News by subject: NPT

Two El Camino Health hospitals in the South Bay have earned the highest ranking for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national, not-for-profit, independent evaluator that measures excellence in patient care. This national distinction marks...

Paradox Public Relations, a leading U.S. communications firm advising the top decision-makers and companies shaping emerging sectors and markets, today announced a strategic partnership with the nonprofit Art Shield. Paradox will co-produce a series...

AdventHealth Ocala and AdventHealth Carrollwood, along with all AdventHealth hospitals in Pasco County, including AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills, have once again earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade...

As the aging network across America celebrate Older Americans Month in May, AgeOptions, the principal source of information about older adult services in suburban Cook County, wants to make sure that older adults and unpaid caregivers are aware and...

Surge Institute is excited to announce the opening of applications for its new 2025 cohorts in Detroit, Philadelphia and Chicago beginning May 1, with closing dates running from late June to late July. Aspiring education leaders in these cities are...

On Wednesday, May 1st, BIKE Athletic invited some of Broadway's finest men to Times Square to shimmy and shake, dance and disrobe down to their jockstraps in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Jockstrap and Jockstrap Appreciation Day. These...

Since 2011, North American Van Lines and its agent network have partnered with Move For Hunger to fight food insecurity in communities throughout the United States and Canada. In April, the van line proudly reached the milestone of collecting and...

The Food Bank Council of Michigan was recently awarded a competitive grant to support the implementation of promising food-security policy initiatives within state Medicaid programs. Issued by Share Our Strength, in collaboration with HealthBegins...

World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce that Winnipeg's Melissa Martin is the 2024 winner of our Press Freedom Prize, while Robyn Doolittle of The Globe and Mail is awarded our Career Achievement Award. Martin took a leave from the...

Cancer remains one of the most pressing health concerns for pets, with 6 million dogs and almost 6 million cats diagnosed with the disease each year in the U.S. alone. Petco Love and Blue Buffalo have donated a $100,000 matching gift to Morris Animal...

Hartford HealthCare's Institute of Living at Hartford Hospital launched the Center for Research on Racial Trauma and Community Healing, a one-of-a-kind research center. The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the psychological and behavioral...

The Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Finance (IDIF, Inc.) is joining forces with the Investment Diversity Advisory Council, Inc. (IDAC) to create a more unified approach to financial inclusion. In this exciting new venture, IDIF, Inc. will be...

Rescued Pets Movement (RPM), the largest animal rehabilitation and transport 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States, is excited to announce that it has received a $95,000 lifesaving investment from Petco Love. This grant will support RPM's crucial...

AARP Pennsylvania is elevating its efforts to educate its members and the public about the escalating threats posed by cryptocurrency scams. With the digital currency market expanding, the potential for profit has attracted not only investors but...

Starlight Children's Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its Mental Health Awareness Month campaign, aimed at raising funds and spreading awareness of how Starlight's play-centered programs help improve pediatric patients' mental and...

Amidst a landscape of resilience and renewal, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada proudly announces the triumphant return of Light The Night, scheduled to illuminate at the Shipyard Commons on October 19, 2024. As peer-to-peer fundraising...

Nearly 1,500 supporters will help tackle lupus this Saturday, May 4, for the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) 2024 New Jersey Walk with Us to Cure Lupus at MetLife Stadium. Together, the passionate group of people with lupus and their friends and family...

While it is encouraging to see government action towards addressing the auto insurance file, the two auto reform reports released on Friday, April 26, 2024, provide a potentially misleading hope for consumers. If the government does not take a...

The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) is proud to announce the start of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), 31 days in May dedicated to spotlighting one of the most common cancers in the United States. With an estimated 725,000 people living...

This Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month is particularly significant for the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) as it celebrates its 40th year as the nation's largest health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone...

Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering academically capable and motivated children in need, received an unexpected and heartwarming surprise. Mackenzie Scott, renowned philanthropist and advocate for...

Nonprofit organization Children's Hope India (CHI) has announced the honorees for this year's Spring Luncheon which will be held on Wednesday, May 8th at Leonard's Palazzo in New York. The luncheon will benefit CHI's "30/30 Education Initiative"...

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire -- Asian Hall of Fame unveiled 23 Inductees who will be memorialized in perpetuity during multicity events in 2024. For the first time, New York City will host the Centennial Medal for Lifetime Achievement...

Central Payments, a leading payments solution provider, announces the launch of the Street Charity Discover® Prepaid Card, a prepaid card that provides a simple way for consumers to help...

