National Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH)
United Association for Labor Education (UALE)
Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA)
As part of their efforts, the ASTTU is proud to sponsor key events, such as the 2024 6th Annual Missouri State Conservation Dinner, organized by the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA). This event supports USA’s mission to unite the union community through conservation, helping to preserve North America’s outdoor heritage.
“We are excited to work alongside these dedicated organizations that share our commitment to supporting workers and advocating for their rights,” said Carl Galdine, Director of Membership and Benefits at ASTTU. “By partnering with these organizations, we can build a stronger foundation for protecting the well-being of skilled trade and transportation workers.”
ASTTU’s collaboration extends beyond sponsorships. On September 5, 2024, Carl Galdine represented ASTTU at the National COSH Fired Up! Town Hall: Workers Speak Out for Heat Justice, where he joined speakers such as Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Doug Parker and U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-CA). During the event, labor leaders discussed the urgent need for protections against extreme heat in the workplace. To further this cause, the ASTTU has added National COSH’s Petition for Heat Justice to its website’s Action Center at www.asttu.org/action-center, urging the Biden Administration to prioritize worker safety in extreme conditions.
These efforts reflect ASTTU’s commitment to advancing the interests of skilled trade and transportation workers through active participation in the labor movement. By continuing to support and collaborate with key pro-labor organizations, ASTTU seeks to ensure the rights and safety of all workers remain a top priority.
About the Association of Skilled Trade and Transportation Unions (ASTTU)
The Association of Skilled Trade and Transportation Unions (ASTTU), a not-for-profit organization founded in 2019, is dedicated to the advancement, protection, and betterment of skilled trade and transportation unions and the workers they represent.
For more information about ASTTU’s partnerships, sponsorships, and advocacy initiatives, please visit www.asttu.org.
Media Contact
Carl Galdine, Association of Skilled Trade and Transportation Unions (ASTTU), 1 314-282-8289, [email protected] , www.asttu.org
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The purpose of the Prevent Blindness Children’s Vision Health Map is to provide the public, healthcare professionals, public health professionals, program partners, and government representatives, with county- and state-level characteristics that may impact children’s vision and eye health conditions and outcomes. This data can in turn support the development of policies and practices that improve systems for early detection and treatment of visual acuity loss in children. Users can easily select different visual health indicators, add filters, or explore relationships between vision health and community-level characteristics, including state child vision screening requirements, math and reading scores, health and disability measures, socioeconomic determinants of health, and eyecare providers per capita.
“As a public health advocacy organization, part of our mission is to make the case for ensuring that vision issues are addressed appropriately, whether through public education or by shaping public policy,” said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. “The new Prevent Blindness Children’s Vision Health Map was created as a resource for professionals and laypeople alike to better understand the breadth of vision problems in the communities in which they live and work, along with the challenges faced in addressing them.”
The Prevent Blindness Children’s Vision Health Map is accompanied by a comprehensive report, which includes the following findings and more:
One out of every 122 children in the U.S. have uncorrectable vision loss. This includes one out of every 137 children aged 0-11 and one out of every 102 children aged 12-17.
There are 25% more girls with vision loss than boys.
Non-Hispanic Black children have the highest rates of vision loss and blindness. One out of every 89 black children have vision loss, and one out of every 1,000 are permanently blind.
The 5 states with the highest prevalence of visual acuity loss among children were the District of Columbia, Mississippi, West Virginia, Arkansas, and Nevada.
Data from the Prevent Blindness Children’s Vision Health Map also provides new information for advocates to help advance the recently introduced Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children (EDVI) Act. The EDVI Act, (H.R. 8400), is legislation which will provide grants from HRSA to states through a competitive process, with the funds designed to support schools, early childhood professionals, health care providers, public health professionals, and families with eye health information, updated and evidence-based vision screening methods, improve referrals to eye care, and advance follow-up protocols.
