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Parker Health Announces the Appointment of Dr. Tushar Hazra as Chief Technology Officer, and Other Key Executive Personnel

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Parker Health, Inc, a prominent biotech company, is delighted to introduce Dr. Tushar Hazra as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), leveraging his extensive expertise in digital technology within healthcare informatics, electronic health records, artificial intelligence, and data governance.

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  • Parker Health, Inc, a prominent biotech company, is delighted to introduce Dr. Tushar Hazra as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), leveraging his extensive expertise in digital technology within healthcare informatics, electronic health records, artificial intelligence, and data governance.
  • Dr. Hazra joins Parker Health with an impressive background of 20+ years of expertise leading $500M+ dollars in digital transformation initiatives.
  • Additionally, we are pleased to welcome Michael Forde, Director of Public Health Innovation, and Clayton Tuckett, Director of Clinical Care Innovation.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Hazra, Mr. Forde, and Mr. Tuckett to the Parker Health family.

AutoNation Shifts Drive Pink Campaign Into High Gear to Drive Out Cancer

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an annual tradition, AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) gathered thousands of Associates coast to coast for Drive Pink (DRV PNK) Across America Day on October 11th.

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  • Associates in AutoNation stores from coast to coast joined in to delivering thousands more bags to local cancer facilities in their communities.
  • AutoNation Associates, Customers and communities have helped DRV PNK raise and donate over $35 million to cancer charities since 2013.
  • Nationally, AutoNation directs its support to BCRF, the American Cancer Society, the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and Zero: The End of Prostate Cancer.
  • AutoNation continues to offer its iconic DRV PNK license plate frames to drivers free of charge at all AutoNation stores, to drive awareness.

Chief Executive Officers named for CommonSpirit Health Hospitals in Utah

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

(SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH), Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CommonSpirit Health is pleased to announce Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for its five hospitals in Utah: Holy Cross Hospital – Davis, Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley, Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley West, Holy Cross Hospital – Mountain Point and Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake.

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  • (SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH), Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CommonSpirit Health is pleased to announce Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for its five hospitals in Utah: Holy Cross Hospital – Davis, Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley, Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley West, Holy Cross Hospital – Mountain Point and Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake.
  • His role includes leadership of Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake, where works to further the ministry’s incredible legacy of caring for the community.
  • He previously served as CEO for two hospitals in large systems, including CommonSpirit in Arkansas.
  • The five Holy Cross hospitals in Utah are among the 20 hospitals and 240 physician practices and clinics that now make up CommonSpirit’s Colorado/Kansas/Utah Division , effective August 1, 2023.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin Engages with Future Mental Health Leaders at The Chicago School’s Chicago Campus

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Friday, August 4, 2023

CHICAGO, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A strong supporter of mental health, particularly for children and families, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, (D-IL), met with future mental healthcare professionals at The Chicago School, one of the nation’s premier psychology graduate schools.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A strong supporter of mental health, particularly for children and families, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, (D-IL), met with future mental healthcare professionals at The Chicago School, one of the nation’s premier psychology graduate schools.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Senator Durbin to our Chicago campus," said Dr. Michele Nealon, President of The Chicago School.
  • "His visit reaffirms the importance of mental health and underscores our collective responsibility to address the pressing mental health needs of our communities.
  • “I hope we find a way to recognize mental health and speak about it honestly,” said Senator Durbin.

CommonSpirit Health to Directly Manage Facilities in Colorado, Kansas, Utah

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

“Today is our opportunity to write new chapters in our epic history.

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  • “Today is our opportunity to write new chapters in our epic history.
  • We have been given a gift to make the healing presence of God known through impacting the physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of our communities along the entire health continuum.
  • Our commitment and dedication are unwavering in enhancing the common good and helping people, neighbors, and communities.”
    The Centura Health logo, brand and name associated with the hospitals (listed above) and care setting will transition to CommonSpirit Health and will be retired over the next year.
  • All insurance agreements, contact information and processes to schedule appointments will remain the same throughout the transition and no immediate changes are expected to services provided.

CommonSpirit Health Welcomes Utah to Its Connected Ecosystem of Hospitals and Clinics

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Monday, May 1, 2023

The hospitals and clinics, which will be managed under Centura Health, the region’s leading health system, will reinvigorate purpose- and values-driven health care in Utah.

