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Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, now open in Georgia

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont and Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) announce the opening of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 8321 Veterans Parkway in Columbus, Georgia. The hospital serves patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont and Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) announce the opening of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 8321 Veterans Parkway in Columbus, Georgia.
In addition to 24-hour nursing care, the Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus offers physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life.
The joint venture also includes Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan , Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry , Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Phenix City, and a hospital-in-hospital currently under construction inside Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
The Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus is Encompass Health's 159th inpatient rehabilitation hospital nationwide and its sixth location in Georgia.

Jefferson Health Hospitals and Specialties rank among the best in the United States by U.S. News & World Report

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jefferson Health hospitals continue to be recognized among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in the latest U.S. News & World Report specialty rankings and ratings for hospital performance. Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals was recognized again as second in the nation for Ophthalmology (Wills Eye Hospital). Our newly integrated Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation improved to sixth in the United States for MossRehab, and Magee Rehabilitation Hospital additionally ranked 23rd in the nation for Rehabilitation.

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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jefferson Health hospitals continue to be recognized among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in the latest U.S. News & World Report specialty rankings and ratings for hospital performance.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals was recognized again as second in the nation for Ophthalmology (Wills Eye Hospital).
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals remains 2nd in the Philadelphia metro area and 3rd in Pennsylvania.
U.S. News & World Report ranked the following Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals specialties among the nation's best:
In the medical specialties, Diabetes and Endocrinology ranked as high performer.

Bryn Pharma’s UTULY™ 13.2mg Intranasal Epinephrine Spray Provides Higher and More Sustained PK Compared to Standard Reference Product, the 0.3mg Epinephrine Autoinjector and Inpatient Standard of Care, the 0.5mg Manual Injection

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Friday, February 24, 2023

UTULY is an investigational self-administered form of epinephrine being studied for the treatment of type 1 allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

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UTULY is an investigational self-administered form of epinephrine being studied for the treatment of type 1 allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
UTULY 13.2mg administered to opposite and same nostrils showed rapid absorption comparable to the 0.3mg autoinjector and resulted in higher and more sustained therapeutic epinephrine plasma levels compared to the 0.3mg epinephrine IM autoinjector.
These results demonstrate that UTULY provides an enhanced PK profile (higher and more sustained) compared to the standard reference product, the 0.3mg epinephrine autoinjector.
“The rapid attainment and sustained level of therapeutic levels of epinephrine are critical to optimize the successful treatment of anaphylaxis.

Nerd Street Gamers Announces Partnership with the Center for Autism and Neurodiversity at Jefferson Health to Further Create an Inclusive Esports Ecosystem

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nerd Street Gamers , the national esports infrastructure company, announced today its partnership with the Center for Autism and Neurodiversity at Jefferson Health to further drive inclusivity for all individuals within esports.

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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nerd Street Gamers , the national esports infrastructure company, announced today its partnership with the Center for Autism and Neurodiversity at Jefferson Health to further drive inclusivity for all individuals within esports.
To further cultivate and foster a welcoming environment, Nerd Street and Jefferson will collaborate on procedures, programs and initiatives at Nerd Street Localhost gaming and esports centers to ensure an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and neurodiverse-friendly esports environment.
Jefferson will provide training to Nerd Street Localhost personnel on ways to address individuals with autism.
For more information on Nerd Street Localhost, please visit: localhost.gg
Nerd Street Gamers (Nerd Street) is a national network of esports facilities and events dedicated to powering competitive opportunities for gamers.

Exact Sciences and Jefferson Health Commence Collaboration on Multi-Cancer Earlier Detection

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

MADISON, Wis. and PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Exact Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ: EXAS) today announced an agreement with Jefferson Health (Jefferson) to conduct research on a new blood-based, multi-cancer earlier detection (MCED) test. This unique effort will engage primary care and specialty providers, care coordinators, and patients from diverse populations across the Jefferson enterprise in research that aims to evaluate MCED test safety and efficacy and help determine how to facilitate the implementation of effective MCED testing in the future.

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MADISON, Wis. and PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Exact Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ: EXAS)today announced an agreement with Jefferson Health (Jefferson) to conduct research on a new blood-based, multi-cancer earlier detection (MCED) test.
A health system-based learning community has been organized to determine the impact of MCED testing on population health.
For more information, please visit the company's website at, www.exactsciences.com , follow Exact Sciences on Twitter @ExactSciences, or find Exact Sciences on Facebook.
Jefferson Health, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, is reimagining health care in the greater Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey.

Jefferson Health Wins ECRI & ISMP PSO 2021 Safety Excellence Award

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices PSO is pleased to announce Jefferson Health as the winner of their 2021 Safety Excellence Award. This first annual award recognizes a PSO member for outstanding patient safety efforts and initiatives.

