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ARC Resources Ltd. donates $5 million to OWN.CANCER Campaign ahead of opening of new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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This donation is the largest corporate gift made to the campaign and will support clinical trials and innovations in radiation oncology at the Arthur J.E.

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This donation is the largest corporate gift made to the campaign and will support clinical trials and innovations in radiation oncology at the Arthur J.E.
Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre opening later this year.
“I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to ARC Resources for their transformative donation to cancer care in Alberta,” says Wendy Beauchesne, CEO, Alberta Cancer Foundation.
Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre will be the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Canada and a world-leading healthcare facility for research and education in oncology, delivering fully integrated cancer care under one roof.

Frontdoor Announces 2024 National Contractor Award Winners

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home service warranties and parent company of American Home Shield, today announced the winners of the American Home Shield 2024 Pinnacle Award for Service Excellence.

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Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home service warranties and parent company of American Home Shield, today announced the winners of the American Home Shield 2024 Pinnacle Award for Service Excellence.
All are preferred contractors, a designation Frontdoor places on the highest quality contractors.
Each recipient received a check for $25,000, an engraved plaque and certificate recognizing their achievement, and a truck magnet.
To learn more about becoming a contractor for American Home Shield or Frontdoor, please visit https://www.frontdoor.com/pro/join .

Battling the opioid epidemic: New research shows access to opioid use disorder treatment in emergency rooms saves lives

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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The research points to emergency rooms as critical gateways for providers to reach and treat patients with opioid use disorder.

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The research points to emergency rooms as critical gateways for providers to reach and treat patients with opioid use disorder.
Emergency departments are often the lowest-barrier access point for people seeking immediate health care.
This research shows that initiation of buprenorphine in the emergency department, combined with linkage to outpatient treatment, saves lives.
The Bridge Clinic at AHS is at the forefront of bringing opioid use disorder treatment to patients in Alameda County.

ATRenew Inc. Reports Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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Total net revenues grew by 29.9% to RMB3,873.6 million (US$545.6 million) from RMB2,981.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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Total net revenues grew by 29.9% to RMB3,873.6 million (US$545.6 million) from RMB2,981.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Loss from operations was RMB16.7 million (US$2.4 million), compared to a loss from operations of RMB2,210.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP)[1] was RMB81.6 million (US$11.5 million), compared to RMB34.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Number of consumer products transacted[2] was 8.5 million, compared to 7.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

American Headache Society Publishes Updated Guidance on Migraine Preventive Therapy

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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MOUNT ROYAL, N.J., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Headache Society (AHS) published a consensus position statement today in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain about the first-line role CGRP-targeting therapies should play in the prevention of migraine. Specifically, the AHS calls for CGRP-targeting therapies to be considered as a first-line approach for migraine prevention, along with previous first-line treatments, without a requirement for prior failure of other classes of migraine preventive treatment.

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MOUNT ROYAL, N.J., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Headache Society (AHS) published a consensus position statement today in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain

Arizona Humane Society's Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus Now Open

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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PHOENIX, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona's most vulnerable pets have a new refuge as the Arizona Humane Society's (AHS) Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus is now open.

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PHOENIX, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona's most vulnerable pets have a new refuge as the Arizona Humane Society's (AHS) Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus is now open.
"As the doors of the Rob and Melani Walton Papago Park Campus open to the public, so do the possibilities for the future of animal welfare in Arizona and across the country," said Dr. Steven Hansen, President & CEO of AHS.
"This transformative campus will have an undeniable positive impact on the Valley's most vulnerable pets and the state's future veterinarians for decades to come.
We are thrilled to have completed the Arizona Humane Society's Rob and Melani Walton Papago Park Campus at a substantial savings to the organization and for the benefit of our entire community."

Why is skin disease often misdiagnosed and untreated in Black patients?

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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For most of history, medical students studying dermatology have been shown pictures of diseases on white skin only, leading to vast inequities in how Black and brown people are treated for skin disorders.

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For most of history, medical students studying dermatology have been shown pictures of diseases on white skin only, leading to vast inequities in how Black and brown people are treated for skin disorders.
He founded AHS' dermatology division in 2020 and focuses on diseases that more commonly affect Black and Latinx populations.
Clark was in residency training when he noticed Black patients coming in with treatable diseases – sometimes covering 90 percent of their skin – that had gone untreated and undiagnosed.
"Someone who's not familiar with what that looks like in Black skin may say, 'Oh this is mild,'" Clark said.

David Saÿen named president of the Alameda Health System Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Health System (AHS) announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10 that David Saÿen has been named president of the AHS Board of Trustees.

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Saÿen, the former regional administrator at the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has deep leadership expertise in the health care field and beyond
OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Health System (AHS) announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10 that David Saÿen has been named president of the AHS Board of Trustees.
Saÿen was nominated to the board in March 2023 and serves as a representative of the City of Alameda Health Care District.
He also has extensive public affairs experience, developing and executing campaigns related to public health, health insurance and access to health services.
Saÿen recently served as board president at the Diversity in Health Training Institute, treasurer at Stagebridge, and is currently a corporate board director at OnLok, a provider of health services to seniors.

Vertical Flight Society Selects Boeing's Brahmananda Panda for the Prestigious 2024 Nikolsky Lectureship

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vertical Flight Society, the world's leading professional society dedicated to advancing vertical flight, announced today that Boeing's Dr. Brahmananda Panda has been selected for the 2024 Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lectureship. The Lectureship is awarded to "an individual who has a highly distinguished career in vertical flight aircraft research and development and is skilled at communicating technical knowledge and experience." His Nikolsky Lecture is entitled, "Rotorcraft Aeromechanics Methodology and its Application to Rotor Dynamics, Loads, Vibration and Aeroelastic Stability at Boeing."

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Boeing's Dr. Brahmananda Panda has been selected for the 2024 Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lectureship.
FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vertical Flight Society, the world's leading professional society dedicated to advancing vertical flight, announced today that Boeing's Dr. Brahmananda Panda has been selected for the 2024 Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lectureship.
The Lectureship is awarded to "an individual who has a highly distinguished career in vertical flight aircraft research and development and is skilled at communicating technical knowledge and experience."
The Vertical Flight Society — founded in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society — is the global professional society for engineers, scientists and others working on vertical flight technology.

Calgary Health Foundation appoints Sarah Kennedy as Interim Board Chair

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calgary Health Foundation Board Vice Chair Sarah Kennedy has been appointed as Interim Board Chair.

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calgary Health Foundation Board Vice Chair Sarah Kennedy has been appointed as Interim Board Chair.
Sandy will continue to make significant contributions to the health care space through his new appointment as AHS Board Vice Chair.” Murray Sigler, Calgary Health Foundation President & CEO.
“I’m very excited to be taking on the role of Interim Board Chair for Calgary Health Foundation.
Working with Calgary Health Foundation Board and staff, we will expand our reach and impact, inspiring and connecting more donors with giving opportunities that will lead to extraordinary health programs and outcomes.” - Sarah Kennedy
Calgary Health Foundation is a philanthropic organization uniting our donors, four hospitals, care providers, and community partners with the ambitious aim of revolutionizing health outcomes.