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Ochsner Health and MD Anderson Announce Partnership to Create Fully Integrated Cancer Program in Louisiana

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

NEW ORLEANS and HOUSTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ochsner Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a partnership to create Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in southeastern Louisiana. Cancer patients in the region now have access to cancer treatments that are among the most advanced in the nation. Through this collaboration, Ochsner is the first and only provider in Louisiana with a fully integrated cancer program based on MD Anderson's standards and treatment plans.

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  • "As part of our ongoing commitment to providing world-renowned cancer care close to home, Ochsner is thrilled to join forces with MD Anderson to offer groundbreaking research and innovative therapies not found anywhere else in our region," said Brian Moore, M.D., FACS, medical director, Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center.
  • "Our patients can be confident that they will receive an enhanced level of comprehensive cancer care through this partnership.
  • Each member of our select team of cancer physicians has been certified by MD Anderson to clinically practice as part of the co-branded Ochsner MD Anderson cancer program, and appointed physicians will become adjunct members of MD Anderson faculty."
  • Ochsner MD Anderson is dedicated to improving the health of our communities and committed to the prevention and early detection of cancer.

Nahan Awarded Star One – Commitment in PIM’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Accreditation Program

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Nahan, a full-service, direct marketing and print solutions provider, is proud to announce it has been awarded Star One – Commitment, from Printing Industry Midwest’s (PIM) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Accreditation Program.

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  • Nahan, a full-service, direct marketing and print solutions provider, is proud to announce it has been awarded Star One – Commitment, from Printing Industry Midwest’s (PIM) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Accreditation Program.
  • As one of the first in the industry to unlock this achievement, we’re excited to continue working with PIM to grow this program in the industry.
  • This program is comprised of a passionate group of PIM members working towards creating foundational changes in the recruiting, hiring and training practices of our industry.
  • Nahan’s journey to becoming a more diverse and inclusive company will continue as we work towards the next star level, Aim.

INROADS WELCOMES BEVERLY PORTER AS THE NEW CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INROADS welcomes Beverly "Bev" Porter as its new Chief Programs Officer.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INROADS welcomes Beverly "Bev" Porter as its new Chief Programs Officer.
  • Bev will lead and oversee INROADS programs, services, and initiatives designed to improve educational and career outcomes for students and entry- to mid-level professionals across the nation.
  • "Bev Porter is an outstanding addition to the INROADS community," said Forest T. Harper, Jr., INROADS President and CEO.
  • INROADS is confident that Bev Porter's leadership and commitment to creating pathways to help diverse talented underrepresented students, along with her expertise, will continue to elevate the impact of INROADS.

Gravity Diagnostics Receives Accreditation From the College of American Pathologists

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Covington, Kentucky, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Gravity Diagnostics based on the results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.

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  • Covington, Kentucky, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Gravity Diagnostics based on the results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.
  • "We have an amazing team at Gravity Diagnostics that is constantly striving to provide the best service for our patients," said Canner.
  • "I would like to specifically thank our General Supervisor, Leon Friesen, and Director of Laboratory Operations, Oscar Diaz for their work on this accreditation."
  • Gravity Diagnostics is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.

National Cancer Center Hospital East in Japan Receives Accreditation From College of American Pathologists

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Friday, September 30, 2022

The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to National Cancer Center Hospital East (Kashiwa City, Japan) based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAPs Accreditation Programs.

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  • The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to National Cancer Center Hospital East (Kashiwa City, Japan) based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAPs Accreditation Programs.
  • The National Cancer Center Hospital East (NCCHE) is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.
  • By maintaining CAP accreditation in the future, the National Cancer Center Hospital East will provide the highest level of quality assured tests, said Dr. Ohtsu.
  • The CAP congratulates the National Cancer Center East on its recent CAP Accreditation, said CAP President Emily Volk, MD, FCAP.

Patients Choice Laboratories Receives Accreditation From College of American Pathologists

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

The CAPLaboratory Accreditation Program is widely recognized as the gold standard in clinical laboratory accreditation.

