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Peer Navigators Provide Personal Support in Puerto Rico’s Fight Against Opioids
By April Biagioni Peer navigators from the CDC Foundation’s Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program are on the front lines of the opioid crisis in Puerto Rico, engaging with communities across the island. Many have lived experience with substance use, so they’re not just talking the talk; they’re walking alongside individuals struggling with the issue,…
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Not Just Jackson: Mississippi Organization Takes on Health Threat of Unsafe Water
By Ruth O’Neill In late August 2022, storms and flooding caused the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant in Jackson, MS to fail, leaving over 150,000 people without access to safe drinking water for weeks. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency and called in the national guard to help distribute bottled water to…
Innovation from Lessons Learned Drives Support of Free and Charitable Clinics
By Jason Chernock, Director of Programs and Partnerships When MedShare was founded In 1998, our founders had a clear purpose in mind. There was a tremendous need for high quality medical supplies and biomedical equipment throughout much of the world, and yet the United States had a surplus of these very items. Building of of…
A Century of Bold Hearts and Bold Commitments to Saving Lives
A celebration of a century of profound impact on heart health and well-being, 2024 marks the 100th birthday of the American Heart Association and the start of the organization’s Bold HeartsTM celebration. Beginning a new century of mission critical work, the organization continues the steadfast commitment to making the bold moves needed for new paths…
Volunteers Continue to be the Heart of Organizations like MedShare
By Michele Egan, Chief Development Officer, MedShare International Every year, MedShare redirects millions of pounds of high-quality medical supplies and critical biomedical equipment to vulnerable healthcare systems in the US and around the world. In order to do this life-saving work, it requires three essential elements: funding, quality supplies & equipment, and dedicated volunteers. We…
Year-end Giving Can Improve Health Inequities Here and Around the Globe
By Michele Egan, Chief Development Officer Atlanta is home to many amazing organizations that fight on behalf of marginalized men, women, and children. Education, employment status, income, gender and ethnicity are among the myriad of social factors that are barriers to so many in our community. Some, like Communities in Schools, work to give underserved…
A Look Back at 2023’s Most Contagious Conversations
By Claire Stinson As we look forward to the year ahead, we are taking this opportunity to look back at some of the many highlights from our Contagious Conversations podcast in 2023. This year, we covered topics as diverse as community-based approaches to veteran suicide prevention, training the next generation of public health professionals and…
Fighting stress this holiday season
The American Heart Association is encouraging everyone to prioritize their mental and physical health at this time of year Holiday season is recognized as a time of year that is filled with cheer, joy and excitement – but often times, it can be very busy and stressful. According to the American Psychological Association, 38% percent…
World Rabies Day: Bat Women Battle Rabies
By Toni Perling Something you might not know about bats: Bananas wouldn’t exist without them. Or avocados or mangoes, for that matter. But despite being key contributors to the ecosystem by pollinating fruit plants and feeding on crop-destroying insects, the species is probably most (in)famous for being one of the main carriers of the deadly…
Centering MedShare’s Humanitarian Role During an International Crisis
By Jason Chernock, Director of Programs and Partnerships On October 7th, in the early morning hours, Israel suffered a devastating terrorist attack at the hands of armed Hamas militants. Hamas launched thousands of rockets toward Israel and breached through the perimeter fence of Gaza at multiple locations. Members of Hamas entered Israeli towns, communities, and…
Transforming health beyond the classroom in metro Atlanta
Fostering collective action with the National Football League and community organizations to improve the health and well-being of youth and their families in the metro area For over 15 years, the American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL) have championed 60 minutes of daily youth activity in schools, benefiting millions through the NFL…
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