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Wetherbee Pediatric Therapy Hosts the Los Angeles Stop on the First-Ever Trexo Robotics Road Show

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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The road show will be stopping in Los Angeles, California, at Wetherbee Pediatric Therapy, a neurorehabilitative clinic dedicated to helping children gain motor skills.

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  • The road show will be stopping in Los Angeles, California, at Wetherbee Pediatric Therapy, a neurorehabilitative clinic dedicated to helping children gain motor skills.
  • The road show represents an opportunity for children facing mobility challenges and their families to experience firsthand the life-changing potential of the Trexo device.
  • Wetherbee owns a Trexo Plus clinic device, and shared “I am passionate about helping children increase their mobility.
  • Families, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about the groundbreaking Trexo device or Wetherbee Pediatric Therapy are encouraged to attend this unique event.

Paul Scherrer Institute selects RayStation

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned worldwide for its treatment of cancers with proton therapy, PSI has selected RayStation as the treatment planning system for its clinical operations. PSI is equipped with three gantries and a fixed horizontal beam line room for ocular treatments. Two of the gantries, of which one is in-house developed, operate clinically while the third is dedicated to research.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned worldwide for its treatment of cancers with proton therapy, PSI has selected RayStation as the treatment planning system for its clinical operations.
  • Two of the gantries, of which one is in-house developed, operate clinically while the third is dedicated to research.
  • Alongside the procurement of RayStation, RaySearch and PSI have the intent of engaging in a collaborative research initiative.
  • Damien C. Weber, Chairman of the proton Therapy Center, Paul Scherrer Institute, says: "By combining proton therapy with advanced treatment planning system as proposed by RaySearch, we can push the boundaries of optimal cancer care.

ODW Logistics Joins Pelotonia’s Celebration of 15 Years of One Goal for Cancer Research and Funding

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ODW Logistics , a fast-growing national third-party (3PL) specializing in integrated logistics solutions today announced the company’s support of Pelotonia’s celebration of One Goal .

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ODW Logistics , a fast-growing national third-party (3PL) specializing in integrated logistics solutions today announced the company’s support of Pelotonia’s celebration of One Goal .
  • On August 5 and 6, more than 6,500 riders are expected to participate in the celebration of 15 years of One Goal -- raising funding for innovative cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).
  • “For the past six years, ODW Logistics has supported Pelotonia with inventory management, funding, and the transportation of bicycles for dedicated riders,” said John R. Ness, CEO of ODW Logistics.
  • To learn more about ODW Logistics’ strategic third-party-logistics (3PL) solutions, services, and work with Pelotonia visit https://www.odwlogistics.com/ .

Tampa General Hospital Opens Infusion Center at the TGH Cancer Institute's State-of-the-Art Satellite Location

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla. , July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an endeavor to expand cancer care for the rapidly growing communities of south Hillsborough County, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) opened a state-of-the-art, 26-bay Infusion Center in the TGH Cancer Institute's Brandon location. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on July 19. Additionally, a Radiation Oncology Center will open at the Brandon location, 10740 Palm River Road, this fall.

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  • TAMPA, Fla. , July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an endeavor to expand cancer care for the rapidly growing communities of south Hillsborough County, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) opened a state-of-the-art, 26-bay Infusion Center in the TGH Cancer Institute's Brandon location.
  • "Our new TGH Cancer Institute location allows us to expand our reach and provide greater access to our community."
  • The TGH Cancer Institute satellite location in Brandon is part of Tampa General's $550 million master facility plan, the largest in the hospital's almost 100-year history.
  • The addition to the TGH Cancer Institute's Infusion Center will offer seven more chemotherapy areas for the treatment of cancer.

Cincinnati Children's Ranked #1 in the Nation in U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals Rankings

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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CINCINNATI, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cincinnati Children's has been named #1 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals 2023-24 rankings.

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  • CINCINNATI, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cincinnati Children's has been named #1 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals 2023-24 rankings.
  • Hospitals were ranked based on key clinical data that includes measures such as patient outcomes, diversity training and patient safety.
  • The goal of these rankings is to identify hospitals that provide the highest quality care for children with the most serious or complicated medical conditions.
  • "We are incredibly proud and honored to be recognized as the best pediatric hospital in the nation," says Steve Davis, MD, MMM, president and CEO of Cincinnati Children's.

