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Parker Health Announces the Appointment of Dr. Tushar Hazra as Chief Technology Officer, and Other Key Executive Personnel

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Parker Health, Inc, a prominent biotech company, is delighted to introduce Dr. Tushar Hazra as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), leveraging his extensive expertise in digital technology within healthcare informatics, electronic health records, artificial intelligence, and data governance.

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  • Parker Health, Inc, a prominent biotech company, is delighted to introduce Dr. Tushar Hazra as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), leveraging his extensive expertise in digital technology within healthcare informatics, electronic health records, artificial intelligence, and data governance.
  • Dr. Hazra joins Parker Health with an impressive background of 20+ years of expertise leading $500M+ dollars in digital transformation initiatives.
  • Additionally, we are pleased to welcome Michael Forde, Director of Public Health Innovation, and Clayton Tuckett, Director of Clinical Care Innovation.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Hazra, Mr. Forde, and Mr. Tuckett to the Parker Health family.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN STUDENT HEADED TO TAIWAN AS PART OF CONTINUED FULBRIGHT PROGRAM SUCCESS

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College senior Hailee Schalwig '23 has earned a grant from the prestigious U.S. Fulbright Program.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College senior Hailee Schalwig '23 has earned a grant from the prestigious U.S. Fulbright Program.
  • Schalwig is the 20thFlorida Southern College student to be selected as a U.S. Fulbright Student, allowing her to spend a year teaching English in Taiwan.
  • "It is a pleasure to see that once again the U.S. Fulbright Program has recognized one of our outstanding students for such an honor," Florida Southern College President Dr. Anne B. Kerr said.
  • "She joins a line of exceptional Florida Southern College students who chose to spend their Fulbright year in Taiwan, including Kylie Torres, Cesar Maldonado, and Grace Sill.

Dental Care Alliance Expands Texas Footprint with Addition of Alsbury Dental and Lifeway Dental

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is proud to announce the expansion of its footprint in the Dallas Fort Worth area with the addition of Alsbury Dental and Lifeway Dental. Alsbury Dental and Lifeway Dental is a four-doctor, two-location general dentistry practice with locations in Burleson and Alvarado, Texas, south of Fort Worth.

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  • Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is proud to announce the expansion of its footprint in the Dallas Fort Worth area with the addition of Alsbury Dental and Lifeway Dental.
  • Alsbury Dental and Lifeway Dental is a four-doctor, two-location general dentistry practice with locations in Burleson and Alvarado, Texas, south of Fort Worth.
  • SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is proud to announce the expansion of its footprint in the Dallas Fort Worth area with the addition of Alsbury Dental and Lifeway Dental.
  • Alsbury Dental and Lifeway Dental is a four-doctor, two-location general dentistry practice with locations in Burleson and Alvarado, Texas, south of Fort Worth.

SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY SPONSORS PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE TO MEET GROWING WORKFORCE DEMANDS IN CHATTANOOGA REGION

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Friday, November 18, 2022

"Southern has been part of the region for 130 years and is committed to the economic expansion happening today," said university president, Ken Shaw.

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  • "Southern has been part of the region for 130 years and is committed to the economic expansion happening today," said university president, Ken Shaw.
  • "This is an exciting time for the Chattanooga area, and we are proud to provide educational value to the people who live and work here."
  • Founded in 1892, Southern Adventist University provides a quality, Christ-centered undergraduate and graduate education to approximately 2,700 students each year.
  • For more information about the Professional Workforce Development program at Southern Adventist University, please go here .

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE FEATURED IN NEWLY RELEASED 2023 EDITION OF FISKE GUIDE TO COLLEGES

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Florida Southern College is among the schools featured in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2023, the 39th edition of the most authoritative guide to more than 320 of the best colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Florida Southern College is among the schools featured in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2023, the 39th edition of the most authoritative guide to more than 320 of the best colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland.
  • "Our revolutionary engaged learning process, led by our faculty, differentiates Florida Southern College from everyone else," said Dr. Anne B. Kerr, FSC's president.
  • In its updated profile, the 2023 guide focuses on Florida Southern College's ability to help graduating seniors earn jobs in their chosen fields.
  • Florida Southern is ranked at #8 among the "Best Regional Universities in the South" by U.S. News & World Report in its 2022 "Best Colleges" guide and is included in The Princeton Review's 2022 Best 387 Colleges guide and the "Fiske Guide to Colleges 2022."

