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CAI Earns Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAI , a global technology services firm, today announced its recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

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  • ALLENTOWN, Pa., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAI , a global technology services firm, today announced its recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
  • This is the second consecutive year that CAI has earned this honor for its dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Newsweek's America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list is a result of a methodology involving a five-part evaluation:
    Pre-study survey polled HR professionals to identify current and future employee satisfaction drivers.
  • To learn more about CAI and browse open jobs, visit https://careers.cai.io/
    For more information about CAI’s diversity initiatives, visit www.cai.io/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

Climate Change Challenge Creates Solutions for Vulnerable Populations

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

This pitch competition is framed in the context of the 2021 heatwaves and the urgency to address resiliency for our most vulnerable.

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  • This pitch competition is framed in the context of the 2021 heatwaves and the urgency to address resiliency for our most vulnerable.
  • The pitch competition takes place on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre in Vancouver, B.C.
  • The second phase aims to identify and accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies for sustainable and accessible cooling solutions.
  • SCI Climate Futures is a pioneering initiative at the intersection of health, equity, and climate justice to identify sustainable and accessible cooling technologies that safeguard the well-being of individuals who are vulnerable to extreme heat.

National Academy of Social Insurance Elects New Board Leadership, Adds Nationally Recognized Policy Leader to its Staff

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

“Having the opportunity to serve as Board Chair of the National Academy of Social Insurance and to be colleagues with the exceptional scholars and policymakers who work in the various areas of social insurance has been a tremendous honor,” said Renée Landers. “Sustaining the ability of the Academy to inform the public and to participate in the policy dialogue on traditional and emerging social insurance policies is important given how essential these policies and programs are to the economic security of individuals and families. I have confidence that--with Paul Van de Water, Josie Kalipeni, Douglas Holtz-Eakin joining Merrill Friedman - leading the Board at a time of staff transition--the Academy's future will thrive through excellent stewardship.”

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  • Washington, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Academy of Social Insurance is pleased to announce the election of several of the nation’s top social insurance experts to steer its Board of Directors , as well as the addition of a former longtime Board member and nationally renowned social insurance leader to its staff to increase the organization’s policy impact.
  • Van de Water is a well-respected, longtime leader on Medicare, Social Security, and health coverage.
  • “Having the opportunity to serve as Board Chair of the National Academy of Social Insurance and to be colleagues with the exceptional scholars and policymakers who work in the various areas of social insurance has been a tremendous honor,” said Renée Landers.
  • A Founding Member of the Academy, he was Vice President for Health Policy from 2005 to 2008.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Ontario Students Host Press Conference to Announce the CFS-Ontario Annual Lobby Week

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Toronto, Ontario, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- College and university students gather annually for the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario Lobby Week, where they meet with MPPs to share students' priorities.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- College and university students gather annually for the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario Lobby Week, where they meet with MPPs to share students' priorities.
  • The Federation will host a press conference to officially announce the Ontario Lobby Week and the students' recommendations for 2024 Lobby Week.
  • Students are demanding that the provincial government legislate students’ right to organize, and respect Indigenous learners’ right to education.
  • Students demand justice for graduate students, support for students with disabilities, and fairness for International students.

Scilex Holding Company Announces Publication in Anesthesiology Journal of Results from an Investigator-Initiated Research Study Using ZTlido® for the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain¹

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX, “Scilex” or “Company”), an innovative revenue-generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management products for the treatment of acute and chronic pain, today announced publication in Anesthesiology Journal of results from an investigator-initiated research study using ZTlido® for the treatment of chronic neck pain.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX, “Scilex” or “Company”), an innovative revenue-generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management products for the treatment of acute and chronic pain, today announced publication in Anesthesiology Journal of results from an investigator-initiated research study using ZTlido® for the treatment of chronic neck pain.
  • The primary outcome measure was mean reduction in average neck pain coupled with the Patient Global Impression of Change.
  • Neck pain, or cervicalgia, is one of the most common pain presentations in U.S. and the 4th leading cause of disability.
  • According to a 2020 JAMA publication (Journal of the American Medical Association), the U.S. low back and neck pain market is estimated at $134.5B.4

Lifeward to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year-End 2023 Financial Results on February 27, 2024

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.

