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Aviv Clinics and Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research Present Webinar on Research Findings from the First Long COVID Clinical Trial to Show Symptom Relief

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aviv Clinics and Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research (Sagol Center) at Shamir Medical Center announce a live webinar with Dr. Shai Efrati on Monday, August 29 at 12 p.m.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aviv Clinics and Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research (Sagol Center) at Shamir Medical Center announce a live webinar with Dr. Shai Efrati on Monday, August 29 at 12 p.m.
  • The webinar is in response to the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) recently released National Research and Action Plan on Long COVID .
  • The clinical trial, conducted by the Sagol Center and Tel Aviv University, was first published in Scientific Reports on July 12.
  • Serving as the largest Hyperbaric center worldwide, the Sagol Center offers highly advanced, large multiplace chambers, treating more than 300 patients daily.

Pianist/Composer Kerry Politzer Offers Post-Pandemic Creative Resurgence with "In a Heartbeat," Set for October 21 Release on PJCE Records

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Monday, August 22, 2022

RICHMOND, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kerry Politzer reaffirms her high regard as both a pianist and a composer on "In a Heartbeat," to be released October 21 on Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE) Records. In particular, it puts Portland, Oregon-based Politzer's writing back in the spotlight. The quintet album (featuring Portland trumpeter Thomas Barber, saxophonist/flutist Joe Manis, bassist Garrett Baxter, and drummer George Colligan) is her first in eight years to exclusively feature her own compositions and arrangements.

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  • RICHMOND, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kerry Politzer reaffirms her high regard as both a pianist and a composer on "In a Heartbeat," to be released October 21 on Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE) Records.
  • Not to say that Politzer hasn't kept busy in the time since 2014's "Below the Surface," her last collection of originals.
  • The pianist is a first-call player on Portland's increasingly rich jazz scene, as well as an educator on Portland State University's jazz faculty.
  • Kerry Politzer will be performing a CD release concert with her quintet at the 1905, 830 N. Shaver Street, Portland, OR on Fri. 10/21, 5:30-6:45 pm.

MAINE'S EASTERN TRAIL SELECTED AS ONE OF THE NATION'S BEST RAIL-TRAILS

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation's largest trails organization, today announced that Maine's Eastern Trail would join its Rail-Trail Hall of Fame—an exemplary group of rail-trails nationwide celebrated for the social, economic and quality-of-life value they bring to the communities they serve.

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  • "Maine's Eastern Trail proves trails can serve as tourism destinations and regional mobility hubs," Ryan Chao, RTC
    "The Eastern Trail is an increasingly special place in southern coastal Maine," said Eric Wright, Eastern Trail Alliance's president.
  • Congratulations to the Eastern Trail and our friends at the Eastern Trail Alliance!"
  • The Eastern Trail was nominated alongside Alaska's Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Missouri's Grant's Trail.
  • The trail is managed by the Eastern Trail Alliance and Eastern Trail Management District, a partnership dedicated to fill the trail gaps and build a fully off-street multiuse trail.

Amperon Names Tim Healy and Catherine Flax to Join Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

HOUSTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amperon Holdings, Inc., the leader in AI-powered grid forecasts, today announced Tim Healy and Catherine Flax as the newest members to join the board of directors and help position Amperon as the grid analytics platform for the energy transition. 

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amperon Holdings, Inc., the leader in AI-powered grid forecasts, today announced Tim Healy and Catherine Flax as the newest members to join the board of directors and help position Amperon as the grid analytics platform for the energy transition.
  • "Tim and Catherine are established titans in their spaces and we are excited to have their advice and experience as Amperon grows into a global company," said Sean Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Amperon.
  • "To have Tim, the pioneer in demand-response technology, and Catherine, a dominant figure in global commodities, join our board only solidifies the important work Amperon is doing."
  • Both Tim and Catherine see Amperon as a major player in the energy transition.

Doctivity™ Names National Healthcare Leaders to Its Board of Directors and Advisory Board

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

BLOOMSBURG, Pa., Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- - Doctivity announced today the appointment of experienced national healthcare leaders to its Board of Directors and Advisory Board: Michael Loscalzo, Executive Board Chair; Glenn Steele, M.D., Ph.D., Advisory Board Chair; Board of Directors members Adrienne Kirby, Ph.D., FACHE, and Michael Suk, MD, JD, FACS; and Advisory Board member Jean Hitchcock, MPA, APR, CFRE.

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  • BLOOMSBURG, Pa., Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- - Doctivity announced today the appointment of experienced national healthcare leaders to its Board of Directors and Advisory Board: Michael Loscalzo, Executive Board Chair; Glenn Steele, M.D., Ph.D., Advisory Board Chair; Board of Directors members Adrienne Kirby, Ph.D., FACHE, and Michael Suk, MD, JD, FACS; and Advisory Board member Jean Hitchcock, MPA, APR, CFRE.
  • "The depth of knowledge and accomplishment of our new board members is incredible and inspiring," said Cathryn Connolley-Kluck, Doctivity President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • In addition, Steele is Chairman of the Board of City of Hope world-renowned cancer and diabetes research and treatment organization.
  • Doctivity software was built by seasoned industry executives to deliver strategic growth opportunities for top-line revenue growth.

