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Studies in HIV Prevention, Athletic Injury Recovery, and Diabetes Receive AMCP Foundation Best Poster Awards

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

This semiannual competition, proudly presented by AMCP Foundation with support from CVS Health, culminates twice a year at AMCP national meetings.

Key Points: 
  • This semiannual competition, proudly presented by AMCP Foundation with support from CVS Health, culminates twice a year at AMCP national meetings.
  • "Real-world evidence and clinical data are the backbone of managed care pharmacy innovation," said Paula J. Eichenbrenner, MBA, CAE, AMCP Foundation executive director.
  • Since its inception in 2002, AMCP Foundation's Best Poster Competition has provided an opportunity for new practitioners to demonstrate analytic proficiency, poster development, and technical skills.
  • Established in 1990, the 501(c)3 nonprofit AMCP Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP).

Options Appoint Christy O’Kane to SVP, Global Head of Delivery

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Options Technology , the leading Capital Markets services provider, today announced the appointment of Christy OKane to SVP, Global Head of Delivery.

Key Points: 
  • Options Technology , the leading Capital Markets services provider, today announced the appointment of Christy OKane to SVP, Global Head of Delivery.
  • Commenting on the appointment, Options President and CEO, Danny Moore , said, Christy has been an exceptional performer since joining Options as a Graduate in 2016.
  • Alongside the global delivery and onboarding of complex projects and services, he played an integral part in the implementation of our Fixnetix and Activ acquisitions.
  • Christy added, As an Options Graduate Programme Alumnus, it is a great privilege to be appointed to this position.

PepsiCo Reveals Company's Continued Progress Through the Voices of Associates in Latest DE&I Report

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

For the first time, the report also includes an audio component featuring the voices of select associates who contributed to the company's progress, providing those who may be visually impaired the opportunity to experience the report.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time, the report also includes an audio component featuring the voices of select associates who contributed to the company's progress, providing those who may be visually impaired the opportunity to experience the report.
  • This added audio feature illustrates PepsiCo's continued commitment to evolving its offerings to be more inclusive and accessible.
  • "As we look to the year ahead, we remain committed to advancing our DE&I agenda with transparency and accountability.
  • Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+).

WesternU names Dr. Jonathan Labovitz as College of Podiatric Medicine Dean

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

POMONA, Calif., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Western University of Health Sciences has selected Jonathan Labovitz, DPM, FACFAS, CHCQM, as Dean of the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), effective November 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • POMONA, Calif., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Western University of Health Sciences has selected Jonathan Labovitz, DPM, FACFAS, CHCQM, as Dean of the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), effective November 1, 2022.
  • He has served the College and WesternU admirably in a multitude of capacities, including Department Chair, Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, and Medical Director of the WesternU Foot & Ankle Center.
  • "Dean Labovitz has invested his career at WesternU and was pivotal to the global growth of CPM and ultimate success of the College," said WesternU President Robin Farias-Eisner, MD, PhD, MBA.
  • Labovitz earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a concentration in Nutritional Biochemistry from Cornell University and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine.

CD Foundation Welcomes New Software Supply Chain Security Project Pyrsia, Announces Tekton Graduation, and CDEvents Release

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

DETROIT, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Continuous Delivery Foundation (CDF), the open source software foundation that seeks to improve the world's capacity to deliver software with security and speed, today announced at its CD Summit that Pyrsia became its newest Incubating Project, Tekton completed the graduation process, and CDEvents released v0.1.

Key Points: 
  • "Interoperability and Supply Chain Security are the keys to the growth of the modern Software Delivery ecosystem.
  • The CD Foundation is excited to work closely with Pyrsia to be key in scaling supply chain security."
  • Pyrsia is a Decentralized Package Network improving the security of open source software and the supply chain security of these libraries that are critical for software development.
  • To get started, please see the CDEvents Documentation: https://cdevents.dev/
    The CD Foundation seeks to improve the world's capacity to deliver software with security and speed.

Gilmore Bell adds New Attorney in Kansas City

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

, a leading public finance law firm, is pleased to announce that Kathryn Wilson has joined the firm as an associate in the Kansas City office.