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  • The CAPLaboratory Accreditation Program is widely recognized as the gold standard in clinical laboratory accreditation.
  • "Each time we are inspected it reminds me of how talented and exceptional our team of laboratorians are at Patients Choice Laboratories," said Brad Moss, President of PCL.
  • The CAP Accreditation is awarded to laboratories that meet stringent requirements and maintain the highest standards of laboratory quality, accuracy, and consistency.
  • As the world's largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.

CDPHP Names Elizabeth Warner, MD, Chief Medical Officer

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Monday, May 16, 2022

Albany, N.Y., May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDPHP is announcing the promotion of Dr. Elizabeth Warner to executive vice president and chief medical officer.

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  • Albany, N.Y., May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDPHP is announcing the promotion of Dr. Elizabeth Warner to executive vice president and chief medical officer.
  • Dr. Warner joined CDPHP in January of 2015 as a medical director and was promoted to vice president, senior medical director in 2018, and senior vice president, member health, in 2020.
  • Dr. Marinello joined CDPHP in March of 2018 after serving for many years on the CDPHP board of directors.
  • This is an historic moment for CDPHP, as we celebrate Dr. Warner as the health plans first female chief medical officer in our nearly 40 years of serving our great community, said John D. Bennett, MD, president and CEO of CDPHP.

UBS Advisors Courtney Liddy and Matt Megorden Named to Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors List

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

UBS Wealth Management USA announced today that Financial Advisors Courtney Liddy , CRPC, in San Diego, California, and Matthew (Matt) Megorden , CFP, CIMA, in Honolulu, Hawaii, have been named to the Barrons Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list for 2022.

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  • UBS Wealth Management USA announced today that Financial Advisors Courtney Liddy , CRPC, in San Diego, California, and Matthew (Matt) Megorden , CFP, CIMA, in Honolulu, Hawaii, have been named to the Barrons Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list for 2022.
  • Most recently, she was named to the Forbes/SHOOK Research Best-in-State Wealth Advisors and Top Women Wealth Advisors lists for 2022.
  • Matt is frequently recognized for his commitment to clients, and this is the third time he has been named to the Barrons Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list.
  • The Barrons Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list draws from data provided by around 6,000 of the nation's most productive advisors.

South Texas Blood & Tissue Apheresis Center achieves FACT accreditation

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

San Antonio, Texas, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Texas Blood & Tissue has received accreditation of its Apheresis Center by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) , which sets worldwide standards for care in cellular therapy.

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  • San Antonio, Texas, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Texas Blood & Tissue has received accreditation of its Apheresis Center by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) , which sets worldwide standards for care in cellular therapy.
  • We wanted to achieve FACT accreditation for South Texas Blood & Tissue to reinforce the high standards of excellence that our center delivers and to better support our customers in the field of cell therapy, said Adrienne Mendoza, Chief Operating Officer of South Texas Blood & Tissue, a subsidiary of San Antonio nonprofit BioBridge Global.
  • A FACT accreditation indicates that South Texas Blood & Tissue has met the most rigorous standards in peripheral blood cellular therapy product collection.
  • About South Texas Blood & Tissue: South Texas Blood & Tissue (STB&T) is a nonprofit community blood center that provides blood, plasma, platelets and other blood components to 100 hospitals in 48 South Texas counties.

Immunovia, Inc. Laboratory Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists - a major step in the nationwide US roll-out of IMMray™ PanCan-d

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

The College of American Pathologists congratulated Thomas C. King, MD, PhD, Medical Director of Immunovia, Inc. for the excellence of the services being provided and advised him of this national recognition.

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  • The College of American Pathologists congratulated Thomas C. King, MD, PhD, Medical Director of Immunovia, Inc. for the excellence of the services being provided and advised him of this national recognition.
  • The U.S. federal government recognizes the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, begun in the early 1960s, as being equal-to or more-stringent-than the government's own inspection program.
  • During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory's records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years.
  • CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management.