At Primary Care Joliet, they offer the very best in comprehensive primary care and urgent care services to improve the health and quality of life for patients of all ages
JOLIET, Ill., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Achieving overall wellness and whole health for patients are top priorities at Primary Care Joliet. Find Local Doctors recently honored this thriving practice as a result of the consistent, positive feedback the expert medical team has earned from patients. The clinic has a large volume of five-star ratings and reviews from patients across multiple online sources. Find Local Doctors is an easy-to-navigate online directory that helps consumers connect with local physicians who are qualified and reputable. The experienced physicians, nurses, technicians and medical support staff at Primary Care Joliet are dedicated to providing the best care for patients to help them live healthier and better-quality lives. The clinic’s facilities have the latest cutting-edge medical technology and equipment to perform diagnostic testing and treatments. From annual health assessments and preventive care to urgent care and medical treatment plans, they are the best partner for optimal health at every stage of life in the Joliet and Wilmington, Illinois, area. With walk-ins, same-day appointments, weekend and evening hours, Primary Care Joliet gives patients a new level of personalized medicine, and every staff member strives to provide attentive urgent and quality primary care in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Dr. Malaty’s comprehensive care addresses a plethora of mental health concerns, spanning from anxiety disorders, depression and bipolar disorder to complex neuropsychiatric conditions, Schizophrenia, PTSD and OCD.
Dr. Malaty’s rigorous training at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio empowers him to adeptly address complex mental health disorders. Dr. Malaty’s credentials include dual board certifications in Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and Addiction Medicine (ABPM).
The hallmark of Dr. Malaty’s care lies in his holistic approach to patient welfare. He robustly believes in the synergy of medication management and therapy. Patients benefit immensely from his multidisciplinary collaborations across various medical specialties.
Dr. Malaty elaborated, “Our fast-paced, hectic daily lives present a multitude of responsibilities and challenges spanning from earning a living, raising children, providing care to extended family members, as well as dealing with loss and change. These pressures can occasionally become overwhelming and difficult to manage without support and help”.
Dr. Malaty says that his father Dr. Nabil Malaty, an esteemed cardiologist, always reminded him of this quote: “Add life to days and not days to life”.
Services at Santa Barbara World Class Psychiatry
The facility offers a wide range of services including:
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
Medication management and psychopharmacology consultations.
Focused attention on Women’s Mental Health and Men’s Mental Health.
Focused attention on first responder’s mental health.
Collaborative work with local physicians, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Partnership with Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) of local organizations.
Collaboration with Student Health Services at local universities.
About Santa Barbara World Class Psychiatry
Under the astute leadership of Dr. Adham Malaty, the clinic aims to bring world-class psychiatric care to the Santa Barbara community.
The clinic is a testament to Dr. Malaty’s unwavering commitment to excellence and his drive to make a tangible impact to uplift patient’s mental health.
Dr. Malaty stated, “Every patient brings a unique story. It’s an honor to be part of their journey and to serve the Santa Barbara community.”
Contact: World Class Psychiatry of Santa Barbara 1933 Cliff Drive, Ste 1 Santa Barbara CA 93109 Tel: 805-730-0805 https://worldclasspsychiatry.com/
Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders in Wellness and Fitness for 2023
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders in Wellness and Fitness for 2023. Due to the growing importance placed on individual health and well-being, the fitness and wellness business is flourishing. Today’s consumers are increasingly willing to invest in products and services that enhance their health, fitness, nutrition, appearance, sleep quality, and mindfulness. Notably, fitness centers, studios, clubs, and gyms also constitute a substantial portion of this trillion-dollar industry, which is poised for significant expansion. Looking ahead, the global health and wellness market is projected to reach $12.9 trillion by 2031, marking a substantial increase from its 2021 value of $4.7 trillion.
Moreover, women have increasingly ascended to leadership roles within the wellness and fitness realm. Whether they hold V-level or C-level positions, these pioneering female leaders are instrumental in transforming the industry by introducing novel viewpoints, championing inclusivity, embracing innovation, and advocating for a more all-encompassing and holistic approach to health and well-being. Their efforts are not only fostering diversity and dynamism within the sector but also enhancing its capacity to adapt to the evolving requirements of its clientele.
