Sentences with phrase «good economic health»

British Columbia is in good economic health, however the Board of Trade notes in this Budget an optimism in government's revenue forecasts (e.g. natural gas royalty revenue up 57.9 % in 2018 - 19).

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That's according to a new survey published by the World Economic Forum, which evaluates women's well - being in the realms of education, health, politics and the economy.

On the other hand, the virtuous cycle that starts with basic health and empowerment ends not only with a better life for women and their families, but with significant economic growth at the country level.

To determine which communities are a good fit for the initiative, Starbucks looks at all the available data on the socio - economic health of America's cities to understand which communities have the biggest opportunity gaps, which have the biggest need for business investment and leadership, and where there is local movement underway to build a better future for its residents.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

We believe that innovations in health technology can significantly improve the care and well - being of patients everywhere and drive economic growth for Ontario.

Better and more regular uptake of vaccines could improve health outcomes of Canadian adults and offset some of the economic challenges of an aging society.

Business media and expert commentators sometimes cite the monthly University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index as an indicator of U.S. economic and stock market health, generally interpreting a jump (drop) in sentiment as good (bad) for future consumption and stocks.

A group of workers at Venezuela's state - owned oil company is requesting wages in dollars as well as meal plans and better health insurance to make up for what they called «suffocating» economic conditions.

The three - day convention features panel and keynote speakers highlighting various aspects of financial services including alternative lending and credit, B2B payments and finance, blockchain technology, data and algorithm - based innovation, digital banking and personal finance, economic inclusion and financial health, entrepreneurship and investing, real - time cross-border payments, insurance tech, issuing innovations, legal and regulatory issues, marketing and customer experience, mobile wallets and payments, new market research, next gen retail and commerce, PSO, as well as security and fraud.

While interest rates have been low for years, rising interest rates bode well for overall economic health — and may even hold good news for businesses.

SDTC's support of cleantech translates into jobs, growth and export opportunities for Canadian companies, as well as economic, environmental and health benefits for all Canadians.

Growth is good, everything is pretty good with a big jolt of stimulation coming from changes in tax laws,» Dalio said, referring to the health of the U.S. market as well as what he sees as an improving global economic climate.

As Zmirak writes, Röpke «centered his economics in the dignity of the human person, who lives not alone but as part of a family and a community; who thrives or suffers according to the health of those institutions; and who regulates his own economic activity according toýfinancial and personal incentives that he» and not the State» is best equipped to interpret.»

Economic growth in the 1990s, combined with the fiscal prudence induced in the Clinton administration by the health - care debacle of 1993 - 94, brought the spending - income ratio down, so that what seemed prudent in 1992 and now appears to be wildly spendthrift is in fact well within the nation's means.

If we view economic development in terms of its contribution to the health and well being of human communities and natural ecosystems, we will not seek increased production as such as the good in itself.

These women seem to have great advantages when compared to women of previous generations or Third World countries or U.S. inner cities — access to the best medical help, committed husbands or partners, advanced educations, good health and economic comforts.

Although they do not face the disadvantages of women in Third World countries, and although they have sophisticated facilities (access to the best medical help, committed husbands or partners, advanced educations, good health and economic comforts) they are unhappy, shell - shocked and angry.

It is well known that the Church accepted within its fold, people of all castes and provided educational and health services to all regardless of their social or economic position.

A society in which married couples are expected to be faithful to their marital vows «for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health» is a society that assumes all people, regardless of class, can experience marriage as a «school of love»» no matter what economic hardships may confront them.

This holds whether we are thinking of how to grow more grain in the tropics, reduce the birth rate, control inflation, stimulate economic growth, get rid of tooth decay, provide better health care, find some way to turn garbage into a useful resource, reduce air pollution, win the next election, avoid war with Russia, develop human potential, extend the length of life, or find a cure for cancer.

On the contrary, it is fundamentally important to human health and well - being, and the long - term sustainability of ecosystems; and as such demands priority recognition in our political, economic and legal systems.

Cristina Grandi, IFOAM Food Security Campaigner, presented a poster on the «Benefits of organic farming systems» examining environmental, economic and social aspects as well as data on soil health, water efficiency, biodiversity, energy efficiency, yields, profitability, nutrition and employment.

That means helping farmers, forest managers and tourism businesses realize greater economic benefits by ensuring ecosystems within and around their operations are protected, and that their workers are well - trained and enjoy safe conditions, proper sanitation, health care and housing.

