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Dr. Jason D. Fraser Appointed Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Phoenix Children's

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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PHOENIX, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Children's today announced Jason D. Fraser, MD, will join the rapidly growing health system as division chief of pediatric surgery beginning in April.

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  • PHOENIX, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Children's today announced Jason D. Fraser, MD, will join the rapidly growing health system as division chief of pediatric surgery beginning in April.
  • Phoenix Children's is verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as the only Level 1 Children's Surgery Center in Arizona.
  • As division chief of pediatric surgery, Dr. Fraser will provide strategic direction and administrative leadership for neonatal, pediatric and trauma surgery throughout Phoenix Children's health system, which will include three hospital campuses and three ambulatory surgery centers by the end of 2024.
  • Dr. Fraser joins Phoenix Children's from Children's Mercy in Kansas City, Missouri, where he served as medical director of the Opioid Stewardship Program, director of the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program, director of Bariatric Surgery and director of General Surgery Residents.

Mercy Announces Plans to Bring Children's Mercy Kansas City to Springfield

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. , March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of searching for a sustainable way to enhance pediatric care in southwest Missouri, Mercy is excited to announce plans to bring Children's Mercy Kansas City to town.

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  • , March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of searching for a sustainable way to enhance pediatric care in southwest Missouri, Mercy is excited to announce plans to bring Children's Mercy Kansas City to town.
  • After a request for proposal period, several hospitals were in the running, including Children's Mercy Kansas City.
  • As part of the evaluation process, Mercy's leadership team visited several health care organizations during the past year, including Children's Mercy Kansas City.
  • They are set to bring that level of care to Springfield, and we are excited to welcome them, especially since so many in our community already utilize Children's Mercy Kansas City."

Children's Mercy Kansas City and Geneyx Inc. Announce Collaboration to Advance Genomic Research and Analysis

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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and WILMINGTON, Del., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Mercy Kansas City, one of the leading independent pediatric health organizations, and Geneyx Inc. are pleased to announce a collaboration aimed at advancing genomic research and analysis.

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  • and WILMINGTON, Del., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Mercy Kansas City, one of the leading independent pediatric health organizations, and Geneyx Inc. are pleased to announce a collaboration aimed at advancing genomic research and analysis.
  • This collaboration formalized through a Master Software Subscription and Services Agreement, enables  Children's Mercy  to utilize Geneyx Analysis in its research institute to analyze, interpret, annotate, and report Long Read sequencing data originated by 5-base HiFi sequencing of PacBio technology.
  • "We are excited about this collaboration that signifies a significant step forward in leveraging cutting-edge technology to further genomic research and clinical care," said Emily Farrow, PhD, CGC, FACMG, Assistant Clinical Director, Clinical Genetics, Children's Mercy Kansas City.
  • Geneyx Analysis will play a crucial role in enhancing our ability to analyze and interpret long read genomic data, ultimately leading to advancements in pediatric healthcare."

Children's Mercy Research Institute Announces Sponsorship from Johnson & Johnson and Noah's Bandage Project to Increase Diversity in Pediatric Cancer Clinical Trials at Children's Mercy Kansas City

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) announced a combined sponsorship from Johnson & Johnson* and Noah's Bandage Project of nearly $640,000 to increase education and awareness of racial disparities in pediatric clinical trials.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) announced a combined sponsorship from Johnson & Johnson* and Noah's Bandage Project of nearly $640,000 to increase education and awareness of racial disparities in pediatric clinical trials.
  • "This funding will allow us to start to eliminate barriers to trial recruitment and participation, ensuring effective interventions and treatments that benefit all children."
  • Provide ongoing DEI training for cancer researchers and staff, including information on pediatric cancer disparities, implicit bias, microaggressions, and culturally sensitive communication and recruitment strategies.
  • The project aligns with Johnson & Johnson's "Our Race to Health Equity" (ORTHE) initiative to address underrepresentation in healthcare.

NUTRISOURCE® Pet Foods Announces Support Of Facility Dog Program At Children's Mercy Kansas City

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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PERHAM, Minn., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NutriSource® Pet Foods, one of America's most beloved and trusted pet brands, today announced it has expanded its support of facility/therapy dog programs at children's hospitals across the country with a five-year financial commitment to support the facility dog program at Children's Mercy Kansas City.

