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BandHealth Emerges as the New Face of SelfiHealth, Embarking on a Transformative Journey to Amplify Meaningful Health Connections

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BandHealth, an innovative mobile app that is reshaping the peer health support landscape in the digital age, is dedicated to leveraging technology to provide meaningful connections for individuals grappling with health concerns. Today, the company is thrilled to unveil its strategic rebrand from SelfiHealth to BandHealth, aligning seamlessly with its progressive initiatives.

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  • Founder Zach Gotlib, a heart surgery survivor, aims to revolutionize patient-caregiver connections and shift the focus from individual to collective health.
  • BandHealth, beyond its focus on health conditions, aspires to revolutionize patient-caregiver connections, marking just the beginning of transformative change in this space.
  • Revolutionizing health support, BandHealth employs advanced algorithms to match individuals with similar health challenges, connecting them with trained health mentors who understand both their health concerns and personal backgrounds to deliver profound results.
  • BandHealth, beyond its focus on health conditions, aspires to revolutionize patient-caregiver connections, marking just the beginning of transformative change in this space.

BLR's EHS Daily Advisor honors the winners of the 2023 Safety Standout Awards for their dedication to safety and performance.

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 21, 2023, during its EHS NOW virtual ceremony, BLR's EHS Daily Advisor extended congratulations to the winners of its annual Safety Standout Awards program for demonstrating steadfast commitment to workplace safety and compliance.

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  • On August 21, 2023, during its EHS NOW virtual ceremony, BLR's EHS Daily Advisor extended congratulations to the winners of its annual Safety Standout Awards program for demonstrating steadfast commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 21, 2023, during its EHS NOW virtual ceremony, BLR's EHS Daily Advisor extended congratulations to the winners of its annual Safety Standout Awards program for demonstrating steadfast commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
  • Safety Standout Awards are given in the following six categories:
    Best Overall Safety Program and Culture: AT&T Field Operations
    AT&T Field Operations (AFO) created a national Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) team focused on the EH&S concerns of its employees.
  • They deployed safety advocates and champions across the country to solely focus on safety conversations, best practices, and self-awareness.

Northwell Health is New York’s most awarded health system by U.S. News

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Two other Northwell hospitals also placed in the top 10 in state rankings, and dozens of programs across the health system were also ranked incredibly well.

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  • Two other Northwell hospitals also placed in the top 10 in state rankings, and dozens of programs across the health system were also ranked incredibly well.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230801769477/en/
    Dozens of Northwell specialty programs were ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
  • “We are proud to see Northwell recognized as New York State’s most-awarded health system.
  • The health system has more hospitals ranked as the top in the state, and has more specialties ranked nationally as well.

Three Northwell Hospitals Earn CMS 5-Star Ratings

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Seven Northwell Health hospitals have received four-star or better ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – led by three five-star hospitals on Long Island – as part of its 2023 Five-Star Quality Rating System, which were announced today.

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  • Seven Northwell Health hospitals have received four-star or better ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – led by three five-star hospitals on Long Island – as part of its 2023 Five-Star Quality Rating System, which were announced today.
  • Northwell also earned four-star ratings at Glen Cove Hospital , Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco and Staten Island University Hospital .
  • Northwell, New York State’s largest health system and private employer, saw 11 of the 12 hospitals evaluated either maintain or improve their CMS standing since 2022.
  • “Northwell Health analyzes the results of each hospital’s CMS report each year, internalizes them, course corrects where needed and strives to reach higher,” said Michael Dowling , Northwell’s president and CEO.

Hahn & Hahn LLP Partner Scott Jenkins to Retire

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

PASADENA, Calif., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With mixed emotions, Hahn & Hahn LLP has announced the retirement of Partner Scott Jenkins effective June 30, 2023.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With mixed emotions, Hahn & Hahn LLP has announced the retirement of Partner Scott Jenkins effective June 30, 2023.
  • For over 38 years, Jenkins has practiced business and real estate law with the firm and is a former Managing Partner.
  • "Hahn and Hahn will continue to uphold the traditions of dedication and excellence which Scott has lived by example throughout his career."
  • Hahn & Hahn LLP, a certified Women Owned Business Enterprise, is a leader in the California business and legal communities.

