Seniors

Precision Medicine Expert Dr. Paul Billings Rejoins Biological Dynamics, Inc. as Chief Executive Officer and Director

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Biological Dynamics, Inc. , a novel multiomic test company focused on detecting diseases at their earliest stages, announced the return of Paul Billings, MD, PhD, FACP, FACMGG to the company as Chief Executive Officer and Director.

Key Points: 
  • Biological Dynamics, Inc. , a novel multiomic test company focused on detecting diseases at their earliest stages, announced the return of Paul Billings, MD, PhD, FACP, FACMGG to the company as Chief Executive Officer and Director.
  • Previously, Dr. Billings has served in Advisor, Director, and Board Chairman roles before leaving to become Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at Natera, Inc.
    We are elated at the return of Dr. Billings as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Biological Dynamics, said Irwin M. Jacobs, ScD, Board Chairman.
  • Paul is an accomplished industry leader with significant expertise in genomics and clinical molecular medicine.
  • Dr. Billings has devoted his life to studying and teaching medicine and genetics, while accelerating the use of a broad range of novel genomic technologies in clinical settings.

TXOG’s PTSD Focus Group Shows 71% of Patients Achieved PTSD Remission with Medical Cannabis

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TXOG), Texas leading medical cannabis provider, today released results from its clinical evaluation of the companys post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) focus group.

Key Points: 
  • Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TXOG), Texas leading medical cannabis provider, today released results from its clinical evaluation of the companys post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) focus group.
  • Focus group participants sampled TXOGs gummy, lozenge and tincture products at various dosages based on individual prescriptions from their physicians.
  • 93% of patients experienced decreased symptom severity, while 86% of the group showed a clinically significant reduction in PTSD symptoms.
  • At the end of the 90-day focus group, 71% of the group achieved PTSD remissiondefined as a PCL-5 score of less than 33while using TXOGs product.

U.S. Bank Survey Reveals: A New Generation of Female Investors is Redefining Wealth and Influence

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Not surprisingly, both Generation Z and millennial women and men were the most confident of any generation.

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  • Not surprisingly, both Generation Z and millennial women and men were the most confident of any generation.
  • In our first survey, we found that women werent getting the most out of their money or their influence.
  • Our latest survey told us a great deal about whats important to each generation when it comes to managing their money, Kedia said.
  • For more information on the results of the 2020 Women and Wealth Insights Survey, visit the Women, Money & Influence section of usbank.com.

Mohawk College Partners to Offer Training Aimed at Helping Seniors Live at Home Safer and Longer

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Age Safe Canada, a national training and advocacy organization dedicated to making the lives of seniors aging at home safer is proud to announce its relationship with Mohawk College.

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  • Age Safe Canada, a national training and advocacy organization dedicated to making the lives of seniors aging at home safer is proud to announce its relationship with Mohawk College.
  • Mohawk will be adding the Senior Home Safety Specialists (SHSS) certificate to their Continuing Education offering.
  • Mohawk College is pleased to partner with Age Safe Canada to support continuing education and training in senior care, said Alison Horton, Vice President, Academic, for Mohawk College.
  • Mohawk students interested in the program will be able to access the course through Mohawks online learning platform.

Belmont Village Senior Living & Aging Expert Tami Anastasia Deliver “The Sandwich Generation” Webinar in Support of Multigenerational Caregivers

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Monday, March 7, 2022

To aid in addressing a topic of such significance to American seniors, Belmont Village Senior Living recently hosted a webinar entitled, The Sandwich Generation, presented by speaker, counselor, and dementia consultant and educator Tami Anastasia M.A., CSA .

Key Points: 
  • To aid in addressing a topic of such significance to American seniors, Belmont Village Senior Living recently hosted a webinar entitled, The Sandwich Generation, presented by speaker, counselor, and dementia consultant and educator Tami Anastasia M.A., CSA .
  • coping tools a memorable acronym and self-care guide for Sandwich Generation families comprised of the following tenets:
    Stop should-ing yourself.
  • The host of the webinar, Maria Cura-Castro, is part of the community relations team at Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos , the newest Belmont Village community coming to the Bay Area in March.
  • Last year, Belmont Village and Baptist Health broke ground on an innovative senior living community in the heart of Coral Gables, a first-of-its-kind partnership in the senior housing industry.

Fierce Medtech Names Cognito Therapeutics as One of Its “Fierce 15” Med Tech Companies of 2021

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Monday, March 7, 2022

Cognito Therapeutics today announced that it has been named by Fierce Medtech as one of 2021s Fierce 15 med tech companies, designating it as one of the most promising private med tech companies in the industry.

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  • Cognito Therapeutics today announced that it has been named by Fierce Medtech as one of 2021s Fierce 15 med tech companies, designating it as one of the most promising private med tech companies in the industry.
  • The Fierce 15 celebrates the spirit of being fierce championing innovation and creativity, even in the face of intense competition.
  • An internationally recognized daily report reaching a network of over 90,000 med tech industry professionals, Fierce Medtech provides subscribers with an authoritative analysis of the day's top stories.
  • More than 90,000 top industry professionals rely on Fierce Medtech for an insider briefing on the day's top stories.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Schedules Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Earnings Announcement for March 31, 2022

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Monday, March 7, 2022

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fiscal 2022 second quarter earnings results at 7 a.m. Eastern time Thursday, March 31, 2022, followed by a one-hour conference call with WBA management beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Key Points: 
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fiscal 2022 second quarter earnings results at 7 a.m. Eastern time Thursday, March 31, 2022, followed by a one-hour conference call with WBA management beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.
  • A replay of the conference call will be archived on the website for 12 months after the call.
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day, with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities.
  • The company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace.

MediThrive Plans to Donate 100% of Sales Proceeds to Benefit Ukrainian Families on Sunday

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Saturday, March 5, 2022

MediThrive Dispensary and Delivery Service has partnered with 17+ cannabis brands in response to the Ukrainian crisis.

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  • MediThrive Dispensary and Delivery Service has partnered with 17+ cannabis brands in response to the Ukrainian crisis.
  • They plan to donate Sundays in-store and online sales proceeds to support people affected by the violence in Ukraine.
  • All cannabis sales proceeds collected will be donated to a non-profit organization whose fundraising efforts provide medical and humanitarian aid to those affected by the Russian military invasion in Ukraine.
  • On Sunday, March 6th, 2022, from 8 am to 10 pm, 100% of the sales proceeds will be donated to a non-profit organization dedicated to providing supplies for the benefit of families in Ukraine.

Ventas to Participate in Investor Meetings at Citi 2022 Global Property CEO Conference

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Friday, March 4, 2022

Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) (Ventas or the Company) announced today that management will make a presentation at the Citi 2022 Global Property CEO Conference (the Citi Conference) on March 7, 2022 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time.

Key Points: 
  • Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) (Ventas or the Company) announced today that management will make a presentation at the Citi 2022 Global Property CEO Conference (the Citi Conference) on March 7, 2022 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Any Company written materials accompanying the presentation at the Citi Conference will be available on the Companys website the morning of March 7, 2022.
  • These materials and a replay of the webcast will be archived at ir.ventasreit.com/events-and-presentations for a limited period following the event.
  • Ventas Inc., an S&P 500 company, operates at the intersection of two large and dynamic industries healthcare and real estate.