Healthy Living

EdLogics Selected by Amazon Web Services for Health Equity Initiative

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Health Equity Initiative has selected EdLogics to be part of its $40 million, three-year commitment to support organizations that are developing solutions to advance health equity.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Health Equity Initiative has selected EdLogics to be part of its $40 million, three-year commitment to support organizations that are developing solutions to advance health equity.
  • EdLogics, in partnership with Virginia-registered non-profit Global Action Platform , launched Healthier757 , a regional collective impact initiative to improve health literacy and address health equity across the Hampton Roads region.
  • Through the Health Equity Initiative, AWS offers credits and specialized technical expertise to selected organizations around the world that use AWS services to improve health outcomes and health equity.
  • Through the AWS Health Equity Initiative, we look forward to helping EdLogics and other organizations worldwide use the power of cloud computing to advance health equity and improve health outcomes."

Fujitsu Boosts Employee Compensation to Strengthen Global Corporate Competitiveness

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Through this initiative, Fujitsu aims to retain and acquire talent able to create new corporate value.

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  • Through this initiative, Fujitsu aims to retain and acquire talent able to create new corporate value.
  • Fujitsu will further strengthen its efforts to acquire talent to drive innovation in five key technologies(1) to support Fujitsu's seven "Key Focus Areas"(2) within Fujitsu Uvance.
  • In recent years, Fujitsu has been transforming its business portfolio and business model with the aim of improving its global competitiveness over the medium to long term.
  • Based on its job-based human resources management system Fujitsu will update its compensation system as follows to offer employees competitive remuneration:
    - Based on the benchmark results of global companies, Fujitsu will review the compensation levels for all employees.

Fujitsu launches new cloud-based platform for healthcare sector in Japan, promoting personalized healthcare and drug development

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Fujitsu will offer the new platform to medical institutions and pharmaceutical companies in Japan starting March 28, 2023.

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  • Fujitsu will offer the new platform to medical institutions and pharmaceutical companies in Japan starting March 28, 2023.
  • "Microsoft is utilizing cloud services and AI technologies in the healthcare field and promoting the next generation standards framework HL7 FHIR.
  • Health Level Seven, Inc. is an organization dedicated to developing and promoting standards for healthcare information.
  • Health Level Seven, Inc. is an organization dedicated to developing and promoting standards for healthcare information.

CHPA Educational Foundation Launches HealthInHand.org, Empowering People to Take Greater Control Over Self-Care Decisions

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The self-care landscape is ever-changing and continually presenting people with an increasing number of options and choices – which can sometimes feel overwhelming.

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  • The self-care landscape is ever-changing and continually presenting people with an increasing number of options and choices – which can sometimes feel overwhelming.
  • Health In Hand aims to ease confusion through improved tools and curated resources that will help visitors take charge of their self-care decisions quickly and confidently.
  • "This redesign is more than just a fresh coat of paint," said Anita Brikman, Executive Director of CHPA's Educational Foundation.
  • "No decisions are more personal than those we make about our health," said Mary Leonard, Vice President of CHPA's Educational Foundation.

Fujitsu Limited Announces Recruitment Plans

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

TOKYO, Mar 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the following mid-career recruitment plans for fiscal 2023, as well as its new graduate recruitment plans for fiscal 2024.

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  • TOKYO, Mar 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the following mid-career recruitment plans for fiscal 2023, as well as its new graduate recruitment plans for fiscal 2024.
  • For its mid-career recruitment plan for fiscal 2023, Fujitsu plans to further increase the number of career recruits to at least 800, without specifying a definite target number.
  • Moreover, Fujitsu will conduct fair recruitment in accordance with the "Request for Employment and Recruitment Activity for University Students who are Graduating in FY2023" issued by the Japanese government.
  • The planned numbers shown in the above table and the expected results represent the number of employees hired by Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Japan Limited.

