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REPEAT – MEDIA ADVISORY: Press conferences with patients who have been charged user fees of hundreds or even thousands of dollars at for-profit surgery clinics

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024
Civic, Patient, City, Brampton Civic Hospital, Ontario Health Coalition, Medicare, Central library, Book

The extra charges for medically necessary services are not only unlawful and illegal under Ontario's and Canada's Public Medicare protection laws, but they impose significant financial strain on patients.

Key Points: 
  • The extra charges for medically necessary services are not only unlawful and illegal under Ontario's and Canada's Public Medicare protection laws, but they impose significant financial strain on patients.
  • Patients will join press conferences in four cities to tell their stories.
  • At the same time, the Ontario Health Coalition will release a report based on eighteen case studies and over 100 patients who have reported being charged out-of-pocket fees at for-profit clinics recently.
  • More press conferences in additional communities will follow.

REPEAT – MEDIA ADVISORY: Press conferences with patients who have been charged user fees of hundreds or even thousands of dollars at for-profit surgery clinics

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星期一, 四月 15, 2024
Civic, Patient, City, Brampton Civic Hospital, Ontario Health Coalition, Medicare, Central library, Book

The extra charges for medically necessary services are not only unlawful and illegal under Ontario's and Canada's Public Medicare protection laws, but they impose significant financial strain on patients.

Key Points: 
  • The extra charges for medically necessary services are not only unlawful and illegal under Ontario's and Canada's Public Medicare protection laws, but they impose significant financial strain on patients.
  • Patients will join press conferences in four cities to tell their stories.
  • At the same time, the Ontario Health Coalition will release a report based on eighteen case studies and over 100 patients who have reported being charged out-of-pocket fees at for-profit clinics recently.
  • More press conferences in additional communities will follow.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Press conferences with patients who have been charged user fees of hundreds or even thousands of dollars at for-profit surgery clinics

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星期五, 四月 12, 2024
Civic, Patient, City, Brampton Civic Hospital, Ontario Health Coalition, Medicare, Central library, Book

The extra charges for medically necessary services are not only unlawful and illegal under Ontario's and Canada's Public Medicare protection laws, but they impose significant financial strain on patients.

Key Points: 
  • The extra charges for medically necessary services are not only unlawful and illegal under Ontario's and Canada's Public Medicare protection laws, but they impose significant financial strain on patients.
  • Patients will join press conferences in four cities to tell their stories.
  • At the same time, the Ontario Health Coalition will release a report based on eighteen case studies and over 100 patients who have reported being charged out-of-pocket fees at for-profit clinics recently.
  • More press conferences in additional communities will follow.

Tyler Technologies Announces 2024 Maine App Challenge Winners

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024
Software, Data Management, Technology, University, Apps, Applications, Primary, Secondary, Education, Mobile, Wireless, Civic, Deering High School, MACT, Andre Soukhamthath, Mt. Ararat High School, TYL, Multimedia, Student, Software design, Teacher, Windham High School, Casco Bay High School

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced today the three winning teams of its annual Tyler Technologies Maine App Challenge .

Key Points: 
  • Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced today the three winning teams of its annual Tyler Technologies Maine App Challenge .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429115742/en/
    Tyler recognized the top three winning teams of the Maine App Challenge on April 27, 2024.
  • “We’re proud to recognize these talented individuals in this year’s Maine App Challenge,” said Chris Webster, president of Tyler’s ERP & Civic Division.
  • Since its inception, the Maine App Challenge has gifted more than $100,000 in 529 college savings plans to students in Maine.

The National Museum of Mexican Art Announces Fire Station Acquisition to Enhance Youth Programs, Community Outreach

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024
Civic, Education, Sale, Municipal council, City, Tin, Architecture, Development, Culture, Architect, Fire, Committee, Student, Interior design

In October, the City Council approved the $1 sale of the City-owned property to the Museum for redevelopment into a community center for art programming.

Key Points: 
  • In October, the City Council approved the $1 sale of the City-owned property to the Museum for redevelopment into a community center for art programming.
  • The renovated site will also provide a much-needed community gathering space for multigenerational activities.
  • "We see the fire station as a spark for youth joy and expression, creative opportunities, partnerships, and community.
  • Wallin-Gomez Architects, Ltd. is the architect of record in transforming the historic fire station into a modern arts education and community center.