Specific activities like focus on enhancing leadership skills of women, promoting thrift and credit groups as well as health, education and economic activities also have contributed largely to women empowerment.

If we succeed then this will bring better health care opportunities to Australia and boost economic growth and jobs in the future.

However, we continually gauge the success of our approach by measuring both ecosystem health and the economic and social well - being of our partner communities.

The nutritional, immunological, psychological, and general health advantages conveyed to infants have been documented for years.1 -9 Legovic, 10 listed the merits of human breast milk as compared to artificial feeds to include ideal nutritional content, better absorption, fewer food - related allergies, more favorable psychological development, better immunologic defenses, and a substantial economic advantage.

And the number one predictor of good health outcomes is also socio - economic status.

• Helping mothers develop skills and techniques to ensure breastfeeding goes well • Providing expertise in the management of breastfeeding challenges • Training other healthcare workers using current evidence based knowledge • Collaborating with other healthcare workers to meet the family's needs • Investigating and participating in research • Educating policy makers on the economic and health benefits of breastfeeding • Advocating for services to support breastfeeding

It ranked fifth of nearly 230 communities the National Research Center works with in having good opportunities to shop, and 84 percent praised its overall economic health.

There would also be economic gains arising from better health outcomes.

Women's unpaid caring activities in the household are important to the health, development, and well - being of all family members and must be recognized in economic and social development strategies.

Today's global economic and labor conditions are changing rapidly, with some positive, but many negative implications for women's health and livelihoods, as well as that of their children and families.

«We're honored to partner with GOOD + Foundation, WeeCycle and Denver Health's Newborns in Need program to provide parents with car seats and support their services and programs that help to address multi-generational poverty and give families access to greater economic mobility in Denver.»

Improving child development and reducing health costs results in economic gains for individual families as well as at the national level.

In this role, he is helping to lead Maryland's premier hunger advocacy, education, and outreach organization as it works to end hunger and improve the nutrition, health, economic security, and well - being of low - income families in Maryland.

This paper summarizes the harmful impacts of poverty, food insecurity, and poor nutrition on the health and well - being of children; and summarizes research demonstrating the effective role of the Child Nutrition Programs in improving food and economic security, dietary intake, weight outcomes, health, and learning.

Although economic, cultural, and political pressures often confound decisions about infant feeding, the AAP firmly adheres to the position that breastfeeding ensures the best possible health as well as the best developmental and psychosocial outcomes for the infant.

More and more evidence points to the importance of breastfeeding on a cultural, public health, psychosocial, ecological and economic level, and the need to support, protect and promote it in all aspects of healthcare and society, as well as asserting breastfeeding as a human right for both babies and women.

As I am sure you are well aware of another reason to love nursing (besides all of the bonding, health, and economic benefits), is that breastfeeding is also much more environmentally friendly as compared to formula.

Improving child development and reducing health costs through breastfeeding results in economic gains for individual families as well as at the national level.

A new investment case shows how investing in breastfeeding now will save lives, money, and lead to health and economic well - being worldwide for generations to come.

Longer intervals between births bring health benefits to the mother and the child, allow more time and resources for care of the child and siblings, and contribute to the economic well - being of the household.

Just as the NHS was founded on the principle that no one can have perfect knowledge of whether they will enjoy good health, and therefore collective insurance is the best solution, social security needs to be re-thought for an age of ever more rapid economic change, as individuals seek more choice as to how to balance work and family life.

He said «Indeed, the choice of health as a key pillar is in recognition of the fact that good health is essential to sustainable economic growth.»

As you are aware, drug abuse has social and economic repercussions and poses a threat to public health security, and so my outfit would do its best to come up with measures to curb the menace, he said.

Bills for transportation and economic development as well as health and mental hygiene have been introduced.

But, what has impressed me most of all is Richard Becker's resourcefulness and creativity evidenced by his role while a member of the Cortlandt Town Board in bringing about the innovative Cortlandt Heating Oil Plan (CHOP), which at the height of the economic crisis provided both heating oil discounts as well as conservation tips and energy audits to help local residents afford to heat their homes at a time when many were risking their health by living in homes that were too cold because they couldn't afford the high cost of heating oil.

The IMF, which concluded its mission to the island last March, for the most part confirmed the government's economic growth figures, and stated that the banking sector was «in good health» and enjoyed high capitalization rates on average.