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AdventHealth Hospitals Win National Safety Award for Reducing Patient Falls

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECRI, the nation's largest independent nonprofit patient safety organization (PSO), names AdventHealth Zephyrhills and AdventHealth Dade City hospitals in Pasco County, FL, winners of the 2023 Safety Excellence Award.

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  • ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices PSO names AdventHealth Zephyrhills and AdventHealth Dade City hospitals winners of the 2023 Safety Excellence Award.
  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECRI, the nation's largest independent nonprofit patient safety organization (PSO), names AdventHealth Zephyrhills and AdventHealth Dade City hospitals in Pasco County, FL, winners of the 2023 Safety Excellence Award.
  • The annual Safety Excellence Award recognizes outstanding patient safety initiatives led by PSOs that partner with ECRI, and members of ECRI and the ISMP PSO.
  • The AdventHealth Patient Falls Bootcamp helped frontline hospital staff identify safety hazards, recognize the characteristics of a high-risk patient, and ensure fall risk strategies were in place.

SAB Biotherapeutics Appoints Michael G. King Jr. as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAB Biotherapeutics , Inc. (Nasdaq: SABS ), today announced that Michael G. King Jr. has been named Chief Financial Officer.

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  • SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAB Biotherapeutics , Inc. (Nasdaq: SABS ), today announced that Michael G. King Jr. has been named Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. King received his BA in Finance from the Bernard M. Baruch College of the City University of New York.
  • “Mike has an outstanding track record of best-in-class relationships in the investment community and is a sought-after advisor for companies seeking strong value creation,” said Eddie J. Sullivan, Ph.D., co-founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of SAB Biotherapeutics.
  • He’s been a wonderful colleague and the Board wishes him great success in his future endeavors.”
    Mr. King said, “It’s an exciting time to work for SAB.

CORRECTION: Lundquist Investigator Dr. Loren Miller Is the Lead Author of the “Universal Decolonization” Study Published in the New England Journal of Medicine

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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The findings were published on October 10, 2023, in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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  • The findings were published on October 10, 2023, in the New England Journal of Medicine.
  • “The cleansing protocol, called universal decolonization, substantially reduced the number of nursing home residents requiring hospitalization due to infection,” said lead author and Lundquist Investigator, Loren Miller, MD, MPH.
  • Dr. Miller is the Chief of Infectious Diseases at the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California.
  • “Nursing Home Decolonization for Infection and Hospitalization Prevention” published in the New England Journal of Medicine on October 10, 2023: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2215254?query=featured_home

Lundquist Investigator Dr. Loren Miller Is the Lead Author of the “Universal Decolonization” Study Published in the New English Journal of Medicine

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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“The cleansing protocol, called universal decolonization, substantially reduced the number of nursing home residents requiring hospitalization due to infection,” said lead author and Lundquist Investigator, Loren Miller, MD, MPH.

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  • “The cleansing protocol, called universal decolonization, substantially reduced the number of nursing home residents requiring hospitalization due to infection,” said lead author and Lundquist Investigator, Loren Miller, MD, MPH.
  • Dr. Miller is the Chief of Infectious Diseases at the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California.
  • Each year, 3 million healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), bloodstream and urinary tract infections occur in U.S. nursing homes.
  • The findings add to a growing body of Dr. Miller’s research that has been funded by NIH, AHRQ, and other federal sources.

Medeloop Secures $8M Seed Funding to Pioneer the Future of Health Research

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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To date, Medeloop has raised $10M in a year that will ensure continued expansion, key hires, and technological innovation.

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  • To date, Medeloop has raised $10M in a year that will ensure continued expansion, key hires, and technological innovation.
  • Medeloop’s AI-driven platform seamlessly integrates, harmonizes, and analyzes extensive health data using advanced AI tools that have the potential to significantly expedite the clinical research process.
  • "With an AI-driven approach, we believe Medeloop can accelerate breakthrough research to benefit patients," said Elena Viboch, Partner at General Catalyst, who will join the Medeloop board.
  • With innovative technology and a mission-focused approach, Medeloop holds the potential to transform healthcare research that can positively impact numerous patients.

