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AMS Machine Learning Study for Boston Children’s Hospital Wins Quirk’s Marketing Research and Insight Excellence Award

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Boston Children’s, a pediatric hospital ranked on the Pediatric Honor Roll for more than 20 years by U.S. News & World Report, asked AMS to apply machine learning to better understand the patient journey for pediatric specialty and complex care. AMS used its Automated Content Evaluator (ACE™), an algorithm developed in collaboration with researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management to identify customer needs and provide input for a detailed journey map. Once trained, ACE™ can process hundreds of thousands of lines of readily available user-generated content, quickly identifying needs and discovering hidden gems of insights.

In this case, ACE™ helped analyze more than 66 thousand sentences from both public and internal patient family-generated discussions on topics such as provider selection, diagnostic testing, and condition management, among others, to explore the stages, needs, and emotional sentiment along the journey map – beyond what is typically uncovered by traditional marketing research. Working with the Boston Children’s team, AMS produced a detailed patient journey map that included 133 needs across more than a dozen phases of the pediatric patient journey. This study provided Boston Children’s with actionable information to further improve the experiences of patients and their families as they face medically complex situations.

ABOUT APPLIED MARKETING SCIENCE (AMS)

For nearly 35 years, AMS has helped product developers, customer experience professionals, and executives use customer insights to develop better products and services. With roots in the MIT Sloan School of Management, we take pride in utilizing systematic, cutting-edge methodologies. Visit our website to learn more about AMS. For any questions about this study or about how you can apply machine learning to your own research project, contact Carmel Dibner at [email protected].

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Rachelyn Provencher, Applied Marketing Science, Inc., 1 781-250-6332, [email protected], ams-insights.com

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Veterans Benefit from Emperor’s College and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Partnership

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Emperor’s College, ranked as the number one acupuncture school in California, has launched a doctoral residency program in collaboration with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS), one of the largest VA facilities in the United States, serving over 80,000 veterans.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Emperor’s College, ranked as the number one acupuncture school in California, has launched a doctoral residency program in collaboration with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS), one of the largest VA facilities in the United States, serving over 80,000 veterans.

The partnership allows Emperor’s College Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine residents to treat combat Veterans in the PTSD Clinic at the West LA VA Medical Center under the direction of Dr. Kirsten Tillisch, MD, Chief of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Jeremiah Krieger, DACM, LAc, an Emperor’s College alumnus and the first licensed acupuncturist to be hired on staff at VAGLAHS, and Dr. Jacques MoraMarco, DAOM, OMD, LAc, Academic Dean at Emperor’s College, supervise the residents.

This historic partnership is a significant step forward for VA’s “Whole Health” initiative, which brings complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies to Veterans. VA has approved eight CIH therapies as part of the standard VA medical benefits package, including acupuncture, biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, guided imagery, massage therapy, meditation, Tai Chi/Qigong, and yoga.

The first cohort of doctoral students began their residency in January 2023 by treating a diverse group of Veterans suffering from PTSD and chronic pain who are referred for acupuncture treatment by VA physicians and psychologists. Veterans have access to the standard evidence-based therapies for PTSD provided at VA and choose, in collaboration with their medical team, to add acupuncture for additional symptom management. According to Dr. Krieger, after just a few months of treatment, the Veterans are seeing tremendous benefits from this multi-faceted approach. “In general, the Veterans we treat are able to be more present, less reactive to stress, and less reactive to triggers that would have sent them into PTSD episodes,” Dr. Krieger reports. “We also see patients who find relief from other symptoms, such as pain, severe migraines, or sleep problems that sometimes went unresolved for years.”

“We are honored to serve these deserving Veterans who have sacrificed so much to serve our country,” said Dr. Yun Kim, EdD, LAc, President of Emperor’s College. “Emperor’s College has always worked to bring acupuncture to underserved and underrepresented communities, and this partnership with the VAGLAHS is a testament to our commitment to that mission.”

“As a model of how multidisciplinary Integrative Medicine can elevate patient care, this program is another sign of the incredible commitment VA and our local VAGLAHS leadership have made to advancing the Whole Health of Veterans. We are not only able to provide expert, specialized care to Veterans with PTSD in this collaboration with the professionals and students of Emperor’s College, but we are also able to help train the doctorate-level acupuncturists of the future,” said Dr. Kirsten Tillisch.

