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GrayMatters Health Expands US Executive Team, Including Appointment of Dr. Aron Tendler as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Psychiatry, Insightec, Senior, Marketing, Brainsway, DSM-IV codes, GMH, PTSD, Market access, Magnetic resonance, United States Marine Corps, U.S. FDA, EFP, Patient, EEG, National Directorate for Personal Data Protection, Entrepreneurship, Policy, Mental health, Pfizer, Pharmaceutical industry, Nursing, Prism

HAIFA, Israel, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GrayMatters Health (GMH), developer of digital self-neuromodulation therapies for mental health care, today announced the expansion of its executive team in the United States (US) with the appointment of psychiatrist Dr. Aron Tendler to Chief Medical Officer. In addition, Pam Schwartz joins as VP Marketing and Scott Blackman joins as Director of Market Access and Provider Success, to rollout the company's flagship device, Prism for PTSD, in clinics throughout the country.

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  • HAIFA, Israel, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GrayMatters Health (GMH), developer of digital self-neuromodulation therapies for mental health care, today announced the expansion of its executive team in the United States (US) with the appointment of psychiatrist Dr. Aron Tendler to Chief Medical Officer.
  • With more than 13 million Americans living with PTSD, there is a pressing need to augment existing therapies and empower patients with more control over their mental health.
  • It is based on GMH's proprietary amygdala-derived EEG-fMRI-Pattern (EFP) biomarker technology, which applies advanced statistical models that register fMRI data with EEG data.
  • "We are thrilled to have these experienced professionals join our mission to drive improved mental health care forward with our innovative technology," said Oded Kraft, Co-Founder and CEO of GrayMatters Health.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority plants Mini Forest in collaboration with Canadian Geographic and the Network of Nature

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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The event will take place on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, from 10 AM – 2 PM, at 8 Oakvale Avenue, Toronto ON.

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  • The event will take place on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, from 10 AM – 2 PM, at 8 Oakvale Avenue, Toronto ON.
  • The mini forest will be planted together with participation from The Pocket Community Association (PCA), local residents of The Pocket, broader City of Toronto residents, and local stakeholders.
  • "Canadian Geographic is supporting the Mini Forest project because we have mapped the effect of climate change on Canadian forests over the past 100 years.
  • Mini forests are communities of native trees and shrubs planted tightly together in a technique modelled after the Miyawaki Forest method.

Campus With A Conscience hosts a week-long UN festival

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Monday, September 25, 2023
Learning, Organic, Private sector, Special Olympics, SDG, United Nations, AFT, Sustainable Development Goals, GOLD, Sunway University, Element, The Body Shop, School, Student, Heart Warming, Collection, Conscience, National Directorate for Personal Data Protection, Tourism, Entertainment, Film industry, Uniqlo

Campus With A Conscience - Local Action for Global Goals 2023, was celebrated from Monday 18 September to Friday 22 September.

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  • Campus With A Conscience - Local Action for Global Goals 2023, was celebrated from Monday 18 September to Friday 22 September.
  • The noteworthy occasion also received royal approval as Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, visited the campus and congratulated everyone for the success of the occasion.
  • During the event, there was an e-waste collection where staff and students were able to environmentally dispose their unwanted electrical items.
  • Malaysia can be rightly proud of this unique Sunway festival and its ongoing contribution towards this global goal.

Advocates to Picket OptumRx over PBM’s Abuse, Greed, says AHF

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Infectious Diseases, Advocacy Group Opinion, Public Policy, Government, Healthcare Reform, AIDS, White House, Federal Government, Health, State, Local, Pharmaceutical, AHF, HIV, Pharmacy, IG, Patient, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, UnitedHealth Group, National Directorate for Personal Data Protection, Hospital, Health care

Healthcare advocates from across the country will join AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) to protest unethical charges by United Healthcare and its OptumRx pharmacy benefits manager to independent and specialty pharmacies providing the sensitive, lifesaving medical needs of individuals living with HIV and other critical illnesses.

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  • Healthcare advocates from across the country will join AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) to protest unethical charges by United Healthcare and its OptumRx pharmacy benefits manager to independent and specialty pharmacies providing the sensitive, lifesaving medical needs of individuals living with HIV and other critical illnesses.
  • Healthcare advocates with AHF from across the country.
  • “It is outrageous how United Healthcare and its Optum Rx PBM continue to put profit over people.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website , find us on Facebook , follow us on IG and Twitter , or subscribe to our “AHFter Hours” podcast.

How Breakthru Identifies Potential in Emerging Brands

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Seeing this trend in the beverage alcohol industry, especially among upstart products, Breakthru Beverage Group launched the Trident division, its emerging beverage portfolio and brand incubator.

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  • Seeing this trend in the beverage alcohol industry, especially among upstart products, Breakthru Beverage Group launched the Trident division, its emerging beverage portfolio and brand incubator.
  • "Brands often come to us at a stage in their growth where they risk getting lost, which is why we launched Trident almost seven years ago," said Jenna Oppe, National Director, Emerging Brands at Breakthru.
  • Breakthru values brands with a strong purpose as well, and intentionally seeks out brands with diverse ownership or those targeting diverse consumer segments.
  • The Trident portfolio is currently home to a group of high-performing, high-growth, profitable brands across a broad spectrum of categories.

