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Wreaths Across America Partners with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project to Launch a New Webinar Series for 2024

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and WASHINGTON D.C., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America (WAA), in collaboration with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP), proudly announces the launch of a new, free webinar series for educators.

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  • COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and WASHINGTON D.C., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America (WAA), in collaboration with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP), proudly announces the launch of a new, free webinar series for educators.
  • The series will kick off on Tuesday, March 19, at 4 pm ET /1 pm PT and be co-hosted by Cindy Tatum, Wreaths Across America Curriculum Developer and Gold Star Mother, and Andrew Huber, Senior Liaison, Library of Congress Veterans History Project.
  • “This webinar series is designed to give educators and classrooms all the tools they need to start using the Veterans History Project website for primary source research and create their own primary source materials for inclusion in the Project,” said Andrew Huber, Senior Liaison, Library of Congress Veterans History Project.
  • For more information regarding the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, please visit https://www.loc.gov/programs/veterans-history-project/about-this-program/ .

Varsity Healthcare Partners Completes Sale of Angels of Care

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Varsity Healthcare Partners (“VHP”), a healthcare-focused private equity investment firm, announced today the close of its sale of Angels of Care (“AOC” or the “Company”) to Nautic Partners.

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  • Varsity Healthcare Partners (“VHP”), a healthcare-focused private equity investment firm, announced today the close of its sale of Angels of Care (“AOC” or the “Company”) to Nautic Partners.
  • Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
  • Angels of Care, headquartered in McKinney TX, is a leading provider of comprehensive home health services to pediatric patients with complex medical conditions.
  • The Company also has been a pioneer in partnering with managed care firms to provide its services under outcomes-based reimbursement arrangements, facilitating the delivery of exceptional and cost-effective care.

Multiply Labs and Fedegari Group Collaborate to Add Sterilization to Automated Cell Therapy Manufacturing for Eliminating Contamination Risks

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Leveraging Multiply Labs' cell therapy robotic cluster and Fedegari’s sterilization and bio-decontamination technology, this partnership will effectively reduce any contamination risk by automating sterilization capabilities.

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  • Leveraging Multiply Labs' cell therapy robotic cluster and Fedegari’s sterilization and bio-decontamination technology, this partnership will effectively reduce any contamination risk by automating sterilization capabilities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109079120/en/
    Multiply Labs and Fedegari Group announced a strategic partnership around the automation of the sterilization of cell therapy robotic systems.
  • To solve for this, Multiply Labs and Fedegari will collaborate to develop an automated decontamination unit to serve as the input and output module for robotic cell therapy manufacturing.
  • “As we relentlessly pursue Multiply Labs’ goal of introducing a fully automated, end-to-end cell therapy manufacturing process to the market, our partnership with Fedegari marks a pivotal stride toward this vision.”

Outdated regulatory system inhibits Canadian farmers from accessing natural solutions

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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Livestock producers and consumers lose as companies with natural, non-antibiotic, non-drug products skip Canada

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  • Livestock producers and consumers lose as companies with natural, non-antibiotic, non-drug products skip Canada
    These products are often readily available to farmers in other countries that either have reduced regulatory burden or a large enough market to justify a high regulatory burden.
  • Farmers and consumers in these countries enjoy the benefits of innovative products that optimize the health of animals, allowing them to better resist disease.
  • Pda launched a podcast to go deeper into regulatory hurdles facing companies wishing to introduce important non-drug products to Canada.
  • A position paper with more details about the challenges companies face with the Canadian regulatory system is available at https://pauldickassociates.com/news/f/canadas-regulatory-system-inhibiti... .

Navy SEAL Foundation Unveils Cutting-Edge Warrior Fitness Program West Coast Facility

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) , a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare (NSW), today unveiled its new, state-of-the-art Warrior Fitness Program West Coast Facility in downtown San Diego.

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  • The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) , a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare (NSW), today unveiled its new, state-of-the-art Warrior Fitness Program West Coast Facility in downtown San Diego.
  • Along with VHP, the Warrior Fitness Program West Coast Facility is supported by partners Sentry and Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
  • To learn more about the Navy SEAL Foundation Warrior Fitness Program, visit: https://www.navysealfoundation.org/programs/wfp/
    Photos and video from the Navy SEAL Foundation Warrior Fitness Program West Coast Facility opening are available for media use here: bit.ly/WFPopening
    Photo Caption 1 : (L to R): Virginia High Performance Founder and CEO Alex Oliver, former SEAL and Alexandria Real Estate Equities Senior Vice President Tony Duynstee, Alexandria Real Estate Equities Executive Chairman and Founder Joel Marcus, Navy SEAL Foundation CEO Robin King, Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Retired Navy Vice Admiral Sean Pybus officially open the Warrior Fitness Program West Coast Facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
  • Photo credit: Matt Sayles for The Archewell Foundation
    Photo Caption 3 : Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex addresses Navy Special Warfare personnel, and their families, including Gold Star and surviving family members, at the opening of the Navy SEAL Foundation Warrior Fitness Program West Coast Facility.

