Anatomical pathology

Pennant and John Muir Health Enter into a Home Health Joint Venture in the Bay Area, California

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
John Muir Health, Transitional care, Anatomical pathology, Nursing, Patient

John Muir Health has contributed its home health business to the new joint venture, which will be majority-owned and managed by a Pennant subsidiary.

Key Points: 
  • John Muir Health has contributed its home health business to the new joint venture, which will be majority-owned and managed by a Pennant subsidiary.
  • The new venture will provide home health services, including skilled nursing, physical occupational and speech therapy, home health aide and medical social work services to patients throughout the Bay Area under the name Muir Home Health.
  • Muir Home Health is poised to hit the ground running.”
    "We are grateful for the opportunity to strategically expand our Bay Area presence and build on John Muir Health’s legacy through Muir Home Health."
  • John Muir Health was advised on the joint venture by Sheppard Mullin.

Tena L. McNamara, CCC-A/SLP, Becomes 2024 President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
MacNamara, Literacy, Private practice, ASHA, Education, Anatomical pathology, Communication, American Speech–Language–Hearing Association, Audiology, Employment, CCC, Hearing, Management

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tena L. McNamara, CCC-A/SLP, took office this month as the 2024 president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Key Points: 
  • Tena L. McNamara, CCC-A/SLP, took office this month as the 2024 president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tena L. McNamara, CCC-A/SLP, took office this month as the 2024 president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
  • "I look forward to working with the ASHA board, staff, and members to expand the legacy of excellence and innovation that ASHA has established over the years."
  • McNamara is an audiologist and speech-language pathologist who specializes in aural habilitation/rehabilitation therapy, audiological assessment, literacy, and (central) auditory processing diagnostics and intervention.

Truveta Research on increased speech delays in children during the pandemic published in JAMA Pediatrics

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
EHR, Pediatrics, Research, Language, Incidence, MD, Health, JAMA Pediatrics, Speech, Learning, Anatomical pathology, Patient, Diagnosis, Pharmaceutical industry

BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Truveta announced new research published in JAMA Pediatrics exploring the incidence of first-time speech delays in children under the age of 5 prior to and during the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Truveta announced new research published in JAMA Pediatrics exploring the incidence of first-time speech delays in children under the age of 5 prior to and during the pandemic.
  • The research found a significant increase in the rate of children under the age of 5 being diagnosed with first-time speech delays since July 2020.
  • In this analysis, using a subset of Truveta Data, Truveta Research identified children younger than 5 years with encounters between January 1, 2018, and February 28, 2023, and no previous speech delay diagnosis.
  • The study observed significant step increases in the number of diagnoses of speech delays overall following the onset of the pandemic.

CentralReach Launches Inaugural Autism and IDD Care Market Report, Offering Unprecedented Industry Insights

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
IDD, Spectrum, Occupational therapy, Hope, Data, ABA, Insurance, Anatomical pathology, Residential care

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CentralReach , the leading provider of Autism and IDD care software, today released The Autism and IDD Care Market Report, compiled from a carefully curated selection of CentralReach's proprietary CanaryBI dataset, cohorted to remove the effects of new entrants on the trends.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CentralReach , the leading provider of Autism and IDD care software, today released The Autism and IDD Care Market Report, compiled from a carefully curated selection of CentralReach's proprietary CanaryBI dataset, cohorted to remove the effects of new entrants on the trends.
  • This groundbreaking report marks the first of its kind for the autism and IDD care industry, capturing the ever-evolving landscape and inspiring innovative approaches to care delivery for individuals with autism and related IDDs.
  • Among the report's key findings is the substantial opportunity for applied behavioral analysis (ABA) providers to expand caregiver training and support services.
  • The Autism and IDD Care Market Report is derived from CR CanaryBI - the industry's most comprehensive autism and IDD care dataset.

