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Amari Lopez: And I have an important message for you during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Health & Healthcare

U.S. Adults Say Logistics and “Feeling Healthy” Among Reasons They Duck out of Routine Wellness Visits and Screenings
August is National Wellness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of prioritizing personal health care; yet, the second annual Wellness Matters survey released by Aflac, shows many Americans are not taking charge of their health through preventive care.

Events, Media & Communications

How Aflac's Duck Was Created
In early 2000 when insurance company Aflac (AFL) was attempting to increase its brand recognition, which at the time was hovering around 11%, longtime CEO Dan Amos decided to take a risk.

Health & Healthcare

My Special Aflac Duck® Is Doing What We Had Hoped For: It Helps Children Cope With Cancer
Intuitively, and by watching a child’s reaction, Aflac was confident that My Special Aflac Duck® was effective in supporting children and families going though cancer treatment, but we could only say “anecdotally” — until now.

Health & Healthcare

Parents and Caregivers Report a Reduction in Anxiety and Distress in Young Cancer Patients Using the My Special Aflac Duck
In a clinical trial led by researchers at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine parents and caregivers report a reduction in distress and anxiety among young children undergoing cancer treatment after playing with a robotic duck known.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac a World’s Most Ethical Company for 18th Consecutive Year
Aflac retains its distinction by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies®. Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, honored Aflac for the 18th consecutive year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Foundation Inc. Extends Commitment to Children and Families With $1.5 Million Donation to Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
Crucial for the development of new treatments and promising therapies for children with cancer and blood disorders such as sickle cell, pediatric oncology and hematology research has been a focus of support for Aflac for nearly 30 years.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac Incorporated a Fortune Most Admired Company for 23rd Time
Aflac Incorporated has been named to Fortune Magazine's list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 23rd time, ranking No. 1 in the Insurance: Life and Health category as a long-term investment for the second consecutive year.

Health & Healthcare

Beloved Hispanic Celebrity and Breast Cancer Survivor Adamari Lopez Joins Aflac for “Remission With a Mission” Campaign
Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.,1 is unveiling a new initiative with writer, mom, actress, former Telemundo host and breast cancer survivor Adamari Lopez for their "Remission with a Mission" campaign.

Health & Healthcare

The Long-Overlooked Solution To Upend Health Care Economics: Bringing the Hospital Home
For two decades I’ve been on hospital boards, observing the challenges of our national health system. Now, after personally interviewing over 100 leading health care CEOs, the problem is becoming clear: The current incentive system is actually backwards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Continues Helping Close Gaps With CareGrants in 2023
Caring is in Aflac’s DNA, and we are committed to addressing long-standing health inequities, including the cost of care. Our work to help close the health and wealth gap is a reflection of who we are and our belief in always striving to do what’s right.

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