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  • MARLBOROUGH, Mass.
  • and YOKNEAM ILLIT, Israel, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ReWalk Robotics Ltd. (DBA Lifeward™), (Nasdaq: LFWD) (“Lifeward” or the “Company”), a global market leader delivering life-changing solutions to revolutionize what is possible in rehabilitation, recovery, and the pursuit of life’s passions in the face of physical limitation or disability, today announced that the Company will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year-end 2023 financial results before the markets open on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
  • Larry Jasinski, Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Lawless, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss the financial results.
  • To access the call, analysts and investors may utilize the following:

Constellation Ranks 9th on Barron’s List of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy, ranked ninth in Barron’s seventh annual “ 100 Most Sustainable Companies ” list, which measures the largest 1,000 publicly traded U.S. companies using 230 environmental, social and governance criteria ranging from workplace diversity to greenhouse-gas emissions.

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  • Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy, ranked ninth in Barron’s seventh annual “ 100 Most Sustainable Companies ” list, which measures the largest 1,000 publicly traded U.S. companies using 230 environmental, social and governance criteria ranging from workplace diversity to greenhouse-gas emissions.
  • Constellation, making its debut on the list this year, achieved the highest score of any energy company.
  • Barron’s worked with Calvert Research and Management, a leader in responsible investing, to compile the rankings.
  • Constellation delivered significant community impact on 2023, contributing $18.7 million in combined philanthropic giving in support of more than 4,400 charities nationwide.

The Alliance for Expanding America’s Workforce Announces New Executive Board

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Today, the Alliance for Expanding America’s Workforce (AEAW), a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing federal procurement processes to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities, announced its inaugural executive board for the 2024-2026 term.

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  • Today, the Alliance for Expanding America’s Workforce (AEAW), a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing federal procurement processes to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities, announced its inaugural executive board for the 2024-2026 term.
  • The board will lend its expansive leadership experience across federal procurement and disability education to guide and advance the Alliance's efforts.
  • “We are so excited to have the leadership of our new executive board join the Alliance,” said Dwight Davis, outgoing president of AEAW.
  • She brings a deep understanding of the federal and military workforce and its needs to the Alliance.

Wisk and ReD Define Accessibility Recommendations for the Advanced Air Mobility Industry

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, and ReD Associates, a humanities and social science-based strategy consultancy, have released a whitepaper that explores the AAM industry’s potential for providing safe, fast, and affordable mobility solutions for people with disabilities.

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  • Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, and ReD Associates, a humanities and social science-based strategy consultancy, have released a whitepaper that explores the AAM industry’s potential for providing safe, fast, and affordable mobility solutions for people with disabilities.
  • The rise of Advanced Air Mobility and the development of air taxis for passenger use presents an opportunity to address these barriers and improve the quality of mobility experiences.
  • The paper also summarizes the research conducted by Wisk and ReD, as well as the key findings.
  • At Wisk, our goal is to deliver safe, everyday flight through our autonomous air taxi.

FarmboxRx Launches Maternal Health Program to Nourish Underserved Expecting and New Mothers Nationwide

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

FarmboxRx focuses on enhancing health outcomes for expectant and new mothers by ensuring access to healthy foods and providing condition-specific health literacy in each box.

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  • FarmboxRx focuses on enhancing health outcomes for expectant and new mothers by ensuring access to healthy foods and providing condition-specific health literacy in each box.
  • The Maternal Health Program empowers members with information about their health and promotes strategic utilization of other covered benefits.
  • Building a Maternal Health Program was a passion project for FarmboxRx Founder and CEO, Ashley Tyrner.
  • Beginning today, healthcare organizations can partner with FarmboxRx to support expectant mothers with nutritious foods and tailored educational materials to improve maternal health outcomes.​​ To learn more, visit https://farmboxrx.com/maternal-health/ .