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Andrew Peller Limited Reports Solid Results and Improved Profitability in Second Quarter of Fiscal 2024 and Announces Leadership Continuity Plans

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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Gross margin as a percentage of sales improved to 40.0% for the six months ended September 30, 2023, from 38.9% in the prior year.

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  • Gross margin as a percentage of sales improved to 40.0% for the six months ended September 30, 2023, from 38.9% in the prior year.
  • In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, gross margin improved to 41.2%, from 38.8% in the same prior year quarter, including a $4.1 million reduction related to the WSSP.
  • For the second quarter of fiscal 2024 selling and administrative expenses were 26.1% of sales, improved from 27.3% in the same prior year period.
  • EBITA in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $15.1 million, up from $11.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.

Melmark Among Top 100 Women-Led Businesses for Sixth Year

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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and BERWYN, Pa. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rita M. Gardner, President and CEO of Melmark, Inc. has been named among The Women's Edge's list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2023.

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  • and BERWYN, Pa. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rita M. Gardner, President and CEO of Melmark, Inc. has been named among The Women's Edge's list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2023.
  • This is the sixth consecutive year Gardner and Melmark have made the list created by The Women's Edge and published annually in the Women & Power issue of the Globe Magazine.
  • In 2023 – 2024 Melmark is in the process of 100% enrollment expansion in their day schools across their three state divisions.
  • She is dedicated to every child, adult and family served at Melmark, as well as every member of Melmark's professional staff.

Steven Stack, Commissioner of Kentucky Department for Public Health, Announced as Next ASTHO President

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) announced Steven J. Stack, MD, MBA as its 81st president. Stack serves as commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health and chief medical officer for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, roles he has held since February 2020. He succeeds Anne Zink, MD, who has served as ASTHO's president since September 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Stack serves as commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health and chief medical officer for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, roles he has held since February 2020.
  • "During the past few years, I have gained invaluable insight as an ASTHO member," says ASTHO president Steven Stack, MD, MBA.
  • "He has lead Kentucky diligently as commissioner, and we know he will do the same for ASTHO.
  • ASTHO members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy and to ensuring excellence in public health practice.

CVS Health announces CFO Shawn Guertin to take leave of absence due to family health reasons

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced several leadership updates, effective immediately:

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  • SVP of Corporate Finance Thomas F. Cowhey Appointed Interim CFO
    WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced several leadership updates, effective immediately:
    Executive Vice President, CFO and President of Health Services Shawn Guertin will be taking a leave of absence from his role due to unforeseen family health reasons.
  • "Our thoughts are with Shawn and his family during this difficult period," said CVS Health President and CEO Karen S. Lynch.
  • Pykosz joined CVS Health following the acquisition of Oak Street Health on May 2, 2023.
  • Kyle Armbrester, CEO of Signify Health, has continued to lead Signify Health since it became part of CVS Health on March 29, 2023.

Bradford Health Services Announces New Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Evans

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Bradford Health Services, a leading substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider in the Southeast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Evans as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Bradford Health Services, a leading substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider in the Southeast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Evans as Chief Executive Officer.
  • As a behavioral health industry veteran, Evans brings to Bradford over a decade of experience in leading growth and development initiatives across multi-state organizations.
  • Prior to joining Perimeter, Evans served in executive roles for national healthcare organizations, including Universal Health Services (UHS), Strategic Behavioral Health, and Hospital Corporation of America (HCA).
  • “I am extremely pleased to have Lisa as a partner to drive Bradford’s growth and development strategies,” said Jon O’Shaughnessy, Bradford Health Services Chairman of the Board.

myBenefits.ai Welcomes Edward Marx and Paolo Zambito to the Advisory Team

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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myBenefits.ai, an AI-powered platform for personalized post-discharge instructions, streamlined communication, and convenient healthcare support, announced today that Edward Marx, former CIO of Cleveland Clinic, NYC Health, and Paolo Zambito, President of the North Shore Market, have joined the Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • myBenefits.ai, an AI-powered platform for personalized post-discharge instructions, streamlined communication, and convenient healthcare support, announced today that Edward Marx, former CIO of Cleveland Clinic, NYC Health, and Paolo Zambito, President of the North Shore Market, have joined the Advisory Board.
  • Edward Marx says, “As a long-time healthcare CIO and author of multiple best-selling books on digital transformation, it became clear that myBenefits.ai filled a major gap in care.
  • To further reinforce the vision for myBenefits.ai, Parikh welcomes industry leaders Edward Marx and Paolo Zambito to the Advisory Board.
  • For more information about DischargePlus and how it could benefit your hospital or healthcare facility, please contact Customer Relations at [email protected] .

TODAY’s Al Roker, Congressman Jamie Raskin, and congressional spouses Patricia Garamendi and Martha McKenzie Hill honored by Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Program

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® held its 30th Annual Action for Cancer Awareness Awards luncheon on Thursday, September 14 on Capitol Hill.

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  • Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® held its 30th Annual Action for Cancer Awareness Awards luncheon on Thursday, September 14 on Capitol Hill.
  • The theme of this year’s event was “Early Detection = Better Outcomes,” in recognition of the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s rallying cry on the importance of routine cancer screenings to detect cancer early.
  • Fox News Chief National Correspondent and Prevent Cancer Foundation board member Jennifer Griffin served as the master of ceremonies.
  • Patricia Garamendi (married to Congressman John Garamendi, California)
    Patricia Garamendi is a longtime member and leader of the Congressional Families Program Advisory Committee.

Dragonfly Financial Technologies Earns Top Spots in Product Features and Client Services in the Aite-Novarica Group (now Datos Insights) U.S. Cash Management Technology Providers 2023 Report

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dragonfly Financial Technologies Corp., a digital banking and treasury management FinTech, announced it was the only vendor to place first in both Client Service and Product Features in the Aite Matrix: U.S. Cash Management Technology Providers for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dragonfly Financial Technologies Corp ., a digital banking and treasury management FinTech, announced it was the only vendor to place first in both Client Service and Product Features in the Aite Matrix: U.S. Cash Management Technology Providers for 2023.
  • Leveraging the Aite Matrix, a proprietary Aite-Novarica Group (now Datos Insights) vendor assessment framework, the impact report evaluated nine U.S. cash management vendors and ranked them based on product features, client services, vendor stability and client strength.
  • Dragonfly and its Universal Online Banker service received high marks in the report.
  • Receiving the highest score in client services and product features in the Aite Matrix report is a testament of our commitment to deliver the industry's best features and service."

This Week in Sports News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.

Pioneer of Refractive Surgery to Join Advisory Board of Evolution Optiks

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Evolution Optiks has developed a portable fully digital light field tele-refractor that enables eye exams to be conducted anywhere in the world, without the practitioner having to be present.

Key Points: 
  • Evolution Optiks has developed a portable fully digital light field tele-refractor that enables eye exams to be conducted anywhere in the world, without the practitioner having to be present.
  • His knowledge and guidance will help us to unlock the virtually endless possibilities of our light field technology", says Raul Mihali, President and CEO of Evolution Optiks.
  • "I am very excited to join the innovative and forward-thinking team of Evolution Optiks.
  • Founded in 2014, Evolution Optiks Limited specializes in light field technology and is on track to becoming a leader in digital innovation.