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HRC Fertility Center Adds Dr. Irene Woo to Its Roster of Prominent Doctors

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Women, Hospitals, Baby, Maternity, Genetics, LGBTQ+, Practice Management, Health, Consumer, General Health, Gynaecology, Fertility preservation, MD, Reproductive technology, Fertility, IVF, HRC, Empathy, FACOG, Medicine, Patient, Journal, Patient safety, Environment, Diagnosis, Research, Book, Nursing

HRC Fertility Center (HRC), one of the largest providers of advanced fertility treatments based in Southern California, today announced the addition of Irene Woo, MD, FACOG , to its team of award-winning physicians.

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  • HRC Fertility Center (HRC), one of the largest providers of advanced fertility treatments based in Southern California, today announced the addition of Irene Woo, MD, FACOG , to its team of award-winning physicians.
  • Woo, an esteemed and compassionate medical professional holding dual board certifications in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, has joined the center’s Encino office.
  • “I became part of HRC due to its esteemed reputation and commitment to exemplary medical practices,” said Dr.
  • Woo.

AHF Rolls Out Condom Extravaganza for Sexy Holiday

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Monday, February 12, 2024
Men, AIDS, Health, Entertainment, Consumer, Public Policy, Government, Advocacy Group Opinion, General Entertainment, Infectious Diseases, General Health, LGBTQ+, Theatre, Women, Tony, HIV/AIDS, Condom, Infection, Multimedia, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, AHF, ICD, World Health Organization, Policy, WHO, HIV, STI, Birth control

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is celebrating International Condom Day – the day before Valentine’s Day – with worldwide activities highlighting the importance of using condoms to practice safer sex.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is celebrating International Condom Day – the day before Valentine’s Day – with worldwide activities highlighting the importance of using condoms to practice safer sex.
  • AHF teams in more than 40 countries will hold events to educate on condom use, distribute free condoms, and encourage everyone to start or continue using condoms regularly.
  • In the U.S., AHF is staging its wildly popular, sold-out “ A Westside Story Burlesque Show ” in New York City, Chicago, and Washington, DC.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212959442/en/
    AIDS Healthcare Foundation is putting a provocative spin on this timeless love story in celebration of safer sex.

  Couply Creates World's-First AI Personalized Relationship Coach

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Monday, February 12, 2024
Social Media, Other Communications, Technology, Communications, Apps, Applications, Women, Teens, Artificial Intelligence, Men, LGBTQ+, Family, Software, Consumer, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Multimedia, Panic, Personality, Learning, Communication, California State University, Senior counsel, Trust, Couples therapy, Face, Sales

Couply, the award-winning relationship improvement app , unveils the world's first personalized AI relationship coach this Valentine’s Day.

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  • Couply, the award-winning relationship improvement app , unveils the world's first personalized AI relationship coach this Valentine’s Day.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212068143/en/
    Couply App Launches Couply AI – A World-First Personalized AI Relationship Coach (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Couply AI distinguishes itself by offering coaching customized to the unique dynamics of each couple.
  • Dr. Tara says, “Couply AI gave me and my husband some sexy and sensual ideas based on our relationship dynamics.
  • Couply AI gives couples personalized coaching to help improve sex, build trust and commitment and inspire dates ideas and plan new experiences together.

XR Extreme Reach Launches Diversity Analysis Report on Super Bowl XVIII Ads

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Monday, February 12, 2024
Marketing, Advertising, Sports, Communications, Other Retail, General Entertainment, LGBTQ+, Retail, TV and Radio, Other Technology, Software, Internet, People with Disabilities, Professional Services, Entertainment, Data Management, Apps, Applications, Technology, Teens, Children, Other Consumer, Social Media, Search Engine Optimization, Women, Search Engine Marketing, Seniors, Blogging, Men, Family, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Digital Marketing, Consumer, Data Analytics, Football, Content Marketing, Other Communications, Media, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Traffic, Television, Hearing, Quality control, Multimedia, AI, ROI, Female, Growth, Super Bowl, Medium, Talent, Human, XR, Machine learning, Male, Video game

XR Extreme Reach, a global technology platform powering the creative economy, today announced its annual analysis of in-game advertising during the 2024 Super Bowl for trends in age and diversity compared to overall advertising benchmarks.

