Jimmy Lucas, Owner of Lucas Funeral Homes, shared his enthusiasm for the initiative: “We are proud to give back to the future of the funeral profession. With this annual scholarship, we are investing in promising talent and ensuring that the field continues to evolve with dedicated and compassionate professionals.”
Eligibility and Application Details:
Students pursuing a certification, certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree in business or a related field are eligible for this award.
For the complete set of rules, application procedures, and deadlines, interested candidates are encouraged to visit the official Lucas Funeral Homes website.
The Lucas Annual Scholarship underscores the funeral home’s unwavering commitment not just to serving the present community, but to fostering and supporting the growth of future professionals in the field.
About Lucas Funeral Homes:
Lucas Funeral Homes, a revered establishment in the community, has been delivering trusted funeral services for decades. Renowned for their compassionate approach and dedication to serving families during their toughest moments, they are now extending their commitment to supporting and fostering the growth of the next generation of funeral service professionals.
Upcoming free, educational webinars from Xtalks will feature topics on biomarkers, clinical trials, commercialization & HEOR, drug discovery & development, food, healthcare, laboratory technology, medical device, patient recruitment & retention, pharmaceutical and pharma manufacturing & supply chain.
TORONTO, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Stay on top of current hot topics through free webinars presented by leading experts in the pharma, biotech, medical device and food industries. Access to all webinars is free, so be sure to register today to save your place! Participate in the discussion and stay relevant in your field!
BIOMARKERS September 27– Cancer Immunotherapy: Exploring Imaging as a Catalyst to Immune Response Prediction
CLINICAL TRIALS September 5– Accurate Suicide Risk Detection with eC-SSRS Helps Ensure Safety of Trial Participants and Treatments in Oncology and Beyond September 6– Covariate Adjustment in Randomized Clinical Trials Based on Latest FDA Guidance: Application to Composite Covariates September 7– UAT and Risk Mitigation: Insights from Global RTSM Experts and Cutting-Edge Pharma September 12– Pediatric Clinical Trials: Tackling Clinical and Therapeutic Development Challenges Head-On September 12– Functional Service Provider: A Dynamic Method for Workforce Management During Economic Uncertainty September 14– Optimizing Rare Disease Clinical Trials Through Patient Experience September 14– Achieving Success in Neuroscience Clinical Trials: An Integrated CRO Approach September 18– Harnessing the Value of Data to Maximize Your eClinical Assets September 19– Advancing understanding of Long COVID: Leveraging patient perspectives with the Symptom Burden Questionnaire™ September 20– Clinical Trial Diversity: Harnessing the Power of Technology for More Inclusive Studies September 21– The Innovations of Decentralized Clinical Trials September 22– The Universal Language of Play: Improving Patient Engagement and Retention by Personalized Care in Pediatric Clinical Research September 25– Respiratory Rare Disease Trials — Optimizing Diversity and Decentralization September 26– The Forefront of Radiopharmaceuticals: History of ̑-Emitters with a Focus on Radiobiology, Physics and Clinical Considerations September 26– Improving Study and CRO Oversight Plan through BIMO Findings September 27– A Central Lab Perspective on Site and Patient Centricity: Going Beyond the Data September 28– The Art of Decentralizing Pediatric Rare Disease Studies: Clinical Trials Suited for Daily Life September 28– AI in Clinical Trials: Leveraging a Clinical Trial Intelligence Platform
COMMERCIALIZATION & HEOR September 26– Modernized Product Launch Training and Sales Enablement: Three Ways to Impact Your Bottom Line
DRUG DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT September 1– Using AI in Drug Development to Enhance Preclinical Translatability September 19– How Life Science Companies can Realize the Full Value of Their R&D Data September 29– Global Pharma R&D Insights: Data Report from Leaders Around the World
FOOD September 14– How Alternative Protein Drives a More Sustainable Food System September 20– Enhancing the Consumer’s “Alt Meat” Protein Experience
HEALTHCARE September 15– Unleashing the Power of Play in a Child Centered Approach to Enhance Patient Experience September 18– Perinatal Mood Disorders September 25– The Reimagined Registry: Revolutionizing Patient Care and Research through Real-World Data
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY September 15– Enzyme Manufacturing and Optimization via an E. coli One-Stop Solution September 15– Multiplex Immunohistochemistry Assays: Exploring Applications & Advantages
MEDICAL DEVICE September 27– Combination Products: Critical Steps to Successfully Accelerate Time-to-Market
PHARMACEUTICAL September 6– Long-Acting Injectables (LAI): Microsphere Design, Development and Scale-up
PHARMA MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN September 8– Technological Innovations in Clinical Supply Chains: Maximizing End-to-End Visibility September 13– Biomanufacturing Facility Design: The Impact of Annex 1 and Contamination Control Strategy September 29– Computer Software Assurance for FDA-Regulated Industries
ABOUT XTALKS
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
OnTheClock’s platform stands out in the crowded market of time tracking solutions. It offers an easy-to-use online software that’s accessible from any device with an internet connection, ensuring that small businesses can efficiently track employee time and send hours to payroll irrespective of their location. Moreover, users benefit from specialized technical support, ensuring that any challenges faced are swiftly addressed by a professional team.
