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Miami Dolphins and Ambetter from Sunshine Health Tackle Food Insecurity to Serve 500 Meals to South Florida Families

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Friday, February 16, 2024

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter from Sunshine Health in collaboration with the Miami Dolphins came together to address food insecurity in South Florida and distribute food to local families in need on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter from Sunshine Health in collaboration with the Miami Dolphins came together to address food insecurity in South Florida and distribute food to local families in need on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
"We are grateful for our longstanding partnership with Ambetter and our shared commitment to impacting the South Florida community.
"We know that food insecurity is associated with poor health outcomes, including higher odds of chronic disease and mental illness," said Nathan Landsbaum, CEO of Sunshine Health.
We are grateful to the Miami Dolphins for teaming up with us to support the South Florida community."

Healthfirst Celebrates Jamaica Community Office Opening

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Friday, April 28, 2023

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Healthfirst yesterday celebrated the opening of its Jamaica, NY, office with community leaders, lively performances, and a photo exhibit by Nat Valentine of the Cultural Collaborative Jamaica.

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Healthfirst yesterday celebrated the opening of its Jamaica, NY, office with community leaders, lively performances, and a photo exhibit by Nat Valentine of the Cultural Collaborative Jamaica.
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Healthfirst, one of New York’s largest not-for-profit health insurance companies, celebrates its Jamaica community office opening.
“With this new community office strategically located in the multicultural mecca that is Queens—where we serve more than 350,000 members—Healthfirst looks forward to strengthening our presence as a community resource.
“We are thrilled that Healthfirst has chosen Jamaica as the home for their new community office,” said Tyra Emerson, Executive Director of the Cultural Collaborative Jamaica, who spoke at the grand opening ceremony.

National Diaper Bank Network joins national COVID-19 vaccination campaign

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) is getting information about COVID vaccines into hard-to-reach neighborhoods as a community partner with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' We Can Do This campaign. The effort comes as NDBN members have already increased by 86% the volume of diapers, period supplies, and other material basic necessities they provide, in response to the pandemic.

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For Northern Virginia Diaper Bank Program Director Susan Mullen, freeing communities from disease runs in the family.
The National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) provides material basic necessities required to build the strong foundations all children, families, and individuals require to thrive and reach their full potential.
Wework in partnership with our Network of diaper banks, allied programs, donors, sponsors, and elected officials to enddiaperneedandperiod povertyin the United States.
Diaper banksparticipating in the campaign include:
Bundles of Hope Diaper Bank, Birmingham
Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona, Tucson
Community Action Partnership of Orange County, Garden Grove
Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center, Los Angeles
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Sacramento
United Way of Weld County Covering Weld Diaper Bank, Greeley
The Diaper Bank of Connecticut, North Haven
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank, Cooper City
Diaper Bank for Northeast Florida, Orange Park

Over 2,500 Healthcare Professionals and Volunteers will operate a no-cost medical and dental clinic in Indianapolis

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

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INDIANAPOLIS, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The setup of the mega clinic in the Lucas Oil Stadium is well underway, and on Sunday, April 17, over 2,500 healthcare professionals and volunteers will operate a no-cost medical and dental clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 17-20, 2022. Free health-related services will be offered to noninsured and underinsured residents of Indianapolis at the Lucas Oil Stadium. The event is organized by Your Best Pathway to Health, in partnership with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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Free health-relatedservices will be offered to noninsured and underinsured residents of Indianapolis at the Lucas Oil Stadium.Theevent is organized byYour Best Pathwayto Health, in partnership with theSeventh-day Adventist Church.
The free mega clinic runs from 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. on April 17, and from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. April 18-20.
No appointment is necessary for medical and vision, registration for dental is strongly encouraged.
Indianapolis residents can obtain more information at www.pathwaytohealth.org or by calling 844-545-8000.

San Diego Angel Conference Activates $1.7 Million in Funding of Innovative Startups

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Friday, July 23, 2021

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SAN DIEGO, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the largest angel investment networks in the country, San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) has reached a significant milestone by collectively helping to raise $1.7 million for U.S. companies in the first six months of 2021.

