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PhRMA :60 feature about the biopharmaceutical industry, to mark America's 250th anniversary
As America marks its 250th anniversary, the nation’s biopharmaceutical industry continues to power innovation and economic growth—by developing new treatments, and working toward cures. Jocelyn Ulrich [“*ull*-rick”], of “PhRMA”, has more… “Scientists and researchers are among the…
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Navy Federal :60 feature about how it’s celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
America’s 250th anniversary is a time to reflect on the people who’ve shaped our country—including the nation’s service-members, veterans, and their families. Pam Piligian [“*puh*-lidge-ee-an”] is with “Navy Federal Credit Union”… “‘Navy Federal’ is celebrating America’s 250th in ways that…
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:60 PSA from ACAAI on Treating Spring and Summer Allergies
This audio represents one brand-new :60 PSA production from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) about treating spring and summer allergies. More information is available at allergyandasthmarelief.org (which redirects to acaai.org). The audio is downloadable here in stereo...
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:15, :30, and :60 evergreen PSAs from Hearing Health Foundation (HHF)
This audio represents four evergreen PSA productions from Hearing Health Foundation (HHF). More information is available at hhf.org. In order, the productions are two separate :15’s, one :30, and one :60. The audio is downloadable here in Wave, while related live-read scripts are below. -- :15...
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:30 and :60 PSAs from IIHS about teen driving and "the hundred deadliest days" of the year
This audio represents three PSA productions from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) about teen driving—especially during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which is referred to as "the hundred deadliest days" of the year. More information is available at iihs.org/teens....
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Headlight ratings from IIHS can help consumers when they look to buy their next vehicle
(These five soundbites are from David Harkey, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s president.) “About half of all fatal crashes in the U-S occur in the dark—even though most driving occurs during the day. And, while headlights have an obvious role to play in preventing these crashes, not...
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:60 PSA from AARP Pennsylvania on being vigilant about Medicare-related scams
-- :60 -- “If you or a loved-one is on Medicare, you should know that it’s open-enrollment season—which also means that it’s Medicare-fraud season. That’s because Medicare-related scams normally spike this time of year. ‘A-A-R-P Pennsylvania’ reminds everyone to be vigilant about potential...
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AARP urges Alaskans to be vigilant against impostor scams that involve Social Security
While certain types of fraud can come and go, impostor-scams that involve “Social Security” consistently remain common: In fact, A-A-R-P’s “Fraud-Watch Network” says that these scams were its most-frequently-reported type of theft in 2021. That’s why Michelle Tabler [as in “table”]—a volunteer...
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AARP urges the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject two utilities’ requests to raise rates
The “Illinois Commerce Commission” is considering requests from both “Ameren Illinois” and “Peoples Gas” to raise rates for their residential customers: Under “Ameren’s” proposal, its customers would see their bills increase gradually—to 300 dollars more, per year, by 2027. Meanwhile, the request...
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Ohio’s small businesses overwhelmingly support a public-private option for retirement savings
The vast majority of Ohio’s small-business owners want more done to support workers saving for retirement. That’s according to a new survey on behalf of “A-A-R-P Ohio”. The group’s state-director, Holly Holtzen, explains… “Small businesses recognize that there’s a retirement-savings crisis in…
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AARP Mississippi reminds voters about what they need to do in order to cast their ballot
Mississippi’s deadline for voter-registration is this Tuesday, October 10th. And, “A-A-R-P Mississippi” is reminding residents about what they need to do, in order to cast their ballot. The group’s Ronda Gooden explains… “Election-laws and voting-places can change. That’s why we’ve collected all…
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Apprentice Florida encourages the state’s businesses to explore apprenticeship programs
Today, there are more ways than ever for Florida’s businesses to find new employees—and to keep them. This includes apprenticeship-programs that help employers attract and train job-seekers. “Apprentice Florida” encourages businesses, throughout the state, to explore these opportunities. Kevin...
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The latest AARP Bulletin includes interviews with Kentucky’s leading candidates for governor
The voter-guide in September’s issue of the “A-A-R-P Bulletin” features interviews with Kentucky’s leading candidates for governor. Charlotte Whittaker is the volunteer state-president of “A-A-R-P Kentucky”… “We asked both Governor Beshear and Attorney-General Cameron about issues that are...
