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VOLATUS AEROSPACE CORP. ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF OVERSUBSCRIBED FINANCING FOR GROSS PROCEEDS OF $4.2M AND PROVIDES CORPORATE UPDATE

Volatus Aerospace Corp.

Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) (“ Volatus ” or the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced marketed public offering (the “ Offering ”) of 11,171,812 units of the Company (the “ Units ”), inclusive of 60,612 Units forming part of the over-allotment option, at a price of $0.36 per Unit for gross proceeds of approximately $4,021,852. Each Unit is comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company (a “ Common Share ”) and one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “ Warrant ”). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances, one Common Share at an exercise price of $0.50 for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. The Company has applied to list the Warrants (the “ Supplemental Listing ”) for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “ TSXV ”) and anticipates the Warrants to be trading on the TSXV under the symbol VOL.WT.A on or about October 13, 2022. The Offering was led by Echelon Wealth Partners Inc., as lead agent and sole bookrunner, and a syndicate of agents, including Integral Wealth Securities Limited (collectively, the “ Agents ”). In connection with the Offering, the Company: (i) issued the Agents an aggregate of 879,475 compensation warrants, each of which is exercisable into one Common Share at an exercise price of $0.36 for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance; and (ii) paid the Agents an aggregate cash commission of $316,610.97. The Offering was completed pursuant to the Company’s (final) short form prospectus dated September 16, 2022 (the “ Prospectus ”). A copy of the Prospectus can be obtained on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The Company is also pleased to announce that it has closed its previously contemplated concurrent brokered private placement of 569,222 Units on the same terms as the Offering (the “ Concurrent Private Placement ”) for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $204,920. The Company will not be proceeding with its previously announced concurrent non-brokered private placement of Units of up to $500,000. All securities issued in connection with the Concurrent Private Placement are subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus a day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities laws. The Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement are subject to final approval of the TSXV. The Company will use the net proceeds of the Offering and Concurrent Private Placement for inventory, factory operations, warehouse improvements, equipment for services and training, technology development, acquisitions, working capital and general corporate purposes, as more particularly set out in the Prospectus. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ U.S. Securities Act ”) or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States, or to or for the account or benefit of any U.S. person or any person in the United States, unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available. “ United States ” and “ U.S. Person ” are as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. Certain insiders of the Company purchased an aggregate of 555,600 Units under the Offering. This constitutes a “related party transaction” within the meaning of TSX Venture Exchange Policy 5.9 (“ Policy 5.9 ”) and Multilateral Instrument 61-101 (“ MI 61-101 ”). The Company has relied on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 (and Policy 5.9) contained in sections 5.5(b) and 5.7(1)(b) of MI 61-101 in respect of such insider participation. The Company did not file a material change report more than 21 days before the expected closing of the Offering, as the details and amounts of the insider participation were not finalized until closer to the closing and the Company wished to close the Offering as soon as practicable for sound business reasons. Corporate Update Volatus announces the granting of 200,000 stock options to its new board member, Lt. General (ret'd) the Honourable Andrew Leslie. Each stock option entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company for an exercise price of $0.36 at any time until October 5, 2027. Fifty percent (50%) of the stock options shall vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant with the remaining fifty percent (50%) on the second anniversary of the date of grant. The granting of these options is subject to the terms of the Company’s stock option plan and its standard form stock option agreement, in addition to any required approval of the TSXV. About Volatus Aerospace: Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout North America and growing into Latin America and globally. Volatus serves civil, public safety, and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, as well as R&D, design, and manufacturing. Through our subsidiary, Volatus Aviation, we are introducing green and innovative drone solutions to supplement and replace traditional aircraft and helicopters for long-linear inspections such as pipeline, energy, rail, and cargo services. Volatus is committed to carbon neutrality; the fostering of a safe, equitable and inclusive workplace; and responsible governance. Forward-Looking Statement This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Corporation with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” (or other variations of the foregoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information includes information regarding (i) the business plans and expectations of the Corporation; and (ii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and operating plans, strategies or beliefs as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Corporation to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Corporation, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Forward-looking information reflects the Corporation’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to it and on assumptions it believes to be not unreasonable in light of all of the circumstances. In some instances, material factors or assumptions are discussed in this news release in connection with statements containing forward-looking information. Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Corporation; meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV; and anticipated and unanticipated costs and other factors referenced in this news release and the Circular, including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Circular under the caption “Risk Factors”. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Source: Volatus Aerospace Corp. TSXV: VOL Contact Details Abhinav Singhvi +1 833-865-2887 Abhinav.singhvi@volatusaerospace.com Company Website https://volatusaerospace.com

