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Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions: New Statement Shows PCI Without Surgery On Site Is As Safe As PCI With Surgery On Site
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 31 (TNStalk) -- The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2023:
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A new expert consensus statement from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) suggests that percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) without surgery on site (no-SOS) is as safe as PCI at centers with on-site surgery across randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and international experiences. The statement, published today in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (JSCAI)
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 31 (TNStalk) -- The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2023:
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A new expert consensus statement from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) suggests that percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) without surgery on site (no-SOS) is as safe as PCI at centers with on-site surgery across randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and international experiences. The statement, published today in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (JSCAI)and JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, explains that adequate operator experience, appropriate clinical judgment and case selection, and facility preparation are essential to a safe and successful PCI program with no-SOS.
PCI is an interventional procedure performed in one or more arteries to the heart (coronary) through a puncture or small incision in the skin (percutaneous) rather than surgery. Although PCI with no-SOS was once considered high-risk, it has been performed with acceptable outcomes for nearly four decades. In 2007, SCAI published an initial consensus statement on the procedure within this setting, with the last update in 2014.
"Since we released the last consensus statement in 2014, same-day discharge after elective PCI has increased to 28.6% of all PCIs and 39.7% of radial PCIs in the United States," said Cindy L. Grines, MD, MSCAI, chair of the writing group and SCAI past president. "Elective PCI in no-SOS settings have increased in volume and complexity. Concurrently, there have been operators performing PCI in office-based laboratories (OBLs)and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) with positive outcomes." "Thanks to improvement in PCI safety and several global studies in recent years, we now know that PCI at ASCs may improve access, patient satisfaction, and reduce costs."
Statement highlights:
* Elective PCI in settings with no-SOS has increased in volume and complexity (extending beyond the simple lesion recommendations in the 2014 document). In addition, PCI is now being performed outside of the hospital setting, in office-based laboratories (OBLs) and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).
* Several new studies in the United States and abroad have demonstrated that PCIs performed at no-SOS centers have very low rates of complications and similar outcomes to PCIs performed at surgical centers.
* Despite increase in age, comorbidities, and lesion complexity, the rate of periprocedural complications has remained constant, or declined, with rates of emergency surgery as low as 0.1% in many series.
* Complex PCI, including unprotected left main, is being performed in some no-SOS centers, with no increase in major adverse cardio-vascular events or emergency coronary artery bypass graft surgery compared with PCI at surgical centers.
* The SCAI writing group proposes a new PCI treatment algorithm that expands the type of cases that can be performed with no-SOS compared with the2014 document, with consideration of the patients' clinical and lesion risk, the operator experience (both recent and accumulated), and the experience and rescue capabilities of the site.
* In the United States, there are considerable financial savings (to insurers and Medicare) for PCI to be performed in ASC and OBL settings, thus out-migration of procedures from hospitals should be anticipated.
This expert consensus statement has been developed according to SCAI Publications Committee policies for writing group composition, disclosure, and management of relationships with industry, internal and external review, and organizational approval. The writing group has been organized to ensure diversity of perspectives and demographics, multistakeholder representation, and appropriate balance of relationships with industry. Relevant author disclosures are included as a supplement in the manuscript.
This expert consensus statement was endorsed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS), Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiologists (CAIC), and Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society (OEIS).
Read Expert Consensus Statement on PCI Without On-Site Surgical Backup: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(22)00600-7/fulltext
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Original text here: https://scai.org/new-statement-shows-pci-without-surgery-site-safe-pci-surgery-site
[Category: Medical]
National Recreation & Park Association: Parks and Recreation Helps Communities Achieve Sustainability
ASHBURN, Virginia, Jan. 31 (TNSrpt) -- The National Recreation and Park Association issued the following news release:
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Sustainability in Parks and Recreation Report Now Available
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The nation's 10,000 park and recreation agencies have the potential to implement community-wide sustainability measures that improve the environment while promoting human and ecosystem health and cost savings. A new report by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) highlights the activities and programs park and recreation agencies provide to create more sustainable and resilient communities.
NRPA's
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ASHBURN, Virginia, Jan. 31 (TNSrpt) -- The National Recreation and Park Association issued the following news release:
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Sustainability in Parks and Recreation Report Now Available
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The nation's 10,000 park and recreation agencies have the potential to implement community-wide sustainability measures that improve the environment while promoting human and ecosystem health and cost savings. A new report by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) highlights the activities and programs park and recreation agencies provide to create more sustainable and resilient communities.
