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Planet Fitness offers free High School Summer Pass for Illinois teens. Here's how to enroll – Peoria Journal Star
This story has been updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
The school year is nearing its end for most students, meaning more free time and pent-up energy. Luckily for them, Planet Fitness is once again kicking off its High School Summer Pass program, offering free memberships for teens across the country.
Here’s what Illinois parents should know about the program, including who is eligible and how to enroll.
Planet Fitness’ summer pass program begins Sunday, June 1, 2025, and lasts until Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, the fitness club said.
All teenagers between the ages of 14 and 19 can participate in the program.
You can sign up by pre-registering for the summer pass program online. Teens under the age of 18 will need their parent or legal guardian to sign a waiver.
Parents can also sign their teen up for the program in person at any Planet Fitness location. After the waiver is signed, teens are able to work out independently.
Yes, if they have a Planet Fitness membership, the company said. The free program is available only to teens.
Yes, you need to download the Planet Fitness app through the Apple App Store or Google Play to participate in the program.
Parents or teens will have to create an account with the same email used to sign up for the High School Summer Pass. On June 1, the pass will automatically link to the account.
All participants will have access to the free fitness classes offered through the Planet Fitness PE@PF program.
Planet Fitness has 105 gyms across Illinois, including 16 locations in Chicago. Find your local gym on Planet Fitness’ website here.
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Guido W. Imbens named director of Stanford Data Science – Stanford Report
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The Nobel laureate will lead a community of faculty, students, scholars, and staff passionate about data science research and educational opportunities.
Stanford economist and Nobel laureate Guido W. Imbens will become the next faculty director of Stanford Data Science (SDS), an initiative housed within the Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research that supports research and scholars through data-driven discovery and data science education opportunities across campus. Imbens will begin his term on April 1, succeeding Professor Emmanuel Candès, the Barnum-Simons Chair in Mathematics and Statistics, who has served for the past seven years as inaugural director of SDS.
“Guido is an extraordinary data scientist who has been centrally involved in SDS from its earliest beginnings – most recently, as associate director and leader of the Stanford Causal Center,” said David Studdert, vice provost and dean of research. “He has a long track record of working across disciplinary boundaries, both in his own scholarship and mentoring trainees. Emmanuel’s achievement in bringing SDS from a bold idea to the thriving community it is today is remarkable, and Guido is unquestionably the right person to continue that work.”
After a long-planned decision to return full time to research, Candès will step down from the director role on March 31. He will continue serving as the faculty lead for Marlowe, Stanford’s first GPU-based supercomputer. Candès praised Imbens’ vision and expertise in what SDS needs to continue thriving. “I am thrilled to continue collaborating with Guido, particularly on the expansion of access to computational resources for data-intensive experiments through Marlowe, Stanford’s GPU-Based Computational Instrument, and future systems.”
Imbens is the Applied Econometrics Professor and professor of economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business and in the Department of Economics in the School of Humanities and Sciences, and a senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy (SIEPR). He specializes in econometrics and, in particular, methods for drawing causal inferences, which measure the cause-and-effect relationships between variables using both experimental and observational data.
In 2021, he was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his pioneering work and methodological contributions to the analysis of causal inferences from observational data. He shared the prize with David Card of the University of California, Berkeley, and his long-term research collaborator Joshua Angrist of MIT, all three of whom share a passion for answering important questions and exploring novel ideas.
Beyond his influential research contributions, Imbens has led the Stanford Causal Science Center for five years – one of the five SDS research centers – which provides a hub for researchers interested in causality and causal inference. The center also offers postdocs and graduate students opportunities to explore the field through academic and other scholarship activities.
“Stanford Data Science has proven to be a critical convener to advance interdisciplinary research ideas across campus,” said Imbens. “I look forward to collaborating with our faculty, scholars, students, and staff to grow our research community, deepen connections across campus, and extend our research into policy arenas. I am grateful for Emmanuel’s collegiality and mentorship as I step into this role leading SDS forward.”
