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BoxUnion and TITLE Boxing Club Announce New Chief Operating Officer

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BoxUnion Holdings, the parent company to TITLE Boxing Club and BoxUnion has announced <span…

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BoxUnion Holdings, the parent company to TITLE Boxing Club and BoxUnion has announced Justin Ghadery as its Chief Operating Officer. Ghadery joins at an exciting time for the boxing brands, as BoxUnion Holdings recently acquired the 163-unit franchisor TITLE Boxing Club as well as its digital platform, TITLE Boxing Club On Demand. In his role, Ghadery will continue to ignite the company’s commitment to innovation, while streamlining systems and processes to position the business for long-term growth.

People, and strong relationships, have always been at the center of Ghadery’s leadership. In his first year as Chief Operating Officer, Ghadery’s primary initiatives will focus on driving consistency across the franchisee system while providing high levels of support as he rolls out a franchisee-centric service model. Ghadery’s passion and focus is centered around improving the team member experience, the member experience and unit economics. He is currently in the depths of a 100-day plan to meet with a substantial majority of franchisees, take classes in Clubs across the country, and connect with TITLE Boxing Club members.

«We are honored that Justin is joining our growing team,» said BoxUnion Holdings’ CEO Todd Wadler. «At every step he’s made in his professional career, he has quickly excelled and risen up the ranks of leadership. Justin exemplifies our core values and brings a track record of operational excellence to lead our team. At a time when it has never been more important to empower small business owners, these traits are also complemented with a partnership mentality. His passion for people, teamwork, technology and combat sports make him uniquely qualified to drive our business to new heights and position our franchisees for success in a post-COVID world.»

Ghadery’s career has been heavily intertwined with fitness, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Global Operations for Gold’s Gym International. In this role, his direct responsibilities included managing over 100 corporate-owned locations across the United States, supporting almost 600 franchised locations across 30 countries, and overseeing approximately 5,000 employees. Prior to that, he worked at 24 Hour Fitness for nearly eight years, working his way up from front desk and Personal Trainer to District Manager in one of the most competitive fitness markets – Los Angeles. Ghadery has also been a franchisee in a couple of industries as an owner and a partner.

Prior to his career in fitness, Ghadery followed his calling to join the United States Marine Corps after the attacks on September 11, 2001, where he served for eight years. While he had a background in jiu-jitsu and boxing prior to enlisting, it was in the military where he truly found his passion for fitness and training, a passion that ultimately led Ghadery on a non-traditional and impressive path. This included earning two honor graduate awards from basic training and infantry school, as well as receiving two meritorious promotions. As such, Ghadery became an instructor of hand-to-hand combat skills for his fellow servicemen and women, an honor typically designated for Marines ranked Sergeant or higher.

«I am thrilled to join BoxUnion Holdings for several reasons,» said Ghadery. «TITLE Boxing Club and BoxUnion are both strong brands with compelling product offerings. I am focused on bringing technology, automation and a data-driven culture to the company. I am equally committed to delivering a high-quality franchisee service model that is coupled with operational excellence to push our brands to the next level. I look forward to further developing our team as well as bringing in top-tier talent to execute our vision. With Todd and Felicia (Felicia Alexander – Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Founder) at the helm, this is the team I want to be by my side in the ring.»

Ghadery is based in Dallas and will oversee leadership teams at both BoxUnion and TITLE Boxing Club.

About TITLE Boxing Club®
TITLE Boxing Club is a boutique fitness studio that specializes in boxing and kickboxing fitness classes. Based in Kansas City, the company has 163 clubs across the United States, Mexico and the Dominican Republic and another 130 in development worldwide. The brand is currently ranked on Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500 list and the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing, privately-held companies. To learn more, visit www.titleboxingclub.com.