Key Points: 
  • , a leading public finance law firm, is pleased to announce that Kathryn Wilson has joined the firm as an associate in the Kansas City office.
  • Gilmore Bell is one of the leading public finance law firms in the United States.
  • For more than 25 years, Gilmore Bell has ranked in the top 10 nationally in the number of bond counsel opinions rendered on municipal bond issues.
  • Gilmore Bell has offices in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Utah and Illinois.

Kent Displays' Principal Technologist visits Jeonbuk National University to further research on Switchable Light Shutter Technology

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Dr. Clinton Braganza, the Manager of Research and Development and Principal Scientist at Kent Displays, Inc., visited co-researchers at Jeonbuk National University in Korea to continue research on the collaborative project, "Energy-saving bistable light shutters using carbon-based nanocomposites," with the Department of Nano Convergence Engineering at the University. Kent Displays is the maker of bestselling writing tablet, Boogie Board®.

Key Points: 
  • The "Energy-saving bistable light shutters using carbon-based nanocomposites" international joint research project commercializes carbon-based nanocomposites and furthers the economic prosperity of the United States and Korea.
  • The research project is developing switchable light shutter on flexible substrates that allow windows to turn opaque to clear and back again using minimal electric power.
  • "Kent Displays is located in what journalists call the new technical heartland of the United States, and we're excited to continue our work with Jeonbuk National University to commercialize this technology further."
  • Although more research is needed, Kent Displays and Jeonbuk National University are invested in supporting an international research opportunity to improve both the United States and Korean economy and technological prowess.

Health: A Political Choice - Investing in Health For All Launches at World Health Summit ahead of the G20 Bali Summit

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

The latest in this series of publications launches at the World Health Summit - Berlin, 1618 October.

Key Points: 
  • The latest in this series of publications launches at the World Health Summit - Berlin, 1618 October.
  • Combining voices of leaders in health for true Health Equity, it examines how we improve the the global state of physical and mental health and well-being for everyone.
  • Health: A Political Choice Investing in Health For Alladdresses the gaps in global health care and services and considers where targeted investment can help us to heal and thrive.
  • It covers the multisectoral collaboration required to address the challenges of and achieve the goal of true global health equity.

Health: A Political Choice - Investing in Health For All Launches at World Health Summit ahead of the G20 Bali Summit

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 13, 2022

The latest in this series of publications launches at the World Health Summit - Berlin, 1618 October.

Key Points: 
  • The latest in this series of publications launches at the World Health Summit - Berlin, 1618 October.
  • Combining voices of leaders in health for true Health Equity, it examines how we improve the the global state of physical and mental health and well-being for everyone.
  • Health: A Political Choice Investing in Health For Alladdresses the gaps in global health care and services and considers where targeted investment can help us to heal and thrive.
  • It covers the multisectoral collaboration required to address the challenges of and achieve the goal of true global health equity.

PEIRCE FAMILY MAKES TRANSFORMATIONAL GIFT TO SUPPORT DYSLEXIA EDUCATION

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Peirce Family Foundation has given nearly $9 million to two nationally renowned universities, Duquesne University and Robert Morris University, to support and extend programs focused on literacy education, with a special emphasis on dyslexia and related reading disabilities. Announced during National Dyslexia Awareness Month, the gift is the largest ever made in Pennsylvania by individuals to prepare teachers to help those with dyslexia, and among the largest gifts of such a focus ever made in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • This most recent Peirce gift will benefit RMU's reading clinic along with a scholarship program for passionate teachers who wish to pursue graduate-level education in reading.
  • With its share of the gift, Duquesne University will establish the Bob and Joan Peirce Center for Dyslexia Education and Support in the University's School of Education.
  • The Center's director will administrate the Peirce Family Scholarships in Reading and Literacy Education and oversee expanding the reach of the Duquesne University Reading Clinic.
  • "The generous support from the Peirce Family Foundation has profoundly improved the ability of the Reading and Literacy Education program and the Duquesne Reading Clinic to support children with dyslexia or specific reading disabilities in our region," said Carla Meyer, associate professor of education, Program Director of the Graduate Reading Education, and director of the Duquesne Reading Clinic.