Imbens holds a PhD from Brown University and has held tenured positions at Harvard University, UCLA, and UC Berkeley. He is a fellow of the Econometric Society, the American Statistical Association, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
SDS was created in 2018 to convene an interdisciplinary community of the world’s best data scientists. It comprises scholars and practitioners from diverse fields who rely on accurate, dependable, large data sets and modern data science techniques to advance their work. Through state-of-the-art computational infrastructure, interdisciplinary research centers, expert faculty, and career development programs, SDS is shaping the future of data-driven discovery.
This includes the launch of Marlowe, Stanford’s most advanced GPU-based computing resource, designed to support AI-driven research and complex computational modeling. SDS supports the next generation of scientists, recruiting early-career faculty with expertise in neurolinguistics and brain algorithms, protein structure prediction and evolution using large language models, and statistical methods for data science.
At SDS, research and education thrive in a mutually supportive culture by cross-pollinating ideas, questions, and solutions among experts in engineering, business, the humanities, law, medicine, sustainability, and the natural sciences and social sciences. SDS is developing new methods, revealing fresh insights, and educating leaders and citizens who will harness data science and benefit from its responsible application.
Every year, SDS hosts 30 Stanford doctoral students from across all seven schools as scholars who come together to share and learn from one another while advancing data science solutions for their unique domain challenges. SDS is also home to five specialized research centers focused on advancing scientific discovery through data science methodologies, representing the SDS interdisciplinary reach on campus.
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'Mental Moments' | How to ask for help and lean on others for support – Buffalo Bills
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May is Mental Health and Wellness Awareness Month. The Bills are doing many things throughout the month to recognize and celebrate the importance of mental health.
Throughout the month, Bills team clinician and sport psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa, known as Dr. Dez at One Bills Drive, will provide a series of ‘Mental Moments’ to help equip everyone with tools to enhance our mental and emotional resilience.
We have many mental health advocates at One Bills Drive and our players and coaches embrace the importance of optimizing their mental space. Bills offensive tackle Alec Anderson, defensive tackle DeWayne Carter, tight end Zach Davidson, cornerback Ja’Marcus Ingram, and punter Brad Robbins celebrated mental health awareness month at Frank A Sedita Academy by speaking to the students about the importance of mental health.
Here’s what Bills players had to say about the importance of mental health and how they live it every day.
DT DeWayne Carter: “Self-talk can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. My inner voice has a significant effect on my life and performance. I’m a firm believer of saying positive things to myself, regardless of the outcomes.”
DE Javon Solomon: “It’s okay not to be okay.”
RB Ty Johnson: “Breathing helps me control the chaos and calms my mind.”
CB Taron Johnson: “My faith is foundational to my mindset.” (And we know that in all things God works for good of those who love him, who have been called for his purpose — Romans 8:28)
OT Alec Anderson: “I am a mental health advocate because everyone struggles with mental health at some point. The beauty of it is that there are many ways to support and care for your mental space.”
We are focusing on learning how to ask for help and support in our final installment of ‘Mental Moments.’
How to Ask for Mental Health Help and Support
When Should I Meet with a Mental Health Professional?
How to find a licensed Mental Health Professional
Look for licensed professionals such as:
These professionals meet state requirements to provide mental health services. Be cautious of individuals working in the mental health space who are not licensed.
How to Support a Family Member or Loved One Who Needs Mental Health Help
This Mental Health Awareness month, the Buffalo Bills teamed up with BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a school visit to Frank A Sedita Academy in Buffalo. Activities focused on mental wellness best practices, character development and having a positive mindset and included a panel discussion facilitated by team reporter Maddy Glab with Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa, BestSelf’s Yibbelle Wales and Bills players Alec Anderson, DeWayne Carter, Zach Davidson, Ja’Marcus Ingram, and Brad Robbins, and an interactive gallery walk with the 8th grade students!
