CSC

Statement- Minister LeBlanc welcomes the Office of the Correctional Investigator's Annual Report

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

OTTAWA, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:
    "The Correctional Investigator (CI) plays an important role in Canada's correctional system.
  • His annual report provides the Government of Canada with ways to ensure that system remains safe and humane for both inmates and communities.
  • The Government of Canada has responded to the recommendations and will work closely with the Office of the Correctional Investigator and its partners to address matters highlighted in the report.
  • Our work will focus on the rehabilitation of offenders and supporting their successful reintegration into society while keeping our communities safe.

Second death by overdose at Mountain Institution: once again, CSC fails the community

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

AGASSIZ, BC, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - A second overdose death in seven days has occurred at Mountain Institution on Nov 1, 2023.

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  • AGASSIZ, BC, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - A second overdose death in seven days has occurred at Mountain Institution on Nov 1, 2023.
  • First aid was administered but the inmate was pronounced dead by paramedics at 0730.
  • This second overdose at Mountain highlights the ineffectiveness of the PNEP program and shows that CSC has no intention of releasing inmates drug-free to the community.
  • Neither a solution to the opioid crisis nor a safe access to syringes, PNEP will only add to the death toll.

TSIA Recognizes Support Staff Excellence Certification for CSC and Brightcove in 2023

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Technology & Services Industry Association (TSIA) , the leading research and advisory firm for technology and service organizations, announced today the technology companies who have achieved Level I and Level II Support Staff Excellence (SSE) for 2023, as well as a recipient of the Certified Support Staff Excellence Center Outstanding Achievement Award.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Technology & Services Industry Association (TSIA) , the leading research and advisory firm for technology and service organizations, announced today the technology companies who have achieved Level I and Level II Support Staff Excellence (SSE) for 2023, as well as a recipient of the Certified Support Staff Excellence Center Outstanding Achievement Award.
  • This year, two companies achieved Level I and Level II certification, and those companies are:
    This year, CSC is also being recognized with the Certified Support Staff Excellence Center Outstanding Achievement Award.
  • "The most valuable resource a company has is their people, and the SSE program recognizes the institutions who demonstrate a commitment to staff development," said Thomas Lah, executive director at TSIA.
  • To learn more about TSIA's Support Staff Excellence program, please visit: TSIA SSE

McCourt Partners Announces $1 Million Commitment to Complete Communities Fund

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Monday, October 30, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McCourt Partners announced today a $1 million commitment to its newly-formed Complete Communities fund. Awarded through grants and contributions to local organizations, Complete Communities invests in programs that make a meaningful impact to a neighborhood's economic, social and environmental well-being. The funding announcement is an expansion of McCourt Partners' Complete Communities approach, a community-driven philosophy reflected across the real estate development, investment and management company's varied portfolio of projects.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McCourt Partners announced today a $1 million commitment to its newly-formed Complete Communities fund.
  • The funding announcement is an expansion of McCourt Partners' Complete Communities approach, a community-driven philosophy reflected across the real estate development, investment and management company's varied portfolio of projects.
  • "Establishing Complete Communities is the natural next step to extending the McCourt family's longstanding legacy and commitment to giving back," said Jordan K. Lang, President of McCourt Partners.
  • "For neighborhoods to thrive, it is critical to approach development through the lens of creating Complete Communities."

Prison Needle Exchange Project at Mountain Institution: Federal Corrections Is Playing with Lives and Endangering Our Communities

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Friday, October 27, 2023

The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN) is concerned that such unfortunate situations could surge if Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) goes ahead with its Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP).

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  • The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN) is concerned that such unfortunate situations could surge if Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) goes ahead with its Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP).
  • In September 2023, Correctional Service of Canada announced that a Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP) would be imposed at Mountain Institution.
  • "Federal Institutions are supposed to be the place for rehabilitation of inmates before releasing them into our communities," says John Randle.
  • Federal Corrections should be doing everything to ensure that inmates have the support needed to recover from their addiction through tools such as Overdose Prevention Site, rather than enabling them with Prison Needle Exchange Program.

