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DUBLIN, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In light of the recent European Medicines Agency’s safety committee recommendation against the use of topiramate-containing medicines in pregnant women, the importance of rigorous pharmacovigilance practices has never been more evident. The…
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This new site leverages A Place for Mom’s expertise in meeting family needs across home care and senior living. However, the new platform differs from A Place for Mom’s traditional advisory business in that the site is designed to be a self-directed experience for families looking for skilled care, with everything they need at their fingertips to connect with facilities quickly.
“In working with families, we found a significant gap in being able to identify and evaluate short-term and long-term skilled facilities under a tight timeline. Our new offering will much more effectively provide families with the information they need to make confident skilled care decisions with greater peace of mind,” said Miho Jacobs, General Manager of NursingHomes.com and Chief Corporate Development Officer at A Place for Mom. “At the same time, we have heard loud and clear that SNFs have struggled to effectively reach families, and our new directory will help families and facilities come together while also providing hospitals with a new robust resource for their patients.”
The directory has been built to serve the 15,000 Skilled Nursing Facilities that, until now, didn’t have the opportunity to properly feature the right differentiating information about their facilities.
The directory is also an important resource for care management teams at healthcare systems and hospitals across the country. “Now patients will be able to more easily navigate the process of researching, comparing, and contacting skilled facilities all within one comprehensive tool,” said James Thorman, SVP and General Manager of A Place for Mom’s Healthcare and Home Care business.
For a limited time, NursingHomes.com is offering Skilled Nursing Facilities a free trial of its Premium Profile subscription, with 300 skilled facilities already signed up. For facilities interested in maintaining the Premium Profile level after the trial, a subscription will be offered for a fee. For more information about becoming a Premier partner, please contact [email protected].
About A Place for Mom
A Place for Mom is the leading online platform connecting families searching for senior care with a team of experienced local advisors providing insight-driven, personalized solutions. As the nation’s leading senior advisory service, A Place for Mom’s mission is to enable caregivers to make the best senior living decisions. With hundreds of senior living experts nationwide, A Place for Mom helps hundreds of thousands of families every year navigate the complexities of finding the right senior living solution for their loved ones across home care, independent living, memory care, assisted living, and more. A Place for Mom’s service is provided at no cost to families because it is paid for by the senior living communities and home care providers in its network. For more information, please visit aplaceformom.com.
Media Contact
Shari Joseph, A Place for Mom, 1 9175753920, [email protected], www.aplaceformom.com
SOURCE A Place for Mom
“I urge every reader to read this book prayerfully and receive the power to accept and embrace God’s love and grace which He has continually offered and still offering today for the salvation of our souls,” said Omere.
Emmanuel S. Omere is a divinely commissioned minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. A man of solid faith in God, Omere is a multi-gifted preacher of the Word of God, who is leveraging on his God-given talents and gifts in Gospel music, songwriting, book writing and publication, in order to spread the message of salvation by Jesus Christ to perishing souls across the world. He is a graduate of Roxbury Community College and University of Massachusetts in Boston, USA. Omere is a passionate soul winner and a committed evangelist. He is a Minister at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry in Boston. He is married to Sister Faith Omere with whom he has co-written and produced many gospel songs. Omere is also the author of Forgiveness: Key To Victorious Christian Life.
Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 20,000 titles published to date. God’s Passion For Perishing Souls is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.
Media Contact
Emmanuel S. Omere, Salem Author Services, (875) 266 5702, [email protected]
SOURCE Xulon Press
“And we’re grateful to Buy From A Black Woman for making this possible. It’s because of innovative programs like The Black Woman Business Accelerator Program that we’ve been able to grow into a distinguished firm,” shares Nantale.
“At Buy From A Black Woman we take our job of ensuring that Black Women Business Owners are seen, heard and supported seriously. We’re moving forward with removing the number of barriers that were put in place to prevent this from happening, and we’re excited to assist Nantale with obtaining her MBE certification with the NMSDC as part of our partnership with H&M,” explains Nikki Porcher, the founder of nonprofit organization Buy From A Black Woman.
“Empowering businesses like Black Girl PR strengthens our communities and promotes economic equality. And as we move forward with our programming, we’ll remain committed to removing systemic barriers, fostering innovation and leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come,” adds Nikki.
By obtaining this certification, Black Girl PR opens up new opportunities to collaborate with corporations, government agencies and other organizations that are actively seeking to diversify their supplier base and support minority-owned businesses.
