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Tampa General Hospital Ranked #1 Health Care Organization in Tampa Bay and Among Top 100 of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Magazine released its annual rankings of America's Best Large Employers, and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is ranked #83 on the national list. Tampa General is one of just three Florida-based organizations of the top 100 on the list and the #1 health care organization in Tampa Bay.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Magazine released its annual rankings of America's Best Large Employers , and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is ranked #83 on the national list .
  • Tampa General is one of just three Florida-based organizations of the top 100 on the list and the #1 health care organization in Tampa Bay.
  • The ranking in Forbes Magazine among America's Best Large Employers is the latest in a series of recognitions earned by Tampa General for its dedication to team members.
  • Other accolades include Forbes Top 25 America's Best Employers by State, Forbes Top 100 America's Best Employers for Women and Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

New Campaign From the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Advocates for Profession to "Be Seen"

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) launched its "Be Seen" campaign today to raise public awareness about the crucial role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient diagnosis, intervention and treatment.

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  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) launched its "Be Seen" campaign today to raise public awareness about the crucial role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient diagnosis, intervention and treatment.
  • To highlight the profession, ASRT has partnered with medical imaging professional and actor, Michael Benzaia.
  • Her passing sparked my passion for the medical field and encouraged me to pursue my dreams as an actor," said Benzaia.
  • "That's why Danny Gonzales, ASRT chair of the Board and past president, championed this campaign to raise their visibility."

Tampa General Hospital Recognized as a Great Workplace for Diversity by Newsweek

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced it has been named to Newsweek's list of "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity" for 2024. Newsweek, which published the inaugural edition of this list in 2023, highlighted mid-size and large companies that were recognized by their employees for genuinely respecting and valuing individuals from different walks of life. This marks the second consecutive year Tampa General is recognized by Newsweek for the academic health system's dedication to driving engagement, and fostering a culture in which team members are encouraged and welcomed as the most authentic version of themselves. These efforts reinforce the culture at TGH in which all team members feel a sense of belonging.

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  • Tampa General Hospital's commitment to diversity and a positive workplace culture earns national recognition.
  • TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced it has been named to Newsweek's list of "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity" for 2024.
  • "As one of the leading academic health systems, our team members are our most valuable asset," said John Couris, president and chief executive officer of Tampa General.
  • "We value and celebrate who they are as individuals and the experiences they carry with them into the doors of Tampa General.

Squamish Hospital Foundation fundraising for a CT scanner now a reality following $900k commitment from Woodfire LNG

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Squamish, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Squamish Hospital Foundation announces that Woodfibre LNG has committed $900,000 toward the purchase of a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner at Squamish General Hospital.

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  • Squamish, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Squamish Hospital Foundation announces that Woodfibre LNG has committed $900,000 toward the purchase of a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner at Squamish General Hospital.
  • Having a CT scanner at Squamish General Hospital will provide improved access to important diagnostic health services for residents of Squamish and the Sea-to-Sky corridor.
  • We sincerely thank everyone.”
    The Squamish Hospital Foundation has been fundraising for a CT scanner and have raised $200,000 towards its purchase.
  • “Woodfibre LNG is tremendously pleased to complete the funding required to purchase a CT scanner for the Squamish Hospital.

Op-Ed Submission: Alberta’s Alarming Rise in Dementia

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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In January, we learned about the latest population trends of dementia in Alberta with the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s release of The Landmark Study – Report 2: The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada.

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  • In January, we learned about the latest population trends of dementia in Alberta with the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s release of The Landmark Study – Report 2: The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada.
  • By 2050, the number of Indigenous Peoples living with dementia in Alberta is expected to rise by 283 per cent, similar to the projected 286 per cent rise projected in the overall population in the province.
  • More importantly, they represent faces of people who are impacted differently by dementia, each in their unique ways.
  • Dementia can affect a person’s daily life in multiple ways, including the abilities to remember, understand, communicate, and complete tasks.

AHN Allegheny General Hospital Achieves Prestigious Magnet® Designation for Nursing Excellence

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), part of the Allegheny Health Network (AHN), has achieved Magnet® designation, a prestigious recognition that reflects the hospital's superior levels of nursing professionalism, teamwork, and patient care.

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  • Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), part of the Allegheny Health Network (AHN), has achieved Magnet® designation, a prestigious recognition that reflects the hospital's superior levels of nursing professionalism, teamwork, and patient care.
  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), part of the Allegheny Health Network (AHN), has achieved Magnet® designation, a prestigious recognition that reflects the hospital's superior levels of nursing professionalism, teamwork, and patient care.
  • This Magnet designation is a reflection of the tireless dedication and exceptional nursing skills of our team at Allegheny General Hospital.
  • It is now the fourth AHN hospital to receive the Magnet designation, part of the network's ongoing campaign to transform the practice of nursing and sustain a culture of nursing excellence and innovation.

