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Leading Fertility Providers Announce Exciting Developments to Support Patients, Providers

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TJ Farnsworth, Chief Executive Officer of Inception Fertility and Founding President of the Alliance expressed excitement about this development, saying, “We are thrilled to announce the formal organization of the Fertility Providers Alliance. As our specialty continues to develop, the FPA will, in collaboration with its partners like ASRM, SART, and Resolve, to build upon a culture of collaboration rather than competition. It is important that we focus on the battle we are all in with infertility- rather than with one another. There is a lot we can achieve by working together.”

Membership in the Alliance is available to fertility networks, clinics, and individuals engaged in reproductive medicine. By joining forces, members will be part of a transformative movement that shapes the future of fertility care.

Lisa Van Dolah, Ivy Fertility Chief Executive Officer and President-elect of the Alliance, outlined her goals for the organization, noting, “The Alliance will provide a platform for members and healthcare industry partners to engage in meaningful dialogue and access resources that foster quality and growth.”

Joining Farnsworth and Van Dolah on the founding Board of Directors are Kindbody CFO Scott Bruckner, US Fertility CEO Richard Jennings, Boston IVF CEO David Stern, and Pinnacle Fertility CEO Beth Zoneraich. In the coming months, the organization intends to actively recruit representatives of unaffiliated clinics to join the leadership team.

To learn more about the Fertility Providers Alliance and inquire about membership opportunities, please visit www.fertilityprovidersalliance.com. An updated website reflecting the formal ongoing efforts of the FPA and its leadership will be to come.

ABOUT THE FERTILITY PROVIDERS ALLIANCE

The Fertility Providers Alliance is a dynamic organization committed to supporting the activities of fertility care providers by promoting innovation, cooperation, and collective action. Comprised of fertility clinic networks, independent fertility clinics, and fertility specialists, the Alliance provides a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and advocacy, enhancing patient care and shaping the future of reproductive health.

ABOUT WJ WEISER ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

WJ Weiser Association Management has been a leader in the business of growing and developing associations since 1988, and currently manages over 80 organizations on the international, national, and regional levels. Weiser is one of the country’s premier full-service association management firms and has undoubtedly built a reputation for unparalleled service.

ABOUT NAYLOR ASSOCIATION SOLUTIONS

Naylor Association Solutions empowers associations to achieve success through innovative association tools and services for strengthening member engagement and increasing non-dues revenue. Naylor’s offerings include member communications, management of live and online meetings and events, online career centers, member management software, and full-service association management. A strategic partner to professional and trade associations in the U.S. and Canada, Naylor serves more than 1,600 associations across 80+ industries. For more information, visit https://www.naylor.com.

Media Contact

Ross E. Weber, Fertility Providers Alliance. c/o WJ Weiser Association Management, 1 847-264-5924, [email protected]

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Home and Family: Marriage / Relationships

National Grid and Boston Children’s Museum Launch Partnership to Bring STEAM to Afterschool Programs Across Massachusetts

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“We are honored to be selected as the city to pilot this program,” said Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson. “We are excited for our students to be taking part in these amazing learning opportunities that will help propel them forward and inspire them to become life-long learners. Thank you to National Grid and Boston Children’s Museum for their continued support of our community.”

Since 2006, National Grid has played an integral role in furthering the Museum’s STEAM efforts. This new community-based partnership reinforces and extends the informal learning that takes place in the Museum’s exhibits and expands the capacity for adults to support STEAM learning among the children. This partnership focuses even greater attention on both Boston Children’s Museum’s and National Grid’s efforts to promote STEAM learning and inspire kids and their families to develop skills that last a lifetime.

“Science, technology, engineering, and math are at the core of what we do every day at National Grid. As we work to combat the climate crisis and advance the clean energy ecosystem in Massachusetts, a STEAM education is critical to developing innovative and creative leaders of tomorrow,” said Melissa Lavinson, Head of Corporate Affairs for National Grid New England. “We are committed to ensuring communities throughout the Commonwealth have access to these learning opportunities, and we are excited to see these programs come to life.”

