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Thomas Jefferson University Names Said Ibrahim, MD, MBA, MPH the Anthony F. and Gertrude M. DePalma Dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 1, Jefferson welcomed newly appointed Anthony F. and Gertrude M. DePalma Dean of Thomas Jefferson University's esteemed Sidney Kimmel Medical College and president of Jefferson University Physicians (JUP), Said Ibrahim, MD, MBA, MPH. Dr. Ibrahim is an internal medicine physician who has served as a primary care doctor, educator, administrator, and clinician investigator, brings a wealth of higher education, research and healthcare experience to this crucial leadership role, and is nationally recognized for his efforts to combat health disparities.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 1, Jefferson welcomed newly appointed Anthony F. and Gertrude M. DePalma Dean of Thomas Jefferson University's esteemed Sidney Kimmel Medical College and president of Jefferson University Physicians (JUP), Said Ibrahim, MD, MBA, MPH.
  • "Dr. Ibrahim has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration and inclusivity within the medical community," said Susan Aldridge, PhD, Interim President of Thomas Jefferson University.
  • As Dean, Dr. Ibrahim will build upon the existing collaborative, transdisciplinary, and vibrant culture to further position the Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Jefferson Health as a premier academic healthcare institution in Philadelphia and beyond.
  • Dr. Ibrahim received his Bachelor's degree from Oberlin College and his Medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

New York’s largest health system establishes the Northwell Cardiovascular Institute to transform heart care

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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To enhance the delivery of patient-centered cardiovascular care across its 21-hospital network, Northwell Health announced the creation of the Northwell Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) with a special focus on streamlining patient care, standardizing care delivery, research, and medical education across the health system.

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  • To enhance the delivery of patient-centered cardiovascular care across its 21-hospital network, Northwell Health announced the creation of the Northwell Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) with a special focus on streamlining patient care, standardizing care delivery, research, and medical education across the health system.
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    Northwell Health announced the creation of the Northwell Cardiovascular Institute to enhance the delivery of patient-centered cardiovascular care across its 21-hospital network.
  • As a leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment, Northwell is dedicated to elevating heart health among New Yorkers.
  • The mission of the Northwell CVI is to create accessible, inclusive and innovative care delivery system with a focus on the cardiovascular patient and care team.

Results from Magenta Medical's US Early Feasibility Study of the World's Smallest and Most Powerful Heart Pump to be Highlighted at TCT 2023

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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KADIMA, Israel , Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Results from Magenta Medical's Early Feasibility Study of the Elevate™ System, for the high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (HR-PCI) indication, will be announced in an oral presentation at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference, the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation in San Francisco. Elevate™ is the world's smallest and most powerful percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device (pLVAD).

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  • Elevate™ is the world's smallest and most powerful percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device (pLVAD).
  • Presentation title: Magenta Elevate™: First US Experience with High-Output, Low-French Size Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support
    Session: TCT Innovation V: Innovation in Coronary Disease Diagnosis and Therapies/Featured Technological Trends: Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support.
  • Magenta's US Early Feasibility Study was initiated to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the Elevate™ System in providing temporary mechanical circulatory support during HR-PCI procedures.
  • Fifteen patients were treated in the study at the Mount Sinai Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center, and North Shore University Hospital.

Soloinsight Offers Enhanced Visitor Management System to North Shore University Hospital

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Soloinsight, a leading innovator in visitor management solutions, today announced a strategic agreement with North Shore University Hospital, part of Northwell Health, the largest health system in New York State.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Soloinsight, a leading innovator in visitor management solutions, today announced a strategic agreement with North Shore University Hospital, part of Northwell Health, the largest health system in New York State.
  • This collaboration reinforces North Shore University Hospital's commitment to delivering intuitive, seamless, and secure experiences for patients, visitors and staff.
  • These functionalities empower North Shore University Hospital to monitor and manage visitor traffic effectively, enabling a secure and controlled environment within its facilities.
  • North Shore University Hospital's adoption of Soloinsight's visitor management solution is expected to have a far-reaching impact on the healthcare experience, optimizing patient care workflows, visitor interactions and overall facility security.

Northwell Nurse Sandra Lindsay is First for Pfizer COVID Vaccine – Again

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Sandra Lindsay, RN , became a global phenomenon on December 14, 2020, when the Northwell Health critical care nurse director received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

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  • Sandra Lindsay, RN , became a global phenomenon on December 14, 2020, when the Northwell Health critical care nurse director received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230913186771/en/
    Dr. Michelle Chester, senior director of Employee Health Services at Northwell Health, administers the 2023-24 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Nurse Sandra Lindsay, vice president of public health advocacy at Northwell.
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    Nearly three years later, Nurse Lindsay volunteered to be the first American to receive this season’s shot: Pfizer-BioNTech 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine.
  • “It’s important that people understand that COVID is still around and can still severely affect an individual,” said Nurse Lindsay.