NRPA'sSustainability in Parks and Recreation report highlights agency sustainability goals, sustainability practices, financial and political support for these efforts, and the challenges and barriers that hamper greater success in sustainability efforts.
Based on the responses from nearly 200 park and recreation agencies, the report finds:
* Park and recreation leaders place high importance on strategies that protect the natural habitat, embrace park infrastructure for stormwater management and lower agency water usage.
* Forty-three percent of park and recreation agencies operate under a formal sustainability plan.
* Park and recreation agency sustainability plans typically focus on protecting the natural habitat, reducing and/or eliminating the use of carbon-based energy, reducing landfill waste, utilizing park infrastructure for stormwater management and reducing water usage.
* The most common park and recreation agency sustainability actions are planting trees, transitioning to native and climate-adaptable plants and trees, and updating and retrofitting buildings and other park infrastructure.
"Implementation of sustainable practices is of utmost importance locally and worldwide," said Kevin Roth, NRPA vice president of research, evaluation and technology. "Through their leadership and collaboration with other local public and private partners, park and recreation professionals play a vital role in promoting sustainable communities."
Park and recreation professionals and their agencies build vibrant, healthy, resilient communities through amenities and programming that promote better health, greater wellness, broader equity and longer-term sustainability. Park and recreation infrastructure, including quality parks and green spaces, helps mitigate the impact of severe weather and climate change while agencies develop resources to improve tree canopy equity, help native habitats flourish and reduce the climate impacts from their own activities.
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REPORT: https://www.nrpa.org/globalassets/research/2022-nrpa-sustainability-report.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.nrpa.org/about-national-recreation-and-park-association/press-room/parks-and-recreation-helps-communities-achieve-sustainability/
[Category: Travel]
MHA Announces New Board Chair, Award Recipients At Its 86th Annual Meeting
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 (TNSper)(TNSawa) -- The Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2023:
Christine Schuster, R.N., the president & CEO of Emerson Health, was elected as chair of the MHA Board of Trustees at the association's annual meeting last Thursday. She succeeds Kevin Churchwell, M.D., the president & CEO of Boston Children's Hospital, and will serve a one-year term.
"It is a distinct honor to take on the position as MHA Board Chair at this pivotal time for the Massachusetts healthcare system," said Schuster. "The challenges facing
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 (TNSper)(TNSawa) -- The Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2023:
Christine Schuster, R.N., the president & CEO of Emerson Health, was elected as chair of the MHA Board of Trustees at the association's annual meeting last Thursday. She succeeds Kevin Churchwell, M.D., the president & CEO of Boston Children's Hospital, and will serve a one-year term.
"It is a distinct honor to take on the position as MHA Board Chair at this pivotal time for the Massachusetts healthcare system," said Schuster. "The challenges facingour providers are well known, and we will continue our focus on the state of the workforce, patient bed availability, and the overall viability of a stretched system. We are also prepared to embrace every opportunity to define the future of care delivery. This organization has never been more focused on making healthcare better for patients and caregivers alike."
Schuster begins her tenure as MHA's 82nd Board Chair at a time when severe capacity constraints, vast workforce shortages, deep financial instability, and new reforms significantly affect care delivery. Schuster is a long-time advocate for equal representation for women in healthcare leadership, and is regarded as a champion for community hospitals, having served as president and CEO of Emerson Health for 18 years.
Prior to leading Emerson, she was CEO of Quincy Medical Center and Athol Memorial Hospital. She also serves as Board Chair for the Massachusetts Council of Community Hospitals. Schuster was considered a "go-to" leader during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, in which she collaborated with leaders from large systems and community hospitals throughout the commonwealth to ensure bed availability for patients, and access to critical supplies, and resources.
"As long as I have known her, Chris has embodied the commitment and advocacy that are hallmarks of the Massachusetts healthcare community," said MHA president & CEO Steve Walsh. "Her background as a nurse, mentor, and longtime CEO makes for a perfect combination to meet the needs of today. We are excited for what 2023 will bring as Chris leads our efforts to uplift patients and healthcare professionals across Massachusetts."