October 06, 2022 09:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Fullintel Shortlisted For Five 2022 AMEC Awards

Fullintel, LLC

Fullintel, a leading media monitoring services company that specializes in human curation combined with powerful predictive intelligence, is pleased to announce it has been shortlisted for five 2022 AMEC Awards: Best use of social media measurement (2) Best crisis communications measurement and reporting Best use of measurement for a single event or campaign Best use of integrated communication measurement and research “As media becomes more fragmented and difficult to track, awards programs like AMEC’s are even more significant because they showcase how industry leaders like Fullintel are able to cut through the noise and find the content that matters,” said Fullintel President Andrew Koeck. “Our award-winning media analysis builds on this, providing our clients with strategic advice and customizing our reporting to address their specific objectives, resulting in actionable insights to drive their PR strategy to improve business results.” In the last two years, Fullintel has won four AMEC Awards including Gold for Best Multi-Market Reporting for their client at HelloFresh. The news comes on the heels of Angela Dwyer, a former senior vice-president at NYC-based PR agency Lippe Taylor and senior project manager at PRIME Research (now Cision), joining Fullintel as Head of Insights to further accelerate its media analysis program. As a member of the IPR Measurement Commission, Angela contributes to the development and promotion of standards and best practices for research, measurement, and analytics with a recognized global group of professionals in the industry. Her best-in-class measurement experience with solid research approaches will continue to elevate Fullintel’s work to help clients measure impact and make smarter business decisions – leading to better, award-quality results for clients. The 20th annual AMEC Awards is a global awards program for communications measurement held by the International Association for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC). The program highlights exceptional work while highlighting the vital importance of measurement, research, and analytics. Fullintel works with the world’s largest brands to offer daily executive news briefs, real-time media monitoring, and award-winning media analysis covering all traditional and social media platforms. Our real-time media monitoring service monitors every media source available, and Fullintel Hub's PredictiveAI™ engine will alert your team up to 48 hours in advance of trending stories that will become viral. You can view the full 2022 AMEC Awards shortlist here. About Fullintel: Fullintel offers a unique combination of talent, tools and technology for PR professionals looking for media monitoring and PR analysis services. We’re not just an app with canned reports - we tailor custom experiences for each client. Our reports feature easy-to-understand analysis that our clients leverage for continuous improvement, and are delivered with the accuracy, speed, relevancy and intuition that only trained industry analysts could provide. Contact Details Fullintel Samuel Chen +1 339-970-8005 schen@fullintel.com Company Website https://fullintel.com/

October 06, 2022 08:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Minuteman Press Franchise Owner Steve Edman Celebrates 15 Years in Houston