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SAN DIEGO, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the largest angel investment networks in the country, San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) has reached a significant milestone by collectively helping to raise $1.7 million for U.S. companies in the first six months of 2021.
The $731,500 was awarded to startups including Advocat Technologies, ChargeNet, Fluid Power AI, Verity and Abterra Biosciences (formerly Digital Proteomics).
Since the conference, finalist startups have received additional funding as a result of investment vehicles such as Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and syndications with other angel groups across the United States.
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Abterra Biosciences, championed by Amy Duncan, fund manager for this year's conference, won the 2021 Seattle Angel Conference, winning $200,000 of funding and followed on with $100,000 more of angel investments from Seattle Angel Group.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation names a new director of investments

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Monday, June 28, 2021

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Kellogg Foundation announces the selection of Shanelle Brown as a director of investments for the foundation.

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Kellogg Foundation announces the selection of Shanelle Brown as a director of investments for the foundation.
"We are thrilled to have Shanelle as part of the foundation's investments team," says Rangel.
Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), founded in 1930 as an independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal innovator and entrepreneur Will Keith Kellogg, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States.
The Kellogg Foundation is based in Battle Creek, Michigan, and works throughout the United States and internationally, as well as with sovereign tribes.

AMITA Health and MDsave Partner to Increase Access to Medical Care for Patients

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

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We are able to offer our self-pay patients better prices through MDsave because of increased administrative efficiency, while ensuring the same quality of care, said Reinhold Llerena, MD, interim co-chief clinical officer at AMITA Health.

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We are able to offer our self-pay patients better prices through MDsave because of increased administrative efficiency, while ensuring the same quality of care, said Reinhold Llerena, MD, interim co-chief clinical officer at AMITA Health.
MDsave is dedicated to making healthcare accessible to everyone by empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care.
We hope that our strategic alliance will increase access to quality medical care and, as a result, help save lives.
AMITA Health is one of the largest health systems in Illinois, comprising 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation names Alejandra Garduño Martínez as director of Latin America and Caribbean programs

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

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Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) is pleased to announce the selection of Alejandra Garduo Martnezas the new director of Latin America and Caribbean programs, effective June 1, 2021.

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Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) is pleased to announce the selection of Alejandra Garduo Martnezas the new director of Latin America and Caribbean programs, effective June 1, 2021.
Garduo Martnez joined the Kellogg Foundation as a program manager in 2012 and was promoted to program officer in 2013.
Garduo Martnez has been a contributing author in nonprofit and international development publications including Alliance Magazine for global philanthropy.
The Kellogg Foundation has been working alongside communities in Latin America and the Caribbean since the World War II era.

Intuitive Appoints Dr. Monica P. Reed to its Board of Directors

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Reed brings decades of leadership insight, experience, and accomplishments in hospital and health system administration that will complement our existing board,\xe2\x80\x9d said Intuitive CEO Gary Guthart.

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Reed brings decades of leadership insight, experience, and accomplishments in hospital and health system administration that will complement our existing board,\xe2\x80\x9d said Intuitive CEO Gary Guthart.
From 2001 to 2006, Reed served as the chief medical officer at AdventHealth where she oversaw more than 2,000 physicians for the non-profit healthcare system.
from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at the White Memorial Medical Center, and received her M.S.
As part of our mission at Intuitive, we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care.

Whitney Plantation Receives $250,000 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant

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Friday, February 19, 2021

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Due to Covid-19, Whitney Plantation Museum's visitation dropped from an average of 10,000 visitors a month to only 1,000.

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Due to Covid-19, Whitney Plantation Museum's visitation dropped from an average of 10,000 visitors a month to only 1,000.
The Kellogg Foundation grant will aid with the aforementioned and support the organization's efforts to create and distribute new, complex and complete narrativesof slavery.
"We are incredibly honored to have been awarded a grant from the Kellogg Foundation to support our operations for 2021.
Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), founded in 1930 as an independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal innovator and entrepreneur Will Keith Kellogg, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States.