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Tampa General Hospital Employs New Ultrasound Therapy Designed to Treat Life-Threatening Hypertension

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Doctors with the Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Heart & Vascular Institute are the first in the region to use an innovative new technology to control hypertension or uncontrolled high blood pressure. The Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation (RDN) System by Recor Medical uses ultrasound energy to ablate the renal nerves and lower blood pressure. The procedure is minimally invasive and may be performed in an outpatient setting, allowing most patients to go home the same day.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Doctors with the Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Heart & Vascular Institute are the first in the region to use an innovative new technology to control hypertension or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
  • The Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation (RDN) System by Recor Medical uses ultrasound energy to ablate the renal nerves and lower blood pressure.
  • The procedure is minimally invasive and may be performed in an outpatient setting, allowing most patients to go home the same day.
  • Patients with life-threatening – or resistant − hypertension that can't be controlled by traditional therapies are candidates for the FDA-approved procedure.

Tampa General Hospital Brings New Hope for Patients with Advanced Blood Cancers

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to harness innovative advances in cancer care, the Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute has added a novel approach to its therapeutic armamentarium for the treatment of patients with aggressive forms of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas and other types of blood cancers.

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  • The field of immunotherapy has evolved from an academic research program to an essential pillar in the treatment of many cancers.
  • All are intended for the treatment of blood cancers, including lymphomas, some forms of leukemia and, most recently, multiple myeloma.
  • Following comprehensive planning and discussion, Tampa General's Hospital at Home program has started to be applied to CAR T patients meeting certain criteria.
  • Due the benefit of remote monitoring, the TGH Cancer Institute and Hospital at Home teams have been working on adapting Hospital at Home for oncology patients.

Superior Group of Companies Expands Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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ST. PETERSBURG, FLA., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC), today announced the appointment of Loreen Spencer and Susan Lattmann to its Board of Directors, effective February 12, 2024.  

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, FLA., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC), today announced the appointment of Loreen Spencer and Susan Lattmann to its Board of Directors, effective February 12, 2024.
  • Spencer previously served on the Board of Directors and the Audit and Compensation Committees of HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE: HCI).
  • Spencer is a founding board member and since 2002 has been Board Chair of the Gift of Adoption Florida Chapter.
  • I wish the very best for Loreen, Sue, and the entire SGC Board.”
    About Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC):
    Established in 1920, Superior Group of Companies is comprised of three attractive business segments each serving large, fragmented and growing addressable markets.

Video: The TGH Foundation Launches Transformative Fundraising Campaign for Tampa General Hospital

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tampa General Hospital Foundation officially kicked off an ambitious five-year capital campaign at their annual gala this past Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tampa General Hospital Foundation officially kicked off an ambitious five-year capital campaign at their annual gala this past Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
  • Elevating Excellence has a goal of $100 million to support Tampa General Hospital (TGH) as the health system transitions from foundational to transformational work.
  • TGH has experienced explosive growth in facilities, innovations and team members in just the past four years.
  • This new campaign will fund the expansion, technologies and programs dedicated to the betterment of the Tampa Bay community, region and state.

USF Health, Tampa General Again Expand Medical Training Opportunities to Strengthen Pipeline of Health Care Workforce

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital today announced the launch of a new medical residency training program in anesthesiology.

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  • Residents in the four-year program will work at Tampa General Hospital and other TGH locations throughout the Tampa Bay region and be trained by USF Health faculty.
  • The anesthesiology residents will add to the training positions already in place in MCOM's Graduate Medical Education (GME) program.
  • "In partnership with USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, we're continuing to expand training opportunities, strengthening the pipeline of talent to our region, and contributing to the exceptional care offered at Tampa General now and for years to come.
  • Tampa General, the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, also supports the certified nurse anesthetist program based in the USF Health College of Nursing.

