HRH Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, Her Excellency Vicki Downey and HRH Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia

The Savoy Foundation is continuing the chivalric traditions and humanitarian causes of the Savoy Orders in the Western Hemisphere

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
December 26, 2019

On Saturday evening, December 14, 2019, the 22nd Ballo di Savoia (Savoy Ball), the annual winter charity gala hosted by the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, returned to the elegant Metropolitan Club. The Savoy Foundation was delighted to welcome back His Royal Highness Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, Prince of Venice and Prince of Piedmont and his cousin His Royal Highness Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, who were guests of honor for this occasion. The Ball was part of a four-day weekend of events organized by the American Delegation of Savoy Orders and the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, continuing the spirit and tradition of charitable giving and hospitaller care of the historic dynastic orders of knighthood and merit of the thousand-year Royal House of Savoy. More than 300 patrons, benefactors and guests attended the white-tie dinner-dance and raised funds in support of the Savoy Foundation’s philanthropic mission – Chivalry for Children’s Causes – and the event’s primary beneficiary – The New York Foundling Summer Camp Program for inner city foster-care children. Prior to Saturday’s evening Gala, a private reception for Patrons and Benefactors was held and a Welcome Reception on Friday evening, December 13 at the Lotos Club for guests attending the Savoy Ball.

At the Ball on Saturday, a highlight of the evening was the remarks by Prince Emmanuel Philibert who praised the achievements of the Savoy Foundation in the past 25 years. “It is so personally gratifying for me to witness how splendidly you are continuing the chivalric traditions of the Savoy Orders and how you have so creatively adapted and expanded – in the Western Hemisphere – my family’s dedication to humanitarian causes over our 1000 year history. Compared to European countries, you are a young nation – but, your spirit of innovation, creativity and love for humanity sets a shining example that is recognized throughout the world…To the summer camp program of the New York Foundling – who we congratulate and applaud this evening – on the 150th Anniversary of their founding by the Sisters of Charity in 1869.”

The Chairman of the Board Carl J. Morelli and President Joseph Sciame of the Savoy Foundation were proud to announce that the event was a record-breaking success! Funds raised would provide a summer camp experience for 150 children in the summer of 2020 where young people will have the opportunity to enjoy a vacation away from inner city streets and connect with nature, and enable them to bond with their peers, learn new skills, stay active and nurture their creativity. Bill Baccaglini, President and CEO of the Foundling, shared with the evening’s guests his reflections on the Foundling’s 150th anniversary and expressed his gratitude to the Savoy Foundation for the impact that the funds raised at the charity ball would have for more than 100 needy families: “Residing in some of New York City’s most impoverished communities, our kids are given a chance they wouldn’t otherwise have: the opportunity to experience the joys of summer camp, a rite of passage for most American children.” He was proud to introduce a young man who participated in the summer camp program as a testimonial example of the impact of the program has had for children on welfare in its foster care system.

In addition to attending the Savoy Ball, the Prince, whose royal title is also Prince of Venice, attended the American Foundation of Savoy Orders’ inaugural cocktail reception for the newly established Savoy Orders Youth Program in the United States, on the evening of Thursday, December 12, 2019. The event was jointly sponsored with Save Venice Inc. which raises funds to preserve the artistic heritage of Venice. The Prince and the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy stand in solidarity with Venice, the city of his title, which has recently suffered the second worst flood in 50 years.

The Savoy Ball of New York continues a thousand-year tradition of goodwill and charitable giving through its Patrons, Benefactors and Sponsors: Platinum Benefactors: Cindy and Mark Pigott, KBE and Dr. Hideto Tomabechi; Silver Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Pica II; Grand Patrons: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. McClory; Patrons: Ms. Vivian Cardia, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Desiderio, Esq., Mr. & Mrs. John Napoli, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, and Mrs. and Mrs. George C. White; Benefactors: Louis Benza, Esq., Dr. Raymond Benza, Mr. and Mrs. Victor D. Cho, Mr. Richard Cuneo, Baroness Flavia Frati-Spagnola, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O. Mahoney, Nicholas Martini Foundation, Carl J. Morelli, Esq., Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pecora, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Viscogliosi; Sponsors: Anthony Cipriano, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Soloway, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Somkuti, and Prof. Theodore H. Jacobsen. Other guests included Reverend Monsignor Robert T. Ritchie, Rector of the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Her Excellency Vicki Downey, Mrs. Christina Rose and Baroness Gabrielle von Langendorff.

