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Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, University of Alaska Anchorage Partner to Promote Behavioral Health Careers

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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ANCHORAGE, Ala., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is supporting a new video campaign with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to encourage people to pursue careers in behavioral health, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders. The videos feature UAA alumni sharing their stories about their behavioral health work and how it benefits the community.

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  • ANCHORAGE, Ala., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is supporting a new video campaign with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to encourage people to pursue careers in behavioral health, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
  • The Health Resources and Services Administration found nearly half of the U.S. population lives in a mental health provider shortage area.
  • "At Premera we know that we can't sit on the sidelines while Alaskans continue to face problems getting the behavioral health care they need," said Jim Grazko, President of Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.
  • "We're grateful to University of Alaska Anchorage for leading this critical work in helping people find a path to working in behavioral health."

LG ESTABLISHES CONSORTIUM FOR ADVANCED HEAT PUMP RESEARCH IN ALASKA

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is establishing a research facility in Alaska, USA, to accelerate its research and development efforts in the field of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). The new research lab comes under the newly formed Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (CAHR), a collaboration between LG and local universities. The company anticipates the joint effort will enhance the competitiveness of its HVAC products through delivering groundbreaking innovations in 'cold climate' technology.

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  • The new research lab comes under the newly formed Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (CAHR), a collaboration between LG and local universities.
  • LG will operate the state-of-the-art facility in conjunction with the College of Engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks' highly regarded HVAC Lab.
  • LG recognizes the need to develop and validate products in extreme cold conditions, which led it to establish the research lab in Alaska.
  • "For LG, the ultimate goal of creating the Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research is to lead the global heat pump industry and provide a differentiated customer experience," said James Lee, head of the Air Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company.

LG ELECTRONICS, UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ESTABLISH CONSORTIUM FOR ADVANCED HEAT PUMP RESEARCH

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global home appliance and air solutions leader LG Electronics Inc. (LG) and the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) have formed the Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research. The agreement will facilitate collaboration among LG innovators, university researchers, local industry and government agencies to help drive market transformation through research on heat pump technology and electrification.

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  • Designed to Advance Research and Push Heat Pump Limits for Extreme Climates, Cutting-Edge Consortium to Conduct Real-World Testing in Anchorage and Fairbanks
    ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global home appliance and air solutions leader LG Electronics Inc. (LG) and the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) have formed the Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research.
  • "The Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research will raise the bar and push the limits of the high-performance, high-capacity heat pump industry," Lee said.
  • Chancellor Parnell shared that the activities of the Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research will include identifying pivotal research areas, as well as comprehensive studies and presentations on advanced heat pump technology.
  • LG and university researchers will conduct studies in two dedicated LG Cold Climate Heat Pump Labs in Anchorage and Fairbanks.

Peak Trust Company Partners with University of Alaska Anchorage to Open Innovative Finance Lab

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Last Friday, Peak Trust Company ("Peak Trust") joined the College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) at the University of Alaska Anchorage to open the doors to the First National Bank Finance Lab.

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  • ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Last Friday, Peak Trust Company ("Peak Trust") joined the College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) at the University of Alaska Anchorage to open the doors to the First National Bank Finance Lab.
  • After celebrating 25 years in business, Peak Trust announced a $50,000 donation for the development of this meaningful university project.
  • The Peak Trust Company board and leadership team had the opportunity to conduct a walk-through of the Finance Lab in an exclusive preview earlier this month.
  • We are incredibly thankful to donors like Peak Trust Company, for their invaluable support in making this Finance Lab a reality."

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska Improves Alaskans' Access to Behavioral Healthcare

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska today announced improvements to members' access to behavioral healthcare, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders, through new solutions that break down barriers to accessing care. This three-year initiative included developing a service to help members find an available provider and expanding the health plan's provider network.

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  • Millions of people are affected by behavioral health conditions every year, but despite how common these issues are, people still struggle to get care.
  • Premera is helping members get connected to care through its Matchmaker™ for Behavioral Health program.
  • Premera also expanded its behavioral health provider network in Alaska by 45 percent in the last three years to meet the increased demand for care.
  • For more information about how to find care and use a plan's benefits, visit the behavioral health care essentials page .

