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World Vision Lesotho and Habitat for Humanity Lesotho Hand Over New Homes to Vulnerable Families
MONROVIA, California, Nov. 7 -- World Vision International issued the following news on Nov. 6, 2025:
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World Vision Lesotho and Habitat for Humanity Lesotho Hand Over New Homes to Vulnerable Families
Five Families Benefit Through Partnership Aimed at Enhancing Child Wellbeing
By Reentseng Phephetho
Maseru, Lesotho -- In a continued effort to improve the wellbeing of vulnerable children and their families, World Vision International Lesotho (WVIL), in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Lesotho, will officially hand over newly constructed houses to five vulnerable families on Tuesday,
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MONROVIA, California, Nov. 7 -- World Vision International issued the following news on Nov. 6, 2025:
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World Vision Lesotho and Habitat for Humanity Lesotho Hand Over New Homes to Vulnerable Families
Five Families Benefit Through Partnership Aimed at Enhancing Child Wellbeing
By Reentseng Phephetho
Maseru, Lesotho -- In a continued effort to improve the wellbeing of vulnerable children and their families, World Vision International Lesotho (WVIL), in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Lesotho, will officially hand over newly constructed houses to five vulnerable families on Tuesday,11 November 2025.
The official handover ceremony, taking place in Rothe Area Program, will symbolize the completion of homes for all five families identified among World Vision's registered children--three in Rothe and two in Mohale's Hoek Area Program. The initiative, made possible through Stanlib's generous funding, includes the construction of two-roomed houses and toilets for each family.
This effort forms part of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between World Vision Lesotho and Habitat for Humanity Lesotho, which aims to enhance child wellbeing by addressing one of the most critical needs among vulnerable households--safe and adequate shelter.
"At World Vision Lesotho, we believe that a safe home is the foundation of a child's wellbeing," said Maseisa Ntlama, World Vision Lesotho Advocacy and Partnering Lead. "Through this partnership with Habitat for Humanity Lesotho, we are ensuring that the most vulnerable children have not just a roof over their heads, but a dignified place where they can grow, dream, and thrive. This collaboration demonstrates the power of partnership in transforming lives."
The joint initiative underscores how strong partnerships between development organizations can create lasting, tangible change in communities. The provision of proper housing not only restores dignity but also strengthens families' resilience and supports children's holistic development.
The handover event will be attended by representatives from both organizations, community leaders, funding partners, and beneficiaries, marking a significant milestone in the shared mission to build hope and promote sustainable development in Lesotho.
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Original text here: https://www.wvi.org/newsroom/world-vision-lesotho-and-habitat-humanity-lesotho-hand-over-new-homes-vulnerable-families
[Category: Sociological]
Stop Funding Beagle Tests, Says Coalition to NIH Leaders
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Animals] -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025:
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Stop Funding Beagle Tests, Says Coalition to NIH Leaders
Ridglan Farms' abuses highlight yet one more example that beagle procurement leads to inhumane treatment, poor testing results
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Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Rise for Animals, and other advocacy groups are urging the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to suspend all use of federal
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Animals] -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025:
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Stop Funding Beagle Tests, Says Coalition to NIH Leaders
Ridglan Farms' abuses highlight yet one more example that beagle procurement leads to inhumane treatment, poor testing results
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Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Rise for Animals, and other advocacy groups are urging the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to suspend all use of federalfunds to procure beagles from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin-based commercial dog breeder repeatedly cited for animal cruelty, and to deny funding to any grantee using beagles in its testing regimen.
Last week, Ridglan Farms agreed to relinquish its state license to breed and sell dogs as part of a settlement with state officials to avoid criminal animal cruelty charges. The deal, announced by the special prosecutor investigating the company, allows it to continue operating through July 1, 2026, prolonging the suffering of hundreds of dogs despite overwhelming evidence of systemic abuse. The coalition is pushing for the immediate release and adoption of these dogs and pressing NIH to prohibit the use of federal funds for any future procurement from the facility.
