St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, announced today the appointment of James R. Downing, M.D., as its new CEO, effective July 15, 2014. Downing most recently has served as the Deputy Director, Executive Vice President and Scientific Director of the hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Downing’s primary focus immediately upon assuming the CEO office will be to oversee a new era of clinical, research and infrastructure expansion throughout the St. Jude global network. He succeeds Dr. William E. Evans, who is retiring from the position after 10 years and returning full time to his long-standing pharmacogenomics research program at St. Jude.
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‘Tackling hepatitis C: Moving towards an integrated policy approach’, a report published by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) today reveals that many countries around the world have been slow to respond with national policies on hepatitis C despite recent government pledges to fight the disease. The hepatitis C virus remains the leading cause of liver cancer, liver disease and liver transplantation placing a huge burden on patients' lives and healthcare systems.
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Today, Las Vegas announced the beginning of Vegas Season with a city-wide activation in Chicago. Similar to the holiday season, Vegas Season comes just once a year and is the season of living – resorts, shows, dining, shopping, pools – Las Vegas has it all. Vegas Season has something for everyone and it is the perfect time to let loose, recharge and make memories that will last a lifetime.
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Launching today, the Safe Firearms Storage campaign encourages firearms owners to make safe firearms storage a priority. According to a study by the RAND Corporation using statistics from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1.4 million homes have firearms stored in a way that makes them accessible to the wrong hands – children, at–risk youth, potential thieves, and those who intend to harm themselves or others.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7111651-national-crime-prevention-council-family-firearms-safety-campaign
The new GIANT in the world of wooden roller coasters makes its debut today! Six Flags Great America presents Goliath, the fastest wooden roller coaster in the world featuring the world’s tallest and steepest drop. All total, this wooden marvel touts three world records and goes upside down twice making it the most extreme coaster of its kind on the planet!
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Today, WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD) launched WebMD Healthy Target, an integrated health improvement program that uses biometric device data from activity trackers, wireless scales and glucose meters to deliver tailored, physician-reviewed, contextually relevant content and motivational tips to individuals looking to develop sustainable health-conscious habits. WebMD Healthy Target will provide valuable assistance to individuals looking to manage chronic conditions like Type 2 diabetes and obesity, as well as to a broader audience interested in achieving their fitness goals or more generally living a healthier lifestyle.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/70402510-webmd-launches-health-improvement-program-for-iphone/
NI (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced VirtualBench, an all-in-one instrument that integrates a mixed-signal oscilloscope, function generator, digital multimeter, programmable DC power supply and digital I/O. Users interact with VirtualBench through software applications that run on PCs or iPads. The device provides the most common functionality affordably and opens up new possibilities for how engineers can use benchtop instruments.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7230751-ni-reshapes-instrumentation-with-software-based-device-virtualbench
Old Orchard Brands, a leading fruit juice and beverage company, issues a nationwide challenge today to identify the most ingenious method for staying cool during the hot summer months ahead. The #StayCool Summer contest seeks user-submitted videos that capture the essence of staying “cool” in exchange for prizes that range from free Old Orchard Brands fruit juice to a chance at winning one of two summer getaway vacation packages valued at $2,500.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7236051-old-orchard-naturally-sweetened-lemonades-stay-cool-summer-video-contest/
NASA Federal Credit Union announced today the launch of its new Zero Down, No PMI Family Mortgage. The Family Mortgage allows a member to be a non-occupant co-borrower to assist their adult children or elderly parents with mortgage qualifying.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7159651-nasa-federal-credit-union-zero-down-no-pmi-family-mortgage
Today, Genworth Financial, Inc (NYSE:GNW) announced the launch of its new website www.longtermcareinsurance.org, designed to help fill the information gap for consumers about the reality of long term care and the importance of planning for the future. The website, named the National Advisory Center for Long Term Care Information (NACLTCI), sponsored by Genworth, is focused on providing clear, concise and unbiased information to consumers faced with making decisions related to long term care.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7206251-genworth-launches-national-advisory-center-for-long-term-care-information-website/
There’s no such thing as a regular routine for today’s busy families. No two days are alike and schedules change by the minute. Honeywell (NYSE: HON), the leader in managing home comfort and security for 125 years, is today launching the Lyric™ thermostat to put you back in control. The Lyric thermostat knows when you are coming and going, based on smartphone location, to deliver comfort when you’re home and savings when you’re away.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7246151-honeywell-lyric-thermostat-busy-lifestyle-heating-cooling-home-smartphone/
Food Lion today pledged to donate 500 million meals to families in need by the end of 2020 through its new community relations platform, Food Lion Feeds, which will focus on hunger relief. To mark the launch of Food Lion Feeds and kick off its new commitment, the grocer will donate 1 million meals in five days between June 9 and June 13 as part of a Week of Giving.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7238651-food-lion-feeds-pledges-hunger-relief-500-million-families-through-2020
