Pregnancy

The American Diabetes Association Announces the 2024 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award Winners

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association® is pleased to announce this year's National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award recipients.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association® is pleased to announce this year's National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award recipients.
  • The awards honor academics, health care providers, and educators who have contributed to substantial advances in diabetes care and research.
  • ), FMedSci is the recipient of the 2024 Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement, which recognizes significant long-term contributions to the understanding, treatment, or prevention of diabetes.
  • Parker, PhD is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award, which recognizes research in diabetes that demonstrates particular independence of thought and originality.

Stephen Graf Unveils His Debut Novel, The Third Traveler, A Multigenerational Irish Epic

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

With a rich tapestry of characters and settings, Graf's novel spans three continents and four decades, exploring the intricate saga of an Irish family through triumphs and tribulations.

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  • With a rich tapestry of characters and settings, Graf's novel spans three continents and four decades, exploring the intricate saga of an Irish family through triumphs and tribulations.
  • The Third Traveler embarks on its journey in the frostbitten terrains of Antarctica in 1912, with young explorer Ciaran Creagh's perilous return after reaching the South Pole.
  • Fast forward to 1936 in Hell's Kitchen, New York, where Irish American boxer Davy Boy O'Shea prepares for a life-changing fight.
  • Stephen Graf, a prolific Pittsburgh-based author with over 30 publication credits, brings his vast experience in short fiction, creative non-fiction, and screenwriting to this ambitious project.

MARCH OF DIMES ANNOUNCES MOM & BABY MOBILE HEALTH CENTER® TO AID PHOENIX FAMILIES IN MATERNAL CARE

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

PHOENIX, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes today announced the launch of its newest Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center®  in Phoenix, aimed at providing quality healthcare to moms and babies. The Phoenix Center is made possible by an $800,000 donation from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona, and in clinical partnership with Wesley Community & Health Centers and ASU Edson College of Nursing and Innovation. It's the second center in the state after Tucson, which opened in 2016.

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  • PHOENIX, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes today announced the launch of its newest Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center® in Phoenix, aimed at providing quality healthcare to moms and babies.
  • "We're thrilled to launch a second mobile health center in our state to provide vital healthcare to families before, during, and after pregnancy," said Shadie Tofigh, March of Dimes Maternal Infant Health Director in Arizona.
  • "We believe every mom and baby deserve the best possible care, and we're committed to making sure they get it, in their communities, through the March of Dimes Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center."
  • Visit the March of Dimes website for more information on the Phoenix Center, as well as the report card to learn more about the state of maternal and infant health in Arizona.

American, Finnish and Canadian governments fund oxygen plant at Tatu City SEZ, Kenya

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

TATU CITY, Kenya, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The governments of the United States, Finland and Canada are funding a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi's doorstep.

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  • TATU CITY, Kenya, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The governments of the United States, Finland and Canada are funding a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi's doorstep.
  • Hewatele will use the debt and equity funds raised to finance the building of a cutting-edge Cryogenic Medical Liquid Oxygen Air Separation Unit plant at Tatu Industrial Park.
  • Dr Bernard Olayo, Founder of Hewatele, said: "This medical oxygen plant represents a significant leap in ensuring sustainable and affordable access to medicinal oxygen.
  • The increased production capacity here at Tatu City will improve oxygen affordability, particularly for maternal and child healthcare, and enhance primary healthcare support."

American, Finnish and Canadian governments fund oxygen plant at Tatu City SEZ, Kenya

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

TATU CITY, Kenya, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The governments of the United States, Finland and Canada are funding a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi's doorstep.

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  • TATU CITY, Kenya, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The governments of the United States, Finland and Canada are funding a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi's doorstep.
  • Hewatele will use the debt and equity funds raised to finance the building of a cutting-edge Cryogenic Medical Liquid Oxygen Air Separation Unit plant at Tatu Industrial Park.
  • Dr Bernard Olayo, Founder of Hewatele, said: "This medical oxygen plant represents a significant leap in ensuring sustainable and affordable access to medicinal oxygen.
  • The increased production capacity here at Tatu City will improve oxygen affordability, particularly for maternal and child healthcare, and enhance primary healthcare support."

