Medical missions

H1 Launches New Solution Empowering Doctors to Find Global Health Opportunities

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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With a renewed focus on building a robust global health network, H1 Connect leverages H1’s extensive network of 250+ life sciences companies, healthcare entities, and NGOs to connect doctors with various global health opportunities worldwide.

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  • With a renewed focus on building a robust global health network, H1 Connect leverages H1’s extensive network of 250+ life sciences companies, healthcare entities, and NGOs to connect doctors with various global health opportunities worldwide.
  • The solution enables doctors to build their own profiles, access global health training and resources through H1’s partners, collaborate with like-minded medical peers, and apply to join NGO “ready reserve” rosters or specific medical missions via a marketplace of global health opportunities.
  • Doctors often want to get involved during times of crisis, but finding volunteer opportunities that match their skill sets and interests takes significant effort.
  • H1 Connect simplifies the process by allowing doctors to create a profile in less than five minutes and automatically find and connect with volunteer initiatives.

Leading the Charge: Anmy Mayfield Takes the Reins at WGU's Leavitt School of Health College of Nursing

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Mayfield has been with WGU for more than five years and is a champion for equity, access, and nontraditional pathways to opportunity.

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  • Mayfield has been with WGU for more than five years and is a champion for equity, access, and nontraditional pathways to opportunity.
  • With her team, she has led the launch and expansion of various innovative nursing programs at the university, including master’s degrees as well as postbaccalaureate and post-master’s certificates in nursing.
  • “Anmy is one of our key pillars at LSH and I feel thrilled to welcome her in the new position.
  • Her expertise in nursing, education, and equity is invaluable to the College of Nursing,” said LSH Senior Vice President and Executive Dean, Keith Smith.

Rise Above Foundation Cebu Strives to Improve the Lives of Underprivileged Families in the Philippines

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Since November 2000, husband and wife Flemming and Elisabet Hansen have been working as volunteers in Cebu City, Philippines, where they established Rise Above Foundation Cebu .

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  • Since November 2000, husband and wife Flemming and Elisabet Hansen have been working as volunteers in Cebu City, Philippines, where they established Rise Above Foundation Cebu .
  • Danish-born Flemming, who has worked in the nonprofit space since 1973, is the president of Rise Above Foundation, while Norwegian-born Elisabet is the project manager.
  • To raise awareness about the importance of basic hygiene, Rise Above holds campaigns in schools and communities promoting toothbrushing and handwashing.
  • Aside from education, the foundation also provides supplies, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and hand soap, for just $1 per child.

Lazurite® Names Julia Greenspan Director of Sales Operations

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Medical device and technology company Lazurite® has named Julia Greenspan Director of Sales Operations.

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  • Medical device and technology company Lazurite® has named Julia Greenspan Director of Sales Operations.
  • In this position, she is responsible for leading sales operations, including the sales process and funnel management, sales support and training, and customer training on use and maintenance of the ArthroFree® Surgical Camera System, the first FDA-cleared wireless surgical camera for arthroscopy and general endoscopy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905198133/en/
    Lazurite Director of Sales Operations Julia Greenspan (Photo: Business Wire)
    Greenspan has spent the last 25 years in the operating room/medical device industry in roles of increasing responsibility, from surgical technologist to senior orthopedic trauma sales representative and regional director of medical education.
  • Greenspan has an MBA (STEM) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Davis.

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES LAUNCHES ITS SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME

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Saturday, June 3, 2023
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Piarco, June 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribbean Airlines, the leading carrier in the region, announces the launch of its Sustainability Programme in line with the principles of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) guidelines.

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  • Piarco, June 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribbean Airlines, the leading carrier in the region, announces the launch of its Sustainability Programme in line with the principles of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) guidelines.
  • "As a responsible corporate citizen, Caribbean Airlines is dedicated to investing in the destinations we serve, positively impacting the lives of people throughout the region," said Garvin Medera, CEO of Caribbean Airlines.
  • To provide a central platform for the Sustainability Programme, Caribbean Airlines has launched a dedicated website at cs.caribbean-airlines.com.
  • Through its Sustainability Programme, the airline is actively contributing to inspiring future generations, supporting the betterment of the Caribbean region, and the communities it serves.

