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The American Society of Hematology Honors J. Evan Sadler, MD, PhD, With the 2018 Exemplary Service Award

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The American Society of Hematology issued the following news release:

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) will recognize J. Evan Sadler, MD, PhD, with the 2018 Exemplary Service Award for his exceptional years of service and dedication to ASH and to hematology.

The Exemplary Service Award was established in 1998 to recognize an individual whose outstanding service, extending over a period of years, has significantly advanced the interests of the Society. The award will be given to Dr. Sadler today by ASH Executive Director Martha Liggett, Esq., and Blood Deputy Editor ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The American Society of Hematology issued the following news release: The American Society of Hematology (ASH) will recognize J. Evan Sadler, MD, PhD, with the 2018 Exemplary Service Award for his exceptional years of service and dedication to ASH and to hematology. The Exemplary Service Award was established in 1998 to recognize an individual whose outstanding service, extending over a period of years, has significantly advanced the interests of the Society. The award will be given to Dr. Sadler today by ASH Executive Director Martha Liggett, Esq., and Blood Deputy Editorand ASH Past President Nancy Berliner, MD, at a symposium in his honor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Additionally, ASH President Alexis Thompson, MD, PhD, will present this award during the 60th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition this December in San Diego, California.

"The hematology community is grateful for Dr. Sadler's many contributions throughout his career. Not only has he accomplished a great deal in advancing our understanding of bleeding and clotting disorders, but he has also generously given his time to mentoring the next generation of researchers and educators, peer review, and holding numerous leadership positions at ASH," said Dr. Thompson.

Dr. Sadler, who has served on the Washington University faculty for 34 years, pioneered the study of several blood coagulation factors. In particular, his contributions have been critical to the molecular, genetic, and biochemical characterization of von Willebrand factor and ADAMTS13, two proteins associated with bleeding and clotting disorders. His laboratory identified the molecular basis for a range of subtypes of the bleeding disorder von Willebrand disease (VWD), which has led to improved diagnosis and therapy. In addition, his complementary studies of ADAMTS13 structure and function have important implications for understanding the pathophysiology of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare clotting disorder. The molecular understanding of these diseases enabled Dr. Sadler to lead efforts to develop existing clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of VWD and TTP. He currently serves as director of the hematology division at Washington University, where he is also a professor of medicine and of biochemistry and molecular biophysics.

Dr. Sadler has previously been recognized by the ASH membership for his contributions to hematology. In 2016, Dr. Sadler received the Society's Henry M. Stratton Medal for Basic Science, which honors a senior investigator whose contributions to basic hematology research are well recognized and have taken place over a period of several years. In 1998, he received the William Dameshek Prize, which is given to a hematologist in the early stages of his or her career who has made outstanding contributions to hematology.

He has been a dedicated member of ASH throughout his career, serving as a councillor from 1998 to 2002, treasurer of the Society from 2003 to 2006, and president in 2011. Dr. Sadler served as an associate editor of Blood from 1993 to 2002 as well as on the editorial board, and he has published more than 60 papers in the journal. He was a scientific program co-chair for the 50th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition in 2008 and has also served on the Committee on Investment and Audit, the Nominating Committee, the Society's taskforce on recruitment and retention to hematology, and scientific committees on biochemistry, bleeding disorders, and platelet disorders. Dr. Sadler was also involved in ASH's first step into Asia as a speaker for the 2011 Highlights of ASH meeting in China; he also spoke at the first Highlights of ASH meeting that same year in Uruguay. Colleagues have noted that his care in supporting the future of hematology is apparent in his insightful and thoughtful participation in study sections for ASH awards that promote the careers of hematologists.

Dr. Sadler earned his PhD in biochemistry and his MD from Duke University in 1978 and 1979. He completed his postgraduate internship at Duke University before heading to the University of Washington in Seattle to complete his fellowship. He began his academic career at Washington University in St. Louis in 1984.

In addition to his dedicated volunteerism with ASH, Dr. Sadler has served on and chaired study sections at the National Institutes of Health and the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). His most distinguished honors in addition to those from ASH include the Investigator Recognition Award and Distinguished Career Award from ISTH and election to the National Academy of Medicine. In addition to his numerous research and leadership accolades, Dr. Sadler is known as an extraordinary mentor, having trained a number of the key world leaders in academic hematology, particularly in hemostasis.

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Registration Is Now Open for the 2019 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The International Risk Management Institute issued the following news release:

International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI(R)), has opened registration for the 2019 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference (ERIC), to be held February 25-27, 2019, at the Royal Sonesta in Houston, Texas.

ERIC is the place where insurance professionals and risk managers can be at the forefront of emerging trends, participate in strategic conversations, visit with specialists about day-to-day realities, and build a network of experts to help secure success in their careers.

