Tag: Families
696 Patients and Their Families Speak Out About Adverse Medical Events
San Francisco, California (PRWEB) June 22, 2015 By some estimates preventable medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States. However, the physical and emotional consequences of these adverse events are rarely reported in medical journals. A long-standing patient advocacy group, the Empowered Patient Coalition (EPC) […]
Commitments of High-Impact Nonprofits Framework Developed by the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities is Poised to Empower Social Services Sector in 2015
Washington D.C. (PRWEB) January 29, 2015 The Alliance for Strong Families and Communities is excited to share insights, lessons, and successes from the first six months of its industry-leading framework, The Commitments of High-Impact Nonprofit Organizations. It also is offering additional resources for 2015. VALUE OF THE COMMITMENTS In the face of growing pressure […]
Al-Anon Family Groups Invite Families and Friends of Problem Drinkers to Find Local Support During the Holidays
Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) December 23, 2014 The holiday season can be challenging for families when their loved one’s drinking problems take center stage. “It’s hard to deal with sadness and despair at home, while everyone else in the world is celebrating,” Al-Anon Information Analyst Pamela Walters said. “Al-Anon Family Groups invite families and friends […]
FLAVORx Helps Families Stress Less, Feel Better This Flu Season
Columbia, MD (PRWEB) January 15, 2015 As families across the country are confronted with a significant outbreak of the flu virus, FLAVORx, the Maryland-based biotech company, is doing its part to help ease the burden. In particular, the company has developed personalized taste options for liquid Tamiflu, the #1 prescribed medication to ease the symptoms […]
Vehicles for Change Presents the 2014 Economic Mobility Forum Highlighting the Impact Transportation has on Low-income Families
Halethorpe, MD (PRWEB) October 22, 2014 Baltimore-area nonprofit Vehicles for Change, Inc. (VFC) will host the first-ever Economic Mobility Forum on Nov. 20, focused on bridging the gap between research and practice on transportation and the impact that transportation has on low-income families. A half-day think tank, the Forum will bring together regional nonprofit, community […]