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Westchester Medical Center and BioGenCell Open BioGenCell's Fourth Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Clinical Trial Site in the United States

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioGenCell, a leader in personalized cell therapy solutions and Westchester Medical Center, the academic affiliate of Touro University/New York Medical College have announced the launch of BioGenCell's fourth Phase II clinical trial site in the United States. The trial targets a considerable reduction in the need for amputation in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI, also known as CLI). Westchester Medical Center, the flagship hospital in the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) joins an ambitious, global, placebo-controlled trial aimed at delivering life-altering positive outcomes for patients.

Key Points: 
  • Westchester Medical Center (an academic affiliate of Touro University/New York Medical College) and BioGenCell have marked a milestone with the opening of a Phase II cell-therapy based clinical trial site for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) in the United States, following Yale University New Haven Hospital, John Hopkins University, and UCSF.
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioGenCell, a leader in personalized cell therapy solutions and Westchester Medical Center, the academic affiliate of Touro University/New York Medical College have announced the launch of BioGenCell's fourth Phase II clinical trial site in the United States.
  • The trial targets a considerable reduction in the need for amputation in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI, also known as CLI).
  • Westchester Medical Center, the flagship hospital in the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) joins an ambitious, global, placebo-controlled trial aimed at delivering life-altering positive outcomes for patients.

Louisiana Hospitals Hit with Class-Action Lawsuits over Sharing Patients' Data

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of the largest hospital networks in Louisiana have been using a tracking code embedded deep in their websites that shares sensitive patient data without the patients' knowledge or consent, according to class-action lawsuits filed by Herman Herman & Katz trial lawyers.

Key Points: 
  • Known as Meta Pixel, the computer code created by the company that owns Facebook and Instagram potentially analyzed, gathered and shared the sensitive medical data of hundreds of thousands of patients, the lawsuits allege.
  • These victims were patients within the LCMC Health Systems network of hospitals in the New Orleans area and Willis-Knighton Health System facilities in northwest Louisiana, according to the lawsuits.
  • According to the lawsuits, use of the Meta Pixel in healthcare settings violates various provisions of Louisiana law which generally prohibit the sharing of personal health information with a third party without patient consent.
  • Our Louisiana personal injury lawyers are here to aggressively pursue justice on your behalf and help you get back on your feet.

LCMC Health and Tulane University Finalize Partnership

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LCMC Health and Tulane University today announced that the organizations have finalized their partnership, following approval from the Louisiana Department of Justice. Through this partnership, Tulane Medical Center, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, and Tulane Lakeside Hospital will join LCMC Health.

Key Points: 
  • NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LCMC Health and Tulane University today announced that the organizations have finalized their partnership, following approval from the Louisiana Department of Justice.
  • Through this partnership, Tulane Medical Center, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, and Tulane Lakeside Hospital will join LCMC Health.
  • "The shared vision between LCMC Health and Tulane University to provide unparalleled patient care and medical research advancements in Southeast Louisiana made this partnership a natural fit," said LCMC Health CEO Greg Feirn.
  • "I can't overstate how important this partnership will be to improving healthcare and boosting medical research in our community," Tulane University President Michael A. Fitts said.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS ANNOUNCE AFFILIATION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF A GENERATION

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health and Children's Hospital New Orleans will partner to improve access to specialized pediatric health services and child health outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health and Children's Hospital New Orleans will partner to improve access to specialized pediatric health services and child health outcomes.
  • This month, agreement terms were finalized to establish the framework in which the two children's hospitals will collaborate in the delivery of pediatric health services.
  • The affiliation, which takes effect January 1, 2023, creates opportunities for immediate collaboration to improve access to and the quality of pediatric healthcare in Louisiana.
  • In recent years, both Children's Hospital New Orleans and Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health have made significant investments in the delivery of pediatric health services.

North Oaks Health System Announces Plans To Expand Specialized Pediatric Healthcare Services For Families Across Tangipahoa Parish And The Northshore Region Through Affiliation With Children’s Hospital New Orleans

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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The clinical affiliation builds upon existing services, which are provided by Childrens Hospital New Orleans at North Oaks Medical Center today, which include neonatology, pediatric hospitalist coverage and pediatric cardiology services.

Key Points: 
  • The clinical affiliation builds upon existing services, which are provided by Childrens Hospital New Orleans at North Oaks Medical Center today, which include neonatology, pediatric hospitalist coverage and pediatric cardiology services.
  • In the new affiliation agreement, the organizations will explore opportunities for Childrens Hospital to provide additional pediatric services at North Oaks, bringing specialized care for children closer to home for families.
  • Childrens Hospital New Orleans will provide professional medical services and oversight of the pediatric service line at North Oaks, with ongoing clinical collaboration.
  • Childrens Hospital and North Oaks look forward to working together on this initiative to advance health outcomes for the children and families of the Northshore Region.

