WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hospital Clinica Biblica, the largest private hospital in Costa Rica, has joined the Global Provider Network (GPN), a step that widens access to affordable and world-class healthcare offerings in Costa Rica for American consumers and…
Reade Whitney, former D.C. United Head Athletic Trainer, is now responding to D.C. United’s public and immediate termination of his employment on July 21, 2023, for supposedly making a “discriminatory hand gesture” in a staff photo and engaging in “acts” of “racism, homophobia, misogyny, or discrimination of any kind.” Whitney flatly denies those accusations. Whitney says he was only “photobombing” the staff photo with the Circle Game hand gesture.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Reade Whitney, former D.C. United Head Athletic Trainer, is now responding to D.C. United’s public and immediate termination of his employment on July 21, 2023, for supposedly making a “discriminatory hand gesture” in a staff photo and engaging in “acts” of “racism, homophobia, misogyny, or discrimination of any kind.” Whitney flatly denies those accusations. Whitney says he was only “photobombing” the staff photo with the Circle Game hand gesture.
FHU was also recognized as a Top Performer in Social Mobility, a designation given to schools which are more successful than others at enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students who have been awarded Pell Grants. The majority of Pell Grants go to students whose adjusted family incomes are less than $50,000 annually.
“I, too, received Pell Grants when I attended Freed-Hardeman,” FHU President David R. Shannon said in connection to the Top Performer in Social Mobility recognition. “It is in the DNA of this Christian university to meet students — all students — where they are and lift them toward their goals and dreams. This was the driving factor to develop FHU Promise. This scholarship makes FHU possible for economically disadvantaged students by paying the remainder of their tuition not covered by grants and loans. This makes the impossible possible for many Pell Grant recipients enrolled at FHU. Seeing students embrace this opportunity and graduate with a degree and a stronger walk with God is a success. Success isn’t measured or limited by household income.”
Buoyed by exceptional retention rates, FHU has logged for the sixth consecutive year a record-breaking total enrollment of 2,325. Fall 2022 to Fall 2023 retention was 88%, while Spring ’23 to Fall ’23 was even better, topping out at 91%. These numbers are approximately 10% better than national retention numbers. Provost and Vice President for Academics C.J. Vires credits the strong showing to a campus culture that makes students feel as if they belong and nurtures their growth.
FHU is currently engaged in a highly successful fundraising campaign dubbed FHU NEXT to improve facilities and programs at the university. It already has funded a renovation of Paul Gray Hall, a men’s residence hall, and Laurel Cottage, an on-campus hospitality house. Also, vast improvements have been made on intercollegiate athletic fields and facilities. The new dining hall, which will include a Chick-fil-A®, is expected to open Spring 2024. Renovation of a women’s dormitory, Hall-Roland Hall, is currently underway. Renewal of Loyd Auditorium is scheduled to begin next summer, as will the conversion of Gano Dining Hall into the Saunders Center to accommodate new academic programs.
U.S. News will also publish most of the rankings with robust datasets in the “Best Colleges 2023 Guidebook,” which will start shipping in late October.
The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service. With locations in Henderson and Memphis, FHU offers associates, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees. More information is available at fhu.edu.
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Team Will Accelerate Value to Healthcare Clients
CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Impact Advisors, a leading healthcare management consulting firm, announced that John Stanley and Roger Weems have been named as chief growth officers. Weems will focus on driving high-value Strategy & Operations projects across the firm and will join Stanley, an established leader who will continue to oversee sales and client management efforts across the firm. Their combined talents and collaboration will enable the firm to further penetrate the healthcare market with its continuum of services and accelerate value to clients. Impact Advisors has grown by double-digits over the past three years while notably expanding its portfolio of services.
Stanley has been with Impact Advisors for over 12 years, most recently serving as vice president, client relationship executive. He is a seasoned leader with more than 30 years of experience in strategy development, operations and project management, business development and technology implementation. Stanley has served as a trusted advisor for C-suite leaders at delivery networks, academic medical centers, hospitals, physician/faculty practices and community health centers/clinics. Stanley is a recognized thought leader in integrated delivery network (IDN), hospital and ambulatory information management, public and private health information exchange (HIE) and healthcare analytics solutions.
