Public health

Eve and SkyWest Announce Partnership to Develop Regional Operator Network with an order for 100 eVTOL aircraft

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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SkyWest has been an Embraer partner since 1986, bringing together the world's largest regional airline operator and the world's leading regional aircraft manufacturer.

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  • SkyWest has been an Embraer partner since 1986, bringing together the world's largest regional airline operator and the world's leading regional aircraft manufacturer.
  • "We believe Eve's 100% electric eVTOL aircraft will provide the benefits of zero carbon emissions, enhanced urban quality of life, and increased connectivity.
  • Together through this partnership, Eve, Embraer, and SkyWest will help propel sustainable aviation forward."
  • "Eve's partnership with SkyWest gives the very best to every passenger that will be served by this alliance.

California to offer financial support for cannabis equity businesses through fee waivers

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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Access to capital is the number one challenge for equity operators, and the approval of these regulations puts much-needed financial support into the hands of businesses immediately, said Nicole Elliott, DCC Director.

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  • Access to capital is the number one challenge for equity operators, and the approval of these regulations puts much-needed financial support into the hands of businesses immediately, said Nicole Elliott, DCC Director.
  • Heres what equity operators and local equity program leaders had to say about todays approval of state equity fee waiver regulations:
    Equity fee waivers will allow me to create additional business opportunities in my community.
  • Oakland Cannabis Office
    The regulations developed by the Department of Cannabis Control to waive state cannabis license fees are greatly anticipated and will have an immediate and profound impact on the ability of cannabis equity businesses in California to get operational and remain operational.
  • Sacramento Office of Cannabis Management
    The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) licenses and regulates commercial cannabis activity within California.

Forward Science Launches BioStōm to Fight the Dental Opioid Epidemic

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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The Forward Science team has launched dozens of products to address oral health issues spanning from oral cancer screenings to therapeutic mouth rinses.

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  • The Forward Science team has launched dozens of products to address oral health issues spanning from oral cancer screenings to therapeutic mouth rinses.
  • Armed with this feedback and determined to make an impact on the minacious opioid crisis, Forward Science created BioStmTM for professional use.
  • With the recent concerns surrounding opioid prescription in the dental industry, Forward Science has been working on a non-drug option to manage oral pain, and BioStmTM will do just that.
  • Partners of Forward Science can also depend on the support of a suite of wholly-owned subsidiaries including Forward Social, Forward Manufacturing, and Forward Staffing Services.

Volta Joins in Support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Announcement of Historic Greenhouse Gas Pollution Rules for Passenger Vehicles

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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Volta Inc. ("Volta"), the industry leader in commerce and people-centric electric vehicle ("EV") charging, joined in support of the Environmental Protection Agency s (EPA) announcement this morning that takes significant strides towards an all-electric, zero-emissions transportation future.

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  • Volta Inc. ("Volta"), the industry leader in commerce and people-centric electric vehicle ("EV") charging, joined in support of the Environmental Protection Agency s (EPA) announcement this morning that takes significant strides towards an all-electric, zero-emissions transportation future.
  • The EPA is finalizing federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks that target significant pollution reductions through Model Year (MY) 2026.
  • "EV adoption demands open, reliable, and affordable charging in communities of every kind.
  • Today's announcement underscores an unstoppable acceleration toward adoption at scale," said Scott Mercer, Founder and CEO of Volta.

Insect Pest Control Markets: Termites, Cockroaches, Bedbugs, Mosquitoes, Flies, & Ants, Chemical, Biological, & Physical - Global Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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The "Insect Pest Control Market by Insect Type (Termites, Cockroaches, Bedbugs, Mosquitoes, Flies, & Ants), Control Method (Chemical, Biological, & Physical), Application, Form (Dry and Liquid), and Region - Global Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Insect Pest Control Market by Insect Type (Termites, Cockroaches, Bedbugs, Mosquitoes, Flies, & Ants), Control Method (Chemical, Biological, & Physical), Application, Form (Dry and Liquid), and Region - Global Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • By insect type, termites are projected to dominate the market during the forecast period.
  • Termites are a major pest across the world and cause high economic losses in public places, households, and industrial sectors.
  • The insect pest control market is segmented region-wise, with a detailed analysis of each region.