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Zach Davidson (84) speaks with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Alec Anderson (70) and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf speaks during a panel conversation on mental wellness, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Maddy Glab hosts a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Zach Davidson (84) speaks with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Maddy Glab hosts a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Kate Schrum, Buffalo Bills manager of partnership activation, with students at a panel discussion on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa reacts during a panel conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Kate Schrum, Buffalo Bills manager of partnership activation, with students at a panel discussion on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa reacts during a panel conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa reacts during a panel conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Ja’Marcus Ingram (46) at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Ja’Marcus Ingram (46) and Billy Buffalo at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa speaks with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Ja’Marcus Ingram (46) at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Ja’Marcus Ingram (46) and Billy Buffalo at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Ja’Marcus Ingram (46) at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf speaks during a panel conversation on mental wellness, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and Alec Anderson speak with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Ja’Marcus Ingram speaks with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Brad Robbins looks at student answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja’Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI’s Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
In addition to the ‘Mental Moments’ series and player involvement in the community throughout the month of May, the Bills are also providing a grant to an important school.
The Buffalo Bills Foundation provided Niagara Falls High School $10,000 through the Social Justice Grant to address Mental Health. The grant will support the expansion of the Niagara Falls High School Champion Team Program and their collaboration with the University of Buffalo’s Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care. The NFHS Champion Team receives training on mental health and trauma first aid, which enables students to navigate traumas related to family, household, gender bias, racial bias, inequity, cultural, structural, and institutional realm. The champion team’s training also empowers them to practice and teach resilience, ally ship, inclusion, growth, equity, justice, healing, and cultural humanity.
Trauma-informed care provides the framework for individuals, organizations, and systems to engage in universal precautions for individual, historical and systemic trauma by using the values and principles of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. The UB School of Social Work’s Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC) helps organizations and individuals understand the effects of trauma and ensure that service systems do not retraumatize vulnerable populations. Through collaborative partnerships and funded research, ITTIC works with agencies to provide training, consultation, coaching and evaluation to facilitate trauma-informed culture change and meet their organization’s goals. Learn more by clicking here.
Here are links to organizations where people can find assistance to take care of their mental wellness!
No matter how old you are, where you live in Western New York or what challenges you’re facing—BestSelf Behavioral Health can provide you and your family with the innovative and evidence-based services you need, along with a personal and caring approach that will help you feel respected, valued, confident and hopeful. We are proud to offer numerous locations that provide all of the mental health and substance use disorders treatment and rehabilitation services you need.
Learn more: https://www.bestselfwny.org/
The Regional Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health is proud to offer mental health, psychiatric, and substance use treatment services. Our team of compassionate specialists provides care on both an inpatient and outpatient basis to best serve the needs of our community and patients.
Learn more: https://www.ecmc.edu/health-services-and-doctors/behavioral-health/
You are not alone. Crisis Services is ready to support you through moments of urgency. In addition to our main 24-Hour Crisis Hotline, you can safely and confidentially call one of our specialized Crisis Counseling Program Hotlines to best respond to your individual crisis. Free of charge, no matter what you’re going through. Every Crisis Services number is ready to help.
Learn more: https://crisisservices.org/
For 60 years, Mental Health Advocates of WNY (formerly Mental Health Association of Erie County) has been deeply committed to providing essential non-clinical services that address the needs of individuals, families and communities living with mental illness.
Through awareness, education, prevention, early intervention programs and supportive services, we advocate for and actively promote mental health and wellness for adults, families and children in homes, schools and workplaces across Western New York.
Learn more: https://mhawny.org/
If you’re dealing with a mental health challenge, you are not alone. Approximately 1 in 5 Western New Yorkers are living with a mental health diagnosis, yet many of these people suffer in silence because of the discrimination that goes along with it. So, we’re starting a conversation to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. Join us as we share our stories, our struggles and our successes. When we talk about mental health, we help everyone find their voice.
