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Resource-Appropriate Cancer Care, Including Coexisting Health Issues of HIV and Cancer, to be Addressed During Meeting in Nairobi

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Local and global experts are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya to update clinical practice guidelines as part of ongoing work with Allied Against Cancer—a collaboration between the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), African Cancer Coalition (ACC), American Cancer Society (ACS), and Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The meeting brings together subject matter experts to update NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for Sub-Saharan Africa, featuring updates for treating cancer in people with HIV and other important topics. The event runs from May 1-3, 2024.

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  • The meeting brings together subject matter experts to update NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for Sub-Saharan Africa, featuring updates for treating cancer in people with HIV and other important topics.
  • "Many cancers occur more frequently in people with HIV and AIDS, including AIDS-defining cancers like non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Kaposi sarcoma, and invasive cervical cancer.
  • The NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ employ color-coded recommendations to delineate the best possible cancer care across various settings and resource availability.
  • The Nairobi meeting will focus on updates to the NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for People Living with HIV, as well as the following cancer types:

Resource-Appropriate Cancer Care, Including Coexisting Health Issues of HIV and Cancer, to be Addressed During Meeting in Nairobi

Retrieved on: 
星期三, 五月 1, 2024

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Local and global experts are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya to update clinical practice guidelines as part of ongoing work with Allied Against Cancer—a collaboration between the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), African Cancer Coalition (ACC), American Cancer Society (ACS), and Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The meeting brings together subject matter experts to update NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for Sub-Saharan Africa, featuring updates for treating cancer in people with HIV and other important topics. The event runs from May 1-3, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The meeting brings together subject matter experts to update NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for Sub-Saharan Africa, featuring updates for treating cancer in people with HIV and other important topics.
  • "Many cancers occur more frequently in people with HIV and AIDS, including AIDS-defining cancers like non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Kaposi sarcoma, and invasive cervical cancer.
  • The NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ employ color-coded recommendations to delineate the best possible cancer care across various settings and resource availability.
  • The Nairobi meeting will focus on updates to the NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for People Living with HIV, as well as the following cancer types:

Butterfly Network, Clinton Health Access Initiative, and Global Ultrasound Institute Partner to Advance Maternal and Fetal Health in South Africa

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星期一, 四月 15, 2024

As of today, the organizations have initiated Phase Two of Butterfly's 1,000 iQ+ probe deployment and point-of-care ultrasound training program for maternal and fetal health in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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  • As of today, the organizations have initiated Phase Two of Butterfly's 1,000 iQ+ probe deployment and point-of-care ultrasound training program for maternal and fetal health in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240415955318/en/
    Healthcare workers in Eastern Cape, South Africa enrolled in a week-long Butterfly point-of-care ultrasound training program.
  • "Butterfly is proud to continue improving maternal health equity through Phase Two of the largest-scale handheld ultrasound distribution and training ever conducted in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • We look forward to working closely with Butterfly Network and the Global Ultrasound Institute to achieve our shared goal of advancing global health equity."

Unity Consortium Marks Adolescent Immunization Action Week (AIAW) with activities to help Parents and Adolescents get up to date on Recommended Vaccines

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星期四, 三月 28, 2024

AIAW is a national movement aimed at parents, adolescents and healthcare providers to ensure adolescents are up to date on well visits and recommended vaccines.

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  • AIAW is a national movement aimed at parents, adolescents and healthcare providers to ensure adolescents are up to date on well visits and recommended vaccines.
  • Across the nation, organizations interested in the health of adolescents are participating in AIAW to help protect adolescents from vaccine-preventable illnesses.
  • To address these challenges, Unity wants parents to help adolescents and young adults stay healthy by Staying on TASK with vaccines.
  • As AIAW kicks off, Unity offers activities and resources to support Adolescent Immunization Action Week efforts, including:
    A graphic and video animation of Staying on TASK.

Del Monte Foods Announces Year 1 Progress on Commitment with Nonprofit Partner Healthier Generation to Nourish the Wellness of Youth and Communities Across the United States

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星期四, 十一月 16, 2023

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Del Monte Foods, Inc. is sharing a progress update on the first year of its "Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools" program, a groundbreaking initiative launched in partnership with the nonprofit Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation). This commitment was made in support of the company's Growers of Good™ purpose to grow a healthier and more hopeful tomorrow by making nutritious foods more accessible to all.

