Hospice

Central Georgia Cancer Care Joins American Oncology Network to Elevate Local Cancer Care Delivery

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Central Georgia Cancer Care is a nationally recognized independent oncology practice known for providing personalized care close to home.

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  • Central Georgia Cancer Care is a nationally recognized independent oncology practice known for providing personalized care close to home.
  • To ensure seamless care, we've joined forces with the American Oncology Network, providing access to additional resources, support and experts.
  • “Central Georgia Cancer Care has been a cornerstone in the community for cancer patients for over 40 years, providing compassionate and personalized care and treatment plans to every patient who walks into the clinics.
  • “Community practices that deliver critical care services, treatments and therapies help keep cancer care local and affordable for patients.

BrightSpring Health Services Applauds Hundreds of Award-Winning Employees for their Recognition of Outstanding Service and Care

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Professional, Culture, Education, Patient, Diversity, Mortality, Rising Star Award, Ageing, DSPS, Morale, Publication, Pharmacist, Marketing, Workplace, Hospice, Nursing

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (“BrightSpring” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: BTSG) applauds its most recent employees and programs for their dedicated service, care, and innovation, which has resulted in ongoing and additional national recognition by industry publications and trade associations.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (“BrightSpring” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: BTSG) applauds its most recent employees and programs for their dedicated service, care, and innovation, which has resulted in ongoing and additional national recognition by industry publications and trade associations.
  • “At BrightSpring, we’re committed to fostering a workplace and culture that provide employees with the tools and opportunities to be successful in working with our customers and partners and providing care for complex patient populations,” said BrightSpring President and CEO, Jon Rousseau.
  • “So many of our employees go above and beyond, with a commitment to people, quality, and outcomes.
  • To view a full list of BrightSpring external award winners and learn more about the Company’s national recognitions, visit https://www.brightspringhealth.com/ .

BrightStar Care® Receives Prestigious ASPECT Award from Aging Media

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Organization, Conference, Best, Caregiver, Hospice, Nursing, Social media, BrightStar Care, Ageing, BSO

GURNEE, Ill., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BrightStar Care, the nation's leading home care and medical staffing agency with more than 380 corporate-owned and franchise locations announced today that it has been recognized as an ASPECT Award winner by Aging Media. The award, presented in the Home Health and Home Care category, celebrates BrightStar Care's outstanding achievements in its 2022 Best & Brightest Nurse and Caregiver of the Year campaign, earning the top spot for Best Multimedia Campaign.

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  • The ASPECT Awards, hosted by Aging Media honors excellence and innovation in the senior care industry, recognizing organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance and commitment to advancing care for aging populations.
  • BrightStar Care's 2022 Best & Brightest Nurse and Caregiver of the Year campaign honored four outstanding nurses and four caregivers as regional award recipients.
  • Aging Media selected BrightStar Care's 2022 Best & Brightest campaign for its innovative approach to multimedia storytelling, showcasing the personal stories and experiences of its caregivers and nurses.
  • For more information about BrightStar Care visit www.brightstarcare.com and for more information about BrightStar Care's 2022 Best & Brightest campaign, visit https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/nationalw... .

Psyence Biomedical Ltd. Issues Shareholder Letter Recapping Recent Progress and Outlining Key Future Milestones

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Psilocybin, Hospice, Letter, Growth, Newcourt, Psychotherapy, Mental health, Research, Fungus, Contract research organization, Adjustment disorder, NCE, Phase, Optimism, Intellectual property, Patent, Therapy, Medicine, PBM, Pharmaceutical industry

Our merger with Newcourt and subsequent listing on Nasdaq confers numerous benefits to our company.

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  • Our merger with Newcourt and subsequent listing on Nasdaq confers numerous benefits to our company.
  • While other companies are exploring synthetic psilocybin, Psyence is the world’s first Nasdaq traded biopharmaceutical company researching a nature-derived (non-synthetic) psilocybin candidate.
  • Furthermore, Psyence is the only publicly traded company to research a non-synthetic psilocybin candidate to treat Adjustment Disorder in the context of Palliative Care.
  • To reflect this exciting new chapter in our company’s evolution, we have created a new investor presentation, which can be found here .

Leading Clinical Research Innovator, Amy Abernethy, M.D., Ph.D., Joins insitro Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Technology, Research, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Data Management, Science, Artificial Intelligence, Principal, Hospice, Drug discovery, Intelligence, Patient, Software, Health policy, Duke Cancer Institute, Drug development, Machine learning, FDA, Medical device

insitro, a machine learning-powered drug discovery and development company, today announced that Amy Abernethy, M.D., Ph.D, has joined the company’s board of directors.

