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Merck Manuals Breaks Down What Parents Need to Know About Strabismus

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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RAHWAY, N.J., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As children grow and develop, some parents may notice that their eyes begin to point in different directions and become misaligned. This condition is known as strabismus, and it's relatively common. About 3% of children have strabismus.

Key Points: 
  • In a new editorial from MerckManuals.com, Leila M. Khazaeni, MD, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, shares what parents need to know about strabismus and some key differences between the condition and amblyopia.
  • There are many different types, and most people know the condition by its more informal names like crossed-eyed or wandering eye.
  • Strabismus can lead to amblyopia, known as lazy eye
    There's often confusion between strabismus and amblyopia .
  • Children should be examined periodically to measure vision and to detect strabismus starting at a few months of age.

LUNGevity Foundation Unveils New Awareness Video Campaign

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 To kick off activities recognizing Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, today launched its new educational video and social media campaign.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 To kick off activities recognizing Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, today launched its new educational video and social media campaign.
  • "Through the individual stories featured in this campaign, we want to show that there is no one face of lung cancer," said Linda Wenger, Chief Marketing Officer at LUNGevity Foundation.
  • "LUNGevity is transforming how lung cancer is diagnosed and treated, so that more people can thrive like the survivors showcased in our video."
  • This year's educational video campaign received support from AstraZeneca, Sanofi, as well as Gilead and Regeneron.

Prem Rawat Foundation Provides Humanitarian Aid for Morocco Earthquake Victims

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thanks to the generous support of donors from across the world, The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) has been able to provide $160,000 in humanitarian aid for earthquake victims in Morocco.

Key Points: 
  • The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) is helping Morocco earthquake victims with food, water, shelter, medications and other emergency supplies.
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thanks to the generous support of donors from across the world, The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) has been able to provide $160,000 in humanitarian aid for earthquake victims in Morocco.
  • "We have been deeply touched by the fact that The Prem Rawat Foundation was the very first organization to offer its assistance, calling us within hours of the devastating earthquake."
  • TPRF aid is helping survivors in this devastated region with food, water, shelter, medications and other emergency supplies.

InnovationForce Connects Energy Professionals to Solve Over 200 Verified Utility Challenges With Launch of InnovationWorks Hangar

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C. and VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InnovationForce, today announced InnovationWorks Hangar, a marketplace of verified utility-based industry challenges that will harness the collaborative intelligence of energy professionals with solutions in a simple and intuitive social networking platform. The Hangar has one sole purpose: accelerate innovation to achieve decarbonization and grid modernization goals faster. Unveiled this morning at the Electric Power Research Institute's Incubatenergy Labs Demo Day, The Hangar is the next phase of advancing InnovationWorks as the world's first AI-enabled Ecosystem Relationship Management (ERM) platform for innovation.

Key Points: 
  • InnovationForce, today announced InnovationWorks Hangar, a marketplace of verified utility-based industry challenges that will harness the collaborative intelligence of energy professionals with solutions in a simple and intuitive social networking platform.
  • RALEIGH, N.C. and VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InnovationForce , today announced InnovationWorks Hangar, a marketplace of verified utility-based industry challenges that will harness the collaborative intelligence of energy professionals with solutions in a simple and intuitive social networking platform.
  • The InnovationWorks Hangar is a pioneering initiative that promises to be a game-changer by democratizing access to data required to innovate and address key industry challenges.
  • The Hangar offers a diverse repository of over 200 verified utility challenges culled from authoritative public documents like R&D plans, general rate cases, wildfire mitigation strategies, and infrastructure reports.

EASTERN SHIPBUILDING GROUP CHRISTENS AND LAUNCHES U.S. COAST GUARD's FIRST HERITAGE CLASS OFFSHORE PATROL CUTTER

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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PANAMA CITY, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Shipbuilding Group christened and launched USCGC ARGUS (WMSM-915), the U.S. Coast Guard's first Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) on Friday, October 27th.

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  • PANAMA CITY, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Shipbuilding Group christened and launched USCGC ARGUS (WMSM-915), the U.S. Coast Guard's first Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) on Friday, October 27th.
  • Admiral Linda Fagan, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, delivered the keynote address.
  • Over 1,500 highly skilled craft employees and program professionals at Eastern Shipbuilding Group and 200 businesses from over 25 states are supporting the production of the first four Offshore Patrol Cutters in Panama City.
  • Revenue Cutter Argus began 13 years of service to the newly formed United States of America in 1791.