Minuteman Press International Inc

When it comes to operating his Minuteman Press franchise in Houston over the past 15-plus years, Steve Edman keeps it simple and sticks to what has made him successful as a small business owner. He says, “Our success and longevity can be attributed to having fantastic employees, 3 full-time and 1 part-time. I also personally stay proactive with visiting and delivering excellent printed products to our customer base.” Steve adds, “We’ve grown our business by consistently providing quality print and quick turnaround. We provide all things printing such as booklets and manuals, as well as marketing and mailing services. Whatever our customers need, we can provide.” Minuteman Press in Houston/Bellaire is located at 4662 Beechnut Street; Steve describes his business community as “positive and appreciative.” He further shares, “I originally started in the beer business for the largest wholesaler in the world as a Driver Salesman. I retired after 24 years as a Regional Manager, and then decided to buy this business. Thanks to our hard work and building real relationships with our clients, here I am 15 years later and counting.” Steve also credits being part of the Minuteman Press franchise family for supporting him along the way. He says, “Minuteman Press International is very supportive. They give me the toolbox to be successful and I have the choice to pick and choose what will help me succeed in my local market. I appreciate their local and corporate support teams that are always there for me when I need them.” “I’d like to congratulate Steve Edman for his continued dedication to the Bellaire business community and his clients for over 15 years. I look forward to continuing to support Steve and his staff as he continues to build his business,” adds Erick Rios, Minuteman Press International Area Manager, Houston. Ultimately, as he reflects on the past 15-plus years, Steve is happy with his decision to change industries following his career retirement and buy a printing business. He shares, “Printing remains vital today because it puts your products, messaging, and brand directly in the customer’s hands. We love meeting our clients’ needs by providing high quality printed products that help them reach out to and engage with their target audiences.” Steve adds, “I get great satisfaction from making those deliveries and providing the finished products to my clients. I am also very gratified with being able to build my business and reap the rewards.” As for what advice he would give to other business owners, Steve keeps it simple again and offers some poignant advice: “Hit the streets, hire the right people, and always follow up with the customer so you can learn from them. That is what has always worked for me.” Steve Edman’s Minuteman Press franchise is located in the Bellaire area at 4662 Beechnut St., Houston, Texas 77096. For more information, call 713-490-9500 or visit their website: https://minuteman.com/us/locations/tx/bellaire/ Learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and see Minuteman Press franchise reviews at https://minutemanpressfranchise.com. Contact Details Minuteman Press International Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

October 05, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Understanding the Importance of Lowering Your Cholesterol to Help Decrease Your Risk for Heart Disease

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/_EQumoCuW6U High cholesterol is the single biggest cause of illness and death in America affecting more than 94 million adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For some people, it is their genes that lead to very high LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. One of the most common causes of genetically high cholesterol is familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). FH impacts 1 in 250 individuals worldwide, and if untreated it leads to early heart attacks and strokes. There are already decades of research showing that high LDL cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. And recent data has shown that having lower LDL for longer is one of the best things people can do to reduce your risk for heart disease. While a healthy diet and exercise are important for many reasons, diet and exercise alone cannot lower many people’s cholesterol to a safe level, especially if they have a genetic cholesterol-related disorder. There are medications that can significantly reduce the level of cholesterol in the bloodstream. Statins are the first line of defense when it comes to getting your LDL-cholesterol to a safer level. A new study on the safety and effectiveness of statins shows the vast majority of people do not have side effects from statins, and they not only reduce the LDL cholesterol, they also reduce the risk for heart attacks and cardiac death. The American College of Cardiology also just updated its expert guidance for medical experts treating patients and suggested an LDL target of less than 55 mg/dL for individuals with established cardiovascular disease. The Family Heart Foundation has a variety of resources for understanding treatment options for lowering high cholesterol and treating FH. Visit MoreFamiliesMoreHearts.org to learn more. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

October 04, 2022 03:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Development of New Drugs to Target Lyme and Other Infectious Diseases Subject of a New Webinar Now Available From Quidel Corporation

