Microsoft Education Expands Literacy Portfolio to Reach Every Learner

AUDIO: Paige Johnson, Vice President, Microsoft Education Marketing
(Redmond, WA, Wednesday, March 2, 2022) – Today, Microsoft announced the new Reading Coach experience in Microsoft Teams and updates to Reading Progress designed to help provide the best support for all learners. While educators around the world...

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American Society of Clinical Oncology Highlights Inequities in Cancer Care

AUDIO: Lori J. Pierce, FASTRO, MD, FASCO, Chair of the Board, American Society of Clinical Oncology
(Alexandria, VA, Thursday, February 24, 2022) – Recent improvements in cancer care and outcomes in the United States are not reaching everyone equally. New research from KFF suggests that racial and eithnic disparities in oncologhy...

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America Saves Week from February 21 to 25: Combatting the Retirement Crisis with State Mandates

AUDIO: Eric Phillips, Senior Director of Financial Partnerships & Strategic Insights, Human Interest
(San Francisco, CA, Wednesday, February 23, 2022) – “Three-quarters of Americans agree that the country is facing a retirement crisis,” which is one reason America Saves Week sets aside Feb. 23 to specifically address saving...

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New Gun Law Scorecard Ranks All 50 States Based on the Strength of Their Gun Laws

AUDIO: Robyn Thomas, Giffords Law Center Executive Director
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, February 23, 2022) – Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence has released its annual Gun Law Scorecard, which every year ranks all 50 states and assigns them a point total and...

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Expert Weighs In on Dangers of Heart Valve Disease for Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day

AUDIO: Sue Peschin, President and CEO, Alliance for Aging Research
(Washington, DC, Tuesday, February 22, 2022) – Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day is recognized every February 22 during American Heart Month and is dedicated to increasing recognition of the specific risk factors and symptoms of...

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Friends Committee on National Legislation Discusses Reducing the Role of Nuclear Weapons

AUDIO: Allen Hester, Legislative Representative, Nuclear Disarmament and Pentagon Spending, Friends Committee on National Legislation
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, February 17, 2022) – In the coming weeks, the president will release his Nuclear Posture Review, which will give him an opportunity to make major changes to our nuclear weapons policy. The...

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Coalition Urges Acetaminophen Safe Use When Treating Cold and Flu Symptoms This Year

AUDIO: Dr. Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Drake University
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, February 17, 2022) – Each year, millions of Americans use over-the-counter medicines to treat their cold and flu symptoms. While this year’s flu season has been relatively mild, the continued spread  of ...

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Microsoft Launches New Cyber Threat Intelligence Brief “Cyber Signals”

AUDIO: Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President Security, Compliance and Identity, Microsoft Security 
(Redmond, WA, Friday, February 4, 2022) – Online threats are increasing in volume, velocity, and sophistication. In response, Microsoft is launching “Cyber Signals,” a cyber threat intelligence brief offering expert insight on the current threat...

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President’s Cancer Panel Calls for Urgent Action to Address Gaps in Cancer Screening Uptake

AUDIO: John P. Williams, M.D., F.A.C.S., chair, President’s Cancer Panel
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, February 3, 2022) – Urgent and immediate action must be taken to ensure more effective and equitable implementation of cancer screening, according to a new report by the President’s Cancer Panel. The...

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