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Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust Announces New Trustee

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Monday, February 21, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hugh Durden, Chair of the Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust, announced the election of Robert G. Riney as a new Trustee.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hugh Durden, Chair of the Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust, announced the election of Robert G. Riney as a new Trustee.
  • Mr. Riney joins five fellow Trustees who provide stewardship and oversee the management of the duPont Charitable Trust, one of America's largest and most generous supporters of pediatric healthcare.
  • "I look forward to working with my new colleagues at the Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust to support The Nemours Foundation Board and its leadership team in continuing to fulfill the high expectations of Mr.
  • The Trustees and staff of the Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust act as loyal stewards of Alfred I. duPont's legacy through prudent financial management and faithfulness to his mission and by advancing his mission appropriately through the Trust's charitable beneficiary, The Nemours Foundation.

MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach Joins Second Phase, Two-Year Cohort of Cherished Futures for Black Moms & Babies

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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"The data and the firsthand experiences of Black women prove that this is the time for change in birth equity.

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  • "The data and the firsthand experiences of Black women prove that this is the time for change in birth equity.
  • In LA County, Black women and families continue to disproportionately experience higher rates of infant and maternal mortality and morbidity compared to other ethnic groups.
  • "As a Black woman and an OB/GYN, the issues regarding birth equity resonate deeply," says, Lauren Yu, M.D., laborist, Miller Children's & Women's.
  • About MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach:
    MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach provides specialized pediatric care for children and young adults, as well as maternity care for expectant mothers.

Minister Bibeau announces reappointments to Farm Credit Canada

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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Bertha served on the University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors and Senate, and was the Chair of the Prince Edward Island Food Island Partnership's Board of Directors.

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  • Bertha served on the University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors and Senate, and was the Chair of the Prince Edward Island Food Island Partnership's Board of Directors.
  • She is a member of the executive and board of ADL a provincial, farmer-owned, co-operative dairy.
  • She is an avid gardener and has hosted numerous garden tours as well as farm tours for industry groups and the Open Farm Day initiative.
  • Govert Verstralen is a former Principal Officer and past President and CEO of Rabobank Canada.

AABB Launches New Alliance to Support the U.S. Blood Supply

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Friday, February 4, 2022
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Alliance members have pledged to facilitate communications on the state of the blood supply and to work together on coordinated advocacy and communications campaigns to champion the importance of blood donation, the value of blood transfusions and why a robust blood supply is critical to patient care.

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  • Alliance members have pledged to facilitate communications on the state of the blood supply and to work together on coordinated advocacy and communications campaigns to champion the importance of blood donation, the value of blood transfusions and why a robust blood supply is critical to patient care.
  • Regions throughout the United States are currently facing significant blood supply challenges, with many blood collectors operating with less than a one-day supply on hand well below the ideal goal of at least a three-day supply.
  • Members will be able to mobilize their networks to support the blood supply and will explore collaborative activities and solutions aimed at supporting the stability of the blood supply.
  • "Ensuring an adequate blood supply for today, and a stable blood supply for tomorrow, requires ongoing communication and collaboration," said Claudia Cohn, MD, PhD, chief medical officer of AABB.

CAPPEM fully supports OHA directives to fight Omicron

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the high level of uncertainty over the effects of the newest COVID-19 variant Omicron, the Canadian Association of PPE Manufacturers (CAPPEM) fully supports the Ontario Hospital Associations (OHA) newest recommendations issued yesterday evening.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the high level of uncertainty over the effects of the newest COVID-19 variant Omicron, the Canadian Association of PPE Manufacturers (CAPPEM) fully supports the Ontario Hospital Associations (OHA) newest recommendations issued yesterday evening.
  • The OHAs recommendations are absolutely bang on, says CAPPEM President Barry Hunt.
  • CAPPEM represents Canadian manufacturers of PPE including masks, respirators, medical gowns, surgical gloves, disinfectants, and more.
  • Canadian PPE producers invested over $100 million and hired over 1,000 people in response to the pandemic.

The Chinese Red Cross Foundation Rare Disease Mutual Assistance Fund Officially Launches

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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December 18, 2021 marked the opening of China Rare Disease Conference 2021, organized by the China Alliance for Rare Diseases (CHARD), the Chinese Red Cross Foundation (CRCF), the China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Research Development Association (PhIRDA) and the Chinese Hospital Association (CHA).

