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Aysha E. Schomburg Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

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Donnerstag, Mai 9, 2024

NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) has named Aysha E. Schomburg, J.D., as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 13, 2024, the NYSPCC Board of Directors announced.

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  • "We are delighted to welcome Aysha E. Schomburg as our new President and CEO," said Alison Hutchinson, NYSPCC Board Vice President.
  • "After an extensive search, we are confident that Aysha's expertise, collaborative spirit and extraordinary leadership will take the Society to the next level.
  • We are excited to bring in new energy to enhance our great work and look forward to Aysha forging the way forward."
  • Schomburg previously served as the Senior Administrator for Program Oversight for New York City's Administration for Children's Services (ACS).

Ultimate Medical Academy Extends “Ripple Effect of Care” Through Community Partnership and Service

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024

“At UMA, it starts with care for our team members who then extend care to our learners.

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  • “At UMA, it starts with care for our team members who then extend care to our learners.
  • As graduates, those learners pass care along to patients through their work with our healthcare employers nationwide.”
    The Ripple Effect of Care also extends into UMA’s communities through philanthropy, partnership and volunteerism, which is a cornerstone of UMA's community engagement.
  • For UMA, the ripple effect of care isn't just a philosophy—it's a lived reality, creating waves of positive change that resonate far and wide.
  • To learn more about Ultimate Medical Academy's community initiatives and view the full report, visit: Community Outreach | Giving Back | Ultimate Medical Academy

To Drive a Deeper Understanding of Cancer Disparities, American Cancer Society Launches Largest U.S. Population Study of Black Women

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024

ATLANTA, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is proud to announce the launch of the VOICES of Black Women® study, the largest behavioral and environmental focused population study of cancer risk and outcomes in Black women in the United States.  Designed to better understand the multi-level drivers of cancer incidence, mortality and resilience within this demographic, the long-term study will gather valuable data from Black women between the ages of 25 and 55 from diverse backgrounds and income levels who have not been diagnosed with cancer. The organization aims to enroll over 100,000 Black women across 20 states and D.C. where, according the U.S. Census, more than 90 percent of Black women in the U.S. reside.

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  • The organization aims to enroll over 100,000 Black women across 20 states and D.C. where, according the U.S. Census , more than 90 percent of Black women in the U.S. reside.
  • "VOICES of Black Women® represents a crucial step towards achieving health equity in a population that is long overdue," said Patel, co-principal investigator of the study and senior vice president of population science at the American Cancer Society.
  • The American Cancer Society believes everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat and survive cancer.
  • For more information about the VOICES of Black Women® study and how to participate, please visit voices.cancer.org .

For the Class of 2024, Austin Ranks as the Top Rental Market for College Graduates

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For graduates evaluating where they'll make their mark on the real world after college, Austin, Texas may offer them the best option for living, working and camaraderie amongst their peers.  In a new report, Realtor.com® uncovered The Top Markets for Recent College Graduates and Austin ranked #1, followed by Bloomington, Minn. and Pittsburgh, Pa. to round out the top three.

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  • Out of the top markets, Austin within the Austin-Round Rock metro area (9.0%), boasts the highest rental vacancy rate.
  • When moving to a new city after college, graduates are looking for opportunities to kick start their career.
  • How well one can kick start their career is an important aspect that many college graduates consider when moving to a new city.
  • Recent college graduates were individuals who were between 25 and 29 years old, earned a bachelor degree and were not in school.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Randi Leigh Sessoms Lassiter as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Randi Leigh Sessoms Lassiter is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for her contributions to the field of Pediatric Surgery.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Randi Leigh Sessoms Lassiter is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for her contributions to the field of Pediatric Surgery.
  • Dr. Lassiter prepared for her vocation attending the College of William and Mary where she earned a Bachelor's degree.
  • She then attended Duke University and received a Medical Degree; completed a residency at the Medical College of Georgia; and a fellowship at Nicholas Children's Hospital.
  • Dr. Lassiter has many highlights in her career and considers becoming board certified in 2023 and finishing her fellowship as her greatest career accomplishment.

A Decade of Dedication: Celebrating Innerspace Counseling's Milestone Anniversary

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024

This month, Innerspace Counseling celebrates an incredible ten years of providing such a sanctuary, dedicated to nurturing mental health and fostering community well-being.