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  • XR Extreme Reach, a global technology platform powering the creative economy, today announced its annual analysis of in-game advertising during the 2024 Super Bowl for trends in age and diversity compared to overall advertising benchmarks.
  • In previous reports, XR found Super Bowl ads featured more female cast members than the industry as a whole.
  • XR’s analysis of in-game Super Bowl ads is just one example of the creative intelligence made possible by its end-to-end technology platform.
  • To access this year’s Super Bowl Diversity Analysis Report, please visit www.xr.global

AHF Hammers Gilead Over Continued Profiteering

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), COVID-19, Socially Responsible Investing, Healthcare Reform, Pharmaceutical, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Advocacy Group Opinion, Infectious Diseases, Public Policy, Government, LGBTQ+, Foundation, Biotechnology, AIDS, Consumer, Health, HIV, AHF, Patient, Safety, Remdesivir, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Assault, Hepatitis, Gilead Sciences, Pharmaceutical industry

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) continued its assault on Gilead Sciences in its ongoing advocacy campaign against the Bay Area drug maker over its voracious greed, patent manipulation, and obscene price hikes.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) continued its assault on Gilead Sciences in its ongoing advocacy campaign against the Bay Area drug maker over its voracious greed, patent manipulation, and obscene price hikes.
  • “Gilead continues to place profit above all else at the expense of patients’ access to its lifesaving drugs, including its latest and safest drug formulations,” says Michael Weinstein, AHF president and cofounder.
  • “From suppressing a safer formulation of one of its key HIV drugs to price gouging on its Hepatitis C medications, Gilead remains a company in search of a moral compass.
  • To learn more about AHF, visit us online at AIDShealth.org , find us on Facebook , follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and TikTok , and subscribe to our AHFter Hours podcast.

Relief Mental Health Expands Access to Treatment: IV Ketamine Now Available in Additional Chicagoland Clinics

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Relief Mental Health , a leading provider of innovative mental health treatments, announced today the expansion of IV ketamine to multiple clinics across the Chicagoland area, including Chicago West Loop, Northbrook, Oak Brook , Orland Park and St. Charles.

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  • Relief Mental Health , a leading provider of innovative mental health treatments, announced today the expansion of IV ketamine to multiple clinics across the Chicagoland area, including Chicago West Loop, Northbrook, Oak Brook , Orland Park and St. Charles.
  • "We are pleased to extend our IV ketamine services to additional clinics throughout Chicagoland," said Susan Mueller, CEO, Relief Mental Health.
  • The decision to expand IV ketamine treatment services reflects Relief’s commitment to providing comprehensive, personalized care to patients in need.
  • Relief Mental Health remains steadfast in its dedication to promoting mental wellness and empowering individuals to reclaim their lives from the grips of mental illness.

Comcast NBCUniversal Partners with News is Out and Word In Black to Launch Fellowship Program that Highlights Black and LGBTQ+ Issues

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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“Word In Black is looking forward to working with our colleagues at News is Out and Comcast NBCUniversal on this groundbreaking fellowship program,” said Chris Bennett, publisher of the Seattle Medium and member of the Word In Black collaboration.

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  • “Word In Black is looking forward to working with our colleagues at News is Out and Comcast NBCUniversal on this groundbreaking fellowship program,” said Chris Bennett, publisher of the Seattle Medium and member of the Word In Black collaboration.
  • Fellows will be part of a cohort that receives best practices and learnings from journalists and media professionals at News is Out, Word In Black, and NBCUniversal.
  • “As a Black queer woman, I know the impact of empowering and elevating Black and LGBTQ+ voices,” said Eboné F. Bell, publisher of Tagg Magazine.
  • Word In Black and News is Out are collaboratives that were launched by LMF.

