DENVER (PRWEB)
May 09, 2023

In 2022, Mothers’ Milk Bank (MMB) received more than 730,000 ounces of donor human milk, an increase of 8.7% from 2021, and distributed 700,000 ounces of donor human milk which amounts to a 6.5% increase from the previous year as donors from around the country responded to the increased need for donor human milk due to the nationwide formula shortage.

“Donor human milk is a critical resource for any new parent needing extra milk for their baby,” explains Rebecca Heinrich, director of Mothers’ Milk Bank (MMB). “While we saw an increased need in 2022 due to the formula shortage, we continue to see a demand for donor human milk with requests coming in daily and donors generously giving to meet that need.”

During the first quarter of 2023, MMB received 209,083 ounces of donor human milk from

225 donors and distributed 172,029 ounces which is a 14% increase over the first quarter of 2022 according to Heinrich.                                                                                                                                                

For nearly 40 years, MMB, a program of Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, has provided donor human milk to babies nationwide. The majority of MMB’s milk goes to neonatal intensive care units (NICUS) to help support the most fragile babies. The remaining milk, about 10 to 20%, is made available to outpatient families who are impacted by events like the formula shortage in addition to families who don’t have access to human milk directly as often happens in cases of surrogacy or adoption; or families who need a little extra supply while moms milk comes in.

For more information about donating human milk or if you need donor human milk for your baby, please contact MMB at 303.869.1888 or visit milkbankcolorado.org.

About Mothers’ Milk Bank:

A nonprofit program of Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, Mothers’ Milk Bank (MMB) collects, processes, analyzes and provides pasteurized donor human milk to babies across the country. Babies who receive donor human milk are often premature or have severe illnesses and need human milk to thrive. The milk bank, located in Arvada, Colorado, is the nation’s second oldest nonprofit milk bank and consistently one of the largest sources for donor human milk for hospitals across the nation. In addition, the bank adheres to the strict guidelines of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America, HMBANA. For more information visit milkbankcolorado.org.

About Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation:

Throughout the year, Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation provides direct assistance to more than 10,000 pediatric patients and their families in need. Thousands of babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) will receive precious donor human milk, children with serious medical conditions will be matched with loving companion dogs, families will receive non-financial support in difficult times, and pediatric patients in the hospital will receive the love and support of medical facility dog, Posey.

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“Our people are what makes EnsoData tick. Without their absolute dedication and passion to make healthcare better, none of it would work,” said Chris Fernandez, co-founder, Executive Chairman, Chief Research Officer of EnsoData.

MADISON, Wis. (PRWEB)
May 09, 2023

EnsoData has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list for the third consecutive year. Featured in the May/June 2023 issue, which hits newsstands on May 16, 2023, and prominently featured on Inc.com, the list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether operating in a physical or a virtual facility.

EnsoData’s AI solution, EnsoSleep, analyzes the waveforms recorded in in-lab (PSG) and at-home (HSAT) studies and produces an easy-to-read report physicians and other clinicians use to make faster, more accurate diagnoses. The technology has been adopted by over 130 provider organizations like Rush University, Advanced Sleep Management, and CHI St. Joseph Health, with more than 500 clinics across the United States.

Prior to EnsoSleep, clinicians would manually review and interpret the data in a sleep test from scratch. Analyzing over 6+ hours of data manually is time consuming and leaves a lot of room for human subjectivity. The AI solution saves clinicians more than half the time on scoring, which they repurpose into enhancing patient care, improving patient outcomes, and generally, increasing productivity in other areas of need within their organization.

After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. selected 591 honorees this year. Each company that was nominated took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, which included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization’s benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking.

“Our people are what makes EnsoData tick. Without their absolute dedication and passion to make healthcare better, none of it would work,” said Chris Fernandez, co-founder, Executive Chairman, Chief Research Officer of EnsoData. “From day one, we sought to build an inclusive, values-driven company culture. One where everyone can thrive. It’s been extremely rewarding to watch our vision come to life with each new hire adding their own personal flavor to our team.”

“Being named to Best Workplaces is an honor that only a small fraction of companies have been able to claim,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “Proving to the world that you’re a magnet for talent and have a culture that keeps teams engaged, productive, and proud to come to work is a truly remarkable achievement.”

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About EnsoData

EnsoData strives to make healthcare more accurate, efficient, and affordable through waveform artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Using AI and machine learning, our software analyzes billions of data points collected from sensors placed throughout the human body. Our first solution, EnsoSleep, reduces the time clinicians spend analyzing, scoring and managing sleep studies. This results in a simplified and accelerated patient testing, diagnosis, and treatment workflow. Our AI-powered technology has the capability of informing a future of health decisions beyond sleep medicine, from monitoring patient health in the ICU or through wearables, to detecting and capturing seizure data, to providing earlier detection of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer’s.

Learn more at ensodata.com.

About Inc. Media

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.

About Quantum Workplace

Quantum Workplace, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is an HR technology company that serves organizations through employee-engagement surveys, action-planning tools, exit surveys, peer- to-peer recognition, performance evaluations, goal tracking, and leadership assessment. For more information, visit QuantumWorkplace.com.

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Dr. Kanika Tomalin named President & CEO for Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg

“I am deeply committed to the mission, purpose and possibilities for the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and I am excited to lead this talented team,” said Dr. Tomalin. “It is a continuation of my life’s work to create a healthier, more equitable community.”

