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Independence Blue Cross experts testify before Philadelphia City Council on racial disparities in city's maternal morbidity rate

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Friday, March 8, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from Independence Blue Cross (IBX) provided testimony today to Philadelphia City Council on solutions to racial disparities in the maternal mortality rate in the city.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from Independence Blue Cross (IBX) provided testimony today to Philadelphia City Council on solutions to racial disparities in the maternal mortality rate in the city.
  • Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation (IBX Foundation) and vice president of Community Affairs for IBX, and Dr. Seun Ross, executive director of Health Equity for Independence Blue Cross, spoke before the Council's Committee on Public Health.
  • Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) refers to life-threatening complications that occur during or after childbirth.
  • In their testimonies, Marshall-Blake and Ross identified evidence-based programs supported by the IBX Foundation and IBX to improve the quality of maternal care and eliminate racial disparities in maternal morbidity rates in Philadelphia.

Institute for Building Technology and Safety Recognized with 2023 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation

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Friday, March 8, 2024

ASHBURN, Va., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cigna Healthcare has selected the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) as a recipient of their 2023 bronze level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.

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  • Cigna Healthcare has selected the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) as a recipient of their 2023 bronze level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.
  • ASHBURN, Va., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cigna Healthcare has selected the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) as a recipient of their 2023 bronze level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.
  • "We are honored to be recognized with the Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation, as we are committed to the health and well-being of our team," said Wanda Shiflett, Human Resources Manager for IBTS.
  • "We are honored to be recognized with the Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation, as we are committed to the health and well-being of our team," said Wanda Shiflett, Human Resources Manager for IBTS.

IMLS and Council of American Jewish Museums Partner to Address Antisemitism

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Council of American Jewish Museums (CAJM) held an invitation-only summit "Museums Respond: Strategies for Countering Antisemitism and Hate" on March 5–6 in Washington, DC, where federal officials and museum leaders shared their perspectives on addressing antisemitism, with the goal of informing museum programming across the country. The summit was convened as part of IMLS's commitments under President Biden's National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, released in May 2023. 

Key Points: 
  • "The current crisis of antisemitism threatens not only the Jewish community, but all Americans."
  • The National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism includes more than 100 actions the Biden-Harris Administration is taking to address the rise of antisemitism in the U.S.
  • In addition, IMLS has completed the following commitments under the National Strategy:
    IMLS increased learning opportunities for the nation's more than 40,000 museums, archives, and libraries on both Jewish American history, such as Jewish contributions to agriculture, and histories of antisemitism, including the Holocaust.
  • IMLS strengthened its funding streams to encourage libraries, archives, and museums to leverage IMLS funding to take direct action and support cross-community solidarity building efforts to counter antisemitism and other forms of hate.

American Global Strategies Announces Several New Additions to the Firm

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Global Strategies LLC (AGS) announced several new additions to the firm.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Global Strategies LLC (AGS) announced several new additions to the firm.
  • and Dr. James L. Regens have also joined the firm as Senior Advisors who will support AGS' clients firm-wide from the Oklahoma City office.
  • Mr. Youngblood brings extensive security, investigative, intelligence and threat assessment experience to American Global Strategies.
  • American Global Strategies LLC is a boutique strategic advisory firm founded by former National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien and former National Security Council Chief of Staff Alexander B.

The Agency Launches Office On Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its first office on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The new locale, which will be known as The Agency Hilton Head, joins the brokerage's growing network of offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe. The office will be led by accomplished industry veterans Alison Melton, who will serve as Managing Partner, as well as Sabeth Biangone and Paige Rose who will serve as Managing Directors. The Agency Hilton Head will service Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Okatie, Hardeeville, and Beaufort.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its first office on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
  • The Agency Hilton Head will service Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Okatie, Hardeeville, and Beaufort.
  • "We are thrilled to continue The Agency's expansion in the Southeast with the opening of our first office on beautiful Hilton Head Island," said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and Founder of The Agency.
  • "We are thrilled to continue The Agency's expansion in the Southeast with the opening of our first office on beautiful Hilton Head Island," said Mauricio Umansky , CEO and Founder of The Agency.