  • “At the West LA VA Medical Center, I get to treat conditions I wouldn’t normally get to see, like Gulf War Syndrome. Being able to watch our patients’ progress over the weeks and months has been amazing,” said Kirsten Thomas, a doctoral resident.
  • “Having the opportunity to participate in this historic program at VA is an honor,” said doctoral resident Jay Gunther, CMT, LAc. “Seeing patients weekly over the course of an entire year allows us to further our specialized clinic experience under the guidance of Dr. Krieger and Dr. MoraMarco.”
  • Doctoral resident Agustin Orozco, LMT, LAc, shared, “This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career so far. It’s remarkable how much we learn and how the Veterans’ conditions improve over time thanks to this integrative approach to treating PTSD.”
  • “Of all the externships I have participated in, this is by far the most hands-on opportunity to work in an integrative clinical setting,” said Jennifer Haidenthaller, LAc. “Not only are we honing our needling techniques and diagnostic skills, but we are also becoming proficient at working with various physicians in an integrative setting while learning how to chart in a unified system.”
  • “I have learned a lot because we can treat PTSD patients with many different symptoms over a sustained period of time,” said Michelle Wan, LAc. “The impact we have on these Veterans’ lives is tremendous, and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”

One of the Veterans treated in the PTSD Clinic at the West LA VA Medical Center is Angel Yos. He shared, “There’s great communication between the physician and patient. It’s a comprehensive approach to care based on the unique mechanism of a unique injury. I have experienced above and beyond human behavior to support the rehab and recovery provided by the healthcare professional Jen (Jennifer Haidenthaller, LAc).”

Veteran Victor Buoz said, “I always look forward to Tuesdays. Tuesdays are when I get my acupuncture therapy done. I leave relaxed, less anxious, and relieved of a lot of pain. This therapy helps me sleep, which allows me to cope with day-to-day problems.”

“Emperor’s College has a long history of serving the Veteran community, including participating in Veterans Standdowns, Women’s Veterans Summits, and the West Los Angeles Veterans Health Fair. We are grateful to Dr. Tillisch and Dr. Krieger for their commitment to bringing acupuncture services and the highest level of care to the Veteran community,” said Dr. Jacques MoraMarco.

MoraMarco continues, “I have been in practice for almost 50 years, and serving our Veterans is one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. I feel so fulfilled when patients tell me that after years of experiencing nightmares and disturbed sleep, they can achieve a good night’s sleep, feel less stressed, and feel capable of confronting problems in their lives.”

For more information about the Emperor’s College and VAGLAHS partnership, please visit: https://www.emperors.edu/2022/12/emperors-college-signs-an-academic-affiliation-agreement-with-the-greater-los-angeles-va/

About Emperor’s College

Emperor’s College is one of the oldest and most distinguished acupuncture colleges in the nation, specializing in a broad-based approach to the art and science of East Asian medicine. Founded in 1983, Emperor’s College has been leading the way for the integration of East Asian medicine into the modern healthcare system. Offering a master’s and doctoral degree program, Emperor’s College alumni are pioneering leaders in academia, clinical practice, advocacy, and research in the field. For more information, visit emperors.edu.

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Yun Kim, EdD, Emperor’s College, 1 3104538300, [email protected], https://www.emperors.edu/

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Greenberg Traurig’s Chinh H. Pham Speaks at BU Law’s 2023 Asian Pacific American Law Student Association Conference

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Chinh H. Pham, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, spoke at the Boston University School of Law’s 2023 Greater Boston Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA) Conference Nov. 4. Pham was on the “Private Interest” panel during which he shared his legal career journey and offered advice for soon-to-be young lawyers.

BOSTON, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Chinh H. Pham, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, spoke at the Boston University School of Law’s 2023 Greater Boston Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA) Conference Nov. 4. Pham was on the “Private Interest” panel during which he shared his legal career journey and offered advice for soon-to-be young lawyers.

Pham is co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice and a shareholder in the Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice. He focuses his practice on the strategic creation, implementation, and protection of intellectual property rights for technology and life science clients, ranging from venture-backed companies to multinational corporations. He works with his clients to leverage their key innovations for strategic commercial and business opportunities. In addition, Pham assists startup clients with strategies for leveraging their IP portfolio for high-value commercial opportunities and serves as a mentor to entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures through various incubator and accelerator programs.

