Health promotion

Global Hospital Furniture Market Report 2022: A $20 Billion Market by 2028 - Size, Segments, Outlook, and Revenue Forecasts by Product Type, Manufacturing Material, Application, End User, Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Mardi, janvier 17, 2023
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The "Global Hospital Furniture Market Size, Segments, Outlook, and Revenue Forecast 2022-2028 by Product Type, Manufacturing Material, Application, End User, Region" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Hospital Furniture Market Size, Segments, Outlook, and Revenue Forecast 2022-2028 by Product Type, Manufacturing Material, Application, End User, Region" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • According to this analysis, the Global Hospital Furniture Market was valued at ~US$ 7 billion in 2017.
  • The demand for better hospital infrastructure due to rising medical tourism has also boosted the Hospital Furniture Market.
  • High costs attributable to hospital furniture, lack of design and creation, and patient-centered care issues pose challenges to the growth of the Hospital Furniture Market.

MAPFRE Insurance Named a 2022 WWCMA WorkWell Massachusetts Awards Winner for Exemplary Worksite Health Promotion

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Vendredi, décembre 23, 2022
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MAPFRE Insurance is proud to have been named a 2022 WorkWell Massachusetts Awards program Award Winner in the large group category for exemplary worksite health promotion.

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  • MAPFRE Insurance is proud to have been named a 2022 WorkWell Massachusetts Awards program Award Winner in the large group category for exemplary worksite health promotion.
  • WorkWell Massachusetts Awards is a corporate award program created by WWCMA, a not-for-profit member organization dedicated to the advancement of worksite wellness programs.
  • WWCMA is partnering with Healthiest Employers, a trusted national awards program that recognizes people-first organizations taking a proactive approach to employee health.
  • MAPFRE was recognized for their best practices in employee health and well-being and received their WorkWell Massachusetts Award at a special celebration event December 13 in Woburn, MA.

More exercise linked to less-severe COVID-19 outcomes

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Jeudi, décembre 15, 2022
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PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente members who were more physically active prior to being diagnosed with COVID-19 had a lower risk of severe outcomes, according to research published Dec. 15, 2022, in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

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  • Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients had a greater risk of adverse outcomes compared with white patients, in line with prior research.
  • However, within each racial and ethnic group, more exercise was still associated with less severe COVID-19 outcomes.
  • This research builds on earlier studies by closely examining the association between exercise and COVID-19 outcomes across demographic groups and chronic conditions.
  • Each patient fell into 1 of 5 categories ranging from always inactive 10 minutes of exercise or less per week, to always active 150 minutes of exercise per week.

Janice Hawkins Brightening Smiles and Futures for Oral Health and Hygiene

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Lundi, décembre 12, 2022
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NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- From the front lines of healthcare to educating the next generation, Janice Hawkins, a Clinical Associate Professor at Old Dominion University, PhD, RN, is no stranger when it comes to serving a healthier world.

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  • As a healthcare advocate, Hawkins shared her nursing expertise in health promotion and health policy on November 17-18, 2022, at the CARICOM Initiative, Two Risk Factors, Too Many Diseases, where she promoted the roles of nurses in contributing to better oral health equity and oral health care access.
  • As a healthcare advocate, Hawkins shared her nursing expertise in health promotion and health policy on November 17-18, 2022, at the CARICOM Initiative, Two Risk Factors, Too Many Diseases, where she promoted the roles of nurses in contributing to better oral health equity and oral health care access.
  • During the seminar, Hawkins continued to encourage all nurses to become Colgate-Palmolive Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Oral Health Equity Leaders, through the free online training via Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma).
  • Hawkins shares her nursing expertise in health promotion, global health, climate change and health policy.

Alameda Health System's and Alameda County Public Health Department's BElovedBIRTH Black Centering Receives The 2022 Quality Leader Award Top Honor

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Vendredi, décembre 9, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Health System (AHS) received the 2022 Quality Leader Awards (QLA) Top Honor for the BElovedBIRTH Black Centering program, which is administered in partnership with the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency's Public Health Department (ACPHD).

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Health System (AHS) received the 2022 Quality Leader Awards (QLA) Top Honor for the BElovedBIRTH Black Centering program, which is administered in partnership with the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency's Public Health Department (ACPHD).
  • Alameda Health System (AHS) received the 2022 Quality Leader Awards (QLA) Top Honor for the BElovedBIRTH Black Centering program.
  • Rooted in birth justice, BElovedBIRTH Black Centering addresses the Black maternal and infant health crisis and promotes prenatal and postpartum wellness for Black birthing people.
  • "I'm honored that BElovedBIRTH has been recognized statewide by public health systems and health care leaders.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS NAMED A 2022 WWCMA WORKWELL MASSACHUSETTS AWARDS WINNER FOR EXEMPLARY WORKSITE HEALTH PROMOTION

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Mercredi, décembre 7, 2022
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BOSTON, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is proud to be named a 2022 WorkWell Massachusetts Awards program winner in the large group category for exemplary worksite health promotion. The awards, powered by Healthiest Employers, recognizes Blue Cross' achievements in providing best-in-class programs and supporting employees through a culture of well-being.