Varsity Healthcare Partners Completes Strategic Growth Investment in VetEvolve

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Varsity Healthcare Partners (“VHP,” “Varsity” or “the Firm”), a lower middle market healthcare services private equity investment firm, today announced that it has completed a strategic growth investment in VetEvolve (“the Company”).

Key Points: 
  • Varsity Healthcare Partners (“VHP,” “Varsity” or “the Firm”), a lower middle market healthcare services private equity investment firm, today announced that it has completed a strategic growth investment in VetEvolve (“the Company”).
  • Co-founder and CEO of VetEvolve, Nick Lodestro, will continue to lead the Company, and the management team expects to make several strategic hires in the near term to further support and accelerate the growth of the platform.
  • Since its founding in 2014, VetEvolve has built a strong internal infrastructure with an emphasis on providing veterinary professionals with meaningful support and opportunities for professional growth.
  • As a result of this partnership, VetEvolve is well-positioned to continue its mission of enabling veterinary professionals to deliver exceptional pet care.

Pfizer Rocky Mount Turns to SteraMist for Post-Tornado Decontamination

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Pfizer Rocky Mount has been a long-term, loyal client of TOMI, having commenced their utilization of SteraMist iHP Corporate Service in 2014.

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  • Pfizer Rocky Mount has been a long-term, loyal client of TOMI, having commenced their utilization of SteraMist iHP Corporate Service in 2014.
  • Following the recent tornado's destructive impact, Pfizer sought assistance from TOMI for their decontamination needs.
  • TOMI has been granted acceptance as a global supplier from Pfizer and continues to expand its SteraMist iHP Corporate Services, Custom Engineered Systems, and fleet of SteraMist handheld surface and full room fogging equipment across Pfizer facilities.
  • Pfizer remains a steadfast partner, and we are proud to continue our efforts in enhancing their decontamination processes."

Seeking to Preserve Veterans' Stories of Service and Sacrifice

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Those feelings are often well-warranted as many veterans have been through intense experiences in the name of service to their country.

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  • Those feelings are often well-warranted as many veterans have been through intense experiences in the name of service to their country.
  • He went to basic training at age 27 and began his career as a cavalry scout stationed in Germany.
  • On Feb. 19, 2007, Harris was on patrol when his military vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED).
  • Participating with VHP can be as simple as recording a 30-minute (or longer) video or audio interview sharing details of your service.

MEDIA ALERT: Library of Congress Veterans History Project Available for Interviews Surrounding 70th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- July 27, 2023, marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. Nearly 6 million U.S. servicemembers served in the three-year war, and it is estimated that more than 1 million are still with us.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- July 27, 2023, marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War.
  • Although often called "The Forgotten War," the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP) will never forget those who served.
  • VHP actively seeks Korean War veterans' oral history interviews, original photographs, letters and other correspondence to be archived and made accessible for future generations.
  • The Library of Congress Veterans History Project is available for interviews on Tuesday, July 11, and Wednesday, July 12, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Varsity Healthcare Partners Closes Fund IV at $700 Million, Exceeding Hard Cap

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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Varsity Healthcare Partners (“VHP” or “the Firm”), a lower middle-market private equity firm focused on healthcare services, today announced the final closing of Varsity Healthcare Partners IV (“VHP IV” or “the Fund”) with total capital commitments of $700 million, exceeding the Fund’s designated hard cap of $650 million.

Key Points: 
  • Varsity Healthcare Partners (“VHP” or “the Firm”), a lower middle-market private equity firm focused on healthcare services, today announced the final closing of Varsity Healthcare Partners IV (“VHP IV” or “the Fund”) with total capital commitments of $700 million, exceeding the Fund’s designated hard cap of $650 million.
  • VHP IV attracted a diverse mix of U.S. and international institutional clients, including insurance companies, pensions, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds.
  • The Fund is already actively investing, having recently funded VHP’s strategic growth investment in outsourced biopharmaceutical consulting firm, Beghou Consulting.
  • Evercore Private Funds Group served as the placement agent and Kirkland & Ellis served as legal counsel to VHP.