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Health: Psychology

CoverRight and AC Collective Announce Partnership to Deliver Medicare Support for Property & Casualty (P&C) Agencies Across the Nation

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“We are excited to work with CoverRight as their Medicare platform introduces a powerful new profit center for our P&C-focused agencies. We strongly believe that P&C agencies should find multiple ways to serve their clients in order to drive engagement and retention,” said Kenny Urbania, CEO/Co-Founder of AC Collective. “Providing Medicare enrollment assistance not only helps clients and their family members on a complex decision point, but helps to diversify revenue streams which is particularly relevant given the current challenging state of the P&C insurance industry.”

CoverRight’s Medicare platform delivers a concierge-style experience that simplifies the complexities of Medicare for those navigating the maze of different coverage available and will now be accessible to AC Collective’s umbrella agency to deliver to their clients. With 10,000 people retiring every day, this collaboration empowers AC Collective agencies to help their clients to make well-informed decisions about their Medicare coverage, ensuring they access the best healthcare options available during a pivotal phase of their lives.

“We are excited about the partnership with AC Collective and our shared goal of enhancing the health insurance journey for the clients under the AC umbrella,” said Richard Chan, Founder & CEO at CoverRight. “Our collaboration empowers agencies to address a crucial pain point for their clients while adding a profitable dimension to their business model. It’s a win-win for both agencies and their clients.”

Medicare presents a significant challenge for older adults and their families. Many seek the guidance of their trusted insurance advisors when navigating this complex healthcare system. CoverRight, through its Agency Partner Program, provides an easy-to-set up and seamless integration with P&C agencies by offering the tools and solutions to easily connect P&C agency clients with Medicare expertise without agencies having to worry about competition for their clients.

Through this strategic alliance, CoverRight and AC Collective are offering P&C agencies a unique opportunity to bolster their offerings, secure their book of business and generate additional revenue, all while providing invaluable support to clients that can help improve retention and loyalty.

About CoverRight: CoverRight is the first digital concierge platform designed to empower retirees and their families to easily learn about and navigate Medicare online. The company collaborates with experienced Insurance, Banking, Retail and Healthcare Provider partners nationwide to create a digitally-driven and personalized Medicare enrollment experience for eligible clients. The CoverRight platform pairs technology with human support to simplify a traditionally confusing and complex decision by delivering a concierge-style experience that provides consumers with a delightful and comprehensive Medicare plan selection and enrollment experience. The company’s vision is to become the go-to retirement concierge platform to help retirees manage and navigate health and finance in retirement.

About AC Collective: AC Collective is a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to its clients. With a focus on enhancing client experiences, AC Collective is dedicated to offering comprehensive and customized solutions that address the evolving needs of individuals and businesses.

Media Contact

Mayank Mittal, CoverRight, 1 347-695-3809, [email protected], www.coverright.com

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Science: Biology

KP Performance Antennas Introduces Versatile Rubber Duck and Whip-Style Antennas

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Distinguishing features of this lineup include a comprehensive coverage of frequency ranges from 650 MHz to 5850 MHz, with 0 dBi to 4.5 dBi gain specifically for rubber ducks. Beyond the traditional designs, customers will also find antennas available in concave, stubby, blade styles, and the versatile tilt-and-swivel style. Furthermore, they are primed for specialized operations, especially in the increasingly relevant 4G LTE and 5G bands.

But it’s not just about technological superiority. KP Performance Antennas has ensured that the practical needs of users are met. These antennas come with connector options in both SMA male and RPSMA, facilitating easy device integration. The 90-degree connectors provide unmatched versatility in installation and positioning.

Additionally, these antennas provide superior protection against water and dust ingress, a linearly polarized antenna technology for undisturbed signal transmission, and both single-band antennas with a narrow bandwidth and dual-band Wi-Fi antennas for broader connectivity needs.

“With the launch of our rubber duck and whip-style antennas, we aim to set a new industry standard in portable antenna solutions,” said Antenna Product Line Manager Kevin Hietpas. “Each product is a testament to the KP Performance promise – blending groundbreaking technology with unmatched user convenience.”

KP Performance Antennas’ new rubber duck and whip-style antennas are in stock and available for same-day shipping. For inquiries, please call +1 (855) 276-5772.

