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Maridose Launches Innovative CRO Group for Cannabis-Based Drug Development

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星期一, 十二月 11, 2023

BRUNSWICK, Maine, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maridose, a leading DEA licensed manufacturer specializing in cannabis-based products, proudly announces the launch of their groundbreaking Contract Research Organization (CRO) group.

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  • BRUNSWICK, Maine, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maridose, a leading DEA licensed manufacturer specializing in cannabis-based products, proudly announces the launch of their groundbreaking Contract Research Organization (CRO) group.
  • The company's innovative CRO services cater to pharmaceutical and biotech firms, academic institutions, authorized cannabis companies, and other entities legally permitted to conduct research on Schedule I drugs.
  • Maridose's CRO services encompass a comprehensive suite of offerings designed to support every phase of drug development, from initial research to final commercialization.
  • Maridose's CEO Lisa Rich-Milan expressed enthusiasm about this pivotal development, stating, "As the only DEA licensed manufacturer providing comprehensive CRO services, the launch of our CRO group marks a significant milestone for the research community.

Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation Announces New CEO

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星期三, 十二月 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation (FEHSF) is proud to announce the hiring of William Montanaro as Chief Executive Officer. Montanaro joins FEHSF after serving as COO of the Monmouth Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and will oversee FEHSF's mission to support families of Federal Agents and Officers who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, as well as those families affected by personal tragedies or financial hardship.

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  • The Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation (FEHSF) is proud to announce the hiring of William Montanaro as Chief Executive Officer.
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation (FEHSF) is proud to announce the hiring of William Montanaro as Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Amid the tragedy, it meant the world to know that FEHSF didn't just show up, they truly cared about my family.
  • FEHSF's role as the 'Financial First Responder' extends to the families of Federal Agents and Officers from agencies including the ATF, CBP, DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service.

Verifiable Named to the 2023 CB Insights' Digital Health 50 List

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星期二, 十二月 5, 2023

-- How Verifiable is transforming healthcare workforce management:

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  • CB Insights today named Verifiable to its fifth annual Digital Health 50 (formerly the Digital Health 150), which showcases the 50 most promising private digital health companies of 2023.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CB Insights today named Verifiable to its fifth annual Digital Health 50 (formerly the Digital Health 150), which showcases the 50 most promising private digital health companies of 2023.
  • -- About the 2023 CB Insights Digital Health 50 List:
    Honorees are selected from a pool of over 10,000 companies, including applicants and nominees.
  • -- Quick facts about the 2023 Digital Health 50:
    Equity funding and deals: Overall, the cohort has raised $3.2B+ over 145 equity deals since 2018.

Stericycle Publishes 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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星期二, 十一月 21, 2023

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, today published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which highlights the company's progress in prioritizing safety and sustainability, while advancing its strategic Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The report includes updates on data and initiatives from January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and outlines forward-looking global ESG targets.

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  • Company highlights progress on environmental improvements, employee support, and the release of initial global ESG targets focused on forward-looking impact
    BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, today published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report , which highlights the company's progress in prioritizing safety and sustainability, while advancing its strategic Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
  • The report includes updates on data and initiatives from January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and outlines forward-looking global ESG targets.
  • "We will continue to be strategic in our approach to corporate social responsibility by prioritizing data-based solutions, accuracy and transparency to make a real and valuable impact on the world."
  • To learn more about Stericycle and its sustainability efforts, please download the company's 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report .

MIRA Pharmaceuticals Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Oral Ketamine Analog, Ketamir-2

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星期一, 十一月 20, 2023

BALTIMORE, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIRA) ("MIRA" or the "Company"), an innovative pre-clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, today announced a partnership with MIRALOGX, LLC, an intellectual property holding company established by MIRA's founder. Under an exclusive licensing agreement, MIRA will have the exclusive right in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to develop and commercialize Ketamir-2, a novel oral ketamine analog designed to revolutionize the landscape of depressive disorder treatments. This transformative collaboration includes a a $3 million line of credit extended by MIRALOGX to fund the initial development of Ketamir-2.

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  • Under an exclusive licensing agreement, MIRA will have the exclusive right in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to develop and commercialize Ketamir-2, a novel oral ketamine analog designed to revolutionize the landscape of depressive disorder treatments.
  • This transformative collaboration includes a a $3 million line of credit extended by MIRALOGX to fund the initial development of Ketamir-2.
  • Unlike Ketamine, which necessitates intravenous, intramuscular, or intranasal administration due to its limited oral bioavailability, in initial pre-clinical studies, Ketamir-2 appears to exhibit a more clinically desirable gastrointestinal absorption profile.
  • The combination of this exclusive licensing agreement and obtaining initial funding for development through the MIRALOGX line of credit propels MIRA into an exciting phase of innovation and development."

