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Every Day is Earth Day at Publix

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Mardi, avril 23, 2024

It also represents the company’s commitment to the environment and being responsible citizens in the communities it serves, not just on Earth Day but every day.

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  • It also represents the company’s commitment to the environment and being responsible citizens in the communities it serves, not just on Earth Day but every day.
  • Each of our volunteers and every donation made at checkout make a difference.”
    Nearly 7,500 Publix associates are volunteering in their communities during Publix Serves Week, which began over the weekend and runs through April 27.
  • Publix associates are getting the chance to volunteer with organizations that support environmental sustainability efforts, many of which are intended to help improve water sources.
  • In Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, funds raised will support reforestation projects through the Arbor Day Foundation.

National Police Federation Responds to Federal Budget 2024-2025

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Mercredi, avril 17, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, April 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President, and CEO of the National Police Federation, in response to the Federal Government's 2024 Budget, tabled today:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President, and CEO of the National Police Federation, in response to the Federal Government's 2024 Budget, tabled today:
    "This afternoon, Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, tabled Budget 2024 entitled "Fairness for every generation" which primarily focuses on alleviating the housing crisis and making life more affordable for Canadians.
  • The National Police Federation (NPF) has been working hard to see the RCMP remain a competitive and attractive employer for aspiring and current officers.
  • We have enhanced the Experienced Police Officer program, and as a result, last year, saw over 600 officers from other police services, the military, and other public safety agencies join the RCMP.
  • We will continue to advocate on behalf of our Members to ensure that their needs and the public safety needs of all Canadians are met."

USA Patient Registry Software Market Outlook to 2028, Featuring IQVIA, Optum (UnitedHealth Group), Phytel, Dacima Software, FIGmd, Syapse and Pharos Innovations - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Mardi, mars 19, 2024

The patient registry market in the US involves the collection, management & analysis of data related to patients with specific medical conditions & diseases.

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  • The patient registry market in the US involves the collection, management & analysis of data related to patients with specific medical conditions & diseases.
  • Patient registry software could facilitate data sharing and analysis among these entities, leading to increased adoption
    The patient registry software market in the USA is a part of the broader healthcare information technology sector.
  • Key players in the USA patient registry software market includes IQVIA, Dacima Software, OpenClinica, FIGmd, Dendrite Clinical Systems and various universities conducting medical clinical studies.
  • As technology & data science continue to evolve, the patient registry software market is likely to incorporate more advanced analytics techniques.

Carhartt Launches Limited-Edition National Park Collection in Support of National Park Foundation

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Jeudi, avril 4, 2024

DEARBORN, Mich., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carhartt, America's premium workwear brand since 1889, today launched its limited-edition National Park Collection, in support of its partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF). The collection of T-shirts and ballcaps features four iconic West Coast national parks – Denali, Saguaro, Sequoia and Yellowstone – with custom-designed visuals inspired by notable landscapes significant to each park.

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  • DEARBORN, Mich., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carhartt , America's premium workwear brand since 1889, today launched its limited-edition National Park Collection , in support of its partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF).
  • The exclusive collaboration was created to raise awareness and further Carhartt's commitment to the outdoors and its support of the National Park Foundation's Communities and Workforce initiative.
  • "Inspired by the hardworking people who preserve the beauty and safety of our national parks, this collection aims to raise awareness around our partnership with the National Park Foundation.
  • Each piece in the National Park Collection features recognizable visuals of the respective national park within the iconic Carhartt "C" logo, including Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park and General Sherman at Sequoia National Park.

National Park Foundation and National Park Service Announce $40 Million Gift to Meet Urgent Need for Employee Housing at Yellowstone National Park

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Jeudi, février 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation (NPF) and National Park Service (NPS) today announced a $40 million gift to expand and improve NPS employee housing at Yellowstone, America's first national park. The new investment made possible by donors who wish to remain anonymous will fund more than 70 new modular units to address the critical shortage of employee housing at the park.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation (NPF) and National Park Service (NPS) today announced a $40 million gift to expand and improve NPS employee housing at Yellowstone, America's first national park.
  • "This transformational gift will meet a critical need for new housing in Yellowstone, and be a catalyst for more philanthropic investment," said Will Shafroth, President and CEO of the National Park Foundation.
  • "The housing challenges facing each park are unique, and so are the solutions," said Chuck Sams, Director of the National Park Service.
  • "This gift will be transformational in helping us continue improving employee housing across Yellowstone," said Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly.