Gary, OnTheClock’s Account Executive, is leading this initiative. If you’re interested in joining the referral program, you can reach out to Gary for more details. Call him at (248)230-9448 or email him at gary (at) ontheclock (dot) com.
As OnTheClock moves forward with this new initiative, it reaffirms its dedication to creating valuable solutions for small businesses. With more than two decades in the industry, its reputation as a reliable partner continues to grow, and this referral program is another step in that journey.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Planet Smoothie (www.PlanetSmoothie.com) is excited to announce a month-long fundraising campaign in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a U.S. non-profit fighting pediatric cancer. Starting on September 1, when customers…
Warning Signs: The most common warning sign of suicide risk that therapists report seeing among their clients is expressing feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness (61%). This was followed by increased social withdrawal and isolation (23%), sudden improvement in mood after a period of depression (11%) and giving away prized possessions or making final arrangements (5%).
Misconceptions: Therapists report that the most common misconception surrounding suicide is that talking about suicide will plant the idea in someone’s mind (60%). This was followed by believing that only people with a diagnosed mental illness are at risk of suicide (19%), that once someone experiences suicidal ideation, they will struggle with it for the rest of their life (16%) and that suicide is always an impulsive act (5%).
Barriers: Therapists report that the biggest barrier to seeking therapy for suicidal ideation is the stigma and fear of judgment from others (58%). Other common barriers are having a prior negative experience when seeking help (49%), reluctance to discuss personal struggles openly (26%), limited access to affordable mental health services (21%) and a lack of awareness about available resources (9%).
Cultural and Demographic Factors: 75% of providers reported that cultural beliefs and attitudes towards mental health create barriers for individuals who are at risk of suicide, as opposed to only 4% reporting language barriers, meaning the work to be done in society is still around the stigma of mental health. Other common cultural or demographic factors that create barriers include socioeconomic disparities resulting in limited access to mental health services (47%), accessibility of culturally competent therapists (18%), intersectionality and the unique experiences of marginalized groups (18%).
Prevention Strategies: Therapists report that the most effective safety planning strategy in therapy sessions is to help clients identify reasons for living (19%). They also say that this can be the most challenging strategy for clients (25%). Other effective strategies noted were reducing access to lethal means (16%), identification of warning signs (16%), coping strategies (14%), social supports (14%) and contacts during a crisis (5%).
Treatment: Therapists report that the most effective technique for addressing suicidal thoughts is medication management programs paired with talk therapy (25%). Other evidence-based approaches were cited as Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) (23%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (16%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (12%), mindfulness-based interventions (5%) and very few providers (2%) report using Counseling on Access to Lethal Means.
Role of Therapy: Therapists report that the most important role that therapy plays in suicide prevention is to help individuals understand the underlying causes of suicide and how to prevent or reverse the negative thought patterns that lead to suicidal behavior (40%). This was followed by providing emotional support during crisis moments (28%), identifying immediate solutions to prevent suicide (18%) and educating individuals on suicide prevention strategies (14%).
Considerations: The most important consideration therapists make when addressing suicidal ideation is to offer clients a safe and non-judgmental environment (53%). This was followed by assessing the level of suicide risk and creating a safety plan (44%) and recognizing the cultural and social factors influencing suicide risk (3%).
The report underscores therapists and prescribers’ pivotal role in detecting and addressing warning signs, while also highlighting effective suicide prevention strategies and evidence-based treatments. Cultural and demographic factors’ influence on suicide risk is significant, urging society to collectively confront the ongoing stigma associated with mental health and mental illness. It is evident that effective suicide prevention necessitates a multifaceted approach grounded in collaboration, education, and support. By tapping into providers’ expertise and embracing their diversity, we hold the capacity to reshape the landscape of mental health, embarking on a journey toward a future where each person feels acknowledged, understood, and equipped with the resources to make life-affirming choices.
