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Empowering Communities: Overcoming Barriers to Diabetes Care Through Education

Empowering Communities: Overcoming Barriers to Diabetes Care Through Education
08/19/2024 | Companies
Harry Ma recalls, "My mom had diabetes for a long time, but I was unaware. She kept it hidden from everyone." The secret came to light when she was urgently hospitalized due to dangerously low blood sugar levels. "That's when I found out," Ma says.   This experience, which occurred when Ma...
Chronic Illness Management, Community Health, Community Support, Compassion In Healthcare, Diabetes Awareness, Empowerment, Health Education, Health Sciences, Healthcare, Healthcare Innovation, Healthcare Leadership, HealthEquity, Medical Education, Mental Health, Nursing Education, Patient Care, Public Health, Scholarship Programs, Social Work

Jim Candler's Inspiring Journey: Gilead's Support in Prostate Cancer Battle

Jim Candler's Inspiring Journey: Gilead's Support in Prostate Cancer Battle
07/03/2024 | Companies
Jim Candler enjoyed a thriving 40-year career in system operations before joining Gilead three years ago, bringing his technological expertise to the Human Resources team.   "I was hired at 71 years old. What does that say about Gilead?" remarks Jim, now the Senior Director of People...
AccessHope, Angela Sim, Cancer Care Support, Cancer Innovations, Cancer Moonshot Initiative, Cancer Screening, Cancer Treatment, Early Detection, Emotional Support, Employee Benefits, Employee Support, Employee Wellness, Gilead Sciences, Healthcare, Human Resources, Jim Candler, Oncology Professionals, People Technology, President Biden, Prostate Cancer, Retirement Benefits, System Operations, Wellbeing Services, Work Environment

Enhancing Hand Hygiene in Healthcare: Tork's Innovative Solutions and Training

Enhancing Hand Hygiene in Healthcare: Tork's Innovative Solutions and Training
05/25/2024 | Companies
Tork, a brand under Essity, proudly joined in World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5th, an initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO) aimed at emphasizing the significance of hand hygiene in healthcare and fostering global support for its improvement. As the leading professional hygiene brand...
Behavioral change, Essity, Hand hygiene, Healthcare, Healthcare professionals, Hygiene inclusivity, Pathogens, Patient safety, Professional hygiene, Public restrooms, Tork, Training solutions, VR training, WHO, World Hand Hygiene Day

Advancing Healthcare: BMS's Commitment to Diversity, Innovation, and Sustainability

Advancing Healthcare: BMS's Commitment to Diversity, Innovation, and Sustainability
04/16/2024 | Companies
Since its inception in 1887, BMS has been instrumental in positively impacting patients globally, and I am privileged to carry forward this rich legacy as Board Chair and CEO. Upholding this legacy is a significant responsibility that demands our unwavering commitment to the values and principles...
Clinical Trials, Corporate Responsibility, Diversity and Inclusion, Environmental Sustainability, Global Collaboration, Healthcare, Patient-Centric Care, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Approvals, Workforce Wellbeing

Nucleus Genomics: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Whole-Genome Sequencing

Nucleus Genomics: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Whole-Genome Sequencing
12/26/2023 | Companies
Nucleus Genomics is actualizing the vision initially sparked by the Human Genome Project, which is to utilize genomics to enable individuals to lead healthier and longer lives. The health application developed by Nucleus leverages the capabilities of whole-genome sequencing (WGS). WGS is an...
Data Privacy, Genetic Analysis, Genetic Research Diversity, Genomics, Healthcare, Healthcare Innovation, Nucleus Genomics, Polygenic Risk Scores, Preventive Healthcare, Whole-Genome Sequencing

Free My Special Aflac Duck for Children with Cancer or Sickle Cell Disease

Free My Special Aflac Duck for Children with Cancer or Sickle Cell Disease
12/04/2023 | Companies
Aflac, a prominent U.S. supplemental health insurance provider and a dedicated advocate for families grappling with pediatric cancer and blood disorders, has brought its renowned My Special Aflac Duck to children at University Hospital in San Antonio. This event underscores Aflac’s unwavering...
Aflac, Free Resource, Healthcare, My Special Aflac Duck, Pediatric Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Support or Children

Community Sponsors Power Project GIFT's Walk for Water Event

Community Sponsors Power Project GIFT's Walk for Water Event
06/13/2023 | Companies
To raise awareness about a widespread issue affecting billions of individuals worldwide, Southwire's Project GIFT collaborated with Water Mission to organize a Walk for Water event. The event successfully gathered $38,520 in donations. According to the Water Mission website, approximately 2.2...
Associated Credit Union, Community sponsors, Community support, Generosity, Gradick Communications, Healthcare, Heart Wood Products, New Leaf Marketing, Phoenix Wood Products, Project GIFT, Servpro, Times-Georgian, Tisinger Vance, University of West Georgia, Walk for Water

Ericson rewrites chapters in our twilight years

Ericson rewrites chapters in our twilight years
10/17/2022 | Companies
The future of technology lies in ubiquitous, immersive digital experiences that transforms every aspects of our lives. The following are personal stories shared by researchers from Ericsson on how they envision old age in this increasingly digitally connected world. Health care and wellness-focused...
6G, 6G researchers, applications, apps, benefits, digital inclusion, exoskeleton, Healthcare, inclusion goals, sustainability, sustainable future, technology, wellness

Vaccine Does Not Rule Out Precautionary Measures

Vaccine Does Not Rule Out Precautionary Measures
03/17/2021 | World
The work isn’t done yet as Abbott continues to ship tests and maintain their goal of making sure that it has the capacity for address the need of the hour. Dailycsr.com – 17 March 2021 – Vaccines for COVID-19 viruses are here which could be reason enough for many of us to breath a sigh of relief....
Abbott, COVID-19 Tests, COVID-19 Vaccine, Health, Healthcare, Pandemic, Testing, Wainer

Alexion Along With Covid Alliance Facilitate COVID-Testing In Ireland

Alexion Along With Covid Alliance Facilitate COVID-Testing In Ireland
08/24/2020 | Citizenship
Alexion’s College Park Site help “local communities in Ireland during these challenging times”. Dailycsr.com – 24 August 2020 – People from across the globe have felt the profound impact the COVID-19 impact, whereby companies and individuals have set inspirational examples by stepping out to serve...
Alexion College Park, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, BioPharmaChem, COVID Alliance, COVID-19 Pandemic, COVID-19 Testing, Health, Healthcare, Ireland, lysis, Manufacturing, Shortage, Supply Chain

Johnson & Johnson CEO Addresses The ‘Deep’ Racism ‘Fractures In Society’

Johnson & Johnson CEO Addresses The ‘Deep’ Racism ‘Fractures In Society’
06/13/2020 | Ethics & Compliance
Johnson & Johnson promotes dialogue for creating action plan to address racism, while pledging “$10 million to fighting racism and injustice in America”. Dailycsr.com – 13 June 2020 – The Chairman as well as the Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, Alex Gorsky commented on the...
Black, Commitments, COVID-19 pandemic, Dialogue, Education, Employee Engagement, Equality, Gorsky, Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, Justice, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Pledge, Racism, Racist Violence, Responsible Business, Talking About Race, The U.S., Violence

How Is COVID-19 Impacting Society And Science?

How Is COVID-19 Impacting Society And Science?
05/31/2020 | World
The ongoing health crisis makes one reflect on the dynamics of the society’s trust on science. Dailycsr.com – 31 May 2020 – The Vice-president of corporate innovation, research and development as well as societal engagement along with the executive director Bayer Foundation, Monika Lessl said:...
Bayer, COVID-19 Pandemic, Data, Experts, Harvard Data Science Initiative, HDSI, Health, Health Crisis, Healthcare, Political Decision, Research, Science, Scientists, Society, Testing, Trust

Does Air Pollution Have Any Link To COVID-19?

