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Science: Biology

Flashlight Learning Launches Flashlight360, a Groundbreaking Progress Monitoring Tool for Multilingual Students and Teachers

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“We’ve never had a way to see students’ progress in their language growth. The only data we could get came from the state language assessment in the form of one number after the school year was over.” said Connie Sisneros, the Bilingual Director at Temple ISD. “With Flashlight360, our teachers and students are motivated by all the data they get and the growth they can see all year long. My kids have never been so excited to learn.”

During its soft launch phase, Flashlight360 received positive feedback from ML (ELL, EB) educators and students alike.

The consistent opportunity to practice language using standards-aligned content mixed with Flashlight 360’s data-driven approach, has enabled educators to tailor their instruction to each student’s unique needs, leading to transformative language proficiency outcomes.

Diane Eaton, a multilingual educator at West Lake Junior High School in Utah shared the “aha” moment for one of her students using Flashlight360.

“She had all kinds of questions about why her speaking score was lower. She thought that she’d done just fine. We went back and looked at the feedback that I gave her, and she went, ‘oh, I didn’t realize that’.” said Eaton. “This year on WIDA, she planned and prepared. And when she came out, she was beaming and so excited because she said ‘I wasn’t embarrassed. I had so much more confidence. I think I passed this time.'”

“Flashlight Learning was founded to give teachers tools to provide students with feedback on their productive language,” said Flashlight Learning CEO Justin Hewett. “We wanted to make it easy for students to showcase their linguistic repertoire. Teachers across the nation are excited to have a tool designed specifically for them, that makes it easy and effective to reach all of their students.”

During its soft launch before release, word spread about Flashlight 360, leading to implementations in over 30 states, across more than 200 districts, and serving over 50,000 students.

These school districts have not only renewed their licenses but have, on average, more than doubled the size of their implementations, offering Flashlight360 to even more language learners.

To learn more about Flashlight360, visit here.

About Flashlight Learning

Flashlight Learning is a leading educational solutions provider committed to advancing multilingual education. With a focus on empowering educators and students, Flashlight Learning develops innovative tools to enhance language development and foster academic success.

Media Contact

Andrew Brandt, Flashlight Learning, 1 206-291-3220, [email protected], flashlight360.com

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

New Arrivals Inc Revolutionizes Baby Bedding with Innovative Custom Design Feature on their Website

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New Arrivals Inc, a leading name in the baby bedding industry, has unveiled an exciting addition to their online shopping experience, “Design Your Own Baby Bedding.” This revolutionary feature, accessible on their website www.newarrivalsinc.com, empowers customers to create customized, one of a kind baby bedding with a fun and interactive online design tool.

HOUSTON, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — New Arrivals Inc, a leading name in the baby bedding industry, is thrilled to announce an exciting enhancement to their online shopping experience. It is called Design Your Own Baby Bedding. The direct-to-consumer company has launched this innovative feature on their website, www.newarrivalsinc.com, that empowers customers to design their own bespoke baby bedding.

This groundbreaking addition to New Arrivals Inc’s website provides parents and caregivers with a unique opportunity to create personalized and one-of-a-kind bedding for their little ones. The user-friendly, interactive design tool allows customers to choose from an array of high-quality fabrics, colors, patterns, and themes to craft the perfect ensemble for their baby’s nursery.

“We are committed to providing our customers with the highest level of customization and quality,” said Ben Temple, Owner at New Arrivals Inc. “With our new design feature, parents can now bring their creative vision to life, ensuring that every detail of their baby’s bedding reflects their unique style and preferences.”

The custom design process is simple and intuitive. Customers can easily select their preferred fabric type, color scheme, and pattern, while also having the option to add personalized monograms or embroidery for an extra touch of elegance. This innovative feature not only adds a personal touch to the nursery, but also offers a memorable and heartfelt gift option for baby showers and other special occasions.

New Arrivals Inc has a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and style in their baby bedding collections. The introduction of the custom design feature further solidifies their commitment to offering parents a wide range of options to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for their precious little ones.