Pham served as president of the Boston Bar Association for the 2022-23 term, is a member of the board of trustees of the Museum of Science, Boston, and a past president of the National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys. He was named by the Boston Business Journal to its 2023 list of Power 50: Movement Makers, Get Konnected! List of Boston’s 50 Most Influential Asian-American Pacific Islanders, the National Law Journal’s “Technology Law Trailblazer” list, TechCrunch’s “Top Emerging Tech Lawyer” list, IAM Strategy 300’s “Leading IP Strategists” list, and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly “Go To Intellectual Property Lawyer” list. Additionally, Pham is a company mentor at Harvard iLab, Northwestern University’s The Garage, MassChallenge, MassDiGi, and Northeastern University’s IDEA, among others.

APALSA serves to raise awareness in society on issues facing the Asian American community and help its members define their roles not only in the legal community, but in the larger community as well. The Greater Boston APALSA Conference brings together several Boston-area law schools for a day of various panels to discuss working as a minority lawyer in different legal fields, a speed networking event and reception.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Boston Office: Established in 1999, Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office is home to more than 85 attorneys practicing in the areas of banking and finance, corporate, emerging technology, energy, environmental, gaming, governmental affairs, intellectual property, labor and employment, life sciences and medical technology, litigation, public finance, real estate, restructuring and bankruptcy, tax, and white collar defense and investigations. An important contributor to the firm’s international platform, the Boston office includes a team of nationally recognized attorneys with both public and private sector experience. The team offers clients the value of decades of helping clients in complex legal matters and hands-on knowledge of the local business community, supported by the firm’s vast network of global resources.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 47 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.

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Lisa Murray, Trevi Communications, Inc., 978.750.0333, [email protected], https://www.gtlaw.com/en

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Health: Psychology

CancerIQ Announces SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance from AssuranceLab

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Receiving SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance attests that a software product and its related services and processes meet industry-standard security and privacy protocols. The security audit covers a scope that includes common security criteria, system availability, data confidentiality, and privacy requirements for handling personal information. SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance indicates that CancerIQ has the governance, infrastructure, and systems in place to protect patient information from unauthorized access both from within and outside a health system.

“We’ve always prioritized patient and provider security and we’re thrilled to be recognized for it,” said Feyi Ayodele, co-founder and CEO, CancerIQ. “This certification reaffirms why our customers trust us to deliver best in class, innovative solutions and services to help them stay ahead of cancer.”

To achieve compliance, companies must be audited by an independent certified public accountant who performs an assessment and determines whether the company meets the appropriate standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). CancerIQ selected AssuranceLab, which specializes in audits of cloud-native solutions in healthcare and other industries.

About CancerIQ

CancerIQ is the only cancer-focused precision health platform that empowers healthcare providers to detect cancer earlier and prevent it altogether across all patient populations. Integrated directly into real-time EHR workflows, CancerIQ makes it easy to gather comprehensive patient data, automatically map it to the latest evidence-based guidelines, and expand access to personalized care plans, cutting-edge clinical solutions, and genomic innovations. Learn more at canceriq.com, follow CancerIQ on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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Malvina Kefalas, CancerIQ, 1 5165038610, [email protected], www.canceriq.com

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Legal / Law: Criminal Law

Packaged Liquid Discharging Technology Patents Available on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market

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Ocean Tomo Transactions, a part of J.S. Held, announces the auction of Packaged Liquid Discharging Technology Patents via the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market.

CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ocean Tomo announces the auction of Packaged Liquid Discharging Technology Patents, available as lot 179, on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market.

Lot 179 patent auction includes two granted United States utility patents and one pending United States continuation utility patent application.

The claims cover various embodiments of improved beverage bottles which may be used for a wide variety of beverages including soda, water, sports drinks, beer, wine, liquor and the like. The pending continuation application may be used to expand the scope of coverage to include additional features disclosed in the specification which are not subject to the claims in the two granted patents.

One or more inwardly-protruding spiral guide(s) that extend(s) around the inner wall of the bottle – optionally including the bottle neck – distinguishes the patented bottle from conventional bottles. The inwardly-protruding spiral guide(s) control the flow of liquid through the bottle, bottle neck and out of the bottle opening/mouth, thereby preventing unwanted and dangerous “gush” discharges. The spiral guides also serve as a “folding” point where the bottle’s volume can be reduced by twisting and compressing, thereby reducing the space occupied by the empty bottle in landfills and recycling centers.