In a letter signed by leaders of multiple animal welfare groups to NIH and FDA leaders, the coalition cited court documents, state inspection reports, and veterinary evidence showing that Ridglan conducted invasive surgical procedures on conscious dogs without anesthesia or pain relief. The coalition also referenced NIH's history of funding the procurement of dogs from the embattled dog breeder.
The groups noted that the Ridglan abuses were similar to those discovered at the Virginia-based Envigo in 2022. The U.S. Department of Justice seized 4,000 dogs and secured a record $35 million settlement only after years of government inaction.
"Ridglan Farms is the latest beagle breeding operation to be exposed as a house of horrors for the dogs," said Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action. "Federal agencies that are leading the move towards human-relevant nonanimal science must now think about the supply chains for its grantees and proscribe procurement of beagles for government-funded projects."
Federal Inaction Undermines NIH and FDA Modernization Goals
The groups emphasized that continued federal support for Ridglan Farms contradicts NIH and FDA commitments to move away from animal testing toward advanced, human-relevant methods.
The FDA recently unveiled its Roadmap to Reducing Animal Testing in Preclinical Safety Studies, while NIH announced the creation of the Office for the Verification, Innovation, and Reduction of Animals in Research (OVIRA) and a new national Organoid and Tissue Chip Center to promote human-based science.
"NIH and FDA have committed to a national transition toward humane, human-relevant science. Continuing to provide funding for dogs from a facility repeatedly violating basic animal cruelty laws undermines those very modernization goals," said Tamara Drake, director of research and regulatory policy at the Center for a Humane Economy. "These forward-looking agencies have announced game-changing new policies, but they must be applied in a consistent and thorough manner."
"Ridglan Farms' conduct has been deemed criminal by Wisconsin authorities, and now federal funds must stop flowing to institutions that buy dogs from this facility," said Kathy Guillermo, senior vice president at PETA. "NIH and FDA have both pledged to move away from animal testing--ending contracts with a breeder that performs surgeries on unanesthetized conscious dogs would further that commitment."
"Every dollar the NIH spends at Ridglan Farms bankrolls a system built on animal suffering," said Ed Butler, executive director at Rise for Animals. "Ridglan isn't a rogue breeder. It's part of a taxpayer-funded pipeline that packs dogs into crates, ships them to labs, and pays for their mutilation under the guise of research. The NIH's own policies promise a future beyond animal experimentation--one grounded in modern, human-relevant science--but that future will never come while it keeps paying for cruelty."
Along with asking the NIH to stop federal funding for the procurement of dogs from Ridglan Farms, they urged NIH to notify all NIH-funded institutions that such procurement is ineligible for reimbursement. They also requested that NIH conduct a review whether these violations breach NIH policies on ethical sourcing in federally funded research.
Congress accelerated the shift towards humane nonanimal test methods through the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 (2022), which lifted the 84-year-old federal mandate for animal testing for all new drugs. The pending FDA Modernization Act 3.0 would further embed these reforms across federal research agencies, a move strongly supported by the coalition behind this call to action.
Our nation should have learned from the horror show at Envigo. Ridglan Farms is just one more cog in a broken, inhumane system of outdated and unreliable drug testing.
Additional Statements from Coalition Leaders
"The NIH should not be complicit in cruelty by funding experiments that rely on dogs from Ridglan Farms, a facility long associated with suffering and inhumane treatment. Taxpayer dollars must support modern, ethical science, not the perpetuation of animal abuse," said Rebekah Robinson, president of Dane4Dogs.
"We've seen firsthand what these dogs have endured after being rescued from laboratory supply chains like Ridglan. No animal should be bred for a life of confinement and suffering -- this system must end," said Shannon Keith, founder and president of the Beagle Freedom Project.
