Day: 21 May 2018

Ohio AAP Supports #30MinuteHeroes Campaign and Encourages Ohioans to Perform Small Acts to Help Prevent Child Abuse

Stuart Mitchell

The Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP) works to protect children of all ages and keep our communities safe and strong by ensuring parents have the knowledge, skills and resources to care for their children as they move from infancy through adolescence. In support of National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, the Ohio AAP is working with the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund (OCTF) to raise awareness through their #30MinuteHeroes campaign. “More than 18,000 reports of child abuse and/or neglect were recorded in Ohio last year, equating to…

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CARE & McCann Health Launch “Pay the Price” Website for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Stuart Mitchell

The Center for Adolescent Research & Education (CARE), launched its “Pay the Price” website on April 28th — National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The website, created by McCann Health, addresses the growing national issue of death by overdose from prescription drugs left unsecured around the home and urges viewers to turn in their unused or expired medications on Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. CARE is also launching a “Pay the Price” Facebook page featuring a wake-up call video. Emblazoned across the website homepage is the headline, “PAY ATTENTION OR PAY THE PRICE,” followed by this message: “A little-known killer hides in…

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2018: PRCA launches support helpline

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Health Assured to deliver a counselling support helpline for its members. The announcement comes during Mental Health Awareness Week. The helpline provides access to one-off counselling support for emotional problems. It is a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, covering a wide range of issues. Confidential support is available and, dependent on the nature of the issue, one-off counselling or guidance can be provided by fully qualified professionals via the telephone. The helpline also provides medical…

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DRUM Introduces the Agency’s Inaugural Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day Program

Stuart Mitchell

DRUM Agency is announcing its plans for a full day of kid activities this summer in its Chicago, New York, and Atlanta offices.  DRUM Agency considers this inaugural year of its annual program, crucial to the development of our future workforce. The event is designed to inspire students by nurturing their talents ranging from art and design to copywriting, to mathematical skills (finance) and organizational skills (project management).  Activities for the children under 10 will involve: Brainstorming campaign ideas by tapping the children’s creativity and inquiring about their opinions of…

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Groundbreaking PSA’s Urge Philanthropists to Live Up to Their Values on Diversity, Equity, Access, and Equality

Stuart Mitchell

A new series of PSAs is breaking ground on ensuring philanthropists are inclusive of people with disabilities. Representing a diverse group of people with disabilities, the stars speak directly to the camera in their own words. There was no script for the ads, only honest conversations with members of various disability communities. Participants in the ads include people who are deaf, blind, wheelchair-users or amputees or have Autism, learning differences or another disability. They include people who are African American, Hispanic, Latino, Asian, white and other backgrounds and are diverse…

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