued a call for nominations for the eighth annual " Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award ."
  • The award will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the NCCVEH, to be held virtually on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Nominations for the 2022 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award may include an individual person or group who is implementing change to improve children's vision health in the United States.
  • The all-volunteer Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award Committee will review all nominations and select the award recipient or recipients.