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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices PSO is pleased to announce Jefferson Health as the winner of their 2021 Safety Excellence Award.
"It is an honor for Jefferson Health to be recognized with this Safety Excellence Award," says Jonathan Gleason, MD, chief clinical officer, executive vice president, Jefferson Health.
"Jefferson Health is well-deserving of our Safety Excellence Award and we are honored to partner with them through our Patient Safety Organization."
The 2021 Safety Excellence Award presentation took place on November 3, 2021, at the ECRI and ISMP PSO Annual Meeting.

Israel's ALYN Hospital and Philadelphia International Medicine Join Forces to Advance Pediatric Medicine Worldwide

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Monday, November 8, 2021

ALYN Hospital, Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Center, Israel's renowned pediatric rehabilitation center, and Philadelphia International Medicine (PIM), a provider of specialized services and education that connects ten leading Philadelphia-area medical centers with the international community, are partnering to establish the ALYN-PIM Health Gateway Initiative.

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ALYN Hospital, Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Center, Israel's renowned pediatric rehabilitation center, and Philadelphia International Medicine (PIM), a provider of specialized services and education that connects ten leading Philadelphia-area medical centers with the international community, are partnering to establish the ALYN-PIM Health Gateway Initiative.
Within PIM's network, the partnership will initially focus on Nemours Children's Hospital, one of the largest and most respected pediatric medical institutions in the United States.
"Medical education, research, and innovation are ongoing activities at ALYN, and enhancing knowledge is always to our patients' benefit," said Dr. Maurit Beeri, Director General of ALYN Hospital.
https://www.philadelphiamedicine.com/
Whitney Bain, ALYN Hospital and Philadelphia International Medicine, 954-379-2115, [email protected]

General Catalyst and Jefferson Health Announce Innovation Partnership

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Monday, October 18, 2021

The deal represents a unique reimagining of the role of a venture capital firm -- going beyond the traditional focus of just funding companies to thinking about how to build, focus and federate them. General Catalyst Managing Partner Hemant Taneja said: “This is both an amazing opportunity and a great responsibility for our health assurance network companies -- including Commure, Tendo, Transcarent and Olive. The Jefferson leadership is embracing innovation as a core strategy for how they deliver health assurance to their communities. This work will become a model for how we have impact at national scale.”

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Catalyst and Jefferson Health today announced the formation of a first-of-its-kind innovation partnership -- making the venture capital firm a leading innovation partner for Jefferson Healths digital transformation initiatives.As part of this partnership, Jefferson will tap the newly formed Health Assurance Network-- a group of tech innovation companies dedicated to delivering the best offering in their respective spaces, and collectively committed to helping healthcare systems transform themselves.The partnership will help Jefferson accomplish its strategic priorities: seeking to modernize Jeffersons technology platform; diversify revenue streams; and prepare it to lead as more care becomes digital and value-based.The partnership announced today involves a coordinated effort by General Catalyst and its network of health assurance companies, including Commure and Tendo, and may expand to include others.
General Catalyst Managing Partner Hemant Taneja said: This is both an amazing opportunity and a great responsibility for our health assurance network companies -- including Commure, Tendo, Transcarent and Olive.The Jefferson leadership is embracing innovation as a core strategy for how they deliver health assurance to their communities.
Jefferson and General Catalyst have long been on the forefront of healthcare innovation.
General Catalyst works closely with the companies building the network of health assurance including Commure, Tendo, Transcarent and Olive.

Restoring Lives: 2021 Heart of Case Management Awards

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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These skills were evident in the nominations received for the 6th annual Heart of Case Management Award, which was expanded this year to include hundreds of Coventry case managers as well.

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These skills were evident in the nominations received for the 6th annual Heart of Case Management Award, which was expanded this year to include hundreds of Coventry case managers as well.
The Genex Heart of Case Management Award recognizes seven case managers who have made the greatest impact on the injured employees they served.
Debbi Gillespie took over case management responsibilities four months after, due to her catastrophic case management expertise.
Genex telephonic case manager Tammy Zivic was assigned to the case, promptly making contact with the injured employee.

Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals Announces Plans to Construct its Sixth 36-Bed Physical Rehab Hospital in Florida

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

DALLAS and VIERA, Fla., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Dallas Texas based Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals announced the construction of a $24M physical rehabilitation hospital in Viera, Florida.

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DALLAS and VIERA, Fla., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Dallas Texas based Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals announced the construction of a $24M physical rehabilitation hospital in Viera, Florida.
Everest's free standing physical rehabilitation hospital will be constructed on 4.1 acres of land in the Medical District of West Viera, Florida.
Everest Rehabilitation Hospital operates and develops identical, modern, 40,000 square foot, 36-bed, single story comprehensive physical rehabilitation hospitals.
Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals LLC, based in Dallas, Texas, is a multispecialty acute care physical rehabilitation hospital company focused on providing high quality, physical rehabilitation care.