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Javara, Inc. and Wake Forest Baptist Health Launch and Innovative Partnership to Amplify Clinical Trail Access

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

This agreement forms a unique and unparalleled relationship between the Wake Forest Baptist Health system and Javara's expert research team to ensure clinical research as a care option extends to patients across the 24 counties that Wake Forest Baptist serves.

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  • This agreement forms a unique and unparalleled relationship between the Wake Forest Baptist Health system and Javara's expert research team to ensure clinical research as a care option extends to patients across the 24 counties that Wake Forest Baptist serves.
  • The initial partnership with Wake Forest Baptist and the recent expansion of offerings would not have been possible without the recognition and support from Gregory L. Burke, M.D., chief science officer at Wake Forest Baptist.
  • Expanded clinical trial operations between Javara and Wake Forest Baptist are expected to begin in May 2021.
  • Wake Forest Baptist Health:Joe McCloskey, [email protected] , 336-716-1273
    Wake Forest Baptist Health( www.wakehealth.edu ) is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare Earn Top Grade for Patient Safety During Pandemic

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Stanford Health Care and Stanford Health Care ValleyCare earned the highest possible grade for patient safety from a leading watchdog group, an accomplishment that leaders of both hospitals said was especially noteworthy during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Stanford Health Care and Stanford Health Care ValleyCare earned the highest possible grade for patient safety from a leading watchdog group, an accomplishment that leaders of both hospitals said was especially noteworthy during the coronavirus pandemic.
  • This A is a testament to the care and commitment of those who work for Stanford Health Care and Stanford Health Care ValleyCare.
  • Stanford Health Care delivers clinical innovation across its inpatient services, specialty health centers, physician offices, virtual care offerings and health plan programs.
  • Stanford Health Care is part of Stanford Medicine, a leading academic health system that includes the Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford Children's Health and Stanford Health Care ValleyCare.

Urgent Care Group Expands to the Myrtle Beach area with the Acquisition of Access Medical in North Myrtle Beach

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Urgent Care Group , a leading Nashville-based urgent care company, announced today the completion of the acquisition of Access Medical in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

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  • Urgent Care Group , a leading Nashville-based urgent care company, announced today the completion of the acquisition of Access Medical in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
  • We couldnt be more excited to welcome Access Medical to the Urgent Care Group Network, said David Maloney, CEO of Urgent Care Group.
  • Based in Nashville, Urgent Care Group (UCG) is creating the leading urgent care company by combining and developing the best urgent care centers in partnership with leading urgent care providers and health systems.
  • The Urgent Care Group Network includes 22 centers operating as four brands: MEDcare Urgent Care and Health First Urgent Care in South Carolina, Medac Urgent Care in North Carolina, and Health Choice Urgent Care in partnership with Northside Hospital in Georgia.

Cedar Announces Partnerships With Leading Comprehensive Health Systems AnMed Health and Shannon Health

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

NEW YORK and ANDERSON, S.C. and SAN ANGELO, Texas, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar, an innovative patient engagement and financial technology platform, today announced partnerships with two leading comprehensive health systems, South Carolina-based AnMed Health and Texas-based Shannon Health, to enable an improved end-to-end patient financial experience.

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  • NEW YORK and ANDERSON, S.C. and SAN ANGELO, Texas, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar, an innovative patient engagement and financial technology platform, today announced partnerships with two leading comprehensive health systems, South Carolina-based AnMed Health and Texas-based Shannon Health, to enable an improved end-to-end patient financial experience.
  • With Cedar, AnMed Health and Shannon Health will be able to engage more effectively with patients pre- and post-visit.
  • The system is anchored by AnMed Health Medical Center, a 461-bed acute care hospital that has earned the prestigious Magnet designation.
  • The four-hospital system includes AnMed Health Women's and Children's Hospital, AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital and AnMed Health Cannon in Pickens, S.C. With more than 400 physicians and 3,700 employees, AnMed Health is Anderson County's largest employer.

