Employee Benefits Security Administration

U.S. Department of Labor Appoints Jack Towarnicky, Member of aequum LLC, to ERISA Advisory Council

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

aequum LLC , acting on behalf of 400 self-insured health plans and their participants, announces that Jack Towarnicky has been appointed to the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans, also known as the ERISA Advisory Council .

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  • aequum LLC , acting on behalf of 400 self-insured health plans and their participants, announces that Jack Towarnicky has been appointed to the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans, also known as the ERISA Advisory Council .
  • This 15-member Council provides advice on policies and regulations affecting employee benefit plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
  • “We congratulate Jack on his appointment to a second, three-year term – Jack previously served on the Council in 2010-2012,” says Christine Cooper, CEO, aequum.
  • "It is a privilege to serve and an opportunity to learn from benefits experts - colleagues on the Council, members of the Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, and expert witnesses," says Towarnicky.

Lundin Mining Files Updated Technical Reports for Candelaria, Neves-Corvo and Eagle Operations

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSX: LUN) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUMI) Lundin Mining Corporation ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company") has filed an updated technical report for its Candelaria mine titled "Technical Report for the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex, Atacama Region, Region III, Chile", an updated technical report for its Neves-Corvo mine titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Neves-Corvo Mine, Portugal", and an updated technical report for its Eagle mine titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Eagle Mine, Michigan, U.S.A." (collectively, the "Technical Reports").

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSX: LUN) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUMI) Lundin Mining Corporation ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company") has filed an updated technical report for its Candelaria mine titled "Technical Report for the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex, Atacama Region, Region III, Chile", an updated technical report for its Neves-Corvo mine titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Neves-Corvo Mine, Portugal", and an updated technical report for its Eagle mine titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Eagle Mine, Michigan, U.S.A." (collectively, the "Technical Reports").
  • The Technical Reports were prepared in accordance with the Canadian Securities Administrator's National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and are available for review under the Company's profile on SEDAR ( www.sedar.com ) and on the Company's website ( www.lundinmining.com ).

National Institute on Retirement Security Hosts 14th Annual Retirement Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) will hold its 14th Annual Retirement Policy Conference on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Washington, D.C. At this event, retirement experts and leaders will discuss key retirement policy challenges and opportunities, along with the newly-enacted SECURE 2.0 retirement legislation.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute on Retirement Security ( NIRS ) will hold its 14th Annual Retirement Policy Conference on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Washington, D.C. At this event, retirement experts and leaders will discuss key retirement policy challenges and opportunities, along with the newly-enacted SECURE 2.0 retirement legislation.
  • Retirement experts will discuss key policy challenges and opportunities at the 14th Annual NIRS Retirement Conference.
  • Progress Amid Turbulence: Building Towards a Secure Retirement will be held at The Park Hyatt Washington , located at 1201 24th Street N.W., in Washington, D.C.
  • The conference is open to the news media, NIRS members, and invited guests.

First Keystone Corporation Holds Virtual Annual Meeting – Announces Re-Elections and Promotions

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

First Keystone Corporation (OTC PINK: FKYS), the parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, recently held its 2022 Virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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  • First Keystone Corporation (OTC PINK: FKYS), the parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, recently held its 2022 Virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • They will serve on the Board of Directors for First Keystone Corporation, and its subsidiary, First Keystone Community Bank.
  • First Keystone Community Bank announced the following employee promotions: June George, Branch Administrator, was promoted to Senior Vice President.
  • First Keystone Community Bank provides innovative business and personal banking products that focus on Yesterdays Traditions.

Skylight Health Provides Clinical Research Update

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Friday, April 29, 2022

TORONTO, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skylight Health Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SLHG;TSXV:SLHG (Skylight Health or the Company), a multi-state primary care management group in the United States, today provides an update on the status of the Companys research program; Skylight Health Research.

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  • TORONTO, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skylight Health Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SLHG;TSXV:SLHG (Skylight Health or the Company), a multi-state primary care management group in the United States, today provides an update on the status of the Companys research program; Skylight Health Research.
  • In April 2021, Skylight Health Research announced its partnership with ClinEdge to launch formal clinical research studies into its practices;
    Since inception, Skylight Health Research has been awarded ten (10) clinical studies and has completed two (2) to-date;
    Total revenue earned through clinical studies in 2021, $300,000, has already been surpassed in 2022, and is expected to quadruple by the end of this year;
    The progress since its launch demonstrates incredible momentum and steady growth of its research program which will continue throughout 2022 and beyond.
  • In 2021, Skylight Health leveraged its growing clinical services division and launched Skylight Health Research, which has since been awarded ten clinical studies through its partnership with ClinEdge , announced on April 7, 2021.
  • Skylight Health Research has since made several other key partnerships with research partners and Contract Research Organizations that will bring a steady supply of study opportunities to Skylight Health practices.

