National Advisory Committee on Immunization

Norfolk Southern announces new approach to engaging communities

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Thursday a new role focused solely on collaborating with the communities it serves. Norfolk Southern's Director Public Engagement will help marshal resources to improve railroad infrastructure and engagement with local leaders and their citizens.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Thursday a new role focused solely on collaborating with the communities it serves.
  • Norfolk Southern's Director Public Engagement will help marshal resources to improve railroad infrastructure and engagement with local leaders and their citizens.
  • Norfolk Southern has a responsibility to be a good corporate citizen, and this new role will help deliver on that commitment," said Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw.
  • "This is an opportunity for Norfolk Southern to take an industry-leading role and be a champion for local leaders."

Newmark Hires Norm Taylor as President for Canada

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 19, 2023

NEW YORK, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading adviser and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations and other owners and occupiers of commercial real estate, announces the addition of Norm Taylor as Country Head and President for Canada.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading adviser and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations and other owners and occupiers of commercial real estate, announces the addition of Norm Taylor as Country Head and President for Canada.
  • Before joining Newmark, Taylor worked as Vice President of National Advisory and as Vice President & Managing Director of Real Estate Finance for the British Columbia Region at CMLS Financial.
  • Taylor also previously served as Executive Vice President & Managing Director for the British Columbia Region at CBRE, Senior Vice President at JLL and Vice President at Colliers International.
  • "Newmark has firmly established itself as a global leader in commercial real estate services, with an already growing Canadian platform," said Taylor.

NaxSwab™ OTC novel naloxone nasal swab successfully administered by children and adults to potentially rescue someone from an opioid overdose in study

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 13, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pocket Naloxone Corp., a startup pharmaceutical company with the vision of enhancing naloxone delivery, announced results from a human factors validation study, using the intend-to-market packaging and labeling, demonstrated that laypersons of varied ages and reading comprehension levels and HCPs (healthcare professionals) were successfully able to administer its novel naloxone nasal swab NaxSwab™ in a simulated emergency rescue environment to potentially revive someone from an opioid overdose. The study enrolled sixty participants in four 15-member cohorts, pre-defined by the FDA, encompassing Naïve Passersby, Adult Patients and Lay Caregivers, Adolescents with ages 10-17 years and a mix of HCPs comprising paramedics, pharmacists and nurses.

Key Points: 
  • NaxSwab OTC is a simple, ready-to-use naloxone nasal swab demonstrating faster early absorption.
  • The study was conducted by Eurofins Human Factors MD.
  • NaxSwab™ OTC was associated with a 74% higher naloxone exposure at 2.5 minutes post-dose and 19% higher naloxone exposure at 5 minutes post-dose compared to 4 mg naloxone spray.
  • "We noted the Advisory Committee's unanimous vote to approve OTC naloxone nasal spray in February of this year.

Project Dorothy Energization Imminent

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 24, 2023

Assuming ERCOT final approval, Dorothy 1A is expected to stay on track to be energized the first week of April.

Key Points: 
  • Assuming ERCOT final approval, Dorothy 1A is expected to stay on track to be energized the first week of April.
  • The project is named after Dorothy Vaughan, an African American mathematician and “human computer” who worked for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA in 1939.
  • These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements.
  • Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Soluna’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements.

Government of Canada will remove COVID-19 testing requirement for air travellers arriving from the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 16, 2023

Today, the Government of Canada announced it will remove those temporary measures.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Government of Canada announced it will remove those temporary measures.
  • This means that there will no longer be any federal COVID-19 border measures in place after that time.
  • In addition, the COVID-19 situation in both China and Canada has improved, and the Canadian healthcare systems remain stable.
  • In January 2023, temporary border measures were put in place to protect the health and safety of everyone in Canada.

American Dental Association Foundation Kicks Off the 21st Year of Give Kids A Smile® With Exclusive National Sponsors, Henry Schein and Colgate-Palmolive

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 3, 2023

The American Dental Association Foundation announces the 21st year of its Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program, which officially launches today at this year’s national kick-off event in St. Louis, MO where the program first began.

Key Points: 
  • The American Dental Association Foundation announces the 21st year of its Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program, which officially launches today at this year’s national kick-off event in St. Louis, MO where the program first began.
  • “What began as a grassroots effort in St. Louis has become a national movement to ensure access to quality oral health care for all children,” said Dr. Craig Armstrong, Chair, American Dental Association Foundation.
  • “The success of GKAS would not be possible without dental professionals who volunteer at local events each year in addition to national sponsors, Henry Schein, and Colgate.
  • “Henry Schein is pleased to be an exclusive national partner of the ADAF’s signature access-to-care program Give Kids A Smile since its national launch in 2003,” said Dave Steck, Vice President and General Manager, U.S.

Government of Canada launches call for nominations for Canada's Volunteer Awards

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 16, 2023

Canada's Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage Canadians from all walks of life to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges.

Key Points: 
  • Canada's Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage Canadians from all walks of life to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges.
  • Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, launched the call for nominations for Canada's Volunteer Awards.
  • Canada's Volunteer Awards consist of 21 awards: 20 awards at the regional level and one award at the national level.
  • Regional reviewers (volunteer representatives from across the country) assess eligible nominations based on the assessment criteria.

Government of Canada announces a temporary negative COVID-19 test requirement for travellers arriving from the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, December 31, 2022

These planned health measures will apply to air travellers, regardless of nationality and vaccination status.

Key Points: 
  • These planned health measures will apply to air travellers, regardless of nationality and vaccination status.
  • They are temporary measures, in place for 30 days, that will be reassessed as more data and evidence becomes available.
  • Canada remains committed to working with global partners to manage the ongoing COVID-19 response and enhance preparedness for the future.
  • All travellers, regardless of citizenship, are not required to submit public health information through the ArriveCAN app or website.

Government of Canada announces recipients of Canada's Volunteer Awards

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 29, 2022

I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of the volunteers across Canada who continue to contribute to finding new and innovative ways of making a difference in their communities."

Key Points: 
  • I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of the volunteers across Canada who continue to contribute to finding new and innovative ways of making a difference in their communities."
  • The Government of Canada promotes innovative ideas as a solution to local issues and the Canada's Volunteer Awards honor and highlight the volunteer contribution of individuals, non-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses to their communities.
  • The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development makes final selections based on the recommendations from the National Advisory Committee.
  • Recipients can be individual volunteers or groups of volunteers, socially responsible businesses, social enterprises, or not-for-profit organizations.

New Canadian Surveys Highlight Influenza Education, Discussions with Healthcare Professionals, and Ease of Access as Critical to Supporting Vaccination Uptake

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 29, 2022

"Particularly among more vulnerable populations, such as older adults, we need to think creatively about how to improve access to influenza vaccines.

Key Points: 
  • "Particularly among more vulnerable populations, such as older adults, we need to think creatively about how to improve access to influenza vaccines.
  • Understanding Influenza Vaccination Uptake During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada (Poster Exhibition: Monday, September 26, 2022, #P-189).
  • The objectives of the survey included better understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on influenza vaccination intentions and uptake and how the influenza vaccination gap in Canada can be improved.
  • Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Uptake and Intentions in Canada and the Role of Health Care Providers (Poster Exhibition: Monday, September 26, 2022, #P-187).