About BoxUnion
BoxUnion is a fitness brand with three studio locations and a digital subscription service. BoxUnion’s workouts bring together mind, body, music and boxing. Welcoming all experience levels, ages, and backgrounds, their classes feature high-intensity cardio, muscle sculpting strength training and TONS of punches. Their captivating coaches guide you through a powerful mind and body experience designed to bring out your inner fighter. Voted most fun new workout by Self Magazine and Top 10 coolest workout taking over LA right now by Well + Good, BoxUnion has been recognized by everyone from People Magazine to Goop. In one of the most competitive fitness cities in the world, BoxUnion has garnered a sophisticated following. https://www.boxunion.com/

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On the Bleeding Edge of New Trends, Viper Equity Partners Ramps up Search for Dental Practice Owners in Northeast and Southeast

PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Viper Equity Partners, the country’s leading M&A transition advisory for dentists, dermatologists and plastic surgeons, continues its push into the dental market by ramping up its search for qualified dental practices in the American Northeast and Southeast.

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PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Viper Equity Partners, the country’s leading M&A transition advisory for dentists, dermatologists and plastic surgeons, continues its push into the dental market by ramping up its search for qualified dental practices in the American Northeast and Southeast.

«We have a waiting list of buyers for practices based on geography and specialty. I’ve never seen anything like it,» says Viper founder David C. Branch. We’re getting doctors under contract within days of being introduced to DSOs.»

That isn’t to say that buyer activity is slowing down elsewhere in the country. Viper has seen an explosion in buyer interest in multi-doctor and multi-location dental practices since the beginning of 2021, and the team does not anticipate a drop in demand anytime soon. As dental practices return to their pre-pandemic numbers, buyer interest has revved back up and Viper is ready to capitalize.

«Private equity continues to seek out practices to expand their portfolios,» states Vice President of Dental Operations Jonathan Guise. «EBITDA multiples are stronger than ever and the ability for dentists to monetize a piece of their practice at a premium while continuing to run their business without the operational burdens is very attractive to dentists. If there was ever a time to consider this alternative, it’s right now.»

As a sell-side firm, Viper keeps the best interests of its clients, dental practice owners of large practices, at the forefront of the transaction. The firm provides full service to its clients, educating them about the process, packaging their practice, marketing it to potential buyers and advising the practice owner from the LOI process to the closing table.

If you own a dental practice and would like to hire Viper as your advisor, contact vanessa@viperequitypartners.com.

About Viper Equity Partners

Viper Equity Partners is America’s leading M&A advisory and investment bank in dentistry, dermatology, and plastic surgery, with over $2 billion closed since 2009. Viper’s relationships with family offices and private equity-funded organizations are unique. The Viper Team consults with practice-owning doctors and roll up groups from potential integration and marketing to offer negotiations and diligence to the closing table with high velocity. For more information, visit www.viperequitypartners.com. 

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High Sierra Electronics Announces Innovative New Remote Erosion Monitoring System for Levees

GRASS VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, High Sierra Electronics (hsierra.com), a Grass Valley, California-based, manufacturer of environmental monitoring products, announced a new system that can detect when and where levee erosion has occurred and automatically alert and inform levee…

GRASS VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, High Sierra Electronics (hsierra.com), a Grass Valley, California-based, manufacturer of environmental monitoring products, announced a new system that can detect when and where levee erosion has occurred and automatically alert and inform levee owners, managers, and public safety officials.

The system, known as REMS, short for Remote Erosion Monitoring System, uses a series of beacon sensors that are embedded at levee sites that are prone to erosion. If erosion occurs and washes the bank away, the beacons immediately transmit their status.

The REMS is being tested for the first time for a Levee Safety project, funded by a CA DWR Grant, on the Sacramento River 35 miles north of Sacramento, in a multi-agency collaborative effort to help detect erosion early and alert the levee owners. The sites chosen for the project are at vulnerable locations along the river where erosion occurs very quickly.

