ROSEMONT, Illinois, March 29 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) congratulates the winners of the 2024 American Nursing Association (ANA) Innovation Award in the "Nurse-Led Team" category, the Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs. The team was led by Wallena (Lena) Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN, founder and CEO of the Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 29 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: The American Bar Association filed an amicus brief today with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the court to rule that the U.S. government must provide a factual basis beyond citing a catch-all federal statute to satisfy due process requirements when a consular officer denies a visa application of a U.S. citizen's noncitizen spouse. The Supreme Court will review two questions in the ca  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 29 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: The American Library Association (ALA) announced today that ALA President Emily Drabinski will host the ALA President's Program, featuring an esteemed panel of library practitioners, at the ALA 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition. The conference will be held at the San Diego Convention Center and surrounding hotels in San Diego, California, June 27-July 2, 2024. Join ALA Preside  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: Statement attributed toJesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH President, American Medical Association "The American Medical Association (AMA) deeply appreciates the Biden administration's final rule released today protecting consumers from low-quality health coverage by cracking down on junk insurance. These short-term policies are often marketed and sold in a misleading and deceptive m  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 29 (TNSres) -- The American Marketing Association issued the following news release: Jan-Benedict E.M. Steenkamp has been selected as the recipient of the annual Hans B. Thorelli Award for his article, "Global Versus Local Consumer Culture: Theory, Measurement, and Future Research Directions," which appeared in the March 2019 issue (Vol. 27, No. 1) of Journal of International Marketing. The award honors a Journal of International Marketing article published 5+ years ago  more

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, March 29 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release: For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment - potentially leading to increased autonomy and better decision-making, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R), the official medical journal of the Am  more

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, March 28 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - CompTIA, the world's leading information technology (IT) certification and training body, today revealed new details of its learning and certification programs for the growing job market for artificial intelligence (AI) skills. "The crossing of the AI chasm means workers and companies need to quickly hone their skills-building strategies across AI domains," s  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 29 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization with global members spanning academia, government, and industry, has released an educational toolkit to help address confusion over food additives and preservatives in the production of foods. The Food Additives Toolkit covers critical information on additives and preservatives, including the history surrounding food  more

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, March 29 -- The Joint Commission, an organization that says it assists public health agencies, health care organizations, health ministries and others to improve the quality and safety of patient care, issued the following news release: Detection of early patient deterioration in the hospital can lead to timely intervention and improved outcomes. Patients themselves, as well as family members and bedside visitors familiar with the patient's condition can play a criti  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: This week, NMMA Canada took part in two regional meetings hosted by the Boating Ontario Association (BOA), an NMMA member and strategic regional provincial partner. The meetings provided a vital platform for BOA and the Canadian recreational boating industry to engage with the local boating community through educational sessions, networking opportunities and open   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: NMMA is proud to welcome 6 new members in March. As members of the association, our new, valued stakeholders have taken an active role in the success and vitality of the marine industry. NMMA membership keeps companies connected to issues vital to their business and provides information, resources, programs, and services to help them grow and keep a competitive ed  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 29 -- The Professional Convention Management Association issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: PCMA and CEMA president and CEO Sherrif Karamat, CAE today announced Brian Mason as CEMA's Vice President, Strategy and Operations. A longtime CEMA member and former Advisory Board member, Brian will lead the CEMA team and collaboratively work with the CEMA Advisory Board to execute CEMA's vision and lead growth initiatives, including brand marketing, new progra  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 29 -- The Society of Actuaries issued the following news release: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) has recognized the University of Waterloo and the University of Manitoba as University-Earned Credit (UEC) Centers of Actuarial Excellence (CAE). With this UEC designation, students at these universities can earn credit for designated SOA exams by attaining a required score on university coursework. There are now 23 universities across the globe that are approved for UEC and  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 29 -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: The Alzheimer's Association, the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research, and MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, today announced the winner of the second annual Alzheimer's Association Pitch Competition. The competition focused on solutions that increase access to quality, person-centered care for people living   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 29 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: * * * Survey results show continued optimistic outlook and solid business conditions * * * The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, eased slightly to 130.8 in the first quarter from 132.3 at the close of last year on a seasonally adjusted basis. The MMBI survey results reflect a self-  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 29 -- The YMCA issued the following news release: YMCA's Boys and Young Men of Color (BYMOC) is pleased to announce a partnership with Old Spice's School of Swagger to help boys of color graduate high school via mentorship and career planning. This partnership will enable the nationwide expansion of YMCA's BYMOC Gradify program, which equips students with tools to build actionable college/career plans and mentor connections. Recent national data reveals that 80% of stu  more