Katie Couric

A Conversation with Katie Couric

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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This year’s guest speaker will be media maven Katie Couric, who will take part in a Q & A moderated by writer and editor, Martha McCully.

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  • This year’s guest speaker will be media maven Katie Couric, who will take part in a Q & A moderated by writer and editor, Martha McCully.
  • “Having broken through multiple glass ceilings to become one of the most iconic journalists of our time, Katie is an inspiration to women everywhere,” said Hollis Forbes, Co-Chair of the luncheon.
  • “I’m looking forward to a fascinating conversation.
  • I’m delighted to support the mission of this new Emergency Department by being a part of this exciting event,” Couric added.

NJ Doctors: Katie Couric Shares Important Message About Breast Cancer Screenings

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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SOMERSET, N.J., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The doctors at ProCure Proton Therapy Center applaud TV personality Katie Couric for bringing more attention to the importance of annual mammograms as a life-saving tool against breast cancer.

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  • SOMERSET, N.J., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The doctors at ProCure Proton Therapy Center applaud TV personality Katie Couric for bringing more attention to the importance of annual mammograms as a life-saving tool against breast cancer.
  • Couric, the former host of NBC's "Today Show," was diagnosed in June after falling behind on her annual mammogram.
  • After undergoing surgery in July and radiation treatment in September, Couric shared her story to raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
  • The 5-year survival rate for breast cancer detected before it spreads is 99 percent, according to the American Cancer Society.

MRIdian Clinical Studies and Initial MRIdian A3i Clinical Experience to be Highlighted at ASTRO 2022

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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DENVER, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewRay, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRAY) today announced that the company's MRIdian® MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System will be featured at the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), being held October 23-26, 2022, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The meeting will feature numerous presentations and posters highlighting MRIdian's cutting-edge Stereotactic MRI-guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy (SMART) technology, including oral presentations providing results of the multi-center SMART Pancreas study and MIRAGE, a Phase III randomized controlled prostate trial. In addition, initial clinical experience using MRIdian A3i will be highlighted during the conference.

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  • In addition, initial clinical experience using MRIdian A3i will be highlighted during the conference.
  • This clinical study compared MRIdian MRI-guided SBRT vs. CT-guided SBRT for localized prostate cancer.
  • At ASCO GU 2022, Dr. Kishan reported the interim findings and analysis of the primary endpoint that signaled superiority of MRIdian MRI-guided SBRT compared to CT-guided SBRT.
  • ViewRay will also host customer presentations throughout the conference in the company's booth #3770, where customers will highlight their clinical experience treating patients on MRIdian.

ViewRay and Katie Couric Media Partner to Raise Awareness about MRIdian® MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewRay, Inc, the U.S. maker of the MRIdian System, today announced a partnership with award-winning journalist and cancer advocate Katie Couric's multi-media company, Katie Couric Media ("KCM"). ViewRay and KCM are working together to launch a national awareness campaign to educate patients and clinicians about MRIdian SMART (Stereotactic MRI-guided adaptive radiotherapy) for treatment of pancreatic, prostate, lung, liver, breast, colorectal and oligometastatic cancers.

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  • Their one-of-a-kind technology is enabling clinicians to treat patients with targeted, and effective state-of-the-art MRI-guided radiation therapy.
  • Innovation like this gives me hope for the millions of people around the world currently battling cancer" says Katie Couric.
  • ViewRay's vision to conquer cancer by re-envisioning radiation therapy is a perfect example of this," says John Molner, Katie Couric Media's Co-Founder and CEO.
  • ViewRay and MRIdian are registered trademarks of ViewRay, Inc.
    Medicare and most major insurers cover MRIdian radiation therapy.

Katie Couric and Cologuard Team Up to Spread Awareness and Urgency for People to Get Screened for Colon Cancer

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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"All adults 45 years or older should be screened for colon cancer," said Kevin Conroy, chair and CEO of Exact Sciences.

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  • "All adults 45 years or older should be screened for colon cancer," said Kevin Conroy, chair and CEO of Exact Sciences.
  • "Together with Katie, we're working to help raise awareness about early detection and the availability of colon cancer screening options, including non-invasive at-home tests like Cologuard.
  • Since its launch in 2014, nearly 8 million people have used Cologuard to screen for colon cancer at home.
  • Launching today to coincide with Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, 'Mission to Screen' will be placed in broadcast and digital outlets.