“Boston Children’s Museum invites children and families to engage in STEAM challenges, use tools, and develop skills every day. These STEAM activities provide opportunities for hands-on, open-ended explorations that ignite imaginations,” said Carole Charnow, President & CEO of Boston Children’s Museum. “To build on this work, the Museum is grateful for funding from National Grid that allows us to foster deeper connections with parents, guardians, neighborhoods, and communities.”

About National Grid
National Grid (NYSE: NGG) is an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people through our networks in New York and Massachusetts. National Grid is focused on building a smarter, stronger, cleaner energy future — transforming our networks with more reliable and resilient energy solutions to meet state climate goals and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

For more information, please visit our website, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, like us on Facebook and find us on Instagram.

About Boston Children’s Museum
Boston Children’s Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. More information about Boston Children’s Museum can be found at http://www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org Become a fan of the Museum on Facebook and follow us on Twitter

Hours and Admission
The Museum is open Wednesday–Sunday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Advance tickets/reservations are highly recommended, especially during weekends, holidays, and school vacation weeks. Adults, $22, children (1-15) and senior citizens, $22; children under 12 months and Museum members are always free.

Media Contact

Jo-Anne Baxter, Boston Children’s Museum, 617-986-3702, [email protected], www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org

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Health: Psychology

EndoC-̒H5 Human Beta Cells in T1 and T2 Diabetes Models, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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As an example, glucose stimulation of the EndoC-̒H5 cells will result in the secretion of insulin in a dynamic manner and this secretion can be enhanced by GLP-1 (glucagon‐like peptide) and GIP (glucose‐dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) analogs. In this way, EndoC-̒H5 based disease models for T1 and T2 diabetes, allow lead identification and optimization in drug development without compromising highly reproducible results and providing an accurate understanding of beta-cell function. Thus, showing that EndoC-̒H5 cells can grant relevant early drug discovery through beta-cell function characterization and target identification and validation approaches.

Join the featured speakers as they discuss existing models and solutions for biomedical research and drug development in diabetes based on the newly developed EndoC-̒H5 primary-like human beta cells, which combine robust glucose-stimulated insulin secretion and GLP-1/GIP receptor activities and modeling of human T1 & T2 diabetes.

Join Bruno Blanchi, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Human Cell Design; and Miguel Sáinz Jaspeado, PhD, Scientific Affairs Manager, Mercodia, for the live webinar on Thursday, November 02, 2023, at 9:30am EDT (2:30pm CET/EU-Central).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit EndoC-̒H5 Human Beta Cells in T1 and T2 Diabetes Models.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/ 

Media Contact

Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, [email protected] 

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Navigating the Future — Pharma, Analytics Maturity and Shaping Healthcare’s Use of AI, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Attendees will gain insights into:

  • AI-driven healthcare: Delve into the promise of AI, from its current role in pharma data analytics to its future as a trusted advisor for doctors in diagnosing and treating patients.
  • Analytics maturity model: Understand why successfully navigating from a foundational analytics capability to a prescriptive analytics capability is pivotal for pharma. Discover how each phase aligns with specific business needs and decision-making capabilities.
  • Data’s influence: Explore how the kind of data healthcare providers use can either propel or hinder the journey through the analytics maturity model. Learn why patient-centric intelligence is the key to unlocking AI’s true potential.
  • Diagnosing Maturity: Discover methods to assess an organization’s current data maturity level and receive guidance on initiating a successful data-driven journey.
  • Practical Insights: Gain actionable insights and real-world examples of the business questions and insights generated at each stage of the analytics maturity model.

By attending, attendees will learn about the foundations for AI adoption that supercharges decision-making and improves patient and commercial outcomes.

Join experts from Prospection, Nathan Walters, General Manager — ANZ; Kristen Mann, Chief Product Officer; Vishal Kapoor, General Manager — Analytics; and Daniel West, CEO, for the live webinar on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 7pm EDT (N. America) / Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 10am AEDT (Melbourne, AU).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Navigating the Future — Pharma, Analytics Maturity and Shaping Healthcare’s Use of AI.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

Media Contact

Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, [email protected]

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Health

Synthetic Co-Polymer Nanodisc Enabling Near-Native Membrane Protein Assays, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Although they represent about a third of the proteins encoded in the human genome, they are targeted by roughly 70% of the currently approved drugs. Unfortunately, at par with their biomedical relevance is the difficulty of characterizing them. To do so has traditionally involved removing them from their native environment and replacing the membrane with detergents. Alas, detergents are a poor replacement for the membrane, often leading to loss of stability and function. Moreover, finding the best detergent is a time-consuming process. Even with access to the best detergent, excess detergent is a necessity, which can affect downstream applications.

