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Emory University's Goizueta Business School to Launch the Industry's First Online Top-20 Executive MBA (EMBA) Program

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Monday, February 7, 2022

ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emory University's Goizueta Business School is launching the first top-20 online Executive MBA (EMBA) program to extend the depth, selectivity, and structure of a highly ranked executive degree program with the reach and flexibility of an online environment.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emory University's Goizueta Business School is launching the first top-20 online Executive MBA (EMBA) program to extend the depth, selectivity, and structure of a highly ranked executive degree program with the reach and flexibility of an online environment.
  • "And working with Emeritus will allow the Goizueta Business School to expand its global reach and create greater access to our learning community."
  • Emory University's Goizueta Business School offers a unique, community-oriented environment paired with the academic prestige and rigor of a major research institution.
  • Goizueta develops business leaders of today and tomorrow with an undergraduate degree program, a Two-Year Full-Time MBA, a One-Year MBA, an Evening MBA, an Executive MBA, an MS in Business Analytics, a Master of Analytical Finance, a doctoral degree, and a portfolio of non-degree Emory Executive Education courses.

AIDSVu Releases 2019 Data and Interactive Maps Showing State of HIV Across the U.S.

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Major data updates this year include:

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  • Major data updates this year include:
    2019 state- and county- level HIV prevalence and new diagnoses maps.
  • ZIP Code-level maps showing HIV prevalence (2019) and new diagnoses data (cumulative 2015 to 2019) for 15 additional U.S. cities, bring the total number of cities on AIDSVu to 50.
  • ZIP Code-level maps showing late HIV diagnoses (cumulative 2015 to 2019), linked to HIV care (cumulative 2015 to 2019), receipt of HIV care (2019), and viral HIV suppression (2019) for more than 35 U.S. cities.
  • Learn more about AIDSVus HIV care continuum data and sources, see our FAQ and Data Methods .

FIRST BANK & TRUST COMPANY INVESTS IN BUSINESS EDUCATION

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Friday, December 17, 2021

As renovations continue, First Bank & Trust Company will aid in the development of a unique innovation space within Carriger Hall.

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  • As renovations continue, First Bank & Trust Company will aid in the development of a unique innovation space within Carriger Hall.
  • As an extension of the partnership, Emory & Henry will offer programming for First Bank & Trust Company employees, including rising leaders within the bank.
  • First Bank & Trust Company has been involved with Emory & Henry's efforts to establish the School of Business since the project's inception.
  • With the resources at Emory & Henry, local business owners can continue their education and the education of their existing staff.

Chicken Salad Chick Raises Funds for Local Food Charities and Childhood Cancer Research

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Monday, December 6, 2021

This year the Giving Card will benefit local food organizations in addition to CURE, a new Chicken Salad Chick partner organization whose mission is dedicated to childhood cancer research while supporting patients and their families.

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  • This year the Giving Card will benefit local food organizations in addition to CURE, a new Chicken Salad Chick partner organization whose mission is dedicated to childhood cancer research while supporting patients and their families.
  • The Chicken Salad Chick Giving Card is a discount card with rewards valued at $60 that can be redeemed at your local Chicken Salad Chick throughout the year.
  • Proceeds from the Giving Card will be donated through the Chicken Salad Chick Foundation, allocating 75% to be donated to food banks selected by Chicken Salad Chick owners and 25% of the proceeds will go to CURE.
  • Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart.

NextSense Emerges to Unlock Brain Health with Key Partners UCB, Heraeus, UC San Diego, and Emory University

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Friday, December 3, 2021

NextSense unlocks brain health with real world data insights and practical, scientific wisdom for daily living.

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  • NextSense unlocks brain health with real world data insights and practical, scientific wisdom for daily living.
  • The company also revealed research and IP agreements with both Heraeus and UC San Diego, as well as a multi-dimensional collaboration with researchers at Emory University.
  • Emory Universitys Brain Health Center, led by world-renowned physician-scientist Allan Levey, is the site of multiple NextSense studies and its first two clinical trials.
  • "We're excited for what this partnership means for both NextSense and Emory Brain Health," said Allan Levey, Founding Director of Goizueta Institute at Emory Brain Health.