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CHOP urges elected officials in Texas to act on blood cancers
The “American Cancer Society” expects that Texas will rank as the third-highest state in leukemia-cases, this year—with a survival-rate of only 66-percent. That’s why the “Coalition of Hematology- and Oncology-Practices” is using September’s observance of “Blood-Cancer Awareness Month” to call on...
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CHOP urges elected officials in New York to act on blood cancers
The “American Cancer Society” projects that New York State will rank fourth—across all types of blood-cancer—in the number of new cases, this year. That’s why the “Coalition of Hematology- and Oncology-Practices” is using September’s observance of “Blood-Cancer Awareness Month” to call on the...
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CHOP urges elected officials in New Jersey to act on blood cancers
The “American Cancer Society” predicts that more than four-thousand cases of lymphoma and leukemia will be diagnosed throughout New Jersey, this year. That’s why the “Coalition of Hematology- and Oncology-Practices” is using September’s observance of “Blood-Cancer Awareness Month” to call on the...
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CHOP urges elected officials in Florida to act on blood cancers
The “American Cancer Society” estimates that Florida will have almost 38-hundred myeloma-cases, this year—which would lead the nation. That’s why the “Coalition of Hematology- and Oncology-Practices” is using September’s observance of “Blood-Cancer Awareness Month” to call on the state’s...
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CHOP urges elected officials in California to act on blood cancers
The “American Cancer Society” forecasts that California will be the leading state for lymphoma-, leukemia-, and myeloma-related deaths, by the end of this year. That’s why the “Coalition of Hematology- and Oncology-Practices” is using September’s observance of “Blood-Cancer Awareness Month” to…
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PSAs from The Jed Foundation and UnitedHealthcare on talking with teens about mental health
-- :30 -- (Voice Talent): “Most people in my life didn’t know I was struggling. I might seem like I have it all together, but I struggle with mental-health challenges, like anxiety and depression. And, I know I’m not alone. My generation’s mental health is suffering: Suicide is the second-leading...
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As Pennsylvania pursues a Master Plan for Older Adults, AARP urges residents to have their say
Now through Saturday, September 30th, Pennsylvanians have the opportunity to complete a “Needs-Assessment Survey”—as part of the state’s development of a “Master Plan for Older Adults”. And, Nora Dowd Eisenhower—“A-A-R-P Pennsylvania’s” volunteer state-president—encourages all residents to have...
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A new campaign from the Office on Women’s Health promotes awareness of sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is characterized by loss of muscle-mass, -strength, and -function. It can decrease quality-of-life in older adults—while increasing their risk of debilitating falls and fractures. What’s more, one of the main factors in its development is a lack of physical activity. Doctor Dorothy…
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Many traditional vitamins have unnecessary ingredients and aren’t as effective as they could be
Many Americans take vitamins daily—even though the tablets themselves might not be as effective as they could be. According to Ron Beckenfeld—the founder and president of “Superior Source Vitamins”—a lot of the ingredients in traditional vitamins aren’t really needed… “Almost two-in-five…
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Students throughout Florida have more options than ever for how and where they learn
As students throughout Florida begin the new school-year, there’s more interest in alternatives to in-school education—from online schooling at home, to career-certifications that start as early as middle school. In fact, Florida is among the states whose virtual-school enrollments have continued...
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The second-annual National Cinema Day celebrates the power of movies to bring Americans together
This Sunday, August 27th, is the second-annual “National Cinema Day”. And, the one-day event will again bring together audiences of all ages, to enjoy a day at the movies—with a discounted admission of no more than four dollars for all films, in all formats. Jackie Brenneman is the president of...
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Business and law enforcement help families avoid fakes when buying back-to-school goods online
As families gear up for another school-year, counterfeit goods pose a real danger; business and law-enforcement want shoppers to be safe when buying goods online. That’s why retailers like Amazon are partnering with the “U-S Chamber of Commerce”, and “U-S Customs and Border Protection”, to warn...