The new custom design feature is now live on the New Arrivals Inc website and is available for customers to explore and create their dream baby bedding sets.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Amanda Fowler
832-299-5640
amanda@newarrivalsinc.com

About New Arrivals Inc:

New Arrivals Inc, with over 25 years of experience, is a renowned baby bedding company known for its exquisite designs, superior quality, and exceptional customer service. With a commitment to innovation and personalization, New Arrivals Inc continues to set new standards in the industry by offering parents the ability to design their own baby bedding, ensuring every nursery is a reflection of individual style and love. Instagram: @newarrivalsinc, Facebook: Facebook.com/newarrivalsinc, Website: www.newarrivalsinc.com

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Amanda Fowler, New Arrivals Inc, 1 832-299-5640, [email protected], https://newarrivalsinc.com

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Lifestyle: Self Help

IEI:Lead Expands Its Partnership With Howard University to Increase Learning Opportunities For Aspiring School District Leaders

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In addition, cohort participants will be offered 55 continuing education hours as well as a certificate from Howard University by completing a practitioner-oriented capstone project. The capstone will challenge participants to combine what they learn throughout the programs with their professional experience to analyze a real-world issue, providing practical recommendations to their district leadership team.

“Howard University’s School of Education’s collaboration with IEI:Lead and our launch of the new Aspiring District Leader Institute are two huge milestones in IEI’s commitment to nurture the next generation of exceptional educational leaders,” said Doug Roberts, Founder and CEO of IEI. “Our continued relationship with Howard University provides our IEI:Lead participants with support on their journeys to becomes champions of equity and student achievement.”

Over the course of the Winter 2024 cohorts, new and aspiring district leaders gather virtually once a week for two-hour sessions led this year by Dr. Joseph as well as Dr. Sarena Shivers, Deputy Executive Director of Professional Learning and Member Services, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, Traci Davis, Superintendent Emeritus, and Tom Burton, Superintendent Emeritus, who will share their own unique perspectives, insights, and guidance.

“After overseeing the Winter 2023 cohort and observing the strides our participants made in their professional growth, I’m excited to help visionary leaders shape the future of their districts and improve student achievement,” Dr. Joseph remarked. “The partnership between IEI and Howard University plays a key role in moving K-12 innovation forward.”

The Winter 2024 Cohorts are open to all aspiring leaders, including non-IEI member districts. Classes begin November 7, 2023, culminating with a graduation celebration on March 10, 2024 in Puerto Rico, site of the IEI’s National 2024 Spring Summit. A limited number of spots are available; to learn more or to register, visit the IEI:Lead website.

About the Institute for Education Innovation
Superintendents are defenders of our children’s right to a high-quality public education, and lead their teams toward effective, sustainable solutions to age-old problems. They must be at the center of discussions around when, where, and how innovation will affect teaching and learning. Many education solution providers, funders, researchers, and thought leaders are mission-driven: they do what they do to improve student outcomes. The Institute for Education Innovation bridges gaps between the individuals and organizations committed to seeing students succeed in school and life, creating a safe space for constructive problem-solving and innovative thinking. http://www.instituteforedinnovation.com.

About Howard University
Howard University is one of the nation’s leading research universities, dedicated to educating students from diverse backgrounds at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. Guided by our extraordinary cadre of faculty, students are immersed in cutting-edge scholarship and innovation including nanotechnology, human genome research, atmospheric science, as well as the social science, arts and humanities.

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Sarah Williamson, Institute for Education Innovation, 503-349-3548, sarah@swpr-group.com

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health and fitness

Health-E Commerce® shares 10 ways to use flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) funds to prepare for a healthy year

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According to the experts at Health-E Commerce, these are the Top 10 most popular back-to-school wellness items this year.

To keep making smart money moves with your tax-free dollars all year-round, visit the FSA Store or HSA Store Learning Centers, or use our interactive tax calculator.

About Health-E Commerce
Health-E Commerce is the parent brand to FSA Store, HSA Store and WellDeservedHealth, a family of online marketplaces that serve the 70+ million consumers enrolled in pre-tax health and wellness accounts. The company also created Caring Mill, a popular private-label line of health products that benefits Children’s Health Fund and enables customers to make a donation with each purchase. Since 2010, the Health-E Commerce brands have led the direct-to-consumer e-commerce market for exclusively pre-tax health and wellness benefits. Health-E Commerce plays an essential role in expanding product eligibility for important new categories within the list of eligible medical expenses. 

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Barbara Tabor, Health-E Commerce, 651-230-9192, [email protected], www.health-ecommerce.com

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Health: Psychology

Tom Lawry, Author, Managing Director of Second Century Tech, and Bestselling Author of Hacking Healthcare, to Keynote Digital Health Engagement and Experience Summit

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Tom Lawry, Managing Director of Second Century Tech and a former Microsoft exec who served as National Director for AI for Health and Life Sciences, Director of Worldwide Health, and Director of Organizational Performance for the company’s first health incubator will take the stage on Wednesday, September 27, in Houston, TX.

NEEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Healthcare Innovation Company announced that AI luminary, Tom Lawry, has been added as a keynote speaker to its Digital Health Engagement and Experience Summit, September 27-28, in Houston, TX.

Lawry is the Managing Director of Second Century Tech and a former Microsoft exec who served as National Director for AI for Health and Life Sciences, Director of Worldwide Health, and Director of Organizational Performance for the company’s first health incubator.

In a Harris Poll, Tom was named one of the most recognized leaders driving change and engagement in healthcare today. He has also been named one of the Top 20 AI Voices to Watch (https://medika.life/ai-terrifies-many-and-remains-a-mystery-to-most-who-will-lead-us/).

Mr. Lawry will deliver a keynote address on Wednesday, September 27, titled “More Than Just a Buzz Word: AI’s Role in Transforming Healthcare”.

“The Intelligent Health Revolution is upon us. AI-driven change presents us with a unique opportunity to reinvent healthcare and create truly personalized care along every step of the member experience and patient journey. It also creates a new set of challenges that leaders must understand and be able to navigate to harness its power to do good. I am excited to discuss it at the Summit,” Lawry said.

“Tom has been at the forefront of AI in healthcare for many years. We are thrilled to have him share his perspectives on AI’s role in transforming care delivery with the Summit attendees,” said Haritha Krishnarathnam, VP of Content and Strategy at The Healthcare Innovation Company.

The Digital Health Engagement and Experience Summit for Health Plans and Hospital Systems brings together executives from health plans and provider organizations to discuss the effective implementation, utilization, and optimization of advanced healthcare technology. Attendees will explore actionable strategies to utilize digital technology, including generative AI such as ChatGPT, virtual reality (VR), and remote patient monitoring (RPM). The Summit provides an opportunity for healthcare stakeholders to gain critical insights on better managing workflow automation to reduce clinician burnout, leveraging digital tech to improve chronic care, and advancing efforts to combat health disparities while personalizing the patient and member experience. More information is available at https://www.thINc360.com/Digital.

About The Healthcare Innovation Company
The Healthcare Innovation Company (thINc) creates and produces the world-renowned Healthcare Innovation Congress, thINc360. It also develops content that keeps healthcare and pharma and life sciences executives engaged and informed. By delivering timely content through its live events, webinars, and additional digital offerings, thINc is a catalyst for change for today’s leading organizations, providing them with insights and recommendations to make better business decisions, contain costs, and deliver better results for the populations and markets they serve. Learn more at: https://www.thINc360.com.

Press Contact:
Reena Joseph
Director, Marketing and Partnerships
The Healthcare Innovation Company (thINc)
1-781-939-2446
[email protected]

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Reena Joseph, The Healthcare Innovation Company (thINc), 1-781-939-2446, [email protected], https://thinc360.com/Digital

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Health: Mental Health

Trialbee Launches Rescue Kit to Accelerate Patient Recruitment for Clinical Trials Under Pressure with Precision Targeting Go Live in as Few as 4 Weeks

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All Trialbee Rescue Kit engagements feature…

  • Data-driven Patient Profiles: Use indication-specific, consumer behavior, and other real-world data sources to identify and understand ideal participants
  • Hyper-targeted Digital Recruitment: Create and deliver compelling materials in search, social, and programmatic channels to meet patients and families where they are in their journey
  • Medical Secondary Screening: Reduce site burden by providing only high-quality patient referrals with 2-step pre-qualification
  • Real-time Performance and ROI Results: Track patient journeys and uncover actionable insights in the Trialbee Honey Platform™, a vendor-agnostic single funnel to manage ROI of all recruitment sources

In addition, the urgent nature of rescue studies underscores the need for flexibility, hands-on project success management, and trusted collaboration. In response, Trialbee Rescue Kit enables our expert recruitment team to partner with customers in order to…

  • Analyze enrollment data across geographies and sites to overcome historical challenges
  • Optimize pre-screener and medical secondary screening tips to improve conversion rates and prevent inadvertent drop-outs or self-disqualification
  • Leverage our global team with multiple project managers working in different time zones to expedite document development, IRB review, and kickoff
  • Create campaign materials in advance to be prepared for immediate launch
  • Train and engage all site users to focus and supplement their efforts and activities

