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Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Monrovia, CA

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Monday, March 11, 2024

MONROVIA, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Franchise today announced the grand opening of Crunch Monrovia , a 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in the heart of Monrovia, California.

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  • MONROVIA, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Franchise today announced the grand opening of Crunch Monrovia , a 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in the heart of Monrovia, California.
  • Crunch Monrovia will take the place of a former Bed, Bath and Beyond at 650 West Huntington Drive, creating a new fitness offering for Monrovia's 37,500 residents.
  • Crunch Monrovia is owned by Harman Fitness, one of the biggest Crunch franchisees with currently 37 clubs in 5 states across the country.
  • The Harman Fitness team has plans to open several more locations later this year in Long Beach, CA and Houston, TX.

Extendicare Announces 2023 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results

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Friday, March 8, 2024

MARKHAM, Ontario, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Extendicare Inc. (“Extendicare” or the “Company”) (TSX: EXE) today reported results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023.

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  • MARKHAM, Ontario, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Extendicare Inc. (“Extendicare” or the “Company”) (TSX: EXE) today reported results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
  • Beds under management through Extendicare Assist grew 64.2% to 9,783 from Q4 2022 driven by the Revera and Axium transactions.
  • “Our strong fourth quarter is the result of the strategic initiatives we have undertaken to reposition Extendicare for growth and value creation,” said Dr. Michael Guerriere, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • In November 2023, Axium Extendicare LTC II LP (“Axium JV II”) acquired a new 320-bed LTC redevelopment project in Ottawa from Revera.

SkinCure Oncology Unveils New Skin Cancer Treatment Technology at American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in San Diego March 8-12 Booth 3555

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

GentleView™ is a laser-based imaging device being developed to offer hybrid reflective confocal microscopy and photoacoustic imaging.

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  • GentleView™ is a laser-based imaging device being developed to offer hybrid reflective confocal microscopy and photoacoustic imaging.
  • Reflective confocal microscopy, or RCM, will provide high resolution imaging of the epidermis, to a depth of 200 microns, for cellular level visualization of skin cancer lesions.
  • “SkinCure Oncology,” Brandt continued, “is helping dermatologists nationwide implement the GentleCure Experience – an advanced, noninvasive treatment for NMSC.
  • “Our new devices, subject to FDA Clearance,” Brandt said, “will offer cutting-edge technology in line with SkinCure Oncology’s vision for the future of dermatology.

Burlington Stores, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Michael O’Sullivan, CEO, stated, “Our performance in the fourth quarter exceeded our guidance.

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  • Michael O’Sullivan, CEO, stated, “Our performance in the fourth quarter exceeded our guidance.
  • Diluted weighted average shares outstanding amounted to 64.4 million during the quarter compared with 65.4 million during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2022.
  • During the fourth quarter the Company repurchased 605,311 shares of its common stock under its share repurchase program for $103 million.
  • ET to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 results.

Hooker Furnishings Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

MARTINSVILLE, Va., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hooker Furnishings Corporation (Nasdaq-GS: HOFT) announced that on March 4, 2024, its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable on March 29, 2024 to shareholders of record at March 18, 2024.

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  • MARTINSVILLE, Va., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hooker Furnishings Corporation (Nasdaq-GS: HOFT) announced that on March 4, 2024, its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable on March 29, 2024 to shareholders of record at March 18, 2024.
  • Hooker Furnishings Corporation, in its 99th year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of casegoods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture, fabric-upholstered furniture, lighting, accessories, and home décor for the residential, hospitality and contract markets.
  • The Home Meridian division addresses more moderate price points and channels of distribution not currently served by other Hooker Furnishings divisions or brands.
  • Hooker Furnishings Corporation’s corporate offices and upholstery manufacturing facilities are located in Virginia, North Carolina and California, with showrooms in High Point, N.C., Las Vegas, N.V., Atlanta, G.A.

FormFactor and Tabor Electronics Collaborate to Demonstrate a Full Stack 5-Qubit Quantum Computer, Powered by QuantWare

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The result of this collaboration shows the ability of the partnering companies to support the quantum industry with their respective technologies.