Oscar and Emory Healthcare Announce Collaboration to Offer Affordable Health Insurance, Care and Innovation

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Monday, November 22, 2021

Oscar Health, Inc. (Oscar) (NYSE: OSCR), the first health insurance company built on a full stack technology platform, and Emory Healthcare, the most extensive health care system in Georgia, announced a collaboration to offer technology-connected health insurance and care at more than 250 provider locations in Georgia beginning 2022.

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  • Oscar Health, Inc. (Oscar) (NYSE: OSCR), the first health insurance company built on a full stack technology platform, and Emory Healthcare, the most extensive health care system in Georgia, announced a collaboration to offer technology-connected health insurance and care at more than 250 provider locations in Georgia beginning 2022.
  • Through the Oscar and Emory Healthcare initiative, more Georgia consumers have access to individual and family health insurance plans, focused on innovation and ease.
  • Emory Healthcare is pleased to collaborate with Oscar Health to offer an additional, high-quality health care plan for consumers at Emory locations throughout the state, says Jonathan S. Lewin, MD, CEO of Emory Healthcare.
  • Oscar and Emory Healthcare look forward to delivering an innovative, affordable health care experience which fits the lives of Georgia members in 2022 and beyond.

Erika James Elected to Morgan Stanley Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Erika James has been elected to the Companys Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2022.

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  • Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Erika James has been elected to the Companys Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2022.
  • James Gorman, Chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley, said, I am very pleased to welcome Dean James to our Board.
  • Ray Wilkins, Chair of the Boards Nominating and Governance Committee, said, We warmly welcome Dean James as she joins our Board.
  • Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services.

Quanterix Corporation Releases Operating Results for Third Quarter of 2021

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Quanterix Corporation (NASDAQ: QTRX), a company digitizing biomarker analysis with the goal of advancing the science of precision health, today announced financial results for the three months ending September 30, 2021.

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  • Quanterix Corporation (NASDAQ: QTRX), a company digitizing biomarker analysis with the goal of advancing the science of precision health, today announced financial results for the three months ending September 30, 2021.
  • Furthermore, our label expansion for our Simoa SARS-CoV-2 N Protein Antigen Test demonstrates yet another example of Simoas potential for achieving asymptomatic and low-invasive clinical testing.
  • In conjunction with this announcement, Quanterix Corporation will host a conference call on November 4, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. EDT.
  • The webcast will be available on the Companys website, http://www.quanterix.com , for one year following completion of the call.

Ballad Health, ETSU Combine to Create Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement

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Monday, October 25, 2021

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ballad Health announced today it has committed a $10 million investment to create the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement at East Tennessee State University.

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  • JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ballad Health announced today it has committed a $10 million investment to create the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement at East Tennessee State University.
  • ETSU is poised to continue to meet the challenge of the nursing shortage through the Center for Nursing Advancement, which will be rooted in our strong service, teaching and research missions.
  • The Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement will focus on data and research, collaboration with key stakeholders across the region and advocacy to promote the nursing profession.
  • Ballad Health is investing into East Tennessee State University to develop the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement which will not only serve the needs of the Appalachian Highland region, but the entire state.

National Safety Council Launches Impairment Recognition and Response Training for Supervisors

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

ITASCA, Ill., Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council debuted a new one-hour eLearning course to equip supervisors and safety professionals with the ability to recognize and respond to perceived impairment in the workplace during its 2021 Safety Congress & Expo this week.

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  • ITASCA, Ill., Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council debuted a new one-hour eLearning course to equip supervisors and safety professionals with the ability to recognize and respond to perceived impairment in the workplace during its 2021 Safety Congress & Expo this week.
  • More than half of employers in a recent NSC survey said impairment isdecreasing the safety of their workforce.
  • It is highly encouraged for workplaces to have impairment policies in place before prompting supervisors or other staff to take this training.
  • The National Safety Council is America's leading nonprofit safety advocate and has been for over 100 years.