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  • The hospitals and clinics, which will be managed under Centura Health, the region’s leading health system, will reinvigorate purpose- and values-driven health care in Utah.
  • “I want to personally welcome the more than 3,100 incredible caregivers who are joining our connected ecosystem.
  • Together, we have the opportunity to have a greater impact on the future of health care in Utah,” said Peter D. Banko, Centura Health President & CEO.
  • “We look forward to extending that legacy by building whole person care and flourishing communities for many years to come.”

Keith T. Koenig, Co-Founder and Chairman of CITY Furniture, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Monday, January 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Keith T. Koenig, co-founder and chairman of CITY Furniture, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Koenig joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors. For 76 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities.

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  • "Like all Horatio Alger Members, Mr. Koenig's life has been about turning challenges into opportunities," said Terrence J. Giroux, executive director, Horatio Alger Association.
  • "Each year, it is our utmost honor to present outstanding leaders who have displayed extraordinary perseverance in overcoming challenges with the Horatio Alger Award," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • Mr. Koenig and the Member Class of 2023 will be formally inducted into the Association during the Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies in Washington, D.C. from March 30 through April 1, 2023.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2023, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Health Equity Experts and Top Policy Leaders Launch Midwest Health Equity Coalition to Identify Evidence-Based Best Practices for Reducing Racial Health Disparities in America

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

A diverse group of mission-aligned health systems, a Medicare Advantage health plan, a healthcare analytics solutions company, the association representing Illinois community health centers, health policy leaders, and other health partners came together today to launch the Midwest Health Equity Coalition.

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  • A diverse group of mission-aligned health systems, a Medicare Advantage health plan, a healthcare analytics solutions company, the association representing Illinois community health centers, health policy leaders, and other health partners came together today to launch the Midwest Health Equity Coalition.
  • The coalition will serve as a brain trust of experts committed to reducing racial health disparities among underserved seniors in Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois identifying a set of best practices that can be replicated across the country.
  • Initial coalition membership includes Sinai Chicago ; Illinois Primary Health Care Association ; CareJourney ; and Zing Health .
  • Equity gaps in care and access disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities, resulting in a higher prevalence of chronic care and racial disparities in health outcomes, said Dr. Eric E. Whitaker.

Surfacide® Announces the Launch of GLŌ™ PX Program

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

WAUKESHA, Wis., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Surfacide, the unmatched leader in UV-C light technology, is proud to announce the launch of their GLŌ PX Program. After listening to the needs of customers, Surfacide embarked on creating an innovative patient experience program stemming from their leadership in enhanced cleaning technology. Knowing there is a strong correlation between patient satisfaction and (perceived) cleanliness, the GLŌ PX Program focuses on the intersection between the two, aiding in the improvement of a hospital's HCAHPS scores. This in turn can help the hospital's bottom line, because as the Harvard Business Review reported, "A 5-point increase in overall hospital rating (based on HCAHPs), leads to, on average, a 1% to 2% increase in profit margin."

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  • WAUKESHA, Wis., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Surfacide, the unmatched leader in UV-C light technology, is proud to announce the launch of their GL PX Program .
  • GL PX is led by a team of Surfacide experts that design tailored programs for each organization they partner with.
  • Surfacide recognizes that implementing a program like GL PX allows employees to work and participate in a modern, inventive healthcare environment, resulting in job satisfaction and employee retention.
  • "Since adopting the Surfacide UV-C technology and the GL PX program on campus, our patient satisfaction scores continue to significantly improve," said Joseph Alcure, EVS Manager at Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale.

USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. Elects Ramon A. Rodriguez, CPA to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Previously, he was CEO of Madsen Sapp Mena Rodriguez & Co. from 1971 until he retired from public accounting in 2009.

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  • Previously, he was CEO of Madsen Sapp Mena Rodriguez & Co. from 1971 until he retired from public accounting in 2009.
  • Mr. Rodriguez was a founder and board member of DME Corporation, a manufacturing company in the defense and aerospace sector, from 1975 to 2009.
  • USCB Financial Holdings, Inc., is a bank holding company that operates primarily through its wholly owned subsidiary, U.S. Century Bank.
  • For more information or to find a U.S. Century Bank banking center near you, please call (305) 715-5200 or visit www.uscentury.com .