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What’s the Scoop? IDFA Releases New Ice Cream Trends Survey with America’s Top Flavors, Toppings, and Ways to Eat Ice Cream

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Mercredi, mai 22, 2024
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“It’s no surprise that America loves ice cream,” said IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M.

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  • “It’s no surprise that America loves ice cream,” said IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M.
  • Waffle cones beat out sugar cones 29% to 12% among consumers, but 27% of consumers prefer to eat their ice cream out of a bowl.
  • For more facts , sales and trends , history , and other information about of ice cream and ice cream products, visit here .
  • IDFA will kick off our celebration of National Ice Cream Month with the 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 12, 2024.

American Family Farmers Honor Marty Irby with The John Helmuth Award

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Mardi, mai 14, 2024
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The John Helmuth Award – OCM’s highest honor named in remembrance of OCM’s late co-founder John Helmuth, and presented on select occasions – was awarded to OCM board director and secretary, Marty Irby, president and CEO of Capitol South, LLC, and Competitive Markets Action, in Washington, D.C. Helmuth was instrumental in forming OCM and laying the intellectual groundwork for analyzing meatpacker market power.

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  • The John Helmuth Award – OCM’s highest honor named in remembrance of OCM’s late co-founder John Helmuth, and presented on select occasions – was awarded to OCM board director and secretary, Marty Irby, president and CEO of Capitol South, LLC, and Competitive Markets Action, in Washington, D.C. Helmuth was instrumental in forming OCM and laying the intellectual groundwork for analyzing meatpacker market power.
  • “I applaud the work dedicated to the organization by Marty Irby and congratulate him on receiving the Helmuth Award this year – OCM’s highest honor,” said Taylor Haynes, president at OCM, and founder of the Wyoming Independent Cattle Producers Organization.
  • “I am proud to call Marty Irby my friend, and will continue to fight in solidarity for what is right for American family farmers,” said Jonathan Buttram, OCM treasurer and president of the Alabama Contract Poultry Growers Association.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

CareQuest Institute CEO Testifies at Senate Committee Hearing on Dental Care Crisis in US

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Jeudi, mai 16, 2024
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The Senate HELP Committee, led by Chairman Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ranking Member Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), convened a full hearing on the dental care crisis in America and how to make dental care more affordable and available to all.

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  • The Senate HELP Committee, led by Chairman Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ranking Member Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), convened a full hearing on the dental care crisis in America and how to make dental care more affordable and available to all.
  • “Unfortunately, dental coverage gaps have exacerbated a nationwide oral health crisis that forces many people to forgo critical dental care.
  • And about half of Americans with dental insurance skip getting the dental care they need because they cannot afford it.
  • When people from lower-income families can access dental care, they pay over seven times more out-of-pocket for their dental care than higher-income families.

Financial Policy & Legal Expert Courtney Robinson Joins Akoya

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Mardi, mai 14, 2024
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Akoya announced Courtney Robinson as the new Head of Policy and Communications.

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  • Akoya announced Courtney Robinson as the new Head of Policy and Communications.
  • Robinson comes to Akoya from Block Inc. where she served as the Head of Global Regulatory Affairs.
  • She previously served as the Policy Counsel for the Center for Responsible Lending and as a Legal Analyst for Freddie Mac.
  • As Akoya looks to educate policymakers on the benefits of open banking, Courtney’s communications and policy expertise will help Akoya strengthen and achieve its policy goals.

DR. SOOKI HON JOINS LIVER LIFE WALK ATLANTA AS MEDICAL CHAIR FOR 2024 EVENT

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Vendredi, mai 10, 2024
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ATLANTA, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Sooki Hon, a United Digestive partner practice gastroenterologist and hepatologist with Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates, is serving as the medical chair for the 2024 Liver Life Walk Atlanta, a signature event of the American Liver Foundation.

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  • ATLANTA, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Sooki Hon, a United Digestive partner practice gastroenterologist and hepatologist with Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates, is serving as the medical chair for the 2024 Liver Life Walk Atlanta, a signature event of the American Liver Foundation.
  • "Serving as the medical chair for the 2024 Liver Life Walk Atlanta is truly humbling," remarked Dr. Hon.
  • The Liver Life Walk provides a vital platform for individuals impacted by liver disease to unite, raise awareness, and secure crucial funds.
  • This year's event in Atlanta will take place on Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody, Ga.
    For more details about the Liver Life Walk, please visit liverlifewalk.org.

Geri Halliwell-Horner Partners with Barbara Bush Foundation to Promote Family Literacy in Washington, D.C.

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Vendredi, mai 10, 2024
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A longtime advocate for literacy in the U.K. through her work as an ambassador for the Royal Commonwealth Society, Halliwell-Horner has expanded her outreach into the U.S. by working with the Barbara Bush Foundation to raise awareness of literacy issues in the U.S. and encourage families nationwide to connect through reading.

