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Northwell Health and Aegis Ventures Launch Ascertain – Healthcare AI Company Creation Platform to Improve Quality and Access to Care

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Northwell Health , New Yorks largest healthcare provider, and Aegis Ventures , a New York-based startup studio, today announced at their inaugural Healthcare AI Innovation Summit the finalization of definitive agreements to launch Ascertain , a joint company creation platform.

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  • Northwell Health , New Yorks largest healthcare provider, and Aegis Ventures , a New York-based startup studio, today announced at their inaugural Healthcare AI Innovation Summit the finalization of definitive agreements to launch Ascertain , a joint company creation platform.
  • Ascertain represents a novel, more targeted approach to the way entrepreneurs and healthcare systems collaborate to solve major healthcare challenges.
  • We believe the AI solution Ascertain is currently developing will enable this, shared Burt Rochelson, MD , Chief of Maternal Medicine at Northwell Health.
  • Ascertain is a revolutionary new partnership between Northwell Health, New Yorks largest healthcare provider, and Aegis Ventures, a dynamic startup studio.

Northwell Named One of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For”

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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Northwell Health has been named to this years Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the third consecutive year, placing 75th on the list.

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  • Northwell Health has been named to this years Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the third consecutive year, placing 75th on the list.
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    Northwell Health was ranked 75th on Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For list.
  • Since March 2020, Northwell has treated more than 300,000 COVID-19 patients across its health system.
  • For the last two years, Northwell Health was named the best health system for diversity, by DiversityInc.

Pancreatic Cancer Lab-Grown Human Organoids May Predict Effective Chemotherapy Treatment

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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It shows the ability to generate organoids from patients, regardless of tumor stage/progression or if the patient had already received chemotherapy.

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  • It shows the ability to generate organoids from patients, regardless of tumor stage/progression or if the patient had already received chemotherapy.
  • The findings suggest that lab testing of organoids may help predict chemotherapy effectiveness and enable patient-specific therapy plans.
  • While pancreatic cancer accounts for three percent of all cancers in the United States, it is responsible for seven percent of all cancer deaths.
  • The study collected 136 tumor samples from 117 patients with pancreatic cancer, including 32 percent of organoids derived from minority populations.

Northwell Announces Center for Maternal Health, Major Initiatives to Reduce Severe Health Risks Among Black Women

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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Women in the United States face an unacceptable level of risk during pregnancy and childbirth, and the danger facing Black women is a national crisis, said Michael Dowling, Northwell Healths president and CEO.

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  • Women in the United States face an unacceptable level of risk during pregnancy and childbirth, and the danger facing Black women is a national crisis, said Michael Dowling, Northwell Healths president and CEO.
  • Today, we are pledging to mobilize our entire health system to rectify this shameful health disparity so that Black women and their babies can flourish.
  • Northwell Health is New York States largest health care provider and private employer, with 22 hospitals, 830 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians.
  • Our 78,000 employees 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners are working to change health care for the better.

Northwell Named a Leader in LGBTQ+ Health Care

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Northwell Health has been recognized as a national leader in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) inclusiveness by the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

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  • Northwell Health has been recognized as a national leader in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) inclusiveness by the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).
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    Twenty-five Northwell facilities earned Equity Leader status, which is based on the health systems policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, staff and visitors.
  • Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care, which operates more than 50 locations in the New York Metro area, earned top performer status.
  • Our 78,000 employees 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners are working to change health care for the better.

Northwell Kidney Transplant Program Rated Nation’s Best for 1-year Survival

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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1 kidney transplant program in the nation for one-year survival of transplant recipients, according to the latest report from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR).

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  • 1 kidney transplant program in the nation for one-year survival of transplant recipients, according to the latest report from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR).
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    Northwell Health Dr. Gayatri Devi Nair, a nephrologist, reviews a transplant case with Dr. Nabil N. Dagher, director of the Northwell Health Transplant Center.
  • Northwells kidney transplant program now has a national reputation for excellence and should be considered a destination for anyone with kidney disease.
  • Northwell started performing adult kidney transplants at NSUH in 2007 and established its pediatric kidney transplant program at Cohen Childrens Medical Center in New Hyde Park in 2017.

COVID-19 Study Links Psychotropic Medication to Increased Risk of Dementia in Older Adults

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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To identify additional factors putting individuals in danger of developing brain impairment, researchers from The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research conducted a first-of-its-kind study that shows a link between the use of psychotropic medication before COVID-19 and post-COVID dementia in older adults (age 65 and older).

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  • To identify additional factors putting individuals in danger of developing brain impairment, researchers from The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research conducted a first-of-its-kind study that shows a link between the use of psychotropic medication before COVID-19 and post-COVID dementia in older adults (age 65 and older).
  • The research found that antipsychotic medications and mood stabilizers/anticonvulsants were associated with more than a two-fold increased risk of incident post-COVID dementia.
  • Also noted in the paper, delirium during COVID-19 admission was associated with a two-fold increased risk of post-COVID dementia.
  • This research shows that psychotropic medications can be considered a predictive risk marker for post-COVID dementia.

COVID-19 Vaccinations Remain Necessary for Successful Organ Transplants

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Friday, March 18, 2022
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To ensure safe, long-lasting organ transplants and quality of life, the need for COVID-19 vaccination is paramount, according to new recommendations.

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  • To ensure safe, long-lasting organ transplants and quality of life, the need for COVID-19 vaccination is paramount, according to new recommendations.
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    Dr. Lewis W. Teperman (right) encourages his organ transplant patient to get her COVID-19 vaccine booster.
  • By requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for organ transplants, health systems are freeing up beds needed to care for those seriously sick.
  • Dr. Teperman outlines a clear and consistent message for those in need of organ transplants and the need for vaccinations.

Ethisphere Names Northwell One of World’s Most Ethical Companies

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220315005974/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220315005974/en/
    Northwell Health is one of 136 companies from 22 countries and 45 industries to be named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for 2022 by Ethisphere.
  • Ethisphere, which revealed the list today, is a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
  • I believe that can-do culture is reflected in Ethispheres inclusion of Northwell Health among its annual Worlds Most Ethical Companies list, said Michael Dowling , president and CEO of Northwell.
  • Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its Worlds Most Ethical Companies recognition program and provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA).

Northwell Ranks Third on Fast Company Most Innovative Health Companies For 2022

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Northwell Health has been named to Fast Companys prestigious list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies for 2022, ranking No.

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  • Northwell Health has been named to Fast Companys prestigious list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies for 2022, ranking No.
  • 3 among the 10 most innovative health companies of 2022, and the only health system on the list, after placing ninth on the health care sector list in 2020.
  • Fast Company reviewed hundreds of companies that distinguished themselves for their innovations and breakthrough ideas over an 18-month span.
  • For more information on the Worlds Most Innovative Companies and top innovative health companies list, go to: https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/list ; https://www.fastcompany.com/90724416/most-innovative-companies-health-2022
    Northwell Health is New York States largest health care provider and private employer, with 22 hospitals, 830 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians.