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Danaher Launches Collaboration with Johns Hopkins University Aiming to Improve Neurological Diagnosis

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Jeudi, mai 9, 2024
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This approach could potentially be adapted for diagnosis of other neurological conditions.

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  • This approach could potentially be adapted for diagnosis of other neurological conditions.
  • WASHINGTON, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), a global science and technology innovator ("Danaher"), today launched a collaboration with Johns Hopkins University aiming to develop new methods for diagnosing mild TBI.
  • As part of the Danaher Beacons program, researchers at Johns Hopkins University will leverage technology from Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher subsidiary and leader in clinical diagnostics, to potentially establish correlations between a new biomarker panel and clinical outcomes.
  • The Danaher Beacon for Brain Injury Diagnostics is the sixth collaboration in the Danaher Beacons program, which funds product-driven scientific research with globally recognized academic investigators.

Admiral Harry B. Harris, USN (Ret) Joins Beacon Global Strategies as Senior Advisor

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Mercredi, mai 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Global Strategies (BGS), a leading strategic advisory firm focusing on global public policy, government procurement, and geopolitical risk analysis, today announced it will be expanding its Indo-Pacific Practice with the addition of Admiral Harry B. Harris, USN (Ret), as Senior Advisor.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Global Strategies (BGS), a leading strategic advisory firm focusing on global public policy, government procurement, and geopolitical risk analysis, today announced it will be expanding its Indo-Pacific Practice with the addition of Admiral Harry B. Harris, USN (Ret), as Senior Advisor.
  • Admiral Harris served as Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, from 2013 to 2015 and then as Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, until his retirement from the Navy in 2018.
  • Admiral Harris participated in Operations Attain Document, Earnest Will, Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Willing Spirit, and Odyssey Dawn.
  • Naval Academy, Admiral Harris holds master's degrees from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and Georgetown's School of Foreign Service.

Beacon Healthcare Systems Announces HITRUST Certification at VIP Forum / Beacon Summit

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Mercredi, mai 8, 2024
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Healthcare Systems , a healthcare SaaS company that leads in automation and innovation in areas of compliance, appeals and grievances, enrollment, and SDoH software for payers, announces its HITRUST certification at the VIP Forum / Beacon Summit.

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  • HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Healthcare Systems , a healthcare SaaS company that leads in automation and innovation in areas of compliance, appeals and grievances, enrollment, and SDoH software for payers, announces its HITRUST certification at the VIP Forum / Beacon Summit.
  • The HITRUST certification is a robust, multi-year process to guarantee data protection and information security.
  • This certification is the gold standard for SaaS organizations especially in healthcare where PHI is a top concern.
  • The timing was serendipitous as many of topics at the VIP Forum / Beacon Summit were on healthcare automation, generative AI and important CMS topics such as the New Medicare Prescription Payment Plan and its implication on the appeals and grievance processes.

MNA: New 'State of Nursing in Massachusetts' Survey Strikes at Heart of Healthcare Crisis as Nurses Call Out Industry and State Officials for Failing to Address Worsening Patient Care Quality and Unsafe Staffing

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Lundi, mai 6, 2024
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CANTON, Mass., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation kicks off National Nurses Week (May 6 – 12) a newly released "State of Nursing in Massachusetts" survey provides a stark look at the worsening state of patient care and the lack of responsiveness by industry and state officials to nurses' concerns about unsafe patient assignments. The 2024 edition of the annual Beacon Research survey gives the public and healthcare stakeholders a view into the current crisis through the eyes of registered nurses. In addition to the release of the survey, hundreds of the state's RNs will be flooding the State House on May 8th at 10 a.m. to share their experiences with policy makers in the hopes of moving legislation to address the growing nursing/patient safety crisis.

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  • 80% of nurses say hospital care quality has deteriorated over the past two years; many nurses see vacancies remaining unfilled, increased use of travel nurses.
  • 76% of nurses say Beacon Hill is not acting on unsafe staffing problems; Half say management does not adjust patient assignments as needed.
  • The 2024 edition of the annual Beacon Research survey gives the public and healthcare stakeholders a view into the current crisis through the eyes of registered nurses.
  • Most nurses (61%) say a lack of proper hospital regulations are contributing to unsafe patient care conditions.

Sandeep Nailwal-Backed Nailwal Fellowship Concludes First Cohort with Founders Raising from T1 Funds and Joining Top Accelerators

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Lundi, avril 15, 2024
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Speaking on the success of the first cohort, Nailwal remarked, "I have been so impressed with the success of this inaugural cohort.

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  • Speaking on the success of the first cohort, Nailwal remarked, "I have been so impressed with the success of this inaugural cohort.
  • With our next cohort, I’m so excited to continue supporting exceptional talent who are ready to explore the vast possibilities within blockchain."
  • Shashank Yadav founded Fraction AI which aims to democratize high-quality data for AI models, revolutionizing data accessibility with a decentralized approach.
  • Recently, Meyer and the Collar team were accepted into the Spring 2024 cohort for a16z’s Crypto Startup Accelerator in London.