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  • A longtime advocate for literacy in the U.K. through her work as an ambassador for the Royal Commonwealth Society, Halliwell-Horner has expanded her outreach into the U.S. by working with the Barbara Bush Foundation to raise awareness of literacy issues in the U.S. and encourage families nationwide to connect through reading.
  • "I've seen the power of literacy and what it can do.
  • It's my absolute pleasure to support the Foundation in this work."
  • "We couldn't be more grateful to Geri for taking time to promote the importance of family literacy in our nation's capital this week," said Andrew Roberts, the Barbara Bush Foundation's interim president and CEO.

Vizient Hosts Congressional Briefing on Medicare Advantage

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Jeudi, mai 9, 2024
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Yesterday on Capitol Hill, Vizient, Inc. hosted a policy briefing titled, "Medicare (DIS)Advantage: How MA Plans are Implementing Policies to Limit Access to Care," at the Rayburn House Office Building.

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  • Yesterday on Capitol Hill, Vizient, Inc. hosted a policy briefing titled, "Medicare (DIS)Advantage: How MA Plans are Implementing Policies to Limit Access to Care," at the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The briefing, attended by a standing-room only crowd of more than 80 congressional staff and industry stakeholders, focused on the disruptions caused by Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations and how hospitals are navigating the myriad challenges to provide timely and seamless care to MA beneficiaries.
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    "Having recently met with healthcare providers in Texas's 30th district, I am acutely aware of the challenges posed by Medicare Advantage's problematic policies," said Rep. Crockett.
  • Vizient remains committed to collaborating with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and healthcare providers to advance policies and initiatives that improve healthcare delivery and patient care outcomes across the nation.

Congressman Wittman, House Committee on Armed Services, Tours U.S.-based UAV Disruptor RapidFlight

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Mercredi, mai 8, 2024
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MANASSAS, Va., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RapidFlight, designer and mass manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the global defense industry, hosted Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, at its headquarters in Manassas, Virginia, last week.

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  • MANASSAS, Va., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RapidFlight , designer and mass manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the global defense industry, hosted Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, at its headquarters in Manassas, Virginia, last week.
  • Earlier this year, Congressman Wittman played an integral role in incorporating the American Security Drone Act within the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
  • Now, Congressman Wittman is visiting established domestic drone manufacturers, such as RapidFlight, that are bringing advanced, affordable, and mission-adaptable U.S. drone production for defense needs at scale.
  • Congressman Wittman can help facilitate innovative solutions from emerging manufacturers aimed at bolstering our national defense strategy," said Mike Uffelman, Director of Growth at RapidFlight.

Prevent Blindness to Host the 2024 ASPECT Patient Engagement and Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.

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Mardi, mai 7, 2024
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CHICAGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading nonprofit eye health and safety organization, will be hosting the ASPECT Patient Engagement and Advocacy Summit, May 14-16, 2024, at the Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C. The Summit will bring together ASPECT (Advocacy, Support, Perspective, Empowerment, Communication, and Training) Patient Engagement Program graduates (eye health patients and their allies), and program sponsors.

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  • Three-day event brings together patients, care partners, and public health champions to advance the goals of the Prevent Blindness ASPECT (Advocacy, Support, Perspective, Empowerment, Communication, and Training) Patient Engagement Program
    CHICAGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness , the nation's leading nonprofit eye health and safety organization, will be hosting the ASPECT Patient Engagement and Advocacy Summit, May 14-16, 2024, at the Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C.
  • The Summit will bring together ASPECT (Advocacy, Support, Perspective, Empowerment, Communication, and Training) Patient Engagement Program graduates (eye health patients and their allies), and program sponsors.
  • The ASPECT Patient Engagement and Advocacy Summit is generously supported by Sustaining Level Partners Amgen, Genentech, and Novartis.
  • For information on Prevent Blindness advocacy efforts, please visit Advocacy.PreventBlindness.org , or contact Sara Brown, Director of Government Affairs, at [email protected] .

Mill Creek Announces Start of Preleasing at Modera Golden Triangle

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
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DENVER, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the start of preleasing at Modera Golden Triangle, a mixed-use apartment community in the arts-centric Golden Triangle neighborhood.

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  • Mixed-Use Community Adds 323 Homes, Retail to Thriving Denver Neighborhood
    DENVER, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential , a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the start of preleasing at Modera Golden Triangle , a mixed-use apartment community in the arts-centric Golden Triangle neighborhood.
  • "Golden Triangle is among the most sought-after neighborhoods in Denver and puts residents within minutes of essentially everything," said Scott Makee , senior managing director of development in Denver for Mill Creek.
  • "The area has an abundance of high-rise options but not much of the midrise product type, so Modera Golden Triangle will have a distinct niche in the market.
  • Modera Golden Triangle offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes with den layouts available and an average size of 893 square feet.