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Dr. Deepti Saini Earns 'Top Doc' Title for Ophthalmology

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

PHOENIX, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Deepti Saini, MD, of American Vision Partners affiliates, Southwestern Eye Center and Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center earned the honor of 'Top Doc' in Ophthalmology by Phoenix Magazine.

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  • Dr. Deepti Saini, MD, of American Vision Partners affiliates, Southwestern Eye Center and Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center earned the honor of 'Top Doc' in Ophthalmology by Phoenix Magazine.
  • Dr. Deepti Saini is a board-certified ophthalmologist and has been named Top Doc in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and now 2024 by Phoenix Magazine.
  • PHOENIX, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Deepti Saini, MD, of American Vision Partners affiliates, Southwestern Eye Center and Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center earned the honor of 'Top Doc' in Ophthalmology by Phoenix Magazine.
  • Dr. Deepti Saini is a board-certified ophthalmologist and has been named Top Doc in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and now 2024 by Phoenix Magazine.

Horizon Aircraft Announces Board of Directors for Post-Merger Public Company

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robinson Aircraft Ltd., doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), a hybrid electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, which previously announced that it would become a public company via a business combination with publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, Pono Capital Three, Inc. (“Pono”)(Nasdaq: PTHR), today announced its Board of Directors, effective at the closing of its business combination.

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  • ~ Board Announced in Anticipation of January 2024 Merger Between Horizon Aircraft and Pono Capital Three, Inc. ~
    TORONTO, Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robinson Aircraft Ltd., doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), a hybrid electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, which previously announced that it would become a public company via a business combination with publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, Pono Capital Three, Inc. (“Pono”)(Nasdaq: PTHR), today announced its Board of Directors, effective at the closing of its business combination.
  • The post-merger Horizon Aircraft Board of Directors will be led by Brandon Robinson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon and is comprised of five (5) directors that bring considerable field operations, corporate governance and executive management experience across the aviation and technology sectors.
  • Brandon Robinson, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Horizon Aircraft commented, “We are grateful to have inspired both experienced public and private company executives to help shape the trajectory of Horizon Aircraft.
  • I look forward to working in partnership with this elite group to continue the development of our groundbreaking technology.”
    The composition of the post-merger Horizon Aircraft Board of Directors includes:
    Brandon is the co-founder and CEO of Horizon Aircraft.

Merrill named Chair, Peri, Hemmelgarn and Keifer join Board of Directors for International Children's Hospitals' Patient Safety Collaborative

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The international children's hospital patient and employee safety network, Children's Hospitals' Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS) , has named Rick Merrill, president and CEO of Cook Children's Health Care System, as its newest board chair.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The international children's hospital patient and employee safety network, Children's Hospitals' Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS) , has named Rick Merrill, president and CEO of Cook Children's Health Care System, as its newest board chair.
  • SPS efforts have spared more than 25,000 children from serious harm and led to estimated savings of $533+ million.
  • Merrill will assume the role of chair previously held by Marcy Doderer, president and CEO of Arkansas Children's.
  • She was an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois Chicago for ten years teaching in their master's program for patient safety.

Josie Abboud Elected to Mutual of Omaha Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Josie Abboud, President and CEO of Omaha’s Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women’s Hospital, has been elected to the Mutual of Omaha Board of Directors, Chairman and CEO James Blackledge announced.

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  • Josie Abboud, President and CEO of Omaha’s Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women’s Hospital, has been elected to the Mutual of Omaha Board of Directors, Chairman and CEO James Blackledge announced.
  • She also is a recipient of the American Cancer Society’s National St. George Award.
  • “Josie Abboud brings a wealth of experience and expertise in health care policy and leadership to the Mutual of Omaha Board of Directors,” Blackledge said.
  • She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing at Creighton University and her master's degree in business administration and health care management from Regis University in Denver.

ELM and Naked Energy Announce First North American Deployment of Innovative Solar Technology to Heat Water

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Creighton University’s Graves Hall is the first North American facility to use VirtuHOT HD, a next-generation solar thermal collector from Naked Energy, implemented by ELM Solar of ELM Companies, Naked Energy’s North American distributor.

