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BayMark Opens New Opioid Treatment Program In Cuyahoga County, Ohio

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BayMark Health Services announced the opening of their newest MedMark Treatment Centers clinic in Parma Heights, Ohio, conveniently located approximately 10 miles southwest of Cleveland. MedMark Parma Heights provides evidence-based treatment, including medication, counseling and supportive recovery services, for adults living with an opioid use disorder. The new location at 6700 Pearl Road in Parma Heights is now accepting new and transferring patients.

Key Points: 
  • MedMark Treatment Centers Parma Heights offers medication-assisted treatment and counseling for opioid addiction.
  • PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BayMark Health Services announced the opening of their newest MedMark Treatment Centers clinic in Parma Heights, Ohio, conveniently located approximately 10 miles southwest of Cleveland.
  • MedMark Parma Heights provides evidence-based treatment, including medication, counseling and supportive recovery services, for adults living with an opioid use disorder.
  • MedMark Treatment Centers are known across the country as providers of comprehensive, individualized treatment for opioid use disorder.

Dr. Anita Thomas named 11th president of North Central College

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anita Thomas, Ph.D., has been selected as the 11th president of North Central College beginning July 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anita Thomas, Ph.D., has been selected as the 11th president of North Central College beginning July 1, 2023.
  • In North Central's 162-year history, Thomas is the first woman and the first person of color chosen to become the long-serving president.
  • "Having the opportunity to become part of this extraordinary institution is truly a great joy and honor," she said.
  • "A college campus is the best place to address diversity and equity issues, a place to 'unify diversity,'" she said.

Limbix to advocate for youth mental health on Capitol Hill

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Limbix, a developer of digital therapeutics for adolescent mental health, will be speaking to lawmakers on Capitol Hill March 23rd & 24th. Joining Limbix is a diverse group of individuals who will advocate on behalf of young people across America that are challenged with mental health conditions. The goal of these days is for lawmakers to hear directly from these advocates about adolescent mental health needs, provider experiences, and how digital therapeutics can augment patient treatment journeys.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Limbix, a developer of digital therapeutics for adolescent mental health, will be speaking to lawmakers on Capitol Hill March 23rd & 24th.
  • Joining Limbix is a diverse group of individuals who will advocate on behalf of young people across America that are challenged with mental health conditions.
  • The goal of these days is for lawmakers to hear directly from these advocates about adolescent mental health needs, provider experiences, and how digital therapeutics can augment patient treatment journeys.
  • Depression is the most common mental health disorder among adolescents in the United States and can have a negative effect on school performance, relationships, and other health conditions.

APIE Therapeutics Welcomes Jim Greenwood to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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Cary, NC, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APIE Therapeutics (APIE Tx), a preclinical pharmaceutical company pioneering novel and proprietary drugs to activate the apelin receptor (APJ), announced the appointment of Jim Greenwood , former president & CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), to its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Cary, NC, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APIE Therapeutics (APIE Tx), a preclinical pharmaceutical company pioneering novel and proprietary drugs to activate the apelin receptor (APJ), announced the appointment of Jim Greenwood , former president & CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), to its board of directors.
  • “We have a strong team of directors and advisors who have expertise in the development of medications for lung diseases and the care of patients.
  • During his 18-year tenure as president and CEO of BIO, Jim built bipartisan support for the drug industry.
  • “APIE possesses  these key attributes, and that’s why I’m excited to join the team.”

Deaths Involving Fentanyl on the Rise, Updates on Its Prevalence in the US

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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RESEDA, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deaths involving fentanyl, a very potent synthetic opioid, continue to rise in the US. It's reported that drug overdose deaths from synthetic opioids like fentanyl have increased 7.5-fold* from 2015 to 2021, the greatest percentage of overall drug-involved overdose deaths in the US. Overdose deaths have increased substantially, and synthetic opioids are to blame, making fentanyl a deadly threat to America.

Key Points: 
  • RESEDA, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deaths involving fentanyl, a very potent synthetic opioid, continue to rise in the US.
  • It's reported that drug overdose deaths from synthetic opioids like fentanyl have increased 7.5-fold* from 2015 to 2021, the greatest percentage of overall drug-involved overdose deaths in the US.
  • Overdose deaths have increased substantially, and synthetic opioids are to blame, making fentanyl a deadly threat to America.
  • According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), most trafficked fentanyl in America is mass-produced by drug cartels in Mexico using chemicals sourced from China.

