Veterans' affairs

Infusion Nurses Society Adds Vascular Access Safety Devices Such as the Orchid SRV to Standard of Care Guidelines

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Biotechnology, Nursing, Managed Care, General Health, Health, Medical Devices, Hospitals, Health Technology, Hospital, BSN, Therapy, Doctor of Philosophy, RN, Orchid, Intravenous therapy, INS, Delirium, Confusion, Standard of care, Risk, Outline of health sciences, Safety, VADS, Deficit spending, Gold, Patient, Dementia, Veterans' affairs, Medical device

Linear Health Sciences , a medical device company that has developed a proprietary, breakaway safety valve platform, today announced that the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) has updated its standard of care to encompass devices designed to reduce the risk of vascular access device (VAD) dislodgement, including the Orchid SRV tension-activated breakaway safety release valve.

Key Points: 
  • Linear Health Sciences , a medical device company that has developed a proprietary, breakaway safety valve platform, today announced that the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) has updated its standard of care to encompass devices designed to reduce the risk of vascular access device (VAD) dislodgement, including the Orchid SRV tension-activated breakaway safety release valve.
  • The guidelines also flag pediatric patients and those with cognitive issues such as delirium or dementia as being at increased risk for IV dislodgement.
  • The Orchid SRV is a sterile, single-use connector for needle-free access that makes return to treatment fast, simple, and clean, and improves both the patient and clinician experience.
  • Clinical simulation testing of 360 Orchid SRVs showed that the device prevented IV dislodgement by 91.9 percent across all test groups.

ECS President John Heneghan Named Wash100 Award Winner

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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ECS , a leader in advanced technology, science, and engineering solutions and an ASGN (NYSE: ASGN) brand, announced today that President John Heneghan has been recognized as a 2024 Wash100 Award winner by Executive Mosaic, an international leadership organization and media company.

Key Points: 
  • ECS , a leader in advanced technology, science, and engineering solutions and an ASGN (NYSE: ASGN) brand, announced today that President John Heneghan has been recognized as a 2024 Wash100 Award winner by Executive Mosaic, an international leadership organization and media company.
  • This marks the third consecutive year that Heneghan has been recognized on the list.
  • Heneghan assumed the role of ECS president in 2022.
  • “I’m proud to be named to the Wash100 list once again, because it reflects the value of the work we do and the impact our teams make on government missions,” said Heneghan.

Navy SEAL Foundation Raises Nearly $6,000,000, Salutes Award Honorees at Annual NYC Benefit Dinner

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare (NSW), hosted its largest benefit event of the year, both in fundraising and attendance, on Thursday at the NYC Marriott Marquis. More than 1,100 guests attended the annual New York City dinner, which raised nearly $6,000,000 for life-changing support and resources for the Navy SEAL community. The Foundation also honored recipients of its prestigious NSF Patriot and Fire in the Gut awards while recognizing generous donors who allow NSF to offer crucial care and programs.

Key Points: 
  • More than 1,100 guests attended the annual New York City dinner, which raised nearly $6,000,000 for life-changing support and resources for the Navy SEAL community.
  • "The sacrifices made by the Navy SEAL community to protect our freedoms are immeasurable," said Doug Petno, Co-CEO of Global Banking.
  • "We're deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our partners and donors, whose contributions are the cornerstone of the assistance we provide the Navy SEAL community," said Robin King, CEO of the Navy SEAL Foundation.
  • The Navy SEAL Foundation provides more than thirty essential programs supporting the NSW community and those transitioning to careers in the civilian sector.

New CDC Respiratory Guidance Ignores Kidney Patient Concerns

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Hospital, Dialysis, Infection, Kidney, HHS, Vaccine, Health, History, Organization, Kidney disease, Patient, Mortality, Kidney failure, Diabetes, Chronic kidney disease, Social media, Ageing, Loneliness, Transplant, Veterans' affairs, Emergency department, CDC, ESRD, Omicron, CDRH, COVID-19 vaccine, CKD, Safety, Hypertension, Congress, Disease, Monovalence, FDA, Friends, Food, Immunodeficiency, Risk, COVID-19, Read, Medicare, FMLA, Death, Control, COVID, Policy, Device, Science, Failure, Public

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest and oldest independent kidney patient organization in the nation, issued an Official Statement (appears below) in response to the Center for Disease Prevention and Control's (CDC) new Respiratory Virus Guidance, publicly announced on March 1, 2024. The CDC announcement occurred on the first day of National Kidney Month. March traditionally unites kidney stakeholders and people of goodwill in efforts to raise awareness of kidney diseases, address ongoing unmet patient needs, and advocate for removal of federal regulatory and payment barriers that impede access to, and development of, new kidney diagnostics, drugs, and devices.

Key Points: 
  • Mortality rates among kidney patients occurred at historic levels at the start of the COVID pandemic, devastated the kidney patient community and families, and this community's ongoing risks remain a strategic concern among patient advocates and allied kidney professionals.
  • AAKP also raised kidney patient health and safety concerns to CDC officials in stakeholder briefings prior to the March 1, 2024, CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance announcement.
  • The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the nation's largest and oldest independent kidney patient organization in the nation, is deeply concerned about the Center for Disease Prevention Control's (CDC) Respiratory Virus Guidelines, including for COVID, announced on March 1, 2024.
  • https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7308a5.htm
    Since 1969, The American Association of Kidney Patients has been a patient-led organization driving policy discussions on kidney patient care choice and medical innovation.