Quidel Corporation

Lyme disease is the fastest-growing vector-borne disease in the United States, and its increased prevalence is challenging the scientific community to look for new ways to diagnose and treat this worrisome infection. One answer is found in the discovery of novel drugs; and the breakthrough efforts taking place in this arena are the subject of a new webinar made available by Quidel Corporation, the California-based diagnostic health care manufacturer known for successfully developing rapid diagnostic health solutions. The 90-minute webinar, available free at https://education.quidel.com/category/lyme-disease, will explain what a small molecule drug is and how it works, identify the methods used to unearth a new drug by high-throughput screening, and discuss how to recognize the complexities involved in developing a new drug for infectious disease in general. It will also provide an overview as to the current antibiotics used for treating Lyme disease and explore how powerful new drugs—novel inhibitors—can selectively target Borrelia burgdorferi (the bacterium that causes Lyme disease). The webinar is PACE-accredited and sponsored in collaboration with Global Lyme Alliance. Conducting the webinar is Timothy Haystead, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology and cancer biology at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Haystead’s current research is focused on the use of chemical biology approaches to define novel drug targets. These drug targets are focused on the treatment of hypertension, obesity, cancer, inflammatory and infectious disease. Dr. Haystead received his Ph.D. from the University of Dundee, Scotland; and he completed post-doctoral work in pharmacology at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle. The new webinar is the latest in an ongoing series sponsored by Quidel that has featured noted scientists, researchers and physicians discussing issues surrounding the prevalence of Lyme disease in America, including ways to reduce the chances of infection, early detection and treatment options. The timing and relevance for these webinars is particularly important as Lyme disease is on the rise to record numbers with approximately 476,000 new cases annually in the United States alone. Quidel is the diagnostic health care manufacturer behind the industry’s most rapid and reliable in-office test for Lyme disease, Sofia ® 2 Lyme FIA. It is the only FDA-cleared rapid point-of-care test on the market, which provides the patient and physician with indicative results in as few as three minutes, as opposed to days, which has historically been the norm (and during which time organisms can spread and become systemic). It can be performed in the privacy of a doctor’s office or local clinic; and it is the only test that can get results from a simple finger prick of blood. About Quidel Corporation Quidel Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL) is a leading manufacturer of diagnostic solutions at the point of care, delivering a continuum of rapid testing technologies that further improve the quality of health care throughout the globe. An innovator for over 40 years in the medical device industry, Quidel pioneered the first FDA-cleared point-of-care test for influenza in 1999 and was the first to market a rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test in the U.S. Under trusted brand names, Sofia®, Solana®, Lyra®, Triage® and QuickVue®, Quidel’ s comprehensive product portfolio includes tests for a wide range of infectious diseases, cardiac and autoimmune biomarkers, as well as a host of products to detect COVID-19. With products made in America, Quidel’ s mission is to provide patients with immediate and frequent access to highly accurate, affordable testing for the good of our families, our communities and the world. For more information about Quidel, visit quidel.com. Contact Details Jim Yeager +1 818-264-6812 jim@breakwhitelight.com Company Website http://Quidel.com

October 04, 2022 06:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

Companies Are Reporting Dropping Degree Requirements And Shifting To Skill-Based Hiring, But Credibility Still Looms As An Issue — A Boon For Edtech Platform Players Like Amesite (NASDAQ: AMST)?

Amesite Inc.

Learn More about Amesite Inc. by gaining access to the latest research report The talent shortage just in the information technology (IT) and cybersecurity industries has put pressure on already-overwhelmed IT businesses. An estimated 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs went unfilled in 2021 worldwide. The overall number of job openings in June was 10.7 million compared to 5.9 million unemployed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This leaves a record 4.8 million openings to be filled. A Solution? To address the talent shortage, a growing number of companies are saying that they are reevaluating their hiring preference by removing a bachelor’s degree as a prerequisite for middle-skill or even higher-skill roles. A recent study by Harvard Business Review and Lightcast analyzed over 51 million job postings between 2019 and 2021 and discovered that employers are dropping a bachelor’s degree as a requirement for middle-skilled and some higher-skilled jobs. IBM Corp. (NYSE: IBM) is ahead of its peers in terms of stripping degree requirements for job positions. Only 29% of the company’s IT positions require a bachelor’s degree. While Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Alphabet Inc. ’s (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google seem to show a heavy preference for degrees in their positions, the two tech companies are recognized for their notable progress. Between 2017 and 2021, positions requiring a degree at Apple were down 18% while they were down by 17%, according to the Harvard Business Review report. What Are Companies Looking For? In place of a four-year college degree, many enterprises, including the government, are shifting to skill-based and competency-based hiring to widen the talent pool. In June 2020 and January 2021, the White House announced limits on using educational requirements and adopting a skill-based approach when hiring federal job candidates. A number of IT companies have made public statements on stripping degree requirements for their job openings, with Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) Co-Founder Bill Gates are examples of what someone can achieve without a degree. “We don’t care if you have a degree, we just care if you can code,” is a popular mantra among Silicon Valley tech executives. Companies are using upskilling and reskilling existing employees as a solution for lessening the talent supply-demand imbalance. Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN) Senior Managing Director Pallavi Verma says the company spends close to $1 billion each year in learning and professional development for its employees. However, a recurring problem with upskilling and non-degree-based learning is credibility. It can be difficult for companies to analyze credentials and skills if there are limited standards across a multitude of learning options — and learners themselves have to decide among what programs will help them actually stand out. Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST) is an ed-tech player with a unique twist, it creates custom learning platforms for universities, companies, and government organizations so that the credibility of the institutions it works with is inherent in the end product. When COVID-19 hit in 2020, museums around the world were forced to close. It was during this time that many museums transitioned to delivering their content via the internet. For example, Conner Prairie, a history museum in Indiana partnered with Amesite to provide a new online learning ecosystem. Amesite’s Online Learning Community Environment system™ will offer K-12 programs for teachers, parents, lifelong learners and students. With Amesite collaborating with various colleges and universities, students who want to further their studies can enroll in programs of their choice without accumulating thousands of dollars in college debt. Additionally, companies can host in-house white labeled upskilling initiatives that give them control of the content, and the students all the credibility they may need. Learn more about Amesite here. Amesite Inc., an artificial intelligence driven platform and course designer, provides online products in the United States. The company uses machine learning to offer a mass customized experience to learners. Its customers include businesses, universities and colleges, K-12 schools, and non-profit organizations. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Amesite, Inc. +1 734-876-8141 info@amesite.com Company Website http://www.amesite.io

