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Safe House Project Revolutionizes Fight Against Human Trafficking in the United States Through Innovative Programs and Collaborative Partnerships

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a transformative approach to combating human trafficking in the United States, Safe House Project is revolutionizing the fight against this pervasive crime.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a transformative approach to combating human trafficking in the United States, Safe House Project is revolutionizing the fight against this pervasive crime.
  • This critical work also addresses the urgent need for safe housing and quality care, key factors in preventing the re-trafficking of survivors.
  • Safe House Project, serving as the national certifying agency for programs offering residential services to trafficking victims, is pivotal in changing these statistics.
  • Major healthcare networks like Novant Health, Ohio Health, Atrium Health, and Ascension Health are collaborating with Safe House Project to develop processes for responding to human trafficking effectively.

Lennar Announces Plans for Active Adult Community in Lancaster, SC

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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LANCASTER, S.C., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, today announced plans for Roselyn, a brand new, master-planned Active Adult community designed specifically for homebuyers ages 55+ in northern Lancaster County. Situated south of Charlotte, the new community will feature three single-story home collections – Garden, Blossom and Primrose – and offer approximately 1,800 home sites combined with the best of contemporary, low-maintenance living for an Active Adult lifestyle. Model homes are anticipated to be completed in summer 2024 and sales will also begin summer 2024. The public is invited to join the VIP interest list for community updates by clicking here.

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  • LANCASTER, S.C., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, today announced plans for Roselyn, a brand new, master-planned Active Adult community designed specifically for homebuyers ages 55+ in northern Lancaster County.
  • Situated south of Charlotte, the new community will feature three single-story home collections – Garden, Blossom and Primrose – and offer approximately 1,800 home sites combined with the best of contemporary, low-maintenance living for an Active Adult lifestyle.
  • The public is invited to join the VIP interest list for community updates by clicking here .
  • "The community offers the winning combination of thoughtfully designed single-story floorplans plus a robust suite of amenities geared toward the Active Adult lifestyle.

British Technology company, C the Signs, selected by the White House-Backed Accelerator Programme, CancerX, to half Cancer Deaths

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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CancerX was unveiled by the White House in a landmark announcement last year to spearhead innovation in oncology.

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  • CancerX was unveiled by the White House in a landmark announcement last year to spearhead innovation in oncology.
  • The CancerX Accelerator programme aims to promote and fortify digital innovations in oncology by providing promising startups an opportunity to collaborate with leading cancer organizations.
  • C the Signs is an AI cancer prediction platform that identifies patients at risk of cancer at the earliest and most curable stage of the disease.
  • Launched by the White House, this initiative marks a significant step toward realizing the Cancer Moonshot's vision of a 50% reduction in cancer mortality.

British Technology company, C the Signs, selected by the White House-Backed Accelerator Programme, CancerX, to half Cancer Deaths

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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CancerX was unveiled by the White House in a landmark announcement last year to spearhead innovation in oncology.

Key Points: 
  • CancerX was unveiled by the White House in a landmark announcement last year to spearhead innovation in oncology.
  • The CancerX Accelerator programme aims to promote and fortify digital innovations in oncology by providing promising startups an opportunity to collaborate with leading cancer organizations.
  • C the Signs is an AI cancer prediction platform that identifies patients at risk of cancer at the earliest and most curable stage of the disease.
  • Launched by the White House, this initiative marks a significant step toward realizing the Cancer Moonshot's vision of a 50% reduction in cancer mortality.

PrepMD Partners with MediaSphere and Esteemed Cardiac Experts for Groundbreaking Virtual Device Clinic Leadership Summit

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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BRAINTREE, Mass., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PrepMD, as the exclusive sponsor, is thrilled to announce its partnership with MediaSphere and distinguished cardiac professionals, including Beth Davenport and Sallie Gustafson, to present the largest-ever virtual accredited Cardiac Device Clinic Leadership Summit.

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  • BRAINTREE, Mass., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PrepMD, as the exclusive sponsor, is thrilled to announce its partnership with MediaSphere and distinguished cardiac professionals, including Beth Davenport and Sallie Gustafson, to present the largest-ever virtual accredited Cardiac Device Clinic Leadership Summit.
  • The summit aims to gather leading experts in cardiac device clinic management for a deep dive into pivotal topics.
  • The summit is privileged to feature a panel of esteemed faculty members, each recognized for their significant contributions to cardiac care:
    Beth Davenport, MSN, RN, Clinical Translation Specialist at Biotronik (Former Director of Virtual Care and Cardiac Device Clinic, Sanger Heart & Vascular ), Charlotte, NC
    Sallie Gustafson, RN, Manager of Device Clinic at Emory Clinic, Emory Healthcare , Atlanta, GA
    Nancy Lee, RN, FHRS, CCDS, Regional Director of Device Operations, Clinical Arrhythmia Device Nurse, Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, Ltd. , O'Fallon, IL
    Amy Tucker, MSN, RN, CCDS, Nurse Manager, Cardiac Device Clinic, Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute , Charlotte, NC
    The Device Clinic Summit is an essential event for all involved in cardiac device clinic management, offering a crucial forum for improving practices and patient care.
  • For registration and additional details, please visit the official website of the summit , hosted by The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management™.

