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NCCN Summit Navigates Solutions for Financial and Other Cancer-Related Hardships

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—hosted a Patient Advocacy Summit to explore the role of navigation throughout the cancer process. A diverse group of subject matter experts addressed the impact patient navigation has on care and how to utilize navigators to reduce economic burdens and disparities in care. The speakers included patients and advocates, policymakers, health care providers, and health data analysts.

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    The summit featured a series of best practice presentations highlighting some of the tools available to assist in various areas of patient navigation.
  • Speakers identified significant financial hardships that can come with cancer care, which can contribute to logistical barriers or issues involving emotional well-being.
  • Navigating a patient through their healthcare coverage and preventing financial ruin from astronomical cancer care costs has grown more complex.
  • NCCN's annual Patient Advocacy Summit follows another recent Oncology Policy Summit where the organization unveiled recommendations for screening health-related social needs ( HRSN ) in cancer care.

Medline Community Impact Grant Program awards 2023 grants to address health challenges

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

NORTHFIELD, Ill., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced that it has awarded grants to 10 non-profit organizations through its annual Community Impact Grant program. This community centered, results focused grant program selects charities that help re-direct adverse outcomes and improve the wellbeing of people, families and communities at large.

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  • NORTHFIELD, Ill., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced that it has awarded grants to 10 non-profit organizations through its annual Community Impact Grant program .
  • Since launching in 2018, Medline's Community Impact Grant program has donated a total of $1.4M to non-profit organizations across the United States.
  • "Medline is proud to be able to aid all of these organizations with this grant," said Karen Frey, senior philanthropy manager, Medline.
  • The Community Impact Grant program is just one program that Medline implements to address the social determinants of health.

New York Health Center Leader Tapped to Chair Board of National Health Care Association

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

"Like my father, I believe the heart and soul of public health lies in health equity, helping to identify and close the gaps for those who suffer in ways that address their social conditions," said Hernandez. "I have no doubt all of you here today share a calling to keep building on the accomplishments of those who came before us. As Board Chair, my goal is to be an accessible and inclusive leader, committed to diversity --- not just in people --- but in ideas, experiences, and perspectives."

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  • BRONX, N.Y., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez, MS, MPH, President and Chief Executive Officer of Urban Health Plan, one of the largest Community Health Center networks in New York State, has become Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC).
  • A trusted thought leader, Ms. Hernandez brings to the NACHC board leadership a nationally recognized record of quality improvement and innovation in health care, a passion for health equity, and a visionary commitment to address the social drivers of health and reduce health disparities among the underserved.
  • Urban Health Plan established the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School in 2010, creating a pathway to health care careers for middle and high school students.
  • She has served as the chairperson of the board of directors of the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) and as a board of director of the National Association of Community Health Centers and is the current Secretary of the National Association of Community Health Centers.

Jabil Enters into Preliminary Agreement Relating to Sale of Mobility Business

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Monday, August 28, 2023

Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), today announced a preliminary agreement with BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited (“BYDE”) relating to the sale of its Mobility business in a potential transaction expected to be valued at approximately $2.2 billion.

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  • Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), today announced a preliminary agreement with BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited (“BYDE”) relating to the sale of its Mobility business in a potential transaction expected to be valued at approximately $2.2 billion.
  • “If completed, the proceeds from this transaction will enable us to enhance our shareholder-centric capital framework, including incremental share buybacks.
  • As part of the agreement, the parties have agreed to endeavor to enter into a definitive agreement.
  • Forward Looking Statements: This release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding the preliminary agreement and the potential transaction with BYDE.

Baldrige Foundation Announces Newest Mac Baldrige Society Member: Southcentral Foundation (SCF)

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southcentral Foundation (SCF), an Alaska Native-owned and operated health care system, became the twelfth and newest member of the Mac Baldrige Society, the Trustees of the Baldrige Foundation's Institute for Performance Excellence.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southcentral Foundation (SCF), an Alaska Native-owned and operated health care system, became the twelfth and newest member of the Mac Baldrige Society, the Trustees of the Baldrige Foundation's Institute for Performance Excellence.
  • "The Foundation established the Institute for Performance Excellence in June 2020," said Al Faber, President and CEO of the Baldrige Foundation, "to be a thought leader on performance excellence, leadership, and management."
  • "The Mac Baldrige Society is limited to 20 elite members," continued Faber.
  • Southcentral Foundation was established to improve the health and social conditions of Alaska Native people, enhance culture, and support individuals and families on their wellness journey.

Principal® launches Focused Blue Chip ETF

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Principal Asset ManagementSM today launched the Focused Blue Chip ETF (BCHP).

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  • Principal Asset ManagementSM today launched the Focused Blue Chip ETF (BCHP).
  • This ETF will be a large-cap growth portfolio managed by Principal Aligned, the equities investment team with more than 20 years of success managing mid-cap and blue chip strategies for Principal.
  • Morningstar recently awarded both the Blue Chip and MidCap mutual funds (I shares) managed by Principal Aligned a Gold Morningstar MedalistTM Rating.
  • With the addition of the Focused Blue Chip ETF, Principal offers 15 ETFs that are designed to enhance investor returns, mitigate risk, and improve portfolio diversification.

'He was horrific!': Nearly two thirds of family historians are distressed by what they find – should DNA kits come with warnings?

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

I’m not the only one to have experienced intense emotions – both negative and positive – while researching my forebears.

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  • I’m not the only one to have experienced intense emotions – both negative and positive – while researching my forebears.
  • My recent research revealed about two thirds of family historians have experienced strong negative emotions like sorrow or anger through their hobby.