Learn more: https://letstalkstigma.org/
Davis was Buffalo’s fourth-round draft pick last season and his advocacy for foster children made an instant impact in the WNY community in 2024
Cashiers will ask customers at check out if they would like to donate to match the Wegmans donation on May 3rd and 4th
Bills team clinician and sport psychologist Dr. Dez shares why prioritizing mental health is so important at One Bills Drive.
16-year-old Tommy Parzymieso announces Bills first-round draft selection Maxwell Hairston on stage at the draft in Green Bay as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Knox became the third Buffalo Bills player to receive the award, joining Lorenzo Alexander and Kyle Williams
A commitment of $260,000 over the next three years to launch Modified Girls Flag Football
Game & Home Run Derby to benefit Micah’s Imagine for Youth Foundation Tickets & VIP Passes go on sale on February 4
Buffalo Heroes Scholarship program will impact WNY high school and college students.
The Inspire Change campaign highlights and supports community organizations focused on education, economic development, community-police relations and criminal justice reform.
The event celebrated the work being done off the field, all year long in our community by incredible volunteers, organizations, fans, as well as former and current players
Bills safety Damar Hamlin and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that he will bring the lifesaving HEARTS Act to the Senate floor this week for a unanimous consent vote
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Vitable Health Becomes Nationwide Virtual Primary Care Partner for Apaly, Expanding Advanced Primary Care Access for Enterprise Employees – Business Wire
Vitable Health Becomes Nationwide Virtual Primary Care Partner for Apaly, Expanding Advanced Primary Care Access for Enterprise Employees
Partnership brings Vitable’s people-first Direct Primary Care and mental health services virtually to Apaly clients across all 50 states.
Vitable Health (www.vitablehealth.com) is the national Advanced Primary Care provider of Apaly.
PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vitable Health, the nation’s leading health benefits platform, announces its partnership with Apaly—a premier Advanced Primary Care (APC) marketplace serving large enterprises—to deliver seamless access to high-quality virtual care and mental health support for tens of thousands of employees across the U.S.
Vitable Health Becomes Nationwide Virtual Primary Care Partner for Apaly, Expanding Advanced Primary Care Access for Enterprise Employees
Apaly connects major employers with best-in-class primary care partners, offering easy access to essential healthcare for tens of thousands of employees around the country. Apaly has built a strong nationwide community of in-person APC providers, and covers employees across all 50 states.
“Apaly is excited to be working with Vitable to help provide top-quality care and an amazing experience for our participating plan members and employers,” says Apaly’s Founder and CEO Dr. Jerry Beinhauer, “Vitable has been a great partner in delivering virtual Advanced Primary Care across the U.S., which establishes a true personal relationship between the patient and their clinician.”
Vitable Health’s virtual Direct Primary Care, helps to ensure that every employee outside of Apaly’s in-person primary care nationwide community can still access compassionate, affordable, and high-quality care—no matter where they live.
“Apaly’s mission to bring next-generation care to the enterprise aligns perfectly with Vitable’s vision of equitable and accessible healthcare,” said Joseph Kitonga, founder and CEO of Vitable Health. “We’re honored to work with Apaly to deliver virtual coverage nationwide and to serve enterprise employees who’ve long been overlooked by traditional health plans.”
With this partnership, Apaly and Vitable Health are setting a new standard in enterprise health benefits by ensuring that care is not bound by location. As more companies operate remotely or across multiple states, the need for scalable and inclusive healthcare access has never been more urgent.
Apaly currently serves large Fortune 500 employers, among others. With Vitable Health now integrated into the Apaly marketplace, these companies can guarantee seamless virtual access to primary care, mental health, free prescriptions, and care navigation for tens of thousands of people, no matter where they live.
