Sentences with phrase «comprehensive lead testing»

Lopez pushed government officials to provide comprehensive lead testing and cleanup of East Los Angeles homes contaminated by a battery smelter that had been operating on temporary pollution permits for over three decades.

Lopez won the Prize in 2017 for successfully leading a campaign to persuade the state of California to provide comprehensive lead testing and cleanup of East Los Angeles homes... Read More

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«We are proud of our industry leading capabilities such as our unparalleled State investments, cutting - edge research in both UAS technology and UAS policy, and our proven New York test site team all of which are the basis of our comprehensive UAS integration pilot - program proposal,» Major General Marke F. (Hoot) Gibson (ret), CEO of the NUAIR Alliance, contended in the release.

NEW DELHI — Two of India's leading nuclear scientists say that there are no longer any scientific or technical reasons for the country to oppose the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).

In a randomized, phase 2 multi-center clinical study, led by Manisha Shah, MD of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC — James), investigators tested the effectiveness of the targeted therapy drug, dabrafenib (pronounced «da bRAF e nib» and marketed as Tafinlar), given alone compared with the same drug given in combination with trametinib (pronounced «tra ME ti nib,» marketed at MeKinist) to treat a subset of advanced papillary thyroid cancer patients with B - raf mutations.

A group of researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at Illinois, led by psychology professor Aron Barbey and postdoctoral researcher Tanveer Talukdar, investigated whether individual differences in brain connectivity were associated with decision - making, using functional MRI and a comprehensive test of decision - making.

«We urgently need markers to predict which therapies are going to be effective and which will not be effective in individual patients with advanced prostate cancer,» said lead study author Emmanuel Antonarakis, MD, an assistant professor of oncology and urology at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Md. «AR - V7 testing may be extremely valuable in guiding treatment decisions for men with hormone - resistant disease in the near future.»

Study co-author Laura van't Veer, a molecular biologist and leader of the breast oncology program at the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of California at San Francisco, did the research that led to the gene test while working for the Netherlands Cancer Institute.

«The primary goal of GEP testing is to identify patients at high recurrence risk who will benefit from chemotherapy, while allowing patients with a low recurrence risk to forego chemotherapy, potentially offsetting the test costs with savings from reductions in chemotherapy use,» wrote authors led by Young Chandler, PhD, of the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, DC.

deCODE has identified key variations in the sequence of the genome conferring increased risk of major public health challenges from cardiovascular disease to cancer, and employs its gene discovery engine to develop DNA - based tests to assess individual risk of common diseases; to license its tests and intellectual property to partners; and to provide comprehensive, leading - edge contract services to companies and research institutions around the globe.

Led by Stanford University professor Linda Darling - Hammond, a panel of experts outlined a comprehensive system that includes summative and formative tests of higher - order thinking skills, reflecting a marketplace that they say places increasing value on such skills.

In 1995, California initiated a process that led to comprehensive K - 12 academic standards, a statewide norm - referenced test, and the development of a criterion - referenced exam aligned to the standards.

Using multiple measures, instead of just test scores, to determine an education endeavor's success can lead to enhanced student performance, better decision making, and a more comprehensive view of school quality and student achievement.

Dawn led the mathematics team for AIR's work creating customized improvement plans based on our comprehensive audit of the written, taught, and tested English Language Arts and mathematics curricula in 34 districts in corrective action across New York State.

Joseph Martineau joined the Center as a Senior Associate in January 2014, and has led and contributed to work on growth models, prepared for and analyzed the effects of interruptions of online testing, developed and improved testing and accountability systems, measured achievement gaps, conducted standard setting, evaluated test security, designed comprehensive assessment systems, conceptualized high school assessment under ESSA, designed educator certification testing, and implemented educator evaluation systems.

Comprehensive national studies have found that graduation tests lead to higher dropout rates while they do not improve learning for those who stay in school.

The four - metre long Countryman — which we've written about in our comprehensive long - lead test drive report on the car — is available in two 1.6 litre engine variants, the Cooper and the Cooper S.

The primary goal of this Display Technology Shoot - Out article series has always been to point out which manufactures and display technologies are leading and advancing the state - of - the - art of displays by performing comprehensive and objective Lab tests and measurements together with in - depth analysis.

