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BlueSkeye AI Launches Groundbreaking Technology Using Mobile Devices to Analyze Facial Expressions and Vocal Behavior for Clinical Use at CES 2024

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UK startup Blueskeye AI is launching its Health Foundation Platform at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Health Foundation Platform makes it easy and quick for health tech companies to integrate clinical grade AI which analyses medically relevant expressed behavior into their products.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UK startup Blueskeye AI is launching its Health Foundation Platform at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
  • The Health Foundation Platform makes it easy and quick for health tech companies to integrate clinical grade AI which analyses medically relevant expressed behavior into their products.
  • This groundbreaking technology uses mobile phones or tablets running advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze facial expressions and vocal behavior to provide digital health companies and their customers with deeper, more measurable and reliable customer insights more securely and faster than ever before.
  • Using the Health Foundation Platform companies can monitor customer engagement, satisfaction, and even spot the early warning signs of serious illness.

Small, Hispanic-Owned Businesses Recognized for Success

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prospera hosted its signature Hispanic Heritage Month event, presented by FPL, at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables. Stakeholders of the nonprofit, economic development organization came together at the 2023 Prospera Success Stories: Synergy for Progress to raise funds for the mission, celebrate successful local small business owners who have received Prospera's assistance, and showcase collaborations that have strengthened the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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  • That includes supporting organizations like Prospera, which provides resources that entrepreneurs need to succeed.
  • We're proud to be a returning sponsor, advancing Prospera's mission," FPL Director of External Affairs for Miami-Dade County Armando Fernandez said.
  • The program, led by Prospera South Florida Vice President Myrna Sonora, highlighted the impact of Prospera's services on small businesses and local entrepreneurship for funders, volunteers, partners, and other local leaders.
  • It's important for local government, businesses, and community organizations to work together in a coordinated effort," said Sonora.

Health Foundation of South Florida Invests More Than $2 Million in Three Initiatives to Address Health Equity in the Region's Black Communities

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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MIAMI, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Health Foundation of South Florida, the region's largest philanthropic organization focused on achieving health equity in historically underserved communities, announced more than $2 million in funding for two initiatives aimed at addressing Black maternal health inequities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties and a community-based peacemaker program in Liberty City and Overtown. The grants were unveiled at the second annual Black Health Summit, which took place earlier this month at Florida Memorial University and drew more than three hundred healthcare, education, philanthropy, and community leaders to discuss the current state of Black health in South Florida. The Summit aimed to identify actionable solutions and collaborations for addressing longstanding inequities impacting health and well-being for Black residents across the region. The three investments are:

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  • The third initiative aims to provide community-based safety and other support services as a means of reducing violence.
  • The grants were unveiled at the second annual Black Health Summit, which took place earlier this month at Florida Memorial University and drew more than three hundred healthcare, education, philanthropy, and community leaders to discuss the current state of Black health in South Florida.
  • The Summit aimed to identify actionable solutions and collaborations for addressing longstanding inequities impacting health and well-being for Black residents across the region.
  • "We are especially excited about breaking down silos and bringing together health systems and community-based organizations to address the disturbing and totally unacceptable disparities that exist in Black maternal health.

Koa Health appoints Dr. Anna Mandeville as UK Clinical Director and Leslie Norwalk to the Supervisory Board

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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BOSTON, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Koa Health, a leading global provider of digital mental healthcare solutions, today announces that Dr. Anna Mandeville has joined the company's team as UK Clinical Director, and Leslie Norwalk has been appointed to the company's Supervisory Board. Anna will oversee the development of Koa Health's clinical services, and Leslie will serve as an advisor on the US healthcare system.

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  • Dr. Anna Mandeville joins as UK Clinical Director with over 25 years experience in the UK's National Health Service to oversee the development of the company's clinical services, and Leslie Norwalk will serve as a member of the Supervisory Board, advising on the US healthcare system.
  • BOSTON, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Koa Health , a leading global provider of digital mental healthcare solutions, today announces that Dr. Anna Mandeville has joined the company's team as UK Clinical Director, and Leslie Norwalk has been appointed to the company's Supervisory Board.
  • Anna will oversee the development of Koa Health's clinical services, and Leslie will serve as an advisor on the US healthcare system.
  • Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr. Anna Mandeville joins Koa Health from the NHS, further strengthening the company's clinical expertise
    Dr. Oliver Harrison, CEO, Koa Health, said, "Around the world, people are grappling with the mental health impact of the cost-of-living crisis and political and economic instability (following three years of pandemic).

Health Foundation of South Florida partners with the University of Miami to reduce health inequities

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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The generous funding will create the Health Foundation of South Florida Community-Academic Collaborative (HFSF-CAC) across all the campuses of the University, including the Miller School of Medicine and UHealth – University of Miami Health System.