Purpose-driven Branding Agency Good Stuff Partners Seeks National Engagement to Combat Fentanyl Crisis

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星期四, 十一月 16, 2023

SAUSALITO, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Stuff Partners, a purpose-driven branding and communication agency, is taking a local fentanyl awareness campaign to the masses in hopes of combatting the nation's drug crisis. 

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  • Initially launched in Marin County, California, agency debuts open source, free public
    SAUSALITO, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Stuff Partners , a purpose-driven branding and communication agency, is taking a local fentanyl awareness campaign to the masses in hopes of combatting the nation's drug crisis.
  • Every 9 days, fentanyl kills someone in Marin , and overdose is the leading cause of death for people ages 55 and under .
  • "Fentanyl overdoses are a public health crisis locally and across the country.
  • I applaud Good Stuff Partners' initiative in taking what we've done locally to a state and national level so we can tackle this crisis together."

PRISCILLA PRESLEY HONORED AT VICTORIA'S VOICE FOUNDATION MUSIC FOR LIFE GALA HEADLINED BY "GODMOTHER OF SOUL" PATTI LABELLE

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星期二, 十一月 14, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Priscilla Presley was honored at Victoria's Voice Foundation gala "Music for Life" on November 11, receiving the 2023 Legacy Award for her courage and grace amidst adversity. Presley, a best-selling author, actress and executive producer of the critically acclaimed feature film, "Priscilla," received the award in front of nearly 300 attendees from Jackie Siegel, the co-founder of Victoria's Voice.

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  • Special Evening in Palm Island, Florida Raised Funds to Fight Opioid Crisis
    ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Priscilla Presley was honored at Victoria's Voice Foundation gala "Music for Life" on November 11, receiving the 2023 Legacy Award for her courage and grace amidst adversity.
  • Presley, a best-selling author, actress and executive producer of the critically acclaimed feature film, "Priscilla," received the award in front of nearly 300 attendees from Jackie Siegel, the co-founder of Victoria's Voice.
  • Victoria's Voice provides drug prevention education and naloxone awareness, support and resources to those affected by substance use.
  • For photos from the Music for Life Gala, click here .

Societal CDMO Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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星期三, 十一月 8, 2023

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    SAN DIEGO and GAINESVILLE, Ga., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Societal CDMO, Inc. (“Societal”; NASDAQ: SCTL), a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) dedicated to solving complex formulation and manufacturing challenges primarily in small molecule therapeutic development, today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
  • “Given the achievements of the quarter combined with our leaner and highly focused operation, I wish to emphasize the optimism we have for the future of Societal CDMO.
  • Financial Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
    Revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, were $23.6 million, compared to $21.6 million for the comparable 2022 period.
  • Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
    Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $66.9 million, compared to $65.9 million for 2022.

Easterly Government Properties Releases Annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

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星期三, 十一月 8, 2023

Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) (the “Company”), a fully integrated real estate investment trust focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to U.S. Government agencies, announced today that it has released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance report (the “ESG Report”).

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  • Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) (the “Company”), a fully integrated real estate investment trust focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to U.S. Government agencies, announced today that it has released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance report (the “ESG Report”).
  • The ESG Report is available on the Company’s Corporate Responsibility page, found at www.easterlyreit.com/corporate-responsibility .
  • “Setting sustainability goals last year in our inaugural ESG Report was a tremendous first step for Easterly,” said William C. Trimble, III, Easterly’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • “This year’s ESG Report features notable successes, including our proactive approach to sustainable building assessments, our Company’s increased philanthropic activities, and our employees’ own health and fitness pursuits.

Fentanyl.org Launches Platform Providing Real Time Help - Get Reliable Information About Fentanyl & Synthetic Opioids Comprehensive Directory of Treatment & Opiate Detox Options

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星期三, 十一月 8, 2023

COMMACK, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fentanyl kills more people in the USA than have died in wars. It is so deadly that even inhaling it can cause death First responders have died from coming into contact with it, as it is easily absorbed through the skin. Fentanyl comes into the USA from the land, sea and air borders. The nations youth are dying in record numbers from Fentanyl Laced counterfeit street drugs.

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  • Over 300 Americans die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
  • Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50X stronger than heroin and 100X stronger than morphine.
  • Fentanyl is commonly used to create counterfeit drugs sold on the street as OxyContin, Xanax, Adderall, and other pills.
  • In 2022, the DEA seized more than 58.3 million pills containing fentanyl and more than 13,000 pounds of fentanyl powder.