October 04, 2022 08:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time

The Administration Announced Ending Hunger, Improving Nutrition and Physical Activity, and Reducing Diet-Related Diseases and Disparities

Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine

Joining initiatives announced by the administration at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) and its partner, the Miraglo Foundation, are committing to pledge nearly $4.5 million for health provider education, joining more than $8 billion pledged by other aligned business entities, civic organizations, academic institutions, and philanthropic leaders to end hunger and to reduce nutrition-related disease by 2030. The two organizations have been in conversation with the White House and are aligning in support of the United States Department of Health and Human Services federal programming and coordination efforts related to food and nutrition insecurity and nutrition-related diseases. Specifically, the White House’s plan to end hunger and reduce nutrition-related disease by 2030, and programming outlined by the federal government around integrating nutrition and health, as well as, empowering all consumers to make and have access to healthy choices. AIHM and the Miraglo Foundation, under the leadership of Mimi Guarneri, MD, FACC, ABOIM, and Founding President of AIHM, have committed to fundraising $4.5 million for 10,000 scholarships in fundamental nutrition education and 60 scholarships for the AIHM integrative health fellowship program for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers. The AIHM 1000-hour fellowship program offers an inter-professional and comprehensive understanding of integrative health and medicine, which includes clinical nutrition education. AIHM's leadership and board are also committing in-kind hours supporting this commitment and the White House's new strategies. ''We are fully committed to providing access to programs that improve nutrition and healthy lifestyle education for health care providers, including macro and micro nutrition, physical activity, sleep restoration, connection and community, and resilience," said Tabatha Parker, Executive Director, AIHM. "We believe that healthcare will not transform to a model that focuses on lifestyle solutions for chronic disease without the training of healthcare providers and the education of health to consumers," states Dr. Guarneri, AIHM Founding president. AIHM and the Miraglo Foundation commit to fundraising for scholarships worldwide and providing access to programs that complement conventional medical education for healthcare professionals. The two entities envision more healthcare schools with programs addressing these gaps in education. For more information, or if you'd like to support AIHM and the Miraglo Foundation's commitment, please go to www.aihm.org or www.miraglofoundation.org. About AIHM Founded in 1978, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) is the leading interprofessional organization for traditional, complementary, and integrative health practitioners worldwide. In 2021, AIHM merged with the Academic Collaborative of Integrative Health (ACIH). Together, they are working to advance integrative health on a global scale and transform health and wellness through education, leadership, collaboration, research, and advocacy. About Miraglo Foundation The Miraglo Foundation is a California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity founded in 2011 by two pioneering integrative healthcare providers, Mimi Guarneri, MD and Rauni Prittinen King, RN, MIH after years of traveling to impoverished communities around the world. "We found out that the only way to make an impact on people's lives is by training existing healthcare providers in healthy lifestyles and serving underserved communities, locally and globally. The White Houses' plan to end hunger and reduce lifestyle related diseases by 2030 fits with our mission and experience," states Rauni Prittinen King RN, MIH, Miraglo Foundation, President. Contact Details AIHM Caitlin Marinaro +1 858-240-9033 cmarinaro@aihm.org Company Website https://aihm.org

