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10-27-10
New training manual for treatment of type 1 diabetes in children in developing countries
In collaboration with the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) Novo Nordisk has today launched a training manual specific to the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes care for children in developing countries. Unveiled on the opening day of the I...
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10-27-10
Abbott Recognized for Environmental Performance, Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting
Abbott has been recognized for its global citizenship efforts in the areas of environmental performance and online corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting on three recent rankings:
- Abbott was named among the top 10 percent of companies on NEWSW...
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10-19-10
African health leaders gather to address significant rise in diabetes
With the incidence of diabetes rising at an alarming rate worldwide, UN member states have resolved to host a summit in 2011 on this growing healthcare threat. In preparation for this, South Africa hosted the Diabetes Leadership Forum Africa 2010 (DLFA) in Johannesburg on 30...
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10-14-10
Broadcom Foundation and the Samueli Foundation Host National Lab Day Aimed at Matching Orange County Teachers and Students with Volunteer Scientists and Engineers
/PRNewswire/ - Broadcom Foundation and the Samueli Foundation have teamed with National Lab Day for a half-day conference designed to match up Orange County teachers and students with volunteer scientists and engineers from local companies, organizations and universities in ...
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10-13-10
Merck Announces Recipients of "Will to Win" Scholarship for Students With Asthma
Merck today announced recipients of the 2010 Will to Win Scholarship, which recognizes high school seniors with asthma who are pursuing higher education. Ten scholarships of $5,000 each have been awarded to two high school seniors who demonstrated outstanding performance in ...
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10-12-10
Novartis affirms commitment to sustain efforts toward final elimination of leprosy in partnership with World Health Organization
- Novartis signs Memorandum of Understanding with the World Health Organization (WHO) to renew leprosy drug donation
- Five-year commitment includes treatments worth an estimated USD 26 million and up to USD 2.5 million to suppo...
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10-06-10
Sustainable Consumption: Henkel CEO Kasper Rorsted Appeals for Coordinated Action
/PRNewswire/ - Today, at the World Conference on Detergents in Montreux, Switzerland, Henkel CEO Kasper Rorsted appealed to all partners and participants in the value chain to commit to coordinated action. "Sustainable development is no fad of the moment, but rather a global...
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10-04-10
Henkel Sponsors Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) World Cup in Los Angeles
/PRNewswire/ - From October 10-12, more than 1,000 college students who are using their business skills to improve the lives of others will meet in Los Angeles for the 2010 SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) World Cup. The students will present the results of their community...
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09-30-10
Albemarle Foundation and the Albemarle Employees Support the Baton Rouge Food Bank's 'from Hunger to Hope' Campaign
/PRNewswire/ - Albemarle Corporation - The Albemarle Foundation, an endowed 501 (c)(3) that serves as the primary source for corporate and employee philanthropic giving, recently contributed $250,000 to the Greater Bato...
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09-30-10
Pamela Crane of Blood:Water Mission Wins P&G's GIVE HEALTH "Clean Water Blogivation"
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) today announced the winner of its GIVE HEALTH "Clean Water Blogivation" contest. Pamela Crane, Africa Field Manager for the non-profit
