Emergency medicine

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Jerry P. George, MD, FAAD, FACEP as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.

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Monday, December 4, 2023

DALLAS, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jerry P. George, MD, FAAD, FACEP, is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jerry P. George, MD, FAAD, FACEP, is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.
  • The doctor followed these accomplishments at St. George's University where he graduated with his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in 2012.
  • Dr. George completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and remained there until 2015.
  • The doctor currently works in the Emergency Room at Children's Medical Center Plano and Medical City Dallas.

CarrTech Corp. Poised to Reduce Needle Sticks & Glass Shard Contamination in Medications

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Monday, December 4, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CarrTech Corp., a woman-owned startup and Qualified Maryland Biotechnology Company (QMBC), is poised to revolutionize the way healthcare providers administer medicines from glass ampoules, making the process safer and faster while reducing associated costs. The company is headquartered at the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI), positioned at the crown point of Maryland's globally revered technology corridor. Pharmacist Sue Carr founded the company based on decades of personal experience in hospital and retail pharmacy services and an abiding demand from fellow frontline emergency medicine practitioners for a better alternative.

Key Points: 
  • "Taking a medical device from concept to marketplace can be a steep climb, but Sue and her team are truly dedicated.
  • - Kathie Callahan Brady, CEO, FITCI
    CarrTech's flagship product is an integrated, one-piece needle for superior "filter removal of glass," known as FROG.
  • Medical professionals must break the glass to access medications, risking the introduction of glass shards into the liquid - and ultimately patients.
  • As Carr explains, "every time you touch the needle there is an increased risk of sepsis and a needle stick."

Clarius Awarded Technology Breakthrough Designation in Ultrasound Category with Premier, Inc.

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Friday, December 1, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarius Mobile Health has been awarded a Technology Breakthrough Designation in the Ultrasound contract category with Premier, Inc. Effective December 1, 2023, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for Clarius technology.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarius Mobile Health has been awarded a Technology Breakthrough Designation in the Ultrasound contract category with Premier, Inc.
  • Premier offers Breakthrough Technology designations to innovations that offer a major advantage in terms of patient safety, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiencies.
  • Clarius proved to provide these benefits to Premier members with their broad range of specialty-focused ultrasound scanners, market-leading AI applications, and best-in-class image quality.
  • "Being awarded Premier's Technology Breakthrough is an important step towards achieving our mission to put accurate, easy-to-use, and affordable ultrasound into the hands of every clinician," says Clarius President and Chief Executive Officer Ohad Arazi.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Violence Prevention Marks Major Milestone

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Violence Prevention (CVP) celebrates its 10th anniversary, recognizing significant accomplishments in helping to reduce exposure to and impact of violence on youth and their families. 

Key Points: 
  • Today, CVP has grown to include a variety of programming that fall under 6 Pillars (Aggression & Bullying Prevention; Community Violence & Trauma Support; Intimate Partner Violence Prevention; Gun Safety; Suicide Prevention; and Professional Development & Training).
  • "We also knew that children for whom we care at CHOP were experiencing violence in their neighborhoods on a daily basis.
  • We took our sadness and anger and mobilized as a collective public health and pediatric health community to move the needle on youth violence prevention."
  • Learn more about CHOP's Center for Violence Prevention and view a 10-year report including key milestones from the past decade, impact data, and future directions.

Middle School Students Experience Veterinary Life for a Day with Immersive, Hands-On Learning at World's Largest Veterinary Conference

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year, the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and nationally-recognized veterinary certification program blendvet will host a full day of hands-on learning for middle school students from underserved communities. The students will learn alongside veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians how to examine pets, perform proper animal CPR techniques, suture, and more. The event is in conjunction with the 2024 Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) in Orlando and is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, Hill's Pet Nutrition and Merck Animal Health.

Key Points: 
  • The students will learn alongside veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians how to examine pets, perform proper animal CPR techniques, suture, and more.
  • Activities planned for students include:
    Hands-on experience using workshop stations to learn about veterinary surgery, emergency medicine, clinical pathology and preventive care.
  • Educational sessions on various topics related to the different pathways in veterinary medicine and a day in the life of a veterinary professional.
  • Discuss the next steps for students interested in a veterinary career by providing resources to veterinary summer camps, scholarship programs, in-clinic shadowing and more.