October 03, 2022 06:08 AM Pacific Daylight Time

KISS: Where Dreams Take Wings

KIIT

September 8 was unlike any other day for the students of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in Bhubaneswar, India. There was a discernible excitement among the students since morning. For, they had been informed to collect at the campus playground for a special announcement. KISS was more than an institute for these indigenous students coming from remote and far-flung areas. It held a special place for them. KISS was a destination of hope, a place which gave them a sense of liberation from despair and a home where they could discover their identities. As the clock struck 5 in the evening, Dr Achyuta Samanta, educationist and founder of KISS, joined the students at the playground along with the teachers. “My dear students, you would be delighted to know that KISS has won the UNESCO Literacy Prize for 2022. My congratulations to you all and to the teachers and staff who have made this possible. This is the highest honour that this institute can get. It cannot get sweeter than this,” he declared in his inimitable style as the crowd burst into celebration. The award was presented at a global award ceremony organised by UNESCO in Côte d’Ivoire on September 8 on the occasion of International Literacy Day and was received by a key functionary of the institute. The evening of September 8 went down as a momentous occasion for the institute, a historic day for KISS that has redefined education imparted to the indigenous students in the State of Odisha and in other parts of India that are dominated by the indigenous population. Today it has transformed into the largest institute for indigenous students in the world. The prestigious UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize 2022 was conferred upon KISS for its outstanding literacy programme. The institute was nominated following the recommendations of an international jury. The Prize was sponsored by the Government of the Republic of Korea in recognition of the contributions to mother language-based literacy development. KISS received the award in the category of ‘Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education’ programme’. It carried an endowment of US$ 20,000, a medal and a diploma. The Visionary: Dr Achyuta Samanta Along with the students, the UNESCO honour was a big moment as well for Dr Samanta. The emotion associated with it was ineffable. Years ago, he had dreamt to build an institute that could impart education to unprivileged children who remained separated from the mainstream, ignorant and disengaged. His unwavering determination to work for their cause had developed from his early days spent in abject poverty. He had seen from close quarters how poverty consumes people into a state of hopelessness. He could realise that education held the only hope to succeed in life. He proved it to himself and decided to set up KISS to offer education to the indigenous population for their social uplift. The indigenous groups constitute about 28 per cent of Odisha’s total population. It was Dr Samanta’s untiring effort and emphasis on quality that KISS was conferred the status of a Deemed-to-be-University by Govt of India. It offers free education, boarding and other supporting infrastructure for the holistic development of the children. It offers education from Kinder Garten to Post Graduate and PhD levels. The institute is home to 40,000 students while 30,000 have passed out since its establishment in 1992-93. In 2007, the Rugby Team of KISS won the Junior Rugby World Cup in England. In the field of sports, it has produced Olympians and Commonwealth Games medallists who have brought laurels to the country. It has gained the unique reputation of being a veritable sports hub in Odisha. Multilingual Education Programme As KISS saw appreciable enrolment, it began to offer education in mother tongue, respecting the indigenous people’s diversity and ethnicity. This was a small beginning yet revolutionary step in empowering and educating the indigenous kids. The institute adopted the Multilingual Education Programme in 2013 through an innovation sandbox approach to address the challenge of poor retention of indigenous students in elementary schools due to classroom language barriers and teachers' incapacity. The programme was implemented through a hybrid format with face-to-face and distance learning modules using low-tech solutions such as television, radio, and text messaging. The remarkable success of the programme was reflected by the fact that not only the KISS movement brought a perceptible change in the life of the indigenous population, but it has also helped in bringing back misguided youths who had joined the Left-Wing Extremism and taken up arms against the State. KISS has in its course of evolution and function, collaborated with various UN agencies and organs for the implementation of several initiatives related to education and empowerment. KISS has been in special consultative status with ECOSOC since 2015 and is affiliated with UNDPI. About KIIT: KISS is the constituent of KIIT, a Deemed-To-Be-University offering technical education in various verticals. The institute was founded in the early 1990s by Dr Samanta to offer quality technical education to students. The sprawling campus is now a veritable melting pot of nationalists, cultures and ethnicities and has the largest number of foreign students on any campus in Eastern India. The campus stands out for a fusion of unique architectures that represents the distinctiveness of the 23 individual Schools, offering courses in almost all engineering disciplines, besides medicine, management, rural management, law, architecture, biotechnology, fashion technology and other domains. The University boasts of countless talents who not only are celebrated names in their respective domains but are also contributing to the nation’s growth as successful bureaucrats, entrepreneurs and start-up leaders. The Education Ministry’s NIRF 2022 placed KIIT the 20th best university in the country, awarding high scores in parameters such as teaching, learning resources and graduation outcome. In the ‘outreach and inclusivity parameter’, the university got a score of 77.86. KIIT continues to innovate professional education in the country and set benchmarks in teaching, pedagogies and research outputs. 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October 03, 2022 07:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Understanding Inherited Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing

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For certain cancers that disproportionally or exclusively affect women, like breast and ovarian cancer, there is a bias to focus on the mother’s side of the family tree in health conversations. And for many, especially previvors – people living at risk of a particular disease but not yet diagnosed – that seemed like enough. But as research has evolved and our understanding of inherited risk has deepened, it has become clearer that genetic risk on our dad’s side of the family can also increase an individual's breast and ovarian cancer risk. Recently, Cancer Previvor Jen Culton and Board-Certified Physician Assistant, Skyler Jesz, participated in a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss inherited risk from dad’s side of the family and some tips to help you take a proactive approach to your health. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/0cFRDhC4JHs A recent survey from Myriad Genetics,, a leader in genetic testing, underscores that dad’s side of the family is often overlooked, and much more: More than a third of women do not feel knowledgeable about their father's side of the family. Only 30% of women are very comfortable speaking with their father about their potential risk of getting breast or ovarian cancer, compared to 57% being very comfortable speaking about it with their mother. This is much lower in comparison to the almost 80% of women who consider themselves knowledgeable about their mother’s family health history. 48-year-old Jen Culton sought genetic testing in 2013 after her older sister’s breast cancer diagnosis to find out if she might be at risk. Results showed that she carries a BRCA1 gene mutation and is at increased risk of developing the disease. The news came as a surprise. Jen knew her mother’s health history and it didn’t include cancer. What she didn’t know then: her father’s family history of cancer; the gene mutation came from him. She used this information to take proactive measures to address her risk. For more information, visit myriad.com/knowyourrisk About Jen Culton: Jen Culton is a 48-year-old living previvor. She is at risk for breast and ovarian cancer and came to learn about it in unexpected and surprising ways. It began with her sister Mickey Marasco. Mickey was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. Her doctors recommended she undergo genetic testing, and it was discovered that she carries a BRCA1 gene mutation. While undergoing cancer treatment, Mickey had one request: that all six of her siblings undergo genetic testing as well. The siblings went for testing together, and two of Mickey’s sisters (Jen being one of them) were also found to carry the same BRCA1 mutation. For Jen it came as a surprise. She knew her mother’s side did not have a history of cancer. Later she learned that her father’s side did and the gene mutations actually came from their father’s side of the family. But the family’s story doesn’t end there. Jen has three biological daughters – 26, 19, and 10 – who are now facing a similar reality. Genetic testing confirmed that Jen’s oldest daughter is not BRCA1 positive. Her second daughter, however, inherited the BRCA1 mutation from Jen, as well as an ATM gene mutation from her father. Her chances of developing cancer are extraordinarily higher than that of the average woman, up to 87% for breast cancer. With this knowledge, she’s ready to face what’s next, and is considering what proactive measures she should take for her health – just like her mom and her aunts, also BRCA1 positive who sought out proactive measures to manage their risks, and all three are now thriving. About Skyler Jesz, Board Certified Physician Assistant: Skyler Jesz is an Omaha native. She attended the College of Saint Mary, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She moved away from Omaha for the first time to attend the physician assistant program at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. Upon completion of the program, Skyler began her career in the primary care setting, working in a private family practice just outside of Omaha. After more than four years as a primary care provider, she transitioned to her current OBGYN setting. Skyler loves being part of a medical practice that puts patients first and uses the most up-to-date research and recommendations to provide comprehensive and compassionate care. She has a passion for preventative medicine, including genetics and cancer risk assessment. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

September 29, 2022 03:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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