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AORN CEO to Retire

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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DENVER, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Linda K. Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN, the CEO and Executive Director of AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses), has announced her plans to retire at the end of this year after a new CEO is selected.

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  • DENVER, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Linda K. Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN, the CEO and Executive Director of AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses), has announced her plans to retire at the end of this year after a new CEO is selected.
  • She had also served as AORN Board President for the 1996-1997 term.
  • As CEO, Groah has had a key role in advancing changes to improve perioperative nursing practice and furthering AORN's mission supporting patient and workplace safety.
  • But Linda modeled resilience for staff and steered us to embrace greater collaboration and innovation," said AORN CFO James Cousin.

Capricor Therapeutics to Present Exosome Platform Updates at the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 27th Annual Meeting

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR), a biotechnology company developing transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced that an abstract featuring new preclinical data highlighting the therapeutic potential of its StealthX™ exosome platform technology has been selected for an oral presentation at the ASGCT 27th Annual Meeting taking place in Baltimore, Maryland from May 7–11, 2024. The findings highlight a potential exosome-based approach for the treatment of arginase-1 deficiency (ARG1-D), a rare genetic metabolic disease characterized by complete or partial lack of the enzyme arginase in the liver and red blood cells.

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  • The findings highlight a potential exosome-based approach for the treatment of arginase-1 deficiency (ARG1-D), a rare genetic metabolic disease characterized by complete or partial lack of the enzyme arginase in the liver and red blood cells.
  • “The findings from this preclinical study have further characterized our StealthX™ exosome platform and provide a novel approach for exosome-based enzyme-replacement therapies which aim to replace a deficient or absent enzyme,” said Linda Marbán, Ph.D., Capricor’s chief executive officer.
  • “We believe our StealthX™ platform provides an opportunity with potentially broad applications and our data continues to support the concept of exosomes as a suitable delivery vehicle for a variety of payloads.
  • Results showed the Arg1-exosomes were enzymatically active and able to convert arginine into urea in vitro.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Barrack, Rodos & Bacine Notifies Shareholders of Globe Life Inc. (GL) Securities Class Action Lawsuit

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Barrack, Rodos & Bacine announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors in Globe Life Inc. (NYSE: GL) who purchased the stock between May 8, 2019 and April 10, 2024 (the “Class Period”).

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  • PHILADELPHIA, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Barrack, Rodos & Bacine announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors in Globe Life Inc. (NYSE: GL) who purchased the stock between May 8, 2019 and April 10, 2024 (the “Class Period”).
  • If you purchased Globe Life shares during the Class Period and sustained a loss on your investment, you are encouraged to contact us about your rights in this matter and the possibility of leading this class action lawsuit.
  • You may contact the firm at this webpage , or by calling Linda Border or Mark Stein at 877-386-3304, or via email at [email protected] .
  • On this news, Globe Life’s share price fell $55.76 per share, or over 53%, to close at $49.17 on April 11, 2024.

COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES FASHION DESIGN PROGRAM PRESENTS FOURTH ANNUAL RUNWAY FASHION SHOW

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Detroit, MI, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, May 4, 2024, The College for Creative Studies (CCS) presented its fourth iteration of The Show, a runway show featuring collections from 23 students enrolled in the Fashion Design program.

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  • Detroit, MI, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, May 4, 2024, The College for Creative Studies (CCS) presented its fourth iteration of The Show, a runway show featuring collections from 23 students enrolled in the Fashion Design program.
  • “I am continuously inspired by how students each year bring their design concepts to fruition,” said Aki Choklat, Linda Dresner Endowed Chair in Fashion Design.
  • The College for Creative Studies Fashion Accessories Design program, heralded as the largest and most equipped fashion accessory design department in the United States, was established in 2015 under the leadership of renowned footwear designer Aki Choklat.
  • The program, up until 2022, has focused on fashion accessories design such as footwear, handbags, and small leather goods.