About KP Performance Antennas:

For over 15 years KP has helped wireless network installers and IT professionals maximize ROI with products engineered to exceed industry expectations by delivering superior throughput, greater service coverage, dependable performance and reduced maintenance costs. The company also provides highly responsive service, expert technical support and same-day shipping. KP is an Infinite Electronics brand.

About Infinite Electronics:

Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics is a global electronics supplier offering a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions to the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Its brands include Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, ShowMeCables, NavePoint, INC Installs, Integra Optics, PolyPhaser, Transtector, KP Performance Antennas, RadioWaves and Aiconics. Infinite serves its customers with deep technical expertise and support. Its broad inventory is available for immediate shipment, fulfilling unplanned demand for engineers and technical buyers. Infinite Electronics is a Warburg Pincus portfolio company. 

Media Contact

Peter McNeil, KP Performance Antennas, +1 (978) 682-6936, [email protected], https://www.infiniteelectronics.com 

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Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey Partners with Oshi Health to Pioneer Hybrid Virtual & In-Person Care for Exemplary Digestive Health Outcomes

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“We aim to build a virtuous cycle between in-person and virtual GI care that results in an enhanced level of continuous care for our patients and helps elevate our own business,” said Dr. George N. Pavlou, gastroenterologist and President & CEO of GANJ. “By adding proven elements of care that are not possible through our brick-and-mortar practice, we can increase availability for new patients, free up additional time for our doctors to do endoscopy, reduce practice overhead and patient leakage, and increase patient retention – all while adding new referrals through Oshi.”

GANJ is one of the nation’s leading independent and growing GI groups, with 38 gastroenterologists including 4 advanced practice providers serving the greater New Jersey area. Known for exemplary patient care and operational excellence, GANJ has been delivering value-based care with multiple health plans for more than a decade and has a long tradition of partnering for value-added relationships to improve patient care.

“GANJ is a leading provider of high-quality, patient centered digestive care in New Jersey, and we are excited to help them optimize their care through advanced data analytics, in-between visit support, and access to multidisciplinary care,” said Dr. Sameer Berry, Chief Medical Officer at Oshi Health. “We built Oshi Health to fill care delivery gaps in traditional digestive care and working with GANJ will further demonstrate the potential to drive outcomes and reduce avoidable cost when patients receive the best of virtual and in-person care.”

STATE OF GI CARE
Digestive health issues cover a wide-ranging set of symptoms and conditions that affect 1 in 4 working age adults in America and incur higher direct healthcare costs than heart disease and mental health. Its actual impact is far greater as millions more go undiagnosed, and indirect costs such as reduced workplace productivity are difficult to measure.

Evidence demonstrates that dietary changes, psychological interventions, and behavioral health support are needed to mitigate symptoms for many digestive health sufferers and are best able to give patients back control of their lives. A recent clinical trial testing whole-person, multidisciplinary care showed that patients reported 98% satisfaction with the Oshi Health program, 89% improvement in quality of life, and 92% reported symptom improvement within the first 10 weeks of treatment. Patients also reported 1.3 fewer missed workdays per month and demonstrated lower healthcare utilization including a 64% reduction in GI-related emergency department visits.

Oshi Health’s integrated care model can be coupled with local GI practices to provide effective relief through evidence-based, whole-person, high-touch integrated care. Through telehealth visits with specialized providers, a patient’s care plan is continuously informed and refined through proactive monitoring of patient symptoms, food intake, and bowel movement patterns, and a care team that provides ongoing messaging and support to make sustainable lifestyle changes.

Oshi Health’s approach helps people significantly improve their conditions, from diagnosis to individualized treatment. In partnership with GANJ, this program can reinforce care plan adherence, supplement in-person interactions, provide on-demand care support, and provide early intervention for symptom flares.

About GANJ
Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ) is an integrated group practice with a team of highly skilled gastroenterologists. Formed in 2009 with 9 physicians, the group has grown organically to include 38 gastroenterologists, with offices in 25 locations in 4 counties across New Jersey. As an independent practice, GANJ has been able to forge strong relationships with local hospitals and all of the major payors including Medicare and Medicaid to deliver high quality and value care to its patients. Visit http://www.ganjllc.com.

About Oshi Health
Oshi Health is a completely redesigned digestive health care experience that transforms access to care, the patient experience, clinical outcomes and healthcare economics. In a high-touch virtual care delivery model, Oshi Health provides diagnosis and integrated care for digestive conditions and empowers people to achieve lasting control of their symptoms. Launched in 2020, Oshi Health works with innovative employers, health insurance partners, health systems and community GI practices to scale access to multidisciplinary care, reduce healthcare costs, and improve the lives of millions of Americans with chronic gastrointestinal diseases. For more information, visit http://www.oshihealth.com.

