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Edwards Lifesciences Reports Fourth Quarter Results

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.
  • In the fourth quarter, Edwards remained focused on its key value drivers to unlock the significant long-term opportunity for patients: a portfolio of differentiated therapies; positive clinical trial results to support approvals and adoption; and favorable real-world clinical outcomes.
  • Research and development expenses in the fourth quarter grew 16 percent over the prior year to $270 million, or 17.6 percent of sales.
  • During the fourth quarter, the company repurchased $444 million of stock through a combination of a pre-established trading plan and accelerated share repurchase programs.

Philip Rutherford Joins YourPath as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, November 13, 2023

SAINT PAUL, Minn., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YourPath is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Rutherford as its new Chief Operating Officer.

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  • SAINT PAUL, Minn., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YourPath is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Rutherford as its new Chief Operating Officer.
  • Prior to joining YourPath, Mr. Rutherford served as the Chief Operating Officer at Faces & Voices of Recovery, where he led the development and management of the groundbreaking Recovery Data Platform (RDP).
  • As YourPath's new Chief Operating Officer, Phil is poised to lead the organization to new heights, bringing his passion, experience, and innovative vision to the table.
  • YourPath eagerly anticipates the impact that Philip Rutherford will make in his new role and looks forward to the continued growth and development of the organization under his leadership.

Shatterproof Applauds the Passage of the MATE Act to Expand Addiction Education

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Friday, December 23, 2022

Shatterproof applauds the passage of the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act (H.R.

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  • Shatterproof applauds the passage of the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act (H.R.
  • Passage of the MAT Act along with the MATE Act will enable better access to life-saving treatment.
  • The MATE Act mainstreams addiction medical education on SUDs across the nation’s medical educational programs.
  • Shatterproof worked closely with the American Society of Addiction Medicine on the passing of the MATE Act.

A New Partnership Brings a Promising New Addiction Recovery Service to Recovery Homes Across America

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Friday, October 7, 2022

The Fletcher Group specializes in providing evidence-based, best-practice technical assistance to recovery homes across America.

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  • The Fletcher Group specializes in providing evidence-based, best-practice technical assistance to recovery homes across America.
  • Through its partnership with SMART Recovery, the Fletcher Group helps connect recovery houses with SMART Recovery's Successful Life Skills program, a structured curriculum that uses evidence-based methods to help people find within themselves the power to change.
  • Once recovery housing staff and residents are trained, they learn to conduct their own ongoing group sessions in the future.
  • To help make the Successful Life Skills program more widely available to recovery houses across the country, the Elevance Health Foundation's grant will allow the Fletcher Group to offer SMART Recovery's program to recovery homes at no cost for participation.

Sober October U.S. Fundraiser Challenges Americans to Go Sober and Raise Funds for People in Recovery

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Monday, September 12, 2022

MENTOR, Ohio, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sober October U.S. fundraising campaign launched today, encouraging Americans to abstain from alcohol in October and raise funds to support the mental health of people in recovery. Individuals or teams of co-workers, friends or family members that are of the legal drinking age can sign-up in September to participate throughout October.

Key Points: 
  • "We are honored to be the beneficiary of the inaugural Sober October U.S. campaign," said Luke Frazier, director of marketing and communications at SMART Recovery.
  • Sober October aims to support the mental health of people in recovery and provides health benefits to the fundraiser participants, including better sleep, a clearer head, and more energy.
  • Sober October U.S. is an online third-party fundraiser run by Ezy Raise Pty Ltd. that challenges people to go alcohol-free for a month in support of SMART Recovery.
  • SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is a global, nonprofit organization that helps people overcome problematic addictive behavior through free in-person and online meetings.

Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso Opens Clinic Focusing on Substance Use Disorders

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso has opened a new addiction clinic to address mental health and substance use disorders in the Paso del Norte region.

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  • EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso has opened a new addiction clinic to address mental health and substance use disorders in the Paso del Norte region.
  • Dr. Delgado, who is also an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, is one of only two physicians in El Paso board certified by the ABPN in addiction psychiatry.
  • The clinic serves patients 18 and older - from West Texas, El Paso County and Doa Ana County - experiencing issues with substance abuse, gambling or sexual addiction.
  • TTP El Paso is comprised of over 250 specialists who provide world-class patient care for the entire family at several locations across El Paso.

Brussels IV Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the region': co-chairs' declaration

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

PoliticalHumanitarianRegional recovery and developmentAccountability and justiceFuture steps and concluding remarks

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Political

    Humanitarian

      Regional recovery and development

        Accountability and justice

          Future steps and concluding remarks

          Recovery Community Combats Isolation Of Social Distancing

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          Friday, March 20, 2020

          It is not surprising then, that connection and community have been proven by most studies to be among the most critical factors in recovery.

          Key Points: 
          • It is not surprising then, that connection and community have been proven by most studies to be among the most critical factors in recovery.
          • With the social distancing and isolation required by the onslaught of the coronavirus, addiction recovery organizations have been forced to adapt to the challenge, to try to avoid the death toll from addiction climbing much higher.
          • Non-profit organizations such as Refuge Recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Smart Recovery, and others rapidly have moved most, if not all of their recovery meetings -- the heart of the recovery process -- to online platforms.
          • Smaller Refuge Recovery meetings are continuing in person, in compliance with government guidelines regarding social distancing.

          Oasis Recovery Centers Opens New Office at Hope for New Hampshire Recovery

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          Thursday, January 10, 2019

          MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Oasis Recovery Centers is proud to announce the addition of a new office at the Hope for New Hampshire Recovery center in Manchester.

          Key Points: 
          • MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Oasis Recovery Centers is proud to announce the addition of a new office at the Hope for New Hampshire Recovery center in Manchester.
          • Oasis Recovery Centers is an innovative treatment program that looks to expand upon patients' options for treatment.
          • Hope for New Hampshire Recovery supports a variety of pathways to recovery, including 12-Step meetings, SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, and 3 Principles.
          • Anyone can learn more about Oasis Recovery Centers or how to help those struggling with addiction by visiting http://www.recoverynh.com or by calling (603)627-4764.