The EDVI Act will also establish a national technical assistance resource center, housed at the CDC, to promote research in preventive practices in pediatric eye disease, and encourage collaboration to support children’s eye health among federal agencies.
An overview of the report and the map will be presented at the Prevent Blindness World Sight Day Congressional Briefing this Thursday, Sept. 12, in Washington, DC beginning at 11:30 am in the Rayburn House Building Room 2044.
“The new data from the Prevent Blindness Children’s Vision Health Map and report allows us to effectively identify and address the various eye health needs of different populations across the country,” said Donna Fishman, director of the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness. “We look forward to working with stakeholders, public health advocates and community groups to help ensure our children can enjoy a lifetime of clear and healthy vision.”
About Prevent Blindness Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, visit us at PreventBlindness.org, and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
This is not Zaleski’s first walk across America. In 2010 he walked barefoot with a similar mission. That experience led him to form a non-profit organization—The Long Walk Home—that has helped more than 2,000 veterans with Post Traumatic Stress, learn the coping skills needed to live more fulfilled lives and hopefully, not consider taking their own.
“After working with veterans for the past eighteen years as the founder and executive director, I know our program causes a transformative shift in the trajectory of their lives. I have seen first-hand by supporting these veterans and their families we have been able to turn their anger into mindfulness, heal damaged relationships for themselves and their loved ones, and create a new mission,” Zaleski said. “In addition, my hope is to have this become a movement rather than just my own passion and advocacy; together we can make a dramatic change.”
“The skill sets being offered by Ron Zaleski’s program are critically important in being able to adopt optimal success and health not only after leaving the service but in life in general,” said Gary Delgado a Marine veteran who participated in Zaleski’s program. “Guys just like Gary have literally changed their lives by simply being willing to deal with the after-effects of military life and not just those who experienced combat. That is why I walk,” Zaleski added.
Coverage is invited throughout the nine-month walk. Interviews with Zaleski are available.
The recent Citeline-Greenphire collaboration will help sponsors and CROs streamline and accelerate clinical trials.
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Citeline, a leader in intelligence solutions for the life sciences industry, has partnered with financial management software company Greenphire to power solutions enabling clinical research sponsors and CROs to plan cost-effective trials that recruit patients faster and launch more efficiently.
Unrealistic recruitment planning can plague study start-up, creating costly delays of up to $4 million a day.
Each partner brings to the table a rich store of best-in-class data and expertise. Citeline has the industry’s leading drug, biomarker, claims, and lab data along with 500,000 investigator and site profiles, as well as protocol-specific data including trial endpoints and inclusion/exclusion criteria. Greenphire has the industry’s largest and most comprehensive dataset related to financial transactions within clinical trials, including participant payment data, site payment data and travel logistics information.
The collaboration employs Citeline’s data mastering, subject matter expertise, and technology capabilities to augment its historical site data, as well as create new predictive algorithms, with the support of Greenphire’s data. As Citeline applies its expertise in data science, analytics, and product development to these datasets, it establishes differentiating capabilities not found elsewhere in the market and the opportunity to deploy innovative tools for making more effective, predictive clinical trial decisions.
“This partnership presents a unique opportunity to solve the unmet needs of trial sponsors and all stakeholders involved in bringing treatments to patients in need,” said Michael Gallup, CEO of Citeline’s parent company, Norstella. “The additional metrics created by this collaboration will underpin intuitive solutions that allow the industry at large to optimize trials from planning to execution.”
“As sponsors embrace patient centricity and look to remove out-of-pocket expenses for clinical trial participants, it is critical that sponsors understand the time, cost and burden on patients who participate in clinical trials,” said Jim Murphy, CEO of Greenphire. “This partnership brings two best-in-class solutions together to enable sponsors to make smarter decisions sooner, increasing the likelihood of a successful clinical trial execution and new treatments getting to those who need them.”
