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West Bend Selects Guidewire Cloud to Modernize Claims IT Operations

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Software, Insurance, Networks, Internet, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Security, Cloud, Bend, Ernst & Young, LLP, Partnership

West Bend and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that West Bend selected Guidewire ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud to power its claims business, simplify IT operations, adapt quickly to changing market demands, and enhance the value delivered to its agents and policyholders.

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  • West Bend and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that West Bend selected Guidewire ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud to power its claims business, simplify IT operations, adapt quickly to changing market demands, and enhance the value delivered to its agents and policyholders.
  • By selecting ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud, West Bend will also be able to leverage Guidewire Canvas , Guidewire Explore , and Guidewire Predict to enable proactive claims management analysis and optimized loss management.
  • “We selected Guidewire and ClaimCenter for their market leadership, product maturity, and track record of successful implementation projects,” said West Bend Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Murali Natarajan.
  • “We are pleased that West Bend has entrusted Guidewire in this partnership to transform claims operations and are thrilled to stand with them in providing peace of mind to their customers through sound insurance and exceptional service.

The Bear Institute Pediatric Accelerator Challenge for Kids Winners Announced

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Partnership, Bear, Attention, Children's National Hospital, Annual report, Achievement Medal, Language, Caregiver, Child, Patient, Health, Physician, Pediatrics, Behavior, Genetic counseling, Electronic health record, EEG, Bend, Hospital, Nursing

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle Health and Children's National Hospital announced the winners of the third annual Bear Institute Pediatric Accelerator Challenge for Kids (Bear PACK), a start-up competition aimed at fostering digital health innovation for children. The winners – Bend Health Inc., Kismet Health, RareCareNow, and Thynk Inc. – were recognized across four innovation tracks for their efforts to improve child health outcomes, enhance the care experience for patients, families, and clinicians, and reduce the cost of care for patients and health systems.

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  • Oracle Health and Children's National Hospital's annual Bear PACK competition helps advance pediatric digital health innovation, adoption, and access
    AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle Health and Children's National Hospital announced the winners of the third annual Bear Institute Pediatric Accelerator Challenge for Kids (Bear PACK), a start-up competition aimed at fostering digital health innovation for children.
  • "Bear PACK includes the entire pediatric healthcare community to help close the gap in innovative solutions dedicated to helping children," said Jessica Herstek, M.D., chief medical information officer, Children's National Hospital.
  • "With less than one percent of global digital health funding being allocated for children's health1, the Bear PACK challenge has never felt more important or needed."
  • Bend Health is a national mental health provider for kids and their families designed to increase access, reduce wait times, and decrease costs of pediatric mental healthcare.

Music Lineup Announced for West Bend's Inaugural Bockfest

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Well, Music, Dance, City, WAMI, Silver, Wisconsin Area Music Industry, German Fest, Bend, Nightclub

WEST BEND, Wis., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of West Bend is pleased to announce the music lineup for its inaugural Bockfest on Saturday, March 2!

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  • WEST BEND, Wis., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of West Bend is pleased to announce the music lineup for its inaugural Bockfest on Saturday, March 2!
  • The band blends traditional polka music with exciting jazz and pop styles for a perfect party soundtrack.
  • The five-time Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) award-winning Squeezettes are joining the Alex Meixner Band, performing from 2-3 p.m.
  • Completing the lineup are local favorites Polka Fusion and River City Blaskapelle, ensuring that the Bockfest crowd will be up and dancing!

Capstone Certified Public Accountants Teams Up with SCORE Central Oregon

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Friday, January 19, 2024
Volunteering, Mentorship, Pacific Northwest, Small business, News, Education, Bend

BEND, Ore., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lance Brant, Founder and Managing Partner of Capstone Certified Public Accountants, is pleased to announce that they have teamed up with SCORE Central Oregon to deliver exceptional client support.

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  • Capstone CPAs will Now Refer Business Owners to SCORE, and SCORE Central Oregon will Include Capstone CPAs in their List of Referrals to Small Business Owners
    BEND, Ore., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lance Brant, Founder and Managing Partner of Capstone Certified Public Accountants, is pleased to announce that they have teamed up with SCORE Central Oregon to deliver exceptional client support.
  • SCORE Central Oregon has a team of dedicated expert volunteers who provide free business mentoring and education to both new/startup and existing business owners.
  • SCORE's mentoring services are always free of charge, and SCORE Central Oregon has over 40 mentors in their chapter available to assist people.
  • "In the Central Oregon area, in the last fiscal year, SCORE provided support to almost 450 unique businesses," Darcey said.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Highly Desirable Southwest Las Vegas

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Friday, November 24, 2023
Architecture, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Urban Planning, REIT, Landscape, Interior Design, Residential Building & Real Estate, Bath, NYSE, Interstate 15, KB, Camping, KB Home, Interstate Highway System, Red, Multimedia, Interstate 215, Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas Strip, Bend, Water, Certification, Uncyclopedia, Hotel, Red Rock Canyon

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Upton, a new community in a prime southwest Las Vegas location.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Upton, a new community in a prime southwest Las Vegas location.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231124196919/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of its newest community in highly desirable southwest Las Vegas.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.
  • “We are pleased to offer area homebuyers spacious, new homes in a desirable southwest Las Vegas location,” said Aaron Hirschi, President of KB Home’s Las Vegas division.