PCG Joins U.S. Army PaYS Program to Support Soldiers' Transition to the Civilian Workforce After the Army

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

BOSTON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Public Consulting Group (PCG) announced that it is joining forces with the United States Army through the Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program. This strategic partnership between the U.S. Army and a cross section of corporations, companies, and public sector agencies, helps to connect enlisting Soldiers and Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Cadets to post-military career opportunities. PaYS guarantees Soldiers and Cadets job interviews with up to five PaYS partner organizations—of more than 1,100 across the country—as they transition to civilian life. PCG Founder, President, and CEO Bill Mosakowski and Lieutenant Colonel Natasha Clarke, Commander of the New England Recruiting Battalion, jointly signed a memorandum of agreement solidifying the partnership during a small reception at the firm's Boston headquarters.

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  • PaYS guarantees Soldiers and Cadets job interviews with up to five PaYS partner organizationsof more than 1,100 across the countryas they transition to civilian life.
  • The PaYS Program is a win-win for soldiers, their families, and employers such as PCG.
  • The program offers those from the U.S. Army a pipeline for guaranteed interviews and potential employment in a fast-growing company, which works in every state of our nation."
  • We're excited to continue growing our veteran employee base as a PaYS partner."

Pallas Capital Advisors Adds Director of Business Development, Bobby DiPadua, to Assist with Advisor Recruiting; Firm Continues to Grow

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

BRAINTREE, Mass., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pallas Capital Advisors, LLC ("Pallas Capital") is pleased to welcome the newest member to the team of growing wealth management professionals, Mr. Bobby DiPadua.

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  • BRAINTREE, Mass., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pallas Capital Advisors, LLC ("Pallas Capital") is pleased to welcome the newest member to the team of growing wealth management professionals, Mr. Bobby DiPadua.
  • Mr. DiPadua has over 15 years of industry experience, primarily in business development and sales roles working alongside advisors.
  • Pallas Capital's CFO & Founding Partner, Charles Evangelakos, added, "I've known and worked with Bobby for over 5 years prior to Pallas Capital.
  • To learn more about what it means to become an advisor at Pallas Capital, please visit https://pallascapitaladvisors.com/for-advisors/
    Advisory services offered through Pallas Capital Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor.

Theranos Whistleblower, Segway Inventor, and MedExecWomen to Keynote BIOMEDevice Boston 2022

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Theranos whistleblower Erika Cheung, Segway inventor and co-founder Dean Kamen, and a panel of senior-level executives from MedExecWomen are confirmed to keynote the 2022 edition of BIOMEDevice Boston .

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  • Theranos whistleblower Erika Cheung, Segway inventor and co-founder Dean Kamen, and a panel of senior-level executives from MedExecWomen are confirmed to keynote the 2022 edition of BIOMEDevice Boston .
  • We are thrilled to have Erika, Dean, and the MedExecWomen panel presenting at BIOMEDevice Boston, said Adrienne Zepeda, Group Event Director, BIOMEDevice Boston.
  • Biotech Week Boston 2022 will take place from September 27-30 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
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The Brookline High School Expansion Project was Awarded the Prestigious Project Achievement Award

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

BROOKLINE, Mass., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The New England Chapter of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) recently held its annual Mark H. Hasso Awards Luncheon to recognize excellence in area building projects. The Brookline High School Expansion project received this Project Achievement Award in the category for projects over $100 million. CTA Construction provided construction management services for the renovation of the Tappan Gym and connected Kirrane Aquatic Center as well as 3rd floor renovations of the existing nearby school building.

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  • CTA Construction managed the renovation of the Tappan Gym, Kirrane Aquatic Center, and 3rd floor renovations of the nearby school on this award-winning project.
  • The Brookline High School Expansion project received this Project Achievement Award in the category for projects over $100 million.
  • This is the 9th project CTA Construction Managers has worked on with owner's project management firm Hill International and the 2nd CMAA award they've won with Hill.
  • "The Tappan Gym and Kirrane Aquatics Center enhancements were a key element in the overall Brookline School Expansion project", said Mark Borreliz, AIA, and project architect from William Rawn Associates .

Standard Meat Names Zach Calkins as Executive Chef

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld, co-president of Standard Meat, a Dallas-Fort Worth-based protein packaging and portioning company, announced the addition of a new Executive Chef Zach Calkins to the companys product development team.

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  • Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld, co-president of Standard Meat, a Dallas-Fort Worth-based protein packaging and portioning company, announced the addition of a new Executive Chef Zach Calkins to the companys product development team.
  • Having Zach on board as our full-time executive chef will give him an even greater ability to keep Standard Meat as an industry leader, continuing to keep us on the forefront of culinary innovation, said Blumenfeld.
  • As Executive Chef, Calkins will oversee Standard Meats entire culinary product development program and innovations.
  • He then became executive chef at the renowned Strings Restaurant in Denver, Colo. Calkins was a leader at Quiznos before becoming a chef consultant.