Parents' Top Choice: Stamford American's ELV recognized as best International Preschool

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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SINGAPORE, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamford American International School's Early Learning Village (ELV) was voted best international preschool by parents.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamford American International School's Early Learning Village (ELV) was voted best international preschool by parents.
  • Stamford American teachers use the Teaching Strategies GOLD ™Assessment System, an authentic, ongoing observation system for monitoring children's growth and development, to carefully monitor children's learning.
  • Stamford American's daily teaching and learning approach incorporates elements of Reggio Emilia in a campus built for safe, experiential learning.
  • Each student at Stamford American is treated as a unique individual and receives guidance, counseling, and support to discover their own potential.

Economic Volatility Changing In-House Legal's Role, With Top Talent Securing a Seat at The Decision-Making Table

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agiloft, the global standard in agile contract lifecycle management (CLM), today announced its General Counsel, Laura Richardson, will join LexFusion CEO, Joe Borstein, at Legalweek New York 2023 for an Emerging Technology session that will outline 5 key ways legal professionals can take advantage of the evolving role of legal and technology to drive the business forward and gain a seat at the decision-making table.

Key Points: 
  • Know More - 90% of the information buried in a business's contracts is an untapped risk-management and growth opportunity goldmine.
  • Just imagine the possibilities if you unlock that 90% and grant your executives access to the business-critical intelligence it offers.
  • With the correct systems and processes in place, contract data can be transformed into actionable insights that deliver real strategic value.
  • Share More - Integrations are key to eliminating siloes and being generous with critical data that lives within contracts.

MedArrive partners with Ouma to bring in-home maternal care to vulnerable Medicaid members

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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IRVING, Texas and AUSTIN, Texas, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedArrive, the leading mobile-integrated care management solution, today announced a partnership with Ouma Health, a total maternity telehealth services company, to bring comprehensive maternal-fetal care directly into the homes of vulnerable women on Medicaid. The collaboration aims to improve the health of pregnant women and their newborns, especially those at high risk, by adding a vital service to MedArrive's growing ecosystem of specialty care providers that managed Medicaid health plans can leverage for members in their homes.

Key Points: 
  • MedArrive & Ouma Health to bring comprehensive maternal-fetal care right into the homes of vulnerable women on Medicaid.
  • The MedArrive care management solution is a white-labeled program that connects pre-identified health plan members with MedArrive's field provider network of highly trained and skilled paramedics, EMTs and other healthcare professionals.
  • However, when higher-acuity care or care for a more specific population like pregnant women is needed, field providers can connect members with other services available in the MedArrive partner ecosystem, including physician-led telehealth support.
  • Both MedArrive and Ouma have built impressive rosters of health plan customers in the Medicaid market and have shared values around addressing the many care gaps experienced by women and young children in vulnerable populations.

SpartanNash Promotes Ileana McAlary to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the promotion of Ileana McAlary from Senior Vice President to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. McAlary was hired in November 2021 and oversees the Company's expanding legal, government affairs, compliance and aviation team. She also serves as Corporate Secretary of the SpartanNash Board of Directors and President of the SpartanNash Foundation.  

Key Points: 
  • McAlary leads the food solutions company's expanding legal, government affairs, compliance and aviation team
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the promotion of Ileana McAlary from Senior Vice President to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
  • McAlary was hired in November 2021 and oversees the Company's expanding legal, government affairs, compliance and aviation team.
  • She also serves as Corporate Secretary of the SpartanNash Board of Directors and President of the SpartanNash Foundation.
  • SpartanNash Promotes Ileana McAlary to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
    "Ileana and her team have played a crucial role in modernizing our corporate legal function as we champion customer-focused innovation and prepare for growth," said SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam .

Liger's Top Woman Rallies for Atlanta Women and Girls Living in Poverty

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It takes a village to give a hand up to sisters in need, and the Atlanta Women's Foundation provides that partnership for women like Cynthia Hayes, managing partner at Liger, a full-service marketing firm. This Women's History Month is a great time to spotlight the many beautifully positioned programs hand-crafted to empower women and girls to become future history makers.

Key Points: 
  • This Women's History Month is a great time to spotlight the many beautifully positioned programs hand-crafted to empower women and girls to become future history makers.
  • Liger enthusiastically supports AWF's mission to break the cycle of poverty and prop women and girls up for success.
  • As part of Inspire Atlanta, women polish their talents, learn about the barriers holding women and girls back and help build a network of fellow leaders.
  • $100: Mental & behavioral health screening for a woman or girl to determine if additional resources and treatment is needed.