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Qwark Health Announces National Partnership with the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics

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Monday, August 1, 2022

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qwark, a tech-enabled pharmacy platform that combines the convenience of an online pharmacy with the in-person care of a community pharmacy, has announced a national partnership with the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC).

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  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qwark, a tech-enabled pharmacy platform that combines the convenience of an online pharmacy with the in-person care of a community pharmacy, has announced a national partnership with the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC).
  • The partnership will allow Qwark to serve millions ofunderserved patients through NAFC's expansive network of over 1,400 free and charitable clinics.
  • "Access to affordable prescription medications is a major need amongst free and charitable clinics and charitable pharmacies and the close to 2 million patients they serve annually," said Nicole Lamoureux, President and CEO of NAFC.
  • The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c (3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved throughout the nation and the more than 1,400 Free and Charitable Clinics that serve them.

Sixth Annual RWJF Award for Health Equity Presented by the NAFC Awarded to Ilana Steinhauer

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Being a rural community with a lack of public transportation, Ilana helped create a transportation program to get patients to and from appointments, eliminating a major barrier to care. This program provides almost 1,000 rides annually, which significantly increased patient visit attendance and, in turn, drove improved health outcomes. She also helped create and serves as a leader of BASIC--Berkshire Alliance to Support the Immigrant Community, which brings together different local organizations working to make it easier for immigrants to thrive in their community, harnessing the various available resources and working together to change the systems that impact health outcomes. Ilana also helped ensure that resources were available to address the COVID-19 pandemic by educating the community, helping identify places to quarantine for those living in congregate housing, and ensuring equitable access to vaccines. Greater than 95% of the clinic’s patients have received COVID-19 vaccinations.

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  • This program provides almost 1,000 rides annually, which significantly increased patient visit attendance and, in turn, drove improved health outcomes.
  • The RWJF Awards for Health Equity is a grant program spanning seven years that has been awarded to the NAFC and other organizations spanning sectors including public health, health care, social justice, civic leadership, education, community development, and philanthropy.
  • The NAFC is requesting nominations for the Seventh Award for Health Equity.
  • The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is committed to improving health and health equity in the United States.

Apollo 17 Astronaut Harrison Schmitt Honored with the 2022 Thomas R. Hobson Distinguished Aerospace Service Award

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Friday, July 1, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aerospace States Association (ASA) is proud to honor Apollo 17 Astronaut and former U.S.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aerospace States Association (ASA) is proud to honor Apollo 17 Astronaut and former U.S.
  • Senator Harrison Schmitt with the 2022 Thomas R. Hobson Distinguished Aerospace Service Award.
  • "Mr. Hobson used his years of experience and incredible wisdom to help ASA approach tough challenges and create innovative and effective solutions.
  • Past recipients of the Thomas R. Hobson Distinguished Aerospace Service Award include Wally Funk, Aviator and Commercial Astronaut, Charles Huettner, former Executive Director of the ASA, and Buzz Aldrin, Ph.D., former NASA Gemini and Apollo 11 Astronaut.

Colorado Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera and Alaska Lt. Governor Kevin Meyer Named National Chair and Vice Chair of Aerospace States Association

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Aerospace States Association (ASA) elected Colorado Lt.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Aerospace States Association (ASA) elected Colorado Lt.
  • Governor Dianne Primavera as the new National Chair and Alaska Lt.
  • Governor Kevin Meyer as Vice Chair of the ASA.
  • Governor Meyer has also been a longtime advocate of the industry, creating Aerospace Day at the Alaska State Capitol among other initiatives.

MacroMinds Raises $475,000 to Support Student Education through its 2022 Investment Symposium

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Friday, June 10, 2022

RYE, N.Y., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MacroMinds , a foundation launched to support student education, announced that its 2022 investment symposium has raised $475,000.

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  • RYE, N.Y., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MacroMinds , a foundation launched to support student education, announced that its 2022 investment symposium has raised $475,000.
  • "Our theme for the event was Causes, Content and Collaboration", said Dean Curnutt, the founder of the MacroMinds Foundation.
  • Held at the Times Center in New York City, the two-day MacroMinds symposium covered important topics including quantitative investment strategies, inflation, credit markets, hedging and cryptocurrency options.
  • "Our vision at MacroMinds is to bring the investment community together to support organizations that are making a real difference for students and their families."