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Stephanie Hicks, Cosmo Public Relations, Inc for Oshi Health, 805-295-9455, [email protected], https://oshihealth.com/ 

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Health

Smileyscope Closes Seed Prime Round to Expand Comprehensive Virtual Reality Solutions for Healthcare

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Smileyscope, a global pioneer in immersive digital therapeutics, announced today the successful close of their seed prime round. The round included investments from Breakthrough Victoria, Ten13, Alice Anderson Fund and MedAngels. This funding will enable Smileyscope to grow its clinical-stage pipeline, and rapidly expand across the health systems in the United States and Australia.

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Smileyscope, a global pioneer in immersive digital therapeutics, announced today the successful close of their seed prime round. The round included investments from Breakthrough Victoria, Ten13, Alice Anderson Fund and MedAngels. This funding will enable Smileyscope to grow its clinical-stage pipeline, and rapidly expand across the health systems in the United States and Australia.

Smileyscope’s flagship product is designed to reduce pain and anxiety during common pediatric procedures. By using their patented therapy software, known as Procedural Choreography, Smileyscope replaces negative real-world stimuli with positive virtual stimuli, reducing procedural pain and anxiety. The largest virtual reality procedural clinical trials to date shows that their flagship product reduces needle pain and anxiety by 60% and 40%, respectively.1

“We invest in innovation for impact and Smileyscope’s virtual reality headset is a powerful example of how technology can make a real difference in people’s lives,.” said Grant Dooley, CEO of Breakthrough Victoria.

Smileyscope was founded by two physicians, Dr. Evelyn Chan, a pediatric doctor and Rhodes Scholar, and Dr. Paul Leong, an adult pulmonology and sleep specialist. Their technology has been adopted internationally for pain management in the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, and has transformed over 100,000 clinical experiences globally.

“This investment will allow us to further unlock market opportunities internationally, resulting in more patients benefitting from Smileyscope’s revolutionary technology,” said Dr. Evelyn Chan, co-founder and CEO of Smileyscope.

Smileyscope has been adopted in 100% of Australian Children’s Hospitals and is operationally profitable in Australia. Smileyscope is rapidly expanding across leading Children’s Hospitals throughout the US, including Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Boston Children’s, Nicklaus Children’s, and numerous other Best Children’s Hospitals ranked in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23.

“Our vision is to bring comprehensive digital therapies directly to the bedside, aimed at treating procedural pain and anxiety while reducing the costs of healthcare,” said Dr. Paul Leong, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Smileyscope. “This latest financing recognizes the strides we’ve made in building a platform that will ultimately be a standard tool for all providers,” said Dr. Leong.

To learn more about the Smileyscope device and where you can find it, visit www.smileyscope.com.

  • Chan E, Hovenden M, Ramage E, Ling N, Pham JH, Rahim A, et al. Virtual Reality for Pediatric Needle Procedural Pain: Two Randomized Clinical Trials. J Pediatr. 2019 Apr 29;209:160–7.

About Smileyscope:

Smileyscope is a leading pioneer in virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) therapeutics focused on managing pain, anxiety, and mental health for patients. The company has patented fundamental innovations in VR/AR and has the only medically-designed virtual reality headset worldwide. The company currently has multiple clinical trials underway and is rapidly expanding its product offerings into additional patient segments.

For more information about Smileyscope, please visit their website at www.smileyscope.com.

About Breakthrough Victoria:

Breakthrough Victoria is an independent company that manages a $2 billion investment fund set up by the Victorian Government to support innovative people and ideas, from inception to large-scale growth. They connect investors, research institutions, governments, and companies to commercialize innovations that create jobs and deliver prosperity for Victoria. Their mission is to make Victoria a global innovation leader over the next decade and beyond.

For more information about Breakthrough Victoria, please visit their website at www.breakthroughvictoria.com.

Media Contact

Cristy Brusoe, Smileyscope, 1 6518955842, [email protected], https://www.smileyscope.com 

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Legal / Law: Criminal Law

Shriners Children’s Open Announces Groundbreaking Player Exemption: Lexi Thompson

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Florida-based LPGA Tour player, Lexi Thompson, has received an unrestricted sponsor exemption into the upcoming Las Vegas tournament, making her the seventh woman ever to compete in a PGA TOUR event.