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:60 PSAs from UnitedHealthcare on helping kids stay safe in the summer heat (English and Spanish)
-- :60 (English) -- “As sweltering temperatures continue, make sure that your kids stay healthy and protected. ‘United-Healthcare’ has these tips, to help keep them safe in the heat: Remember, hydration is key; children should drink four ounces of water every 15 minutes during outdoor play. You…
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For the love of family, a “Superior” vitamin was created
In 1964, Ron Beckenfeld started selling vitamins out of the trunk of his car. Five years later, he founded “Continental Vitamin Company”—which he still owns today… “In 1998, I developed ‘Superior Source Micro-Lingual’ because I was concerned about my father. When he developed Parkinson’s, he...
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Fake products remain a problem for families during back-to-school shopping
As children head back to school—with their backpacks full of new supplies—fake goods pose a constant danger. That’s why “U-S Customs and Border Protection”—or “C-B-P”—continues to raise awareness about counterfeit products. John Leonard is with its “Office of Trade”… “Last year, ‘C-B-P’ seized...
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Parents should take steps to help their kids deal with allergies or asthma as they return to school
With summer nearing its end, parents are ready to send their children back to school. And, there’s an added layer of concern if your child has allergies or asthma. Doctor Kathleen May is an allergist—and president of the “American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology”… “It’s time to check…
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:60 PSA from AARP New Mexico on fraud prevention
-- :60 -- “Last year, New Mexicans lost over 38-million dollars to fraud. And, the most-common scam in the state is the ‘imposter scam’—where someone pretends to be someone else to get your personal information. To help fight this type of fraud, ‘A-A-R-P New Mexico’ offers these tips: First, be...
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Business and law enforcement educate Americans about counterfeit back-to-school goods
Back-to-school shopping is in full swing—but it’s also a time for scammers to peddle potentially harmful fake-goods. That’s why the “U-S Chamber of Commerce”, “U-S Customs and Border Protection”, and “Amazon” are getting the word out to warn Americans about the risks that counterfeit goods…
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Dental Lifeline Network offers dental care to New Jersey’s and Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable
Millions of Americans can’t afford comprehensive dental-care. Yet, good oral-health can lessen the risk of disease, such as heart-disease and diabetes; it can even improve life-expectancy. That’s why “Dental Lifeline Network” is asking dentists and their teams—throughout both New Jersey and...
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A new study finds that muscle cars and small cars have the highest driver death rates
(These three soundbites are from Charles Farmer, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s vice president of research and statistical services. For more about the study, visit iihs.org.) “Since 1989, we’ve calculated driver death-rates by make and model—offering another way for consumers to...
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The Division of Blind Services helps Floridians who are blind or visually impaired achieve success
Floridians who are blind or visually impaired can get help finding a career, or advancing in the workforce—thanks to the “Florida Division of Blind Services”, within the “Department of Education”. Robert Doyle is its director… “We offer customized services to ensure that blind or visually…
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Throughout the state, the Florida Department of Education offers adult-education programs year-round
Adult-education programs unlock the door to new opportunities, to a new job, to financial independence, and so much more. Adult-education courses help you with reading-, writing-, math-, and English-language-skills. This summer, the “Florida Department of Education” is reminding Floridians about...
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AARP New Mexico helps keep the state’s senior citizens safe by providing tips on fraud prevention
Volunteers with “A-A-R-P New Mexico” were recently joined by Attorney-General Raúl Torrez in a so-called “reverse boiler-room”—taking the common tactic of cold-calling, and reversing it to proactively give tips on how to spot and avoid scams. The group’s Beth Velasquez explains why the event was...
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Michigan’s small businesses overwhelmingly support a public-private option for retirement savings
The vast majority of Michigan’s small-business owners want more done to support workers saving for retirement. That’s according to a new survey on behalf of “A-A-R-P Michigan”. The group’s Melissa Seifert [“sy-fert”] explains… “More than 40-percent of Michigan’s private-sector employees do not…
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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation helps Floridians with disabilities find gainful employment
Each year, the “Division of Vocational Rehabilitation” within the “Florida Department of Education” helps more than five-thousand people find gainful employment. Brent McNeal is the division’s director… “Our main mission is to help Floridians with disabilities find and maintain employment—while...