Polymers — made of alternating acidic and hydrophobic groups — can integrate into the membrane and self-assemble so-called native nanodisc. All of this happens in a single-step reaction, without ever using detergents. By keeping the membrane protein always surrounded by their native lipids, function should be preserved.

Join this webinar to gain insights into the application of synthetic co-polymer nanodisc to solubilize and stabilize membrane proteins for further characterization.

Join Dr. Mario Leutert, Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Molecular Systems Biology at ETH Zurich; and Dr. Felipe Merino, Head of Cryo-EM, Cube Biotech, for the live webinar on Thursday, November 02, 2023, at 10am EDT (3pm CET/EU-Central).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Synthetic Co-Polymer Nanodisc Enabling Near-Native Membrane Protein Assays.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

Media Contact

Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, [email protected]

SOURCE Xtalks

Health

VSee in Partnership with United Nations Institute of Training and Research Announces Launch of New Global Health Webinar Series

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Telemedicine and digital health technologies offer transformative solutions to bridge critical gaps in healthcare delivery and improve overall health outcomes, especially in under-resourced areas. The goal of the series is to share knowledge that will allow changemakers to more rapidly implement telemedicine access: identifying opportunities to integrate technologies, helping policymakers deploy them strategically, and guiding future tech innovation to best serve global health needs.

The webinar series supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

“We are proud to work with UNITAR and other partners to raise awareness of how tech innovation can break down barriers and create universal healthcare access. Our hope is that this course will inspire thousands of talented people around the world to create unique digital health tools for their own countries,” said Dr. Milton Chen, VSee CEO.

The first webinar, “Exploring the Global Landscape of Digital Health,” will take place on October 19, 2023 at 4PM CET/9AM ET. It will provide an overview of the course and a discussion with Health Tech Without Borders on delivering digital health tools to strained hospitals to efficiently utilize available knowledge and technologies to aid healthcare infrastructure and workforce shortages.

Register for the series here.

About VSee

VSee is the telehealth company behind NASA Space Station, McKesson, GE Health, Optum, DaVita, and 1,000+ customers. VSee empowers health organizations and practitioners worldwide to achieve better patient care and improved efficiency through flexible, scalable telehealth. Its no code, low code platform provides comprehensive building blocks to quickly configure and build simple to complex workflows from ER diversion to eICU, on-call specialist consults to chronic care management. Learn more at vsee.com.

About UNITAR

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal training arm of the United Nations, working in every region of the world. It provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future. Over the years, UNITAR has acquired unique expertise and experience in designing and delivering a variety of training activities. We have become a leading institute in the provision of customized and creative learning solutions to institutions and individuals from both public and private sectors. With a strategy fully focused on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we support Governments in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Visit unitar.org

About The Global Surgery Foundation

Our mission is based on evidence that the majority of the most urgent needs in global health are surgically related. This includes maternal, child, trauma and cancer care. As such, one of the most effective pathways towards Universal Health Coverage is to increase access to surgical care. We are a leading international alliance dedicated to ensuring that every individual has access to life-saving surgical care so that they may have safe and healthy lives. Headquartered in Geneva (Switzerland), the GSF unites governments, the private sector, and international and local institutions towards one common goal: bring life-saving surgical care to those who need it most. Visit www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org

About Stanford University Center for Innovation in Global Health

The Center for Innovation in Global Health (CIGH) strives to enable collaborative programs in global health for residents, medical students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduates by reaching across geographic, cultural, economic, and gender boundaries to inspire a new generation of global health leaders. CIGH creates partnered programs that build capacity both overseas and in the United States in underserved, low-resource communities. Visit globalhealth.stanford.edu

