International health

Penn Highlands Healthcare Doctors Beyond the Borders

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Mercredi, mars 20, 2024
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Penn Highlands Healthcare offers 849 physicians who provide a wide range of care and treatments at locations throughout 26 counties in Pennsylvania.

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  • Penn Highlands Healthcare offers 849 physicians who provide a wide range of care and treatments at locations throughout 26 counties in Pennsylvania.
  • Penn Highlands Healthcare physicians can be found in the health system’s eight hospitals as well as many community medical buildings, outpatient facilities, surgery centers and physician practices.
  • Some Penn Highlands Healthcare physicians do not allow county, state or continental borders to keep them from providing care where it is needed.
  • Dr. Sergent, who is an emergency medicine physician and the Central Region Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Penn Highlands Healthcare, shares his skills and expertise beyond the U.S. borders in Central and South America.

The Cigna Group announces leadership changes to continue driving growth

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Mercredi, janvier 17, 2024
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Brian Evanko to continue as Chief Financial Officer for The Cigna Group, and assume expanded role as President and Chief Executive Officer, Cigna Healthcare

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  • Brian Evanko to continue as Chief Financial Officer for The Cigna Group, and assume expanded role as President and Chief Executive Officer, Cigna Healthcare
    Brian Evanko will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer for The Cigna Group and assume the new role of President and Chief Executive Officer for Cigna Healthcare.
  • Evanko joined Cigna in 1998 and has held several business and financial leadership roles over the course of his tenure, including oversight of the U.S. Government business.
  • Ann Dennison will join The Cigna Group as Deputy Chief Financial Officer.
  • Over the course of his 26-year career with Cigna, Palmer has held many business and financial leadership positions, including serving as CFO from 2017 through 2020.

Press Release: EMA gives positive opinion to Fexinidazole Winthrop as first oral treatment of acute form of sleeping sickness (rhodesiense) found in East and Southern Africa

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Vendredi, décembre 15, 2023
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Sanofi, DNDi and the HAT-r-ACC consortium announce the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive scientific opinion of Fexinidazole Winthrop as first oral treatment of acute form of sleeping sickness (rhodesiense).

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  • Sanofi, DNDi and the HAT-r-ACC consortium announce the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive scientific opinion of Fexinidazole Winthrop as first oral treatment of acute form of sleeping sickness (rhodesiense).
  • rhodesiense sleeping sickness, an acute and lethal form of this parasitic disease found in Eastern and Southern Africa.
  • Sleeping sickness, or human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), is usually fatal without treatment.
  • Both forms of sleeping sickness are transmitted by the bite of infected tsetse flies, which are found in 36 African countries.

Ellipsis Health to sponsor the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit

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Vendredi, novembre 10, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellipsis Health, the market leader in AI-generated vocal biomarker technology for the identification and monitoring of mental health conditions at scale, today announced its sponsorship of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, highlighting its commitment to improving mental healthcare in San Francisco and beyond and raising awareness for access to treatment for all communities.

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  • Approximately half the world's population is expected to develop at least one type of mental health disorder by the age of 75.
  • Ellipsis Health was founded in San Francisco and is committed to supporting community mental health and hiring local San Francisco talent.
  • The Ellipsis Health team, based in the Bay Area and globally, is committed to harnessing ethical AI to improve health outcomes.
  • "At Ellipsis Health, we are passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all communities," said Mainul Mondal, Founder and CEO at Ellipsis Health, "As a proud San Francisco resident and founder, I am thrilled to sponsor the APEC Summit in San Francisco in 2023."

Burnout and poor mental health put pressure on global vitality

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Jeudi, octobre 26, 2023
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ANTWERP, Belgium and HONG KONG, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- High levels of burnout and poor mental health are hindering global well-being and vitality, according to the latest research from Cigna Healthcare .

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  • ANTWERP, Belgium and HONG KONG, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- High levels of burnout and poor mental health are hindering global well-being and vitality, according to the latest research from Cigna Healthcare .
  • Those with low vitality suffer more stress (9 in 10) compared to those with high vitality (7 in 10).
  • Jason Sadler, President, International Health, Cigna Healthcare, said the Vitality Study demonstrates how the worsening well-being crisis is challenging people worldwide.
  • Many external stressors are severely affecting our mental well-being, leading to worrying rates of stress and burnout," Mr. Sadler said.

CIGNA HEALTHCARE LAUNCHES NEW GLOBAL HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN FOR ADULTS AGED 60+

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Mardi, septembre 5, 2023
Glaucoma, Arthritis, Sleep, Type 2 diabetes, Rehabilitation, Cigna, Mental, Mindfulness, CBT, Senior, Hypertension, Back pain, Diagnosis, Ageing, Health, NYSE, International health, Hospital, Health insurance, Tutoring

Includes optional outpatient cover for certain chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes and arthritis

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  • Includes optional outpatient cover for certain chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes and arthritis
    LONDON, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Health business of Cigna Healthcare, the global health benefits provider of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) announced the launch of a new, customized health benefits plan aimed at supporting the health and vitality of globally mobile people aged 60 and older.
  • The 'Cigna Healthcare Global Plan for Seniors' is designed to meet growing consumer demand and supports new Cigna Healthcare research forecasting that the market is expected to reach 450,000 people by 2025.
  • In addition to a range of health, well-being, and preventive care services, the 'Cigna Healthcare Global Plan for Seniors' provides essential coverage for hospital stays, inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment, and vaccinations.
  • This health plan is customized for globally mobile seniors, it is affordable, and packed with health and well-being benefits to help people enjoy life wherever it takes them."

CIGNA HEALTHCARE LAUNCHES NEW GLOBAL HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN FOR ADULTS AGED 60+

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Mardi, septembre 5, 2023
Glaucoma, Arthritis, Sleep, Type 2 diabetes, Rehabilitation, Cigna, Mental, Mindfulness, CBT, Senior, Hypertension, Back pain, Diagnosis, Ageing, Health, NYSE, International health, Hospital, Health insurance, Tutoring

Includes optional outpatient cover for certain chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes and arthritis

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  • Includes optional outpatient cover for certain chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes and arthritis
    LONDON, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Health business of Cigna Healthcare, the global health benefits provider of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) announced the launch of a new, customized health benefits plan aimed at supporting the health and vitality of globally mobile people aged 60 and older.
  • The 'Cigna Healthcare Global Plan for Seniors' is designed to meet growing consumer demand and supports new Cigna Healthcare research forecasting that the market is expected to reach 450,000 people by 2025.
  • In addition to a range of health, well-being, and preventive care services, the 'Cigna Healthcare Global Plan for Seniors' provides essential coverage for hospital stays, inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment, and vaccinations.
  • This health plan is customized for globally mobile seniors, it is affordable, and packed with health and well-being benefits to help people enjoy life wherever it takes them."

STAT to host three-day, virtual 'Future Summit' September 5-7

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Jeudi, août 31, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STAT, the leading media company reporting on health, science, and medicine, is proud to host its inaugural STAT Future Summit next week, Sept. 5-7. The three-day, virtual event will focus on one key theme each day — the future of medicine, the future of cancer, and the future of health care. Programming will run from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET each day. Attendees will also have the option to access session recordings on demand, about 24 hours after a session concludes. Interested media can email Brittany Cipriano, senior director of events at STAT, at [email protected] to register for the event.

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  • The 2023 STAT Future Summit features conversations with thought leaders paving the way to a new era of medicine.
  • BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STAT , the leading media company reporting on health, science, and medicine, is proud to host its inaugural STAT Future Summit next week, Sept. 5-7.
  • The three-day, virtual event will focus on one key theme each day — the future of medicine, the future of cancer, and the future of health care.
  • Interested media can email Brittany Cipriano, senior director of events at STAT, at [email protected] to register for the event.

DEI CHAMPIONS COCA-COLA, FINE HYGIENIC HOLDING, CIGNA, BIC, VIATRIS TO LEAD AT 2023 MIDDLE EAST EDITION OF BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY®

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Mercredi, août 16, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd (HORP) today announced that top executives from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Champion Companies - The Coca-Cola Company, Fine Hygienic Holding, Cigna Healthcare, BIC and Viatris would lead a field of C-Suite executives sharing their best practices for leadership, diversity & inclusion and success at the 2023 Middle East Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® - the success and leadership summit for women, to be held in Dubai on Sept 6, 2023. The day would also be joined by several of the 2023 Break the ceiling touch the sky® List of the Middle East's Most Inspirational Women in Leadership, announced recently. The 2023 Middle East Edition of the summit is a key enabler of HORP's Mission 2029 for a Better World - the 10 year initiative to shape a better world through better (gender) diversity & inclusion, leadership and business. The 2023 Middle East Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® has as its Industry Partners – AmCham Dubai, AmCham Abu Dhabi, Canadian Business Council for Dubai and Northern Emirates, etc. whose members are entitled to preferential Industry partner rates.

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  • The day would also be joined by several of the 2023 Break the ceiling touch the sky® List of the Middle East's Most Inspirational Women in Leadership, announced recently.
  • The 2023 Middle East Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® has as its Industry Partners – AmCham Dubai, AmCham Abu Dhabi, Canadian Business Council for Dubai and Northern Emirates, etc.
  • Ltd. (HORP) is a leader in global female executive leadership development and provides international services in the areas of Talent (BeliEVE®), Training (Break the ceiling touch the sky®) and Transformation (CEOSmith®).
  • HORP is also the owner of the annual Break the ceiling touch the sky® 101 Best Global Companies for women in leadership Index (BTC 101 Global Index).

Leading Health Care Expert Named AHIP Chief Health Equity Officer

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Lundi, juillet 24, 2023
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With that commitment, AHIP is pleased to announce that LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH, has been named Chief Health Equity Officer, effective immediately.

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  • With that commitment, AHIP is pleased to announce that LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH, has been named Chief Health Equity Officer, effective immediately.
  • In this position, Dr. McIver will lead AHIP’s health equity initiatives, setting and driving strategies to improve health equity for underrepresented and medically underserved communities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230724316087/en/
    LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH, has been named Chief Health Equity Officer of AHIP (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Inequities and disparities continue to impact millions of Americans,” said Eyles.
  • “I am driven by ensuring that health equity becomes a natural part of how we think about and deliver health care.