Charity News from Monday, May. 19, 20032003 Nursing Scholarships Announced By March Of DimesMarch of Dimes | Four exceptional registered nurses have been awarded scholarships for graduate studies in the field of maternal-child nursing from the March of Dimes, it was announced today. Millions of people in Iraq at risk as water and sewage systems crumble CARE | The Iraqi Central Water Authority must be reestablished immediately in order to avoid a major public health crisis, the international humanitarian organization CARE stated today. Baghdad alone has a population of 5 million people who are vulnerable. Can't Make the Grade: Report Details State Mental Health Priorities National Mental Health Association | As states slash funding for mental health, they are putting the lives of Americans with mental health needs in jeopardy, according to an assessment report released today by the National Mental Health Association (NMHA). People With Schizophrenia and Caregivers Recognize, Speak Out About Barriers to Quality of Life National Mental Health Association | A survey released today by the National Mental Health Association (NMHA) identifies three core barriers to improving quality of life for people with schizophrenia and their family and friends who act as caregivers. Law Enforcement Nationwide Honored for Bringing Home Missing Children and Combatting Child Victimization National Center for Missing and Exploited Children | NCMEC's mission is to assist law enforcement personnel in finding missing children and helping to prevent child sexual exploitation, working with federal, state, and local law enforcement on a daily basis and recognizes their efforts through awards. Catholic Charities USA President to Speak at University of San Diego and Stanford Graduation Ceremonies Catholic Charities USA | Catholic Charities USA President Rev. J. Bryan Hehir will deliver the commencement address at the graduation ceremonies of the University of San Diego on May 25. In recognition of his distinguished career Fr. Hehir will receive an honorary doctorate. American Kidney Fund Supports New Government Blood Pressure Guidelines American Kidney Fund | The American Kidney Fund (AKF) announced its support for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's new recommendation that healthy blood pressure readings be lowered. Until now, blood pressure of 120 over 80 was considered optimal.
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