About Citeline
Citeline, a Norstella company, powers a full suite of complementary business intelligence offerings to meet the evolving needs of life science professionals to accelerate the connection of treatments to patients and patients to treatments. These patient-focused solutions and services deliver and analyze data used to drive clinical, commercial, and regulatory-related decisions and create real-world opportunities for growth.
Citeline’s global teams of analysts, journalists, and consultants keep their fingers on the pulse of the pharmaceutical, biomedical and medtech industries, covering it all with expert insights: key diseases, clinical trials, drug R&D and approvals, market forecasts, and more. For more information on one of the world’s most trusted health science partners, visit Citeline and follow on LinkedIn and X.
About Greenphire
Greenphire, a Thoma Bravo-backed software company, provides comprehensive global financial management solutions for clinical trials that enable complete data and workflow automation to support trial budget planning and cost management. Greenphire empowers sites through simplified workflows, provides clinical trial sponsors and CROs with greater financial transparency, and removes cost-based obstacles to patient participation. For more information, visit Greenphire.
Dr. Cerrati received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston in his native South Carolina. His post-doctoral training included a 5-year surgical residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at New York University, one of the nation’s top programs. In New York City, he worked with some of the most prominent facial plastic surgeons in the world, including his primary mentor Dr. David Rosenberg, who is an internationally renowned deep plane facelift pioneer. Following residency, Dr. Cerrati completed one of the most prestigious fellowships in the country at the Facial Plastic Surgery Center in Chicago. As a highly credentialed leader in his field, Dr. Cerrati speaks at medical conferences and is a contributor to many medical journals and textbooks. For more information about Dr. Eric Cerrati and his practice, located at 1794 Olympic Pkwy Suite 100, Park City, UT, please visit http://www.drericcerrati.com or call (801) 497-6944.
The PHA Connects: PH Community Workshop will be on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel. The free one-day event offers informational sessions and networking opportunities with local medical experts and PH community members. Co-chaired by Naomi Habib, MD, of Arizona Pulmonary Specialists and Karim El-Kersh, MD, of Banner University Lung Institute, the workshop aims to provide important treatment and disease management information to people with PH and increase awareness of this rare, life-threatening condition in local communities.
“Over and over, I have seen that the patients who are most successful at controlling their PH are the ones who are most educated about their disease and most proactive about their care,” says Habib. “This workshop will empower patients with the knowledge and tools they need to seek expert care and to live a lifestyle that provides the best chance of controlling their disease.”
Presenters, including health care professionals, people with PH and caregivers, will cover topics such as navigating diagnosis and treatment, living with PH and advances in PH research. The workshop offers an invaluable opportunity to learn more about PH, discover PHA resources, connect with industry representatives and meet others impacted by PH.
On Sunday morning, Oct. 27, the PH community will gather at Eldorado Park in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the second annual Phoenix O2breathe Walk. This free, family-friendly event aims to raise awareness of PH and funds for PHA’s programs and services that support the PH community. Participants can register individually or as part of a team. To register for the walk, visit PHAssocation.Donordrive.com/Event/Phoenix24.
Pulmonary hypertension, or high blood pressure in the lungs, causes symptoms, including shortness of breath, fatigue and chest pain. PH affects about 75 million people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. The condition is significantly underdiagnosed and misunderstood, even among health care providers. Because symptoms are not necessarily specific to PH, there can be dangerous delays in receiving a correct diagnosis.
While PH is incurable, early diagnosis and proper treatment can extend and improve an individual’s quality of life. Advances in treatment and a better understanding of PH have led to effective therapies, better quality of life and improved survival for many types of PH after diagnosis.
Members of the media are welcome to attend. To RSVP, please email [email protected]. Interviews with experts and others can be arranged upon request.