“A commonly cited and unfortunate statistic suggests that up to 80% of clinical trials will experience delays and additional cost due to patient recruitment shortcomings,” said Gaynor Anders, Chief Delivery Officer at Trialbee. “We created Rescue Kit to provide immediate and urgent assistance to studies in need of a boost without sacrificing any of the value that sets Trialbee apart in terms of our data-driven and hyper-targeted approach. Thanks to the unprecedented transparency of our Honey Platform, sponsors and study teams are able to see in granular detail what’s working, and what isn’t, across all your recruitment partners – so you can make decisions now that will improve the trajectory of your trial’s LPI goals.”

To get started, visit www.trialbee.com/rescue.

About Trialbee
Trialbee is the leading global data and technology platform for patient recruitment and enrollment in clinical trials. Trialbee Hive™ operationalizes real-world data (RWD) and applies data science to find patients globally. Trialbee Honey™ simplifies the journey into clinical research for patients, reduces the burden of enrolling patients for sites, and provides real-time, data-driven insights to sponsors and CROs so they can optimize enrollment timelines. Partnering with sponsors, CROs, and virtual/decentralized sites and software providers, Trialbee is achieving patient enrollment goals and driving enhancements in diversity in clinical trial populations. We are the smartest way to match and enroll patients for your clinical trial. For more information, visit https://www.trialbee.com or contact us at [email protected]

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Kristopher Sarajian, Trialbee, 1 610.228.2123, [email protected], www.trialbee.com

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Health

NeuroFlow Ushers in New Era of Integrated Care to Support Sustainable Behavioral Health Management

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Health systems and integrated BH service providers turn to NeuroFlow platform to address the rising behavioral health risk in populations through ‘CoCM 2.0’

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NeuroFlow, the market leading behavioral health SaaS platform, has announced a new tech-enabled approach to psychiatric collaborative care (CoCM), ‘CoCM 2.0,’ that combines the company’s AI-driven analytics, care collaboration enablement, and enterprise consumer-grade activation. NeuroFlow’s ‘CoCM 2.0’ approach builds on the traditional model’s foundational registry requirement with three key advancements that transform how organizations deliver care and capture value:

  • Whole population screening & digital care – NeuroFlow’s patient activation and engagement tools offer screening and digital care at scale, making it easy to fill caseloads with CoCM-eligible patients and offer self-directed support to reduce unnecessary utilization of services by directing patients to the right care faster
  • CoCM digital care companion – NeuroFlow’s digital patient experience acts as a care extender between appointments for patients enrolled in CoCM, improving appointment productivity and improving time to remission
  • Post-graduation monitoring – Support for patients’ BH shouldn’t end when they graduate from the CoCM program. NeuroFlow monitors well-being after graduation, offering ongoing visibility for care teams and interventions to prevent deterioration

NeuroFlow’s health system customers are seeing results with improved outcomes while increasing revenue opportunities through the delivery of evidence-based care. For example, customers typically see a 17-23% increase in early identification of BH patients. The automated population risk stratification in combination with the ability to integrate into care management and clinical workflows increases caseload capacity by nearly 36-40% annually. All of this is done while achieving a 90% satisfaction rate among care teams, supporting reduction in clinical burnout. Overall, this increases the speed to value for CoCM programs.

Nearly 30 years ago, the collaborative care model (CoCM) was introduced by leading researchers at the University of Washington. Rather than relying upon traditional mental health referrals, CoCM enables a holistic team-based approach to treating common mental health conditions by integrating behavioral health professionals into the care team, while simultaneously increasing the confidence and competence of physical health providers in treating these conditions. Despite dozens of studies and peer reviewed research supporting the model, adoption remained low in the decades that followed; it was difficult to ramp up collaborative care programs quickly and at scale, and the industry lacked sufficient financial incentive to address behavioral health.

However, widespread adoption of collaborative care in clinical settings is now accelerating across the industry thanks to a combination of improved technologies, additional reimbursement codes, and a collective shift towards value-based care.

Today, NeuroFlow’s category-leading platform is being adopted by a wide range of organizations to manage patient caseloads in various integrated care models at increased scale and efficiency. NeuroFlow is used by evolvedMD, Magellan Healthcare, Emory Health, Ascension, Novant Health, and ACOs like Atlantic Health to support, among other initiatives, the execution of their collaborative care programs and services.

