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Dr. Ashish S. Patel Named Physician-in-Chief at Phoenix Children's

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Monday, April 15, 2024

PHOENIX, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Children's today announced the appointment of Ashish S. Patel, MD, as physician-in-chief of the rapidly expanding health system.

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  • PHOENIX, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Children's today announced the appointment of Ashish S. Patel, MD , as physician-in-chief of the rapidly expanding health system.
  • Beyond his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Patel is now part of the health system's Executive Physician Leadership team and the Phoenix Children's Medical Group Governance Council.
  • Prior to his promotion to physician-in-chief, Dr. Patel served as division chief of gastroenterology , hepatology and nutrition at Phoenix Children's for four years.
  • A search is currently underway to fill Dr. Patel's vacated role of division chief of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Phoenix Children's.

Numinus Wellness Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

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Saturday, April 13, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Numinus Wellness Inc. ("Numinus" or the "Company") (TSX: NUMI) (OTCQX: NUMIF), a mental health care company advancing traditional and innovative behavioral health treatments with a focus on safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, today announced its financial results for the three months ended February 29, 2024 ("Q2 2024").

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Numinus Wellness Inc. ("Numinus" or the "Company") (TSX: NUMI) (OTCQX: NUMIF), a mental health care company advancing traditional and innovative behavioral health treatments with a focus on safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, today announced its financial results for the three months ended February 29, 2024 ("Q2 2024").
  • Sequentially, gross margin declined 310 basis points in Q2 2024 to 33.0% from 36.1% in Q1 2024, reflecting the decrease in revenue compared to the previous quarter.
  • Wellness clinics generated revenue of $4.3 million during Q2 2024, a 9.5% decrease compared to $4.7 million during Q2 2023.
  • To participate in the live conference call, please use the following dial-in information:
    Please ask to participate in Numinus' Q2 2024 Results Call.

Nord Anglia Education's schools working towards new Social Impact Distinctions

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Friday, April 12, 2024

LONDON, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools provider Nord Anglia Education has created a Social Impact Distinction programme with support from UNICEF UK* recognising schools' social impact efforts related to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB).

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  • LONDON, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools provider Nord Anglia Education has created a Social Impact Distinction programme with support from UNICEF UK * recognising schools' social impact efforts related to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB).
  • The Distinctions also further enhance the EDIB and social impact activities schools are already undertaking, while ensuring their impact is accurately measured.
  • The Social Impact Distinctions are just one global initiative where Nord Anglia's schools work to make a difference to their communities and help students develop their sense of purpose and global citizenship.
  • That's why we've worked with Nord Anglia to develop the Social Impact Distinctions and I'm certain it's making a difference to children's lives."

Nord Anglia Education's schools working towards new Social Impact Distinctions

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Friday, April 12, 2024

LONDON, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools provider Nord Anglia Education has created a Social Impact Distinction programme with support from UNICEF UK* recognising schools' social impact efforts related to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools provider Nord Anglia Education has created a Social Impact Distinction programme with support from UNICEF UK * recognising schools' social impact efforts related to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB).
  • The Distinctions also further enhance the EDIB and social impact activities schools are already undertaking, while ensuring their impact is accurately measured.
  • The Social Impact Distinctions are just one global initiative where Nord Anglia's schools work to make a difference to their communities and help students develop their sense of purpose and global citizenship.
  • That's why we've worked with Nord Anglia to develop the Social Impact Distinctions and I'm certain it's making a difference to children's lives."

Finzly Among the First to Receive Fed Certification for Fedwire ISO 20022

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Finzly, the pioneering provider of modern money movement systems to financial institutions, today announced its achievement as one of the first Third-Party Service Providers (TPSP) to be certified for compliance to ISO 20022 messaging standards for Fedwire. This landmark accreditation positions Finzly at the forefront of innovation, enabling financial institutions to transition to the next generation of payment processing.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to Fedwire, Finzly's ISO 20022 native platform encompasses all other domestic payment rails, including FedNow, RTP, and ACH.
  • Unlike the current legacy Fedwire Application Interface Manual (FAIM) messaging standard, ISO 20022 facilitates the seamless transmission of crucial transaction information alongside payments.
  • In addition to Fedwire, Finzly's ISO 20022 native platform encompasses all other domestic payment rails, including FedNow, RTP, and ACH.
  • As financial institutions prepare for the March 2025 deadline for ISO 20022 compliance in Fedwire payments, they must define their modernization strategy.

