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This Week in Health News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the healthcare industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • As part of the partnership, Transfix will provide complimentary access to CDL heath scanners to carriers within its network.
  • The groundbreaking scanners use a patented Transdermal Optical Imaging technology to scan a driver's face and record vitals including blood pressure, heart rate, BMI, and respiratory rate.
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
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GOODYEAR HAS BEEN HONORING HEROIC TRUCK DRIVERS ON THE ROADS FOR 40 YEARS

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and the 40th year of the Goodyear Highway Hero Award, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced the call for entries for the 2023 Highway Hero Award. Since 1983 Goodyear has been recognizing commercial truck drivers who go above and beyond their regular duties to keep our highways safe. 

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  • Since 1983 Goodyear has been recognizing commercial truck drivers who go above and beyond their regular duties to keep our highways safe.
  • Nearly every aspect of our daily lives is made possible thanks to a commercial truck driver," said Dave Beasley, vice president, North America Commercial.
  • To commemorate this historic year, Goodyear will select two winners from a wider pool of commercial drivers than ever before.
  • The Goodyear Highway Hero Award is one way Goodyear helps recognize the growth and importance of the commercial trucking industry.

Transfix Partners with Health in Transportation to Enhance Driver Wellness and Safety on the Road

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix, Inc. ("Transfix"), today announced its partnership with Health in Transportation, a pioneer in the commitment to promoting driver health and well-being.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix, Inc. ("Transfix"), today announced its partnership with Health in Transportation, a pioneer in the commitment to promoting driver health and well-being.
  • Health in Transportation provides truck drivers across the country access to a suite of health and medical services, including their innovative CDL Health Scanner, health coaching, and disease management programs.
  • Founder of Health in Transportation, Bob Perry, will play a pivotal role in this partnership, leveraging his 25+ years of experience in promoting driver wellness.
  • Perry was recently featured on the Transfix Take On podcast highlighting the importance of better health and wellness in the supply chain.

Literacy Advocate Named 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Speech-language pathologist and Black family literacy advocate Dr. Kelly M. Byrd of Supplemental Health Care has been named the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year, the American Staffing Association announced today.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Speech-language pathologist and Black family literacy advocate Dr. Kelly M. Byrd of Supplemental Health Care has been named the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year, the American Staffing Association announced today.
  • The announcement marks the beginning of National Staffing Employee Week, which runs this year from Sept. 11 to 17 and highlights the achievements of the millions of temporary and contract employees hired by U.S. staffing agencies each year.
  • "Each year, the National Staffing Employee of the Year and Staffing All-Star awards provide us with an outstanding opportunity to spotlight individuals whose journeys exemplify the transformative impact of staffing.
  • "As we enter National Staffing Employee Week, we are excited to celebrate the millions of temporary and contract employees who contribute their talents to industries across the nation."

Sysco Denver Awarded State Contract to Become Independent Testing Site for Commercial Drivers

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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HOUSTON, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced it has been awarded a contract by the state of Colorado for its Sysco Denver location to become a full-service test site for any individual seeking a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced it has been awarded a contract by the state of Colorado for its Sysco Denver location to become a full-service test site for any individual seeking a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
  • Sysco Denver joins Sysco Baltimore as the second Sysco location to achieve this designation.
  • “This contract allows Sysco Denver to offer end-to-end training and testing for any individual that seeks to earn their CDL,” said Daniel Purefoy, Chief Supply Chain Operations Officer.
  • In addition, as part of federal efforts to modernize driver training, Sysco Denver partnered with Colorado officials to host approximately 250 third-party examiners from companies and organizations across the state.

Trident Makes Strategic Investment in Priority Courier Experts

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Trident , a private equity firm founded in 2017 specializing in acquiring U.S.-based Small Businesses, announced today a strategic investment in Priority Courier Experts or "Priority".

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  • Trident , a private equity firm founded in 2017 specializing in acquiring U.S.-based Small Businesses, announced today a strategic investment in Priority Courier Experts or "Priority".
  • Trident is partnering with Bluejay Capital (“Bluejay”), an operating partner with deep expertise in transportation and logistics businesses.
  • “We are thrilled to have Trident and Bluejay as partners in pursuing the next frontier of growth for Priority,” said Cossack.
  • “Priority has built an incredible reputation in the Twin Cities over its nearly three decades of best-in-class service,” said Eric Taylor, Founder & CEO of Trident.

McCann School of Business & Technology in Lewisburg to Launch CDL: Class A Tractor-Trailer Training Program

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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LEWISBURG, Pa., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The McCann School of Business & Technology at Lewisburg, a part of the Ancora network of vocational schools and a leading workforce training provider, is set to launch a Commercial Drivers License (CDL): Class A tractor-trailer training program September 18, 2023, that will prepare students to sit for the exam to obtain a CDL. Obtaining a Class A Commercial Driver's License allows for a career in heavy haul and tractor-trailer truck driving.

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  • LEWISBURG, Pa., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The McCann School of Business & Technology at Lewisburg , a part of the Ancora network of vocational schools and a leading workforce training provider, is set to launch a Commercial Drivers License (CDL): Class A tractor-trailer training program September 18, 2023, that will prepare students to sit for the exam to obtain a CDL.
  • Obtaining a Class A Commercial Driver's License allows for a career in heavy haul and tractor-trailer truck driving.
  • "We are thrilled to add the CDL Class A Tractor-Trailer program at our campus and for our local community," said Jessica Rohrbach, Executive Director at McCann Lewisburg.
  • The CDL: Class A Tractor-Trailer program offers a balance between classroom learning and on-the-road training to prepare participants for the Commercial Driver licensing exam.

TruckParkingClub.com serves commercial drivers in eight states

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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MARIETTA, Ga., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TruckParkingClub.com, the largest and most innovative truck parking marketplace, connecting truckers across America to hosts with available parking locations, announces its free rest stop truck parking availability service is now in eight states across America at no charge to its Members.

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  • TruckParkingClub.com announces its free rest stop truck parking availability service is in eight states across the US.
  • TruckParkingClub.com, the AirBnB for trucking parking, is an application that helps drivers save time and fuel by providing instant access to available parking throughout the United States.
  • "Having little awareness of truck parking availability in real-time is one of the biggest issues with truck parking today," says Evan Shelley, CEO at TruckParkingClub.com.
  • "TruckParkingClub.com is proud to offer free rest stop truck parking availability services across eight integral states to help our nation's truckers find legal parking," said Shelley.

Kitchen Culture: Business Update on Outstanding Legacy Issues and Strategy to Move Forward

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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The Company has also not filed its annual return with ACRA within the timelines required under the Companies Act;

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  • The Company has also not filed its annual return with ACRA within the timelines required under the Companies Act;
    f. a previous internal audit conducted by Baker Tilly Consultancy (Singapore) Pte.
  • "The Company is committed to addressing the significant challenges and legacy issues inherited from the previous Board in a positive and transparent manner, with full accountability to our shareholders.
  • We look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure a successful future for the Company", added Mdm Hao.
  • This media release has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, SAC Capital Private Limited (the "Sponsor").

Kitchen Culture: Resolution of rental arrears and other legacy issues addressed

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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This is in line with the Board's objective to usher in a new era of transparency, accountability and business expertise.

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  • This is in line with the Board's objective to usher in a new era of transparency, accountability and business expertise.
  • The Board is pleased to announce the significant progress in resolving some of these issues.
  • The Board will now engage with relevant professionals to address the issues and recommendations raised from the Special Audit.
  • We look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure a successful future for the Company", added Mdm Hao.