PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- Ansys, a computer-aided engineering software developer, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Key Highlights * Ansys STKTM is now available in AWS Marketplace for use in the AWS GovCloud (US) Region * Together, the Ansys solution and platform meet strict government standards for security and compliance, protect data, and remove geographical barriers to support fast and scalable deployment for critical government tasks * * * Ansys (NAS  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- Ansys, a computer-aided engineering software developer, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) a global leader in engineering simulation software solutions, today announced that it is listing Ansys STK(TM) in the AWS Marketplace for the US Intelligence Community (ICMP). ICMP is a curated digital catalog from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that makes it easy to discover, purchase, and deploy software packages and applications from   more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Villanova University Alumni Association issued the following news release: The Villanova University Alumni Association (VUAA) has named Britney Davis '15 COE as the recipient of its 2024 Young Alumni Medal. The award honors alumni who have made outstanding contributions professionally, academically and in service to the University. With a background in process engineering and production management, Davis' career has been marked by a commitment to operati  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: An omnibus transportation bill (HB 2301) including language from a bill introduced by state Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, to waive vehicle title and registration fees for veterans who were captured, injured or received the Congressional Medal of Honor while serving has been sent to the governor's desk. The proposal had been previously introduced by Ciresi as a standalone bill (HB 105), whi  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: A cross-curricular, collaborative effort by Pennsylvania College of Technology psychology and nursing faculty and a college counselor to enhance students' mental health was highlighted at the Higher Education Suicide Prevention Coalition's Annual Conference, held recently in Pittsburgh. Fifty colleges from 21 states took part in the conference. Presentations and workshops focused on how col  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: Poison to Promise: The Resurgence of Organophosphorus Fluoride Chemistry Authors: William P. Chappell, Natalie Schur, James A. Vogel, Glenn M. Sammis, Patrick R. Melvin, Nicholas D. Ball Source: CHEM, Volume: 10, Issue: 6, Pages: 1644-1654, DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2024.04.008, June 2024 Type of Publication: Article Abstract: Organophosphorus(V) fluorides have a long and tumultuous history, with early applications  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- Swarthmore College issued the following news: The Swarthmore College Board of Managers welcomed four distinguished alumni to its ranks, effective July 1: Michel Glouchevitch '76, David Kaufman '94, Melissa Rose '95, and Gustavo Schwed '84 (who previously served the Board from 2010 to 2022). * * * This year's new Managers include: Michel Glouchevitch '76 is a managing director with RLH Equity Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm that invests i  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announces the three winners of its sixth annual Celebrate Caring campaign, which honors extraordinary nurses in the region: Allison Denman, MS, BSN, RN, SANE-A, clinical director and forensics manager of Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions' Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center; Jasmine Hudson,   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is taking extra measures to help its members affected by Hurricane Beryl. For members impacted in Texas, IBX will alter some of its policies through August 4, 2024. Specific steps include: * Waiving precertification, referral, and hospital admission requirements for medically necessary care for fully insured members. IBX i  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: State Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Phila., chair of the PA House Transportation Committee, said he was happy to work on a bipartisan agreement for legislation (S.B. 656) passed by the state House today that would require electric vehicle owners to pay their fair share to help upkeep Pennsylvania's massive network of roads and bridges. "Everyone who uses Pennsylvania roads should have  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Potential therapy can be completed in five days of treatment, compared to 4-6 weeks for standard Transcranial Magnetic Simulation treatments. * * * A potential new treatment for bipolar disorder (BP) that significantly shortens treatment time has emerged, following a randomized clinical trial using accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulati  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: Thiel College Office of Admission staff are holding an ongoing series of Lunch and Learn online meetings designed specifically for parents and families of incoming students. These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of essential resources, introduce key people, and guide families through the process of getting their first-year or transfer student set up at Thiel College. "We are hosting these Lunch and  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following statement on July 10, 2024: * * * Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) released this statement today following Senate passage of HB 1993: "I was happy to vote for HB 1993, which will reform Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). This legislation will save Pennsylvanians money on their prescription medications, support our local pharmacies, and protect a vital link in our health care chain. "I have bee  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: Today, State Senator Jay Costa celebrates the passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP) in the House of Representatives, which will protect homeowners living in areas with rapidly increasing property values that increase property taxes. When signed by Governor Shapiro, SB 219 will allow Pittsburgh's mayor and city council to exempt or defer increas  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education recently reaffirmed its accreditation of Pennsylvania College of Technology's physical therapist assistant major. The reaffirmation extends the program's accreditation for the next 10 years. The reaffirmation is based on a self-study by the college and a visit to campus by CAPTE. "CAPTE's reaffirmation of accreditation is an end  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: Legislation that would modernize the Sign Language Interpreter and Transliterator State Registration Act was passed by the Senate today, according to the bill's sponsors, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and John Kane (D-9). Originally enacted in 2004, the act was designed to supplement Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provisions that did not specify interpreter qualifi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Would reduce unnecessary cost burdens on providers and patients * * * State Reps. Greg Scott and Arvind Venkat said a crucial piece of legislation that aims to protect health care practitioners and their patients from unfair reimbursement practices imposed by some insurers is headed to the governor's desk. House Bill 1664 would address how certain insurers require claims payments t  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Representative Benham (D-36) and Representative Gaydos (R-44) to protect Pennsylvanians' access to medications by providing relief to community pharmacies threatened by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Senators Judy Ward (R-30) and Christine Tartaglione (D-2) sponsored the Senate version of this legislation, Senate Bil  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to establish in law the PA VETConnect program to help Pennsylvania veterans access programs, services and benefits in their communities. "Our military veterans earned access to certain benefits and programs through their service to our nation," Mastriano said. "This program connects vete  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, chaired by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), today voted to subpoena one of Gov. Josh Shapiro's cabinet officials - Revenue Secretary Pat Browne - to obtain tax information about the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ). "The sources of the Allentown NIZ's revenues, the way it uses the money and the effectiveness of   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on July 10, 2024: Today, the Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen together celebrated the renaming of their shared building as the Health and Human Services Building. The new name removes the outdated language of the former "Health and Welfare" building and replaces it with the Department of Human Services' current   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: HERSHEY, Pa.Hardly a day goes by without another headline touting the benefits of new Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved, injectable weight-loss medications. "Weight-loss drugs are among the most sought-after products sold in the U.S.," said Dr. Taraneh Soleymani, director of Obesity Medicine at Penn State Health Medical Group. "Semaglutide and Tirzepatide have been game-changers in trea  more

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