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Naropa University Launches Pioneering Psychedelic Minor  

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Naropa University (Naropa), the birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement and one of the nation’s only higher educational institutions to offer a postgraduate certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapies , is now launching one of the first psychedelic minor programs in the country for undergraduate students of all majors.

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  • Naropa University (Naropa), the birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement and one of the nation’s only higher educational institutions to offer a postgraduate certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapies , is now launching one of the first psychedelic minor programs in the country for undergraduate students of all majors.
  • Launching in the Fall of 2024, the 12-credit BA Psychedelic Studies Minor provides a humanities and social science-based approach to studying psychedelics.
  • “Psychedelic minor graduates will be well prepared for a career in psychedelic-assisted therapy, with both Naropa University’s rigorous academic education and our singularly unique contemplative pedagogy woven throughout the curriculum,” said Naropa University President Charles G. Lief, J.D.
  • "The minor in psychedelic studies integrates existing contemplative coursework across diverse disciplines with the latest scholarship on psychedelic studies,” said Betsy Gonzalez Blohm, Dean of Naropa College and the Graduate Collective.

Dr. Toba N. Niazi Appointed Chief of the Section of Neurosurgery and Co-Director of Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Toba N. Niazi has been appointed Chief of the Section of Neurosurgery for Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) and assumes a leadership position within the Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute as Director of the hospital's Division of Neurosurgery. She will lead the Brain Institute in collaboration with Dr. Paula Schleifer, Director of the Division of Neurology. 

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Toba N. Niazi has been appointed Chief of the Section of Neurosurgery for Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) and assumes a leadership position within the Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute as Director of the hospital's Division of Neurosurgery.
  • She will lead the Brain Institute in collaboration with Dr. Paula Schleifer, Director of the Division of Neurology.
  • "We honor Dr. Ragheb for his years of leadership and contributions to the Brain Institute and welcome Dr. Niazi to her new role.
  • The national accolades earned by the Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute reaffirms that Nicklaus Children's is the hospital where children matter most.

Nash County Public Schools Introduces a New Layer in Safety with Evolv Express

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its partnership with North Carolina’s Nash County Public Schools (NCPS).

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its partnership with North Carolina’s Nash County Public Schools (NCPS).
  • Unlike traditional metal detectors, Evolv Express uses powerful sensor technology with artificial intelligence (AI) to provide safer, more accurate threat detection at unprecedented volume and speed.
  • NCPS joins over 450 schools around the country using Express to add a layer of safety for students, teachers, and visitors so the focus can remain on learning.
  • The Evolv system, already deployed in Johnston County Public Schools , Guildford County Schools , and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as well as major sporting venues, stadiums and theme parks, offers effective detection and deterrent while maintaining a non-prison-like atmosphere for students, distinguishing it from conventional security measures.

Dr. Joseph Forbess Joins Nicklaus Children's as Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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MIAMI, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned pediatric cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Joseph M. Forbess has joined Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) as chief of the Section of Cardiovascular (CV) Surgery, and assumes a leadership position within the Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute.

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  • MIAMI, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned pediatric cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Joseph M. Forbess has joined Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) as chief of the Section of Cardiovascular (CV) Surgery, and assumes a leadership position within the Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute.
  • Dr. Forbess will lead the Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute in collaboration with Dr. Lourdes Prieto, chief of the Section of Cardiology, with support from Dr. Burke.
  • Nicklaus Children's is ranked among the nation's best hospitals for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Dr. Burke has been an instrumental leader in Nicklaus Children's Cardiovascular Surgery program, having helped the team and the program attain national notoriety.

Government investing in crime prevention in Nova Scotia

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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This includes major investments in prevention programs through initiatives like the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).

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  • This includes major investments in prevention programs through initiatives like the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).
  • The Crime Prevention Action Fund is an important part of the National Crime Prevention Strategy.
  • It supports local, targeted crime prevention initiatives that both help young people locally and share knowledge of what works to prevent and reduce crime nationally.
  • The Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) supports initiatives that address known risk and protective factors associated with crime and respond to priority crime issues.