Bloomlife and Valley Perinatal Services Partner to Transform High-Risk Maternal Care

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomlife, an award winning women's health company, and Valley Perinatal Services (VPS), Arizona's leading high-risk maternal fetal medicine group, today announced a commercial partnership along with results from the initial deployment of Bloomlife's remote maternal care platform Bloomlife Connects.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomlife, an award winning women's health company, and Valley Perinatal Services (VPS), Arizona's leading high-risk maternal fetal medicine group, today announced a commercial partnership along with results from the initial deployment of Bloomlife's remote maternal care platform Bloomlife Connects.
  • With an initial focus on hypertension, Bloomlife Connects offered VPS a simple way to connect mom and doctor between checkups.
  • Current approaches to managing this disease put an enormous burden on both patients and providers," says Ravi Gunatilake, Medical Director at Valley Perinatal Services.
  • To validate the impact of Bloomlife's remote maternal care offering, VPS and Bloomlife ran a study comparing patients enrolled in Bloomlife Connects to those following standard-of-care.

LEADING WOMEN'S WELLNESS BRAND O POSITIV ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF PREGGO CONCEPTION SUPPORT & SPERM HEALTH SUPPORT CAPSULES

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- O Positiv, the women's health brand breaking taboos, introduces their newest product line, PREGGO Conception Support & Sperm Health Support Capsules.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- O Positiv , the women's health brand breaking taboos, introduces their newest product line, PREGGO Conception Support & Sperm Health Support Capsules.
  • The introduction of PREGGO Conception Support & Sperm Health Support Capsules marks a significant milestone for the brand, representing its first product line for both women and men.
  • PREGGO Conception Support & Sperm Health Support Capsules are certified cruelty-free, vegan, and gluten-free, and are thoughtfully designed to assist couples on their journey to conception.
  • PREGGO Conception Support & Sperm Health Support Capsules retail separately for $44.99 one time purchase per bottle, $37.99 for subscription per bottle, and together as a bundle for $72 one time purchase of two bundles (two Conception Support + two Sperm Health) at opositiv.com .

The State of Feeding Survey Reveals Only 40% of New Moms Meet Personal Baby Feeding Expectations, Highlighting an Alarming Gap in Baby Feeding Education and Support

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO and ITHACA, N.Y., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a step towards empowering parents' diverse feeding journeys, Willow Innovations, Inc. (Willow), the leading FemTech brand changing how moms breastfeed; Bobbie, the mom-founded pediatric nutrition company; and SimpliFed, a digital lactation consultant network democratizing feeding support, released the findings from their inaugural State of Feeding Survey and Report. These findings are the culmination of a rare partnership that closes the divide within the baby-feeding industry and marks a significant stride in creating a holistic and inclusive approach to support mothers. The State of Feeding survey data underscores the feeding realities of new moms to redefine expectations and allow parents to embrace their unique journeys on their terms.

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  • The State of Feeding survey data underscores the feeding realities of new moms to redefine expectations and allow parents to embrace their unique journeys on their terms.
  • According to the State of Feeding survey, nearly 100% of prepartum and postpartum moms had a plan for how they would feed their babies.
  • 11% of moms intended for a combination of feeding (also known as "Combo Feeding") with breastfeeding, pumping, and formula feeding; however, 65% were combination feeding.
  • Moms who formula feed or pump are less likely to receive support and education, despite the majority of moms are combination feeding.

JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA® XC For Temple Hollows Receives U.S. FDA Approval

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV), announced the U.S. FDA approval of JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA® XC for injection in the temple region to improve moderate to severe temple hollowing in adults over the age of 21.1 JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA® XC is the first and only hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler to receive U.S. FDA approval for the improvement of moderate to severe temple hollowing with results lasting up to 13 months with optimal treatment.*1

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    "The approval of JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA® XC to treat temple hollows further demonstrates Allergan Aesthetics commitment to innovation and addressing patient needs," said Carrie Strom, President, Allergan Aesthetics and Senior Vice President, AbbVie.
  • "This is the first U.S. FDA approval of a hyaluronic acid dermal filler for use in the upper face and addresses a real unmet need for patients."
  • The safety of JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA® XC in patients with a history of excessive scarring or pigmentation disorders has not been studied.
  • To report a side effect with any product in the JUVÉDERM® Collection, please call the Allergan® Product Support Department at 1‑877‑345‑5372.

Trip.com Group celebrates women in travel, supports causes and family-friendly policies for International Women's Day

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

But we need faster and greater progress in elevating more women to decision-making roles and providing equal opportunities," says Ms Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group.

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  • But we need faster and greater progress in elevating more women to decision-making roles and providing equal opportunities," says Ms Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group.
  • What does a young millennial bring to her role as a general manager of an established hotel group?
  • These are some of the stories featured in Women in Travel: Discover Her Journey, an e-magazine to be published by Trip.com Group this March.
  • This March, Trip.com Group carries on its commitment to empowering women in the workplace through a range of partnerships and speaking events.