"It is a fundamental breach of the public trust and a betrayal of basic scientific ethics for the NIH to fund an operation that has repeatedly violated animal cruelty laws," said Wayne Hsiung, executive director of The Simple Heart.
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Center for a Humane Economy is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) whose mission is to help animals by helping forge a more humane economic order. The first organization of its kind in the animal protection movement, the Center encourages businesses to honor their social responsibilities in a culture where consumers, investors, and other key stakeholders abhor cruelty and the degradation of the environment and embrace innovation as a means of eliminating both. The Center believes helping animals helps us all. Twitter: @TheHumaneCenter
Animal Wellness Action is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(4) whose mission is to help animals by promoting laws and regulations at federal, state and local levels that forbid cruelty to all animals. The group also works to enforce existing anti-cruelty and wildlife protection laws. Animal Wellness Action believes helping animals helps us all. Twitter: @AWAction_News
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Original text here: https://centerforahumaneeconomy.org/stop-funding-beagle-tests-says-coalition-to-nih-leaders/
Most Shoppers Don't Know Sheep Are Killed in the Wool Industry, New Poll Reveals
NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025:
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Most Shoppers Don't Know Sheep Are Killed in the Wool Industry, New Poll Reveals
A new survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by PETA and conducted by The Harris Poll has found that 64% were unaware that sheep in the wool industry are sent to slaughter when their wool production declines and 73% said they would likely reconsider purchasing wool if they learned sheep are mistreated even on so-called "ethical" or "responsible" farms. The survey also found that
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NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025:
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Most Shoppers Don't Know Sheep Are Killed in the Wool Industry, New Poll Reveals
A new survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by PETA and conducted by The Harris Poll has found that 64% were unaware that sheep in the wool industry are sent to slaughter when their wool production declines and 73% said they would likely reconsider purchasing wool if they learned sheep are mistreated even on so-called "ethical" or "responsible" farms. The survey also found thatif given the choice between a wool or non-wool item with comparable warmth, comfort, style and durability, 70% of U.S. adults would choose a non-wool item.
The poll comes on the heels of two explosive PETA Asia-Pacific investigations into New Zealand farms and shearing sheds that produce ZQ-certified wool, which is sold by retailers including Allbirds, Smartwool, Loro Piana, and Helly Hansen and claims to be "the world's leading ethical wool brand." The first investigation revealed that terrified sheep were kicked, beaten, punched, whipped, pinned down, thrown, and left with gaping wounds during shearing. The second was taken at a slaughterhouse owned by Silver Fern Farms--which purchases sheep from ZQ-certified farms once their fleece production declines--and shows sheep being forced onto conveyer belts, electroshocked in the head, and violently killed.
"Today's kind shoppers don't want sheep to be beaten, bloodied, or killed to make their hats and sweaters, which is why more and more of them are saying 'no' to wool," says PETA President Tracy Reiman. "PETA urges clothing brands to read the room and switch to the luxurious vegan fashion that consumers demand."
Sheep can identify and remember around 50 other individual sheep. They grow depressed if isolated from their flock and can even detect anxiety in another sheep simply by observing their face. PETA entities have investigated more than 150 wool industry operations in seven countries on four continents, revealing that even on "sustainable," "ethical," and "responsible" farms, extreme cruelty and violence are rampant.
PETA--whose motto reads, in part, that "animals are not ours to wear"--points out that Every Animal Is Someone and offers free Empathy Kits for people who need a lesson in kindness. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow PETA on X, Facebook, or Instagram.
Survey Method:
This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of PETA from May 13 - 15, 2025 among 2068 ages 18 and older. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact Moira Colley MoiraC@peta.org.
