Occupational therapy

City of Hope Researchers to Present Investigational Treatments for Colorectal, Kidney and Blood Cancers at 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

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torsdag, maj 23, 2024
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City of Hope has performed over 19,000 transplants, is one of the nation’s leading transplant programs and is at the forefront of using transplants to treat older adults with blood cancers.

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  • City of Hope has performed over 19,000 transplants, is one of the nation’s leading transplant programs and is at the forefront of using transplants to treat older adults with blood cancers.
  • The adult cohorts of this trial recruitment have closed with more than 200 patients in follow-up.
  • Kennedy Geriatric Oncology Award, which honors geriatric oncologists who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in the field of geriatric oncology.
  • Presenter: Richard T. Lee , M.D., City of Hope clinical professor, Supportive and Integrative Medicine Program; Cherng Family Director's Chair for the Center for Integrative Oncology
    Presenter: Daniel Schmolze , M.D., City of Hope associate clinical professor, Department of Pathology

Clearwater Living's Clearwater Newport Beach Named Best 55+ Luxury Assisted Living Community in Annual SAGE Awards

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torsdag, maj 2, 2024
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Living®, a real estate and property management company dedicated to the ownership, operation, and development of high-quality senior living communities, earned prominent recognition today with the announcement that Clearwater Newport Beach, a 101-unit, luxury assisted living and memory support community in Newport Beach, has been named the best 55+ luxury assisted living/special needs community as part of the 2024 Shaping Advancements in Generational Environments ("SAGE") Awards.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Living® , a real estate and property management company dedicated to the ownership, operation, and development of high-quality senior living communities, earned prominent recognition today with the announcement that Clearwater Newport Beach , a 101-unit, luxury assisted living and memory support community in Newport Beach, has been named the best 55+ luxury assisted living/special needs community as part of the 2024 Shaping Advancements in Generational Environments ("SAGE") Awards.
  • "Our mission with Clearwater Newport Beach, and all of our communities, is to consistently provide our residents with the vital emotional, physical, and social experiences that are important for a thriving assisted living community," said Danielle Morgan, Clearwater Living's president and chief operating officer.
  • "We are honored that Clearwater Newport Beach has been recognized for, not only its stunning physical environment, but also its innovative approach to addressing resident needs and enhancing their quality of life."
  • Clearwater Living actively acquires, develops and operates a full range of senior housing communities throughout the western United States.

InnovAge Launches PACE Center in Los Angeles, Helping Seniors Live Independently with High-Quality Care

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onsdag, april 24, 2024
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As part of this launch, InnovAge California PACE will host a lively celebration today, welcoming local officials, community organizations, care partners, and the public, to tour its PACE center based in the historic Los Angeles Crenshaw neighborhood. Today’s guests will tour the 22,000 square foot, two-level renovated center -- which includes a medical clinic with exam rooms, dining room, four day rooms, quiet room, outdoor patio, and other amenities. The program’s service area extends beyond Crenshaw, providing care and support to seniors residing in West and South Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • As part of this launch, InnovAge California PACE will host a lively celebration today, welcoming local officials, community organizations, care partners, and the public, to tour its PACE center based in the historic Los Angeles Crenshaw neighborhood.
  • The program’s service area extends beyond Crenshaw, providing care and support to seniors residing in West and South Los Angeles.
  • “InnovAge provides critical healthcare programs where seniors and their families need us most,” says InnovAge President and CEO Patrick Blair.
  • This care is delivered at no cost to seniors with Medicare and Medi-Cal (Medicaid) coverage, helping seniors that might otherwise need nursing home care to continue to live independently.

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Fills Healthcare Industry Shortages with New Innovative Programs

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tisdag, april 16, 2024
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These programs aim to prepare students for advanced clinical practice and leadership roles in top healthcare specialties.

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  • These programs aim to prepare students for advanced clinical practice and leadership roles in top healthcare specialties.
  • In the healthcare disciplines that USAHS addresses, practitioner shortages are growing while demand for treatment is increasing; therefore, boosting the educational pipeline has become more critical than ever.
  • Dedicated to graduate studies in health sciences, USAHS fills the healthcare industry pipeline gaps through innovative blended online and hands-on programs, allowing students to live almost anywhere in the U.S. while obtaining their master's or doctorate degrees.
  • They also ensure that the University’s programs prepare graduate students for their future careers and fill the existing healthcare pipeline gaps.

Bierman Autism Centers Unveils 'Adventures of Pilot the Penguin,' Educational Coloring Book, in Honor of Autism Acceptance Month

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tisdag, april 2, 2024
LBA, Person-centered therapy, OTS, Penguin, Digital, BCBA, Physician, Bierman, Child, Aircraft pilot, Applied behavior analysis, Occupational therapy, LABA, Empowerment, OT, Creativity, Operation, ABA, Spectrum, ASD, Autism spectrum, Individual

This initiative highlights BAC's dedication to fostering understanding, igniting young imaginations, and actively engaging with families and communities about autism.

