GlobeNewswire: Organic & Natural Health Association Contains the last 10 of 18 releaseshttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=42024-03-29T23:57:30ZGlobeNewswirehttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=4newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/02/06/2824547/0/en/Organic-Natural-Health-Association-Honors-Heather-Wainer-And-Whole-Foods-Magazine-with-Champion-Award-Celebrates-10th-Anniversary-and-Unveils-My-Health-Alliance.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=46753Organic & Natural Health Association Honors Heather Wainer And Whole Foods Magazine with Champion Award, Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Unveils My Health Alliance2024-02-06T15:54:34Z<![CDATA[CAPE CORAL, Fla., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) marked its 10th Anniversary Celebration at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral, Florida, from Jan. 23-25, with a conference themed “Cultivating Change: A Decade of Defining Moments for People and the Planet.” Sponsored by Mercola, AIDP, Chr. Hansen, and Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN), the event brought together 75 members and guests to reflect on a decade of progress and innovation within the natural health and wellness industry.]]>A defining moment of the conference was the O&N Health presentation of The Champion Award to Heather Wainer, publisher and vice president of media of WholeFoods Magazine. O&N Health Champion Award The Champion Award recognized Wainer's enduring commitment to education, integrity, and transparency. It acknowledges her pivotal role in expanding WholeFoods Magazine with online platforms and virtual events, which has significantly contributed to the daily information and education of the natural products industry while focusing on independent retailers. Heather Wainer Honored with O&N Health Champion AwardTo continue the 10th Anniversary Celebration throughout 2024, O&N Health will host private "Defining Moments" dinner parties at major industry conferences. These exclusive events are open to O&N Health members and companies interested in joining the O&N Health Association to contribute to positive change in the natural products industry. Become a Member of O&N Healthhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/01/02/2802843/0/en/A-Decade-of-Defining-Moments.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=46753A Decade of Defining Moments2024-01-02T17:08:56Z<![CDATA[Organic & Natural Health's 10th Anniversary Conference Features Transformative Discussions with Leading Industry Voices Organic & Natural Health's 10th Anniversary Conference Features Transformative Discussions with Leading Industry Voices]]>On the first day of the conference, attendees will delve into crucial topics beginning with a focus on leadership strategies for mental health in the workplace with keynote speaker Christine Burych, president of Starlingbrook Leadership Consulting and author of "Unleash Her."Christine Burych Keynotes O&N Health's 10th Anniversary Conference Organic & Natural Health Association will return to The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral, Florida on Jan. 23-25 for its annual conference with the theme of "Cultivating Change: A Decade of Defining Moments for People and the Planet." O&N Health Returns to The Westin Cape Coral Resort for 10th Anniversary Conference https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/06/08/2684722/0/en/Organic-Natural-Health-Association-Urges-Congress-to-Add-Vitamin-D-to-Farm-Bill-to-Build-Stronger-Families-in-a-SNAP.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=46753Organic & Natural Health Association Urges Congress to Add Vitamin D to Farm Bill to Build Stronger Families in a SNAP2023-06-08T12:23:24Z<![CDATA[WASHINGTON, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a dynamic effort to enhance the nutritional support provided through the farm bill's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has launched the “All for Vitamin D: Building Stronger Families in a SNAP” campaign. This public awareness initiative calls on concerned voters to reach out to their respective members of Congress, particularly those serving on the influential House Committee on Agriculture. The primary objective is to advocate for a crucial amendment: The inclusion of vitamin D3 dietary supplements as part of SNAP recipients' benefits. With an unwavering commitment to empowerment and transformative impact, this campaign strives to ignite a profound shift in the lives of SNAP recipients, championing their well-being and unlocking a future of vibrant health.]]