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, Shriners Children’s Open has announced that the Florida-based LPGA Tour player, Lexi Thompson, has received an unrestricted sponsor exemption into the upcoming Las Vegas tournament.

“Shriners Children’s support of children with specialty pediatric medical challenges for over 100 years is inspiring, and as we all know, these conditions do not discriminate” states Lexi Thompson, LPGA Tour Player. “I’m hopeful that my ability to play with the men next week at the Shriners Children’s Open sends a great message to the young women that you can chase your dream regardless of how hard it is. I cannot wait to come to the city of Las Vegas and I’m grateful to Shriners Children’s for this opportunity to spend the week alongside these inspirational kids.”

At only 28 years old, Thompson has acquired 11 victories on the LPGA Tour and began her professional career at the age of 15. Known for her distance off the tee, Thompson has represented the United States at six Solheim Cups, and was part of Team USA when golf returned to the Olympics in 2016.

She will be seventh woman ever to compete in a PGA TOUR event. LPGA Tour player Babe Didrikson Zaharias became the first woman to receive a sponsor exemption at The Cascades Open in 1935. Thompson will be the first female to compete since Brittany Lincicome at the 2018 Barbasol Championship.

“We are thrilled to welcome Lexi to the 2023 tournament,” states Patrick Lindsey, Executive Director of Shriners Children’s Open. “Shriners Children’s mission is to help all children live their best life regardless of what medical challenges lay in front of them. We are eager to have Lexi on the course and continue to break through barriers, just as our more than 1.5 million patients do every day.”

Thompson will participate in the tournament’s first round beginning on Thursday, Oct. 12 at TPC Summerlin and will compete for the $8.4 million purse in a 132-player field.

To learn more about the annual Shriners Children’s Open, please visit shrinerschildrensopen.com.

About Shriners Children’s Open

The 2023 Shriners Children’s Open brings the FedExCup to TPC Summerlin as the PGA TOUR weeklong charitable tournament celebrates 40 years in Las Vegas. Defending champion, Tom Kim will be one of the many top golfers in the world that will participate in the competition and help support the mission of Shriners Children’s from Oct. 9 – 15 at TPC Summerlin. For more information, visit www.shrinerschildrensopen.com.

Follow the Shriners Children’s Open on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Link to Shriners Children’s Open logo: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/EeDE7t9p9b

About Shriners Children’s

Shriners Children’s is a leader in providing care for orthopedic conditions, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries and other spine disorders, rehabilitation, sports injuries and craniofacial conditions. We also offer specialized services, including orthotics and prosthetics and motion analysis. We strive to provide the care and support our patients need to reach their goals and discover their full potential. In addition, our healthcare system conducts research to improve our patients’ quality of life and offers outstanding educational programs for medical professionals. All care and services are provided regardless of the families’ ability to pay or insurance status.

Shriners Children’s is a nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. For more information, including the full range of care disciplines, please visit shrinerschildrens.org.

About PGA TOUR

By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide.

The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR LatinoamIrica, PGA TOUR Canada and administers PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry and PGA TOUR University. TOUR members represent the world’s best players, hailing from 24 countries and territories. Showcasing the biggest moments in the sport with history and legacy on the line, the PGA TOUR has long-term domestic distribution partnerships for broadcast coverage on CBS, NBC and Golf Channel and video streaming service on ESPN+. Internationally, PGA TOUR coverage is available across 200+ countries and territories in 26 languages via 44 broadcast and digital partners. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving, and to date, tournaments across all Tours have generated more than $3.64 billion.

Fans can follow the PGA TOUR on the new PGA TOUR app and PGATOUR.COM, and on social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram (in Spanish, Korean and Japanese), LinkedIn, TikTok, X (in English and Spanish), WhatsApp (in English and Spanish), WeChat, Weibo, Toutiao, Douyin and LINE.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Mel Bower
Chief Marketing & Communication Officer, Shriners Children’s
813-233-6836
[email protected]
shrinerschildrens.org

Kirvin Doak Communications
Kylie Staudenmaier | Julieana Tella
702-737-3100
[email protected]

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Health

Carson Life Lands Multi-Million Dollar Growth Funding from Decathlon Capital Partners

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Sonia Guzmán, Founder and CEO of Carson Life, started the company after noticing that the beauty products in her local pharmacy were not made with her in mind, but rather for the general population and then repackaged for Latinas. Today, Carson Life products can be found in more than 9,000 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as online.

