http://americares.pub30.convio.net editor@americares.org editor@americares.org Convio Content Management System Module en-us http://americares.pub30.convio.net/assets/images/rss.jpg http://americares.pub30.convio.net americares.pub30.convio.net-408818260 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/press/2013/survey-finds-40-percent-of-free-clinic-visits-heart.html Stamford, Conn. – February 25, 2013 – Forty percent of all patient visits to free clinics – two out of every five visits – are for cardiovascular disease, according to clinics surveyed by the global health and disaster relief organization AmeriCares. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-374667149 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/news/new-emergency-aid-grants-help-sandy-survivors-united-states-1109.html AmeriCares Hurricane Sandy relief teams have been working nonstop on the ground and with clinics, shelters, and partners to deliver aid and emergency grants to ease the suffering of families in need throughout the tri-state area. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-405118177 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/news/medical-outreach-teams-save-volunteer-medical-teams.html Since the dark days after the 2010 earthquake, AmeriCares Medical Outreach program has outfitted 582 medical teams with medicine to treat more than 900,000 people in Haiti — a value of $37 million* Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-405097738 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/press/2013/mcallister-joins-americares.html Stamford, Conn. – February 11, 2013 – AmeriCares is pleased to announce Keith McAllister of Riverside, Conn., has been elected to its Board of Directors. McAllister brings to the board more than 25 years of experience in the news media including senior executive roles at CNN and Thomson Reuters. He also serves as chairman of the AmeriCares Media Advisory Committee. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-392904239 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/news/new-emergency-aid-for-typhoon-bopha-philippines.html To help survivors of Typhoon Bopha, the most powerful storm to hit the Philippines in the past year, AmeriCares has sent two shipments of emergency medical aid, deployed relief staff, and awarded a $15,000 grant to help families in need. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-404226824 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/americares-in-the-news/lnew-york-times-letter-malnutrition-in-malawi-dr-frank-bia.html Dr. Frank Bia, AmeriCares medical director in a NY Times letter to the editor comments on malnutrition in Malawi. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-403931051 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/press/2013/americares-sends-emergency-vaccines-influenza.html Stamford, Conn. – February 6, 2013 – AmeriCares is rushing to deliver 8,000 more doses of influenza vaccine to free clinics and community health programs to stem the continuing flu epidemic. Widespread flu activity was reported last week in 42 states with seniors at the greatest risk, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the number of flu cases is starting to decline along the East Coast, cases continue to increase in the West. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-370325033 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/news/renewed-hope-for-breast-cancer-patients-developing-countries.html Ros is one of many breast cancer patients in Cambodia and other developing countries who receives medical support from AmeriCares. In 2011, AmeriCares delivered $1.2 million worth of breast cancer medicines to women in need all over the world. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-400859337 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/news/gaining-ground-in-the-fight-chronic-diseases.html To gain ground in the global fight against chronic diseases -- including diabetes, cancer and heart disease -- AmeriCares is providing staff training and expertise, along with targeted medicines -- to communities in need around the world. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-398583183 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/news/emergency-aid-for-indonesia-global-pre-positioning-initiative.html AmeriCares Global Pre-Positioning Initiative has helped crucial aid quickly reach flood survivors in Jarkarta, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Colombia. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-398674719 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/here-at-home/vaccine-deliveries-help-flu-epidemic-clinics.html Even before the 2012-2013 flu outbreak reached epidemic levels, AmeriCares was working with partners to safeguard the health of as many people as possible, delivering more than 73,800 doses of vaccine to health centers and nonprofit clinics in 34 states. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-395381868 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/press/2013/americares-aid-workers-help-philippines-typhoon-ravaged.html Stamford, Conn. – Jan. 15, 2013 – AmeriCares relief workers are en route to the Philippines to assist the delivery of medical aid to typhoon survivors in the Mindanao region. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-393661684 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/here-at-home/health-fair-assists-sandy-victims-rockaways.html Hurricane victims received free flu shots, dental care, diabetes screenings and blood pressure measurements today at a health fair sponsored by AmeriCares and 1199 SEIU. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-338095314 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/news/immunizations-protect-women-haiti.html In Haiti, a successful immunization initiative supported by AmeriCares is producing powerful results: the vaccination rate among women and children in one remote community has jumped from three percent to nearly 90 percent. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-302934377 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/news/haiti-2-year-cholera-controlling-a-killer.html Since the 2010 Haiti cholera outbreak, AmeriCares has delivered more than 325,000 cholera treatments, and supported the training of 140,000 people to help fight this deadly disease. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-393158488 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/press/2013/wellspring-pharmaceutical-helps-sandy-victims.html Stamford, Conn. – January 8, 2013 – WellSpring Pharmaceutical Corporation recently donated $25,000 worth of medicines to AmeriCares to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-392876873 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/news/crucial-help-for-tuberculosis-gheskio-center-in-haiti.html In partnership with GHESKIO Center, an eminent AIDS and tuberculosis clinic in Haiti, AmeriCares is providing needed medical aid to treat patients with tuberculosis. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-391839625 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/press/2013/health-fair-for-sandy-victims-at-addabbo-new-york.html ARVERNE, N.Y.– AmeriCares and 1199 SEIU are sponsoring a health fair at the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center in the Rockaways on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, to raise awareness about health care services for storm victims. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-390097800 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/news/recovery-aid-rebuilding-community-medical.html To help communities recover from trauma and loss after disaster, AmeriCares works for months – even years – to restore and strengthen local health services. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-389438902 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/news/year-in-review-2012-94-countries-15-million-in-aid.html It was a year of hope and progress. With the help of our generous supporters, AmeriCares reached 94 countries with aid that touched the lives of 15 million people in fiscal year 2012. Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-387789573 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/news/support-for-newtown.html In the wake of tragedy, emotional support and therapeutic services are critical. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-387711788 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/press/2012/deloitte-volunteers-join-stamford-assemble-emergency-kits-sandy-victims.html Stamford, Conn. – Dec. 21, 2012 – Volunteers from Deloitte’s Stamford office assembled Family Emergency Kits for Hurricane Sandy victims at AmeriCares warehouse on Dec. 13. Twenty professionals participated in the effort, filling tote bags with soap, shampoo and other personal care items. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-387346109 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/press/2012/actavis-supports-americares-sandy-relief-efforts.html Stamford, Conn. – Dec. 20, 2012 – Actavis, which has U.S. headquarters in Morristown, NJ and was recently acquired by Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has donated $200,000 worth of medicines to help Hurricane Sandy victims in New York and New Jersey. AmeriCares delivered antibiotics, pediatric medicines and other Actavis products to health care providers assisting families impacted by the storm within days of the disaster. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-387465556 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/press/2012/americares-brings-holiday-cheer-sandy-victims-hurricane.html Stamford, Conn. – Dec. 20, 2012 – AmeriCares is bringing holiday cheer to Red Hook, Brooklyn, a neighborhood devastated by Hurricane Sandy. The disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization is hosting a Christmas Eve dinner and party for Conover House residents affected by HIV/AIDS. Children will receive toys from AmeriCares during the celebration. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 americares.pub30.convio.net-387344071 http://americares.pub30.convio.net/newsroom/press/2012/new-york-city-health-clinics-receive-500k-sandy-victims.html Stamford, Conn. – Dec. 20, 2012 – AmeriCares has awarded more than $500,000 in grants to New York City clinics providing health care services for Sandy victims. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600