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Meijer Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for Fourth Straight Year

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Friday, December 29, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • Also called the CEI Equality 100 Award, this is the retailer's fourth consecutive year receiving the highest score.
  • Those groups include Meijer Pride, Meijer Disability Awareness and Advocacy Group (mDAAG), Women at Meijer, YoPro (young professionals), mVets (veterans), and MOSAIC (diverse backgrounds including cultural and faith traditions).
  • To learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at Meijer, visit the Meijer Community site .

Meijer Recognized as Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer earned the title of Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion from the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the seventh year in a row, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to championing a culture of dignity and respect for its team members.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer earned the title of Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion from the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the seventh year in a row, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to championing a culture of dignity and respect for its team members.
  • It is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality.
  • The tool was developed by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of business leaders, policy experts, and disability advocates.
  • "We appreciate companies like Meijer, and their commitment to educate, support, and create opportunities toward greater disability awareness and advocacy."

TheracosBio Announces the Appointments of Jim Greenwood to Board of Directors and Jeff McGroarty as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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TheracosBio today announced the appointment of former US Congressman Jim Greenwood to the Board of Directors of its parent company and Jeff McGroarty, MBA, as its Chief Financial Officer.

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  • TheracosBio today announced the appointment of former US Congressman Jim Greenwood to the Board of Directors of its parent company and Jeff McGroarty, MBA, as its Chief Financial Officer.
  • Both newly appointed team members will help shape the commercial strategy for Brenzavvy™ (bexagliflozin), a recently FDA-approved treatment for type 2 diabetes.
  • “Accomplished leaders, Jim and Jeff will be valuable members of our team at this critical time for TheracosBio,” said Albert R. Collinson, Ph.D., President and CEO of TheracosBio.
  • “Following FDA approval of BRENZAVVY, we are preparing to develop and execute a commercialization strategy in line with the mission of TheracosBio.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Describes Emerging Research on the Incidence of Multi-Site Pain Symptoms in Long COVID Patients During Event Titled, “Long COVID: What Will it Take to Accelerate Therapeutic Progress?”

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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CHATHAM, N.J., Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: TNXP) (Tonix or the Company), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that during a virtual event co-hosted by BIO and Solve M.E. titled, “Long COVID: What Will it Take to Accelerate Therapeutic Progress?”, Seth Lederman, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Tonix Pharmaceuticals, presented emerging research describing the role of infections in triggering fibromyalgia or CFS/ME and other fibromyalgia-type illnesses, and discussed Tonix’s ongoing Phase 2 study of TNX-102 SL in fibromyalgia-type Long COVID. Symptoms of Long COVID, like multi-site pain, fatigue and insomnia, are the hallmarks of chronic pain syndromes like fibromyalgia and CFS/ME.

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  • Symptoms of Long COVID, like multi-site pain, fatigue and insomnia, are the hallmarks of chronic pain syndromes like fibromyalgia and CFS/ME.
  • “Furthermore, a recent survey2 found comparable pain, fatigue and function between Long COVID, fibromyalgia and CFS/ME.”
    Enrollment continues in the Phase 2 PREVAIL study of TNX-102 SL as a potential treatment for patients with Long COVID syndrome whose symptoms overlap with fibromyalgia.
  • PREVAIL is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in the U.S. that is expected to enroll approximately 470 patients.
  • National Research Action Plan on Long COVID, 200 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20201.

Krystal Schramm Named DirectTrust Interoperability Hero

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Lansing, Michigan, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN) today announced that Krystal Schramm, Senior Technical Business Analyst, has been selected by DirectTrust as in Interoperability Hero for her work with Native American tribes in Michigan.The Interoperability Hero Initiative, now in its second year,recognizes organizations, teams, or individuals integral to advancing thetimely and secure access, integration and use of electronic health data.