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Original text here: https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/most-shoppers-dont-know-sheep-are-killed-in-the-wool-industry-new-poll-reveals/
[Category: Animals]
Elder Gerald Causse Is Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 7 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025:
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Elder Gerald Causse Is Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Elder Gerald Causse is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called on Thursday, November 6, 2025, and ordained the same day by President Dallin H. Oaks and the other members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
"I've always had a testimony of Jesus Christ," Elder Causse said Thursday. "He's
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 7 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025:
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Elder Gerald Causse Is Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Elder Gerald Causse is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called on Thursday, November 6, 2025, and ordained the same day by President Dallin H. Oaks and the other members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
"I've always had a testimony of Jesus Christ," Elder Causse said Thursday. "He'salways been in the center of my life. I know Jesus Christ lives. And I know He's our Savior and Redeemer. What a wonderful thing it is to be a witness of Christ. That's the best responsibility or stewardship we might have in our lives."
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Apostles are special witnesses of the name of Christ throughout the world. They also engage in significant administrative responsibilities, overseeing the operation and development of a global Church. The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is the second-highest presiding body in the government of the Church. They serve under the direction of the First Presidency, which includes the Church President and two counselors.
Elder Causse, 62, is a native of Bordeaux, France. At the time of this call, he was in his 11th year of service as the Church's Presiding Bishop. He was the third Presiding Bishop born outside the United States and the first for whom English is a second language. The Presiding Bishopric manages such matters as humanitarian aid, welfare programs, tithing and fast offerings, physical facilities, and the organization of membership records, among others. They also travel frequently to minister to Church members around the world.
Elder Causse also served as a counselor in the Presiding Bishopric (2012-2015) and a General Authority Seventy (2008-2012).
Born on May 20, 1963, to Jean Causse and Marie-Blanche Bonnet Causse, Elder Causse moved to Paris when he was 19. There he served one year of military service. He began dating Valerie Babin, who he had known since they were children, when they were in the same ward in Paris. Both are second-generation Latter-day Saints. Elder Causse's parents were baptized when he was six months old; Valerie's parents joined the Church when she was 3 years old.
They were married on August 5, 1986, in the Bern Switzerland Temple, and they are the parents of five children.
Elder Causse's assignments as a General Authority first took him and Valerie and three of their children to Germany, then later to the United States. The Causses praised their children for enduring those difficult moves.
"That was not an easy thing to do," Elder Causse said. "We admire them for being so consecrated. They never complained. They moved with us and changed their lives. And those who stayed in France, we admire them for not having their parents nearby for now 17 years."
"They encouraged us," Sister Causse added. "One of them told us she cried every night, but she didn't tell us anything besides encouragement. We're so proud of them."
Part of Elder Causse's ministry as a General Authority has been to the rising generation. In August 2025, for example, he reminded young adults that the work of the gathering of Israel is the most important thing taking place today -- and as Latter-day Saints, they are called to be part of it.
"The Church needs you -- not in spite of who you are, but because of who you are," Elder Causse said. "Each of you brings unique gifts and life experiences that are essential to fulfilling the Lord's purposes."
The new Apostle has also given significant addresses about the importance of caring for God's creations. At a conference in Brazil in 2023, for example, he spoke to 100 young Latter-day Saint professionals about the Church's approach to environmental sustainability (https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/environmental-sustainability-church-operations).
"God has entrusted us with stewardship over His creations, including that of caring for His children -- our brothers and sisters," Elder Causse said. "Acting in this stewardship is a way of sharing the love that our Creator extends to us. Every disciple of Christ should feel the importance of blessing their families and the community in which they live."
Most important has been his focus on the hope found in Jesus Christ, a topic he touched on in his most recent general conference address (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/44causse?lang=eng).
"This message of hope and comfort is for all of us, children of God," Elder Causse said in April 2025. "None of us can escape the challenges and limitations of mortality. After all, we are all born with an inherent incapacity to save ourselves. Yet we have a loving Savior, and 'we know that it is by [His] grace that we are saved, after all we can do' (2 Nephi 25:23)."
