The collaboration between Vinh Duc General Hospital and IMR will make healthcare and health education more accessible to underserved communities in the Quang Nam province to reduce health disparities.
IMR has been providing medical relief missions in Vietnam under the authority of the country’s ministry of health since 2016. This partnership with Vinh Duc General Hospital will allow IMR’s medical volunteers to serve a higher level of patient need and treat more complex cases. Surgeries will be able to be performed at the hospital by IMR surgical teams.
“Our partnership showcases a shared commitment to the well-being of communities and the belief that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right,” said King. “Working together, we can create a healthier future for all.”
IMR has been providing healthcare services to disadvantaged and inaccessible populations worldwide since 2002. With a presence in more than 87 countries, the organization brings together medical and nonmedical professionals as volunteers to offer essential medical care and health education to those in need. IMR’s goal of making healthcare accessible aligns with the mission of Vinh Duc General Hospital to serve its community.
“We’re not just providing healthcare,” said King. “We’re building bridges of compassion, understanding, and collaboration.”
NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A Sizer said the agency “intends to help make Northeast Louisiana a regional creative hub, a preferred destination that will generate much-needed regional economic development, diversity, job creation, and more.”
“We believe there is medicine in creative expression, and the arts can help a person come alive in ways some traditional treatment options can’t,” Dr. Sizer said. “We intend to help create an environment where dreams are realized, families are strong, bodies are healthy, community institutions are thriving, and spirits are renewed.”
Dr. Sizer said the agency is “helping people in our region understand addiction and mental health issues with this innovative prevention approach. We are essentially showing our region the struggles of addiction and mental illness on stage using various creative art forms.”
“We want individuals who are divided racially, politically, economically, and socially to understand that all people have value and potential,” Dr. Sizer said. “This production is designed to show our collective humanity, to challenge us, to sadden us, and to motivate us towards collective action.”
Director Christal Wheeler said the “Under Construction” script focuses on “our individual construction and the factors that build us into the people we become over time.”
“We will explore the roadblocks, detours, and distractions that come in the form of addictions that many may encounter on this road called life,” Wheeler said. “I believe that our audience, whether they have experienced addiction in some form or not, will gain a better understanding of how all distractions can hinder our progress but won’t stop our journey unless we allow it.”
Space Coast-based St. Francis Reflections and Treasure Coast-based Treasure Coast Hospice pursue affiliation to improve patient-centric care.
STUART, Fla., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Space Coast-based St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care and Treasure Coast-based Treasure Coast Hospice announced today that the two organizations are exploring an affiliation. The areas served by the two programs include Brevard, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties.
St. Francis Reflections was founded in the late 1970s and Treasure Coast Hospice in the early 1980s when hospice care was a volunteer-lead movement searching for better ways to care for people at the end of life. Each program has served its respective communities for more than forty years as a mission-driven, non-profit healthcare organization providing the highest level of quality care to patients, families and the community at large.
“Through an affiliation, our organizations will have the opportunity to achieve a shared goal to provide sustainable palliative and hospice care along with bereavement services for patients and families in the communities that we serve,” said St. Francis Reflections CEO Joseph Killian, CHPCA. “By joining forces, St. Francis Reflections and Treasure Coast Hospice will strengthen our organizations’ ability to expand services and advance care innovation.”
“St. Francis Reflections and Treasure Coast Hospice have the opportunity to dramatically strengthen our combined not-for-profit missions,” said Treasure Coast Hospice CEO Jackie Kendrick, CHPCA. “By working together, our organizations will have the ability to continue to pursue clinical excellence, ensuring that we are prepared to meet the growing needs of our communities.”
Another benefit of affiliation is to improve recruitment and retention of staff during a time of widespread healthcare workforce shortages.
“Our commitment to our employees remains unwavering, and we believe that this affiliation will support continuing education and training and create new opportunities for growth while preserving job security,” continued Kendrick.
St. Francis Reflections and Treasure Coast Hospice leadership teams will continue to work on a comprehensive plan over the coming months with the goal to announce a formal affiliation in early 2024.
St. Francis Reflections and Treasure Coast Hospice employ more than 600 employees, including both clinical and administrative staff. Under the prospective affiliation, each organization will retain its own brand and locations.
