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Decriminalizing Drug Possession Not Linked to Higher Overdose Death Rates in Oregon or Washington

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent months, several media outlets have investigated an Oregon law that decriminalized possession of small amounts of controlled substances, including heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine, for some persons.  The articles have included information suggesting that the law...

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Announces PFF Summit 2023

World's Largest Pulmonary Fibrosis Conference Highlights Groundbreaking Research and Patient Support CHICAGO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) will present its biennial PFF Summit 2023 from Nov. 9-11 in Orlando, Fla. The three-day international conference, focused on pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and interstitial...

Cardinal Health & Charitable Healthcare Network Partner to Increase Access to Care

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cardinal Health and Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN), Ohio's statewide network of free clinics and charitable providers, announced they are joining forces to help increase access to medications for underserved Ohioans. As a result of this partnership,...

QB United Nonprofit Debuts to Support Charitable Initiatives; Launches Global Suicide Prevention Awareness Campaign as its First with 57 NFL Quarterback Greats

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QB United, a new charitable organization, officially announced its debut today with an unprecedented group of 57 current and past NFL quarterback champions committed to its first global awareness campaign supporting suicide prevention and mental health. September...

Chicago Jury Awards $40 Million in Mesothelioma Case Against John Crane, Inc.

SAN PEDRO, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Worthington & Caron Law Firm is pleased to report that on August 30, 2023, a Cook County, Illinois jury returned a $40.75 million verdict in favor of our clients, the family of Bruce Torgerson, deceased,...

Therapeutic Targets for Dry AMD: A Foundation Fighting Blindness Webinar for Eye Care Professionals

The free, online event will feature a lecture from David Boyer, MD, a Senior Partner at Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group and dry AMD expert. COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world's leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for...