TytoCare to Host Major Health System Leaders for School Health Virtual Summit

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TytoCare , a virtual care company enabling health plans and providers to deliver accessible, high-quality remote primary care anywhere across the country, will host health system leaders for a half-day virtual summit focused on engaging patients through schools.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TytoCare , a virtual care company enabling health plans and providers to deliver accessible, high-quality remote primary care anywhere across the country, will host health system leaders for a half-day virtual summit focused on engaging patients through schools.
  • The School Health Virtual Summit will take place on Wednesday, February 7 at 10:00am EST and will feature speakers from health systems including Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Atrium Health and Cone Health.
  • “Innovative health system leaders across the country are using schools to meet patients where they are, increasing access to care – particularly in more rural regions.
  • A trusted partner for 180+ health systems and over 2,000 schools nationwide, TytoCare demonstrates remarkable results through the use of their devices in schools.

Mercy Announces New Leaders to Enhance Services in Neurosciences, Surgery and GI, Women and Children

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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These new leaders will improve patient access across Mercy, while developing impactful strategies, identifying areas for investment and improving performance.

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  • These new leaders will improve patient access across Mercy, while developing impactful strategies, identifying areas for investment and improving performance.
  • Connor, who now leads neurosciences, brings experience from his role as chief operating officer at Health First in Melbourne, Florida.
  • This strategic approach will provide our patients with increased access to low-cost, high-quality health care services everywhere that Mercy serves."
  • Mercy is actively interviewing candidates for the final service line president position in cardiovascular care, reinforcing the commitment to comprehensive and integrated health care services.

PMcardio Launches Certified AI-Powered Solution that Outperforms Doctors in Heart Attack Detection

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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This pioneering AI-powered clinical assistant is now the first certified solution proven to outperform doctors in detecting heart attacks.

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  • This pioneering AI-powered clinical assistant is now the first certified solution proven to outperform doctors in detecting heart attacks.
  • Traditional diagnostic methods, focused on the STEMI/NSTEMI criteria, miss about 30% of acute heart attack patients, highlighting the need for more accurate and prompt detection.
  • With over 2,500 hospitals on the waiting list, PMcardio is on track to transform heart attack diagnosis on a global scale.
  • This development is set to have a widespread impact, fundamentally transforming the approach to heart attack diagnosis and treatment around the globe.

Medical Device Information Analysis and Sharing Initiative Welcomes Atrium Health

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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MITRE, the independent trusted third party for the Medical Device Information Analysis and Sharing (MDIAS) Public Private Partnership (PPP), today announced the addition of Atrium Health.

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  • MITRE, the independent trusted third party for the Medical Device Information Analysis and Sharing (MDIAS) Public Private Partnership (PPP), today announced the addition of Atrium Health.
  • The Charlotte-based health system is joining the voluntary MDIAS collaboration between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and stakeholders across the private sector—including patients, hospital providers, and medical device manufacturers—to proactively analyze medical device-related data to improve health care outcomes for consumers.
  • “It’s a pleasure to welcome Atrium Health to MDIAS,” said Kim Warren, vice president of MITRE’s Center for Transforming Health, operator of the CMS Alliance to Modernize Healthcare, a federally funded research and development center , more commonly known as the Health FFRDC .
  • “As an early adopter—and the very first health system to join MDIAS—Atrium Health’s active participation will benefit patients, regulators, and the medical device ecosystem.”
    “Safety is at the heart of our organization,” said Dr. Rasu Shrestha, executive vice president and chief innovation and commercialization officer for Advocate Health, of which Atrium Health is a part.

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Welcomes Arrival of Cutting-Edge Accelerator for Revolutionary Proton Therapy

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Weighing in at 15 tons, this crucial piece of equipment will serve as the powerhouse for proton beam therapy at the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton & Advanced Radiation Center , upon completion of installation next year.

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  • Weighing in at 15 tons, this crucial piece of equipment will serve as the powerhouse for proton beam therapy at the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton & Advanced Radiation Center , upon completion of installation next year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211377498/en/
    MEVION S250i Proton Accelerator Delivery at Atrium Health Levine Cancer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Proton beam therapy targets radiation precisely to a tumor, leaving the areas around it unharmed.
  • “This is one of the final steps in completing the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton and Advanced Radiation Center,” said Dr. Ruben Mesa , president of Atrium Health Levine Cancer.
  • When all services are available to patients, the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton and Advanced Radiation Center will be the only location offering proton therapy treatments between Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, and one of just 44 proton beam therapy sites in the country.