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Patients with small-cell lung cancer should explore clinical trials for promising new therapies
Big changes in “small-cell lung-cancer” give patients options they never had before. “Small-cell lung-cancer” is the deadliest of all the types of lung-cancer; lung-cancer kills more people than breast-, prostate-, and colon-cancer, combined. The good news? Because of research, there are more...
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:30 PSAs from AARP Mississippi on volunteering
-- Version #1 (:30) -- “If you’d like to improve the quality-of-life for residents of all ages, ‘A-A-R-P Mississippi’ urges you to volunteer. Through advocacy, outreach, a speakers-bureau, a phone-team, events, and service, you can share your wisdom; benefit from training and education; enjoy...
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The CaregiversFL Career Program aims to recruit thousands of certified nursing assistants statewide
Florida is recruiting “certified nursing-assistants” to work in skilled-nursing centers. Kristen Knapp is with the “Florida Health-Care Association”—which supports the “Caregivers-F-L Career Program”… “Working as a ‘certified nursing-assistant’—or ‘C-N-A’—is challenging, but also rewarding....
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Protect Week again highlights the scourge of elder financial abuse in Maryland
June 12th through the 16th is this year’s “Protect Week”. And, both consumer-groups and government-agencies, statewide, are reminding Marylanders that seniors are vulnerable to financial abuse—by loved-ones and strangers, alike. Hank Greenberg is the state-director of “A-A-R-P Maryland”—which…
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ABLE United continues to help Florida’s disability community save for a better life experience
Individuals with disabilities have had to face many challenges, when it comes to saving for their future. John Finch—director of “ABLE United”—is here to discuss the state of Florida’s disability-savings program, and how they are leveling the playing-field for this community… “‘ABLE United’,...
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:60 PSA from AARP Pennsylvania regarding elder abuse
-- :60 -- “As we age, we become more vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and financial-exploitation. Elder-abuse is indeed a serious issue that affects many older adults—throughout Pennsylvania. And, while it can happen to anyone—anywhere—it’s often hidden from view. That’s why we must all work...
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America’s credit unions provide safe and affordable financial services for Main Street
When it comes to safe and affordable financial-services for “Main Street”, what’s the best option? It very well might be America’s credit-unions. Dan Berger is the “National Association of Federally-Insured Credit-Unions’” president and C-E-O… “Credit-unions remain safe, secure, and reliable—even...
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Americans want state policymakers to lower out-of-pocket costs for prescription medicines
• Patient-concerns continue to grow over ever-increasing healthcare-costs. But, there are some solutions that the overwhelming majority of Americans agree on. That’s according to Reid Porter—the senior director of public affairs at the “Pharmaceutical Research and Manufactures of America”, or...
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Board-certified allergists can help people with asthma get their symptoms under control
May is “National Asthma- and Allergy-Awareness Month”—a great time to evaluate whether your asthma is under control. Doctor Kathleen May is the president of the “American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology”… “Many people don’t know that board-certified allergists specialize in...
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Fine jewelry can make the perfect gift for Mother’s Day
“Mother’s Day” is May 14th—which means it’s time to start thinking about that perfect gift for all the mom-figures in your life. Amanda Gizzi, with “Jewelers of America”, talks about the latest trends in jewelry-gifts… “Pearls are always in style—whether in necklaces, bracelets, rings, or…
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The Leapfrog Group releases its national Hospital Safety Grade report for spring 2023
The updated rankings for all states—plus D.C.—are available at https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/your-hospitals-safety-grade/state-rankings. -- Soundbite about the top-ranked state (from Leah Binder [like “bind”, not “bin”], The Leapfrog Group’s president and CEO) -- New Jersey: “‘The Leapfrog...
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A new report finds a dramatic spike in healthcare-associated infections during the pandemic
The average risk of three healthcare-associated infections spiked to a five-year high in America’s hospitals, during the pandemic. That’s according to “The Leapfrog Group’s” latest round of hospital-safety grades: the “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, or “F” grades given to every general hospital, twice a…
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