About the Pulmonary Hypertension Association
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Pulmonary Hypertension Association is the oldest and largest nonprofit patient association dedicated to the pulmonary hypertension community. Pulmonary hypertension is a rare, chronic and life-threatening lung condition for which no cure currently exists. PHA’s mission is to extend and improve the lives of those affected by PH. To achieve this mission, PHA engages people with PH and their families, caregivers, health care providers, and researchers worldwide who work together to advocate for the PH community, provide support to patients, caregivers and families, offer up- to-date education and information on PH, improve quality patient care, and fund and promote research. For more information, visit PHAssociation.org and connect with PHA on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
“People who experience mental illness and substance use disorders must receive the support they need when they need it,” Dr. Sizer said. “Behavioral health is essential to overall regional primary and population health outcomes. We also know that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover.”
NEDHSA’s Recovery Month activities and initiatives include daily social media messaging and in-person events for the public.
On Thursday, September 12, at 9:30 a.m., the agency will unveil its newly renovated rotunda at its Monroe Integrated Care Clinic. This facility upgrade is part of the agency’s renovation and branding plan to create an environment of light and hope for staff and clients who enter agency properties.
On Saturday, September 14, at 8 a.m., the agency partnered with the Faith Community of Hope Church of the Nazarene and Hellfighters Christian Ministries to provide showers and food for anyone in the community in an event called “Full & Clean.”
Dr. Sizer conceptualized NEDHSA’s Faith Partnership Initiative ten years ago to help faith leaders better understand the science, complexities, and treatment options available for those battling mental illness and addiction in their pulpits, congregations, homes, and communities. He said that as he continues to lead NEDHSA, the agency will work harder to earn further the trust and respect of our region’s tens of thousands of people.
“I have shared that we would work diligently to help meet the complex healthcare needs of our people,” Dr. Sizer said. “Additionally, I shared that we would help reduce negative social determinants of health and work to improve the overall economic footprint in Louisiana and the Delta.”
On Friday, September 20, at 10 a.m., at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo Pavilion, the agency is hosting its Second Annual Recovery Day Celebration, an event created to raise awareness of mental health and substance use disorders, celebrate individuals in recovery, and acknowledge the work of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. The theme for the event is “The Art of Recovery.”
“Our Recovery Day Celebration is specifically designed to encourage health-seeking behaviors and to build unity around what can unite us,” Dr. Sizer said. “This is why we continue to include our Arts as Medicine and related creative initiatives in our work. We must unify and thrive around the complex challenges we mutually face.”
The Recovery Day Celebration highlights and celebrates people in recovery from substance use and mental disorders, along with treatment providers promoting that recovery is possible in all forms. This day of celebration, within Recovery Month, is part of a national observance that promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery. The event will feature speakers with lived experiences, NARCAN Training, health and wellness activities, interactive games and crafts, food, and music provided by SNAZZ Band.
On Saturday, September 21, at 7:30 a.m., NEDHSA is hosting a Recovery Race Fun Run in partnership with Freedom Fitness Ministry at 104 Chenier Lake Dr. in West Monroe. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the race will start at 8 a.m.
Dr. Sizer said, “Fitness plays a vital role in mental health and, when coupled with proper exercise, is a strong predictor of positive health outcomes.”
“So, when we combine our physical fitness initiatives with our prosocial mental health and primary healthcare mitigation strategies, we can expect to see overall regional population health improvements,” Dr. Sizer said.
On Tuesday, September 24, at 10 a.m., NEDHSA and The Louisiana Mental Health Association (LAMHA) collaborated to present “Harm Reduction and Opioid Mitigation Strategies in Louisiana’s Delta,” an effort to bring information, education, and solution-oriented strategies to the Delta Region. This event will occur at the Ouachita Parish Library – Main Branch at 1800 Stubbs Avenue Monroe, LA 71201.
At the “Harm Reduction and Opioid Mitigation Strategies in Louisiana’s Delta” event, attendees will hear from experts across the state with a wide array of experience. The event will conclude with a time for the audience to ask questions of the experts. The free educational event is open to the public but will primarily focus on those working in the behavioral health field. It is an opportunity to hear from statewide experts on the front lines of a compassionate, solution-oriented approach to this crisis.