One-Third of Real Estate Agents Have Clients Who Relocated Due to Local Laws or Politics in 2023: Redfin Survey

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Roughly one-third (32%) of real estate agents have at least one client who moved primarily because of local laws or politics in the last year, according to a survey commissioned by Redfin ( redfin.com ), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

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  • (NASDAQ: RDFN) — Roughly one-third (32%) of real estate agents have at least one client who moved primarily because of local laws or politics in the last year, according to a survey commissioned by Redfin ( redfin.com ), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.
  • The survey of 500 real estate agents from a wide spectrum of brokerages in the U.S. was conducted by Qualrics in December 2023.
  • The survey asked: “Have any of your customers over the past 12 months decided to move primarily because of state or local laws or politics?” Real estate agents answering “Yes” means that at least one out of numerous clients moved because of local laws or politics.
  • Andrew Vallejo, an Austin, TX Redfin Premier agent, said he has helped clients move due to politics.

Pega’s Clients, Culture, and Market Leadership Recognized for Continued Excellence

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Technology, Marketing, LGBTQ+, Communications, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Human Resources, Finance, Banking, Women, Professional Services, Robotics, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Apps, Applications, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Consumer, Software, People with Disabilities, Business, Social Activism, Electronic Design Automation, Other Communications, Constellation, Well, Corporate Equality Index, Growth, Information Today, Inc., Yearbook, Research, Human Rights Campaign, Benchmarking, Workplace, Disclosure, Enterprise, Gold Award, Anthem, Organization, Pega, Boston Business Journal, Avtar, DEI, Disability, CDP, City, CRM, Compensation and benefits, CRN (magazine), Culture, Automation, Martech, Woman

“These multiple technology awards are great recognition of Pega’s team members who are dedicated to delivering innovative technology that helps our clients be more effective and productive in meeting their ambitious goals,” said Don Schuerman, CTO, Pega. “Ground-breaking leaders -- both at Pega and within our clients’ organizations - are using AI to generate business-transforming outcomes, and we’re excited to be leading the charge in AI innovation.”

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  • These wins reflect Pega’s continued innovation, leadership, and commitment to fostering better experiences for its people, clients, and partners.
  • The award is presented by CRM Magazine , a leading source for tools, products, and services relevant to the CRM market.
  • MarTech Breakthrough Awards – Pega Customer Decision Hub™ was recognized for excellence in the field of marketing, ad, and sales technology.
  • CDP Discloser 2023 – Pega was recognized for its commitment to environmental transparency and action through CDP disclosure in 2023.

Fertility Centers of New England Acquires Fertility Solutions to Expand First Fertility Network

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Biotechnology, Health, Family, Finance, Consumer, Banking, Professional Services, Parenting, Managed Care, General Health, LGBTQ+, Baby, Maternity, Health Technology, Women, Partnership, Patient, Fertility, Laboratory, Physician, Acquisition, IVF

First Fertility , one of the largest fertility networks in the United States announced today that Fertility Centers of New England , a First Fertility Center of Excellence, has acquired Fertility Solutions, a fertility center based in Massachusetts with offices also in Rhode Island.

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  • First Fertility , one of the largest fertility networks in the United States announced today that Fertility Centers of New England , a First Fertility Center of Excellence, has acquired Fertility Solutions, a fertility center based in Massachusetts with offices also in Rhode Island.
  • This partnership adds six new locations and four highly regarded, experienced, and compassionate physicians to Fertility Centers of New England, furthering the company’s vision to make fertility treatment more accessible in every community that we serve.
  • “My colleagues and I are excited to join FCNE, “said Dr. Ania Kowalik, Partner at Fertility Solutions.
  • “We look forward to continuing our tradition of providing outstanding care to those needing our services as part of Fertility Centers of New England,” she continued.