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My Special Aflac Duck Flies High as a Friend to Kids with Cancer

Sep 5, 2019 8:00 AM ET - For a quarter century, the American insurance provider Aflac has been working behind the scenes with members of the medical community to improve health care options for young cancer patients.

Feed Our Kids. Fuel Our Future. Albertsons Companies and Albertsons Companies Foundation Begin Sixth-Annual Hunger Is Campaign to Raise Money for Breakfast Programs for Kids.

Sep 4, 2019 1:55 PM ET - Albertsons Companies and Albertsons Companies Foundation are once again teaming up with their customers across the country to help make sure every kid starts the day with a healthy breakfast.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Long-term Commitment to Supporting People With Cancer Around the World, Every Step of the Journey

Sep 4, 2019 10:00 AM ET - “Getting that call, it’s like my world stopped. It’s not something you’re ever ready for. The feeling was just so lonely and scary,” said Yana Nirshberg, a cancer survivor, entrepreneur and mother, of the call from her doctor delivering the news...

Coming Together to Support Premature Babies in the UK

Sep 3, 2019 11:10 AM ET - Every year across the U.K., more than 95,000 babies require care within specialist neonatal units.

Whole Kids Foundation Kicks Off 2019 Growing Healthy Kids Campaign with $1M Match by Whole Foods Market

Sep 3, 2019 8:00 AM ET - Whole Kids Foundation launched its annual monthlong Growing Healthy Kids campaign to fund K–12 school programs in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. that connect kids to real food.

The Arbor Day Foundation Launches New Tree Campus Healthcare Recognition Program

Sep 3, 2019 8:00 AM ET - The Arbor Day Foundation announced today the launch of its new Tree Campus Healthcare program.

Using Copper to Keep Employees Healthy at the Teck Vancouver Office

Aug 30, 2019 1:30 PM ET - To reduce the spread of germs and help keep employees healthy, Teck has installed copper-infused door handles and counter tops throughout its Vancouver office.

Nourishing Future Generations with Vitamin Angels

Aug 29, 2019 2:00 PM ET - Good nutrition is essential for a healthy start in life and the foundation for optimal growth and development. For pregnant women and infants, having access to the right micronutrients is especially important as a child who is well nourished in the...

Merck Fellowship for Global Health Wins 2019 Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management Gold Excellence Award for Learning and Development

Aug 29, 2019 11:25 AM ET - The Merck Fellowship for Global Health program, a three-month, field-based international corporate service-learning program designed to leverage the skills and talents of Merck employees worldwide...

A Boy With Autism Wouldn't Sit Still on a United Airlines Flight. So Crew and Passengers Stepped in to Help.

Aug 29, 2019 9:00 AM ET - Just before leaving, the off-duty flight attendant who was sitting across from them gave Gabriel a hug and a handwritten note in which she commended her for her strength. "You and your family are loved and supported," reads the note...

10 Years on: 74 Walk Friendly Communities Recognized through Road Safety Program Sponsored by FedEx

Aug 28, 2019 2:55 PM ET - “FedEx is very proud to sponsor the Walk Friendly Communities program. As part of our FedEx Cares commitment, this program has had a far-reaching impact across the United States in making communities safer for pedestrians,”

Wiping Out Hunger in Africa Could Cost Just $5bn. What Are We Waiting For?

Aug 28, 2019 10:00 AM ET - Food security in Africa is an achievable goal. Private companies need to step forward to invest in that brighter future.

My Special AFLAC Duck: A Gold Standard For CSR Programs

Aug 28, 2019 9:50 AM ET - Aflac’s “My Special Duck Program,” in which pediatric cancer patients are given a robotic version of the Aflac Duck to serve as a smart companion during treatment, is a prime example of an effective CSR initiative.

The Future of Surgery: How Technology Is Transforming the Operating Room

Aug 28, 2019 8:05 AM ET - It’s a decade from now, and you’re stable in the ICU after a recent heart attack.

Xylem and Planet Water Foundation Set to Bring Safe Drinking Water to Half a Million People Annually

Aug 27, 2019 2:05 PM ET - Since 2011, Xylem and Planet Water Foundation have provided education and access to safe, potable water in over 400 communities across 12 countries, supporting the daily drinking water requirements of nearly 500,000 people.

Captain Al Haynes ‘Made the Impossible Possible’

Aug 27, 2019 9:00 AM ET - Today, we honor Captain Al Haynes who died Sunday at the age of 87 years old in Seattle. Captain Haynes was one of the pilots credited with saving 184 lives when United Flight 232 crashed at Sioux City, Iowa in 1989.

Improving Child Health in Nigeria Through Education, Awareness and Quality Water and Sanitation Products

Aug 26, 2019 1:00 PM ET - Ensuring low income Nigerians, especially women and children, have access to water, sanitation and hygiene regardless of their location using advocacy, grassroots mobilization and technology

Mohawk Cushions the Fight Against Breast Cancer and Celebrates Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walkers

Aug 22, 2019 3:30 PM ET - Mohawk expands its fight against breast cancer with its continuing support of the Susan G. Komen® 3-Day Walk.

National Research Effort Focused on Side Stream Phosphorus Removal and Recovery Technology

Aug 22, 2019 9:00 AM ET - As phosphorus limits permitted in wastewater effluent shrink to protect drinking water sources, a nationwide research effort headed by Black & Veatch has started work to advance implementation of a leading-edge treatment technology

Prioritizing Human Connection In Business: My Never Stand Still Conversation with Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard J. Tyson

Aug 21, 2019 4:00 PM ET - Kaiser Permanente Chairman and CEO Bernard J. Tyson has a long history with the company—34 years to be exact. He has had a spectacular career at Kaiser, beginning as an intern and serving in roles from hospital administrator and division president...

Booz Allen Leaps from No. 21 to No. 6 in Annual Vault Survey

Aug 21, 2019 8:00 AM ET - According to a 2019 survey by Vault, who surveys top employers and employees, clients, culture, and compensation are the top three reasons a candidate selects one firm over another.

The Pfizer Foundation Announces 20 Grants Focused on Strengthening Health Systems to Combat Infectious Disease

Aug 20, 2019 11:50 AM ET - The Pfizer Foundation* announced today 20 grants to help non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits and social enterprises address critical health challenges related to infectious diseases...

Transforming Vacant Land Into a Community Garden

Aug 20, 2019 11:25 AM ET - In fall 2018, Crayola Canada entered a land use agreement with the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes to turn the unused land into a project that benefits the community.

Walgreens Honored on Fortune Magazine’s 2019 Change the World List

Aug 19, 2019 11:15 AM ET - Walgreens has made Fortune magazine’s 2019 Change the World list, taking the #13 spot on this annual list, which highlights companies that leverage their businesses to drive profit and to create societal good.

Astellas SVP of Health Systems Shantelle Dodson is PharmaVoice Woman of the Week

Aug 15, 2019 4:00 PM ET - Listen to PharmaVoice's Woman of the Week podcast featuring Shontelle Dodson, senior vice president Health Systems at Astellas Pharma US discussing her leadership role and the C3Prize, a challenge created to change cancer care...

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