Health promotion

Cook County Health’s Correctional Health Program at Cook County Jail Accredited for Quality Health Care Services

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024
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Chicago, IL, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cook County Health’s (CCH) Cermak Health Services has earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) for demonstrating full compliance with NCCHC’s nationally recognized standards of care for correctional health services in jails.

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  • Chicago, IL, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cook County Health’s (CCH) Cermak Health Services has earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) for demonstrating full compliance with NCCHC’s nationally recognized standards of care for correctional health services in jails.
  • Cermak Health Services was recognized for its ongoing commitment to providing quality health services for the patients at Cook County Jail.
  • “Providing exceptional health care services in correctional health facilities is a critical component of public health in Cook County.
  • This accreditation reaffirms our mission to offer equitable, comprehensive care to all, regardless of their circumstances.”
    “Accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care is reflective of what Cook County Health stands for – which is that every individual has the right to receive quality, compassionate health care,” said Dr. Erik Mikaitis, Interim CEO of Cook County Health.

The Lee Health Heart Institute Achieves Most Abstract Acceptance at the Annual American College of Cardiology Conference

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Lundi, avril 15, 2024
Cardiomyopathy, American College, Health promotion, ACC, Cardiovascular disease, Woman, Cardiac rehabilitation, Moyamoya disease, Abstract, Cardiology, Death, Research, Patient, Parenting, SGLT2, Physician, Heart failure, Medical device

Advancements in research and technology learned at the annual conference will help Lee Health Heart Institute physicians stay at the forefront of cutting-edge practices, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and strengthening cardiovascular care in Southwest Florida and beyond.

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  • Advancements in research and technology learned at the annual conference will help Lee Health Heart Institute physicians stay at the forefront of cutting-edge practices, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and strengthening cardiovascular care in Southwest Florida and beyond.
  • “The Lee Health Heart Institute is not only dedicated to treating cardiovascular disease, but also to finding progressive solutions and advancements to keep the community as heart healthy as possible.
  • Based at HealthPark Medical Center, the Lee Health Heart Institute is the largest heart program in Southwest Florida.
  • To learn more about the Lee Health Heart Institute, please visit www.leehealth.org .

FirstClass Healthcare Earns Perfect Score on NCCHC (National Commission on Correctional Health Care) Accreditation in the Gwinnett County Jail

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Mercredi, avril 10, 2024
Health equity, Health promotion, National Commission, Safety, Health, Health care, MD, Partnership, Humanism, CCHP, Accreditation, Medicine, FACEP, FirstClass, Nursing

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClass Healthcare , an Atlanta-based correctional and institutional healthcare organization, earned a perfect score from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) in compliance with the NCCHC’s Standards of Health Services in Jails.

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  • GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClass Healthcare , an Atlanta-based correctional and institutional healthcare organization, earned a perfect score from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) in compliance with the NCCHC’s Standards of Health Services in Jails.
  • The recent NCCHC accreditation of the Gwinnett County Jail demonstrates our mutual commitment to high-quality, timely, and effective healthcare for those detained in this facility.
  • We look forward to continuing our partnership with Gwinnett County to further the healthcare and safety of the citizens of Gwinnett County and beyond.” said FirstClass CEO Ben Lefkove, MD, FACEP, CCHP
    Ron Sanders, President of FirstClass Healthcare added, “Earning a perfect score on NCCHC accreditation at the Gwinnett County Jail demonstrates our team’s commitment to providing high-quality healthcare to residents of correctional facilities.
  • FirstClass Healthcare FirstClass Healthcare focuses on excellent patient care, health equity, and humanism in medicine.

Accessia Health Appoints Tiara Green to President

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024
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Accessia Health, a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) patient assistance organization that supports individuals living with rare or chronic health conditions, today announced Tiara Green has been appointed as president, effective immediately.

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  • Accessia Health, a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) patient assistance organization that supports individuals living with rare or chronic health conditions, today announced Tiara Green has been appointed as president, effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240424774039/en/
    Accessia Health Appoints Tiara Green to President (Photo: Business Wire)
    “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, we are thrilled to announce Green’s appointment as president,” said Mitch Mula, Accessia Health board chair.
  • She has the complete support of the board, as well as her team, and we are confident in her ability to lead Accessia Health into a future of innovation and growth.”
    Green has been leading Accessia Health in an interim capacity since June 2023.
  • “I am grateful for the opportunity to lead Accessia Health into its next chapter of excellence,” said Green.

New Research to Examine the Role of Pet Dogs for the Resilience and Wellbeing of Military Adolescents

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today announced a new grant for research that investigates the contribution of pet dog ownership to resilience and well-being in adolescent children of military families. This grant was awarded to a team of researchers at Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing's Canines Providing Assistance to Wounded Warriors (C-P.A.W.W.) led by Laurie Martinez, Ph.D., MBA, MSN, RN, AHN-BC and co-led by Cheryl A. Krause-Parello PhD, RN, FAAN.

