Education
Saint James School of Medicine Receives $30,000 Grant From UNDP for Launch of Bachelor’s-Level Program in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, April 11, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Saint James School of Medicine (SJSM), a leading institution dedicated to providing quality medical education, is proud to announce the receipt of a $30,000 grant from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This significant financial support will spearhead the launch of an innovative Bachelor's-level program in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, aimed at improving the higher education offering in the country.
The new Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences is designed to offer comprehensive education and training in health sciences, preparing students for advanced medical degrees and careers in healthcare. With an emphasis on practical skills, research, and community health, the program is set to become a cornerstone of medical education in the Caribbean region.
Kaushik Guha, the Executive Vice President of Saint James School of Medicine, expressed his gratitude and excitement about the collaboration. "This generous grant from the UNDP marks a significant milestone for our institution and higher education in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The idea for this program came from the Minister of Education of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Honourable Curtis King. With his help and guidance, and the financial support from UNDP, this program will help expand the higher education offering in St. Vincent and the Caribbean. The introduction of this program enables us to expand our academic offerings and reinforces our commitment to training competent, compassionate healthcare professionals capable of addressing global health challenges."
The funding from the UNDP will facilitate the development of state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms, laboratories, and research centers. Additionally, it will support the implementation of community health initiatives, providing students with hands-on experience in addressing health issues within local communities.
Prospective students and interested parties can find more information about the program and application processes on the Saint James School of Medicine website.
About Saint James School of Medicine:
Saint James School of Medicine is committed to offering students a high-quality medical education at an affordable price. With campuses in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Anguilla, SJSM is dedicated to producing highly skilled, ethical, and compassionate physicians who are ready to meet the healthcare challenges of today and tomorrow.
Contact Information:Dan Cuckovic
V.P. of Operations
dcuckovic@mail.sjsm.org
847-375-9121
Original Source: Saint James School of Medicine Receives $30,000 Grant From UNDP for Launch of Bachelor's-Level Program in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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MeatEater Acquires Dave Smith Decoys
BOZEMAN, Mont., May 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - MeatEater, Inc. announced today the acquisition of Dave Smith Decoys (DSD), an industry leader in ultra-realistic hunting decoys and gear. The move marks the company's newest strategic acquisition in high-performance outdoor products, following the company's acquisition of technical hunting apparel brand First Lite in 2019, FHF Gear in 2020, and Phelps Game Calls in 2021.
For more than two decades, DSD has brought the most realistic and effective decoys to market with an uncompromising commitment to realism, quality, and customer service. DSD specializes in creating turkey, waterfowl, and deer decoys that blend seamlessly into the wild spaces DSD's customers explore and hunt. From life-size, incredibly detailed, full-body whitetail deer to a full-spectrum of hen and gobbler turkey poses to nearly every species and subspecies of goose that's hunted around the world, DSD is known for creating poses and finishes that flat-out work in the field. MeatEater will aim to expand the company's offerings and bring its unique products to a larger customer base.
"We have a track record of bringing trusted brand partners into the MeatEater fold and helping them expand their products and reach," said MeatEater founder Steven Rinella. "I've been using DSD for a bunch of years. Their decoys are high-quality and look more realistic than anything on the market. When we had the chance to introduce even more people to this exceptional brand, we jumped at it."
"With our commitment to making ultra-effective decoys in mind, and our passion for conservation and ethical hunting, we would only agree to a partnership with a company who we feel we are aligned with in all these things. In MeatEater, we have found that partner," said Dave Smith, DSD founder.
"Maintaining the quality of our products is a top priority to all of us while simultaneously promoting hunting in a positive light to preserve our hunting heritage," added DSD co-owner Brad Cochran.
Under the leadership of Smith and DSD co-owners Cochran and Greg Hogan, DSD will continue to expand its line of premium "A.C.E. Decoys" in its Oregon-based plant as part of this new venture. "We have some great new products in the works and we're excited to work with the MeatEater team to bring these to market," said Greg Hogan, co-owner and manager of operations for DSD.
The acquisition of DSD follows last week's appointment of Jason Bergsman as CEO of MeatEater, Inc.
