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TEN YEARS OF TOP QUALITY CARE: KAISER PERMANENTE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE (HMO) PLANS CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF FIVE STAR RATINGS

October 27th, 2021

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rated Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare health plans 5 out of 5 stars, placing the plans among the best in the nation ROCKVILLE, Md.— For the tenth year in a row, Kaiser Permanente is again among the highest rated Medicare health plans as indicated in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid […]

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GTL’s Lowering of Rates to Adhere to FCC Order Highlights Complexities of Telecommunications Industry

October 27th, 2021

Providing customized communication services in correctional facilities is not a “one size fits all” approach, but free communications are part of GTL’s DNA  FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 26, 2021 – GTL, a trusted partner that connects those affected by incarceration with the resources and support necessary to achieve success, announced that it has spent […]

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GTL Fusion Services Increase Safety and Prevent Crimes Inside Correctional Facilities

October 25th, 2021

Falls Church, Virginia (PR Newswire) – September 4, 2019 –  GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced that its continued expansion of GTL Fusion services allows correctional facilities the opportunity to enhance their security efforts. By combining the knowledge and hard work of trained, qualified intelligence analysts with the power […]

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UMW to Host Debate for 88th District House of Delegates Seat

October 21st, 2021

The University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between candidates for Virginia’s 88th District House of Delegates seat on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. Democrat Kecia Evans, Republican Phillip Scott and Libertarian Tim Lewis will face off live via Zoom, with public viewing accessible through YouTube. Viewers may submit questions for consideration […]

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$4,750 in Grants Available for Service Members and Veterans Attending Western Governors University

October 18th, 2021

Service to Scholars Grant Sponsored by Sentara Healthcare, WGU, and WGU Academy Receive up to $4,750 in Grants A Supportive Online Degree Path for Hampton Roads Area Servicemembers and Veterans Through this sponsored opportunity, you’ll receive up to $4,750 in grants* to earn a bachelor’s degree by attending Western Governors University (WGU). When you pair these grants […]

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Stafford’s Economic Development Department Successfully Launches New Website

October 14th, 2021

STAFFORD, VIRGINIA – The Stafford County Department of Economic Development and Tourism has launched a new version of the county’s economic development website, www.GoStaffordva.com. Users are invited to visit the website and take a tour of the new features. The redesigned site is focused on communicating the benefits of locating or expanding businesses in Stafford County. […]

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Mary Washington Names New Chief Diversity Officer

October 14th, 2021

After a nationwide search, Shavonne Shorter has been named associate provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at University of Mary Washington. She will assume the role in January. Shorter will serve on both the president’s and provost’s leadership teams, providing guidance as UMW continues striving to achieve its goals with respect to […]

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Cellect Biotechnology Announces Shareholder Approval of Strategic Merger with Quoin Pharmaceuticals

October 7th, 2021

Tel Aviv, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cellect Biotechnology Ltd. (NASDAQ: “APOP”), announced shareholders voted to approve the previously announced strategic merger agreement with privately-held Quoin Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rare and orphan diseases, and all other proposals presented at the Special General Meeting of shareholders held on September 26, 2021, […]

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Local Veteran-owned Code Ninjas Set to Open in Stafford

September 30th, 2021

Code Ninjas Center Grand Opening on October 2nd! Focuses on Coding Video Games, Robotics, 3-D Printing, and other STEM Activities Say the words “video game” and your kids are bound to stop and listen. The local owners of the new Code Ninjas, a coding and computer science learning center that debuts on October 2nd, 1:00 […]

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Kaiser Permanente Recognized as Highest-Rated Health Plan in the Nation

September 29th, 2021

Kaiser Permanente’s Mid-Atlantic region is the only health plan in the nation to receive a 5-star rating for both its Medicare and commercial plans The National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) Health Plan Ratings 2021 report has named Kaiser Permanente in the Mid-Atlantic region among the highest rated commercial and Medicare health plans in the nation. Compared […]

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