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CHOP and NJM Insurance Group Celebrate Completion of More Than 4,000 Virtual Driving Assessments and Expanded Availability of Assessments Across CHOP's Primary Care Network

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to keep all drivers safe on the roads, the youngest drivers must be adequately prepared for the risks they will face once they get behind the wheel. Thanks to a collaboration between Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and NJM Insurance Group (NJM), thousands of adolescent drivers have completed a virtual driving assessment (VDA) to better prepare them for navigating roads once they obtain their driver's license.

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  • Thanks to a collaboration between Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and NJM Insurance Group (NJM) , thousands of adolescent drivers have completed a virtual driving assessment (VDA) to better prepare them for navigating roads once they obtain their driver's license.
  • Ready-Assess™ is an AI-driven virtual driving assessment that provides the driver with the insights and tools to improve.
  • Additionally, the funding allowed CHOP to conduct studies based on data generated from increased use of the VDA.
  • "NJM's support of CHOP and the virtual driving assessment program furthers our commitment to serving our local communities and providing teens drivers and their parents with critical resources to develop safe driving habits."

Cuyahoga County Launches New Success Coaching Program to Help National Guard Members Access and Complete Higher Education

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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CLEVELAND, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cuyahoga County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today announced the launch of a new program that will pair scholarship benefits with one-on-one success coaching to improve educational success and career transitions for Ohio National Guard members. The program—called Coach to Complete—will focus on Cuyahoga County, but services will be open to Guardsman from Northeast Ohio. The pilot program was created in collaboration with InsideTrack, a nonprofit that has coached more than 3.1 million students during its 20+ year history. Participants will receive up to four years of one-on-one success coaching to help them to access and complete a certificate or degree.

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  • Participants will receive up to four years of one-on-one success coaching to help them to access and complete a certificate or degree.
  • The launch of the coaching program will help to boost career and educational outcomes for Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP) recipients who are residents of Cuyahoga County, Geauga County, Lake County, Lorain County, Medina County, Summit County or studying at an institution of higher education in Cuyahoga County.
  • However, the Ohio National Guard will not be responsible for the funding of this pilot coaching program.
  • "This program allows members of our Ohio National Guard to get a higher education as they continue to serve our country.

Haydon Corporation Announces Plans to Expand in the Midwest Market

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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STOW, Ohio, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Haydon Corporation, a leading construction materials' manufacturer, has announced plans to open a new distribution center in Stow, Ohio.

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  • STOW, Ohio, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Haydon Corporation, a leading construction materials' manufacturer, has announced plans to open a new distribution center in Stow, Ohio.
  • The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) approved the project for tax credit assistance during its Ohio Tax Credit Authority meeting in early August.
  • This will be Haydon's fourth distribution center in the United States, strategically located to better service the growing demand of customers in the Midwest.
  • "The opening of a Midwest facility marks an important milestone in our journey, as we continue to assess our geographic presence and optimize connectivity with customers across North America," said Chad Collins, CEO and President of Haydon Corporation.

Ohio Continues Leading Charge on Medicaid Modernization with Sandata Technologies Contract Renewal

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Sandata Technologies, the pioneering force in the homecare industry, announces the renewal of its contract with the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM).

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  • Sandata Technologies, the pioneering force in the homecare industry, announces the renewal of its contract with the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM).
  • ODM awarded Sandata the new contract from a competitive procurement administered by Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS).
  • Ohio was the first state to adopt the Open Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Model and obtain CMS certification.
  • Sandata is grateful to ODM for entrusting them to continue to provide innovative solutions and further enhance their evolving technical infrastructure, including integrating EVV into their Ohio Medicaid Enterprise Solution (OMES) environment.

NCCVEH at Prevent Blindness Names '23 Champion for Children's Vision Award Recipient as Danielle Crull, owner of A Child's Eyes, and The Truffles the Kitty Organization

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) has announced the recipient of the ninth annual "Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award" as optician Danielle Crull, ABOM, author, business owner of A Child's Eyes, organizer of The Pumpkin Patch Project, and founder of the Truffles the Kitty Organization (TKO). The award will be formally presented at the NCCVEH Annual Meeting on Sept. 14, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness has named Danielle Crull, ABOM, owner of A Child's Eyes, and The Truffles the Kitty Organization, as Recipient of the 9th Annual Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award.
  • The Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award recognizes significant efforts by an individual or group of individuals to improve public health approaches for children's vision and eye health at the state or national level.
  • "Thank you to the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness for this award.
  • For more information on the 2023 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award, Prevent Blindness or the NCCVEH, please visit nationalcenter.preventblindness.org or contact Donna Fishman at [email protected] .