About MeatEater, Inc.
MeatEater, Inc. is an outdoor lifestyle media and commerce company founded by renowned writer, TV, and podcast personality Steven Rinella. With the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, MeatEater brings together the leading influencers in the categories of fishing, hunting, wild foods, and conservation to create premium content, experiences, apparel, and equipment. MeatEater is the parent company of First Lite, FHF Gear, Phelps Game Calls, and Dave Smith Decoys. MeatEater is based in Bozeman, Montana.
About Dave Smith Decoys
Dave Smith Decoys is a specialist in creating ultra-realistic turkey, waterfowl, and deer decoys and gear. Since the company's founding in 1999, the company has been on the forefront of pairing life-size and highly effective decoys with a commitment to top notch customer service. Dave Smith Decoys is a subsidiary of MeatEater, Inc. Dave Smith Decoys is based in Lebanon, Oregon.
Contact Information:Frank Schembari
Director of Media Relations
frank@javelindc.com
703-490-8845
Original Source: MeatEater Acquires Dave Smith Decoys
L-Nutra Launches First-of-Its Kind Longevity Nutrition Product Line Called ‘ProLon EveryDay’
LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - L-Nutra Inc., the world's leading nutrition technology company pioneering the discovery and commercialization of novel nutrition products that impact both the body's metabolism and cellular rejuvenation, announces today the launch of a new pipeline of nutrition called 'ProLon EveryDay'.
ProLon EveryDay is the result of 30 years of research to identify foods and ingredients from around the globe that taste great; can be consumed every day; are consistently associated with improved health, disease reduction and longevity extension; contain no toxins; and have minimal impact on the environment and carbon emission. The ProLon Everyday ingredients and foods are based on pre-clinical, clinical and epidemiological studies as well as on studies of the diets of populations with record longevity.
The first product to market under this new line of Nutrition is the L-Spread which contains 74% almonds, a major Longevity Nut that is consistently correlated with healthy human longevity. Scientific studies show that daily consumption of almonds may lower risk of mortality, notably from cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The L-Spread is based on a precision nutrition formulation developed by Dr. Valter Longo, head of the Longevity Institute at University of Southern California and selected TIME Magazine's top 50 most influential people in Health. The Longevity nutrition formulation aims at controlling factors associated with biological aging such as insulin and IGF. The L-Spread contains plant-based proteins, healthy fats and low sugar. It is Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, and Non-GMO.
"We searched around the world for great tasting almonds produced in an area with record longevity and decided to source from the Longevity Area of South Italy known for its thriving centenarians", said Dr. Joseph Antoun, M.D., Ph.D., CEO, and Chairman of L-Nutra Inc.
"The L-Spread is based on a Nutrition For Longevity Formulation that Dr. Valter Longo researched for 30 years at USC's Longevity Lab and published in the Longevity Diet book and a Cell 2022 article," said Dr. Will Hsu, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at L-Nutra Inc.
The L-Spread is sold primarily on ProLon's website: https://prolonfast.com/products/longevity-spread
About L-Nutra Inc.
L-Nutra is leading the discovery, design, and commercialization of novel nutrition products and programs with the mission of adding more life to human life. Current commercial products focus on wellness and healthy aging, including ProLon® 5 Day Fasting Mimicking Nutrition the first and only clinically tested, five-day fasting nutrition program designed to allow your body to enter a fasting state while still consuming nutrient-dense foods. L-Nutra also created the 1-day fasting nutrition kit ProLon Reset™, ProLon Intermittent Fasting Bar®, the first nutrition bar specifically designed and clinically tested to support intermittent fasting and ProLon Fasting Shake, the first drink tested to keep the body in fasting mode. Nutrition for Longevity® is L-Nutra's science-backed, chef-curated meal program, featuring farm-to-table meals formulated to address the nutritional deficiencies in today's commercially grown produce. For more info, visit https://l-nutra.com/.
Contact Information:Joseph Antoun
CEO
jantoun@l-nutra.com
Original Source: L-Nutra Launches First-of-Its Kind Longevity Nutrition Product Line Called 'ProLon EveryDay'