Passionate ‘kin keepers’

    • In 2019, Doreen Rosenthal and I surveyed 775 Australian hobbyist family historians to examine their motivations.
    • They were adults aged between 21 and 93, but most were older and the median age was 63.
    • Survey respondents described why they were passionately engaged with their hobby – and how it made them feel.

1. Ancestors behaving badly

    • The first and most common distress trigger was the discovery of ancestors who had behaved badly – either as individuals, or by profiting from unjust social conditions.
    • And:
      [It was] difficult finding that ancestors may have been involved in unsavoury behaviours or events.
    • [It was] difficult finding that ancestors may have been involved in unsavoury behaviours or events.

2. Ancestors treated cruelly

    • It was also distressing to discover ancestors who had been cruelly treated.
    • Many were deeply moved by what their ancestors experienced.

3. Sad stories

    • Women commonly did not survive childbirth, neonatal deaths were frequent, people died of diseases medical science has now conquered.
    • [It is distressing] to uncover particularly sad and desperate times in some ancestors’ lives.
    • [It is distressing] to uncover particularly sad and desperate times in some ancestors’ lives.

4. Family secrets and betrayal

    • The fourth distress trigger was a belief by the family history researcher that they had been betrayed by other family members: through secrets, lies and feeling their lived experience was ignored or denied.
    • If family members can lie about these important things, what else might they lie about?
    • Read more:
      We used DNA from Beethoven's hair to shed light on his poor health – and stumbled upon a family secret

5. Moral dilemmas

    • Finally, several respondents expressed doubt and confusion at the moral dilemmas they faced on discovering information that could greatly distress other living relatives.
    • An emotional burden attaches to withholding potentially distressing information of this kind.
    • Yet there is also guilt and fear about the possible outcomes of sharing it.
    • Read more:
      Friday essay: how do I understand who I am, when my family have hidden themselves from recent history?

Healthy outcomes from bad feelings

    • Sometimes these distressing feelings can promote healthy, growth-enhancing outcomes.
    • Initial feelings of distress about past injustices and tragedies are sometimes replaced by admiration for the strength and resilience of one’s forebears.

How can family and professionals help?

    • I processed my great great grandmother’s story by writing it down and sharing it with family members.
    • We reworked our sadness at her fate into a positive family narrative, emphasising her bravery and the strengths her surviving children showed.
    • Support can mean just disclosing these stories to family members, friends and other family historians.

Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc. and OI European Group B.V. Announce Results of Cash Tender Offers for Any and All of Certain Outstanding Senior Notes

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

The deadline to withdraw Notes validly tendered in the Offers was 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on May 23, 2023 (the “Withdrawal Date”).

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  • The deadline to withdraw Notes validly tendered in the Offers was 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on May 23, 2023 (the “Withdrawal Date”).
  • The acceptance of tendered Notes will be made in accordance with the terms of the Offers as described in the Offers to Purchase.
  • Interest will cease to accrue on the applicable Settlement Date for all Notes accepted in the Offers, including those tendered through the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures.
  • King & Co., Inc. has been appointed as the Tender Agent and Information Agent for the Offers.

Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc. Offer to Purchase for Cash Any and All 5.375% Senior Notes Due 2025

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Monday, May 15, 2023

The primary purpose of the Offer is to acquire up to all of the outstanding Notes.

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  • The primary purpose of the Offer is to acquire up to all of the outstanding Notes.
  • The Offer is not conditioned on any other tender offer and the Offer operates independently from any other tender offer.
  • We will accept and pay for all validly tendered and not validly withdrawn Notes that are accepted for purchase by us.
  • In addition, all documentation relating to the Offer to Purchase, together with any updates, will be available via the Offer Website: www.dfking.com/owens-brockway.

Ghetto Kids: what's behind the moves of the Ugandan dance troupe that stormed the world

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

In fact, the dance group have been an internet sensation for some years already.

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  • In fact, the dance group have been an internet sensation for some years already.
  • They dance with contagious positive energy to hit songs with steps by leading choreographers and release videos on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

Who are Ghetto Kids?

    • Triplet Ghetto Kids are a part of a family of 30-odd children taken in by Kavuma Dauda.
    • Triplets Ghetto Kids was registered as a non-governmental organisation in 2013 following the dance troupe’s unexpected success with the homemade dance video to Sitya Loss by Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo.
    • Ghetto Kids have attracted the attention of leading choreographers who have worked with them.

Rise to fame

    • With steps by the internationally acclaimed Rwanda-born choreographer Sherrie Silver, the video reached 25 million views at the time.
    • Marimba Rija was the perfect choice to define the character of Ghetto Kids.
    • When combined with kuduro steps, Ghetto Kids’ dance shows exactly why we should “let them pass” – they’re here to stay!

Britain’s Got Talent performance

    • They mixed some traditional steps of these styles with a few other moves from the numerous fascinating dances of the Ugandan repertoire.
    • Add to this the personal facial and bodily interpretations of the young dancers and you have a mix that’s absolutely fresh.

What makes them unique

    • Their iconic moves reflect the flux of artistic and cultural influence that exists between sub-Saharan African countries.
    • A mix of self-confidence, irony and joyful optimism exude from all of their videos and performances.

Why they matter

    • A stranger funded his education and he promised himself he’d do the same for others; he started his foundation after graduating as a maths teacher.
    • Triplets Ghetto Kids are the expression of the need to convert historical weakness into strengths for the whole community.