Sentences with phrase «by public health organizations»

The Hand Washing Timer can prompt users to wash their hands on a 20 - second timer — as recommended by public health organizations — and is described in the press release as the first Android Wear feature of its kind.

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«The FDA reminds patients, patient caregivers, and health care providers that any medical device connected to a communications network (e.g. wi - fi, public or home Internet) may have cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could be exploited by unauthorized users,» the organization said.

The establishment and maintenance of a community mental health program requires planning, organization, funding, interpretation to and support by the public, support by legislative bodies, and an ongoing dialogue between the provider (sources of funding and professional staff) and the consumer (user of therapeutic and preventive services)

The Joint Commission was founded in 1951 and seeks to continuously improve health care for the public by evaluating healthcare organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.

That is such BS; it is culturally expected by doctors, nurses, public health officials, politicians, every major medical organization, you name it.

Here's the list of organizations that support the new standards, compiled by the American Public Health Association.

For more information please visit the Safe to Sleep ® public education campaign led by The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and in collaboration with other organizations.

Other Affiliated Organizations American Board of Pediatric Dentistry The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is the organization which verifies to the public and health professions that a pediatric dentist has successfully completed both an advanced educational program accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation and a voluntary examination process designed to validate the knowledge, application and performance requisite to the delivery of proficient care in pediatric dentistry

A diverse group of local governments, environmental protection organizations, business groups, recreational enthusiasts, newspapers and former federal and state government officials and environmental leaders are asking New York State voters to help make the Adirondacks and Catskills safer for residents and visitors alike by voting Yes for Ballot Proposal # 3 — The Public Health and Safety Land Account — this Election Day.

The nonprofit and public sectors recorded their most active year for real estate deals in New York City since the recession, driven by health care mergers, the search for less expensive space and organizations looking to cash in on property they owned, according to a new report.

The document, obtained by New York State public radio and other news organizations, outlines potential health risks associated with hydrofracking in New York.

The conclusion unleashed a torrent of protest, including a letter warning of possible inadvertent releases and environmental and public health threats, which was signed by 58 organizations from 22 countries around the world.

«Lowering health risks of cannabis use with new public health guidelines: Evidence - based recommendations endorsed by Canadian medical and public health organizations.»

Then her parents heard that a nearby health center offered a program run by the Public Health Foundation of India and Sangath, Patel's health care organization, and that a neighbor's son had gotten help health center offered a program run by the Public Health Foundation of India and Sangath, Patel's health care organization, and that a neighbor's son had gotten help Health Foundation of India and Sangath, Patel's health care organization, and that a neighbor's son had gotten help health care organization, and that a neighbor's son had gotten help there.

Holgate and others gathered on 25 September for a conference addressing the role of non-governmental organizations in the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), which was held at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University and co-sponsored by AAAS, the Nuclear Threat Initiative, CORDS: Connecting Organizations for Regional Disease Surveillance, the UPMC Center for Health Security, the Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation and the CSIS Global Health Policy Center.

He developed an outreach program to educate the South Asian community about diabetes risk and preventive measures during a recent Bridging the Gaps Community Health Internship Program sponsored by the School of Public Health at the Shri Krishna Nidhi Foundation, an organization based in Hillsborough that promotes wellness among New Jersey's South Asian population.

In hindsight, Auerbach believes this should have been a higher priority — perhaps coordinated by national public health organizations.

Its mission is to increase access to and improve the quality of addiction treatment, to educate physicians, and other health care providers and the public, to support research and prevention, to promote the appropriate role of the physician in the care of patients with addictive disorders, and to establish addiction medicine as a specialty recognized by professional organizations, governments, physicians, purchasers and consumers of health care services and the general public.

Several performance reporting systems now report publicly on aspects of quality such as surgical outcomes, 8 adherence to evidence - based quality measures, 9,10 and patients» assessments of care, 11 but few public reports about the quality of health care organizations have also assessed the equity of care provided by those organizations.

It's been estimated by the Environmental Working Group (EWG)(a non-profit environmental research organization dedicated to improving public health and protecting the environment by reducing pollution in air, water and food), that people can lower their pesticide exposure from produce by almost 90 percent by avoiding the «dirty dozen.»

The National Rosacea Society is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of people with rosacea by raising awareness, providing public health information and supporting medical research on this widespread but little - known disorder.

Dr. Richard Black, International Life Sciences Institute of North America (ILSI N.A.), prefaced his remarks by stating that ILSI N.A. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that seeks to bring scientists together from industry, academia, and government to solve issues of mutual concern to the public health.

The Global Wellness Institute ™ (GWI), is a 501 (c)(3), non-profit organization with a mission to empower wellness worldwide by educating public and private sectors about preventative health and wellness.

Now in its fifth year, Light It Up Blue is a global initiative by Autism Speaks — the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization — that encourages «iconic landmarks» to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism...

It recognizes that public schools (often neighborhood hubs), have a unique opportunity to provide access to effective and integrated service delivery that support conditions for high quality teaching and learning by partnering with organizations representing youth development, academic enrichment, mental and physical health, human services, foster care, early education, adult education, and family engagement.

April 4 (Boston)-- Educators for Excellence - Boston (E4E - Boston), a teacher - led organization, is encouraged by Mayor Walsh's proposed budget, which includes $ 2.4 million for hiring additional mental health experts for Boston Public Schools (BPS).

A career of an individual who possesses R - STUDIO knowledge can be recruited by any organization like market research, public health department, marketing organization, and much more.

