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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards $11 Million to Community Partners in New York

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation continued its critical work to measurably improve health and strengthen local communities in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation continued its critical work to measurably improve health and strengthen local communities in 2023.
  • “Our Foundation strives to improve the health of humanity by addressing health inequities and strengthening our communities in New York.
  • Our strategy underscores this commitment by focusing on partnerships and programs that aid the health of the socially vulnerable,” said Victor DeStefano, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New York.
  • Other Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation grant recipients last year included: American Heart Association, Project Renewal, Gay Men’s Health Crisis, Community Access, and Tent Ministries.

Enveric Biosciences Announces New Patent Issuances Protecting Multiple Assets Covered by Non-Binding Term Sheets

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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11,918,594, titled “Multi-Substituent Psilocybin Derivatives” and is further expected to issue, on March 19, 2024, U.S. Patent No.

Key Points: 
  • 11,918,594, titled “Multi-Substituent Psilocybin Derivatives” and is further expected to issue, on March 19, 2024, U.S. Patent No.
  • The newly issued patent and soon to be issued patent provide composition of matter claim coverage on numerous potential drug candidates not previously publicly disclosed by Enveric, as well as to six compounds subject to the three recently announced Non-Binding Term Sheets that Enveric entered into with an undisclosed biotechnology company.
  • “The new patent and soon-to-issue patent expand our patent portfolio and strengthen the opportunity presented to our current and future partners and licensees.
  • They also highlight the breadth of the available patent coverage for other molecules available for licensing in the Company’s PsybraryTM collections of licensable portfolios,” said Joseph Tucker, Ph.D., Director and CEO of Enveric.

Don't Miss Star-Studded Divine Mercy Preview Show & Mass on EWTN

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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IRONDALE, Ala., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're an NFL fan, you know the name Elvis Grbac, former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens. You also know the name Ben Steele, who played for six NFL teams including the 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Green Bay Packers, and is currently assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals. And if you're Catholic, you almost surely know Mark Wahlberg's brother Jim Wahlberg, either by name or by his work as executive producer of "Mother Teresa: No Greater Love."

Key Points: 
  • Live From the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass.
  • All of these men have gone on to do some incredible work in the Catholic Church and all will be featured live on EWTN's Divine Mercy Sunday's Preview Show, which airs at Noon ET, Sunday, April 7.
  • In addition to the events above, EWTN will feature a Divine Mercy Celebration from the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Vilnius, Lithuania at 10 a.m.
  • That Celebration also includes a preview show and Mass, where you undoubtedly will see the original painting of the Divine Mercy.

Government of Canada announces funding for Nova Scotia community organization to implement mental health and grief supports for families

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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To support those affected on their paths to healing, the Government of Canada is investing in community-based solutions to help increase mental health, grief and bereavement services in Nova Scotia, as recommended by the Mass Casualty Commission.

Key Points: 
  • To support those affected on their paths to healing, the Government of Canada is investing in community-based solutions to help increase mental health, grief and bereavement services in Nova Scotia, as recommended by the Mass Casualty Commission.
  • This funding will help support the delivery of family-centred health promotion programs that address the unique needs of individuals and communities.
  • "The ongoing mental health impacts following the devastating loss of life in Nova Scotia in 2020 cannot be understated.
  • Anyone in Canada can visit Canada.ca/mental-health to access mental health and substance use supports and services, available both where they live and virtually.

Statement - The Government of Canada highlights National Caregiver Day

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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National Caregiver Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the efforts of the almost 8 million caregivers in Canada who are providing care for others.

Key Points: 
  • National Caregiver Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the efforts of the almost 8 million caregivers in Canada who are providing care for others.
  • To help provide financial support for those who are providing care for a loved one, caregivers can benefit from the non-refundable Canada caregiver credit .
  • The Government of Canada is also collaborating with provinces and territories to implement bilateral agreements focused on the shared priority of helping Canadians age with dignity close to home.
  • The Government of Canada is taking steps to enhance Canadian seniors' ability to age at home and receive quality home care.

Government of Canada signs two bilateral agreements with Quebec to support initiatives to improve health care

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health, announced the signing of two bilateral agreements to invest more than $3.7 billion in federal funding to improve health care in Quebec.

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  • Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health, announced the signing of two bilateral agreements to invest more than $3.7 billion in federal funding to improve health care in Quebec.
  • The Government of Canada will initially provide $2.5 billion to support Quebec's Department of Health and Social Services' 2023-2027 strategic plan.
  • This will enable the sharing of best practices and ensure continuous improvement of the health care system.
  • This will improve the transparency of results, help manage public health emergencies, and ensure that individuals can access their own health information, which will be shared among health care workers in all health care settings.

NEDHSA inks MOUs with NELA Arts Council, NELA Music Awards to further recognize art as treatment strategy

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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MONROE, La., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council (NELAAC) and the NELA Music Awards, respectively. Each respective MOU is an effort to recognize arts as one of its integrated health care, evidence-based prevention, communications, and treatment strategies to help serve persons with mental health, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council (NELAAC) and the NELA Music Awards, respectively.
  • MONROE, La., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council (NELAAC) and the NELA Music Awards, respectively.
  • "We believe there is medicine in creative expression, and the arts can help a person come alive in ways traditional treatment options can't," Dr. Sizer said.
  • NELA Music Awards President Myra Akers said, "The NELA Music Awards is proud to partner with the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority."

Grants to promote healthy living for high school students across Canada

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Today, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the first round of successful projects under the School Health Grant for Youth program.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the first round of successful projects under the School Health Grant for Youth program.
  • Grants of up to $3,500 are approved for 81 high school students across Canada to develop youth-driven and youth-inspired initiatives that encourage and promote healthy living in their schools.
  • The initiatives align with four health priorities: to reduce substance-related harms, foster positive mental health and well-being, promote healthy eating and nutrition, or encourage physical activity among their peers.
  • For more information on the program, and how to apply, go to the School Health Grant for Youth webpage .

Government of Canada Tables Final Report of the Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2024 /CNW/ - In 2018, the Government of Canada introduced the Cannabis Act , which put into place a legal framework that takes a comprehensive public health approach to cannabis.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2024 /CNW/ - In 2018, the Government of Canada introduced the Cannabis Act , which put into place a legal framework that takes a comprehensive public health approach to cannabis.
  • In accordance with the Act, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health and the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health released the final report of the Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act.
  • This final report is the result of the extensive work conducted by the independent Expert Panel, chaired by Morris Rosenberg, that led the review over the last 18 months.
  • "I would like to thank Chair Rosenberg and the members of the Expert Panel for their enormous effort and dedication in leading the first-ever Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act.

Adial Pharmaceuticals Announces Exercise of Warrants for $3.5 Million Gross Proceeds

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Saturday, March 2, 2024
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The shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants are registered pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form S-1 (No.

Key Points: 
  • The shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants are registered pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form S-1 (No.
  • The gross proceeds to the Company from the exercise of the warrants are expected to be $3,530,500, prior to deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses.
  • In consideration for the immediate exercise of the warrants for cash and the payment of $0.125 per new warrant, the Company will issue new unregistered warrants to purchase up to 2,300,000 shares of common stock.
  • The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC covering the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the new warrants.