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Ecority Will Catalyze a National Network of Credit Unions and State-Chartered Green Banks to Deploy Clean Energy Projects Through the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Ecority, a nonprofit coalition of credit unions and state-chartered green banks, has applied to the EPA-administered Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).

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  • Ecority, a nonprofit coalition of credit unions and state-chartered green banks, has applied to the EPA-administered Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).
  • Ecority has previously encouraged EPA to cap pass-through charges for green banks to no more than administrative cost recovery.
  • Ecority’s support of a national network of federally regulated, community-embedded lenders and state-chartered green banks assure local priorities will be aligned with access to the resources of GGRF.
  • Through Ecority’s program, more households will have access to affordable financing resulting in more direct and immediate cost savings and GHG-reducing clean energy projects.

American Water Recognized for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Leadership

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Monday, April 24, 2023

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has been recognized by several national organizations for its inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) leadership, including:

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has been recognized by several national organizations for its inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) leadership, including:
    “American Water is proud to be recognized for our ongoing commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity,” said M. Susan Hardwick, president and chief executive officer, American Water.
  • 50/50WOB is the leading global nonprofit education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards.
  • American Water is among only 11 percent of U.S. corporations to have earned the 50/50 Women on Boards™ designation.
  • Learn more about American Water’s Inclusion, Diversity & Equity strategy here .

Comcast Debuts Xfinity Large Button Voice Remote, an Innovative New Product Created for People With Disabilities

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Comcast today launched the industrys first Large Button Voice Remote, a groundbreaking innovation designed for users with mobility, dexterity, or vision impairments.

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  • Comcast today launched the industrys first Large Button Voice Remote, a groundbreaking innovation designed for users with mobility, dexterity, or vision impairments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221116005227/en/
    COMCAST DEBUTS XFINITY LARGE BUTTON VOICE REMOTE (Photo: Business Wire)
    For more than 60 years, Comcast has pioneered advancements in entertainment and connectivity and delivered industry-shaping experiences to customers, says Fraser Stirling, Global Chief Product Officer at Comcast.
  • Thats why Comcasts design team worked side-by-side with the disability community to test and refine the creation of its new Large Button Voice Remote.
  • Locating and navigating the Large Button Voice Remote is easier than ever, thanks to its large backlit buttons and high contrast colors.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Invests $300,000 in Community-Led Projects to Boost Safety, Connection and Inclusion on America's Trails

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) today announced that it has awarded $300,000 to support organizations working to create a more inclusive trail experience nationwide. RTC's 2022 Trail Grants program is funding 25 community-led projects working to boost safety, connection and inclusive use of the nation's trails and trail networks.

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  • RTC's 2022 Trail Grants program is funding 25 community-led projects working to boost safety, connection and inclusive use of the nation's trails and trail networks.
  • RTC's 2022 Trail Grants fund 25 projects bringing inclusive programming to trail and active transportation networks.
  • Together, we are building a future where trails connect everyone to safe spaces where they can walk, bike and be active outsidewhich is fundamental to our well-being."
  • "This grant supports our Vamos Outdoors program, which is centered on fostering outdoor engagement among Latino and other communities.

Allen & Gerritsen Takes Next Steps To "Protect Our Press," With New Product to Enhance News Literacy

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allen & Gerritsen (A&G), an independent, creative-led advertising agency, today announced the next phase of its signature "Protect Our Press (POP)," initiative launched in 2021 to combat the widespread decrease in local, professional journalism by galvanizing the advertising industry to prioritize and reinvest ad spending with local news outlets.

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  • This Private Marketplace or Inclusion List has been hand-vetted for brand safety, and to ensure that recognizable news outlets are included.
  • A&G conducted further national outreach to encourage publishers to join and become eligible for the additional associated revenue.
  • Allen & Gerritsen (A&G) is an independent, integrated, creative-led agency that is driven by strategy, data and humanity to generate sustainable results for modern brands.
  • A&G was ranked twice by Advertising Age as the #1 "Best Place to Work in Marketing & Media."

University of Phoenix nursing faculty leadership Dr. Sun Jones recipient of March of Dimes HEROES IN ACTION Leadership Award

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

University of Phoenix celebrates that College of Nursing faculty Sun Jones, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, who serves as the Systematic Plan for Evaluation and Curriculum leader, is the recipient of the 2022 March of Dimes Arizona HEROES IN ACTION Leadership Award.