SonarMed™ airway monitoring system Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Providing Real-time Visualization for Accurate Troubleshooting with Its Endotracheal Tube Airway Monitor

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the neonatal care industry and, based on its analysis, recognizes the SonarMed™ airway monitoring system from Medtronic with the 2022 North America New Product Innovation Award. The SonarMed™ airway monitoring system is a unique technology intended to help reduce unplanned extubations (UE) during mechanical ventilation in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The airway monitoring system allows for precise endotracheal tube (ETT) monitoring at the patient's bedside to prevent UE, a vital safety concern in the NICU. The system supports real-time ETT position and patency visualization.

Key Points: 
  • The SonarMedairway monitoring system is a unique technology intended to help reduce unplanned extubations (UE) during mechanical ventilation in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
  • The airway monitoring system allows for precise endotracheal tube (ETT) monitoring at the patient's bedside to prevent UE, a vital safety concern in the NICU.
  • The SonarMed system enables accurate troubleshooting through timely alerts and precise measurements to handle a potentially critical event (tube movement or occlusion) and reduce UEs.
  • The system detects ETT tip movement and direction and alerts the physicians about potential ETT migration through custom and individualized alarms.

SonarMed™ airway monitoring system Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Providing Real-time Visualization for Accurate Troubleshooting with Its Endotracheal Tube Airway Monitor

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the neonatal care industry and, based on its analysis, recognizes the SonarMed™ airway monitoring system from Medtronic with the 2022 North America New Product Innovation Award. The SonarMed™ airway monitoring system is a unique technology intended to help reduce unplanned extubations (UE) during mechanical ventilation in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The airway monitoring system allows for precise endotracheal tube (ETT) monitoring at the patient's bedside to prevent UE, a vital safety concern in the NICU. The system supports real-time ETT position and patency visualization.

Key Points: 
  • The SonarMedairway monitoring system is a unique technology intended to help reduce unplanned extubations (UE) during mechanical ventilation in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
  • The airway monitoring system allows for precise endotracheal tube (ETT) monitoring at the patient's bedside to prevent UE, a vital safety concern in the NICU.
  • The SonarMed system enables accurate troubleshooting through timely alerts and precise measurements to handle a potentially critical event (tube movement or occlusion) and reduce UEs.
  • The system detects ETT tip movement and direction and alerts the physicians about potential ETT migration through custom and individualized alarms.

Huntington Medical Research Institutes to Host Holiday Open House Commemorating 70th Anniversary

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI), a leading biomedical research organization in Southern California, is celebrating its 70th anniversary by opening its doors to the public this Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for its Holiday Open House.

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  • Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI), a leading biomedical research organization in Southern California, is celebrating its 70th anniversary by opening its doors to the public this Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for its Holiday Open House.
  • We look forward to celebrating many more innovative discoveries in our focus areas of cardiovascular, neurovascular and neuroscience research.
  • HMRI began as an outgrowth of two separate institutes: Pasadena Foundation for Medical Research, established in 1952, and the Institute of Medical Research of Huntington Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953.
  • Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI) is an independent, nonprofit organization located in Pasadena, California.

Northwell Hospitals Earn High Marks From CMS

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Seven Northwell Health hospitals have received four-star or better ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of its 2022 Five-Star Quality Rating System, which were announced Wednesday.

Key Points: 
  • Seven Northwell Health hospitals have received four-star or better ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of its 2022 Five-Star Quality Rating System, which were announced Wednesday.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220728005814/en/
    Seven Northwell Health hospitals have received four-star or better ratings from CMS as part of its 2022 Five-Star Quality Rating list.
  • Northwell, New York States largest health system and private employer, saw 11 of the 12 hospitals evaluated either maintain or improve their CMS standing since 2021.
  • I see the amazing effort by Northwell Health team members every time I step inside one of our hospitals and those results are reflected in CMS latest ratings, said Michael Dowling , Northwells president and CEO.

Five Northwell hospitals earn top 50 specialty ratings by US News

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Five Northwell Health hospitals earned top 50 national rankings in 28 adult medical specialties eight of them top 20 specialties according to US News & World Reports 2022-23 Best Hospital rankings.

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  • Five Northwell Health hospitals earned top 50 national rankings in 28 adult medical specialties eight of them top 20 specialties according to US News & World Reports 2022-23 Best Hospital rankings.
  • Northwell Health has faced herculean challenges over these last two pandemic years and weve become stronger for it.
  • Northwell Health is New York States largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 850 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians.
  • For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn .