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CPP Partners With Rochester’s Cornerstone Group to Preserve Affordable Housing in Erie

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

ERIE, Pa., April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Preservation Partners (CPP), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer, today announced its acquisition of Methodist Towers in Erie, a 13-floor high-rise affordable housing complex comprising of 138 senior units (55+), 57 of which receive subsidy under a Section 8 HAP contract.

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  • ERIE, Pa., April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Preservation Partners (CPP), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer, today announced its acquisition of Methodist Towers in Erie, a 13-floor high-rise affordable housing complex comprising of 138 senior units (55+), 57 of which receive subsidy under a Section 8 HAP contract.
  • The affordability commitments and investment made in Methodist Towers will preserve its affordable housing designation for future decades.
  • CPP is excited to partner with Rochesters Cornerstone Group on another exciting Preservation project.
  • Since its founding in 2004, Community Preservation Partners (CPP), an affordable housing rehabilitation company, has invested more than $2.6 billion into neighborhoods across the United States, keeping housing costs affordable for thousands of seniors, families and individuals.

Oregon State research helps provide scientific framework for psilocybin use in therapeutic settings

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Monday, April 11, 2022

CORVALLIS, Ore., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new paper by an Oregon State University-led research team provides a scientific framework to help shape the rollout of a program in Oregon that will legally permit the use of psilocybin for therapeutic reasons.

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  • A new paper by an Oregon State University-led research team provides a scientific framework to help shape the rollout of a program in Oregon that will legally permit the use of psilocybin for therapeutic reasons.
  • CORVALLIS, Ore., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new paper by an Oregon State University-led research team provides a scientific framework to help shape the rollout of a program in Oregon that will legally permit the use of psilocybin for therapeutic reasons.
  • Oregon voters approved a ballot measure in 2020 to allow use of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in some magic mushrooms, in therapeutic settings, becoming the first state to do so.
  • The state created an advisory board to recommend how to roll out a safe and equitable system for psilocybin use.

Lark Health Announces Lark for Salesforce on Salesforce AppExchange, the World's Leading Enterprise Cloud Marketplace

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lark Health today announced it has launched Lark for Salesforce on Salesforce AppExchange, empowering customers to simplify care management for health plans and their members with enhanced technology, providing a simple and digestible way for members to engage in their care. Lark's AI-powered chronic disease prevention and management platform uses a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework and remote patient monitoring tech to provide 24/7 personalized digital counseling across four programs: Prevention, which encompasses weight management, stress and anxiety management, sleep coaching, and smoking cessation, Diabetes Prevention, Diabetes Care, and Hypertension Care. Lark can integrate into any health plan's existing workflow to guide members to the right care, at the right time, boosting overall engagement and improving health outcomes.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Lark Health today announced it has launched Lark for Salesforce on Salesforce AppExchange, empowering customers to simplify care management for health plans and their members with enhanced technology, providing a simple and digestible way for members to engage in their care.
  • Lark can integrate into any health plan's existing workflow to guide members to the right care, at the right time, boosting overall engagement and improving health outcomes.
  • Lark helps health plan members manage and prevent chronic conditions, while giving health plans a scalable way to extend their care management capabilities by identifying at-risk members and guiding them to the appropriate care.
  • Lark being listed on the AppExchange will support enhanced reporting of user data to help inform care management and coordinated decision making.

WHITTIER STREET HEALTH CENTER RECEIVES GRANT FROM STAND UP TO CANCER TO INCREASE COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS AND SCREENING IN UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS

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Friday, March 25, 2022

BOSTON, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whittier Street Health Center (WSHC) has received funding from Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) to increase awareness and screening of colorectal cancer in underserved communities of color in Suffolk county.

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  • BOSTON, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whittier Street Health Center (WSHC) has received funding from Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) to increase awareness and screening of colorectal cancer in underserved communities of color in Suffolk county.
  • This initiative establishes a new Colorectal Cancer Program at Whittier that will focus on the importance of early screening and proven strategies to reduce and prevent colon cancer.
  • With funding from SU2C, WSHC will host specialized colorectal cancer workshops for staff on clinical guidelines and protocols on screening options.
  • "Our research team looks forward to working with Whittier Street Health Center to raise awareness and increase screening rates of this preventable disease."

CPP to Preserve Affordable Housing in Torrington

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

CPP secured tax-exempt bond financing as well as an allocation of LIHTC from the Connecticut Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) in order to finance the acquisition and planned renovations for the property.