«We developed REMS to address one of the major safety risk factors associated with levees, and that’s erosion and the potential for levee failure and flooding. With increasing populations in leveed areas, the lives and property of those living behind the levee can be at great risk,» said Tom Ogden, Product Manager. «At High Sierra Electronics, our expertise for the past 29 years is real-time monitoring using sensors and telemetry. We put these to use in public safety and warning systems and we looked at how we could apply similar technology in this application where there are clearly some major risks,» he explained.

Most of the nation’s levees are earthen embankments constructed of sand or soil which can erode easily due to the long-term effects of seepage and saturation, overtopping, and fast-flowing water. While today’s new levee systems are designed and constructed to high engineering performance standards and guidelines established by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, many existing levee systems were not built to current standards. Adding to the risk is the aging infrastructure — the average age of levees in the U.S. is 50 years. These levees require regular inspections, maintenance, upgrades, and patrolling for high water. Levee erosion becomes a huge challenge to monitor, often not visible and missed because of what’s going on below the surface. As the levee systems get older, inspections and maintenance become more challenging. 

«We believe REMS to be a really cost-effective solution that will make it possible to monitor potential levee erosion sites 24×7 and alert key personnel about problems early so they can take timely action,» added Ogden.

There are estimated to be about 100,000 miles of levees in the U.S. Two-thirds of the U.S population are in counties that have at least one levee. Thirty thousand miles of levees are documented in the National Levee Database, with 97% of these earthen levees. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has responsibility for over 14,000 miles of levees under its Levee Safety Program. A further estimated 85,000 miles of levees are privately owned and operated.

In the last five to six years, the Army Corps has conducted inspections of levees under its Levee Safety Program. With about half of them inspected today, the Army Corps reports that 20% are of moderate- to higher-risk, with bank erosion considered one of the top three risk factors. 

REMS is aimed at local levee owners, levee safety authorities, levee stakeholders, states, local governments, tribes, and private entities. Click here to learn more about REMS, Remote Erosion Monitoring System for levees.

About High Sierra Electronics, Inc.

Established in 1992, High Sierra Electronics, Grass Valley, California, has been designing and manufacturing environmental monitoring systems for the protection of lives and property. High Sierra Electronics’ systems help identify threats posed by the weather, which include flooding, dangerous road conditions, and vulnerable dams and levees. High Sierra Electronics is part of Advanced Environmental Monitoring (aemonitoring.com), a family of innovative companies whose technologies enable decision-makers to improve their reaction time to weather and environmental events, helping to protect communities, people, and infrastructure. For more information, visit www.hsierra.com or phone 800-275-2080.

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High Sierra Electronics, Inc.
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Installation of REMS beacons for Sacramento River Levee Safety Project

Richard Marck, a retired Levee Superintendent for the American River Flood Control District, shows one of the REMS beacons being used for the California Department of Water Resources-funded Levee Safety project on the Sacramento River.

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Schweiger Dermatology Group Launches Skin of Color Specialty Clinic to Better Address the Needs of Patients with Darker Skin Types

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Schweiger Dermatology Group («SDG»), the leading dermatology practice in the Northeast, has launched a Skin of Color Specialty Clinic to meet the needs of patients with darker skin types. SDG has assembled a team of providers with the expertise and understanding of diverse skin types to launch this division within the practice.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Schweiger Dermatology Group («SDG»), the leading dermatology practice in the Northeast, has launched a Skin of Color Specialty Clinic to meet the needs of patients with darker skin types. SDG has assembled a team of providers with the expertise and understanding of diverse skin types to launch this division within the practice.

Sumayah Jamal, MD-PhD is the program director for the Skin of Color Specialty Clinic at Schweiger Dermatology Group. Dr. Jamal served as Founding Director of the Ethnic Skin Clinic at New York University School of Medicine. Before she started the clinic, there were few options available for patients of color seeking cosmetic treatments at N.Y.U. due to a lack of providers familiar with treating their skin. 

