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The Joint Commission announces Sustainable Healthcare Certification for U.S. hospitals

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Commission today announced a voluntary Sustainable Healthcare Certification (SHC) program for U.S. hospitals, effective Jan. 1, 2024, acting upon requests from healthcare organizations that want to accelerate their sustainable practices and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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  • OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Commission today announced a voluntary Sustainable Healthcare Certification (SHC) program for U.S. hospitals, effective Jan. 1, 2024, acting upon requests from healthcare organizations that want to accelerate their sustainable practices and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • Now is the time for The Joint Commission to take its place among other leading healthcare organizations to help accelerate environmental sustainability.
  • The Joint Commission also has launched an online Sustainable Healthcare Resource Center .
  • Hospitals can begin working toward certification immediately and apply as soon as Jan. 1, 2024.

In Anticipation of a Tough Flu Season, L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans' Community Resource Centers Host Free Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in L.A. County

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While the U.S. saw low levels of flu activity the past two years, many health experts are now projecting that a potentially severe flu season is due, in part, to relaxed pandemic safety measures – such as lifted mask mandates – and winter infection trends in Southern Hemisphere countries. To address those concerns, L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans' Community Resource Centers will offer members and the public free flu and COVID-19 vaccines at several upcoming clinics throughout Los Angeles County.

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  • To address those concerns, L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans' Community Resource Centers will offer members and the public free flu and COVID-19 vaccines at several upcoming clinics throughout Los Angeles County.
  • The vaccine clinics will also give visitors a chance to see the variety of services offered at the L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Centers.
  • The following is a list of the flu and COVID-19 clinics hosted by L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise.
  • Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization, wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offering Medi-Cal and Cal MediConnect.

L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Hold Grand Opening of New Community Resource Center in Inglewood

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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INGLEWOOD, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan celebrated the grand opening of their Community Resource Center in Inglewood at 2864 W. Imperial Highway, in the shopping center on Imperial Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard.

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  • INGLEWOOD, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan celebrated the grand opening of their Community Resource Center in Inglewood at 2864 W. Imperial Highway, in the shopping center on Imperial Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard.
  • Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization, wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offering Medi-Cal and Cal MediConnect.
  • For more information about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit www.blueshieldca.com/promise .
  • L.A. Care Health Plan serves more than 2.3 million members in Los Angeles County, making it the largest publicly operated health plan in the country.

ZERO TO THREE Awarded $5 Million from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Strengthen Infant-Toddler Court Program

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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"This grant marks a remarkable opportunity to further our Infant-Toddler Court Program's life-changing impact," stated Matthew Melmed , executive director at ZERO TO THREE.

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  • "This grant marks a remarkable opportunity to further our Infant-Toddler Court Program's life-changing impact," stated Matthew Melmed , executive director at ZERO TO THREE.
  • Learn more about the National Infant-Toddler Court Program.
  • ZERO TO THREE works to ensure all babies and toddlers benefit from the family and community connections critical to their well-being and development.
  • For more information, and to learn how to become a ZERO TO THREE member, please visit zerotothree.org , facebook.com/zerotothree or follow @zerotothree on Twitter.

ECRI CEO Marcus Schabacker Named 2021 Healthcare Leader

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Marcus Schabacker, MD, PhD, president and chief executive officer of ECRI, an independent nonprofit organization that improves the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of healthcare, has been honored by the Philadelphia Business Journal with a Leaders in Healthcare 2021 Award.

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  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Marcus Schabacker, MD, PhD, president and chief executive officer of ECRI, an independent nonprofit organization that improves the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of healthcare, has been honored by the Philadelphia Business Journal with a Leaders in Healthcare 2021 Award.
  • Schabacker took important steps in early 2020 to prepare the healthcare community for what would become a global pandemic.
  • For more information about Marcus Schabacker and ECRI's role in guiding the healthcare community and the public with evidence-based guidance, download the ECRI COVID-19 Journey .
  • Philadelphia Business Journal honors @SchabackerECRI, CEO of @ECRI_Org with Leaders in Healthcare 2021 Award
    ECRI is an independent, nonprofit organization improving the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of care across all healthcare settings.