United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Aggreko Continues to Support Veterans as PGA HOPE National Day of HOPE Campaign Sponsor

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Monday, October 16, 2023

As a “Veteran Sponsor” of National Day of HOPE, Aggreko will support a Veteran to attend the PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week, and four veteran employees at Aggreko will be able to participate in National Day of HOPE activities.

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As a “Veteran Sponsor” of National Day of HOPE, Aggreko will support a Veteran to attend the PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week, and four veteran employees at Aggreko will be able to participate in National Day of HOPE activities.
PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of PGA of America, and teaches golf to Veterans and active-duty personnel to support their well-being.
As part of National Day of HOPE, the National Golf & Wellness Week is staged October 12-16 as a five-day event for 20 Veterans and two squad leaders.
“As National Day of HOPE begins its seventh successful year raising awareness of golf’s particular utility for Veterans, we’re happy to be joined by corporate supporters like Aggreko that make it possible for Veterans to participate in PGA HOPE with no cost to them.”
Aggreko’s support of PGA HOPE continues the company’s commitment to supporting Veterans.

New Fisher House Under Construction at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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Memphis, TN, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fisher House Foundation and the VA Memphis Health Care System celebrated construction progress on a new Fisher House at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center during a “Topping Off Ceremony.” The ceremony, hosted by Medical Center Director Joseph P. Vaughn and Chief of Staff of Fisher House Foundation Mary B. Considine, marked a pivotal moment of the building process as the final beam was placed over the entrance of the new Fisher House that is currently under construction.

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Memphis, TN, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fisher House Foundation and the VA Memphis Health Care System celebrated construction progress on a new Fisher House at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center during a “Topping Off Ceremony.” The ceremony, hosted by Medical Center Director Joseph P. Vaughn and Chief of Staff of Fisher House Foundation Mary B. Considine, marked a pivotal moment of the building process as the final beam was placed over the entrance of the new Fisher House that is currently under construction.
Scheduled for completion in 2024, this new Fisher House will join the Fisher House already serving Tennessee Veterans, in Murfreesboro.
The home will be gifted to the VA upon completion as part of the public-private partnership between Fisher House Foundation and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Fisher House Foundation proudly recognizes the generosity of the following contributors for their extraordinary support of our military and Veteran families: Tennessee Fisher House Foundation, Vehicles for Veterans, and the many gifts of a grateful nation.

America’s Warrior Partnership awarded SSG Gordon Parker Fox Grant to support veteran suicide prevention efforts for second year

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

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AUGUSTA, GA, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is continuing its mission of preventing veteran suicide by working with community organizations across the country, including America's Warrior Partnership's (AWP) Network and community branches: Diné Naazbaa Partnership, Permian Warrior Partnership, Panhandle Warrior Partnership, Alaska Warrior Partnership, and Indy Warrior Partnership.

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AUGUSTA, GA, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is continuing its mission of preventing veteran suicide by working with community organizations across the country, including America's Warrior Partnership's (AWP) Network and community branches: Diné Naazbaa Partnership, Permian Warrior Partnership, Panhandle Warrior Partnership, Alaska Warrior Partnership, and Indy Warrior Partnership.
Through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP), America’s Warrior Partnership received $750,000 from VA to support its efforts in helping local veterans.
The SSG Fox SPGP is a three-year program that provides funding to community-based organizations with innovative approaches to preventing Veteran suicide.
“This grant amplifies our upstream approach with veteran suicide prevention to engage countless more veterans, especially those not seeking services.

SmartTRAK Announces Software Advancements & Launches Insights Reports for Emerging Orthopedic/Spine and Wound Medtech Markets

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Monday, October 16, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartTRAK, the leading global Medtech business and market software intelligence solution in the Orthopedics, Wound Care, Regenerative Medicine and Neuro Therapy markets, announces the release of enhanced software products and strategic reports available for purchase in Q4 to help clients position themselves for growth in 2024 and beyond.

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SI Joint Fusion is one of the fastest growing segments in Spine, expected to grow at a 5-year CAGR of +18%.
In November, SmartTRAK's team of Wound Care experts will launch two new reports that have critical implications for the dynamic wound market.
In addition to these 3 downloadable reports, SmartTRAK continues to advance its software platform offerings.
We are investing in these expert analysts' reports while also building new software offerings that enable customers to access deeper insights online and track market trends on a daily basis."

ExThera Medical Awarded U.S. Federal Supply Schedule Contract for Seraph 100 Blood Filter

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

ExThera Medical Corporation has been awarded a 5-year U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract, which allows ExThera to pursue contracts with federal healthcare organizations including the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, U.S. Federal Prison System, Indian Reservations, and the Department of Defense.