AmeriCorps CEO Presents President's Volunteer Service Award to Maka Monture Päki, Leader in Global Climate Movement and Native Forward Alum

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A recognized Indigenous leader within the global climate movement who has joined delegations at major meetings of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, including COP25 in Madrid and COP26 in Glasgow, Maka Monture Päki (Tlingit and Mohawk Tribes) on August 21 received the President's Volunteer Service Award from Americorps. AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith and Native Forward Scholars Fund CEO Angelique Albert visited Monture Päki in her home base of Anchorage, Alaska to present the award, which honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires others to act.

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  • An Alaska Native, Monture Päki studied Applied Indigenous Studies at Northern Arizona University.
  • "We are thrilled to see Maka's significant contributions to the global conversation on our climate crisis recognized by leading service organizations like AmeriCorps," said Albert.
  • "The President's Volunteer Service Award highlights the enduring spirit of service that unites Americans and transforms lives," said Smith.
  • Monture Päki joins a long list of highly accomplished and influential Native people whose academic careers were empowered by Native Forward.

Kendra Sticka, PhD, RDN Named Executive Director of Alaska’s Health Information Exchange

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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healtheConnect Alaska , Alaska’s state-designated health information exchange (HIE), has named Kendra Sticka, PhD, RDN, as the organization’s new executive director.

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  • healtheConnect Alaska , Alaska’s state-designated health information exchange (HIE), has named Kendra Sticka, PhD, RDN, as the organization’s new executive director.
  • Dr. Sticka is charged with steering the organization into continued growth and development, including ensuring the organization fulfills its commitment to the Alaska Department of Health.
  • “healtheConnect has seen tremendous growth over the last year and has provided Alaskan communities and providers access to critical patient health information, typically not easily available prior to or at the time of care,” said Dr. Sticka.
  • “healtheConnect is playing a crucial role in the positive healthcare and health IT transformation in Alaska.

University of Alaska Anchorage Selects Ambassador Education Solutions to Power its Online Bookstore and Inclusive Access Operations

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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MELVILLE, N.Y. and ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and Ambassador Education Solutions today announced a partnership naming Ambassador as the University's new online bookstore provider for course materials. After an extensive request for proposal process, Ambassador was selected to serve UAA students, faculty and staff with a comprehensive, enhanced, online bookstore experience, including Inclusive Access management and fulfillment. Launching this fall, UAA's new online bookstore will streamline course materials adoption, management, delivery, and access while enabling students and the University to save time and money.

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  • MELVILLE, N.Y. and ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and Ambassador Education Solutions today announced a partnership naming Ambassador as the University's new online bookstore provider for course materials.
  • After an extensive request for proposal process, Ambassador was selected to serve UAA students, faculty and staff with a comprehensive, enhanced, online bookstore experience, including Inclusive Access management and fulfillment.
  • Launching this fall, UAA's new online bookstore will streamline course materials adoption, management, delivery, and access while enabling students and the University to save time and money.
  • Ambassador also will make Inclusive Access materials automatically available to students by the first day of class.

Cheetah Learning Hires New Instructor

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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PHOENIX, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheetah Learning, a leader in Accelerated Exam Prep for the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, is proud to announce the hiring of Kate Fossman as a new instructor.

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  • PHOENIX, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheetah Learning, a leader in Accelerated Exam Prep for the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, is proud to announce the hiring of Kate Fossman as a new instructor.
  • Fossman, PMP, RD, LD, CDCES, is teaching students online to prepare for the PMP exam through Cheetah Learning's Certified Accelerated Learning program.
  • Fossman earned her PMP certification in January 2022 after preparing for the exam through Cheetah Learning.
  • "I'm thrilled to have Kate join Cheetah Learning as a part-time instructor," said Michelle LaBrosse, PMP, CCPM, RYT, founder and CEO of Cheetah Learning.

Wayne Manuel Joins Avista Executive Team as Vice President Jim Kensok Announces His Retirement

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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SPOKANE, Wash., April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) announced that Wayne Manuel, age 50, will join Avista as Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Officer on June 1, 2023.

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  • SPOKANE, Wash., April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) announced that Wayne Manuel, age 50, will join Avista as Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Officer on June 1, 2023.
  • Mr. Manuel is filling a role currently held by Avista Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Officer Jim Kensok, who will retire later this summer.
  • Between June 1 and his retirement date, Mr. Kensok will support a smooth leadership transition under the title Avista Vice President, Technology Strategy Advisor.
  • Mr. Kensok has been the vice president and chief information officer for Avista since 2007 and chief security officer since January of 2013.