NSCS

GEICO Renews Support of NSCS Members Through DEI-Focused Scholarship Program

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Monday, February 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars(NSCS) and GEICO announced today the renewal of a diversity, equity, and inclusion-focused scholarship program available exclusively to NSCS members to assist students in achieving their higher education goals. Through this program, GEICO is proud to offer 12 different scholarships that will help 35 NSCS members pay for their education.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) and GEICO announced today the renewal of a diversity, equity, and inclusion-focused scholarship program available exclusively to NSCS members to assist students in achieving their higher education goals.
  • Through this program, GEICO is proud to offer 12 different scholarships that will help 35 NSCS members pay for their education.
  • "We are very excited about GEICO's increased commitment to NSCS members through their scholarship program," said Stephen Loflin, Founder of NSCS.
  • In addition to the financial support, the recognition that comes with being selected as a GEICO scholarship recipient or GEICO Changemaker reinforces the academic and personal success our members have achieved, and we can't thank GEICO enough for their support."

Stem Cell Therapy Global Market Report 2022: Increasing Expansion of Facilities by Market Players Fuels Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 28, 2022

There are four types of Adipose-derived stem cells therapy hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), skin stem cells (SSCs), neural stem cells (NSCs), and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).

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  • There are four types of Adipose-derived stem cells therapy hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), skin stem cells (SSCs), neural stem cells (NSCs), and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).
  • Increasing expansion of facilities by market players for stem cell therapies is expected to propel growth of the stem cell therapy market over the forecast period.
  • Furthermore, rising collaboration activities by key players are expected to drive growth of the global stem cell therapy market.
  • Under this collaboration, AstraZeneca utilized Procella Therapeutics' stem cell technology for the development of stem cell therapies in cardiovascular diseases.

jCyte Announces Appointment of Dr. Stewart Craig as Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

jCyte, Inc ., a private biotechnology company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with retinal degenerative diseases, announced the expansion of the companys leadership team with the appointment of Dr. Stewart Craig as Chief Technology Officer.

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  • jCyte, Inc ., a private biotechnology company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with retinal degenerative diseases, announced the expansion of the companys leadership team with the appointment of Dr. Stewart Craig as Chief Technology Officer.
  • Prior to joining jCyte, Dr. Craig served as Chief Technical Officer for Erytech Pharma supporting the development of their innovative red blood cell-based therapeutic platform for severe forms of cancer and orphan diseases.
  • These positions include Chief Manufacturing Officer of Orchard Therapeutics, SVP Technical Operations of Sangamo, EVP Manufacturing and Regulatory of Stemcells Inc., Chief Technology Officer of PCT Cell Therapy Services, and Chief Operating Officer of Xcyte Therapies.
  • Dr. Craig also has extensive experience in the successful leadership of regulatory affairs for cell and gene therapy submissions in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Announces 2022 Diamond and Platinum Chapter Winners

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Monday, June 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), announced the Diamond Chapter Winner and Platinum Chapter Winners for the 2021 – 2022 school year. New Mexico State University has been named the Diamond Award Winning Chapter of the year.

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  • The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), announced the Diamond Chapter Winner and Platinum Chapter Winners for the 2021 2022 school year.
  • WASHINGTON, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), announced the Diamond Chapter Winner and Platinum Chapter Winners for the 2021 2022 school year.
  • The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high-achieving first- and-second year student.
  • Evan Weisenfeld, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 1 202-715-8926, [email protected]

National Society of Collegiate Scholars Announces 2021 - 2022 Advisor of the Year Awards

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Monday, May 9, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), today announced the recipients of their annual National Advisor of the Year awards and Regional NSCS Chapter Advisor of the Year awards. Professor Elizabeth Rhoades from the University of Akron has been named the Laura Taddeucci Downs National Advisor of the Year. Professor Rhoades stands out as one of our top chapter advisors and is an amazing pillar and strong mentor for the students and NSCS members at the University of Akron.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), today announced the recipients of their annual National Advisor of the Year awards and Regional NSCS Chapter Advisor of the Year awards.
  • Professor Elizabeth Rhoades from the University of Akron has been named the Laura Taddeucci Downs National Advisor of the Year.
  • The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high-achieving first- and-second year student.
  • Evan Weisenfeld, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 1 202-715-8926, [email protected]

Bluestream Health Powers North Shore Community Health's Virtual Care Services, Inclusive of Integrated Interpreting Services to Thousands of Patients

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

"Virtual care has been a safe and convenient way for North Shore Community Health to deliver quality care, see patients during extended hours and consult with patients in different languages," said Brian Yarnell, co-founder and president, Bluestream Health. "We are happy to be able to work with NSCS -- setting them up to better serve patients across the North Shore."