“The combination of NeuroFlow’s intuitive registry for care managers and its engagement tools for patients gives our team critical visibility into our patients’ wellbeing, helping make each interaction more meaningful and ensuring every patient feels supported throughout their care journey,” notes evolvedMD Co-CEO Erik Osland.

In a recent survey, 70% of surveyed participating patients reported that NeuroFlow supported their mental health in between appointments with their provider, and surveyed providers reported improved continuity of care and improvements in patients’ physical health after implementation of NeuroFlow.

“Providers are purposeful with their time and resources, and we wanted to develop a way to reduce the cognitive load they face on a daily basis,” said NeuroFlow Chief Medical Officer Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH. “I’ve explored in depth the impact CoCM can have from my time on the faculty at the University of Washington to my work at enterprise health systems spanning nearly three decades. CoCM can now scale and reach its full potential with NeuroFlow’s suite of technology products and services.”

About NeuroFlow

NeuroFlow provides the technology infrastructure that leading healthcare organizations need to deliver effective and scalable integrated programs that improve access to behavioral healthcare and lower costs. Powered by proof and clinical expertise, NeuroFlow’s next-generation software enables programs to bridge the gap between physical and mental health with proven solutions for psychiatric collaborative care, suicide prevention, and more. To learn more, visit www.neuroflow.com.

Media Contact

Will Crowley, NeuroFlow, 1 610-608-3664, [email protected], neuroflow.com

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Health

Team Novo Nordisk Selects Spotnana to Manage Global Travel

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Spotnana is dedicated to supporting causes that advance progress and equality around the world. Our sponsorship of Team Novo Nordisk represents a commitment to our core value to build globally and service locally.

“We are delighted to sponsor Team Novo Nordisk and provide unparalleled travel experiences to its team of professional cyclists and their supporting staff,” said Johnny Thorsen, Spotnana VP of Partnerships. “We serve customers across the globe, and our global mindset, including our celebration of diversity, informs the way we build our products and service our customers.”

In addition to the pro team that competes in more than 30 countries around the world, Team Novo Nordisk maintains an active pipeline of talent across a wide range of countries through a development team and talent identification camps, together with an ambassadors program with athletes with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes competing in different sports all around the world, all of which require travel support.

“We’re extremely pleased to be working with Spotnana,” said Sergey Davidenko, Team Novo Nordisk VP of Operations and Sponsorships. “Spotnana solves long standing problems for travel-intensive organizations like us. They allow us to compete around the world and focus on our goals, knowing we have 24/7 support for our travels when we need it.

“The Spotnana Travel-as-a-Service platform is visionary,” added Davidenko. “Spotnana embodies the innovation of tomorrow, while addressing the pressing technological needs of today.”

Learn more about how Spotnana’s sponsorship is empowering Team Novo Nordisk to focus on its mission and goals by visiting Spotnana’s website.

About Team Novo Nordisk – Racing to Drive Change in Diabetes

Team Novo Nordisk is a global all-diabetes sports team of cyclists spearheaded by the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team. In 2012, Phil Southerland, co-founder and CEO of the team, and global healthcare company Novo Nordisk, came together to create Team Novo Nordisk, based on a shared vision to inspire, educate, and empower people around the world affected by diabetes and promote a healthy and active lifestyle. For more information, visit http://www.teamnovonordisk.com.

About Spotnana

Spotnana is the travel platform that connects humanity. We are modernizing the infrastructure of the travel industry in order to bring freedom, simplicity, and trust to travelers everywhere. Our Travel-as-a-Service platform makes travel simpler and more affordable for corporations, while enabling our ecosystem of agency, supplier, and technology provider partners to increase operational efficiency, unlock new revenue sources, and accelerate innovation. To learn more, visit spotnana.com.