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  • University of Phoenix celebrates that College of Nursing faculty Sun Jones, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, who serves as the Systematic Plan for Evaluation and Curriculum leader, is the recipient of the 2022 March of Dimes Arizona HEROES IN ACTION Leadership Award.
  • The March of Dimes Arizona HEROES IN ACTION Awards honor outstanding nurses and maternal and infant health providers across Arizona, in 15 categories including Leadership.
  • The Leadership Award for which Jones was selected recognizes nurses who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in nursing and/or patient care.
  • Jones has been active in delivering care and advocating and supporting community access to care during her 27 years of nursing experience.

The National Organization for Arts in Health Aims to Connect Arts in Health Professionals at Its Annual Conference

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

With the goal of highlighting current topics, exemplary programs, and best practices, NOAHCON22 attracts artists, arts administrators, healthcare professionals, designers, educators, students, and anyone interested in arts in health.

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  • With the goal of highlighting current topics, exemplary programs, and best practices, NOAHCON22 attracts artists, arts administrators, healthcare professionals, designers, educators, students, and anyone interested in arts in health.
  • The conference will provide ample opportunities for arts in health professionals to grow and connect with others in the field.
  • Established in 2016, The National Organization for Arts and Health roots go back to 1989 with the first gathering of hospital arts administrators in Durham, North Carolina.
  • NOAH aims to shape a reality where the arts are accepted and fully incorporated into medical treatment, medical education, prevention, and public health and wellbeing.

Survey Finds People with NMOSD Are Hopeful, Despite Obstacles Around Diagnosis, Treatment, Quality of Life

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite a difficult health journey in terms of diagnosis, symptoms, access to treatments and quality of life, people living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, or NMOSD, have hope for the future care of their condition, according to a recent survey conducted by Health Union, the leader in social health. The inaugural NMOSD In America survey illuminates the perspectives and experiences of people living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

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  • The inaugural NMOSD In America survey illuminates the perspectives and experiences of people living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.
  • In fact, 62% of NMOSD In America survey respondents were misdiagnosed before receiving their official NMOSD diagnosis; of those individuals, 55% were misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
  • These factors likely contribute to only 18% of survey respondents feeling satisfied with their current quality of life.
  • Specifically, 62% agree that NMOSD adds anxiety to their daily life, and 46% say NMOSD has negatively impacted their social life or friend relationships.

Frederick Braggs Joins LPA Design Studios as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., July 21, 2022 Integrated design firm LPA Design Studios has named architecture industry leader Frederick Braggs as Chief Financial Officer, where he will merge financial stewardship with the firm's mission to "change lives by design."

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 21, 2022 Integrated design firm LPA Design Studios has named architecture industry leader Frederick Braggs as Chief Financial Officer, where he will merge financial stewardship with the firm's mission to "change lives by design."
  • "Frederick's talents cross the traditional lines of a chief financial officer," LPA CEO Wendy Rogers says.
  • "The administrative process is an important part of the design experience for clients, and it can't be overlooked," Braggs says.
  • At LPA, Braggs will work with firm leaders to enhance the recruitment process, grow education programs and enhance the career experience for LPA employees.

Yale School of Nursing to Launch Its First Online Master's Degree Programs In Collaboration With Noodle

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Monday, July 18, 2022

NEW HAVEN, Conn. and NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yale School of Nursing today announced plans to launch its first fully online master's degree programs in collaboration with Noodle , the country's fastest-growing online learning network.

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn. and NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yale School of Nursing today announced plans to launch its first fully online master's degree programs in collaboration with Noodle , the country's fastest-growing online learning network.
  • "With 100 years of experience and excellence behind us, Yale School of Nursing is thrilled to launch our first fully online MSN program in an area that the world desperately needs," said Yale School of Nursing Dean Ann Kurth, PhD, CNM, MPH, FAAN, FACNM.
  • "We are honored that Yale School of Nursing had the confidence in Noodle to launch their first online master's degree program with us," said Lee Bradshaw, Noodle's Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Since January 2019, Noodle has launched as many online programs with elite U.S. universities as have all of its competitors combined.