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Comprehensive, annual testing can help detect leading diseases impacting dogs such as heartworm disease, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis.

This follows a comprehensive testing programme completed with the successful installation of Radiant 4 (Acentic's leading edge HSIA platform) into Marriott's London flagship property - the 245 bedroom St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel.

Acentic have just passed Marriott International's rigorous Global Property Network Standards (GPNS) European certification following a comprehensive testing programme completed with the installation of Radiant 4 (Acentic's leading edge HSIA platform) into Marriott's London flagship property - the 245 bedroom St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel.

HIGHLIGHTS • Over 6 months experience working with special children • Highly skilled in perceiving the needs of children and managing their activities • Proven record of assisting lead teacher in imparting instructions, helping students, and correcting tests • Demonstrated ability work effectively with minimum supervision • Able to transfer or restrain students physically • Comprehensive knowledge of maintaining exact and timely records to support individual educational plans • Substantial knowledge of sign languages (SEE, PSE, and ASL)

Source: Clinician's Handbook of Preventive Services, 2nd Edition, produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a practical and comprehensive guide to clinical preventive services including screening tests for early detection of disease, immunizations and prophylaxis to prevent disease, and counseling to modify risk factors that lead to disease.

Project Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee 1,000 employee call center operations ensuring efficient, effective, and profitable operations Recruit, train, and direct 25 Senior Call Center Managers ensuring they understand the brand and corporate protocols Design and implement staff training and development initiatives to enhance team skill sets Responsible for the implementation and operation of technical facets such as the Qfiniti platform and Avaya integration Utilize strong background in information technology, web development, engineering, and technical support Design and implement workflow and organizational structure for multiple corporate entities Work closely with various departments including human resources, development, IT, and others to develop strategic plans Analyze corporate structure and create business requirements, process flows, and procedures for organizational efficiency Responsible for the identification and removal of chronic system affecting issues to enhance daily operations Set and coordinate product release timelines and procedures for 23 regional call centers across the United States Coordinate the strategic and operational arms of the release management teams Train and lead release teams ensuring compliance with project budgets and release schedules Oversee all user testing to ensure proper product functionality prior to release Manage website and hardware integration, maintenance, updates, and other technical support issues Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and schedules Consistently meet or exceed customer service and project management goals through strong managerial skills Maintain comprehensive records detailing call center activities, product releases, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, vendors, and community leaders Interact with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best consumer experience Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Radiologist — Duties & Responsibilities Direct and evaluate radiology and mammography personnel and departments in a variety of clinical settings Utilize strong management experience to drive operations in an efficient and effective manner Proven ability to handle multiple projects in fast paced, high pressure environments Founder, Mercy Maude Norton Memorial Hospital Mobile Mammography Unit Conduct strategic planning to expand Mobile Mammography Unit to include bone densitometry and cancer screenings Generate yearly increases in patients served (+30 %) and tests performed (+50 %) through word of mouth and networking Participate in community health fairs, radio, and television programs to enhance market positioning and educate clients Aid with design, decoration, and layout of all aspects of the Mobile Mammography Unit van Oversee compliance with Department of Transportation regulations regarding maintenance, licensing, and vehicle operation Perform dual digital radiography, bone densitometry, general radiography, and CT scans Assist with orthopedic, general, thoracic, neurological, and emergency surgical cases Responsible for ACR accreditation, FDA / MQSA regulation compliance, and quality assurance Lead transition from Screen Film Mammography to Full Field Digital Mammography Serve as breast cancer advocate, patient educator, and public speaker on breast cancer and mammography issues Author comprehensive business plan for a Critical Access Hospital as final M.B.A. degree program project Design and implement award winning marketing and public relations campaigns and associated special events Proficient with Lotus Notes, Achieve, Citrix, Meditech, Magview, CPSI, EFusion, SPSS, Transcription, Dictaphone, and 10 - key

PPGMR is the leading provider of comprehensive reproductive health services, including family planning services, STD and HIV testing and prevention counseling, cancer screenings, pregnancy testing and options counseling, as well as safe and confidential abortion services.

An online article about the test caused a minor social media explosion, leading realtor.com ® to announce it would revive the effort later with a more comprehensive matching tool (more on that later).