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Simply Healthcare Funds Scholarships for Miami Dade College Certified Nurse Assistant Program During Summer Cohort

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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The healthcare organization has partnered with Miami Dade College (MDC) to offer full scholarships for the summer cohort of the college’s Certified Nurse Assistant program.

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  • The healthcare organization has partnered with Miami Dade College (MDC) to offer full scholarships for the summer cohort of the college’s Certified Nurse Assistant program.
  • "Simply Healthcare remains steadfast in our commitment to fostering the health and prosperity of Floridians, while revolutionizing healthcare across our state," said Dana Gryniuk, Medicaid President of Simply Healthcare Plans.
  • The first round of Simply Healthcare CNA scholarships for MDC students were awarded to 28 students attending Spring 2024 classes.
  • Simply Healthcare’s funding has made another round of CNA scholarships for MDC students planning to attend the program’s summer cohort.

Expanding community college offerings to include bachelor's degrees gives Americans a cost-effective choice in higher education

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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For millions of Americans, community colleges have long been the entry point to higher education, bridging the gap between high school and the workforce or transferring to a university or college.

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  • For millions of Americans, community colleges have long been the entry point to higher education, bridging the gap between high school and the workforce or transferring to a university or college.
  • Community colleges exemplify flexibility and practicality, offering a là carte workforce development training, professional certificates, associate degrees, transfer programs and now bachelor's degrees at some community colleges.
  • Community colleges remain synonymous with affordability and provide students with accessible and attainable solutions to achieve their post-secondary education goals.
  • One solution to America's student loan crisis is allowing more community colleges the ability to offer affordable baccalaureate degrees in high-demand professions.

Empower Aesthetics Highlights Recent Strategic Partnerships: Uplifting Businesses of Medical Aesthetic Industry Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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CHICAGO , March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Empower Aesthetics ("Empower" or "the Company"), a national medical aesthetics platform, continues its fast-paced growth while at the same time seeking new clinical partnerships to build out the platform.

Key Points: 
  • Private Equity-Backed Platform Pursues New Clinical Partnerships and Sparks Growth of Medical Aesthetics Industry Across the U.S.
    CHICAGO , March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Empower Aesthetics ("Empower" or "the Company"), a national medical aesthetics platform, continues its fast-paced growth while at the same time seeking new clinical partnerships to build out the platform.
  • Empower Aesthetics was formed in July 2023 by Shore Capital Partners ("Shore" or "Shore Capital"), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on microcap investing.
  • Empower Aesthetics is actively pursuing an acquisition strategy, looking for like-minded, growth-oriented entrepreneurs in aesthetics to join a trusted network of clinical leaders, share best practices and deliver superior clinical outcomes.
  • By implementing strategic and operational initiatives intended to elevate the Company's partners, Empower Aesthetics helps clinical leaders grow their businesses, achieve their financial goals, streamline operations and connect with new clients.

HSS Florida Appoints Heather Woolf, RN as Vice President, HSS Palm Beach County

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HSS Florida, part of world leader in orthopedics Hospital for Special Surgery, has appointed experienced executive and Registered Nurse Heather Woolf as Vice President and senior administrator for its teams and facilities in Palm Beach County.

Key Points: 
  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HSS Florida, part of world leader in orthopedics Hospital for Special Surgery, has appointed experienced executive and Registered Nurse Heather Woolf as Vice President and senior administrator for its teams and facilities in Palm Beach County.
  • Founded in 1863 and headquartered in New York City, HSS is the world's leading academic medical system specialized in musculoskeletal health.
  • Before the opening of HSS West Palm Beach in 2020, thousands of Florida residents traveled each year for care at the HSS main campus in New York City.
  • "In Palm Beach County HSS is perfectly positioned at the intersection of the world's best quality of life, and the world's leading cause of disability: musculoskeletal conditions."

Bluesight Demonstrates Industry-Leading Performance in Drug Diversion Detection; New Data Highlights 6.6X Advantage Over Competitors

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluesight, the leader in Medication Intelligence™ solutions, announced today new data that showcases the performance of ControlCheck™, the company's next generation of drug diversion monitoring. A new data analysis comparing ControlCheck against other industry solutions from Q1 to Q4 2023 found ControlCheck 6.6 times more likely to detect diversion, setting a new standard for medication safety and security.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluesight, the leader in Medication Intelligence™ solutions, announced today new data that showcases the performance of ControlCheck™, the company's next generation of drug diversion monitoring.
  • During this same period, ControlCheck identified a staggering 808 confirmed cases of drug diversion showcasing its unparalleled efficacy in safeguarding healthcare institutions.
  • Additionally, ControlCheck revealed 9 out of 10 of those diversion events were attributed to Registered Nurse personnel.
  • "At Bluesight, our mission has always been to advance patient safety through cutting-edge technology," said Kevin MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO of Bluesight.

