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South Rampart Pharma Publishes SRP-001's Unique Pain Relief Mechanism and Phase 1 Trial Results in Scientific Reports

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torsdag, maj 16, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Rampart Pharma, Inc., today announced the publication of a paper in Scientific Reports describing the manner in which SRP-001 works in the brain to alleviate pain and the results of a Phase 1 randomized controlled trial (RCT)1.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Rampart Pharma, Inc., today announced the publication of a paper in Scientific Reports describing the manner in which SRP-001 works in the brain to alleviate pain and the results of a Phase 1 randomized controlled trial (RCT)1.
  • The study, by Bazan et al., is titled, " Transcriptomic signature, bioactivity and safety of a non-hepatotoxic analgesic generating AM404 in the midbrain PAG region ."
  • The publication reveals SRP-001's unique mechanism of action, producing higher amounts of N-arachidonoylphenolamine (AM404) than acetaminophen, a metabolite crucial for inducing pain relief in the midbrain’s periaqueductal grey (PAG) region.
  • Armed with known mechanisms for pain relief in the brain and compelling Phase 1 randomized trial data, we look forward to advancing SRP-001 into Phase 2 randomized and controlled studies for acute and neuropathic pain in the second half of 2024.”

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Announces Founding Dean and Location in Downtown New Orleans at Benson Tower

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måndag, april 29, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier), a leading undergraduate institution in preparing Black students to successfully complete medical school, has announced continued progress with Ochsner Health (Ochsner), the Gulf South's leading academic medical center in training physicians, to launch their transformational Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM). This groundbreaking partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing medical education by addressing health disparities in diverse communities and helping fulfill the urgent need for more physicians in Louisiana and the nation. The new medical school will be in the burgeoning BioDistrict New Orleans, located downtown in Benson Tower next to Caesars Superdome.

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  • The new medical school will be in the burgeoning BioDistrict New Orleans , located downtown in Benson Tower next to Caesars Superdome.
  • "Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine was born from a truly collaborative vision between Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health.
  • When it opens, the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine will join the nation's four existing historically Black medical schools : Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
  • By anchoring their partnership with the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM), Xavier and Ochsner will advance healthcare excellence, bring new opportunities to marginalized populations and create stellar medical education for future generations.

CURE Media Group and Oncology Nursing News® announce Meaghan Mooney, B.S.N., RN, OCN, as the winner of the 2024 Extraordinary Healer® Award

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torsdag, april 25, 2024

Kristen Dahlgren, co-founder of the Pink Eraser Project (PEP) and award-winning journalist, served as the event’s keynote speaker.

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  • Kristen Dahlgren, co-founder of the Pink Eraser Project (PEP) and award-winning journalist, served as the event’s keynote speaker.
  • Photo credit: Rich Kessler
    “We are thrilled to name Meaghan Mooney, B.S.N., RN, OCN, as the winner of the 2024 CURE Extraordinary Healer Award.
  • Initially drawn towards maternity and pediatrics during nursing school, a surgical rotation on an oncology floor led her on a different path.
  • Captivated by the difficult but rewarding nature of the oncology field, Mooney embarked on a fulfilling career dedicated to the care of cancer patients.

Green Security Partners with Spire Capital and Strattam Capital

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onsdag, april 24, 2024

CLEARWATER, Fla., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Green Security, a leading provider of SaaS healthcare compliance and access management solutions, announced a majority growth investment, led by Spire Capital and Strattam Capital.

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  • "This new investment will allow Green Security to expand to meet the growing customer demand for its innovative platform," said Sean White, Partner at Spire Capital.
  • "Securing this investment from our new private equity partners is not just a validation of our vision, but a catalyst for growth," said Shawn Fitzgibbons, Founder and CEO, Green Security.
  • "We could not be more excited to help bring the Green Security solution to a wider audience, to solve a growing range of challenges to facility security and access."
  • VedderPrice served as legal counsel to Spire Capital and TPG Twin Brook Capital Partners provided debt financing.

CURE Media Group and Oncology Nursing News Announces the 2024 Extraordinary Healer® Award Finalists

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fredag, mars 15, 2024

This award honors oncology nurses whose compassion and expertise improve the lives of their patients.

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  • This award honors oncology nurses whose compassion and expertise improve the lives of their patients.
  • The award presentations and winner announcement will be held on April 24, 2024 during the Oncology Nursing Society's Annual Congress at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
  • The finalists for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer award are:
    Jessica McDade, B.S.N., RN, OCN.
  • For more information on the 2024 Extraordinary Healer event and to register, please visit the event page .

