Health promotion

Seth Serxner, Former Chief Health Officer of Optum and Leader of Mercer's Total Health Management Practice Joins Kumanu as Senior Advisor

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. , Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumanu, the purpose-centered wellbeing company, today announced the appointment of Seth Serxner, PhD, MPH as Senior Advisor. Dr. Serxner, author of over 50 articles and peer-reviewed publications, will advise and support acceleration of product innovation and market adoption for solutions aimed to address the Personal and Social Determinants of Health.

Key Points: 
  • "Kumanu brings fresh thinking and science-backed methods of addressing the root causes of health and wellbeing today," said Serxner.
  • Serxner most recently served as chief health officer and senior vice president of population health at Optum.
  • He previously led Mercer's Total Health Management practice for a decade solidifying his expertise in the dynamic market of healthcare, employer benefits and wellbeing, and program innovation.
  • He is a champion of health equity, health literacy, and of addressing both Personal and Social Determinants of Health.

Rowan-Virtua: Reimagining the future of medicine

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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STRATFORD, N.J., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since announcing the creation of their historic academic health partnership in January, Rowan University and Virtua Health leaders have made significant strides toward their shared goal of establishing a health-and-education powerhouse that will impact the practice of medicine and promote good health for all.

Key Points: 
  • "Together, we will help meet critical regional and national demand for health professions education, patient care and innovation."
  • Three new institutes will investigate vital concerns in cardiovascular disease, solid organ transplant and regenerative medicine, and health equity.
  • "Since announcing our partnership, we've been fully focused on bringing together the best of both Rowan and Virtua," Houshmand said.
  • "This has been a complex undertaking, but we're driven to raise the bar of excellence in health care, research and education."

Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care. Edition No. 7 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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The "Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care.

Key Points: 
  • The "Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care.
  • Take the next step in health assessment by building your skills in diagnostic and clinical reasoning!
  • Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care, 7th Edition goes beyond the basic physical examination to help you learn to accurately evaluate common conditions.
  • - Clear, consistent diagnostic reasoning process takes you to the next step of health assessment - beyond basic history and physical examination to diagnostic reasoning and clinical diagnosis.

Bachelor of Disability Management graduates honoured at global virtual convocation

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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Gord Johns, MP, Courtenay-Alberni, congratulated the graduates from his office in Ottawa and said, "This institution is a global leader when it comes to disability management."

Key Points: 
  • Gord Johns, MP, Courtenay-Alberni, congratulated the graduates from his office in Ottawa and said, "This institution is a global leader when it comes to disability management."
  • Gord Johns, MP, Courtenay-Alberni, congratulated the graduates from his office in Ottawa and said, "This institution is a global leader when it comes to disability management."
  • Valedictorian Josephine Valente summed up the 2022 convocation theme: "A disability should never impede someone's ability to succeed."
  • PCU-WHS is a statutory not-for-profit post-secondary degree-granting education and research institution creating and disseminating knowledge in the fields of workplace safety, health promotion, return to work and disability management, comprehensive rehabilitation, and disability leadership studies.

Call for Speakers Announced for the 10th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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HINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness programs, announces its "Call for Speakers" for the 10th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference being held on April 6, 2023, in a virtual setting. The conference provides nationally recognized health and wellness experts with the opportunity to deliver the latest research, developments, and trends in well-being to senior executives, human resources professionals, benefits managers, insurance brokers, registered dietitians, and other health professionals. The conference will provide attendees with the tools and resources to develop comprehensive and strategic workplace wellness programs that deliver positive and measurable outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • Wellness Workdays announces its "Call for Speakers" for the 10th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference being held on April 6, 2023, in a virtual setting.
  • HINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness programs, announces its "Call for Speakers" for the 10th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference being held on April 6, 2023, in a virtual setting.
  • The conference will provide attendees with the tools and resources to develop comprehensive and strategic workplace wellness programs that deliver positive and measurable outcomes.
  • "The Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference is the place to stay up-to-date on the evolving field of employee well-being, health promotion, and population health" said Debra Wein, CEO of Wellness Workdays.

Government of Canada Supports Initiatives to Prevent and Address Family Violence in the Greater Toronto Area

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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The Government of Canada is committed to supporting all survivors of family and gender-based violence and safeguarding the health and safety of those at risk.

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  • The Government of Canada is committed to supporting all survivors of family and gender-based violence and safeguarding the health and safety of those at risk.
  • These projects will support the mental and physical well-being of persons experiencing, or who may be at risk of experiencing, family and gender-based violence.
  • The Hubs will provide safe, supportive, healing, and resilience-promoting spaces and communities to those who are experiencing, or are at high risk of experiencing, family violence.
  • The federal government will continue working to prevent family and gender-based violence, support survivors, and break the cycle of violence in families and communities from coast to coast to coast.

Consumer tech leader Vivek Sharma joins boards of directors

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente, the nation's largest integrated, nonprofit health care organization, has announced that Vivek Sharma, a business leader with extensive experience building and growing organizations through the application of technology and data, has been named to the boards of directors for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals — known as Kaiser Permanente. 

Key Points: 
  • "Vivek joins us with a wealth of leadership expertise in helping organizations use technology to improve their products and services, and delight consumers," said chair and chief executive officer Greg A. Adams .
  • Earlier in his career, Sharma served as an associate partner with the technology practice of McKinsey & Company in their Chicago and Singapore offices.
  • Sharma also serves as an adjunct professor of data science at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, since 2016.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.

Kaiser Permanente among nation's best Medicare health plans

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente once again is among the nation's stars when it comes to providing high-quality, seamless care and outstanding service for Medicare members.

Key Points: 
  • Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plans in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, and the mid-Atlantic states (Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.) received 5 out of 5 stars, the highest rating possible, in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services annual Medicare Star Quality Ratings for 2023.
  • The Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plan in Washington state earned 4.5 out of 5 stars, CMS' second-highest rating.
  • This is the 13th consecutive year that all Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plans have been rated 4.0 stars or higher.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.

Insights on the Corporate Wellness Global Market to 2027 - by Service, Category, Delivery, Organization Size and Region

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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DUBLIN, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The "Corporate Wellness Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The "Corporate Wellness Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global corporate wellness market size reached US$ 56.9 Billion in 2021.
  • Corporate wellness refers to the implementation of various program by organizations to promote the health and wellbeing of their employees.
  • What is the structure of the global corporate wellness market and who are the key players?

Emotional Support Coaching from Ginger Now Available to Kaiser Permanente Members

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente has added emotional support coaching from Ginger, a leading on-demand mental health care solutions provider, to its growing mental health and addiction care ecosystem available to members. All eligible adult Kaiser Permanente members can now use their smartphone to connect with Ginger's highly trained emotional support coaches 24/7 — at no cost and with no referral or appointment needed. The confidential, one-on-one texting sessions provide support in coping with common challenges such as managing stress or getting better sleep.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente has added emotional support coaching from Ginger , a leading on-demand mental health care solutions provider, to its growing mental health and addiction care ecosystem available to members.
  • All eligible adult Kaiser Permanente members can now use their smartphone to connect with Ginger's highly trained emotional support coaches 24/7 at no cost and with no referral or appointment needed.
  • "Kaiser Permanente selected Ginger to help provide nonclinical emotional support coaching and expand the continuum of digital mental health tools we make available at no cost to all eligible adult members," said Don Mordecai, MD, psychiatrist and national leader for mental health and wellness at Kaiser Permanente.
  • Kaiser Permanente members can text with a coach using the Ginger app for 90 days per year.