About Health Tech Without Borders

Health Tech Without Borders, Inc. (HTWB) is a global non-profit organization that supports local communities affected by sudden humanitarian emergencies via digital tools. As an innovation hub, HTWB collaborates with international public and private partners to provide access to care and health education to those afflicted by conflict and climate change. HTWB focuses on supporting any person affected by humanitarian disasters while remaining non-sectarian and apolitical. Learn more at www.htwb.org

Media Contact

Anne Chang, VSee, 1 6265131824, [email protected], VSee.com

Arnaud Guyon, UNITAR, [email protected], unitar.org

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Science: Biology

Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency joins the Empire State Purchasing Group for Automated Distribution

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“Using the Empire State Purchasing Group will make it so much easier to post our bids and reach more vendors,” says Timothy DeGraff, Acting Executive Director/Director of Finance & Administration of UCRRA. “We’re able to publish our solicitations and the accompanying documents, any addendums, Q&A, provide vendors with plan holders’ lists and most importantly, having the ability to track every step of the bid process, which is helpful to see who is truly interested in our bid and gives us the crucial information on how to improve our process for future solicitations. Joining the Empire State Purchasing Group has truly been a huge improvement to how we go about posting and awarding bids.”

UCRRA invites all local vendors to visit http://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york/ucrra and register to receive access to its upcoming solicitations as well as the upcoming bids and RFPs from over 325 other public agencies who are also members of the Empire State Purchasing Group. Registered vendors also gain access to a team of experienced customer service support representatives and can upgrade their service to receive customized bid alerts, advanced notice of term contract expiration, and notifications of any posted addendum.

About the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA):

For over 30 years, Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) has been developing and implementing sustainable waste management programs for Ulster County. UCRRA is a solid waste authority, public benefit corporation, and permitted solid waste facility with commercial Transfer Stations, a commercial recycling operation, and a commercial composting facility in Kingston and New Paltz, NY.

About Bidnet Direct:

Bidnet Direct, powered by mdf commerce, is a sourcing solution of regional purchasing groups available at no cost to local government agencies throughout the country. Bidnet Direct runs regional purchasing groups, including the Empire State Purchasing Group, across all 50 states that are used by over 1,600 local governments. To learn more and have your government agency gain better transparency and efficiency in purchasing, please visit https://www.bidnetdirect.com/buyers

Media Contact

Kim Cullen, Bidnet Direct, 800-835-4603, [email protected], www.bidnetdirect.com

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Health

More than $539,000 in Strategic Grants Awarded by Community Foundation

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Strategic grants focus on supporting families with children, preparing for a growing aging population, and responding to substance use disorder.

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Community Foundation of Frederick County is excited to announce that it awarded more than $539,000 in strategic grants to 21 area nonprofits dedicated to improving lives and enhancing Frederick County.

The Community Foundation’s strategic grants focus on supporting families with children, preparing for a growing aging population, and responding to substance use disorder. Within each of these areas, preference was given to applications that supported access to affordable housing, addressed mental health needs, and/or alleviated disparities in service delivery. Generous donors who have created unrestricted funds trust the Community Foundation to award grants that address the community’s most pressing needs. These partners are dedicated to improving lives across Frederick County and their unrestricted support makes our important work possible.

Strategic grant funding supporting families with children was provided to:

Advocates for Homeless Families: $20,000 for case management for families with children transitioning out of homelessness.

Blessings in a Backpack, Frederick Chapter: $5,347.50 to support children from low-income households that are experiencing food insecurity.

Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.): $29,233.20 to support the mental health and well-being needs of 45 people in adoptive, foster, guardianship, and kinship families.

Centro Hispano de Frederick: $34,000 for staffing to support inter-generational immigrant families navigating health and human services needs.

City Youth Matrix: $12,013 for youth extracurricular activities and family empowerment.

Frederick Rescue Mission, Inc.: $10,347.50 for support of Faith House Transitional Living Program, which brings healing and hope to women and their children experiencing trauma and homelessness by providing transitional housing and services.

Heartly House: $25,000 for counseling families experiencing trauma through domestic violence and/or physical/sexual abuse and $10,000 to improve the lives of families receiving public housing services by mitigating and preventing intimate partner violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse.

