Sentences with phrase «many vulnerable populations»

Although reaching ADA compliance may sometimes seem like a pain for small business owners and entrepreneurs, the act serves an important purpose in safeguarding a vulnerable population.

«[I] t appears that the effort to restructure the Medicaid program will have the effect of making significant reductions in a program that provides services to our most vulnerable populations, and already pays providers significantly less than the cost of providing care,» wrote AHA president and CEO Richard Pollack.

«Adequate and accessible care for all, most notably through the maintenance of Medicaid expansion to keep vulnerable populations covered and with access to care.

She said she doesn't want any groups of students or young workers unintentionally left behind by whatever changes the Liberals ultimately decide upon, but suggested that future changes would look to target vulnerable populations like indigenous youth and new immigrants, who have a harder time accessing the job market.

They help thousands of homeless and youth victims of trafficking make the challenging transition to self - sufficiency, protecting and advocating for one of the most vulnerable populations.

The authors note, however, that reducing education fees, increasing funding support for people with disabilities, and increasing public support for long term care are needed to help protect the most vulnerable populations during times of economic recovery.

Band Together Bay Area, a benefit concert hosted at iconic AT&T Park on November 9, mobilized the Bay Area in a show of support for the most vulnerable populations affected by this crisis.

On December 7, 2017, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Midwest Early Recovery Fund hosted the webinar, «Wildfires & Vulnerable Populations,» to address the devastating 2017 wildfire season and what funders can do to help Midwest communities recover.

Beginning in April 2018, Americares emergency planning specialists will be working with health care providers in Texas serving vulnerable populations to complete detailed after - action reports on the impact of Hurricane Harvey on their clinical operations and make recommendations for future performance.

«America's promotion of international religious freedom demands standing up for the rights of the world's most vulnerable populations.»

«The War On Drugs paradigm has been used in many ways to marginalize vulnerable populations, to incarcerate individuals who do not have violent records,» says the Rev. Kathryn Ray, the project coordinator for Clergy for a New Drug Policy.

You may want to rely on the youth, but I suspect that if you do this you will only make vulnerable populations more vulnerable.

In first - century Rome, women without men topped the list of vulnerable populations.

Pope Francis has also tweeted about the crisis: «I ask all men and women of goodwill to join me in praying for Iraqi Christians and all vulnerable populations.»

Our aid has uplifted vulnerable populations worldwide, providing children and families basic health care with cheap medication and nutrition.

In order to ensure food security, good nutrition, and a sense of belonging for this vulnerable population, investments in communal gardens for refugees should be considered as an innovative solution.

As with Golden Rice, it is the vulnerable population, the children aged 1 - 5 years old and lactating and pregnant women will be the target population,» said Panerio.

During the dialogue, Dr Gene Nisperos of the Health Alliance for Democracy raised his concern as the target of Golden Rice are members of the vulnerable population such as preschool children and lactating mothers.

Today, the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) announced its concern over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision rejecting a call to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging in even the most vulnerable populations such as children and child - bearing women.

Glass Packaging Institute Expresses Concern over FDA Decision on BPA, March 30, 2012 Today, the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) announced its concern over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision rejecting a call to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging in even the most vulnerable populations such as children and child - bearing women.

In the last decades most international efforts have focused on distributing food to vulnerable populations; with very little support dedicated to strengthening the ability of small holder farming to adequately feed their local communities.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., — Today, the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) announced its concern over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision rejecting a call to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging in even the most vulnerable populations such as children and child - bearing women.

«While the previous decision by the FDA to ban BPA in products used by babies and small children is the step in the right direction, this new study again raises an important question: should FDA consider banning BPA for more than just this vulnerable population?

Food donations are an important strategy for feeding vulnerable populations in need and providing access to safe, healthy food.

The exploitation of such a vulnerable population is especially shocking.

He has a particular interest in improving preventive and chronic illness care for underserved and vulnerable populations, and the application of Health Information Technology as a means of achieving such improvement.

