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American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Association of Clinicians for the Underserved announce partnership to address lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), a 10,000-member medical professional association, and the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU), which serves more than 26,000 medical professionals, organizations, and health care advocates nationwide, today announced a partnership that will equip hundreds of thousands of physicians with education and training to further their practice and better treat chronic disease among historically medically underserved patients. The partnership will help clinicians treat, prevent, and even reverse lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities that have a disproportionate impact on communities of color, while advancing each organization's mission to diversify the medical workforce.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will help clinicians treat, prevent, and even reverse lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities that have a disproportionate impact on communities of color, while advancing each organization's mission to diversify the medical workforce.
  • According to research, underrepresented in medicine (UIM) clinicians are more likely to practice in and treat patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods.
  • The HEAL Initiative Scholarship Program , prepares participants to sit for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM) Certification Exam.
  • ACU is the leading voice for the National Health Service Corps and a national advocate for the health center workforce and health equity.

American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Association of Clinicians for the Underserved partner to address lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), a 10,000-member medical professional association, and the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU), which serves more than 26,000 medical professionals, organizations, and health care advocates nationwide, today announced a partnership that will equip hundreds of thousands of physicians with education and training to further their practice and better treat chronic disease among historically medically underserved patients. The partnership will help clinicians treat, prevent, and even reverse lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities that have a disproportionate impact on communities of color, while advancing each organization's mission to diversify the medical workforce.

Key Points: 
  • "More importantly, though, ACU's strategic focus on health equity makes this partnership paramount in advancing... our commitment to address lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities."
  • According to research, underrepresented in medicine (UIM) clinicians are more likely to practice in and treat patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods.
  • The HEAL Initiative Scholarship Program , prepares participants to sit for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM) Certification Exam.
  • ACU is the leading voice for the National Health Service Corps and a national advocate for the health center workforce and health equity.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Youlanda M. Gibbons as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to Leadership and Education

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Youlanda M. Gibbons is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to Leadership and Education.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Youlanda M. Gibbons is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to Leadership and Education.
  • Dr. Gibbons pursued higher education at Mercer University where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Human Development.
  • She then attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she earned a Master of Science degree in Public Health and a Master of Education degree.
  • Dr Gibbons notes that she exercised her passionate commitment to advancing society, and in 2011, founding the Diversity, Inclusion and Innovation in Government Initiative.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges Yolanda M. Gibbons as a Distinguished Professional for her contributions to Leadership and Education

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Yolanda M. Gibbons is acknowledged as a Distinguished Professional for her contributions to Leadership and Education.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Yolanda M. Gibbons is acknowledged as a Distinguished Professional for her contributions to Leadership and Education.
  • Dr. Gibbons began her academic career at Mercer University where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Human Development.
  • She then pursued a Master of Science in Public Health and a Master of Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
  • Dedicated to serving in many capacities, Dr. Gibbons is associated with the American Sociological Association and the Association of Black Sociologists.

ACES Introduces Comprehensive Quality Index Measures of Excellence for Autism, a First-of-its-Kind System to Improve Timely Access and Client Outcomes

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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The Center of Excellence (COE) is a time-proven and collective measure of performance excellence for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics.

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  • The Center of Excellence (COE) is a time-proven and collective measure of performance excellence for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics.
  • The ACES Care Model is designed to provide personalized treatment plans, integrated ABA services and social support for individuals and their families.
  • This simplified and common clinical weighting system allows for clinical differentiation, standard quality measurement among ABA clinics and excellence in clinical care.
  • Combined clinical parameters include: 1) timely access to support and services, 2) comprehensive assessment bundle, 3) established medical necessity, 4) engaging client experience, and 5) meaningful ABA outcomes.

Parkinson's Foundation Announces Major Global Care Network Expansion

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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NEW YORK and MIAMI, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Foundation has announced the expansion of its Global Care Network in the U.S. with the addition of four Centers of Excellence and six Comprehensive Care Centers. The expansion aims to increase access to high-quality Parkinson's disease (PD) care nationwide and to recognize those Centers that are providing excellent care within a broad geographic region.

