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CURE Media Group and Oncology Nursing News Announces the 2024 Extraordinary Healer® Award Finalists

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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This award honors oncology nurses whose compassion and expertise improve the lives of their patients.

Key Points: 
  • This award honors oncology nurses whose compassion and expertise improve the lives of their patients.
  • The award presentations and winner announcement will be held on April 24, 2024 during the Oncology Nursing Society's Annual Congress at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
  • The finalists for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer award are:
    Jessica McDade, B.S.N., RN, OCN.
  • For more information on the 2024 Extraordinary Healer event and to register, please visit the event page .

The New England Center for Children Announces International Expansion for Autism Services in Middle East

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The New England Center for Children ® (NECC®), a global leader in autism education and research, continues to deepen its international footprint with the opening of a new clinic in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Key Points: 
  • The New England Center for Children ® (NECC®), a global leader in autism education and research, continues to deepen its international footprint with the opening of a new clinic in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • The newly opened NECC Clinic-Abu Dhabi provides session-based, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and speech and language services to clients in both English and Arabic.
  • For teens and young adults, the clinic provides vocational training and job opportunities with partnering employers in Masdar City.
  • “NECC is well positioned in the Middle East to serve the increasing demand for autism education and services,” said NECC CEO Jessica Sassi, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA.

Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership Announces Helen G. Drinan Visionary Leader Award winner, Thasunda Brown Duckett

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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BOSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership , a global authority on leadership, gender equity, and inclusion, is pleased to announce the 2024 recipient of the Helen G. Drinan Visionary Leader Award winner, Thasunda Brown Duckett.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership , a global authority on leadership, gender equity, and inclusion, is pleased to announce the 2024 recipient of the Helen G. Drinan Visionary Leader Award winner, Thasunda Brown Duckett.
  • The Visionary Leader Award, given in honor of Simmons University's eighth president, Helen G. Drinan is awarded annually to a leader who embodies the Institute's mission to manifest equity in leadership and create a more inclusive workforce.
  • "I am delighted that the Institute for Inclusive Leadership is honoring a leader who has excelled in the financial services industry.
  • Having spent twenty years in banking, I know firsthand how challenging it is to break into executive leadership," said Helen G. Drinan, President Emerita, Simmons University.

Oculis Provides Updates at R&D Day on Late-Stage Clinical Trials and Announces Key Leadership Appointments

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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In-person and virtual R&D Day today from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST at the InterContinental New York Barclay.

Key Points: 
  • In-person and virtual R&D Day today from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST at the InterContinental New York Barclay.
  • “2024 promises to be another exciting year for Oculis as we advance our late-stage clinical development programs.
  • I am certain that the extensive experience each of them brings will be invaluable to Oculis,” said Riad Sherif, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Oculis.
  • Oculis also announced today key executive appointments to bolster its leadership and scientific advisory teams.

First Clinical Study Validates the Impact of Personalized Music on Youth with Chronic Pain by The Songs of Love Foundation

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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The Songs of Love Foundation, a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, has been dedicated to creating free, personalized, original songs for children and teens facing tough medical, physical, or emotional challenges for over 28 years.

Key Points: 
  • The Songs of Love Foundation, a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, has been dedicated to creating free, personalized, original songs for children and teens facing tough medical, physical, or emotional challenges for over 28 years.
  • The study, titled "The acceptability of Songs of Love for youth living with chronic pain," marks a pivotal moment for The Songs of Love Foundation, demonstrating the effectiveness of personalized music as a complementary intervention for pain management.
  • It involved interviews with 15 youth who received a personalized song and six singer-songwriters who created the songs, exploring the program's acceptability from both perspectives.
  • The positive feedback from both the youth participants and the singer-songwriters involved in the study highlights the transformative power of personalized music."

Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership Welcomes New Executive Board Members from Bain Capital, Dell Technologies, and John Hancock

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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"It is with sincere excitement that I welcome three executive leaders to the Strategic Advisory Board," said Susan MacKenty Brady, CEO of the Institute for Inclusive Leadership.

Key Points: 
  • "It is with sincere excitement that I welcome three executive leaders to the Strategic Advisory Board," said Susan MacKenty Brady, CEO of the Institute for Inclusive Leadership.
  • Simmons is proud to be the catalyst that unites the members, and we are deeply honored for the leadership of its advisory board."
  • "We are thrilled and grateful to have the opportunity to work with these three leaders as the newest members of the Strategic Advisory Board," said Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten.
  • He has an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Organizational Leadership.

Alquist 3D Appoints Patrick Callahan as New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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GREELEY, Colo., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a planned restructuring, Alquist 3D Founder and current CEO, Zachary Mannheimer, is appointing Patrick Callahan as its new chief executive officer. In addition, Mannheimer is transitioning to chairman of the board. The management restructuring is concurrent with Alquist's relocation from Iowa City, Iowa, to Greeley, Colorado, occasioned by a $4+ million incentive package from the State of Colorado and City of Greeley.

Key Points: 
  • GREELEY, Colo., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a planned restructuring, Alquist 3D Founder and current CEO, Zachary Mannheimer, is appointing Patrick Callahan as its new chief executive officer.
  • "Patrick is the executive leader we need as we scale up our operations to meet the housing demand.
  • -Zachary Mannheimer, Founder & Board Chairman
    "Patrick is the executive leader we need as we scale up our operations to meet the housing demand," said Mannheimer.
  • For two years prior, Callahan helped lead the company as CSI's chief strategic officer, responsible for CSI's international growth, business development, and research and development operations.

Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership Welcomes New Executive Board Members from Boston Children's Hospital, Point32Health, RTX, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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"I am honored to welcome these four incredible, mission-driven leaders to the Strategic Advisory Board," said Susan MacKenty Brady, CEO of the Institute for Inclusive Leadership.

Key Points: 
  • "I am honored to welcome these four incredible, mission-driven leaders to the Strategic Advisory Board," said Susan MacKenty Brady, CEO of the Institute for Inclusive Leadership.
  • "They each bring a diverse set of skills and expertise and share a deep desire to foster equity, inclusion, and gender parity in organizational leadership.
  • "I am so thrilled that we are able to welcome these four leaders to the Strategic Advisory Board," said Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten.
  • She provides leadership, vision and strategic oversight for the Boston Children's Sandra L. Fenwick Institute for Pediatric Health Equity and Inclusion.

Skanska builds new residence and campus center for University in Boston, USA, for USD 311M, about SEK 3.2 billion

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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The contract is worth USD 311M, about SEK 3.2 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The contract is worth USD 311M, about SEK 3.2 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter 2023.
  • This project is the final phase of 'One Simmons', which consolidates all of the University facilities onto one campus.
  • Work will begin on the Living and Learning Center in May 2023 and is slated for completion in September 2026.
  • After Simmons takes occupancy of their new Living and Learning Center, Skanska will begin development for Longwood Place.

Skanska secures zoning rights for 158,000 sqm in Boston's Longwood Medical Area, Boston, USA, for USD 344M, about SEK 3.7 billion

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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STOCKHOLM, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has closed on a land investment with Simmons University and secured the development rights for a 158k sqm development, Longwood Place, in the Longwood Medical Area.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has closed on a land investment with Simmons University and secured the development rights for a 158k sqm development, Longwood Place, in the Longwood Medical Area.
  • The initial investment is USD 344M, about SEK 3.7 billion.
  • Payment for the land acquisition will be made successively up to 2026, by Skanska building and financing the Living and Learning Center for the client.
  • The Longwood Medical Area (LMA) is a renowned hub of world-class hospitals, research institutions, and academic centers, offering cutting-edge medical advancements and collaborative healthcare expertise.