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Genesis Prize Awards $1 Million to Israeli Groups Working to Release and Aid Hostages and Their Families

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

These organizations also provide essential services such as treatment, counseling, and support to the hostages who have been released and their families.

Key Points: 
  • These organizations also provide essential services such as treatment, counseling, and support to the hostages who have been released and their families.
  • In 2023, the Genesis Prize Foundation recognized Jewish activists and nongovernmental organizations aiding people in Ukraine.
  • The Genesis Prize Foundation Selection Committee has chosen five Israeli NGOs to receive its first round of financial support.
  • The 2024 Genesis Prize also honors family members of hostages and others for their remarkable efforts in securing the release and supporting the hostages and their families.

Dr. Ivory A. Toldson Appointed as Chief of Research for Concentric Educational Solutions

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BALTIMORE, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Educational Solutions (Concentric), the leading student support services provider partnering with school districts to tackle barriers to student success including chronic absenteeism, a sense of belonging, and unfinished learning, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Ivory A. Toldson as its new Chief of Research. Dr. Toldson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, further solidifying the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality research-driven solutions to schools nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Toldson is a renowned researcher in education, with a proven track record of conducting impactful research and advancing educational equity initiatives.
  • Prior to joining Concentric, Dr. Toldson was the national director of Education Innovation and Research for the NAACP.
  • Commenting on Dr. Toldson's appointment, Dr. David Heiber, founder and CEO of Concentric Educational Solutions, stated, "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ivory Toldson to our team.
  • Dr. Toldson expressed his enthusiasm for joining Concentric Educational Solutions, saying, "I'm thrilled to join the Concentric team to elevate the status quo in education.

ITRI Partners with Mexico's Sonora to Foster Science Park Development

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Friday, February 23, 2024

HSINCHU, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ITRI has signed a consulting service agreement with the state of Sonora in Mexico for science park planning and counseling, deepening Mexico-Taiwan cooperation in the fields of technology and industry.

Key Points: 
  • HSINCHU, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ITRI has signed a consulting service agreement with the state of Sonora in Mexico for science park planning and counseling, deepening Mexico-Taiwan cooperation in the fields of technology and industry.
  • The effort includes regional coopetition analysis, strategy consulting, business development, capability enabling, and implementation support, aiming to create a competitive and sustainable science park in Sonora.
  • Sonora, aligning its vision with "Plan Sonora," the state's sustainability development strategy, has noted the surge in international companies relocating their supply chains to Mexico.
  • In response, the state has launched the development of the Sonora Science and Technology Park to meet the growing demands of emerging industries such as ICT and electric vehicles.

Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant Receives Prestigious Legacy Leadership Award From Hyatt Hotels

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hyatt Regency Atlanta proudly celebrated the legacy of financial literacy advocate John Hope Bryant at its annual 'Heritage Celebration' on February 15th. The special event, held at the historic hotel renowned for its pivotal role in civil rights history, honored Bryant's contributions to economic empowerment and financial inclusion.

Key Points: 
  • Award places Bryant among distinguished list of past luminaries such as Coretta Scott King, Congressman John Lewis, and Ambassador Andrew Young.
  • Revered as the "Hotel of Hope" by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Hyatt continues to commemorate Black leaders through its annual Heritage Celebrations.
  • Past honorees include esteemed figures such as Dr. Bernice King, Ambassador Andrew Young, and Representative John Lewis, among others.
  • This year, the spotlight shone brightly on Mr. Bryant, a visionary entrepreneur and the founder, chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, the nation's largest nonprofit dedicated to financial literacy, inclusion, and empowerment.

Anonymous Health Expands Innovative Addiction Care Services to Oregon

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anonymous Health, a pioneer in outpatient teletherapy services, is proud to announce its statewide expansion across Oregon.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anonymous Health, a pioneer in outpatient teletherapy services, is proud to announce its statewide expansion across Oregon.
  • "We are excited to help address long-standing capacity and access challenges of addiction care in Oregon, including in rural communities," said Medical Director, Dr. Palani Chidambaram.
  • "(1) Dr. Chidambaram is Board certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine, and he founded and leads the addiction medicine practice at several Providence Health System hospitals in the Portland, Oregon region.
  • Personalized Care and Advanced Technology: Anonymous Health's Approach
    Patients at Anonymous Health receive near-immediate attention from a dedicated Concierge Care Manager.