Northwell brings transplant, primary care services to New Jersey

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Northwell Health Physician Partners (NHPP) has begun offering primary care, specialty services and a focus on the full array of liver diseases in Edgewater, N.J.

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  • Northwell Health Physician Partners (NHPP) has begun offering primary care, specialty services and a focus on the full array of liver diseases in Edgewater, N.J.
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    Dr. Nabil Dagher, vice president and director of the Northwell Transplant Institute, meets with a patient.
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    The services include hepatology and liver transplant specialists through the Northwell Transplant Institute in Manhasset, N.Y.
  • “We’re excited to bring transplant services to northern New Jersey,” said Nabil Dagher, MD , vice president and director of the Northwell Transplant Institute.

Magenta Medical Completes Enrollment to Early Feasibility Study for World's Smallest Heart Pump

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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KADIMA, Israel, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Magenta Medical, developer of the world's smallest heart pump, announced today the completion of enrollment to its FDA-approved Early Feasibility Study with the Elevate™ percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device (pLVAD) for the high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (HR-PCI) indication. All 15 study patients were enrolled and successfully treated at Mount Sinai Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center, and North Shore University Hospital. The Elevate™ Early Feasibility Study was approved by the FDA to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the Elevate™ System in providing temporary mechanical circulatory support during HR-PCI procedures, and constitutes the first step in a clinical program intended to secure approval for the device in the US for this indication.

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  • KADIMA, Israel, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Magenta Medical , developer of the world's smallest heart pump, announced today the completion of enrollment to its FDA-approved Early Feasibility Study with the Elevate™ percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device (pLVAD) for the high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (HR-PCI) indication.
  • All 15 study patients were enrolled and successfully treated at Mount Sinai Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center, and North Shore University Hospital.
  • "Having now used the system in nine complex, high-risk PCI cases, I can truly appreciate its advantages," said Dr. Sharma.
  • The percutaneous Elevate™ heart pump is inserted over a guidewire through commercially available 10 Fr introducer sheaths that require a small puncture in the groin.

Northwell Health is New York’s most awarded health system by U.S. News

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Two other Northwell hospitals also placed in the top 10 in state rankings, and dozens of programs across the health system were also ranked incredibly well.

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  • Two other Northwell hospitals also placed in the top 10 in state rankings, and dozens of programs across the health system were also ranked incredibly well.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230801769477/en/
    Dozens of Northwell specialty programs were ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
  • “We are proud to see Northwell recognized as New York State’s most-awarded health system.
  • The health system has more hospitals ranked as the top in the state, and has more specialties ranked nationally as well.

For the First Time Bioelectronic Medicine Researchers at The Feinstein Institutes Restore Feeling and Lasting Movement in Man Living With Quadriplegia

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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This clinical trial aims to restore lasting physical movement – outside of the research lab – and re-establish the sense of touch.

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  • This clinical trial aims to restore lasting physical movement – outside of the research lab – and re-establish the sense of touch.
  • The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research is the global scientific home of bioelectronic medicine, which combines molecular medicine, neuroscience and biomedical engineering.
  • At the Feinstein Institutes, medical researchers use modern technology to develop new device-based therapies to treat disease and injury.
  • By producing bioelectronic medicine knowledge, disease and injury could one day be treated with our own nerves without costly and potentially harmful pharmaceuticals.

Three Northwell Hospitals Earn CMS 5-Star Ratings

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Seven Northwell Health hospitals have received four-star or better ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – led by three five-star hospitals on Long Island – as part of its 2023 Five-Star Quality Rating System, which were announced today.

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  • Seven Northwell Health hospitals have received four-star or better ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – led by three five-star hospitals on Long Island – as part of its 2023 Five-Star Quality Rating System, which were announced today.
  • Northwell also earned four-star ratings at Glen Cove Hospital , Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco and Staten Island University Hospital .
  • Northwell, New York State’s largest health system and private employer, saw 11 of the 12 hospitals evaluated either maintain or improve their CMS standing since 2022.
  • “Northwell Health analyzes the results of each hospital’s CMS report each year, internalizes them, course corrects where needed and strives to reach higher,” said Michael Dowling , Northwell’s president and CEO.