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There are countless non-profit organizations out there that work tirelessly to improve the lives of those affected by medical conditions. It can be difficult to keep track of all of them, especially if you’re not familiar with the work they do. That’s why we’ve created this section of our website specifically for non-profit news and updates.
Here, you will find information on the latest initiatives undertaken by various non-profit groups, as well as news and updates on the progress of medical research and advocacy. We hope this section will help raise awareness about the important work being done.
Clinical Considerations for Resuming Elective Surgery Released by The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons notes the considerations, which include five guiding principles, come as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ssued recommendations for re-opening America’s Health Care Systems.
Helmsley Charitable Trust Grants $4.7m to Fund Life-Saving Technology to Confront Cardiac Threat from COVID-19
$4,711,481 in funding will be distributed across five upper-midwestern states to pay for 367 LUCAS mechanical CPR devices to be deployed to hospitals caring for patients during the pandemic and beyond notes Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Refurbishing Ventilators: A New 501(c)3 Begins Returning Tired Ventilators To Service COVID-19 Patients
This designation allows Co-Vents donors to receive a tax deduction for supporting our mission of returning retired ventilators to active service for COVID-19 patients.
AGA and Rx.Health Create Virtual Care Hub and Telehealth to Support GI Practices During the COVID-19 Crisis
Virtual Care Hub and Telehealth delivered via Rx.Health’s digital health platform will support digital screening and triage of patients before in-person appointments and more reports AGA.
American College of Cardiology Urges Heart Attack, Stroke Patients to Seek Medical Help
After reported drops in heart attack, stroke patients going to ER amid COVID-19 pandemic, new CardioSmart resources outline when, how to seek help.
Expert Medical Societies Release Multidisciplinary Recommendations for Breast Cancer Patient Care During COVID-19 Pandemic
“As hospital resources and staff become limited, it is vital to define which breast cancer patients require urgent care and which can have delayed or alternative treatment without changing survival or risking exposure to the virus,” said Jill R. Dietz, MD, FACS, president of the ASBrS.
$1 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund is Launched by Inspire Brands: Fund to Support Childhood Hunger, Restaurant Industry Workers
The initial disbursement from the fund is a $100,000 grant from the Arby’s Foundation, a division of the Inspire Brands Foundation.
PAN Foundation Launches COVID-19 Treatment and Prevention Fund to Help At-Risk Medicare Beneficiaries Pay for Treatment, Groceries and Other Critical Services
PAN Foundation, is an independent charitable organization dedicated to helping underinsured patients access critical medical care.
Critical Care Surgery Team Develops Surgery Blueprint for Essential Operations During COVID-19
A systemwide tiered approach to triage the most pressing operations aims to keep hospital resources focused on treating COVID-19 patients