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Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation to Have Its Inaugural Health Fair on June 24

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in the heart of Southeastern San Diego, invites residents to attend its second event of the year – a health resource fair at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center Celebration Court.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in the heart of Southeastern San Diego, invites residents to attend its second event of the year – a health resource fair at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center Celebration Court.
  • The free community event, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., will have accessible health resources such as blood pressure screenings, nutrition education, mental health materials, limited diabetes testing, mammograms and dental exams for those who are uninsured, and assistance with applying or renewing Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal and Medicare.
  • Various organizations focused on physical and mental health are participating in this event, including La Maestra Community Health Centers, Home Start, Mental Health of America, Community Health Access Department and People's Produce Market.
  • The Jacobs Center 2023 Health Resource Fair is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Wheelhouse Credit Union, California Coast Credit Union, U.S. Bank and Cox Communications.

Post University Receives National Funding To Expand Graduate Nursing Student Access

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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The NFLP seeks to increase the number of advanced nursing degreed faculty in Connecticut and nationwide by helping alleviate financial barriers for nursing students interested in a career in nursing education.

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  • The NFLP seeks to increase the number of advanced nursing degreed faculty in Connecticut and nationwide by helping alleviate financial barriers for nursing students interested in a career in nursing education.
  • “By offering the NFLP program to graduate students, Post University is able to help nursing schools meet the need for faculty members,” said Post’s American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences Dean Kimberly Nerud, PhD, RN.
  • In the past year, American Sentinel had nearly 100 students use the funding to support their degrees in Master of Science Nursing – Nursing Education Specialization or Doctor of Nursing Practice - Educational Leadership Specialization.
  • The American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University offers a number of advanced online nursing degrees, health management degrees, digital credentials, certificates and more.

TrueCare Receives Health & Human Services (HHS) $2 Million Grant to Expand Community Access to Maternal Health Care

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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SAN MARCOS, Calif., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueCare™, a community-based health center serving San Diego and Riverside counties, has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). TrueCare will use grant funding to impact maternal and newborn health outcomes through a new doula program.

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  • TrueCare will use grant funding to impact maternal and newborn health outcomes through a new doula program.
  • TrueCare's doula program will help remove barriers to maternal health care by offering women and families supportive pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum services.
  • Adding a doula program to TrueCare's wellness services reinforces the organization's mission of providing comprehensive, affordable, and culturally sensitive health care options.
  • The organization also proudly serves as a migrant health center providing tailored health care services to migrant farm workers and their families.

Northwest Territories' Mental Health System Transformed Through Stepped Care 2.0

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) government, in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Stepped Care Solutions, is happy to announce a 79% reduction in average wait times for mental wellness counselling between 2020 and 2022, along with same-day access to care options.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) government, in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Stepped Care Solutions, is happy to announce a 79% reduction in average wait times for mental wellness counselling between 2020 and 2022, along with same-day access to care options.
  • In March 2020 the GNWT implemented Stepped Care 2.0 (SC2.0 ©), a model that works to enhance and develop systems by organizing and improving access to mental health, addictions and substance use health resources and services.
  • "Since partnering with the Mental Health Commission and Stepped Care Solutions in March 2020, we have improved the delivery of NWT mental wellness and addictions recovery services.
  • "Stepped Care Solutions congratulates NWT for their efforts in improving access to mental health, addictions and substance use health resources and services using the SC2.0 model.

Dr. Kyu Rhee Joins Wisdo as a Senior Medical Advisor to Support Loneliness Reduction AI-Driven Peer Support Platform

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Sunday, June 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wisdo Health, an evidence-based peer support community platform, today announced that Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, former Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health, has joined its team as a Senior Medical Advisor. A purpose-driven physician executive, primary care doctor, and public health advocate, Dr. Rhee has spent over two decades in the nonprofit, public, and private healthcare sectors, including past leadership roles with IBM, HRSA, and NIH. Dr. Rhee will closely collaborate with Wisdo's leadership and board members, such as Dr. Dena Bravata and Brian Marcotte, to enhance Wisdo's position as the leading organization in combating the detrimental effects of loneliness and social isolation on health outcomes, costs, and engagement.In May 2023, Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General, released the first-ever Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.

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  • NEW YORK, June 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wisdo Health, an evidence-based peer support community platform, today announced that Kyu Rhee , MD, MPP, former Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health , has joined its team as a Senior Medical Advisor.
  • Today, over 50% of adults suffer from loneliness making it more prevalent than obesity, mental health, and diabetes.
  • Rhee was most recently Senior Vice President and Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health.
  • Wisdo, now with the added support of Dr. Rhee, continues our commitments to addressing this concern by changing the quality, depth, and health of human-to-human connections."