«As a premier provider of skin care services, Schweiger Dermatology Group recognizes the importance of addressing the needs of a patient population with ever increasing diversity,» says Dr. Jamal. «This requires providers who have an understanding of not only how to deliver cosmetic treatments safely to darker skin types, but who also understand the differences in how certain medical conditions present within this patient population.»

The additional providers helming Skin of Color at Schweiger Dermatology Group include Dr. Kautilya Shaurya, Dr. Erum Ilyas, Dr. Christina Lee Chung, Dr. Rina Allawh, Kendra Joseph, PA-C and Tinuke Aderemi-Ibitola, PA-C. These providers were selected specifically for their expertise in Skin of Color, allowing SDG to offer the high standard of care they are known for, tailored specifically to patients with darker skin types. Skin of Color at Schweiger Dermatology Group will be a continued initiative, as Dr. Jamal and her team focus on training and educating additional providers throughout the practice.

For more information visit:
schweigerderm.com/medical-dermatology/skin-of-color-specialty-clinic

About Schweiger Dermatology Group
Schweiger Dermatology Group is the largest group dermatology practice in the Northeast with over 70 offices and 200 healthcare providers. SDG provides both medical and cosmetic dermatology services to over 750,000 patients annually. Schweiger Dermatology Group was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America for 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 and to the Crain’s New York Fast 50 for 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. To learn more, visit schweigerderm.com.

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ENA Expresses Support for ‘Important and Timely’ Workplace Violence Legislation

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Emergency Nurses Association on Monday issued a letter of support for the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act of 2021 following its introduction in the House by <a target="_blank"…

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Emergency Nurses Association on Monday issued a letter of support for the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act of 2021 following its introduction in the House by Rep. Joe Courtney.

The bill would require, among other things, health care and social service employers to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan which must include procedures to identify and respond to risks that make health care facilities, such as emergency departments, vulnerable to violent incidents. The latest version includes language that ensures workers are informed specifically about antiretaliation protections for those who report violent incidents.

In the letter to Courtney, ENA President Ron Kraus, MSN, RN, EMT, CEN, TCRN, ACNS-BC, described the legislation as «important and timely» given the prevalence of attacks on emergency nurses. Research has found that ED staff, including nurses, deal with a violent encounter about once every two months. A study by OSHA reported health care workers accounted for approximately 50 percent of all workplace violence victims and are four times more likely to be involved in such incidents compared to all other U.S. workers.

«For too long, emergency nurses have disproportionately suffered the physical and mental toll caused by violent assaults inflicted on them as they simply did their job caring for patients,» Kraus said. «This legislation takes an important step toward reducing the opportunity for, and frequency of, such attacks with the ultimate goal of protecting the safety of all emergency health care providers.»

Kraus also praised Courtney, who spoke about workplace violence at ENA’s annual advocacy event in 2019, for continuing to put the safety of health care workers at the forefront of his legislative priorities.

Workplace violence has long been a top priority for ENA, which supported similar bills introduced in the last two congressional cycles. In 2019, ENA and the American College of Emergency Physicians united to launch the No Silence on ED Violence campaign focused on raising awareness about the issue, while also providing emergency nurses and physicians relevant resources and a peer support network.

About the Emergency Nurses Association
The Emergency Nurses Association is the premier professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Founded in 1970, ENA has proven to be an indispensable resource to the global emergency nursing community. With more than 50,000 members worldwide, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops industry-leading practice standards and guidelines, and guides emergency healthcare public policy. ENA members have expertise in triage, patient care, disaster preparedness, and all aspects of emergency care. Additional information is available at www.ena.org.

ENA Media Contact:
Dan Campana
Director of Communications
847-460-4017
dan.campana@ena.org

 

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Top Business and Public Health Leaders Release Roadmap to Healthier Communities and Long-Term Economic Well-being

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As communities and the economy continue to suffer under the deadly weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, national public health experts and business leaders have joined forces to pave a new path forward. Recommendations from a new report, <a target="_blank"…

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As communities and the economy continue to suffer under the deadly weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, national public health experts and business leaders have joined forces to pave a new path forward. Recommendations from a new report, Seven Ways Businesses Can Align with Public Health for Bold Action and Innovation, offer strategies to end and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure America is better prepared to address future public health crises. Underscoring the inextricable link between public health and economic well-being, the report identifies actionable ways for businesses to strengthen public health beyond their own employees and into their communities.