Sage Growth Partners Announces Hiring of Industry Executive Jennifer Walsh as new Senior Vice President of Sales

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Growth Partners (SGP), a Baltimore-based healthcare research, strategy, and marketing firm, is pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer Walsh as its new Senior Vice President of Sales.

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  • BALTIMORE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Growth Partners (SGP), a Baltimore-based healthcare research, strategy, and marketing firm, is pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer Walsh as its new Senior Vice President of Sales.
  • "Jennifer brings with her a tremendous wealth of knowledge about the healthcare industry," said Dan D'Orazio, Sage Growth Partners CEO.
  • "I am very excited to join Sage Growth Partners and begin immediately contributing to the firm's new business acquisition and agency growth.
  • I believe our future is ripe for continued success and the time is right for new business growth," said Walsh.

Allegheny Health Network, AHN Saint Vincent Hospital recognized for best-in-market overall hospital care by CareChex

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has been rated the No. 1 health network in southwestern Pennsylvania for Overall Hospital Care and AHN Saint Vincent Hospital has been rated No. 1 in Erie for Overall Hospital Care by CareChex, a comprehensive clinical scoring system that provides an objective quality and safety review of all health systems in America.

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  • 1 in Bariatric Surgery, among other top clinical rankings
    PITTSBURGH, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has been rated the No.
  • 1 health network in southwestern Pennsylvania for Overall Hospital Care and AHN Saint Vincent Hospital has been rated No.
  • 1 in Erie for Overall Hospital Care by CareChex, a comprehensive clinical scoring system that provides an objective quality and safety review of all health systems in America.
  • 1 hospital in Erie for Overall Hospital Care, and Major Cardiac Surgery (Medical Excellence).

Sage Growth Partners Announces New Marketing Team Hires

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Growth Partners (SGP), a Baltimore-based healthcare research, strategy, and marketing firm, is pleased to announce the hiring of new staff to provide expanded communication services and account support for continued national growth and client success.

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  • BALTIMORE, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Growth Partners (SGP), a Baltimore-based healthcare research, strategy, and marketing firm, is pleased to announce the hiring of new staff to provide expanded communication services and account support for continued national growth and client success.
  • She has previously worked as the marketing director for GiveCampus and Wellness Corporate Solutions, now powered by Labcorp.
  • "Our firm's greatest strength is our ability to offer clients some of the most comprehensive communication capabilities found within the industry," said Boh Hatter, Sage Growth Partners Chief Marketing Officer and one of the firm's managing partners.
  • New hires such as Katy and Tom are a testament to why we continue to achieve remarkable success with our client partners."

Christopher E. Johnson Appointed Director of Georgia State’s Institute for Health Administration

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christopher E. Johnson has been appointed Joe Taylor Director of the Institute of Health Administration at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

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  • Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christopher E. Johnson has been appointed Joe Taylor Director of the Institute of Health Administration at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
  • A renowned health services research, policy, and administration scholar, Johnson has deep expertise in investigating healthcare organizations and healthcare outcomes for veterans, underserved populations, and the elderly.
  • “We are thrilled Chris Johnson will lead the Institute for Health Administration,” said Richard D. Phillips, dean of the Robinson College.
  • Johnson holds a doctorate in health services research, policy, and administration from the University of Minnesota and is a graduate of the U.S.

OCU Health Care Inc. Launches Groundbreaking Patient Technology Solution with Kansas Medical Center

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Ocu Health Care (OHC) Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking platform aimed at revolutionizing healthcare, reducing costs, and delivering better patient outcomes through tailored educational programs prior to discharge.

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  • Ocu Health Care (OHC) Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking platform aimed at revolutionizing healthcare, reducing costs, and delivering better patient outcomes through tailored educational programs prior to discharge.
  • OHC is partnering with Kansas Medical Center, in its effort to provide a select group of patients with technology products that deliver education with a low-stress experience through VR headsets.
  • “We’re collecting insightful feedback and patient data to tap into innovative ways to continue refining this technology and introduce Ocu Health Care as a valuable resource for patients and medical professionals nationwide,” Darkazanli said.
  • To learn more about Ocu Health Care, please visit us at www.ocuhealthcare.com or reach out to Ammar Darkazanli at [email protected] regarding investment opportunities.