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Blue Apron Introduces Two Easy Summer Meal Kits with Brand-New Ingredients

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) introduces two easy meal kits with brand-new ingredients, perfect for summertime gatherings and festive celebrations.

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  • Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) introduces two easy meal kits with brand-new ingredients, perfect for summertime gatherings and festive celebrations.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Blue Apron BBQ Rib Feast features bone-in ribs, a brand-new addition to the menu, and easy-to-assemble side dishes.
  • Each box comes with a recipe for a refreshing summer cocktail to pair with the meal.
  • “Our summer meal kits are anchored around culinary exploration, ease and convenience with new seasonally-inspired, quality ingredients,” said John Adler, Blue Apron’s Senior Vice President of Physical Product.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE NAMES DR. LALY JOSEPH DEAN OF THE ANN BLANTON EDWARDS SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES

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Monday, June 12, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After an exhaustive national search, Florida Southern College has named Dr. Laly Joseph, DVM, DNP, CNE, RN-C, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, FNAP, as the next Dean of the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After an exhaustive national search, Florida Southern College has named Dr. Laly Joseph, DVM, DNP, CNE, RN-C, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, FNAP, as the next Dean of the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
  • Florida Southern College Names Dr. Laly Joseph New Dean of the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences
    The announcement was made by Dr. Tracey D. Tedder, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Florida Southern.
  • "Dr. Joseph is a vibrant and respected leader, with the experience to continue the tradition of excellence in the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences."
  • "I want to personally thank Dr. Kerr and the entire Board of Trustees at Florida Southern College for this opportunity," Dr. Joseph said.

Blue Apron Announces Closing of Transaction with FreshRealm to Execute Its Asset-Light Model and Focus on Its Direct-to-Consumer Business

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Under the definitive agreements entered into today, Blue Apron transferred its operational infrastructure to FreshRealm, including fulfillment centers, equipment, know-how and related personnel.

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  • Under the definitive agreements entered into today, Blue Apron transferred its operational infrastructure to FreshRealm, including fulfillment centers, equipment, know-how and related personnel.
  • Blue Apron is now an asset-light company, focused on the growth of its direct-to-consumer business.
  • In addition, Blue Apron expects to accelerate the expansion of its product offerings, including the addition of new convenient options.
  • In addition, Blue Apron and FreshRealm entered into license agreements, under which Blue Apron licensed to FreshRealm certain rights regarding the ability to use the Blue Apron brand in certain retail channels and the right to use certain Blue Apron software.

When Seconds Count, Ultrasound-Based Location Technology Helps Protect Healthcare Workers

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

The tags are embedded with the logic to identify their location, and to communicate over the facility’s Wi-Fi network within 1-3 seconds of when they move to a new location.

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  • The tags are embedded with the logic to identify their location, and to communicate over the facility’s Wi-Fi network within 1-3 seconds of when they move to a new location.
  • “Hospital leaders should carefully consider RTLS duress solutions that provide the most accurate location to protect their staff,” Dr. Brasac states.
  • Our technology is installed in over 300 healthcare facilities around the world with over 1.5 million people and medical assets tagged.
  • We understand the challenges faced by healthcare executives today and we partner with our customers to provide outcome driven solutions.”

Hey Jane Launches in Virginia, Expanding Its Safe, Accessible Abortion Care to the South

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Today, Hey Jane , the leading provider of telemedicine abortion care, announced the launch of its services in Virginia.

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  • Today, Hey Jane , the leading provider of telemedicine abortion care, announced the launch of its services in Virginia.
  • "At this time, we're focused on critical expansion," said Kiki Freedman, Co-Founder and CEO at Hey Jane.
  • "This strategic state launch is moving Hey Jane further south to provide care to those in the state and surrounding regions experiencing limited or restricted access to abortion.
  • The launch comes on the heels of Hey Jane becoming the first telemedicine abortion care provider to accept insurance, further increasing financial accessibility, and marks the 10th state where Hey Jane patients can now receive care, with several more state launches planned in 2023.

Blue Apron Announces 1-for-12 Reverse Stock Split

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: APRN) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a reverse stock split of the Company’s Class A common stock at a ratio of 1-for-12.

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  • Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: APRN) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a reverse stock split of the Company’s Class A common stock at a ratio of 1-for-12.
  • Holders of the Company’s Class A common stock held in book-entry form or through a bank, broker or other nominee will have their positions automatically adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split, subject to a broker’s particular processes, and do not need to take any action in connection with the reverse stock split.
  • The reverse stock split will not modify any rights or preferences of the Company’s Class A common stock.
  • The trading symbol for the Company’s Class A common stock will remain “APRN.” The new CUSIP number for the Company’s Class A common stock following the reverse stock split will be 09523Q 309.

Blue Apron to Participate in Fireside Chat at TD Cowen’s Future of the Consumer Conference

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) announced today that Linda Findley, Blue Apron’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat with Michael Lippold, FreshRealm’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, at TD Cowen’s 7th Annual Future of the Consumer Conference on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 12:15pm ET in New York.

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  • Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) announced today that Linda Findley, Blue Apron’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat with Michael Lippold, FreshRealm’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, at TD Cowen’s 7th Annual Future of the Consumer Conference on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 12:15pm ET in New York.
  • On May 16, 2023, Blue Apron announced plans for a long-term operations and logistics relationship with FreshRealm, a leading provider of fresh meals to top retailers nationwide, that would see Blue Apron’s business shift to an asset-light model.
  • The plans for the asset-light model would allow Blue Apron to focus on further growing its strong brand and delivering the high-quality products its customers have come to expect.
  • Upon closing, Blue Apron expects to continue to drive its core direct-to-consumer business.

HMP Global spring events realize record-breaking attendance; delivering education to thousands of clinicians in wound care, senior living, psychiatry, behavioral health

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

MALVERN, Pa., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HMP Global, the leading omnichannel healthcare events and education company, saw record-breaking attendance, abstract submissions, and corporate support for its major spring 2023 meetings, signaling a strong return to in-person events and reaching pre-pandemic participation levels.

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  • Combined, the meetings drew more than 12,000 clinicians, researchers, exhibitors and other supporters for world-class educational and networking opportunities.
  • Overall, HMP Global's full slate of meetings for 2023 is experiencing an across-the-board surge in the number of research abstracts submitted for presentation.
  • "Many clinical trials require in-person visits to clinics, and this was largely halted during the pandemic," said Randy Robbin, president, HMP Education, the medical education arm of HMP Global.
  • The virtual programs ensure affordable, accessible options for clinicians to obtain continuing education credits and further their professional growth and development.

Tampa General Hospital Announces Wendi Goodson-Celerin, DNP, APRN, NE-BC, as Senior Vice President and New Chief Nursing Officer

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has appointed Wendi Goodson-Celerin, DNP, APRN, NE-BC, to the position of senior vice president and chief nursing officer. A nurse executive with 35 years of advancing nursing practice, leadership, patient care, and advocacy, Goodson-Celerin will be responsible for leading all nursing services across Tampa General with a focus on further developing cross-functional collaboration among nursing teams throughout hospital departments.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has appointed Wendi Goodson-Celerin, DNP, APRN, NE-BC, to the position of senior vice president and chief nursing officer.
  • A nurse executive with 35 years of advancing nursing practice, leadership, patient care, and advocacy, Goodson-Celerin will be responsible for leading all nursing services across Tampa General with a focus on further developing cross-functional collaboration among nursing teams throughout hospital departments.
  • "Wendi is an integral part of Tampa General and has spent the past 35 years playing a critical role in advocating the professionalism of nurses, as well as the growth and development of our nursing teams," said Kelly Cullen, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Tampa General.
  • "Her outstanding communication abilities, exemplary collaboration skills, and proven leadership style will continue to drive strategic nursing innovation at Tampa General that prioritizes compassion, integrity, respect and accountability."

Blue Apron Announces Plans to Shift to an Asset-Light Model Through the Transfer of Operational Infrastructure to FreshRealm

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The companies have signed a non-binding letter of intent for up to $50 million payable to Blue Apron for the transfer of its operational infrastructure, as well as when transition, efficiency and product milestones are met.

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  • The companies have signed a non-binding letter of intent for up to $50 million payable to Blue Apron for the transfer of its operational infrastructure, as well as when transition, efficiency and product milestones are met.
  • Blue Apron plans to continue to drive its core direct-to-consumer business, including the creation and marketing of its product, customer data, customer support and consumer technology.
  • By shifting to this asset-light model, Blue Apron plans to focus on further growing its strong brand and delivering the high-quality products its customers have come to expect.
  • Once the transaction closes, Blue Apron expects to be able to accelerate product innovation with faster development and commercialization.