Mercy Ships

Outfitting the Global Community of Care: Careismatic Brands Announces Commitment to Donate Medical Uniforms and Equipment to Benefit Healthcare Workers

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024

Careismatic Brands (“CBI” or the “Company”) the world's leading medical apparel provider, today announced a campaign to donate over five million dollars of medical uniforms and equipment to several leading partner organizations including: Matter360, Jezreel International, His Hands on Africa, and Project C.U.R.E., among others.

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  • Careismatic Brands (“CBI” or the “Company”) the world's leading medical apparel provider, today announced a campaign to donate over five million dollars of medical uniforms and equipment to several leading partner organizations including: Matter360, Jezreel International, His Hands on Africa, and Project C.U.R.E., among others.
  • The donations will consist of brand new, unused medical apparel to support medical professionals who do not have access to quality equipment.
  • Additionally, CBI is also donating medical apparel to U-VOL Foundation and Mercy Ships to outfit healthcare professionals on medical missions supporting those who are providing care in underserved countries in Africa.
  • “CBI’s origins are rooted in a vision of providing meaningful contributions to healthcare workers and those that support them.

Omnicell Supports Global Charity Mercy Ships with Pharmacy Technology Donation

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024

Omnicell, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMCL) (“Omnicell” or the “Company”), a leader in transforming the pharmacy care delivery model, today announced continued support for the global charity Mercy Ships with the donation of solutions from the recently announced XT Amplify program.

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  • Omnicell, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMCL) (“Omnicell” or the “Company”), a leader in transforming the pharmacy care delivery model, today announced continued support for the global charity Mercy Ships with the donation of solutions from the recently announced XT Amplify program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240506285986/en/
    The largest non-governmental hospital fleet in the world, Mercy Ships travels to developing nations to provide sorely needed, quality healthcare for underserved patients.
  • Omnicell has supported the mission of Mercy Ships through technology donations and technical support since 2017.
  • “Omnicell and Mercy Ships were both founded on the idea of finding a better way,” said Kathleen Nemeth, senior vice president of Investor Relations and liaison to Mercy Ships for Omnicell.

The MSC Foundation, The MSC Group and Mercy Ships International Join Forces to Build a New Hospital Ship

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422380861/en/
    On April 8, 2024, the chairman of MSC Group and MSC Foundation, Capt.
  • Don Stephens, Founder of Mercy Ships, confirmed Mercy Ships’ vision for serving African nations with safe surgical care and education.
  • MSC and Mercy Ships have been partners since 2011, with the MSC Group ensuring logistical support and container delivery of supplies to all ports of service.
  • “When the discussion started with Mercy Ships’ Founder Don Stephens to build a new ship together, I was delighted to facilitate this game-changing commitment to accompany Mercy Ships into the coming decades.”

Mercy Ships “A Transformational Journey” Miami Signature Event Wins Widespread Support

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星期二, 十二月 5, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205496056/en/
    Mercy Ships celebrates at 'The Transformational Journey' event alongside presenting sponsors inGroup International.
  • From (L to R): Kees-Jan de Maa, Media Director, inCruises; Michael Hutchison, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, inGroup International; Cecilia Villa, Vice President of Resource Development, Mercy Ships; Simone Jones, Director of New Business Development, Mercy Ships; Clark Rachuig, Corporate Development Manager, Mercy Ships; Heather Hutchison, Michael Hutchinson’s wife.
  • Special acknowledgements are extended to Mercy Ships supporters from the Sierra Leone Consulate and the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Office.
  • These funds will provide the much-needed support for Mercy Ships’ patients as they prepare for their surgery and as they recover post-procedure.

Presidio Helps Mercy Ships Improve Access to Medical Care for Communities in Need

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星期三, 十一月 15, 2023

Presidio , a leading global digital services and solution provider, today announced the completion of an entire network transformation for Mercy Ships' new Global Mercy non-profit hospital ship to bring life-saving medical services to developing countries.

