Trauma

Lyra Health Study Finds COVID-19 Delayed Trauma Response Taking a Growing Toll on Workers’ Mental Health Worldwide

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Lyra Health , the leading provider of innovative Workforce Mental Health solutions for employers, today announced the findings of its 2024 State of Workforce Mental Health report .

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  • Lyra Health , the leading provider of innovative Workforce Mental Health solutions for employers, today announced the findings of its 2024 State of Workforce Mental Health report .
  • While organizations have made progress in promoting and supporting mental health care for mild and moderate issues such as stress and anxiety, the study also points to a rise in complex mental health conditions since 2021.
  • One of the drivers of these increases is the delayed trauma response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Lyra's 2024 State of Workforce Mental Health report also revealed the second most significant factor negatively impacting U.S. workers' mental health is work-related stress and burnout.

Highmark Health, AHN Announce Plans to Transform Allegheny General Hospital Campus

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) officials today reinforced a commitment to their Living Health model by announcing plans for continued significant investments in the network. Specifically, Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), AHN's flagship academic medical center, will be transformed with a new cardiovascular tower and emergency department, among other upgrades, further advancing and modernizing the hospital's care delivery and technological capabilities.

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) officials today reinforced a commitment to their Living Health model by announcing plans for continued significant investments in the network.
  • "Creating high-quality patient experiences and outcomes, and equitable access, through personalized care models designed to promote wellness and address health needs, is our goal at AHN.
  • The centerpiece of the AGH campus transformation is construction of a new patient tower which will house the nationally recognized services of the AHN Cardiovascular Institute (CVI).
  • One such project already underway at the hospital is the creation of a new hub for the AHN Neuroscience Institute.

Nearly 30,000 young people to benefit from investments in local organizations seeking to dismantle barriers to learning

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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According to the 2021 Census, just under half (49.2%) of Indigenous people aged 25 to 64 years had completed a postsecondary qualification.

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  • According to the 2021 Census, just under half (49.2%) of Indigenous people aged 25 to 64 years had completed a postsecondary qualification.
  • Meanwhile, there also continues to be a significant gap between men and women in educational attainment.
  • "Too many young people in Canada continue to feel disconnected and excluded during their transition from education to employment.
  • This new cohort of funded NGOs will benefit from the opportunity to share ideas and build on each other's successes.

Authors Merja K. Sumiloff and Lisa Wallace release 'Safe Spaces'

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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LAGUNA, Australia, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Merja K. Sumiloff and Lisa Wallace make a noteworthy entrance into the world of publishing with the debut of "Safe Spaces: A Journey from a Frightened Little Horsegirl to a Global Empowerment Leader" (published by Balboa Press). This enlightening narrative and guide offer readers a glimpse into one woman's transformative journey, where she utilized practical tools and self-awareness to transcend childhood trauma and discover her purpose.

Key Points: 
  • The book begins with Sumiloff recounting her early years, finding solace and security atop a horse named Donut.
  • Through her candid storytelling, readers witness her evolution from a timid girl to a confident global citizen, entrepreneur, and author.
  • Sumiloff shares invaluable insights on self-awareness and the transformative power of turning adversity into strength, guiding readers toward their own path of self-discovery.
  • Sumiloff underscores the significance of safe spaces in nurturing growth and self-mastery, both internally and externally.

Rockville's First Privately Operated Residential Addiction To Break Ground On New Building On Four Acres

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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ROCKVILLE, Md., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Valley residential treatment center, a privately owned and operated treatment center is breaking ground on a new residential treatment home on a four acre plot of land at 10 Granby Court. Derwood, MD 20855. The new home, custom build and designed by The Valley will offer programs for patients with many levels of care including ninety day stays. Construction on the new center will begin in June. 10 Granby Court sits on an additional four acres of land connected to the eight acres currently home to The Valley treatment center. With the addition of the new Granby Court home, the campus will have a total of 48 beds. The Valley offers evidence-based inpatient treatment programs that integrates addiction treatment, substance use treatment, mental health treatment, and behavioral healthcare in a comprehensive, person-centered, therapeutic method. The new program will build on these methods in a new, separated home on the campus.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Valley residential treatment center, a privately owned and operated treatment center is breaking ground on a new residential treatment home on a four acre plot of land at 10 Granby Court.
  • 10 Granby Court sits on an additional four acres of land connected to the eight acres currently home to The Valley treatment center.
  • The Valley is one of the few residential treatment centers that accepts most forms of insurance, including tricare for Veterans.
  • For more information about the new residence at The Valley contact Brett Goldenberg, Executive Director at The Valley Treatment Center : 301-665-7940 or [email protected]

Medcura Closes $22.4 Million Financing to Accelerate Development of Surgical Hemostatic Gel and Surgical Hemostasis Portfolio

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The Company intends to use the proceeds from this Offering to accelerate the development of its lead surgical product, LifeGel™ Absorbable Hemostatic Gel.