“Fentanyl has infiltrated our communities, often disguised as other drugs, making it even more dangerous,” Dr. Sizer said. “Many who fall victim to its deadly effects may not even realize they are consuming it. This crisis knows no boundaries—it affects people from all walks of life, regardless of their background. The urgency to address this issue cannot be overstated, requiring a united front.”
On Thursday, September 26, at 6 p.m., at the Monroe Civic Center, NEDHSA will host a Stretch & Vibe Community Pilates event. The class will consist of a 5-minute warm-up and stretch, followed by 45 minutes of Pilates exercises, and concluding with a 5-minute breathing and relaxation session. Please note that while this class is designed for beginners, modifications will be provided to accommodate participants of all levels. Participants are asked to bring their yoga mats and sweat towels to class.
On Monday, September 30, at 7 p.m., NEDHSA partnered with the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council to host a Poetry Open Mic Night at Standard Coffee at 411 Desiard St. in Monroe. This poetry reading night will be open to community poets and feature local guest poets.
Dr. Sizer said NEDHSA “intends to help make Northeast Louisiana a regional creative hub, a preferred destination that will generate much-needed regional economic development, diversity, job creation, and more.”
“We believe there is medicine in creative expression, and the arts can help a person come alive in ways traditional treatment options can’t,” Dr. Sizer said. “We intend to help create an environment where dreams are realized, families are strong, bodies are healthy, community institutions are thriving, and spirits are renewed.”
Also, on September 30, at 6 p.m., NEDHSA sponsored “Saving a Generation: The Fentanyl Crisis,” a 60-minute television special containing a series of predetermined segments of different stories focusing on aspects of the Fentanyl crisis in America and how states’ laws are changing to combat the crisis. This TV special will air on KARD/FOX14.
“Raising awareness about the dangers of illegally made fentanyl is the first step in our collective fight,” Dr. Sizer said. “We must educate our communities about the risks, the signs of overdose, and the steps that can be taken to prevent it. Knowledge is power; we can prevent unnecessary deaths by empowering individuals with the correct information.”
National Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH)
United Association for Labor Education (UALE)
Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA)
As part of their efforts, the ASTTU is proud to sponsor key events, such as the 2024 6th Annual Missouri State Conservation Dinner, organized by the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA). This event supports USA’s mission to unite the union community through conservation, helping to preserve North America’s outdoor heritage.
“We are excited to work alongside these dedicated organizations that share our commitment to supporting workers and advocating for their rights,” said Carl Galdine, Director of Membership and Benefits at ASTTU. “By partnering with these organizations, we can build a stronger foundation for protecting the well-being of skilled trade and transportation workers.”
ASTTU’s collaboration extends beyond sponsorships. On September 5, 2024, Carl Galdine represented ASTTU at the National COSH Fired Up! Town Hall: Workers Speak Out for Heat Justice, where he joined speakers such as Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Doug Parker and U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-CA). During the event, labor leaders discussed the urgent need for protections against extreme heat in the workplace. To further this cause, the ASTTU has added National COSH’s Petition for Heat Justice to its website’s Action Center at www.asttu.org/action-center, urging the Biden Administration to prioritize worker safety in extreme conditions.
These efforts reflect ASTTU’s commitment to advancing the interests of skilled trade and transportation workers through active participation in the labor movement. By continuing to support and collaborate with key pro-labor organizations, ASTTU seeks to ensure the rights and safety of all workers remain a top priority.
About the Association of Skilled Trade and Transportation Unions (ASTTU)
The Association of Skilled Trade and Transportation Unions (ASTTU), a not-for-profit organization founded in 2019, is dedicated to the advancement, protection, and betterment of skilled trade and transportation unions and the workers they represent.
For more information about ASTTU’s partnerships, sponsorships, and advocacy initiatives, please visit www.asttu.org.
