4, Apr 2024
TMSA Student Placed Second in the Technology Division in NC Science Fair
Cary, NC, April 04, 2024 –TMSA Cary student Diana Zavadskaia competed at the NC State Fair under Junior Division and won second place in the technology division.
Her project focuses on artificial hearts. The project shows the process of designing and actual 3D printing of an original artificial heart, as well as an experiment that puts the invention to test. She became interested in this topic right when they started the anatomy unit dedicated to hearts in school. Since then, she has been studying independently and began focusing on artificial hearts. This was her first year of competition above the school level.
There is also a chance to be promoted to the national level and travel to a different state where the students from all the US will spend a week talking about research and presenting their projects.
Diana said, “It amazed me that something so essential can be replaced. I hope one day my research and inventions can be used in the medical field.”
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4, Apr 2024
Ohio Healthy Aging 60+ Programs
Canton, OH, April 04, 2024 –New Healthy Aging Programs now available for Stark County, Ohio residents who are at least 60 years of age. Could you use help paying your rent? Or as a homeowner, do you need to make the exterior of your home more safe and accessible? If so, you could qualify for these free services. The Program is only available until August 31, 2024 so contact Community Building Partnership of Stark County, Inc. today to learn more. Call 330-458-0962 or visit www.communitybuildingpartnership.org.
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number awarded to Executive Office of the State of Ohio by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The Governor and General Assembly further approved the use of these funds for Healthy Aging Grants through H.B. 33. As a recipient of Ohio Healthy Aging funds, the Board of Stark County Commissioners granted funds to local agencies to support healthy aging initiatives.
4, Apr 2024
Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions Opens Newest Cafe
(Kansas City, Mo., April 4, 2024) – Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions recently opened a new café at the Overland Park Xchange located at 6800 W. 115th St. in Overland Park, Kan. The newly branded Sunflower Café is a 12,000-square-foot space which seats 250 guests and is open to the building’s tenants that include Dynamic Logistix, Optum Rx, Selectquote Auto & Home Insurance, and United Healthcare.
Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions is the largest independently owned corporate food service company based in Missouri with offices in St. Louis, Kansas City, Colorado, and Iowa. Elite Cuisine, Apex’s exceptional culinary experience, will handle all corporate dining and catering services at the new café.
Elite Cuisine employees Nikki Beebe, who has been with the company for 18 years, was promoted to Sunflower Café’s manager, and Titus Singleton, who has been with Elite for three years, was named chef.
More than 1,000 employees who work in the building will be able to dine at the Sunflower Café, which offers a diverse range of dining options including hot breakfast and lunch entrées, a full soup and salad bar, and comprehensive catering services. The café’s space is ideal for tenants to enjoy a meal, hold meetings, or organize large business events with catered food service. Operating hours are from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays.
“Corporate food service has evolved significantly since Covid when many employees worked from home,” said Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions President & Founding Partner Brian Porembski. “We have helped our clients shift their perspective toward food service benefits post-pandemic. Focusing on providing easily accessible, healthy food options has become a crucial incentive for employees returning to the office. This change reflects a growing awareness of the importance of convenient, high quality food choices in the workplace.”
4, Apr 2024
Leif Assurance Hires Commercial Lines Account Manager
Mayra Galvan has 13 years of insurance industry experience along with an Elite CISR designation.
(St. Louis, Mo., April 4, 2024) – Leif Assurance, a full-service insurance agency that exclusively handles construction insurance, recently hired Mayra Galvan as Commercial Lines Account Manager.
In her new role, Galvan will be responsible for managing all aspects of the renewal process for Leif Assurance’s clients, as well as assisting with new business acquisitions. She will also be overseeing the needs of current client accounts and ensuring they are handled in a timely manner.
Galvan brings 13 years of insurance industry experience to her position. Prior to joining Leif Assurance, she held various roles including Senior Insurance Account Executive where she managed a $6 million book of business, and as an Insurance & Property Tax Manager overseeing both commercial and personal lines accounts.