To request bidder credentials or to receive further information on this portfolio available on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market, contact Layna Guo at [email protected] or +1 312 327 8179.

About Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held

The Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market (OTBA) was built to further enhance Intellectual Property (IP) liquidity and transaction transparency. OTBA serves a broad community of active buyers and sellers, providing a platform to purchase or sell patents and patent applications globally. This market is supported by Ocean Tomo Transactions and affiliate international voice brokers.
Ocean Tomo provides Expert Opinion, Management Consulting, Advisory, and Specialty Services focused on matters involving intellectual property (IP) and other intangible assets. Practice offerings address economic damage calculations and testimony; business licensing strategy and contract interpretation; patent-focused business intelligence; portfolio development strategy; litigation support; trade secret reasonable measures; asset and business valuation; strategy and risk management consulting; merger and acquisition advisory; debt and equity private placement; and IP brokerage. Subsidiaries of Ocean Tomo include Ocean Tomo Investments Group, LLC, a registered broker-dealer.

As a part of J.S. Held, Ocean Tomo works alongside more than 1500 professionals globally and assists clients – corporations, insurers, law firms, governments, and institutional investors – on complex technical, scientific, financial, and strategic matters across all assets and value at risk.

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

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Kristi L. Stathis, Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, +1 773 294 4360, [email protected], OceanTomo.com

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Society: Social Services

Member and General Public Tickets Now on Sale for Zoo Lights at Denver Zoo

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Beloved Colorado Tradition Returns for 33rd Year with Its Largest and Brightest Holiday Lights Display Ever

DENVER, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — For 33 years, Zoo Lights presented by Your Hometown Toyota Stores has been at the heart of the holidays for countless Colorado families. Now, with 80 acres boasting more than 3 million sparkling lights (up from 2 million in previous years), Denver Zoo is still the destination for holiday memories. This year, there’s even more magic than ever, including an adults-only night (Nov. 20), sensory-friendly night (Dec. 31), animated light sculptures, nightly ice-carving exhibitions sponsored by Primrose Schools, and festive seasonal treats. The Zoo is also introducing new peak and standard pricing, which allows guests to enjoy lower prices and smaller crowds on select dates. Tickets are available online at DenverZoo.org.

Guests will find surprises at every turn, including live ice-carving exhibitions with local artists, seasonal craft cocktails and holiday treats, and cozy fire barrels. And enchanting new installations, with themes like Sunrise, River and Waterfall, immerse guests in a wash of color and dazzling animal light sculptures. Special add-on packages to enhance the Zoo Lights experience include the Zoo it All Pass and Glow Package, which offers custom HoloSpex 3-D glasses and a reusable souvenir mug filled with hot cocoa or cider.

Denver Zoo has reduced its energy consumption by 78 percent during Zoo Lights since switching to LED lights in 2005, saving a cumulative 6.5 million kWh and $600,000, according to Xcel Energy Partners in Energy. Each year, the Zoo works to make Zoo Lights even more sustainable by sourcing more reusable, recyclable, and compostable materials; and encouraging all guests and members to help it get closer to its goal of becoming a zero-waste campus by 2025. Throughout the event, the Zoo’s Environmental and Campus Services teams plan to trial new waste receptacles and conduct waste audits to gain an understanding of the Zoo Lights waste stream and determine areas of opportunity for supply chain changes or guest communication.

Zoo Lights sell out every year, and with limited nightly capacity to enhance the visitor experience, guests are highly encouraged to purchase tickets for their select dates and times immediately. Standard price tickets start at $25 for adults and $18 for kids with peak pricing at $28 for adults and $21 for kids. For more information and tickets, visit DenverZoo.org.

ABOUT DENVER ZOO‥
Home to almost 3,000 animals representing more than 450 species,‥Denver Zoo‥is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and the city’s oldest and most passionate advocate for the natural world. The Zoo is among the most visited cultural destination in Colorado, serving almost 2 million people per year, and accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which assures the highest standards of animal care. With the mission‥inspiring communities to save wildlife for future generations,‥Denver Zoo dedicates almost $2 million annually to Zoo-led programs aimed at protecting animals within their natural habitats around the world. For more information, visit‥DenverZoo.org.‥

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Jake Kubie, Denver Zoo, 720-337-1644, [email protected], https://denverzoo.org/

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Pastor aims to use his mental health struggles for good with new children’s book

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Hoover hopes to show kids and grown-ups alike that there’s not always an easy fix when it comes to anxiety and depression, and it’s possible to love Jesus and battle mental illness at the same time. He wants to help further the conversation about mental health in the Church and help people know they’re not alone.