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  • BOSTON, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is proud to be named a 2022 WorkWell Massachusetts Awards program winner in the large group category for exemplary worksite health promotion.
  • The awards, powered by Healthiest Employers, recognizes Blue Cross' achievements in providing best-in-class programs and supporting employees through a culture of well-being.
  • WorkWell Massachusetts Awards is a corporate award program created by WWCMA, a not-for-profit member organization dedicated to the advancement of worksite wellness programs.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield ofMassachusetts( http://www.bluecrossma.org ) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston.

Paul Minardi, MD, appointed to lead new KP Medical Foundation

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Mardi, novembre 29, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente has announced Paul Minardi, MD, as executive vice president and chief executive officer of the KP Medical Foundation — the nonprofit organization created to organize expertise, systems, resources, and standards to manage ambulatory care operations in Kaiser Permanente's Colorado and Washington state markets. 

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  • Through the KP Medical Foundation, the Colorado Permanente Medical Group and the Washington Permanente Medical Group will have even more aligned responsibility and accountability with the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan to lead each market as one organization, including strategic planning, business planning, capital planning, growth, culture, and marketing.
  • As EVP and CEO of the KP Medical Foundation, Dr. Minardi will oversee the delivery of health care services and capabilities to medical groups in participating markets to support integrated delivery of high-quality, affordable health care.
  • Dr. Minardi will report directly to KFHP/H chair and CEO Greg A. Adams and sit on the KP Medical Foundation Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Minardi has served more than 36 years in medicine, most recently as the executive medical director for the Washington Permanente Medical Group, one of the highest-ranked medical groups in the state by the Washington Health Alliance.

EnSoftek's DrCloudEHR™ - selected to enhance Quality of Care delivery for April May Company

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Mercredi, novembre 16, 2022
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BEAVERTON, Ore., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EnSoftek Inc., the provider of the purpose-built DrCloudEHR™ solution to the Health and Human Services market, is happy to share that, April May Company has selected the DrCloudEHR solution to support behavioral healthcare community needs in Maryland and Washington DC. DrCloudEHR's highly customizable platform and comprehensive features were key factors in the April May Company selection of DrCloudEHR.

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  • EnSoftek partners with April May Company, a provider of behavioral health services in Washington, DC, to deploy its state-of-the-art DrCloudEHR solution.
  • DrCloudEHR's highly customizable platform and comprehensive features were key factors in the April May Company selection of DrCloudEHR.
  • "We are excited to partner with April May Company to support their delivery of high-quality, client-centered care to community members in Washington, DC.
  • The EnSoftek community includes addiction treatment, mental health, I/DD, long-term care companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

SleepScore Labs Launches World's First Reimbursable Digital Sleep Improvement Program, a Major Milestone in Championing Sleep as Preventative Care

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Lundi, novembre 14, 2022
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SleepScore Labs, a global health and wellness company focused on sleep, today announced its expansion into Germany with the launch of the world's first digital sleep improvement program to be certified by a government body for up to 100% reimbursement by health insurers. The program will be made available to tens of millions of insured people in Germany and opens the door for expansion across the European Union.

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  • SleepScore's digital sleep improvement program will be made available to tens of millions of insured people in Germany.
  • "We expect this to expand to other European countries, as sleep improvement represents the largest untapped opportunity in human health."
  • SleepScore Labs is the company driving true sleep improvement driven by science and world-leading data.
  • Our membership and enterprise customers get access to a sleep improvement ecosystem that connects personalized sleep data, validated sleep solutions, and tailored actionable advice, all in one platform.

Validic Inc. raises $12 million in its latest funding round

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Lundi, novembre 14, 2022
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Validic's latest financing will accelerate full integration of its scalable, remote care platform into the EHR.

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  • Validic's latest financing will accelerate full integration of its scalable, remote care platform into the EHR.
  • "With the rapid growth of digital health technologies, people expect a more personalized, engaging and convenient experience with healthcare providers," said Validic CEO Drew Schiller.
  • As part of its EHR integration strategy, Validic recently teamed with Oracle Cerner to bring its technology to Cerner Millennium clients .
  • "We are proud to lead this latest funding round, which will help us continue to deliver technology and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management."