The Conference ... Show Full Article

Our New Region 2 Director

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The National Association of Black Journalists issued the following news:

NABJ President Sarah Glover appoints Sia Nyorkor as the NABJ Region II Director 2018-20. Nyorkor is an Emmy and award-winning multimedia journalist for WOIO-TV, the CBS affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio.

Nyorkor shoots, reports, edits and presents the majority of her stories on multiple platforms including broadcast, digital and social.

Nyorkor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the Ernie Pyle School of Journalism at Indiana University and Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University ... Show Full Article

MBA Honors Rich Bennion With Woodward Distinguished Service Award

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association issued the following news release:

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today honored Rich Bennion, Executive Vice President of HomeStreet, Inc., and HomeStreet Bank with its Andrew D. Woodward Distinguished Service Award. The award is presented in recognition of dedication and prominent service to MBA and the mortgage lending industry in a variety of capacities involving both legislative and regulatory activities. Bennion was presented the award in a ceremony held at MBA's 2018 Annual Convention & Expo in Washington, D.C.

"Rich deserves ... Show Full Article

ACMG Applauds Increase in Funding for Newborn Screening and Medical Genetics Workforce Study in FY 2019 LHHS Appropriations

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 15 -- The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics issued the following news release:

On September 28, 2018, the President signed the Department of Defense and Labor (DOD), Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) Appropriations Act of 2019, an appropriations bill that provides FY2019 funding for several important federal agencies, including the National Institutes for Health (NIH), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ACMG, together with other organizations that support newborn screening, ... Show Full Article BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 15 -- The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics issued the following news release: On September 28, 2018, the President signed the Department of Defense and Labor (DOD), Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) Appropriations Act of 2019, an appropriations bill that provides FY2019 funding for several important federal agencies, including the National Institutes for Health (NIH), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ACMG, together with other organizations that support newborn screening,advocated for increased funding for HRSA's Heritable Disorders program and newborn screening activities carried out by CDC's Environmental Health Laboratory. We are pleased to report FY2019 funding levels of $16,383,000 for the HRSA's Heritable Disorders program, a $500,000 increase from FY2018, and $17,250,000 for CDC's newborn screening activities, a $2,600,000 increase from FY2018.

Additionally, ACMG is excited to announce that the 2019 LHHS appropriations bill also included a request for the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to perform a nationwide analysis of the medical genetics workforce that includes all medical genetics professionals. The study request is a direct result of ACMG's advocacy efforts and was presented to the House Appropriations Committee by Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (Washington's 3rdDistrict). Thanks to Rep. Herrera Beutler, the Committee recognized the important role that the medical genetics workforce plays in precision medicine, particularly given the unprecedented advances in genetic testing and the rapid and widespread application of these tests across all of medicine. The analysis will include a determination as to whether there are sufficient qualified medical genetics professionals as well as whether there are particular geographic areas of the country that lack access to genetic counseling. The results of the workforce analysis will help more clearly identify workforce needs and will serve as a starting point for implementation of programs and development of tools to fill workforce gaps and incentivize students and young professionals to enter the medical genetics workforce. ACMG looks forward to providing available data and assisting in the acquisition of additional data as needed to support the GAO's assessment.

Representative Herrera Beutler is no stranger to the field of medical genetics and genomics. In the FY2018 LHHS appropriations, she included a request for HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau to convene a meeting of Federal and public stakeholders representing health care professionals, industry, and patient voices to discuss the purposes and definitions of noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS), the status of research regarding the effectiveness of various practices regarding NIPS, other factors that should be considered in implementing NIPS, provider best practices and guidance, and patient and industry needs related to information dissemination and standards for screenings. The meeting, intended to establish consensus about next steps for provider and patient education, was held May 21st, 2018. As follow-up to the meeting, the Committee requested that HRSA provide a report outlining consensus recommendations for education of women regarding NIPS, possible methods/timeline for implementing an education initiative related to prenatal screening, and a recommendation to the Secretary regarding a process by which materials related to specific conditions are created, disseminated, and updated on a routine basis.

"ACMG thanks Rep. Herrera Beutler for her ongoing support of medical genetics, the workforce, and the patients we support," said ACMG Executive Director, Michael S. Watson, PhD, FACMG. "We look forward to continuing to work with Congress to increase awareness of the importance of medical genetics and advocate for policies that support the responsible application of genomics in medical practice."