>Organic & Natural Health is appealing to health-conscious citizens to rally behind “All for Vitamin D: Building Stronger Families in a SNAP” by urging Congressional representatives on the Agriculture Committee to amend the farm bill to pave the way for disadvantaged American families to obtain vitamin D3 supplements through SNAP benefits. All for Vitamin D: Building Stronger Families in a SNAPhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/03/01/2618068/0/en/Organic-Natural-Health-Association-Names-Naomi-Whittel-Board-of-Directors-President.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=46753Organic & Natural Health Association Names Naomi Whittel Board of Directors President2023-03-01T12:27:50Z<![CDATA[WASHINGTON, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has elevated Naomi Whittel, founder & CEO of Naomi Whittel Brands, from her board seat she was elected to in 2019, to now serve as president of the board of directors, while transitioning founding president, and Venable, LLP partner, Todd Harrison to a new position as board counsel.]]>Naomi Whittel, a serial entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and respected thought leader in the health and wellness industry, has been elevated to the president position on the board of directors for Organic & Natural Health Association. She says her commitment to O&N Health stems from her passion for navigating and improving the supply chain.Naomi Whittel Named President of O&N Health BoardSandra Baek Lee has been appointed to the board of directors for Organic & Natural Health Association. She is a nationally recognized provider and advocate for quality in chemistry and microbiology testing that serves the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, cosmetic and cannabis/CBD industries, and one of the few female CEOs in the analytical testing industry.Sandra Baek Lee Appointed to Organic & Natural Health Board of Directorshttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/12/12/2572251/0/en/Amazon-Synthetic-Biology-and-Supply-Chain-Pains-Set-in-Motion-Organic-Natural-Health-Association-s-8th-Annual-Conference-in-Cape-Coral.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=46753Amazon, Synthetic Biology, and Supply Chain Pains Set in Motion Organic & Natural Health Association’s 8th Annual Conference in Cape Coral2022-12-12T19:53:09Z<![CDATA[WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) will host its 8th annual conference from Jan. 17-19 at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral, Florida. The conference will open early on Jan. 16 for optional networking events including 18 holes of golf, followed by dinner and a “Bogeys, Beers & Bourbon'' tasting. Conference sponsors include Mercola, AIDP, and Chr. Hansen. The opening reception and dinner, on Jan. 17, will support a community Hurricane Ian restoration project. The theme of this year’s conference is “Disrupting Dysfunction: Securing Supply Chain Integrity.” Much of the content for the conference was developed as a result of O&N Health’s board conference retreat to San Miguel, Mexico, in 2022.]]>Organic & Natural Health Association will host its 8th annual conference from Jan. 17-19 at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral, Florida and support a community Hurricane Ian restoration project. O&N Health 8th Annual Conference at The Westin Cape Coral Resorthttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/06/14/2462472/0/en/Organic-Natural-Health-Association-Surpasses-Williams-Franklin-Foundation-Fundraising-Goal-in-Year-Two-and-Doubles-Down-on-Commitment-at-NBJ-Summit.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=46753Organic & Natural Health Association Surpasses Williams-Franklin Foundation Fundraising Goal in Year Two and Doubles Down on Commitment at NBJ Summit2022-06-14T16:22:18Z<![CDATA[WASHINGTON, June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What started as a 5-year commitment to raise a minimum of $50,000 in scholarships for the Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF) at the start of 2021 by Organic & Natural Health Association, has blossomed into a $55,205 total in less than 2 years throughout various natural products industry events and supporters. These funds have raised more visibility for opportunities in the natural products industry for students of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU).]]>Executive director, Karen Howard with Organic & Natural Health board member, Naomi Whittel planning Williams-Franklin Foundation session with Tom Aarts, founder of Nutrition Business Advisors and NBJ Summit. NBJ Summit to Feature Williams-Franklin FoundationKaren Howard, executive director of Organic & Natural Heath Association, Brian Terry of Nordic Naturals and Jon Benninger of Informa Markets at Expo West fundraiser to benefit Williams-Franklin Foundation.Williams-Franklin Foundation at Expo Westhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/01/04/2360995/0/en/Dr-Pierre-Kory-to-Lead-Off-Organic-Natural-Health-Association-s-7th-Annual-Conference-in-Florida.