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New Survey Uncovers the Future of Medicine is in Jeopardy

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Physicians Foundation announces its new survey, 2023 Survey of America's Current and Future Physicians, with findings that demonstrate a critical need for systemic changes within the health industry to help improve the future of medicine. Similar to previous years, the state of physician wellbeing remains low; however, residents and medical students report even lower states of wellbeing. In recognition of National Physician Suicide Awareness (NPSA) Day on September 17, The Physicians Foundation and The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation are accelerating systems change through Vital Signs: The Campaign to Prevent Physician Suicide to improve the wellbeing of physicians at all stages of their careers.

Key Points: 
  • "The Foundation's latest survey demonstrates these impacts on both current and future physicians, signifying that systemic change must happen now to help improve the future of medicine.
  • In the face of these challenges, the survey suggests that residents and medical students strive to support themselves and each other.
  • The future of medicine is dependent on change to offer the right resources and eliminate barriers that impact physicians' wellbeing.
  • We envision a future where seeking mental health services is universally viewed as a sign of strength for the physicians of today and tomorrow."

Homes For Heroes Breaks Ground on The New Kingston Veterans’ Village

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Friday, April 14, 2023

KINGSTON, Ontario, April 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today representatives from the Governments of Canada and Ontario, the City of Kingston administration, and local community  partners assembled at Homes For Heroes Kingston Veterans’ Village site to celebrate breaking ground on the new Homes For Heroes Kingston Veterans’ Village .

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  • KINGSTON, Ontario, April 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today representatives from the Governments of Canada and Ontario, the City of Kingston administration, and local community  partners assembled at Homes For Heroes Kingston Veterans’ Village site to celebrate breaking ground on the new Homes For Heroes Kingston Veterans’ Village .
  • The Homes For Heroes Kingston Veterans’ Village is located at 730 King St West, Kingston, Ontario.
  • Once completed the Kingston Veterans’ Village will consist of 20 tiny homes, a resource center, social service offices, community gardens and a community recreation space.
  • In 2019, Homes For Heroes Foundation opened ATCO Veterans Village in Calgary and in 2021 opened the ATCO Veterans’ Village in Edmonton.

Spin for a Veteran event benefitting Homes For Heroes Foundation raises $750,000; building seven more homes for homeless veterans

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

The event raised more than $750,000, combining fundraising efforts for 2021 after the event was paused because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The event raised more than $750,000, combining fundraising efforts for 2021 after the event was paused because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Since the event started in 2017, more than $2.275 million has been raised to assist in building 35 homes.
  • "Homes For Heroes Foundation feels very fortunate to have Canadian Pacific as a partner and sponsor of our program," said Dave Howard, CEO and Founder of Homes For Heroes Foundation.
  • Homes For Heroes Foundation is a registered charity building tiny-home villages, with wrap around social services across Canada to help our military veterans reintegrate back into the community.

The Physicians Foundation, Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation and #FirstRespondersFirst Call on Health Organizations to Implement Solutions Physicians Deserve for Their Mental Health and Wellbeing

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

BOSTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (September 17, 2022), The Physicians Foundation, Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation and #FirstRespondersFirst have come together to accelerate systems change so physicians' burnout does not become a mental health emergency. Through Vital Signs: The Campaign to Prevent Physician Suicide, the organizations are galvanizing others to take action on the system level so that each physician feels supported on an individual level.  

Key Points: 
  • Understandably, the past two and a half years of the COVID-19 pandemic have taken a toll on physicians' mental health.
  • However, eight in 10 physicians (80%) reported that there is stigma surrounding mental health and seeking mental health care among physicians.
  • The steps to better support physicians are not a secretphysicians have identified who and what supports their mental health and wellbeing most.
  • The Foundation has three main tactics to achieve long-term change:
    Advise the health care industry on wellbeing initiatives that provide holistic mental health supports.

Kevin and Heather Klein Named as Honourary Chairs for the Homes For Heroes Capital Campaign in support of the Winnipeg Kinsmen Veterans’ Village

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Monday, September 12, 2022

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Homes For Heroes (H4H) Foundationis extremely pleased to announce that City Councillor for Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood, Kevin Klein, together with his wife, Heather, have volunteered to lead the Homes For Heroes $6.5 million Capital Campaign in support of the Winnipeg Kinsmen Veterans Village.

