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Aspira Women’s Health Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspira Women’s Health Inc. (“Aspira” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AWH), a bio-analytical based women’s health company focused on the development of gynecologic disease diagnostic tools, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Aspira will be reimbursed at a rate of $897 for all OvaWatch and Ova1 tests processed for Medicare patients meeting applicable coverage requirements.
  • Aspira will be reimbursed at a rate of $897 for all Ova1Plus tests processed for Medi-Cal patients meeting applicable coverage requirements.
  • Gross profit margin was 57.5% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 52.8% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • Subsequent to the end of the quarter, Aspira raised $5.5 million in gross proceeds in a registered direct offering and concurrent private placement.

Mark Farrah Associates Simplifies Health Insurance Data Analytics with the Health Coverage Portal

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Mark Farrah Associates (MFA) , a leading data aggregator and publisher of health plan market data and analytics, aggregates industry metrics from statutory financial statements filed with state insurance regulators in its Health Coverage Portal™ (HCP).

Key Points: 
  • Mark Farrah Associates (MFA) , a leading data aggregator and publisher of health plan market data and analytics, aggregates industry metrics from statutory financial statements filed with state insurance regulators in its Health Coverage Portal™ (HCP).
  • Mark Farrah Associates continually strives for ongoing product enhancement and development, to further simplify the analysis of health insurance business.
  • For companies seeking comprehensive market data, MFA offers the Health Coverage Portal™ , an online application that integrates NAIC and CA DMHC financial statements, relevant government reports and MFA self-insured datasets.
  • To learn more about the Health Coverage Portal™ and MFA’s other valuable health insurance analytic tools, contact Mark Farrah Associates at 724-338-4100 or visit www.markfarrah.com .

New Federal Grant to Help Protect Highway 37 from Flooding

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) last week approved a $20 million grant to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to help the Resilient State Route 37 partners — which include MTC, Caltrans, the California State Transportation Agency, the California Natural Resources Agency, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, SMART and the county transportation agencies in Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties — implement improvements to reduce the risk of roadway flooding and inundation along the 10-mile stretch of Highway 37 between Sears Point in Sonoma County and Mare Island in Vallejo.

Key Points: 
  • "The FHWA's support shows the Resilient State Route 37 program is not just a Bay Area priority but a national priority," said MTC Chair and Napa County Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza.
  • "This is another important step toward assembling the funding needed to meet the challenges facing this corridor.
  • FHWA awarded the grant through its Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) discretionary grant program, which was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted in 2021.
  • Resilience improvements designed to increase Highway 37's ability to withstand winter storms and rising sea levels are scheduled to begin in 2026.

N2OFF: Save Foods Increasing its Potential Market Reach Following Pre-Harvest Regulatory Approval in California

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Neve Yarak, Israel, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- N2OFF, Inc. (NASDAQ: NITO) (FSE:80W) (“N2OFF” or the “Company”), a pioneer agri-food tech company offering sustainable solutions for agriculture and plant-based food, previously announced that the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) registered for use Save Foods Ltd.’s pre-harvest treatment, FieldProtect, based on its compliance with California laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide registration.

Key Points: 
  • The approval now extends the use of the product in California from exclusively post-harvest processes to include pre-harvest applications, which significantly broadens Save Foods' potential market reach.
  • We believe this marks an important step forward for Save Foods in providing food safety and reducing waste from field to fork, paving the way for its potential commercial expansion in California.
  • The Company believes entry into the California agricultural sector, which generates substantial revenue and leads in organic production in the United States, places Save Foods in a favorable position within the sustainable agriculture market.
  • Previous trial on strawberries, revealed promising results whereby Save Foods’ research and development team managed to dramatically extend the shelf life of strawberries.

Dairy Council of California Announces 2024 Let’s Eat Healthy Award Winners

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, is proud to announce the winners of its fifth annual Let’s Eat Healthy Award.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, is proud to announce the winners of its fifth annual Let’s Eat Healthy Award.
  • In support of its cause to elevate the health of children and communities through the pursuit of lifelong healthy eating patterns, the Let’s Eat Healthy Initiative is honoring seven California nutrition champions.
  • The impactful efforts of these winners contribute significantly to enhancing nutrition education and promoting access to healthy food across California.
  • “We extend our sincere congratulations to the 2024 Let’s Eat Healthy Award winners and look forward to our continued partnership.”
    To learn more about this year’s Let’s Eat Healthy Award winners, the Let’s Eat Healthy Initiative or how to access free nutrition programs and resources, visit HealthyEating.org .