ST.PETERSBURG, Fla. (PRWEB)
May 08, 2023

Today the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg (FHSP) announced the appointment of Dr. Kanika Tomalin as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Tomalin, whose local leadership has crossed public and private sectors, was instrumental in the creation of the conversion foundation during her time as Bayfront Health System’s Vice President of Strategic Planning & Public Affairs, following the sale of the health system.

Over the last decade, the Foundation has awarded millions of dollars to local organizations, created the Center for Health Equity and formed strategic partnerships with organizations across the community that share its goals. It works in the communities it serves to address health disparities, advance population health and achieve health equity through the advancement of racial equity.

Dr. Tomalin will begin at the Foundation in mid-June.

“We are thrilled that Dr. Tomalin will lend her tremendous experience and expertise to lead this organization into its next chapter,” said Dr. Donna Petersen, Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. “Our community faces tremendous challenges but is also poised to seize opportunities. Dr. Tomalin’s deep commitment, long-standing relationships and record of trajectory-shifting outcomes made her our clear choice. Her leadership will reinforce our commitment to achieve racial and health equity.”

Dr. Tomalin’s appointment follows a nationwide search that included extensive community outreach to a broad cross-section of the St. Petersburg community. Feedback was received from community leaders, ranging from business and health experts to clergy and local activists. More than 175 people shared their ideas and priorities for the ideal qualifications and background of a new leader. In addition to the required executive experience, the importance of integrity, relationship building and community engagement emerged as most important. These factors shaped the nationwide search, conducted by Winner Partners, the executive search firm tasked with leading the process.

“I am deeply committed to the mission, purpose and possibilities for the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and I am excited to lead this talented team,” said Dr. Tomalin. “It is a continuation of my life’s work to create a healthier, more equitable community.”

Dr. Tomalin currently serves as Eckerd College’s Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Strategy. She previously served eight years as Deputy Mayor for the City of St. Petersburg, including four as City Administrator. Accomplishments during this time include founding the Innovation District; creation of the Healthy St. Pete initiative; helping reduce African American poverty to a record low; and guiding St. Petersburg through its pandemic response. The fifth-generation of her family to call St. Pete home, Dr. Tomalin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in broadcast journalism from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, an MBA from the University of Miami, and a Doctorate in law and policy from Northeastern University. More than two decades ago, Dr. Tomalin joined Bayfront Health System as a fundraiser and advanced through the ranks to the C-suite. As the regional vice president of external affairs, she led the creation of the joint-venture partnership that resulted in the creation of the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg.

“The Foundation for Healthy St. Petersburg plays a vital role advocating for equity in this community,” said Gwendolyn Reese, President, Florida African American Heritage Association. “Dr. Tomalin understands this vision, and we are thrilled that she will be leading this organization.”

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Chelsea McLean
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP

In witnessing the transformation occurring in the lives of hundreds of women and children, I have enjoyed offering my professional skills and knowledge to Perspectives. Joining the board of directors provides me even more opportunity to be part of this exceptional program.

MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB)
May 08, 2023

Perspectives is an award-winning human services program whose mission is empowering mothers and rebuilding families by breaking the multigenerational cycles of trauma, addiction, homelessness, and poverty.

“In witnessing the remarkable transformation occurring in the lives of hundreds of women and children, I have enjoyed offering my professional skills and knowledge to Perspectives over the last several years,” states Chelsea McLean, Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. “Joining the board of directors provides me even more opportunity to be part of the growth and expansion of this exceptional program; the ripple effect is immeasurable.”

“For over 40 years, Perspectives has provided women and children with the environment and resources to become productive members of society. The spirit and dedication of our board members continue to be a major driving force in sustaining our life-changing services. Chelsea represents that dedication. I speak for all the board, when I say we are thrilled to have her join us,” remarked Jeannie Seeley-Smith, President & CEO, Perspectives, Inc.

About the Mother’s Day Brunch:

This inaugural Mother’s Day brunch will pay tribute to three exceptional women whose contribution to Perspectives is immeasurable.

• Dawanna Witt, Hennepin County Sheriff, will receive the Champion of Women Award.
• Yolanda Farris, St. Louis Park City Councilwoman, and Certified Peer Recovery Coach will receive the Phoenix Award.
• Sue Zelickson, Founder of Kids Cafe and James Beard Award-Winning food media personality, philanthropist, and nationally known “foodie,” will receive Perspectives Lifetime Achievement Award.

About Perspectives:

Perspectives has been known for its national model of removing barriers to services for women and children emerging from homelessness and addiction. Their proven track record shows they disrupt the cycles of dysfunctional lifestyles through a holistic approach that includes trauma-informed care, therapeutic services, supportive housing, and comprehensive children’s programming. For more information, please contact Annemarie Osborne at 763.807.7542 or annemarieosborne7@gmail.com or Jacks Michaud 952.405.2529 or jacksjmichaud@perspectives-family.org or visit https://www.perspectives-family.org/.

About Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Clients have relied on Dorsey as a valued business partner since 1912. With locations across the United States and in Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey provides results-oriented, grounded counsel for its clients’ legal and business needs. Dorsey represents a number of the world’s most successful companies from a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

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