Central Florida’s New Nonprofit Clinic Kickstarts Mental Health Counseling Program for LGBTQIA+ Community

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Mardi, avril 23, 2024
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Beacon Health, Inc. , a new nonprofit health clinic serving Central Florida’s LGBTQIA+ community, today announced its Shine The Beacon campaign, which aims to fundraise, drive awareness, and build support to kickstart its Behavioral Health Counseling program for those healing from trauma.

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  • Beacon Health, Inc. , a new nonprofit health clinic serving Central Florida’s LGBTQIA+ community, today announced its Shine The Beacon campaign, which aims to fundraise, drive awareness, and build support to kickstart its Behavioral Health Counseling program for those healing from trauma.
  • Whether it’s an attack on gender-affirming care or the latest License to Discriminate bill, LGBTQIA+ people are exposed to serious physical and mental health risks,” said Joseph Sivoli, executive director of Beacon Health.
  • “Beacon Health is a full-service clinic comprised of Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Straight individuals that will provide Behavioral Health Counseling and Medical Health Services to those who need it – regardless of sexual orientation or their ability to pay.
  • “We’re asking Florida to show up for its LGBTQIA+ community and help Beacon Health begin serving those who need it most.

Beacon Athletics and Aer-Flo Sports Announce New VP of Sales and Marketing

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024
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MIDDLETON, Wis., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Athletics announced Gregg Nelson has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for both Beacon Athletics and Aer-Flo Sports.

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  • MIDDLETON, Wis., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Athletics announced Gregg Nelson has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for both Beacon Athletics and Aer-Flo Sports.
  • He will have full responsibility for the sales, marketing, product development, and project services functions for both companies.
  • Nelson joins these organizations with an extensive background in the sports business and deep experience leading sales and marketing teams that have sold to universities, pro teams, architects, and both contractors and general contractors.
  • He also served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Yeadon Domes and Vice President of Business Development at Claros Technologies.

Watercrest Senior Living Group Celebrates the Promotion of James Brassard to Director of Market Street Operations

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024
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VERO BEACH, Fla., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Senior Living Group proudly announces the promotion of James Brassard to a new executive leadership role as Director of Market Street Operations.

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  • VERO BEACH, Fla., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Senior Living Group proudly announces the promotion of James Brassard to a new executive leadership role as Director of Market Street Operations.
  • Market Street Memory Care Residences are luxury communities purposefully designed and operated by Watercrest Senior Living Group, offering world class care, multi-sensory programming, diverse culinary experiences, and unparalleled associate training honoring seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia.
  • Brassard joined the Watercrest family in 2019 with extensive experience in senior living start-ups and turn-around communities.
  • "Our Market Street Memory Care Residences are an inspirational model for innovation and care meaningfully created for our seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia," says James Brassard, Director of Market Street Operations for Watercrest Senior Living Group .

Beacon Wellness Brands Launches plusOne Wellness Collective

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Mardi, avril 16, 2024
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BOSTON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parent company Beacon Wellness Brands ("Beacon Wellness" or "Beacon"), a leading intimate wellness, beauty, and personal care platform, today announced the launch of the plusOne Wellness Collective, an expert panel that will help further advocate for intimate health as a holistic wellness priority.

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  • BOSTON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parent company Beacon Wellness Brands ("Beacon Wellness" or "Beacon"), a leading intimate wellness, beauty, and personal care platform, today announced the launch of the plusOne Wellness Collective, an expert panel that will help further advocate for intimate health as a holistic wellness priority.
  • The plusOne Wellness Collective includes an esteemed group of Gynecologists, Urologists, Pelvic Floor Surgeons, Sex Therapists and Sexologists.
  • "The plusOne Wellness Collective aims to be a pioneer in empowering consumers on their intimate wellness journey while educating them on how to take control of their own personal health.
  • Members of the plusOne Wellness Collective include:
    Dr. Karyn Eilber – Urologist, Urogynecologist & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon, Author
    Dr. Taylor Nolan – Former Bachelor/Bachelor in Paradise Star, Psychotherapist & Sexologist, Influencer

Beacon Global Strategies Expands Its Indo-Pacific Practice by Adding Two Experts to Its Growing Team

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Jeudi, avril 11, 2024
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"BGS is pleased to welcome aboard two outstanding professionals whose expertise and insights will bolster our capabilities and impact," said Jeremy Bash , Co-Founder and Managing Director at BGS.

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  • "BGS is pleased to welcome aboard two outstanding professionals whose expertise and insights will bolster our capabilities and impact," said Jeremy Bash , Co-Founder and Managing Director at BGS.
  • "Their addition positions us to further elevate our contributions and reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional strategic advisory services to our clients."
  • Prior to joining Beacon, she served as Director of Policy for Worldwide Aerospace & Defense at GlobalFoundries, growing innovative business and partnership opportunities across U.S. and international sectors.
  • She began her policy career serving in the Scottish Parliament as a Parliamentary Assistant focused on EU case law and nuclear non-proliferation issues.