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Health Advocate Appoints Dr. Keri Robertson to Expand Clinical Care and Population Health Programs

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Advocate, a leading provider of integrated health advocacy and navigation, population health, well-being, behavioral health, and worksite screening programs, announced today that it has added Dr. Keri Robertson to their team of medical directors.

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  • As a Medical Director, Robertson will combine her data-driven healthcare experience with her passion for care equity to enhance the company's population health programs.
  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Advocate, a leading provider of integrated health advocacy and navigation, population health, well-being, behavioral health, and worksite screening programs, announced today that it has added Dr. Keri Robertson to their team of medical directors.
  • Dr. Robertson will play a key leadership role in support of the company's Clinical Care Management and Population Health Management solutions with a specific focus on data analytics and social determinants of health.
  • "As Health Advocate continues to improve our industry-leading solutions, Dr. Robertson is perfectly positioned to enhance the quality of support and care for our members who face serious medical issues," said Jeff Cordell, President and CEO, Health Advocate.

NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health is Now Endeavor Health

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

EVANSTON, Ill., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health today revealed the name and unified brand for its newly combined health system: Endeavor Health℠.

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  • EVANSTON, Ill., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health today revealed the name and unified brand for its newly combined health system: Endeavor Health℠.
  • This announcement marks an exciting milestone following the merger between NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), including Swedish Hospital and Northwest Community Healthcare and Edward-Elmhurst Health, creating the third largest health system in Illinois serving an area of 4.2 million residents.
  • "Both inspirational and aspirational, Endeavor Health embodies our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best," said J.P. Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer, Endeavor Health.
  • Advancing the health, wellbeing and economic security of the communities it serves will be an enduring focus for Endeavor Health.

NorthShore University HealthSystem offers expanded access to treat most common prostate ailment

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

EVANSTON, Ill., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) and PROCEPT BioRobotics® announce a significant milestone in access to treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).

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  • EVANSTON, Ill., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) and PROCEPT BioRobotics® announce a significant milestone in access to treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
  • NorthShore will also install a third AquaBeam system at Swedish Hospital on the north side of Chicago.
  • BPH is the most common prostate ailment, affecting nearly 40 million men in the United States, with more than half of men aged 50 and above impacted by the condition.
  • For more information about NorthShore University HealthSystem’s urological services and to schedule an appointment, visit www.northshore.org/urological-health .

Inspired Spine's Dr. Abbasi Presents OLLIF to Seattle Science Foundation

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Dr. Hamid Abbasi, Inspired Spine's Chief Medical Officer, embarked on a remarkable journey last week, performing the groundbreaking Trans-Kambin Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLLIF) procedure in three states and sharing his expertise at the prestigious Seattle Science Foundation.

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  • Dr. Hamid Abbasi, Inspired Spine's Chief Medical Officer, embarked on a remarkable journey last week, performing the groundbreaking Trans-Kambin Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLLIF) procedure in three states and sharing his expertise at the prestigious Seattle Science Foundation.
  • During an eventful week of medical achievements, Dr. Abbasi performed the OLLIF procedure in Kansas, Texas, and Minnesota.
  • The OLLIF procedure, meticulously performed by Dr. Abbasi, has proven to be a game-changer for patients suffering from various spinal conditions.
  • The following data was presented in the 9th Annual Spine Conference with Seattle Science Foundation and is accessible to Public:

CalmWave Announces $4 Million to Reduce Nurse Burnout and Alarm Fatigue

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CalmWave – the company leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to bring operational health to hospitals – today announced the close of its oversubscribed $4 million seed round led by Bonfire Ventures with participation from Tau Ventures, AI2 Incubator, Seachange Ventures, Hike Ventures, and the co-founders of PagerDuty. CalmWave uses AI to gauge hospitals' Operations Health to improve nurse retention and patient outcomes by reducing alarm fatigue in intensive care units (ICUs).

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  • CalmWave uses AI to gauge hospitals' Operations Health to improve nurse retention and patient outcomes by reducing alarm fatigue in intensive care units (ICUs).
  • Nearly 50% of nurses report suffering from burnout," said CalmWave CEO and Founder Ophir Ronen.
  • "Nurses are leaving our healthcare system in drovesa critical problem for all of usand alarm fatigue is a significant contributor to burnout.
  • CalmWave takes inspiration from hard-won lessons learned in Enterprise IT to help the healthcare industry improve talent retention, reduce burnout and improve patient outcomes.

