Environmental Justice in Black Communities

AUDIO: Heather McTeer Toney, Climate Justice Liaison at Environmental Defense Fund, and Dr. Margot Brown, Associate Vice President, Environmental Justice and Equity Initiatives
(New York, NY, Tuesday, June 22, 2021) – For Black communities still reckoning with the tragedies of COVID-19 and often hit first and the hardest by climate change, June could present an environmental challenge. June...

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Annie E. Casey 2021 KIDS COUNT Report Shows State Progress on Child Well-Being Imperiled by Pandemic

AUDIO: Lisa Hamilton, President and Chief Executive Officer, Annie E. Casey Foundation
(Baltimore, MD, Monday, June 21, 2021) – The Annie E. Casey Foundation is releasing its annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, which shows that nearly a decade of progress after the Great Recession could be erased...

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Children’s Hospitals’ Patients Ask Congress to Prioritize Mental Health Needs for Youth

AUDIO: Amy Knight, President, Children's Hospital Association (CHA)
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, June 16, 2021) – Fifty children’s hospitals’ patients are participating in the 2021 Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Week. Having a child, teen or young adult with significant health challenges is...

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Report Finds Wisconsin DMV Restrictions Disenfranchise Voters

AUDIO: Shauntay Nelson, Wisconsin State Director, All Voting is Local
(Madison, WI, Tuesday, June 8, 2021) – Since implementation of Wisconsin’s 2011 voter ID law, limited access to Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) services has created needless and discriminatory barriers to the ballot for tens...

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Reducing Vaccine Hesitancy Among Young People in the Atlanta Metro Area

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Dear PSA Director, The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), a coalition of leading companies from all sectors of American healthcare, is working to reduce vaccine hesitancy among young people in the Atlanta...

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National Cancer Survivors Day

AUDIO: Kim Thiboldeaux, Executive Chair, Cancer Support Community and Author of “Your Cancer Road Map”
(Washington, D.C., Friday, June 4, 2021) – Each year, 1.8 million people are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Upon learning this difficult news, individuals also have a minefield of complex information to navigate...

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Latest Cancer Research Findings Being Presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting

AUDIO: Lori J. Pierce, MD, FASTRO, FASCO, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) President
(Alexandria, VA, Friday, June 4, 2021) – Cancer experts from around the world will gather to explore the latest research impacting patient care across the entire cancer care continuum, from prevention and screening to symptom...

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Raising Awareness of Sustainable Aquaculture

AUDIO: Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President for Ecosystems and Oceans, Environmental Defense Fund
(New York, NY, Wednesday, June 2, 2021) – Do you know where your fish sticks, salmon patty or shrimp are from? America imports 85% of all the seafood we eat, half of which is raised...

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Microsoft Increasing Affordable, High-Speed Internet in Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities

AUDIO: Vickie Robinson, General Manager, Microsoft Airband Initiative
(Redmond, WA, Wednesday, June 2, 2021) —Today, Microsoft announced a commitment to expand access to affordable high-speed internet (broadband), affordable devices, and digital skilling for racial and ethnic minority communities in eight major cities across...

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Consumers Can Enroll Through Healthcare.Gov Before the End of May for Coverage Starting June 1

AUDIO: Dr. LaShawn McIver (mc-EEV-er), CMS Director of the Office of Minority Health
(Washington, D.C., Friday, May 28, 2021) – The American Rescue Plan (ARP) not only provides resources to beat the pandemic, but it also expands access to health insurance coverage, and lowers cost ensuring nearly everyone...

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