Galvan is an Elite Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR), a nationally recognized designation for insurance customer representatives who have achieved Elite Status by demonstrating a commitment to customer service and insurance knowledge. As an Elite CISR, she possesses a strong understanding of commercial and personal lines coverages, technical insurance information, risk management concepts, and best practices for running an insurance agency.
“Mayra’s Elite CISR designation shows her dedication to our industry in terms of sales and service expertise,” said Leif Assurance CEO JD Powers. “Her extensive background makes her an excellent asset to our team, and we look forward to sharing her technical insurance knowledge with our growing list of clients.”
Founded in 2022, Leif Assurance offers actionable risk management, as well as data-driven pricing models to build the most accurate risk profiles so contractors are rewarded for safe job sites with earned insurance savings. Leif provides cost-effective and comprehensive insurance solutions for worker’s compensation, general liability, builders’ risk, inland marine, and commercial auto.
Leif Assurance is the sister company of Powers Insurance & Risk Management and Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a cohesive family of more than 160 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Illinois. Powers Insurance & Risk Management is one of the largest family owned and operated independent insurance agencies in the bi-state region. All three companies are located at 6825 Clayton Ave. For more information about Leif Assurance, call (314) 202-4200 or visit www.leifassurance.com.
4, Apr 2024
Celebrate Healthy Kids Day at The Gateway Family YMCA
Union, NJ, April 04, 2024 –The Gateway Family YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 20 at YMCA Branches in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, NJ. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families, and a healthy start to the summer season.
“It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally,” stated Melynda A. Disla, President/CEO, The Gateway Family YMCA. “At the Y, we believe in providing resources for families to create healthy habits, no matter the time of year. Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community-wide event that encourages families to take advantage of all the great summer activities the Y has to offer.”
Sponsored nationally by Peanuts, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to turn fun and play into lifelong memories. Some featured activities at The Gateway Family YMCA include Family Yoga, Swimming, Basketball, and a Summer Day Camp Parent Information Session 12:00-2:00pm.
Hosted at The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch, 135 Madison Avenue, Elizabeth, Five Points Branch, 201 Tucker Avenue, Union, Rahway Branch, 1564 Irving Street, Rahway, and Wellness Center Branch, 1000 Galloping Hill, Union, The Gateway Family YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day takes place on April 20th, with free registration available at www.tgfymca.org/events.
In addition to the Healthy Kids Day event, YMCA programs including Child Care, School Age Before/After School Care, Swimming Lessons and Youth Sports will be celebrating Healthy Kids Day activities with youth and families throughout the week leading up to April 20.
The Gateway Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, health and community service organization of caring staff and volunteers dedicated to strengthening community through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The Gateway Family YMCA impacts the community by providing quality services for all. The Y doesn’t just strengthen bodies – it strengthens people, families and communities.
4, Apr 2024
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Selected as a Featured Member of P.O.W.E.R.
Mansfield, TX, April 04, 2024 –Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas, has been recognized as a Featured Member by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine. P.O.W.E.R. Magazine is an exclusive print and digital publication that showcases celebrities, A-listers, and everyday hardworking professional women who share their stories and empower other women. Knapp-Fricks is recognized for her outstanding contributions and great success in the fields of agriculture, real estate, investments, and self-storage.
About Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks
A long-time entrepreneur, Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks has over 25 years of experience in numerous industries including real estate, investments, cattle production, ranching, and self-storage. She is president and co-owner of Knapp Sisters Rental, Ltd., a company she founded with her sister, Shelly Knapp. In business since 1999, the company specializes in land rentals and is known for providing exceptional rental properties and real estate services. The siblings also own Knapp Sisters Self Storage. The facility comprises five self-storage buildings, including the largest climate-controlled facility in the area. Their business was rated the #1 U-Haul dealer in Texas and #3 U-Haul dealer in the U.S.
Darcy credits her passion for real estate to her grandfather, James H. Knapp, who was one of the first attorneys in Arlington, Texas. He was recognized for his accomplishments and was instrumental in the development of the Texas City of Arlington. Darcy believes that if she can maintain that passion, it would be a great duty served as well as to pass on to her children.
