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More Than $200,000 in College Scholarships Now Available from PG&E for More Than 150 Students in Northern and Central California

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that scholarship applications are now being accepted for college-bound high schoolers as well as current college and continuing education students with a primary residence in Northern and Central California.

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  • More than 150 awards totaling more than $200,000 are being made available through scholarships created by PG&E's 11 employee resource groups (ERG) and two engineering network groups (ENG).
  • These groups support and advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within PG&E and the hometowns it serves.
  • ERG and ENG scholarship winners will receive awards ranging from $500 to $6,000 for exemplary scholastic achievement and community leadership.
  • "Many recipients of our ERG and ENG scholarships are the first in their families to attend college.

Dairy Council of California Appoints Amy DeLisio as New CEO

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced today that Amy DeLisio will be the organization’s new CEO.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced today that Amy DeLisio will be the organization’s new CEO.
  • After 25 years of service to Dairy Council of California, Anderson-Wise has chosen to retire.
  • “Amy is a strong match for the next CEO of Dairy Council of California,” stated Anderson-Wise.
  • “I am enthusiastic and honored to join the Dairy Council of California as the new CEO,” said DeLisio.

School Garden Collaboration Focus of 2022 Duke Energy Recipe Book

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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This collaboration resulted in a rich story about sustainability and the environment, while supporting Duke Energy's goal of building vibrant communities.

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  • This collaboration resulted in a rich story about sustainability and the environment, while supporting Duke Energy's goal of building vibrant communities.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation sponsored the design and installation of an Outdoor Learning Lab with Out Teach, a Duke Energy partner and a national nonprofit built to inspire and prepare today's elementary students to become the next generation of fearless innovators.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.
  • Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "World's Best Employers" list.

New Research Shows Two Cups of Tea a Day May Keep the Doctor Away

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While scientific evidence has supported the health properties of tea's bioactive compounds, there is now guidance on how much of these nutrients we need to consume for health benefits. New guidelines published in Advances in Nutrition have extrapolated data from published research to form dietary recommendations for flavan-3-ol intake. This research and guidance is the culmination of a collaboration between the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Science, an international expert panel and The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to release recommendations for specific quantities of flavan-3-ols to consume daily to reap health benefits.

Key Points: 
  • New guidelines published in Advances in Nutrition have extrapolated data from published research to form dietary recommendations for flavan-3-ol intake.
  • Data shows that consumption of 400-600mg of flavan-3-ols daily (about 2 cups of brewed green or black tea) can help improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
  • Flavan-3-ols are plant compounds found in many foods and drinks, such as tea, berries, craisins, apples, and dark chocolate.
  • Following these guidelines, research suggests health benefits can be seen from consuming about two, eight-ounce cups of green or black tea each day.

FIU wins $19.4M NIH grant to fight health disparities

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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In 2017, FIU's Community-Based Research Institute won a $13.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to build the Research Center in a Minority Institution at FIU (FIU-RCMI), which focused on world-class, community-partnered health disparities research and training.

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  • In 2017, FIU's Community-Based Research Institute won a $13.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to build the Research Center in a Minority Institution at FIU (FIU-RCMI), which focused on world-class, community-partnered health disparities research and training.
  • In recognition of the FIU-RCMI's exceptional performance and its plans for expansion, NIH just renewed the FIU-RCMI with a 5-year, $19.4 million grant, which is the university's largest NIH award to date.
  • "The FIU-RCMI has and will continue to drive FIU's outstanding growth in research capacity in the area of health disparities," said FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell.
  • The new grant will allow the FIU-RCMI to expand its scope to:
    Address HIV and COVID-19 disparities among people with HIV.

KIDNEY GROUP INVITES 2023 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the oldest and largest independent kidney patient organization in the U.S., has issued its call for nominations for its 2023 Medal of Excellence Award. The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2022. The AAKP Medal of Excellence Program elevates renal healthcare professionals in seven categories: Transplant Surgeon, Transplant Professional, Physician, Nurse, Social Worker, Dietitian, and Dialysis Technician.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the oldest and largest independent kidney patient organization in the U.S., has issued its call for nominations for its 2023 Medal of Excellence Award.
  • The AAKP Medal of Excellence Program elevates renal healthcare professionals in seven categories: Transplant Surgeon, Transplant Professional, Physician, Nurse, Social Worker, Dietitian, and Dialysis Technician.
  • Paul T. Conway , Chair of AAKP's Policy and Global Affairs and a 42-year kidney patient, stated, "The Medal of Excellence program is an extension of our national strategy to redefine high-quality kidney care based on the standards and needs of kidney patient consumers.
  • About the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP): AAKP was founded in 1969 by six dialysis patients determined to extend life-saving kidney treatments to every American at risk of kidney failure.

ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS: TURKEY-FREE THANKSGIVING TIPS

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers some fun food ideas.

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  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers some fun food ideas.
  • With the cost of fresh vegetables on the rise, canned or frozen vegetables will give you more bang for your buck.
  • Representing more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
  • The Academy is committed to improving health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.

Rowan-Virtua: Reimagining the future of medicine

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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STRATFORD, N.J., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since announcing the creation of their historic academic health partnership in January, Rowan University and Virtua Health leaders have made significant strides toward their shared goal of establishing a health-and-education powerhouse that will impact the practice of medicine and promote good health for all.

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  • "Together, we will help meet critical regional and national demand for health professions education, patient care and innovation."
  • Three new institutes will investigate vital concerns in cardiovascular disease, solid organ transplant and regenerative medicine, and health equity.
  • "Since announcing our partnership, we've been fully focused on bringing together the best of both Rowan and Virtua," Houshmand said.
  • "This has been a complex undertaking, but we're driven to raise the bar of excellence in health care, research and education."

Texas A&M leads national conference on elevating agriculture to improve human health

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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The IHA over the next year will convene "think tanks" that will publish and present their findings at a national symposium.

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  • The IHA over the next year will convene "think tanks" that will publish and present their findings at a national symposium.
  • "We have the ability to make agriculture and food more responsive to human health, and to do this in a way that promotes environmental sustainability and economic vitality.
  • The conference highlighted how food, agriculture and nutrition are intrinsically linked, holding the keys to saving lives and cutting health care costs.
  • As the largest comprehensive agriculture program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System.

GNC Invests in Innovation with Promotion of Rachel Jones to Executive Leadership Role

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every GNC product is researched, reviewed and brought to market by the company's expert in-house team of Researchers, Scientists, Nutritionists, and Dieticians. The company is comprised of a committed group of experts – one dedicated to innovation, leadership, and passionate about being part of an institution of creators. And GNC is doubling down on its consumer-centric innovation with the promotion of Rachel Jones, MS, RDN. Jones, a nearly 20-year GNC veteran, has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Product Innovation and Science Officer, responsible for upholding the company's standard of innovation since 1935.

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  • And GNC is doubling down on its consumer-centric innovation with the promotion of Rachel Jones, MS, RDN.
  • Jones, a nearly 20-year GNC veteran, has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Product Innovation and Science Officer, responsible for upholding the company's standard of innovation since 1935.
  • Jones joined GNC in 2004 as a Project Manager in the Innovation, Research and Development team.
  • By combining exceptional innovation, product development capabilities and an extensive global distribution network, GNC manages a best-in-class product portfolio.