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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Announces 2024 Rare Impact Award Honorees, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Peter Alexander to Host

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Education, FDA, Haemophilia, Risk, Genetics, Policy, Legislation, Louisiana House of Representatives, Diagnosis, Community, Enzyme replacement therapy, DSM-IV codes, Universal Pictures, Usher syndrome, NBC News, Primary immunodeficiency, Metabolic disorder, Therapy, Abbey, Coagulopathy, IgA nephropathy, Hospital, Rare disease, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Proteinuria, Alpha-mannosidosis, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, House, Immunoglobulin A, Medicine, Biogen, Universal Studios Hollywood, HFSC, PDT, APDS, Friedreich's ataxia, Disease, Science, Patient, Caregiver, Representative, Activated, Pharmaceutical industry

"Through science and advocacy, they are transforming the lives of those impacted by rare diseases, paving the way for new possibilities in treatment and care."

Key Points: 
  • "Through science and advocacy, they are transforming the lives of those impacted by rare diseases, paving the way for new possibilities in treatment and care."
  • "Having witnessed my sister's journey, I know the challenges rare disease families face are not just physical but also emotional, mental, and financial.
  • In addition to the individual award recipients, the Rare Impact Awards are also honoring companies that have developed treatments changing the lives of those with rare diseases.
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for Veopoz™: The first and only treatment indicated specifically for CHAPLE disease, a rare hereditary immune disease.

ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredits Houston Forensic Science Center under New Accreditation Program

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Forensic science, DNA, News, Firearm, HSFC, Organization, Management, Risk, HFSC, Accreditation, Trust

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accredited the Houston Forensic Science Center (HFSC) to Property and Evidence Control Units (AR 3181).

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accredited the Houston Forensic Science Center (HFSC) to Property and Evidence Control Units (AR 3181).
  • ANAB introduced the Accreditation for the Management and Operation of Property and Evidence Control Units in early 2023 and HSFC is the first organization to gain accreditation to this new program.
  • This program supports the integrity of properly controlling property and evidence, while providing confidence and trust in the criminal justice system.
  • In recent news, there have been numerous stories about lost evidence, including firearms, video files, DNA samples, and more.

Home Fire Sprinkler Week is May 16th - May 22nd

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Firefighting, Fire suppression, Active fire protection, Safety, Piping, Plumbing, Safety equipment, HFSC, Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, Fire sprinkler system, Sprinkler system, Fire sprinkler

b'TRENTON, N.J., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC), which celebrates its 25-year anniversary this year, has once again teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to host Home Fire Sprinkler Week (HFSW) from May 16th through May 22nd, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • b'TRENTON, N.J., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC), which celebrates its 25-year anniversary this year, has once again teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to host Home Fire Sprinkler Week (HFSW) from May 16th through May 22nd, 2021.
  • Fires in the home are responsible for annual average of 2,620 deaths, 11,030 injuries, and $7.2 billion in direct property damage.
  • The injury rate in homes protected by fire sprinklers was reduced by 27% for civilians and 67% for firefighters compared to homes without fire sprinklers.
  • These chapters function as a cooperative partnership advocating for installation and proper care of the sprinkler systems.\nFor more information please visit:\n'

NFPA and HFSC Team Up to Advance Home Fire Sprinkler Awareness

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Firefighting, Fire suppression, Active fire protection, HFSC, Fire sprinkler, Sprinkler, Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board

Our homes are filled with synthetic furnishings that burn hotter and faster than natural materials and they produce toxic smoke.

Key Points: 
  • Our homes are filled with synthetic furnishings that burn hotter and faster than natural materials and they produce toxic smoke.
  • We know that new homes can easily and inexpensively be protected with sprinkler technology that\'s been proven over more than a century.
  • In 1996 HFSC was founded to provide a singular focus on home fire sprinkler education.
  • HFSC is a purely educational, nonprofit organization and the leading resource for independent, noncommercial information about home fire sprinklers.