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Dr. Zachary Johnson Joins Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zachary D. Johnson, MD, a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, has joined Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zachary D. Johnson, MD, a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, has joined Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine.
  • “At Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine, our goal is to perform the least invasive, most effective procedure available, specifically tailored for each individual patient and their unique needs, and Dr. Johnson shares that care philosophy,” said Jeremy Denning, MD, a neurosurgeon with Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine.
  • Following medical school, Dr. Johnson completed both his residency in neurosurgery and a spine surgery fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
  • Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine is the longest-running, privately held neurosurgical group in North Texas, with more than 50 years of experience caring for patients.

AmeriCorps Announces Millions in Funding for Student Conservation Association, CEO Celebrates Members and Volunteers Who Serve Others

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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The footprint represents more than 53,000 AmeriCorps members and volunteers, serving in more than 5,500 locations across the four states Smith visited.

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  • The footprint represents more than 53,000 AmeriCorps members and volunteers, serving in more than 5,500 locations across the four states Smith visited.
  • “Our country’s strength is built upon remarkable individuals that answer the call to serve,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.
  • We’re proud that each year we serve more than 245,000 military families, and that 15,000 veterans serve as AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers.
  • Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers.

Survey Affirms 'Our Military Kids' Grants Enhance and Improve Lives

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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OAKTON, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity scholarships to military children and teens, today revealed research results that identify the significant and positive impact of extracurricular activities on military children and teens whose parent(s) are either deployed with the National Guard, deployed with the Reserve, or undergoing treatment for post-9/11, combat-related injuries.

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  • Results show OMK-funded extracurricular activities significantly improve mental health, sense of community, academic success, and more for military children and teens.
  • National nonprofit Our Military Kids® reveals survey results that affirm activity grants significantly improve lives.
  • Without Our Military Kids, our boys wouldn't experience the joy of being children and experience a robotics class, Taekwondo, and multi-sports programs.
  • Learn more and see the full survey report at: ourmilitarykids.org/survey

Corvias Foundation Awards Scholarships Worth $50,000 to Two College-Bound Students in Rhode Island and North Carolina

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Corvias Foundation announced today that it has awarded college scholarships worth $50,000 to Aiyana Myers in North Carolina and Declan Faherty in Rhode Island, both of whom are children of Corvias employees.

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  • Corvias Foundation announced today that it has awarded college scholarships worth $50,000 to Aiyana Myers in North Carolina and Declan Faherty in Rhode Island, both of whom are children of Corvias employees.
  • This is the 18th year that Corvias Foundation has awarded scholarships to support the educational goals of exceptional seniors.
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    Since its establishment in 2006, the Corvias Foundation has granted approximately $15 million in scholarships to children of Corvias employees and military children and spouses.
  • Declan is the child of Kerrie Faherty, a human resources administrator who works at Corvias in the Warwick, Rhode Island, office.

BlackSky Senior Vice President of Global Sales Andy Stephenson Marked Finalist in Sixth Annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY ) Senior Vice President of Global Sales Andy Stephenson was shortlisted for the sixth annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards.

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  • BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY ) Senior Vice President of Global Sales Andy Stephenson was shortlisted for the sixth annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards.
  • The annual event is the U.K. armed forces’ largest awards ceremony and recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions made by British military veterans in the business world.
  • “After transitioning into civilian life, he applied these qualities toward a successful career in the space industry, building thriving businesses, and earning widespread recognition and respect among his peers.”
    “I am truly humbled to be recognized alongside other finalists for the British Ex-Forces Business Awards,” said Andy Stephenson, BlackSky senior vice president of global sales.
  • “Our warmest congratulations and sincere thanks go to all those who have been shortlisted for this year's British Ex-Forces in Business Awards.

Cohen Veterans Network Named Among "Best Places To Work in Healthcare" in 2023

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, has been named by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. Today, CVN, which was established by philanthropist Steven A. Cohen in 2016, employs 64 headquarters team members to support its 23 Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics across the country.