“This is a major step toward closing the coverage gap for employees left out of traditional coverage networks,” Kitonga added. “We’re proud to be working with Apaly to help employers deliver care that’s both modern and meaningful.”
About Vitable Health
Vitable Health is the health benefits platform making healthcare better for everyday workers. With a focus on real access over red tape, Vitable Health offers employers affordable, ACA-compliant health benefit solutions—including MEC and MVP plans, ICHRA and QSEHRA options, Direct Primary Care, Dental and Vision coverage, and Hospital Indemnity. Every plan includes access to primary care visits, mental health services, and over 1,000 covered prescriptions and labs with zero out-of-pocket costs. To date, Vitable Health has raised $25 million from top-tier investors such as First Round Capital, Y Combinator, Cherryrock Capital, Citi Bank’s Impact Fund, Commerce Ventures, Jack Altman, Michael Seibel, Immad Akhund, and SoftBank Opportunity Fund. Learn more at vitablehealth.com.
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Apaly is an Advanced Primary Care marketplace built for large enterprises, connecting leading employers with best-in-class APC providers across the country. Through curated partnerships and cutting-edge health benefit infrastructure, Apaly helps large Fortune 500 companies to offer more personalized, proactive care to their teams. Learn more at apaly.com.
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Weekly Coffee News: Comment on Prices + Sustainability Award Nominations – Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
Daily Coffee News Staff | December 20, 2024
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Fairtrade Foundation Releases Statement on Coffee Prices
Max Milward, the sustainable sourcing manager of the Fairtrade Foundation, the UK branch of Fairtrade International, responded to current historically high coffee prices with a warning that they may not actually be benefitting smallholder farmers. “This volatility has a huge impact on the livelihoods of coffee producers,” Milward wrote. “Sudden price surges and sudden price drops can be destabilising for coffee farmers, making it difficult for them to plan or invest in their future. The current price hikes, influenced by extreme weather in Brazil and Vietnam and increasing global demand, demonstrate the fragility of the supply chain and the urgent need for long-term solutions.”
Nominations Open for 2025 SCA Sustainability Awards
The SCA announced that nominations for the 2025 SCA Sustainability Awards are now open in the for-profit and nonprofit categories. The application deadline is Jan. 31, 2025, and finalists will be announced in February of 2025.
San Francisco Bay Coffee Launches Global ‘Café Rentable’ Program
In an effort to bolster its supply chain, San Francisco Bay Coffee launched “Café Rentable,” a sustainability initiative designed to reach some 9,000 coffee farmers. Officially launched during the 2023/24 crop year in Latin America, the program is designed to meet Enveritas’ sustainable sourcing standards.
Dunn Brothers Executive Outlines Ambitious Store Growth Plans
Dunn Brothers Coffee says has it an “ambitious, yet attainable” five-year plan to expand along the I-35 corridor, from Minnesota to Texas, with hundreds of drive-through stores, according to a QSR report.
Kaffelogic Expands Into UK and China
New Zealand-based Kaffelogic, maker of the Nano 7 Roaster, announced it has expanded sales to the UK and Chinese markets. According to a press release, the coffee equipment company is also eyeing additional international markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Heavy Tamper Unveils Ultra Espresso Basket
CEO of Czech-based Heavy Tamper, Radek Moutayrek, unveiled what he’s calling “a revolutionary espresso basket” made from a 250-micron mesh with 5,000 fine holes intended for extraction using a 17- to 19-gram dose for 58-millimeter portafilters.
Orlando’s KOS Coffee Expands Service Division
Orlando, Florida-based specialty roasting company and equipment repair specialist KOS Coffee recently expanded its service division with the addition of technicians in Salt Lake City. The company said it hopes to become a “one stop solution” for coffee purveyors throughout the country.
Mr. Coffee Gets SCA Certified Home Brewer Mark
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) recently awarded the Mr. Coffee Perfect Brew Intelligent Multi-Beverage Brewer with the SCA Certified Home Brewer mark.