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  • The Company intends to use the proceeds from this Offering to accelerate the development of its lead surgical product, LifeGel™ Absorbable Hemostatic Gel.
  • Current hemostatic agents swell and can cause neurological issues, including paralysis, when used in confined spaces routinely addressed in spinal surgery.
  • Medcura's Chief Executive Officer Jim Buck stated, "We remain highly encouraged by the continued momentum and pace of successes around our Life™ platform of innovative surgical hemostatic agents.
  • Our new and existing investor partners understand, and are aligned with, the Company's strategy to seismically transform the $2.8 billion worldwide biosurgery market for hemostatic agents.

FDA Grants HemoSonics Expanded Use of its Critical Bleeding Management System with Special 510(k) Clearance

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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DURHAM, N.C., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HemoSonics, a medical device company focused on acute bleeding management, today announced it has received Special 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the expanded use of arterial blood samples with its Quantra QStat® Cartridge. HemoSonics' QStat Cartridge used with the Quantra Hemostasis Analyzer first received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. FDA in 2022 for use in venous whole blood samples. Today's announcement enables hospitals to further standardize and operationalize viscoelastic testing with an arterial and venous indication for both HemoSonics' QStat Cartridge and the QPlus® Cartridge.

Key Points: 
  • HemoSonics' Quantra® Hemostasis Analyzer provides comprehensive blood analysis that details critical bleeding disorders and helps clinicians manage patients back into hemostasis.
  • DURHAM, N.C., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HemoSonics , a medical device company focused on acute bleeding management, today announced it has received Special 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the expanded use of arterial blood samples with its Quantra QStat® Cartridge.
  • HemoSonics' QStat Cartridge used with the Quantra Hemostasis Analyzer first received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. FDA in 2022 for use in venous whole blood samples.
  • "The Quantra System now has the broadest range of FDA-cleared clinical indications of any cartridge-based viscoelastic testing system.

Alsana Appoints Eating Disorder Industry Veteran Allan Benham as CEO

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allan Benham, BSN and MBA, a healthcare executive who specializes in leading organizations in the behavioral health treatment sector, has been appointed CEO of Alsana , an eating disorder recovery community.

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  • WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allan Benham, BSN and MBA, a healthcare executive who specializes in leading organizations in the behavioral health treatment sector, has been appointed CEO of Alsana , an eating disorder recovery community.
  • Benham has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
  • "My passion for changing lives through recovery and for patients struggling with eating disorder behaviors patient aligns with Alsana's purpose: to provide compassionate, personalized treatment with a holistic approach, empowering people to embrace healing," said Benham.
  • with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Benham began his career as a Registered Nurse with Meadows Behavioral Health where he cared for patients with eating disorders.

Former Child In Care Alleges Staggering Abuse

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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"In the face of horrific and prolonged abuse, Johnny Stavrou's perseverance is remarkable," Miller says.

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  • "In the face of horrific and prolonged abuse, Johnny Stavrou's perseverance is remarkable," Miller says.
  • In his statement of claim, Stavrou alleges he:
    suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his former foster parents, Kelly and Genna McCoy, in large part due to his sexual orientation.
  • As a primary care paramedic, he endorses a trauma-informed approach in his interactions with patients, enabling them to receive safe, efficient, and emphatic emergency healthcare.
  • I want to ensure that no child is forgotten about ever again in Ontario's child welfare system," Stavrou says.

The Journey Venture Studio Announces Strategic Collaboration with Valleywise Health and Additional Board Members

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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PHOENIX, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Journey Venture Studio announced today a strategic collaboration with Valleywise Health, a comprehensive healthcare system with locations throughout the Phoenix metro area. In pursuit of fostering innovation, this collaboration is set to provide diverse entrepreneurs with invaluable access to clinical expertise, patient populations, and community health data to launch successful healthcare startups and create impactful healthcare solutions.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Journey Venture Studio announced today a strategic collaboration with Valleywise Health, a comprehensive healthcare system with locations throughout the Phoenix metro area.
  • They are governed by a publicly elected board of directors focused on exceptional care for all who turn to Valleywise Health.
  • "Partnering with The Journey will help Valleywise Health realize its vision to be nationally recognized for transforming care to improve community health.
  • The strategic collaboration between The Journey and Valleywise Health allows both organizations to pursue unique funding opportunities.