ROSEMONT, Illinois, April 23 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Sarah Tweedy, DNP, CRNA, ARNP, with the Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award of the Year Award during its 2024 Mid-Year Assembly, April 20-24, in Washington, DC. The Federal Political Director of the Year Award, established in 2001, is presented to an indi  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, April 23 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) honored the Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists (GANA) with the Excellence in State Government Relations Advocacy Award at its Mid-Year Assembly, held in Washington, D.C., April 20 - 24. The Excellence in State Government Relations Advocacy Award, established in 2016, is presented annually to a state association based   more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, April 23 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following statement on April 22, 2024: * * * The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) issued the following statement, attributable to AANA President Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN, in response to the announcement that Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans will no longer reimburse anesthesia providers based on patient care complexity: This week, AANA was informed of a change in anesthesia  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Employment data for the graduating law class of 2023, as reported to the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar by ABA-approved law schools accepting new J.D. students, is now publicly available. An online table provides select national outcomes and side-by-side comparisons for the classes of 2022 and 2023. Further reports on employment outcome  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- The American Bar Association issued the following statement on April 22, 2024, by President Mary Smith on Earth Day: * * * "The American Bar Association joins with the world community in celebrating Earth Day as we work together toward environmental conservation and sustainability to create a healthier planet. "Lawyers have long been involved in the modern environmental movement, from helping to draft laws such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. This   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following statement on April 22, 2024: * * * The AHA appreciates that CMS acknowledges the critical role hospitals play in state Medicaid financing and the importance of supplemental payments to sustain beneficiary access to care in light of low Medicaid base payment rates, including rates paid through managed care organizations. In particular, we applaud CMS' recognition that hospitals treat all patients the same -- r  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the launch of its state Intellectual Freedom Helpline program. Over the next two years, ten pilot program sites will operate a confidential reporting system that will help connect those experiencing censorship attempts with professional support, in-state peers, and referral to ALA OIF as appropriate. The initiative wil  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release: More than $17 million was raised Friday, April 19, at the Part the Cloud Gala, held at a private residence in Woodside, California, to fund cutting-edge Alzheimer's disease research. Started in 2012 by Michaela "Mikey" Hoag with the Alzheimer's Association, Part the Cloud (https://www.alz.org/partthecloud/overview.asp) is a global movement to accelerate scientific progress in Alzheimer's disea  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Economic Liberties Project issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, senior state officials and lawmakers met with top officials from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the White House to discuss strategies for curbing deceptive junk fees. The series of meetings brings together lawmakers from different states to hear directly from federal regulators and decision-makers who have recently taken action against harmful fees, which dispropor  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 (TNSres) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Addressing with unflinching grit the concerns and problems of city living and survival in the United States, street lit encompasses some of the most in-demand titles in American public libraries' collections. The thoroughly revised second edition of "The Readers' Advisory Guide to Street Literature (https://alastore.ala.org/streetlit2)," published by ALA Editions, will help library worker  more

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, April 23 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has named Matthew F. Herron its 2024 Safety Professional of the Year. The safety engineer and ergonomics specialist has been an ASSP member for 13 years and has helped advance occupational safety and health in many ways. Herron, M.S., P.E., CSP, CPE, is lead safety engineer for the Mechanical Engineering Division  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- The Illinois CPA Society issued the following news release: The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)--one of the largest state societies serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community--is proud to announce the honorees of its annual Outstanding Leadership Awards program, which celebrates distinguished leaders within the CPA profession through a variety of prestigious awards. "It's an honor to formally recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their servi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), has elected Josiah Muriuki from the University of Pretoria, South Africa to its Board of Directors. Muriuki's term will start on September 1, 2024, and last for one year. IFTSA is a mission-driven organization that supports student members and ch  more

LISLE, Illinois, April 23 -- The Water Quality Association issued the following news release: The Water Quality Association's president for 2024-25 is Judd Larned, president of Culligan Water North America. Larned succeeded Atlantic Filter Corporation Vice President Amanda Moore, CWS, during the 2024 WQA Convention & Exposition last month. "WQA represents a dynamic, growing industry that helps millions of people access better water," Larned said. "I look forward to collaborating with industry   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The 2024 American Boating Congress (ABC), the industry's annual advocacy event, is just a few weeks away May 8-10. Ahead of the conference in the NMMA team is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, April 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Please join NMMA to learn more about this year's ABC programming and the industry's top policy priorities: boating access, infrastructure, tariffs, an  more