Sanford Health

Helix and Sanford Health Partner to Expand the Largest Rural Population Genomics Health Initiative in the U.S. to Improve Preventive Care

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Together, the partners aim to enroll 100,000 participants, providing actionable, early and preventive medical care insights for Sanford Health patients with Helix’s population genomics platform.

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  • Together, the partners aim to enroll 100,000 participants, providing actionable, early and preventive medical care insights for Sanford Health patients with Helix’s population genomics platform.
  • The Sanford Health program is set to become a national leader in population health initiatives, extending its reach to provide essential risk information to all participants and their health care providers.
  • “Partnering with an organization like Helix allows us to bring together incredible leaders in genomics to benefit patient care.
  • As part of the program, Helix will also use population genomics data to expand its panel of genetic markers for additional health conditions.

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Transforms Lives of Pediatric Patients During Inaugural Surgery Weekend with University Health in San Antonio

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National nonprofit, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, in collaboration with University Health San Antonio, transformed the lives of four children during their inaugural Surgery Weekend last month on Saturday, June 24.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National nonprofit, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, in collaboration with University Health San Antonio, transformed the lives of four children during their inaugural Surgery Weekend last month on Saturday, June 24.
  • Fresh Start and University Health San Antonio transformed four children's lives during Surgery Weekend on June 24.
  • Fresh Start Surgical Gifts transforms the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens with physical and cosmetic deformities by providing reconstructive and plastic surgery at no cost to patients or their families.
  • Families interested in applying for this life-changing opportunity can visit the Fresh Start Surgical Gifts website at Fresh.Start.org for more information.

Phoenix Children's Appoints Michelle Bruhn as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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PHOENIX, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's fastest-growing pediatric health systems, today announced the hire of Michelle Bruhn as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Bruhn, who assumed her position on July 17, will oversee finance, treasury, revenue cycle and managed care contracting. She also is directly responsible for fiscal policy, performance goals and planning for the growing health system.

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  • PHOENIX, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Children's , one of the nation's fastest-growing pediatric health systems, today announced the hire of Michelle Bruhn as executive vice president and chief financial officer.
  • Bruhn, who assumed her position on July 17, will oversee finance, treasury, revenue cycle and managed care contracting.
  • Indeed, the health system is building new sites of service across Arizona, including Phoenix Children's — Avondale Campus , Phoenix Children's Hospital — Arrowhead Campus , Phoenix Children's Hospital — East Valley , and completing a series of expansion projects at Phoenix Children's Hospital — Thomas Campus .
  • "I am honored to join Phoenix Children's at such an exciting time," said Bruhn.

Truveta community expands to more than 40 healthcare and life science organizations with a shared mission of saving lives with data

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Truveta is now trusted by more than 40 leading healthcare and life science customers to improve patient care, accelerate R&D, and inform public policy.

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  • Truveta is now trusted by more than 40 leading healthcare and life science customers to improve patient care, accelerate R&D, and inform public policy.
  • “Truveta was founded by innovative health systems with the shared mission of saving lives with data,” said Terry Myerson, CEO at Truveta.
  • “This growing community connects healthcare with leading-edge life science organizations to advance this mission through Truveta’s unique connection of data, people, and ideas.
  • The Truveta community brings together leading healthcare organizations with life sciences with the mission of saving lives with data.

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Announces International Expansion to Costa Rica While Providing Numerous Fresh Starts to Even More Children and Families

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Fresh Start Surgical Gifts is announcing its expansion to Costa Rica – taking their work to a global level.

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  • Fresh Start Surgical Gifts is announcing its expansion to Costa Rica – taking their work to a global level.
  • Since 1991, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts has been providing free reconstructive surgeries and other medical procedures to children who could not afford them.
  • "We're thrilled to announce our global expansion to Costa Rica," says Shari Brasher, Chief Executive Officer of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.
  • Fresh Start's expansion to Costa Rica will provide children with access to the same high-quality care that the organization has been providing in the United States for over three decades.