Media Contact

Tim Lindley, Team Novo Nordisk, +39 391 110 6499, [email protected], www.teamnovonordisk.com

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Health: Addiction

Harnessing the Value of Data to Maximize Your eClinical Assets, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Join Bryan Clayton, Chief Commercial Officer, endpoint Clinical, for the live webinar on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 1pm EDT (10am PDT).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Harnessing the Value of Data to Maximize Your eClinical Assets.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/ 

Media Contact

Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, vkovacevic@xtalks.com

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Health

Cancer Nursing Today Expands Oncology Nurse Contributors, Including New York Times Best-selling Author

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Theresa Brown, PhD, RN, Author of The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients’ Lives, and Others Join Growing List of CNT Contributors

MANALAPAN, N.J., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Cancer Nursing Today (CNT), a Mashup Media, LLC property, is pleased to announce the addition of new nurse voices to its list of monthly content contributors: Theresa Brown, PhD, RN; Milagros R. Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC; Natalie Ferguson, DNP, MSN, FNP, MSA, APRN; and Pamela K. Ginex, EdD, MPH, RN, OCN.

These new voices join established Cancer Nursing Today contributors Elaine S. DeMeyer, RN, MSN, AOCN®, BMTCN®; Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RN; and Kate B. Hubbard, MSN, RN, OCN®, NPD-BC.

Dr. Brown is a former clinical oncology nurse who also taught writing and literature at Harvard University, Tufts University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She later became a registered nurse and worked in oncology, palliative care, and hospice care before publishing her first book, Critical Care, in June 2010. Her second book, The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients’ Lives, became a New York Times best seller in 2015. She is also the author of Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient and is a frequent contributor to the New York Times.

Of her partnership with Cancer Nursing Today, Dr. Brown said, “Cancer Nursing Today wants to tell the real story of nursing right now—the good, the bad, and the ugly. I’m proud to write for them for that reason.”

Ms. Elia has been an advanced practice registered nurse in oncology for more than 25 years. She has been recognized for her activist efforts at the intersection of health policy, environmental justice, and patient care. In 2021, she became certified as a Climate for Health ambassador and went on to be appointed as a member of the American Nurses Association Innovation Advisory Committee for Planetary Health. She currently chairs the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Environmental Health, Sustainability, and Climate Change Working Group and was the recipient of the 2023 ONS Excellence in Oncology Nursing Health Policy and Advocacy Award.

“I’m thrilled to be a contributing writer for Cancer Nursing Today because it allows me to raise awareness and offer resources to oncology nurses on relevant issues around environmental health and the impact of climate change on patient care. Their platform gives me the ability to reach a far wider nursing audience monthly than I could otherwise,” Elia told Cancer Nursing Today.

Dr. Ferguson is currently the assistant director of nursing and a community outreach advocate, educator, and support liaison in the Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Cancer Care Services, at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She is a member of the Nurses Association of the Counties of Long Island Committee on Public Policy and serves on the Executive Board and is the block association chairperson of Community Board 17 in Brooklyn, New York.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to collaborate alongside a group of like-minded professionals whose goal is to educate and advance the knowledge base of oncology treatments and keep abreast of the latest developments and research in all areas of cancer care,” Dr. Ferguson said. “This is a win-win for me personally and professionally as it will greatly benefit my interactions with not only my patients, but other consumers as well.”

Dr. Ginex is an assistant professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing, with a joint appointment in the Division of Population Science at the Stony Brook Cancer Center. Dr. Ginex is the proud recipient of the Connie Henke Yarbro Excellence in Cancer Nursing Mentorship Award for her mentorship of oncology nurses.

“I am looking forward to covering topics that are meaningful to oncology nurses. In my experience, oncology nurses are eager to learn, share best practices, and research updates. Cancer Nursing Today is an important resource for doing just that,” Dr. Ginex shared.

Read their recent contributions on Cancer Nursing Today, and follow Cancer Nursing Today on Twitter/X to stay up to date on the latest news and columns.

About Mashup Media, LLC

Mashup Media, based in Manalapan, NJ, is a multimedia publishing company passionate about providing health care professionals with a platform to further publicize their work. Driven by data and analytics, Mashup Media produces cutting-edge products that deliver content from trusted sources and industry thought leadership. To learn more, visit mashupmediallc.com.

About Cancer Nursing Today

Cancer Nursing Today is a robust digital platform providing current, nursing-specific oncology news. CNT understands the leadership role nurses have on multidisciplinary teams. The platform harnesses that knowledge to curate cutting-edge cancer research, conference proceedings, practice updates, and published literature. In addition to its powerful website, CNT leverages email newsletters and social media to highlight the best content from key opinion leaders in the field, keeping oncology nurses informed of best practices to improve patient outcomes. Learn more at cancernursingtoday.com.

Media Contact

Kerrie Keegan, Mashup Media, 1 6468942833, [email protected], https://mashupmediallc.com/

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