Among the notable individuals featured on this year’s roster, Kristen Wheeler stands out as the Vice President of Operations at Gold’s Gym, a global powerhouse with an impressive presence spanning more than 700 locations, catering to the daily fitness needs of three million individuals across six continents. Another remarkable inclusion is Ami Desai, the CFO at Take Command Health, a pioneering healthcare technology platform that is revolutionizing health benefits for both employers and employees. Under Desai’s visionary leadership, TCH has experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubling its revenue each year and expanding its reach to encompass all 50 states. Lastly, we proudly introduce Vina Leite, who serves as the Chief People Officer at GoodRx, a medical app that has garnered unprecedented popularity over the past decade and has facilitated savings exceeding $60 billion for consumers.
Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of The Top 50 Women Leaders in Wellness & Fitness for 2023.
Nancy Brown (American Heart Association | American Stroke Association), Tonya Adams (Cambia Health Solutions), Kathy Vrabeck (Beachbody), Regan Stokes (Pure Barre), Dawn Whaley (Sharecare), Niki Leondakis (CorePower Yoga), Maia Surmava (Vitality), Lisa Hillman (CycleBar), Leslie Witt (Headspace), Jacqueline Kniska (Cerebral), Jessica Aptman (Zocdoc), Nicole Cable (CareMax), Christine Muldoon (WebMD Health Services), Ami Desai (Take Command), Brittany (Shaw) Izrailov (Care/of), Nadia Kumentas (InteraXon), Davida Herzl (Aclima), Nicole Hess (Atlas Health), Carolyn Walsh (BioIntellisense), Nita Nehru (Kinsa), Hannah Johnson (Discover Strength), Wendy Harman (Tasso), Becca Valle (Aescape), Samantha Cordero (Wellth), Cynthia Church (Xealth), and many others.
Women We Admire provides news and information on today’s women leaders in business, entertainment, sports, motherhood, medicine, law, and many other fields. We cover a broad range of topics and areas of interest aimed at recognizing the achievements of exceptional women while inspiring others to aim high and continue their journey towards reaching their full potential. Women We Admire and its affiliates circulate its content to over 32,000 individuals and businesses.
A new standard in medical device packaging optimizes device protection, improves size and cost economy while using less packaging material.
SWANTON, Ohio , Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In today’s market environment, OEMs are confronted with escalating operating costs and limited options for passing on these increases. Guardian Medical recognizes this challenge and possesses a distinct capability to address these cost pressures while ensuring exceptional outcomes in sterile packaging.
“Minimal Footprint Packaging (MFP) redefines how decisions are made about sterile packaging. Drawing inspiration from an industry that does an exceptional job at sizing implants for patients, we took that same approach and applied it to packaging with our CapSure system,” says Don Kennedy, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Guardian Medical.
“At its core, MFP is about right-sizing sterile packaging for any medical device. Optimizing the size, reducing the number of components, using recyclable materials, and minimizing system costs throughout the life of the sterile package; produces the best outcomes for the OEM, package user, and environment,” says Tracy Momany, President and CEO at Guardian Medical.
Industry professionals familiar with Minimal Footprint Packaging™ have shared their comments about its approach:
“COGS evaluations associated with a packaging system should include every aspect of the manufacturing and distribution processes, including the cost of assembly, sterilization, distribution, storage, etc. Often, significant cost reductions in these areas can easily justify material price increases,” said Paul Marshall, Director, Labeling and Packaging Development at Zimmer Biomet.
Santiago Beltran, Principal Engineer of Packaging/Labeling/Sterilization at ATEC, states, “Our industry is constantly seeking to make improvements for our end users that benefit their patients. Sterile packaging plays a crucial role in delivering efficiency and integrity to those improvements in the OR. Minimal Footprint Packaging fully embraces the importance and significance of delivering a product to the OR that is fully protected, easy, and quick to use.”
Guardian Medical is a company that specializes in creating advanced packaging solutions for medical devices. We design, develop, manufacture, and distribute sterile packaging and packaging services to ensure the safety and sterility of medical devices and implants. Our focus on innovation allows us to offer unique and efficient sterile packaging solutions to the medical industry.