Coffee On ‘Around The World in Eight Commodities’ Podcast
A podcast series called “Around The World in Eight Commodities” dropped its newest episode, with a focus on coffee. Guests included: Melissa Salazar of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP); Raina Lang of Conservation International; Annette Pensel of the Global Coffee Platform (GCP).
Rules & Regulations for the 2025 World Coffee Championships in Geneva Released
The SCA released updated rules and regulations for the 2025 World Latte Art (WLAC), World Coffee in Good Spirits (WCIGS), World Cup Tasters (WCTC) and Cezve/Ibrik (CIC) Championships, all of which will take place at World of Coffee Geneva, June 26-28, 2025.
Here are some of DCN’s top stories from the past week…
Bigface Coffee’s First Cafe is a Retail Odyssey in Miami
Bigface Coffee, the high-end specialty coffee brand created by NBA star Jimmy Butler, opened its first brick-and-mortar cafe in Miami this month… read more
Consultancy Pomelo Bringing Roasting Business Owners Together with Junto
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Pomelo Coffee Consulting is launching the second iteration of its coffee roaster, education, networking and consulting platform called Pomelo Junto… read more
Report: Climate Change Adaptation Plans Are Working for Coffee Producers
A new report commissioned by Fairtrade International and co-funded by the European Union found that coffee producers are leading producers in other agricultural sectors in planning for climate change, though data remains scarce… read more
Missouri’s Upshot Coffee Turns Up in Clayon with HiFi Cafe
St. Louis-area roaster Upshot Coffee dropped the needle on its third coffee shop this month in Clayton, Missouri, drawing inspiration from Japanese record listening rooms… read more
Researchers Find Highly Accurate AI Algorithm for Coffee Defect Detection
A research team focused on potential real-world AI solutions for agricultural producers says it has created a highly accurate computational model for identifying defects in green coffees… read more
US Coffee Producers Can Tap Into $2 Billion USDA Marketing Assistance Program
Green coffee producers in the United States (we’re looking at you, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and maybe a little bit California) can tap into a new $2 billion direct payment program designed to assist specialty crop producers… read more
Charismatic Founder of Spokane’s Roast House, Deb Di Bernardo, Dies
Deborah “Deb” Di Bernardo, the beloved founder of Spokane, Washington-based roasting company Roast House, died this week at the age of 70 after a third time facing cancer… read more
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Home Guard fitness test turns fatal for 2 aspirants in Odisha, 4 fall ill – The Indian Express
Two Home Guard job aspirants died and four others fell ill while appearing for the physical fitness test in Odisha’s Gajapati district on Thursday.
The two aspirants who died were identified as Sulanta Misal, a native of Parisal village, and Deepak Padal from Narayanpur village.
According to police, the physical test was conducted by the district police at Betaguda in Ranipeetha, and the candidates had to complete a two-km run. After completing the run, Misal collapsed and was rushed to the Paralakhemundi district headquarters hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Padal was among several candidates who fell ill after appearing for the test and were immediately rushed to the Paralakhemundi hospital. When Padal’s condition deteriorated, he was rushed to the MKCG Medical College in Berhampur, where he died in the evening.
Misal, the only son of Pramila, a widow, was in his final year of graduation. To support his family and carry forward his studies, he also practised tailoring. “My son had promised that he would clear the test and get the job. But he never returned. I have no one else in this world,” said Pramila.
The Gajapati police filed two unnatural death cases and are conducting an inquiry into the deaths.
Officials said that over 1,000 male candidates and 200 female candidates participated in the physical test for the Home Guard recruitment drive. The male candidates are required to complete the two-km run in 10 minutes, and the female candidates are required to complete it in 12 minutes.
Expressing concern over the death of two candidates, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to their families.
In March, a 19-year-old aspirant died while appearing for the physical endurance test during a Home Guard recruitment drive in Deogarh district. Earlier in that month, two engineers and another youth had died during a 25-km walking test as part of a physical fitness examination for recruitment to the posts of foresters and forest guards.