The company’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of the underserved—yet growing—Hispanic community by making high quality, all-natural, health and beauty products specifically for Latinas, Guzmán said. “My goal has always been to help my community lead healthier, happier, and more confident lives,” Guzmán said. “As a company, we pride ourselves on being the only authentic health and beauty brand in the United States created with the Hispanic community in mind. Not only do we have a Hispanic management team and LatinX Board members but we also provide customer service in Spanish and literally live and breathe the culture.”

In 2021, Carson Life expanded with the addition of Eva+Avo, an eco-friendly and sustainable hair care line made with natural ingredients and free from sulfates and parabens. Like the rest of Carson Life’s product range, Eva+Avo is formulated with natural, healthy ingredients, flavors and scents that Hispanics identify with.

The investment from Decathlon Capital Partners provides Carson Life with a flexible, non-dilutive solution to help fund the company’s growth initiatives. In exchange for growth capital, Carson Life did not have to give up any equity, ownership, or control, as they will instead share a small percentage of future revenues with Decathlon in exchange for the infusion of growth capital.

John Borchers, Managing Director of Decathlon Capital Partners, said Carson Life is meeting a clear need within the health and beauty industries. “Carson Life’s impressive growth trajectory shows that its commitment to serving the Hispanic population through their product lines is working,” Borchers said. “Decathlon is excited to support Carson Life as they continue to expand distribution and product offerings.”

About Carson Life
Carson Life is a natural health and beauty products company focused on the Hispanic community whose products include offerings in hair care, weight loss, skin care, vitamins and rejuvenation. It provides the Hispanic community with high-quality, natural products formulated specifically for Latinas. Carson Life’s hair care line Eva+Avo offers an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to other hair care products. Learn more at https://carsonlife.com and https://www.evaavo.com.

About Decathlon Capital Partners
Decathlon Capital Partners provides growth capital for companies seeking alternatives to traditional equity investment. Through the use of highly customized revenue-based financing solutions, Decathlon provides long-term growth capital without the dilution, loss of control and operational overhead that often comes with equity-based funding. With offices in Palo Alto and Park City, Decathlon is the largest revenue-based funding investor in the U.S. and is active across a wide range of sectors. Learn more at http://www.decathloncapital.com. 

Media Contact

Press, Carson Life, (786) 446-8514, [email protected], https://carsonlife.com

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Society: Social Services

GOVX and Fire Department Coffee Partner to Raise Funds for First Responders Children’s Foundation

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First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF), a prominent national nonprofit organization, is dedicated to providing a range of critical programs to support the children and families of first responders. These programs include emergency financial hardship support, bereavement grants, resiliency and mental health support, scholarships, natural disaster aid, and community engagement initiatives that foster healthy relationships between first responders and the children in the communities they serve.

“At GOVX we’re always happy to work with non-profits that align with our core values and company mission to support those who serve,” said Alan Cole, GOVX CEO. “Combined with the incredible generosity of our friends at Fire Department Coffee, we couldn’t be more excited to come together for such an important cause this month.”

The GOVX and Fire Department Coffee fundraising effort will span the entire month of October, and will also encompass National First Responders Day, celebrated annually on October 28th. The First Responders Children’s Foundation will be marking the occasion with a Roll Call of Heroes Ceremony and Heroes of Honor Award presentation in Times Square on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. This year’s Heroes of Honor Award will be presented to Nashville first responders from Police, Fire, and Emergency Communications who responded to the Covenant School shooting.

“Fire Department Coffee is proud to collaborate with GOVX in this important initiative,” said Luke Schneider, CEO of Fire Department Coffee. “We believe in the power of collective action and are committed to supporting the First Responders Children’s Foundation in their mission to help the children of our brave first responders.”

“I’m profoundly touched and filled with gratitude for the support extended by GOVX and Fire Department Coffee,” said Jillian Crane, President and CEO of First Responders Children’s Foundation. “Their generosity embodies the spirit of unity and compassion that defines the missions of all three organizations and underscores our commitment to the first responder community. As National First Responders Day on October 28 approaches, this partnership serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our brave first responders and their families. Together, we pay tribute to their selfless acts of heroism and honor their dedicated service.”

GOVX is honored to assist our nation’s finest non-profit organizations. To support GOVX Gives Back’s charitable initiatives and learn more, visit http://www.govx.com/t/govx-gives-back.

