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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for 2024-12-11 ( 8 items )  
American College of Surgeons: Geriatric Surgery Verification Program Can Improve Outcomes for Older Cancer Patients in Community Hospitals (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Shorter hospital stays and improved independence in older adults undergoing major abdominal oncologic procedures are among the benefits of the program, study shows Key Takeaways * The American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification program significantly decreases hospital stays among older cancer patients, according to researchers who implemented the program at their i more PR

IBEX 365 to Host Dec. 11 Webinar on Marine Technology to Reduce Risk of Vessel Strikes (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Join IBEX 365 Education for a timely panel discussion brought to you by National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) and the Whale and Vessel Safety Taskforce (WAVS) about the growing regulatory, legal, and media attention on the interactions between vessels and marine mammals, as well as other protected species. Current management tools aimed at reducing the r more PR

Institute of Food Technologists: Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge is Changing Lives - Winners Reflections (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The 2023 Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge, funded and initiated by the Seeding The Future Foundation and hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists, attracted over 900 submissions from 78 countries. Scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams showcased their groundbreaking innovations addressing critical food system challenges. Ultimately, 13 winners were more PR

NASH RRI, City Colleges of Chicago, and the Association of Innovative and Digital Education Announce the First Educational Hub for Displaced Ukrainians in the U.S. at Wright College, Humboldt Park's Campus (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The National Association of Higher Education Systems issued the following news release: The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) Refugee Resettlement Initiative (RRI) partners with the City Colleges of Chicago and the Ukrainian Association of Innovative and Digital Education to create the United States' first Educational Hub for Displaced Ukrainians (EduHub) in Chicago, Illinois at Wright College, Humboldt Park. Wright College, Humboldt Park is one of t more PR

NEC Plans to Expand Holders of Internationally Recognized CISA and CISM Certifications Through Collaboration With ISACA, an International Professional Association for Information System Audit and Cybersecurity (10)
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Dec. 11 -- ISACA (formerly the Information Systems Audit and Control Association) issued the following statement on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Strengthening the Development of Specialized Personnel Capable of Implementing Appropriate Security Controls and Measures * * * NEC will enhance its certification acquisition program for NEC Group employees through collaboration with ISACA, an international professional association, to strengthen the development of specialized personne more PR

NMMA Purchases Mid-Atlantic Boat Show in Charlotte, N.C. (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The NMMA today announced the acquisition of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show in Charlotte, N.C. from Southeast Productions, Inc., to strategically broaden the industry-owned Discover Boating boat show portfolio. The purchase of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show reinforces NMMA's belief in the long-term value of boat shows and its stance that boat shows in large, populated boati more PR

Optimism outweighs worries and uncertainties for tech pros and IT channel companies in CompTIA IT Industry Forecast 2025 (10)
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Dec. 10 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. Information technology (IT) professionals and IT channel companies are equally optimistic about their prospects in 2025, according to the "IT Industry Outlook 2025" published by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the tech industry and workforce. The annual report explores 10 trends likely to shape the IT industry and the people that work in tech in the year ahe more PR

YMCA of the USA Expands Youth Character Development Opportunities Nationwide Through Support From Lilly Endowment Inc. (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 -- The YMCA issued the following news release: YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) proudly announces an enhanced relaunch of the Character Development Learning Initiative (CDLI+), an innovative character-nurturing program focused on building positive character traits in young people across the nation. This exciting initiative is made possible through a $30 million investment by Lilly Endowment Inc. This grant empowers Y-USA to scale impactful character development programs to mor more PR