“John has been responsible for a large part of our growth within Impact Advisors over the years. He is keenly attuned to the needs of our clients and ensuring we are delivering solutions that will bring real value and benefits to their organizations,” said Pete Smith, managing partner. “He’ll continue to focus on aligning our firm’s resources with client and market priorities.”
Weems recently joined Impact Advisors. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with leadership roles in consulting, provider and medical technology organizations. Throughout his career, his focus has been on large-scale health system transformation. By coupling technology-enabled performance improvement with operational and financial expertise, Weems has led health system turnarounds, post-merger integrations and developed sustainable strategies for clients across the country. Weems is a sought-after industry speaker on the topic of operations improvement techniques and industry-provider strategic business models.
“We are excited to have Roger join our senior leadership team and share his deep expertise in performance improvement,” said John Klare, managing partner. “Roger has a proven track record of delivering significant results and I look forward to his efforts to transform healthcare on behalf of our clients.”
About Impact Advisors
Impact Advisors is a leading healthcare management consulting firm committed to solving the industry’s emerging and evolving challenges. Our high-performing team of clinical, financial, operations and
technology experts collaborate to architect quality solutions and deliver measurable value for our clients. We are the most awarded consulting firm in healthcare, with services recognized among Best in KLAS®
for 16 consecutive years and a culture designated “Best Place to Work” by Modern Healthcare for 14 years. To learn more about our service quality and innovative culture, visit www.impact-advisors.com.
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Elizabeth Gamez is Manager, Logistics for PECO’s North American distribution network. In this role, she leads a team tasked with the recovery of PECO’s signature red, 9-block pallets upon completion of rental contracts. She demonstrates servant leadership and promoting employee learning and development through programs like “walk a mile in my shoes” and driver ride-alongs. In one case, she worked with a PECO driver to help a difficult customer overcome resistance to timely return of pallets, mentoring the driver on conflict management, and ultimately securing the recovery of over 3,000 pallets. Gamez believes that leaders can fall into a trap by relying only on data to drive decisions, on-the-ground team input is critical as well. Particularly in the pallet business, you have to ‘go look, go see’ to get the full picture and lead the team in the correct direction, she adds.
Jennifer Oxley is Director, Regional Transportation. She is responsible for securing and directing transportation resources to deliver and pick up PECO pallets with customers. She recently added Canada to her responsibilities, expanding the role to include intra as well as cross-border Canada operations, driving efficiencies and helping the team handle 10% more transactions without adding staff. Other cost-saving initiatives she developed helped her region drive down trucking costs by 10 percent annually. She also led a Lean Silver project that improved the customer-facing web page and provided more accurate cost data that led to recovery of 45% more revenue from accessorial charges. Over a 12-year career she worked herself up from coordinator to her current management leadership role. She also serves as a mentor and facilitator to help women at PECO improve their skills and prepare for advancement.
Elizabeth Strub is Automation Engineer for PECO. Over the past three years her accomplishments have included deploying and commissioning capital automation projects at three facilities that have significantly improved operations efficiency and competitiveness. Her engineering expertise as well as her communications skills have led to successful engineering projects across multiple production systems. One project reduced maintenance complexity and errors in the paint system, reducing downtime and ensuring higher quality output. She has demonstrated a keen ability to learn operations and work collaboratively with colleagues to solve complex problems. That approach combined with her technical engineering expertise and focus on continuous improvement has won her the trust and respect of plant managers and operators as team player who finds solutions.
“These three professionals are exemplary examples of strong, respected women whose mentoring and servant leadership skills are improving our company and helping develop the next generation of PECO leaders,” said Joe Dagnese, PECO’s Chief Executive Officer. “They truly embrace our emphasis on encouraging fellow employees to continually improve and excel. This employee-led culture of inclusion and support is what sets apart PECO’s service value in the market.”
