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Harmony Biosciences Announces Funding for Unique Community Initiatives Through its Patients and Progress at the Heart Awards Programs

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. ("Harmony") (Nasdaq: HRMY), is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patients with rare neurological diseases.

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  • Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. ("Harmony") (Nasdaq: HRMY), is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patients with rare neurological diseases.
  • "With the support of this funding, we can advance our educational program 'The Impact of Narcolepsy on Women's Health Across the Lifespan.'
  • Progress at the Heart provides funding support for novel initiatives addressing disparities, injustices, and inequities in the rare neurological disease and sleep disorder communities.
  • Harmony will announce recipients for the next round of Patients and Progress at the Heart awards in October 2023, continuing its commitment to the rare neurological and sleep disorder communities.

Commonwealth Care Alliance® Recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Commonwealth Care Alliance® (CCA) has earned recognition as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” on the 2023 Disability Equality Index® (DEI) with a score of 100.

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  • Commonwealth Care Alliance® (CCA) has earned recognition as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” on the 2023 Disability Equality Index® (DEI) with a score of 100.
  • Administered by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) , the DEI is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure disability workplace inclusion.
  • CCA is a mission-driven healthcare services organization that offers high-quality health plans and care delivery programs designed for individuals with significant needs.
  • “It is especially poignant that we have earned this score to further commemorate CCA’s 20 years of uncommon care®.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION MOURNS DEATH OF LEGENDARY SINGER TONY BENNETT

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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CHICAGO, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Association is deeply saddened by the death of legendary singer Tony Bennett.

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  • CHICAGO, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Association is deeply saddened by the death of legendary singer Tony Bennett.
  • Bennett and his family bravely revealed his Alzheimer's diagnosis in February 2021.
  • Over the next several years, Bennett regularly partnered with the Alzheimer's Association to raise funds and encourage more awareness about the disease.
  • "The Alzheimer's Association joins the world in mourning the loss of Tony Bennett, a great friend and champion of the cause.

Parents Anonymous® Launches Podcast "Breaking the Stigma" Featuring Unfiltered Conversations Surrounding Today's Mental Health Crisis

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents Anonymous Inc., a national organization offering free mental health programs and a helpline for both parents and youth, today announces the launch of its podcast "Breaking the Stigma." The podcast highlights candid conversations with individuals who have battled mental health obstacles and their journey to healing.

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  • The podcast highlights candid conversations with individuals who have battled mental health obstacles and their journey to healing.
  • Breaking the Stigma Podcast debuts today, Tuesday, July 11, featuring an interview with R&B singer and songwriter Amina Buddafly, and is co-hosted by DJ Mike Gdnss.
  • Breaking the Stigma will feature powerful interviews and stories from influential and everyday people who share their personal struggles with mental health.
  • Since 1969, Parents Anonymous, Inc. has provided evidence-based emotional support to Parents and Youth nationwide on the National Parent and Youth Helpline®.

Let evidence, not opinion, guide harm reduction policy and practice in Canada's drug poisoning crisis

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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The poisoning of the unregulated drug supply, especially in Canada, is a public health crisis that deserves a high priority for the integration of evidence into policy and practice.

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  • The poisoning of the unregulated drug supply, especially in Canada, is a public health crisis that deserves a high priority for the integration of evidence into policy and practice.
  • The drug poisoning crisis is often referred to as the opioid crisis, but it is all illicit substances, including stimulants, that are tainted with fentanyl, benzodiazepines and other dangerous ingredients, increasing the risk of harm, especially overdose.

Stigma and ideology

    • His reference to a “tax-funded drug supply” as fuelling addiction rather than recovery is not supported by evidence and follows the failed prejudicial ideology of the war on drugs era.
    • Poilievre’s actions mirror the sentiments of former federal health minister Rona Ambrose, whose opinion also superseded evidence while in a position of influence.

What is evidence?

    • From an epistemological (justified belief, as opposed to opinion) perspective, we may think evidence equals truth.
    • While evidence may be viewed as more of a confirmation, truly definitive scientific evidence is rare due to its ever-changing and evolving nature.
    • Evidence comes in many forms, and although it may not constitute absolute “proof,” it is reliable.