Award-Winning Retina Specialist Joins Leading Retina Practice in New York

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY (VRC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeffrey C. Paccione, an award-winning retina specialist and surgeon, has joined their retina practice, making it possible for even more patients across the Tri-State Area to access advanced vision care. Dr. Paccione will continue to provide care for his existing patients from VRC's newly opened offices in Manhattan and New Rochelle, and he will also begin seeing patients at VRC's existing locations in Elmhurst and Rockland.

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  • "It's an honor to help patients who are at risk of losing their vision or who have already lost it," said Dr. Paccione.
  • Together, we will be able to provide even more patients in New York with the vision care they need."
  • Dr. Paccione is specially trained to treat the full spectrum of conditions affecting the retina, macula, and vitreous.
  • He earned his medical degree with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honors from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York.

Alcon Advances Company’s Social Impact Through Global Volunteerism

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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Working together to make a brilliant impact in the communities where they live and work, thousands of Alcon associates from 57 locations around the world are participating in Alcon in Alcon (AiA), a company-wide volunteering initiative.

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  • Working together to make a brilliant impact in the communities where they live and work, thousands of Alcon associates from 57 locations around the world are participating in Alcon in Alcon (AiA), a company-wide volunteering initiative.
  • “I am proud to see our associates come together for AiA with such an intense focus on making an impact on their communities,” said Charles Herget, Global Head of Social Impact and Sustainability at Alcon.
  • Alcon has a culture deeply rooted in working together to make a brilliant impact.
  • Alcon associates are dedicated to serving their communities on an ongoing basis and helping bring people around the world better access to quality eye care.

empty tomb®'s Mission Match® Revised Focus Builds on Work Begun in 2002

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- empty tomb, inc.'s Mission Match's focus is now on churches helping, in Jesus' name, to meet the goals to reduce the rate of under-age-five child deaths in 40 countries.

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  • Mission Match is seeking 30 churches to launch a next phase in developing this mission incentive tool.
  • Mission Match's focus on under-age-five child survival builds on more general mission work done by churches from 2002 through 2016 with matching contributions.
  • From 2002 to 2016, churches could apply for Mission Match matching contributions for any type of mission project the congregation chose.
  • The list of 40 countries included in the Mission Match focus is available at missionmatch.org on the 40 Countries page.

Regulus Global Expands Leadership Team with Strategic Medical Executive Paul Ekoniak

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulus Global announced today the appointment of Paul Ekoniak as Director, Medical. Ekoniak will lead the company's dynamic solutions capability for global and local medical and expeditionary missions, including humanitarian needs, crisis response and preparedness.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulus Global announced today the appointment of Paul Ekoniak as Director, Medical.
  • "Paul brings first-hand experience and a deep understanding of medical missions and operational preparedness," said Chief Executive Officer Chris Burgess.
  • Ekoniak and the Regulus Global medical team will be available at the Special Operations Medical Association Conference, May 15-19, in Raleigh, North Carolina to meet with customers, partners and business associates.
  • "I am honored to be joining Regulus and highly energized to contribute toward Regulus Global's medical missions – from mobile hospitals in developing countries to equipping first responders and special operations teams," said Medical Director Paul Ekoniak.

The OXOS MC2 Portable X-Ray Device Named Winner in Health Category of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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The OXOS MC2 portable, handheld X-ray system, currently pending FDA clearance, won in Fast Company ’ s Health category .

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  • The OXOS MC2 portable, handheld X-ray system, currently pending FDA clearance, won in Fast Company ’ s Health category .
  • By minimizing reshoots and reducing radiation overexposure, MC2, alongside its predecessor, the Micro C, are safer than other devices on the market.
  • This year’s World Changing Ideas Awards showcase 45 winners, 216 finalists, and more than 300 honorable mentions—with health, climate, energy, and AI among the most popular categories.
  • “We believe OXOS embodies the spirit of the World Changing Ideas Awards, and we are thrilled to be named winners alongside such esteemed companies,” said Evan Ruff, co-founder and CEO of OXOS .