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The newest members of the MHA Board of Trustees include:
Laurie Glimcher, M.D., president & CEO, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Robert Higgins, M.D., president, Brigham & Women's Hospital, and EVP, Mass General Brigham
Nancy Gaden, R.N., Senior VP & Chief Nursing Officer, Boston Medical Center
Darlene Rodowicz, president & CEO, Berkshire Health Systems
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MHA's Executive Committee for 2023 is:
Chair: Christine Schuster, president & CEO, Emerson Health
Chair-elect: Kevin Tabb, M.D., president & CEO, Beth Israel Lahey Health
Treasurer: Michael Lauf, president & CEO, Cape Cod Healthcare
Secretary: Anne Klibanski, M.D., president & CEO, Mass General Brigham
Immediate Past Chair: Kevin B. Churchwell, M.D., president & CEO, Boston Children's Hospital
Past Chair Most Recently Retired: Eric Dickson, M.D., president & CEO, UMass Memorial Health
MHA President & CEO Steve Walsh
Maureen Banks, R.N., the chief operating officer and chief nursing officer of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, including Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston, received MHA's prestigious 2023 William L. Lane Hospital Advocate Award. The award recognizes a hospital or health system leader for their exceptional efforts on behalf of their organization and the healthcare system at-large. It was established in 2004 to embody the spirit of William Lane, who served as a hospital CEO for more than 30 years and was an ardent advocate for patients and hospitals.
This year Banks is concluding her service as COO and CNO after more than 20 years of leadership in post-acute care. In presenting the Lane award, MHA highlighted Banks' legacy as a champion for professional growth, innovation, research, and advocacy for non-acute providers. Many of Banks' most notable achievements center on her work in supporting staff in obtaining R.N. licenses and continuing their post-graduate education. Banks herself obtained her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the MGH Institute for Health Professions in 2019.
"I am thrilled to congratulate Maureen on this well-deserved recognition," said Joanne Fucile, R.N., VP of Hospital Operations and Associate CNO at Spaulding Hospital Cambridge. "Her experience across the healthcare continuum allows her to understand the complexities of the system and innovate on behalf of her patients and her staff. Her incredible contributions to the healthcare community will leave a lasting legacy." In addition to her work at Spaulding, Banks is an active member of the community and an advocate for individuals with disabilities. She serves as a trustee for the Perkins School for the Blind, and has advocated to include disability in Spaulding and Mass General Brigham's DE&I mission.
MHA also took the opportunity of its first in-person gathering in three years to extended special honors to nurses, and the legislative leaders of the influential House and Senate Ways & Means committee that were responsible for helping to keep the entire healthcare system afloat during the pandemic.
Nancy Gaden, R.N., the senior vice president and chief nursing officer of Boston Medical Center addressed the annual gathering on Thursday night, outlining the challenges the nursing profession faced during the pandemic.
But now, post pandemic, the challenges are even greater, she said. "Without the adrenalin and incredible raw energy that we relied on for almost three years, we are watching nurses reevaluate their careers in the context of their emotional and mental health, the flexibility they desire, how safe they feel at work, and how satisfied they are with the care they are able to provide to their patients every single shift," Gaden said. She impressed upon the gathering the need to reassess the profession, to embrace the fact that young nurses entering the profession are looking for flexibility in their work environments.
"Nurse leaders have a deep commitment and desire to make the world a better place for nurses," Gaden said. "We want our staff to know that nurse leaders are their biggest advocates. And, of course, this is a challenge as we balance quality, safety, and nursing satisfaction with the financial pressures in our organizations ... Our nursing departments need innovation, and creativity, and boldness. We need to respond to the issues that our nurses have told us are most important to them." MHA presented all hospital CNOs with the gift of a compass, symbolizing the direction they provide to their staff and the healthcare system.
The chairs of the House and Senate Ways & Means Committees at the State House, Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston) and Sen. Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport) were presented with MHA's Hero Award on Thursday. The Health and Hospital Hero Award was created to recognize a public official(s) who has demonstrated outstanding advocacy on behalf of Massachusetts patients and healthcare providers.
"The financial support that you helped provide saved providers in this room form the brink," said MHA President & CEO Steve Walsh. "You showed up and stood up when it mattered the most. You've always been compassionate, you've always been collaborative - no doubt. But this session was just different. You both were, in effect, caregivers. You literally made decisions in the people's building that saved lives. When the chairs of Ways & Means, elected officials in a government office, are sharing the same mission as the caregivers in our commonwealth we are working as one for your constituents, for our patients, and for all of our loved ones that needed service in the commonwealth's hospitals
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Original text here: https://www.mhalink.org/MHA/MyMHA/Communications/PressReleases/Content/2023/MHA_86th_Annual_Meeting.aspx
[Category: Health Care]
Diverse Coalition Calls on FDA to Outline Meaningful Reforms in Announcement on Foods Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSres) -- The American Frozen Food Institute issued the following joint news release with seven organizations:
A diverse coalition of food policy stakeholders representing consumers, industry, and state and local regulators reiterated its call for significant structural reform of FDA's foods program ahead of the agency's anticipated January 31 announcement on how it intends to implement recommendations from a report by the Reagan-Udall Foundation.