Exactis Innovation and SOPHiA GENETICS Announce Collaboration on Multimodal Data Analytics

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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BOSTON and ROLLE, Switzerland, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SOPHiA GENETICS (Nasdaq: SOPH), a cloud-native software company and a leader in data-driven medicine, today announced a collaboration with Exactis Innovation, based in Montreal, Quebec, who will contribute to cancer research and data-driven decision-making through SOPHiA GENETICS' multimodal real-world data offering.

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  • BOSTON and ROLLE, Switzerland, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SOPHiA GENETICS (Nasdaq: SOPH), a cloud-native software company and a leader in data-driven medicine, today announced a collaboration with Exactis Innovation, based in Montreal, Quebec, who will contribute to cancer research and data-driven decision-making through SOPHiA GENETICS' multimodal real-world data offering.
  • Exactis will join the SOPHiA DDM™ network and leverage the SOPHiA DDM™ platform to access global real-world data insights from multimodal datasets.
  • By joining the SOPHiA DDM™ network, Exactis researchers will access to a global network of data that will provide robust, diverse insights to help support research for its Canadian population.
  • SOPHiA GENETICS and Exactis Innovation have the shared vision to improve cancer survivorship in Canada by unlocking insights from medical data and contributing to a global collective intelligence."

Data Published by Cureus Journal of Medical Science Shows Successful Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea with ProSomnus Precision Oral Appliance Devices

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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PLEASANTON, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProSomnus, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSA ) (the “Company”), the leading non-CPAP Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) therapy™, today announced the publication of a study by the Cureus Journal of Medical Science, in which the Company’s precision oral appliance therapy (OAT) devices successfully treated patients’ OSA.

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  • PLEASANTON, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProSomnus, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSA ) (the “Company”), the leading non-CPAP Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) therapy™, today announced the publication of a study by the Cureus Journal of Medical Science, in which the Company’s precision oral appliance therapy (OAT) devices successfully treated patients’ OSA.
  • 80% of severe OSA patients were treated to an AHI of fewer than 20 events per hour with a 50% improvement.
  • My experience with the ProSomnus® EVO® precision oral appliance is that it exceeds the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) standards for efficacy.
  • “These studies demonstrate that precision oral devices offer consistent efficacy across multiple clinical and hospital settings, and are associated with reliable adherence.

Alpha Tau Announces Highly Promising Interim Results from Safety and Feasibility Trial of Alpha DaRT Treatment of Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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JERUSALEM, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Tau Medical Ltd. ("Alpha Tau", or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DRTS, DRTSW), the developer of the innovative alpha-radiation cancer therapy Alpha DaRT™, announced today the release of interim results from treatment of the first five patients in the Company’s safety and feasibility trial examining the use of Alpha DaRT to treat advanced pancreatic cancer, currently underway at two university hospitals in Montreal, Canada.

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  • Tumor stages of the treated patients ranged from stage II to stage IV, and treated tumors were located in the pancreatic head or neck.
  • With respect to primary outcome measures, the Alpha DaRT procedure was deemed technically successful in all five cases, with Alpha DaRT sources successfully inserted into the target tumor.
  • The first two patients, who had received the fewest number of Alpha DaRT sources, both died approximately three months after treatment, and the deaths were not related to Alpha DaRT treatment.
  • The study primarily examines the safety and feasibility of placing the Alpha DaRT sources in the tumor utilizing endoscopic ultrasound, and the overall safety of the procedure by measuring adverse events.

ECI Software Solutions Announces Winners of Its 8th Annual Everyday Hero Awards

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECI Software Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based business management software and services, today announced the winners of its 8th Annual Everyday Hero Awards, which recognizes customers dedicated to making a difference for others and giving back to their communities. Sven Gustafson of Stonewood, a custom home builder in Minnesota, is the grand prize winner of the 2023 Everyday Hero Award for his charity work with the 141 Project that is focused on building homes for families in need around the world. For the grand prize winner, ECI will make a $15,000 donation to the charity of Gustafson's choice.

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  • For the grand prize winner, ECI will make a $15,000 donation to the charity of Gustafson's choice.
  • Nominations for ECI's Annual Everyday Hero Awards are submitted by ECI employees, customers and partners and evaluated by a panel of judges.
  • Nominations for ECI's 9th Annual Everyday Hero Awards opens in spring 2024.
  • For more information and to watch these heroes' stories, visit the Everyday Hero webpage .