About the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) and ACMG Foundation

Founded in 1991, ACMG is the only nationally recognized medical society dedicated to improving health through the clinical practice of medical genetics and genomics. The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (http://www.acmg.net) provides education, resources and a voice for more than 2,200 biochemical, clinical, cytogenetic, medical and molecular geneticists, genetic counselors and other healthcare professionals, nearly 80% of whom are board certified in the medical genetics specialties. The College's mission is to develop and sustain genetic initiatives in clinical and laboratory practice, education and advocacy. Three guiding pillars underpin ACMG's work: 1) Clinical and Laboratory Practice 2) Education and 3) Advocacy. Genetics in Medicine, published monthly, is the official ACMG peer-reviewed journal. ACMG's website (http://www.acmg.net) offers a variety of resources including Policy Statements, Practice Guidelines, Educational Resources, and a Find Genetic Services tool. The educational and public health programs of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics are dependent upon charitable gifts from corporations, foundations, and individuals through the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine.

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10th Circuit JNC Announces Applicants for Polk County Court Vacancy

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The Florida Bar issued the following news release:

The 10th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has announced the following list of applicants for the position of Polk County Court judge due to the retirement of Judge Robert Williams. Names of the applicants are listed in alphabetical order.

David Ralph Carmichael, Bartow

Wendy Joy DePaul, Tampa

Robert Mark Fore, Lakeland

Kevin M. Kohl, Lake Wales

David Molloy, Sebring

Stephen Paul Pincket, Lakeland

David E. Stamey, Jr., Bartow

Mark A. Taylor, Bartow

Interviews will be conducted by the 10th Circuit ... Show Full Article

1 Year After Hurricane Maria, NJAMHAA Promotes Trauma Awareness for National Hispanic Heritage Month

MERCERVILLE, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- The New Jersey Association for Mental Health and Addiction Agencies issued the following news release:

Slightly more than one year ago, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, resulting in significant loss of life and property, as well as severe trauma among the island's residents.

New Jersey residents assisted Puerto Rico by sending state troopers and relief supplies, and by accommodating families impacted by the hurricane in their communities. The majority of Puerto Ricans living in the U.S. mainland are concentrated in the New York Metropolitan Area, with ... Show Full Article MERCERVILLE, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- The New Jersey Association for Mental Health and Addiction Agencies issued the following news release: Slightly more than one year ago, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, resulting in significant loss of life and property, as well as severe trauma among the island's residents. New Jersey residents assisted Puerto Rico by sending state troopers and relief supplies, and by accommodating families impacted by the hurricane in their communities. The majority of Puerto Ricans living in the U.S. mainland are concentrated in the New York Metropolitan Area, withNew Jersey being home to the nation's third-largest Puerto Rican population. With so many people who have personal and familial connections to the destruction of Hurricane Maria, the state's Puerto Rican community over the past year has placed crucial focus on the havoc a traumatic event can wreak on an individual's health.

The New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc. (NJAMHAA) is a trade association representing New Jersey community-based providers of behavioral healthcare services, which can be found in every county statewide and annually serve 500,000 individuals of all backgrounds. New Jersey's behavioral health community has always been an important voice in advocating for access to mental health services for people who experience traumatic events.

"Our member providers are located in communities all over the state, and in many areas with high concentrations of Puerto Rican and Hispanic residents. The clinicians who serve these populations themselves are trained in multicultural competency, and many provide services in English and Spanish. Our members are committed to providing trauma-informed care and recovery services to all people who are struggling with mental illnesses or substance use disorders, and have all been highly concerned about the impact of post-Hurricane Maria trauma on our state's Puerto Rican population," said Debra L. Wentz, Ph.D., President and CEO of NJAMHAA.

The one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria coincides with the annual National Hispanic Heritage Month observance, taking place September 15th to October 15th, which recognizes the historic and present contributions of the Hispanic populations to the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Puerto Rican people make up the second-largest subcategory of the overall Hispanic population by origin-slightly more than 9%.

NJAMHAA works to advance behavioral health awareness for Puerto Rican and Hispanic residents, as well as to bridge gaps in the delivery of essential services. Multicultural issues are always a salient subject of critical discussion at NJAMHAA's meetings and conferences. Additionally, NJAMHAA's charitable subsidiary, the New Jersey Mental Health Institute (NJMHI), has conducted extensive research and reported on improving mental health outcomes for the Hispanic population through its nationally and internationally recognized project, Changing Minds, Advancing Mental Health for Hispanics.

Beyond the mass trauma that the Puerto Rican community has been dealing with, America's overall Hispanic population is continuing to cope with the anxiety of an increasingly racialized political rhetoric and uncertain future prospects for undocumented people, including potential family separations. While young Hispanics have the highest rates of depression of any ethnic group, they continue to encounter multiple barriers, including cultural and linguistic differences, in accessing healthcare services. For instance, nearly a quarter of Hispanics in New Jersey have no health insurance. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health provides informational resources on health disparities, and tips to help individuals navigate the healthcare system and obtain services, at their website at http://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/OMH/index.html.

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