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  • Creighton University’s Graves Hall is the first North American facility to use VirtuHOT HD, a next-generation solar thermal collector from Naked Energy, implemented by ELM Solar of ELM Companies, Naked Energy’s North American distributor.
  • This maximizes the potential of the roof space by generating more energy per square foot than any other solar technology.
  • We’re proud that this is the first North American deployment of VirtuHOT HD,” said Naked Energy CEO Christophe Williams.
  • Innovative solar thermal systems such as VirtuHOT HD take water heating demands off-grid, freeing up grid capacity for other uses.

Qihui “Jim” Zhai, MD, FCAP, elected President-Elect of the College of American Pathologists

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Qihui “Jim” Zhai, MD, FCAP, is the newly elected President-elect of the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

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  • Qihui “Jim” Zhai, MD, FCAP, is the newly elected President-elect of the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
  • Dr. Zhai was inaugurated at a meeting of the membership on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
  • “In 1993, I arrived in the U.S. with dreams of freedom, opportunities, and the pursuit of excellence,” Dr. Zhai said.
  • “I consider myself incredibly fortunate as I am living the American dream, and the CAP has played a pivotal role in my life and career.

Dr. Dave Zieg Joins Alliant as National Director of Clinical Services

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Dr. Dave Zieg has joined Alliant Insurance Services as First Vice President, National Director of Clinical Services within its Employee Benefits Group .

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  • Dr. Dave Zieg has joined Alliant Insurance Services as First Vice President, National Director of Clinical Services within its Employee Benefits Group .
  • Based in Colorado, Zieg is an accomplished physician who is board-certified in both family and lifestyle medicine.
  • At Alliant, Zieg will support the continued development of clinical consulting resources.
  • Prior to joining Alliant, Zieg led the clinical strategy and operations as Chief Medical Officer at a leading consumer digital health company.

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Expands Board with Election of Manon Laroche and Scott Wede

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

“We are excited to welcome both Manon and Scott to our Board of Directors and look forward to benefiting from their deep experience in financial markets and securitized products,” said Michael Haylon, Chair of Annaly’s Board of Directors.

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  • “We are excited to welcome both Manon and Scott to our Board of Directors and look forward to benefiting from their deep experience in financial markets and securitized products,” said Michael Haylon, Chair of Annaly’s Board of Directors.
  • “The expansion of our Board reflects Annaly’s commitment to bringing a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives to strengthen our industry leading corporate governance.
  • Prior to this, Ms. Laroche served as Head of Global Securitized Markets Sales, New York beginning in 2012.
  • Mr. Wede served as the Global Head of Securitized Products and Municipal Finance at Barclays Capital from 2004 to 2015.

Locale Hospitality, Inc. Expands Short-Term Rental Partnership with The Dinerstein Companies with Launch of Locale Midtown in Phoenix

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Locale Midtown offers 27 upscale furnished apartments within walking distance of Creighton University and St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and is now accepting reservations for guest stays.

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  • Locale Midtown offers 27 upscale furnished apartments within walking distance of Creighton University and St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and is now accepting reservations for guest stays.
  • Blending the comfort of home and convenience of a hotel, Locale's apartment-style accommodations feature fully-equipped kitchens, in-unit washer-dryers, self check-in, modern design, and premium amenities.
  • The luxury property includes a resort-style pool and fitness center plus a Sky Deck with expansive views of Downtown Phoenix.
  • Dinerstein and Locale first established a partnership in 2016 and have successfully launched furnished, apartment-style accommodations at eight properties, with more locations to come in 2024.

EmVenio Research expands clinical research team to streamline efficiency and compliance processes

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Monday, August 28, 2023

DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EmVenio Research recently appointed Christine Scheuring and Vickie Leathers to manage clinical research teams and processes. Scheuring serves as director of quality and compliance and Leathers is the manager of clinical research education and training. Their hiring aligns with EmVenio's goal to ensure that the clinical trial team conducts and will maintain adherence to the latest Federal Drug Administration regulations and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and International Conference of Harmonization guidelines.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EmVenio Research recently appointed Christine Scheuring and Vickie Leathers to manage clinical research teams and processes.
  • Scheuring serves as director of quality and compliance and Leathers is the manager of clinical research education and training.
  • EmVenio Research appointed Christine Scheuring and Vickie Leathers to manage its clinical research teams and processes.
  • "Adding Christine and Vickie reinforces our research team's effort to remain on the forefront of developments in the clinical research realm."