NASA Invites Media to Switzerland Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will welcome Switzerland as the 37th country to sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 11:30 a.m. EDT on Monday, April 15 at the agency's headquarters in Washington.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will welcome Switzerland as the 37th country to sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 11:30 a.m. EDT on Monday, April 15 at the agency's headquarters in Washington.
  • NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will host Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, Minister for Economic Affairs, Education & Research, along with other officials from Switzerland and the U.S. Department of State.
  • The Artemis Accords establish a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations, including those participating in NASA's Artemis program.
  • NASA, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, announced the establishment of the Artemis Accords in 2020.

Volpara Launches MQSA Compliance Software at the Society for Breast Imaging Symposium

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

MONTREAL, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volpara Health Technologies Ltd. (ASX: VHT), a global leader in software for the early detection and prevention of cancer, today debuted a new central, digital destination to manage mammography systems, staff credentials and professional development in support of compliance with the Food & Drug Administration's Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). Volpara® Quiver™ software is featured at the Society for Breast Imaging's (SBI) annual symposium alongside the company's suite of solutions for assessing breast density, mammography quality and evaluating cancer risk.

Key Points: 
  • Volpara® Quiver™ software is featured at the Society for Breast Imaging's (SBI) annual symposium alongside the company's suite of solutions for assessing breast density, mammography quality and evaluating cancer risk.
  • And yet when it comes to demonstrating compliance with MQSA—which has high stakes—mammography centers rely on stacks of binders and manual, repetitive and tiresome processes," says Teri Thomas, Volpara CEO.
  • Quiver set up is auto populated with clinic, mammography system and technologist activity from Volpara® Analytics™ software.
  • To see a Quiver demonstration and Volpara's other latest software advancements for breast centers visit booth #118 at SBI 2024.

Lafayette Square Provides Debt Financing for Med Learning Group

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

MIAMI and NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lafayette Square , a national investment platform, announced today that it has provided incremental debt financing to support the growth of Med Learning Group , LLC ("MLG").

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  • MIAMI and NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lafayette Square , a national investment platform, announced today that it has provided incremental debt financing to support the growth of Med Learning Group , LLC ("MLG").
  • "We're pleased to provide capital to Med Learning Group and DW Healthcare Partners as they work to expand this important business," said Blair Badham, Managing Director at Lafayette Square.
  • "The Lafayette Square team has been a great fit for us as we continue to implement our growth plans for Med Learning Group," said Cam McDavid, Vice President at DW Healthcare Partners, the lead sponsor on the deal.
  • By delivering these solutions, Lafayette Square aims to reduce operational risk for its portfolio companies, help them attract and retain talent, and improve job quality.

Charter Next Generation's South Carolina Site Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Sustainable Practices

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

ISCC PLUS is a voluntary certification scheme that certifies bio-based, circular (recycled) and renewable materials, as well as different chain of custody options, such as mass balance.

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  • ISCC PLUS is a voluntary certification scheme that certifies bio-based, circular (recycled) and renewable materials, as well as different chain of custody options, such as mass balance.
  • "This certification validates our ongoing investments in sustainable product development and our commitment to advancing circularity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions."
  • "This marks the fourth CNG plant to achieve ISCC PLUS certification, representing a significant milestone in our journey toward a more sustainable future as we expand certification across our operations," said John Corsi, Chief Operations Officer at CNG.
  • CNG's Lexington, OH site, one of the single-largest extrusion sites in the world, achieved ISCC PLUS certification in 2022.

Information on press accreditation for the Klimt Auction on 24 April 2024: Long-lost Klimt painting "Bildnis Fräulein Lieser" to be auctioned at Vienna's im Kinsky auction house

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The portrait of a lady from the artist's late creative period was previously lost, so its rediscovery is a worldwide sensation.

Key Points: 
  • The portrait of a lady from the artist's late creative period was previously lost, so its rediscovery is a worldwide sensation.
  • The auction will take place on Wednesday, 24 April 2024 at 5 p.m. at the im Kinsky auction house, Freyung 4, 1010 Vienna.
  • We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that the im Kinsky auction house offers live feeds for TV and online media on behalf of its broadcast partner P8 Content Power.
  • After the auction, press documents on the auction result, photos and a video clip will be available at www.imkinsky.com and on APA OTS.