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Ultimate Medical Academy Celebrates Commencement for Thousands of Healthcare Student Graduates

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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The live-streamed ceremony honored students who completed or will complete their programs between October 23, 2023, and April 28, 2024.

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  • The live-streamed ceremony honored students who completed or will complete their programs between October 23, 2023, and April 28, 2024.
  • The event was live-streamed so UMA graduates, their friends and family members across the nation were able to join the celebration.
  • While commencement signifies the culmination of academic endeavors, UMA remains committed to supporting its graduates beyond graduation day.
  • These invaluable services extend throughout the professional journeys of all UMA alumni, ensuring their continued success in the evolving healthcare landscape.

report it ® Partners with RapidSOS and Launches Personal Safety App and Innovative Employee Assistance Program

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Through this partnership, the report it® Personal Safety App sends potentially life-saving emergency data directly to 911 through the RapidSOS Platform.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, the report it® Personal Safety App sends potentially life-saving emergency data directly to 911 through the RapidSOS Platform.
  • This collaboration is aimed at significantly enhancing the well-being and safety of employees, both within and beyond the workplace with the launch of report it® Personal Safety App.
  • Initially offered to enhance safety measures for remote, lone, and high-risk workers, the report it® Personal Safety App now supports Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), offering a range of preventative services and seamless coordination with 911 personnel.
  • "RapidSOS is proud of our partnership with report it®," said Karin Marquez, Chief Public Safety Brand Officer of RapidSOS.

Alli Connect Expands Lifesaving Mental Health Services to Texas, Illinois, and Alabama

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Alli Connect Expands Lifesaving Mental Health Services to Texas, Illinois, and Alabama

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  • Alli Connect Expands Lifesaving Mental Health Services to Texas, Illinois, and Alabama
    "Expanding our footprint into these three new states is not just a milestone for Alli Connect but a beacon of hope for first responders and the communities they serve," said Nathan Leatherwood, Head of Growth at Alli Connect.
  • Alli Connect's innovative platform equips first responders with early detection, intervention, and AI-driven therapist matching, delivering timely and personalized mental health care.
  • By transcending traditional resources that often fall short, Alli Connect reshapes how departments bolster mental wellness among their ranks.
  • "By bringing Alli Connect to Texas, Illinois, and Alabama, we are closer to a future where mental wellness is prioritized for those who give so much of themselves to others."

TELUS Health named an Overall Leader in Next-Generation Benefits Administration in Canada and the United States

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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VANCOUVER, BC and CANTON, Mass., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - TELUS Health, a global healthcare leader providing comprehensive physical, mental and financial wellbeing services for employers and families worldwide, is pleased to announce its latest recognition as an Overall Leader for next-generation benefits administration in both Canada and the United States by NelsonHall.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC and CANTON, Mass., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - TELUS Health, a global healthcare leader providing comprehensive physical, mental and financial wellbeing services for employers and families worldwide, is pleased to announce its latest recognition as an Overall Leader for next-generation benefits administration in both Canada and the United States by NelsonHall.
  • "Being recognized again as an Overall Leader by NelsonHall not only acknowledges our team's dedication but also reinforces our commitment to continuously improve our services.
  • This ensures our clients receive industry-leading benefits administration services," said Neil King, Managing Director, Employer Solutions, TELUS Health.
  • This allows us to provide localized solutions that open new doors for employees across North America, particularly in the United States," said Brad Fusco, Vice-president, Retirement and Benefits Solutions and US Commercial & Region Lead, TELUS Health.

The Government of Canada introduces legislation to delay Medical Assistance in Dying expansion by 3 years

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a very personal choice and a deeply sensitive topic.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a very personal choice and a deeply sensitive topic.
  • In Canada, MAID may be an option for some people who are suffering intolerably due to an eligible medical condition.
  • The Government of Canada recognizes that mental illness can cause the same level of suffering as that of physical illnesses.
  • On October 24, 2023, Health Canada released the Fourth Annual Report on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada 2022 containing data providing insights into MAID assessment and delivery in Canada.

