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CHS Global Partnerships for Research & Innovation Awards Four Research Grants to Institutions Leading Research to Advance the Future of Hearing Health and Deaf Studies

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHS Global Partnerships for Research & Innovation, a non-profit organization and strategic global leader in the advancement of research and innovation that improves the quality of life for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, is excited to announce that it has awarded its first four research grants – totalling $400,000 - to institutions leading research that will break down barriers to participation for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families.

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  • We are proud to offer research grants that support the brightest researchers and innovators in the world in their quest to reimagine the future of hearing health and Deaf studies,” says Julia N. Dumanian, President & Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Hearing Services.
  • Tamaki's research has strong potential to improve the quality of life for older Deaf adults experiencing balance problems and who are at risk for falls.
  • I wholeheartedly congratulate Dr. Tamaki on this award that will allow this important research to reduce health inequities and have a positive impact on our communities.”

Aging Baby Boomers Learn to Prevent Falls with Nymbl, New App on Blue Shield of California's Wellvolution Platform

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California's Wellvolution platform has introduced a new, easy-to-use digital training app called Nymbl that helps aging Baby Boomers improve their balance and prevent falls, so they can better maintain their mobility and independence.

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  • Nymbl is available to people enrolled in Blue Shield of California's Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans.
  • "We are pleased Blue Shield of California has added our falls prevention program through our partnership with Nymbl," said Mary Langowski, CEO, Solera Health.
  • Blue Shield of California is a tax-paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with 4.7 million members, 7,800 employees, and $22.9 billion in annual revenue.
  • To learn more about Solera's partnerships and offerings, or how we can help member populations, contact us today at www.soleranetwork.com .