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17 Apr

World Polio Day, October 24 2017

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October 24 is World Polio Day, and it is an opportunity for the global polio eradication community to renew its promise of a polio-free world for future generations. This year’s theme is “A Celebration of the Unsung Heroes of Polio Eradication.”...

17 Apr

september is sepsis awareness month – sepsis heroes gala

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Sepsis Alliance is hosting its 6th annual Sepsis Heroes, the organization’s annual fundraising gala, on September 14, 2017 in New York City. The event, timed to coincide with Sepsis Awareness Month, will honor the 2017 Sepsis Heroes who have made a significant contribution to sepsis awareness and education among both the general public and healthcare professionals....

17 Apr

world sepsis day – you can help save a life by learning the signs of sepsis

by Elisabeth Covella-Hanley

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World Sepsis Day is held on September 13th of every year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against sepsis. Sepsis accounts for at least 8 million deaths worldwide annually. Yet, depending on country and education, sepsis is known only to 7 – 50 % of the people....

17 Apr

givingtuesday all year! help to empower women and improve health around the world – children are the future!

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Children are the future. The world must ensure the health, growth and development of our children. According to Save the Children, nearly 5.9 million children die each year due to preventable and treatable causes, including 1 million newborns who die on the day they are born....

17 Apr

world hepatitis day – eliminate hepatitis

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Today is World Hepatitis Day. World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28th to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to bring about real change. This year’s theme is “Eliminate Hepatitis”....

17 Apr

givingtuesday all year! help to empower women and improve health around the world – world breastfeeding week

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World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from August 1 – 7 all over the globe to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world....

17 Apr

women with high-risk pregnancies far more prone to heart disease

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Women who have high-risk pregnancies or complications in childbirth are up to eight times more likely to suffer heart disease later in life. And many mothers — and their doctors — are unaware of the danger....