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  • Lansing, Michigan, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN) today announced that Krystal Schramm, Senior Technical Business Analyst, has been selected by DirectTrust as in Interoperability Hero for her work with Native American tribes in Michigan.The Interoperability Hero Initiative, now in its second year,recognizes organizations, teams, or individuals integral to advancing thetimely and secure access, integration and use of electronic health data.
  • I am honored to have been chosen as an Interoperability Hero, said Schramm.
  • Schramms leadership has been foundational to MiHINs outreach and engagement with the 12 federally recognized tribes in Michigan.
  • As a Native who utilizes tribal healthcare, improving interoperability within the tribal communities in Michigan is near and dear to my heart, said Schramm.

Meijer Recognized as Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer earned the title of Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion from the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the sixth year in a row, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to championing a culture of dignity and respect for its team members.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer earned the title of Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion from the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the sixth year in a row, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to championing a culture of dignity and respect for its team members.
  • "So much of our success is a direct result of the passion our team members bring to supporting the disability community across our six states, especially through the Meijer Disability Awareness and Advocacy Group."
  • "There is no single best way to practice disability inclusion.
  • Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion."

Santander Consumer USA Funds Financial Security Programs for Survivors of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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DALLAS, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Santander Consumer USA Inc. ("SC") is helping victims of domestic violence find financial freedom and funding an initiative to remove economic barriers for women and teen girls who have been trafficked. The Santander Consumer USA Inc. Foundation is providing grants of $250,000 to support New Friends New Life, which restores and empowers trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls, women and their children, and $160,000 to Genesis Women's Shelter & Support, which will deliver program and administrative support to support survivors of abuse and trafficking.

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  • The $160,000 grant to Genesis Women's Shelter & Support will provide funds to match the savings that 30 families accumulate before leaving transitional housing.
  • It will also help Genesis clients improve their credit score and start their new lives with some financial security from savings.
  • "Women everywhere face social, cultural and economic barriers to equality, particularly if they are in high risk or unsafe situations," said Santander Consumer USA CEO Mahesh Aditya.
  • New Friends New Life and Genesis Women's Shelter & Support are both past grant recipients from the Santander Consumer USA Inc. Foundation.

MASSIVE Announces Scholarship Partnership with WILG for 2022

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --MASSIVE: Medical and Subrogation Specialists are sponsoring scholarships for two attorneys to join the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) association and attend the WILG Annual Convention in September.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --MASSIVE: Medical and Subrogation Specialists are sponsoring scholarships for two attorneys to join the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) association and attend the WILG Annual Convention in September.
  • "MASSIVE is pleased to support WILG's mission of helping attorneys advocate for the rights of injured workers," says Rita Siedlaczek, MASSIVE Sales and Marketing Director.
  • The WILG Scholarship Committee will select the winners and they will be announced by June 1.
  • More information can be found at wilg.org or by calling WILG at (603) 455-0654.

AHI Integration released into US App Stores by Bearn

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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Bearn's unique wellness app rewards Users for health and wellness activities including fitness, nutrition, weight management, sleep, stress management and more.Users of the Bearn app earn reward dollars for healthy behaviours.

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  • Bearn's unique wellness app rewards Users for health and wellness activities including fitness, nutrition, weight management, sleep, stress management and more.Users of the Bearn app earn reward dollars for healthy behaviours.
  • Aaron Drew, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bearn said:
    "We're excited to finally have the application in the stores.
  • Integration with the Benefits app has now been successfully piloted with a commercial launch targeting their 500,000 Users.
  • During the period that Bearn was challenged with unforeseen delays, AHI provided continued assistance to Bearn so that this partnership could go live in the US app stores.

Steinberg Law Firm Announces New Partner, Attorney Catherine D. Meehan

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Steinberg Law Firm is pleased to name Attorney Catherine "Catie" Dunn Meehan as its newest partner.

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Steinberg Law Firm is pleased to name Attorney Catherine "Catie" Dunn Meehan as its newest partner.
  • Attorney Meehan is the first female partner at the Steinberg Law Firm.
  • Managing partner of the Steinberg Law Firm, Attorney David Pearlman, says, "We are excited about Catie becoming a partner.
  • Catie brings a commitment to the continued mission of the Steinberg Law Firm, and she embodies our slogan of 'Get The Firm Behind You!'".