With funding from the de Beaumont Foundation, the report was prepared by the Johns Hopkins Institute for Health and Productivity Studies (IHPS) and is based on interviews with 40 public health and business leaders, including executives from Disney, IBM, USAA, Sodexo, Goodyear, and Walmart. «A strong public health system is the backbone of America’s safety, security, and economic prosperity,» said Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, President and CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation. «This pandemic has made us painfully aware that we can’t have a strong economy without good health, and we have an opportunity to act now.»

Ron Goetzel, PhD, Director of IHPS, said, «A large-scale effort to address our public health vulnerabilities will require business and public health leaders, as well as policymakers, to join forces in support of healthier employees and communities—the key to a more resilient workforce and a strong economy.»

These are the seven recommendations that emerged for business leaders to strengthen the health of communities and help ensure America’s long-term economic prosperity:

  1. «Put out the fire» of COVID-19 by following advice of credible public health experts.
  2. Improve the health and well-being of employees.
  3. Promote healthy communities.
  4. Become a «force multiplier» by leveraging expertise, staff, and other resources to collaborate with local and state public health departments to be better prepared for future public health emergencies.
  5. Actively facilitate public-private partnerships in the community.
  6. Advocate for development of accountability dashboards that track and monitor progress toward achieving key economic and public health outcomes in a community.
  7. Advocate for a rebuilding and expansion of a national public health workforce supported by a modern information technology infrastructure.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chief Medical Officer Pam Hymel, a report participant, said, «The pandemic has shown us that investing in employee health and wellness programs is important, but it goes further. We also need to support the health of the communities where our people live and work.»

About the de Beaumont Foundation  
Founded in 1998, the de Beaumont Foundation creates and invests in bold solutions that improve the health of communities across the country. The Foundation advances policy, builds partnerships, and strengthens public health to create communities where people can achieve their best possible health. For more information, visit debeaumont.org.  

About the Johns Hopkins Institute for Health and Productivity Studies
The Institute for Health and Productivity Studies is a collaborative established between the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Department of Health, Behavior & Society and IBM Watson Health company. The Institute conducts research on the relationship between employee health and well-being, healthcare utilization and costs, and work-related productivity. Studies by the Institute help inform decision-makers in both private and public health sectors on issues related to the health and productivity cost burden of health risk factors and common disease conditions, and the impact of innovative programs on medical, safety, and productivity-related outcomes. For more information, visit www.jhsph.edu/health-and-productivity-studies.

Media Contact
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CVS Health to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines at Over 80 Pharmacy Locations in Florida as Part of Multi-State Activation

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an ongoing effort to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines and help the country move forward from the pandemic, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it will begin to administer vaccines to eligible populations at 81 select CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations across Florida. The announcement was made today during a news conference with Governor <span…

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an ongoing effort to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines and help the country move forward from the pandemic, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it will begin to administer vaccines to eligible populations at 81 select CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations across Florida. The announcement was made today during a news conference with Governor Ron DeSantis.

CVS Pharmacy Begins Administering COVID-19 Vaccines. (Scott Eisen/CVS Health via AP Images)

«I’m pleased to join CVS Health today to announce 81 additional COVID-19 vaccination sites across our state, including 67 in Miami-Dade County,» said Governor DeSantis. «These sites at select CVS Health locations will build on the progress we’ve made at existing retail sites and provide greater access to the vaccine in Florida’s communities. We look forward to the success of this partnership and will continue working to expand vaccine availability to Floridians.»