New Pediatric Mental Health Center to Offer Ukraine Children + Teens Free Treatment for War-Related Psychological Trauma

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Friday, December 15, 2023
Emotional and behavioral disorders, Psychological abuse, Violence, Depression, Disorder, Anatomical pathology, Atrocity, Anxiety, Psychotherapy, Research, Red Ventures, Uncertainty, St Nicholas Hospital, Fear, Rehabilitation, Partnership, PTSD, Elgin Mental Health Center, Dissociative, Hospital, Stronger Than Ever, Nursing

LVIV, Ukraine, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking new mental health center dedicated to helping Ukraine children and teens suffering PTSD and war trauma-related conditions will open today in Lviv, providing free and low-cost treatment to children in need. The facility, located in Lviv's St. Nicolas Children's Hospital, will provide everything from psychotherapy, speech therapy, rehabilitation and medical services to Ukraine youth. Creation of the center was made possible with a significant investment from nonprofit organization Stronger Than Ever and Red Ventures, a US-based company, along with other donors, through a partnership with Lviv IT Cluster and JustAnswer.

Key Points: 
  • The facility, located in Lviv's St. Nicolas Children's Hospital, will provide everything from psychotherapy, speech therapy, rehabilitation and medical services to Ukraine youth.
  • "The number of children in need of help is increasing every day because the psychological consequences of war are distant in time.
  • "With the pediatric mental health center opening today, we create access to mental health resources for Ukraine's youngest citizens, and empower them to carve a path towards a brighter and more prosperous future for the country."
  • We cannot stand by and watch as a generation of young Ukrainians suffers from the effects of violence and fear."

SheScales Program Announces 2023-2024 Cohort

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Senior, Miranda Esmonde-White, Anatomical pathology, Growth, Calendar, CREW, Marketing, Ice cream, Child, Talent management, Ageing, Connect, Parent, Volunteering, Taste, Rain

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SheScales, a marketing advisory program powered by Rain the Growth Agency, has selected four female-founded companies to participate in its 2023-2024 program. The program provides mentorship and dedicated marketing support for up to one calendar year.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SheScales , a marketing advisory program powered by Rain the Growth Agency , has selected four female-founded companies to participate in its 2023-2024 program.
  • The program provides mentorship and dedicated marketing support for up to one calendar year.
  • The 2023-2024 cohort companies are:
    Connect & Beyond Physical Therapy – Combining physical therapy with preventative wellness classes, Diane Shiffer founded Connect & Beyond Physical Therapy to provide holistic healthcare to adults 40+ seeking "enlightened aging."
  • Earlier this year, SheScales also refreshed their board of advisors to include experts across business disciplines including:
    Joy McCammon, Senior Vice President of Talent Management, Rain the Growth Agency
    The SheScales board of advisors will provide mentorship and networking opportunities for cohort members in areas outside of marketing.

Alecia Johnson Launches Thrive Therapy Solutions, Inc. Elevating Speech Pathology in Indiana

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Monday, December 11, 2023
LSVT, ACE, Parkinson's disease, Anatomical pathology, Language, History, Patient, Dysphagia, American Speech–Language–Hearing Association, Dementia, Communication, Family, ASHA, Nursing

CCC-SLP, a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist, proudly launches Thrive Therapy Solutions, Inc., a transformative venture offering home-based therapy services to people of all ages.

Key Points: 
  • CCC-SLP, a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist, proudly launches Thrive Therapy Solutions, Inc., a transformative venture offering home-based therapy services to people of all ages.
  • Alecia specializes in LSVT LOUD®, a program for people with Parkinson's, swallowing therapy as well as cognitive-communication therapy and pediatric language and articulation.
  • Thrive Therapy Solutions, Inc. provides adult and pediatric speech therapy services in Indiana, emphasizing home-based and teletherapy options for client convenience.
  • Choosing Thrive Therapy Solutions, Inc. guarantees convenient therapy, personalized care, a history of positive outcomes, and the dedication of a highly qualified professional.

