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New Pediatric Mental Health Center to Offer Ukraine Children + Teens Free Treatment for War-Related Psychological Trauma

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Friday, December 15, 2023

LVIV, Ukraine, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking new mental health center dedicated to helping Ukraine children and teens suffering PTSD and war trauma-related conditions will open today in Lviv, providing free and low-cost treatment to children in need. The facility, located in Lviv's St. Nicolas Children's Hospital, will provide everything from psychotherapy, speech therapy, rehabilitation and medical services to Ukraine youth. Creation of the center was made possible with a significant investment from nonprofit organization Stronger Than Ever and Red Ventures, a US-based company, along with other donors, through a partnership with Lviv IT Cluster and JustAnswer.

Key Points: 
  • The facility, located in Lviv's St. Nicolas Children's Hospital, will provide everything from psychotherapy, speech therapy, rehabilitation and medical services to Ukraine youth.
  • "The number of children in need of help is increasing every day because the psychological consequences of war are distant in time.
  • "With the pediatric mental health center opening today, we create access to mental health resources for Ukraine's youngest citizens, and empower them to carve a path towards a brighter and more prosperous future for the country."
  • We cannot stand by and watch as a generation of young Ukrainians suffers from the effects of violence and fear."

Colorado Access Adds New Perspectives and Expertise to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

AURORA, Colo., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado Access has added five board members to its robust board of directors, bringing together a wealth of experience from multiple sectors.

Key Points: 
  • AURORA, Colo., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado Access has added five board members to its robust board of directors, bringing together a wealth of experience from multiple sectors.
  • Aside from bringing new community perspectives, the additions to the board come as new state law SB22-106 goes into effect that will increase transparency and accountability for all organizations like Colorado Access.
  • Several new board members have been instrumental in developing innovative and creative solutions to community issues in Colorado.
  • "I'm really excited to begin working with Colorado Access as a board member," said Dr. Richardson, "I look forward to engaging with the other board members to expand the great community work Colorado Access is doing."

Horizons Mental Health Center and Netsmart Collaboration to Drive Person-Centered Care Delivery and Improved CCBHC Outcomes

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Horizons Mental Health Center (Horizons), an industry-leading provider of behavioral health and mental health services has selected the Netsmart CareFabric® platform to enhance clinical, financial and operational efficiencies across the organization’s seven facilities in Kansas.

Key Points: 
  • Horizons Mental Health Center (Horizons), an industry-leading provider of behavioral health and mental health services has selected the Netsmart CareFabric® platform to enhance clinical, financial and operational efficiencies across the organization’s seven facilities in Kansas.
  • Through this collaboration, Netsmart will equip Horizons with the technology and tools designed to deliver integrated, person-centered care as well as support their transition to a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic ( CCBHC ).
  • Horizons will leverage myAvatar™ , an ONC-certified electronic health record (EHR) specifically designed for behavioral health that offers a recovery-focused suite of solutions leveraging real-time analytics and clinical decision support to drive value-based care.
  • Horizons will bring thought leadership and collaboration to the growing Netsmart CCBHC community that now includes more than 175 organizations across more than 30 states.

CancerVAX CEO Ryan Davies Discusses Cancer Research with Leading Pediatric Hematologic Oncologist

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

LEHI, Utah, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CancerVAX, Inc., developer of a breakthrough universal cancer vaccine that will use the body’s immune system to fight cancer, reported that CEO Ryan Davies spoke about the importance of cancer immunotherapy with Dr. Satiro De Oliveira, a principal investigator in the Company’s cancer research program at UCLA.

Key Points: 
  • LEHI, Utah, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CancerVAX, Inc., developer of a breakthrough universal cancer vaccine that will use the body’s immune system to fight cancer, reported that CEO Ryan Davies spoke about the importance of cancer immunotherapy with Dr. Satiro De Oliveira, a principal investigator in the Company’s cancer research program at UCLA.
  • He received his medical degree in Brazil and completed his pediatric residency at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center in New York and his pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship at the Children’s Hospital Lost Angeles.
  • His clinical focus is on pediatric oncology and gene therapies and his research focus is on cancer immunotherapy and biology of stem cell transplantation.
  • And now, this patient is a miracle,’ We’re really building the history of medicine.”
    CancerVax CEO Ryan Davies commented, “It was a pleasure speaking with Dr. De Oliveira.

