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Unite Us to Host One Continuum Community: Power of Partnership

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Us, the nation's leading software company enabling cross-sector collaboration to improve people's health and well-being, will host One Continuum Community: Power of Partnership on November 9 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The virtual event will bring together hundreds of leaders from various organizations, such as the American Heart Association, Catholic Charities, March of Dimes, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and other notable community-based organizations, to discuss how community stakeholders can collaborate to enhance the well-being of communities.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Us , the nation's leading software company enabling cross-sector collaboration to improve people's health and well-being, will host One Continuum Community: Power of Partnership on November 9 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
  • "Unite Us is honored to gather with like-minded organizations that share our dedication to partnering within the community to address drivers of health," said Adrienne Sherk, Associate Vice President of National Partnerships at Unite Us.
  • "By working together and coordinating efforts, we can all play an active role in helping communities overcome the social challenges holding them back from achieving optimal health.
  • We are eager to transform the productive discussions from this event into tangible outcomes that will benefit everyone."

The SYNGAP1 Foundation Partners with Unite Us to Address Unmet Needs of SYNGAP1 Families and Improve Quality of Life

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Through the partnership, The SYNGAP1 Foundation and Unite Us aim to address the unmet social needs of people and families nationwide.

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  • Through the partnership, The SYNGAP1 Foundation and Unite Us aim to address the unmet social needs of people and families nationwide.
  • CNF partnered with Unite Us in March of 2022 to connect families in the CNF network to vital resources and has now sponsored the SYNGAP1 Foundation to connect more families to community-based resources.
  • Partners in the network are connected through Unite Us' shared technology platform, which enables them to send and receive secure electronic referrals, address people's social needs, and improve health across communities.
  • CNF, the SYNGAP1 Foundation, and Unite Us will securely connect people in need with community-based resources that can be difficult to navigate otherwise.

THE BLACK WOMEN'S AGENDA, INC. HOSTS 46TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM TOWN HALL & AWARDS LUNCHEON

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when suspicion, intolerance, and virulent rhetoric tear at the fabric of our society, The Black Women's Agenda, Inc. (BWA) is embracing inclusivity. At its 46th Annual Symposium Town Hall & Awards Luncheon today, the organization saluted celebrities, elected officials, and leaders in the health, education, and business arenas pursuing a more perfect union. It also encouraged more than 1,500 participants and supporters to tear down the walls of fear, doubt, and insecurity that surround themselves and their communities and open themselves up instead to opportunities to seek common ground and establish an environment where everyone can thrive. 

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  • At its 46th Annual Symposium Town Hall & Awards Luncheon today, the organization saluted celebrities, elected officials, and leaders in the health, education, and business arenas pursuing a more perfect union.
  • "The United States is the most diverse nation on earth, and that is its superpower," said BWA President Gwainevere Catchings Hess.
  • "A more perfect union requires the talents, creativity, insights, and contributions of all of its people.
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Central Ohio Transit Authority and Transportation Workers Local 208 announce new policy to provide up to 12 weeks of paid family leave to employees

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) and Transportation Workers of America, Local 208 (TWU) announced a new collectively bargained Paid Family Leave policy.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) and Transportation Workers of America, Local 208 (TWU) announced a new collectively bargained Paid Family Leave policy.
  • The Paid Family Leave policy goes into effect retroactively from January 1, 2023, and includes coverage for birthing and non-birthing parents who are employed at COTA.
  • Employees will also continue to accrue vacation time during leave and paid holidays do not count as paid family leave days.
  • COTA employees are also not required to take sick leave before taking paid family leave.

Educare Network Celebrates 20 Years of Advancing Quality Early Learning at 2023 Network Meeting

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 2 through Thursday, May 4, the Educare Network, a national network of early childhood advocates, celebrated a milestone 20th anniversary at its 2023 Educare Learning Network Meeting in New Orleans. 

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  • CHICAGO, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 2 through Thursday, May 4, the Educare Network , a national network of early childhood advocates, celebrated a milestone 20th anniversary at its 2023 Educare Learning Network Meeting in New Orleans.
  • Educare's annual Network Meeting is a collaborative learning event that brings together caregivers, providers, researchers, and public- and private-sector partners from the organization's 25 schools and the early childhood field.
  • Under the theme of "Learning, Leading, Transforming: Innovating for a Brighter Future," more than 200 Network members reflected on Educare's continued efforts to advance quality early learning.
  • As it enters a new decade of work, the Educare Network remains dedicated to tirelessly advancing quality, equitable access to early learning and care across the country, with schools now serving over 4,000 infants and toddlers.