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  • The generous funding will create the Health Foundation of South Florida Community-Academic Collaborative (HFSF-CAC) across all the campuses of the University, including the Miller School of Medicine and UHealth – University of Miami Health System.
  • “The University of Miami has a long history of conducting groundbreaking research on health disparities and equitable health care access,” said University of Miami President Julio Frenk.
  • In addition to the University of Miami, the Health Foundation of South Florida also has awarded $1 million to Nova Southeastern University to address the same barriers in Broward County.
  • “The Health Foundation of South Florida is incredibly proud to support these two universities in order to advance this critical work,” said Loreen Chant, president and chief executive officer of the Health Foundation of South Florida.

Health Foundation of South Florida Invests $2 Million in Florida Universities to Advance Health Equity in Underserved Communities

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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MIAMI, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Health Foundation of South Florida, the region's largest philanthropic organization focused on achieving health equity in historically underserved communities, announced it is investing $2 million in two Florida universities to foster research, innovation, community engagement, and leadership development aimed at identifying and addressing barriers to optimal health in low-income communities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

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  • UM will partner with Jackson Health System, Miami-Dade County's public hospital, and Health Choice Network, a nationally recognized nonprofit that works with 25 health centers in Florida.
  • The Health Foundation of South Florida Community-Academic Collaborative at the University of Miami will support five community-academic teams charged with developing and implementing data-driven, community-engaged projects to improve health outcomes in underserved communities.
  • "The grant from the Health Foundation provides a unique opportunity for diverse stakeholders to work collaboratively to advance health equity.
  • In addition, the group will build a health equity index and dashboard that enables the monitoring of health equity status in South Florida.

SECU Foundation Grant Supports Expansion of Health and Wellness Programs for Residents of North Carolina’s High Country

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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WILKESBORO, N.C., Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SECU Foundation has awarded The Health Foundation a $40,000 grant that will help build capacity and expand programs and services to improve access to healthcare and promote the well-being of residents in the North Carolina High Country region.

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  • WILKESBORO, N.C., Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SECU Foundation has awarded The Health Foundation a $40,000 grant that will help build capacity and expand programs and services to improve access to healthcare and promote the well-being of residents in the North Carolina High Country region.
  • Making sure the resources and systems exist and are aligned to ensure programs and services meet those goals is essential to moving the dial on health outcomes.
  • The SECU Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization funded by the contributions of SECU members, promotes local community development in North Carolina primarily through high-impact projects in the areas of housing, education, healthcare, and human services.
  • Since 2004, SECU Foundation has made a collective financial commitment of over $235 million for initiatives to benefit North Carolinians statewide.

Heath Foundation of South Florida invests $1 million to address region's nursing and healthcare workforce shortage

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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MIAMI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nationwide nursing shortage persists, the Health Foundation of South Florida, the region's largest philanthropic organization focused on achieving health equity in underserved communities, announced a $1 million investment to fund expanded enrollment, scholarships and other support services for nursing and health sciences students at two local public colleges—Miami Dade College and Broward College.

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  • "We understand there are no quick or simple solutions to our region's shortage of nursing and healthcare workers.
  • A recent report by the Florida Hospital Association and Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida identified just how steep the healthcare workforce shortage is.
  • In addition, such initiatives can contribute to making the region's healthcare workforce pipeline more diverse and reflective of South Florida's communities.
  • "We are happy to partner with the Health Foundation of South Florida to serve underserved and underrepresented populations in South Florida," said Bryan Stewart, Miami Dade College, Medical Campus President.

Oklahoma City-based Presbyterian Health Foundation Announces $5.5 Million Awarded in OUHSC and OMRF Research Grants

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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OKLAHOMA CITY, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Presbyterian Health Foundation (PHF) announced today they have awarded more than $5.5 million in grant funding to Oklahoma City-based biomedical research institutions and public health innovators OU Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) and Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) for 81 research projects in its summer grant cycle. PHF will award a total of $8.8 million before its fiscal year ends.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Presbyterian Health Foundation (PHF) announced today they have awarded more than $5.5 million in grant funding to Oklahoma City-based biomedical research institutions and public health innovators OU Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) and Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) for 81 research projects in its summer grant cycle.
  • "Our medical research grants offer opportunities for healthcare discoveries through all stages of the medical research pipeline.
  • "Presbyterian Health Foundation's funding provides a major boost to biomedical research in Oklahoma City," said OMRF President Andrew S. Weyrich, PhD.
  • Presbyterian Health Foundation (PHF) ( phfokc.com ) is a private Oklahoma City-based foundation dedicated to accelerating lifesaving scientific research from ideas to medical innovations.

Ondine Biomedical appoints new Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian life sciences company, Ondine Biomedical, has appointed a new Board of Directors with considerable medtech and pharma expertise following its listing on the London AIM market.

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  • Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian life sciences company, Ondine Biomedical, has appointed a new Board of Directors with considerable medtech and pharma expertise following its listing on the London AIM market.
  • Carolyn Cross, Founder and CEO of Ondine, and Nicolas G. Loebel, PhD, President and Chief Technology Officer, will remain on the Board.
  • Ondine is at the forefront of development of photodisinfection-based therapies to address the large and growing need for solutions to a broad spectrum infections, including drug-resistant strains.
  • Steriwave has been deployed in Canadian hospitals for over ten years and has contributed to significant reductions in infection rates.