Housing Authority of the City of Frederick: $37,448.61 to support families in subsidized housing programs to stabilize from crisis, build an infrastructure for family success, and create pathways to prosperity through education, employment, and financial management.

Literacy Council of Frederick County: $13,334 for program manager and workplace coordinator staff positions who provide pathways to essential literacy skills for adults so they can provide for their families and increase opportunities that will contribute to the families’ overall well-being.

Mission of Mercy, Inc.: $10,000 to provide free medical and dental care for families with children who are asset limited income constrained employed (ALICE).

The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs: $19,530.15 to provide operating support for Frederick County’s single-site Emergency Family Shelter for families with children who are experiencing homelessness.

Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership (SHIP): $8,981.52 to support the needs of families with children who are experiencing homelessness attending all elementary and middle schools in Frederick County Public Schools, keeping families connected to education.

Strategic grant funding supporting preparing for a growing aging population was provided to:

Daybreak Adult Day Services: $49,063.34 to support seniors with lower incomes through the Adult Medical Day Program and Senior Center Plus programs.

Lions Club of Frederick: $5,000 to provide eye care to lower-income seniors.

Mission of Mercy: $25,000 to provide free medical care, dental care, and prescription medications for seniors who are uninsured and underinsured.

Rebuilding Together Frederick County, MD: $25,000 to help senior homeowners who are of low-income age in place by making health and safety related home repairs and improvements.

Supporting Older Adults through Resources (SOAR): $36,963.15 to assist seniors with lower incomes with resources and financial assistance when they experience hardships.

YMCA of Frederick County: $10,000 to help seniors with Parkinson’s disease minimize their symptoms and increase independence of movement through the Rock Steady Boxing Program.

Strategic grant funding supporting responding to substance use disorder (SUD) was provided to:

Frederick Rescue Mission: $6,347.50 for the Changed Life Recovery program helping men transition from recovery to a life of sustainable sobriety, accountability, and gainful employment.

Friends for Neighborhood Progress: $30,000 for case management for people who are chronically homeless and have one or more disabling conditions, including SUD, and $20,000 to provide permanent housing stipends for people who are chronically homeless and have one or more disabling conditions, including SUD.

On Our Own of Frederick County, Inc.: $46,141 for peer support services, advocacy, and tailored navigation of resources so people with SUD are successful in recovery.

The Phoenix Foundation of Maryland: $18,122.35 for the recovery high school that meets academic state requirements within a sober supportive environment for adolescents in early recovery from a SUD.

Pride Center of Maryland: $32,218.36 to expand capacity of culturally considerate education, outreach, and direct mental health services leading to SUD prevention and treatment for sexual and gender minorities.

As a leader in grant and scholarship funding, The Community Foundation of Frederick County has given back more than $94 million to the community since 1986. To learn more about how the Community Foundation impacts Frederick County, visit http://www.FrederickCountyGives.org.

Media Contact

Kym Byrnes, Community Foundation of Frederick County, 301.695.7660 x304, [email protected], www.FrederickCountyGives.org

SOURCE Community Foundation of Frederick County

Legal / Law: Criminal Law

Retired USMC Sgt. Jonathan Lubecky joins Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) as Legislative Director, Underscoring Commitment to Reform

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Jonathan Lubecky said, “Joining VETS in its mission to bridge the gap in veterans’ access to life-saving mental health care is an honor. Bringing my years of experience in psychedelic research advocacy and my experience as a psychedelic clinical trial participant to the VETS community, we will make real strides in raising awareness about psychedelic-assisted therapy, research, and policy. This marks another step closer to our country providing safe, effective, and affordable access to these treatments.”

Jonathan and VETS recently worked alongside Congressional allies to support two critical amendments to the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): Amendment 48 by Reps. Crenshaw and Luttrell, which authorizes $15 million for the Department of Defense to conduct clinical trials of PAT; and Amendment 137 by Rep. Crenshaw, ensuring active-duty military personnel have access to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ clinical trials of PAT. Jonathan also recently appeared on the Veterans Affairs Podcast, “New Horizons in Health,” alongside Dr. Shereef Elnaha, MD, US Undersecretary for Health at the Department of Veterans Affairs, to discuss the groundbreaking potential of PAT.