Media Contact
Carl Galdine, Association of Skilled Trade and Transportation Unions (ASTTU), 1 314-282-8289, [email protected], www.asttu.org
SOURCE Association of Skilled Trade and Transportation Unions (ASTTU)
The Foundation will also consider proposals that broadly support standardization of the exchange of healthcare information or otherwise align with its mission, vision, and purpose. In addition, the Foundation will consider funding white papers that explore how NCPDP standards should evolve or prove whether a planned future project’s methodology is viable.
Preference will be given to those who plan to publish the results of their work.
Grant Proposal Requirements
1. Projects must align with the NCPDP Foundation’s strategic initiatives. To be considered for funding, projects or white papers must benefit one or more of the NCPDP Foundation’s strategic initiatives:
Expanding the Role & Value of the Pharmacist
Increasing Patient Access to Care
Enhancing Patient Safety
Empowering Coordination of Care & Innovation
2. Projects must utilize and demonstrate the value of NCPDP standards. A project or white paper must seek to demonstrate and measure how one or more existing or future NCPDP standards support one or more of the Foundation’s strategic initiatives and encourage interoperability.
Helpful Resources Working knowledge of the NCPDP standard(s) to be measured is essential. Standards descriptions are available on the NCPDP website. NCPDP membership is required to access the standards themselves. Log in at MyNCPDP or become a member.
A frequently asked questions document is available with additional details to support proposal development.
How to Submit a Proposal To submit a proposal, please send the completed grant proposal form, along with any supplemental material, to Stephanie Staker. She may be reached by email at [email protected] or by post at the NCPDP Foundation, 9240 East Raintree Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260. Grant proposals must be received via email or postmarked by October 31, 2024.
About the NCPDP Foundation As the grant-giving arm of the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP), the NCPDP Foundation collaborates with organizations and individuals to support research initiatives that improve data sharing throughout the healthcare ecosystem, removing obstacles to quality care for patients. The NCPDP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
A large portion of people in the impacted area have little education, inconsistent work or no work, and many lack formal housing. During the storms, powerful floods swept away food, clothing, furniture and other items, meaning survivors have to start again from scratch. Together with HOPE Africa, Episcopal Relief & Development is working through local churches to distribute blankets, beanies and sandbags to 200 households so they stay warm while waiting for the government to provide temporary or long-term shelter.
“All around, people–especially those in informal settlements–are feeling physically and emotionally drained. They are cold, hungry and are without a proper place to stay,” shared Canon Delene Mark, CEO, HOPE Africa, adding, “While we may be able to assist with blankets, sandbags and beanies, we are also advocating for social housing, decent and safe living spaces from provincial and national governments.”
Through volunteers from churches, HOPE Africa is able to talk to people, hear their needs and refer them to services including church soup kitchens and public support services.
“We are proud of this response in partnership with HOPE Africa because they are present and active in communities that are the most in need and because this partnership highlights the power of faith institutions,” said Nagulan Nesiah, Senior Program Officer, Episcopal Relief & Development. “The church is far-reaching and impactful. Through grass-roots networks, ministries and government connections, they are able to identify the most in need when disasters strike.”
Please pray for the impacted communities in South Africa as they recover from this disaster and endure a harsh winter. Donations to the International Disaster Fund will help provide emergency and long-term recovery support to survivors of disasters.
ABOUT EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT
For over 80 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has worked with an extensive network of faith and community partners to advance lasting change in communities affected by injustice, poverty, disaster and climate change. Inspired by our faith, we reach over three million people each year by focusing on four interconnected priorities: nurturing the potential of caregivers and young children, reducing violence against women and girls, strengthening communities’ resilience to climate change and facilitating humanitarian response to disasters. Together with our partners, we leverage what’s working well to drive impact, learning and sustainability. Together, we create lasting change. Join us: http://www.episcopalrelief.org/sign-up
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