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The College of American Pathologists Welcomes New CEO

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world’s leading organization of board-certified pathologists, announced today that Michael Fraser, PhD, MS, CAE, FCPP, is joining the CAP as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world’s leading organization of board-certified pathologists, announced today that Michael Fraser, PhD, MS, CAE, FCPP, is joining the CAP as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • "I bring a ‘startup energy’ that lets me see things from a fresh perspective—the opportunities as well as the challenges,” said Fraser.
  • His transparent and empowering leadership style has enabled teams to tackle challenging public health issues, including navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • He has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and nonfiction books on strategic leadership and public health.

The International Myeloma Foundation Mourns the Passing of IMF Board Member Dr. Edith Mitchell

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Dr. Edith Mitchell has been a member of the IMF Board of Directors for over twenty years.

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  • Dr. Edith Mitchell has been a member of the IMF Board of Directors for over twenty years.
  • In 2023, Dr. Mitchell received the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s (PAMED) Distinguished Service Award—the highest award presented by PAMED.
  • Edith Mitchell’s passing is such a profound loss for the IMF, the IMF Board of Directors, and the myeloma community at large.
  • The International Myeloma Foundation sends its deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers to Dr. Mitchell’s family members, friends, colleagues, and loved ones.

NCCN Summit Navigates Solutions for Financial and Other Cancer-Related Hardships

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—hosted a Patient Advocacy Summit to explore the role of navigation throughout the cancer process. A diverse group of subject matter experts addressed the impact patient navigation has on care and how to utilize navigators to reduce economic burdens and disparities in care. The speakers included patients and advocates, policymakers, health care providers, and health data analysts.

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    The summit featured a series of best practice presentations highlighting some of the tools available to assist in various areas of patient navigation.
  • Speakers identified significant financial hardships that can come with cancer care, which can contribute to logistical barriers or issues involving emotional well-being.
  • Navigating a patient through their healthcare coverage and preventing financial ruin from astronomical cancer care costs has grown more complex.
  • NCCN's annual Patient Advocacy Summit follows another recent Oncology Policy Summit where the organization unveiled recommendations for screening health-related social needs ( HRSN ) in cancer care.

Corvias Infrastructure Solutions Opens a New Milwaukee Office to Continue to Serve Its Area Clients

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Corvias Infrastructure Solutions (CIS), the nation’s leading urban greening/resilience leader, has announced the opening of a new regional office, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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  • Corvias Infrastructure Solutions (CIS), the nation’s leading urban greening/resilience leader, has announced the opening of a new regional office, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • CIS’s new office demonstrates the company’s strong commitment to the local community with leadership and staff that are local to its key public sector partners.
  • The company’s Milwaukee location is in The Global Water Center Building, 247 Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204.
  • Set up by The Water Council in Milwaukee, the Center serves as a leading hub, fostering collaboration among businesses, universities, and government agencies to promote water technology innovation and address global water challenges.

PCOM Georgia Graduates 236 Physicians, Pharmacists and Physical Therapists

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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SUWANEE, Ga., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PCOM Georgia in Suwanee recently graduated 236 doctoral students from the Ameris Amphitheatre in Alpharetta.

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  • SUWANEE, Ga., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PCOM Georgia in Suwanee recently graduated 236 doctoral students from the Ameris Amphitheatre in Alpharetta.
  • He said, "At PCOM Georgia, you have acquired vital knowledge, critical thinking, and clinical skills.
  • Established in 2005, PCOM Georgia is a private, not-for-profit, accredited institute of higher education dedicated to the healthcare professions.
  • PCOM Georgia offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, and physical therapy and graduate degrees in biomedical sciences, medical laboratory science, and physician assistant studies.