Equip Raises $58 Million Series B Funding Round to Revolutionize Eating Disorder Treatment

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equip , the leading provider of virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment in the U.S., today announced a $58M Series B funding round, bringing the companys total funding to $75M.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equip , the leading provider of virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment in the U.S., today announced a $58M Series B funding round, bringing the companys total funding to $75M.
  • Nearly 30 million Americans across all races, genders, body sizes, and sexual orientations will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.
  • Despite their prevalence, only 20% of those struggling receive treatment , and even less have access to evidence-based treatment.
  • Treatment for eating disorders is grossly inequitable, said Kristina Saffran, CEO and co-founder of Equip.

Katie Couric Media Partners With Silvur to Support Women’s Financial Health

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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Silvur , the countrys only financial fitness platform helping adults over 50 take control of their financial future, just announced a content partnership with Katie Couric Media that will explore the importance of financial planning for people nearing retirement, addressing the Boomer generations unique needs and concerns.

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  • Silvur , the countrys only financial fitness platform helping adults over 50 take control of their financial future, just announced a content partnership with Katie Couric Media that will explore the importance of financial planning for people nearing retirement, addressing the Boomer generations unique needs and concerns.
  • Running out of money during retirement is one of the biggest psychological drains on people today, said Katie Couric in Wake-Up Call.
  • We want all women -- single, married, divorced, or widowed -- to have the power that comes with understanding your financial situation.
  • As the leading financial fitness app for people thinking about their next act, Silvur provides financial education content, tools and resources developed for those over 50 to easily adapt.

Williams Sonoma Announces Ina Garten & Friends: A Virtual Book Tour Event Series Featuring Jennifer Garner and Katie Couric

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200914005791/en/
    Ina Garten to Host Virtual Book Signing Events with Williams Sonoma Co-Hosted by Celebrity Friends Jennifer Garner and Katie Couric.
  • On Tuesday, October 20th, Ina will be joined by Jennifer Garner and on Tuesday, November 17th, Ina will be teaming up with Katie Couric to discuss her new cookbook via a ticketed virtual event.
  • Each ticket for the event will include an autographed copy* of Inas new book, Modern Comfort Food and a unique access code to attend the virtual event.
  • The deadline to purchase tickets is the Sunday before each event (Sunday, October 18th for Jennifer Garner event and Sunday, November 15th for Katie Couric event).

Announcing the Winners of the 2020 Robert F. Kennedy Book and Journalism Awards

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Friday, June 5, 2020
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New York, June 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights announced the winners of its 2020 RFK Book and Journalism Awards on Thursday in a virtual ceremony featuring special guest presenters, including Katie Couric, David Remnick, Don Lemon, Soledad OBrien, Natalie Morales, Rory Kennedy, Van Jones and Jane Mayer.

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  • New York, June 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights announced the winners of its 2020 RFK Book and Journalism Awards on Thursday in a virtual ceremony featuring special guest presenters, including Katie Couric, David Remnick, Don Lemon, Soledad OBrien, Natalie Morales, Rory Kennedy, Van Jones and Jane Mayer.
  • This years RFK Book Award went to Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing Americas Heartland , by Jonathan Metzel.
  • The full list of 2020 RFK Book and Journalism Award winners is below.
  • Special thanks to historian and author Michael Beschloss, head of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award committee, and Margaret Engel, director of the Alicia Patterson Journalism Foundation and chair of the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards committee, as well as the more than 50 volunteer judges who participated this year.

Unilever, Meredith Corporation and the Association of National Advertisers Ring Closing Bell at New York Stock Exchange in Celebration of International Women's Day and New Season Partnership for PEOPLE's #SeeHer Story

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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In celebrationof this partnershipand in honor ofInternationalWomen's Day on March 8, executives representing the partner organizations arescheduled toring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange at 4 p.m. tomorrow, March 4.

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  • In celebrationof this partnershipand in honor ofInternationalWomen's Day on March 8, executives representing the partner organizations arescheduled toring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange at 4 p.m. tomorrow, March 4.
  • The second season, sponsored by Unilever brandsDove and Tresemm, will launch in June on PEOPLE.com and on select digital platforms.
  • In addition, profiles from the series will be featured in the print edition of PEOPLE and in Katie Couric Media's weekday newsletterWake-Up Call.
  • It's important that we share the stories of remarkable female pioneers and continue to celebrate women who are making a difference."