Next year’s Savoy Ball is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.

For more information on supporting the Savoy Foundation’s Chivalry For Children’s Causes, click here

CONTACT:

Larissa Van Duser, Executive Director, American Foundation of Savoy Orders

amsavoy@aol.com, +1 212 972 0495

ABOUT THE ROYAL HOUSE OF SAVOY

The Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy are among the oldest orders of Knighthood and Merit in the world. The Savoy Orders are headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and have 35 Delegations worldwide that support the Orders’ ongoing charitable works. Their origins and their principles, traditions and humanitarian goals date back a thousand years. HRH Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, Prince of Naples and Duke of Savoy, is Head of the House of Savoy and Grand Master of the Savoy Orders. Prince Emmanuel Philibert is his son and the hereditary crown Prince of Italy and currently serves as President of the Council of the Savoy Orders.

In 1946, when the Kingdom of Italy came to an end, the House of Savoy was Europe’s oldest reigning dynasty. The heads of the House of Savoy had ruled, first as counts, then as dukes and finally as kings, for almost a thousand years. Descended in the direct male line from a tenth-century vassal of the Holy Roman Emperor, the Savoys ruled the Alpine state of Aosta, as well as Savoy, where they established their capital at Chambery. Their dominion was eventually extended to include Piedmont and other territories in what are now Italy, France and Switzerland. By the eighteenth century, the Savoys were kings of Sicily and then Sardinia, and it was under their aegis that the Italian states were united by 1871.

The Royal Family’s heritage can be seen in castles and palaces, and in the beauty of the northwestern Italian city of Turin, the Savoys’ magnificent capital in the heart of Piedmont in the 16th into the 19th centuries. The dynastic chivalric traditions of the Royal House of Savoy continue. The Order of the Annunciation and the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, two of the world’s oldest knightly institutions, are still alive today, epitomizing the dynasty’s medieval spirit while supporting very modern charitable works in Italy, Switzerland, France, Japan, the United States and elsewhere. Chivalry lives. Today, the House of Savoy remains one of the oldest royal dynasties.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION AND THE AMERICAN DELEGATION OF SAVOY ORDERS

Headquartered in New York City, the American Delegation of Savoy Orders, which includes the United States of America, is among the 35 delegations of the Savoy Orders located throughout Europe, the Americas and Japan.

The American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Incorporated a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, has supported local, national, and international charities focusing on medical, educational, and humanitarian fields, including philanthropy for U.S. veterans, hospitals and relief agencies for children, the poor, sick and elderly. The Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization in Roster Consultative Statues with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. In 2019, the Savoy Foundation launched a new charitable initiative – Chivalry for Children’s Causes – a multi-year program assisting institutions and charitable organizations that provide aid to children and families in need, building stable, healthy families. The program is made possible thanks to generous support from the members and friends of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders.

Over $30,000 Contributed to Arthritis Foundation By Sentry Management Volunteers

Helping others is a big part of who we are as individuals and who we want to be as a company.

ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)
December 25, 2019

Sentry Management, Inc., the leader in HOA and condominium association management, is a proud national sponsor of the Arthritis Foundation’s 2019 Jingle Bell Run 5K.

Over twenty Sentry Management offices across the United States participated in their local Jingle Bell Run 5K events and raised a total of $31,079, beating the original goal of $25,000.

One hundred percent of the proceeds raised from Jingle Bell Run events go to the foundation which supports individuals living with arthritis, and actively pursue a cure for America’s #1 cause of disability, affecting 1 in 4 people in our country.

Angel Helmes, the Sentry Management Giving SMILES Chairperson explains the importance of supporting events like these, “This year we expanded our service commitment to serve our communities by partnering nationally with the Arthritis Foundation. These contributions from our Sentry employees and donations from our valued service partners, friends and family, will help with the continued efforts that fund research, education, and camps for all children and adults suffering from Arthritis.”

Bradley Pomp, President of Sentry, responds to the question, “why do we do it?” He says “we do it because it’s the right thing to do. Helping others is a big part of who we are as individuals and who we want to be as a company.”

Giving SMILES is a company-wide charitable program that encourages employees to serve our communities and local charities. Over 100 local charities and causes are supported by Sentry Management and employees through offices in 17 states.