Atrium Health and Wake Forest Baptist Health Combine, Create Next-Generation Academic Health System

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Friday, October 9, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C.,and WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A new era of healthcare was ushered in today as Atrium Health and Wake Forest Baptist Health, including Wake Forest School of Medicine, officially joined together as a single enterprise, Atrium Health.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C.,and WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A new era of healthcare was ushered in today as Atrium Health and Wake Forest Baptist Health, including Wake Forest School of Medicine, officially joined together as a single enterprise, Atrium Health.
  • Wake Forest Baptist Health and Wake Forest School of Medicine will become the academic core of Atrium Health, building a second campus of the school of medicine in Charlotte, which is currently the largest city in the U.S. without a 4-year medical school.
  • Freischlag has been named the chief academic officer for Atrium Health, in addition to her current role as CEO of Wake Forest Baptist Health and dean of Wake Forest School of Medicine.
  • Wake Forest Baptist Health ( www.wakehealth.edu )is a pre-eminent academic health system,with more than 20,000 employees,based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Scanwell Health Expands COVID-19 Research Study in North Carolina

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scanwell Health , a Los Angeles-based company offering at-home lab tests, announced today the expansion of the COVID-19 Community Research Partnership in North Carolina.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scanwell Health , a Los Angeles-based company offering at-home lab tests, announced today the expansion of the COVID-19 Community Research Partnership in North Carolina.
  • The sites include academic and community hospitals in North Carolina, such as Wake Forest Baptist Health, Atrium Health, WakeMed, Vidant Health, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and Campbell University Osteopathic School of Medicine.
  • Study participants recruited from the Wake Forest Baptist Health and Atrium Health systems are asked to complete short daily online questionnaires about possible exposures, symptoms and health care visits.
  • By supporting this innovative research study in North Carolina, Scanwell is helping doctors, scientists, public health officials, and policymakers understand and combat this deadly virus.

Northside Hospital and Urgent Care Group Expand Partnership

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Northside Hospital and Urgent Care Group announced an expansion of their Health Choice Urgent Care joint venture with the addition of Roswell Urgent Care located in Roswell, Georgia.

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  • Northside Hospital and Urgent Care Group announced an expansion of their Health Choice Urgent Care joint venture with the addition of Roswell Urgent Care located in Roswell, Georgia.
  • Roswell Urgent Care has been providing urgent care services to the Roswell community since 2008 and became a part of Northside Hospital earlier in the year, said David Maloney, CEO of Urgent Care Group.
  • Based in Nashville, Urgent Care Group (UCG) is creating the leading urgent care company by combining the best urgent care centers resulting in significant economies of scale, greater operating efficiencies, and enhanced clinical quality.
  • The Urgent Care Group Network includes 21 centers operating as four brands: MEDcare Urgent Care and Health First Urgent Care in South Carolina, Medac Urgent Care in North Carolina, and Health Choice Urgent Care in Georgia.

Atrium Health Masking Initiative Passes 1 Million Milestone

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Friday, August 28, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Atrium Health has passed a significant milestone in its Million Mask Initiative, announcing today it has now distributed more than 1 million free masks in the Charlotte region.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Atrium Health has passed a significant milestone in its Million Mask Initiative, announcing today it has now distributed more than 1 million free masks in the Charlotte region.
  • "This is a tremendous feat of collaboration and execution by Atrium Health, business leaders, our non-profit partners, the County and our Charlotte Executive Leadership Council partners," said Dr. David Callaway, chief of operational and disaster medicine at Atrium Health.
  • Atrium Health is a nationally recognized leader in shaping health outcomes through innovative research, education and compassionate patient care.
  • With a commitment to every community it serves, Atrium Health seeks to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing for all.

Atrium Health Commits to Eliminating 1.9 Million Single-use Plastics Across Health System

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Atrium Health is a nationally recognized leader in shaping health outcomes through innovative research, education and compassionate patient care.

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  • Atrium Health is a nationally recognized leader in shaping health outcomes through innovative research, education and compassionate patient care.
  • Atrium Health provides top-ranked pediatric, cancer and heart care to patients, as well as specialized musculoskeletal programs and organ transplants.
  • With a commitment to every community it serves, Atrium Health seeks to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing for all.
  • Over the past three years, Atrium Health has provided nearly $2 billion per year in free and uncompensated care and other community benefits.

Stone Shooters of the Carolinas Promotes Zach Watts to Stone Shooters Manager

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Stone Shooters of the Carolinas is proud to announce Zach Watt's promotion to manager.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Stone Shooters of the Carolinas is proud to announce Zach Watt's promotion to manager.
  • Watts possesses years of experience and knowledge in stone slinger operating and has been with Stone Shooters of the Carolinas for over three years.
  • As manager, Watts will be overseeing the stone slinger operators and ensuring stone shooters and dump trucks are in safe working condition.
  • To learn more Stone Shooters of the Carolinas, please visit http://www.stoneshooter.com/
    Stone Shooters of the Carolinas:Stone Shooters of the Carolinas is a leading materials placement company across the Carolinas.