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ExThera Medical Corporation has been awarded a 5-year U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract, which allows ExThera to pursue contracts with federal healthcare organizations including the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, U.S. Federal Prison System, Indian Reservations, and the Department of Defense.
The contract grants streamlined access to the company’s Seraph® 100 MicroBind® Affinity Blood Filter.
Military and VA clinicians have been enthusiastic users of Seraph 100 for the treatment of COVID-19.
“ExThera is proud to be contracted by the Federal Supply Schedule, working closely with federal agencies to expand access to the Seraph 100.

NYU Langone Health Marks Historic 75th Anniversary of Rusk Rehabilitation

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate 75 years of innovation in physical and rehabilitation medicine, NYU Langone's Rusk Rehabilitation held a diamond anniversary recognition on September 22, during National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, to celebrate the groundbreaking concept of whole-person care developed by Howard A. Rusk, MD, during World War II.

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Dr. Batavia, who received the Distinguished Alumni Award, is an associate professor in the physical therapy program at NYU and a former department chair.
"At Rusk Rehabilitation, we continue the legacy of Dr. Rusk, using the latest technology and practices to improve patient outcomes and quality of life," said Steven R. Flanagan, MD , the Howard A. Rusk Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Langone.
From that first center in 1948, Rusk Rehabilitation has expanded significantly over the past decades, serving 2,000 patients across 27 locations annually.
With 780 clinicians on staff, Rusk Rehabilitation is one of the largest facilities in the country and has trained nearly 1,000 physicians in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Sharon E. Oster, MD as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the fields of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases

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Monday, October 9, 2023

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Sharon E. Oster, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the fields of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.

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BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Sharon E. Oster, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the fields of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
She followed this accomplishment at East Virginia Medical School where she completed a medical degree in 1980.
Recognized as the Resident of the Year award, the doctor completed her residency at the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center.
Considered a leader in her field, Dr. Oster is considered an expert in internal medicine and infectious diseases.

WellHive Revolutionizes Veteran Care with Innovative External Scheduling Tool

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WellHive Holdings, LLC, a pioneer in healthcare technology, proudly announces, in partnership with V3Gate , receipt of the national award for Integrated Veteran Care External Provider Scheduling within The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WellHive Holdings, LLC, a pioneer in healthcare technology, proudly announces, in partnership with V3Gate , receipt of the national award for Integrated Veteran Care External Provider Scheduling within The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
This cutting-edge platform promises to revolutionize how Veterans receive care, providing them with streamlined and efficient access to the treatments they have earned and deserve.
The WellHive Scheduling Platform empowers VA staff to schedule appointments for Veterans in real-time with VA's trusted network of community care providers, saving valuable time and improving overall quality of care.
"We are honored to receive VA's award for Integrated Veteran Care External Provider Scheduling," said Chris Bickell, CEO at WellHive.

BPGbio Announces Commercial Availability of NAi, BPGbio’s Pioneering Interrogative Biology Platform

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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BPGbio, Inc., a leading AI-powered biopharma company that focuses on oncology, neurology and rare diseases, today announced the commercial launch of the NAi (pronounced “nye”) Interrogative Biology® Platform, the company’s AI-powered platform technology for broad scale development and repurposing of drugs, identification of diagnostic biomarkers, and health analytics.

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BPGbio, Inc., a leading AI-powered biopharma company that focuses on oncology, neurology and rare diseases, today announced the commercial launch of the NAi (pronounced “nye”) Interrogative Biology® Platform, the company’s AI-powered platform technology for broad scale development and repurposing of drugs, identification of diagnostic biomarkers, and health analytics.
“The NAi Interrogative Biology Platform was developed to embrace the true story of patient biology by using mathematics and technology to de-risk therapeutics and diagnostics development,” said Niven R. Narain, Ph.D., President and CEO of BPGbio.
“By broadly offering this platform for industry collaboration, we hope to significantly improve the speed and efficiency of therapeutics and diagnostics development.
For more information about BPGbio and the NAI Interrogative Biology® Platform, visit www.bpgbio.com .

CTL Amedica Secures ECAT Approval from U.S. Defense Logistics Agency

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

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DALLAS, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CTL Amedica has secured Electronic Catalog (ECAT) government contract approval from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency. The designation enable’s CTL Amedica to make available its full portfolio of spine products to veterans, military service members and other patients receiving care at U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities.

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DALLAS, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CTL Amedica has secured Electronic Catalog (ECAT) government contract approval from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency.
“We’re proud to announce our ECAT government contract approval,” said CTL Amedica CEO Daniel Chon.
ECAT was developed to streamline the Defense Logistics Agency’s business practices and expand its range of procurement options.
CTL Amedica maintains a Texas-based headquarters and in-house manufacturing facility, along with a Pennsylvania-based R&D Center of Excellence.