Key Points: 
  • This initiative highlights BAC's dedication to fostering understanding, igniting young imaginations, and actively engaging with families and communities about autism.
  • In celebration of Occupational Therapy Month, "Adventures of Pilot the Penguin" serves as a valuable resource for Occupational Therapists (OTs) at Bierman.
  • Our goal with this coloring book is to spark joy, foster educational discussions, and illuminate the incredible potential within children with autism."
  • “Adventures of Pilot the Penguin” represents more than just a coloring book; it embodies BAC's unwavering belief in the boundless potential of every child with autism.

The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council Awarded Topline Financial Credit Union Members with Scholarships

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torsdag, mars 28, 2024
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MAPLE GROVE, Minn., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative , is proud to announce three members have received a $1,000 scholarship from the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC) .

Key Points: 
  • MAPLE GROVE, Minn., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative , is proud to announce three members have received a $1,000 scholarship from the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC) .
  • Nearly 650 students from credit unions throughout the state of Minnesota applied for scholarships from Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC) .
  • This year three TopLine Financial Credit Union members were recognized and awarded a total of $3,000.
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota’s 11th largest credit union, with assets of nearly $800 million and serves over 51,000 members.

Cecilia Cruse Joins MiEN Company as a Special Needs Consultant

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tisdag, april 9, 2024
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students in special education make up 15% of the K-12 student population, and that number has been steadily increasing for nearly 40 years. To meet the rising demand for furniture products and services that create fun and functional learning spaces for students with special needs, MiEN Company has hired Cecilia Cruse, OTR/L, as a special needs consultant.

Key Points: 
  • Cruse will support MiEN in its work to design products that are flexible and adaptable to a variety of learning, mobility, and pedagogical needs.
  • To meet the rising demand for furniture products and services that create fun and functional learning spaces for students with special needs, MiEN Company has hired Cecilia Cruse, OTR/L, as a special needs consultant.
  • In her new role, Cruse will support MiEN in its work to design products that are flexible and adaptable to a variety of learning, mobility, and pedagogical needs.
  • "Cecilia is highly skilled in understanding and implementing solutions for inclusion and, in particular, for creating sensory friendly learning environments," said MiEN Company President and CEO Remco Bergsma.

Clearwater Living Expands into Texas with Assisted Living and Memory Support Community Acquisition

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måndag, april 8, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Living® , a real estate and property management company dedicated to the ownership, operation and development of high-quality senior living communities, announced today the acquisition of The Watermark at Houston Heights, a 220-unit, luxury assisted living and memory support community in Houston.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Living® , a real estate and property management company dedicated to the ownership, operation and development of high-quality senior living communities, announced today the acquisition of The Watermark at Houston Heights, a 220-unit, luxury assisted living and memory support community in Houston.
  • Clearwater Living has rebranded the community as Clearwater at The Heights.
  • "We are very pleased to add Clearwater at The Heights to our portfolio of Class A senior living communities," said Danielle Morgan, Clearwater Living's president and COO.
  • Clearwater Living actively acquires, develops and operates a full range of senior housing communities throughout the western United States.

CentralReach Announces Launch of Preferred Partner Network with Simple Fractal as its First Preferred Partner

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torsdag, mars 21, 2024
Fractal, Growth, Practice management, Speech–language pathology, RPA, Partnership, EMR, School, News, Applied behavior analysis, Occupational therapy, Workflow, IDD, API, Electronic health record, ABA, Spectrum, Robotic process automation, Medical device

The news comes one month after the launch of the company’s next-generation APIs which enable customers to connect CentralReach with a variety of key third-party systems in a secure and approved way.

Key Points: 
  • The news comes one month after the launch of the company’s next-generation APIs which enable customers to connect CentralReach with a variety of key third-party systems in a secure and approved way.
  • Simple Fractal offers both turnkey and custom digital labor solutions tailored to the unique needs of ABA providers of all sizes.
  • For those seeking strategic advancement, Simple Fractal also offers custom bot solutions designed to scale alongside the growth of the ABA provider.
  • While Simple Fractal is the first preferred partner, the company also works with a number of other vendors to offer CentralReach customers other resources to power their practices and schools.

Valparaiso University to Offer 100% Online Graduate Healthcare Degrees in Partnership with Relearnit, Inc.

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tisdag, mars 19, 2024
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Valparaiso University (Valpo) is offering three online healthcare graduate degrees in partnership with Relearnit, Inc. (Relearnit).

Key Points: 
  • Valparaiso University (Valpo) is offering three online healthcare graduate degrees in partnership with Relearnit, Inc. (Relearnit).
  • These programs are offered through Valpo’s acclaimed College of Nursing and Health Professions, which has been educating the next generation of healthcare leaders for more than 50 years.
  • “These online programs offer students the benefits of flexibility, increased accessibility and online collaboration,” says Eric W. Johnson, Ph.D., provost and executive vice president for academic affairs for Valparaiso University.
  • “We’re excited to offer these programs that blend the best of Valpo with the ease of online learning.