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The OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk and Family Festival Returns to Azusa Pacific University, Celebrating 22 Years of Inspiring Southern Californians to Donate Life

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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“We look forward to welcoming donor families, grateful recipients, living donors and OneLegacy’s hospital and community partners to our 22nd Annual Run/Walk and Family Festival,” said Tom Mone, External Affairs Officer for OneLegacy.

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  • “We look forward to welcoming donor families, grateful recipients, living donors and OneLegacy’s hospital and community partners to our 22nd Annual Run/Walk and Family Festival,” said Tom Mone, External Affairs Officer for OneLegacy.
  • “The OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk is a special celebration of the gift of life and the power of organ, eye and tissue donation within our local communities.”
    The OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk will include a special opening ceremony, hosted by Phillip Palmer and Gabriela Teissier.
  • 2024 will be the 9th year that team Forever 22 will participate in the OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk.
  • All proceeds from the Donate Life Run/Walk will benefit the OneLegacy Foundation, with the goal to enhance OneLegacy’s public education efforts and inspire local communities to donate life.

Incredible Health Becomes First Healthcare Career Marketplace to Implement Generative AI, Transforming Nurse Hiring Experience and Improving Access to Opportunity

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Incredible Health, the fastest-growing healthcare career marketplace for healthcare workers, announced today that it has implemented generative AI across its platform, becoming the first within this essential field to do so. Logistical challenges within nurse hiring limit opportunity for nurses to find permanent positions that best suit them and contribute to the growing U.S. healthcare staffing crisis. But Incredible Health's new generative AI features dramatically expand opportunity for nurses and speed up the hiring process for positions they actually want.

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  • But Incredible Health's new generative AI features dramatically expand opportunity for nurses and speed up the hiring process for positions they actually want.
  • "No company is investing in creating opportunities for nurses the way we are at Incredible Health," said Iman Abuzeid, M.D, Co-Founder and CEO of Incredible Health.
  • "For years, we've implemented machine learning within our marketplace, and adding new generative AI features are an essential step forward.
  • Today, 800,000 nurses and more than 750 hospitals nationwide use Incredible Health and experience the benefits of generative AI on the platform.

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Implants First Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker on West Coast

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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ORANGE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A heart specialist at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange has successfully implanted a first-of-its-kind wireless pacemaker that has the ability to control both heart chambers using synchronized wireless communication. The revolutionary pacemaker has recently received FDA clearance and consists of two small AAA battery-sized capsules that are inserted directly into the heart during a minimally invasive procedure in which patients can return home the same-day. Approximately three million Americans live with pacemakers, which are commonly used for patients with a low or abnormal heart rhythm.

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  • "This is truly a breakthrough with a technological advancement that's like the difference between dial-up internet and high-speed Wi-Fi," said Brian Kim, MD, the cardiology and electrophysiology specialist with Providence St. Joseph Hospital who performed the procedure.
  • "Providence St. Joseph Hospital and its industry-leading specialists continue to be the forerunners in developing and providing access to the most innovative, cutting-edge cardiovascular therapies, technologies and surgical techniques for our patients," said Brian Helleland, Chief Executive of Providence St. Joseph Hospital.
  • The dual chamber leadless pacing system is made up of two devices – a ventricular leadless pacemaker, which paces the right ventricle (VR), and an atrial leadless pacemaker, which paces the right atrium (AR).
  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, California is a nationally recognized, 463-bed, not-for-profit Catholic hospital founded in 1929 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange.

Breakthrough Study: Alzheimer’s Patients Benefit from Lifestyle Coaching (Not Drugs)

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A study just published online in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease showed that pre-dementia and Alzheimer’s patients who received lifestyle coaching (including in using computerized brain exercises) derived cognitive benefit not generally seen in studies of Alzheimer’s drugs.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A study just published online in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease showed that pre-dementia and Alzheimer’s patients who received lifestyle coaching (including in using computerized brain exercises) derived cognitive benefit not generally seen in studies of Alzheimer’s drugs.
  • The brain exercises used in the study were from the BrainHQ brain training app , developed and marketed by Posit Science .
  • The study was funded by Providence St. Joseph Health as part of the health system’s Alzheimer’s Translational Pillar.
  • BrainHQ is now offered, without charge, by leading national and 5-star Medicare Advantage plans and by leading medical centers, clinics, and communities.

Spectral AI Adds Healthcare Services Leader and Population Health Expert Deepak Sadagopan to Board of Directors

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDAI; MDAIW) (“Spectral AI” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, today announced the appointment of Deepak Sadagopan, MHCDS, to its board of directors.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDAI; MDAIW) (“Spectral AI” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, today announced the appointment of Deepak Sadagopan, MHCDS, to its board of directors.
  • Currently, Mr. Sadagopan is the Chief Operating Officer of Population Health at Providence St. Joseph Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S., where he leads population health initiatives across the system to transform care.
  • “Deepak brings a wealth of knowledge and relevant experience to Spectral AI as we advance the DeepView® System through late-stage development and launch,” said Wensheng Fan, the Company’s CEO.
  • Deepak’s contributions will enable us to continue to accelerate our work in bringing our technology to doctors and patients in need.