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  • Ten new centers designated in the U.S.
    NEW YORK and MIAMI, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Foundation has announced the expansion of its Global Care Network in the U.S. with the addition of four Centers of Excellence and six Comprehensive Care Centers.
  • The expansion aims to increase access to high-quality Parkinson's disease (PD) care nationwide and to recognize those Centers that are providing excellent care within a broad geographic region.
  • Currently, care for people with PD is highly varied and comprehensive care is not widely available.
  • "This expansion of the Global Care Network is part of a broader strategy to recognize excellence in clinical care, develop a global network of interconnected clinicians, and raise the standard of care for all those living with PD," said John L. Lehr, Parkinson's Foundation President and CEO.

Baptist Memorial to Expand Brain & Spine Center of Excellence with Cedar Gate Technologies

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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GREENWICH, Conn., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baptist Memorial Health Care's Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence is expanding its collaboration with Cedar Gate Technologies (Cedar Gate), a leading value-based care performance management technology company.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baptist Memorial Health Care's Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence is expanding its collaboration with Cedar Gate Technologies (Cedar Gate), a leading value-based care performance management technology company.
  • "We're excited to offer our comprehensive Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence to a wider base of employers and patients," said Kim Hallum-Stewart, system administrator of neurosciences for Baptist Memorial Health Care.
  • "Cedar Gates's platform has given us the tools to integrate business operations, strengthen our partnership with Baptist and offer more employers the opportunity to participate in the Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence."
  • The Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence is focused on providing high-quality, patient-centered neurological care, emphasizing value for patients and employers.

Ketamine One Appoints Two New Members to Its Medical Advisory Board

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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Dr. Hilmas currently also serves as the Chief Regulatory Officer of the Companys wholly owned subsidiary, KGK Science Inc.

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  • Dr. Hilmas currently also serves as the Chief Regulatory Officer of the Companys wholly owned subsidiary, KGK Science Inc.
  • He is a respected scientist, medical doctor, and former federal food regulator in the United States (US).
  • Currently, Ketamine One has a network of clinics across North America, with plans to further consolidate the highly fragmented industry.
  • As a collective enterprise, Ketamine One is dedicated to helping solve the growing need for safe and accessible mental health therapy.

Parkinson's Foundation Announces Global Care Network with Launch of Comprehensive Care Center Program

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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The Parkinson's Foundation Global Care Network will increase to 60 Centers of Excellence worldwide and add a new level of designation Comprehensive Care Centers for medical centers providing outstanding clinical care and resources to people living with Parkinson's disease (PD).

Key Points: 
  • The Parkinson's Foundation Global Care Network will increase to 60 Centers of Excellence worldwide and add a new level of designation Comprehensive Care Centers for medical centers providing outstanding clinical care and resources to people living with Parkinson's disease (PD).
  • The Global Care Network will add 13 new Centers over the next five years, beginning with six in the U.S.
  • The Foundation is also establishing a new designation for medical centers providing outstanding clinical care and resources and will designate 15 Comprehensive Care Centers over the next five years.
  • The Foundation brings its Global Care Network together annually for a Leadership Conference to further innovation and learning in care and research.

BG (ret.) Loree Sutton, M.D. Appointed CEO of Veteran Services USA

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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MIAMI, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials with Veteran Services USA , a Miami and New York City-based organization, announced today the appointment of BG (ret.)

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials with Veteran Services USA , a Miami and New York City-based organization, announced today the appointment of BG (ret.)
  • Our organization will collaborate and partner at all levels to advance creative, intergenerational programming," said BG (ret.)
  • Loree Sutton, M.D., chief executive officer VSUSA, "and will offer services that create a conduit towards successful life transitions with access to workforce and independent housing, health services and education programs at each location.
  • Veteran Services USA (VSUSA) empowers Veterans and Seniors by offering services designed to build successful life transitions with access to workforce and independent housing; whole health services; and social service programs in communities across the United States.