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Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation and First Descents Launch First-of-its-Kind Program Supporting Healthcare Professionals with Traumatic Stress from COVID-19

Stuart Mitchell

The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation and First Descents today announced that applications are now open for participation in the “Hero Recharge” program, a first-of-its-kind outdoor adventure program designed to help nurses and other healthcare professionals cope with significant traumatic stress resulting from being on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. First Descents, the global leader in adventure-based healing and existing partner of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, will use a $200,000 grant from the Foundation to create wellness programs aimed at nurturing supportive peer relationships and better positioning…

Health Information Company SurvivorNet Launches SNTV: The First Streaming Channel for Cancer Survivors

Stuart Mitchell

New York-based health media company SurvivorNet announced today the launch of SurvivorNet TV (SNTV) – a first-of-its-kind linear streaming service catering to the growing number of Americans who are cancer survivors.  Released early as a way to support the cancer community during the COVID-19 crisis, SNTV offers premium programming featuring the most compelling people and stories around cancer, from recent scientific breakthroughs to leading medical treatments, COVID-19 guidance and documentaries dealing with everything from music to relationships.  SNTV launches with celebrity guest interviews including television news personalities such as Joan…

Humana, Papa and Uber Health Join Industry Leaders to Remind Public They’re “Far from Alone” in Combatting Loneliness and Social Isolation

Stuart Mitchell

Humana Inc., in partnership with Uber Health, Papa, Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness, and the NASA-funded Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) today announced the launch of “Far from Alone” – a public health awareness campaign to address health-related social needs and promote understanding of loneliness and social isolation, issues that are exacerbated by the Coronavirus pandemic. “Loneliness and social isolation are growing public health concerns, especially among older Americans. Because of social distancing efforts to manage the spread of COVID-19, millions of people are experiencing the…

ASA – Vetting claims about products for animal health

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Vetting claims about products for animal health. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. There are a variety of products on the market aimed at keeping our animal friends in the best of health – including medicines, medical devices and food supplements. Just as with health products for humans, advertisers should make sure they are marketing…

“Kindness” announced as new theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, in response to coronavirus outbreak

Stuart Mitchell

“Kindness” has been announced as the new theme for Mental Health Awareness Week, in response to the coronavirus outbreak.  The change – from the original theme of “Sleep” – was made by the Mental Health Foundation, the charity that has set the theme and hosted the Week for the last 20 years.  The Week will run as planned from 18th to 24th May and is a moment for the UK to focus on mental health.  The charity will publish new polling data and a summary of the latest research evidence…