He has worked at Traders Point Christian Church for the past 9 years. Lord, I Worry will be available on Amazon for $14.99 on November 21, 2023. Anxiety, Depression, and Jesus: Finding Hope in All Things is available on Amazon for $12.95.

More information for this book can be found at LordIWorry.com and AaronHooverWrites.com

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Aaron Hoover, Aaron Hoover Writes, 1 3179549461, [email protected]

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Legal / Law: Criminal Law

Smartlink Data Connector Receives U.S. Patent for Groundbreaking Data Exchange Capabilities in Healthcare

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The solution enables health data exchange in ways that were previously not possible.

CARY, N.C., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Smartlink Health Solutions, a leader in healthcare integration solutions, proudly announces the issuance of a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its innovative Smartlink Data Connector (SDC). The patent, numbered US 11,783,922 B1 and titled “SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR DATA INTERCHANGE IN CLINICALLY INTEGRATED NETWORKS,” solidifies Smartlink’s commitment to revolutionizing data exchange in healthcare.

SDC is an Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) designed to seamlessly integrate Electronic Health Records (EHRs) with various health information technology (health IT) systems. The platform can integrate through standard mechanisms like APIs or directly with databases. However, what sets it apart is its now patented ability to integrate systems via the user interface, transcending traditional data exchange limitations imposed by EHR vendors. This unique feature offers the ability to exchange data with unparalleled flexibility and speed, both extraction and insertion, without predefined APIs.

“As the healthcare landscape evolves, interoperability becomes increasingly vital. Our patented, cloud-based solution maintains a library of reusable integration components, enabling rapid implementation and adjustments in response to EHR or CIN changes,” said founder and CEO Siu Tong, PhD. “This patent reinforces Smartlink’s unique cutting-edge innovation that goes beyond traditional API or RPA to address the current healthcare data interoperability challenges.”

One of the most prominent challenges clinics face under value-based payment models is the number of IT systems they must interact with that are not meaningfully integrated with their EHR. The data from these systems is critical for meeting quality standards while reducing total cost, yet it’s not readily available during the patient visit. Examples of these systems include payer portals, population health management systems, referral management systems, health information exchanges (HIEs), registries, and remote care platforms. With its patented capabilities, SDC has the unique ability to reduce the burden on clinic staff by inserting data from external systems into the EHR clinical workflow, reducing the manual effort of logging in to other systems to find it while treating patients. Example use cases include:

  • The creation of tasks in the EHR for closing care gaps.
  • Adding diagnoses or medications that are known in another system, such as the HIE, to an upcoming EHR patient encounter.
  • Extraction of alerts and discharge summaries from hospital notification portals and insertion of them into EHR or transitional care management software.

For more information, please visit www.smartlinkhealth.com.

About Smartlink Health Solutions:

Smartlink is a leading provider of healthcare integration solutions, committed to breaking down data silos and facilitating seamless data exchange in the healthcare ecosystem. With a focus on innovation, Smartlink empowers healthcare organizations to enhance interoperability, improve clinical workflows, and ultimately deliver better patient care.

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April Koontz, Smartlink Health, 1 919-674-8411, [email protected]

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Health: Addiction

Shriners Children’s Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

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Since opening its first hospital in 1922, Shriners Children’s has made it their mission to improve the lives of children, regardless of the families’ ability to pay or insurance status. Over the last century, Shriners Children’s has treated more than 1.5 million children from more than 170 countries. Today, their locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, along with outreach clinics held all over the world, provide innovative care for children with a range of orthopedic issues, burn injuries, craniofacial conditions, spine conditions, spinal cord injuries, colorectal and gastrointestinal conditions, and sports medicine.

“We are delighted to provide Shriners Children’s with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator. “The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that Shriners Children’s is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”

Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as beacons. Currently, nonprofits can earn scores for the Impact & Results, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability beacons. Two objectives drive their approach to rating charities: helping donors and celebrating the work of charities.

