2009
december 2009
AAFP Foundation selected as Charity of Choice
For the second year in a row, Novo Nordisk has selected the AAFP Foundation as their charity of choice. During this year's Assembly in Boston, Novo made a donation to the Physicians With Heart (PWH) Children’s Project for every physician visitor to their booth. The goal, to raise over $10,000 for this year's PWH airlift to the Republic of Georgia, has been surpassed with Novo’s donation of $13,000 to the AAFP Foundation. More information about PWH.
Pictured above (L to R): Richard Roberts, MD, JD – Vice President, AAFP Foundation; Bill Welder, MD –Medical
Scientific Director - Midwest and Medical Representative to AAFP, Novo Nordisk; Mark H. Belfer, DO - President, AAFP
Foundation; Mary Jo Welker, MD – Treasurer, AAFP Foundation; Susan Rago - Director, Patient Services & Professional Relations,
Novo Nordisk; Lori Foley - Director, Corporate Development, AAFP Foundation; Craig Doane - Executive Director, AAFP
Foundation; Jonathan Smedley - Convention and Meeting Planner, Novo Nordisk
NOVEMBER 2009
World Pneumonia Day - November 2, 2009
In support of World Pneumonia Day, more than 60 organizations (including international NGOs, faith-based groups, academic and medical institutions, and others) from countries around the world, have joined the coalition to raise awareness of pneumonia related deaths. Events supporting World Pneumonia Day are being organized across six continents, including a Global Pneumonia
Summit in New York City, a National Press Conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a Walk for Pneumonia in Abuja, Nigeria, and more.
What is Pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. The disease can range from mild to severe, and in some cases may be fatal. Pneumonia can be spread in numerous ways, the most common being airborne droplets from a cough or sneeze.3
What are the Symptoms of Pneumonia?
People who have pneumonia often complain of coughing, fever, shortness of breath and chest pain.4 Complications of pneumonia may include bacterial infection in the bloodstream and fluid and infection around the lungs.4
Which Adults are at Risk?
Despite common assumptions that only older people get pneumonia, it can actually occur at any age. While adults over 65 are at highest risk for pneumonia, those with underlying persistent conditions,5,6 including heart disease, diabetes and asthma are also at risk.6
Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy living habits are important and include:
• Washing your hands frequently7
• Covering your mouth when you cough7
• Not smoking7
• Maintaining a healthy diet7
• Exercising regularly7
• Drinking alcohol in moderation7
• Getting enough sleep7
• Going regularly for health check-ups7
For more information on pneumonia, talk with your health care provider or visit www.cdc.gov.
This information is brought to you by Pfizer Inc.
References
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deaths: Preliminary Data for 2006. National Vital Statistics Report. 2008;56:1-52.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Bacterial Coinfections in Lung Tissue Specimens from Fatal Cases of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) — United States, May–August 2009. Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2009;58:1-4.
3. World Health Organization. Pneumonia Fact Sheet . 2009. Available at: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs331/en/index.html
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. 10th ed.
5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevention of pneumococcal disease:recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP). Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 1997;46:1-24.
6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) provisional recommendations for use of pneumococcal vaccines. December 8, 2009.
7. Harvard Medical School. The Truth About Your Immune System. 2007. 1-43.
Welch Allyn donates medical supplies to physicians with heart airlift
Welch Allyn, for the eighth consecutive year, has donated much needed medical supplies for the Physicians With Heart Airlift to the Republic of Georgia in October. This year's donation includes otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs for adults and children. Please contact the AAFP Foundation for more information or to learn how you can help support the Physicians With Heart efforts and the Children's Project.
JUNE 2009
Pharmavite Donates Vitamins to Support the Children of the Republic of Georgia
Pharmavite LLC, for the sixth year in a row, has committed to donating multi-vitamins for the Physicians with Heart Children's Project, which will benefit the children of the Republic of Georgia.
The donated vitamins will provide a daily multi-vitamin for 300 children for a year at an estimated value of $5,500.
This year’s Children’s Project, held in conjunction with the Physicians With Heart Airlift to the Republic of Georgia, will be aiding four schools in the cities of Tbilisi and Gori; the Saguramo Orphanage, Sports School in Gori, Kindergarten in Gori and the Tbilisi Child Care Institute.
Aiding four schools is a significant undertaking, and more help is needed. Please consider making a donation to the AAFP Foundation today.
The donated vitamins will provide a daily multi-vitamin for 300 children for a year at an estimated value of $5,500.
This year’s Children’s Project, held in conjunction with the Physicians With Heart Airlift to the Republic of Georgia, will be aiding four schools in the cities of Tbilisi and Gori; the Saguramo Orphanage, Sports School in Gori, Kindergarten in Gori and the Tbilisi Child Care Institute.
Aiding four schools is a significant undertaking, and more help is needed. Please consider making a donation to the AAFP Foundation today.
MARCH 2009
AAFP Foundation awarded $230 Thousand from Wyeth Vaccines
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, through a grant from Wyeth Vaccines, has confirmed its continued support of the AAFP Foundation's Wyeth Immunization Awards Program, now in its fifth year.
JANUARY 2009
AMGEN JOINS AT PINNACLE LEVEL
Amgen rejoins the AAFP Foundation Corporate Program at the Pinnacle Level, increasing its sponsorship from the Patron Level, for 2009.
Originally founded in 1980 as AMGen (Applied Molecular Genetics), Amgen pioneered the development of novel and innovative products based on advances in recombinant DNA and molecular biology. More than a decade ago, Amgen introduced two of the first biologically-derived human therapeutics, EPOGEN® (Epoetin alfa) and NEUPOGEN® (Filgrastim), which became the biotechnology industry's first blockbusters. These products have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients suffering from conditions related to chronic kidney disease and cancer.
Originally founded in 1980 as AMGen (Applied Molecular Genetics), Amgen pioneered the development of novel and innovative products based on advances in recombinant DNA and molecular biology. More than a decade ago, Amgen introduced two of the first biologically-derived human therapeutics, EPOGEN® (Epoetin alfa) and NEUPOGEN® (Filgrastim), which became the biotechnology industry's first blockbusters. These products have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients suffering from conditions related to chronic kidney disease and cancer.
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