Fujitsu and Tokai National Higher Education and Research System sign partnership to create wellbeing society and develop space technologies, contribute to the achievement of the SDGs and Society 5.0

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Friday, February 24, 2023

As part of their partnership, Fujitsu and THERS will work toward the realization of a wellbeing society through the creation of a virtuous cycle model of community-based health and medical care in the Japanese Tokai region (2).

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  • As part of their partnership, Fujitsu and THERS will work toward the realization of a wellbeing society through the creation of a virtuous cycle model of community-based health and medical care in the Japanese Tokai region (2).
  • The two parties will further collaborate on the development of space technologies including systems for space weather forecasting to solve challenges related to human exploration of outer space.
  • (Source: Japanese Cabinet Office, www8.cao.go.jp/cstp/english/society5_0/index.html)
    Subregion of the Japanese Chubu and Kansai region, including Shizuoka, Aichi, Gifu and Mie prefectures.
  • Name will be changed from Center for Healthcare Information Technology to Center for Research, Education, and Development for Healthcare Life Design due to organizational reform in April 2023.

Nine Cities Share $745,000 in Grants from 2023 Childhood Obesity Prevention & Environmental Health and Sustainability Awards

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

As a hybrid program, the Recycling Interactive Walking Trail promotes both public health and environmental goals in the Aguadilla community.

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  • As a hybrid program, the Recycling Interactive Walking Trail promotes both public health and environmental goals in the Aguadilla community.
  • The goal is to provide program participants with a fun, engaging and hands-on approach to learning about cooking and nutritional well-being.
  • Trash traps installed in other North Carolina cities since 2020 have so far collected more than 21,000 pounds of litter.
  • (Note: this program was proposed by former Louisville Mayor Fischer, who was still in office at the time of the original application was submitted).

Giant Food Debuts New Campaign Focused on Local Impact

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

LANDOVER, Md., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Giant Food, the leading greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, announces its new brand campaign, "Find Your Local." Dedicated to all things local, the campaign theme calls attention to Giant's longtime commitment to the communities it serves across areas of educational programs, partnerships, and product offerings.

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  • LANDOVER, Md., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Giant Food , the leading greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, announces its new brand campaign, "Find Your Local."
  • Giant Food offers over 1,000 items from more than 100 local vendors.
  • All commercials were shot locally and produced using local businesses and a workforce that was over 85% from the DMV region.
  • No other grocer knows the local unique tastes and traditions as well as Giant and this campaign is a perfect reflection of that," said RP3 Founder-CEO Beth Johnson.

Massachusetts Innovation Network Announces the 2022 Eddies Winners

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Monday, November 7, 2022

The Massachusetts Innovation Network celebrated its 2022 Season wrap-up with a Celebratory Dinner & Award Ceremony.

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  • The Massachusetts Innovation Network celebrated its 2022 Season wrap-up with a Celebratory Dinner & Award Ceremony.
  • The 8-month-long season started with nearly 100 startups; 18 teams advanced to the final, live phase of the competition (which included final pitches and exhibit of the technologies).
  • Through the program the teams received bespoke mentorship, leadership education, and hands-on support to thrust them forward towards their commercialization and scaling journey.
  • The season culminated the exciting Evening of Innovation, honoring all finalists and announcing 6 Winners.

Fujitsu, Tohoku University embark on strategic alliance to realize 'Well-being Society'

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Tohoku University and Fujitsu will further promote active usage of Tohoku University Hospital's ASU to contribute to the development of new medical services based on design thinking.

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  • Tohoku University and Fujitsu will further promote active usage of Tohoku University Hospital's ASU to contribute to the development of new medical services based on design thinking.
  • As a university that works together with society, Tohoku University will create new social value and lead reforms that open the way for the future.
  • (8) Tohoku University Vision 2030: Challenging vision of Tohoku University looking ahead to the year 2030.
  • The key is to realize a virtuous cycle of "education," "research," and "co-creation with society" at a higher level by innovating university management based on the three traditional principles of Tohoku University.