New Survey Highlights Dire State of Nursing in 2024, Finds Optimism from Nurses Still in Profession

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Why are a significant number of nursing professionals, approximately 83%, expressing worry about the state of the profession?

Key Points: 
  • Why are a significant number of nursing professionals, approximately 83%, expressing worry about the state of the profession?
  • The survey revealed vital insights into their daily experience:
    Considering a Career Shift: Nearly 77% are contemplating a job change this year, with 45% considering leaving the profession entirely.
  • “These are nurses and aides who entered the profession to impact patient care but now find themselves enduring longer work hours and heavier workloads.
  • The guilt that comes with not giving patients the time and attention they deserve takes a real emotional toll on nurses.

Empower Aesthetics Announces Partnerships with DermaTouch RN and AW Skin Co.

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Empower Aesthetics (“Empower” or “the Company”), a national medical aesthetics platform, announced today that it has partnered with DermaTouch RN (“DermaTouch”), one of the nation’s leading medical aesthetic practices with locations in Houston and San Antonio, Texas, and AW Skin Co. , a highly-regarded medical spa and wellness center with three locations in Cool Springs, Franklin, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Key Points: 
  • Empower Aesthetics (“Empower” or “the Company”), a national medical aesthetics platform, announced today that it has partnered with DermaTouch RN (“DermaTouch”), one of the nation’s leading medical aesthetic practices with locations in Houston and San Antonio, Texas, and AW Skin Co. , a highly-regarded medical spa and wellness center with three locations in Cool Springs, Franklin, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
  • Empower Aesthetics provides the tools, support and strategy to empower aesthetic owners and practices to reach new heights while maintaining the highest quality of care.
  • The new partnerships with DermaTouch RN and AW Skin Co. will help accelerate Empower’s long-term growth strategy and mission to be the first-choice partner for growth-minded aesthetics entrepreneurs.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome DermaTouch RN to the Empower Aesthetics family,” said Alyssa Rapp, Chief Executive Officer of Empower Aesthetics.

Nursing Community Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Veterans' Access to Quality Anesthesia Care

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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The proposed legislation would impose unnecessary and unjustifiable restrictions on Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), adversely impacting the healthcare of our nation's veterans.

Key Points: 
  • The proposed legislation would impose unnecessary and unjustifiable restrictions on Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), adversely impacting the healthcare of our nation's veterans.
  • The NCC points out that even the VA, in testimony before the House Veterans Affairs Health Subcommittee on September 19, 2023, acknowledged that CRNAs can safely provide anesthesia care autonomously.
  • The NCC represents a diverse cross-section of the nursing profession, including Registered Nurses (RNs), APRNs, nurse leaders, boards of nursing, students, faculty, and researchers.
  • "CRNAs play a crucial role in providing anesthesia services across the entire care continuum, bringing essential support and expertise to their patients, especially within the VA," said AANA President Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN .

ProPharma Announces the Appointment of Vicki Gashwiler as Vice President of Clinical Operations, Medical Technology

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProPharma Group (ProPharma), the leading global provider of regulatory, clinical, and compliance services for the life sciences industry, and a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, today announced the appointment of Vicki Gashwiler as Vice President of Clinical Operations for their Medical Technology organization.

Key Points: 
  • ProPharma Group today announced the appointment of Vicki Gashwiler as Vice President of Clinical Operations for their Medical Technology organization.
  • RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProPharma Group (ProPharma), the leading global provider of regulatory, clinical, and compliance services for the life sciences industry, and a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners , today announced the appointment of Vicki Gashwiler as Vice President of Clinical Operations for their Medical Technology organization.
  • Ronald Freeze, ProPharma's Global Head of Medical Technology, said: "I am so excited to have Vicki joining our integrated MedTech team.
  • ProPharma again shows their commitment to the Medical Technology space and the ongoing advancement of its revolutionary Research Consulting Organization (RCO) model with Vicki's appointment as the Vice President of Clinical Operations for Medical Technology.

MNA: Framingham Union Hospital Nurses Vote to Join Massachusetts Nurses Association and Unite to Improve Conditions for Patients, Clinicians, and the Community

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Framingham Union Hospital nurses have exercised their right to unionize, voting overwhelmingly on Wednesday, January 10 to join the Massachusetts Nurses Association. This successful election enables the nurses to work together to improve patient care conditions and advocate for the professional respect they deserve.

Key Points: 
  • FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Framingham Union Hospital nurses have exercised their right to unionize, voting overwhelmingly on Wednesday, January 10 to join the Massachusetts Nurses Association.
  • "Caring for patients in a hospital has never been more challenging and complex," said Framingham Union RN Paivi Ratu-Rodriguez.
  • "Framingham Union nurses now have a strong and independent voice to address the patient safety issues we face daily.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.