OptimizeRx Announces Completion of Medicx Acquisition and Sets Third Quarter 2023 Conference Call for November 6, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The two companies will operate independently through 2023 with full integration during the first quarter of 2024.

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  • The two companies will operate independently through 2023 with full integration during the first quarter of 2024.
  • The Company will hold a conference call on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its results for the third quarter period ended September 30, 2023, as well as details of the acquisition.
  • OptimizeRx third quarter financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.
  • With the closing of the Medicx acquisition, the Company will expand its executive team with the addition of Medicx’s President, Theresa Greco, becoming the Chief Commercial Officer of OptimizeRx.

NFL HEAD COACH PLEDGES TO PAY FORWARD SUPPORT HE RECEIVED WHEN FACING CANCER DIAGNOSIS

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Friday, October 20, 2023

He continued to coach throughout his treatments and, in January 2021, he was declared cancer-free.

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  • He continued to coach throughout his treatments and, in January 2021, he was declared cancer-free.
  • Coach Rivera’s reflections are in line with the Cancer Support Community’s (CSC) experience serving hundreds of thousands of people impacted by cancer across the United States and beyond.
  • “I have been cancer-free since 2021 and now it’s my turn to pay it forward,” Coach Rivera explained in pre-recorded acceptance remarks, due to the Commanders playing schedule.
  • Coach Rivera’s dedication to supporting people facing a cancer diagnosis is just one of the reasons he was honored with the 2023 Founders Award for Spirit at CSC’s Annual Celebration.

Swisslog Healthcare Invites Central Pharmacy Leaders to Learn About Optimizing Operations

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

A study from Swisslog Healthcare showed that healthcare facilities that implemented CSCs of all sizes saw improved inventory management and streamlined procurement processes.

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  • A study from Swisslog Healthcare showed that healthcare facilities that implemented CSCs of all sizes saw improved inventory management and streamlined procurement processes.
  • Notably, Swisslog Healthcare has offered webinars featuring various industry experts discussing topics such as combatting labor shortages, maneuvering through digital transformation, and more.
  • “As an industry leader in healthcare automation, we have the opportunity to improve the healthcare industry as a whole.
  • To learn more about Swisslog Healthcare and how its automation technology enables healthcare workers to deliver better patient care, visit Swisslog-Healthcare.com .

ITRI Excels with Eight 2023 R&D 100 Awards, Showcasing Biotechnological Triumph

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

ITRI's accolades include five net-zero solutions and three novel biomedical technologies, marking a historic win for the institute's biotechnology sector.

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  • ITRI's accolades include five net-zero solutions and three novel biomedical technologies, marking a historic win for the institute's biotechnology sector.
  • "It marks the fifth consecutive year that ITRI's biomedical innovations have earned the prestigious R&D 100 Awards, showcasing the international caliber of Taiwan's biomedical research capabilities," noted ITRI President Edwin Liu.
  • All three award-winning technologies have been transferred to Taiwanese companies, reflecting the Institute's commitment to translating research into practical industrial applications.
  • Beyond its current applications, iRFA's can potentially be extended to breast and orthopedic tumor ablation and even robotic-assisted surgery.

Georgia-Pacific Named Overall Winner of IDC's Best in Future of Operations North America Awards

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

International Data Corporation ( IDC ) today announced Georgia-Pacific is the overall winner of the IDC Future Enterprise Best in Future of Operations North America Awards for its "Enterprise AI for Manufacturing Operations at Georgia-Pacific" project.

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  • International Data Corporation ( IDC ) today announced Georgia-Pacific is the overall winner of the IDC Future Enterprise Best in Future of Operations North America Awards for its "Enterprise AI for Manufacturing Operations at Georgia-Pacific" project.
  • The annual award calls for the nomination of organizations that have successfully navigated a fundamental shift in the operations model to support increased operational agility and resiliency.
  • To register for the event, and learn more about Georgia-Pacific's Operations initiative, visit HERE .
  • IDC's Future of Operations framework emphasizes the importance of building infrastructure and digital capabilities to develop resilient decision-making that keeps enterprises tightly aligned with customer expectations and demands.