The coalition commended the report when it was released in December of last year, noting that the expert panel accurately captured
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSres) -- The American Frozen Food Institute issued the following joint news release with seven organizations:
A diverse coalition of food policy stakeholders representing consumers, industry, and state and local regulators reiterated its call for significant structural reform of FDA's foods program ahead of the agency's anticipated January 31 announcement on how it intends to implement recommendations from a report by the Reagan-Udall Foundation.
The coalition commended the report when it was released in December of last year, noting that the expert panel accurately capturedproblems related to the structure, leadership, culture, transparency, and accountability within FDA's foods program. Importantly, the report reinforces the coalition's call for an expert, empowered deputy commissioner for food who could unify the program and elevate its stature within FDA.
The coalition reiterated the need for bold reforms that incorporate the following elements:
Full Unification of the Human and Animal Foods Program under an Expert Leader
Establishing an empowered deputy commissioner position with direct line authority over all components of FDA's human and animal foods program is foundational to its operational success and essential culture change. In practice, this means unifying into a cohesive organizational structure - headed by the deputy commissioner - the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), the food and feed-related activities of the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), and all the food-related components of the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA), including inspection and compliance, food-related laboratories, import oversight, state partnerships, training, and information technology.
Candidates for the empowered deputy commissioner role should possess the attributes recommended in the report, including: expertise and knowledge in food safety and/or nutrition; demonstrated strong leadership, management, and communications skills; and the ability to lead and make timely decisions in a complex regulatory environment.
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An Elevated, More Prominent Foods Program
The empowered deputy commissioner should be viewed internally and externally as the commissioner's surrogate for all FDA food activities and as the agency's leader, spokesperson and decision-maker for the foods program. The position should have the authority and standing within FDA and HHS, to represent FDA on foods program issues and funding before Congress, within the executive branch, as well as with stakeholders and foreign partners.
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Culture Change and Modernization
Reframing the culture within the foods program is a prerequisite to the success of its structural reform. The current fragmented structure and lack of central authority and leadership contributes to a culture of silos, indecision, inaction, and delay in implementing the prevention mindset called for in the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The deputy commissioner should also be mandated to modernize the program in a way that facilitates transparency, timeliness, and meaningful stakeholder engagement as part of its decision-making process.
The FDA's foods program is a distinctive part of the agency and deserves a structure and leadership model that is appropriately customized to fit its mission. We look forward to FDA Commissioner Califf's pending announcement and remain committed to working with the agency as changes are implemented.
American Frozen Food Institute
Association of Food and Drug Officials
Consumer Brands Association
Consumer Reports
Environmental Working Group
International Fresh Produce Association
STOP Foodborne Illness
Western Growers
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Report link: https://affi.org/statement-on-the-reagan-udall-foundations-operational-evaluation-of-the-u-s-fdas-human-food-programs/
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Original text here: https://affi.org/coalition_calls_for_fda_reform/
[Category: Food/Beverage]
Best Buy CEO Corie Barry To Chair RILA Board Of Directors
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSper) -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release:
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced Best Buy Co., Inc. Chief Executive Officer Corie Barry will serve a two-year term as chair of the association's board of directors. In addition, six new leaders were elected to join the board during the group's semi-annual meeting held yesterday.
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New board members include:
* Michelle Peluso, Chief Customer Officer & Co-President of Retail, CVS Health
* Jeff Owen, Chief Executive Officer, Dollar General Corporation
* Ted
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSper) -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release:
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced Best Buy Co., Inc. Chief Executive Officer Corie Barry will serve a two-year term as chair of the association's board of directors. In addition, six new leaders were elected to join the board during the group's semi-annual meeting held yesterday.
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New board members include:
* Michelle Peluso, Chief Customer Officer & Co-President of Retail, CVS Health
* Jeff Owen, Chief Executive Officer, Dollar General Corporation
* TedDecker, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Home Depot, Inc.
* Steve Smith, President & Chief Executive Officer, L.L. Bean, Inc.