Imagine Learning Unveils Traverse Explorer, Empowering Students and Educators with Free Digital Social Studies Lessons

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星期一, 四月 15, 2024
Education, Other Education, Primary, Secondary, Civic, University, Curriculum, Women's History Month, Knowledge, Environment, Career, History, Commerce, Social studies, Geography, Student, Economics, Black History Month, Climate, Government, Tutoring

Imagine Learning, the largest national provider of digital curriculum solutions serving over 15 million students and one million educators, today announced the launch of Traverse Explorer, which provides free access to relevant lessons from their highly-anticipated, breakthrough core social studies curriculum.

Key Points: 
  • Imagine Learning, the largest national provider of digital curriculum solutions serving over 15 million students and one million educators, today announced the launch of Traverse Explorer, which provides free access to relevant lessons from their highly-anticipated, breakthrough core social studies curriculum.
  • Traverse Explorer serves timely and grade-appropriate digital content directly to teachers and is designed to inspire students to become engaged and informed citizens.
  • “For too long, the education system has de-emphasized the importance of social studies and civics for students, often citing a lack of resources and competing priorities.
  • Engages students with compelling topics linking social studies to current events and practical knowledge, such as voting procedures and financial literacy.

Bethlehem Lecturer Sees Naked Public Square Grown Cold

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星期五, 四月 26, 2024
Civic, School, Carl, Gospel, Secularism, Baptists, Republic, Jesus, Bethlehem College, Dean (education), Ethics, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary, Faculty, Bible, Accreditation, Multimedia, Civilization, Student, Associate, Government, Walker, Human

MOUNDS VIEW, Minn., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Christians should be willing to confront secularism head-on," said Dr. Andrew T. Walker of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in remarks delivered at The North Church, Mounds View, as the last event in Bethlehem College and Seminary's 2024 Spring Lecture Series. Walker currently serves as Southern Seminary's Associate Dean in the School of Theology, and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology. He is also the Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement.

Key Points: 
  • Walker currently serves as Southern Seminary's Associate Dean in the School of Theology, and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology.
  • In an address entitled "The Naked Public Square is Very Cold in Winter," Walker borrowed on a phrase coined by Richard John Neuhaus in 1984.
  • Surveying the current situation, Walker said, "If America was on the verge of a naked public square in the 1980s, we've learned that without God, the public square has grown quite cold and inhospitable to human civilization."
  • Bethlehem College and Seminary is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation.

Stonewall Museum exhibit "Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes" comes to CCNY; LGBTQ+ activist Laverne Cox features on May 7

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
Civic, CCNY, Exhibition, Archive, Netflix, City college, Logan Mader, Shoulder, Great hall, Film industry

NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes," an exhibition of LGBTQ+ stories from the Stonewall National Museum & Archives Photography Exhibit, comes to The City College of New York from Apr.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes," an exhibition of LGBTQ+ stories from the Stonewall National Museum & Archives Photography Exhibit, comes to The City College of New York from Apr.
  • On May 7, a screening of " There are Things to Do " will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. in CCNY's Great Hall, located in Shepard Hall, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and special guest LGBTQ+ activist and actress Laverne Cox .
  • The exhibition will be on display during college accessible hours in Shepard Hall's Lincoln Corridor at 259 Convent Avenue.
  • Tickets to the May 7 event and screening, can be reserved at eventbrite here .

Withum Grows Not-for-Profit Practice in Philadelphia, Expands Strategy

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
Civic, BBD, Organization, Multimedia, Government, Running, Microsoft, CFOS, Management

Its Not-for-Profit, Government and Education Practice has steadily expanded for over 15 years, from its first team in NJ to now having an established presence along the East and West Coasts.

Key Points: 
  • Its Not-for-Profit, Government and Education Practice has steadily expanded for over 15 years, from its first team in NJ to now having an established presence along the East and West Coasts.
  • Outside of traditional accounting, tax and assurance services, Withum succeeds in strengthening nonprofits through various advisory solutions.
  • From staffing nonprofits with part-time CFOs and controllers to full-service accounting teams, Withum is enabling nonprofits to do more with less.
  • They're full of tools, often discounted to nonprofits, that give organizations more time and resources to focus on mission-based work."

Dr. Donna Phillips Appointed as President of the Center for Civic Education

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024
Civic, Democracy, Democracy International, History, Curriculum, Management

LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the Center for Civic Education is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Donna Phillips as President.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the Center for Civic Education is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Donna Phillips as President.
  • "For decades, the Center has shaped my own civic education as an educator, member of the network, and citizen.
  • "I am thrilled to now lead the Center in this capacity and continue the remarkable journey we have embarked upon."
  • Dr. Phillips will assume the position of President on May 1, 2024.