Wounded Warrior Project Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive Veterans Agenda

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington today called on Congress to pass a series of bills focusing on mental health, financial wellness, and access to care that would comprehensively address the needs and well-being of wounded veterans who served after 9/11.

Key Points: 
  • Warriors On Capitol Hill This Week Advocating for Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Access to Care
    WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen.
  • Mike Linnington today called on Congress to pass a series of bills focusing on mental health, financial wellness, and access to care that would comprehensively address the needs and well-being of wounded veterans who served after 9/11.
  • Congress hears from many organizations about many different issues, but our lawmakers need to ensure our country makes good on the promises we make to our veterans."
  • WWP will continue to serve the post-9/11 generation of injured veterans and will work with elected leaders, policymakers, and the warrior community to support our nation's heroes.

MellingMedical to Deliver the Groundbreaking Accure Acne Laser to Federal Health Facilities

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Acne, Gland, Temperature, Inflammation, Patient, Veterans' affairs, SBA, Research, SDVOSB

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MellingMedical today announced a new distribution relationship with Accure Acne, Inc., a pioneer in the development of innovative solutions for the treatment of acne. Under the terms of their agreement, MellingMedical can offer the company's Accure Laser™ System to board-certified dermatologists in federal health facilities who are engaged in treating mild to severe inflammatory acne vulgaris. As an SBA-Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), MellingMedical offers a preferential pathway into the federal health system for providers like Accure.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Melling Medical today announced a new distribution relationship with Accure Acne, Inc. , a pioneer in the development of innovative solutions for the treatment of acne.
  • Under the terms of their agreement, MellingMedical can offer the company's Accure Laser™ System to board-certified dermatologists in federal health facilities who are engaged in treating mild to severe inflammatory acne vulgaris.
  • As an SBA-Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), MellingMedical offers a preferential pathway into the federal health system for providers like Accure.
  • MellingMedical introduces Accure Acne's groundbreaking laser technology to patients in the federal health system.

Minister Petitpas Taylor honours 13 Canadians for their contributions to Canada's Veteran community

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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These exceptional Canadians have contributed to the well‑being of Veterans, and helped to preserve their memory and contributions.

Key Points: 
  • These exceptional Canadians have contributed to the well‑being of Veterans, and helped to preserve their memory and contributions.
  • The Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation is presented to individuals who often volunteer countless hours and go the extra mile to ensure Veterans are recognized and supported.
  • The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
    In 2001, the Warrant of the Governor General created the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation with the approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
  • The Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation is the highest distinction the Minister of Veterans Affairs can bestow on a citizen.

Cullinan Properties Receives Prestigious Award for Construction Excellence

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded Cullinan Properties the GSA Construction Excellence Merit Award for a Lease Project for the James A. Haley VA Tampa Mental Health Center in Temple Terrace, Florida.

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  • The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded Cullinan Properties the GSA Construction Excellence Merit Award for a Lease Project for the James A. Haley VA Tampa Mental Health Center in Temple Terrace, Florida.
  • The award was presented at the GSA Construction Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, February 28, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington D.C.
    WASHINGTON, March 4th, 2024 The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded Cullinan Properties the GSA Construction Excellence (HONORS OR MERIT) Award for a Lease Project for the James A. Haley new VA Tampa Mental Health Center in Temple Terrace, Florida.
  • The award was presented at the GSA Construction Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, February 28, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington D.C.
  • The U.S. GSA recognizes exemplary achievements demonstrating construction excellence on GSA projects of all sizes.

Cadiz Inc. Announces Appointment of Barbara Lloyd to its Board of Directors

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Public policy, Woman, LOS, Audit, Lloyd's of London, Compensation, Irvine Ranch Water District, California State Assembly, City, Water resources, Government, MBA, California High-Speed Rail, Treasury, Stanford University, Climate change, University, UC, University of California, Davis, Public finance, Barclays, Veterans' affairs, Transport, KPMG, Water, Financial services

LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI / CDZIP, the "Company") announced that Barbara Lloyd, a leading professional in the project finance industry with deep experience in public-private infrastructure financing in California, was appointed today to the Company's Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • "Cadiz will be the first Company in the world to convert natural gas pipelines for water conveyance.
  • Lloyd's appointment filled an existing vacancy on the Cadiz Board and is effective immediately.
  • The Board also appointed Lloyd to serve on the Audit & Risk and Compensation committees.
  • The appointment of Lloyd makes the Cadiz Board a majority women directors for the first time in the Company's history.

Adapting the US Veteran Policy Experience to Ukrainian Realities

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Coalition members seek to leverage the U.S. experience in veteran policy to address Ukrainian needs and prepare a report for the U.S. Congress on this matter.

Key Points: 
  • Coalition members seek to leverage the U.S. experience in veteran policy to address Ukrainian needs and prepare a report for the U.S. Congress on this matter.
  • As the head of the Institute for Democracy and Development "PolitA," Kateryna Odarchenko remarked that Ukraine is learning from its American counterparts, who possess years of experience in veteran support.
  • Insights and advice from experts in veteran policy, including representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine.
  • Conference participants formed a working group tasked with developing an Action Plan to adapt U.S. veteran policy experience to Ukrainian realities.