* Pam Stewart, Chief Customer Officer, Retail, North America Operating Unit, The Coca-Cola Company
* Don Unser, President, Thought Leadership Gen Merchandise/Retail, The NPD Group
"RILA accomplished big things over the last year - from securing tax fairness to advancing meaningful DEI initiatives to combating organized retail crime. None of it would have been possible without the leadership and support of our board of directors," said RILA President Brian Dodge. "I continue to be impressed by their commitment to collaboration and desire to see our entire industry thrive. I have no doubt that Corie, as our new chair, will carry on that tradition and under her guidance, we're looking forward to achieving even more wins for the retail industry with this group in the years ahead."
"The RILA Board, made up of a skilled and committed group of retail leaders, has worked tirelessly to do what is right for our employees, customers and the industry," said Corie Barry, Best Buy Co., Inc. chief executive officer and RILA chair. "I'm thrilled for the opportunity ahead, and I look forward to partnering with my peers to continue to shape the future of our industry."
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The 2023 RILA Board of Directors:
* Corie Barry, Chief Executive Officer, Best Buy Co., Inc. (Chair)
* Chip Bergh, President & Chief Executive Officer, Levi Strauss & Co.
* Shelley Bransten, Corporate Vice President, WW Retail & Consumer Goods, Microsoft Corporation
* Mark Breitbard, President & Chief Executive Officer, Global Gap Brand, Gap Inc.
* Jon Carson, Senior Vice President, Retail, Blue Yonder
* Brian Cornell, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Target Corporation
* Ron Coughlin, Chief Executive Officer, Petco Health and Wellness Company Inc.
* Ted Decker, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Home Depot, Inc.
* Marvin Ellison, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Lowe's Companies, Inc.
* Michelle Gass, President, Levi Strauss & Co.
* Alec Gefrides, Vice President, Internet of Things, Intel Corporation
* Richard Keyes, President & Chief Executive Officer, Meijer, Inc.
* Dave Kimbell, Chief Executive Officer, Ulta Beauty, Inc.
* Jeff Lavers, Group President, Consumer, 3M Company
* Mark LaVigne, President & Chief Executive Officer, Energizer Holdings, Inc.
* Rodney McMullen, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, The Kroger Co.
* Erik Nordstrom, Chief Executive Officer, Nordstrom, Inc.
* Jeff Owen, Chief Executive Officer, Dollar General Corporation
* Michelle Peluso, Chief Customer Officer & Co-President of Retail, CVS Health
* Bill Rhodes, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, AutoZone, Inc.
* Steve Smith, President & Chief Executive Officer, L.L. Bean, Inc.
* Jill Standish, Senior Managing Director, Global Retail Consulting Practice, Accenture
* Pam Steward, Chief Customer Officer, Retail, North America Operating Unit, The Coca-Cola Company
* J.K. Symancyk, President & Chief Executive Officer, PetSmart, Inc.
* Don Unser, President, Thought Leadership Gen Merchandise/Retail, The NPD Group
* Tim Baer, Partner, TRB Partners, LLC (Counsel to the Board)
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Original text here: https://www.rila.org/events/retail-ceo-forum/best-buy-corie-barry-chair-rila-board-directors
[Category: Business]
American Library Association: 'Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice' Wins 2023 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 31 (TNSawa) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:
"Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice," written by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile, has been named the 2023 winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award--the first national award that honors the best nonfiction books for teens. The book is published by Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W. W. Norton &Company. The award was announced today by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American
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NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 31 (TNSawa) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:
"Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice," written by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile, has been named the 2023 winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award--the first national award that honors the best nonfiction books for teens. The book is published by Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W. W. Norton &Company. The award was announced today by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the AmericanLibrary Association (ALA), during the ALA's LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, held January 27-30 in New Orleans.
In this stunningly illustrated graphic memoir, 1968 Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith recounts how his love of running and his passion for activism resulted in one of the most enduring images in sports history and the fight for civil rights.
"The Committee was so impressed by the way the graphic novel blends text and art to successfully present Tommie Smith's fascinating life and place his famous gesture at the 1968 Olympics within the context of American Civil Rights, ongoing racism, and Smith's indelible spirit," said YALSA Nonfiction Award Committee Chair B. Allison Gray.
The YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults honors the best nonfiction book published for young adults (ages 12-18) during a Nov. 1 - Oct. 31 publishing year. The 2023 YALSA Nonfiction Award finalists, which were announced in December, include:
"Abuela, Don't Forget Me," written by Rex Ogle and published by Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company, 9781324019954
"American Murderer: The Parasite That Haunted the South," written by Gail Jarrow and published by Calkins Creek, 9781684378159
"A Face for Picasso: Coming of Age with Crouzon Syndrome," written by Ariel Henley and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers, 9780374314071
"Unequal: A Story of America," written by Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers a division Hachette Book Group, Inc. 9780374314071
The full list of official nominations for the award will be available online at http://www.ala.org/yalsa/nonfiction.