For the select CVS Health retail locations that will begin to offer COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida, appointments will become available for booking later this week as stores receive shipments of vaccine. Vaccines at participating CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations in Florida will be available to individuals meeting state criteria, which will be confirmed by the state. Patients must register in advance at CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and people without online access can contact CVS customer service: (800) 746-7287. Walk-in vaccinations without an appointment will not be provided.

Supply for the limited rollout in the state, which is sourced directly from the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, will be approximately 62,000 total weekly doses. Participating CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations are in the following Florida counties: Broward, Collier, Escambia, Flagler, Hendry, Gadsden, Hillsborough, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Polk, St. Lucie, and Volusia. As more supply becomes available, the company will expand vaccine access through an increasing number of store locations in more Florida counties.

«One of our greatest strengths as a company is our presence in communities across the country, which makes us an ideal partner for administering vaccines in a safe, convenient, and inclusive manner,» said Ahmed Velez, Region Director, CVS Health. «We look forward to continuing to work with the state to defeat the virus and deliver on our shared commitment to increase access to the vaccine for underserved communities, in particular Florida’s Black and Hispanic populations.»

The 81 locations across Florida follows the successful February 12 rollout in 11 states, including California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Vaccines will eventually be available at CVS Pharmacy locations throughout the country subject to product availability, with the capacity to administer 20 – 25 million shots per month.

In addition to making COVID-19 vaccines available in local pharmacy locations, CVS Health continues to make progress in its effort to vaccinate residents and staff at more than 2,000 long-term care facilities across Florida through the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. As made clear by regularly updated data CVS Health makes publicly available, the company has completed vaccines for all skilled nursing facilities, will complete second doses at assisted living and other facilities by mid-March,1 fulfilling the company’s commitment to help protect a population disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. 

Multimedia assets, including b-roll and still photography from long-term care facility and in-store COVID-19 vaccinations, are available here. More information on steps CVS Health has taken to address the pandemic is available at the company’s frequently updated COVID-19 resource center.

About CVS Health
CVS Health is a different kind of health care company. We are a diversified health services company with nearly 300,000 employees united around a common purpose of helping people on their path to better health. In an increasingly connected and digital world, we are meeting people wherever they are and changing health care to meet their needs. Built on a foundation of unmatched community presence, our diversified model engages one in three Americans each year. From our innovative new services at HealthHUB® locations, to transformative programs that help manage chronic conditions, we are making health care more accessible, more affordable and simply better. Learn more about how we’re transforming health at www.cvshealth.com.

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Tara Burke
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1 Excludes facilities that 1) requested a later date due to a COVID-19 outbreak or other reason, 2) were rescheduled due to lack of responsiveness, or 3) requested to be added to the program after the start date or did not meet original program criteria regarding distance from CVS Pharmacy locations, but CVS Health has opted to support.

 

CVS Pharmacy Begins Administering COVID-19 Vaccines. (Scott Eisen/CVS Health via AP Images)

 

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CVS Health to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines at Over 80 Pharmacy Locations in Florida as Part of Multi-State Activation

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In an ongoing effort to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines and help the country move forward from the pandemic, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it will begin to administer vaccines to eligible populations at 81 select CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations across Florida. The announcement was made today during a news conference with Governor <span…

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In an ongoing effort to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines and help the country move forward from the pandemic, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it will begin to administer vaccines to eligible populations at 81 select CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations across Florida. The announcement was made today during a news conference with Governor Ron DeSantis.

«I’m pleased to join CVS Health today to announce 81 additional COVID-19 vaccination sites across our state, including 67 in Miami-Dade County,» said Governor DeSantis. «These sites at select CVS Health locations will build on the progress we’ve made at existing retail sites and provide greater access to the vaccine in Florida’s communities. We look forward to the success of this partnership and will continue working to expand vaccine availability to Floridians.»