Brookline College Launches Physical Therapist Assistant Program in Tucson

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In 2024, Brookline College will launch a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at the Tucson campus. This unique addition to their roster of programs creates a valuable opportunity that will benefit the community and the field of physical therapy. The inaugural group of students will start the program in May of 2024 with 20 available seats. In under two years, these students can earn their PTA degree and begin fulfilling careers as Physical Therapist Assistants.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In 2024, Brookline College will launch a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at the Tucson campus.
  • "I am so pleased that we can bring the high-quality program we established in Phoenix to the southern part of the state and the Tucson community," said Jane Jackson, the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director.
  • Now, they can also enroll in a Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek EMT, Unitek Training Healthcare, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, and Brookline College.

Nashville State Community College, Tennessee Oncology Form Medical Assistant Certification Program

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nashville State Community College and Tennessee Oncology have partnered to offer interested Tennessee Oncology employees the opportunity to invest in their own educational and professional development at no personal cost.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nashville State Community College and Tennessee Oncology have partnered to offer interested Tennessee Oncology employees the opportunity to invest in their own educational and professional development at no personal cost.
  • Similar to other healthcare providers, Tennessee Oncology, a nationally recognized oncology practice with 35 clinics throughout Tennessee and North Georgia, consistently looks for trained and licensed Medical Assistant professionals.
  • The Medical Assistant training certification program is the first phase between Nashville State and Tennessee Oncology, a partnership that will address a multi-pronged workforce strategy in other medical fields.
  • "With this Medical Assistant program, we are tailoring this program to fit the needs of Tennessee Oncology."

GreenShield partners with mental health advocate Michael Landsberg to destigmatize mental health

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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GreenShield and Landsberg will exclusively launch First Step, a first-of-its-kind mental health program aimed at approaching the topic with real, raw conversation

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  • GreenShield and Landsberg will exclusively launch First Step, a first-of-its-kind mental health program aimed at approaching the topic with real, raw conversation
    TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, GreenShield, Canada's not-for-profit health and benefits company, announced a partnership with famed Canadian broadcaster and mental health advocate, Michael Landsberg, to transform the conversation around mental health.
  • I was immediately struck by the overwhelming response, specifically the level of loneliness people felt," said Michael Landsberg, mental health advocate.
  • "Since then, we've made a lot of strides as a society, but we've failed to reduce the stigma around mental health.
  • "Unfortunately, mental health issues remain shrouded in stigma, falsehoods and misconceptions," said Joe Blomeley, Executive Vice President, Head of GreenShield Health and Enterprise Growth, GreenShield.

Stork Club Reproductive Benefits Solution Partners with Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) of New Jersey

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stork Club, a pioneering family-building benefits solution, today announced its partnership with Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) of New Jersey. The partnership gives Stork Club members access to best-in-class care at RMA's 11 clinic locations across New Jersey. The RMA Network currently operates 23 clinics across six states in the U.S.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stork Club , a pioneering family-building benefits solution, today announced its partnership with Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) of New Jersey .
  • The partnership gives Stork Club members access to best-in-class care at RMA's 11 clinic locations across New Jersey.
  • This translates into Live Birth rates in New Jersey, where 8 out of 10 individuals who visit Reproductive Medicine Associates make their vision of parenthood a reality.
  • "Through our partnership with RMA of NJ, we empower our members with enhanced accessibility to exceptional care and outstanding outcomes."

AllCampus and Emerge Education Partner to Close Nationwide Healthcare and IT Workforce Gaps Through Skill-Boosting Credentialing Programs

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AllCampus, a leading higher education services provider partnering with top-ranked institutions to make higher education more affordable, accessible and equitable, today announced Emerge Education as a new learning provider. Emerge Education is a national expert in online education services for the healthcare, IT and higher education sectors. The partnership will introduce an extensive range of top healthcare and IT programs for working professionals, fostering skill development and advancement while inspiring individuals to expand their careers.

Key Points: 
  • Emerge Education is a national expert in online education services for the healthcare, IT and higher education sectors.
  • "By integrating Emerge Education's exceptional healthcare and IT credentialing programs into our workplace platform, we are reinforcing our commitment to making education more affordable, accessible and equitable for all," said Joe Diamond, CEO of AllCampus.
  • Through this partnership, AllCampus will add Emerge Education's more than 40 online healthcare and IT credentialing courses to the AllCampus Workplace Platform, reaching more than 20 million working professionals.
  • "Emerge Education is committed to finding innovative solutions to help solve nationwide skills gaps and labor shortages in the critical industries of healthcare and IT," said Jim Hunter, CEO of Emerge Education.