Does Air Pollution Have Any Link To COVID-19?
05/30/2020 | Environment
COVID-19 virus affects the respiratory tract. Dailycsr.com – 30 May 2020 – With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are still trying to find out what could “make people more vulnerable to infection”. One factor that comes to mind is air pollution wherein one specifically inhales “particles...
Air Pollution, Chronic Conditions, COVID-19, Environment, Health, Healthcare, IAQ, Immunity, Indoor Air Quality, Pandemic, Respiratory Illness, Respiratory Infection, Swope

Learning The Art Of Truly Listening

Learning The Art Of Truly Listening
04/29/2020 | Citizenship
Alexion Pharmaceuticals doesn’t promote its messages to get patients’ response instead it listens to the patients’ challenges and finds the best way to address them. Dailycsr.com – 29 April 2020 – Alexion continuously attempts push the bar so as to meet patient expectation and coming up with...
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Challenges, Health, Healthcare, Patients, Solution, STAR

‘Sports Gives Hope’ Even In ‘Unprecedent Times’

‘Sports Gives Hope’ Even In ‘Unprecedent Times’
04/16/2020 | World
Know what the IOC president said in his video message addressing the ongoing coronavirus outbreak crisis. Dailycsr.com – 16 April 2020 – On the World Health Day 2020, the International Olympic Committee dedicates its tribute towards the heroes fighting at the front he COVID-19 pandemic on a day to...
#BeActive, #HealthyAtHome, #StayActive, #StayHealthy, #StayStrong, Active, Athletes, Coronavirus Outbreak, COVID-19 Pandemic, Doctors, Healthcare, Healthcare Workers, International Olympic Committee, IOC, Nurses, President Bach, Video Message, Volunteers

Waiving Late Fees To Future Investment Planning

Waiving Late Fees To Future Investment Planning
03/30/2020 | Citizenship
Verizon waives of late fee for negatively affected customers due to coronavirus crisis, while continuing to support them. Furthermore, Verizon also increases investment for future. Dailycsr.com – 30 March 2020 – At a time when the world is facing a never seen before crisis imposing challenges on...
Coronavirus Outbreak, Economy, Healthcare, Late Fee Waiver, Responsible Business, Small Businesses, Verizon

WBA’s 2019 CSR Report Details About The Initiatives Towards Global Healthcare & More

WBA’s 2019 CSR Report Details About The Initiatives Towards Global Healthcare & More
03/19/2020 | Companies
Providing access to “quality healthcare” doesn’t end with medicine it goes beyond. At WBA the attempt is to provide in-store mental and emotional support to patients while reaching out to women and children to provide them with vitamin dosages. Dailycsr.com – 19 March 2020 – Last month, the...
2019 CSR Report, Cancer, Carbon Footprint, Children, Environment, Environment Friendly Habits, Global Health, Healthcare, in-store advice, Landfill, Maternal Healthcare, Reducing Energy Consumption, Reducing Waste, Sustainability, Vitamin Angels, Walgreens Boots Alliance, WBA, Women

FedEx’ Transportation & Logistics Expertise Helps In Coronavirus Crisis

FedEx’ Transportation & Logistics Expertise Helps In Coronavirus Crisis
03/07/2020 | World
FedEx delivers relief resources to crisis hit Wuhan, China. Dailycsr.com – 07 March 2020 – FedExCorp has made a commitment of providing transport and logistics to “humanitarian relief agencies” to help them fight the outbreak of coronavirus. As a result, FedEx Express is delivering over two hundred...
Coronavirus Outbreak, Crisis, Donation, Emergency, FedEx Cares, FedEx Corporation, FedEx Express, Health, Healthcare, Humanitarian Aid, Logistics, Relief Work, Shipping, Transport

‘It’s Okay To Not Be Okay’

‘It’s Okay To Not Be Okay’
02/25/2020 | Ethics & Compliance
Cisco initiates conversation to encourage open talks about mental health while enabling people to seek help if needed. Dailycsr.com – 25 February 2020 –In the “Cisco’s 2019 CSR Report”, the company address the issue of mental health, whereby it assures by saying: “We want everyone to know that...
Cisco Systems Inc., Conversation on Mental Health, CSR Report, Employee Engagement, Health, Healthcare, Mental Health, Taboo

Johnson & Johnson’s Five Initiatives Towards Corona Virus Outbreak Relief

Johnson & Johnson’s Five Initiatives Towards Corona Virus Outbreak Relief
02/21/2020 | World
Johnson & Johnson enlists several initiatives starting from donating masks, band aids and providing financial help to developing vaccine that it has undertaken during the present crisis of “Covid-19 outbreak” in China. Dailycsr.com – 21 February 2020 –During any crisis, every little help can...
China, Corona Virus, Covid-19, Donation, Health, Healthcare, Help, Johnson & Johnson, Vaccine Development

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