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  • "We are thrilled to be named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare, which is a direct reflection of our exceptional team," says Cohen Veterans Network President and CEO Dr. Anthony Hassan.
  • CVN is among just 150 organizations named Best Places to Work in Healthcare , which identifies and recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry nationwide.
  • CVN's ranking on the Best Places list will be announced and celebrated at the 2023 Best Places to Work in Healthcare Awards Gala taking place Sept. 28 in Chicago.
  • "The 2023 Best Places to Work winners proved the value of understanding what employees want — and need — today.

National University Awards $175,000 in New Military Spouse Scholarship Program

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), the veteran-founded nonprofit university serving 40,000 students nationwide of which one in four are servicemembers or veterans, announces 35 recipients have been awarded one of the new military spouse scholarships of $5,000 per recipient that can be used toward tuition fees for associate, bachelor's, and master's programs at NU.

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  • "Supporting military families has been a priority from our first days," said Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of National University.
  • "The National University Military Spouse Scholarship program supports military spouses by providing educational and financial resources that open new pathways to possibility."
  • This year the new Military Spouse Scholarship program application cycle was launched and close to 200 students applied for the $5000 scholarship.
  • National University recently became a member of the Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), which helps military spouses advance their careers and educational opportunities with hundreds of partner employers that commit to recruit, hire, promote, and retain military spouses.

Cohen Veterans Network Announces Collaboration with SAFE Project to Combat Substance Use Disorder in the Veteran Community

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This May, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, is partnering with the SAFE Project, a national non-profit committed to overcoming the epidemic of addiction in the United States, to highlight the impacts of substance use disorder and mental health challenges in the veteran community, fight the stigma associated with seeking help and promote resources available to combat addiction.

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  • Millions of veterans struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) and mental illness.
  • Additionally, veterans are twice as likely to die from an accidental overdose when compared to the general U.S. population.
  • "The stigma surrounding addiction and mental illness are significant barriers to individuals seeking treatment," says Cohen Veterans Network President and CEO Dr. Anthony Hassan.
  • "Our military culture values both discipline and self-reliance," says SAFE Project Founder and CVN Board Member Mary Winnefeld.

Navy Federal Credit Union Honors Servicemembers and Their Families for Military Appreciation Month

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Navy Federal Credit Union is launching special offers and celebratory activities throughout the month of May to honor servicemembers and their families for Military Appreciation Month.

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  • Navy Federal Credit Union is launching special offers and celebratory activities throughout the month of May to honor servicemembers and their families for Military Appreciation Month.
  • “Creating opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of military members and their families has been at the heart of what we do for 90 years now,” said Carrie Foran Sepulveda, vice president of membership at Navy Federal Credit Union.
  • Navy Federal Credit Union: Established in 1933 with only seven members, Navy Federal now has the distinct honor of serving over 12 million members globally and is the world’s largest credit union.
  • 2 Navy Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change or discontinue promotions or rates at any time without notice.

Cohen Veterans Network Reveals #MightyMilitaryKids Events and Resources for April's Month of the Military Child

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This April, in honor of Month of the Military Child, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, is highlighting the unique experiences of #MightyMilitaryKids and teens and celebrating them for their strength and resilience. To mark the occasion, Cohen Clinics around the country will be hosting events for military kids as the network provides tips in support of military teen mental health and a roundup of helpful resources for military families.

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  • To mark the occasion, Cohen Clinics around the country will be hosting events for military kids as the network provides tips in support of military teen mental health and a roundup of helpful resources for military families.
  • "Military kids serve right alongside their parents," says Cohen Veterans Network President and CEO Dr. Anthony Hassan.
  • Cohen Clinic Month of the Military Child Events – From a carnival to an eggstravaganza, Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics across the country are hosting a number of free, family-friendly events open to all military families.
  • For a complete list of CVN's Month of the Military Child events, tools and resources visit cohenveteransnetwork.org/militarykids .