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Red Cross announces national blood shortage

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross national blood supply has fallen to critically low levels—dropping nearly 25%-- since early August, and potentially threatening the medical care of patients with an emergency need for blood, or those living with critical conditions such as cancer and sickle cell disease and who depend on lifesaving blood transfusions. Back-to-back months of worsening climate-driven disasters have further strained the blood supply, resulting in blood drive cancelations and reducing much needed blood and platelet donations in affected areas.

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  • Back-to-back months of worsening climate-driven disasters have further strained the blood supply, resulting in blood drive cancelations and reducing much needed blood and platelet donations in affected areas.
  • To make an appointment to give blood or platelets, donors can use the Red Cross Blood App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
  • Joined by Blood is a fall activation of the Red Cross Sickle Cell Initiative which represents the powerful connection between blood donors and patients, since 1 in 3 African American blood donors are a match for people with sickle cell disease.
  • In thanks for helping to replenish the blood supply this month, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma Sept. 1-18 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

Vigil Neuroscience Launches ALSPAware to Provide Access to No-cost Genetic Testing and Counseling for Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy with Axonal Spheroids and Pigmented Glia (ALSP)

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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WATERTOWN, Mass., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vigil Neuroscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIGL), a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to harnessing the power of microglia for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the launch of ALSPAware, a new program providing no-cost genetic testing and counseling services for the diagnosis of adult-onset leukoencephalopathy with axonal spheroids and pigmented glia (ALSP). The program is coordinated by InformedDNA®, the largest independent provider of genetic counseling services, and PreventionGenetics, an Exact Sciences Company running an accredited laboratory that delivers high-quality genetic testing.

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  • The program is coordinated by InformedDNA®, the largest independent provider of genetic counseling services, and PreventionGenetics, an Exact Sciences Company running an accredited laboratory that delivers high-quality genetic testing.
  • "Limited access to genetic testing and appropriate counseling has led to diagnostic challenges affecting not only those living with ALSP, but also the healthcare providers hoping to treat the disease.
  • Increased access to genetic testing has been an important goal in the ALSP community for many years.
  • To learn more about ALSPAware or find out how to access genetic testing services through the program, visit www.informedDNA.COM/ALSPAware .

Steve Harvey Morning Show Co-Host Kier "Junior" Spates, a Sickle Cell Warrior, Hosts the New Inspiring Podcast, "Living Your Life"

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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The series, Living Your Life, brings attention to families and individuals thriving despite sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait.

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  • The series, Living Your Life, brings attention to families and individuals thriving despite sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait.
  • The podcast premiers Tuesday, April 18th and can be found on YouTube and at https://livingyourlife.online .
  • Each episode will provide positive lifestyle stories and information about sickle cell, including health care, travel, and food.
  • Living Your Life focuses on increasing awareness for sickle cell disease and improving patient outcome.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights landmark ruling in Bolivian sexual violence case strengthens access to justice for adolescent girls 

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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International women’s rights organization Equality Now , which formed part of her legal team, and A Breeze of Hope Foundation , founded by Brisa, applauded the progressive ruling, which will strengthen access to justice for adolescent girls who have been subjected to sexual violence.

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  • International women’s rights organization Equality Now , which formed part of her legal team, and A Breeze of Hope Foundation , founded by Brisa, applauded the progressive ruling, which will strengthen access to justice for adolescent girls who have been subjected to sexual violence.
  • In 2010, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) concluded that the State had failed to properly investigate and prosecute her case, and in doing so, violated her internationally protected human rights.
  • In 2020, the Commission referred Brisa’s case to the IACtHR, which held a hearing in March 2022 and issued its verdict today.
  • This was the first time in history that the IACtHR heard a case pertaining to the human rights violations of an adolescent victim of incest.

2022: THE YEAR OF HOPE, DECLARES THE VETERINARY HOPE FOUNDATION

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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This year, newly formed 501(c)(3)nonprofit the Veterinary Hope Foundation (VHF) boldly declares 2022 as The YEAR OF HOPE.

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  • This year, newly formed 501(c)(3)nonprofit the Veterinary Hope Foundation (VHF) boldly declares 2022 as The YEAR OF HOPE.
  • This year, newly formed nonprofit the Veterinary Hope Foundation (VHF) boldly declares 2022 as The YEAR OF HOPE.
  • Now, the nonprofit is showing up at VMX, the world's largest veterinary conference, Jan. 15-19 in Orlando, with the lofty goal of surrounding 10,000 veterinarians and their teams with hope.
  • A key differentiator for the VHF is its belief that the veterinary profession needs to build small communities of support.