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Aegis Living Appoints Renowned Pulmonary and Sleep Expert Dr. Raj Dasgupta as Chief Medical Officer

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Dienstag, März 12, 2024
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BELLEVUE, Wash., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living, a national leader in senior assisted living and memory care, has appointed Raj "Dr. Raj" Dasgupta MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Raj's appointment strengthens Aegis' healthcare expertise to further integrate wellness and longevity into the care of its residents, families and team members.

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  • BELLEVUE, Wash., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living , a national leader in senior assisted living and memory care, has appointed Raj "Dr. Raj" Dasgupta MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
  • While one's lifespan defines how long they will live, healthspan is the quality of life that Aegis Living aims to impact.
  • While the primary beneficiaries will be Aegis Living residents and families, Aegis also aims to support and influence team members.
  • "I am honored to join the leadership team at Aegis Living to advance the level of care and wellness not yet experienced in senior living," said Dr. Raj.

Little Giraffe Foundation Names 2023 NICU Support Grant Recipients

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Mittwoch, November 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Little Giraffe Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding neonatal research and supporting families and premature babies in the NICU, announced the 15 recipients of the foundation's 2023 NICU Support Grants. Since 2011, the Little Giraffe Foundation has delivered hospital bags to more than 26,000 families, provided $139,000 toward 148 separate NICU support grants, and provided more than $300,000 in medical grants to 34 different research initiatives. From direct family contact through the gift bags to the upleveling of research and care the support and medical grants provide—every dollar that goes to the Little Giraffe Foundation goes to ensuring the immediate and future care of NICU patients.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Little Giraffe Foundation , a registered 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding neonatal research and supporting families and premature babies in the NICU, announced the 15 recipients of the foundation's 2023 NICU Support Grants.
  • Since 2011, the Little Giraffe Foundation has delivered hospital bags to more than 26,000 families, provided $139,000 toward 148 separate NICU support grants, and provided more than $300,000 in medical grants to 34 different research initiatives.
  • Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, we've been able to allocate 15 grants towards vital NICU programs," said Amanda Santoro, the co-founder and president of the Little Giraffe Foundation.
  • This year's Little Giraffe Foundation's NICU Support Grant recipients are as follows:
    UPMC Carlisle, Carlisle, Pennsylvania — to receive $1,000 for food for mothers of breast-feeding infants, food for the immediate families of NICU infants, gas vouchers for rural families, and direct transportation vouchers for those who live in Carlisle.

Pillar4 Announces Partnership with Dr. Raj Dasgupta as New Chief Medical Advisor

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Dienstag, August 22, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pillar4, a portfolio of digital brands that connects consumers with trusted resources across the four pillars of health and wellness (sleep, fitness, nutrition, and mental wellness), has announced the addition of Dr. Raj Dasgupta as the company's Chief Medical Advisor.

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  • Dr. Raj Dasgupta is an American Board of Internal Medicine ( ABIM) quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine.
  • At Pillar4, Dr. Raj will act as an expert resource and spokesperson for the brand, working alongside its internal content creators to provide industry expertise in the health and wellness space.
  • "As a physician, my passion lies in bridging the gap between medical science and the public by keeping people informed," said Dr. Raj Dasgupta.
  • To learn more about Pillar4 and Dr. Raj Dasgupta, please visit https://pillarfour.com/ .

Jefferson Health Hospitals and Specialties rank among the best in the United States by U.S. News & World Report

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Dienstag, August 1, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jefferson Health hospitals continue to be recognized among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in the latest U.S. News & World Report specialty rankings and ratings for hospital performance. Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals was recognized again as second in the nation for Ophthalmology (Wills Eye Hospital). Our newly integrated Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation improved to sixth in the United States for MossRehab, and Magee Rehabilitation Hospital additionally ranked 23rd in the nation for Rehabilitation.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jefferson Health hospitals continue to be recognized among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in the latest U.S. News & World Report specialty rankings and ratings for hospital performance.
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals was recognized again as second in the nation for Ophthalmology (Wills Eye Hospital).
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals remains 2nd in the Philadelphia metro area and 3rd in Pennsylvania.
  • U.S. News & World Report ranked the following Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals specialties among the nation's best:
    In the medical specialties, Diabetes and Endocrinology ranked as high performer.

Integra LifeSciences Appoints Lea Daniels Knight, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Mittwoch, Juni 21, 2023
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PRINCETON, N.J., June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) today announced the appointment of Lea Daniels Knight as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 28, 2023.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) today announced the appointment of Lea Daniels Knight as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 28, 2023.
  • Most recently, she served as the executive vice president of business finance for Booz Allen Hamilton where she was responsible for providing strategic and financial leadership to all of the company’s business sectors to support above-market growth.
  • Prior to Booz Allen Hamilton, she worked at Johnson & Johnson for 18 years, assuming finance roles with increasing responsibility, including as chief financial officer of Johnson & Johnson’s North America pharmaceuticals business.
  • “Lea brings a wealth of finance, accounting, and extensive healthcare industry experience, and has the necessary capabilities to successfully partner with me and our executive leadership to lead change and drive growth and financial outcomes,” said Jan De Witte, president and chief executive officer, Integra LifeSciences.