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Homes For Heroes (H4H) Foundationis extremely pleased to announce that City Councillor for Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood, Kevin Klein, together with his wife, Heather, have volunteered to lead the Homes For Heroes $6.5 million Capital Campaign in support of the Winnipeg Kinsmen Veterans Village.
  • Homes For Heroes has already assembled a most impressive team of Campaign members drawn from our Winnipeg community and Heather and I are looking forward to working with them to ensure the success of this Veterans Village, offered Councillor Kevin Klein.
  • David Howard, CEO of Homes For Heroes Foundation, stated We couldnt be more pleased to have Heather and Kevin agree to support our charity.
  • For more information, please contact Cameron Diggon, Vice President and Director of Fund Development, Homes For Heroes Foundation at (403) 850-2746 or [email protected]

KINDTHREAD ANNOUNCES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER WELL-BEING SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindthread, a global company of trusted healthcare apparel brands, today announces a worldwide partnership in support of ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare, a call to action by #FirstRespondersFirst and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation to support systems-level change and a cultural shift that prioritizes the well-being of healthcare workers. Kindthread's commitment includes an inaugural, first-year pledge of up to $250,000 in support of creating real-life solutions for healthcare professionals while broadening awareness of and engagement with well-being and mental health support resources.

Key Points: 
  • As rates of burnout, turnover, and post-traumatic stress reach an all-time high within the healthcare community, Kindthread aims for its efforts to deliver solutions that address the nuanced needs of healthcare workers.
  • "As a company that serves the healthcare community, all of us at Kindthread are committed to making a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals worldwide," said David Murphy, CEO of Kindthread.
  • "We want to help create sustainable solutions that take care of our healthcare professionals and improve our entire healthcare system."
  • In partnership with industry leading nonprofits, academic institutions and grassroots advocacy programs, Acts of Kindthread delivers financial and in-kind resources in support of healthcare workers and scales sustainable solutions that promote their holistic well-being.

Homes For Heroes Announces Plans For Winnipeg Kinsmen Veterans’ Village

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today representatives from the Province of Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg and local partners were on hand at the Winnipeg Kinsmen Club to announce the plans for the Homes For Heroes, Winnipeg Kinsmen Veterans Village .

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today representatives from the Province of Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg and local partners were on hand at the Winnipeg Kinsmen Club to announce the plans for the Homes For Heroes, Winnipeg Kinsmen Veterans Village .
  • We are thrilled to announce our plans for the Winnipeg Kinsmen Veterans Village, noted David Howard, CEO and President of the Homes For Heroes Foundation.
  • The Veterans Village is named after the Winnipeg Kinsmen Club which has donated $1 million dollars to support the build.
  • Winnipeg Kinsmen is incredibly proud to support the Homes for Heroes Foundation and their mission to end homelessness among Canadas veterans.

Homes For Heroes Foundation will announce details of their approved Winnipeg Kinsmen Veterans' Village

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- David Howard, Chief Executive Officer, Homes For Heroes Foundation along with three levels of government and partners will announce funding for the Winnipeg Kinsmen Veterans Village as well as highlight key stakeholders involved and unveil the preliminary designs.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- David Howard, Chief Executive Officer, Homes For Heroes Foundation along with three levels of government and partners will announce funding for the Winnipeg Kinsmen Veterans Village as well as highlight key stakeholders involved and unveil the preliminary designs.
  • Homes For Heroes Foundation builds and operates tiny home villages, with wrap around social support services for Veterans living rough or experiencing homelessness.
  • Homes For Heroes Foundation currently operates a village in Calgary and Edmonton.
  • and now Winnipeg, with the goal to build and operate across Canada.

Elizabethtown College Names 2022 Commencement Speaker Jennifer Breen Feist, J.D. '94

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabethtown College announced alumna Jennifer Breen Feist, J.D.

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  • ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabethtown College announced alumna Jennifer Breen Feist, J.D.
  • "I am thrilled and honored to join the Class of 2022 as this year's commencement speaker," Jennifer Breen Feist '94 said.
  • "I look forward to being back on campus and to sharing my experience of life after college with this years' graduates."
  • "We are pleased to have Jennifer return to Elizabethtown College and share her story and message of resilience with our soon-to-be graduates."

PARTICIPANT, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS, AND DR. LORNA BREEN HEROES' FOUNDATION CELEBRATE SIGNING OF THE DR. LORNA BREEN HEALTH CARE PROVIDER PROTECTION ACT

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Friday, March 18, 2022

LOS ANGELES and WASHINGTON, March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, President Biden signed into law the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, a first-of-its-kind legislation that aims to reduce the stigma of seeking mental health assistance among health care professionals. Named after Dr. Lorna Breen, a New York City emergency room physician who tragically died by suicide in Spring 2020 after treating COVID-19 patients, the law marks a major step forward for the countless healthcare workers who have taken care of us for so long but without access to the care that they themselves might need.

Key Points: 
  • "We owe each of you our deepest gratitude for all you've done for us and for this country."
  • "We are so proud to partner with the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation as they celebrate this historic win," said Amanda Chen, Vice President of Social Impact at Participant.
  • "We are thrilled to celebrate the news of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act being signed into law.
  • "I am so happy that the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act is being signed today," said THE FIRST WAVE director Matthew Heineman.