Black Girl PR has emerged as a trailblazer in the industry, offering public relations services tailored to empower Black women entrepreneurs and business leaders. The firm’s core mission is to provide strategic and impactful communications solutions, while advancing the narrative and visibility of underrepresented voices.
Black Girl PR has already made a significant impact, helping 3,662 businesses in just three years. The firm has helped them boost their online presence to drive website traffic and sales. Clients who’ve successfully completed the firm’s
Brand Impact Program have increased their reach to an audience of 7,324,694,198, and increased their website traffic and sales by up to 60%. With the MBE certification, Black Girl PR aims to further empower their clients and facilitate access to resources that will fuel their success.
To learn more about Black Girl PR and the services available to Black women founders and thought leaders, visit www.BlackGirlPR.com
About Black Girl PR
Black Girl PR is an award-winning PR firm that helps Black women leaders gain publicity and boost their online presence, so they reach more people and have a bigger impact.
Founded in August 2020 to amplify Black women’s voices, the firm provides PR services that increase brand awareness, build trust and credibility, and drive website traffic and sales.
For more information on this company, visit www.blackgirlpr.com
Media Contact
Nantale Muwonge, Black Girl PR, 1 4804206810, [email protected], https://blackgirlpr.com/
SOURCE Black Girl PR
For the eighth year in a row, Nurse Mates is proud to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® in its mission to cure childhood cancer. Through community events, fundraising campaigns and proceeds from its special limited-edition merchandise, the footwear and accessories company has raised more than $145,000 for St. Jude since 2016.
ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — For the eighth year in a row, Nurse Mates is proud to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® in its mission to cure childhood cancer. Through community events, fundraising campaigns, and proceeds from its special limited-edition merchandise, the footwear and accessories company has raised more than $145,000 for St. Jude since 2016.
“St. Jude and its extraordinary, life-changing work hold a special place in our hearts, and this year we’re making it easier than ever for everyone to get involved and make a difference,” says Nurse Mates Vice President Lynne Dejadon. “Customers who shop our website for essential footwear and compression socks during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month can help out simply by making a purchase! For every full-priced pair of men’s or women’s shoes sold on NurseMates.com this September, we will donate $5 to St. Jude, and for every full-priced pair of compression socks sold, we’ll donate $1.”
Last year the company released a very special compression sock design featuring art created by St. Jude patients, as well as a limited-edition color of the Align™ Torri shoe, popular items from which a portion of the proceeds, a total of $9,328, was donated to St. Jude.
Nurse Mates employees, their friends, and family members will also be participating in the St. Jude Walk/Run on the Boston Common on Sept. 23. Their team motto is: “Take Care. Take Heart. Take Part.” and they’ve set this year’s goal at $10,000 – double the amount raised in last year’s walk. Contributions are welcome at any time. To pledge your support for Team Nurse Mates to benefit St. Jude, please visit this link.
Media Contact
Shelby Rudnicki, Nurse Mates, (978) 933-4827, [email protected], https://www.nursemates.com
SOURCE Nurse Mates
“Our nation’s military members and their families exemplify tremendous teamwork, service and resiliency – qualities that strengthen the communities they work so hard to protect,” said retired Brig. Gen. John I Pray Jr., President and CEO of Operation Homefront. “It is an honor to recognize and showcase the remarkable accomplishments of military children, who contribute significantly on their own while facing the unique challenges inherent in military life, through our highly regarded Military Child of the Year program.”
All seven Military Child of the Year® Award recipients will be invited to attend Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year® Awards Gala on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Arlington, VA, where they will each receive $10,000, a laptop, and donated surprises from Operation Homefront’s generous partners. Operation Homefront will provide airfare and lodging for each award recipient and two family members to attend the gala and spend a few days in the Washington, D.C. area.
Previous recipients have had the honor of meeting several Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and their spouses, First Lady Michelle Obama, Paralympian/veteran Melissa Stockwell, entertainers Runaway June and King Calaway, former NFL star and philanthropist Jason Brown, and singer/songwriter/philanthropist Bret Michaels, who have served as guest speakers and entertainers. Actor and writer David Hoffman, who spent his childhood as an Army dependent, has also supported the Military Child of the Year® Awards in recent years, emceeing the awards gala in 2022 and 2023.
“Being selected as Operation Homefront’s 2023 Military Child of the Year for the National Guard will no doubt be one of the greatest privileges in my life,” said Jackson Griggs. “As a military child, I have always been so proud of my parent’s service and so aware of the amazing community of military families that are all over the world. However, even greater than the generous money that this award provides me toward my college education is the time with other military children from other branches who have experienced similar life events as myself. We formed an instant friendship, and our time together touring Washington D.C. and hanging out with one another is a memory that I won’t soon forget.”
