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Text and chat hotlines are making it easier and safer for domestic violence survivors to reach out for help, especially when a phone call could put them in danger. New research shows trained advocates are using emojis, careful phrasing, and personalized safety planning to provide life-saving support through screens.
Horizon Health is inviting cancer survivors to don capes and celebrate their strength at a free luncheon on June 5. The "Super Survivor" event honors National Cancer Survivors Day with food, prizes, and community support.
A leading elevator company chairman is teaching parents simple safety habits that could prevent elevator accidents involving children. These easy-to-learn tips turn everyday elevator rides into teachable moments about safety.
After wildfire survivors faced chaos and conflicting advice about toxic contamination in their homes, California lawmakers are stepping in with science-based standards. A new bill would end the confusion and put health experts in charge instead of insurance companies.
Cancer survivor Amanda Nerstad is now helping other Tennessee survivors heal through fitness and wellness as a program coordinator. After years of advocacy work, she's bringing her personal journey full circle.
After surviving a terrifying five-roll car crash at age 8, Surya Uthkarsha turned his trauma into purpose. At just 14, he's now teaching road safety to 50,000 people across India.
Houston County is celebrating survivors with their annual Cancer Survivor Dinner on September 12, offering a free meal and community support. The event welcomes all cancer survivors and a guest to gather at Griffin's Chapel Church of the Nazarene.
The Good Samaritan Project is hosting its 6th Annual Cancer Survivor Tea on June 13, bringing together survivors, caregivers, and supporters for an afternoon of celebration and healing. The free event features live music, a butterfly release, and recognition of Cancer Survivor of the Year.
Cancer survivors and their supporters will row for a cause at Chattanooga's fourth annual Rock the Row fundraiser on April 25. The relay competition benefits Survivor Fitness, which offers free personal training, nutrition support, and mental health counseling to local cancer survivors rebuilding after treatment.
Hotels and guesthouses across Hong Kong will now provide fire escape hoods in every room, a major safety upgrade protecting millions of visitors and residents. The move gives tourists new peace of mind while helping the city bounce back from last year's devastating fire.
After being assaulted abroad in 2013, Gabrielle Vega turned her pain into action, conducting her own investigation that united 50 survivors and led to her attacker's conviction. Netflix's "The Predator of Seville" shows how one woman's courage sparked a movement of healing and justice.
The Acetrea Cancer Advocacy Network is inviting cancer survivors to share their journeys as part of a new campaign during Cancer Survivor Awareness Month. The initiative aims to inspire current patients and break the stigma surrounding cancer.
Northside Hospital's Cancer Institute treated dozens of cancer survivors to a fully-funded weekend retreat in the Georgia mountains. The program goes beyond medical treatment to help survivors rebuild their lives after cancer.
Health City Cayman Islands created a first-of-its-kind wellness retreat for cancer survivors, offering oceanfront healing, expert guidance, and community support beyond treatment. The full-day program brought together survivors, caregivers, and medical experts to focus on thriving after cancer.
What started with twelve cancer survivors climbing Utah's highest peak in 1996 has become a beloved tradition that now draws 400 participants each July. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Survivors at the Summit, a testament to three decades of resilience and community.
Twenty years after beating kidney cancer that struck him at age two, Pablo Allard Méndez now dedicates his life to helping other young cancer patients as a psycho-oncologist. The Chilean survivor co-founded his country's first national network for childhood cancer survivors and works with global organizations to transform survivorship care.
More than 18.6 million Americans are cancer survivors today, and Quincy's Blessing Hospital wants every single one of them to celebrate. A free community event welcomes survivors and their families to rock out together this June.
Six Nebraska locations are hosting a free drive-thru breakfast on June 5th to honor cancer survivors and their communities. Everyone is invited to join the celebration, from survivors to caregivers to neighbors.
A childhood cancer survivor who battled clear cell sarcoma and multiple relapses throughout his youth didn't just beat the disease. He helped change the law in Chile so survivors like him would never face discrimination again.
A McKeesport nonprofit is turning a hospital tradition into a global moment of recognition. Cancer survivors everywhere are invited to let their phones ring at 3 p.m. on National Cancer Survivor Day.
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