Day: February 3, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Healthy Extracts Inc. (OTCQB: HYEX), a leading innovator of clinically proven plant-based products for heart and brain health, has launched a new video series focused on cardiovascular health to commemorate American Heart Month. American Heart Month was introduced to raise awareness of cardiovascular health issues like hypertension (high blood pressure), the leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., according to the CDC. An estimated 80% of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, are preventable. However, the American Heart Association reports that about 659,000 people in the U.S. die from heart disease every year—accounting for 1 in every 4 deaths—and it costs the U.S. about $363 billion...

Company earns 100 on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) has been awarded the top score of 100 on the 2022 Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, leading to the company being named a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality” in the United States for the third consecutive year. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index is the nation’s top survey and report that measures corporate policies, practices, and benefits related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. This year, H&R Block is one of 11 companies in Kansas City and 842 total U.S. businesses to earn the top score of 100. “At H&R Block, we remain committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. But...

Element Six’s single-crystal diamond technology will complement II-VI’s proprietary polycrystalline diamond platform to deliver a broader range of differentiated solutions across all II-VI’s end markets PITTSBURGH and OXFORD, United Kingdom, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — II‐VI Incorporated (Nasdaq: IIVI) and Element Six, both world leaders in engineered materials, today announced a strategic collaboration that will expand II-VI’s diamond platform, accelerating the development of new disruptive applications by licensing Element Six’s single-crystal diamond technology. In a world where size, weight, and power consumption are strategic value drivers, the unique characteristics of diamond materials offer breakthrough solutions for designers of future generations of products. Applications of advanced power and RF electronics, including...

NEW YORK, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BIMI International Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: BIMI) (“BIMI” or the “Company”), a healthcare products and services provider, today announced that on February 1, 2022, the Company entered into an Amendment and Settlement Agreement to amend the Stock Purchase Agreement relating to the acquisition of Chaohu Zhongshan Minimally Invasive Hospital (“Zhongshan Hospital”) dated in December 2020. The Amendment reduces post-closing performance targets and payments and settles certain payments as a result of such amendment. Pursuant to the amendment, the Purchase Price was retroactively reduced by 50% from RMB 120,000,000 (currently approximately US$18,864,957) to RMB 60,000,000 (currently approximately US$9,432,479), the Closing Cash Payment was retroactively reduced from RMB 40,000,000 to nil and the...

ARLINGTON, Va. and BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Privia Health Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVA) and Surgery Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGRY) today announced a strategic agreement whereby Surgery Partners will leverage the physician enablement capabilities of Privia Health in the state of Montana, and Privia Health will build out a statewide physician provider network that will benefit from Surgery Partners high-value surgical capabilities. This agreement marks Privia Health’s entry into the state with Great Falls Clinic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Surgery Partners. Great Falls Clinic, a multi-specialty practice with approximately 65 providers spanning 24 specialties, will serve as the anchor practice for Privia Health as the company extends the single tax ID medical group across the state. The companies have also...

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”) (NYSE American: CVU) announced that it has received a purchase order for welded structural assemblies from a current customer valued at approximately $1.9 million. The welded assemblies are used on a U.S. military helicopter. The entire order is expected to be delivered in 2022. About CPI Aero CPI Aero is a U.S. manufacturer of structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance pod systems in both the commercial aerospace and national security markets. Within the global aerostructure supply chain, CPI Aero is either a Tier 1 supplier to aircraft OEMs or a Tier 2 subcontractor to major Tier 1 manufacturers. CPI also is a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, primarily...

Agreement propels solution-based commercialization VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UniDoc Health Corp. (CSE: UDOC) (FRA: L7T) (“UniDoc,” or the “Company”), an innovator in the telehealth sector, is pleased to advise on a commercial master distribution agreement (the “Agreement”) with Massachusetts-based AMD Global Telemedicine Inc. (“AMD Global”) for the provision of specialized products and services critical to ongoing commercialization efforts. As a pioneer of virtual care technology, and an industry leader in telehealth solutions, AMD Global has been providing quality healthcare solutions for over 30 years with product sales and registered deployments in 100+ countries. The agreement adds AMD Global as a UniDoc key supplier of telehealth solutions including virtual care software platforms, integrated...

IMAX extensionIMAX extension at Royal Cinemas in Pooler, GeorgiaJOLIETTE, Quebec, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STRONG/MDI Screen Systems, Inc. (“STRONG/MDI”) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (“Ballantyne Strong”) (NYSE American: BTN) and a leader in manufacturing of state-of-the-art cinema screens announced that it has produced and delivered the world’s tallest IMAX screen to Royal Cinemas in Pooler, Georgia. The venue is set to open by the end of February 2022. At 76 feet and 2 inches tall, the screen will be used in a custom-built 363-seat auditorium and feature IMAX with Laser technology, a groundbreaking 4k laser projection system that adds a new optical engine, custom designed lenses, and a suite of proprietary technology that delivers brighter images with increased resolution, deeper...

First Jones-Bottled ICEE Flavor Hits Store Shelves This Month in Special Release ProgramJones Soda Teams with ICEE for Flavor PartnershipsFirst Jones-Bottled ICEE Flavor Hits Store Shelves This Month in Special Release ProgramSEATTLE, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jones Soda Co. (OTCQB: JSDA) (“Jones Soda” or the “Company”), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-designed label artwork, and The ICEE Company, the leading provider of dispensed frozen beverage treats, have joined forces to bring new flavor variety to their respective markets. As the first step in the partnership, Jones Soda has selected ICEE’s popular Cherry flavor as the newest entry in its Special Release program featuring limited-edition flavors that change every few months. The bottled version of the ICEE Cherry...

Money Transfers Now Available from the US to Togo, Sierra Leone, and Benin Newark, NJ., Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) today announced that BOSS Money has expanded its money transfer service in Africa, enabling its US customers to affordably and conveniently send money to Togo and Sierra Leone and adding new payout options in Benin. In Togo, cash can be picked up at over 318 branches of La Poste and Banque Populaire pour l’Épargne et le Crédit. In Sierra Leone, cash can be picked up at select Afro International, BnB Transfer and Jalloh Enterprise Ltd., stores. In Benin, cash can now be picked up at La Poste du Benin in addition to Express Union Benin SA branches. BOSS Money customers can also send cash directly to MTN Benin mobile wallets. BOSS Money is also expanding its partnership with the United...