Jane and Robert Cizik School of Nursing

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Leads the Charge Toward Effective, Compassionate Care with Second Psych Mental Health Summit

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

“This year’s Psych Mental Health Summit comes at a pivotal moment,” said Dr. Helene Vossos, associate professor of nursing programs at USAHS and former president of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) in Florida.

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  • “This year’s Psych Mental Health Summit comes at a pivotal moment,” said Dr. Helene Vossos, associate professor of nursing programs at USAHS and former president of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) in Florida.
  • Those interested may attend either virtually or in person on USAHS’s St. Augustine campus at 1 University Boulevard St. Augustine, FL 32086.
  • The Psych Mental Health Summit awards 8 contact hours for participants.
  • To register for the USAHS Psych Mental Health Summit, visit: https://www.usa.edu/event/psych-mental-health-summit-20230930/

Exxat Announces Recipients of the 2023 Student Scholarship Program

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

WARREN, N.J., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Exxat, a leading provider of clinical and experiential education management solutions, today announced the achievements of 16 students through the Exxat Student Scholarship program. These scholarships are awarded across four categories: Scholarly Productivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, and Care for Underserved Communities, spotlighting the contributions of these students to the future of healthcare.

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  • WARREN, N.J., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Exxat , a leading provider of clinical and experiential education management solutions, today announced the achievements of 16 students through the Exxat Student Scholarship program.
  • "Each year, through the Exxat Scholarship Program, we have the privilege of encountering remarkable young individuals who exhibit a desire to make a positive impact on the world and in their respective fields," said Aarti Vaishnav, Founder and CEO of Exxat.
  • The 2023-24 academic year recipients are:
    Abriana Berkowitz: Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, Physical Therapy
    Information and the online application for the 2024-2025 Exxat Student Scholarship will be available in March 2024.
  • To learn more about Exxat's Scholarship Program, visit here .

Mahidol University, the Top University in Thailand, Has Officially Adopted Jolly Good's Medical VR

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

TOKYO, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jolly Good Inc. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kensuke Joji, hereinafter referred to as "Jolly Good"), in collaboration with Juntendo University (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, President: Hajime Arai), will commence a demonstration project for the introduction of medical education VR for the purpose of developing medical human resources through the use of VR at Royal Mahidol University (Bangkok, Thailand, President: Prof. Banchong Mahaisavariya, hereinafter referred to as "Mahidol University") and throughout Thailand. This is the first time that Japanese medical VR has been officially introduced into an overseas university.

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  • This is the first time that Japanese medical VR has been officially introduced into an overseas university.
  • In this project, Jolly Good will provide Mahidol University with VR teaching material production facilities and VR experience equipment to create an environment that enables the self-production of VR teaching materials for infectious disease treatment education at the university.
  • Year 1: Build a self-production environment for VR teaching materials at Mahidol University, complete the education program, and commence operation at the university.
  • In this seminar, professors from Mahidol University will give a remote VR lecture to medical students of Juntendo University in Japan by utilizing the educational VR of Infectious Disease Education produced at Mahidol University.

Oakland University and BHSH System Announce Major Investment to Support Nursing Programs

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To help meet the critical demand for nurses in Michigan, Oakland University and BHSH System announced a new partnership focused on increasing the number of nurses graduating from OU. Through this collaboration, BHSH System will provide Oakland University with financial resources totaling more than $20 million over the next five years for the BHSH Beaumont Health Nurse Scholar program.

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  • Through this collaboration, BHSH System will provide Oakland University with financial resources totaling more than $20 million over the next five years for the BHSH Beaumont Health Nurse Scholar program.
  • Grant recipients will be on a path to become BHSH System team members for at least two years after graduation.
  • "We deeply appreciate BHSH System's partnership and investment into the education of the next generation of health care providers," said Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz.
  • Oakland University is a doctoral, Carnegie Classification R2 "High Research Activity" university located in Oakland and Macomb counties, Michigan.

The MolinaCares Accord Commits $400,000 to the University of Washington School of Nursing to Develop Family and Psychiatric Primary Care Curriculum

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

The MolinaCares Accord (MolinaCares), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Washington (Molina) , recently committed $400,000 to the University of Washington School of Nursing to help expand the behavioral health workforce in the state through the development and implementation of a blended family and psychiatric primary care curriculum for nurse practitioners.

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  • The MolinaCares Accord (MolinaCares), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Washington (Molina) , recently committed $400,000 to the University of Washington School of Nursing to help expand the behavioral health workforce in the state through the development and implementation of a blended family and psychiatric primary care curriculum for nurse practitioners.
  • We are grateful for this generous donation, said Azita Emami, dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Washington.
  • Thanks to MolinaCares, we can enhance the knowledge and skill set of our nursing workforce and strengthen the behavioral health resources available in Washington.
  • Additionally, Molina Healthcare of Washington operates a primary care clinic in Everett (MyHealth Everett) and a mobile health unit (MyHealth Mobile) in the Spokane area.

GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Hires Joelle Fathi, DNP as Chief Healthcare Delivery Officer

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

SAN CARLOS, Calif. and WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer (GO2 Foundation) has hired Joelle Fathi, DNP to serve as ChiefHealthcare Delivery Officer.

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  • SAN CARLOS, Calif. and WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer (GO2 Foundation) has hired Joelle Fathi, DNP to serve as ChiefHealthcare Delivery Officer.
  • GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer has hired Joelle Fathi, DNP to serve as Chief Healthcare Delivery Officer.
  • Founded by patients and survivors, GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer transforms survivorship as the world's leading organization dedicated to saving, extending, and improving the lives of those vulnerable, at risk, and diagnosed with lung cancer.
  • The GO2 Foundation serves and listens to those living with and at risk for lung cancer to reduce stigma, improve quality of life and increase survival.

Fajita Pete's Celebrates National Fajita Day with Boys & Girls Clubs Fundraiser

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

National Fajita Day falls on Wednesday, Aug. 18, but Fajita Pete's Founder and CEO Pedro "Pete" Mora wanted the occasion to last longer to give back more to the communities where Fajita Pete's has locations.

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  • National Fajita Day falls on Wednesday, Aug. 18, but Fajita Pete's Founder and CEO Pedro "Pete" Mora wanted the occasion to last longer to give back more to the communities where Fajita Pete's has locations.
  • "Boys & Girls Clubs do a phenomenal job of helping kids everywhere reach their full potential, and that's why we chose to partner with them for an extended celebration of National Fajita Day."
  • "We deeply appreciate Fajita Pete's pledge to donate as part of its National Fajita Day celebration."
  • Fajita Pete's is a Houston-based "fresh off the grill" fajita concept focused on a simple menu with premium-quality, handmade menu items.