Hopebridge Launches Standardized Circle Time Curriculum in Autism Therapy Centers Across the Country

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Spectrum, Child, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, ABA, BCBA, Occupational therapy, Curriculum, Applied behavior analysis, Learning, Anatomical pathology, Caregiver, Love, ASD, Communication, Tutoring, Nursing, Residential care

Developed by Hopebridge clinicians, the Circle Time Curriculum is the first of its kind in the applied behavior analysis (ABA) space.

Key Points: 
  • Developed by Hopebridge clinicians, the Circle Time Curriculum is the first of its kind in the applied behavior analysis (ABA) space.
  • As Hopebridge launches this standardized curriculum and moves forward into their 18th year of service, it will continue to pioneer the way for compassionate, outcomes-driven autism care.
  • Circle time provides opportunities to learn how to receive and follow instructions that are similar to those in a school setting.
  • To learn more about how Hopebridge supports children with autism through school readiness, visit https://www.hopebridge.com/blog/hopebridge-launches-circle-time-curriculum/
    Families who are interested in the new Hopebridge standardized Circle Time Curriculum  or think their child could benefit from autism therapy should fill out this form on the Hopebridge website to learn more about the available services.

Focused Approach Launches "Focused on Feeding" Program to Fill Critical Gap in Pediatric Feeding Therapy for Families, Professionals, and Clinics

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Allergy, Clinic, Spectrum, Malnutrition, ABA, BCBA, Food, Applied behavior analysis, Family, Occupational therapy, LBS, Crave, Eating, Learning, Anatomical pathology, Hospital, NG, Diet, Hunger, LPC, Hypersensitivity, MS, LBA, Nursing, Birth control

ROYERSFORD, Pa., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focused Approach, a leading provider of specialized children's services and programs, with an initial concentration on feeding therapy, today commercially launched its "Focused on Feeding" program to deliver transformative care for children six months through sixteen years old. Focused on Feeding is now available for both individualized, telehealth feeding therapy, as well as a professional offering for clinics looking to add a comprehensive feeding program or to enhance its existing feeding services.

Key Points: 
  • Focused on Feeding is now available for both individualized, telehealth feeding therapy, as well as a professional offering for clinics looking to add a comprehensive feeding program or to enhance its existing feeding services.
  • We received care from one of the nation's leading children's hospitals, but it was Focused Approach that offered the program that changed our lives."
  • Expanding upon its initial success treating children six months old through pre-teens since its founding in Summer 2023, Focused Approach is now offering its Focused on Feeding program to families and clinics nationwide.
  • Clinics interested in learning more about adding an effective feeding therapy program or families who would like to arrange an evaluation, please visit: www.focusedapproach.com

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Added to New York State's Newborn Screening Panel

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Female, Genetic counseling, Medical genetics, University of Rochester Medical Center, American College, Infant, ACMG, Life, Legislation, NBS, Mentorship, PPMD, Becker muscular dystrophy, Anatomical pathology, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, NYS, Advisory Committee, University, NIH, A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Birth control, Pharmaceutical industry, Genomics, Advocacy, Duchenne

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a monumental stride towards improving the lives of children affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) proudly announces that Governor Hochul of New York State (NYS) has signed bill S6814/A5042, making Duchenne newborn screening mandatory for all babies born in the state. This remarkable milestone comes after years of dedicated advocacy by PPMD, in collaboration with partners and families, to break down barriers to treatment and care for the Duchenne community.

Key Points: 
  • Another Duchenne Newborn Screening win—every baby born in New York State to be screened for Duchenne muscular dystrophy!
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a monumental stride towards improving the lives of children affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) proudly announces that Governor Hochul of New York State (NYS) has signed bill S6814/A5042, making Duchenne newborn screening mandatory for all babies born in the state.
  • New York State has paved the path in advancing Duchenne newborn screening, notably through a pilot program carried out from 2019 to 2021.
  • New York State is now the second state, after Ohio, to mandate newborn screening for Duchenne.