If approved, the funds will be dispensed from the state’s share of the$842 million in settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors for their role in exacerbating the deadly opioid crisis. KYOAAC is responsible for distributing half of the settlement funds, or $421 million. The funds are to be distributed for the delivery of interventional, therapeutic, and recovery services for individuals, families, and communities which have been ravaged by the state’s opioid addiction epidemic.
The Commission will be joined by a panel of former sufferers of opioid addiction and their families. Panelists will share their personal experiences with ibogaine and opioids with members of the Commission and the general public in order to provide much-needed context into the impact that the proposed research may have on addiction sufferers and their families.
Credentialed media interested in watching the public hearing may attend in person at the address below, or watch the livestream on September 15.
WHO:
W. Bryan Hubbard (Chairman and Executive Director, KYOAAC)
Ben Chandler (former Attorney General of Kentucky, former five-term Congressman, president and CEO of Foundation for a Healthy KY)
Jerry Catlett (father of ibogaine therapy patient)
Paria Zandi (licensed therapist)
Bobby Laughlin (CEO in private equity)
Dr. Joseph Barsuglia (clinical and research psychologist)
Tommy Aceto (ibogaine patient and U.S. Navy SEAL veteran)
Ryan Roberts (ibogaine patient and U.S. Marine Corps veteran)
Dr. Andrew Tatarsky (psychologist and developer of Integrative Harm Reduction Therapy)
Marcus Capone (U.S. Navy SEAL veteran and co-founder of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions)
Amber Capone (Executive Director of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions)
Susan Ousterman (mother and founder of Vilomah Memorial Foundation)
Reed Madison (father of ibogaine therapy patient)
Angela Hargrove (wife of ibogaine therapy patient, Senior Director of Elligo Health Research)
Nico Avante (ibogaine therapy patient, father of ibogaine patient, and founder of Avante Institute)
Steve Viola (U.S. Navy SEAL veteran and Executive Director of Mission Within)
Talia Eisenberg (former opioid user and co-founder of Beond)
Adam Marr (retired Army Apache pilot and Director of Operations for Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition)
Michael Higgs (parent and U.S. Navy SEAL veteran)
Lt. Gen. Martin R. Steele (U.S. Marine Corps veteran)
WHAT:
Public hearing and general information session
WHEN:
Friday, September 15, 2023, from 9 AM – 3:30 PM EDT
WHERE:
Administrative Office of the Courts Building Room A125 1001 Vandalay Dr. Frankfort, KY 40601
Srinivasan Veeraraghavachary named Cprime’s President, bringing tech leadership experience to accelerate growth
CARY, N.C., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Cprime, a leading provider of agile ways of working and technology consulting services, today announced the appointment of Srinivasan Veeraraghavachary as the company’s President and member of its Board of Directors.
Mr. Veeraraghavachary previously spent more than two decades with Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), holding several leadership positions, including most recently as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. During his tenure at Cognizant, he played a key role in driving strong and sustainable growth by defining go-to-market strategies, initiating and deepening relationships with customers, and driving best-in-class execution. Prior to assuming his role as Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Veeraraghavachary was responsible for several scaled business units within the organization and managed several strategic client relationships.
He joins Cprime on a full-time basis during a new chapter of growth for the company. In January, Cprime announced a majority investment by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, and the company is currently expanding its footprint into new technology services and global markets.
“We are thrilled about Mr. Veeraraghavachary joining Cprime’s Board,” commented Harsh Nanda, Partner and Head of Technology for Private Equity within Goldman Sachs Asset Management. “As a highly respected technology executive with decades of experience he brings a blend of strategic vision, significant experience in scaling businesses, and focus on operational excellence to Cprime. With his successful track record of growing technology consulting businesses and driving organizational and operational execution he will be an important addition to Cprime’s leadership team.”
“We are excited to welcome Mr. Veeraraghavachary to Cprime,” said Zubin Irani, CEO of Cprime, and Gerald Attia, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “His extensive background, strong leadership skills, and client-centric focus align perfectly to Cprime’s mission to provide clients a more productive future where process and technology converge for better results and increased speed to market. We are confident that he will play a key role in driving our company’s growth and delivering exceptional value to our clients.”
