In When Everyone Loved the Game by novelist Jim Shawn, aging pitcher Fast Ball Harvey has come back for one last time with the dream of helping the Chicago Cubs win the World Series. It all comes down to a one game show-down.
Famed dancer, actress, and director Debbie Allen has teamed up with Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today to kick off “Join the Pace Makers,” a national campaign designed to empower people with a condition called bradycardia, also known as a slow heartbeat, to learn about their available treatment options so that they can have an informed conversation with their doctor.
People living with bradycardia can experience a number of symptoms ranging from general lethargy and shortness of breath to fainting or syncope. There are a number of treatment options available, including medication therapy and implanting a pacemaker, which delivers electrical pulses to help regulate a person’s heartbeat.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52990-debbie-allen-and-medtronic-join-the-pace-makers
The Advertising Council, in partnership with NeighborWorks® America, announced today the launch of new national public service advertisements (PSA) designed to educate homeowners about where they can turn for help if they are at risk of foreclosure. The campaign encourages distressed homeowners to call the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline, a free resource that helps homeowners facing foreclosure move closer to finding a resolution.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/44044/
The Advertising Council joined today with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) to launch a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) and an educational DVD for elementary school students designed to provide critical information to Americans about wildfire prevention. The PSAs and DVD are being distributed prior to the July 4th holiday, a time when many people go camping, have outdoor BBQs and light fireworks.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/44925/
The DRIVE4COPD national public health initiative today announced that it is partnering with the Country Music Association (CMA) to launch the Tune Up For COPD Songwriting Competition, featuring country music stars Billy Ray Cyrus and Patty Loveless. The competition challenges Americans to create a new DRIVE4COPD song to help raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Last year, Loveless wrote the campaign anthem, 'Drive,' in honor of her sister Dottie, who died of COPD when she was only 48 years old.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/48274-boehringer-ingelheim-tuneupforcopd/
Hologic, Inc. (Hologic or the Company) (Nasdaq: HOLX), a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics products, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, will showcase its 3D mammography and other new, ready-to-market technologies in women’s imaging at the 21st Annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference (NCBC) in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 12-16, 2011. The NCBC is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to excellence in breast healthcare for the general public.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/hologic/39364/
Chobani, America’s number one selling yogurt brand, debuted its first national television advertising campaign this month to support Chobani Champions, the authentic strained Greek low fat yogurt made just for kids. As part of the “Win the Day” campaign, the television spot features two-time Olympic medalist and U.S. softball sensation Jennie Finch and her own “champion,” 6 year old son Ace.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56658-chobani-champions-helps-parents-and-kids-win-the-day-with-jennie-finch
Singer Debbie Gibson marks decades of service by returning to the Philippines to advocate on behalf of poor children with Children International, a U.S.-based humanitarian organization.
According to the Philippine National Statistical Coordination Board, one in four families lives in poverty. Gibson, who has supported Children International since 1990, visited Manila to raise awareness for the issue of child poverty and her personal experience with the charity.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/childreninternational/46387/
A sunroom window box, a birdie blind, a “catio” and a hanging indoor garden … these are only a few of the innovative designs cat owners from across the country entered in the Purina® Tidy Cats® Pet Projects Design Challenge. The national contest invited cat owners to showcase the innovative, creative and unique ways in which they are incorporating feline design into their homes to enhance their lives and living environments with their cats.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52327-purina-tidy-cats-candice-olson-celebrate-most-creative-cat-owners
The National Bone Health Alliance (NBHA), a public-private partnership with 42 member organizations, is urging a simple solution to a big problem: if it’s 50+ fracture, request a test. This is the call-to-action for the NBHA’s new public and healthcare professional education campaign – 2Million2Many (www.2Million2Many.org).
The campaign reflects the two million bone breaks that occur in the U.S. each year that are caused by osteoporosis and urges the public and healthcare professionals alike to take action and request a test for osteoporosis when someone age 50 or older breaks a bone. Despite the fact that 50 percent of osteoporosis-related repeat fractures can be prevented with existing treatments, only two in 10 initial bone breaks get a follow-up test or treatment for osteoporosis.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56192-national-bone-health-alliance-nbha-prevent-osteoporosis-2million2many
Calling all cheesecake fanatics! Fiber One is introducing the perfect treat to satisfy cheesecake cravings any time with new Fiber One Cheesecake Bars in Salted Caramel and Strawberry. In honor of the new, guilt-free treat, Fiber One is turning National Cheesecake Day – July 30 – into a month-long cheesecake celebration. The brand kicked off the celebration with a pop-up Cheesecake Café sampling event at Grand Central Station, in New York City on National Cheesecake Day. The cheesecake celebration will continue throughout August 2015, when Fiber One will host its own Cheesecake Appreciation Month Sweepstakes* and a partnership with Hungry Girl to give tips on guilt-free ways to indulge in the dessert.
“We are excited to introduce a guilt-free option inspired by a classic American dessert,” said Maria Lopez, associate marketing manager. “Fiber One Cheesecake Bars have cheesecake taste and texture that fulfill cheesecake cravings. This new offering is definitely worth celebrating throughout August and beyond.”
With five grams of fiber and 150 calories per individually packaged bar, Fiber One Cheesecake Bars are the perfect guilt-free dessert with the added benefit of fiber. The irresistible layers of graham cracker-y goodness and creamy cheesecake allow you to indulge in a sweet treat without fighting your instincts to fill your cheesecake cravings
To view the multimedia release visit:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7551251-fiber-one-cheesecake-bars/
Young adults have made saving a priority this year – ahead of losing weight, living healthier and other typical New Year’s resolutions – as financial concerns take a toll on their friendships and personal lives, according to a new survey by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ad Council.
The organizations released the results today to coincide with the launch of a new series of public service advertisements on behalf of their national Feed the Pig financial literacy campaign, which helps 25- to 34-year-olds take control of their finances and add saving to their daily lives.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53673-ad-council-aicpa-young-adult-financial-literacy-campaign