ABOUT GOVX
GOVX is dedicated to serving those who serve our country and communities – military service members, first responders, law enforcement officers, emergency medical professionals, educators, and other government service personnel. With a customizable suite of solutions, GOVX provides leading brands who share in our mission with a unique opportunity to support this deserving audience while growing sales. Through our flagship site, GOVX.com, brands can authentically reach a growing community of 7M+ members with their own storefront. With our verification app, GOVX ID, brands can easily enable service member discounts within their own checkout flow. By leveraging GOVX marketing services solutions, brands can effectively amplify their products or services within our engaged member community and reinforce their support for those who serve. For more information, visit http://www.GOVX.com.

ABOUT FIRST RESPONDERS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
First Responders Children’s Foundation is a national foundation that provides programs and resources that address the specific needs of first responders and their families. The Foundation focuses on four key areas: Scholarships, Financial Assistance Grants; a Mental Health Resilience Program; and Community Engagement. The Foundation was founded over 21 years ago in response to 9/11 when 800 children lost a first responder parent. Additional information about FRCF can be found at http://www.1stRCF.org and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @1strcf.

ABOUT FIRE DEPT. COFFEE
Founded in 2016 by firefighter/paramedic and U.S. Navy veteran Luke Schneider, Fire Department Coffee is a NaVOBA certified veteran-owned business that is dedicated to handcrafting great-tasting coffee and supporting first responders. Its growing assortment of ground, whole bean, single serve pods, and ready-to-drink coffee is freshly roasted in Illinois by a dedicated team of firefighters, first responders, and coffee experts.

In 2018, the team established the Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation to give back to first responders who have become sick or injured on the job, mentally or physically, or who are facing other serious health challenges.

For more information about Fire Dept. Coffee, or the Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation, please visit http://www.firedeptcoffee.com.

Media Contact

GOVX PR, GOVX, 888-468-5511, [email protected], https://www.govx.com/

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Society of Women Engineers Earns $5 Million National Science Foundation Grant to Fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative

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“This award is a testament to the amazing efforts of the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative’s member organizations,” said Roberta Rincon, associate director of research at SWE and PI for the grant. “With the planning grant that NSF awarded us in 2020, we developed strong partnerships and a sound strategic plan to guide the WCEC’s work in the coming years. We are excited to begin implementing the strategies to address the unique challenges that women of color face in the engineering workforce.”

The grant is made possible through the NSF INCLUDES (Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science) program. Aligning with the NSF INCLUDES program’s goal to advance equity and sustain systemic change to broaden participation in STEM, the WCEC aims to increase the diversity of the engineering workforce at the intersections of gender and race by improving the retention of women of color.

“Professional STEM societies, academic institutions, and employers have developed numerous programs and services for women engineers and engineers of color, but women of color engineers are often left underserved by these efforts,” Rincon said.

According to Rincon, women of color comprise less than 6% of engineering professionals. Research shows women leave the profession at higher rates than men, highlighting real-world experiences of bias and discrimination in hiring, promotion, and compensation decisions, which have particularly dire consequences for women of color.

“SWE has increased its focus on addressing the challenges that women engineers of color face,” said Karen Horting, SWE’s Executive Director and CEO. “We are excited to continue the work of the WCEC and grow a network of support to increase the retention and advancement of women engineers of color. Together, we will make real progress towards our DEIB goals.”

Seeking to increase the retention of women of color in the engineering profession, the WCEC will share case studies of promising practices with member organizations, support women of color in their pursuit of professional development opportunities and increase access and exposure of existing programs and services to women engineers of color and the organizations with which they engage.

The WCEC will expand from its current membership of 29 organizations to include more partners from industry, government, higher education, and professional STEM societies to create a support system that systematically impacts women’s transition from college to career to promotion through their networks in higher education and the public and private sectors.

About SWE
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. The not-for-profit educational and service organization is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. To ensure SWE members reach their full potential as engineers and leaders, the Society offers unique opportunities to network, provides professional development, shapes public policy and provides recognition for the life-changing contributions and achievements of women engineers. As a champion of diversity, SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in their personal and professional lives. For more information about the Society, please visit http://www.swe.org or call 312.596.5223.

Media Contact

Chris Martin, The Society of Women Engineers, 6306702745, [email protected], www.swe.org 

SOURCE The Society of Women Engineers