National Group Formulating Accounting Talent Strategies Fields Two Surveys to Help Shape Its Recommendations

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

NEW YORK , March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Pipeline Advisory Group (NPAG), an independent panel convened by the American Institute of CPAs' governing Council to look into ways to boost the pipeline of future accountants and CPAs, is currently fielding two surveys that will help drive its recommendations this spring. One survey is focused on college students, the other on the profession as a whole.

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  • One survey is focused on college students, the other on the profession as a whole.
  • The group has launched two new surveys designed to fill in gaps and solicit feedback on some of the group's potential options.
  • "These surveys are an important tool that will help inform our recommendations, backed by the research analysis, outreach and deliberation that we've already done."
  • The other is open to the full accounting profession, including CPAs, accounting and finance professionals, educators, association members, state regulators and other stakeholders.

Multifamily Innovation® Launches Multifamily AI Summit

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

PHOENIX, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Multifamily Innovation® announces the launch of the Multifamily Innovation® AI Summit.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Multifamily Innovation® announces the launch of the Multifamily Innovation® AI Summit.
  • The Multifamily Innovation® and AI Summit is distinguished by its unique focus on artificial intelligence, technology, and innovation, tailored specifically for the multifamily industry.
  • The Multifamily AI summit provides comprehensive support through the MultifamilyAiPodcast.com, webinars, and expert discussions, culminating in an in-person event that showcases the latest products and innovations.
  • The Multifamily AI Summit is committed to exploring how AI can enhance efficiency and profitability within multifamily business workflows.

Schools Now! 2024: Enriching school curricula with multi-cultural narratives inspire curiosity to help learners acquire transferable skills

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The conference focused on empowering subject experts within the school community to drive curriculum development and delivery.

Key Points: 
  • The conference focused on empowering subject experts within the school community to drive curriculum development and delivery.
  • The themes included digital learning, leadership, well-being, and safeguarding, adding to a rich internationalised and contextualised curriculum.
  • By championing safety and wellbeing, embracing technological advancements, and leadership in schools, and thereby promoting an enriched curriculum, the outcomes of Schools Now!
  • Conference focused on empowering educators to create engaging, student-centred learning environments that prepare learners for success in the 21st century and beyond.

Schools Now! 2024: Enriching school curricula with multi-cultural narratives inspire curiosity to help learners acquire transferable skills

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The conference focused on empowering subject experts within the school community to drive curriculum development and delivery.

Key Points: 
  • The conference focused on empowering subject experts within the school community to drive curriculum development and delivery.
  • The themes included digital learning, leadership, well-being, and safeguarding, adding to a rich internationalised and contextualised curriculum.
  • By championing safety and wellbeing, embracing technological advancements, and leadership in schools, and thereby promoting an enriched curriculum, the outcomes of Schools Now!
  • Conference focused on empowering educators to create engaging, student-centred learning environments that prepare learners for success in the 21st century and beyond.

CASE Once Again Endorses Classworks® Special Education Platform

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

DULUTH, Ga., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has re-endorsed Classworks® for an additional three years. The CASE Executive Committee designated the award-winning platform as a CASE-endorsed product that delivers high-quality assessment and instructional resources to special education teachers and students.

Key Points: 
  • The CASE Executive Committee designated the award-winning platform as a CASE-endorsed product that delivers high-quality assessment and instructional resources to special education teachers and students.
  • DULUTH, Ga., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has re-endorsed Classworks® for an additional three years.
  • The CASE Executive Committee designated the award-winning platform as a CASE-endorsed product that delivers high-quality assessment and instructional resources to special education teachers and students.
  • CASE has recognized Classworks as a tool that "successfully addresses the inherent challenges of special education," since 2010.