News by subject: CHI

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will participate in a series of reflection focused activities in Ottawa to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Public commemoration of the painful history...

Goya Cares, a global initiative dedicated to combating child trafficking and educating on child mental health, releases VICTIMS, now streaming on GoyaCares.com, a revealing documentary based on actual events that shows the heartbreaking epidemic of...

Limited-Edition Beverages Set to Feature Characters from the New DreamWorks Animation Movie, "Trolls Band Together" in Full Lineup of Fan-Favorite Flavors, and NEW Tropical Lemonade DreamWorks Animation's "Trolls Band Together" Arrives in Theaters...

Extraordinary crossing guards across Canada are at the front line of children's safety, providing vigilance, caring and community as children travel to and from school. Parachute, Canada's national charity dedicated to injury prevention, wants to...

The Powell River Board of Education has adopted 'qathet' ? a gifted ayajuthem word which signifies working together, as the new name for the school district. Effective immediately, the district will go forward as qathet School District in all...

The 2023 FIRST Global Challenge will in a few weeks bring together thousands of teens from across the globe to compete in robotics and collaborate to find renewable energy solutions. Created and administered by FIRST Global and helped made possible...

Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the Transactional VOD release of teen-centric family film, Little Heroes on October 17, 2023. The full-length feature from Director Brittany Goodwin, Producer Douglas B. Maddox of DBM Films, and Associate...

Youthfully, a Canadian-based 1-to-1 Youth Coaching platform, is pleased to announce its partnership with Bluewater District School Board....

Canada's dedicated toy and baby retailer Toys"R"Us Canada has revealed the Top Toy list of the season. The round up includes 13 of the most sought after gifts for kids and kids-at-heart....

The National Philanthropic Trust UK (NPT UK), a leading provider of donor-advised funds (DAFs) in the UK, granted £16.2 million to charitable organisations on behalf of its donors during the 2023 Financial Year, representing a 71% increase in value...

Wondershare FamiSafe is excited to introduce its latest version, V7.0, as the leading parental control app. FamiSafe V7.0 leverages Artificial Intelligence and enhanced features to provide comprehensive parental control solutions in the digital age,...

At this weekend's Global Citizen Festival in New York, France's Minister of State for Development and International Partnerships, Ms. Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, and Education Cannot Wait Executive Director Yasmine Sherif announced ?40...

More than 7,500 participants took a giant step forward for youth mental health today, crossing the finish line for the 11th anniversary of RBC Race for the Kids in Toronto. Collectively they raised $2.5 million in support of Family Navigation Project...

Starlight Children's Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to delivering happiness to hospitalized kids and their families, is thrilled to announce the new iteration of the Starlight Virtual Reality (VR) program Introduced in 2018, Starlight VR...

Fred Jordan Missions and Foot Locker announce their continued partnership for its 35th annual 'Care for Kids' Back-to-School Giveaway, taking place today on the streets of Skid Row. This event, which is one of Southern California's longest standing...

84 Lumber, the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier, has donated $15,000 to Mountaineer Food Bank, a member of Feeding America, to shine a spotlight on Hunger Awareness Month [September 2023]. As the presenting sponsor of the...

Texas Children's is pleased to announce the appointment of Debra Feigin Sukin, Ph.D., as the new President of the organization. Sukin will join Texas Children's on January 8, 2024, and report to Mark A. Wallace, who will continue to serve as Chief...

Hyundai Hope On Wheels, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its 830 U.S. dealers, celebrated a milestone year with Hyundai global leaders, members of congress, doctors, and researchers at its 25th Anniversary...

Over 7,000 supporters will be taking part in the 11th annual RBC Race for the Kids on Saturday, September 23 at Mel Lastman Square. Participants will be walking or running to raise funds in support of Sunnybrook's Family Navigation Project (FNP), a...

Hisense, the global consumer electronics and appliances corporation, has celebrated the rollout of its hero Mini-LED ULED television, the U8, with a series of engaging experiences for children in South Africa. Called 'Portals to Beyond', the event...

For 15 years, residents of Greensboro, North Carolina have supported the mission of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), a nonprofit organization leading the fight to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), by participating in Miles for...

Bringing a new baby into the family is an exciting and joyous event. However, for families with furry companions, this transition can be a source of concern. Introducing a new baby to the family dog requires thoughtful planning, patience, and...

Dyslexia Canada commends the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) for its seminal report, "Equitable Education for Students with Reading Disabilities." This report represents a significant victory for students with dyslexia and a step toward...

