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CareSource Announces Bobby Cagle as New Executive Director of Georgia Child Welfare

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

CareSource , a nonprofit mission-driven Medicaid plan serving more than 450,000 Georgians, recently announced Bobby Cagle, a nationally recognized expert in child welfare, as the organization’s new Executive Director of Child Welfare in Georgia.

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  • CareSource , a nonprofit mission-driven Medicaid plan serving more than 450,000 Georgians, recently announced Bobby Cagle, a nationally recognized expert in child welfare, as the organization’s new Executive Director of Child Welfare in Georgia.
  • Cagle, along with CareSource’s Child Welfare Advisory Board, will continue to establish and expand CareSource initiatives in the child welfare and juvenile justice space and develop programming to prevent at-risk children and families from encountering those systems.
  • “We are honored to officially welcome Bobby to the Georgia team as our Executive Director of Child Welfare,” said Jason Bearden, CareSource Georgia President.
  • “I am honored to join CareSource to help improve the lives and well-being of Georgia children through a compassionate and understanding approach.”
    Cagle will lead a team of seasoned professionals on CareSource Georgia’s Child Welfare Advisory Board, which includes:
    Cagle and the CareSource Child Welfare Advisory Board will work to establish needed programs and identify partners to improve health outcomes for members.

Los Angeles General Medical Center Applauds AB-531 Which Would Bring 10,000 Psychiatric Beds to Overwhelmed Safety-Net Hospitals Struggling to Care for Patients and Protect Staff

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The leadership at Los Angeles General Medical Center – Los Angeles County's largest safety-net hospital – was honored to host Governor Gavin Newsom today as he signed AB-531 into law. AB-531, which would fund the development of 10,000 new behavioral treatment beds and supportive housing units throughout CA, will help safety-net hospitals like LA General find appropriate placements for complex patients with severe mental illness in need of subacute care and long-term support outside of the hospital setting.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The leadership at Los Angeles General Medical Center – Los Angeles County's largest safety-net hospital – was honored to host Governor Gavin Newsom today as he signed AB-531 into law.
  • LA General's psychiatric facility is an acute care center designed to stabilize patients experiencing mental health crisis over a short-term stay.
  • Hospitals such as LA General should not have to choose between restraining patients in the wrong care setting and protecting fellow patients and staff.
  • Los Angeles General leadership offer the following comments on the signing of AB-531:
    "Los Angeles General provides compassionate, high-quality care to Los Angeles County's most vulnerable communities.

New Research Shows Promising Possibilities for At-Home Testing to Detect Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Self-collected tests performed similarly to provider-collected tests for detecting common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to research presented today at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo. These findings could enable discreet new testing options that expand access to screening.

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  • ANAHEIM, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Self-collected tests performed similarly to provider-collected tests for detecting common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to research presented today at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo.
  • However, more research is needed to establish the reliability of self-collected tests.
  • For 15 study participants, the researchers evaluated 5 self-collected swabs to assess variability in swabs taken from the same individual.
  • The researchers were motivated to increase inclusivity and access to STI testing by exploring additional options for self-collection and home testing.

ASPCA Cares for 10,000th Foster Kitten in Los Angeles County

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced a significant achievement by caring for its 10,000th kitten through the ASPCA Kitten Foster Program in Los Angeles. The program recruits, trains, and supports volunteer foster caregivers of kittens under eight weeks old who are too young to be cared for in Los Angeles County Animal Care Centers.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASPCA ® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced a significant achievement by caring for its 10,000th kitten through the ASPCA Kitten Foster Program in Los Angeles.
  • The 10,000th kitten, a calico female named Delta, entered the ASPCA foster program when she was only five days old after being found alone near a major freeway in Los Angeles.
  • In partnership with Los Angeles County Animal Care Centers, the ASPCA identified cats as the most at-risk animal population in Los Angeles, and in 2017, launched the ASPCA Los Angeles Kitten Foster Program at Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, which sees the highest number of kittens in the county with an average of more than 400 four-to eight-week-old kittens entering the shelter each year.
  • The ASPCA Los Angeles Kitten Foster Program has an ongoing need for foster caregivers who are willing to provide frequent bottle-feedings to the youngest kittens.

Display Week 2023 Opens Today in Los Angeles

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Display Week 2023, hosted by the Society for Information Display (SID), is now open at the Los Angeles Convention Center and features more than 200 exhibitors, an international symposium and exclusive, special events. Display Week started in L.A. in 1963, and has become the premier event for the global electronic display and visual information technology industries. The exhibition is open May 23 – 25, and the symposium ends on May 26.

