Brewton–Parker College

Largest gift in Roper St. Francis Foundation history will support patients and caregivers

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A landmark $5 million gift from the Parker's Community Fund will establish the Roper St. Francis Foundation Parker's Community Impact Fund, which will support community health initiatives and the caregivers of Roper St. Francis Healthcare.

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  • $5 million gift from the Parker's Community Fund will establish the Roper St. Francis Foundation Parker's Community Impact Fund
    CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A landmark $5 million gift from the Parker's Community Fund will establish the Roper St. Francis Foundation Parker's Community Impact Fund, which will support community health initiatives and the caregivers of Roper St. Francis Healthcare.
  • The Parker's Community Fund investment – the largest gift in the history of the Roper St. Francis Foundation – was announced at the 17th annual Roper Xavier Society Gala on Feb. 11 at the Charleston Gaillard Center as donors, leaders and caregivers celebrated the spirit of generosity and mission of Roper St. Francis Healthcare.
  • "We are truly honored to support the patients and caregivers at Roper St. Francis Healthcare and are inspired by the healthcare system's vision for the future.
  • This includes four acute care emergency rooms at Roper Hospital, Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital, and two freestanding emergency rooms at Roper Hospital Diagnostics and ER – Northwoods, and Roper Hospital Diagnostics and ER - Moncks Corner Medical Plaza.

Remark Appoints Tech Entrepreneur and Global Business Leader DeMeakey Williams, Sr. as Chief Revenue Officer

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remark Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARK), a diversified global leader in AI powered video analytics, authentication technology and risk management solutions today announced that DeMeakey Williams, Sr. joins the organization as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), where he will oversee Remark's revenue generation, brand awareness, go-to-market strategies, global communications program, demand creation and customer advocacy.

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  • "DeMeakey is a renowned and proven growth revenue expert and his appointment furthers our ability to deliver data-driven intelligence to organizations across multiple sectors, including defense, education, government, healthcare, and hospitality."
  • DeMeakey Williams, Sr. brings more than 20 years of marketing, sales and innovation experience from established publicly traded companies and high-growth start-up brands to Remark.
  • Before Remark, DeMeakey held the position of Vice President of America's Sales at Pangiam, a security technology firm, taking responsibility for their corporate sales and business development within the Western Hemisphere.
  • Risk Factors in Remark Holdings' Annual Report on Form 10-K and Remark Holdings' other filings with the SEC.

Element451, the Leading Student Engagement Platform for Higher Ed, Announces Growth Equity Investment to Advance Full Student Journey Engagement Efforts

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Student admissions and marketing platform Element451 announces growth equity funding led by Blueprint Equity to further accelerate the growth of its full journey, student-centered engagement platform. Blueprint Equity is a technology-focused growth equity firm focused on investing in and building market-leading enterprise software and technology-enabled services businesses.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Student admissions and marketing platform Element451 announces growth equity funding led by Blueprint Equity to further accelerate the growth of its full journey, student-centered engagement platform.
  • Blueprint Equity is a technology-focused growth equity firm focused on investing in and building market-leading enterprise software and technology-enabled services businesses.
  • "We are excited to help elevate Element451 into this next chapter of growth.
  • Despite historic enrollment lows and shifting consumer expectations , Element451 partner institutions have continued to prevail against the odds.

Parker University Honors Dr. Jack Donovan with Namesake in Newest South Building

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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When naming the space, Parker University wanted to recognize one of its former Board of Trustees, 91-year-old Dr. John G. Jack Donovan.

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  • When naming the space, Parker University wanted to recognize one of its former Board of Trustees, 91-year-old Dr. John G. Jack Donovan.
  • He helped make many chiropractic careers a success because of his positive example, professional accomplishments, and work with Parker University.
  • Dr. Donovan graduated in 1950 from Palmer Chiropractic College after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of South Dakota.
  • Dr. Donovan collaborated with Dr. James Parker, the founder of Parker College of Chiropractic (now Parker University).

BlueSprig Appoints Jason Owen as President & Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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HOUSTON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueSprig, one of the nation's leading providers of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children, announced today that Jason Owen has been appointed President & CEO.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueSprig, one of the nation's leading providers of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children, announced today that Jason Owen has been appointed President & CEO.
  • Owen joins BlueSprig from a company offering pediatric health care services, where he most recently served as President of Operations for over four years.
  • Prior to his previous role, Owen spent time at other well-known health care organizations, including serving as Vice President of Regional Operations at Hanger Orthopedic Group and President of the Southeast Region of Kindred at Home.
  • "Jason has an extensive background in health care services and represents the optimal choice to position BlueSprig for its next phase of growth.

Dr. Katinka van der Merwe of The Spero Clinic to Attend SuperConference 2021 Held by The Masters Circle Global

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --We are proud to announce that Dr. Katinka van der Merwe will be a guest speaker at the 2021 Master Circle SuperConference.

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  • FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --We are proud to announce that Dr. Katinka van der Merwe will be a guest speaker at the 2021 Master Circle SuperConference.
  • Dr. van der Merwe is known for effectively treating cases in which patients thought that attainable relief was not possible.
  • Dr. van der Merwe developed a unique Neurological Rehabilitation program, through which she has successfully treated thousands of hopeless cases.
  • Dr. Katinka van der Merwe grew up as the daughter of a successful chiropractor outside of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Daniel Larson, DC, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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STILLWATER, Minn., Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Daniel Larsen, DC, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Doctor for his outstanding medical achievements and professional excellence at Rivertown Health & Wellness.

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  • STILLWATER, Minn., Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Daniel Larsen, DC, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Doctor for his outstanding medical achievements and professional excellence at Rivertown Health & Wellness.
  • Having led a distinguished health career for 25 years, Dr. Larsen has garnered a commendable reputation as a leading authority on chronic pain.
  • In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Larsen completed over 300 credits in engineering and pre-medical undergraduate studies, which qualified him for chiropractic school.
  • An active member of his community, Dr. Larsen devotes his time as a volunteer with youth functions at Eaglebrook Church.

Parker University Celebrates the Birthday of its Founder and Chiropractic Visionary Dr. Jim Parker

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Dallas, Texas, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker University is excited to celebrate Dr. Jim Parkers 101st birthday on September 12.

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  • Dallas, Texas, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker University is excited to celebrate Dr. Jim Parkers 101st birthday on September 12.
  • While a student at Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Parker established two chiropractic clinics in Illinois.
  • Through the years, he served as president of Parker College of Chiropractic, on the Parker Chiropractic Resource Foundation, and through Share International.
  • Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, was founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic).