PORTLAND, Oregon, July 3 (TNSres) -- The American College of Healthcare Sciences issued the following news release: American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), a leader in holistic health online education, is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative aimed at building corporate partnerships to address the multifaceted challenges faced by employers in today's rapidly evolving workforce. This strategic move aligns with ACHS's mission to lead the advancement of evidence-based, integra  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 12 -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Drivers are easier on the brakes in the Midwest, move at safer speeds in the Northeast and the Pacific Northwest, and keep their eyes on the road more on the West Coast. * * * Honolulu has the safest drivers in America, according to the 16th Allstate America's Best Drivers Report(R). Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, Oregon, and Virginia Beach round out the Top 5. For  more

CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, July 9 -- Lakeshore Technical College issued the following news release: As recognition grows in Lakeshore Technical College's expanding delivery of competency-based education, the college is experiencing an increasing number of visits from other colleges interested in adopting or expanding the education delivery model on their campuses. The college was visited recently by Umpqua Community College, located in Oregon, and Northeast Iowa Community College. "Moving programs   more

EUGENE, Oregon, July 11 -- Lane Community College issued the following news: The Lane Community College Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the LCC Boardroom, Building 3, main campus, 4000 E 30th Ave, Eugene, OR 97405. The board will be meeting to conduct interviews for the Zone 3 vacancy. On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, the board will meet for a retreat from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the LCC Longhouse, main campus, 4000 E 30th Ave, Eugene, OR 974  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 11 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU Perinatal Trauma Clinic in Center for Women's Health is one of a few across the country especially for patients with traumatic personal, medical histories * * * By Nicole Rideout In January 2020, Maddie Papke was thrilled to welcome her first child in the Missouri hospital where she worked as a nurse. Her plan was to have a vaginal delivery -- a birth plan she had discussed at length with  more

SALEM, Oregon, July 12 -- The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * OR 213 roundabout in Molalla wins award from national transportation association The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials honored the ODOT project Wednesday * * * A new Molalla roundabout that improved both safety and the traffic flow along OR 213 won a prestigious safety award this week from the American Association of State Highway and T  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 10 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Stigma remains a barrier to those seeking treatment for opioid use disorder * * * By Erik Robinson Even as the nation's opioid epidemic continues to ravage families and communities nationwide -- with more than 100,000 Americans dying of drug overdoses each year -- stigma remains a barrier for many people accessing treatment for addiction. A new study from Oregon Health & Science Univ  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 12 -- Portland General Electric, an electric utility company, issued the following news release: * * * Small energy conservation efforts added up to big results * * * Portland General Electric (PGE) customers worked together this week to reduce energy use during Portland's first heat wave of the summer. Coupled with PGE's ongoing system upgrades and preparedness efforts, customers' collective energy conservation actions supported reliable power delivery and grid stabil  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 10 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: By James Hill Portland Community College announced that it has chosen Dr. Jennifer Ernst as its new Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA), effective Sept. 1. Dr. Ernst is currently the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services at Yakima Valley College. As the college's VPAA, Dr. Ernst will serve as the Chief Academic Officer and Accreditation Liaison Officer for PCC. She will provide strategic lead  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 12 -- Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon issued the following news release: * * * Collaboration aims to increase affordability by reducing unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital readmissions * * * Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah is partnering with DispatchHealth to bring in-home medical care to its members throughout Salt Lake County. This innovative collaboration is part of Regence's comprehensive alternative site of care strategy to provide memb  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 11 -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, issued the following news: Tonkon Torp is proud to announce that partner Stephanie Grant is one of the Portland Business Journal's 2024 40 Under 40 award recipients. The annual award recognizes influential business and community leaders in the greater Portland area who are under 40 years old. Selection is based on career accomplishments, business influence, leadership, and community and civic involvement. Stephanie is one of Oregon's leadin  more