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=46753Dr. Pierre Kory to Lead Off Organic & Natural Health Association’s 7th Annual Conference in Florida2022-01-04T15:47:41Z<![CDATA[WASHINGTON, Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organic & Natural Health Association will hold its annual conference Jan. 25-27 at DiamondHead Beach Resort in Fort Myers, Florida. The conference will open with optional networking events on Jan. 24, including 18 holes of golf, followed by dinner and “Bogeys, Beers & Bourbon” tasting sponsored by Mercola and AIDP. Atrium Innovations will host the opening dinner, Jan. 25. The conference theme this year is “Resolution, Resourcefulness, Resilience: An Action Plan for Our Future.”]]>Organic & Natural Health Association will hold its annual conference Jan. 25-27 at DiamondHead Beach Resort in Fort Myers, Florida. Organic & Natural Health Association's 7th Annual ConferenceKicking off the Organic & Natural Health conference is keynote speaker, Dr. Pierre Kory, a critical care physician and president of the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance. Kory gained national attention in 2020, when he testified twice before a U.S. Senate committee about the COVID-19 protocol his hospital was using to save lives, and will be sharing how his integrative medical approach works with COVID patients, including the use of dietary supplements, and how to create a pathway forward in the existing climate. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Pierre Koryhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/09/14/2297012/0/en/Organic-Natural-Health-Association-to-Host-Fundraiser-Supporting-HBCU-Students-Interested-in-Natural-Health-Careers-at-SupplySide-West.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=46753Organic & Natural Health Association to Host Fundraiser Supporting HBCU Students Interested in Natural Health Careers at SupplySide West2021-09-14T16:57:32Z<![CDATA[WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To further its commitment in raising a minimum of $50,000 for the Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF) during the next five years to support education expenses for students of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) who are interested in careers in natural health and healthcare, Organic & Natural Health Association will host a networking event to fundraise for the “Organic & Natural Health Scholarship Fund” at Old Soul Restaurant in Las Vegas. Informa Markets is the headlining sponsor for the event with a $5,000 commitment. The event will take place at the start of the SupplySide West conference.]]>Taylor Owens, expected class of 2023, is from Baltimore, Maryland. Taylor studies Health Management at Howard University. Within the College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences (CNAHS), Taylor is the Director of Scholastic Pursuits working to supply scholarships, internship/externship, and research opportunities to students.Taylor Owens WFF 2021-2022 Awardee by Organic & Natural Health FundJaden Petrus, expected class of 2023, is from Brooklyn, New York. Jaden is a Nursing student at Howard University. Jaden is a Project Assistant at the Howard University Hospital where she assists with research efforts, administrative tasks, and manages social media accounts.Jaden Petrus WFF 2021-2022 Awardee by Organic & Natural Health FundCheyenne Riley, expected class of 2023, is from Capitol Heights, Maryland. Cheyenne is studying Biology at The Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. Cheyenne has been inducted into the Horace Mann Bond Honors Program and the Rho Psi Chapter of the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society.Cheyenne Riley WFF 2021-2022 Awardee by Organic & Natural Health FundReturning Awardee Gabriella Forchion, expected class of 2021, is from Clayton, New Jersey. Gabriella is studying Biology at Howard University. Gabriella has attended the Research Institute Summer Scholars program at the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and has experience as a Patient Care Coordinator at Cornerstone Foot and Ankle.Gabriella Forchion WFF 2021-2022 Awardee by Organic & Natural Health FundKhyla Turner, expected class of 2022, is from Boston, Massachusetts. Khyla is studying Kinesiology at Hampton University, where she has maintained a 3.96 cumulative GPA.Khyla Turner WFF 2021-2022 Awardee by Organic & Natural Health FundKyla Mayo, expected class of 2024, is from Vacherie, Louisiana. Kyla is studying Biology (Pre-Med) at Dillard University, where she has maintained a 4.0 GPA.Kyla Mayo WFF 2021-2022 Awardee by Organic & Natural Health FundReturning Awardee Serina McMillian, expected class of 2023, is from Sacramento, California. Serina is studying Psychology at Howard University. Serina serves as a Teaching Assistant in local preschool classrooms with Ameri-Corps Jumpstart in Washington, D.C. Additionally, she is a