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Sentry Insurance opens new regional office to better serve businesses in Texas

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance, one of the largest and most financially secure mutual insurance groups in the United States, has expanded its presence with a new regional office in Plano that will service businesses in the South Central region. The new office will occupy 11,400 square feet at the Apex at Legacy, a Class AA office tower located at 5801 Headquarters Drive. JLL secured the lease for Sentry.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance , one of the largest and most financially secure mutual insurance groups in the United States, has expanded its presence with a new regional office in Plano that will service businesses in the South Central region.
  • The new office will occupy 11,400 square feet at the Apex at Legacy, a Class AA office tower located at 5801 Headquarters Drive.
  • Our South Central region team allows us to support the incredible growth of the businesses that call this area home.
  • Sentry currently offers a full range of insurance products to many of the region's top industries, including:
    Texas is home to more than 630,000 businesses and 14 million employees .

North Texas Food Bank Receives $100,000 Grant from Link Logistics

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Dallas, TX, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) announced today that it received a $100,000 grant from Link Logistics for infrastructure improvements and food purchases.

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  • Dallas, TX, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) announced today that it received a $100,000 grant from Link Logistics for infrastructure improvements and food purchases.
  • Link Logistics is a leading national last-mile logistics real estate company and a key food bank partner.
  • “The team at the North Texas Food Bank is thankful to our partners at Link Logistics for providing these critical funds,” said Maurice Wilson , North Texas Food Bank chief operating officer.
  • “Link Logistics is committed to investing in our communities and we take great pride in our support of the North Texas Food Bank, recognizing the invaluable work they undertake," said Luke J. Petherbridge , Link Logistics chief executive officer.

Heroes on the Water hosts 4th Annual Kayak Fishing Fundraising Tournament

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Allen, Texas, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is hosting its 4th annual kayak fishing tournament named in memory of founder, Jim Dolan .

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  • Allen, Texas, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is hosting its 4th annual kayak fishing tournament named in memory of founder, Jim Dolan .
  • It is a virtual kayak fishing tournament, which means anglers can fish anywhere in the U.S.
  • This annual kayak fishing tournament is a fun way to give back to heroes who help keep our communities and country safe.
  • Heroes on the Water chapters across the U.S. hold monthly kayak fishing events at no cost.

HCA Healthcare Appoints Jyric Sims President of Company’s West Florida Division

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced Jyric Sims, Ph.D., will become president of the company’s West Florida Division, effective June 12.

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  • HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced Jyric Sims, Ph.D., will become president of the company’s West Florida Division, effective June 12.
  • A more than 20-year healthcare veteran, Sims has been with HCA Healthcare since 2011.
  • “Jyric is a talented healthcare veteran who has held a number of hospital leadership positions for HCA Healthcare hospitals in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas,” said Richard A. Hammett, president, Atlantic Group, HCA Healthcare.
  • In 2011, Chari was appointed vice president of clinical excellence for HCA Healthcare and was promoted to senior vice president of clinical excellence in 2015.

CooperVision's Latest Innovation, MyDay Energys® Contact Lenses, Make U.S. Debut

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

SAN RAMON, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Signaling a new advancement in addressing the symptoms of pervasive digital eye strain, CooperVision® MyDay Energys® contact lenses are now available to all eye care professionals across the United States. The nationwide rollout marks the global debut of the highly innovative lens.

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  • "Based on enthusiastic feedback from trial customers, we expect U.S. eye care professionals and contact-lens wearers to widely embrace MyDay Energys®."
  • MyDay Energys® is the newest addition to CooperVision's popular MyDay® family, which includes MyDay® sphere, MyDay® toric, and MyDay® multifocal contact lenses.
  • MyDay Energys® is available in sphere powers of +8.00D to -12.00D (0.50D steps after +5.00D and -6.00D), with no plano option.
  • MyDay Energys® also includes built-in UV blocking (86% of UVA and 97% of UVB rays), helping to minimize the transmission of harmful UV rays ҂.