St. Francis Reflections serves 3,000 patients annually in Brevard County. It runs two Inpatient Units—one 12-bed unit in Titusville and another 10-bed unit inside Melbourne Regional Medical Center in Melbourne.
Treasure Coast Hospice cares for 4,000 patients annually in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. It offers three Inpatient Units with a total of 32 beds on two campuses located in Stuart in Martin County and Ft. Pierce in St. Lucie County.
About St. Francis Reflections
St. Francis Reflections is Brevard’s longest-serving, and only independent, non-profit hospice and palliative care resource. It was founded 45 years ago to provide extraordinary care for patients and families to help them deal with the greatest medical, emotional and spiritual challenges of their lives. Today, St. Francis Reflections cares for patients in their residences throughout Brevard County, wherever they call home. Its staff and volunteers work with dedication, compassion and great respect for those they serve guided by the mission statement: Uplifting Lives. Uplifting Each Other. Uplifting Our Community.
About Treasure Coast Hospice
Treasure Coast Hospice is a non-profit community organization of skilled professionals and dedicated volunteers whose mission is to provide access to compassionate, caring, expert and professional hospice and grief support services to patients and families at the end of life. Founded in 1982, Treasure Coast Hospice has grown to serve more than 4,000 patients annually in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. Thanks to the generous support of our community, the Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation is able to fund comprehensive hospice and grief support programs for Treasure Coast Hospice, including three Inpatient Units for those who need a higher level of care, the specialized pediatric program Little Treasures, music therapy, massage therapy, virtual reality experiences, individual and group bereavement services, and Camp Good Grief for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
The ubiquitin-mediated destruction of cellular proteins plays a crucial part in many cellular functions by altering the cellular protein concentration. The discovery of specific proteins that are ubiquitylated before degradation in the 1970s led to the 2004 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
Since then, with the catalytically “event-driven” pharmacology, the potency of binding affinity to the target protein is no longer the key aspect of a PROTAC. However, more insights and better assays to help the structure-activity relationship (SAR) for PROTACs are needed.
Register for this webinar to explore in vitro assays for PROTAC and similar applications for molecular glues for targeted protein degradation (TPD).
Join Yuzhou Xu, MS, Senior Director, Biology and Pharmacology, Shanghai ChemPartner, for the live webinar on Friday, October 27, 2023, at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK).
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Program Shines a Light on Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease during National Childhood Cancer and National Sickle Cell Awareness month and beyond COLUMBUS, Ga., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance products in the U.S. and a proud…
“I am excited to announce that we have already raised $14.2 million, we only need $6.8 million to close the funding gap for our new family center, which will significantly impact the services and outcomes that we can achieve for our mothers and children,” states Jeannie Seeley-Smith. “It will allow us to expand our multi-generational programming, giving more mothers and their children access to intervention and comprehensive care, with a proven model designed to break the cycle of despair. Multi-generational programming, where mothers and their children both have access to intervention, is the foundation of Perspectives methodology. It is the model designed to break toxic cycles,” she added.
Nothing embodies the spirit and promise of Perspectives more powerfully than “Reach for the Mountain,” a song composed and recorded with the children of Perspectives Kids Connection choir, under the direction of Jim Papoulis, co-founder of the Foundation for Small Voices (FSV). The mission of FSV is to encourage the use of music, literature, and art to heal, educate, celebrate, and empower the lives of children.
About Perspectives: Perspectives systematically addresses the need for early intervention programming for children, while providing comprehensive services for mothers. Perspectives children’s services include a year-round academic and social enrichment program. The Cargill Kids Cafe provides 10,000 meals annually to children living at the Perspectives housing campus. It includes a commercial kitchen/classroom where children learn to prepare nutritious food.
Perspectives campus includes five apartment buildings, clients receive fully furnished apartments when they move in. The campus is adjacent to a city park, it includes urban gardens, patios, playgrounds, a pergola, a therapy office, and apartments for two on-site team members. This is home to 52 mothers and 70-100 children at any given time. The 22,000 sq. ft. family center houses trauma-informed therapy services, early childhood development, and year-round programming for K-5th grade students. . Perspectives programs demonstrate the success achieved by the disruption of cycles of dysfunctional lifestyles through an integrated approach that includes trauma-informed care, therapeutic services, supportive housing, and comprehensive children’s programming. For more information, please contact Annemarie Osborne, 949.237.2906 or [email protected] or visit https://www.perspectives-family.org/.