How this UGC Creator Turned Mentor is Training the Next Wave of Creative Strategists

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
UGC, Fraction, Rose Creative Strategies, Bend, Social, Creative industries, Tourism, Industrial design

Bend, Oregon--(Newsfile Corp. - November 1, 2023) - UGC Social has launched its most prominent initiative, the UGC Social Community, with founder and UGC creator Kelly Rocklein and now co-founder Shane Murphy (her partner of 4+ years).

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  • Bend, Oregon--(Newsfile Corp. - November 1, 2023) - UGC Social has launched its most prominent initiative, the UGC Social Community, with founder and UGC creator Kelly Rocklein and now co-founder Shane Murphy (her partner of 4+ years).
  • This free and inclusive program aims to help UGC creators grow their freelance business by strengthening their skill sets in creative strategy, direct response marketing, content production, video editing, and more.
  • You can gain instant access to this free community (along with other helpful resources) by visiting the UGC Social resources page.
  • Every week in the community, there is a live training session led by an accredited professional marketer offering industry insights and knowledge to attendees.

Fortress Tax Relief Announces Enhanced Services in Response to IRS's New Use of AI Technology

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Monday, October 23, 2023
IRS, Tax, Compromise, Installment Agreement, Offer in compromise, Bend, Artificial intelligence, Renewable energy

The modern world is constantly changing with new innovations in every industry, many of which can change and affect the daily lives of every individual.

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  • In response to this development, Fortress Tax Relief has reaffirmed its commitment to evolving its services to meet the emerging needs of its clients.
  • Fortress Tax Relief's enhanced services are designed to navigate the complexities brought on by these changes, ensuring that clients remain compliant and well-represented in their dealings with tax authorities.
  • To counteract the challenges posed by the IRS's AI-driven strategies, Fortress Tax Relief offers specialized assistance through a variety of solutions, including Offers in Compromise, Penalty Abatement, Installment Agreements, Trust Fund Recovery Penalties, Tax Appeals, and more.
  • Fortress Tax Relief continues to be a trusted resource, offering a robust suite of services that cater to clients' financial health and tax-related needs.

Inovia Vein Specialty Centers Commemorates World Thrombosis Day: Spreading Awareness on Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
General Health, Health, Surgery, Cardiology, Pain, Knowledge, Common, Tenderness, Prevalence, Vein, DVT, Travel, System, Swelling, Education, SE, Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism, Red, Leg, Learning, Skin, Patient, Nursing, Birth control, Poultry farming, Tourism, Bend

As the world comes together to observe World Thrombosis Day on October 13th, 2023, Inovia Vein Specialty Centers proudly joins the global campaign to raise awareness about the prevalence and risks associated with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).

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  • As the world comes together to observe World Thrombosis Day on October 13th, 2023, Inovia Vein Specialty Centers proudly joins the global campaign to raise awareness about the prevalence and risks associated with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
  • Inovia Vein Specialty Centers is dedicated to educating our communities about DVT, its signs, symptoms, and treatment options.
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when blood clots form in the deep veins of the legs or other parts of the body.
  • About Inovia Vein Specialty Centers: Inovia Vein Specialty Centers is a leading provider of vein care services, committed to delivering top-quality care for patients with venous diseases.

New Study Shows Health Benefits to Parents and Caregivers from Bend's Child- and Teen-Focused Mental Health Services

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Parent, Frontiers, Family, Caregiver, Bentham Science Publishers, Communication, Mental health, Adolescence, Psychiatry, Sleep, Research, Nursing, Birth control, Residential care, Child, Bend

MADISON, Wis., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bend Health, Inc. ("Bend"), a national provider of pediatric mental health care services for children and families, today announced results of a new study showing that collaborative, digital mental health interventions focused on children and teens also improve the wellbeing of parents and caregivers. The peer-reviewed study was published in Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

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  • "This is truly whole-family mental health," said Dr. Monika Roots, co-founder and president of Bend.
  • The study is the first to demonstrate that caregiver's health improves through child-focused digital behavioral health interventions.
  • The research retrospectively analyzed sleep problems and parental stress among 662 caregivers of children and adolescents enrolled in Bend's digital mental health intervention.
  • "We know that when one person is impacted by mental health, it impacts the whole family.

Bend Health Joins Evernorth's Behavioral Health Network, Expanding Access to Pediatric and Teen Mental Health Care

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Monday, October 2, 2023
Depression, Tic disorder, Life, Anxiety, ADHD, DSM-IV codes, Pharmacy, Multiplan, Hypertension, Child, Adolescence, Trauma, Mental health, Psychiatry, NYSE, Caregiver, CareSource, Health insurance, Nursing, Cigna, Bend

MADISON, Wis., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bend Health, Inc. ("Bend"), a leading national, virtual pediatric behavioral care provider, today announced its coaching, therapy and psychiatry services are available as an in-network benefit through Evernorth Health Services, the pharmacy, care and benefits solutions division of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI). 

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  • Specifically, the company's preventative coaching service is designed to address everyday challenges and mental health concerns to build resilience for kids, teens and caregivers.
  • "Not only that, but at Bend Health we measure what symptoms are occurring when a child, teen or caregiver comes to us for help.
  • Like monitoring blood pressure for hypertension, measuring mental health symptoms while in care allows Bend practitioners to personalize interventions to help kids and teens get better faster.
  • Bend Health is in-network in select states for over 250 million lives through Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareSource, Cigna, Molina, MultiPlan, Optum Behavioral Health, Surest, and other health insurers.