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  • December 18, 2021 marked the opening of China Rare Disease Conference 2021, organized by the China Alliance for Rare Diseases (CHARD), the Chinese Red Cross Foundation (CRCF), the China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Research Development Association (PhIRDA) and the Chinese Hospital Association (CHA).
  • At the CRCF Rare Disease Mutual Assistance Fund launch ceremony, CRCF President, Changjiang Guo, acknowledged the first corporate sponsors with certificates.
  • The ceremony shared the stage with the launch ceremony for the central governments Lottery Charity Fund, dedicated to the development of rare disease diagnosis and treatment capabilities nationwide.
  • We are honored to participate in the launch of the CRCF Rare Disease Mutual Assistance Fund, said James Xue, Ph.D., CANbridge Founder, Chairman and CEO.

Otter Tail Corporation Appoints Dr. Michael LeBeau to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Otter Tail Corporation has appointed Dr. Michael LeBeau of Bismarck, North Dakota, to the companys Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2022.

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  • Otter Tail Corporation has appointed Dr. Michael LeBeau of Bismarck, North Dakota, to the companys Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2022.
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    Otter Tail Corporation has appointed Dr. Michael LeBeau to the companys Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2022.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Outgoing Board Member Timothy OKeefe will serve his last day in April, retiring at Otter Tail Corporations Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • About the Corporation: Otter Tail Corporation has interests in diversified operations that include an electric utility and manufacturing businesses.

“Retirement first” approach to employee benefits key to attracting talent in the economic recovery

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Common Wealth co-founder and co-CEO Alex Mazer notes: A common perspective from HR professionals is that retirement benefits are something to be added only after health benefits and other employee perks are in place.

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  • Common Wealth co-founder and co-CEO Alex Mazer notes: A common perspective from HR professionals is that retirement benefits are something to be added only after health benefits and other employee perks are in place.
  • But there is often a strong business case for putting retirement benefits in early as part of a total compensation package.
  • Many of the employers interviewed said retirement benefits differentiate them as an employer and if they didnt offer them, they would be significantly less attractive to prospective hires.
  • But as we move into the post-COVID economic recovery, there is a case to be made for more employers to adopt retirement plans.

Emanate Health’s Robert H. Curry Named Health System Executive of the Year in Los Angeles County

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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COVINA, Calif., Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of a global pandemic, Emanate Health CEO Robert H. Curry, who oversees the largest health care system in the San Gabriel Valley, has been named 2021 Health System Executive of the Year by the Los Angeles Business Journal during its annual Health Care Leadership Panel and Awards.

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  • COVINA, Calif., Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of a global pandemic, Emanate Health CEO Robert H. Curry, who oversees the largest health care system in the San Gabriel Valley, has been named 2021 Health System Executive of the Year by the Los Angeles Business Journal during its annual Health Care Leadership Panel and Awards.
  • Nominees represented some of the biggest names in health care in Los Angeles including UCLA Health, Cedars Sinai, Keck Medicine of USC, Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, City of Hope, Health Net and L.A. Care Health Plan, among others.
  • His citation in the Business Journal noted that In the last decade, Curry has transformed Emanate Health into a financially sustainable health care enterprise.
  • Its family of hospitals and hospice include Emanate Health Inter-Community in Covina, Emanate Health Queen of the Valley in West Covina, Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian in Glendora, Emanate Health Hospice and Home Care in West Covina, as well as other clinics throughout the region.

Employers offering retirement benefits report greater productivity during COVID, cite reduced employee stress: New research from HOOPP and Maru/Matchbox

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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He added: Employers value the various benefits that they offer, but there appears to be a positive association between offering retirement benefits and improved productivity.

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  • He added: Employers value the various benefits that they offer, but there appears to be a positive association between offering retirement benefits and improved productivity.
  • Among companies offering any sort of retirement benefits, 44% say employee productivity has been better than normal over the past year.
  • This was significantly better than among companies not offering retirement benefits, of whom 29% say productivity improved.
  • (The net figure is based on the number of employers who reported higher productivity, 51%, minus those who reported reduced productivity, 13%.)