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US Medical Schools Are Not Addressing LGBTQ Health Disparities Well

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --To address sexual and gender minority health disparities, American medical schools must update their data collection practices, according to new research in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine .

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --To address sexual and gender minority health disparities, American medical schools must update their data collection practices, according to new research in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine .
  • The study found 80% of medical schools are not collecting sexual orientation information during the admission or enrollment process.
  • Only 0.1% of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded projects were related to LGBTQ health in 2014.
  • "Just as LGBTQ patients are underserved, we believe LGBTQ medical students are underrepresented and under-supported.

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Expand Access to Transformational Content with Free Registration to Fitness & Wellness Conference

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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The conference will be accessible online from October 21-23, 2021 with complimentary registration at https://nasm.org/virtual-optima-2021 .

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  • The conference will be accessible online from October 21-23, 2021 with complimentary registration at https://nasm.org/virtual-optima-2021 .
  • Optima brings together the brightest minds and newest ideas in the fitness and wellness movement, said Laurie McCartney, President of NASM and AFAA.
  • In 2020 more than 15,000 fitness professionals attended Optima in the conferences first virtual year, and the event won a Gold Stevie Award for Best Educational Conference.
  • A global leader in fitness certification, AFAA upholds Basic Exercise Standards and Guidelines for safe fitness practice.

Lilly Announces that Professor Carolyn Bertozzi has Resigned from its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Ph.D., has resigned from her role as an independent director of Lilly's board.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Ph.D., has resigned from her role as an independent director of Lilly's board.
  • Professor Bertozzi has served on Lilly's board since 2017, including as a member of the board's Science and Technology Committee and its Ethics and Compliance Committee.
  • Professor Bertozzi is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences, and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
  • "On behalf of the company and the entire board, I would like to thank Carolyn for her service on the Lilly board over the last several years.

Danaher Announces Human Resources And Accounting Leadership Transition Plans

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) (the "Company") today announced that, effectiveApril 1, 2022,Georgeann F. Coucharawill succeedAngela S. Lalor as Senior Vice President, Human Resources.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) (the "Company") today announced that, effectiveApril 1, 2022,Georgeann F. Coucharawill succeedAngela S. Lalor as Senior Vice President, Human Resources.
  • Ms. Couchara, currently Vice President, Talent for the Company, will join the Danaher Leadership Team and the Office of the Chief Executive, reporting to Rainer M. Blair, Danaher's President & Chief Executive Officer.
  • I am confident that Georgeann will help shepherd Danaher into our next chapter while ensuring we meet our evolving global talent needs."
  • Previously, she led Human Resources for the Life Sciences companies of Danaher and, prior to that, at multiple Danaher operating companies.

Ana Patricia Gámez Joins Cancer Research Institute In The Movement For Racial Health Equity, Named Moderator Of First Spanish-Language Virtual Cancer Immunotherapy Summit

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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Studies show that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among U.S. Hispanic men and the second leading cause of cancer death among U.S. Hispanic women.

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  • Studies show that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among U.S. Hispanic men and the second leading cause of cancer death among U.S. Hispanic women.
  • Cancer immunotherapy is a form of cancer treatment that uses the body's own immune system to control and eliminate cancer.
  • "It's my honor to serve as the moderator for the first-ever CRI Virtual Cancer Immunotherapy Summit in Spanish," said Ana Patricia Gmez.
  • The Cancer Research Institute is committed to closing the information and research gap to better serve the Hispanic community in the United States.

NASM Optima 2020 Wins Gold Stevie Award® for Best Educational Conference

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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The award recognizes best-in-class virtual events that were held in 2020 when the event industry was forced to rapidly innovate in response to the global pandemic.

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  • The award recognizes best-in-class virtual events that were held in 2020 when the event industry was forced to rapidly innovate in response to the global pandemic.
  • "Optima is the premier event for our community to learn, network and share the latest science and trends in fitness and wellness," said Laurie McCartney, President of NASM.
  • "We founded BuzzCast in 2020 to address a significant gap in the market," said Ryan Byrne, co-founder and CEO of BuzzCast.
  • The NASM Optima 2020 virtual conference included 100 educational sessions for Continuing Education Units, guided workouts, and valuable opportunities to network with leaders and your peers in a state-of-the-art virtual environment.

Haivision Secures a $35 Million Revolving Line of Credit From Bank of Montreal

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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MONTREAL, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Haivision Systems Inc. ("Haivision") (TSX: HAI), a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and networking solutions, today announced that the company has entered into a three-year credit agreement providing for a new revolving line credit facility in the maximum principal amount of $35 million with Bank of Montreal.

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  • MONTREAL, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Haivision Systems Inc. ("Haivision") (TSX: HAI), a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and networking solutions, today announced that the company has entered into a three-year credit agreement providing for a new revolving line credit facility in the maximum principal amount of $35 million with Bank of Montreal.
  • We are very pleased to announce the closing of our new revolving credit facility with Bank of Montreal," said Mirko Wicha, CEO Haivision.
  • Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption.
  • Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

ZOLL and Wallaby Medical Announce Agreement to Distribute Temperature Management Products in China

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, and Wallaby Medical Technologies, a medical device company dedicated to treating stroke and cardiac arrest, today announced they have signed a distribution agreement whereby Wallaby will manage the sales and distribution of ZOLLs temperature management products in China.

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  • ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, and Wallaby Medical Technologies, a medical device company dedicated to treating stroke and cardiac arrest, today announced they have signed a distribution agreement whereby Wallaby will manage the sales and distribution of ZOLLs temperature management products in China.
  • ZOLL is excited to work with Wallaby to further expand the use of the Thermogard XP in China, allowing more patients to benefit from high-quality targeted temperature management (TTM), said Neil Johnston, President, ZOLL Circulation.
  • The Thermogard XP Intravascular Temperature Management System is an important part of our comprehensive product portfolio to achieve that aim, said Michael Alper, CEO, Wallaby Medical.
  • IVTM, Thermogard XP, and ZOLL are trademarks or registered trademarks of ZOLL Medical Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Webinar: Vivian Loftness to Speak on "Environmental Surfing"

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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Like surfing, housing design can essentially use nature's unique forces to do the work for you.

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  • Like surfing, housing design can essentially use nature's unique forces to do the work for you.
  • Vivian Loftness, an internationally recognized author, educator, and thought leader, takes this concept to a new level, introducing "Environmental Surfing" for buildings.
  • Vivian Loftness, FAIA, LEED, Design Futures and NIBS Fellow, is Paul Mellon Chair and University Professor at Carnegie Mellon University.
  • Vivian Loftness has a Bachelor of Science and a Master's of Architecture from MIT.

Texas State Elected Officials Received Notice of Pandemic Criminal Conspiracy and Racketeering

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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BRADY, Texas, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning August, 9, 2021, Texas Right To Know delivered the Omega Brief to open offices of Texas Representatives, Texas Senators, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt.

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  • BRADY, Texas, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning August, 9, 2021, Texas Right To Know delivered the Omega Brief to open offices of Texas Representatives, Texas Senators, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt.
  • Summarized from the July 11, 2021 interview of David Martin, PhD by Reiner Fuellmich, the Omega Brief suggests that the current pandemic is a criminal conspiracy and racketeering enterprise beginning in 1999.
  • The brief includes Dr. Martin's Fauci/COVID-19 Dossier that outlines eight federal criminal charges from evidence contained in patent records.
  • "TheOmega Brief isaconsolidationofevidence ofcriminal activity providedby national andinternational expertwitnessesrevealingindividuals whoareresponsiblefor thecoronavirus pandemic.