American Healthcare REIT Appoints Marvin O'Quinn and Valerie Richardson to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Healthcare REIT, Inc., a self-managed, publicly registered, real estate investment trust, announced today the appointments of Marvin O'Quinn and Valerie Richardson to the company's board of directors, effective January 10, 2023.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Healthcare REIT, Inc., a self-managed, publicly registered, real estate investment trust, announced today the appointments of Marvin O'Quinn and Valerie Richardson to the company's board of directors, effective January 10, 2023.
  • O'Quinn and Richardson bring extensive experience in their respective fields of healthcare and commercial real estate that will complement the experience of the company's existing board of directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Marvin O'Quinn and Valerie Richardson to the American Healthcare REIT board," said Danny Prosky, president, chief executive officer and director.
  • "Our board selected Marvin and Valerie to serve as directors based on their proven track records in the healthcare and real estate industries, respectively.

Innovative Technology Promises Better Monitoring for Seniors

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In April, 2021, The Legacy Senior Communities entered into an exclusive partnership Toi Labs, Inc. to introduce the company's TrueLoo smart toilet to its Midtown Park and Willow Bend campuses in a year-long pilot program. The smart toilet seat offers a new level of monitoring by automating the currently manual process of tracking bowel movements and urinations in the privacy of the resident's home. The early detection toilet seat can identify potential health issues, such as UTIs, dehydration, bleeding, infectious diseases, and more.

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  • The early detection toilet seat can identify potential health issues, such as UTIs, dehydration, bleeding, infectious diseases, and more.
  • The Legacy continues the manual monitoring of resident bathroom habits alongside the TrueLoo smart toilet tracking.
  • The results show that TrueLoo is able to detect more than 50% output and distress signals and is 100% more accurate than manual monitoring.
  • Toi Labs' leading edge technology improves the monitoring of human waste in a cost-effective and convenient way.

The Caring Foundation of Texas to offer free vaccinations to students in DFW, Houston regions

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Monday, August 1, 2022

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Efforts to bridge immunization gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and decreased preventative health visits is top of mind this year as the The Caring Foundation of Texas ramps up free vaccination opportunities across Texas to facilitate back-to-school readiness and facilitate health education during National Immunization Awareness month.

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  • The Caring Foundation will deploy its Care Van Program to Dallas and Houston area schools and community centers to provide the vaccinations.
  • The following Care Van events have been scheduled in Dallas and Houston, but check the Caring Foundation'scalendar for updates as dates and times can change.
  • Since 1997, the Care Vans have provided more than 1.4 million vaccinations to children across Texas.
  • Established in 1991, The Caring Foundation of Texas is a 501(c)3 organization, funded by community contributions, corporate sponsorships, grants and in-kind donations.

The Legacy Midtown Park Officially Celebrates its Grand Opening

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

DALLAS, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents, board members, community leaders, and other supporters gathered on Sunday, June 12, to celebrate The Legacy Midtown Park's grand opening. While this past February marked the community's one year anniversary, grand opening events were grounded due to the pandemic. The delay only heightened a thrill of anticipation surrounding the new campus' arrival.

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  • DALLAS, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents, board members, community leaders, and other supporters gathered on Sunday, June 12, to celebrate The Legacy Midtown Park's grand opening.
  • "It's been rewarding to open The Legacy Midtown Park, and we continue to focus on its success over the coming years," says Melissa Orth, Legacy Senior Communities CEO.
  • The Legacy Midtown Park is owned and operated by The Legacy Senior Communities.
  • ABOUT THE LEGACY SENIOR COMMUNITIES:
    The Legacy Senior Communities Inc. is the parent company of The Legacy Midtown Park, as well as The Legacy Willow Bend and The Legacy at Home.

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation Opens Pick-Up Location in Corpus Christi, Texas

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TXOG), Texas leading medical cannabis provider, announced it will open its newest prescription pick-up location in Corpus Christi.

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  • Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TXOG), Texas leading medical cannabis provider, announced it will open its newest prescription pick-up location in Corpus Christi.
  • The Texas Original team is proud to reach every corner of the state with Texas largest footprint of medical cannabis pick-up locations, said Morris Denton, CEO of TXOG.
  • Qualifying patients can access medical cannabis prescriptions through online clinics such as Texas Cannabis Clinic or through Corpus Christi-based physicians registered with the Compassionate Use Registry.
  • Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TXOG) is the leading licensed medical cannabis producer in Texas, working alongside physicians to provide the highest quality cannabis medicine to patients and families seeking relief across the state.