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Gate Neurosciences Doses First Subject in a Translational EEG Biomarker Study of Apimostinel, a Rapid-Acting Treatment for Acute Depressive Disorders

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Gate Neurosciences is developing apimostinel to address urgent patient and evolving practice needs for a safe, rapid-acting, in-office treatment of acute depressive disorders such as postpartum and episodic depression, and depression with suicidality.

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  • Gate Neurosciences is developing apimostinel to address urgent patient and evolving practice needs for a safe, rapid-acting, in-office treatment of acute depressive disorders such as postpartum and episodic depression, and depression with suicidality.
  • Apimostinel previously demonstrated proof-of-concept in a Phase 2a MDD study and the ongoing biomarker study aims to further enhance the understanding of dose dynamics using various electroencephalogram (EEG) measures after single and multiple ascending doses in 40 healthy subjects.
  • Gate Neurosciences plans to use results from the EEG biomarker study to further de-risk dose selection in a confirmatory Phase 2b efficacy study of apimostinel planned for initiation in mid-2023.
  • Gate Neurosciences is a precision medicine biotechnology company focused on advancing next-generation CNS treatments that address growing needs in mental health.

Trace Austin, Recording Artist/Actor, Grandson of Otis Williams from The Temptations Releases New Single "My Story"

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trace Austin, the grandson of the Temptations' legendary Otis Williams, has released a new single, "My Story," which was written by Trace Austin and produced by Byron Dorris, AKA Scotty.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trace Austin, the grandson of the Temptations' legendary Otis Williams, has released a new single, "My Story," which was written by Trace Austin and produced by Byron Dorris, AKA Scotty.
  • Trace was inspired to write "My Story" after feeling compelled to finally share his story of being a victim of bullying for many years.
  • Trace was bullied, suffered multiple injuries, was home-schooled, and had a school system that failed him.
  • Trace is currently traveling the country doing media interviews with his grandfather, Otis Williams of the Temptations.

Recession Resister Launches Health Program To Fill Protection Gap For Families

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Saturday, November 26, 2022
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As the cost of medical treatment in the US continues to spiral, Recession Resister announces its latest healthcare coverage solutions for families through its partnership with LifeExec.

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  • The company offers members a full suite of pharmaceutical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and mental health services through its partner's flagship LifeExec Advantage Wellness membership.
  • The company augments the Advantage Wellness plans with expert planning guidance from the responsive customer service team.
  • The latest LifeExec Advantage Wellness plans offer a unique combination of no age restrictions, no restrictions on pre-existing conditions, and no limits on usage.
  • The program provides a fully transparent solution to meeting the cost of healthcare in the US today with no hidden fees.

Laurentian Bank’s grassroots donations campaign makes a meaningful difference in communities across Canada

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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Because they work directly in the communities they serve, Laurentian branch and business centre employees understand the realities of their regions better than anyone else in the Bank.

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  • Because they work directly in the communities they serve, Laurentian branch and business centre employees understand the realities of their regions better than anyone else in the Bank.
  • Thanks to generous donors like Laurentian Bank, we are able to continue building affordable housing for local families."
  • As the holiday season approaches, Laurentian Bank kicked off its annual employee giving campaign, Giving Matters, on November 21, 2022.
  • Founded in Montreal in 1846, Laurentian Bank helps families, businesses and communities thrive.

Talkspace to Participate in the 5th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Chief Executive Officer, and Jennifer Fulk, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 5th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference, including a presentation on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

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  • Chief Executive Officer, and Jennifer Fulk, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 5th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference, including a presentation on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
  • Talkspace (Nasdaq: TALK) is a leading virtual behavioral healthcare company committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives through access to high-quality mental healthcare.
  • At Talkspace, we believe that mental healthcare is core to overall healthcare and should be available to everyone.
  • Talkspace covered approximately 86 million lives at September 30, 2022, through our partnerships with employers, health plans, and paid benefits programs.

Cities Across the Country Turn Green as Safe States and Other Organizations Unify Their Voices to Prevent Injuries and Violence

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Safe States joins other leading injury and violence prevention (IVP) organizations, such as the Injury Free Coalition for Kids, Safe Kids Worldwide, the American Trauma Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Be SMART -- a program of Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research, the Trauma Center Association of America, JPMA Cares, and I'm Safe, to empower and equip communities to make a difference. Access the full list of organizations signing an NIPD letter of support here: https://bit.ly/NIPDletter

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  • It will mark the end of the 3rd National Injury Prevention Day (NIPD), a day where Safe States Alliance and the nation's top prevention advocates join forces and push for change.
  • Together we want to end the heartache left by preventable injuries and deaths from suicides, motor vehicle crashes, drownings, fires, drug overdoses, and more than 40 mass shootings.
  • Dr. Jones joins the country's top IVP organizations to sound the alarm about the need for and promise of prevention.
  • For more information about National Injury Prevention Day or to arrange an interview, please contact E. Lenita Johnson at 816-651-7777 or email [email protected].

Imagine360 Named One of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imagine360 has been recognized in the 2022 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imagine360 has been recognized in the 2022 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population.
  • Increased flexibility, work-life balance and mental health resources have proven to be common trends among Healthiest Employers honorees.
  • Imagine360 is committed to changing healthcare for the better, and proudly offers employees the same exceptional solutions provided to clients.
  • We are thrilled to have been named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, said Jeff Bak, CEO at Imagine360.

Cancer Support Community Announces Partnership with National Rural Oncology Collective to Provide More Comprehensive Care to Cancer Patients in Breckinridge County, Kentucky

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) today announced that it is partnering with the National Rural Oncology Collaborative (NROC) to make medical oncology treatments and cancer support services available at Breckinridge Health, a critical-access hospital located in the rural community of Hardinsburg, Kentucky.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) today announced that it is partnering with the National Rural Oncology Collaborative (NROC) to make medical oncology treatments and cancer support services available at Breckinridge Health, a critical-access hospital located in the rural community of Hardinsburg, Kentucky.
  • Additionally, only 25% of rural healthcare professionals think their patients have adequate access to mental health services.
  • We are proud to lead this effort with Cancer Support Community, said Mitchell Berenson, MPH, President and CEO, Community Infusion Solutions, parent organization to the National Rural Oncology Collaborative.
  • Together, NROC and CIS are uniquely positioned to deliver high-quality oncology infusion services, address disparities in cancer care by and serve as a conduit for social and emotional cancer support for patients in rural America.

ADHD Online to Connect with Patients, Providers and Industry Experts at Annual International ADHD Conference

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teletherapy ADHD diagnosis and treatment company ADHD Online will connect in person with attendees of the 2022 Annual International Conference on ADHD in Dallas, Texas, this week.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teletherapy ADHD diagnosis and treatment company ADHD Online will connect in person with attendees of the 2022 Annual International Conference on ADHD in Dallas, Texas, this week.
  • At the conference, ADHD Online will offer fun and impactful learning opportunities for ADHD patients, providers, and professionals with industry leaders and subject matter experts.
  • "We're excited to connect in person with influential members of the ADHD community," said Doug Landman, VP of Business Development.
  • ADHD Online will also host discussions with subject matter experts on ADHD-related topics, including diagnosis, coping mechanisms, and organization for patients and providers.

Medimap Partners with Winnipeg Regional Health Authority To Improve Emergency Room Wait Times

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Medimap is pleased to announce it has signed a strategic partnership with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) to improve patient care and reduce emergency room wait times.

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  • WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Medimap is pleased to announce it has signed a strategic partnership with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) to improve patient care and reduce emergency room wait times.
  • This will help improve Manitobans' access to care by diverting patients with low acuity needs to local medical services that have the capacity to see them, thereby reducing wait times at emergency rooms across the city.
  • "Our new partnership with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is a win-win for both patients and the overall healthcare system.
  • "Every month, approximately 40 percent of people who visit a Winnipeg Urgent Care Centre or emergency department could receive the health care they need, often sooner, through a family doctor or walk-in clinic," said Mike Nader, President and CEO of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.