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  • Presidio , a leading global digital services and solution provider, today announced the completion of an entire network transformation for Mercy Ships' new Global Mercy non-profit hospital ship to bring life-saving medical services to developing countries.
  • Presidio provides the Global Mercy with cutting edge technology that allows for empowered medical consultations, improved dockside capabilities and volunteer experiences and enables the ship to serve more patients through seamless access to remote specialists.
  • “The Global Mercy is our first purpose-built medical ship.
  • “The Global Mercy project demonstrates the transformative potential of technology in bridging healthcare gaps in developing nations,” said Waheed Choudhry, Senior Vice President, Presidio.

Mercy Ships' Signature Event - "A Transformational Journey"

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星期四, 十月 26, 2023

Embark on a transformational journey at Mercy Ships’ inaugural signature event where you will be transported to Africa through an immersive visual experience like no other.

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  • Embark on a transformational journey at Mercy Ships’ inaugural signature event where you will be transported to Africa through an immersive visual experience like no other.
  • Mercy Ships operates hospital ships that deliver free surgeries and other healthcare services to those with little access to safe medical care.
  • For the past three decades Mercy Ships has focused entirely on partnering with Africa nations.
  • The event will unite partners and investors, global entrepreneurs, community leaders and philanthropists with a common vision of amplifying our collective impact where hope and healing become reality.

Woman Reunited With the Nurse Who Helped Save Her Life 30 Years Ago

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星期三, 十月 4, 2023

A woman was reunited this week with a nurse who saved her life 30 years ago as she volunteers for the same charity that her rescuers were from.

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  • A woman was reunited this week with a nurse who saved her life 30 years ago as she volunteers for the same charity that her rescuers were from.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003675138/en/
    Catherine Conteh reunited with the nurse, Aly Hogarth-Hall, who helped save her life 30 years ago.
  • Aly Hogarth-Hall and Dr Keith Thomson were touring Princess Christian Maternity Hospital when Aly heard a woman in pain.
  • “I didn't know what to do, so I thought, I'll pray for this woman and hand it over to God.”
    As Aly’s prayer ended, 30 years ago, amazingly, help arrived.

Sierra Leoneans Welcome Newest Mercy Ship, the Global Mercy® into Port of Freetown

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星期四, 八月 24, 2023

President Julius Maada Bio, Freetown has welcomed a Mercy Ships’ hospital ship, marking the sixth instance of the collaboration between Mercy Ships and the government of Sierra Leone.

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  • President Julius Maada Bio, Freetown has welcomed a Mercy Ships’ hospital ship, marking the sixth instance of the collaboration between Mercy Ships and the government of Sierra Leone.
  • This time it is the Global Mercy® the world’s largest non-governmental hospital ship, which has docked at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230823493995/en/
    Sierra Leoneans welcome the Global Mercy.
  • This collaboration with Mercy Ships reflects our vision for a resilient healthcare system in Sierra Leone.

New hybrid ro-ro ships ordered for Stena Line

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星期二, 五月 30, 2023

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of Stena Line, Stena RoRo has designed and ordered two hybrid cargo ships from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling in Weihai.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of Stena Line, Stena RoRo has designed and ordered two hybrid cargo ships from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling in Weihai.
  • The ships can be powered by methanol or conventional fuel and have been developed in line with future environmental requirements, for example by using batteries as a future means of propulsion.
  • The vessels have been specially designed for Stena Line's route between Belfast and Heysham on the Irish Sea and therefore have enhanced maneuverability.
  • Stena RoRo is responsible for the contract and construction of the NewMax vessels and delivery is scheduled for 2025.

New hybrid ro-ro ships ordered for Stena Line

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星期二, 五月 30, 2023

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of Stena Line, Stena RoRo has designed and ordered two hybrid cargo ships from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling in Weihai.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of Stena Line, Stena RoRo has designed and ordered two hybrid cargo ships from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling in Weihai.
  • The ships can be powered by methanol or conventional fuel and have been developed in line with future environmental requirements, for example by using batteries as a future means of propulsion.
  • The vessels have been specially designed for Stena Line's route between Belfast and Heysham on the Irish Sea and therefore have enhanced maneuverability.
  • Stena RoRo is responsible for the contract and construction of the NewMax vessels and delivery is scheduled for 2025.