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  • This month, Innerspace Counseling celebrates an incredible ten years of providing such a sanctuary, dedicated to nurturing mental health and fostering community well-being.
  • Over the past decade, Innerspace Counseling has distinguished itself as the only female owned and led Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs in New Jersey.
  • Innerspace also provides one of the few IOP and PHP programs specializing in primary mental health issues exclusively.
  • As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has been part of our journey.

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess to Unveil THESYS™ ACS ERGO Synthesis Column at TIDES USA

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024

This new synthesis column offers drastically reduced changeover time between batches while maintaining user safety and product quality.

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  • This new synthesis column offers drastically reduced changeover time between batches while maintaining user safety and product quality.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240502639431/en/
    Concept image of the THESYS™ ACS ERGO synthesis column.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Following the success of AKB’s DAC ERGO™, a liquid chromatography column, the company has continued advancing column technology with the THESYS™ ACS ERGO.
  • The THESYS ACS ERGO is designed for oligonucleotide synthesis and includes an operator-friendly design to facilitate a smooth and safe changeover between runs.

United Imaging to Unveil Industry-Leading MRI Advancements at ISMRM 2024

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Samstag, Mai 4, 2024

SHANGHAI, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Imaging, a global leader in manufacturing advanced medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment, will unveil its latest MRI technology, boasting incredible advancements across various fronts, as a Gold sponsor at this year's ISMRM meeting.

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  • SHANGHAI, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Imaging, a global leader in manufacturing advanced medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment, will unveil its latest MRI technology, boasting incredible advancements across various fronts, as a Gold sponsor at this year's ISMRM meeting.
  • "United Imaging has always been dedicated to pushing boundaries and driving innovation," says Dr. Al Zhang, Ph.D, Chairman & Co-CEO.
  • It transcends the traditional constraints of ultra-high-field MRI, previously confined to imaging of the brain and selected MSK joints.
  • For the "Artificial Intelligence" section, United Imaging highlights the uAIFI Technology Platform, an innovative end-to-end technology platform that revolutionizes MRI through AI-integrated hardware and software.

DGSHAPE Americas Announces New 3DX Dental 3D Printer Bundle, Powered by Roland DGA

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Roland DGA's DGSHAPE Americas dental business group has announced the addition of the 3DX Dental 3D printer Bundle, Powered by Roland DGA to its line of dental products and accessories. This bundle offers a reliable, full-service 3D printing solution at one affordable price, along with Roland DGA's world-renowned customer service and support. Equipped with the 3DX bundle, dental businesses can produce a wide variety of products in-house quickly, easily, and cost-effectively, including dental models, dentures, provisional crowns and bridges, occlusal guards, surgical guides, custom clear retainers, removable die fits, and more.

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  • Complete Solution Allows for Easy, Cost-Effective In-House Production of Dental Models, Dentures, Provisional Crowns and Bridges, Occlusal Guards, Surgical Guides, Custom Clear Retainers, and More
    IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Roland DGA's DGSHAPE Americas dental business group has announced the addition of the 3DX Dental 3D printer Bundle, Powered by Roland DGA to its line of dental products and accessories.
  • "The 3DX bundle is a complete, advanced, easy-to-use 3D printing solution that perfectly complements our high-performance DWX milling machines."
  • The 3DX bundle was created exclusively to complement DGSHAPE DWX wet and dry dental milling solutions.
  • "We are excited to offer this fast, precise, and affordable 3D printing solution to our customers," said Roland DGA Dental Marketing Manager Lisa Aguirre.

SandboxAQ Recruits Chris Bates as CISO

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SandboxAQ today announced it has appointed veteran cybersecurity executive Chris Bates as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). As the company's first CISO, Bates is responsible for protecting SandboxAQ's data, communications, and intellectual property, while leveraging his expertise in sales, product development, messaging, and go-to-market (GTM) strategies to help develop the company's AQtive Guard cryptography management platform.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SandboxAQ today announced it has appointed veteran cybersecurity executive Chris Bates as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
  • Bates joins SandboxAQ from SentinelOne, where he served as Chief Trust and Security Officer and helped scale the company to the largest cybersecurity IPO to date in 2021.
  • "Chris brings a unique mix of experience in cybersecurity, governance, operations, engineering, DevSecOps, product development and more to SandboxAQ," said Jack D. Hidary, CEO of SandboxAQ.
  • "Chris will engage with his CISO peers at our customers today which include global banks, government agencies and other large enterprises."