The Women in Supply Chain award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. This year’s list includes individuals from software and service providers, consultancies and academia, trucking and transportation firms, professional development agencies, sourcing and procurement divisions and more, all who have helped elevate and help prepare the supply chain community meet many of today’s—and tomorrow’s—challenges, explained Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics.
“This year, we received over 400 submissions, the highest number of applications not only for this award, but also for all of our awards. What’s more, 118 of those applications were submitted by male counterparts, nominating their boss, co-worker or associate. This shows progress,” she noted, adding “the hope is that one day, we won’t need an award like this because men and women in the supply chain will be equal.”
“While there’s still more work to be done, what we’re doing is working. From truck drivers to CEOs, what these winners are doing matters to the future of all supply chains,” Mayer concluded.
Go to https://foodl.me/fdx1zi to view the full list of winners. Recipients will be honored at this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum, set to take place Nov. 14-15, 2023 in Atlanta. Go to http://www.WomenInSupplyChainForum.com to register and learn more.
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive – Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and sister publication Food Logistics are also home to L.I.N.K. podcast channel, SCNSummit.com, SupplyChainLearningCenter.com, the Women in Supply Chain Forum and more. Go to http://www.SDCExec.com to learn more.
About PECO Pallet, Inc. – Itasca, IL-based PECO Pallet is one of North America’s leaders in pallet rental services and provides tens of millions of its red block pallets to major grocery and consumer goods manufacturers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. PECO Pallet’s tremendous growth over the last 25+ years reflects the company’s commitment to quality and service. Customers using PECO’s superior pallets experience less product damage, greater efficiency, improved safety, and significant cost savings. For more information about PECO Pallet, please visit http://www.pecopallet.com.
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Gary Frantz, PECO Pallet, (925) 594-1434, [email protected], www.pecopallet.com
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The evening was hosted by Jalen Rose alongside golf professionals, event producers and sisters, Nisha and Seema Sadekar, who greeted guests and opened the program. Highlights from previous years were shared and laughs were had reminiscing the good times. Since 2018, JRLA has distributed a leadership award in conjunction with the celebratory weekend. The award recognizes those who are truly dedicated to the mission of uplifting the JRLA scholars. The 2023 JRLA Leadership Award recipient was the Ballmer Group for their $2 Million donation to support the Academy’s capital campaign and post-secondary programming. Jalen concluded the program by recognizing the school staff for their hard work and thanking the celebrities who took time out of their busy schedules to support the event. The kick-off continues to unite those who believe in the mission of JRLA.
The excitement reached its peak the morning of Monday, August 21, as the historic Detroit Golf Club hosted the Golf Classic presented by Tom Gores and Platinum Equity – who celebrated their remarkable 10th year of unwavering support for the event and cause. Each golfer received a PUMA branded gift bag and golf shirt as well as other premium items including gear from Roots of Fight, a media, lifestyle and apparel brand that celebrates the improbable achievements of today’s most legendary athletes, innovators, and cultural icons. Guests made their way to the clubhouse for brunch sponsored by Fox Rothschild as well as a Bloody Mary Bar presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Cheurlin Champagne Mimosas.
Participants were greeted by Jalen Rose and host Seema Sadekar for opening ceremonies on the putting green flanked with partner flags overlooking the beautiful first fairway. Jalen and Seema welcomed and thanked all of the partners and participants then introduced the celebrity guests playing in the tournament field. Celebrity highlights this year included first-timers, including but not limited to, award winning actor Anthony Mackie, NBA All Star Charles Oakley, Grammy Award nominated musician Dwele, Miss Michigan/reality TV star Taylor Hale and three-time NFL All-Pro Sterling Sharpe. With a competitive tournament field of 230 golfers occupying both courses, participants eagerly competed for the tournament title while knowing they were making an impact in the Detroit community.
