| Rochester Team Recognized Nationally For Care And Support Of Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
A unique effort to reach out to, educate and support patients in the Rochester area with pulmonary hypertension has attracted the attention of the national Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) and led to a feature article in the association's newsletter.
The kudos reflect the growing reputation of R. James White, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Medicine, Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center as a researcher in the search for a cure for pulmonary hypertension. Also recognized is the hard work by White's staff, Karen Frutiger and Toni Heininger, in persuading local patients to participate in clinical trials that could lead to a cure and to join a growing support group.
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare disorder where the blood pressure in the vessel that leads from the heart to the lungs (pulmonary artery) rises above normal and may become life threatening.
The Village Network wins 2007 Agency of the Year
WOOSTER -- The Village Network's recent award marked "a very special occasion for all of us," Executive Director Jim Miller said at a reception honoring the distinction of the Alliance for Children and Families "2007 Agency of the Year" National Award. "We were quite surprised when we heard we were going to be the national recipient of the agency of the year," Miller said. John McCord, president of the board of trustees, said the Village Network is no doubt "the envy of the other 370 organizations (eligible to win the award)." McCord commended the contributions of sound board decisions and generous donors who "fund many of the new initiatives" for which the Village Network was recognized. He also acknowledged "hard work and sacrifices" by all those involved with the facility.
3 fire departments receive FEMA grants
Three area fire departments will receive funds in the latest round of Assistance to Firefighter Grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Penn Volunteer Fire Company and Relief Association in Penn Borough was awarded $266,000 for vehicle acquisition; the St. Vincent Fire Department in Unity will receive $7,554 for operations and safety; and the Citizens Volunteer Fire Company in New Kensington will receive $50,943 for operations and safety. The grants are part of $901,519 awarded by the Department of Homeland Security to 15 fire departments and first-responder organizations in Pennsylvania. Nationally, $13.3 million in funds were awarded. .
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