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  • insitro, a machine learning-powered drug discovery and development company, today announced that Amy Abernethy, M.D., Ph.D, has joined the company’s board of directors.
  • In that role, Dr. Abernethy oversaw the FDA’s vision and execution on the use of data and technology in clinical development.
  • There, she led teams in the development and delivery of software and data products that bridge the gap between clinical research and care.
  • “Amy has a career-long track record of leading high-impact initiatives that leverage clinical data to enable research and development, and accelerate the path of bringing medicines to patients,” said Daphne Koller, Ph.D., CEO and founder of insitro.

Agape Care Group Named One of USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Health, Consumer, Hospitals, Seniors, Managed Care, General Health, Organization, Workplace, Ridgemont Equity Partners, Patient, Love, Hospice, Palliative care, Human

Agape Care Group ( Agape Care ), a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners and a premiere provider of hospice and palliative care, was announced today as one of USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces.

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  • Agape Care Group ( Agape Care ), a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners and a premiere provider of hospice and palliative care, was announced today as one of USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces.
  • “We are proud to be a part of this prestigious list along with so many other leaders in their respective industries,” said Troy Yarborough, chief executive officer of Agape Care Group.
  • As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves over patients through its family of brands — Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, Journey Hospice in Louisiana, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Virginia.
  • Agape Care Group offers hospice and palliative services across multiple settings and is renowned for its superior patient-family experience and expertly trained professionals.

St. Croix Hospice Volunteer Recognized for Outstanding Service

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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LINCOLN, Neb., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Croix Hospice is proud to announce that Nebraska Volunteer Diane Kathol has received the Outstanding Hospice Volunteer Recognition from the Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Association (NHPCA).

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Croix Hospice is proud to announce that Nebraska Volunteer Diane Kathol has received the Outstanding Hospice Volunteer Recognition from the Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Association (NHPCA).
  • Part of the NHPCA's volunteer recognition program, this honor is given to Nebraska hospice volunteers who provide exemplary service within their communities.
  • "I had been a nurse for many years, and hospice volunteering has been a rewarding but also very natural way for me to give back to my community," said St. Croix Hospice Volunteer Diane Kathol.
  • "Diane's recognition by the NHPCA as an Outstanding Hospice Volunteer is well-deserved," said St. Croix Hospice Director of Branch Support Emily Bruna, who oversees the agency's volunteer program.

Homecare Homebase Announces March 2024 Gold Standard Award Winner

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hospice, RN, Mentorship, Health, Patient, SVP, Nursing

DALLAS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Homecare Homebase (HCHB), the leading software for home-based care, is proud to announce Marylou Mendoza, RN, as the March 2024 Gold Standard Award recipient. Mendoza, a Hospice Care admissions nurse at VNS Health, one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the United States and the largest hospice in New York City, exemplifies exceptional patient care and commitment to her profession.

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  • DALLAS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Homecare Homebase (HCHB), the leading software for home-based care, is proud to announce Marylou Mendoza, RN, as the March 2024 Gold Standard Award recipient.
  • The Gold Standard Award honors home-based caregivers who leverage Homebase Homecare software to deliver exceptional service.
  • "We are honored to recognize Marylou Mendoza as our March Gold Standard Award winner," said Brandy Sparkman-Beierle, Chief Clinical Officer at Homecare Homebase.
  • "Her commitment to her patients and her passion for mentoring new staff members embody the spirit of the award.

Encompass Health announces Andrew Baird as senior vice president of public policy, legislation and regulations

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC), the country's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, has named Andrew Baird as senior vice president of public policy, legislation and regulations.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC), the country's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, has named Andrew Baird as senior vice president of public policy, legislation and regulations.
  • Baird brings nearly 20 years of experience to his role as SVP of public policy, legislation and regulations, which includes his tenure as director of governmental affairs for the Company.
  • Most recently, Baird served as vice president of government affairs and policy counsel of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice.
  • Prior to joining Encompass Health in 2014, he served as an associate at Christian & Barton, LLP in the firm's health care and life sciences practice.

St. Croix Hospice Strengthens Award-Winning Reputation in Nebraska

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Conference, Health, Hospice, Patient, Shining Star, Nursing

The Shining Star Award adds to a growing set of awards and recognition for St. Croix Hospice.

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  • The Shining Star Award adds to a growing set of awards and recognition for St. Croix Hospice.
  • St. Croix Hospice is also listed on Medicare.gov as one of the top ranked providers in the state of Nebraska.
  • "We are thrilled that the hospice community in Nebraska has recognized the dedication of our St. Croix Hospice care teams, which is reflected in the strong reputation we have earned in Nebraska."
  • St. Croix Hospice has five branches in Nebraska and has been serving the eastern region of the state since 2015.