Sentara Healthcare

BridgingApps® to Curate Apps for Sentara Health Plans Members with Special Health Care Needs

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BridgingApps®, a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is partnering with Sentara Health Plans to provide expertly vetted lists of mobile device applications, or apps, to support its members who have special health care needs or disabilities.

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  • HOUSTON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BridgingApps®, a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is partnering with Sentara Health Plans to provide expertly vetted lists of mobile device applications, or apps, to support its members who have special health care needs or disabilities.
  • Later this year, qualified Sentara Health Plans members will have access to a comprehensive list of curated apps recommended by BridgingApps Care Managers.
  • This will better equip members to manage their health decisions and develop important skill sets, ultimately improving their health and quality of life.
  • BridgingApps’ free App Search Tool, Search.BridgingApps.org , houses a database of apps trialed and reviewed by therapists, special education teachers, experts, and special needs users.

Chesterfield Auto Parts Teams Up with Sentara Health & Commonwealth Autism to Raise Awareness for Good Foods Grocery Opening

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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RICHMOND, Va., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesterfield Auto Parts, Commonwealth Autism, Sentara Health and Good Foods Grocery, team up to raise awareness for autism acceptance month, in the ribbon cutting for the first Good Foods Grocery in Virginia. NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki will appear with his custom race car celebrating the collaboration. Join us at Good Foods Grocery, Thursday, March 28th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. to meet Josh in person.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesterfield Auto Parts, Commonwealth Autism, Sentara Health and Good Foods Grocery, team up to raise awareness for autism acceptance month, in the ribbon cutting for the first Good Foods Grocery in Virginia.
  • Join us at Good Foods Grocery, Thursday, March 28th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. to meet Josh in person.
  • According to Troy Webber President and, CEO of Chesterfield Auto Parts, "We take pride in supporting our local community through such meaningful collaborations.
  • It is an honor to partner with Commonwealth Autism and Sentara Health to help raise awareness for autism.

Geisinger names Terry Gilliland, MD, as president and future chief executive officer

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Dr. Gilliland will become the eighth chief executive officer in Geisinger's 109-year history.

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  • Dr. Gilliland will become the eighth chief executive officer in Geisinger's 109-year history.
  • "On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I am thrilled to welcome Terry Gilliland to Geisinger," said Heather Acker, chair of the Geisinger Board of Directors.
  • Prior to joining Geisinger, Dr. Gilliland served as chief medical officer and chief science officer at Cogitativo, a healthcare-focused artificial intelligence and machine learning company.
  • Prior to that role, he served as executive vice president of healthcare quality and affordability at Blue Shield of California and senior vice president and chief medical officer of Sentara Healthcare.

Sutter Health Announces Its First-Ever Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sutter Health proudly announces the appointment of Dana Beckton as its first chief diversity and inclusion officer (CDIO), further elevating and prioritizing this work at an executive level.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sutter Health proudly announces the appointment of Dana Beckton as its first chief diversity and inclusion officer (CDIO), further elevating and prioritizing this work at an executive level.
  • In her role, Beckton will lead the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy for the California-based integrated health system, while serving as a key member of Sutter’s Executive Leadership Team.
  • She will work directly with Sutter Health President and CEO Warner Thomas and interim Chief Human Resources Officer Gail Lerch to drive DEI programming and initiatives.
  • “DEI is an integral part of our work at Sutter Health and core to our mission and values.

PRA Group Leaders Earn Women in Business Achievement Awards

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two PRA Group leaders were among 19 women Inside Business honored last night during its annual Women in Business Achievement Awards .

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  • NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two PRA Group leaders were among 19 women Inside Business honored last night during its annual Women in Business Achievement Awards .
  • For 21 years, Inside Business' Women in Business Achievement Awards have recognized women who are trailblazers throughout the region.
  • "I am both humbled and thrilled to be recognized alongside these women, each of whom exemplify excellence across a variety of roles and organizations," said Tarrant.
  • With its global headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), is a publicly traded global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans.

