News by subject: NPT

Meridian in Michigan, a leading managed care organization in the state of Michigan and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation and the  Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced today a $1.1 million grant...

Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is proud to announce the launch of the VOICES of Black Women® study, the largest behavioral and environmental focused population study of cancer risk and outcomes in Black women in the United States.  Designed...

Exceptional communication skills are key for job seekers and those looking to advance their careers, according to LinkedIn's annual report on the most in-demand skills in 2024. Customer service is the second most sought-after skill by employers, and...

Mental wellness programs were the most common type of service requested by veteran family members and caregivers registered with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) from October 2022 to October 2023. In recognition of Month of the Military Caregiver and...

Hatch Early Learning, a distinguished leader in early childhood education, has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend (BGCCB) to establish an innovative learning center for young learners. This partnership aims to address the...

On the 25th anniversary of hosting the marquee event series in Canada, The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and communities across the country are inviting individuals and families to sign up for the Relay For Life in their community on June 8th, or...

The Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) has released Version 3.0 of its Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The guidelines help ABA practitioners, government and private healthcare...

Today, ParticipACTION released the 2024 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, the most comprehensive assessment of child and youth physical activity in Canada. Containing evidence-informed grades, the Report Card highlights...

Nationally recognized nonprofit, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, is gearing up for an incredible golf event on the course during its 9th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic, hosted by athlete and longtime supporter Jermaine Dye. This annual event is set to...

The 16th Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics conference, the psychedelic community's most anticipated networking and thought leadership event of the year, will take place this week from...

Ahead of Mother's Day, the iconic Mexican cookie brand Marias Gamesa® is bringing back Cafecito con Marias Gamesa, a platform offering a virtual community of support for Latinas navigating motherhood in the U.S. This year, Marias...

Women of Influence+ (WOI+), Canada's leading women's empowerment organization aimed at helping women achieve and sustain success, is announcing a new and powerful partnership with Room Women's Network, a global women's network...

As part of its Global Science Summit, the Novo Nordisk Foundation issues an international open call for research projects to catalyse science-based solutions to key global challenges. The programme expects to hand out up to eight grants with a total...

With today's release of the annual Social Security and Medicare Trustees' Reports confirming that both programs are facing near-term insolvency, The Concord Coalition called for dedicated 2024 candidate debates on how to deal with this urgent...

Amid a sharp rise in antisemitism on US campuses, especially after the October 7th attacks in Israel, the International March of the Living launched the first ever University Presidents and Chancellors Mission from...

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW) recently received an Underserved Communities Projects grant from Montgomery County, Maryland, to grow the PPMW Promotoras de Salud community health outreach program. The Promotoras de Salud...

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

AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins issued the following statement in response to the Medicare and Social Security Trustees Reports released today:...

The Washington Tennis and Education Foundation (WTEF) hosted their "Share the Love Gala" to raise awareness and funds to further their mission to support our areas youth on Saturday evening. More than $700,000 was raised at this annual fundraiser...

The International Society of Automation (ISA) ? the leading professional society for automation ? has announced that its ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI) operating under the ISASecure® brand reported significant membership growth in 2023,...

I AM ALS announced today that the film documenting its co-founder's fight and the revolutionary movement they built to end ALS will soon be streaming publicly on Prime Video. View the trailer here....

All in on fighting cancer. Legendary pitcher Greg Maddux hosted the second annual Baller Dream Celebrity Poker Tournament at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Alongside names such as Randy Johnson, Deryk Engelland, AJ Cole and more, the tournament...

Genesis Gives, the corporate social responsibility initiative from Genesis Motor America, and the Genesis Inspiration Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting education through the arts, collectively donated $30,000 to...

The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, announces the humanitarian and community hero honorees for the 2024 Celebration of Service Gala. The event will bring together military heroes, business and community leaders...

WHAT - On Saturday May 11th, DSAT is hosting it's 12th Annual Buddy Walk Fundraiser from 10am-1pm. At 12:15pm, MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon will be in attendance to celebrate the receipt of an Ontario government grant funded through the Ontario...

