Fall Prevention Center of Excellence

Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) Designated as a Center of Excellence

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

LIBBY, Mont., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During the current legislative session, the Montana House of Representatives passed House Resolution 2.

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  • LIBBY, Mont., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During the current legislative session, the Montana House of Representatives passed House Resolution 2.
  • This resolution, introduced by Representative Steve Gunderson of District 1, recognizes the critical importance of the lessons learned during the asbestos-related Public Health Emergency declared in Lincoln County, Montana by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2009, as well as the ongoing contributions made by the Center for Asbestos Related Disease to the both Libby community and the field of asbestos related disease.
  • This resolution allows the Montana House of Representatives to designate the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) as a Center of Excellence.
  • This is a validation of CARD's twenty-two years of service to the Lincoln County, Montana community through asbestos related disease screening, treatment, and research specific to Libby Amphibole asbestos.

Adult Daycare, Memory Care Center Franchisor Town Square Continues Growth

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

PERRY HALL, Md., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SH Town Square Franchising, Inc. ( Town Square ), which fills a nationwide elder care market gap for adult daycare and memory care centers, continues its growth, with new locations opening, leases signed and additional franchise owners coming on board.

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  • PERRY HALL, Md., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SH Town Square Franchising, Inc. ( Town Square ), which fills a nationwide elder care market gap for adult daycare and memory care centers, continues its growth, with new locations opening, leases signed and additional franchise owners coming on board.
  • With a just-opened University Parkway (Bradenton, FL) Town Square; the lease signed for a Town Square in the Greater Charlotte area (Fort Mill, SC); and new owners of a Bergen County, NJ, Town Square ramping up, Town Square Franchising improves the momentum already established in 2022.
  • Our goal when we partner with franchise owners is for Town Square to be the 'Center of Excellence' in adult day dementia care.
  • Town Square is the first adult day center model grounded in reminiscence therapy, specifically for individuals with Alzheimer's or related dementias.

Orsini Earns Rare Disease Pharmacy Center of Excellence Designation from URAC

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orsini Specialty Pharmacy today announced that the company earned URAC's prestigious designation as a Rare Disease Pharmacy Center of Excellence.

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  • ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orsini Specialty Pharmacy today announced that the company earned URAC's prestigious designation as a Rare Disease Pharmacy Center of Excellence.
  • Their Center of Excellence designation recognizes specialty pharmacies that demonstrate a commitment to quality health services, patient safety, and improved outcomes for patients living with rare diseases.
  • "By achieving URAC accreditation, Orsini demonstrates excellence in quality care delivery and their long-term commitment to ensuring patient safety and improving outcomes."
  • URAC awarded Orsini the Rare Disease Pharmacy Center of Excellence for meeting or exceeding rigorous program standards for patient management, staff education, coordinated patient care, and care transitions.

FitOn Health Launches Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

LOS ANGELES, November 03, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  FitOn, the No. 1 fitness app and digital health & wellness platform, today announced the launch of its Fall Prevention series on its FitOn Health platform for employers and health plans. Geared to help older adults take action to prevent falls from happening, this is the latest health course available for those looking to lead a healthier lifestyle without the need for expensive equipment or treatments.

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  • 1 fitness app and digital health & wellness platform, today announced the launch of its Fall Prevention series on its FitOn Health platform for employers and health plans.
  • Led by renowned fitness trainer and fall prevention specialist, David Jack , the program focuses on the necessary steps to avoid falls.
  • In turn, they become weaker and their chances of falling increase," says David Jack, course trainer of FitOn Health's Fall Prevention program.
  • The Fall Prevention course includes 13 lessons and is immediately available to anyone with access to FitOn Health through their health plan or employer.

NEW REPORT BY THE JOHN A. HARTFORD FOUNDATION SHOWS THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY'S MODEL COULD HOLD KEY TO HEALTHY AGING

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The report notes that "the TCFD model works because of its staff memberswho are engaged, trained, and well-supported by The Centerand its mission-driven, dedicated leadership.

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  • The report notes that "the TCFD model works because of its staff memberswho are engaged, trained, and well-supported by The Centerand its mission-driven, dedicated leadership.
  • For more information about The Center for Discovery please contact Michael Rosen, Executive VP of Marketing and Strategic Communications, [email protected] .
  • The John A. Hartford Foundation, based in New York City, is a private, nonpartisan, national philanthropy dedicated to improving the care of older adults.
  • The Foundation has three priority areas: creating age-friendly health systems, supporting family caregivers, and improving serious illness and end-of-life care.

NEW REPORT BY THE JOHN A. HARTFORD FOUNDATION SHOWS THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY'S MODEL COULD HOLD KEY TO HEALTHY AGING

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The report notes that "the TCFD model works because of its staff memberswho are engaged, trained, and well-supported by The Centerand its mission-driven, dedicated leadership.

Key Points: 
  • The report notes that "the TCFD model works because of its staff memberswho are engaged, trained, and well-supported by The Centerand its mission-driven, dedicated leadership.
  • For more information about The Center for Discovery please contact Michael Rosen, Executive VP of Marketing and Strategic Communications, [email protected] .
  • The John A. Hartford Foundation, based in New York City, is a private, nonpartisan, national philanthropy dedicated to improving the care of older adults.
  • The Foundation has three priority areas: creating age-friendly health systems, supporting family caregivers, and improving serious illness and end-of-life care.

THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY® AWARDED $605,000 THROUGH CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING SPONSORED BY SENATE MAJORITY LEADER CHARLES SCHUMER (D-NY)

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Monday, March 14, 2022

ROCK HILL, N.Y., March 14, 2022   /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Discovery (TCFD) was awarded $605,000 through Congressionally Directed Spending for its Community Project Funding, sponsored by longtime supporter of TCFD, US Senator Charles Schumer. The award will be used for the development of the Food Is Medicine Greenhouse at The Center's Children's Specialty Hospital for complex disabilities, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open in early 2023.

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  • ROCK HILL, N.Y., March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Discovery (TCFD) was awarded $605,000 through Congressionally Directed Spending for its Community Project Funding, sponsored by longtime supporter of TCFD, US Senator Charles Schumer.
  • The Center's farm currently spans over 300 certified organic and biodynamic acres in rural Sullivan County, New York.
  • "We are so grateful for Senator Schumer's ongoing support of our organization and for his dedication to helping The Center realize its dream of creating a first-of-its-kind Children's Specialty Hospital.
  • Named a Center of Excellence in 2016, TCFD has long been a leader in developing new models of care for individuals with complex conditions.

Magellan Rx Management’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program Center of Excellence Expands Program That Significantly Improves Medication Adherence and Quality of Care for Patients with HIV

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Through the program, clinical pharmacists partner with providers to manage complex cases by promoting best-practices for HIV treatment and closing care gaps.

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  • Through the program, clinical pharmacists partner with providers to manage complex cases by promoting best-practices for HIV treatment and closing care gaps.
  • For most patients, nearly perfect (>95 percent) adherence is necessary to achieve optimal viral suppression and clinical success.
  • Magellan Rx established a national ADAP Center of Excellence (COE) with a dedicated call center to provide timely service and continuity of care.
  • About Magellan Rx Management: Magellan Rx Management , a division of Magellan Health, Inc., is shaping the future of pharmacy.