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Hemet Global Medical Center Voted “Best Hospital” in the Inland Empire by Press-Enterprise Readers for 2023

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemet Global Medical Center (“HGMC”), a KPC Health hospital, has been voted “Best Hospital” in the Inland Empire for 2023 by Press-Enterprise readers.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemet Global Medical Center (“HGMC”), a KPC Health hospital, has been voted “Best Hospital” in the Inland Empire for 2023 by Press-Enterprise readers.
  • The distinguished honor is part of the Press-Enterprise’s 28th Annual “Best of Inland Empire” Readers’ Choice awards for local businesses.
  • “Prior to KPC Health’s acquisition of Hemet Global Medical Center, this was a hospital on the brink of bankruptcy that many believed could not be saved,” said Dr. Kali P. Chaudhuri, Founder and Chairman of the KPC Group.
  • KPC Health’s current system of hospitals includes seven full-service acute care hospitals located throughout southern California, including Orange County Global Medical Center, Chapman Global Medical Center, Anaheim Global Medical Center, South Coast Global Medical Center, Hemet Global Medical Center, Menifee Global Medical Center, and Victor Valley Global Medical Center.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Lactation Care

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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MIAMI, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) have recognized Nicklaus Children's Hospital for excellence in lactation care.

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  • MIAMI, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) have recognized Nicklaus Children's Hospital for excellence in lactation care.
  • Nicklaus Children's received the IBCLC Care Award in recognition of its commitment to staffing the hospital with professionals who hold the prestigious International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) certification and providing a lactation program for breastfeeding families.
  • These skilled lactation professionals and the healthcare institutions with which they are affiliated are demonstrating a commitment to excellence.
  • "We are immensely honored to be recognized by the IBLCE and ILCA for our excellence in lactation care," said Shannon Odell, vice president and chief nursing officer at Nicklaus Children's.

Molina Healthcare of Ohio and Pacify Award Inaugural Diversity in Lactation Consulting Scholarship

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molina Healthcare of Ohio and Pacify, a health technology company that provides 24/7 infant feeding support to new and expecting parents, have awarded four recipients the Diversity in Lactation Consulting Scholarship, the first of its kind in Ohio.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molina Healthcare of Ohio and Pacify , a health technology company that provides 24/7 infant feeding support to new and expecting parents, have awarded four recipients the Diversity in Lactation Consulting Scholarship, the first of its kind in Ohio.
  • Why is winning Pacify's Diversity in Lactation Consulting Scholarship so meaningful to you?
  • With Pacify's Diversity in Lactation Consulting Scholarship, this is what I hope to achieve.
  • "We are excited to offer the scholarship to four excellent recipients," said Ami Cole, plan president for Molina Healthcare of Ohio.

Western Sky Launches Virtual Doula Network to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes across New Mexico

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Sky Community Care (Western Sky), a local managed care organization, announced today it is launching its first virtual network of doulas to provide maternal healthcare to eligible Western Sky Medicaid members across New Mexico. Western Sky is launching the program as the United States continues to face a maternal health crisis – particularly among women of color. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. maternal mortality rate for Black and Hispanic women increased to 23.8 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020 from 20.1 in 2019.

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  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Sky Community Care (Western Sky), a local managed care organization, announced today it is launching its first virtual network of doulas to provide maternal healthcare to eligible Western Sky Medicaid members across New Mexico.
  • Western Sky is launching the program as the United States continues to face a maternal health crisis particularly among women of color.
  • The Western Sky doula network will provide members with 24/7, video-enabled doula support offered through Pacify, a leading provider of virtual value-based maternal healthcare.
  • Western Sky Community Care exists to improve the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate, and coordinated care.

Molina Healthcare of Ohio and Pacify Health Offer Scholarships to Increase Diversity of Lactation Consultants

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Molina Healthcare of Ohio ("Molina"), in collaboration with Pacify Health ("Pacify"), will offer $8,000 in scholarships to minorities interested in a career as a lactation consultant.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Molina Healthcare of Ohio ("Molina"), in collaboration with Pacify Health ("Pacify"), will offer $8,000 in scholarships to minorities interested in a career as a lactation consultant.
  • The Diversity in Lactation Consulting scholarship is designed to address the underrepresentation of minorities among lactation consultants.
  • "We are proud to support efforts to improve mother and infant health in Ohio," said Ami Cole, plan president for Molina Healthcare of Ohio.
  • Molina Healthcare served approximately 5.1 million members as of March 31, 2022, located across 19 states.For more information about Molina Healthcare of Ohio, visit MolinaHealthcare.com .