New Research from the University of Regina and the National Police Federation Reveals Escalating Mental Health Injuries Among RCMP Members

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Mardi, février 27, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the National Police Federation (NPF) released a new report on mental health among RCMP Members based on a study by a team of researchers at the University of Regina: "Behind the Badge: Revealing Escalating Mental Health Injuries Among RCMP Members".

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the National Police Federation (NPF) released a new report on mental health among RCMP Members based on a study by a team of researchers at the University of Regina: "Behind the Badge: Revealing Escalating Mental Health Injuries Among RCMP Members".
  • This report reveals the escalating mental health challenges amongst Members of the RCMP Members across Canada while providing a pathway for positive change in the way mental health services are provided to Members.
  • Only 6.4% of cadets (RCMP recruits in training) screen positively for any current mental disorders compared to 10.1% for the general population.
  • Members are six times more likely to screen positive for any mental health disorder than the general population.

National Park Foundation President and CEO Will Shafroth Announces Move to Lead Initiative Focused on the Future of America's National Parks

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Mercredi, janvier 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Will Shafroth announced he will transition from his role as President and CEO of the National Park Foundation in January 2025. At that time, he will begin to lead an initiative to help the National Park Service address future challenges to the parks including those related to climate change, housing, technology, and transportation.

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  • "Will has led the transformation of the National Park Foundation into an incredibly effective organization that is making meaningful improvements to our national parks and the visitor experience," said Rhoda Altom, National Park Foundation Board Chair.
  • "The National Park Service deeply appreciates Will's transformational leadership of the National Park Foundation.
  • This tremendous partnership has helped realize countless National Park Service priorities," National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said.
  • The National Park Foundation Board of Directors has engaged executive search firm Russell Reynolds to guide the process of hiring the next President and CEO of National Park Foundation.

Heritage Tourism Event 'Home + History Las Vegas' Returns April 25-28

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Mercredi, janvier 24, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Interested in getting behind the scenes of Las Vegas's iconic and colorful history? Want to tour homes built and owned by both famous and infamous residents? Then the 9th Annual Home + History Las Vegas heritage festival is the place to be April 25-28.

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  • Another Way to Vegas: Explore rich culture via historic buildings, neighborhoods, homes
    LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Interested in getting behind the scenes of Las Vegas's iconic and colorful history?
  • Then the 9th Annual Home + History Las Vegas heritage festival is the place to be April 25-28.
  • "We have a captivating history that NPF is working to preserve so visitors can explore and appreciate our past that's hidden in plain sight.
  • To purchase tickets and to learn more visit Home + History Las Vegas .

National Park Foundation Invests $4.4 Million in Connecting Students to National Parks Across the Country

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Lundi, novembre 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation (NPF) is excited to announce that 99 Open OutDoors for Kids grantees will receive a combined $4.4 million dollars in funding during the 2023-2024 school year.

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  • "We are beyond thrilled to reach over 2 million students through our Open OutDoors for Kids program," said Lise Aangeenbrug, chief program officer at the National Park Foundation.
  • This year's investment reaches an all-time high in funding impact and contributes to the celebratory milestone of the Foundation connecting more than 2 million students to national parks since Open OutDoors for Kids' inception in 2011.
  • "America's 425 national parks provide incredible opportunities for growth and meaningful connection with the country's cultural heritage," said National Parks Service Director Chuck Sams.
  • Everglades National Park (Florida) – Over 15,000 students in the Miami area will take their first step towards becoming lifelong national park stewards by visiting Everglades and Biscayne National Parks to learn about the region's rich biodiversity.

Alternative Protein Global Investment Leader Big Idea Ventures Announces First New Protein Fund II Singapore Cohort

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Mardi, octobre 31, 2023

SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Idea Ventures, a global leader investing in alternative protein and food technology, announced its first investments in Singapore's New Protein Fund II accelerator companies.

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  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Idea Ventures, a global leader investing in alternative protein and food technology, announced its first investments in Singapore's New Protein Fund II accelerator companies.
  • Five early-stage startups were selected for pre-seed investment as part of Big Idea Ventures’ bi-annual new protein accelerator program.
  • “We created New Protein Fund II to find the most innovative companies worldwide in alternative protein, alternative fat, taste, ingredients, and enabling technologies.
  • Big Idea Ventures has now made over 115 early-stage investments across 30 countries in the alternative protein and ingredient categories.