“I am honored to join Cprime,” said Mr. Veeraraghavachary. “Cprime is a highly respected company and a leader in driving digital transformation via the implementation of Agile and DevOps frameworks for its clients. I am excited about the opportunity to join Cprime’s talented management team and use my experience to contribute to the next chapter of Cprime’s expansion.”
Cprime is a full-service global consulting leader helping clients modernize ways of working and gain the best out of their processes, people, and technology to innovate and thrive. Cprime’s team of experienced practitioners help businesses achieve agility, improve visibility and alignment, speed time to market, and realize significant operational and cost saving improvements. With over 20 years’ experience, Cprime is trusted around the globe to provide strategic, agile, and technical consulting, coaching, and training to businesses leading their industry in digital transformation.
AWAK closes one of the largest MedTech fundraise in 2023 in Southeast Asia The Series B round was co-led by new investor Lion X Ventures and long-term investor Vickers Venture Partners, along with other new and existing investors AWAK’s ultra-portable peritoneal dialysis system enables…
The E Tech Group team will be providing information around our IT/OT risk assessments, a helpful tool in addressing and mitigating issues at facilities. On the other end of the hall, still bearing E-Volve Systems logos and banners, E-Volve Systems will showcase their capabilities for oligonucleotide automation, an industry facing many opportunities for automation, in a featured demo. Attendees can learn how E Tech Group can help a batch process that is currently manual and facing inconsistency issues become a more efficient and safer process.
“E-Volve Systems, an E Tech Group company, is excited to once again be showcasing our expertise at the ISPE Product Show. We look forward to highlighting our experience with automating what was once a manual process in oligonucleotide manufacturing, connecting with our peers, clients, and new faces. Joining E Tech Group earlier this year we have expanded our capabilities and reach becoming a major player in the industry across North America. This is an exciting time in our company and in the industry; we are eager to go share all that is happening with the ISPE attendees,” said Vice President of Life Sciences Central Kevin Stout.
Among the booth attendees you’ll be able to find long-time show veteran and Hank Moes Award Recipient, Rick Pierro, E Tech Group’s Chief Strategy Officer for Life Sciences.
“We are excited to participate in the ISPE Product Show for our 24th consecutive year; we always look forward to the show,” said Pierro. “After being in business for 30 years, now that we’ve transitioned from Superior Controls into E Tech Group, I’m excited to come to the show as E Tech Group to see old and new faces at our booth as we showcase a nationwide team with over 400 engineers behind us. My team and I proudly support ISPE and their mission to connect pharmaceutical knowledge.”
To register to attend the ISPE Boston Area Chapter Product Show, look here. If you want to learn about career opportunities at E Tech Group, be sure to visit booth C12.
About E Tech Group
E Tech Group is one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States. With offices throughout North America and more than 400 engineers, the company provides automation, control and information solutions to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals, Parcel, Consumer Products and Food & Beverage industries. In addition to its organic growth, E Tech Group has recently grown through the successful acquisition and integration of Glenmount Global Solutions, Superior Controls (and its subsidiary, Banks Integration) and now, E-Volve Systems. For more information, visit etechgroup.com.
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), one of the largest independent cardiovascular practices in the country, chose IronRod Health to manage their ‘at home’ blood pressure monitoring program. In April 2023, CIS was named a Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champion by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for achieving more than 80% control rates in adult hypertensive patients. Through their partnership with IronRod Health, CIS looks to achieve their next goal of 90% control rates in their hypertensive patients.
PHOENIX, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), one of the largest independent cardiovascular practices in the country, chose IronRod Health to manage their ‘at home’ blood pressure monitoring program. In April 2023, CIS was named a Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champion by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for achieving more than 80% control rates in adult hypertensive patients. Through their partnership with IronRod Health, CIS looks to achieve their next goal of 90% control rates in their hypertensive patients.
CIS has created an extensive program called Cardio@Home which allows patients to have a custom-tailored program focused on modifying lifestyle behaviors for improved cardiovascular health. This program is fully-managed by CIS, apart from remote patient monitoring (RPM) which they elected IronRod to use as a managed service partner.