Capital Health Earns Third Consecutive Honor for Excellence in Lactation Services

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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HOPEWELL, N.J., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Health recently earned recognition from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) for excellence in lactation care.

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  • HOPEWELL, N.J., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Health recently earned recognition from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) for excellence in lactation care.
  • Supporting our new families as they learn how to feed their babies is a unique privilege," said Melanie Miller, Lactation Services Coordinator at Capital Health and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
  • "Our goal at Capital Health is to provide compassionate and comprehensive support and education to all of our families.
  • Capital Health's Lactation Center is part of Maternity Services at Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell,the most comprehensive maternity program in the area.

Nest Collaborative Recognized As "Best Overall Online Lactation Consultant" of 2021 by Verywell Family

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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HARTFORD, Conn., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nest Collaborative, creator of the nation's first virtual lactation platform, has been recognized as the "Best Overall Online Lactation Consultant," following an independent review conducted by Verywell Family, a source of independent evaluation of products and services designed for families.

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nest Collaborative, creator of the nation's first virtual lactation platform, has been recognized as the "Best Overall Online Lactation Consultant," following an independent review conducted by Verywell Family, a source of independent evaluation of products and services designed for families.
  • Verywell Family reviewed seven providers , evaluating key factors, including how quickly families can get breastfeeding help and each provider's ability to assist with insurance coverage.
  • Nest Collaborative was selected due to its "[e]asy-to-schedule personal appointments combined with expertise, affordability, and virtual support groups to create a lactation platform...that meets all your needs."
  • The "Best Overall" designation comes on the heels of a major Nest Collaborative milestone reached in June, when the company served its 3,000th family with its innovative take on breastfeeding support.

Nest Collaborative Completes $2.1 Million Seed Funding Round

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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FARMINGTON, Conn., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nest Collaborative , the creator of the first virtual lactation consultation platform, announced it has raised $2.1 million in its first seed funding.

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  • FARMINGTON, Conn., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nest Collaborative , the creator of the first virtual lactation consultation platform, announced it has raised $2.1 million in its first seed funding.
  • The round was led by Altitude Ventures, a healthcare-focused venture capital fund with offices in Houston, TX, and Nashville, TN.
  • "We've proven that by offering accessible consultations delivered to moms virtually, Nest Collaborative can improve outcomes for families."
  • Nest Collaborative created the first nationwide network of lactation consultants, available to mom 24/7 through virtual consultations.

SimpliFed Expands Access to Lactation and Infant Nutrition Support for World Breastfeeding Month

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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ITHACA, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SimpliFed , the first independent telehealth platform exclusively focused on infant feeding and nutrition, announced today that in celebration of World Breastfeeding Month, the company is offering a discount on lactation consulting services throughout the entire month.

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  • ITHACA, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SimpliFed , the first independent telehealth platform exclusively focused on infant feeding and nutrition, announced today that in celebration of World Breastfeeding Month, the company is offering a discount on lactation consulting services throughout the entire month.
  • As a platform dedicated to helping parents navigate and decide how best to feed their new baby, SimpliFed seeks to expand access to breastfeeding and infant nutrition support services for all new parents.
  • The company's mission is to help new mothers secure access to breastfeeding and infant nutrition support from the comfort and safety of their own homes from board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs).
  • The SimpliFed platform is accessible to new moms across the US, with lactation consultants available for appointment at the parents' convenience.

The Baby Manual Offers Comprehensive Online Course for New Parents Free During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Baby Manual announced today the company is offering its virtual 'Complete Baby Care Course for New Parents' free to support parents preparing to give birth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Baby Manual announced today the company is offering its virtual 'Complete Baby Care Course for New Parents' free to support parents preparing to give birth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The Baby Manual is an award-winning online video series in which real parents, practicing medical professionals and industry experts provide detailed answers and step-by-step demonstrations to answer first-time parenting questions.
  • "We recommend starting our online course at least three months prior to your due date," said Oksana Korsakova, founder of The Baby Manual.
  • The Baby Manual is used by hospitals, doulas, pregnancy centers, lactation consultants and adoption agencies to teach thousands of parents nationwide each year.