For the select CVS Health retail locations that will begin to offer COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida, appointments will become available for booking later this week as stores receive shipments of vaccine. Vaccines at participating CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations in Florida will be available to individuals meeting state criteria, which will be confirmed by the state. Patients must register in advance at CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and people without online access can contact CVS customer service: (800) 746-7287. Walk-in vaccinations without an appointment will not be provided.

Supply for the limited rollout in the state, which is sourced directly from the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, will be approximately 62,000 total weekly doses. Participating CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations are in the following Florida counties: Broward, Collier, Escambia, Flagler, Hendry, Gadsden, Hillsborough, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Polk, St. Lucie, and Volusia. As more supply becomes available, the company will expand vaccine access through an increasing number of store locations in more Florida counties.

«One of our greatest strengths as a company is our presence in communities across the country, which makes us an ideal partner for administering vaccines in a safe, convenient, and inclusive manner,» said Ahmed Velez, Region Director, CVS Health. «We look forward to continuing to work with the state to defeat the virus and deliver on our shared commitment to increase access to the vaccine for underserved communities, in particular Florida’s Black and Hispanic populations.»

The 81 locations across Florida follows the successful February 12 rollout in 11 states, including California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Vaccines will eventually be available at CVS Pharmacy locations throughout the country subject to product availability, with the capacity to administer 20 – 25 million shots per month.

In addition to making COVID-19 vaccines available in local pharmacy locations, CVS Health continues to make progress in its effort to vaccinate residents and staff at more than 2,000 long-term care facilities across Florida through the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. As made clear by regularly updated data CVS Health makes publicly available, the company has completed vaccines for all skilled nursing facilities, will complete second doses at assisted living and other facilities by mid-March,1 fulfilling the company’s commitment to help protect a population disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. 

Multimedia assets, including b-roll and still photography from long-term care facility and in-store COVID-19 vaccinations, are available here. More information on steps CVS Health has taken to address the pandemic is available at the company’s frequently updated COVID-19 resource center.

About CVS Health
CVS Health is a different kind of health care company. We are a diversified health services company with nearly 300,000 employees united around a common purpose of helping people on their path to better health. In an increasingly connected and digital world, we are meeting people wherever they are and changing health care to meet their needs. Built on a foundation of unmatched community presence, our diversified model engages one in three Americans each year. From our innovative new services at HealthHUB® locations, to transformative programs that help manage chronic conditions, we are making health care more accessible, more affordable and simply better. Learn more about how we’re transforming health at www.cvshealth.com.

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1 Excludes facilities that 1) requested a later date due to a COVID-19 outbreak or other reason, 2) were rescheduled due to lack of responsiveness, or 3) requested to be added to the program after the start date or did not meet original program criteria regarding distance from CVS Pharmacy locations, but CVS Health has opted to support.

 

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Cordelio Power Increases Missouri Presence with 400 MW Wind Development Project

TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Cordelio Power («Cordelio») is pleased to announce the acquisition of the 400 MW Firebrick wind project under development in Audrain County, Missouri.

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TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Cordelio Power («Cordelio») is pleased to announce the acquisition of the 400 MW Firebrick wind project under development in Audrain County, Missouri.

The Firebrick project was acquired from Tenaska, a major U.S. renewable power developer, who will work with Cordelio to advance the project under a development services agreement.

«The Firebrick project is an important part of our effort to bring the benefits of clean power to Missouri’s residents, businesses and local communities,» said Nick Karambelas, Cordelio’s Chief Commercial Officer. «We’re excited to work with Tenaska on this project, and we hope to expand this relationship in the future as we continue to grow Cordelio’s development portfolio.»

«Tenaska is pleased to support Cordelio’s efforts to bring more renewables to Missouri. The Firebrick project is well positioned to bring value to their portfolio,» said Joel Link, senior vice president in Tenaska’s Strategic Development & Acquisitions Group. «Our team is excited to continue our involvement with the project through the development phase.»

