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Adventist HealthCare's Lucy Byard Scholarships Provide $60,000 to Four D.C. Area Nursing Students

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adventist HealthCare has presented four exceptional D.C. area nursing students with 2023 Lucy Byard Scholarships totaling $60,000.

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  • GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adventist HealthCare has presented four exceptional D.C. area nursing students with 2023 Lucy Byard Scholarships totaling $60,000.
  • Adventist HealthCare launched the scholarship in 2022 to honor Lucy Byard and to help address economic, educational, and healthcare disparities.
  • The Lucy Byard Scholarship will help ease the financial burden on the students as they complete their nursing training.
  • Adventist HealthCare is establishing an endowment through philanthropic gifts to ensure its continued ability to award future Lucy Byard Scholarships.

GENESIS MEDTECH NAMES INAUGURAL PRESIDENT TO DRIVE COMMERCIAL STRATEGY FOR NORTH AMERICA

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Monday, May 15, 2023

SINGAPORE, MAY 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis MedTech Group (Genesis or Group) is pleased to announce its appointment of Dr. Mark A. Turco (Dr. Turco), M.D., F.A.C.C., as President of Genesis MedTech Intervention, North America and CEO of JC Medical, Inc. Dr. Turco will lead the commercial strategy for the Vascular Interventions and Structural Heart Franchises in North America, catalysing Genesis' mission to bring innovative medical technologies to healthcare practitioners and patients.

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  • SINGAPORE, MAY 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis MedTech Group (Genesis or Group) is pleased to announce its appointment of Dr. Mark A. Turco (Dr. Turco), M.D., F.A.C.C., as President of Genesis MedTech Intervention, North America and CEO of JC Medical, Inc. Dr. Turco will lead the commercial strategy for the Vascular Interventions and Structural Heart Franchises in North America, catalysing Genesis' mission to bring innovative medical technologies to healthcare practitioners and patients.
  • Prior to joining Genesis MedTech, Dr. Turco was the President and CEO of Cardiac Implants LLC, a clinical-stage medical device start-up with a novel treatment for tricuspid valvular heart disease.
  • We look forward to creating a positive impact on our patients and healthcare in North America."
  • Dr. Turco shared similar sentiments, "I am thrilled to join Genesis MedTech Group in its mission to make high-quality healthcare accessible globally.

CHENMED PUBLISHES 2022 IMPACT REPORT

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

MIAMI, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ChenMed, one of the nation's leading primary care providers focused on serving seniors, has published its 2022 Impact Report, "Transforming Lives." The report highlights the company's growth while showcasing how it is transforming care, transforming careers, and transforming communities with its high-touch, value-based concierge care for the most vulnerable populations.

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  • MIAMI, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ChenMed , one of the nation's leading primary care providers focused on serving seniors, has published its 2022 Impact Report, " Transforming Lives ."
  • - Christopher Chen, M.D., ChenMed CEO
    Last year, ChenMed expanded into 20 new cities and added 26 new medical centers, many in neighborhoods that were previously healthcare deserts.
  • "Our Impact Report celebrates how ChenMed is leading the way by putting patients and communities first and creating real change.
  • The 2022 ChenMed Impact Report also celebrates how ChenMed is transforming communities, including its community service and humanitarian relief initiatives.

Adventist HealthCare Awards Three $20,000 Lucy Byard Scholarships to D.C. Area Nursing Students

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adventist HealthCare has selected the first recipients of its Lucy Byard Scholarship.

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  • GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adventist HealthCare has selected the first recipients of its Lucy Byard Scholarship.
  • Because she was black, Byard was transferred to what is now Howard University Hospital, which Adventist HealthCare has helped manage since February 2020.
  • This scholarship is part of a set of equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives at Adventist HealthCare.
  • Terry Forde, President and CEO of Adventist HealthCare, states: "We believe every human being should be treated with respect and dignity.

Oncocyte Announces Five-Year VA Contract for DetermaRx

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

The VA provides care at 1,293 health care facilities, including 171 VA Medical Centers and 1,112 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity to over 9 million veterans enrolled in the VA health care program.

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  • The VA provides care at 1,293 health care facilities, including 171 VA Medical Centers and 1,112 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity to over 9 million veterans enrolled in the VA health care program.
  • We are excited by the VAs recognition of the value of DetermaRx, said Ron Andrews, Chief Executive Officer of Oncocyte.
  • DetermaRx identifies patients at high-risk of recurrence following surgery, which is likely due to the presence of micro-metastasis.
  • DetermaRx identifies early-stage lung cancer patients who are at high risk for cancer recurrence and who may benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy.