After the shotgun start, the DJ continued to spin while Jalen Rose made his way around the course to greet all guests and take pictures while cheering them on and hitting a few shots. The Kresge Foundation and Comerica sponsored the putting green. As guests made the turn, they enjoyed a special “Tito’s At The Turn” experience featuring specialty Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktails as well as a cigar bar sponsored by Bacardi. All participants had the opportunity at a hole-in-one challenge to win a new JEEP vehicle as well as other ancillary prizes. Guests tracked their scoring live on handheld devices sponsored by Others First. Tee-boxes on both the North and South course featured a “JRLA Future Leader” sign highlighting a Class of 2023 scholar and generous sponsor.
After the round, BetMGM and Stride presented the official JRLA Celebrity Golf Classic Playoffs, featuring a $5,000 Putting Challenge and a One-Million Dollar Shot Challenge. Guests then gathered around the Clubhouse Lounge presented by Navigant Oak and JP Morgan Chase for dinner and awards for top finishing groups and other accolades. The highlight of the closing ceremony was the victory speech by newcomer Anthony Mackie.
“What began as a dream for my old neighborhood has become a reality and I am humbled to have just started our thirteenth year of operations,” said Rose. “On average, Michigan public charter schools receive about 20% less funding per pupil than conventional public schools, yet are 32% more cost-effective than the average conventional public schools in the same city. In addition, we get zero state funding for our facility which is why this event is so paramount for our success. I truly appreciate all those who supported our efforts whether in person or from afar!”
In addition to bridging a funding gap, JRLA is in the midst of a $10 Million capital campaign to expand its existing facility with a much needed high school gymnasium, locker rooms, weight room, additional classrooms and a dedicated main entrance. If you would like to support their efforts please visit: https://www.jrladetroit.com/supportourwork.
The event continues to be a tremendous pillar of success for JRLA and again proves to be the premier celebrity, lifestyle and golf event in Detroit. For additional 2023 and previous year highlights, please visit the official tournament website http://www.jalenrosegolfclassic.com.
About Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) is an open enrollment, tuition-free public charter high school. The Academy began its first academic year in September 2011 and currently serves 425 ninth through twelfth grade scholars and nearly 900 alumni from metro-Detroit. JRLA works to empower its scholars to develop the strength of character, skills and knowledge needed to matriculate, be great in and graduate from college or a post-secondary institution so they have opportunities to be successful in the competitive world and take care of themselves and the people they love. JRLA is off to a strong start, having graduated more than 97% of its scholars with 100% of all graduates gaining college, trade/technical school or military acceptance. JRLA has achieved a 71% college matriculation rate within a year of graduation compared to a state average of 65% and continues to focus on improving college persistence for its alumni. More info: http://jrladetroit.com.
About PGD Global
Play Golf Designs, Inc. (PGD Global) is a golf marketing and events company, directing and participating in luxury events for some of the world’s most legendary athletes, brands, entertainers and organizations. PGD blends pop culture and entertainment, creating the most unique, innovative golf events and experiences for each client. PGD Global focuses on celebrating diversity and inclusion in golf while welcoming women to the game with open arms. Specializing in connecting golf to the modern world of trends, truth and fashion, PGD Global operates golf and lifestyle events and experiences all around the country and virtually, welcoming new golfers and businesses to the game. Visit http://www.pgdglobal.com. Follow PGD Global on Twitter or Instagram at @PGDGlobal or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/PlayGolfDesigns.
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Nisha Sadekar, Play Golf Designs Inc., PGD Global, (310) 926-4075, [email protected], https://pgdglobal.com/
Eileen Lopez, Play Golf Designs Inc., PGD Global, (562) 685-5744, [email protected], https://pgdglobal.com/
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Join Vyne Medical at the 8th annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference hosted by Becker’s Healthcare, October 3 – 6, 2023, at the iconic Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. With a reputation as the leading resource for healthcare decision-makers, Becker’s Healthcare has solidified its position and achieved remarkable growth as one of the fastest-growing media platforms in the industry.
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Featuring an impressive lineup of 470+ speakers, including esteemed executives, the Annual Conference provides a unique opportunity to gather insights and strategies for effectively navigating the ever-evolving healthcare industry while embracing the latest trends.
