The American Red Cross of Orange County is pleased to announce its 2021 Orange County Heroes Awards honorees. Each year, the Orange County Heroes Awards recognizes local individuals for acts of great bravery, dedication, and humanitarian service. This year’s event is hosted by KTLA’s Doug Kolk.
“Not all heroes wear capes,” said Becky Firey, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Orange County. “In fact, we’re surrounded by unsung heroes every day. We encourage the public to join us at this year’s virtual Orange County Heroes Awards as we meet incredible local heroes and hear their stories of courage, compassion, and community impact.”
Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Campaign Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Focus on Health Disparities
Advocates Continue to Drive Forward Heart Valve Disease Awareness, While Highlighting the Inequities in Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment Faced by Black Americans
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ On Monday, February 22, more than 90 national organizations and thousands of patient advocates will recognize the fifth anniversary of the annual HVD Awareness Day ( Valve Disease Day ) and the importance of addressing the disproportionate impact heart valve disease (HVD) has on America s Black communities. Valve Disease Day, an awareness day officially acknowledged by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, was established in 2017 by the Alliance for Aging Research ( Alliance ) to spotlight the importance of detecting and treating HVD. Many Valve Disease Day awareness efforts this year are focused on hi
Edwards Lifesciences Outlines Growth Strategy At Annual Investor Conference
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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW) will discuss the company s strategy for longer-term growth, provide an update on its technology pipeline and share its financial guidance today during its annual investor conference.
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Presenting long-term strategic initiatives and growth outlook
Projecting 2021 global sales of $4.9-5.3 billion; underlying growth in the mid-teens
Projecting 2021 TAVR sales of $3.2-3.6 billion; underlying growth 15-20%
Estimating 2021 adjusted earnings per share $2.00-2.20 Putting patients first has never been more important than it is in 2020, and I am humbled by the agility, resourcefulness and passion of our partners and employees in maintaining their important work on behalf of patients during this particularly difficult time, said Michael A. Mussallem, chai