An inspiration to many, Darcy’s advice to other entrepreneurs is to always trust their gut feelings. “When I first had the idea to build a self-storage facility, I made up my mind that it was going to be different from others,” said Darcy. She listened to her intuition and pursued her idea, which has turned out to be a tremendous success. “There is nothing too big or too small for you to accomplish,” said Darcy, “If you believe in yourself and your plans, you can be successful.”
The Knapp sisters are active members of the Texas Self Storage Association, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the Arlington Historical Society, the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce, and the Better Business Bureau.
Darcy has received numerous honors from P.O.W.E.R. for her achievement and was featured in several issues of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine as a Woman of Distinction. She was also showcased on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City.
In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Darcy enjoys spending time on her ranch in South Texas, water sports, rodeos, hunting, and traveling.
4, Apr 2024
Margie Cretella’s Newly Released Have You Seen My Brother
Youngstown, OH, April 04, 2024 — “Have You Seen My Brother?: Discovering That God Is Good Even in a Tragedy”: a powerful testimony of faith, determination, and discovery. “Have You Seen My Brother?: Discovering That God Is Good Even in a Tragedy” is the creation of published author, Margie Cretella, a dedicated wife, mother, sister and grandmother.
Cretella shares, “Imagine these words: black ice, a car, a truck, a tree, and Northeast Ohio. These words can only add up to a tragic car crash. And they did! The nightmare happened on November 13, 2013, and left me on a journey searching for my brother and God. It seemed like a game that I didn’t want to partake in, but I had no choice.
“This game led me to several hospitals where I spent my time asking the hospital staff if they knew where my brother was. They always led me to a room of an almost lifeless man lying in a bed and often looking at me like he was wondering who I was. Where exactly was my brother, the loud, boisterous man that I once knew for fifty-eight years? He was the man that you would hear before you would even see him. I wanted that brother back and wanted him back immediately!
“I spent ten years searching for my brother and God. It left me exhausted, mad, bitter, and at times, lonely. How would I go about finding them? I would have been happy if I could just find one of them, but who would be more important to me, my brother or God?
“I couldn’t imagine God turning his back on my brother Father Steve, a devout Catholic priest, because I could only envision God taking care of him every step of the way.
“Would be fortunate enough to find out that maybe God and my brother were hanging out the whole time searching for me? Maybe I was the one who was lost! If you like stories about faith, family, love, and willpower then this book is for you!”
4, Apr 2024
Author J.M. Vessard’s New Book Portals to the Infinite
New York, NY, April 04, 2024 — J.M. Vessard, an artist and author who lives in the Southwest with her husband, has completed her new book, “Portals to the Infinite”: a collection of short stories and uplifting messages inspired by experiences with an ancient light group the author has had throughout the years, all designed to help readers open their minds to the limitless possibilities of their existence in order to lead a more fulfilling and rich life.
Over the course of her career, author J.M. Vessard worked as a psychologist and a program manager for programs that served children with special needs. Later, she worked with a veterinarian who provided care for wildlife, taking care of many birds throughout the years that were able to return to the wild. The author was also a field supervisor for psychology graduate students to give them experiences with students in many different programs. In addition to her work, Vessard has painted in many mediums and has occasionally taught art classes to gifted students.
“Would you like to expand your ideas and experiences of creation?” writes Vessard. “This book inspires with stories, messages, inspirational material, and with many higher-dimensional contacts with the light groups of higher dimensions. Those light groups display different dominant colors and frequencies of light. There were also many personal contacts with the author’s original light group from the higher dimensions of another galaxy. The ancient mentor of that light group made the most contacts. He gave her experiences of portals to higher dimensions and much information from beyond this world.”
4, Apr 2024
ValueH Launches TXAACOs to Drive Value-Based Care Collaboration in Texas
Dallas, TX, April 04, 2024 — Amidst the evolving landscape of Texas healthcare, ValueH, the parent organization behind the highly successful Florida Association of ACOs (FLAACOs), proudly introduces its latest initiative: the Texas Association of Accountable Care Organizations (TXAACOs). This strategic venture responds to the growing need for localized advocacy and collaborative networking within Texas’s healthcare ecosystem. With a kick-off event this Fall and the inaugural conference slated for later next Spring, TXAACOs aims to replicate the resounding success and impact of FLAACOs, which has been instrumental in driving value-based care in Florida since its establishment in 2014.
