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ABQAURP Announces Recipient of the 2023 CHCQM Diplomate Achievement Award

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Board of Quality Assurance & Utilization Review Physicians is pleased to announce the selection of Kimberly K. Garner, MD, JD, MPH, FAAFP, CHCQM, as the recipient of the 2023 CHCQM Diplomate Achievement Award. Dr. Garner is the Rehabilitation and Extended Care Integrated Clinical Communities Lead for the South Central Veterans Health Care System Network in Little Rock, Arkansas. She served as Project Lead for the award-winning quality initiative, the Veterans Health Administration Enterprise-Wide: Advance Care Planning via Group Visits.

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  • The American Board of Quality Assurance & Utilization Review Physicians is pleased to announce the selection of Kimberly K. Garner, MD, JD, MPH, FAAFP, CHCQM, as the recipient of the 2023 CHCQM Diplomate Achievement Award.
  • NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Board of Quality Assurance & Utilization Review Physicians is pleased to announce the selection of Kimberly K. Garner, MD, JD, MPH, FAAFP, CHCQM, as the recipient of the 2023 CHCQM Diplomate Achievement Award.
  • She served as Project Lead for the award-winning quality initiative, the Veterans Health Administration Enterprise-Wide: Advance Care Planning via Group Visits.
  • In acceptance of the Award, Dr. Garner states, "I am tremendously honored to be awarded the 2023 CHCQM Diplomate Achievement Award for my activities in Advance Care Planning via Group Visits.

Mirah Builds onto Measurement-Based Care Platform to Bring an Unparalleled Level of Precision to Collaborative Care

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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BOSTON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare technology company, Mirah , announced today the launch of a ground-breaking collaborative care management solution to build on the success of their measurement-based care (MBC) platform.

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  • BOSTON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare technology company, Mirah , announced today the launch of a ground-breaking collaborative care management solution to build on the success of their measurement-based care (MBC) platform.
  • Mirah's newest technology is purpose-built to support BHI – including the collaborative care model (CoCM) and primary care behavioral health (PCBH) model.
  • It disrupts the traditional delivery of care by breaking down silos among care teams and streamlining data collection, communication, and collaboration.
  • With Mirah, providers can gather responses from patients, providers, caregivers, and (for children and adolescents) educational professionals to provide an unparalleled level of detail into a patient's progress in treatment.

Arizent, parent company of Employee Benefit News, publishes The State of Caregiving Benefits in 2023 research report

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new report from Arizent, the parent company of Employee Benefit News, an information resource for decision makers in benefits and human resources, examines how organizations are providing assistance to caregiving employees by offering direct care and other benefits. Sponsored by Calm, the research indicates that most employers are falling short, with only one-in-five respondents saying their company is providing dedicated resources to support caregivers.

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  • This report analyzes how organizations are investing in direct care support and other benefits to alleviate the strain that affects caregiving employees.
  • NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new report from Arizent, the parent company of Employee Benefit News , an information resource for decision makers in benefits and human resources, examines how organizations are providing assistance to caregiving employees by offering direct care and other benefits.
  • Sponsored by Calm, the research indicates that most employers are falling short, with only one-in-five respondents saying their company is providing dedicated resources to support caregivers.
  • Furthermore, 44% of survey participants say that flexible work schedules and locations will help them manage their caregiving responsibilities.

Zambon Presents Survey Results Showcasing Humanistic Impact of Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome on Patients in the United States

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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The survey data presented at ATS show just how extensive this toll can be on patients and their caregivers," said Paola Castellani, CMO and R&D Head at Zambon.

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  • The survey data presented at ATS show just how extensive this toll can be on patients and their caregivers," said Paola Castellani, CMO and R&D Head at Zambon.
  • "The potential for long hospitalizations, increased care costs, and the need for intensive support from family members and friends may further increase financial strain and caregiver burden.
  • Approximately 2-3 patient record forms for diagnosed BOS patients were evaluated per site, comprising 61 LTx patients and 61 allo-HSCT patients.
  • The majority of BOS patients included in this analysis reported negative impacts on their financial well-being and holistic disease burden.

K-12 Solutions Provider LINQ Launches Enhanced Parent Portal

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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WILMINGTON, N.C., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LINQ, the leading K-12 education business solutions provider, today announced the launch of LINQ Connect, a K-12 education SaaS platform to improve parent-to-school transactions. LINQ Connect is the latest iteration of the widely used TITAN Family Portal platform, adopted by more than 1,500 school districts,16,000 schools, and over 1.2 million parents and guardians across the U.S.

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  • Widely-used TITAN Family Portal has evolved to LINQ Connect, provides easy, modern payment methods for K-12 school parents, guardians
    WILMINGTON, N.C., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LINQ, the leading K-12 education business solutions provider, today announced the launch of LINQ Connect, a K-12 education SaaS platform to improve parent-to-school transactions.
  • As schools face unprecedented levels of unpaid meal debt, LINQ Connect allows schools to send notifications about low balances or debt to parents and guardians in a discreet and direct manner.
  • For parents, using the new platform is as simple as downloading a new application; their past balances will transfer seamlessly.
  • For more information about LINQ Connect and the LINQ Nutrition platform, visit: www.linq.com/solutions/payments/ .

BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH FIRST RESPONDERS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Foundation announced today a new partnership with First Responders Children's Foundation (FRCF), a national 501(c)3 organization dedicated to serving the children of U.S. first responders. The relationship recognizes the unique needs of children whose parents and caregivers put their lives on the line every day to protect their fellow Americans. The giveback program is in association with the purchase of any first responder uniform for a furry friend and will be offered at Build-A-Bear Workshop locations and online.

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  • Build-A-Bear supports children of U.S. First Responders with new giveback program
    ST. LOUIS, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Foundation announced today a new partnership with First Responders Children's Foundation (FRCF), a national 501(c)3 organization dedicated to serving the children of U.S. first responders.
  • We can show support for first responders and their children with these special uniforms designed for adorable bears.
  • Build-A-Bear Foundation is supported in part by sales of giveback product from Build-A-Bear Workshop, who designates a portion of sales from select items to benefit Foundation programs.
  • The partnership includes a guaranteed minimum donation of $10,000 and is valid May 23, 2023 through May 22, 2024.

Jason Foundation and Tennessee Department of Children's Services Announce Collaboration

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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The Jason Foundation produced the educational seminar " Preventing Suicide Among Foster Care Youth: A Training for Foster, Adoptive, and Other Out-of-Home Caregivers, " released earlier this year.

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  • The Jason Foundation produced the educational seminar " Preventing Suicide Among Foster Care Youth: A Training for Foster, Adoptive, and Other Out-of-Home Caregivers, " released earlier this year.
  • The Tennessee Department of Children's Services has adopted the module as part of the training and education required by prospective and current foster families within the state.
  • "We thank The Jason Foundation for partnering with the Department of Children's Services to provide additional resources for foster families and caregivers across our state."
  • "The Jason Foundation is excited to be working with the Tennessee Department of Children's Services and many other state entities to provide additional resources for families across our state," remarked Clark Flatt, President for The Jason Foundation.

PenFed Foundation Gala Raises Over $1.3 Million for Military Community

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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TYSONS, Va., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, today announced it raised over $1.3 million at its 19th Annual Night of Heroes Gala. This is the eighth consecutive year the event raised over $1 million.

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  • "The PenFed Foundation is proud to celebrate over 20 years of serving the brave men and women who defend our nation and the generosity and patriotism of our donors for supporting our military community," said PenFed Credit Union President/CEO and PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck.
  • Schenck also recognized PenFed Foundation Board Director Emeritus Ed Dauksz for a lifetime of service to his country and his outstanding dedication to the PenFed Foundation.
  • "The PenFed Foundation is grateful to our supporters for sharing our commitment to our nation's veterans, their caregivers, and their families," said PenFed Foundation President and PenFed Credit Union Senior EVP/President of Affiliated Businesses Shashi Vohra.
  • Those interested in supporting the PenFed Foundation's mission to help the military community and their support network are encouraged to visit penfedfoundation.org .

NICKELODEON INAUGURATES NEW ERA OF PRO-SOCIAL LEADERSHIP WITH OUR WORLD GLOBAL INITIATIVE

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon today announced the U.S. launch of Our World, a brand-new global initiative to inspire kids and provide them with tools to activate their individual and collective agency. Together with a coalition of partners that includes 4-H, Ashoka, Association of Children's Museums, ChangeX and The Aspen Institute, Nickelodeon is providing resources and best-practices for kid-driven philanthropic opportunities that allow this new generation to take action in their communities and beyond. The multiplatform initiative, which will live across the Nickelodeon's linear, digital and social platforms, will be supported across Paramount Global divisions. Our World will launch in the United Kingdom and Mexico later this year, and in additional markets through 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon today announced the U.S. launch of Our World , a brand-new global initiative to inspire kids and provide them with tools to activate their individual and collective agency.
  • The multiplatform initiative, which will live across the Nickelodeon's linear, digital and social platforms, will be supported across Paramount Global divisions.
  • Our World will launch in the United Kingdom and Mexico later this year, and in additional markets through 2024.
  • Nickelodeon asked kids if they felt they could effect change; almost half (46%) said they felt like they could not.

HTM Launches Maudey During "Better Hearing Month"

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In concert with "Better Hearing Month," Healthcare Technologies and Methods (HTM) announced the launch of Maudey®, their patented virtual hearing aid assistant created for mature hearing aid patients, their family members and their providers.

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  • FREDERICKSBURG, Va., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In concert with "Better Hearing Month," Healthcare Technologies and Methods (HTM) announced the launch of Maudey®, their patented virtual hearing aid assistant created for mature hearing aid patients, their family members and their providers.
  • Providers may schedule a video appointment and demonstration at: https://maudey.com/
    "Maudey was designed to make using and maintaining hearing aids easier than watching TV," said Alan Letzt, President & CEO of HTM.
  • For hearing aid users, Maudey offers three unique benefits:
    Available 24/7 on the patient's TV, laptop or mobile device.
  • "I observed the challenges faced by relatives who acquired hearing aids," added Stephanie Letzt, Vice President of HTM."