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The NYSPCC Receives $1.65 Million in Grants for Programs that Advance Agency's Mission to Prevent Child Abuse

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC), the world's first child protection agency, has received $1.65 million across three grants to help fund critical programs and services that further the agency's mission to respond to the complex needs of abused and neglected children.

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  • The grants come from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • For nearly 150 years, the NYSPCC has worked to protect children and those involved in their care by providing best-practice counseling, legal and educational services.
  • "To have been awarded such significant grants from key federal programs speaks volumes about the critical work the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children does on behalf of children's safety.
  • Safe Touches is an evidence-based child sexual abuse prevention program designed for children in kindergarten through third grade.

Frank Yiannas, Former Food & Drug Administration Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy & Response, Joins Wiliot as a Strategic Advisor

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiliot, the Internet of Things pioneer whose visibility platform is enabling trillions of "things" to gain intelligence, today announced that Frank Yiannas, the former Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy & Response of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), has joined the company as a Strategic Advisor.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiliot, the Internet of Things pioneer whose visibility platform is enabling trillions of "things" to gain intelligence, today announced that Frank Yiannas, the former Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy & Response of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), has joined the company as a Strategic Advisor.
  • "The FDA's New Food Traceability Rule has become a catalyst for retailers to modernize their supply chains," said Wiliot CEO Tal Tamir.
  • Continued Tamir, "The Wiliot Visibility Platform provides food retailers with a real-time view into each product throughout its journey from farm-to-store.
  • Frank Yiannas is a renowned food safety leader and executive, food system futurist, author, professor, and past president of the International Association of Food Protection.

Harri Reports Tremendous Growth in 2022, Readies to Meet the Needs of the Service Industry in 2023

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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In use, that equated to over 3 million messages sent in the platform’s CommsHub product and roughly 3 million messages with its Carri Chat and Apply solution.

Key Points: 
  • In use, that equated to over 3 million messages sent in the platform’s CommsHub product and roughly 3 million messages with its Carri Chat and Apply solution.
  • Company founder and CEO Luke Fryer said, “The service economy has spoken, the balance of power has shifted, and these employees now demand a better work experience.
  • We created Harri expressly for this purpose, changing the game for industries that have been historically underrepresented in the HR Technology space.
  • Harkness shared, “Compliance is a growing priority for leaders and executives within the service industry.

Cancer Support Community Addresses Elevated Need for Mental Healthcare with New Mental Health Programs and Initiatives

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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These come at a time when the need for mental health care is at an all-time high.

Key Points: 
  • These come at a time when the need for mental health care is at an all-time high.
  • According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States live with a mental illness.
  • “At CSC, we understand that mental health care and psychosocial support are crucial to whole-person cancer care,” said Alexandra Zaleta, Ph.D., CSC’s Vice President of Research.
  • The study was funded by BeiGene, who used the learnings to help develop Talk About It, its new mental health support website for cancer patients.

Fortinet Announced as Official Cybersecurity Partner of the BMW Ladies Championship in 2022

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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WONJU, South Korea, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, will become the Official Cybersecurity Partner of the BMW Ladies Championship, taking place at the Oak Valley Country Club in the Republic of Korea.

Key Points: 
  • WONJU, South Korea, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, will become the Official Cybersecurity Partner of the BMW Ladies Championship, taking place at the Oak Valley Country Club in the Republic of Korea.
  • The partnership with the BMW Ladies Championship will represent Fortinets first sponsorship with the LPGA and in Asia.
  • Sangyun Han, Representative Director and CEO of BMW Korea commented, "I am thrilled to announce this partnership with Fortinet.
  • For example, Fortinet was an Official Cybersecurity Partner of the Kroger Queen City Championship which took place in Cincinnati, OH, September 8 11, 2022.

New Study Finds 1 in 2 Children and 2 in 3 Women Worldwide Affected by Micronutrient Deficiencies

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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This is a widespread problem, impacting individuals, families and communities everywhere in the world, although particularly in lower-income countries."

Key Points: 
  • This is a widespread problem, impacting individuals, families and communities everywhere in the world, although particularly in lower-income countries."
  • In fact, 9 in 10 women in several countries in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are deficient.
  • Health programs can provide supplements to those with extra needs, such as pregnant women and malnourished children."
  • This study was made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Study Reveals Glove Pathogen Threat to Healthcare and Food Industries

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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In all, 2,800 new and unused U.S. glove imports from 26 different brands were independently tested.

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  • In all, 2,800 new and unused U.S. glove imports from 26 different brands were independently tested.
  • Their analysis identified over 250 different viable microbial species on both the interior and exterior glove surfaces.
  • There are several factors at play that, when combined, present a real risk - especially for the healthcare and food-handling industries," stated Ardagh.
  • The study, Validation of the Single-Use Glove Microbiome Shotgun WGS Metagenomic Analysis , will be published following an official peer-review in upcoming issues of the Journal of Food Protection.

The Cancer Support Community Applauds the Appointment of Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to Director of the National Cancer Institute

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) enthusiastically supports President Bidens selection of Monica Bertagnolli, MD to the position of director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) enthusiastically supports President Bidens selection of Monica Bertagnolli, MD to the position of director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
  • Bertagnolli is a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School and serves as chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at Brigham and Womens Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
  • CSC anticipates fruitful collaboration with Dr. Bertagnolli and the NCI moving forward, ushering in an exciting period of cancer research.
  • CSC furthers its focus on patient advocacy through its Cancer Policy Institute, informing public policy in Washington, D.C. and across the nation.

USAID-funded Building Healthy Cities Project Featured in July 29th Exhibit

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JSI will celebrate the Building Healthy Cities (BHC) project's accomplishments with an exhibit on July 29, 2022.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JSI will celebrate the Building Healthy Cities (BHC) project's accomplishments with an exhibit on July 29, 2022.
  • Building Healthy Cities works to improve healthy urban planning in rapidly growing Smart Cities.
  • The museum-style exhibit will lead viewers through BHC's project learnings and accomplishments at JSI's Arlington office, 2733 Crystal Drive.
  • Building Healthy Cities (BHC) is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under Agreement No.

IFF's New Range of Label-friendly Solutions Helps to Reduce Food Waste, Addresses Naturally Sourced Antioxidant Supply Challenges

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Nearly 64 percent of consumers in the US say they choose food made with clean ingredientsand 42 percent agree that adding preservatives is a way to help reduce food waste.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly 64 percent of consumers in the US say they choose food made with clean ingredientsand 42 percent agree that adding preservatives is a way to help reduce food waste.
  • Supported by rigorous testing in a wide range of applications, VITAGREEN LOD has proved more efficient than market-standard solutions.
  • Papageorgiou added, "Backed by science, our innovative solutions help food producers manage food oxidation and spoilage issues.
  • By supporting food product quality, safety and flavor throughout their shelf-lives, our food protection solutions can help reduce food waste in the supply chain.