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  • Del Monte Foods' and Healthier Generation's partnership was announced at the 2022 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meeting.
  • Looking ahead, Del Monte Foods and Healthier Generation are committed to furthering their impact in year two and beyond.
  • Del Monte Foods will collaborate with Healthier Generation to support schools in meeting these criteria within the food and nutrition topic through resources and programs.
  • For more information on Del Monte Foods' commitment to fostering goodness for people, communities, and the planet, please refer to its Sustainability Report .

AmeriCorps and the Clinton Foundation Host Summit Celebrating 30th Anniversary of AmeriCorps

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星期四, 十一月 2, 2023

The summit, “AmeriCorps: 30 Years Forward,” marked the 30th anniversary of President Clinton signing the National and Community Trust Act – the law that created AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.

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  • The summit, “AmeriCorps: 30 Years Forward,” marked the 30th anniversary of President Clinton signing the National and Community Trust Act – the law that created AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.
  • For 30 years, AmeriCorps has supported our nation’s most pressing needs.
  • In the days and weeks following the September 11th attacks, hundreds of AmeriCorps members and volunteers raised their hands to serve as caseworkers and helped displaced families.
  • Today, 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers continue to answer America’s call in all 50 states, territories, and scores of Native Nations," said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.

Dalberg Advisors Appoints Lillian Kidane as New Regional Director for Africa

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星期一, 十月 2, 2023

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dalberg Advisors, a global impact consultancy committed to building a more inclusive and sustainable world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lillian Kidane as the new Regional Director for its Africa region.

Key Points: 
  • ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dalberg Advisors, a global impact consultancy committed to building a more inclusive and sustainable world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lillian Kidane as the new Regional Director for its Africa region.
  • Lillian Kidane, a Partner affiliated with our office in Addis Ababa, brings a rich portfolio of expertise in sustainable and impact-based philanthropic and commercial strategies for emerging markets.
  • "Dalberg has a remarkable history of working with partners to make a positive difference, and I am eager in my new position as Regional Director, to deepen our collaborations with changemakers, so that we might play a stronger role together in shaping sustainable development across the African continent," Lillian Kidane, Partner and Regional Director for Africa, Dalberg Advisors, remarks.
  • Prior to Dalberg, Lillian held leadership roles at General Electric (GE), Africa, as well as with the Clinton Foundation.

Dalberg Advisors Appoints Lillian Kidane as New Regional Director for Africa

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星期一, 十月 2, 2023

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dalberg Advisors, a global impact consultancy committed to building a more inclusive and sustainable world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lillian Kidane as the new Regional Director for its Africa region.

Key Points: 
  • ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dalberg Advisors, a global impact consultancy committed to building a more inclusive and sustainable world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lillian Kidane as the new Regional Director for its Africa region.
  • Lillian Kidane, a Partner affiliated with our office in Addis Ababa, brings a rich portfolio of expertise in sustainable and impact-based philanthropic and commercial strategies for emerging markets.
  • "Dalberg has a remarkable history of working with partners to make a positive difference, and I am eager in my new position as Regional Director, to deepen our collaborations with changemakers, so that we might play a stronger role together in shaping sustainable development across the African continent," Lillian Kidane, Partner and Regional Director for Africa, Dalberg Advisors, remarks.
  • Prior to Dalberg, Lillian held leadership roles at General Electric (GE), Africa, as well as with the Clinton Foundation.

Good360 Announces Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action for a Sustainable Solution to Reduce Waste & Community Need

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星期一, 九月 18, 2023

This commitment will be announced at the Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting, taking place September 18-19 in New York City.

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  • This commitment will be announced at the Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting, taking place September 18-19 in New York City.
  • The organization’s work helps improve lives and builds resilience while significantly reducing the environmental burden of retail waste.
  • “This year, Good360 is celebrating 40 years of closing the gap between those with plenty and those without enough to get by,” said Romaine Seguin, CEO of Good360.
  • Good360’s goal is to divert an additional $500 million in goods to the donation channel over the next two years.

Leaders to Examine Health Care’s Technological Tipping Point: Northwell Health Hosts Sixth Annual Constellation Forum in NYC

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星期三, 九月 20, 2023

Health care is approaching a scientific and technological tipping point, poised to cross into an age of artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing.

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  • Health care is approaching a scientific and technological tipping point, poised to cross into an age of artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing.
  • To explore how science, technology, culture and society are converging in medicine, Northwell Health , New York State's largest health system, will host its annual Constellation Forum .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230920880571/en/
    Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health will host the sixth annual Constellation Forum.
  • (Credit: Northwell Health)
    Now in its sixth year, the virtual and in-person event will convene on October 5 in New York City starting at 9 a.m.