There are approximately 17,730 new cases of spinal cord injuries each year in the United States. Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury, closely followed by falls. Acts of violence (primarily gunshot wounds) and sports/recreation activities are also relatively common causes. Further, more than 54 million Americans live with various types of disabilities.
PSA Director Letter 60-Second PSA HD 30-Second PSA HD 60-Second PSA SD 30-Second PSA SD Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration, or Wet AMD, is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S., impacting...
AUDIO: Anita Brikman, Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 27, 2018) – On the heels of the deadliest flu season in 40 years, the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition is urging consumers to double check their medicine labels when treating cold and...
Audio: Bishop José García, Senior Adviser for Prayer and Evangelical Engagement, Bread for the World
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 11, 2018) – The Trump administration announced on September 22 it wants to make changes to the “public charge” rule. These changes would deny green cards to legal immigrants who have used or might use...
Brianne Hyder, Spokesperson, Portland General Electric
(Portland, OR, Tuesday, September 11, 2018) – This week marks the 7th annual National Drive Electric Week which serves as a rally cry for everything that electric vehicles represent. According to the Environmental Protection Agency,...
Kind Hearted Woman is a portrait of Poor Bear, a 32-year-old divorced single mother and Oglala Sioux woman living on North Dakota’s Spirit Lake Reservation Robin Poor Bear, FEATURED in Kind Hearted Woman (San Francisco,...
Every 9 Minutes, a Child Goes to the ER Because They Got into Medicine Left Within Sight or Reach Dr. Kathleen Wilson, Pediatric and Family Nurse Practitioner, Capital Regional Medical Group (Washington D.C., Tuesday, March...
Movement Started in Maryland in 2010 Grows Southward (Friday, November 6, 2015, Chapel Hill, NC) – On Sunday, May 1, 2016 more than 300 kids will come together to swim, bike and run at JUST...
Proceeds From the Event Will Support Families in Treatment For Pediatric Cancer in the Greater Washington, DC-Area (Bethesda, MD, Wednesday, June 14, 2017) – On Sunday, June 18, 2017, JUST TRYAN IT will run its 8th annual race...
Real Warriors Campaign Encourages Service Members and Veterans to Seek Help for Invisible Wounds U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Simon Sandoval, served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan Stations, the following is a news...