Visit operationhomefront.org/military-child-of-the-year to learn more and nominate a child for their respective branch award. Anyone can nominate a military child—from family members and friends, to teachers, coaches, counselors, and clergy. Everyone is encouraged to recognize the outstanding military children in their lives.
About Operation Homefront:
Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 85 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing, and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America’s military families. For more information, visit OperationHomefront.org.
Media Contact
Erin Burgy, Operation Homefront, (469) 934-7131, [email protected], www.operationhomefront.org
SOURCE Operation Homefront
Theme: Stride into Success: Educate. Empower. Expand.
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — On Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 6:00 PM, the Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce will host its 2023 year-end celebration at the Plano Event Center. This event will be a Sneaker Ball, where sophistication meets sneakers and empowerment meets entertainment.
The theme for this year’s event is Stride into Success: Educate. Empower. Expand. This year’s theme reflects the idea that education is the foundation for empowering businesses to expand their reach and achieve success. Sneakers can represent the forward momentum gained through knowledge, and the event can feature educational panels, keynotes, and interactive experiences that provide valuable insights for scaling businesses.
During this lavish event, the Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce leadership will award several youth scholarships and Trailblazer Awards to impactful local community leaders and business owners. In addition, at this event, the Chamber leadership will formally install 2024 Executive Committee Officers and Board Directors, showcase local vendors and include prizes and live entertainment.
The mission of the Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce is to empower and support Black-owned businesses in Collin County. CCBCC is proactive in developing programs and events that will have a positive economic impact on our community by promoting, maintaining, and supporting minority businesses through leadership opportunities, community support, and business-building programs. CCBCC will continually strive to enhance the patronage of minority businesses in Collin County.
To purchase tickets to attend the 2023 Year End Sneaker Ball Celebration, please visit our website:
https://www.ccblackchamber.org/event/ccbcc-annual-gala-sneaker-ball-2023/. Early bird tickets are on sale now.
For information on CCBCC membership, upcoming community events, or general meeting information, please visit the CCBCC website at www.ccblackchamber.org or contact the Events Committee via email [email protected]
The deadline for sponsorships, vendors, stories, and advertisements for the souvenir booklet is October 15, 2023. The final deadline for dinner tickets is Monday, November 20, 2023.
Media Contact
Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce, Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce, 1 469-424-0120, [email protected], https://www.ccblackchamber.org/year-end-celebration/
SOURCE Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce
When asked what inspired the author to write this book, Brother Moses said, “On a trip to the Rick Ball Players Showcase in Miami, Florida where a large number of college coaches come to watch high school prospects compete for scholarships, I had to listen to the music of several of the players on the way. At one point they began a rather heated debate on who had the best lyrics and why. To my dismay few of them knew about our Lord and savior Jesus Christ and to be honest, Christ’s name never came up. When I was their age, I remembered listening to Lord Byron’s ‘The Naz.’ I thought I should do the story of Jesus in the language of today’s youth as a way of introducing them to Christ.”
Brother Moses is an ordained minister, motivational speaker, and national touring artist. He is considered the foremost purveyor and reenactor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s speeches and sermons. According to the author, Martin Luther King III exclaimed that Brother Moses’ voice was the closest to his father that he had ever heard. His reenactment of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” highlighted the Virginia State Assembly’s first official recognition of Dr. King’s birthday. Brother Moses was a guest artist at numerous rallies to make Dr. Kings’ birthday a national holiday. Richard Coe, the famous Washington Post art critic called Brother Moses “Dazzling.”
Brother Moses is also a prize-winning author and regional winner of the Lorraine Hansbury National Collegiate Playwrighting Competitions. Eleven of his plays were produced and won numerous accolades. Brother Moses was awarded the Mental Health Award, the Governor’s award, two Commanders Awards, and several Community Service Awards for his plays, performances and work with children. He is the founder of Quietfire Repertory Company, an award-winning inner-city youth theatre group. He writes plays and teaches artists to perform for and about inner-city youth and their families. Brother Moses currently runs the Langley Park Boys and Girls Club in Hyattsville, Maryland. He has been ministering and coaching youth for more than 20 years. He has counseled youth and their parents including working with difficult youth.
Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 20,000 titles published to date. Brother Moses Tells the Story of Jesus is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.