Barriers to progress

    • One would think that the loss of nearly 40,000 Canadians to opioid overdoses since 2016 would be impetus for not just change, but bold action.
    • Has government not learned its lessons about taking all aspects of evidence into consideration while also considering the urgency of action required in crisis situations?
    • The moral and ethical values of this approach intend to maximize overall well-being for those who need it the most.
    • Ross Upshur receives funding from Health Canada, CIHR, Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families

The Ad Council Launches Creators for Good Ambassador Program with Whalar to Leverage Trusted Messengers on behalf of America's Most Pressing Social Issues

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ad Council, the non-profit organization behind national social impact campaigns, in partnership with global creator commerce agency Whalar, announce the Creators for Good Ambassador Program as part of its premier in-house talent engagement division, Creators for Good. The Creators for Good Ambassador Program is comprised of a selection of trusted influencers who have deep passions for social issues related to areas of focus for the Ad Council including mental health awareness, gun violence prevention, substance use disorders and racial justice.

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  • I can't wait to see how this will further our reach and impact on many of the most pressing social issues facing our country," said Ad Council Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications Ellyn Fisher.
  • "We're honored to partner with the Ad Council because they recognize the immense power creators have as community leaders to spark meaningful change," said Jamie Gutreund, Chief Growth Officer, Whalar.
  • "Together we believe working with creators as partners can inspire people to take action that goes well beyond selling products."
  • Creators for Good is the Ad Council's innovative influencer and trusted messenger marketing program providing opportunities for creators to make an impact on social causes.

Are Salons and Barbershops the Missing Piece to Facilitate Better Skin and Scalp Health?

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Created by, with, and for stylists, salons, and barbershops, with input from patients and health care professionals, GHLF’s HEROES program is a free platform to equip salon professionals to better support their clients with skin and scalp conditions.

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  • Created by, with, and for stylists, salons, and barbershops, with input from patients and health care professionals, GHLF’s HEROES program is a free platform to equip salon professionals to better support their clients with skin and scalp conditions.
  • As places of conversation, connection, and community, salons and barbershops play a key role in the health and well-being of their clients.
  • The survey showed that the top conversation topics among beauty professionals and their clients were their personal life (52%), skin health (46%), and hair health (43%).
  • Through the HEROES program, salons and barbershops can learn to provide welcoming environments for patients with chronic skin conditions, where they can feel accepted and understood without being judged.

BofA Report Finds 64% of Women Want Menopause-Specific Benefits, Yet Only 14% Believe Their Employer Recognizes the Need for Them

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bank of America published Break Through the Stigma: Menopause in the Workplace, a new report revealing half of peri- and post-menopausal women (51%) report menopause has negatively impacted their work life, yet only 14% believe their employers recognize the need for menopause-specific benefits. The underrecognized need for menopause-specific benefits comes as 20% of the workforce is in some phase of menopause transition1 and the number of post-menopausal women is expected to reach 1.1 billion by 2025 globally2.

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  • "With this report, we are addressing the issue head-on by bringing awareness to the challenges and identifying actions for employers.
  • Our goal is to help women of all life stages comfortably and confidently bring their best selves to work."
  • In addition, while 71% of employers have a positive perception of their company's culture toward menopause, only 32% of women employees share that same perspective.
  • The number one reason employers say they do not offer menopause-specific benefits is that employees have not asked for them.

Always®, International Paper, and Period Heroes Join Forces to Advocate for Federal Action to Help #EndPeriodPoverty in the U.S.

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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The Act would ensure people have access to free period products in federal buildings and schools so that no one would have to miss out because of their period.

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  • The Act would ensure people have access to free period products in federal buildings and schools so that no one would have to miss out because of their period.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230525005556/en/
    Always brings together advocates at event in Washington D.C. to promote systemic change and help #EndPeriodPoverty.
  • Period Heroes represent people and organizations across the U.S. who have already made significant efforts to address period poverty in their local area.
  • “We're proud to partner with Always and Feeding America to help address the issue of period poverty,” said Sophie Beckham, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, International Paper.

Hilinski’s Hope Announces Dates for Rebranded “Student Athlete Mental Health Week”, Slated for September 30 - October 7, 2023

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Hilinski’s Hope Foundation (H3H) today announced its plans for the annual “Student Athlete Mental Health Week”, a rebranded continuation of successful previous efforts to unite coaches and players nationwide to eliminate stigma and increase mental health resources at their universities and colleges.

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  • Hilinski’s Hope Foundation (H3H) today announced its plans for the annual “Student Athlete Mental Health Week”, a rebranded continuation of successful previous efforts to unite coaches and players nationwide to eliminate stigma and increase mental health resources at their universities and colleges.
  • H3H does this by sharing Tyler’s story, connecting students with mental health resources, and assisting universities to institutionalize best practices.
  • Student Athlete Mental Health Week coincides with Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 1-7, culminating on World Mental Health Day on October 10.
  • This year, we’re excited to expand our mission through the rebranded Student Athlete Mental Health Week,” said Mark Hilinski.