Members of the 2023 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults award committee are: Chair B. Allison Gray, Goleta Valley Library, California; Elizabeth Bast, Racine, Wisconsin; Molly Dettmann, Norman North High School Library, Oklahoma; Katy Henderson, Chatham Community Library, Pittsboro, North Carolina; Loren Hinton, Norman Public Library Central, Oklahoma; Dana Hutchins, Dwight Middle School, San Antonio, Texas; Pamela Kranenburg, Defiance Public Library, Holgate, Ohio; Bethany Martin, Trinity School, New York; and Heather Richard, Independent Educational Literacy Consultant, Northampton, Massachusetts.
The mission of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is networking, advocacy, and professional development. The Young Adult Library Services Association empowers all those involved in the profession to provide equitable, diverse, and inclusive teen services. For more information about YALSA or to access national guidelines and other resources drive to http://www.ala.org/yalsa.
For more information on the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults and other ALA Youth Media Awards, please visit http://www.ala.org/yma.
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Original text here: https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/01/victory-stand-raising-my-fist-justice-wins-2023-excellence-nonfiction-young
[Category: Libraries]
American Library Association: 'The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen' Wins 2023 William C. Morris Award
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 31 (TNSawa) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:
"The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen," written by Isaac Blum, has been named the 2023 winner of the William C. Morris YA Debut Award, which honors a book published by a first-time author. The book is published by Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, a division of Penguin Random House. The award was announced today by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), during the ALA's LibLearnX: The Library Learning
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NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 31 (TNSawa) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:
"The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen," written by Isaac Blum, has been named the 2023 winner of the William C. Morris YA Debut Award, which honors a book published by a first-time author. The book is published by Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, a division of Penguin Random House. The award was announced today by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), during the ALA's LibLearnX: The Library LearningExperience held Jan. 27-30, in New Orleans.
When Yehuda "Hoodie" Rosen's Orthodox Jewish community moves to a quiet, mostly gentile town, they don't receive the warmest welcome - particularly from the Mayor. So, many aren't happy when Hoodie befriends the mayor's daughter. As a series of anti-Semitic crimes escalate in town, Hoodie has to decide where he stands and figure out where he belongs.
"We were impressed by Hoodie's authentic voice and exploration of identity, faith, family, prejudice and community - beautifully packed in a book less than 225 pages long," said Morris Award Chair Candice Mack.
The award is named for William C. Morris, an influential innovator in the publishing world and an advocate for marketing books for children and young adults. William "Bill" Morris left an impressive mark on the field of children's and young adult literature. He was beloved in the publishing field and the library profession for his generosity and marvelous enthusiasm for promoting literature for children and teens.
The 2023 Morris Award finalists, announced in December, include:
"The Summer of Bitter and Sweet" written by Jen Ferguson (Metis/white) and published by Heartdrum, an imprint of HarperCollins Children's Books. 978-0063086166.
"Wake the Bones" written by Elizabeth Kilcoyne and published by Wednesday Books, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group at Macmillan. 978-1250790828.
"The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School" written by Sonora Reyes and published by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. 978-0063060234.
"Hell Followed With Us" written by Andrew Joseph White and published by Peachtree Teen, an imprint of Peachtree Publishing Company. 978-1682633243.
Members of the 2023 William C. Morris Award Committee are: Chair Candice Wing-yee Mack, Los Angeles Public Library; Sabrina Carnesi, University of Washington Information School, Seattle; Sara Beth Coffman, Chattanooga Public Library, Tennessee; Robin Fogle Kurz, Ph.D., Orangeburg County Library, South Carolina; Stephanie Maldonado, Diamond Bar High School, California; Evan Mather, Evanston Public Library, Illinois; Elizabeth Paldino, New York Public Library; Becky Reiser, REACH Prep, Stamford, Connecticut; and Lorraine Roussin, Gregory Luna Middle School Library, San Antonio, Texas.
The mission of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is networking, advocacy, and professional development. The Young Adult Library Services Association empowers all those involved in the profession to provide equitable, diverse, and inclusive teen services. For more information about YALSA or to access national guidelines and other resources drive to http://www.ala.org/yalsa.
For more information on the William C. Morris Award and other ALA Youth Media Awards, please visit http://www.ala.org/yma.
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Original text here: https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/01/life-and-crimes-hoodie-rosen-wins-2023-william-c-morris-award
[Category: Libraries]