Bellevue College Announces Expansion of Nursing Program

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We've all seen the news—nursing shortages due to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on healthcare systems, while nursing graduates are on the decline.* To help bolster the Pacific Northwest healthcare system and provide more opportunities to students eager to join the field, Bellevue College (BC) announced today an expansion of its Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program.

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  • To help bolster the Pacific Northwest healthcare system and provide more opportunities to students eager to join the field, Bellevue College (BC) announced today an expansion of its Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program.
  • BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We've all seen the newsnursing shortages due to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on healthcare systems, while nursing graduates are on the decline.
  • * To help bolster the Pacific Northwest healthcare system and provide more opportunities to students eager to join the field, Bellevue College (BC) announced today an expansion of its Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program.
  • "With historic unemployment, we know that most Washingtonians are currently working," says Dr. Antwinett O. Lee, dean of the Nursing Program.

North Park University Launches Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing Program

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park) in Chicago is launching a new graduate degree program for students and career changers a Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing designed for students with a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park) in Chicago is launching a new graduate degree program for students and career changers a Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing designed for students with a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field.
  • "This new program is a perfect example of North Park University's ability to capitalize on our historic strength in nursing and health sciences education," said North Park University President Mary K. Surridge.
  • After completing the degree requirements through North Park's Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing program graduates will be qualified to apply for the professional nurse licensing examination, the NCLEX-RN.
  • The Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing at North Park University is designed for students who hold a bachelor's degree in another academic major.

Powered by MRP Announces the Launch of the "MRP Movement," a Philanthropic Program to Help Human Trafficking Survivors

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

This nationwide philanthropic program, in partnership with local nonprofit organizations, will help human trafficking survivors by providing complimentary skin treatments to remove scars related to abuse or trauma.

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  • This nationwide philanthropic program, in partnership with local nonprofit organizations, will help human trafficking survivors by providing complimentary skin treatments to remove scars related to abuse or trauma.
  • As part of their efforts, Powered by MRP will provide its devices and offer training to key clinics that will be administering the treatments free of charge to human trafficking survivors.
  • In conjunction with the treatments, Powered by MRP will launch a social media fundraiser to benefit the partnering nonprofit that strives to help survivors find the resources necessary to reclaim their lives.
  • "We know the pandemic has impacted charitable giving in many respects especially considering human trafficking," said Founder and CEO Scott Carson.

North Park University Alum and Pioneering Nurse Bequeaths $2.4 million Estate

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

CHICAGO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The unassuming "millionaire next door" who eventually earned her PhD, Wilma Peterson bequeathed almost her entire estate of more than $2.4 million to North Park University (North Park), marking a significant gift in the history of the Christian liberal arts university.

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  • CHICAGO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The unassuming "millionaire next door" who eventually earned her PhD, Wilma Peterson bequeathed almost her entire estate of more than $2.4 million to North Park University (North Park), marking a significant gift in the history of the Christian liberal arts university.
  • As her will decrees, the estate gift which was fully received in October 2021will be divided between the North Park University School of Nursing and North Park Theological Seminary to establish named, endowed faculty chairs in both schools.
  • She attended North Park Covenant Church near North Park.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.

NorthShore University HealthSystem, Edward-Elmhurst Health Finalize Merger

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

EVANSTON, Ill., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) and Edward-Elmhurst Health today announced the completion of their merger, uniting 25,000 team members and 6,000 physicians with an unwavering commitment to serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents in communities across Illinois.

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  • EVANSTON, Ill., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) and Edward-Elmhurst Health today announced the completion of their merger, uniting 25,000 team members and 6,000 physicians with an unwavering commitment to serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents in communities across Illinois.
  • While a thoughtful approach to a new name and brand for the combined entity is underway, the new system will refer to itself as "NorthShore Edward-Elmhurst Health."
  • These funds will generate millions of dollars annually to enhance health and well-being, advance health equity and support local economic growth."
  • Led by Gallagher, NorthShore Edward-Elmhurst Health is governed by a Board of Directors with members representing NorthShore, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Northwest Community Healthcare and Swedish Hospital, and will be comprised of North and South Regions.