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Pathway Health Launches Learning Institute and Education Advisory Board

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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LAKE ELMO, Minn., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pathway Health , a leading health care consulting services, interim and permanent talent, technology implementation, and training company, announces the launch of the Pathway Learning Institute.

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  • LAKE ELMO, Minn., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pathway Health , a leading health care consulting services, interim and permanent talent, technology implementation, and training company, announces the launch of the Pathway Learning Institute.
  • The Pathway Learning Institute will draw upon the expertise of Pathway Health’s nationally recognized education and training programs, complemented by insights from top subject matter experts in senior care.
  • Guiding the efforts of the Pathway Learning Institute is an esteemed Education Advisory Board, playing a crucial role in providing insight and direction for overarching principles and processes.
  • Additionally, the board will ensure the expertise of subject matter experts involved in the review of courses eligible for Pathway Board Certification Education.

Unicorn Hunters Introduces Easy Energy Systems, the Sustainable Tech Company Transforming the Energy Sector

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicorn Hunters, the groundbreaking series that connects entrepreneurs seeking funding with millions of potential investors worldwide and offers viewers the opportunity to invest in billion-dollar ideas in the pre-IPO stage, announces that a brand new episode featuring Easy Energy Systems, a sustainable tech company that provides dynamic solutions to the world's energy problems through innovative technologies, is now available for streaming on UnicornHunters.com, LinkedIn Broadcast, Facebook Video and YouTube.

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  • Easy Energy Systems was founded in 2014 by Mark Gaalswyk , an award-winning entrepreneur from Minnesota, United States.
  • "Our vision is to convert waste into worth, while fueling the world, feeding the famished, and fostering environmental sustainability," said Mark Gaalswyk, Founder and Chairman of Easy Energy Systems.
  • "Easy Energy Systems is one of those companies, and we're proud to be helping them get the funding they need to make a real difference."
  • The Unicorn Hunters show can be streamed on multiple platforms including UnicornHunters.com , LinkedIn Broadcast , Facebook Video , YouTube , and Vimeo .

Barbara Bowers Appointed Senior Advisor for Pathway Health

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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LAKE ELMO, Minn., June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barbara J. Bowers, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita and Founding Director of the Center for Aging Research and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, has been appointed a Senior Advisor for Pathway Health .

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  • LAKE ELMO, Minn., June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barbara J. Bowers, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita and Founding Director of the Center for Aging Research and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, has been appointed a Senior Advisor for Pathway Health .
  • Her interest in improving the work-life quality for health care staff has driven her to explore ways to enhance the effectiveness of staff development," said Pathway Health Chief Executive Officer Peter B. Schuna.
  • Dr. Bowers' research focuses on organizational models of care, particularly culture change models, staff development and resident quality of life.
  • Her work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Commonwealth Fund, The Cargill Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

AAOS Announces 2023 IDEA Grant Program™ Recipients

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) supports the importance of diversity, equity and access across the field of orthopaedics. As part of the AAOS' commitment to leading and prompting real, lasting and measurable change, AAOS recently released the names of the inaugural AAOS IDEA Grant Program recipients. The AAOS IDEA Grant Program is a multi-year initiative created to inspire diversity, equity and access across the field of orthopaedics. It will award a minimum of $1 million over the next five years to help address decades of inertia surrounding persistent disparities across orthopaedics and, in turn, better serve patients nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the AAOS' commitment to leading and prompting real, lasting and measurable change, AAOS recently released the names of the inaugural AAOS IDEA Grant Program recipients.
  • The AAOS IDEA Grant Program is a multi-year initiative created to inspire diversity, equity and access across the field of orthopaedics.
  • To view the list of the 2023 grant recipients and the respective funding awarded to each, please click here.
  • To schedule an interview about the AAOS IDEA Grant Program or learn more about the recipients, email [email protected]
    With more than 38,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists.

First Phosphate Partners with Queen's University Pufahl Research Group to Advance Lac à l'Orignal Property As a Unique Source for the Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Battery Industry

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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The partnership will provide new data on the economic potential of the Lac l'Orignal deposit as a rich source of clean phosphate for the Lithium Iron Phosphate ("LFP") battery industry.