Donatella Versace Announces $300,000 Fundraising Match for Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Versace Chief Creative Officer, Donatella Versace is pleased to announce a $300,000 matching gift for donations to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund during June Pride month. As a longtime supporter of the Foundation, and Co-Chair of The Rocket Fund, Donatella is honored to be part of this transformative $125 million campaign, to reinforce their commitment to ending AIDS and their dedication to supporting LGBTQ+ rights.

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  • NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Versace Chief Creative Officer, Donatella Versace is pleased to announce a $300,000 matching gift for donations to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund during June Pride month.
  • "When the AIDS epidemic began 32 years ago, it was a very dark moment in history," said Donatella Versace.
  • As Pride celebrations begin globally, I am committed to supporting the amazing work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation to end AIDS by 2030 and to kick start our efforts with our $300,000 match."
  • "Elton and I are honored to have our dear friend and LGBTQ+ ally, Donatella Versace joining this monumental moment for the Foundation as a Co-Chair of The Rocket Fund," said David Furnish, Chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Donatella Versace Announces $300,000 Fundraising Match for Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Versace Chief Creative Officer, Donatella Versace is pleased to announce a $300,000 matching gift for donations to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund during June Pride month. As a longtime supporter of the Foundation, and Co-Chair of The Rocket Fund, Donatella is honored to be part of this transformative $125 million campaign, to reinforce their commitment to ending AIDS and their dedication to supporting LGBTQ+ rights.

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  • NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Versace Chief Creative Officer, Donatella Versace is pleased to announce a $300,000 matching gift for donations to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund during June Pride month.
  • "When the AIDS epidemic began 32 years ago, it was a very dark moment in history," said Donatella Versace.
  • As Pride celebrations begin globally, I am committed to supporting the amazing work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation to end AIDS by 2030 and to kick start our efforts with our $300,000 match."
  • "Elton and I are honored to have our dear friend and LGBTQ+ ally, Donatella Versace joining this monumental moment for the Foundation as a Co-Chair of The Rocket Fund," said David Furnish, Chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Found Adds Healthcare Luminary Dr. Kyu Rhee to Medical Advisory Board

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Evidence-based weight care program Found today announced that Kyu Rhee , MD, MPP, former Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health , has joined its Medical Advisory Board.

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  • Evidence-based weight care program Found today announced that Kyu Rhee , MD, MPP, former Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health , has joined its Medical Advisory Board.
  • Dr. Rhee will work closely with Found’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rekha Kumar , as well as the company’s current Medical Advisory Board members Dr. Judith Korner , Dr. Larry Cheskin , Dr. Shebani Sethi Dalai and Dr. Shawn Cole in strengthening Found’s position at the forefront of clinical obesity care.
  • Classified as a chronic disease almost a decade ago, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death, after smoking.
  • We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Rhee to our team and look forward to his guidance and collaboration.”

Mytonomy Goes to College: Announcing a New Student Health Video Education and Engagement Solution for College Campuses

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mytonomy, Inc., a leading enterprise SaaS solution for video-based patient education and engagement, announced today the expansion of Mytonomy Cloud for Healthcare to support student health at college and university campuses across the country at the American College Health Association (ACHA) Annual Meeting 2023. Mytonomy's content streaming platform is designed to deliver comprehensive health related information tailored to the needs of undergraduate, graduate and professional students in fresh and modern ways.

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  • Mytonomy Cloud for Student Health will address the most frequently asked healthcare questions students have and offer guidance on how to best utilize student health programs at their campus, saving time and delivering a positive experience.
  • Mytonomy Cloud for Student Health leverages the company's expertise in remote patient engagement and microlearning video content to empower students in actively managing their health and well-being.
  • One of the key features of Mytonomy Cloud for Student Health is its integration with Electronic Health Records (EHRs), allowing seamless sharing of vital health information with students.
  • However, with Mytonomy Cloud for Student Health universities can foster student success by equipping them with the tools they need to navigate their health independently," added Sue Wasiolek, VP of Student Health Programs at Mytonomy and former dean of Duke University.

Qbtech, Inc. Issues Commentary In Support of DEA’s Extension of Temporary Rule for Telehealth Treatment

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Qbtech , Inc., a leading advocate on a mission to improve mental health outcomes, shares its full support for the extension of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) temporary rule through November 11, 2023.

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  • Qbtech , Inc., a leading advocate on a mission to improve mental health outcomes, shares its full support for the extension of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) temporary rule through November 11, 2023.
  • “The adoption of measurement-based care in behavioral health, already the standard in England, is gaining traction in the U.S., including through telehealth models.
  • “We maintain a hopeful outlook as the extension of the temporary rule potentially signifies a meaningful step toward addressing these concerns,” adds Letterle.
  • To show your support, you can add your signature to the ADHD Expert Consortium’s Consensus Statement , which calls for the standardization of care.