About the Foundation for Small Voices: The Foundation for Small Voices (FSV) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to using music to cross cultural, generational, and ideological boundaries to raise awareness and funds for national and international music and mentoring programs for children. We believe that music can heal, educate, celebrate, and empower the lives of children. FSV’s mission is to encourage the use of music, literature, and art to help children of all ages come to believe in themselves as capable, creative, and compassionate individuals whose contributions to society make a difference. Through songwriting workshops, ever-evolving projects and initiatives, and our professional development series, in addition to producing concerts to benefit the work of not-for-profits worldwide, we reach children and their communities from all levels of society. To learn more please visit: http://dev.foundationforsmallvoices.org/.
Executives from Universal Health Services, Inc., Dechert LLP, NSM Insurance Group, Knipper Health, The Wharton School & Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Recognized for their Achievements
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — PhillyCIO announced the winners of its 2023 ORBIE® Awards. PhillyCIO recognized technology executives in six key categories – Large Enterprise, Enterprise, Large Corporate, Corporate, Education, & Healthcare. The Awards were presented at the Philadelphia ORBIE Awards at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
“Member-led, non-commercial programs like the ORBIE Awards, build meaningful professional relationships with colleagues facing similar challenges, solving problems and avoiding pitfalls,” said Kelly Lyman, PhillyCIO Chair. “Successful leaders understand the ‘superpower’ of trusted relationships. In any gathering of technology leaders, the answer is in the room.”
The 2023 Philadelphia ORBIE Award winners are:
Eric Goodwin, CIO, Universal Health Services, Inc. received the Large Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $5 billion annual revenue.
Mike Rinehart, CIO, Dechert LLP received the Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $1 billion annual revenue.
Nik Umrani, Global CIO, NSM Insurance Group received the Large Corporate ORBIE for organizations over $500 million annual revenue.
Rajeev Nair, CIO, Knipper Health received the Corporate ORBIE for organizations up to $500 million annual revenue.
Dan Alig, CIO, The Wharton School received the Education ORBIE for schools and other higher education organizations.
Shakeeb Akhter, SVP & CDIO, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia received the Healthcare ORBIE for hospitals & healthcare organizations.
The ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in the United States. Since inception in 1998, over 700 technology leaders have received the prestigious ORBIE Award. The ORBIE honors chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. Finalists and winners are selected by an independent peer review process, led by prior ORBIE recipients, based upon:
Leadership and management effectiveness
Business value created by technology innovation
Engagement in industry and community endeavors
The Philadelphia ORBIE Awards keynote was delivered by Usman Waheed, Chief Digital Experience Officer, UNFI. Over 350 guests attended, representing leading Philadelphia organizations and their technology partners.
The 2023 Philadelphia ORBIE Awards was made possible by the following sponsors:
PhillyCIO is the preeminent peer leadership network of Philadelphia chief information officers. PhillyCIO is one of 30 chapters of the Inspire Leadership Network, a national membership organization comprised exclusively of CIOs from public and private businesses, government, education, healthcare and nonprofit institutions.
PhillyCIO is led by a CIO Advisory Board, supported by an executive director and staff. Underwriter executives ensure programs remain non-commercial and exclusive to qualified CIOs and members.
The in-home health care franchise is looking to tap into unmet demand in Shreveport, Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Right at Home, the 700-plus location in-home health care concept helping seniors and adults with disabilities live comfortably at home, is looking to expand in Shreveport, Louisiana. The opportunity gives local entrepreneurs a chance to make a difference in their communities and provide peace of mind to families needing care.
Right at Home employs professionally trained caregivers to provide care and assistance to seniors and adults with disabilities who wish to remain in the comfort and safety of their own home or current living arrangement. With over 28 years of experience providing essential care in more than 700 locations across six countries, Right at Home has become one of the world’s largest in-home health care franchises. With an aging population of 58,000 senior citizens, Shreveport is primed for Right at Home’s services. Nearly 80,000 people in Shreveport are employed, with nearly 20% of them working in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, according to Data USA. The Louisiana economy is growing in 2023, and Right at Home would be a great addition to the Shreveport market. “Right at Home starts with our passionate franchise owners, and we’re excited to partner with the people of Shreveport,” said Jennifer Chaney, Vice President of Franchise Development. “We are seeking passionate individuals who aren’t just looking for a business to make a living. Entrepreneurs should choose Right at Home to make a positive impact on their communities and the people for whom they provide care. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for everyone that we serve.”