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  • Commitment will help fund program that provides joy and comfort to patients, families and staff
    PERHAM, Minn., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NutriSource® Pet Foods, one of America's most beloved and trusted pet brands, today announced it has expanded its support of facility/therapy dog programs at children's hospitals across the country with a five-year financial commitment to support the facility dog program at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
  • NutriSource will provide critical funding for the new NutriSource Facility Dog Respite Area at the hospital.
  • Children's Mercy Kansas City presently has four facility dogs on their staff at the 390-bed medical center in Kansas City, Missouri that provide comfort, motivation and smiles to kids undergoing treatment at the hospital and families who are away from home tending to a sick child.
  • In addition to Children's Mercy Kansas City, NutriSource provides support to facility dog and therapy dog programs at the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Boston Children's and Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

Mercy Ships “A Transformational Journey” Miami Signature Event Wins Widespread Support

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205496056/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205496056/en/
    Mercy Ships celebrates at 'The Transformational Journey' event alongside presenting sponsors inGroup International.
  • From (L to R): Kees-Jan de Maa, Media Director, inCruises; Michael Hutchison, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, inGroup International; Cecilia Villa, Vice President of Resource Development, Mercy Ships; Simone Jones, Director of New Business Development, Mercy Ships; Clark Rachuig, Corporate Development Manager, Mercy Ships; Heather Hutchison, Michael Hutchinson’s wife.
  • Special acknowledgements are extended to Mercy Ships supporters from the Sierra Leone Consulate and the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Office.
  • These funds will provide the much-needed support for Mercy Ships’ patients as they prepare for their surgery and as they recover post-procedure.

Loyola's BSN proposal is recommended for implementation by Maryland Higher Education Commission

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has recommended Loyola's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for implementation. This program will be run through a partnership with Mercy Medical Center, which will provide clinical placements at Mercy's downtown Baltimore campus, in addition to other resources and support.

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  • The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has recommended Loyola's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for implementation.
  • BALTIMORE, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has recommended Loyola's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for implementation.
  • The University, which expects the four-year BSN program to be available for new incoming undergraduates in Fall 2025, still needs approval from the Maryland Board of Nursing.
  • "We believe this collaborative relationship with Notre Dame will serve our students and the deep workforce needs in our state," Moore-Thomas said.

Mercy Co-workers Volunteer Nearly $500,000 of Service in 2023

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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By the end of 2023, Mercy estimates 2,300 co-workers will have served more than 13,500 hours.

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  • By the end of 2023, Mercy estimates 2,300 co-workers will have served more than 13,500 hours.
  • "It's wonderful to see how our co-workers value their VTO hours," said Ayanna Pierce, Mercy vice president of benefits and talent relations.
  • "Mercy is full of diverse individuals who are dedicated to their work and community, which is the true spirit of Mercy.
  • Katelyn Beckmann, manager of nursing services for the cardiac unit at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, helped plan and participate in the service project.

Mercy Launches AI-Driven Texting Program to Prevent Chemo-Related Hospitalizations

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Chemotherapy is a lifesaving treatment for many cancer patients, but the side effects can lead to hospitalizations. Named The Chen Chemotherapy Model after lead data scientist Jiajing Chen, the new AI-driven texting platform is proving valuable at keeping patients out of the hospital by raising red flags before symptoms become severe. Click to see pictures of Chen and her family.

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  • Chen served Mercy for nearly four years before she lost her own battle to cancer earlier this year.
  • Once opted into the smart texting platform, patients receive a daily text for seven days, except weekends and holidays.
  • The new smart texting program using The Chen Chemotherapy Model is the first of many use cases made possible by the Mercy and Microsoft collaboration .
  • Prior to joining Mercy, Chen was a faculty member at the Saint Louis University Department of Health and Clinical Outcomes Research.

Mercy Ships' Signature Event - "A Transformational Journey"

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Embark on a transformational journey at Mercy Ships’ inaugural signature event where you will be transported to Africa through an immersive visual experience like no other.

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  • Embark on a transformational journey at Mercy Ships’ inaugural signature event where you will be transported to Africa through an immersive visual experience like no other.
  • Mercy Ships operates hospital ships that deliver free surgeries and other healthcare services to those with little access to safe medical care.
  • For the past three decades Mercy Ships has focused entirely on partnering with Africa nations.
  • The event will unite partners and investors, global entrepreneurs, community leaders and philanthropists with a common vision of amplifying our collective impact where hope and healing become reality.