Media Contact
Brother Moses, Salem Author Services, 407-339-4217, [email protected]
SOURCE Xulon Press
Supreme Court reverses Town of Dover’s approval of the New York Transco Substation citing environmental concerns, and potential impacts to the Great Swamp, one of the largest Freshwater Wetlands in NYS, a critical habitat to rare and endangered species. Link to Court’s Decision and Order on case: https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=sar621/Mn3keWjZEWlqa1Q==
DOVER PLAINS, N.Y. AND WINGDALE, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In a major triumph for the protection of the Great Swamp and community activism, Concerned Citizens of Dover (CCD), Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS), and The Oblong Land Conservancy (Oblong) have successfully nullified the Town of Dover Planning Board’s approval of New York Transco’s proposal to build an electrical substation on a likely contaminated site.
The site of the proposed substation, which was used as a automobile wrecking, junkyard, used parts facility for approximately 20 years and was never remediated. This proposed site directly drains into the north flow of the Great Swamp, one of the largest Freshwater Wetlands in the state. It is an important habitat to rare and endangered species, and a critical drinking water source for the region. Recognizing the profound impact of the construction of Transco’s project may have on the local ecosystem by potentially disturbing legacy soil contamination, FrOGS, CCD and Oblong united their efforts and filed a lawsuit challenging to challenging the Planning Board’s approval of the project despite its failure to engage in the “hard look” required under SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act).
In a decision issued on August 28th, 2023, the Hon. Thomas R. Davis of the Supreme Court of New York agreed with the Petitioners, nullifying the Planning Board’s approval of the project and remanding the project back to the Planning Board for it to take a “hard look” at the areas of environmental concern. “We appreciate the court’s consideration and the care taken in reviewing a very lengthy record,” said Petitioner’s attorney, Michael Sussman. “I am confident the judge reached the right conclusion and encourage the Planning Board to take a hard look at the critical issues community groups have raised and commit itself to protecting precious and irreplaceable natural resources. There are no do overs.”
The decision to overturn the Town of Dover Planning Board’s approval of the Transco project is a powerful demonstration of the power of community engagement and activism in safeguarding the environment for current and future generations. “This victory is a testament to the strength and determination of our community. We came together with a shared goal — to protect the land, water, and biodiversity that sustain us,” said Charlie Quimby, founding member of CCD. “We believe in responsible progress and have hope that today’s court ruling will impact future development decisions in our town.”
The efforts of these organizations were considerably bolstered by the overwhelming support of local residents, environmentalists, and concerned individuals who rallied behind the cause. Petitions, public hearings, and rigorous research played a pivotal role in raising awareness about the potential adverse effects of the proposed substation on the region’s delicate ecosystem. “We extend our gratitude to everyone who joined hands in this endeavor, remarked Louis Trombetta, Chair of the Oblong.” This result provides that a dedicated group of concerned citizens and two small land conservancies can protect an area of considerable environmental importance through education and outreach.
As we move forward from this remarkable victory, FrOGS emphasizes the importance of continued vigilance in protecting our natural habitats, and the ecological balance that sustains them. “Our work is far from over. We hope this serves to alert all Planning Boards that their deliberation and decisions must be environmental sound and clear to the public. Please support our collective efforts to defend our unique local gem the Great Swamp watershed. Together, we can ensure future generations will inherit a vibrant and thriving ecosystem,” said Jim Utter of FrOGS.
For further information, inquiries, or interviews, please contact:
Jim Utter
Acting Chairman
Friends of the Great Swamp FrOGS
info@frogs-ny.org
frogs-ny.org
845-350-2669
P.O. Box 373
Pawling, NY 12564
Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS), is an all volunteer non-profit organization that works to preserve and protect the health of The Great Swamp watershed through research, education and conservation
Charlie Quimby
Member
Concerned Citizens of Dover
savedover.com
P.O. Box 1154
Dover Plains, NY 12522
Concerned Citizens of Dover, is a non-profit, grassroots organization, and community advocacy group formed to protect the natural, wildlife and historic resources of Dover, with a focus on promoting public awareness, community engagement, and a voice in the decision-making process.
Louis Trombetta
Chair
Oblong Land Conservancy
www.oblongland.org
845-855-5993
P.O. Box 601,
Pawling, NY 12564
The Oblong Land Conservancy is a non-profit organization founded on the belief that open spaces are vital to the well-being of our communities. Its mission is through engagement with the community to maintain the natural resources of the Harlem Valley including wildlife habitats, water quality, agricultural lands and scenic vistas.
Dutchess Supreme Court Case #
2023-50796
Media Contact
Charlie Quimby, Concerned Citizens of Dover, 1 9148109800, concernedcitizensofdover@gmail.com, savedover.org
SOURCE Concerned Citizens of Dover