Learn more about the Sentry Management Giving SMILES program by visiting: https://www.sentrymgt.com/for-association-boards/about-sentry/sentry-cares/.

Sentry Management is a community management leader serving homeowner associations, HOAs and condominiums. We are agents for all community types including condos, townhomes, mid-rise and high-rise buildings, single-family homes, and large master-planned communities. Sentry has achieved Accredited Management Organization status for our high operating and financial standards. We are also accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating. Each office has deep expertise, professional processes and uses advanced technology to serve communities in the states of Florida, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

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“MBA Opens Doors initiative mirrors PRMI’s belief that everyone deserves a home. We’re both continuing to help ensure families in need and dealing with unexpected challenges don’t have to worry about losing their home,” said Chief Production Officer, Tom George.

SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB)
December 23, 2019

Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) announced at its October 2019 National Conference their partnership with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) to raise donations for the MBA Opens Doors Foundation.

The organization pledged to match funds donated from its branch partners across the country through the end of 2019. PRMI branch partners raised a total of $19,814.20, resulting in an additional $20,000 match from the company, making the grand total donation to MBA Opens Doors Foundation $39,814.20.

“To have the support of companies like PRMI means that families facing one of the worst crises in their lives can focus on the health of their child and not on a home in jeopardy.” said Deborah Dubois, president of the MBA Opens Doors Foundation. “We are profoundly grateful for PRMI’s support.”

The MBA Opens Doors Foundation helps families caring for critically ill children by providing assistance grants to pay their mortgage or rent payments. Many of these families spend months at the hospital with their children, often taking unpaid leave to do so. The MBA Opens Doors Foundation ensures they have a place to come home to when they’re able.

“MBA Opens Doors initiative mirrors PRMI’s belief that everyone deserves a home. We’re both continuing to help ensure families in need and dealing with unexpected challenges don’t have to worry about losing their home,” said Chief Production Officer, Tom George. “Like the MBA Opens Doors program, our team members work hard every day to change people’s lives and communities for the better by providing selfless service.”

Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) is a nationwide, multibillion-dollar operation cofounded in 1998 by Dave Zitting, Jeff Zitting and Steve Chapman. Its top leaders are authorities in the mortgage industry. With over 240 branches, licensed in 49 states and more than 1,800 employees, PRMI has been repeatedly recognized as a top mortgage lender and was recently inducted into the 2018 Ellie Mae Hall of Fame for Excellence in Compliance. For more information, call 800-255-2792 ext. 1000252, visit

http://www.primaryresidentialmortgage.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. PRMI is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #3094.

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Maddi Hardy

Public Relations Coordinator

mhardy@primeres.com

1.800.255.2792

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InfoBionic was awarded the 2019 Frost and Sullivan North American Award

MoMe Kardia puts the patient at the center of the digital ecosystem, non-intrusively recording, storing, and analyzing cardiac activity—virtually bringing the patient closer to the physician.

WALTHAM, Mass. (PRWEB)
December 24, 2019

InfoBionic, a digital health company headquartered in Waltham, Mass., claimed the esteemed 2019 Frost and Sullivan North American Remote Cardiac Monitoring Technology Leadership Award for its MoMe Kardia product, the only full-disclosure remote monitor currently on the market that allows doctors immediate and 24/7 access to cardiac data on demand. The award represented formal recognition of the company’s success in 2019, which was bolstered by the myriad enhancements made to its flagship product, which was already cutting edge.

“The award is given to the company that shows the greatest commitment to innovation and creativity, operational efficiency, growth potential, technological leverage and business impact,” said Frost & Sullivan Senior Research Analyst Debarati Sengupta. “Ultimately, success is measured by the degree to which a technology is leveraged and the impact that technology has on growing the business.”

The MoMe Kardia captures a clinical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) and delivers continuous cardiac monitoring in near real time, which the physician can access on his or her tablet, smartphone, or on any Internet-connected computer. Many older technologies require that cardiac patients in distress press a button or key (referred to as “self-activation”) to relay their cardiac readings to the physician. The MoMe Kardia requires no such intervention. The patient needs merely to go about his or her day; the technology does the rest.

In addition to improving patient outcomes, some studies have already demonstrated a significant cost savings that can be realized with remote cardia monitoring; “Remote patient monitoring and patient-generated health data from monitoring devices contribute to valuable clinical, financial, and operational returns on investment (ROI),” according to a July 2018 report.