FactSet Participates in Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference

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Monday, May 6, 2024
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NORWALK, Conn., May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet ( NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, announced today that Linda Huber, Chief Financial Officer of FactSet, will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference at the Langham London in London, England on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet ( NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, announced today that Linda Huber, Chief Financial Officer of FactSet, will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference at the Langham London in London, England on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
  • The following information is provided for investors who would like to participate in the conference call:

ICPO Foundation awards ICPO Academy stipends to the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Osaka University Hospital

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Monday, May 6, 2024
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Today, the International Centers for Precision Oncology (ICPO) Foundation announced a cooperation with the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the Osaka University Hospital.

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  • Today, the International Centers for Precision Oncology (ICPO) Foundation announced a cooperation with the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the Osaka University Hospital.
  • ICPO offers industry-funded stipends for the ICPO Academy for Theranostics to dedicated healthcare professionals worldwide.
  • "Through this agreement, we have the opportunity to provide advanced training in theranostics to team members of the Department for Nuclear Medicine at Osaka University Hospital.
  • Osaka University Hospital, known for its dedication to excellence, places significant emphasis on research and development in the medical field.

Bryant & Stratton College Partners with Jordan Health to Address Medical Assistant Workforce Shortage

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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Bryant & Stratton College (B&SC) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Jordan Health aimed at addressing the critical shortage of medical assistants in the healthcare industry.

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  • Bryant & Stratton College (B&SC) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Jordan Health aimed at addressing the critical shortage of medical assistants in the healthcare industry.
  • Through innovative collaboration and leveraging grant funding from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation , B&SC and Jordan Health are pioneering efforts to increase the medical assistant workforce in the Greater Rochester area.
  • Under the initiative, Jordan Health has been awarded a grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation's Healthcare Workforce Training & Retention Program.
  • Upon successful completion of the medical assisting program, graduates will be guaranteed internship placements and employment opportunities at Jordan Health, contributing to the healthcare facility’s workforce sustainability.

Loma Linda University Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation announce joint venture partnership to build new inpatient rehabilitation facility

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Loma Linda University Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, announced today that they have entered into a joint venture partnership to build and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation facility in Loma Linda.

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  • Loma Linda University Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, announced today that they have entered into a joint venture partnership to build and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation facility in Loma Linda.
  • The new, free-standing, 80-bed facility will help to meet a growing community need for specialized rehabilitation services, nearly doubling the health system’s capacity for inpatient rehabilitation care.
  • Upon completion of this project, Loma Linda University Health will transition its existing inpatient rehabilitation units to the new rehabilitation facility.
  • “We are pleased to partner with Loma Linda University Health as we expand access to high-quality rehabilitation care in the Inland Empire,” said Russ Bailey, president, Lifepoint Rehabilitation.

National Research Corporation Announces First Quarter Results

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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National Research Corporation, dba NRC Health, (NASDAQ:NRC) today announced results for the first quarter 2024.

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  • National Research Corporation, dba NRC Health, (NASDAQ:NRC) today announced results for the first quarter 2024.
  • Next quarter, we will launch an expanded product suite that extends across the experience spectrum, recognizing and responding to consumers, patients, and caregivers as unique individuals.
  • During the first quarter of 2024, the Company returned $18 million to stockholders in the form of dividends and stock repurchases.
  • A live simulcast of National Research Corporation’s 2024 first quarter conference call will be available online at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/554254445 May 8, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) Names Linda Philp Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, May 6, 2024
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Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, today announced that the company has named Linda Philp, CPA, senior vice president & chief financial officer.

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  • Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, today announced that the company has named Linda Philp, CPA, senior vice president & chief financial officer.
  • In her role, she will be responsible for the company’s accounting, financial reporting, tax, systems optimization/technology and risk management functions.
  • Additionally, Philp previously worked for large consumer products brands including PepsiCo, Kraft General Foods, Pizza Hut and Campbell Soup.
  • A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Philp also received her MBA in finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.