Bausch + Lomb Reports More Than 48 Million Units of Contact Lens, Eye Care and Lens Care Materials Recycled Through ONE by ONE and Biotrue® Eye Care Recycling Programs

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Bausch + Lomb developed these programs in conjunction with TerraCycle because used contact lenses, eye care and lens care materials don't typically end up getting processed in standard recycling facilities.

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  • Bausch + Lomb developed these programs in conjunction with TerraCycle because used contact lenses, eye care and lens care materials don't typically end up getting processed in standard recycling facilities.
  • In addition tothe United States, Bausch + Lomb has a similar contact lens recycling program inCanada called Every Contact Counts.
  • The Bausch + Lomb Biotrue Eye Care Recycling program isthe first and only eye care recycling program inthe United States.
  • The Bausch + Lomb ONE by ONE Recycling program is the first and only sponsored contact lens recycling program inthe United States.

HALF OF IBS PATIENTS SURVEYED REPORT IBS SYMPTOMS MORE CHALLENGING TO MANAGE IN THE PAST YEAR

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Monday, April 4, 2022

The current report, Patient Perspectives: Living with IBS Now, offers a current understanding of the behaviors and experiences of the IBS and CIC patient population in the past year (February 2021 February 2022), including insights on diagnosis and symptom management.

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  • The current report, Patient Perspectives: Living with IBS Now, offers a current understanding of the behaviors and experiences of the IBS and CIC patient population in the past year (February 2021 February 2022), including insights on diagnosis and symptom management.
  • Most notably, almost half (49%) of respondents found their IBS or CIC symptoms have been more challenging to manage during the last 12 months.
  • "The findings of this year's report illustrate a need for more meaningful health care provider visits to help improve clinical outcomes.
  • Due to the limitations of this survey, results may not be representative of the general IBS or CIC population.

Salix Announces 2022 Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

LAVAL, QC, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) "Bausch Health" and its gastroenterology business, Salix Pharmaceuticals ("Salix"), one of the largest specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world committed to the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, today announced the opening of the 2022 Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program application period. The program will award 10 exceptional students living with GI disease a scholarship of up to $10,000 as they work to pursue their higher education goals.

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  • LAVAL, QC, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) "Bausch Health" and its gastroenterology business, Salix Pharmaceuticals ("Salix"), one of the largest specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world committed to the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, today announced the opening of the 2022 Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program application period.
  • Now in its third year, Salix remains committed to continuing the Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program, and we look forward to providing more students with the support they need," said Robert Spurr, president, Salix.
  • Salix Pharmaceuticals is one of the largest specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world committed to the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
  • Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global company whose mission is to improve people's lives with our health care products.

Dr. Yehia Hashad Will Join Bausch + Lomb Corporation as Executive Vice President of Research & Development and Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

LAVAL, QC, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) ("Bausch Health") has announced that Dr. Yehia Hashad will join Bausch + Lomb Corporation ("Bausch + Lomb") as executive vice president of Research & Development (R&D) and chief medical officer (CMO) effective Jan. 31, 2022.

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  • LAVAL, QC, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) ("Bausch Health") has announced that Dr. Yehia Hashad will join Bausch + Lomb Corporation ("Bausch + Lomb") as executive vice president of Research & Development (R&D) and chief medical officer (CMO) effective Jan. 31, 2022.
  • "I am excited that Dr. Hashad will lead the R&D organization and serve as CMO at Bausch + Lomb.
  • "Dr. Hashad will play a critical role in helping to shape the future of R&D at Bausch + Lomb."
  • Effective Jan. 31, 2022, Dr. Hashad will join Bausch + Lomb.

Bausch + Lomb Reports More Than 41 Million Units Of Contact Lens, Eye And Lens Care Materials Recycled Through ONE By ONE And Biotrue® Eye Care Recycling Programs

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Monday, November 15, 2021

As a result, contact lens, eye and lens care materials don't typically end up getting processed and are diverted to landfills.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, contact lens, eye and lens care materials don't typically end up getting processed and are diverted to landfills.
  • For more information on the ONE by ONE and Biotrue Eye Care Recycling programs, visit https://www.biotrue.com/recycling .
  • The Bausch + Lomb Biotrue Eye Care Recycling program isthe first and only eye care recycling program inthe United States.
  • The Bausch + Lomb ONE by ONE Recycling program is the first and only sponsored contact lens recycling program inthe United States.