Site-Coordinator for Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break and Day of Service.Serina McMillian WFF 2021-2022 Awardee by Organic & Natural Health FundOrganic & Natural Health’s networking and fundraising event for the Williams-Franklin Foundation, to support HBCU students interested in careers in natural health and healthcare, will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Old Soul Restaurant, a pre-prohibition-style restaurant led by executive chef Natalie Young. Tickets are $200 with a $100 tax deduction and sponsorship packages are also available at: http://wffatsupplysidewest.rsvpify.com. Organic & Natural Health Scholarship Fund at SupplySide Westhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/02/04/2170050/0/en/Organic-Natural-Health-Association-Partners-with-Williams-Franklin-Foundation-for-Industry-Wide-HBCU-Health-Scholarship-Education-Fund.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=46753Organic & Natural Health Association Partners with Williams-Franklin Foundation for Industry-Wide HBCU Health Scholarship Education Fund2021-02-04T14:04:58Z<![CDATA[WASHINGTON, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To open more opportunities in the natural products industry for students and graduates of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU), Organic & Natural Health Association announced a new partnership with the Williams-Franklin Foundation during its annual conference held virtually on Jan. 27-28. As part of the partnership, Organic & Natural Health will help raise a minimum of $50,000 for the Williams-Franklin Foundation during the next five years to support education expenses for HBCU students, to be held in a designated fund for the industry called, “Organic & Natural Health Scholarship Fund.” Organic & Natural Health, a leader in diversity and inclusion initiatives within the natural products industry, has also committed to support networking opportunities for HBCU students, graduates and natural health executives with the purpose of igniting internships and career opportunities, while helping to create a more diverse and inclusive industry.]]>Organic & Natural Health Association announced a new partnership with the Williams-Franklin Foundation during its annual conference held virtually on Jan. 27-28. Organic & Natural Health Scholarship Fund AnnouncedThe Williams-Franklin Foundation is a 501(c) 3 incorporated nonprofit that provides academic scholarships, business/career networking, and mentoring opportunities to HBCU students with extreme financial need. Williams-Franklin Foundationhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/08/17/2079305/0/en/Urgent-Appeal-to-Get-On-My-Level-with-Vitamin-D-Testing-from-Organic-Natural-Health-Association.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=46753Urgent Appeal to “Get On My Level” with Vitamin D Testing from Organic & Natural Health Association2020-08-17T13:20:07Z<![CDATA[WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Many factors contribute to the vast health disparities reported in COVID-19 for obese people and multiple Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups. Out of the many contributing biological, socioeconomic and behavioral factors, Organic & Natural Health Association says one of these risk factors, vitamin D deficiency, could rapidly be reversed if more health education was disseminated to key communities. As part of its mission to advance nutrient research and educate the public to take charge of their health, Organic & Natural Health has set a grassroots education campaign in motion called, “Get On My Level,” that will highlight the proven health benefits of vitamin D. It will also encourage people in communities most at risk to know their vitamin D level by either asking their doctor or measuring and monitoring their own levels at home using a test kit and vitamin D calculator from Organic & Natural Health research partner, GrassrootsHealth, to determine how much vitamin D is needed in order to reach the desired therapeutic levels of 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L).]]>Organic & Natural Health has set a grassroots education campaign in motion called, “Get On My Level,” that will highlight the proven health benefits of vitamin D. It will also encourage people in communities most at risk to know their vitamin D level by either asking their doctor or measuring and monitoring their own levels at home using a test kit and vitamin D calculator at www.powerofd.org. Get On My LevelData analysis by the working group of Dr. Prabowo Raharusun shows a correlation of COVID-19 death rates based on vitamin D levels. The retrospective review shows that a vitamin D level of 19 ng/ml or less equals a death rate of 100%, while vitamin D levels of 34 ng/ml or higher equals a 0% death rate from COVID-19. Correlation COVID-19 Death Rate / Vitamin D-Level