USF receives $25M gift from Tampa General Hospital to support USF Athletics District

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of South Florida (USF) and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced today a $25 million gift from TGH to name the Center for Athletic Excellence, an operations facility that will be included as part of USF's new on-campus stadium project and will feature dedicated clinical space for TGH. The gift will also name the university's athletics district.

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  • Investment will name the USF Athletics District and the Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence which will feature key space for clinical behavioral health services.
  • "We are incredibly grateful to Tampa General Hospital for this historic gift and for their phenomenal partnership with USF that goes back decades," said USF President Rhea Law.
  • This new investment from TGH, the largest gift ever to USF Athletics, deepens the partnership of two industry leaders.
  • "The new on-campus stadium and its Center for Athletic Excellence will elevate the landscape of our entire Tampa General Hospital Athletics District.

AMP's Innovative Membership App Boosts Car Wash Customer Experience at Woodie's Wash Shack

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AMP, a leader in mobile app technology for the car wash industry, proudly announces its latest collaboration with Woodie's Wash Shack, the family-owned, surf-inspired chain of car washes.

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  • ATLANTA, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AMP, a leader in mobile app technology for the car wash industry, proudly announces its latest collaboration with Woodie's Wash Shack, the family-owned, surf-inspired chain of car washes.
  • The app's targeted marketing tools help car wash operators expand their customer database, perform targeted marketing, and track key metrics in real-time.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with a forward-thinking brand like Woodie's Wash Shack," says Dennis Dreeszen, CEO of AMP.
  • "Our mission is to revolutionize the customer experience in the car wash industry, and with Woodie's, we've found a partner that aligns with our values and vision."

Schellman Expands Service Offerings with Launch of ESG Assurance Practice and New Practice Leader

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Schellman , a leading provider of attestation and compliance services, is proud to announce the launch of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practice together with the addition of Tom Andresen Gosselin as its Practice Director.

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  • Schellman , a leading provider of attestation and compliance services, is proud to announce the launch of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practice together with the addition of Tom Andresen Gosselin as its Practice Director.
  • Prior to joining the Tampa Bay-based organization, Gosselin served as the Senior Director of Sustainability for a global environmental assessment and certification firm.
  • With the launch of its ESG practice, Schellman is expanding its service offerings to help organizations measure, report, and manage their ESG performance through a range of ESG services that include ESG reporting and assurance, third-party ESG verification, and sustainability assessments.
  • We are excited to have him lead ESG as we continue to expand our service offerings to meet the evolving needs of our customers."

Sextant Marketing, Point Park University Announce Expansion of Partnership

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sextant Marketing, a leader in higher education marketing and consultancy, and Point Park University have announced they will extend their current contract for another year, expanding efforts to grow enrollments and revenue for the Pittsburgh-based university. This includes renewed efforts to reach potential students with some college credits but no degree. 

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  • Together, the Tampa- based Sextant and Pittsburgh-based Point Park will focus on the University's mission to help students get career-ready.
  • TAMPA, Fla., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sextant Marketing, a leader in higher education marketing and consultancy, and Point Park University have announced they will extend their current contract for another year, expanding efforts to grow enrollments and revenue for the Pittsburgh-based university.
  • "We're excited to renew our relationship with Point Park University," said Dalia El Sheikh, Director of Client Services at Sextant Marketing.
  • Point Park and Sextant Marketing continue to stretch their wings with innovative solutions like personalized video that will help them reach their goals in 2023.

AI In Medical Imaging Global Market Report 2022: Sector to Reach $8.18 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 34.7% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Additionally, X-ray imaging technology is utilized to identify a variety of disorders, including fractures, infections, various malignancies, and arthritis.

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  • Additionally, X-ray imaging technology is utilized to identify a variety of disorders, including fractures, infections, various malignancies, and arthritis.
  • As a result, the rise in the incidence rate of these diseases is expected to have a positive impact on the market growth.
  • The entire set of imaging data has been used to research the virus and its effect on people of various demographics.
  • Furthermore, rapidly evolving healthcare infrastructure in Asian countries such as China, Indonesia, and India is boosting market growth