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Global Music Icon and Tech Visionary, will.i.am, Honored with the 2023 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award by The Tech Interactive

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive will honor global music artist, tech entrepreneur, and philanthropist will.i.am with the 2023 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award, presented by Applied Materials, Inc., at its sixth annual Tech for Global Good celebration on Saturday, Nov. 4. That night, The Tech Interactive's newest class of Tech for Global Good laureates –  innovative organizations that use technology to significantly advance health equity and improve lives – will also be honored and celebrated.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive will honor global music artist, tech entrepreneur, and philanthropist will.i.am with the 2023 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award, presented by Applied Materials, Inc., at its sixth annual Tech for Global Good celebration on Saturday, Nov. 4.
  • "He embodies the very essence of a global humanitarian who empowers individuals and communities through technology, and his positive influence is undeniable."
  • At the Tech for Global Good Celebration, will.i.am will participate in a fireside chat with the 2023 Global Humanitarian Reid Hoffman, Co-Founder of LinkedIn and Partner at Greylock.
  • The James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award recognizes individuals whose vision and leadership are focused on solving global problems.

WPCCU and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) Forge Groundbreaking Initiatives; LACI's Middle School Girls in STEM Program Awarded an FHLBank AHEAD Grant

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Earlier this month, the Water and Power Community Credit Union was awarded an FHLBank San Francisco AHEAD Program Grant for the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) Middle School Girls in STEM Program. After putting in the hard work to apply for the program, the LACI program is now one of the highly sought-after award winners. FHLBank awarded 55 projects this year totaling $1.5 million in grants that will boost economic development activity and promote financial stability in communities throughout Arizona, California, and Nevada.

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  • Earlier this month, the Water and Power Community Credit Union was awarded an FHLBank San Francisco AHEAD Program Grant for the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) Middle School Girls in STEM Program.
  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Earlier this month, the Water and Power Community Credit Union was awarded an FHLBank San Francisco AHEAD Program Grant for the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) Middle School Girls in STEM Program.
  • The funds will be set in place for LACI's 2023 Cohort (4) Middle School Girls in STEM Program.
  • They included: Edwin Markham Middle School in Watts, Vox Collegiate and Hollenbeck Middle School in Los Angeles.

Hyundai Hope On Wheels Donates $100,000 to Open COVID-19 Testing Center in Boyle Heights

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Friday, July 31, 2020
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. dealers, announced a $100,000 donation to open a COVID-19 testing center in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. dealers, announced a $100,000 donation to open a COVID-19 testing center in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights.
  • "We are pleased to continue funding our testing strategy and support our neighbors in Boyle Heights who have been disproportionately affected by the novel coronavirus."
  • The Boyle Heights COVID-19 testing center is located at 1724 Pennsylvania Ave. in Los Angeles.
  • Hyundai Hope On Wheels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer.

Leading Health Care Executive Catherine Shitara Joins MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
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LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Catherine Shitara, a leading Southern California health care executive, is the new Chief Operating Officer at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills.

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  • LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Catherine Shitara, a leading Southern California health care executive, is the new Chief Operating Officer at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills.
  • Other career highlights include Accreditation and Patient Safety Manager for Keck Medical Center of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
  • The Women's Hospital at Saddleback Medical Center offers personalized obstetrics, perinatal programs and neonatal intensive care unit.
  • It is part of MemorialCare with over 200 care locations, top hospitals--Saddleback Medical Center, Orange Coast Medical Center, Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach; MemorialCare Medical Group; Greater Newport Physicians; Seaside Health Plan;and outpatient surgery, imaging, dialysis, urgent care, health and breast centers in Southern California.

40-Acre Los Angeles Urban Community to be powered by Bloom Energy Servers

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
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The Bloom Energy Servers were selected by The Alhambras developer, The Ratkovich Company (TRC), a premier Los Angeles real estate development firm, as part of its ongoing strategy to transform the 40-acre former C F Braun engineering campus, located five miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

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  • The Bloom Energy Servers were selected by The Alhambras developer, The Ratkovich Company (TRC), a premier Los Angeles real estate development firm, as part of its ongoing strategy to transform the 40-acre former C F Braun engineering campus, located five miles east of downtown Los Angeles.
  • The Alhambra campus is a LEED Gold certified, mixed-use health-and-wellness-focused community, home to major tenants such as County of Los Angeles, USC Keck School of Medicine, and Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC).
  • The Bloom Energy Servers use virtually no water in normal operation, an important consideration in drought-prone California.
  • Thanks to Bloom Energy Servers, our electric bills have been lowered significantly, as well as our carbon footprint.

Keck Hospital of USC achieves Magnet recognition for nursing excellence

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Keck Hospital of USC has joined a select group of health care facilities in achieving Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), one of the highest honors in nursing excellence.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Keck Hospital of USC has joined a select group of health care facilities in achieving Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), one of the highest honors in nursing excellence.
  • "Our Magnet journey, which began seven years ago, was a rigorous and rewarding process that engaged the entire Keck Hospital of USC community."
  • "Achieving Magnet status is an important milestone for Keck Hospital of USC and distinguishes Keck Medicine of USC as a leading academic medical center where patients receive exceptional care," says Rodney B. Hanners , chief executive officer of Keck Medical Center of USC.
  • Keck Hospital of USC is a 401-bed acute care hospital that is part of Keck Medicine of USC, the University of Southern California's medical enterprise.

Keck Medicine of USC to open new ambulatory clinic in Southern California's San Gabriel Valley

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Thursday, May 31, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Keck Medicine of USC is expanding its network of ambulatory clinics with a new location in Southern California's San Gabriel Valley.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Keck Medicine of USC is expanding its network of ambulatory clinics with a new location in Southern California's San Gabriel Valley.
  • The expansion into the San Gabriel Valley reflects Keck Medicine's ongoing commitment to bring its highly specialized clinical expertise closer to communities throughout the Southland.
  • Featuring views of the San Gabriel Mountains and overlooking Santa Anita Park, the clinic will also include a radiation therapy center, infusion treatment center and pharmacy.
  • Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California's medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area.

Keck School of Medicine of USC urologists present latest research at the American Urological Association 2018 annual meeting

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Friday, May 18, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --From robotics and machine learning to new applications for MRIs, Keck School of Medicine of USC scientists will present research highlighting the impact of technology on patient outcomes and the field of urology at the American Urological Association (AUA) 2018 annual meeting May 1821 in San Francisco.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --From robotics and machine learning to new applications for MRIs, Keck School of Medicine of USC scientists will present research highlighting the impact of technology on patient outcomes and the field of urology at the American Urological Association (AUA) 2018 annual meeting May 1821 in San Francisco.
  • Following are highlights from the more than 60 Keck School presentations and posters at the meeting.
  • This includes Keck Medical Center of USC, composed of Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital.
  • In 2018, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Keck School among the top 35 medical schools in the country.

Boxing Legend Oscar De La Hoya Helps To Honor Teachers At Green Dot Public Schools Sixth Annual Golden Dot Awards

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Friday, May 11, 2018
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Green Dot teachers, staff and administrators serve more than 15,000 students across the country each year.

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  • Green Dot teachers, staff and administrators serve more than 15,000 students across the country each year.
  • De La Hoya has been involved with Green Dot's commitment to excellence in public school education since 2003 when the Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High School opened in Boyle Heights.
  • "The level of dedication that Green Dot teachers, administrators and staff bring to their schools every day is truly inspiring.
  • Green Dot Public Schools' Golden Dot Awards recognizes educators and staff who are transforming the landscape of public education.

DocPanel Announces Partnership with the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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Division chiefs directly handle many cases, along with their hand-picked teams, ensuring patients receive reliable radiology reads, consultations and second opinions."

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  • Division chiefs directly handle many cases, along with their hand-picked teams, ensuring patients receive reliable radiology reads, consultations and second opinions."
  • Templeton continued, "Our partnership with USC provides patients with a robust selection of subspecialty radiologists to access.
  • About Keck Hospital of USC: Keck Hospital of USC is part of Keck Medicine of USC, the University of Southern California's medical enterprise.
  • Its internationally renowned physicians care for patients, teach and conduct research at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the region's first medical school.