NV5 Awarded $27 Million by the California Department of Transportation District 6 for Not at Risk Construction Management Services

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a three-year, $27 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 6 to provide construction management for not at-risk services.

Key Points: 
  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a three-year, $27 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 6 to provide construction management for not at-risk services.
  • NV5 will deliver construction inspection, office engineering, claims support, and constructability support services for transportation projects within Caltrans District 6, serving Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, and Tulare counties.
  • “We take great pride in our many years of ongoing services to support Caltrans,” said Todd George, PE, COO at NV5.
  • “We look forward to leveraging our expertise to advance vital transportation projects that positively impact the communities we serve.”

Save Foods Received Regulatory Approval in California for its Pre-Harvest Product Supporting its Expansion in California

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Neve Yarak, Israel, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Save Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVFD) (FSE:80W) (“Save Foods” or the “Company”), a pioneer Agri-Food Tech company offering sustainable solutions for agriculture and plant-based food, announced today that the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has approved and registered the use of Save Foods Ltd.’s pre-harvest treatment, FieldProtect, based on compliance with provisions of California laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide registration.

Key Points: 
  • This approval marks a significant step forward for the Company in providing food safety and reducing waste from field to fork, paving the way for its potential commercial expansion in the State of California.
  • The Company believes entry into the California agricultural sector which generates substantial revenue and leads in organic production in the United States, places Save Foods Ltd. in a favorable position within the sustainable agriculture market.
  • Dan Sztybel, CEO of Save Foods Ltd., expressed enthusiasm about the approval, stating, "This approval by the CDPR is a testament to the safety of FieldProtect.
  • We are eager to introduce our technology to California's agriculture, and start addressing ‘near harvest’ treatment very relevant to market like berries”.

Bion Applies for OMRI Listing for Commercial 10-0-0 Nitrogen Fertilizer

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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In 2020, Bion received an OMRI listing for its initial product, a 0.5 percent ammonium bicarbonate solution.

Key Points: 
  • In 2020, Bion received an OMRI listing for its initial product, a 0.5 percent ammonium bicarbonate solution.
  • Bion is also preparing an application to the California Department of Food Agriculture (CDFA) for a 6-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer product; CDFA organic certification will expand the markets for Bion’s fertilizer products.
  • Bion’s Ammonia Recovery System prevents that release and allows recovery of nitrogen as a premium-priced organic fertilizer.
  • Bion’s organic nitrogen fertilizers truly represent a win-win – for our shareholders, as well as producers, consumers, and the planet.”

Special Needs Network Secures Over $1 Million in Grant Funding for Groundbreaking Mental Health Initiative

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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This program aims to address the disparities in autism identification and services, particularly among African American and LatinX students.

Key Points: 
  • This program aims to address the disparities in autism identification and services, particularly among African American and LatinX students.
  • Furthermore, SNN has received a $750,000 grant from the California Department of Health Services (DHCS) as part of the California Youth Behavioral Health (CYBH) initiative, dedicated to supporting mental health initiatives for youth.
  • This funding will bolster SNN's efforts to deliver culturally competent, anti-racist behavioral health services right in the communities that need them ymost.
  • Special Needs Network, Inc. is a nonprofit grassroots 501(c)(3) organization responding to the crisis of autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities.

DHCS Kicks Off Mobile Dental Van Tour

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today kicked off its second mobile dental van tour in Fresno.

Key Points: 
  • The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today kicked off its second mobile dental van tour in Fresno.
  • Through the Smile California campaign, DHCS delivers preventive dental services to children and youth, enhancing utilization of essential dental care and improving oral health, particularly for underserved groups.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404346598/en/
    Adrianna Alcala-Beshara, Chief of DHCS’ Medi-Cal Dental Division (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Medi-Cal Dental is committed to ensuring that millions of Californians have access to the dental care they need to keep their teeth and gums healthy and strong,” said Adrianna Alcala-Beshara, Chief of DHCS’ Medi-Cal Dental Division.
  • MEDI-CAL DENTAL SERVICES: With Medi-Cal, preventive dental services are covered at no cost.