VETS supported the crafting of a comprehensive fact sheet to advance advocacy efforts, build congressional support for the amendments, and counter lobbying and misinformation campaigns orchestrated by opponents.

“VETS remains at the forefront of driving impactful policy reforms aimed at bolstering support for veteran mental health, and we welcome Jonathan Lubecky to lead our advocacy endeavors as we continue to grow our legislative team,” said Amber Capone, co-founder and CEO of VETS. “Amidst an escalating crisis of veteran suicides, it is our moral duty to utilize every resource within our reach to safeguard the lives of those who have served our nation. Our unyielding advocacy efforts and relentless pursuit of policy advancements are instrumental in reshaping the political and medical treatment landscape to enable access, research, and education for veterans to receive psychedelic-assisted therapies.”

To raise funds for its advocacy efforts, VETS’ third annual gala, the Torchbearer Ball, will be held on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023, at Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, California. The Torchbearer Ball aims to raise funds to support VETS’ mission of providing Foundational Healing Grants to Special Operators, their spouses, and Gold Star Spouses.

The event will feature award recipients including Dr. Andrew Huberman (Associate Professor of Neurobiology at Stanford University and host of the Huberman Lab Podcast), Dr. Nolan Williams (Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University), and U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), with comedian Brent Pella serving as MC. Musical artist Humble G will provide entertainment. Notable guests will include Survivor winner Mike Gabler, former Texas Governor Rick Perry, and others.

For more information or to become a sponsor, please visit vetsolutions.org/gala or download the Sponsorship Brochure.

About VETS

Founded in 2019, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to end the veteran suicide epidemic by providing resources, research, and advocacy for U.S. military veterans seeking psychedelic-assisted therapies for traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, and other health conditions. VETS envisions a world where our veterans have access to the most advanced healthcare options to heal from the mental and physical wounds of war.

Media Contact

Brad Burge, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), 1 6508636887, [email protected], https://vetsolutions.org/

SOURCE Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS)



Science: Biology

World Travel Holdings Secures Five Coveted 2023 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

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Gold Winners

The Associate Onboarding Toolkit provides Dream Vacations franchise owners a beautifully branded kit that assists them in providing a seamless onboarding process for their associates. By providing customizable resources and activities, this toolkit ensures that associates receive comprehensive training and support from day one.

The groundbreaking Agent Directory is a transformative lead generation tool for Dream Vacations travel advisors. Designed to showcase their expertise, increase online visibility, and enhance credibility with prospective customers, the Agent Directory allows the Dream Vacations network to reap all the SEO benefits.

Dream Vacations has harnessed the magic of Personalized Videos, collaborating closely with a professional videographer to deliver captivating content that forges deep connections with clients and prospects. The most unique aspect of these videos is that Dream Vacations franchise owners and associates can customize the videos with their own travel advisor call-to-action information.

Cruises.com, another prominent brand within World Travel Holdings, added to the trophy case with a Gold win for their remarkable Countrywide Innovative Marketing Campaign. The initiative included the use of creative placements in key highway networks to drive ports and serving as a proud sponsor of collegiate athletics through partnerships with the University of Florida and the University of Houston.

“We’re so proud of the work the team has done to build brand awareness for the Cruises.com brand,” said Rosemarie Reed senior vice president for World Travel Holdings who oversees the marketing for Cruises.com.” I know their immense creativity is what earned them this award and we are so honored to have won Gold in the 2023 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards.”

Silver Winner

In February 2023, Dream Vacations launched its highly anticipated Groups Application, which has contributed to the highest group sales the B2B division has seen since 2017. The award-winning online interface allows agents to manage the entire life cycle of a group easily and effectively. Three standout features include:

  •     Group Registration: Allows agents to auto generate and customize a website page to promote each group. The best feature is the ability it provides for customers to easily register into a group, creating a frictionless customer experience while minimizing an agent’s effort.
  •     Group Share: A unique set of features weaved in every part of the suite of applications that allows agents to share their group inventory with all agents in the Dream Vacations network, so everyone benefits from the price and amenities of group travel.
  •     Block Groups: Allows Dream Vacations headquarters the ability to manage corporate held group space and gives the network the ability to book into these group types effortlessly, while comparing prices to FIT to ensure their clients get the best deal.