The MoMe Kardia also boasts enormous gains in the area of data retention. Studies show that legacy systems lose 95 percent to 99 percent of cardiac data.

Independent diagnostic and testing facilities servicing monitors might transmit a 30-second tape of a detected arrhythmia, but doctors frequently miss crucial onset and offset data in the moments prior, losing a key piece of vital data. There is no such data loss with the MoMe Kardia.

Enhancements made to the MoMe Kardia product in 2019 demonstrate that InfoBionic is not resting on its laurels. They listened to cardiologists and electrophysiologists who explained their workflow in detail and how MoMe Kardia truly delivers the telemetry monitoring they need. The MoMe Kardia advisory board met quarterly in 2019 and is made up of InfoBionic customers across the country. They helped drive several of the product releases this year which included new functionality in the software as well as upgrades to the MoMe Kardia device.

Additional enhancements include supplementary views of the two channels the MoMe Kardia currently acquires, adding selectable leads III, aVr, aVf and aVl. This is called six-lead personal ECG monitoring and enables a cardiologist to select the lead best suited to assist in diagnosis.

“We’re very pleased with what we accomplished in 2019 and will continue to work for what we stand for,” said InfoBionic CEO Stuart Long. “That is the need in the remote cardiac monitoring industry for a cardiac monitor that integrates the positive attributes of the various form factors, while also keeping in mind evolving healthcare trends and patients’ increasing comfort with the digital space,” he said. “MoMe Kardia puts the patient at the center of the digital ecosystem, non-intrusively recording, storing, and analyzing cardiac activity—virtually bringing the patient closer to the physician.”

About InfoBionic

InfoBionic is a digital health company transforming the efficiency and economics of ambulatory remote patient monitoring processes by optimizing clinical and real-world utility for the users that need it most – physicians and their patients. The Massachusetts-based team of seasoned entrepreneurs have had successful careers in healthcare, IT, medical devices and mobile technology, and bring specific expertise in remote monitoring and cardiology. They have seen first-hand the complexities of traditional cardiac arrhythmia detection and monitoring processes and designed the transformative MoMe® Kardia platform to remove the roadblocks hindering faster, more effective diagnosis and decision-making. Frost & Sullivan bestowed the 2019 North American Remote Cardiac Monitoring Technology Leadership Award upon InfoBionic. For more information visit http://www.infobionic.com

About MoMe Kardia™

The company’s flagship product, the MoMe® Kardia 3-in1 monitor, is the first non-invasive remote cardiac monitor to offer truly full disclosure, heartbeat-to-heartbeat data over the Cloud, allowing doctors 24/7 real-time access to hospital telemetry-level data. With the MoMe® Kardia, doctors will be able to eliminate third-party monitoring data services and take full ownership of the cardiac monitoring process, empowering them to realize lucrative new revenue streams by billing globally for the monitoring service. MoMe® Kardia is not intended for use as an emergency medical response system. Call 911 if you feel you are having a medical emergency.

1.    “Remote Patient Monitoring Shows Significant ROI, Report Says,” Advanced Safety in Health Technology, September 2018

2.    Ibid.

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Terika Richardson

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
December 23, 2019

Advocate Aurora Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Terika Richardson to an expanded role as President of Central Chicagoland Patient Service Area (PSA) effective January 5, 2020.

In her new role, Terika will provide strategic oversight and growth accountability for Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, as well as ambulatory operations in the PSA. In addition to her new role, she will continue to serve as President of Advocate Lutheran General, where she oversees hospital operations and financial performance.

Terika has more than 20 years of health care experience, proving herself with exceptional leadership and a wealth of experience. She joined Advocate in 2016 and has since spearheaded a growth and modernization project of Lutheran General’s surgical suites, has exceeded the Health Outcomes target and has achieved top decile outpatient patient engagement. In 2017, Terika assumed leadership of Advocate South Suburban Hospital, serving Chicago’s southern suburbs. She started her career at Advocate as the President of Advocate Trinity Hospital. Before joining Advocate, she served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Retreat Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond, VA.

Featured on Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 list of the city’s most distinguished young leaders in 2016, Terika’s achievements have been broadly recognized. She was named the 2017 Chicago United Leader of Color and received the 2017 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year award from the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Chicago Chapter. Recently, she was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 25 Minority Executives in Healthcare.