The Food Bank's «Baby Supply Cupboard» targets one of the most vulnerable populations — infants and toddlers whose parents lack the resources to adequately provide for them.

Children are our most vulnerable population and the dairy industry's desire to increase flavored milk sales in schools is not a sufficient justification for increasing any potential risks to students» long - term health.

It is simply unacceptable to continue using toxic chemicals to make products meant to provide safety to our most vulnerable population, our children.

At the same time we strengthened our services to vulnerable populations in residential programs to increase our impact to these high risk families.

Currently ECPC is working with the following organizations to provide parenting support and education to their vulnerable populations:

Mass Audubon's Coastal Waterbird Program protects vulnerable populations of shorebirds on approximately 160 beaches in the state (more than 70 mi of coastline) through partnerships with private landowners and with local and state agencies.

It is the most vulnerable populations that are most affected by more - violent and less - predictable natural disasters resulting from climate change.

Children have the highest exposure and are the most vulnerable population in terms of exposure to chemical - laden dust and inhaling toxic fumes, since their systems are still developing.

Consumers can ultimately drive positive change in the quality of baby food produced and sold to our most vulnerable population.

When working with this vulnerable population and their families, it's essential to stay up to date with the latest research and best practice guidelines in the neonatal field.

Since 1984, the Surgeon General's office has issued serial publications8, 9 that have focused on increasing the rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration for both healthy and vulnerable populations, eg, low birth weight (LBW; < 2500 g) infants; and low income, minority, and employed women.

Peer counseling programs can help to increase breastfeeding in this vulnerable population.

KID empowers communities by providing resources to speakers of other languages and other vulnerable populations.

LCGB in collaboration with Safely Fed Canada, are pleased to announce a training day on 4th December in Islington, North London, for commissioners and frontline workers from Public Health, Local Resilience Forums, emergency planners, infant feeding leads, health visitors and midwives working with vulnerable populations and refugees, and all other interested parties including peer supporters, on Protecting Infants in Emergencies in the Developed World.

LCGB in collaboration with Safely Fed Canada, are pleased to announce a training day on 4th December in Islington, North London, for commissioners and frontline workers from Public Health, Local Resilience Forums, emergency planners, infant feeding leads, health visitors and midwives working with vulnerable populations and refugees, and all other interested parties including peer supporters, on Protecting Infants in Emergencies in the... Read More

LCGB in collaboration with Safely Fed Canada, are pleased to announce a training day on 4th December in Islington, North London, for commissioners and frontline workers from Public Health, Local Resilience Forums, emergency planners, infant feeding leads, specialist health visitors and midwives working with vulnerable populations and refugees, and all other interested parties including peer supporters, on Infant and Young... Read More

That means we may be exposing an especially vulnerable population — children — to potential food safety risks.

Working with vulnerable populations in our world today involves special consideration of ethical guidelines and the ability to make ethical decisions often under the pressures of time and competing ethical demands.

Develop pilot projects to study effects of a collaborative model of care within vulnerable populations

Beyoncé has now become the world's most prominent spokesperson for poor diets, obesity and its health consequences, and marketing targeted to the most vulnerable populations.

In the Bronx, which lost more residents to drug overdoses last year than any other New York City borough, the heroin epidemic has latched on to a vulnerable population.

To ensure that taxpayers and the vulnerable populations served by these agencies receive the maximum value for the funds paid, Governor Cuomo is proposing the following reforms beginning in 2012 - 13: • At least 85 percent of every public dollar will be spent on direct services, not administration.

Father Campbell made the remark on Tuesday when he visited the NHIA boss to commend the Authority for its interest in enrolling the needy and vulnerable populations of the country onto the Scheme, and to enlist the support of the NHIA in other humanitarian causes.

At the same time, funding the effort to reduce emissions will mean more money for «New York's most vulnerable population — children — will have cleaner air to breathe» he wrote in the letter.