Chicago Author, Human Resources Professional Launches Latinas in Corporate; Book presents stories examining real-life challenges of Latina women in the corporate world

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 17, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Myriam Del Angel, a Chicago-based human resources professional with experiences working at Microsoft, Accenture, Deloitte, E&Y, PwC, and Grant Thornton, gives readers three different scenarios of Latina women in corporate America with her new book called "Latinas in Corporate: Overcoming Cultural Obstacles While Juggling a Career and a Family" published by Fig Factor Media.

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  • The book addresses other issues such as divorce, menopause, dating, and guilt for not being the best daughter, wife, mother or employee.
  • "As a Human Resources professional, I get to see the good, the bad, the ugly," said Del Angel who is also an author in "Latinas Rising Up in HR Vol.1."
  • Many women have shared their stories with me and the same themes kept coming up over and over again."
  • Del Angel also educates her readers about how Latinas are paid and seen in the American workplace.

The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships

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  • The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships
    We are honoured to announce that Canada's Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, is again the Honorary Patron of this year's National Canadian Film Day.
  • John and the Missus will also be streaming for free across Canada, courtesy of the producer.
  • -  Writer-director Chandler Levack attending the BAFICI (Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente in Argentina) for a screening of her film I Like Movies.
  • REEL CANADA Artistic Director, Sharon Corder, says, "National Canadian Film Day is about connecting our great national cinema with audiences everywhere.

Stakeholders Release Recommendations for Privacy and Secure Access to Health Information

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, 14 leading associations and non-profits representing patients and consumers, clinicians, hospitals, health insurers, and technology companies released a series of recommendations to advance data privacy and ensure patient access to health information while maintaining consumer trust in health care.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, 14 leading associations and non-profits representing patients and consumers, clinicians, hospitals, health insurers, and technology companies released a series of recommendations to advance data privacy and ensure patient access to health information while maintaining consumer trust in health care.
  • Today's white paper builds on the December 2022 Health IT Leadership Roundtable event, Maintaining Consumer Trust in Health Care Through Data Privacy and Secure Patient Access to Health Information , which was facilitated by Sirona Strategies, a health care consultancy.
  • "Together, with other health and technology leaders, we urge Congress and the administration to take action that strengthens the security, confidentiality and privacy of personal health information."
  • "Health data privacy standards today are not consumer-friendly or fundamentally privacy protective, reducing trust," said Andy Crawford, senior counsel for the Center for Democracy and Technology.

Feel Out Loud: Giant Tiger and Kids Help Phone Partner to Create a Pink Shirt to Support Anti-Bullying Day

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Giant Tiger Stores Limited announced today a new collaboration with Kids Help Phone to create a pink shirt to spread awareness for Anti-Bullying Day.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Giant Tiger Stores Limited announced today a new collaboration with Kids Help Phone to create a pink shirt to spread awareness for Anti-Bullying Day.
  • The custom shirt is now available in select Giant Tiger stores and online at GiantTiger.com , with 100% of the proceeds donated to Kids Help Phone to support e-mental health services.
  • Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7 e-mental health service offering young people free, confidential support in English and French.
  • As the country's virtual care expert, Kids Help Phone offers millions of youth support in any moment of need, through phone, text, and online services.

Blue Run Spirits Taps Black Bourbon Society Veteran to Develop and Lead Private Barrel Program

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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GEORGETOWN, Ky., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blue Run Spirits today announces Trey Wade has joined the fast-growing, Georgetown, Kentucky-based whiskey company in the role of Chief Experience Curator for Blue Run's soon-to-be-announced Private Barrel Program. Wade starts immediately, reporting to CEO and cofounder Mike Montgomery.

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  • GEORGETOWN, Ky., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blue Run Spirits today announces Trey Wade has joined the fast-growing, Georgetown, Kentucky-based whiskey company in the role of Chief Experience Curator for Blue Run's soon-to-be-announced Private Barrel Program.
  • Wade, a well-known figure in the American whiskey industry, joins Blue Run having served as the Vice President of National Partnerships for the Black Bourbon Society for three years.
  • Tapping into his years of experiential marketing experience at Dell, Amazon and Five Hour Energy, Wade will manage the curation of Blue Run's first Private Barrel Program, developing an experience that is quintessentially Blue Run.
  • "We were introduced to Trey through Black Bourbon Society, founded by Samara Davis, and we knew instantly he shared the same vision and values as Blue Run," said Montgomery.