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Original text here: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/gerald-causse-called-quorum-of-the-twelve-apostles
[Category: Religion]
Alliance for the Great Lakes: Big Win - One of the Most Polluted Areas in the Great Lakes is Now Restored
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 7 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following statement on Nov. 6, 2025, by President and CEO Joel Brammeier:
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Big win: One of the most polluted areas in the Great Lakes is now restored
Muskegon Lake shows how long-term commitments can tackle legacy pollution
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We're celebrating a major win: Muskegon Lake, a 4,149-acre lake that drains into the western shore of Lake Michigan, has officially been removed from the list of the most environmentally degraded areas in the Great Lakes.
It's thanks to decades of collaborative restoration efforts among local
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 7 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following statement on Nov. 6, 2025, by President and CEO Joel Brammeier:
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Big win: One of the most polluted areas in the Great Lakes is now restored
Muskegon Lake shows how long-term commitments can tackle legacy pollution
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We're celebrating a major win: Muskegon Lake, a 4,149-acre lake that drains into the western shore of Lake Michigan, has officially been removed from the list of the most environmentally degraded areas in the Great Lakes.
It's thanks to decades of collaborative restoration efforts among localcommunities, state and federal agencies, and advocates, as well as consistent federal funding that the Alliance for the Great Lakes has fought hard to maintain.
For years, the lake was ringed by factories, foundries, and paper plants. Locals talked about being able to tell which factory was operating based on the color of the water that day. The heavy industry left behind a legacy of pollution that landed the lake on the federal government's list of "Areas of Concern" - 43 highly degraded areas along the Great Lakes in need of significant remediation.
In all, more than 190,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment were remediated from Muskegon Lake - enough to fill roughly 9 football fields, each 10 feet deep. Beaches have reopened, wetlands are restored, and new recreation opportunities are fueling the local economy. A study by Grand Valley State University estimates that for every dollar spent on the restoration, there were six dollars in economic benefit.
On the day Muskegon came off the list, Dr. Alan Steinman, an Alliance Board member who was active in the cleanup efforts for decades, said it best: "It's a huge day for Muskegon."
Our work isn't done. There are 23 remaining U.S. Areas of Concern. And the major federal program that supports their cleanup - the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative - needs to be reauthorized next year. We're fighting to make sure it's renewed and fully funded.
Muskegon Lake's restoration was possible because The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative had long-term support across many administrations and from both political parties. It's a model for what we can achieve with consistent bipartisan commitment to the lakes we all share.
And it's a reminder of why we can't stop fighting for Great Lakes restoration.
Thank you for your support, which makes wins like this possible.
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Original text here: https://greatlakes.org/2025/11/big-win-one-of-the-most-polluted-areas-in-the-great-lakes-is-now-restored/
[Category: Environment]
Advanced Pediatric Emergency Care in Greene County
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 7 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release:
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Advanced Pediatric Emergency Care in Greene County
Families in Greene County now have convenient access to nationally ranked pediatric emergency care, thanks to a new emergency department affiliation between UPMC Greene and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This pediatric care partnership makes it possible for children to receive expert, timely treatment without the need to travel.
"For parents, this means peace of mind, and for children, it means healing can begin
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PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 7 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release:
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Advanced Pediatric Emergency Care in Greene County
Families in Greene County now have convenient access to nationally ranked pediatric emergency care, thanks to a new emergency department affiliation between UPMC Greene and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This pediatric care partnership makes it possible for children to receive expert, timely treatment without the need to travel.
"For parents, this means peace of mind, and for children, it means healing can beginthe moment they walk through the doors of their local hospital," said Brook Ward, president, UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene. "This pediatric care affiliation is more than a clinical upgrade -- it's about improving close-to-home access to advanced care."
Since becoming part of UPMC in 2024, UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene have introduced new health care services that directly benefit patients and families, including expanded specialty care and enhanced emergency capabilities. This pediatric partnership marks another meaningful step in UPMC's broader commitment to community health, specifically addressing the priorities of access to care and navigating resources as outlined in the 2025 Joint Community Health Needs Assessment for UPMC hospitals in Southwest Pa.