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  • Exploring how pet dogs can serve as conduits to better mental health outcomes opens new pathways for daily health promotion.
  • "Exploring how pet dogs can serve as conduits to better mental health outcomes opens new pathways for daily health promotion."
  • This longitudinal, observational pilot study will conduct scientifically-validated surveys to investigate the role of pet dogs in the lives of military adolescents between the ages of 12 to 18.
  • Researchers expect to find higher levels of resilience, improved well-being, reduced depression, and lower perceived stress in dog-owning adolescents compared to military adolescents who do not own a pet dog.

SparkLabs Launches MediOpenLab, the First Dedicated Platform for BioStartup Cultivation in Korea

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Mardi, avril 23, 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SparkLabs, a global early-stage venture capital firm and the leading startup accelerator in Asia, has announced the launch and operational commencement of MediOpenLab, a platform specialized in nurturing bio and healthtech startups.

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  • The lab provides an optimal platform for bio enterprise development with investment, nurturing programs, and R&D infrastructure.
  • The Korea Association of Health invited and partnered with SparkLabs to operate MediOpenLab.
  • SparkLabs created SparkBioLab as a new innovation hub providing comprehensive support through R&D infrastructure, commercialization programs, follow-on investment, and open innovation opportunities including PoCs with the Korea Association of Health.
  • Chairman Kim In-won of the Korea Association of Health expressed, "As we celebrate our 60th anniversary this year, the Korea Association of Health is dedicated to continuing our mission of health promotion.

Leading Pediatric Heart Organization, ACTION, Launches Innovative Children's Heart Healthy Video Series with Rising Star Julian Lerner

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Mercredi, avril 17, 2024
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The ACTION Heart Healthy Video Series , featuring esteemed pediatric exercise physiologist and ACTION member, Justine Shertzer, is a comprehensive resource tailored for both healthy children and those grappling with heart conditions under the expert guidance of their healthcare providers.

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  • The ACTION Heart Healthy Video Series , featuring esteemed pediatric exercise physiologist and ACTION member, Justine Shertzer, is a comprehensive resource tailored for both healthy children and those grappling with heart conditions under the expert guidance of their healthcare providers.
  • To power the release of the video series, ACTION and Julian Lerner have partnered with Zigazoo Kids , the world's leading social network for children.
  • The launch of this impactful video series underscores the critical role exercise plays in maintaining heart health.
  • The unveiling of this video series is timely, arriving amidst a critical juncture where instilling healthy habits in our youth is paramount.

American Women Report Economic Stress, Worry about How They Will Afford Future Health Costs and Retirement

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Mardi, avril 16, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A national survey of women ages 25+, commissioned by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), finds that American women continue to face significant economic stress, and they are concerned about how to pay for health care and other daily expenses in retirement. Across demographic and party lines, women express strong bipartisan support for federal policy solutions that could help.

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  • Women rate their general health worse than their mental health, and low-income and rural women rate their general and mental health a net negative.
  • Less than half (49%) of women and only one-third of rural women report having saved for retirement.
  • Majorities report they are not financially secure, including 79% of low-income women and 67% of rural women.
  • The national mixed mode survey included 1,022 women ages 25 and older with oversamples of rural women (n=314) and low-income women by ethnicity (White=260, Black=241, Hispanic=203).

NEDHSA inks MOUs with NELA Arts Council, NELA Music Awards to further recognize art as treatment strategy

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Mardi, mars 26, 2024
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MONROE, La., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council (NELAAC) and the NELA Music Awards, respectively. Each respective MOU is an effort to recognize arts as one of its integrated health care, evidence-based prevention, communications, and treatment strategies to help serve persons with mental health, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities.

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  • Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council (NELAAC) and the NELA Music Awards, respectively.
  • MONROE, La., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council (NELAAC) and the NELA Music Awards, respectively.
  • "We believe there is medicine in creative expression, and the arts can help a person come alive in ways traditional treatment options can't," Dr. Sizer said.
  • NELA Music Awards President Myra Akers said, "The NELA Music Awards is proud to partner with the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority."

Sworkit Health and Select Health Collaborate to Promote CDC's Physical Fitness Guidelines Among Health Plan Members and Intermountain Health Employees

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Mardi, mars 26, 2024
Mindfulness, Reward, Health, Culture, Health promotion, Caregiver, Intermountain, Yoga, Intermountain Health, Pulse, Meditation, CDC, Physical fitness, Virgin Group, MSK

This relationship underscores a commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of Intermountain Health caregivers and Select Health members by promoting physical fitness and overall health outcomes.

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  • This relationship underscores a commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of Intermountain Health caregivers and Select Health members by promoting physical fitness and overall health outcomes.
  • This initiative has led to a remarkable achievement: a 50% engagement rate among Intermountain Health employees, doubling the participation compared to non-incentivized programs.
  • "We are thrilled to collaborate with Intermountain Health and Select Health through the Virgin Pulse platform to support their employees and members in achieving their health and fitness goals.
  • "Our collaboration with Sworkit Health has sparked active involvement among our caregivers at Intermountain Health and our Select Health members, aligning with our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible," said Jeremy Drecksel, director of health promotion and wellness at Select Health.