Patti Pilgrim Appointed Chief Financial Officer at MemorialCare's Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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LONG BEACH, Calif., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare's Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach has named Patti Pilgrim as its new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare's Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach has named Patti Pilgrim as its new Chief Financial Officer.
  • She succeeds Yair Katz, who was recently named Chief Executive of Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach and Senior Vice President of Pediatrics of MemorialCare.
  • As Chief Financial Officer, Pilgrim will provide strategic financial planning and decision guidance to the executive team at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's.
  • "We are very pleased Patti accepted the position and has joined our senior executive team for our two Long Beach hospitals," says Blair Kent, Chief Executive Officer of MemorialCare's Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach.

Windham Venture Partners Hires Successful Healthcare Investor, David Kereiakes, And Expands Presence in the Midwest

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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As an investor and board member, Kereiakes has helped healthcare entrepreneurs realize more than $1 billion in value.

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  • As an investor and board member, Kereiakes has helped healthcare entrepreneurs realize more than $1 billion in value.
  • Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in leading or co-leading more than $250 million in private placements.
  • Prior to joining Providence, he helped lead the healthcare investment team at RC Capital, one of the most active and experienced healthcare growth equity funds.
  • Kereiakes will be working alongside Adam Fine, the Co-Founder, General Partner, and CEO of Windham Venture Partners.

New Study Confirms Consistent Risk of Myelosuppression Across All Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Small Cell Lung Cancer

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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“Chemotherapy remains an effective cornerstone treatment for patients with small cell lung cancer; unfortunately, chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression is a known common and debilitating complication associated with these cytotoxic regimens,” said Norman Nagl, Ph.D., Vice President of Medical Affairs at G1 Therapeutics.

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  • “Chemotherapy remains an effective cornerstone treatment for patients with small cell lung cancer; unfortunately, chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression is a known common and debilitating complication associated with these cytotoxic regimens,” said Norman Nagl, Ph.D., Vice President of Medical Affairs at G1 Therapeutics.
  • The poster, titled, “An Analysis of Patient Characteristics Associated With Myelosuppression Among Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated in US Community Cancer Care Practices” is available in the scientific publications section of G1’s website.
  • Adult patients diagnosed with SCLC who received chemotherapy between 2016 and 2018 and had longitudinal laboratory data were included in this study.
  • In addition, multivariate logistic regressions were conducted to examine association between patient characteristics and risk of myelosuppression in each lineage (anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia).

CancerIQ Adds Dr. Carladenise Edwards to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CancerIQ, the platform powering early cancer detection and prevention across broad patient populations, today announced Carladenise Edwards, PhD, a dedicated leader with more than three decades of experience in healthcare, government and technology, as the newest member of its board of directors.

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  • CHICAGO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CancerIQ , the platform powering early cancer detection and prevention across broad patient populations, today announced Carladenise Edwards, PhD, a dedicated leader with more than three decades of experience in healthcare, government and technology, as the newest member of its board of directors.
  • "Carladenise's firsthand experience delivering results and exceeding growth targets for large health systems makes her an invaluable addition to CancerIQ's board," said Feyi Ayodele, CEO and co-founder of CancerIQ.
  • Transitioning away from the health system C-suite, Dr. Edwards now serves as strategic advisor and board member for well-established healthcare companies such as Clover Health and Heluna Health.
  • Dr. Edwards adds health system experience to a board already made up of members with diverse professional backgrounds, including experts in pharmacy, IT, investing, and life sciences.

City of Hope Orange County President Annette M. Walker Recognized as One of the Most Influential Women Leaders in U.S. Health Care

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif. , April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- City of Hope Orange County President Annette M. Walker has been named a 2023 Modern Healthcare Top Women Leader in Healthcare Luminary. Only five women leaders in the country received this year's prestigious national distinction that honors women who have made outstanding, sustained contributions to health care and have a proven track record of advancing the careers of others.

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  • IRVINE, Calif. , April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- City of Hope Orange County President Annette M. Walker has been named a 2023 Modern Healthcare Top Women Leader in Healthcare Luminary.
  • City of Hope OC President Annette M. Walker named a 2023 Modern Healthcare Top Women Leader in Healthcare Luminary
    Modern Healthcare considers Luminaries the most influential women leaders in the country.
  • Walker was recognized for dedicating her career to closing the health care gender gap through mentorship and sponsorship and for leading City of Hope's expansion in Orange County, California, home to 3.2 million people.
  • Before joining City of Hope, she was president of strategy at Providence St. Joseph Health, the nation's third largest health system.