Miller Children's Hospital

Miller Children's & Women's Announces New Miller Children's & Women's Neonatal Network in Partnership with Pediatrix Medical Group, Dr. Antoine Soliman Named Regional Medical Director

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach, along with Pediatrix Medical Group, who has been a long-standing neonatology partner with MemorialCare, have come together to create the Miller Children's & Women's Neonatal Network. This new relationship enables coordinated delivery of provider services to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) network establishing a forum for improved communication, financial transparency, and shared program and provider planning. The Neonatal Network will have shared governance between Miller Children's & Women's and Pediatrix, with the neonatologists remaining employees of Pediatrix.

Key Points: 
  • The Neonatal Network will have shared governance between Miller Children's & Women's and Pediatrix, with the neonatologists remaining employees of Pediatrix.
  • Miller Children's & Women's features a level IV NICU, the highest designation in California, signifying it can care for the sickest and smallest babies.
  • To successfully execute this strategic initiative, Miller Children's & Women's has appointed Dr. Antoine Soliman as the Regional Medical Director of the Miller Children's & Women's Network.
  • "I'm deeply honored and humbled to accept the regional directorship of the Miller Children's & Women's Neonatal Network," says Dr. Soliman.

MemorialCare Appoints Todd Blake New Chief Operating Officer for Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare , a prominent nonprofit Southern California integrated health system, announced today that Todd Blake has been named the company's new Chief Operating Officer for Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach .

Key Points: 
  • LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare , a prominent nonprofit Southern California integrated health system, announced today that Todd Blake has been named the company's new Chief Operating Officer for Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach .
  • As the new chief operating officer of MemorialCare's Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach, Blake will be responsible for the planning, development, implementation and continuous improvement of the programs and services provided by Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital, while creating a synergistic and collaborative culture with the staff, management team and medical staff.
  • Prior to that position, Blake was chief operating officer at Banner Health where he oversaw hospital operations at its two hospital campuses in Tucson, AZ including Banner University Medical Center – Tucson and Banner University Medical Center - South.
  • "We are thrilled to have Todd join the executive leadership team at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's.

Ayal Willner, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, January 27, 2023

Dr. Ayal Willner began his college education at Cornell University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

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  • Dr. Ayal Willner began his college education at Cornell University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
  • He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and has been in the medical profession for over 30 years.
  • Dr. Willner is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist specialist with a private practice called Southern California Ear Nose and Throat (SCENT).
  • Dr. Willner treats children and adults, addressing a wide range of issues and performing complex ear, sinus, and skull surgeries.

Ayal Willner, MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, November 28, 2022

LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayal Willner, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Otolaryngologist, Partner, and Owner in the medical field and in acknowledgment of his professional excellence at Southern California Ear Nose and Throat (SCENT).

Key Points: 
  • LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayal Willner, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Otolaryngologist, Partner, and Owner in the medical field and in acknowledgment of his professional excellence at Southern California Ear Nose and Throat (SCENT).
  • Dr. Willner is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist specialist with his own private practice called Southern California Ear Nose and Throat (SCENT).
  • Dr. Ayal Willner began his college education at Cornell University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
  • He later received his medical degree and completed an Otolaryngology residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

MemorialCare's Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Make Strategic Changes in Executive Leadership Structure

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Monday, October 24, 2022

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach announced the promotion of three members of the hospitals' executive team and a new leadership structure to align with MemorialCare's future strategic plans, including regional growth in pediatrics and advancing our position as the region's leader in healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • "Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach is one of MemorialCare's most unique assets.
  • Steve Cesca has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer for both Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's.
  • He has elevated the strategic planning for Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's and has been instrumental in physician alignment and recruitment.
  • About MemorialCare's Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach:
    MemorialCare's Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach are designated with the prestigious Magnet recognition for excellence in nursing.

Reneo Pharmaceuticals Appoints Roshawn Blunt to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reneo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RPHM), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for patients with rare, genetic mitochondrial diseases, today announced the appointment of Roshawn Blunt to the companys Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reneo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RPHM), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for patients with rare, genetic mitochondrial diseases, today announced the appointment of Roshawn Blunt to the companys Board of Directors.
  • Roshawn is an accomplished leader within the biopharma industry, said Mike Grey, Executive Chairman of Reneo Pharmaceuticals.
  • I am thrilled to join the Reneo Board, said Ms. Blunt.
  • Reneo is an extraordinary company with a novel drug that has the potential to treat a number of mitochondrial diseases.

MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach Remains Only CA Free-Standing Children's Hospital Recognized for Asthma Excellence by The Joint Commission

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

LONG BEACH, Calif., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach was recognized for the third consecutive time for excellence in pediatric asthma care .

Key Points: 
  • LONG BEACH, Calif., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach was recognized for the third consecutive time for excellence in pediatric asthma care .
  • The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization offering unbiased assessment of quality achievement in patient care and safety.
  • The Long Beach Alliance for Children with Asthma, part of Miller Children's & Women's, works with families in their home and school to manage a child's asthma.
  • About MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach:
    MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach provides specialized pediatric care for children and young adults, as well as maternity care for expectant mothers.

MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach Given Highest Honor for Pediatric Asthma Care

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

LONG BEACH, Calif., May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's HospitalLong Beach was recognized for the second time for its excellence in asthma care.

Key Points: 
  • LONG BEACH, Calif., May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's HospitalLong Beach was recognized for the second time for its excellence in asthma care.
  • This re-certification denotes the highest honor for quality and excellence in patient care for children with asthma.
  • Miller Children's & Women's scope of asthma care extends beyond the hospital with a unique program, the Long Beach Alliance for Children with Asthma.
  • About MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach:
    MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach, part of OC-based health system MemorialCare, provides specialized care for children and young adults, with conditions ranging from common to complex - as well as maternity care for expectant mothers - all under one roof.