Seattle Children's

Rackspace Technology Epic Infrastructure Managed Services Increases Seattle Children's Epic Electronic Health Record Availability

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четверг, мая 16, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology® (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading end-to-end hybrid, multicloud, and AI technology services company, today announced Seattle Children's successfully implemented an Epic Electronic Health Records (EHR) system leveraging Rackspace’s Healthcare Cloud solution.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology® (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading end-to-end hybrid, multicloud, and AI technology services company, today announced Seattle Children's successfully implemented an Epic Electronic Health Records (EHR) system leveraging Rackspace’s Healthcare Cloud solution.
  • After an extensive evaluation of private and public cloud service providers, the organization chose Rackspace to manage the migration and provide fully managed private cloud infrastructure services for an Epic environment.
  • "The Rackspace Infrastructure Managed Services team seamlessly migrated the organization's Epic instance with a designated playbook with minimal impact on systems availability.
  • In addition, Rackspace holds all the Epic certifications needed to implement the deployment and now to support the organization’s Epic infrastructure.

Allen Institute for Immunology and Seattle Children's Research Institute launch study to unravel molecular mysteries of pediatric IBD

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понедельник, мая 13, 2024

SEATTLE, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) diagnoses on the rise globally, a clinical trial in Seattle aims to transform treatment approaches through deep molecular profiling.

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  • SEATTLE, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) diagnoses on the rise globally , a clinical trial in Seattle aims to transform treatment approaches through deep molecular profiling.
  • Recruitment has begun for the Seattle STRIDE study , a joint effort by Seattle Children's Research Institute and the Allen Institute for Immunology .
  • "IBD is a very complex disease, and we only have a rough understanding of what is happening at a molecular level," she said.
  • "There is a universe of information that is not being seen," said Adam Savage , Ph.D., an Assistant Investigator at the Allen Institute for Immunology.

Phoenix Children's Names New Chief of Neurosurgery

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среда, апреля 24, 2024

PHOENIX, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's fastest-growing pediatric health systems, today announced the hire of accomplished surgeon-scientist Jason Scott Hauptman, MD, PhD, as division chief of neurosurgery, part of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's. His appointment is part of a broader effort to hire top clinical and research leadership in high-demand specialty areas as Phoenix Children's solidifies its position as the premier pediatric health system in the Southwest.

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  • "Patient families will benefit from Dr. Hauptman's epilepsy surgery expertise, and our health system will benefit from his impressive track record in medical education, mentorship, research and academia," said Daniel Ostlie, MD, surgeon in chief at Phoenix Children's.
  • As division chief of neurosurgery at Phoenix Children's , Dr. Hauptman will provide strategic direction and administrative leadership while also collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide top-quality clinical care for children with neurological conditions.
  • He will also hold academic appointments with Mayo Clinic Arizona, Creighton University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix.
  • Phoenix Children's is consistently recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report's " Best Children's Hospitals " for neurology and neurosurgery.

CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH SHAPING CHILDREN'S HEALTH SHOWCASED AT THE PEDIATRIC ACADEMIC SOCIETIES 2024 MEETING

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четверг, апреля 4, 2024

TORONTO, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting connects thousands of leading pediatric researchers and other healthcare providers worldwide united by a common mission: Connecting the global academic pediatric community to advance scientific discovery and promote innovation in child and adolescent health.

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  • TORONTO, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting connects thousands of leading pediatric researchers and other healthcare providers worldwide united by a common mission: Connecting the global academic pediatric community to advance scientific discovery and promote innovation in child and adolescent health.
  • Research on Neonatology, artificial intelligence, adolescent obesity, mental health, infectious diseases, and other health issues will be featured at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2024 Meeting
    This unique meeting represents over 70 pediatric specialties and includes more than 350+ sessions, 687 oral abstracts, and 3,300+ posters on general and specialty pediatric health topics, as well as nine Friday pre-conference programs featuring topics on pediatric bioethics, perinatal stroke, kidney health, and more.
  • Attendees can access sessions, posters, and more through the online program guide and the PAS Meeting mobile app.
  • "This is the premier forum for pediatric researchers and providers to share the latest research on global and public health issues," Judith Shaw, PAS program chair.

Data-Science-Powered Research by Seattle Children's and Microsoft Shows Promise of Predicting SIDS and Other Causes of Sudden Death

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четверг, марта 28, 2024

The event was sponsored by The Center for Integrative Brain Research at Seattle Children's and Microsoft AI for Good Lab.

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  • The event was sponsored by The Center for Integrative Brain Research at Seattle Children's and Microsoft AI for Good Lab.
  • Among the many topics attendees discussed was groundbreaking new research that suggests genetic testing at birth may hold the promise of detecting SIDS risk — and potentially other causes of sudden death later in life.
  • The Aaron Matthew SIDS Research Foundation funds the database, which is maintained and managed at Seattle Children's Research Institute.
  • "Scientific research sometimes leads to surprises," said Jan-Marino Ramirez , PhD, Director of the Center for Integrative Brain Research at Seattle Children's.

Auction of Washington Wines Announces 2024 Event Season Benefiting The Community

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среда, марта 13, 2024

SEATTLE, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Auction of Washington Wines returns for its 37th year of fundraising, announcing a full calendar of wine events and auctions benefiting the community in May and August.

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  • The Auction of Washington Wines promotes awareness and growth of the Washington wine industry while benefiting the community, with ongoing contributions to three beneficiaries: Seattle Children's, Washington State University's Viticulture and Enology Department, and the auction's Industry Grant Partner, Vital Wines.
  • The Auction of Washington Wines promotes awareness and growth of the Washington wine industry while supporting three beneficiaries: Seattle Children's, Washington State University's Viticulture and Enology Department, and the auction's Industry Grant Partner, Vital Wines.
  • The Auction of Washington Wines promotes awareness and growth of the Washington wine industry while benefiting the community, with ongoing contributions to three beneficiaries: Seattle Children's , Washington State University's Viticulture and Enology Department , and the auction's Industry Grant Partner, Vital Wines .
  • The Auction of Washington Wines' Community co-chairs for the second year are Laura and Ian MacNeil, who have supported the Washington wine industry since 1996.

Rackspace Technology Participates in ViVE 2024 to Discuss Healthcare Technology Interoperability and Revolutionizing Digital Health Strategies

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среда, февраля 21, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology® (NASDAQ: RXT) — a leading end-to-end, hybrid, multicloud solutions company, today announced its participation in ViVE 2024!

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology® (NASDAQ: RXT) — a leading end-to-end, hybrid, multicloud solutions company, today announced its participation in ViVE 2024!
  • ViVE is the premier, curated event experience for digital health decision-makers focusing on the business of healthcare.
  • Whether you're a healthcare provider, payer, life sciences group, or healthcare services organization, Rackspace Technology can guide you toward increased efficiency, reduced costs, and data-centric decision-making."
  • Seattle Children's Hospital engaged Rackspace Technology to host and manage its Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Genezen Announces Strategic Process Development and Manufacturing Partnership Agreement with Seattle Children's Research Institute for X-linked Agammaglobulinemia (XLA) Cell Therapy Program

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среда, марта 6, 2024

FISHERS, Ind., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle Children's Research Institute, the research division of Seattle Children's Hospital and renowned global leader in pediatric research, and Genezen, a leading gene and cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization, have unveiled a strategic manufacturing partnership for Seattle Children's Research Institute's X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) program.

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  • FISHERS, Ind., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle Children's Research Institute, the research division of Seattle Children's Hospital and renowned global leader in pediatric research, and Genezen, a leading gene and cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization, have unveiled a strategic manufacturing partnership for Seattle Children's Research Institute's X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) program.
  • This collaborative effort is focused on leveraging Genezen's viral vector process development and cGMP manufacturing expertise to advance Seattle Children's XLA gene therapy program.
  • XLA is a rare primary immunodeficiency condition characterized by abnormally low levels of immunoglobulins, also referred to as antibodies.
  • With this program, Seattle Children's is one of our first customers to leverage our Cytegrity™ producer cell line offering from CSL.

Comagine Health Strengthens Its Board of Directors With New Members

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вторник, февраля 20, 2024

Seattle, WA, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comagine Health, a leading national nonprofit health care consulting firm, named additional board members recently. The organization continues to seek a broad range of diverse expertise at the board level to achieve the organization's mission and vision.

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  • Comagine Health, a leading national nonprofit health care consulting firm, named additional board members recently.
  • Seattle, WA, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comagine Health, a leading national nonprofit health care consulting firm, named additional board members recently.
  • "Comagine Health remains committed to reimagining health care, together," Dorothy Teeter, MHA, Comagine Health's board chair said.
  • "Comagine Health remains committed to reimagining health care, together," Dorothy Teeter, MHA, Comagine Health's board chair said.

Pivot Point Consulting Announces Three New Leadership Appointments

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вторник, февраля 20, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Point Consulting, a Vaco Holdings company and #1 Best in KLAS: Managed IT Services firm, today announced the hiring of three new leaders as a result of the company's accelerated growth across its strategic consulting services, analytics and artificial intelligence, managed services, cybersecurity and enterprise applications practices.

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  • Pivot Point Consulting announces new leadership appointments: Brian Beinborn, Kathy Krypel and MJ Stojak
    Brian Beinborn joins the company as Managing Director of Enterprise Solutions; Kathy Krypel is appointed Managing Director of Enterprise Applications; and MJ Stojak takes on the role of Managing Director of Analytics and AI.
  • "As Pivot Point Consulting continues to thrive with remarkable year-over-year growth, we are beyond excited to invest in our leadership and welcome these three esteemed professionals to our team," said Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Pivot Point Consulting, Rachel Marano.
  • Prior to Pivot Point Consulting, Brian served as Director of EMR Optimization for Guidehouse.
  • Her extensive leadership in clinic systems, patient access optimization and digital solutions that drive meaningful improvement will be invaluable in her new role as Pivot Point Consulting's Managing Director of Enterprise Applications.