TinySuperheroes celebrates 10 years of ensuring that the smallest superheroes wear capes as they overcome illness or disability. The program, founded by cape crusader Robyn Rosenberger, has distributed 120,000 capes globally to lift spirits and...

Make It Movement, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect young...

Scientists have known for decades that pregnancy requires a mother's body to adjust so that her immune system does not attack the growing fetus as if it were a hostile foreign invader. Yet despite learning a great deal more about the...

The Heybrook, a premiere wellness and social club dedicated to supporting expectant and early parents, is excited to announce its Grand Opening on October 21, 2023. Located in Kirkland, Washington, The Heybrook offers a wide range of services,...

Taking next steps to bridge gaps in maternal and infant health care access, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) announced today a $1.2 million grant to bring the first March of Dimes Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center® to Texas, which will be...

Today, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and its subsidiaries, which include Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced an affiliation agreement that will enhance the care, health outcomes and...

Girl Scouts River Valleys is pleased to announce that Dr. Kevin Koobmeej Xiong has been hired for the role of Chief People Officer. Dr. Xiong brings a wealth of experience to the role with over twenty years of progressive human resources expertise....

Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) expanded its impact on pediatric patients with cancer through the launch of ACS PAWS (Pups Assisting with Support), a pilot grant program that aims to improve the quality of life for hospitalized children with...

Two products from Learning Without Tears (LWT) have been honored with 2023 Back to School Awards from Tech & Learning: Handwriting Without Tears® and Phonics, Reading, and Metm. Handwriting Without Tears, LWT's flagship product, has been a staple in...

It may be a simple activity for young scholars but one that can have a lasting impact. That's why third-grade teacher Stephony Leuallen designed a bucket-filling activity to instill kindness and empathy in her students....

Newsweek today announced their annual rankings for the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® list, and Nicklaus Children's Health System was ranked #41. The 2023 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® are the result of a collaboration with the Best Practice...

At Health Carousel, our purpose is to improve lives and make healthcare work better. With the launch of our Pediatric Workforce Solutions, our goal is to ensure that every child has access to quality healthcare when and where they need it. We...

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. , today announced that it will present a new post hoc analysis of Phase 2 data of the investigational drug crinecerfont in adolescent patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase...

Known for its innovative line of gently weighted sleep sacks/swaddles, bamboo pajamas, and sleep-related accessories for babies and children, Dreamland Baby® has announced its NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Giveback Program. Dreamland Baby...

Spirit Halloween and Butterfinger® are teaming up for the sweetest collaboration of the year - it's all treats, no tricks because Butterfinger® is now the official candy bar of Spirit Halloween, the leading Halloween retailer in North America....

Make-A-Wish America today announced Phil Colaco, recently retired CEO of Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC (DCF), a global leader in investment banking services, has been elected to the wish-granting organization's National Board of Directors. Colaco...

Today, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS), a subsidiary of Milton Hershey School (MHS), celebrated the opening of its first Early Childhood Education Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. CHS Hershey is part of a $350 million initiative to...

Eye care nonprofit Orbis International is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Siloam Vision to use the company's cloud-based telemedicine platform to expand access to eye care and prevent blindness in premature infants living in...

The annual Injuries and Deaths Associated with Nursery Products Among Children Younger Than Age Five report released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that risks associated with nursery products remain high with more...

Gravitas Education Holdings Inc. (the "Company") , a leading early childhood education service provider in China, today announced that the Company's board of directors (the "Board") approved a special cash dividend in an amount ranging from US$11.256...

In 2023, parents, grandparents and caregivers recognize the need to teach beyond typical academics when raising young children, according to a survey by Nanos and LuvBug Learning. Children's emotional development is critical, which is concerning...

WeeCycle, a leading local nonprofit committed to providing essential baby gear and support to families in need, is making waves during Diaper Need Awareness Week (Sept. 18-24) with a powerful initiative. In a bid to address diaper need and create a...

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that college athletes had worse post-injury outcomes related to concussions they experienced outside of sports than those they experienced while playing sports. Additionally, female...

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, the largest children's hospital on the West Coast and one of the nation's top pediatric health care systems, and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) are pleased to announce that Rush Chewning, MD, has...

Literacy programs Benchmark Advance and Adelante, from leading educational publisher Benchmark Education Company (BEC), have played a role in helping improve early literacy in California's Palo Alto Unified School District. After launching a new...

Three grassroots community groups from across B.C. have been awarded $15,000 each by FortisBC to support the unique and impactful programs they provide in their communities. Nominated by local leaders, the Community Giving Awards program supports...

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced today that it is expanding the scope of its pediatric services and capabilities at Wexford Hospital, providing children and families in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh with new, convenient...