Avesta Partners with Veterans Affairs (VA) to Offer Free Ketamine Therapy to Eligible Veterans

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avesta Ketamine and Wellness ("Avesta"), a leading provider of innovative mental health treatments, announced a partnership with Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer free ketamine therapy to eligible veterans. This initiative, available now in Avesta ketamine clinics across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Bethesda, Maryland, will help veterans overcome treatment-resistant depression (TRD), PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, and substance misuse disorders.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avesta Ketamine and Wellness ("Avesta"), a leading provider of innovative mental health treatments, announced a partnership with Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer free ketamine therapy to eligible veterans.
  • Avesta seeks to address these challenges by offering IV ketamine infusions and/or Spravato treatments to veterans who have not found relief through traditional therapies.
  • Avesta already partners with the Veterans Mental Health Coalition, a coalition committed to ending veterans' suicide, and views this new partnership as continuing its mission.
  • Thanks to Avesta's Veterans Care Agreement, veterans near McLean, Virginia, Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington D.C. are eligible to receive treatments at Avesta without financial burden.

Kurt Daudt Joins Stateside in a Full-Time Role; Promoted to Vice President

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stateside Associates, the largest state and local government affairs firm, announced today that Kurt Daudt is joining the firm in a full-time role and is being promoted to Vice President.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stateside Associates, the largest state and local government affairs firm, announced today that Kurt Daudt is joining the firm in a full-time role and is being promoted to Vice President.
  • Daudt has been working with Stateside since 2019 in a primarily consultative role, delivering diverse public affairs solutions to clients, while serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
  • "Bringing Kurt on full time and elevating him to Vice President was an easy, but milestone, decision for us," said Michael Behm, Stateside's Co-CEO.
  • "Kurt is respected by policymakers and leaders across the country and on both ends of the political spectrum," said Johnathan Lozier, Senior Vice President.

Tennessee Oncology Launches Rural Telehealth Program to Bridge Digital Divide for Middle Tennessee Cancer Patients

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

To kick off the program, Tennessee Oncology is recruiting Middle Tennessee cancer patients, caregivers, survivors, and patient advocates to participate in the program's design as part of Community Advisory Boards (CABs).

Key Points: 
  • To kick off the program, Tennessee Oncology is recruiting Middle Tennessee cancer patients, caregivers, survivors, and patient advocates to participate in the program's design as part of Community Advisory Boards (CABs).
  • During the Covid-19 pandemic when Tennessee Oncology rapidly deployed telehealth services, patient participation in palliative care, psychology, and integrative oncology grew.
  • In 2022, only 1.5 percent of breast cancer patients and 2.7 percent of prostate cancer patients accessed palliative care in rural and underserved Tennessee counties.
  • "NEST was born from what we learned using telehealth to connect our patients with cancer care services during the pandemic," said Natalie Dickson, MD, President and Chief Strategy Officer, Tennessee Oncology.

Essential Edge Commences Next Stage of Strategic Growth Plan by Naming New Board of Advisors

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Friday, February 16, 2024

SANTA FE, N.M., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Essential Edge Compliance Outsourcing Services LLC (Essential Edge), which provides third-party compliance services for broker-dealers and registered investment advisers (RIAs), announces the appointment of five highly regarded and experienced wealth management industry executives to its newly formed Board of Advisors.

Key Points: 
  • The members of the Essential Edge Board of Advisors include the following professionals:
    Larry Roth, Managing Partner of RLR Strategic Partners, a consultancy and M&A advisory firm.
  • Joseph Kuo, Founder and CEO of Haven Tower, a leading strategic communications agency for the wealth management industry.
  • She was on the Board of Directors of the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) from 2014-2019, serving as its Chair in 2018.
  • He was previously a founder of Entreda, a company that quickly rose to become the top provider of cybersecurity compliance software to financial services firms.

transcosmos receives a 1-star rating in METI's awareness survey on business activities aimed at solving social challenges

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Friday, February 16, 2024

TOKYO, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. is proud to announce that the company has received a one-star under the category, capability in leading government in designing new regulations (the capability to build a relationship with appropriate key persons in industry, academia and government, and take the lead in designing and creating new regulations that will eventually form a new market), from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The one-star award demonstrates that the company has achieved 60% or higher of the expected levels set by the designated experts. The award METI announced the result in its FY2023 feedback report on its awareness survey "business activities aimed at solving social challenges."

Key Points: 
  • The award METI announced the result in its FY2023 feedback report on its awareness survey "business activities aimed at solving social challenges."
  • Building on its experience in its core contact center business, transcosmos has been working on creating new rules for the counseling industry sharing in collaboration with extensive parties.
  • transcosmos will further drive its initiatives toward solving social challenges through its business activities.
  • For companies to understand their current status in terms of forming a new market based on their rule-making capability, METI has conducted a survey targeting 10,000 Japanese companies on their awareness for solving social challenges through their business activities.