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  • CAMPBELL, Calif., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Display Week 2023, hosted by the Society for Information Display (SID), is now open at the Los Angeles Convention Center and features more than 200 exhibitors, an international symposium and exclusive, special events.
  • Display Week started in L.A. in 1963, and has become the premier event for the global electronic display and visual information technology industries.
  • "Display Week has been, and always will be, the nexus where display and imaging technologies converge and advance," says Dr. Achin Bhowmik, SID president.
  • SID is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for Display Week 2023 employees, attendees and participants.

Nonprofit Linc Housing Celebrates Grand Opening of 81 New Affordable and Supportive Homes with LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis and CVS Health

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

LA PUENTE, Calif., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nonprofit Linc Housing joined Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis, other partners, and new residents to celebrate the grand opening of Equa, a new 81-unit affordable and supportive housing community in unincorporated Los Angeles County. Thirty-four of the new homes are for people who have experienced homelessness, while the remainder are for low-income households earning 30-70% of the area median income.

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  • Equa, a new public/private partnership, brings 81 affordable and supportive homes to the La Puente area, including 34 permanent supportive homes for people who have experienced homelessness.
  • LA PUENTE, Calif., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nonprofit Linc Housing joined Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis, other partners, and new residents to celebrate the grand opening of Equa, a new 81-unit affordable and supportive housing community in unincorporated Los Angeles County.
  • "This new affordable and supportive housing development by Linc Housing directly responds to LA County's homelessness emergency," said Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, First District.
  • "With 81 units, this new apartment community is providing a safe place to call home for low-income and unhoused residents.

GHX Recognizes North America's 2022 Best 50 Healthcare Providers for Supply Chain Excellence

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced its list of the Best 50 supply chains for 2022, which recognizes the top performing hospitals and health systems in North America. These 50 distinguished provider organizations are standard-bearers for the industry, improving operational performance while driving down costs through supply chain automation and innovation. This year's recipients will be honored at the 2023 GHX Summit taking place May 9 -12, 2023 at the Hilton Chicago.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced its list of the Best 50 supply chains for 2022, which recognizes the top performing hospitals and health systems in North America.
  • These 50 distinguished provider organizations are standard-bearers for the industry, improving operational performance while driving down costs through supply chain automation and innovation.
  • "To earn Best 50 status, these leaders demonstrated their commitment to achieving the highest levels of efficiency within the hospital supply chain," said Tina Vatanka Murphy, president and CEO, GHX.
  • Best 50 honorees are selected from more than 4,100 provider organizations connected to the GHX digital trading platform.

Curacao’s Commitment to Growing Social Impact in Its Communities Makes a Difference After 2022 Success

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Monday, March 13, 2023

“Curacao helps us instill hope, drive, and educate our members and together strive for a better future.

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  • “Curacao helps us instill hope, drive, and educate our members and together strive for a better future.
  • “As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the generous support of companies like Curacao to advance our mission of longer, healthier lives for all.
  • 2022 was a strong year for us, and we plan on expanding our involvement in 2023.
  • Through its proprietary financing models, Curacao has opened the door to the world of credit for millions of people.

Society for Information Display (SID) Announces Debut of Special Programming at Display Week 2023

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif. , March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Information Display (SID) is pleased to announce exciting new programming for Display Week 2023, May 21-26, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. SID's annual International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition (known as "Display Week") is the premier event for the global electronic display and visual information technology industries.

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  • Imaging & Vision Special Event complements annual Business Conference; Job Fair returns to offer worldwide opportunities
    CAMPBELL, Calif. , March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Information Display (SID) is pleased to announce exciting new programming for Display Week 2023, May 21-26, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
  • SID's annual International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition (known as "Display Week") is the premier event for the global electronic display and visual information technology industries.
  • SID is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for Display Week 2023 employees, attendees and participants.
  • Please email [email protected] for additional information and to request interviews for Display Week and SID leadership.

Los Angeles County’s Covid-19 Test-to-Treat Program With Healthvana Successfully Reaches Underserved Populations by Leveraging Technology

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

This helped people get well and undoubtedly kept people out of the hospitals and saved lives,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.Ed., Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

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  • This helped people get well and undoubtedly kept people out of the hospitals and saved lives,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.Ed., Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
  • Our team is grateful for the innovative leaders from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health that enabled the program and to the researchers at Stanford University."
  • 90% of patients lived in the highest-vulnerability zip codes as identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
  • Program costs include part of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health clinician salaries, the phone banking salaries, and the Healthvana program costs which are estimated to be less than the treatment of a single hospitalized complex case.