Asep Medical Holdings Inc. Signs Joint Venture Agreement with Leading Chinese Medical Diagnostics Company Sansure Biotech Inc.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Asep Medical Holdings Inc. ("Asep" or the "Company") (CSE: ASEP) (OTCQB: SEPSF) (FSE: JJ8) is very pleased to announce that, through its subsidiary Sepset Biosciences Inc. ("Sepset"), it has signed a definitive joint venture agreement (the "JV Agreement") with leading Chinese medical diagnostic company, Sansure Biotech Inc. ("Sansure"), through its subsidiary, Hunan Xiang Jiang Sansure Biotech Fund, L.P. (the "Sansure Fund").

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Asep Medical Holdings Inc. ("Asep" or the "Company") (CSE: ASEP) (OTCQB: SEPSF) (FSE: JJ8) is very pleased to announce that, through its subsidiary Sepset Biosciences Inc. ("Sepset"), it has signed a definitive joint venture agreement (the "JV Agreement") with leading Chinese medical diagnostic company, Sansure Biotech Inc. ("Sansure"), through its subsidiary, Hunan Xiang Jiang Sansure Biotech Fund, L.P. (the "Sansure Fund").
  • Sansure Fund is an investment fund formed by Sansure, Changsha Sanway Spring Venture Capital CO., Ltd. ("Sanway Spring") and certain other investors.
  • Formal registration of SepSMART with the applicable regulatory body in China is a condition precedent of the JV Agreement.
  • We look forward to collaborating with the Sansure team as we bring this technology to market in China."

Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care Triples Houston Footprint

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care has tripled its footprint in the last 12 months and is now Greater Houston's largest urgent and on-demand care network.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care has tripled its footprint in the last 12 months and is now Greater Houston's largest urgent and on-demand care network.
  • Monday, Memorial Hermann-GoHealth opened its 29th location as three Prime Urgent Care locations transitioned to the network.
  • Today, we deliver effortless and connected health care experiences and serve as the physical and virtual front door to the vast health resources and expertise found throughout the Memorial Hermann Health System," said Manny Singh, market president for Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care.
  • "Memorial Hermann's commitment to delivering high-quality care coupled with GoHealth's advanced technology and expertise in urgent care provides patients of all ages with the best possible health care experience."

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Paul Coriolan, PA-C as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the fields of Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care

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Monday, November 13, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Paul Coriolan, PA-C, is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the fields of Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Paul Coriolan, PA-C, is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the fields of Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care.
  • He also completed a partial residency in emergency medicine at Charles Jewel Medical Center in Watts, California.
  • Specializing in emergency medicine and trauma care, Mr. Coriolan serves patients with various issues including trauma; abdominal and chest pain; and psychiatric concerns at PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital.
  • Dedicated to providing the latest advancements in his field, Mr. Coriolan is affiliated with California Physician Assistant Association and the Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants.

ABEM Receives ACGME's Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O., Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award

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Monday, November 6, 2023

The Haley Academy was established to honor the legacy of Dr. Haley, a member of the ABEM Board of Directors who died in 2021 as a result of a tragic accident.

Key Points: 
  • The Haley Academy was established to honor the legacy of Dr. Haley, a member of the ABEM Board of Directors who died in 2021 as a result of a tragic accident.
  • Selected students join didactic lectures on topics such as reducing health care disparities, increasing diversity in physicians, and applying to residency programs.
  • This program represents a critical step in fostering the diversity of our field and ensuring the growth and development of future emergency medicine physicians.
  • I am enthusiastic about the potential this program holds to inspire and guide medical students toward the field of Emergency Medicine.

First in the U.S! Palliative Care VR Educational Material by Jolly Good and Emergency Medicine Specialists

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Monday, November 6, 2023

TOKYO, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jolly Good US Inc. (Brookline, Massachusetts, USA CEO: Kensuke Joji), a developer of medical VR, is pleased to announce that it has developed the first "Palliative Care Communication (*1) Training VR" in the United States in collaboration with Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard affiliated hospital. In addition, using this VR, we will hold a medical VR seminar at "GSA2023", Gerontological Society of America.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, using this VR, we will hold a medical VR seminar at "GSA2023", Gerontological Society of America.
  • Therefore, Jolly Good US Inc. decided to jointly develop this product because we believe that training medical professionals on communication in palliative care by using VR, they can efficiently and effectively acquire communication skills.
  • He will give a lecture on training assessment skills, a basic skill for palliative care by using the jointly developed VR.
  • Unfortunately, opportunities to learn this palliative care communication skill are rare for non-palliative care clinicians due to training personnel, time, and cost.