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HealthSync AI Unveils Industry’s First Unified Digital Healthcare Platform (UDHP) to Transform Hospital, Medical Group, and Rural Health System Operations

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HealthSync AI, a leader in healthcare automation and AI-native clinical intelligence, today announced the launch of the Unified Digital Healthcare Platform (UDHP), the first end-to-end, AI-orchestrated infrastructure designed to unify fragmented systems across hospitals, medical groups, and rural healthcare providers.

HotDeals today released its first Holiday Savings Insights Report for 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWRIRE) — HotDeals, the trusted online platform for discovering verified coupon codes and discounts, today released its first Holiday Savings Insights Report for 2025, combining Adobe’s publicly released 2025 holiday spending forecast with HotDeals’ proprietary savings data.

Frank Residences Redefines Memory Care with Innovative, Person-centered Programs Leading into Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month approaches in November, Frank Residences is spotlighting award-winning programs that are transforming memory care. The Bay Area’s leading nonprofit senior living community demonstrates how combining creativity, innovation, and thoughtfully designed environments can enrich the daily lives of people living with dementia and provide peace of mind for their families.

HotDeals, a leading online coupon and discount platform, today announced the launch of its 2025 Holiday Shopping Campaign

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HotDeals, a leading online coupon and discount platform, today announced the launch of its 2025 Holiday Shopping Campaign, including dedicated festival pages, real-time coupon updates, and exclusive membership perks to help consumers save more during Halloween, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.

‘Healing a Soldier’s Heart’ Premieres Nationally on PBS.org and Public Television Stations on Veterans Day Weekend 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Seventeen U.S. veterans die by suicide every day, a number largely unchanged for over a decade. Yet today, on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, there is a hopeful approach for treating combat-related PTSD. Moral injury is in clear focus in the documentary, “Healing a Soldier’s Heart,” Cultural & Educational Media (CEM Productions), the production company for the film, announced today.

HotDeals Unveils 2025 Strategy to Help Shoppers Unlock a New Era of Smart Savings

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HotDeals, a leading online coupon and discount platform, today announced a comprehensive overview of the most common types of coupons-from percentage-off codes to free shipping offers-aimed at helping consumers shop smarter and save more in the digital age.

Two Prominent Professors to Keynote 25th Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report newsletter, announced that two prominent figures in the field of neurotechnology will keynote the 2025 Neurotech Leaders Forum, which takes place November 5-6 in San Francisco. Edward Chang, chair of the department of neurological surgery at UC San Francisco, will discuss future applications of implanted brain sensing and stimulation devices.

Glancy Wine Education Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) today announced the appointment of two new board members, Brandon Ford and Annie Shi, as the organization marks a leadership transition with the stepping down of Vice President Alder Yarrow after five years of dedicated service.

Glancy Wine Education Foundation Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Expanding National Impact

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) today celebrates the 5th anniversary of its founding with the release of its mid-year impact data, highlighting important growth in scholarship awards, industry sponsorship, and national reach. Since 2020, GWEF has awarded 249 scholarships to aspiring wine professionals from underserved communities across the United States, with total distributions of $350,000 in funding.

Frank Residences Partners with the Alzheimer’s Association

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Frank Residences, a non-profit senior living community known for its integrated memory care, is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to host a “Care for the Caregiver” Workshop on Thursday, July 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. at One Avalon Avenue, San Francisco.

Smarter PR Tech Stacks Start Here: PRToolFinder Introduces New Free Limited Access

MARTINEZ, Calif., June 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PRToolFinder®, the only online database dedicated solely to Public Relations tools, has introduced a free, limited-access tier, making it easier for PR professionals, in-house teams, and businesses to discover essential PR tools and technology. PRToolFinder is the only comprehensive online database 100% focused on Public Relations tools.

Yiftee Enables Contactless ‘Tap & Go’ Payments, Teaming Up with Mastercard and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank

MENLO PARK, Calif., June 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Yiftee, a leading provider of Community Cards that “Keep Local Dollars Local,” announced the launch of contactless Tap & Go capabilities for their virtual Community Cards that support over 700 communities and over 20,000 local businesses. Developed with Mastercard and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, this latest innovation is expected to help drive spending to local shops and restaurants across the country, fueling the “shop local” movement.

Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s San Francisco Chapter Celebrates 2024 Award Winners at Annual Awards Reception

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) hosted its Annual Awards Celebration on Monday, April 28, 2025, at The Civic Kitchen Cooking School. Guests gathered to honor five exceptional women in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, each recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the culinary world. [UPDATED]

Pain Neuromodulation Market to Reach $6.5 Billion by 2030

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 31, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the newsletter Neurotech Business Report, announced the availability of a new market research report that forecasts the growth of the worldwide market for implanted pain neuromodulation systems. According to the newly published report, “The Market for Implanted Pain Neuromodulation Systems: 2025-2030,” the worldwide market will be $3.37 billion in 2025, growing to $6.49 billion by 2030, which represents a 12% compound annual growth rate.