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts is Now Accepting Applications to Transform Lives in San Antonio Area

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Children in Texas will soon have the opportunity to receive free, life-changing reconstructive surgery. National nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts has expanded to San Antonio, Texas and has partnered with University Health, and the organization is now ready to help an ever-growing need for medical care for children who are underserved. Fresh Start is now accepting applications for their upcoming Surgery Weekend on June 24 and 25 at University Health in San Antonio. This surgery weekend is for children who are in need of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and related medical care and meet the requirements.

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  • Fresh Start is now accepting applications for their upcoming Surgery Weekend on June 24 and 25 at University Health in San Antonio.
  • Fresh Start is accepting applications for their Surgery Weekend on June 24 and 25 at University Health in San Antonio.
  • "Fresh Start and University Health can help make profound changes in children's lives by getting them the care they need here in San Antonio.
  • Since 1991, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts has helped 8,818 children and has expanded into multiple regions throughout the US, headquartered in San Diego, with locations in Chicago and San Antonio.

Nicklaus Children's Participates in 'GENEuary 2023' to Raise Awareness of Genomic Medicine

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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During the month of January, the Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases and the Personalized Medicine and Health Outcomes program at Nicklaus Children's Hospital will host virtual and in-person events to share the latest developments in genomic medicine.

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  • During the month of January, the Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases and the Personalized Medicine and Health Outcomes program at Nicklaus Children's Hospital will host virtual and in-person events to share the latest developments in genomic medicine.
  • "With GENEuary 2023, we are pleased to share our work in genomic medicine and other emerging developments to improve care for children in our community and beyond," said Daria Salyakina, PhD, Director of Personalized Medicine and Health Outcomes at Nicklaus Children's.
  • Offerings for this year's GENEuary program, including links to virtual presentations, include:
    "The Impact of Racism on Health," led by Dr. Monique Jindal, 8 a.m. Friday, January 20.
  • Dr. Felípez is a pediatric gastroenterologist and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Research within the Division of Gastroenterology at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

Oscar Health Appoints Bill Gassen and Laura Lang To Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Oscar Health, Inc. (Oscar) (NYSE: OSCR), the first health insurance company built on a full stack technology platform, today announced that Bill Gassen and Laura Lang have been appointed to its Board of Directors.

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  • Oscar Health, Inc. (Oscar) (NYSE: OSCR), the first health insurance company built on a full stack technology platform, today announced that Bill Gassen and Laura Lang have been appointed to its Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Lang was also appointed as Chair of the Compensation Committee of the Board and Mr. Gassen was also appointed as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Bill and Laura to Oscars Board of Directors, said Mario Schlosser, CEO and Co-Founder of Oscar.
  • Oscar Health, Inc. (Oscar) is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving its members.

National Nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Expands South - Transforming Lives of Children with New Partnership in Texas

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Fresh Start is expanding south to San Antonio, to continue to provide children with free, life-changing medical care.

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  • Fresh Start is expanding south to San Antonio, to continue to provide children with free, life-changing medical care.
  • For this reason, Fresh Start began to expand to Texas with the help of University Health to serve a growing need.
  • "Expanding south to Texas with the help of University Health will allow Fresh Start to fulfill our mission of helping as many children as possible," says Shari Brasher, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts' Chief Executive Officer.
  • Fresh Start Surgical Gifts transforms the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens who have physical and cosmetic deformities through their gift of reconstructive surgery.

Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services Announce Intent to Combine, Creating New Health System Focused on Providing Accessible, High-Quality Health Care to Patients Across Rural, Urban Communities

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, and Fairview Health Services, one of the leading providers of health care in Minnesota, have signed a non-binding letter of intent to combine and create a new health system.

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  • Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, and Fairview Health Services, one of the leading providers of health care in Minnesota, have signed a non-binding letter of intent to combine and create a new health system.
  • Together, the combined system will bring together Sanford Healths experience serving rural populations with Fairview Health Services experience in serving urban populations across complementary geographic footprints.
  • With Sanford Health, Fairview Health Services has found a partner that shares our midwestern values and our commitment to affordable, accessible and equitable care delivery, said Fairview Health Services President and CEO James Hereford.
  • Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in Americas heartland.