Health Net’s “RVax 180” Initiative Brings 180 Mobile Vaccination Clinics to Communities and Schools Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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Notable RVax 180 clinics and partners include:

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  • Notable RVax 180 clinics and partners include:
    Thirty events at middle schools in partnership with the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Department of Public Health and the Los Angeles Unified School District.
  • In the eight months since vaccines became widely available, Health Nets mobile vaccination initiative has administered more than 12,000 COVID-19 vaccines.
  • The Health Net RVax 180 is named after Health Nets RVs, which have been repurposed for the vaccine program.
  • We offer these health plans and services through Health Net, LLC and its subsidiaries: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc.

Latest ADA Annual Standards of Care Includes Changes to Diabetes Screening, First-Line Therapy, Pregnancy, and Technology

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) released its much-anticipated annual Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Standards of Care) .

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) released its much-anticipated annual Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Standards of Care) .
  • Based upon the latest scientific diabetes research and clinical trials, Standards of Care is the gold-standard for professionals in the medical field and includes vital new and updated practice guidelines to care for people with diabetes and prediabetes.
  • The 2022 Standards of Care is now live online in Diabetes Care and is published as a supplement to the January 2022 issue ofDiabetes Care.
  • Topics covered are of interest to clinically oriented physicians, researchers, epidemiologists, psychologists, diabetes care and education specialists, and other health care professionals.

NIIMBL Announces 32 Projects Funded Under the American Rescue Plan

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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NIIMBL identified projects that will help the nation prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus public health threats.

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  • NIIMBL identified projects that will help the nation prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus public health threats.
  • Additionally, six of the projects establish research and development testbeds that will support collaborative research and innovation by the NIIMBL community at the NIIMBL headquarters in Newark, DE.
  • "To move past the current pandemic and prevent and prepare for future public health threats, we must continue to create the technology, infrastructure, and skills that are needed," shared Kelvin Lee, Institute Director.
  • Lee adds, "This diverse group of technology and workforce development projects addresses multiple public health response capabilities and strengthens the United States' role as a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing."

The Elizabeth Elting Foundation Partners with The Campaign Against Hunger This Holiday Season

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elizabeth Elting Foundation (EEF) is partnering with The Campaign Against Hunger to help feed more families this holiday season.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elizabeth Elting Foundation (EEF) is partnering with The Campaign Against Hunger to help feed more families this holiday season.
  • Rising inequality and hunger have been longtime issues throughout the US, but the pandemic has exacerbated these problems, throwing more families into uncertainty.
  • "Making sure people can feed their families is a critical need, and that need is only growing," said Liz Elting, Founder and CEO of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation.
  • Liz Elting, Founder and CEO of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation, is an entrepreneur, business leader, linguaphile, philanthropist, feminist, and mother.

Elected Nurses and Healthcare Professionals of the MNA Board of Directors Call for Public Indoor Mask Mandate as COVID-19 Surges and Lack of Hospital Capacity Threatens Safety of Patients, Caregivers and Communities

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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MNA nurses and healthcare professionals join other advocates such as the Mass Medical Society in calling for the indoor public mask mandate as Massachusetts experiences rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, serious illness, and death.

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  • MNA nurses and healthcare professionals join other advocates such as the Mass Medical Society in calling for the indoor public mask mandate as Massachusetts experiences rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, serious illness, and death.
  • "Even before the pandemic struck, patients were facing a crisis of care inside healthcare facilities as hospital executives used just-in-time staffing models to drive profits," Murphy said.
  • Healthcare facilities must maintain the highest standards of COVID-19 transmission protocols regarding the care of patients infected and potentially infected with COVID-19.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.