Comerica Announces New Southern California Private Wealth Management Team with $3 Billion in Client Assets

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is continuing to grow its Wealth Management presence with the addition of a new private wealth management team in Southern California.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is continuing to grow its Wealth Management presence with the addition of a new private wealth management team in Southern California.
  • The team of 11 seasoned professionals, with approximately $3 billion in assets, collectively boasts more than 260 years of experience in the financial service industry.
  • "I am delighted to welcome this team to Comerica," said Connie Degler, Executive Vice President, National Director of Private Wealth.
  • "Our client-centric, planning-based approach, bolstered by this team of experienced advisors, deepens our commitment to wealth management in Southern California."

NARRATIVE 4 LAUNCHES IN U.S. SOUTHWEST REGION, INCREASING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS NOW IN 39 STATES

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Narrative 4, a global education nonprofit that builds compassion and community through storytelling, announces the expansion of its educational programs to the Southwest region of the United States. Partner schools and organizations will have access to the nonprofit's classroom and community-based tools and resources including – The Story Exchange, Learning Resources, Artist Network and Civic Engagement – all designed to help young people recognize their shared humanity and take action to build a more compassionate world.

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  • Currently, the nonprofit works in over 35 countries in partnership with 532 school partners globally.
  • This practice, which expands perspectives through narrative sharing, allows students to build connections with one another and ultimately a more compassionate classroom and school culture.
  • "The words of Narrative 4 leaders who spoke at Poly, Ismael Beah, Ru Freeman, Maru Castañeda and Taelor Lewis, truly resonated with our students and teachers.
  • More importantly, our school's trained Narrative 4 student leaders have felt empowered to become agents of change through the story exchange.

Green New Deal Network, Seventh Generation Launch First-of-Its-Kind Partnership To Protect Planet And People, Educate Consumers On Community Led Solutions To Address Global Climate Crisis

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Green New Deal Network (GNDN) and Seventh Generation launched a first-of-its-kind, consumer education campaign to build awareness and increase public support of policies that put communities in control of climate, care, jobs, and justice policies. Seventh Generation Inc, an environmentally conscious household products company, joins GNDN, a nationwide network of organizations committed to passing and implementing Green New Deal policies, and its movement partners to broaden the public support for government investments in sustainability across society.

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  • The Green New Deal Network and Seventh Generation's nationwide education campaign will help consumers imagine a more sustainable future and educate the public around the various ways they can join the movement for climate justice.
  • "We can pave the way for a sustainable future, where clean energy powers our homes, green jobs flourish, and communities thrive.
  • "Everyone can play a role in saving our planet and education is key to knowing how to engage in the climate crisis.
  • Green New Deal Network and Seventh Generation's campaign will run over the course of the year, including diverse voices across the climate movement to speak to the wide variety of ways the public can engage to tackle the global climate crisis.

StorageVault Partners with the Toronto Blue Jays

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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TORONTO, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STORAGEVAULT CANADA INC. (“StorageVault”) (SVI-TSX) is proud to announce that it has been named the Official Self Storage and Portable Storage Provider of the Toronto Blue Jays.

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  • TORONTO, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STORAGEVAULT CANADA INC. (“StorageVault”) (SVI-TSX) is proud to announce that it has been named the Official Self Storage and Portable Storage Provider of the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • The partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays provides StorageVault’s brands with national marketing rights and broadcast and in-stadium signage.
  • The opportunity to build a partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays, one of Canada’s most recognizable and beloved sports properties, was one that StorageVault could not pass up.
  • “We’re thrilled to partner with Canada’s storage leader,” said Mark Ditmars, Vice President, Partnerships, Toronto Blue Jays.

DonorDrive Celebrates Customers Named to Peer-to-Peer Forum’s Top 30 U.S. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Programs List

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Payments, Philanthropy, Mental Health, Health, Technology, Fund Raising, Software, National Alliance, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Team World Vision, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, World Vision United States, Mega Top 30, MS, Covenant House, Darkness, World Vision International, Mental disorder, NAMI, Yoy, Growth, National Directorate for Personal Data Protection, NYSE, Bicycle, Cryptocurrency, Tutoring, Management

DonorDrive customer MS Canada was also recognized for two programs in the Top 30 Canadian Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Programs List .

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  • DonorDrive customer MS Canada was also recognized for two programs in the Top 30 Canadian Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Programs List .
  • Nonprofits can provide supporters with easy-to-use fundraising tools that have helped DonorDrive customers increase donations and total revenue.
  • The Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum’s Top 30 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Programs provides valuable benchmarking data for fundraising professionals across both the U.S. and Canada.
  • List averaged an 18.8% revenue increase year-over-year (YoY); however, DonorDrive customers named on the Top 30 list averaged a 29.7% revenue increase YoY.