PYA Inducted into The University of Kansas Health System Hall of Fame

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. , June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PYA is honored to announce its induction into The University of Kansas Health System Hall of Fame , the highest honor bestowed by the health system.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn. , June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PYA is honored to announce its induction into The University of Kansas Health System Hall of Fame , the highest honor bestowed by the health system.
  • "We are deeply honored by the recognition from The University of Kansas Health System," said Marty Brown , PYA President and CEO.
  • PYA's partnership with The University of Kansas Health System began in 2010 when the firm helped the system acquire Kansas City Cancer Center.
  • The University of Kansas Health System has grown to become one of the most recognized health systems in the country, being honored nationally by Forbes, Newsweek, Fortune, and others.

9th Annual “N20” Neuroscience20 (Brain, Spine, and Mental Health) Summit to Shed Light On $16T+ Global Cost of Neuro-psychiatric Disorders

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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Neurological disorders significantly impact the worlds economy due to their often chronic and life-threatening nature, creating a global disease burden.

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  • Neurological disorders significantly impact the worlds economy due to their often chronic and life-threatening nature, creating a global disease burden.
  • The N20 - an initiative of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) - is at the forefront of this worldwide collaboration to comprehensively raise awareness about brain, spine, and mental disorders.
  • We studied the cost of neuro-psychiatric and spine disorders to the world economy, and it took us almost a year to compile the data.
  • We discovered a total cost of over $16T annually to the world economy and $1.5T to the US economy.

Asia Pacific Proton Therapy Market Report 2022: Development of FLASH Radiation Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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A method called FLASH radiation, which uses extremely high dose rates for photon and proton treatments, is currently being developed.

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  • A method called FLASH radiation, which uses extremely high dose rates for photon and proton treatments, is currently being developed.
  • Additionally, the development and approval of products for proton therapy may benefit market growth in advanced countries like Japan.
  • The China market dominated the Asia Pacific Proton Therapy Market by Country in 2021, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2028; thereby, achieving a market value of $74,530.9 Thousands by 2028.
  • Based on countries, the market is segmented into China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Rest of Asia Pacific.

Huntsman Cancer Institute Begins Treatment with Mevion Compact Proton Therapy System

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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Mevion Medical Systems today announced that the first proton center in the Mountain West, the Senator Orrin G. Hatch Center for Proton Therapy, has opened at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) and began treating patients on May 11th with the MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System.

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  • Mevion Medical Systems today announced that the first proton center in the Mountain West, the Senator Orrin G. Hatch Center for Proton Therapy, has opened at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) and began treating patients on May 11th with the MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System.
  • As the leading supplier of compact proton therapy systems in the United States, Mevion has been selected by more leading cancer centers, including NCI-Designated Cancer Centers, and has treated over 6,000 patients worldwide.
  • Since 2004, Mevion Medical Systems has been the leading provider of compact proton therapy systems for cancer care.
  • Mevions flagship product, the MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System with HYPERSCAN pencil beam scanning, is the worlds smallest proton therapy system that eliminates the obstacles of size, complexity, and cost that exists with other proton therapy systems.

Maryland Proton Treatment Center Celebrates 3000 Patients Treated

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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b'BALTIMORE, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC), located in Baltimore, Maryland, treated its 3000th cancer patient this week.\nSince opening its doors in 2016 as the first and only proton center in Maryland, MPTC has become the most experienced proton center in the DC/Maryland/Virginia region.

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  • b'BALTIMORE, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC), located in Baltimore, Maryland, treated its 3000th cancer patient this week.\nSince opening its doors in 2016 as the first and only proton center in Maryland, MPTC has become the most experienced proton center in the DC/Maryland/Virginia region.
  • Proton therapy was the right kind of radiation treatment he needed for a tumor in his brain.\n"The Maryland Proton Treatment Center was full of kind people we were blessed to meet," says Owen\'s mom, Kristy Bailey.
  • "\nThe Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) offers proton therapy, a highly advanced form of radiation therapy that can increase the radiation dose to a tumor while decreasing the dose to healthy, surrounding tissues.
  • The ability of proton therapy to reduce side effects is especially important for children with cancer and for patients whose tumor came back in an area that was already treated with radiation therapy.For more information about proton therapy and the Maryland Proton Treatment Center, visit mdproton.com or call 86-MDPROTON.\n'