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE NAMED A TOP PRODUCER OF FULBRIGHT STUDENTS FOR THE THIRD TIME

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Monday, February 28, 2022

With a focus on engaged learning, Florida Southern empowers students to join the countless leaders and changemakers who carry forward the Fulbright mission of enhancing mutual understanding.

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  • With a focus on engaged learning, Florida Southern empowers students to join the countless leaders and changemakers who carry forward the Fulbright mission of enhancing mutual understanding.
  • Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9018351-florida-southern-college...
    "It is a tremendous honor for Florida Southern College to achieve distinction as a top producer of students being selected for Fulbright awards," said Dr. Anne B. Kerr, president of Florida Southern College.
  • Three students from Florida Southern College received Fulbright awards for academic year 2021-2022, including Anya Larson '21 and Cesar Maldonado '21.
  • Dr. Rebecca Brevard, associate professor of English, directs the Fulbright competition at Florida Southern College.

Parker University Recognizes Second Set of Twins in Esteemed Chiropractic Program

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

After graduating from Southern Adventist University, each with a bachelors degree in health sciences, twin brothers Adison and Lachlan chose Parker University based on the facultys philosophical teaching of chiropractic, as well as a convincing recommendation from a chiropractor.

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  • After graduating from Southern Adventist University, each with a bachelors degree in health sciences, twin brothers Adison and Lachlan chose Parker University based on the facultys philosophical teaching of chiropractic, as well as a convincing recommendation from a chiropractor.
  • After attending an informational session about Parker University last spring, the twins were highly impressed with the campus and the associated career and clinical opportunities.
  • Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, was founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic).
  • Today, Parker University has more than 1,800 students and 34 academic programs,including its famed chiropractic program, as well as masters degrees in neuroscience, clinical neuroscience, strength and human performance, and functional nutrition.

Florida Southern College Nursing Alum Alli Crenshaw Named Swimmer of the Decade

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

LAKELAND, Fla., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Florida Southern College nursing alum Alli Crenshaw has been named the Sunshine State Conference Women's Swimmer of the Decade for her record-breaking four-year run with the Mocs swimming team from 2012 to 2016.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Florida Southern College nursing alum Alli Crenshaw has been named the Sunshine State Conference Women's Swimmer of the Decade for her record-breaking four-year run with the Mocs swimming team from 2012 to 2016.
  • "Alli is beyond deserving of the Swimmer of the Decade award," said Drew Howard, director of athletics at FSC.
  • According to Crenshaw, nursing has always been her dream, and FSC equipped her to thrive as a nursing professional.
  • Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state.

Truist Foundation Awards $250,000 To FSC For Cyber Initiatives

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Friday, August 27, 2021

Our cutting-edge program will be enhanced further with this generous gift from the Truist Foundation as we continue to develop the future leaders in this field," said Dr. Anne B. Kerr, president of Florida Southern.

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  • Our cutting-edge program will be enhanced further with this generous gift from the Truist Foundation as we continue to develop the future leaders in this field," said Dr. Anne B. Kerr, president of Florida Southern.
  • In addition to learning new technical skills, FSC students will also be able to participate in a new cyber entrepreneurship accelerator program.
  • Additionally, Florida Southern will host a Cybersecurity Forum to advance shared discussion and best practices in cyber technologies, tools, and techniques.
  • The Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities.

McKee Foods Purchases Prairie City Bakery

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Friday, May 3, 2019

Mike McKee, president and CEO of Collegedale, Tenn.-based McKee Foods, and Bill Skeens, CEO of Vernon Hills, Ill.-based Prairie City Bakery, are pleased to announce the acquisition of Prairie City Bakery by McKee Foods.

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  • Mike McKee, president and CEO of Collegedale, Tenn.-based McKee Foods, and Bill Skeens, CEO of Vernon Hills, Ill.-based Prairie City Bakery, are pleased to announce the acquisition of Prairie City Bakery by McKee Foods.
  • McKee Foods will continue using the Prairie City Bakery brand name and Prairie City Bakerys existing distribution channels.
  • Additionally, McKee Foods will retain all Prairie City Bakery employees and existing Vernon Hills offices.
  • I believe Prairie City Bakery is a perfect fit for McKee Foods, Skeens said.