Eisenhower Fellowships will award its highest honor, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service, to legendary film director Steven Spielberg for his extraordinary artistic achievements in presenting America's culture and history to the...

The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated conference, "BEYOND: Global Mind Change in Action", set to take place virtually May 30 - June 2, 2024. This transformative event will bring together leading...

Dominic Sims, CEO, International Code Council (Code Council), has been selected by the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day Planning Committee as the recipient of the prestigious Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award. Members of the U.S....

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a new initiative aimed at supporting women's health in Greater Boston through...

In comments filed with the California Energy Commission (CEC) Friday, Consumer Watchdog made the case for a maximum gross refining margin that penalizes refiners for profits of over 70 cents per gallon.  ...

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)?an alliance of leading cancer centers?hosted an oncology policy summit, today, focused on how sexual and reproductive health can impact people with cancer before, during, and after treatment....

Nicklaus Children's Health System this month received an upgraded AA- bond rating with a Stable outlook from Fitch Ratings and a reaffirmed A rating with an improved Positive outlook from Standard and Poor's....

Africa to Silicon Valley (A2SV), a leading international organization training African university students to have better access to career opportunities and create tech-driven local solutions for their local communities, is working to expand in 2024...

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

Kids in the Spotlight (KITS), a nonprofit that empowers youth in foster care through filmmaking, today announced the acquisition of its new production studio in Van Nuys, California. This milestone achievement was made possible by generous donations...

Moore, a leading constituent experience management (CXM) company, announces the next step in experiential marketing for donor cultivation. Moore has created an immersive virtual reality donor experience, launching a new frontier of donor engagement...

The subtlety of childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) seizures, coupled with their close association with learning and mental health difficulties, can delay diagnosis despite CAE being one of the most common pediatric syndromes in the United States,...

For 10 years, the ACAMS France chapter has been uniting professionals to end financial crime and fight back against criminals who threaten the essence of our economies and communities....

Deerfield Management and the Deerfield Foundation announced today they will honor the 2023-2024 recipients of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Peter Steelman Scholar Award at the second annual Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Summit. The AML...

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To mark May Wildfire Preparedness Month, the California Fire Foundation (www.cafirefoundation.org), the California-based non-profit that assists families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they protect, is helping Californians...

May 8th is National Animal Preparedness Day and AKC Reunite wants to remind you to include your pets in your disaster preparedness plans. Storms, flooding, and wildfires across the country have been heartbreaking for owners and their pets. But it is...

Approximately 20 million pets in the U.S. experience poverty with their families and 70% have never seen a veterinarian*. According to a new Harris Poll survey conducted on behalf of the Humane Society of the United States**, only around one in four...

Indian Motorcycle Owners Around the Country Come Together to Raise Funds for Nonprofit Organization Supporting the Families of Military Service Members & First Responders Folds Of Honor Provides Educational Scholarships to the Spouses and Children...

The Great Resignation saw workers quit their jobs in droves?but many are now regretting it. A new survey of US workers reveals those who changed jobs since the pandemic are significantly less satisfied with their jobs than their colleagues who...

The Conference Board Employment Trends Indextm (ETI) decreased in April to 111.25, from a downwardly revised 112.16 in March. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the Index increases, employment is likely to...

More than 400 healthcare union members return to Sacramento during Nurses Week in a direct appeal to elected leaders: Fix education backlog and staffing issues that impact patient care. Rally at California State Capitol: West Steps, 10th Street and...

A new text messaging program announced today by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Bright by Text, and the Helping Adults Talk to Children (HATCH) Lab at Idaho State University will put trusted information into the hands of...

The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) annual Is America HurricaneStrong? survey tracks past and future consumer preparedness actions and levels of understanding regarding safety, home protection, building codes, and insurance. The 2024 findings...

The crisis of spiraling heating costs already afflicting Illinois gas customers will reach catastrophic levels over the next decade if state policymakers don't curb rampant spending by utilities, according to a study released Monday by the Building...