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HKU School of Computing and Data Science Hosts Opening Ceremony for Global Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP) Insurance Innovation Competition 2025 – Plataforma Media
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HONG KONG, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The School of Computing and Data Science (CDS), The University of Hong Kong (HKU) hosted the opening ceremony of the Global Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP) Insurance Innovation Competition 2025 on 28 May. The event marked the official commencement of this competition, which aims to foster innovation and strategic thinking within the insurance industry.
From the left: Ms Jasmine Kwong, Communications and Committee Manager of Hong Kong Federation of Insurers, Mr Steve Hui, President of The Actuarial Society of Hong Kong (ASHK), Professor Yi Ma, Director of School of Computing and Data Science, Ms Candy Au Yeung, Chief Customer Operations and Health Officer of Prudential Hong Kong, and Dr Bowen Wong, Honourary Secretary of Life Underwriters Association of Hong Kong
Organised by CDS with the support of the Actuarial Society of Hong Kong (ASHK) and solely sponsored by Prudential Hong Kong, this year the topic of the GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition 2025 (Hong Kong Station) is 'Insurance Innovation', which provides a platform for students to showcase their analytical, research, and presentation skills by proposing real-world innovations in the insurance sector.
The ceremony was officiated by esteemed guests, including Professor Yi Ma, Director of CDS; Ms Candy Au Yeung, Chief Customer Operations and Health Officer of Prudential Hong Kong; Mr Steve Hui, President of The Actuarial Society of Hong Kong (ASHK); Ms Jasmine Kwong, Communications and Committee Manager of Hong Kong Federation of Insurers and Dr Bowen Wong, Honourary Secretary of Life Underwriters Association of Hong Kong.
Professor Yi MA, articulated that the competition provides a unique opportunity for students to try out their ideas, expand their networks, and engage with industry leaders. He stated, "We are proud to host the GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition at HKU for the first time, and it is also the very first student competition hosted by our School since our official establishment last year, marking an exciting milestone for us."
The GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition is an annual event organised by the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Global-Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP) Organising Committee. The competition features two rounds: a local round hosted by partner university and a global final round held in Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. HKU is the 2025 local host and will bring in talents from different universities. The winning team will represent Hong Kong SAR and compete with other representatives of prestigious universities from countries including Australia, Indonesia, Japan, and Switzerland.
NTU expressed that "with HKU's participation, the competition has become a truly global platform that connects emerging talents like students in Hong Kong to tackle real-world challenges under risk resilience and insurance. It is inspiring to see the creativity and passion from the participants here today in Hong Kong."
The competition offers students the opportunity to showcase innovative solutions that could revolutionise the insurance industry. Entries will be evaluated based on the team's analysis, creativity and innovation, feasibility and implementation, as well as presentation and communication.
Candy Au Yeung, Chief Customer Operations and Health Officer of Prudential Hong Kong said, "Prudential believes innovation is key to building a customer-centric, digitally empowered insurance experience. Sponsoring the GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition reflects our commitment to nurturing young talent and supporting bold ideas that can shape the future of health and protection. We are proud to support a platform that fosters creativity and collaboration."
Additionally, participants stand to win cash prizes range from USD3,000 to USD15,000. Beyond prizes, participants will gain valuable insights, network with industry leaders, and enhance their professional prospects. Registration is now open until 6 June 2025.
About School of Computing and Data Science
Officially established on 1 July 2024, the School of Computing and Data Science is set to reform traditional educational frameworks to meet the needs of an ever-changing industry. Offering a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the School is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology and data science education.
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Highmark Health Plans reports Q1 loss as health care costs surge, impacting overall results – The Business Journals
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As Highmark Health navigates a shifting health care landscape, its leaders are implementing strategic measures to address rising costs and changing patient behaviors.
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