Glancy Wine Education Foundation Expands to Become National Scholarship Organization

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) is proud to announce its expansion to become a national scholarship organization through strategic partnerships with the International Wine Center in New York, the American Wine School in the Midwest, and the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV). Combined with the foundation’s existing partnership with the San Francisco Wine School, these collaborations significantly extend GWEF’s geographic reach, enabling more aspiring wine professionals across the United States access to high-quality wine education.

Neurotech Reports Announces First European Leaders Forum

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports, the longest-serving publishing and market intelligence firm covering the neuromodulation industry, announced the launch of its first European management and investment conference. The two-day event, called Neurotech Leaders Forum at imec, will take place on June 3-4, 2025 on the campus of imec in Leuven, Belgium. Imec, a world-leading research and innovation center in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, is deeply committed to advancing health innovations through the power of semiconductor technologies, making it the ideal host for the conference.

Glancy Wine Education Foundation wraps Auction 2024 Seeking Pledges for Giving Tuesday December 3rd

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) raised $49,247 at its recent online silent auction, with lively bidding from hundreds of participants around the United States. Proceeds from the auction help provide scholarships to wine & hospitality professionals from diverse communities demonstrating financial need.

Spreading the Truth About Drugs in the City by the Bay

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Recent reports show San Francisco’s fatal drug overdose rate surpasses that of other California districts and is worse than the nation’s average. Last year was the city’s most devastating year on record for drug overdose deaths, and 2024 is threatening to surpass even that. The Church of Scientology of San Francisco and its local chapter of Foundation for a Drug-Free World are promoting a program anyone can take part in to save lives and help bring this crisis under control.

Association of African American Vintners and Glancy Wine Education Foundation Partner to Expand Scholarship Opportunities

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Association of African American Vintners (AAAV) and The Glancy Wine Education Foundation are pleased to announce a collaboration designed to broaden scholarship opportunities. Starting in January 2025, the new partnership will offer AAAV members increased access to the funds necessary for advancing their professional wine education.

Domaine Carneros debuts the Salon des Rêves – Winery launches Art Deco inspired luxury lounge for holiday season

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Domaine Carneros, grower producer of ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wine and limited production pinot noirs, announces the unveiling of one of wine country’s swankiest new venues, the Salon des Rêves. Imagined as a speakeasy style lounge where locals and visitors can experience luxury offerings of oysters, caviar, ceviche and tinned fish, in addition to the winery’s wide selection of accompaniments including local charcuterie, smoked salmon, vegan cheese and macarons.

Promising Neurotechnology Startups to Present at the 24th Neurotech Leaders Forum

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports announced that executives from several emerging neurotechnology startups will present for the first time at the 2024 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco, November 6-7. Among the new presenters are Paxos Medical, a firm that has developed a novel neuromodulation therapy for non-obstructive urinary retention.

Glancy Wine Education Foundation Adds New Board Members and Achieves Platinum Charity Rating

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of several new members to its all-volunteer board, as well as its achievement of Platinum Transparency, the highest rating possible from Candid’s Guidestar charity ratings system. Established in 2020, The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is a registered a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization.

Empowering Women in Finance: Financial Women of San Francisco Announces Scholarship Winners

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), an organization dedicated for more than 60 years to advancing the careers of women, names ten students from Bay Area colleges and universities as its 2024 scholarship recipients. FWSF has awarded over $3 million in scholarships over the past 35 years to more than 325 Bay Area women.

Top Female Sports Executive, Lisa Pantages of the San Francisco Giants, Named FWSF 2024 Financial Woman of the Year

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today named Lisa Pantages as the FWSF 2024 Financial Woman of the Year. Ms. Pantages is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the San Francisco Giants. FWSF is particularly excited to award the organization’s highest honor to a female sports executive, a sector which FWSF has not previously recognized.

Mountain View Welcomes the Launch of Nibav Lifts Showroom

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nibav Home Lifts, a leading provider of innovative elevator solutions, proudly announces the launch of its new showroom in the heart of Mountain View. This marks a significant step for the company in its commitment to serving the community with cutting-edge mobility solutions.

Nibav Lifts expands its Presence to San Francisco, Pioneering Air-driven Vertical Transportation Solutions

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nibav Lifts USA, a leading home elevator company, is thrilled to announce its expansion into the vibrant city of San Francisco, California. This strategic move signifies a momentous leap for the company as it extends its presence into one of the most dynamic and architecturally significant cities in the United States.

A PAGA Victory to Bring in the New Year: Trial Court Holds LWDA Responsible for Prevailing Employer’s Costs

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Last week a trial court in Alameda County entered an order permitting Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. to recover nearly $125,000 in costs from the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). Hobby Lobby incurred these costs during six years of hard-fought litigation involving claims brought under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), CDF Labor Law LLP announced today.

The Comedians with Disabilities Act makes its debut at SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club!