An individual who possesses Industrial Relations knowledge can be recruited by any organization like market research, public health department, marketing organization, and much more.

Public health includes organizations that employ nurses, nurse practitioners, nurses in a clinical setting, and full - time professionals engaged in health care practitioner occupations and health support occupations, as such terms are defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

You also qualify by working full - time at 501 (c)(3) organizations and other nonprofits that provide public service such as health or education.

Crohn's and Colitis Canada will raise funds to: Invest in Crohn's and colitis research to foster advances in prevention, treatments, cures and health policy, educate patients, families, industry and governments about Crohn's and colitis, Increase public awareness of these chronic diseases and our organization and advocate to governments and stakeholders on behalf of those affected by Crohn's and colitis

Since there are no Cavashon or Cavapoo organizations with ethics guidelines, these boutique breeds are a deliberate attempt to mislead and take advantage of the general public by promising all sorts of health and shedding guarantees when, in fact, there is no scientific research to back up their statements.

The Foundation's goal is to help secure the future of the veterinary medical profession in Minnesota by funding scholarships, animal health, public and professional education as well as projects and organizations that promote the health and well being of animals in Minnesota.

Founded by Petco, Zoetis, and the American Pet Products Association and supported by a growing number of organizations, the HABRI Foundation maintains the world's largest online library of human - animal bond research and information; to date has funded more than half a million dollars in innovative research projects to scientifically document the health benefits of companion animals; and informs the public about human - animal bond research and the beneficial role of companion animals in society.

From the $ 30 specialty plate fee, $ 22 goes to the Texas Department of Health to make grants to eligible organizations that sterilize animals owned by the general public at minimal or no cost.

End users of this final report, and of recommendations made by CALLISTO, are the EU Commission (EU), Member State Veterinary Offices (VO), Veterinary staff and other professionals in contact with companion animals (V), Academic Research community (AR), Animal food Industry, Public health and veterinary / food institutes (PVI), Companion animal care takers (C), Doctors (D), Farmers (F), Food industry (FO), Human - animal bond organizations (HAB), International animal and human health organizations (IHO), Diagnostic Laboratories (L), Owners (O), Pharmaceutical Industry (P), Police and armed forces (PF), Pet / Zoo shops (Z).

Given the public health risk posed by the importation of animals for adoption and the euthanasia of adoptable animals in certain countries, many suggest that organizations first consider improving their local capacity through spay / neuter and community engagement before sending animals abroad.

She has worked with organizations such as the Gulf Coast Fellowship for Community Transformation - funded by the Ford Foundation, Xavier University of New Orleans Department of Psychology, and Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

The 28 June letter was signed by leaders of the following organizations: AAAS; American Chemical Society; American Geophysical Union; American Institute of Biological Sciences; American Meteorological Society; American Public Health Association; American Society of Agronomy; American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists; American Society of Naturalists; American Society of Plant Biologists; American Statistical Association; Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography; Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation; Association of Ecosystem Research Centers; BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium; Botanical Society of America; Consortium for Ocean Leadership; Crop Science Society of America; Ecological Society of America; Entomological Society of America; Geological Society of America; National Association of Marine Laboratories; Natural Science Collections Alliance; Organization of Biological Field Stations; Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics; Society for Mathematical Biology; Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles; Society of Nematologists; Society of Systematic Biologists; Soil Science Society of America; University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.

Many of these concerns have consistently escaped remediation by public health institutions and mainstream environmental organizations.

About the William J. Clinton Foundation Building on a lifetime of public service, President Bill Clinton established the William J. Clinton Foundation with the mission to improve global health, strengthen economies, promote healthier childhoods, and protect the environment by fostering partnerships among governments, businesses, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and private citizens to turn good intentions into measurable results.

I've also been inspired by working with communities and organizations that are addressing the sustainability movement through various approaches, including community organizing, education, social justice, public health, the legal system, and ecopsychology.

Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec and Ontario have passed legislation to deal specifically with personal health information by public and private sector health care providers and other health care organizations.

The cuts to refugee health care are also being challenged by two public interest groups who bring additional expertise and resources to the fight: Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care, a group of doctors who treat refugees across the country, and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, a national organization of lawyers and academics who are concerned with refugee law and policy.

As the legal health check - up and secondary consultation evolve, HCLS is receiving numerous requests from community organizations for public legal education sessions, requests by community organizations to become involved in research on poverty issues, and to work with problem - solving or therapeutic courts in the Halton Region.

A covered entity is not in violation of the requirements of this rule when a member of its workforce or a business associate of the covered entity discloses protected health information to: (i) A health oversight agency or public health authority authorized by law to investigate or otherwise oversee the relevant conduct or conditions of the covered entity; (ii) an appropriate health care accreditation organization; or (iii) an attorney, for the purpose of determining his or her legal options with respect to whistleblowing.

(A) A health oversight agency or public health authority authorized by law to investigate or otherwise oversee the relevant conduct or conditions of the covered entity or to an appropriate health care accreditation organization for the purpose of reporting the allegation of failure to meet professional standards or misconduct by the covered entity; or

These comments suggested that activities conducted by provider and health plan organizations that compile and compare data for benchmarking performance, monitoring, utilization, and determining the health needs of a given market should be included as part of the public health exemption.

Life Insurance Awareness Month is coordinated annually by the Life and Health Insurance Foundation (LIFE Foundation), a non-profit organization committed to educating the public about the importance of insurance coverage.

The 80 % by 2018 initiative is a National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) campaign in which hundreds of organizations have committed to substantially reducing colorectal cancer as a major public health problem.