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  • The result of this collaboration shows the ability of the partnering companies to support the quantum industry with their respective technologies.
  • The turnkey Quantum Computer demonstrates a 250% improvement in T1 times compared to similar small-scale systems, enabling higher qubit fidelity and more quantum operations per cycle.
  • As the quantum computing industry expands rapidly, the need for practical test beds and a trained workforce increases every year.
  • The Echo-5Q offers scientists and engineers immediate access to high quality physical qubits for the development of staff and testing of new technologies.

LIFX Unveils Full Range of Outdoor Lighting Products with Polychrome Technology for Brighter, More Vibrant Backyards Everywhere

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The new outdoor lighting products include the LIFX Smart String Light , the LIFX Smart Round Path Light , the LIFX Smart Square Path Light , the LIFX Smart Neon Flex Light , and the LIFX Smart Spot Light , which are set to transform outdoor spaces with versatility, energy efficiency and improve brightness levels.

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  • The new outdoor lighting products include the LIFX Smart String Light , the LIFX Smart Round Path Light , the LIFX Smart Square Path Light , the LIFX Smart Neon Flex Light , and the LIFX Smart Spot Light , which are set to transform outdoor spaces with versatility, energy efficiency and improve brightness levels.
  • The new outdoor products also have access to LIFX’s dynamic mobile app, available on iOS and Android, enabling users to effortlessly create captivating outdoor lighting scenes.
  • The new LIFX outdoor lighting portfolio includes:
    Ideal for creating inviting outdoor atmospheres, these weatherproof string lights offer customizable colors and effects to suit any occasion.
  • For more information about LIFX and its range of smart lighting solutions, visit LIFX.com .

Retrieve Medical Holdings, Inc. Forges Partnership with Louisiana Health System Hospitals

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The company's wholly owned subsidiary, Retrieve Medical, Inc. ("Retrieve"), has signed a pivotal contract to deploy its cutting-edge software at a prominent Louisiana hospital.

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  • The company's wholly owned subsidiary, Retrieve Medical, Inc. ("Retrieve"), has signed a pivotal contract to deploy its cutting-edge software at a prominent Louisiana hospital.
  • The agreement marks Retrieve's continued expansion into the healthcare landscape, bolstering its portfolio with another esteemed community health system.
  • "We are pleased to broaden our reach into yet another community health system," commented Dr. Mark Rosenberg, Chairman of Retrieve and Past President of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
  • "This partnership underscores our position as the premier provider of physician documentation software for hospitals and medical systems throughout the United States.

WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital Announce Definitive Agreement to Combine Health Systems

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Monday, February 26, 2024

York, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital have entered into a definitive agreement to enhance community-based health care across the region.

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  • York, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital have entered into a definitive agreement to enhance community-based health care across the region.
  • Pending regulatory approval, Evangelical Community Hospital will become WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital on or about July 1, 2024.
  • We’re excited to build on that commitment with Evangelical,” said Roxanna Gapstur Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO of WellSpan Health.
  • A separate philanthropic foundation will be created as a community pathway for hospital support, similar to WellSpan’s other hospital foundations.

Time Running Out on Looming Seniors’ Housing Crisis: AdvantAge Ontario

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

“Right now, there’s a massive housing void for older adults who need more care than they can get at home but who are not ready for long-term care.”

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  • “Right now, there’s a massive housing void for older adults who need more care than they can get at home but who are not ready for long-term care.”
    Government must address this housing ‘missing middle’ by providing more supportive housing for older adults, according to AdvantAge Ontario.
  • Supportive housing is similar to retirement housing in that residents are offered a range of services such as meals, activities, security checks and help with personal care.
  • Elders who don’t have access to supportive housing often ultimately end up in hospitals, then become crisis admissions to long-term care homes.
  • “And time is running out.”
    AdvantAge Ontario is the voice of not-for-profit seniors’ care in the province, representing more than 500 long-term care, seniors’ housing, supportive housing and community service agencies.