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Convergent Dental to Showcase the Solea® All-Tissue Dental Laser at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting

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星期四, 五月 2, 2024

WALTHAM, Mass., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Convergent Dental, the power behind the Solea® All-Tissue Dental Laser, announces its participation in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Annual Meeting. This year's event promises to be an enriching opportunity for dental professionals to explore cutting-edge technologies and advancements in pediatric dentistry.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Convergent Dental, the power behind the Solea® All-Tissue Dental Laser, announces its participation in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Annual Meeting.
  • This year's event promises to be an enriching opportunity for dental professionals to explore cutting-edge technologies and advancements in pediatric dentistry.
  • As a distinguished member of the dental community, Dr. Hechko is Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, a fellow of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and Ohio Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
  • Convergent Dental invites all attendees to visit booth 401 at the AAPD Annual Meeting to discover how Solea is reshaping the future of pediatric dental care.

5 National Organizations Unite to Promote Facial Safety in April

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Five national healthcare organizations are teaming up in April to promote the use of protective gear – such as mouth guards and helmets – to prevent dental and facial injuries resulting from sports and recreational activities.

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  • Every April, healthcare organizations, including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, unite to raise awareness of National Facial Protection Month – the campaign that encourages the use of safety equipment to prevent sports-related injuries to the head and face.
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Five national healthcare organizations are teaming up in April to promote the use of protective gear – such as mouth guards and helmets – to prevent dental and facial injuries resulting from sports and recreational activities.
  • A mouth guard is one effective and relatively inexpensive piece of protective gear that becomes increasingly necessary as children become engaged in contact sports.
  • Athletes are 60 times more likely to suffer harm to their teeth if they are not wearing a mouth guard.

Experian Named to Fortune’s 2024 “100 Best Companies to Work For” List for Fifth Consecutive Year

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024

For the fifth consecutive year, Fortune has named Experian North America to its 100 Best Companies to Work For® list.

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  • For the fifth consecutive year, Fortune has named Experian North America to its 100 Best Companies to Work For® list.
  • This recognition highlights the company’s purpose-driven culture that prioritizes employee diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
  • For this year’s 100 Best list, Great Place to Work® surveyed more than 1.3 million employees and gathered data from companies representing more than 7.5 million employees.
  • “We continue to focus on creating a culture of innovation, empowering our people to thrive and excel in their roles,” said Jennifer Schulz, chief executive officer of Experian North America.

HCA Healthcare Releases 2024 Annual Impact Report

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星期四, 三月 28, 2024

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced the release of its annual Impact Report that reflects on the past year and highlights HCA Healthcare’s positive impact across the communities it serves.

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  • HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced the release of its annual Impact Report that reflects on the past year and highlights HCA Healthcare’s positive impact across the communities it serves.
  • “At HCA Healthcare, our purpose is clear: We exist to give people a healthier tomorrow,” said Sam Hazen, CEO of HCA Healthcare.
  • Last year, 32 HCA Healthcare hospitals were recognized on the Fortune/PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals list, and in early 2024, 54 HCA Healthcare hospitals were included on Healthgrades’ 250 Best Hospitals list for clinical excellence.
  • For more information about the annual HCA Healthcare Impact Report, visit HCAhealthcareImpact.com .

Companies that Lead in Disability Inclusion Outperform Peers Financially, Reveals New Research from Accenture

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星期一, 十一月 27, 2023

Companies that lead in disability inclusion drive more revenue, net income and profit, according to a new research report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) in partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

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  • Companies that lead in disability inclusion drive more revenue, net income and profit, according to a new research report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) in partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Building on the 2018 landmark report on disability inclusion at work in the United States, the follow-up research, titled “ The Disability Inclusion Imperative ,” explores disability inclusion amid major technological advances, changes in geopolitical dynamics and the effects of a global pandemic across 346 companies in the US.
  • These companies participated in the Disability Equality Index (DEI), a leading global benchmarking tool that scores businesses on their disability inclusion policies and practices.
  • We encourage companies to measure their progress and use the data to identify tangible ways to advance disability inclusion across their enterprise,”
    To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Accenture, visit accenture.com/inclusion.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AWARDED A TOP SCORE ON THE 2023 DISABILITY EQUALITY INDEX

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星期五, 十月 27, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is proud to score a 100 on The Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the fourth consecutive year. Launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the DEI is a leading initiative that assesses organizations showcasing leadership in disability inclusion programs.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is proud to score a 100 on The Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the DEI is a leading initiative that assesses organizations showcasing leadership in disability inclusion programs.
  • "At Southwest, we're dedicated to being a best place to work for all our Employees," said Juan Suarez , Vice President Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Southwest Airlines.
  • "By participating in the Disability Equality Index, we can evaluate our processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement surrounding our efforts to provide Employees with the resources they need to promote disability inclusion.

Regions Bank Recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”

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星期四, 十月 5, 2023

Regions Bank on Thursday announced the company has received the highest possible score of 100 on the 2023 Disability Equality Index® , the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.

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  • Regions Bank on Thursday announced the company has received the highest possible score of 100 on the 2023 Disability Equality Index® , the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.
  • With this year’s distinction, Regions has now been named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the third consecutive year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005319672/en/
    Based in Birmingham, Ala., Regions Bank operates branch locations throughout high-growth markets in the Southeast, Midwest and Texas.
  • Regions’ commitment to disability inclusion supports associates, customers and the communities the bank serves:
    Regions has a dedicated Disability Services and Outreach Manager who manages external and internal outreach efforts.

Ameren recognized for disability inclusion for 9th year in a row

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星期二, 十月 3, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) has once again earned a top score of 100 from the Disability Equality Index, a comprehensive benchmarking tool for measuring disability workplace inclusion.

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  • "We are honored to be recognized as a top scoring company on the Disability Equality Index for our inclusivity practices," said Gwen Mizell, senior vice president and chief sustainability, diversity and philanthropy officer at Ameren.
  • "Disability inclusion is an important part of our business, and our strong programs have created high engagement from our employees.
  • In 2023, 485 corporations, including 71 Fortune 100 and 207 Fortune 500 companies, utilized the DEI to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts.
  • Each company received a score, on a scale of zero to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion."

Exposure Management Leader Tenable Receives Global Recognition as a Premier Employer of Choice

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星期三, 九月 20, 2023

This is the second consecutive year that Tenable has received this recognition in the U.S., and the first time it has pursued and received this accolade for Tenable’s global teams.

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  • This is the second consecutive year that Tenable has received this recognition in the U.S., and the first time it has pursued and received this accolade for Tenable’s global teams.
  • In addition to these global certifications, in the U.S. market Tenable has also been named a 2023 Best Workplace in Technology as well as a 2023 Best Workplace for Millennials .
  • Earning a spot on a Great Place to Work list means Tenable has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best companies to work for.
  • Great Place To Work ® has been surveying employees around the world about their workplace experiences for 30 years.

Ameriprise Financial Named “Best Place to Work” on the Disability Equality Index® for the Fourth Consecutive Year

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星期五, 九月 8, 2023

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:AMP) today announced it has been named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN for the fourth consecutive year.

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  • Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:AMP) today announced it has been named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Ameriprise earned the distinction after receiving a score of 90 percent on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), which measures tangible actions companies take in an effort to support disability inclusion including culture, leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices, community engagement and supplier diversity.
  • The network focuses on eliminating the stigma around physical and mental health issues and providing resources for those in need.
  • Each year, the network hosts an annual Polar Plunge event to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota.