Charity News from Thursday, Jul. 10, 2003"Finest Wild Coastal Area in Connecticut" Gains 144 Protected AcresThe Nature Conservancy | Three decades after a renowned wetlands scientist named Barn Island "the finest wild coastal area in Connecticut," The Nature Conservancy has partnered with the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to acquire 144 more acres at the site. Alzheimer's Advocate Wins 2003 Rosalynn Carter Caregiving Award Alzheimer's Association | Debra Cherry, Ph.D., associate executive director of the Alzheimer's Association's Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties Chapter, received the caregiving field's highest honor from former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. FDA's new nutrition labeling requirement for trans fatty acids American Heart Association | The American Heart Association supports the new requirement announced by the Food and Drug Administration that will require food labels to list the amount of trans fatty acids in food products beginning on January 1, 2006. Oxfam's Iraq Program Update Oxfam-America | In Nassiriyah, Oxfam is continuing to work on Quick-Impact Projects (QUIPS) with the local water and sewage departments. This currently involves repairing major leaks and breakages in a system that normally supplies 60% of the city's water needs. Oxfam: The US Must Stop Blocking Access to HIV/AIDS Drugs Oxfam-America | As President Bush visits the AIDS Support Organization (or TASO) in Uganda today, Oxfam is calling on the US to allow poor countries to import affordable, generic copies of drugs to treat HIV/AIDS and other public health problems. National MS Society Publishes New Guidebook To Aid Nursing Homes In Caring For People With MS National Multiple Sclerosis Society | The National MS Society is pleased to announce a new addition to its comprehensive library of MS information, titled Nursing Home Care of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis: Guidelines and Recommendations for Quality Care. Senator Clinton Calls for National Campaign to Recruit Bioterror Experts Children's Health Fund | Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) today announced that she will introduce the "Protecting Public Health is Public Service Act" to launch a national campaign to recruit bioterror experts and other public health professionals. ARC Urges President Bush to Send Troops to Liberia American Refugee Committee | Hugh Parmer, president of American Refugee Committee, today urged the Bush administration to send troops into war-torn Liberia. "I urge President Bush to use our military strength to help create and sustain peace in Liberia," Parmer stated. Stem Cells Work Against Muscular Dystrophy in Mice, MDA Scientists Find Muscular Dystrophy Association | Scientists supported by the Muscular Dystrophy Association have shown for the first time that stem cells can prevent the effects of muscular dystrophy (MD) in mice. Mental Health Experts Provide Tips for Reservists Returning to Work National Mental Health Association | The National Mental Health Association has developed a tip sheet for reservists and members of the national guard to ease the transition from active duty to their pre-deployment jobs. The HSUS Spreads the Word About Keeping Cats Safe The Humane Society of the United States | As investigators pore over evidence in the mysterious cat mutilations in the Denver and Salt Lake City metropolitan areas, The HSUS is urging broadcast outlets in those cities to air announcements urging cat owners to keep their pets inside. American Heart Association applauds FDA for helping consumers make healthier diet choices American Heart Association | A report released by the FDA outlines a new regulatory process for the agency to approve health claims for foods and dietary supplements and give consumers more accurate, science-based information about the health consequences of these products. American Kidney Fund Notes Death from Kidney Disease of Singer/Songwriter Barry White American Kidney Fund | The American Kidney Fund is taking special note of the death of singer/songwriter Barry White. He died of kidney failure on July 4, at the age of 58. The musician had a history of hypertension (high blood pressure) and suffered a stroke last year.
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