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Riverside Research Wins Over $53.9M Total Contract Value (TCV) in First Quarter of 2022

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Research announces over $53.9M in TCV contract wins in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Research announces over $53.9M in TCV contract wins in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022.
  • Through Riverside Research's R&D Open Innovation Concept, the organization continues development of innovative technology and solutions crucial to national security.
  • "This expanded reach demands the right talent to support our customer's most critical needs," says Riverside Research Chief Operations Officer Alka Bhave.
  • Riverside Research is a not-for-profit organization advancing scientific research in the interest of national security.

UCLA/Orthopaedic Institute for Children to Host Important Conference on Cerebral Palsy Aimed at Professionals and Families Affected

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

To help further educate both professionals and family members affected by the disorder, a unique event will be held April 2 at the UCLA/Orthopaedic Institute for Childrens Center for Cerebral Palsy in Los Angeles.

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  • To help further educate both professionals and family members affected by the disorder, a unique event will be held April 2 at the UCLA/Orthopaedic Institute for Childrens Center for Cerebral Palsy in Los Angeles.
  • The Margaret Jones Conference on Cerebral Palsy will feature programming specially tailored to both the professional and consumer communities.
  • Following a lunch break, the afternoon will be devoted to a Family Forum on Supporting Strength & Participation in Patients with Cerebral Palsy.
  • Topics will include the current state of the science in cerebral palsy and muscle dysfunction as well as evidence-based individual medical management of cerebral palsy.

New Data on Cost Impact of Treating Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC) with FDA-Approved Medications, Including Salix's RELISTOR® Subcutaneous Injection (Methylnaltrexone Bromide), in The Emergency Department Is Published in Advances In Therapy

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

LAVAL, QC, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) "Bausch Health" and its gastroenterology business, Salix Pharmaceuticals ("Salix"), one of the largest specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world committed to the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, today announced that Advances in Therapy has published new health economic and outcome research revealing that patients who received prescription medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for opioid-induced constipation (OIC-Rx), including RELISTOR® subcutaneous injection (SC) (methylnaltrexone bromide), in the emergency department (ED) were less likely to be hospitalized, and when hospitalized, had a shorter length of stay than patients who did not receive an OIC-Rx in the ED. These findings highlight the potential for RELISTOR SC to provide relief for patients with OIC. In this study, the data showed OIC prescription medications "may reduce the need for lengthy and costly hospital stays and lead to important improvements in quality of patient care and outcomes."

Key Points: 
  • "This research provides meaningful evidence to support the use of prescription medicines, including RELISTOR SC, in treating OIC to potentially reduce health care costs and improve patient care."
  • The RELISTOR SC subgroup also had a $781 reduction in health care costs per OIC ED encounter versus the No OIC-Rx cohort ($1,603 vs. $2,384; p
  • Opioids are effective analgesics widely used for managing different types of pain, including cancer pain and chronic non-cancer pain.
  • Symptoms consistent with opioid withdrawal, including hyperhidrosis, chills, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anxiety, and yawning have occurred in patients treated with RELISTOR.

American Nitrile Secures $105 Million Strategic Partnership with Orion Infrastructure Capital

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

American Nitrile, LLC (American Nitrile or the Company), a disposable glove manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership with Orion Infrastructure Capital (Orion or OIC) to complete development of its manufacturing facility in Grove City, OH.

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  • American Nitrile, LLC (American Nitrile or the Company), a disposable glove manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership with Orion Infrastructure Capital (Orion or OIC) to complete development of its manufacturing facility in Grove City, OH.
  • This, coupled with the elimination of emissions from transpacific shipping, results in a substantially reduced carbon footprint for nitrile gloves manufactured by American Nitrile when compared to their Asian competitors.
  • We believe that American manufacturing deserves a comeback, said Jacob Block, founder, and CEO of American Nitrile.
  • We are excited to partner with American Nitrile, a pioneer in onshoring US nitrile glove manufacturing.

Riverside Research Receives Gallagher Best-in-Class Title and Ohio Success Award Recognizing Positive Impact on Employee Wellbeing and Community

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Research received two recognitions for preferred business practices in January 2022: a Gallagher Best-in-Class Benchmarking Report listing and an Ohio Success Award.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Research received two recognitions for preferred business practices in January 2022: a Gallagher Best-in-Class Benchmarking Report listing and an Ohio Success Award.
  • The 2021 Best-in-Class title from Gallagher reflects the results of the Gallagher 2021 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey.
  • The Ohio business community will celebrate Riverside Research and other award winners at an event in spring.
  • Riverside Research is proud to accept the Ohio Success Award and the 2021 Best-in-Class designation.

iQor Earns Government Safety Seal in Dasmarinas

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The Philippines Department of Labor and Employment has recognized iQor Dasmarinas, Cavite as the first-ever recipient of the Government Safety Seal Certification for the BPO sector in the Calabarzon Region 4A.