CIS evaluated 10 vendors as potential partners for the remote patient monitoring program. After an evaluation period that lasted over a year, CIS decided that IronRod Health was the partner to help elevate their at-home blood pressure monitoring program. This was the result of IronRod’s end-to-end support platform, integrated software, and ability to customize a partnership that could scale as the program grows. Together, both CIS and IronRod share in the vision of using technology to reduce healthcare costs, improve time efficiencies, and most importantly – provide better patient outcomes.
IronRod’s RPM program will not only be fully integrated with Cardio@Home, but it will also be integrated throughout their regular clinic and virtual care center to ensure a complete continuum of care. “IronRod’s platform and services deliver efficiencies and incremental revenue to CIS, which of course, is important,” said Jude Hebert, Executive Vice President of Nursing Services at CIS. “However, what is critical is their ability to collect, analyze, and understand what RPM data tells you to make proactive decisions and improve patient health outcomes and save lives.”
“We are proud to partner with a leader and a pioneer like the Cardiovascular Institute of the South,” said Andrew Nash, CEO of IronRod. “For nearly 40 years, CIS has been advancing innovation and technology into medical practice. Through our state-of-the-art RPM monitoring, analysis, and processing, we look forward to partnering with CIS to help them meet their goals for managing their patients with hypertension and expand into their a-fib and heart failure management programs.”
Solutions that combine new technology with end-to-end support platforms, like the one offered by IronRod Health and utilized by CIS, save lives and improve the quality of life for millions of patients. Data collected remotely from patients is interpreted and transmitted to clinicians who proactively make care decisions. When managed and handled expertly, remote patient monitoring programs introduce efficiencies that save patients money and more importantly, improve outcomes.
About IronRod Health: IronRod Health (https://www.ironrod.health/) is the leader and premier provider of end-to-end remote patient monitoring solutions in the United States. IronRod Health provides equipment, personnel, and technology – including proprietary software – to support healthcare providers through remote physiological monitoring, implantable device monitoring, and wearable cardiac monitoring.
The solutions provided by IronRod Health offer better and more efficient care, which contributes to improved outcomes and quality of life for patients.
About Cardiovascular Institute of the South: Cardiovascular Institute of the South (https://www.cardio.com/) was founded in 1983 by Dr. Craig Walker, who first established the company as a one-physician practice in Houma, Louisiana. At that time, the city was experiencing one of the highest cardiovascular disease mortality rates in the nation. Driven by a desire to serve and heal people in his community, Dr. Walker envisioned CIS as a leader in the development of new techniques and technologies in the treatment of both coronary and peripheral artery diseases.
Cardiovascular Institute of the South is now one of the largest independent cardiovascular practices in the country, with over 60 physicians across 21 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi and 23 additional physicians under management in Chicago, IL.
Company Contact: Jude Hebert , R.N., BSN, MBA/HCA Executive Vice President of Nursing Services Email: [email protected] Phone: 985-873-5035 Ext. 5035 Website: https://www.cardio.com/
“In the worst times in my life, in the most difficult times in my life – at those times I felt like I was all alone. Like nobody could relate to what I’m going through, nobody has any idea what I’m experiencing. There’s no way anybody could ever have had this happen to them before on this planet, because it’s happening to me,” said Haddish, who was placed in foster care as a child after her mother was in a car accident. “And then I ended up in these court-ordered counseling groups with all these other kids going through if not the same thing, something even more devastating than what I was going through. And it made me realize that I’m not alone and there must be some reason for it.” After a counselor encouraged her to research successful people who had experienced hardship, Haddish said, “From that, it made me look at every person I’ve ever looked up to and realize, No one is successful without drama, trouble, stress, angst, loneliness.”
Haddish also urged the audience, “Be present. We are here on this planet to be amongst each other, to learn from each other and to grow from each other.”