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  • CPP secured tax-exempt bond financing as well as an allocation of LIHTC from the Connecticut Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) in order to finance the acquisition and planned renovations for the property.
  • CPP has committed to preserving the propertys affordable housing designation for future decades.
  • Since its founding in 2004, Community Preservation Partners (CPP), an affordable housing rehabilitation company, has invested more than $2.6 billion into neighborhoods across the United States, keeping housing costs affordable for thousands of seniors, families and individuals.
  • With its creative mindset and unwavering vision, CPP Housing proposes big, bold and better solutions that build community and serve the greater good.

Global Digital Therapeutics Market is projected to reach US$ 24,143.3 Million by 2030, owing to increasing use of wearable devices and investment in digital health |CAGR: 23.1%: Astute Analytica

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Digital therapeutics software application can be used independently or in combination with medications or devices in order to impact complex healthcare challenges.

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  • Digital therapeutics software application can be used independently or in combination with medications or devices in order to impact complex healthcare challenges.
  • Request a Sample Report of Global Digital Therapeutics Market: https://www.astuteanalytica.com/request-sample/digital-therapeutics-market
    Moreover, factors such as increasing use of wearable devicesand investment in digital health will drive the digital therapeutics market growth.
  • The software segment dominated the digital therapeutics market in 2021 owing to its high application from digital healthcare sector.
  • North America held the major share in terms of revenue, in the Global Digital Therapeutics Market in 2021
    Based on geography, North America dominated the global digital therapeutics market in 2021.

Telemedicine Visits at Key Medicaid Providers Increased by 2,000% during First Year of Pandemic, New Survey Finds

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

In the spring of 2020, 138 Medi-Cal providers received $13.4 million in grants from Health Net to support the establishment and expansion of telehealth and telephonic services.

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  • In the spring of 2020, 138 Medi-Cal providers received $13.4 million in grants from Health Net to support the establishment and expansion of telehealth and telephonic services.
  • One year after receiving the grants, Health Net surveyed its providers about the use of telehealth, and in total, 98 providers responded.
  • Survey results were recently released as part of a report prepared by Harder+Company Community Research, an independent, third-party, research and analysis firm.
  • The report offers key takeaways and recommendations with valuable insights to help key stakeholders expand telemedicine within the Medi-Cal program and for the evolving Medi-Cal population.

Axsome Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

NEW YORK, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM), a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021.

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  • At this time, Axsome has not been made aware of any other deficiencies related to the NDA by the FDA.
  • In light of these observations, the Company is evaluating the design of the study and will provide an update following consultation with the FDA.
  • Cash: At December 31, 2021, Axsome had $86.5 million of cash compared to $183.9 million at December 31, 2020.
  • Axsome will host a conference call and webcast today at 8:00 AM Eastern to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results as well as to provide a corporate update.

Global Overview of the Transdermal Skin Patches Market to 2027: Smoking Cessation Aid Segment is Expected to Record a High CAGR During Forecast Period - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 18, 2022

The "Transdermal Skin Patches Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecast (2022 - 2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Transdermal Skin Patches Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecast (2022 - 2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The transdermal skin patches market is expected to register a CAGR of about 4.61% during the forecast period, with a revenue of approximately USD 9,672.34 million by 2027.
  • The COVID-19 outbreak is expected to positively impact the transdermal skin patches market.
  • Therefore, with the increasing number of smokers worldwide, the demand for transdermal skin patches (nicotine) is expected to increase during the forecast period.

CONSENSUS HEALTH WELCOMES SKYLANDS MEDICAL GROUP

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

MARLTON, N.J., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Consensus Health welcomes a new member into its healthcare network, Skylands Medical Group, with 14 locations throughout Northern New Jersey.

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  • MARLTON, N.J., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Consensus Health welcomes a new member into its healthcare network, Skylands Medical Group, with 14 locations throughout Northern New Jersey.
  • "Consensus Health is thrilled to welcome Skylands Medical Group, a highly regarded physician group in Northern New Jersey for providing high-quality, patient-centered care,"said Steve Saukaitis, Consensus Health CEO.
  • "It is with great pleasure and excitement thatSkylands Medical Group joins Consensus Health," said C. Robert Damico, DO, Skylands Medical Group.
  • "At Consensus Health, our mission is to give our patients the best possible experience including the ability to access the primary care physicians and specialists of their choice,"said Marc Feingold, MD, Consensus Health Medical Director.