Leaders Come Together at Culture First Global Americas for a Better World of Work

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 1, Culture Amp, the world's leading employee experience platform, will be hosting its sixth annual Culture First Global - Americas. This event, dedicated to addressing unique workplace challenges and empowering North American leaders to create thriving workplaces, offers a deep dive into relevant issues, emphasizing the pivotal roles of culture, science, and innovation in enhancing work environments. Culture Amp's community, with over 100,000 'people geeks' dedicated to creating a better world of work, supports the Culture First conference series as part of the company's ongoing commitment to promoting accessible education, amplifying practitioner experiences, and inspiring action in the realm of workplace culture.

Key Points: 
  • Culture Amp's community, with over 100,000 'people geeks' dedicated to creating a better world of work, supports the Culture First conference series as part of the company's ongoing commitment to promoting accessible education, amplifying practitioner experiences, and inspiring action in the realm of workplace culture.
  • This gathering is a must for North American leaders in the workplace, offering a unique opportunity to enhance leadership.
  • "We want leaders to walk away from Culture First with an understanding of why workplaces that thrive are the ones where people and culture are put first.
  • Register here to connect with peers, gain insights from thought leaders, and discover actionable strategies for fostering an intentional culture.

Members of Congress and Truck Safety Coalition Issue Call for Change Following Release of Deadliest Truck Crash States Report

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Truck Safety Coalition called for immediate action to advance critical truck safety reforms following the sobering release of the "Deadliest Truck Crash States" report. The report ranks States on truck crash fatalities per 100,000 population for 2021, the most recent year for which data is available. The "deadliest dozen" states in order are New Mexico, Arkansas, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Alabama, Louisiana, Nebraska, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Texas. The report data was generated by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Truck Safety Coalition called for immediate action to advance critical truck safety reforms following the sobering release of the "Deadliest Truck Crash States" report.
  • The report ranks States on truck crash fatalities per 100,000 population for 2021, the most recent year for which data is available.
  • The report data was generated by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • The report provides valuable insights into one of the worst years for truck crash deaths in modern history.

Innovation Expert Jason Wild Joins InnovationForce in Advisory Board Role

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InnovationForce, the world's first AI-enabled Ecosystem Relationship Management (ERM) platform for innovation, today announced the addition of industry expert Jason Wild to join the advisory board. With a wealth of experience and knowledge in driving customer-centric innovation strategy, Wild will help InnovationForce scale to its next stage of growth inside and beyond the energy industry vertical.

Key Points: 
  • InnovationForce, today announced the addition of industry expert Jason Wild, to join the advisory board.
  • RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InnovationForce , the world's first AI-enabled Ecosystem Relationship Management (ERM) platform for innovation, today announced the addition of industry expert Jason Wild to join the advisory board.
  • Jason Wild is an award-winning innovation, growth, and strategy executive who helps companies transform into ethical and responsible customer-centric organizations.
  • Leveraging this experience, Wild is currently co-authoring a book with innovation leadership expert and Harvard Business School Professor Linda A. Hill.

Clorox Announces Nov. 1 Webcast of First-Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) will issue its first-quarter fiscal year 2024 results on Nov. 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) will issue its first-quarter fiscal year 2024 results on Nov. 1, 2023.
  • Timing for the announcement will be as follows:
    1:15 p.m. PT/4:15 p.m.
  • ET: Press release and prepared management remarks posted on the company's website.
  • ET: Live Q&A audio webcast for analysts with CEO Linda Rendle and Chief Financial Officer Kevin Jacobsen.

Black Women's Health Imperative Names Dr. Barbara J. Brown New Board President

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI), the leading national non-profit organization committed to Black women and girls' health and well-being, welcomes Barbara J.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI), the leading national non-profit organization committed to Black women and girls' health and well-being, welcomes Barbara J.
  • Dr. Brown is the Founder/CEO/Owner of CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation, LLC ( www.ccccmentalhealth.com ) and Unicorn Health Care, LLC ( www.unicornhealthcare.com ) in the Washington DC region.
  • Brown as the new Board President of the Black Women's Health Imperative," stated Linda Goler Blount, MPH, President of BWHI.
  • "Dr. Angela Marshall's years of exceptional leadership have been instrumental in shaping the Black Women's Health Imperative into the formidable force it is today," said Dr. Barbara J.