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MAY 2008
LACK OF PREECLAMPSIA AWARENESS INCREASES RISK OF INFANT MORTALITY
Preeclampsia Awareness Month Focuses Attention on Common Complication of Pregnancy and the Impact Education can Make On Health Outcomes
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JANUARY 2008
EXPANDED 2008 VISION GRANT AWARD PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
The Preeclampsia Foundation (PF) announced today that it is expanding its research grant program this year, with a goal of making up to 4 grants from a total pool of $100,000.
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OCTOBER 2007
2007 Vision Grants Go to Researchers at Northwestern University and University of Pittsburgh
Preeclampsia Foundation Encourages Young Investigators
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OCTOBER 2007
“Saving Grace – A Night of Hope” -- Foundation Holds Gala Fundraiser to Lead Fight Against Preeclampsia
Dangerous Pregnancy Complication and Premature Births on the Rise
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OCTOBER 2007
Foundation Co-Founder Anne Garrett Addison Selected as Honoree in National Volunteer Recognition Program
Nominated for L’Oreal 2007 Women of Worth Award
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SEPTEMBER 2007
Preeclampsia Foundation Welcomes J. Thomas Viall as Executive Director
Veteran leader brings broad experience with health and patient advocacy organizations
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JUNE 2007
Zuras Secures Grant for Preeclampsia Foundation
Potomac resident’s efforts will help organization produce life-saving educational DVD for national distribution
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JUNE 2007
Tarpon Tournament Banquet to Support National Health Charity
Florida resident’s fundraiser will help organization produce life-saving educational DVD
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APRIL 2007
Nine Cities Get Moving to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia
Foundation’s Third Annual Walk-a-Thon Calls Attention to Serious Disorder Affecting Mothers, Babies
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FEBRUARY 2007
Preeclampsia Foundation and University of Minnesota Present Professional Education Curriculum via Online Technology
Continuing Medical Education Credits Available for Education in Preeclampsia, a Potentially Life-Threatening Condition of Pregnancy
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OCTOBER 2006
Preeclampsia Foundation Awards Physician-Scientists, Volunteer for Offering "Hope" in Tackling Devastating Disorder of Pregnancy
Harvard, University of Chicago and University of Washington Physicians Honored Alongside Foundation Volunteer at Annual Benefit Gala
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OCTOBER 2006
Johnson & Johnson Chairman & CEO William Weldon Joins with San Francisco Bay Area Community Leaders to Raise Funds for Preeclampsia Foundation
Education and Awareness Critical to Addressing Life-Threatening Condition
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SEPTEMBER 2006
Preeclampsia Foundation Partners with March of Dimes to Battle the “Silent Crisis” of Prematurity
Foundation Named Official Alliance Member to Assist with Multi-Million Dollar Campaign to Address Escalating Premature Birth Rates
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NOVEMBER 2005
Inaugural Benefit Gala Raises Over $57,000 for Preeclampsia Research and Education

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OCTOBER 2005
Preeclampsia Foundation and the Deborah E. Powell Center for Women's Health at the University of Minnesota Present a CME Seminar: Preeclampsia Update

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SEPTEMBER 2005
Preeclampsia Foundation Hosts Inaugural Event to Raise Awareness and Research Dollars for a Common Pregnancy Disorder with No Known Cure

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JUNE 2005
Preeclampsia Foundation to Convene 2nd Annual Patient Conference to Address Survivor’s Lifelong Health Issues
Maternal Health Experts and Patients Will Examine New Research Which Underscores Lifelong Health Concerns to Preeclampsia Survivors
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MARCH 2005
Preeclampsia Foundation Launches Inaugural Walk-A-Thon on Mother’s Day Weekend
Fundraising Event Seeks to Raise Awareness About a Serious Maternal-Fetal Disorder
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JANUARY 2005
Preeclampsia Foundation Moves Administrative Office, Expands Board of Directors

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SEPTEMBER 2004
Preeclampsia Foundation Receives "Standard of Excellence" award from Web Marketing Association
The Preeclampsia Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a 2004 "Standard of Excellence" WebAward from the Web Marketing Association's 7th annual competition.
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FEBRUARY 2004
Statement Issued About New Discovery
New Discovery of Protein "Markers" in Preeclampsia Patients.
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JULY 2003
Leading Maternal Health Advocates Issue International Call-to-Action
Group mandates immediate action for the prevention and treatment of preeclampsia, a neglected disease relative to its prevalence and impact on maternal and infant mortality
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APRIL 2003
Preeclampsia Foundation Gathers Global Health Leaders and Medical Health Experts At First International Preeclampsia Summit

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FEBRUARY 2003
Seattle Nonprofit Receives Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant to Convene Global Summit Addressing a Leading Cause of Maternal Mortality
Maternal Health Leaders From Around the World Will Attend the First International Preeclampsia Summit Sponsored by the Preeclampsia Foundation
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Press Kit Materials

Preeclampsia Foundation Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet
Preeclampsia, sometimes referred to as toxemia or pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), is a disorder that occurs during pregnancy and affects both the mother and the fetus. It is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by elevated blood pressure, swelling and protein in the urine. The cause of preeclampsia is still not fully understood, though the disease was recognized and described nearly 2000 years ago.
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Preeclampsia Foundation Organization Backgrounder
Organization Backgrounder
The Preeclampsia Foundation, founded in 2000, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to reducing maternal and infant illness and death due to preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by supporting innovative research, raising public awareness, and helping women access safe reproductive technology, support and care. It is the only patient advocacy organization in the United States dedicated solely to preeclampsia.
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Heart of a Woman
Pregnancy and Beyond Position Statement on Long Term Effects of Preeclampsia
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Preeclampsia: The Patient Perspective
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