Florida Mental Health Coalition celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month with inaugural Back2Basics Festival at Esplanade Park

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Monday, March 20, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Mental Health Coalition (501c3) Established in 2019, launched as the nonprofit umbrella arm to Mental Health Center of Florida , closing the gap to be the safety net for the most vulnerable.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Mental Health Coalition (501c3) Established in 2019, launched as the nonprofit umbrella arm to Mental Health Center of Florida , closing the gap to be the safety net for the most vulnerable.
  • In support and participation for the Mental Health Awareness Month, FMHC is giving back to the community by hosting a festival with local vendors with a diverse variety of food, games, free giveaways, kid-friendly fun, and entertainment from across South Florida.
  • "Back2Basics: Mental Health is for Everyone" is the inaugural event for Fort Lauderdale-based nonprofit.
  • The festival will take place on Sunday, May 21st from 10:00am-2:00pmEST at Esplanade Park at 400 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.

Lakes Region Mental Health Center and Netsmart Collaborate to Deliver Integrated Care

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Lakes Region Mental Health Center (LRMHC) and Netsmart announce they are expanding their 33-year partnership through the adoption of the CareFabric® platform to enhance clinical, financial and operational processes across the organization’s behavioral health services and treatment programs.

Key Points: 
  • Lakes Region Mental Health Center (LRMHC) and Netsmart announce they are expanding their 33-year partnership through the adoption of the CareFabric® platform to enhance clinical, financial and operational processes across the organization’s behavioral health services and treatment programs.
  • The Netsmart uplift program is a client-focused opportunity that enables provider organizations to seamlessly upgrade their existing solution to an advanced Netsmart EHR solution.
  • LRMHC has worked to achieve the mission by decreasing the stigma surrounding mental illness, and why a person would seek the help of a mental health center.
  • “We are excited to advance our longstanding relationship with Lakes Region Mental Health Center as they have proven their true dedication and support to the communities they serve by adopting new innovative tools to exceed their whole-person care delivery.”

Los Angeles Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center Becomes the Largest Provider of Acute Care for Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder in Los Angeles County

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Monday, January 9, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement to award $480.5 million in grants for 54 projects to improve California's behavioral health infrastructure for children and youth, Los Angeles-based Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center announced that it will receive $19.2 million of the grant funding to expand behavioral and mental health services for adolescents at its facilities at its Echo Park hospital campus. The expansion and grant are part of the Los Angeles County-based projects that support behavioral health infrastructure to address gaps in care and create sustainable improvements that better serve county residents. The expansion will also make Gateways Hospital the largest provider of acute adolescent (ages 13-18) mental health and substance use disorder in Los Angeles County.

Key Points: 
  • The expansion will also make Gateways Hospital the largest provider of acute adolescent (ages 13-18) mental health and substance use disorder in Los Angeles County.
  • "The investment in behavioral and mental health services tailored to youth comes at a pivotal time," said Gateways Hospital CEO Dr. Phil Wong.
  • We commend Governor Newsom and Los Angeles County for prioritizing the funds to focus on youth mental health by expanding infrastructure capacity to help shift the tide.
  • The awards are delivered through the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 4: Children and Youth grants.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Announces Major Initiative to Tackle Childhood Mental Health Crisis

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

One proof point is, visits to Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta emergency departments since 2015 have more than doubled, now exceeding 4,000 visits annually with an average patient age of nine.

Key Points: 
  • One proof point is, visits to Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta emergency departments since 2015 have more than doubled, now exceeding 4,000 visits annually with an average patient age of nine.
  • It is a crisis that demands focused attention and a major mobilization of resources and strategic approaches to what have proven to be complex, trans-generational public health concerns.
  • The Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Zalik Behavioral and Mental Health Center will serve as home base for the program.
  • As the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia, Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta is the trusted leader in caring for kids.

Wesana Health Outlines Accelerated Drug Development Pathway

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Except for statements of historical fact, information contained herein constitutes forward-looking information.

Key Points: 
  • Except for statements of historical fact, information contained herein constitutes forward-looking information.
  • Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management at the date the statements are made.
  • Depression Treatment Market By Drug Type (Antidepressants, Antipsychotics) By Application (Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder), By End-User (Hospitals, NGOs, Mental Health Centers), By Distribution Channel, and By Region, Forecasts to 2027.
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Bitfocus partners with New Hampshire and Vermont in overhaul of CoCs homeless data system

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Monday, April 25, 2022

CONCORD, N.H., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitfocus announced it has signed on with New Hampshire and Vermont to replace/expand the data system supporting the efforts of over 331 staff and 100 agencies working to end homelessness. 

Key Points: 
  • Following a comprehensive, community-led evaluation, this 2-state collaborative joins a rapidly growing list of communities relying on Clarity Human Services to coordinate their local homeless response system.
  • Developed by Bitfocus , the new HMIS software is a significant upgrade from these states' legacy data systems.
  • The Institute for Community Alliances (ICA) administers the HMIS and led the implementation - working diligently with Bitfocus to help ensure a smooth vendor transition.
  • Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Bitfocus is a small (but mighty) team working to help communities use data to tackle their greatest social challenges.