The Magellan Awards honor outstanding design, marketing and services in a broad range of industry segments including Hospitality, Travel Destinations, Cruise Lines, Online Travel Services, Airlines and Airports, Travel Agents and Agencies, Tour Operators and Ground Transportation.

“Now that travel has come roaring back, it’s clear that those who provide travelers with vacation opportunities were inspired as never before,” said Arnie Weissmann, editor in chief of Travel Weekly. “We had a record-breaking number of entries this year, and the creativity and innovative approaches really wowed the judges. The entrants’ collective desire to exceed consumers’ expectations was never more evident.”

The Magellan Awards are judged and overseen by a one-of-a-kind panel of top travel professionals representing the best names and most accomplished leaders from the industry. In determining winners, entries do not compete with one another, instead they are judged against a standard of excellence based on the long experience of Travel Weekly. To uphold this high standard of excellence, a category may have multiple winners, or may have no winners at all.
For a complete list of silver and gold winners, please visit http://www.travelweeklyawards.com.

About Dream Vacations
Travel agents with the top-ranked home-based travel agency franchise Dream Vacations have the resources to plan and create seamless vacation experiences for their customers while offering the best value. A member of the International Franchise Association, Dream Vacations is part of World Travel Holdings and has received franchise partner of the year, a top-ranking status, by all the major cruise lines as well as national recognition for its support of military veterans. For more information about Dream Vacations, visit http://www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com. Like Dream Vacations on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DreamVacationsFranchise, follow on Twitter at @Dream_Franchise and watch its videos at http://www.youtube.com/DreamVacationsBusiness.

About Cruises.com
Cruises.com is the smart way to book. With a team of Travel Experts, customers can easily find their dream cruise through a stress-free booking experience and enjoy all the cruise line offers on top of an exclusive bonus. For more information, visit Cruises.com, like them on Facebook at Cruises.com, or follow them on Instagram @cruisescom.

About World Travel Holdings
World Travel Holdings is the nation’s largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company with a portfolio of nearly 40 diverse brands. In addition to owning some of the largest brands distributing cruises, villas, resort vacations, car rentals, resort day passes and luxury travel services, World Travel Holdings has a vast portfolio of private-label partnerships comprised of top leisure travel providers, including almost every U.S. airline, leading hotel brands and prominent corporations. The company also operates a top-rated travel agency franchise and is consistently recognized as an industry leader in employee engagement and work-at-home employment. Its global presence includes operating multiple cruise brands in the United Kingdom. World Travel Holdings has offices in Wakefield, Mass.; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and Chorley, England. For more information, visit WorldTravelHoldings.com.

About Travel Weekly
Travel Weekly is the most influential provider of news, research, opinion, and analysis to the North American travel trade marketplace. It reaches a broad industry audience in print, online and with face-to-face events throughout the year. Travel Weekly is a division of Secaucus, New Jersey-based Northstar Travel Media, the largest travel business-to-business travel publisher in the world.

About Northstar Travel Group
Northstar Travel Group is the leading B-to-B information and marketing solutions company serving all segments of the travel industry including leisure/retail, corporate/business travel, corporate and sports meetings, incentives, hospitality, and travel technology. Northstar is the owner of leading brands serving these travel segments. The company produces more than 100 face-to-face events in 13 countries in retail travel, hospitality, corporate travel, travel technology, sports travel, and the meetings & incentive industry. In addition, Northstar owns Phocuswright, the leading research and event producer serving the travel technology industry. Northstar
Travel Group owns the BHN Group, the leading producer of hotel investment conferences.
Northstar is also the majority shareholder in Inntopia, the leading SaaS e-commerce software business serving the mountain destination, golf, activities, and hospitality markets. Based in Rutherford, NJ, the company has seven offices in the U.S., UK, and Singapore. Northstar Travel Group is owned by funds managed by EagleTree Capital.

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SOURCE World Travel Holdings