Adventist HealthCare Moves to the Innovaccer Health Cloud to Support Value-Based Whole-Person Care

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Innovaccer Inc ., the Health Cloud company, announced today that Adventist HealthCare has selected Innovaccer to be their next-generation population health management and value-based care partner.

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  • Innovaccer Inc ., the Health Cloud company, announced today that Adventist HealthCare has selected Innovaccer to be their next-generation population health management and value-based care partner.
  • It includes Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center, Fort Washington Medical Center, Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation, Home Care Services, Adventist Medical Group and Imaging.
  • The Innovaccer Health Cloud's Population Health Management solution will empower their care teams with data-rich, flexible dashboards so they can build the processes that lead to improved health.
  • Adventist will deploy Innovaccers population health management solution, powered by the Innovaccer Health Cloud, to promote data transparency across the network.

Palm Medical Centers Announces Agreement to Acquire Trinity Family Health Care Center in Port Richey

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

The agreement to buy Dr. Shahs Trinity Family Health Care Center is yet another example of our resolve to serve and provide the best quality healthcare possible to the seniors of Florida, said Fowad Choudhry, CEO of Palm Medical Centers.

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  • The agreement to buy Dr. Shahs Trinity Family Health Care Center is yet another example of our resolve to serve and provide the best quality healthcare possible to the seniors of Florida, said Fowad Choudhry, CEO of Palm Medical Centers.
  • The new Palm Medical Centers facility will be located at 6233 Ridge Road, Port Richey, Fl.
  • Operating a network of 22 medical centers across six counties in Florida, Palm Medical Centers serves more than 35,000 Medicare Advantage and managed Medicaid patients.
  • Partnering with numerous managed care organizations, Palm Medical Centers offers comprehensive and integrated medical care to plan members with a focus on quality.

joimax® Expands Distribution in China

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Friday, July 22, 2022

Under this new strategic partnership, Andeller will be the sole provider of joimax products to surgeons and medical practitioners throughout China.

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  • Under this new strategic partnership, Andeller will be the sole provider of joimax products to surgeons and medical practitioners throughout China.
  • Earlier this year, the distribution contract between joimax and Shanghai Maoyu Medical Equipment Co. Ltd. was terminated due to breach of contract and multiple violations by the Chinese company.
  • Moreover, the acclaimed joimax training and education programs will be rolled out to key opinion leaders (KOL), many of whom are longtime joimax users.
  • We are looking forward to working with Andeller, a strong and well-established partner in China, says joimax Founder and CEO Wolfgang Ries.

PRIME PLASTIC SURGERY ENTERS STRATEGIC FINANCING PARTNERSHIP WITH WHITE OAK; CLOSES ITS SIXTH AND SEVENTH ACQUISITIONS

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

MIAMI, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Plastic Surgery & Med Spa ("Prime" or the "Company"), a healthcare partnership comprised of the country's leading board-certified aesthetic surgery practices, announced today two new acquisitions. The company also announced a strategic growth capital financing deal with White Oak Global Advisors ("White Oak" or WOGA) to fuel future acquisitions, and scale of existing operations and facilities.

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  • Physician-Lead Plastic Surgery Partnership, Supported by White Oak Global Advisors, Continues Rapid Growth Trajectory with Two New Acquisitions
    MIAMI, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Prime Plastic Surgery & Med Spa ("Prime" or the "Company"), a healthcare partnership comprised of the country's leading board-certified aesthetic surgery practices, announced today two new acquisitions.
  • The company also announced a strategic growth capital financing deal with White Oak Global Advisors ("White Oak" or WOGA) to fuel future acquisitions, and scale of existing operations and facilities.
  • To date, Prime Plastic Surgery has acquired seven practices in the California and Washington DC markets to become one of the nation's largest plastic surgery groups.
  • Prime Plastic Surgery consists of the top board-certified surgeons in the country providing the highest caliber of patient care.

Feed the Fridge Providing Free Meals to Address Food Insecurity in Oxon Hill, Maryland

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Feed the Fridge, the innovative approach to battling food insecurity while helping the local economy in the Washington, D.C., region, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Glassmanor Community Center (1101 Marcy Avenue, Oxon Hill, Maryland) on May 17 at 11 a.m., to officially open its second fridge in Prince George's County.

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  • Feed the Fridge places refrigerators at recreation centers, schools, and other locations throughout D.C., Prince George's County and Montgomery County, then pays local restaurants to stock them daily with delicious and nutritious meals.
  • This new Feed the Fridge location at the Glassmanor Community Center is the result of a creative collaboration with Adventist HealthCare and the M-NCPPCDepartment of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County.
  • The fridge will be stocked daily with meals prepared by local restaurant owners who are growing their brands.
  • This innovative partnership will address the rise in food insecurity, particularly for people in the Glassmanor and Forest Heights communities.