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Auburn University is serving Alabama’s rural communities

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2 years ago

September 3, 2024

AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ –Convenient, affordable access to housing, health care and education can change the lives of those living in rural areas, and Auburn University is on a mission to build resilient communities throughout Alabama. Several programs bring Auburn’s research and outreach work to rural areas across the state.

Health care

The university’s Rural Health Initiative seeks to enhance access to health and wellness services and education, both in-person and through telehealth. This initiative, supported by Auburn Outreach and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is a collaborative effort involving a diverse group of faculty and staff. Telehealth emphasizes substance use disorder treatment, mental health and primary care with OnMed health care stations at six sites and telehealth carts at 10 sites. Additionally, the colleges of nursing, liberal arts, education, human sciences, veterinary medicine and pharmacy contribute significantly to face-to-face community service, bringing specialized expertise and hands-on support directly to communities in need. Their involvement ensures a comprehensive approach to addressing health and wellness issues and strengthens the initiative’s impact on Alabamians.

The Harrison College of Pharmacy partners with the Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) to offer the AU-SHIP Medicare Outreach Program. Each fall, student pharmacists assist community members in selecting Medicare Advantage or Part D plans. They deliver unbiased information about the plans available and help people aged 65 and older determine whether they qualify for a subsidy program to help cover out-of-pocket expenses.

Funded by the State of Alabama and now in its 19th year, the Rural Medicine Program (RMP) is a strategic collaboration between Auburn’s College of Sciences and Mathematics and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Launched in 2006, the RMP aims to address the shortage of primary care physicians in rural Alabama by preparing students for medical school and encouraging their return to serve rural communities. The program includes a pre-matriculation year at Auburn, followed by medical training at UAB and hands-on clinical experience in Huntsville. This three-phase structure includes rigorous science courses, clinical mentorship and experiential learning, all designed to foster a strong commitment to rural medicine among students.

Housing

The College of Architecture, Design and Construction’s Rural Studio is an off-campus design-build program in Newbern, Alabama. Since its founding in 1993, Rural Studio students and faculty have completed more than 220 projects, building homes, recreational facilities, a firehouse, a library and more for the residents of rural Hale County.

Through the program’s Front Porch Initiative, innovative housing design plans generated by Rural Studio students and faculty are shared with community organizations around the country addressing the lack of affordable housing. Because many areas of the Black Belt lack wastewater treatment infrastructure due to the clay-based soil, Rural Studio recently expanded its housing efforts to include research on wastewater treatment options.

Education

The College of Education and Auburn Outreach are working together on the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Achieve initiative. This program is funded by an $18.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, awarded during the 2023-24 school year, to provide greater access and opportunities to more than 6,500 Alabama middle school students, serving students in districts where college and career readiness support is most needed. Over a span of seven years, these students will receive a college scholarship, enhanced support for higher education opportunities and assistance in navigating the college admissions process to help ensure greater post-secondary success.

In addition, Auburn’s Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI) is working to provide support for entrepreneurs, small businesses and local governments in rural communities, hosting trainings and workshops across Alabama.

GEDI partners with many municipalities and professional associations to host certification and credentialing programs for elected officials, community leaders and government employees, as well as programs focused on topics such as economic and community development, workforce development, retail strategies, business attraction and marketing. These programs help participants excel at their jobs, better serve their citizens and grow and strengthen their local communities and economies.

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IGCS International Announces Strategic Equity Investment by Lacks Enterprises

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56 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

DALLAS, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IGCS International, a CVE-certified SDVOSB and leading provider of mission support and MRO supplies to the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies, today announced that Lacks Enterprises has acquired an equity stake in the company.

The strategic investment combines IGCS’s expertise in government supply chain, logistics, and MRO solutions with Lacks Enterprises’ advanced manufacturing capabilities, including electroplating, injection molding, composites, and testing for aerospace and defense.

“IGCS has built a strong track record supporting the Department of Defense… Partnering with Lacks Enterprises allows us to integrate cutting-edge manufacturing innovation into our offerings,” said Russ Spears, President of IGCS International.

Media Contact: Russ Spears, 214-733-7278, russ@igcsintl.com

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Shoulder Innovations to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 13, 2026

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56 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shoulder Innovations, Inc. (“Shoulder Innovations”) (NYSE: SI), a commercial-stage medical technology company exclusively focused on transforming the shoulder surgical care market, today announced it will release financial results for the first quarter of 2026 after market close on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Management will host a conference call to discuss financial results beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on May 13, 2026. Those interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (877) 407-8216 for domestic callers or (412) 902-1015 for international callers and providing access code 13759613. A live and archived webcast of the event will be available in the “Investor Relations” section of the Shoulder Innovations website at https://ir.shoulderinnovations.com/.

About Shoulder Innovations
Shoulder Innovations is a commercial-stage medical technology company exclusively focused on transforming the shoulder surgical care market, with a current offering of advanced implant systems for shoulder arthroplasty. These systems are a core element of Shoulder Innovations’ ecosystem, which is designed to improve core components of shoulder surgical care – preoperative planning, implant design and procedural efficiency – to benefit each stakeholder in the care chain. Shoulder Innovations’ ecosystem is also comprised of enabling technologies, efficient instrument systems, specialized support and surgeon-to-surgeon collaboration. Together, these elements seek to address the long-standing clinical and operational challenges in the shoulder surgical care market by delivering predictable outcomes, procedural simplicity, and efficiency across all sites of care.

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Brian Johnston or Sam Bentzinger
Gilmartin Group LLC
ir@shoulderinnovations.com

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Accuray to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results on May 6, 2026

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April 22, 2026

MADISON, Wis., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) will report financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended March 31, 2026, during a conference call hosted by company management at 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET on May 6, 2026.

The conference call dial-in numbers are 1-833-316-0563 (USA) or 1-412-317-5747 (international). In addition, a dial-up replay of the conference call will be available approximately one hour after the call’s conclusion for one week. The replay number is 1-855-669-9658 (USA) or 1-412-317-0088 (international), conference ID: 4178502.

A live webcast of the call will also be available from the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.accuray.com. A webcast replay can be accessed on the website and will remain available until Accuray announces its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.

About Accuray
Accuray is committed to expanding the powerful potential of radiation therapy to improve as many lives as possible. We invent unique, market-changing solutions designed to deliver radiation treatments for even the most complex cases—while making commonly treatable cases even easier—to meet the full spectrum of patient needs. We are dedicated to continuous innovation in radiation therapy for oncology, neuro-radiosurgery, and beyond, as we partner with clinicians and administrators, empowering them to help patients get back to their lives, faster. Accuray is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, with facilities worldwide. To learn more, visit www.accuray.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

Investor and Media Contact
Steve Monroe
VP, Financial Planning & Analysis, Accuray
Investor.relations@accuray.com

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