“Spotlight on Loneliness: Advocating for Connection in a Time of Social Isolation” kicked off with an intimate conversation between California First Partner Jennifer Newsom and Payton Iheme, moderated by Elise Loehnen, author and host of the podcast Pulling The Thread. During the chat, Newsom said that while the pandemic exacerbated the situation, “I’d already had enough lived experience with family and friends and extended family to then witness what was happening in our society… The fact that our society has evolved away from a care society, it’s not a surprise that we’ve landed where we are in this capitalist society that’s been so invested in the individual and individual success, and not valued the feminine and care and community and empathy. And I think we have this incredible opportunity to right the ship, but it’s everywhere all around us.”
“The inability to admit that you don’t have friends and that you are lonely brings shame and silence. That ranges from the person who’s eating her lunch in the bathroom in high school to the the person who’s struggling in advocacy raising money and changing laws to someone who also has the strength to tell their personal backstory,” Iheme said, “The reason that’s so important is for people who haven’t been able to lift their shame and tell their story, they can live through others’ advocacy work, and through people who are brave enough to tell their story – and know there’s something positive on the other side.”
Bumble recently launched its Bumble for Friends offering as a separate app “as part of our larger efforts to support kind connections,” Iheme said. A recent Bumble For Friends survey in the U.S. found that more than 1 in 3 respondents have met their friends online, whether through apps or social media, amd 67% of Gen-Z respondents shared that making new friends online lessened their loneliness
A panel with actor/director Daniel Ezra (“All American”); Tay Lautner, RN and co-host of the podcast The Squeeze with her husband Taylor Lautner; and music artist Rachel Platten (“Fight Song”) concluded the event. They each shared their own experiences with loneliness and the ways they care for their mental health while being in the public eye. “It’s supposed to be messy, it’s supposed to be hard at times, and this struggle and discomfort is part of the whole story,” Ezra said.
The event marks Hollywood & Mind’s second event. Earlier this year, during Mental Health Awareness Month, the organization held its inaugural Summit at UTA, where it brought together executives and talent across television, film, music and tech with mental health experts for conversations on topics including mental health storytelling, the power of song, opportunities to elevate mental wellness through technology, and the evolution of partnerships among mental health organizations and creators. More information is available at www.hollywood-mind.com.
High-resolution photos from the Spotlight on Loneliness are available HERE
About Hollywood & Mind:
Born of our global mental health crisis and steeped in the unrivaled influence of the entertainment industry, Hollywood & Mind is a first-of-its kind venture focused on leveraging the power of talent and executives across music, film, TV, digital, tech, sports and brand—together with brain health experts—to destigmatize mental health, elevate wellness and save lives. Hollywood & Mind is focused both on the content and culture that emanates from Hollywood as well as elevating the wellness of those who are part of the industry ecosystem. Its core tenets are: Connection via events that bring together stakeholders from across the entertainment and mental health purview; Creation of solutions for key gaps identified at the intersection of entertainment and mental wellness; and Collaboration with partners to optimize opportunities and drive action.
About Bumble app:
Bumble, the women-first dating and social networking app, was founded by CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014. Bumble connects people across dating (Bumble Date), friendship (Bumble BFF) and professional networking (Bumble Bizz). Bumble is built on the importance of equitable relationships and how crucial they are to a healthy, happy life. They’ve built their platform around kindness, respect, and equality – and their community plays an important part in that. Bumble holds its users accountable for their actions and strives to provide them with an experience free from hate, aggression, or bullying. Bumble is free to download and is widely available in the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and the web.
Bumble’s public policy team has focused on non-consensual intimate image abuse (NCII) since 2019 when they passed their first law prohibiting the sending of unsolicited lewd photos in their home state of Texas. The company has since passed similar laws in California and Virginia, and introduced bills in Michigan, Wisconsin, DC, Maryland, and New York. Bumble’s mission is to create a world where all relationships are healthy and equitable by creating a safer, kinder internet. Over the last few years, Bumble’s Public Policy team has launched a new NCII-focused coalition with Panorama Global aimed at building the capacity of existing global NCII NGOs, advocated for stronger NCII laws, and facilitated a channel for industry-NGO collaboration. Bumble also joined as a founding member of the Partnership on AI’s “Responsible Practices for Synthetic Media: A Framework for Collective Action” to promote responsible practices in the development, creation, and sharing of media created with generative AI.