SK’s new VP
The La Jolla-based Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center has named Ann Siemens vice president for institutional advancement. Siemens is a co-founder of Applied ImmunoTherapeutics, an Irvine biotech now operating as Meyer Pharmacueticals, and has spearheaded development programs for National University and the La Jolla Institute for Molecular Medicine.
Scripps Sleep Center wakes up to AASM
In recognition of its significance as a resource to the community and its potential to provide the highest-quality care for patients suffering from sleep disorders, Scripps Clinic Sleep Center, 10666 N. Torrey Pines Road, recently received accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
AASM is a professional medical society for all health care providers in the field of sleep medicine. The organization’s accreditation is only attained by sleep centers that meet or exceed all of its standards for health care. The process involves a detailed inspection of a center’s facility, including its testing procedures, patient contact and physician training. In addition, the facility must have a clear plan to positively influence medical care in the community that it serves. According to AASM, Scripps Clinic Sleep Center has attained all of these standards.
“We’re just very proud of our entire staff,” said Lawrence Kline, director of the Scripps Clinic Sleep Center. “Our sleep center has become one of the premiere centers in the state of California.”
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SeaWorld makes splash at Green Star Awards
The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) recognized SeaWorld with an Honor Award in the group’s recent Green Star Awards competition in the Amusement Park/Theme Park/Zoo category.
The award was designed to draw attention to the high degree of excellence in landscaping and construction.
PGMS acknowledged the work of Stephanie Shigematso, SeaWorld’s director of landscape, and her 55-member crew and their difficult task of maintaining the lawns and flowerbeds at a large aquatic park with an incredible amount of foot traffic.
ULI taps Tony
La Jollan Tony Pauker, regional president of residential developer The Olson Company, has been named chair of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) San Diego/Tijuana District Council. The nonprofit ULI aims to provide leadership in responsible land use, including education and advisory services.
Humane Society collects Torch Award
The San Diego Humane Society and the SPCA recently received the Better Business Bureau’s top honor, the Torch Award, in the Charity/Nonprofit category.
The Humane Society was honored for “its outstanding commitment to exceptional standards in relationship to their consumers, staff, volunteers, supplier partners and community at large.”
Waste Management launches new Web site
Waste Management of San Diego has launched its newly re-designed Web site, www.wastemanagementsd.com, which provides customers a new way to find out about responsible waste disposal, recycling, community events and local service offerings.
According to Carl Scherbaum, Waste Management district manager, the site was created to give customers as many resources as possible for information about their services.
The Web site includes a service overview; guidance on disposal of bulky items, household hazardous waste or universal waste; a list of items that can be recycled through curbside service; environmental fact sheets with suggestions on how everyone can reduce, reuse and recycle; an annual holiday schedule; and a kids area with environmental-themed games.