Attendees at the Annual Conference can choose from various session tracks, including Revenue Cycle + Elevating the Patient Experience, AI + Digital Transformation, Innovation + Revenue Cycle, and more. Speakers include Noel Juaire, Executive Director of Hospital and Professional Patient Financial Services at Stanford Health Care, revealing the key elements of a successful automation strategy, and Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, discussing the best ideas for igniting revenue cycle teams with automation and artificial intelligence (AI).
Must attend innovation theater session to reveal valuable automation insights
Make plans to attend “How Practical Automation Can Revolutionize Health System Performance,” on Thursday, October 5th, at 8:35 a.m. This engaging innovation theater session presented by Scott Overholt, Vyne Medical’s Chief Business Officer, will reveal important insights unearthed during a focus group workshop at NAHAM’s 49th Annual Conference in Orlando. Scott will share what patient access leaders from 24 hospitals and health systems provided regarding their current state of automation. Additionally, he will highlight the results that can be achieved by utilizing technology to reduce significantly manual processes in managing faxed orders, optimizing operations and helping deliver financial success for health systems.
Learn more about Vyne Medical’s automation solutions
Vyne Medical® workflow optimization professionals will be onsite to discuss our automation solutions built for healthcare. Visit us or connect today to learn more about our medical data management software that facilitates centralized communication by automating, capturing, and consolidating information.
About Vyne Medical
Serving a growing base of 800+ active hospital and health system clients nationwide, Vyne Medical’s best practices are hardwired through connected healthcare solutions proven to help hospitals achieve sustainable top performance. Well-published results include improvements in financial performance, physician/staff alignment, patient experience, compliance and patient safety/quality. Get connected today to learn more: vynemedical.com.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — After months of collaborative work by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), other stakeholder organizations, and congressional offices, the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act, formerly known as the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment…
“As a family-owned start-up in cannabis, it’s both an honor and a rarity to be found on a list like this,” said Jay Rush, Co-Founder of Moose Labs. “For years, we’ve been driven to rid cannabis consumers of their less-than-pristine sharing habits, and our slot on this list proves that our message is really starting to take hold on a national scale.”
The Moose Labs flagship product, the MouthPeace, otherwise known as the Clorox wipe of cannabis accessories, saw a 9,000 percent increase in sales following the onset of COVID-19. The MouthPeace is the first physician-backed germ-preventing accessory designed to fit glass pipes, joints, vape pens, and e-cigarettes for a cleaner smoke circle among friends. Moose Labs introduced the MouthPeace Mini in October 2020 as a follow-up to the original MouthPeace for bigger glass pipes that became a hit far before the pandemic. Made with high-quality platinum-cured silicone, both the original MouthPeace and MouthPeace Mini create a sanitary barrier, preventing direct oral contact with a variety of shared smoking devices.
Each MouthPeace comes with a proprietary MouthPeace Filter designed to fit snugly inside the device. These replaceable filters use activated carbon and triple-layer filtration to remove resins, contaminants, and tar particles from each inhale, creating a cleaner, safer smoking experience that protects both your lungs and your peace of mind.
Among this year’s top 500 companies recognized by Inc., the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years. For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000.
For more information or to schedule an interview with Moose Labs, please reach out to Kim Ring at [email protected]
About Moose Labs
California-based Moose Labs is a product design and development company that creates alternative harm-reduction innovations for the cannabis industry. After developing the original, germ-free silicone mouthpiece for consumption events back in 2014, the MouthPeace has evolved into one of the bestselling smoke shop accessories of all time. The patented design is universally fitting for all pipes, joints, and vaporizers; and is a must-have for the social smoker. The MouthPeace Mini, released in 2020 was recognized as a ‘World Changing Idea’ in 2021 by Fast Company, a competition showcasing some of the world’s most inventive entrepreneurs and companies tackling exigent global challenges. For more information, or to purchase, visit www.mooselabs.us
About Inc.
Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, slated for October 31 – November 2 in San Antonio, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
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Vision Care Industry Veteran Jim McGrann Appointed Chief Executive Officer Former INNOVA Medical CEO David Spear Appointed President and Chief Strategy Officer JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Advancing Eyecare (the “Company”), North America’s leading provider of…