“We are proud to receive another Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator,” said Stuart Sullivan, Chief Philanthropy Officer for Shriners Children’s. “This distinction is further validation that our supporters can trust Shriners Children’s commitment to good governance and financial health, and feel empowered knowing they are making an impactful difference in the lives of children around the world.”

Shriners Children’s rating and other information about charitable giving are available free of charge on charitynavigator.org.

About Shriners Children’s

Shriners Children’s is changing lives every day by providing innovative pediatric specialty care, conducting research to improve the quality of lives, and of care, and offering outstanding educational programs for medical professionals. Our locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico provide care for children with orthopedic conditions, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries and other spine disorders, rehabilitation, sports injuries and craniofacial conditions. All care and services are provided regardless of the families’ ability to pay or insurance status. Shriners Children’s has treated more than 1.5 million children since its founding in 1922.

For more information on the care provided by Shriners Children’s, go to shrinerschildrens.org.

Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Media Contact

Ashley Ozols-Thomas, Shriners Children’s, 1 813-499-4273, [email protected], shrinerschildrens.org

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Society: Christianity

Pam Sexauer of Roth Staffing Named to the Global Power 150

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“Congratulations to Pam on her well-deserved inclusion in SIA’s Global Power 150 once again this year,” said Adam Roth, CEO of Roth Staffing Companies. “Our organization wouldn’t be what it is today without Pam’s expertise and many years of dedication. She embodies and enlivens our company’s Purpose and Promise every day, creating remarkable experiences for our coworkers, customers and the individuals we place on assignment.”

Pam’s journey at Roth Staffing started in March of 1998 when she opened Roth Staffing’s Northern California market as a Regional Manager. In 2012, she was named Executive Vice President, and in 2022 President, with all of Roth Staffing’s field operations roll up under her executive leadership, creating synergy across business lines and greater communication among all regions in the U.S.

Pam’s many accomplishments have been recognized by the business community over the years including being named Woman Executive of the Year and winning the Gold Stevie Award at the Women in Business Awards in 2016. She has devoted her career to developing staffing partnerships and actively engaging the hearts and minds of coworkers, including her more than two decades with Roth Staffing Companies.

About Roth Staffing Companies

Roth Staffing Companies is one of the largest privately held staffing firms in the United States, operating from more than 100 locations across 20 states and the District of Columbia. Roth Staffing consists of five specialized business lines: Ultimate Staffing Services for administrative and office positions, Ledgent Finance & Accounting, Ledgent Technology, Adams & Martin Group for legal staffing, and About Talent for workforce solutions.

The organization consistently ranks on Fortune’s Best Workplaces list for Medium Workplaces, Millennials, PEOPLE Companies that Care, Professional Services and Women. In 2023, Roth Staffing was ranked #1 of the “Best Staffing Firms to Work For” by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as well as Best Staffing Firms for Women, “Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction” and “Best of Staffing Talent Satisfaction” by ClearlyRated.

Roth Staffing Companies, L.P. has locations Arizona: Phoenix; California: Brea, Carlsbad, Century City, Cerritos, Costa Mesa, Fremont, Fresno, Inland Empire, Irvine, La Jolla, Los Angeles, Orange County, Oxnard, Palo Alto, Pasadena, Pleasanton, Roseville, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Torrance, Tustin, Woodland Hills; Colorado: Denver; Connecticut: Hartford, New Haven; Florida: Boca Raton, Clearwater, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach; Georgia: Atlanta; Massachusetts: Boston; Maryland: Baltimore, Columbia, Frederick, Rockville, Timonium; Michigan: Detroit; Minnesota: Bloomington, Minneapolis; Missouri: St. Louis, Kansas City; North Carolina: Raleigh; New Hampshire: Nashua; New Jersey: Paramus; Nevada: Las Vegas; Oregon: Portland; Texas: Austin, Dallas, Houston, North Houston, San Antonio; Virginia: Arlington; Washington: Seattle; Wisconsin: Milwaukee.

About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)

Founded in 1989, SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Our proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting, and other types of contingent labor. SIA’s independent and objective analysis provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling/compliance firms, and talent acquisition technology specialists such as vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing and online work services. We also provide training and accreditation with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.

Media Contact

Samantha Cabot, Roth Staffing Companies, (714) 939-8600, [email protected], www.rothstaffing.com

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