Grow Therapy offers a marketplace for patients to find the right therapist, with the ability to filter via insurance type, state, areas of specialty, gender, virtual or in-person sessions and availability. The therapists available on the marketplace partner with Grow Therapy to receive dedicated admin support like, billing and credentialing plus access to a telehealth platform, custom-built EHR, private peer community and discounted health insurance.
For more information on Grow Therapy’s 2023 Suicide Prevention and Awareness Report, visit growtherapy.com
About Grow Therapy:
Grow Therapy is a provider-centric mental health group, using technology to make high-quality mental healthcare accessible and affordable to all Americans. Grow Therapy provides therapists and prescribers with a suite of business tools and services, peer community, and pipeline of expertly matched patient referrals so that they can set up and grow thriving in-person and virtual private practices, within the communities they care about most. As a result, more Americans are accessing a wide variety of providers who not only best match their needs, but who take their insurance. Grow Therapy’s network includes more than 6,000 providers and works with major insurers including Humana, Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare. Some of Grow Therapy’s key investors include TCV, Transformation Capital, and SignalFire. More information about Grow Therapy can be found at www.growtherapy.com
Methodology
The results of this report are from a national survey of Grow Therapy’s Provider Partners conducted from July 17 – August 10, 2023, 2023. There were 57 responses from therapists in different states, with different titles, specialties and years of experience.
The goal of the survey was to get insight into their experience and observations as therapists on the state of suicide ideation and awareness in America in 2023.
ALBANY, Ore., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As the back-to-school season approaches, families are gearing up for a fresh start and exciting learning experiences. However, amidst all the excitement, there’s a concern that often creeps into the minds of parents and caregivers – head lice…
Despite advancements that have led to what is now seen as the modern campus, higher education departments and institutions have been slow to adapt reward systems for faculty working in humanistic fields of study and modes of scholarly work that were not envisioned when structures for promotion and tenure were set in place a century ago.
The ACLS “What Counts” series spotlights the experiences of MacArthur Fellows, who had been selected for their outstanding efforts in forging innovative paths in their scholarly contributions. During each 90-minute session fellows will reflect on the impact that the academy’s reward structures have had on their work, discuss what they see as the optimal path forward, and share how they advise their students, the next generation of scholars, on building their own careers. Panel discussion topics will also cover how departments and institutions can better recognize the value of humanistic scholarship that reaches beyond the campus to engage in issues of public health, social justice, or climate change; and how scholarship that utilizes digital methods, engages creatively across disciplinary lines, or relies on collaboration rather than solitary scholarship, can be understood, gauged, and rewarded.
“ACLS is grateful to the MacArthur Fellows Program for supporting this exciting new public panel series on how best to reward increasingly innovative scholarship in humanistic fields,” said ACLS Vice President James Shulman. “The topic of ‘what counts’ in humanistic scholarship has become increasingly urgent with the welcome diversification of academe and the rapid advancement of new technologies and research methods being introduced in these fields. Highlighting the achievements of scholars who have bent or broken the rules in forging their own paths, particularly when they have gained global recognition through being named MacArthur Fellows, will encourage all of us to think about faculty advancement in more pluralistic ways.”
The ACLS “What Counts” series will be presented as free, live virtual events. Recordings will be made available on the ACLS website.
Learn more about other ACLS initiatives aiming to accelerate higher education systems change to best serve 21st-century scholars and scholarship.
Formed a century ago, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 80 scholarly organizations. As the leading representative of American scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences, ACLS upholds the core principle that knowledge is a public good. In supporting its member organizations, ACLS utilizes its $155+ million endowment and $37 million annual operating budget to expand the forms, content, and flow of scholarly knowledge, reflecting our commitment to diversity of identity and experience. ACLS collaborates with institutions, associations, and individuals to strengthen the evolving infrastructure for scholarship. In all aspects of our work, ACLS is committed to principles and practices in support of racial and social justice.
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including advancing global climate solutions, decreasing nuclear risk, promoting local justice reform in the U.S., and reducing corruption in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program and the global 100&Change competition, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsive democracy as well as the vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago.
Camvi Technologies launched GPU-optimized AI data center accompanied by optimized pre-training and fine-tuning processes, to deliver unparalleled speed, efficiency, and customization across diverse industries.
BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Amidst an era of rapid groundbreaking technology advancements, US-based AI startup Camvi Technologies launched GPU-optimized AI data center democratizing large AI model training. With optimized pre-training and fine-tuning processes, energy-efficient GPU-optimized AI data center, and an expert team of industry specialists, Camvi provides unparalleled speed, efficiency, and customization for clients across diverse industries.
By optimizing the pre-training and fine-tuning phases, Camvi was able to accelerate large AI model training processes by up to 50 times while slashing costs by up to 90%, enabling our customers (including the world’s largest consulting company) to deploy their AI solutions much more quickly, and significantly lowering the financial barrier for businesses seeking to harness the power of AI technology.
At the heart of Camvi’s technology innovations lies its owned and operated AI data center, optimized for GPU-centric AI workloads. With a capacity of up to 40 megawatts, the AI data center provides the crucial computing capability for revolutionary applications based on large AI models.
Recognizing the limitations of a one-size-fits-all approach, Camvi has assembled a team of experts specializing in customized multi-modal large AI models for diverse industries such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and entertainment, providing finely tuned solutions that meet application-specific requirements.
“Our breakthroughs marked a significant turning point in the AI development history,” said John Chen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Camvi Technologies Inc. “One of our large tech consulting customers is thrilled with the results achieved through our AI model optimization and data center services. We’re not just revolutionizing how AI is developed, we’re democratizing the access to its immense benefits. Camvi’s mission is to empower businesses across industries to harness AI’s potential like never before.”
Camvi invites interested parties to explore its transformative technologies, experience firsthand its optimized AI training processes, witness the power of its low-cost GPU-optimized AI data center, and engage with its team of experts dedicated to creating AI solutions that redefine industries.
About Camvi Technologies Inc.
Camvi Technologies is a U.S.-based Artificial Intelligence company committed to democratizing AI technology and expanding the frontier of AI. Since 2015, Camvi Technologies has been at the forefront of AI. With breakthroughs in AI training processes, a GPU-optimized AI data center, and a team of industry specialists, Camvi is redefining speed, efficiency, and customization in AI technology. Camvi’s mission is to make AI accessible and transformative for businesses across the globe. Our AI solutions have been deployed in 11 countries across 5 continents.
Not only have the companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. The 2023 Inc. 5000 achieved an incredible three-year average growth of over 500 percent and a median rate of 165 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $209 billion in 2021, accounting for over 3 million jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are also featured in the September issue of Inc., available on newsstands on August 18.
“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism.”
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held virtually from October 23 to 27, 2020. As always, speakers will include some of our generation’s greatest innovators and business leaders.
RighIT Solutions Serves Government and Commercial Customers across the world. Who we are: a 100+ team powerhouse of US-based top-notch IT experts. What we do: transform systems and processes for global clients across industries. How we do it: work closely with clients to deliver IT solutions that drive desired business outcomes.
CONTACT: Manish Bhansali, CEO and President, RighIT Solutions LLC, [email protected], 818-436-9515 More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Methodology The 2020 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2019 and 2022. Companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019, to qualify. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Several companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Inc. Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc., offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across various channels, including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced yearly since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com. For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
Mumcuoglu, et al. reported: “Diagnosis of louse infestation using a louse comb is four times more efficient than direct visual examination and twice as fast. The direct visual examination technique underestimates active infestation and detects past, non-active infestations.” Moreover, the FDA acknowledges combing not only as a stand on its own treatment method, but also as the safe alternative to the toxic risks of chemical/pesticidal treatments. This is important progress for FDA which approved pesticides for treating lice losing sight of the fact that it’s not about treating lice but about treating children who are infested with them.
There’s never a need to miss a minute of school when parents check ahead and identify and remove head lice and nits early, when there are less of them. The fewer children arriving to school with head lice, the fewer children giving them to others. “Because it’s not about lice, it’s about kids.”
The National Pediculosis Association®, Inc. (NPA) www.headlice.org is a 501 c 3 non-profit volunteer organization, including scientific advisors dedicated to protecting children and their environment from the misuse and abuse of prescription and over-the-counter pesticide treatments for lice and scabies. Proceeds from the LiceMeister® comb allow the NPA to be self-sustaining, independent of industry and accomplish its mission.
Contact Information Deborah Altschuler NATIONAL PEDICULOSIS ASSOCIATION @TheLiceMeister on Twitter! [email protected] (617) 905-0176
