Philanthropy

One Life-Changing Moment Leads to a Wish Come True

Eight months after her diagnosis there was a positive change in Mallory’s life: her social worker referred her for a Make-A-Wish® experience. Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions, enriching the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Healthcare professionals often refer children because they know that wishes can improve their patients’ emotional health – which, in turn, can also boost their physical health.

Health & Healthcare

Whole Kids Foundation and Farm to Cafeteria Canada Announce Largest Federally Supported Multi-sector Investment in National School Food Program

Whole Kids Foundation and Farm to Cafeteria Canada announce the largest federally supported multi-sector investment in a national school food program. More than $3.1 million will be invested in children’s nutrition over the next three years. An investment of $1.03 million provided by Whole Kids Foundation served as a catalyst for additional NGO grants and earned matching funds from the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Research & Reports

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA Publishes 2016/2017 Corporate Responsibility Report

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA recently issued its 2016/2017 Global Corporate Responsibility Report .The report provides an overview of the company’s corporate responsibility activities, progress and performance in the areas of Access to Health, Employees, Environmental Sustainability and Ethics & Transparency.

Philanthropy

CITGO Lemont Refinery Raises Funds to Find a Cure for Muscular Dystrophy

The CITGO Lemont Refinery is a committed partner of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and has raised more than $600,000 for the organization during 2017. Funds raised help underwrite clinical research, assist with medical and rehabilitation costs, and send children affected by neurological diseases to MDA Summer Camp in Hudson, Ill.

Research & Reports

Merck Publishes Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today published its 2016/2017 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report reflects the company’s performance in the areas of Access to Health, Employees, Environmental Sustainability and Ethics & Transparency.

Health & Healthcare

Saving Lives Is Focus of Michigan Carbon Monoxide Safety and Awareness Week

In an effort to increase awareness around the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) – an odorless, tasteless and colorless gas – Gov. Rick Snyder, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Consumers Energy and DTE Energy have collaborated to designate Oct. 30-Nov. 5 as Michigan Carbon Monoxide Safety and Awareness Week.

Philanthropy

VIDEO: How Alliance Data's $1 Million Nationwide Children's Gift Impacts Its Associates

Alliance Data's card services business builds on nearly two decades of Nationwide Children's Hospital support with $1 million gift to foundation. The hospital is nesteled in the heart Ohio near Alliance Data's card services business Columbus headquarters and has been a beacon of hope to many associates. Hear what those associates have to say about this Nationwide Hospital and the importance of this investment.

Health & Healthcare

Three Quality of Life Hacks for a Healthier Halloween

The Halloween holiday means stockpiles of candy will likely be around your house or office, making it hard to resist extra sweets. So, how can we make this holiday a slightly less sugary one?

Corporate Responsibility

Walgreens Boots Alliance Aligns Its Strategies, Practices, Targets With SDGs

If the Sustainable Development Goals are, for the first time ever, a definitive plan to transform our world in the next 15 years – fixing inequality, bringing people out of poverty and dealing with climate change once and for all – then aligning with them makes sense for Walgreens Boots Alliance. And that is exactly what the company has done, making sure that its own strategies, targets and policies are aligned with the global priorities as established by the UN SDGs.

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