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) debuted in 2010 and has been going strong since. February 1, 2024 at the Alameda Comedy Club CWDA will make its SF Sketchfest debut. CWDA is a collection of comedians with disabilities, both seen and unseen. It was the brainchild of comedian Michael O’Connell. Michael passed away in 2016, but his comedy troupe lives on. Michael’s legacy allows comedians with disabilities to develop their voices to receptive audiences across the country.

San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International Selects Two Bay Area Women to Receive Business and Mentorship Grants

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is thrilled to announce the grant winners of their inaugural 2023 Female Entrepreneurship Grant and Mentorship program: Stephanie de la Cruz of De La Creamery in Oakland and Wendy Lieu of Socola Chocolatier in San Francisco.

Introducing PRToolFinder Community: The first Dedicated Online Hub for PR Tools and Consultation

MARTINEZ, Calif., Nov. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PRToolFinder™ announced the official launch of its new membership-based platform, PRToolFinder Community. The innovative platform builds upon the PRToolFinder database with the addition of a PR Consultant Directory and Forum functionality to help connect PR consultants and business leaders seeking assistance.

Glancy Wine Education Foundation wraps Auction 2023 Seeking Pledges for Giving Tuesday November 28

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) raised $21,949 at the 12th Anniversary Celebration and Scholarship Auction with the San Francisco Wine School on November 11. A lively event with a signature Somm Olympics component featuring past scholarship winner Tonya Pitts.

Emerging Neurotechnology Startups to Present at 2023 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report newsletter, announced that several promising neurotechnology startups and early-stage firms will present at the 2023 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco, November 6-7. The 23rd annual event-the most established in the industry-will also feature presentations and panel discussions on important issues confronting the neurotechnology industry.

Nandita Bakhshi to Join Teresa Bryce Bazemore in Conversation at Financial Women of San Francisco’s Annual Event

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today announced that Nandita Bakhshi, Special Advisor and Board Member at BMO Financial Group and Former CEO of Bank of the West, will be the guest moderator as FWSF honors Teresa Bryce Bazemore, President and CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, at the 2023 Financial Woman of the Year luncheon in San Francisco, CA on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Culture Wine Co. Launches to Enhance Representation of South African Wine In The United States

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Culture Wine Co. launches today as the sole importer, wholesaler, e-commerce retailer and wine club in the United States dedicated exclusively to the wines of South Africa. The goal? To drastically increase the representation and import-value of South African wine in the United States.

2023 SOMM Olympics Spotlights Rising Wine Talent and Supports Educational Scholarships for Students in Need

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Saturday, November 11th from 3:30-8pm, San Francisco Wine School invites the public to join their 12th Anniversary Celebration and Scholarship Auction featuring their signature Somm Olympics event benefiting the Glancy Wine Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to wine & hospitality professionals from diverse communities demonstrating financial need.

Silicon Valley High School Senior Works to Improve Cystic Fibrosis Research through AI

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Manasvi Pinnaka is a senior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA. She’s also the founder and CEO of Nysha.ai, a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization committed to raising awareness for cystic fibrosis. Pinnaka’s goals are to create awareness about this disease in all races and ethnicities while empowering and educating students to explore the world of AI research to advance the finding of a cure for the disease.

Two Japanese Whiskys from Asaka Distillery win Silver and Double Gold Medals at the 2023 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The 2023 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition awarded its coveted Double Gold Medal to Asaka Distillery’s Asaka Single Malt Japanese Whisky, Aril Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Reserve, and a Silver Medal to Asaka Single Malt Japanese Whisky, Bourbon Cask Reserve, Suzuki-Marketing, Incorporated announced today.

World Open Water Swimming Association’s Final Review: Nyad’s 2013 Cuba to Florida Swim Ratification Denied

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The World Open Water Swimming Association’s (WOWSA) Advisory Board reached a decision regarding Diana Nyad’s submission for ratification for the Cuba to Florida swim in 2013. WOWSA supports a global community of open water swimmers committed to safety, sportsmanship, and adventure.

iTop Data Recovery 4: Optimized Scanning Unleashes Enhanced File Recovery with 99% Success Rate

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iTop has rolled out the latest version of iTop Data Recovery, setting a new standard in file recovery with its remarkable 99% success rate. This new version empowers users to effortlessly recover deleted, formatted, or lost files, showcasing cutting-edge scanning algorithms that expedite the process. iTop Data Recovery 4 also introduces a redesigned user interface for a smoother experience and faster speed.

WOWSA Statement on ‘Nyad’ Movie on Netflix – The Swim, The Scandal, The Silence

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Having received Diana Nyad’s submissions for official swim ratification twice, the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) would like to provide perspective on Netflix’s upcoming film “Nyad” featuring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. It is important for viewers to understand that this film is based on Diana Nyad’s book, which has not been rigorously fact-checked [1]. There is a potential risk that audiences might perceive this docudrama as a fully factual account of Nyad’s swim from Cuba to Florida.