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  • The Philippines Department of Labor and Employment has recognized iQor Dasmarinas, Cavite as the first-ever recipient of the Government Safety Seal Certification for the BPO sector in the Calabarzon Region 4A.
  • Companies in the manufacturing, utilities, and business process outsourcing (BPO) industries are eligible for the certification based on compliance with government health and safety standards.
  • This recognition by the Philippines government signifies how iQor prioritizes the health and safety of our employees and their communities.
  • This collaboration helped iQor achieve the first-ever Safety Seal Certification for a BPO company in the Calabarzon region, said iQor President and CEO Gary Praznik.

American Offshore Services Secures Strategic Partnership with Orion Infrastructure Capital

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Friday, February 11, 2022

American Offshore Services, LLC (A-O-S or the Company), a crew transfer vessel (CTV) owner operator, announced a strategic partnership with Orion Infrastructure Capital (Orion or OIC) to build state-of-the-art CTVs designed to transport technicians and materials in varied offshore conditions.

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  • American Offshore Services, LLC (A-O-S or the Company), a crew transfer vessel (CTV) owner operator, announced a strategic partnership with Orion Infrastructure Capital (Orion or OIC) to build state-of-the-art CTVs designed to transport technicians and materials in varied offshore conditions.
  • Formed in 2020, A-O-S is a joint venture between European CTV operator, Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S), and U.S. offshore logistics company, SEA.O.G Offshore, to provide services to the U.S. offshore wind industry.
  • OICs unique partnership approach for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs cultivates creative credit, equity, and growth capital solutions to help middle market businesses scale and deploy sustainable infrastructure.
  • OICs target investment sectors include energy efficiency, digital infrastructure, social infrastructure, sustainable power generation, renewable fuels, waste & recycling, water, transportation, and agriculture.

Riverside Research Joins CHEST Consortium

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Research announces its membership in the National Science Foundation's Center for Hardware and Embedded Systems Security and Trust (CHEST) Consortium.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Research announces its membership in the National Science Foundation's Center for Hardware and Embedded Systems Security and Trust (CHEST) Consortium.
  • Being a member of the CHEST Consortium enables Riverside Research to further support various initiatives of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), a program serving warfighters in cybersecurity, air, and space.
  • "With a focus on hardware and cybersecurity, joining the CHEST Consortium was a natural alignment for Riverside Research," comments Rob Denz, Riverside Research Director of Trusted Resilient Systems and industry liaison.
  • Riverside Research is a not-for-profit organization advancing scientific research in the interest of National Security.

National Acclaim, Medical Research and Generous Donors Highlight a Remarkable Year of Achievement for Orthopaedic Institute for Children

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Once again in 2021, OIC’s faculty continued to share its deep knowledge with others, as evidenced by the publishing/co-publishing of more than 40 articles on advancements in orthopaedic care. This academic mission was also demonstrated by the launch of Educate2Elevate, a new mentorship program that pairs students from Orthopaedic Medical Magnet High School – located adjacent to OIC’s downtown LA campus -- with individual mentors (OIC volunteers) who are currently at colleges such as UCLA, USC, UC Berkeley and others. Since September, Educate2Elevate has hosted PSAT/SAT, UC Application and Financial Aid Workshops for over 50 Ortho High students and OIC patients. In 2021 the High School was named among the top 3% of public high schools in California by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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  • Prestigious national acclaim, groundbreaking medical research, training of tomorrows healthcare leaders and generous donor involvement were among the 2021 highlights of Los Angeles Orthopaedic Institute for Children.
  • Among the highlights of the year just concluded was OIC being ranked among the top pediatric orthopaedic programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Orthopaedic Institute for Children was founded in 1911 as Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital and today is the largest pediatric orthopaedic facility on the West Coast focused solely on musculoskeletal conditions in children.
  • Our locations in downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Westwood and Calexico treat the full spectrum of pediatric orthopaedic disorders and injuries.

Leroy West to Continue Helping Move People Up to Middle Class in New Role as Summit Academy OIC President

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Summit Academy OIC announces the promotion of Leroy West from chief operating officer to president, effective Jan. 4, 2022.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Summit Academy OIC announces the promotion of Leroy West from chief operating officer to president, effective Jan. 4, 2022.
  • Summit Academy OIC, a nonprofit located in North Minneapolis, is an accredited vocational school best known for its twenty-week, zero-out-of-pocket construction program and recently expanded Information Technology (IT) and STEM programs.
  • Summit Academy OIC also offers a Medical Administrative Assistant and a 10-week GED program.
  • "Leroy is the perfect leader for Summit Academy OIC," King said of his successor.