Recently, a young patient with a significant arm injury was recently treated at the UPMC Washington emergency department through its new affiliation with UPMC Children's. The child received expert care without delay -- and without leaving the area -- highlighting how vital it is to have world-class pediatric expertise available where families live and seek care.
Now, Greene County families can expect the same level of care. UPMC Greene's emergency department clinicians, trained in pediatric care, can consult 24/7 with board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physicians at UPMC Children's. These real-time consultations provide expert pediatric specialty care guidance and coordinated services for next steps in the patient's care.
Follow-up appointments with more than 400 pediatric specialists across 33 subspecialties can be scheduled before the patient leaves the emergency department, streamlining care and reducing stress during critical moments.
"This affiliation is our commitment to Greene County families," said Diane Hupp, president, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. "We're here to support children's health journeys from the emergency room to specialty care -- all while keeping families close to home."
Families in Greene County also benefit from the nearby UPMC Children's Specialty Care Center Washington, located next to the emergency room entrance at UPMC Washington. The center provides access to a broad range of pediatric subspecialists, including cardiology, Down syndrome care, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, urology and orthopaedics. The center recently expanded its offerings to include rheumatology and neurology, further strengthening the region's pediatric care network.
In addition, Children's Express Care at UPMC Washington offers after-hours and weekend care for minor injuries and illnesses. Staffed by UPMC Children's physicians, the center operates from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends, providing convenient access when families need it most.
"This is about meeting families where they are," said Ward. "We're proud to offer the right care, in the right place, at the right time."
To learn more about pediatric services at UPMC Washington, UPMC Greene and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, visit www.chp.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.upmc.com/media/news/110625-upmc-greene-chp
[Category: Health Care]
'Sweet' Progress: New Pfeifer & Langen Policy Limits Animal Experimentation
KOLN, Germany, Nov. 7 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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'Sweet' Progress: New Pfeifer & Langen Policy Limits Animal Experimentation
In a major win for animals, Koln-based beet sugar producer Pfeifer & Langen has adopted a public policy pledging not to "conduct, commission or finance" animal experimentation unless required to by law, following discussions with PETA.
Since at least 1989, the company has funded numerous experiments on rabbits, dogs, mice, rats, sheep, and pigs. In one test, experimenters inserted tubes into sheep's lungs and
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KOLN, Germany, Nov. 7 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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'Sweet' Progress: New Pfeifer & Langen Policy Limits Animal Experimentation
In a major win for animals, Koln-based beet sugar producer Pfeifer & Langen has adopted a public policy pledging not to "conduct, commission or finance" animal experimentation unless required to by law, following discussions with PETA.
Since at least 1989, the company has funded numerous experiments on rabbits, dogs, mice, rats, sheep, and pigs. In one test, experimenters inserted tubes into sheep's lungs andarteries, before killing them. In another, experimenters force-fed pregnant rabbits a substance before killing them and their babies.
"Thanks to Pfeifer & Langen, many animals will be spared from being infected with germs, poisoned, cut up, and killed in pointless experiments," says PETA Germany Manager Sabrina Engel. "PETA congratulates Pfeifer & Langen for this compassionate move and urges Oreo maker Mondelez International to follow suit."
PETA's groundbreaking Eat Without Experiments program features a database of food and beverage companies categorized by their policies on animal experimentation, from those that test on animals to those that have signed PETA's pledge for no animal testing.
PETA--whose motto reads, in part, that "animals are not ours to experiment on"--points out that Every Animal Is Someone and offers free Empathy Kits for people who need a lesson in kindness. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow PETA on X, Facebook, or Instagram.
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Original text here: https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/sweet-progress-new-pfeifer-langen-policy-limits-animal-experimentation/
[Category: Animals]