Nicole Bradberry, Founder and CEO of FLAACOs, expresses her enthusiasm, stating, “I’m thrilled to harness the success of FLAACOs as we expand into new markets, starting with Texas. We’ve demonstrated the vital role of state-based networking and advocacy in driving local adoption of value-based healthcare. With Medicaid increasingly embracing value-based care, this localized advocacy becomes even more essential.”
FLAACOs’ dedication to innovation and continuous improvement has not only propelled their growth but also positioned them as pioneers in the evolution of value-based care. Their ongoing commitment to advancing collaborative efforts among healthcare stakeholders has paved the way for transformative changes in patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
Reflecting on FLAACOs’ decade-long journey and emphasizing FLAACOs’ pivotal role in advancing value-based care within Florida’s healthcare domain, Derek Pauley, President & CIO of Physicians ACO, expressed anticipation for the emergence of TXAACOs. Pauley remarked, “FLAACOs has been pivotal in promoting collaboration, providing educational resources, and offering networking platforms that have empowered our ACOs. Here in Florida, our ACOs stand out as leaders, consistently ranking within the top 5-10, with a multitude of satisfied and engaged physicians. We have full confidence in FLAACOS to extend its legacy of excellence into the healthcare landscape of Texas, catalyzing positive transformations and fostering innovation.”
With FLAACOs serving as a beacon of success in Florida’s healthcare ecosystem, attention now turns to the evolution of accountable care in Texas with the emergence of TXAACOs. “The Texas Association of Accountable Care Organizations is committed to uniting industry experts in Texas to drive advancements in accountable care and alternative payment models,” noted Reyann Davis, MPH, Director of Value-Based Care at Texas A&M Rural and Community Health Institute/President of Value Health Innovations. “Through targeted networking and collaborative initiatives, TXAACOs will focus on advocating for regional priorities and supporting the progress of value-based care within Texas.”
The TXAACOs Board of Directors will host a kickoff reception this fall in Dallas, during which they will announce the location of the inaugural annual conference to be held next spring. These events promise invaluable opportunities for networking, education, and collaboration among healthcare professionals committed to propelling value-based care in Texas.
4, Apr 2024
Human-Edge.ai and Autimatic Partner to Empower People with Autism
London, United Kingdom, April 04, 2024 — Human-Edge.ai, a leading innovator in generative AI solutions, and Autimatic, a specialist in providing meaningful careers for people with autism, today announced a groundbreaking partnership and release of an AI-powered chatbot designed to help individuals with autism explore their skills and potential career paths. This initiative will launch on April 2, World Autism Day, to raise awareness and support for neurodiversity in the workplace.
The new chatbot leverages Human-Edge.ai’s expertise in natural language processing and generative AI to create a tailored and supportive experience for individuals with autism. The chatbot will:
Assess Skills and Interests: Provide interactive questionnaires and assessments to help individuals identify their unique strengths and passions.
Match Potential Job Opportunities: Utilize Autimatic’s extensive knowledge base of autism-friendly employers and roles to suggest suitable job matches.
“We’re committed to harnessing the power of AI to make a tangible difference in people’s lives,” said Mohamed Anis, CEO of Human-Edge.ai.
“Partnering with Autimatic, we can provide individuals with autism the tools and resources to unlock their full potential and find careers they truly thrive in.”
Here’s Why – https://www.human-edge.ai/post/neurodivergent
Quote from Geert Pauwels, CEO of Autimatic about the importance of this initiative and the potential impact on the lives of people with autism:
“This collaboration is a game-changer, empowering individuals with autism to discover meaningful careers that align with their skills and interests. We believe that AI can break down barriers and create a more inclusive future,” said Geert, CEO of Autimatic.