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  • The partnership will provide new data on the economic potential of the Lac l'Orignal deposit as a rich source of clean phosphate for the Lithium Iron Phosphate ("LFP") battery industry.
  • First Phosphate is a mineral exploration and development company fully dedicated to extracting and refining advanced phosphate material for the Lithium Iron Phosphate ("LFP") Battery industry.
  • The Pufahl Research Group at Queen's University is headed by Dr. Peir Pufahl, Professor of Earth Science at Queen's University, Canada, and Co-director of the Queen's Facility for Isotope Research.
  • By effectively bridging the interface between academia and industry, the Pufahl Research Group has developed state-of-the-art phosphorite exploration models and fine-tuned production strategies.

Paul Stamets to Present at LIFE ITSELF Event!

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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OLYMPIA, Wash., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned mycologist, Paul Stamets, will be speaking at the 2022 LIFE ITSELF event alongside thought leaders working at the intersection of health and medicine.

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  • OLYMPIA, Wash., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned mycologist, Paul Stamets, will be speaking at the 2022 LIFE ITSELF event alongside thought leaders working at the intersection of health and medicine.
  • Renowned mycologist, Paul Stamets, will be presenting at the 2022 LIFE ITSELF event.
  • Paul's work has even entered into popular culture with astromycologist "Lieutenant Paul Stamets" in the 'Star Trek: Discovery' series on CBS.
  • The visionary research and stewardship of Paul Stamets has led to significant breakthroughs revealing the power and potential of mushrooms and mushroom mycelium.

Ursinus College Names Robyn E. Hannigan 19th President

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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COLLEGEVILLE, Pa., March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robyn E. Hannigan, a globally recognized environmental scientist who is currently the provost at Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., has been appointed the 19th president of Ursinus College by the Ursinus Board of Trustees.

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  • COLLEGEVILLE, Pa., March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robyn E. Hannigan, a globally recognized environmental scientist who is currently the provost at Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., has been appointed the 19th president of Ursinus College by the Ursinus Board of Trustees.
  • "Robyn believes in the essential and transformative power of higher education," says Nina Stryker '78, chair of the college's Board of Trustees.
  • Hannigan succeeds Brock Blomberg, who stepped down as president on September 1, 2021, and Jill Leauber Marsteller '78, P'18, who is currently serving as interim president.
  • One of the nation's "Colleges that Change Lives," Ursinus College is a highly selective, residential college with 1,500 students, widely recognized for its Common Intellectual Experience and its inquiry-based core curriculum.

Major Research Findings Highlight Effectiveness of the PrecivityAD™ Blood Test That Clinicians Use to Aid in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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The PrecivityAD test is a breakthrough blood test intended for use in patients with cognitive impairment.

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  • The PrecivityAD test is a breakthrough blood test intended for use in patients with cognitive impairment.
  • The test helps physicians determine the presence or absence of amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark sign of Alzheimers disease (AD).
  • The AUROC for the PrecivityAD blood test with CSF biomarker status was 0.92.
  • Prediction of Brain Amyloid Pathology Using Plasma A42/40 Ratio Measured Using PrecivityAD Test in the MissionAD Study Samples also delivered important findings.

Papa Expands Innovative Model to Address Social Isolation and Other Health Determinants Among Vulnerable Americans

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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The $150 million in Series D funding will help address social determinants of health, including loneliness and isolation, for older Americans and others who stand to benefit from companionship and everyday assistance.

Key Points: 
  • The $150 million in Series D funding will help address social determinants of health, including loneliness and isolation, for older Americans and others who stand to benefit from companionship and everyday assistance.
  • On average, every two minutes in the United States a Papa Pal starts a companionship visit with a Papa member.
  • Papa recently partnered with Uber Health, Uber's solution for health care organizations, to further ensure transportation is not a barrier to timely doctor visits or meaningful social experiences.
  • Loneliness and social isolation have emerged as critical public health issues, particularly among older Americans.

Council of the Americas Gathered Top Decision Makers To Discuss How Leadership Is Evolving In An Era Of Disruption

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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"We offer a platform for key figures to engage around a common theme of leadership redefined in an era of accelerated change," said Americas Society/Council of the Americas president and CEO Susan Segal.

Key Points: 
  • "We offer a platform for key figures to engage around a common theme of leadership redefined in an era of accelerated change," said Americas Society/Council of the Americas president and CEO Susan Segal.
  • "Latin America can overcome constant geopolitical conflicts and weak economic growth rates only through dialogue and exceptional leadership.
  • The latter panel included founder and CEO of gA Roberto Wagmaister, who conveyed AI's huge potential particularly to transform healthcare.
  • Council of the Americas partners are leading global companies representing a broad spectrum of sectors such as banking and finance, consulting services, consumer products, energy and mining, manufacturing, media, technology, and transportation.