Kessler Foundation $100,000 grant funds launch of HR-focused 'Employing Abilities at Work Certificate'

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

EAST HANOVER, N.J. , June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To influence systematic change in employment practices for individuals with disabilities, Kessler Foundation provided a $100,000 initial investment grant for the May launch of "Employing Abilities at Work Certificate" by SHRM Foundation, the 501c (3) philanthropic arm of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

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  • According to CDC data, more than one in four (26 percent) of the U.S. population identifies with a disability.
  • "Many don't understand that nearly 80 percent of disabilities are invisible," says Wendi Safstrom, President of SHRM Foundation.
  • Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities.
  • Founded in 1966, the SHRM Foundation is the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of the world's largest HR professional society, SHRM.

eMoney Advisor Announces New Partnership with the BLX Internship Program

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Through the partnership with eMoney, participants will receive access to eMoney Premierthe fintech firm's most robust planning solutionto gain hands-on experience using financial planning software beginning June 6.

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  • Through the partnership with eMoney, participants will receive access to eMoney Premierthe fintech firm's most robust planning solutionto gain hands-on experience using financial planning software beginning June 6.
  • Interns will also be given the opportunity to expand their skillset and demonstrate eMoney proficiency by completing the eMoney Fundamentals Certification.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with eMoney Advisor as we work together to enhance the BLX Internship program.
  • With this partnership, we are taking great strides towards making this a reality," said Luis Rosa, co-founder, BLX Internship Program.

ECRI and ISMP PUBLIC STATEMENT | Medication Errors are Complex; Criminal Charges Will Not Improve Care

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

"We firmly believe that criminalizing providers for unintended harm will hinder rather than improve healthcare in the future," says Marcus Schabacker, MD, PhD, president and CEO of ECRI.

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  • "We firmly believe that criminalizing providers for unintended harm will hinder rather than improve healthcare in the future," says Marcus Schabacker, MD, PhD, president and CEO of ECRI.
  • To learn more, we invite you to read in-depth coverage and analysis in the ISMP Medication Safety Alert!
  • The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is the only 501c (3) nonprofit organization devoted entirely to preventing medication errors.
  • In 2020, ISMP formally affiliated with ECRI to create one of the largest healthcare quality and safety institutions in the world.

Wawa Celebrates 58 Years by Offering Free Any Size Coffee for All Customers Chainwide

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Monday, April 11, 2022

On April 14, in honor of its 58th anniversary in retail, Wawa will celebrate the occasion by offering customers FREE hot coffee of any-size, chainwide, all day!

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  • On April 14, in honor of its 58th anniversary in retail, Wawa will celebrate the occasion by offering customers FREE hot coffee of any-size, chainwide, all day!
  • Throughout the day, Wawa expects to give away more than 2 million free cups of any size coffee to customers at its more than 960 stores.
  • This years Wawa Day celebration is
    dedicated to brightening the days of its customers, associates and communities.
  • Free Hot Coffee, Chainwide on April 14th Wawa will give away 2 million free cups of any-size, hot coffee for all customers, chainwide, all day.

Direct Relief, BD, NAFC Announce Free and Charitable Clinic Grant Winners

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

It supports free and charitable clinics in expanding patient-tailored, innovative models of chronic disease care for vulnerable patients in the United States.

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  • It supports free and charitable clinics in expanding patient-tailored, innovative models of chronic disease care for vulnerable patients in the United States.
  • "Direct Relief is privileged to again join with NAFC and BD to recognize these clinics and their critical role."
  • Church Health Center of Memphis, Inc. Memphis, Tenn.
    Outreach Free Clinic and Resource Center Brandon, Fla.
    Sinclair Health Clinic Winchester, Va.
    CrossOver Healthcare Ministry Richmond, Va.
  • Faith Family Medical Center Nashville, Tenn.
    Westminster Free Clinic - Thousand Oaks, Calif.
    C-ASIST Free Health Clinic Dearborn, Mich.