Yes& Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Agencies of 2023 by Adweek

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized as one of Adweek’s 2023 Fastest Growing Agencies.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, VA, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized as one of Adweek’s 2023 Fastest Growing Agencies.
  • Annually, Adweek recognizes the top 100 global agencies of all sizes that have achieved significant growth, and this year Yes& ranked #22 overall, #6 among medium-sized agencies, and #1 among agencies from the Southeast on the list.
  • Yes& has focused on growth—not for the sake of growth—but in order to provide the most value to clients.
  • “We’re honored to be recognized as one of Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies of 2023,” said Robert W. Sprague, Founder and CEO, Yes&.

Yes& Named #2 Largest DC Area Ad Agency and #9 Fastest Growing Company in Greater Washington D.C., According to Washington Business Journal Rankings

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Alexandria, VA, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as the number two largest ad agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area and the ninth fastest-growing private company headquartered in the region.

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  • Alexandria, VA, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as the number two largest ad agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area and the ninth fastest-growing private company headquartered in the region.
  • These achievements highlight the agency’s commitment to delivering exceptional results and its ability to adapt to the evolving needs of its clients.
  • “We are incredibly proud to be recognized as the #2 largest advertising agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area, and being named the 9th fastest growing company in the region is an exceptional win for our team,” said Robert W. Sprague, Founder and CEO, Yes&.
  • With its strong growth and expertise, Yes& is marked as one of the top advertising agencies in the Greater Washington D.C. area.

Damo Announces the Launch of the DigiM™ Digital Maturity Momentum Awards 2023

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Damo Consulting, a prominent player in healthcare digital transformation, is delighted to introduce the highly anticipated DigiM™ Digital Maturity Momentum Awards for 2023. These awards are a testament to the commitment and success of organizations and individuals in the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation in healthcare.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Damo Consulting , a prominent player in healthcare digital transformation, is delighted to introduce the highly anticipated DigiM™ Digital Maturity Momentum Awards for 2023.
  • Last year , our inaugural DigiM™ Digital Maturity Momentum Awards program received an overwhelming response from health systems looking to conduct a self-assessment and compare themselves against their peers in digital transformation progress.
  • The DigiM™ Digital Maturity Momentum Awards are grounded in the DigiM™ Digital Maturity Framework, an invaluable tool for assessing and benchmarking digital maturity and progress within the realm of digital transformation.
  • Why the DigiM™ Digital Maturity Momentum Awards Matter:
    Recognition of Excellence: DigiM™ Award recipients are celebrated for their exceptional leadership in digital transformation, reflecting dedication and accomplishments in the field.

Regard's expanded partnership with Sentara unlocks EHR data, improving clinician happiness and patient outcomes

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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And burnout doesn't just impact clinician morale: clinician burnout is associated with a 2x increase in adverse patient safety events , and a 50% reduction in patient satisfaction.

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  • And burnout doesn't just impact clinician morale: clinician burnout is associated with a 2x increase in adverse patient safety events , and a 50% reduction in patient satisfaction.
  • For partners like Sentara Health, Regard's process saves clinician time, improves documentation quality, prevents medical errors, and improves revenue capture.
  • Thanks to our innovative partnership with Regard, our clinicians can spend more time doing what they love and improving patient lives."
  • Through the pilot, Sentara was able to realize significant impact and outcomes on patient safety, clinician satisfaction, and a 4x ROI per user.

Dr. Peter Wilbanks Joins TD Tele-Doc Weight Loss in Virginia

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TD Tele-Doc Weight Loss is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Wilbanks will be joining its practice full time serving Virginia patients.

Key Points: 
  • After launching TD Tele-Doc Weight Loss – using remote patient monitoring and meds like Semaglutide – even more can access life-changing care.
  • RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TD Tele-Doc Weight Loss is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Wilbanks will be joining its practice full time serving Virginia patients.
  • TD Tele-Doc Weight Loss is a Privia Health Care Center serving the entire state of Virginia.
  • Call 866.783.5336 for more information and learn more about the genesis of TD Tele-Doc Weight Loss at tdteledocweightloss.com .