TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The National Indian Health Board honored Dr. Charles Grim, executive director of Cherokee Nation Health Services, as an impact leader for the Oklahoma City area during an awards banquet Wednesday. The Impact Award is given by NIHB to recognize health care professionals and organizations for their contributions to the health care of Native Americans and Alaskan   more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The National Indian Health Board honored Dr. Charles Grim, executive director of Cherokee Nation Health Services, as an impact leader for the Oklahoma City area during an awards banquet Wednesday. The Impact Award is given by NIHB to recognize health care professionals and organizations for their contributions to the health care of Native Americans and Alaskan   more

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: By Emily Tsambiras Public Affairs In remembrance of the 17th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, DLA Distribution hosted a Patriot Day ceremony on Sept. 11 featuring guest speaker Army Col. James Carmichael. While the third Friday in September is nationally recognized as POW/MIA Day, the event also served as a  more

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: By Emily Tsambiras Public Affairs In remembrance of the 17th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, DLA Distribution hosted a Patriot Day ceremony on Sept. 11 featuring guest speaker Army Col. James Carmichael. While the third Friday in September is nationally recognized as POW/MIA Day, the event also served as a  more

MARTIN, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The University of Tennessee's Martin campus issued the following news release: Dr. Charles Smith, fifth chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, returned to campus Sept. 13 to discuss his newly published memoir "Journal of a Fast Track Life and Lessons Learned Along the Way." His book focuses on lessons learned from a number of high-level mentors and professional guides, including former governor Ned Ray McWherter and John J. Hooker. "Trust, respect   more

MARTIN, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The University of Tennessee's Martin campus issued the following news release: Dr. Charles Smith, fifth chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, returned to campus Sept. 13 to discuss his newly published memoir "Journal of a Fast Track Life and Lessons Learned Along the Way." His book focuses on lessons learned from a number of high-level mentors and professional guides, including former governor Ned Ray McWherter and John J. Hooker. "Trust, respect   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release: Leaders of research and programmatic responses to HIV globally gathered on Capitol Hill Thursday to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief launch and the flagship program's achievements, but also to cite urgent needs to strengthen and accelerate the program's efforts toward ending the pandemic. The successes of PEPFAR alone, they noted, have in  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release: Leaders of research and programmatic responses to HIV globally gathered on Capitol Hill Thursday to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief launch and the flagship program's achievements, but also to cite urgent needs to strengthen and accelerate the program's efforts toward ending the pandemic. The successes of PEPFAR alone, they noted, have in  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: Stephen D. Mull, a career U.S. diplomat who served as the lead implementer of the Iran nuclear deal, has been named the University of Virginia's vice provost for global affairs. Not bad for a man whom, as a 24-year-old diplomatic neophyte, Poland accused of spying for the U.S. It was early in his career at the State Department, and Mull was responsible for reporting on Poland's political oppos  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: Stephen D. Mull, a career U.S. diplomat who served as the lead implementer of the Iran nuclear deal, has been named the University of Virginia's vice provost for global affairs. Not bad for a man whom, as a 24-year-old diplomatic neophyte, Poland accused of spying for the U.S. It was early in his career at the State Department, and Mull was responsible for reporting on Poland's political oppos  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news: New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu has been named a venture partner of RIDGE-LANE Limited Partners, a strategic advisory and venture development firm founded by financier R. Brad Lane and former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge. RIDGE-LANE is an innovation ecosystem grand challenges in education, sustainability and information technology with a team of general partners, opera  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news: New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu has been named a venture partner of RIDGE-LANE Limited Partners, a strategic advisory and venture development firm founded by financier R. Brad Lane and former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge. RIDGE-LANE is an innovation ecosystem grand challenges in education, sustainability and information technology with a team of general partners, opera  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Lupus Foundation of America issued the following news release: Today, George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, spoke at a summit celebrating the 15th anniversary of Medicare Part D. The event was hosted by MAPRx - a coalition convened by the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) consisting of more than 55 patient, family caregiver and health professional organizations committed to strengthening and protecting Medicare Part D. "Adding a drug benefit to Medica  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Lupus Foundation of America issued the following news release: Today, George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, spoke at a summit celebrating the 15th anniversary of Medicare Part D. The event was hosted by MAPRx - a coalition convened by the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) consisting of more than 55 patient, family caregiver and health professional organizations committed to strengthening and protecting Medicare Part D. "Adding a drug benefit to Medica  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen met with the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) to discuss her priorities for the Department. The group discussed a range of homeland security issues and Secretary Nielsen swore in eight new members to the HSAC: Jayson P. Ahern, Stewart A. Baker, Frank J. Cilluffo, Mark J. Dannels, Carol DiBattiste, Cathy Lanier, Wendy Smith-Reeve, and Cha  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen met with the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) to discuss her priorities for the Department. The group discussed a range of homeland security issues and Secretary Nielsen swore in eight new members to the HSAC: Jayson P. Ahern, Stewart A. Baker, Frank J. Cilluffo, Mark J. Dannels, Carol DiBattiste, Cathy Lanier, Wendy Smith-Reeve, and Cha  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Leah Binder, president and CEO of the Leapfrog Group, at a hearing entitled "Reducing Health Care Costs: Examining How Transparency Can Lower Spending and Empower Patients": "Chairman Alexander, Ranking Member Murray, and Members of the Senate HELP Committee, thank you for the opportunity to share the perspective of employers and other large purchasers of health care on the impor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Leah Binder, president and CEO of the Leapfrog Group, at a hearing entitled "Reducing Health Care Costs: Examining How Transparency Can Lower Spending and Empower Patients": "Chairman Alexander, Ranking Member Murray, and Members of the Senate HELP Committee, thank you for the opportunity to share the perspective of employers and other large purchasers of health care on the impor  more

DURANT, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- Southeastern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Southeastern Oklahoma State University will honor three Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming activities on Oct. 11-12-13. The Distinguished Awards Banquet recognizing Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Former Faculty recipients is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, in the Visual and Performing Arts Center. This year's Distinguished Alumni recipients are retired Marine Col. Tray Ardese  more

DURANT, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- Southeastern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Southeastern Oklahoma State University will honor three Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming activities on Oct. 11-12-13. The Distinguished Awards Banquet recognizing Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Former Faculty recipients is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, in the Visual and Performing Arts Center. This year's Distinguished Alumni recipients are retired Marine Col. Tray Ardese  more