Magellan Healthcare Hosts Free Webinars During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Month in September

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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Magellan Healthcare Inc. , the behavioral and specialty healthcare segment of Magellan Health, Inc. , today announced a series of virtual events in support of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Month in September.

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  • Magellan Healthcare Inc. , the behavioral and specialty healthcare segment of Magellan Health, Inc. , today announced a series of virtual events in support of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Month in September.
  • We are pleased to have the opportunity during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Month to shine light on issues surrounding suicide and how people can get help.
  • Visit Magellanhealthcare.com/Prevent-Suicide and MagellanHealthcare.com/Recovery for Magellan events, downloads and other resources for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Month.
  • About Magellan Healthcare: Magellan Healthcare, Inc. , the healthcare business unit of Magellan Health, Inc., offers solutions for complex conditions in the areas of behavioral health and medical specialty treatment.

National Certification Board for Behavioral Health Professionals to Administer National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS) Professional Credentialing Program

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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In support of national standards for peer services, the National Certification Board for Behavioral Health Professionals (NCBBHP) announced that it will consolidate and manage Mental Health America's (MHA) National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS).

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  • In support of national standards for peer services, the National Certification Board for Behavioral Health Professionals (NCBBHP) announced that it will consolidate and manage Mental Health America's (MHA) National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS).
  • The National Certification Board for Behavioral Health Professionals is pleased to serve as the professional home to current and future National Certified Peer Specialists.
  • "It was a logical next step for the FCB to establish the National Certification Board of Behavioral Health Professionals to house the National Certified Peer Specialist credential.
  • The National Certification Board for Behavioral Health Professionals is a newly formed, national organization that provides professional credentialing opportunities to state agencies, state organizations, and other stakeholder groups in support of their professional certification and regulation needs.

Government of Canada invests over $1.8 million for crime prevention project in Nova Scotia

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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That's why the Government of Canada is investing in crime prevention projects aimed at reducing cyberbullying and cyberviolence through the National Crime Prevention Strategy.

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  • That's why the Government of Canada is investing in crime prevention projects aimed at reducing cyberbullying and cyberviolence through the National Crime Prevention Strategy.
  • To help more young people from diverse gender, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds develop healthy cyber practices, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, today announced the investment of over $1.8 million over six years from the Crime Prevention Action Fund for a crime prevention project serving Halifax and other Nova Scotia communities.
  • One of the several components of the project shows kids how they can help each other when they witness cyberbullying.
  • The National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS)'s Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) supports initiatives that address known risk and protective factors associated with crime and respond to priority crime issues.

Government of Canada invests $5 million for crime prevention projects in Montréal

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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That is why the Government of Canada is investing in crime prevention projects that meet the needs of youth, through the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS).

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  • That is why the Government of Canada is investing in crime prevention projects that meet the needs of youth, through the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS).
  • The Minister made the announcement at the Trevor Williams Kids Foundation, whose project The Trevor Williams Champions of Crime Prevention Program is receiving $713,060 in federal funding.
  • This project offers services and supports to young people in Montral between the ages of 6 and 25.
  • The National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS)'s Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) supports initiatives that address known risk and protective factors associated with crime and respond to priority crime issues.

Government of Canada supports youth in Montréal-Nord through a new program to address violence

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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That is why the Government of Canada is investing in crime prevention projects tailored to the needs of youth, through the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS).

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  • That is why the Government of Canada is investing in crime prevention projects tailored to the needs of youth, through the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS).
  • With $1.5 million in federal funding, the Un itinraire pour tous' project - Jeunesse en action Montral-Nord will make a major difference for youth in that neighbourhood.
  • The project will create an intervention program for youth, helping them develop skills to live lives free from violence.
  • This is why we are also organizing, through youth initiatives, large-scale awareness campaigns to involve the whole community in figuring out how to prevent violence.