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  • NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluestream Health ,a virtual care Platform-as-a-Service, has enabled access to virtual care for thousands of patients at North Shore Community Health (NSCS) and has provided access to interpreting services so that healthcare providers can communicate with patients in their native language.
  • NSCS has also been able to offer consultations to patients for primary care as well as behavioral health utilizing Bluestream Health's virtual care platform.
  • "Virtual care has been a safe and convenient way for North Shore Community Health to deliver quality care, see patients during extended hours and consult with patients in different languages," said Brian Yarnell, co-founder and president, Bluestream Health.
  • Bluestream Health is a virtual care Platform-as-a-Service delivering broad access to care for patients and operational efficiency for providers.

HII Launches National Security Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759)

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Sunday, April 3, 2022

PASCAGOULA, Miss., April 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) launched the Legend-class national security cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759) on Saturday at the companys Ingalls Shipbuilding division.

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  • PASCAGOULA, Miss., April 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) launched the Legend-class national security cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759) on Saturday at the companys Ingalls Shipbuilding division.
  • Launching Calhoun is the first of a series of significant milestone events in bringing the ship to life.
  • The national security cutters are critically important to the safety and security of our country, said Kari Wilkinson, president of HIIs Ingalls Shipbuilding division.
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding is the sole designer and provider of the Coast Guard Legend-class national security cutter.

New Ambulatory Surgery Center Opens in Stockton

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Saturday, December 18, 2021

STOCKTON, Calif., Dec. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- National Surgical Centers Stockton (NSCS) LLC announced today the full opening of its freestanding ambulatory surgery center (ASC), providing care for patients with specific vascular, cardiac and podiatry-related health needs. The surgery center obtained its Medicare certification on October 28, 2021, paving the way for participating physicians to offer patients access to a safe, new, convenient option for Medicare-approved surgical procedures. NSCS is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).

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  • STOCKTON, Calif., Dec. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --National Surgical Centers Stockton (NSCS) LLC announced today the full opening of its freestanding ambulatory surgery center (ASC), providing care for patients with specific vascular, cardiac and podiatry-related health needs.
  • The surgery center obtained its Medicare certification on October 28, 2021, paving the way for participating physicians to offer patients access to a safe, new, convenient option for Medicare-approved surgical procedures.
  • NSCS is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).
  • "We strive to prevent major limb amputations to maximize independence and mobility," said National Surgical Centers Stockton Medical Director Ajay Ramanakumar, MD, MPH.

National Society of Collegiate Scholars Awards $50,000 in Scholarships to Diverse Students with Partner GEICO

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the nation's premier collegiate honor society for first-and-second year college students, has awarded 14 scholarships totaling $50,000 to diverse collegiate students across the country.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the nation's premier collegiate honor society for first-and-second year college students, has awarded 14 scholarships totaling $50,000 to diverse collegiate students across the country.
  • The goal is to increase member-only scholarships and awards sustainably and incrementally year-over-year.
  • "We have a deep commitment to helping students, especially in today's difficult landscape of student debt," said Scott Mobley, executive director of NSCS.
  • The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high-achieving first- and-second year students.

European Wellness Collaborates with Heidelberg University Germany to Conduct Efficacy Studies of Peptides and Cell Therapy Research

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

FRANKFURT, Germany, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ European Wellness Academy (EWA), the educational arm of European Wellness Biomedical Group (EWG), has signed an agreement to carry out joint scientific research on the efficacy of peptides, cell therapy, exosomes and cell reprogramming for rejuvenation in premature murine aging models.

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  • FRANKFURT, Germany, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ European Wellness Academy (EWA), the educational arm of European Wellness Biomedical Group (EWG), has signed an agreement to carry out joint scientific research on the efficacy of peptides, cell therapy, exosomes and cell reprogramming for rejuvenation in premature murine aging models.
  • EWA was represented by its Group Chairman, Prof. Dr. Mike Chan, while Heidelberg University was represented by its Commercial Managing Director, Katrin Erk and its Head of Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology III, Prof. Dr. Thomas Skutella.
  • The cutting-edge therapeutics used for the studies include precursor (progenitor) stem cells (PSC), precursor cells (Frozen Organo Crygenics (FOC)), Mito Organelle (MO), Nano Organo Peptides (NOP) and exosomes.
  • The ongoing specially designed studies are coordinated and designed by Prof. Dr. Thomas Skutella of Heidelberg University, a world-renowned research university and one of Germany's Top 3, Prof. Dr.Mike Chan and scientists of EWG.