About Cordelio Power

Cordelio is a renewable power producer managing over 1,000 MW of renewable generation assets across North America, including 396 MW of wind and solar projects in Ontario (51%-owned by Cordelio) plus a 656 MW (net) wind and solar portfolio stake owned by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board («CPP Investments»). Cordelio also owns (wholly and through a joint venture) a growth pipeline of over 3,000 MW of wind, solar and storage projects in the western and midwestern US. Cordelio carries out its operations and growth activities by working with all stakeholders in an efficient, safe and environmentally responsible manner. Cordelio is wholly owned by CPP Investments.

About Tenaska

Tenaska, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is one of the leading independent energy companies in the United States. Forbes magazine consistently ranks Tenaska among the 50 largest private U.S. companies. Tenaska has developed approximately 10,500 megawatts (MW) of natural gas-fueled and renewable power projects. Tenaska and its affiliates have managed the acquisition and divestiture of an additional 10,500 MW of energy assets. The current Tenaska operating fleet includes 12 natural gas-fueled and renewable generating facilities able to generate approximately 7,500 MW combined. Tenaska affiliates are industry leaders in natural gas and electric power marketing.

Forward Looking Statements & Information

Certain information contained in this news release constitutes forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (collectively, «forward-looking statements»). All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward–looking statements. Forward–looking statements typically contain words such as «anticipate», «believe», «confirms», «continuous», «estimate», «expect», «may», «plan», «project», «should», «will», or similar words suggesting future outcomes, and include without limitation, all financial projections, estimates of future costs, and projected performance or results. Forward-looking statements by their nature are subject to risks, assumptions and uncertainties which may cause the actual outcomes of such events to differ from Cordelio’s expectation as of the date hereof, and whether forward-looking statements ultimately prove to be accurate will depend on factors outside of the control of Cordelio. Readers are encouraged to undertake their own analysis and investigation as to the reasonableness of any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and Cordelio disclaims any intent or obligation to update or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements.

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What is the TCFD and How will it Shape American Business?

DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Climate Service (TCS), a leader in climate risk analytics, today published a Q&A with COO Joseph Lake conveying the fundamentals of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework for assessing and…

DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Climate Service (TCS), a leader in climate risk analytics, today published a Q&A with COO Joseph Lake conveying the fundamentals of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework for assessing and disclosing climate risk. A resource for journalists, researchers, and industry professionals, the piece covers five things that American businesses should know about the TCFD. 

As support for the TCFD grows around the world, discussion about the reporting framework is coming to the fore in the United States. Several indicators suggest the US may soon follow in the footsteps of New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and others, in mandating climate risk reporting in line with the TCFD.

Before joining TCS as Chief Operating Officer, Joseph Lake was the Managing Director for Climate Risk at The Economist where he launched The Economist’s inaugural Climate Risk Summit and led The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) climate risk consulting services. 

Founded in 2017, TCS has developed a software as a service product, the Climanomics® platform, to support reporting and disclosure aligned with the TCFD framework. The platform enables measurement and reporting of transition and physical risks and opportunities, in financial terms, under different climate scenarios. It evaluates assets anywhere in the world and projects over time horizons of 1-80 years. 

Today, the platform is trusted by clients including the world’s largest banks, asset managers, real estate investors, Fortune 500 firms, and public bodies including the US Federal Government. In recent months, TCS announced collaborations with IBM and Aon and several other industry-leading companies, that have allowed the company to scale to meet unprecedented demand.

Read the full QA on the TCFD by clicking here.

About The Climate Service 
Backed by an advisory board including four IPCC Nobel Prize-winning scientists, and strategic partners including Aon and IBM, The Climate Service has developed a software as a service product, the Climanomics® platform, to support reporting and disclosure aligned with the TCFD framework. Our company’s goal is to help investors, companies, and communities to understand their risks from the changing climate, and the opportunities from a transition to a low-carbon economy. Our mission is to embed climate risk data into every decision on the planet and facilitate the world’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

Contact: Julianne Hogan, julianne@benecomms.io

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