CleanMed – Health Care and Sustainability Nirvana

I fell in love with the CleanMed conference when I first attended in 2010. CleanMed is a content-rich gathering, chock full of heart. It was started by two determined nonprofits, Healthcare without Harm andPractice Greenhealth, in 2001.

Levine Cancer Institute Receives $1.6 Million Grant for Lung Cancer Program

Carolinas HealthCare System’s Levine Cancer Institute today announced that it has received a $1.6 million grant from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, to support their program, Lung B.A.S.E.S. 4 Life, an innovative model that will feature a mobile unit for early identification of lung cancer coupled with a comprehensive education, navigation and clinical intervention program to support better outcomes for lung cancer patients.

Canada’s Chemical Management Plan Moves Onto Phase 3

Canada has been taking strides towards amending their chemical management plan in the past ten years. The most recent phase of chemical management is set to take place in June. Here is a chronological outline of their chemical management plan through this upcoming June.

The Impact of a Service Dog

From the moment John found out SSD Slate was going to be his partner, all our lives have changed in more positive ways than anyone can imagine.

Africa Has a New Health Challenge, and We Need a Plan to Fight It

While the headlines might focus on Ebola or yellow fever, Africa is slowly winning the fight against infectious diseases. They will remain a challenge for decades to come, but the real threat of the future is expected to come from elsewhere: non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. We must find creative new ways to tackle these health challenges, which will call for us to pool resources and expertise from all those involved in the delivery of healthcare.

Antea Group Case Study: Reviewing Regulations: TSCA Section 13

A manufacturer of wood treatment chemicals solicited Antea Group’s assistance in reviewing reporting requirements related to the importation of chemicals from Central America and Asia.

Starlight Children's Foundation and Astellas USA Foundation Bring VGo Robots to Rush Children's Hospital

Starlight Children's Foundation and Astellas USA Foundation are partnering to advance children's health and education through technology with the placement of two VGo robots at Rush Children's Hospital at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Patients, staff and representatives from Astellas USA Foundation gathered at the facility today to officially unveil and celebrate the new technology.

Climbing the Mountain of Food Waste

For the past five weeks, I’ve been pointing out the scary side of food waste. But guess what folks? We can do this!

Novartis Foundation and Partners Launch Innovative Hypertension Program in Vietnam

On the occasion of World Hypertension Day 2016, the Novartis Foundation and its partners, including the international nonprofit organization PATH, are announcing the launch of the Ho Chi Minh City Communities for Healthy Hearts Program, which is designed to improve health outcomes of adults with hypertension living in low-income households in urban Vietnam.

Chicago Shelter More Than Just a Band-Aid for Healing the Homeless

Baxter and the Baxter International Foundation help A Safe Haven shelter serve Chicago’s medically vulnerable by providing support for on-site health assessments that tackle homelessness at the root level.

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