With its eyes on Shreveport, the industry-leading in-home health care concept is seeking franchise partners to provide its much-needed services within one territory in the market.
Right at Home is seeing an increased demand for quality in-home care services across the country as the baby boomer generation reaches its senior years. During 2020 and 2021, the franchise not only survived the height of the pandemic but came out of it stronger than ever– exceeding growth goals by 40%. And in 2022, Right at Home picked up even more momentum as it continued to bring its best-in-class in-home care services to families in new markets across the country. This year, Right at Home is looking forward to building on that growth, including in Shreveport.
ABOUT RIGHT AT HOME: Founded in 1995, Right at Home offers in-home care to seniors and adults with disabilities who want to live independently. Most Right at Home offices are independently owned and operated and directly employ and supervise all caregiving staff. Each caregiver is thoroughly screened, trained, and bonded/insured before entering a client’s home. Right at Home’s global office is based in Omaha, Nebraska, with more than 700 franchise locations in the U.S. and five other countries. If you’re interested in taking the next step in making a difference in your community as a Right at Home franchisee, visit https://rightathomefranchise.com/ or to read more about franchise ownership, visit our blog at: https://rightathomefranchise.com/forc/.
“The significance of BRA Day as a symbol of breast reconstruction awareness – and access – has never been more critical,” said Howard Levinson, MD, president of The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF). “ASPS and The PSF are determined to ensure that all patients seeking post-mastectomy care be made aware of their right to coverage and all options available. Partnering with like-minded organizations helps to bolster this ongoing support for breast cancer patients, advocating for their right to make well-informed choices that best serve their needs.”
“At Allergan Aesthetics, we are committed to driving education for patients so that they are empowered to make informed decisions for their personal journey and unique circumstances, and that includes ensuring that breast cancer patients are aware of all their post-mastectomy options such as breast reconstruction,” said Carrie Strom, president, Global Allergan Aesthetics and senior vice president, AbbVie. “We are honored to partner with organizations that share our dedication to supporting the breast cancer community year-round.”
BRA Day brings together ASPS, The PSF, plastic surgeons specializing in breast reconstruction, nurse navigators, corporate partners, breast cancer support groups and organizations to coordinate events this Oct. 18. These events take place across the globe and can include media events, Q&A sessions, lectures, flash mobs, fundraising parties, advertising campaigns, community events and more.
About Breast Reconstruction
Studies show that women who undergo breast reconstruction experience significant improvements in psychological, social and sexual well-being. Every patient deserves to learn about the full complement of breast reconstruction options at the time of diagnosis. In fact, the two main reasons women do not undergo breast reconstruction is that patients are not referred to breast reconstructive surgeons and are not informed of their reconstructive options. Breast reconstruction is part of a comprehensive approach and treatment for breast cancer patients.
Integral to this cohesive team approach, are frequent meetings that occur to discuss each patient and their individualized treatment plan. Members of this group of specialists are breast surgeons, plastic pathologists, reconstructive surgeons, oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, geneticists, nurses, patient care coordinators and more. Their collective insights guarantee that patients are not only aware of but also have access to a full range of reconstructive procedures, with decisions based on consensus among the team and ultimately the patient.
“Women need choices – they should be presented with the complete range of breast reconstruction options,” said Lynn Damitz, MD, ASPS board vice president of health policy & advocacy. Shared decision-making is the optimal goal where we are all part of the decision.”
For more information on breast reconstruction, visit http://www.breastreconusa.org. Become educated and help educate others about the availability of and access to breast reconstruction and why all women deserve a team approach to breast cancer treatment.
About ASPS
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. Representing nearly 8,000 physician members, the society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises more than 92 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
About Allergan Aesthetics
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit http://www.AllerganAesthetics.com.
About AbbVie
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at http://www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Syra Health Corp. (NASDAQ: SYRA) (“Syra Health” or the “Company”), a healthcare consulting company with a mission to improve healthcare by providing innovative services and technology solutions, announced a strategic agreement with Maricopa…