Communities Can Apply to Become STEM Learning Ecosystems

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STEM SAIL: OHIO is seeking new communities to join a statewide initiative of connected STEM Learning Ecosystems (SLEs). 

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  • Application opens Sept. 1 and is due by 5 p.m., Sept. 22
    COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STEM SAIL: OHIO is seeking new communities to join a statewide initiative of connected STEM Learning Ecosystems (SLEs) .
  • Five STEM Ecosystems already exist in Ohio and there are plans to build and connect more.
  • A link to the webinar and the RFA will be posted on the STEM SAIL: OHIO website .
  • Communities who are deemed most ready to form a new STEM Learning Ecosystem will be invited to a virtual meeting for further conversation with the STEM SAIL team.

Remind Tutoring Joins Ohio ACE Education Marketplace to Expand Access to Education

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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SAN RAMON, Calif., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Remind, the leading communication platform in education, today announced that Remind Tutoring is now participating in the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Education Marketplace as a Qualified Education Service Provider, allowing families to use funds from their Ohio ACE educational savings accounts on personalized one-on-one tutoring for students in grades 1-12.

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  • SAN RAMON, Calif., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Remind, the leading communication platform in education, today announced that Remind Tutoring is now participating in the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Education Marketplace as a Qualified Education Service Provider, allowing families to use funds from their Ohio ACE educational savings accounts on personalized one-on-one tutoring for students in grades 1-12.
  • Families can now use their Ohio ACE funds for one-on-one online tutoring with Remind Tutoring.
  • As a Qualified Education Service Provider, Remind Tutoring offers online tutoring services in mathematics and English Language Arts for families participating in the program.
  • To use their Ohio ACE funds for Remind Tutoring, families will need to sign up for tutoring services through www.remind.com/tutoring/ohio-ace .

Amazon Web Services Plans to Invest an Estimated $7.8 Billion in Ohio

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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Governor Jon Husted and JobsOhio announced today that Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest an estimated $7.8 billion by the end of 2029 to expand its data center operations in Central Ohio, creating hundreds of new jobs.

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  • Governor Jon Husted and JobsOhio announced today that Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest an estimated $7.8 billion by the end of 2029 to expand its data center operations in Central Ohio, creating hundreds of new jobs.
  • Numerous localities in Central Ohio are under consideration for the new data center campuses, and final site selections will be decided at a later date.
  • “This positions Ohio as a critical location for the most discussed technology in the world, artificial intelligence,” said Lt.
  • “Today, we are proud to reinforce our long-term commitment to the State of Ohio with plans to expand and invest an estimated $7.8 billion by 2030,” said Roger Wehner, Director of Economic Development, AWS.

Metrc Announces Renewal of Track-and-Trace Government Contract with State of Ohio

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Ohio became the 25th state to legalize medical cannabis when its governor signed House Bill 523 into law in September 2016.

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  • Ohio became the 25th state to legalize medical cannabis when its governor signed House Bill 523 into law in September 2016.
  • The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) allows people with certain medical conditions access to cannabis-based products with the consent of an Ohio-licensed physician certified by the State Medical Board.
  • Metrc was contracted by the Ohio Department of Commerce in August 2017 to help state officials develop and administer the program’s track-and-trace infrastructure.
  • Metrc holds exclusive government contracts in every region of the U.S. and maintains a strong presence in the Northeast and Midwest.

EDWINS Expansion: Free Childcare

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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CLEVELAND, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandon Chrostowski, founder and head chef of EDWINS Leadership Restaurant and Institute, has opened EDWINS Family Center, a free childcare center located just one block away from the facility, providing easy access and pick-up for families.

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  • CLEVELAND, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandon Chrostowski, founder and head chef of EDWINS Leadership Restaurant and Institute, has opened EDWINS Family Center, a free childcare center located just one block away from the facility, providing easy access and pick-up for families.
  • EDWINS Family Center will provide free, high-quality childcare to children of formerly incarcerated adults in a safe, stable, and caring environment.
  • The Center received its Provisional license to operate a childcare center from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
  • The opening of EDWINS Family Center, combined with the James Beard award nomination, further solidifies that what Chrostowski is doing is making a real, tangible difference in the industry.