Terika holds a master’s degree in Public Health and a bachelor’s degree in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Currently, Terika serves as the Chair for the early careerist committee and on the regional policy board for the American Hospital Association.

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TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)
December 23, 2019

AdventHealth West Florida Division has once again earned the highest marks possible for patient safety and quality. The prestigious Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization, announced the Top Hospitals in the country and AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth North Pinellas, AdventHealth Sebring, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills all received the Top General Hospital award. Additionally, AdventHealth Wauchula earned the Top Rural Hospital designation for the sixth time in a row.

Top General Hospital is an elite designation with only 37 hospitals in the country and 21 hospitals in Florida receiving the recognition from the Leapfrog safety group. Only the highest performing hospitals on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, earning an A rating, are eligible to be recognized annually with this award. Top Hospitals have better systems in place to prevent medication errors, higher quality on maternity care and lower infection rates.

“Patient safety is our priority and we are honored to have six of the 21 hospitals in Florida named as a Top Hospital. We are commitment to clinical excellence and making investments in our people and hospitals so that we can deliver the highest quality of care to our communities,” said Mike Schultz, President and CEO, AdventHealth West Florida Division. “As an organization, it is imperative that we work continuously to elevate care and provide the safest environment possible for every patient, every time.”

In addition to the six Top Hospital designations, all participating hospitals in the AdventHealth West Florida Division received an A or B in patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, including:

· AdventHealth Carrollwood (10th consecutive A)

· AdventHealth Dade City (B April 2018)

· AdventHealth Lake Placid (11th consecutive A)

· AdventHealth North Pinellas (13th consecutive A)

· AdventHealth Ocala (B acquired August 2018)

· AdventHealth Sebring (4th consecutive A)

· AdventHealth Tampa (4th consecutive A)

· AdventHealth Wesley Chapel (10th consecutive A)

· AdventHealth Zephyrhills (4th consecutive A)

The Safety Grade assigns letter grades of A, B, C, D and F to hospitals nationwide based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms.

“This outstanding accomplishment is only possible because of our dedicated leadership, physicians and staff who are committed to this journey of excellence in patient safety,” said Dr. Robin McGuinness, Senior Executive Officer of Patient Outcomes, AdventHealth West Florida Division. “We’ve implemented very specific, tangible initiatives in all West Florida Division hospitals to ensure all of our hospitals reach an “A” grade in patient safety and follow the guidelines The Leapfrog Group sets as the standard for safe practices.”

AdventHealth voluntarily participates in the Leapfrog assessment and provides full transparency to our hospitals and our data to patient safety experts for review. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade measures 27 areas of hospital safety and scores hospitals with A, B, C, D and F grades based on that data.

To qualify for the Top Hospitals distinction, hospitals must rank top among peers in the 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Survey, which assesses hospital performance on the highest known standards for quality and patient safety and achieve top performance in its category. To see the full list of institutions honored as 2019 Top Hospitals, visit http://www.leapfroggroup.org/tophospitals.

About AdventHealth West Florida Division

The West Florida Division of AdventHealth has some of the nation’s brightest medical minds making lifesaving breakthroughs with surgical pioneers, scientists and researchers using leading edge technology and innovation to deliver our brand of whole-person care. Our network of care includes AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Connerton, AdventHealth Dade City, AdventHealth Lake Placid, AdventHealth North Pinellas, AdventHealth Ocala, AdventHealth Sebring, AdventHealth Tampa, AdventHealth Wauchula, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills, as well as three freestanding offsite Emergency Rooms including AdventHealth Central Pasco ER, AdventHealth Palm Harbor ER and AdventHealth TimberRidge ER. We are more than hospitals, as we have a robust system of care including specialty acute care, over 200 primary care and specialty employed physicians, Express Care at Walgreens clinics, urgent care centers, wound care, physical therapy and home health care. AdventHealth is a faith-based not-for-profit health care system with a mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. AdventHealth has hundreds of care sites and nearly 50 hospitals across the United States. For more information about AdventHealth, visit AdventHealth.com, or Facebook.com/AdventHealth, and for West Florida Division, click here.

About The Leapfrog Group

Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps forward in the quality and safety of American health care. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey collects and transparently reports hospital performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.

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