All guests dining at all locations of Texas de Brazil Churrascarias within the U.S. will be able to support The Honor Foundation (THF) and its mission to serve veterans transitioning out of the military with honor for life, so their next mission is...

Picture it: Memorial Day weekend. The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. The roar when drivers are summoned to "start your engines." The blur of a red, white and blue, stars-and-stripes livery speeding around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.This year's...

The Intertribal Timber Council and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will host the 47th Annual National Indian Timber Symposium, May 13-16, at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Convention Center in Cherokee, NC. Join us for an unparalleled chance to...

March of Dimes, the leading organization fighting for the health of all moms and babies, today announced the...

The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC) honored Patricia Vila, president of Patty Vila Media (PVM) with the Communications Award at their annual Hispanic Leadership Awards on April 5. She was first recognized by the SFLHCC in 2017...

May is Building Safety Month. This year marks the International Code Council's 44th annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of building codes and the role that building safety professionals play in keeping our communities safe....

IMSE, the leading provider of structured literacy professional development, today announced the launch of the IMSE Foundation to provide more educators with the tools they need to fight the literacy crisis.  ...

Amidst a landscape of resilience and renewal, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada proudly announces the triumphant return of Light The Night, scheduled to illuminate at the Pier 21 on Saturday, October 26, 2024. As peer-to-peer fundraising...

Amidst a landscape of resilience and renewal, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada proudly announces the triumphant return of Light The Night, scheduled to illuminate at the Canadian War Museum on Saturday, October 26, 2024. As peer-to-peer...

The Black Health Equity Coalition of Frederick (known as Black Equity) proudly announces the reception of $153,000 in grants to drive new initiatives aimed at eliminating health disparities in the Black community. This transformative funding,...

Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, today announced the winners of the 2024 Ripple of Hope Awards: Lin-Manuel Miranda, songwriter, actor, director, and producer; Antonio Neri, president and CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise;...

The 2024 HAND Award for Housing Achievement in the "Best Small Affordable Housing Project" category has been awarded to NHPF and Legacy Real Estate Development for their exemplary 17 Mississippi Apartments project in Washington, DC. This esteemed...

The Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT), a national business trade association comprised exclusively of approximately 125 chief executives from the leading design and construction companies doing business in the United States and globally, today...

The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a non-partisan, non-profit project dedicated to strengthening America's long-term competitiveness in artificial intelligence (AI), announced today 11 additional sponsors of the AI Expo for National...

In a collaboration focused on strengthening small cities and towns in Montana, Community Heart & Soul and the Montana Community Foundation are broadening the reach of a proven model for resident-driven community engagement. ...

Drawing on extensive research and real-world examples, A-Mark Foundation's latest report, "Want More Youth Voting? We Know What Works.," identifies key factors that influence youth engagement in the...

Asian Pacific Islander Scholars (APIA Scholars) today announced the celebration of its 20th Anniversary with their upcoming 20th Anniversary Event, scheduled to take place at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles on May 22, 2024....

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) announced today that Pamela K. Gavin has been named CEO, effective immediately. She succeeds Peter L. Saltonstall, who announces his retirement and served as President and CEO since 2008. After a...

A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and often stigmatized health condition that affects countless individuals, families and communities. Stigma toward people with a SUD extends beyond individual and interpersonal levels. The Shatterproof...

Local and global experts are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya to update clinical practice guidelines as part of ongoing work with Allied Against Cancer?a collaboration between the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), African...

The UPI Loan Fund  (UPILF) is pleased to announce its 2024 recertification as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). This U.S. Department of Treasury designation recognizes UPI as a private financial institution providing low-cost...

Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, today opened the nomination period for its sixth annual .ORG Impact Awards, an annual celebration that recognizes outstanding mission-driven individuals and organizations from the global .ORG...

SadieB, the personal care brand dedicated to inspiring girls while supporting mental hygiene, has kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month by teaming up with Huntsman Mental Health Foundation to provide support to young girls who are facing mental...

The Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA) today appointed Tom Denninger, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, as Executive Director. This is the first executive appointment by iMSKA, which announced its formation earlier this year. Mr. Denninger will...

Braille Institute proudly announces the 50 finalists who will compete in 2024 Braille Challenge Finals, a prestigious competition testing and promoting braille literacy among children who are blind or visually impaired. These students achieved the...

BBB National Programs' Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) today issued a new compliance warning on the application of CARU's Advertising and Privacy Guidelines to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).The CARU compliance warning puts...