Heart N Hands, Celebrating its 8th Year, Expands Its Annual "Running for the Heart" 5K Run/Walk to Houston and Virtually

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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HOUSTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nonprofit group Heart N Hands is holding their third annual "Running for the Heart" 5K Run/Walk/Bike in person on Saturday, September 17, in New Orleans and Houston and virtually, from September 17 - 19. "Running for the Heart" will celebrate Heart N Hands' eighth year anniversary this year and raise funds to educate girls aged 10-18 about heart health and disease prevention. The 5K's starting line in New Orleans will be at the Bayou St. John area at Wisner across from Pan Am Stadium in New Orleans. The Houston affiliate will hold its first annual in-person race on September 17, 2022. Due to its popularity in 2020, Heart N Hands will continue its virtual 5K from September 16 to 18. Participants can register for the event at https://www.heartnhands.org.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nonprofit group Heart N Hands is holding their third annual "Running for the Heart" 5K Run/Walk/Bike in person on Saturday, September 17, in New Orleans and Houston and virtually, from September 17 - 19.
  • Due to its popularity in 2020, Heart N Hands will continue its virtual 5K from September 16 to 18.
  • Heart N Hands started its annual run to further its mission of educating young women on better heart health.
  • While celebrating Heart N Hand's 8th anniversary, Running for the Heart helps maintain the focus on fighting the number one killer of women, heart disease.

Award-winning robotic duck flocks to the Big Easy, delivering joy during national awareness month for childhood cancer and sickle cell

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance products in the U.S.1 and proud supporter of families dealing with childhood cancer and blood disorders like sickle cell, delivered 50 of their award winning My Special Aflac Ducks for children with cancer and sickle cell disease at Children's Hospital New Orleans. The duck delivery event occurred during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, an annual effort Aflac participates in to raise awareness and funding for these two important causes.

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  • The duck delivery event occurred during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, an annual effort Aflac participates in to raise awareness and funding for these two important causes.
  • The award-winning, social robot uses medical play, lifelike movement and mimics emotions to engage and help comfort kids during their cancer or sickle cell disease journey.
  • "We are grateful for the potential positive impact that this innovative resource offers for our children with sickle cell."
  • Aflac, along with Sproutel , debuted My Special Aflac Duck in 2018 as part of its 27-year, $161-plus million commitment to childhood cancer and blood disorders, including sickle cell disease.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS EXPANDS RADIOLOGY SERVICES THROUGH INNOVATIVE NEW AFFILIATION WITH CLEVELAND CLINIC IMAGING INSTITUTE

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital New Orleans and Cleveland Clinic are pleased to announce a new affiliation to expand access to board-certified pediatric radiology experts for children and families of New Orleans and Louisiana. Through the partnership, a team of 16 Cleveland Clinic pediatric and neuro-radiologists will supplement the existing Children's Hospital New Orleans pediatric radiology team. The Cleveland Clinic team will work in collaboration with Children's New Orleans-based board-certified pediatric radiologists so that all Children's Hospital New Orleans locations have 24/7 access to pediatric fellowship-trained radiologists.

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  • Through the partnership, a team of 16 Cleveland Clinic pediatric and neuro-radiologists will supplement the existing Children's Hospital New Orleans pediatric radiology team.
  • "Our team is committed to ensuring that patients receiving care at Children's Hospital New Orleans receive the highest quality imaging available," said Michael Aquino, M.D., medical director of Overnight Pediatric Radiology at Cleveland Clinic.
  • The all-new Imaging Center at Children's Hospital New Orleans opened in April 2020 as part of the hospital's $300 million campus expansion.
  • Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

Age Safe® America Partners with Touro University Nevada OT Doctoral Program

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Touro University Nevada has chosen to add the highly recognized Senior Home Safety Specialist® certification to their 2022 OT Doctoral Curriculum. The course provider, Age Safe America, LLC is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider for continuing education. The College curriculum review committee approved the Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) course for the advanced elective class Adults/Older Adults, with the first offering of the course having just begun. Third year OTD students who choose this area of practice for their capstone experience, can take the training as part of their off-site hours.

Key Points: 
  • SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Touro University Nevada has chosen to add the highly recognized Senior Home Safety Specialist certification to their 2022 OT Doctoral Curriculum.
  • Touro University Nevada (TUN) is a private university in Henderson, Nevada.
  • Touro University Nevada was established to help address critical needs in health care and education, and as a resource for community service in Nevada.
  • The Touro University Nevada is the only accredited occupational therapy doctoral degree program in the state.

Reliance Global Group Appoints Senior Corporate Finance Executive William Lebovics as Chief Financial Office

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Among his accomplishments, Mr. Lebovics served as the Finance Manager for IDW Media Holdings, where he was responsible for dealing with financial reporting, financing, and M&A, as well as other finance related operations.

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  • Among his accomplishments, Mr. Lebovics served as the Finance Manager for IDW Media Holdings, where he was responsible for dealing with financial reporting, financing, and M&A, as well as other finance related operations.
  • Lebovics brings extensive corporate finance experience, including senior roles at PwC and Nippon Life Global Investors.
  • Mr. Ezra Beyman, Chairman and CEO of Reliance, commented, "I am pleased to welcome William to the senior management team.
  • Reliance Global Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELI, RELIW) is combining advanced technologies, with the personalized experience of a traditional insurance agency model.