Energy Finders Selected to Present at Inaugural 3rd Coast Venture Summit in New Orleans

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onsdag, mars 13, 2024

GERMANTOWN, Md., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Finders, Inc. (OTC PINK: EGYF) - ("Energy Finders, Inc" or the "Company") — Energy Finders Inc a US based company developing groundbreaking renewable technologies, (Stock Symbol: EGYF) selected to present at the inaugural 3rd Coast Venture Summit in New Orleans.

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  • GERMANTOWN, Md., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Finders, Inc. (OTC PINK: EGYF) - ("Energy Finders, Inc" or the "Company") — Energy Finders Inc a US based company developing groundbreaking renewable technologies, (Stock Symbol: EGYF) selected to present at the inaugural 3rd Coast Venture Summit in New Orleans.
  • Energy Finders is pleased to announce its selection to present at the inaugural 3rd Coast Venture Summit in New Orleans, taking place from March 13-15, 2024.
  • Chosen from a competitive selection pool, Energy Finders will be at the forefront of this premier event that unites Gulf South startup founders, nationwide investors, business leaders, and corporate partners.
  • The 3rd Coast Venture Summit is set against the backdrop of the vibrant Gulf South startup ecosystem, encompassing Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

UNCF’s 11th Annual New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball Huge Success

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tisdag, mars 5, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, LA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a major event during its yearlong 80th anniversary celebration, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its 11th annual New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, LA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a major event during its yearlong 80th anniversary celebration, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its 11th annual New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
  • In addition to the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, like past years, local sponsors contributed towards the success of this event.
  • “Events like the New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball help us do just that,” said Therese Badon, senior vice president, development and special events divisions, UNCF.
  • For more information on the New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball and future sponsorship opportunities, call 504.581.3794 or email [email protected] .

Ochsner Digital Medicine Partners with Humana Healthy Horizons

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onsdag, februari 28, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ochsner Digital Medicine has partnered with Humana Healthy Horizons to provide digital medicine services to its members.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ochsner Digital Medicine has partnered with Humana Healthy Horizons to provide digital medicine services to its members.
  • Through this partnership, Ochsner Digital Medicine will offer Humana Healthy Horizons members who have been diagnosed with Hypertension and Type 2 diabetes remote programs designed to manage and control their conditions.
  • Ochsner Health was among the earliest innovators in remote patient management and is recognized as a leader in digital medicine.
  • "Through our work with Humana Healthy Horizons, members will receive high-quality care utilizing our digital platforms and expertise.

End Drug Shortages Alliance Announces New Chair and Board Members for 2024

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tisdag, januari 23, 2024

The End Drug Shortages Alliance (EDSA) announces the appointment of Terri Lyle Wilson, vice president of pharmacy for The Children’s Hospital Association, as its new chair.

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  • The End Drug Shortages Alliance (EDSA) announces the appointment of Terri Lyle Wilson, vice president of pharmacy for The Children’s Hospital Association, as its new chair.
  • Wilson succeeds past-board chair Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, FCCP, division chair, pharmacy supply solutions, Mayo Clinic.
  • Tichy helped launch the End Drug Shortages Alliance in 2021 and was appointed chair in December 2021.
  • "I am very grateful to Eric for his leadership and am honored to step into the role of board chair for the End Drug Shortages Alliance," said Wilson.

Hims & Hers Teams with Hartford HealthCare to Connect People to In-person Care

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torsdag, januari 11, 2024

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (“Hims & Hers”, NYSE: HIMS), the leading health and wellness platform, and Connecticut’s most transformative health system, Hartford HealthCare (HHC), today announced a strategic partnership that broadens access to in-person healthcare services.

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  • Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (“Hims & Hers”, NYSE: HIMS), the leading health and wellness platform, and Connecticut’s most transformative health system, Hartford HealthCare (HHC), today announced a strategic partnership that broadens access to in-person healthcare services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240111662974/en/
    The collaboration provides patients with an enhanced and connected healthcare experience when they need care outside the Hims & Hers platform.
  • This initiative reinforces Hims & Hers' mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable and convenient care by integrating an esteemed Connecticut-based healthcare system into its growing network of provider relationships.
  • HHC is known for many of its specialist care services, including for treatment of cardiovascular health, diabetes and prostate care.