Charity News from Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2003Minimally invasive procedure helps children with GERDThe University of Chicago Medical Center | A new minimally invasive procedure is helping children suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a cause of chronic heartburn. In the Chicago area, the procedure is being performed only at the University of Chicago Children's Hospital. Amid Chaos in Burundi, CARE Meets Humanitarian Needs CARE | When the bombing started in this lakeside capital early Monday, Joseph Nindorera's neighborhood in the south of the city was the first to be hit. For three days his family was trapped at home, surrounded by gunfire, mortar fire, and shelling... Three Organizations Coordinate Efforts to Promote 9/11-Related Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services American Red Cross | New Campaign from The September 11th Fund, American Red Cross and Mental Health Association of New York City, includes brochure, poster and more. FDA approves St. Jude safety trial for second part of three-part vaccine to prevent AIDS St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin testing another part of its HIV vaccine regimen. The hospital will now begin Phase I clinical trials. HSUS Offers Reward in Minnesota Animal Cruelty Case The Humane Society of the United States | The HSUS is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the beating and burning of an adult raccoon in the Uptown area of Minneapolis, Minn.
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