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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.

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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.
"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.

Framingham Union Hospital Nurses will Vote Wednesday, January 10 in NLRB Election to form a Union with the MNA for Better Patient Care

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The registered nurses of Framingham Union Hospital will participate in an election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Wednesday, January 10 to join the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) and form a union that will empower them to advocate together for patient safety and professional improvements.

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Framingham Union nurses filed a petition with the NLRB in September 2023 for a union election.
They have been seeking to exercise their strong, united voice to improve conditions for patients, nurses, and their colleagues.
The main themes nurses have identified for why they are joining the MNA include:
To improve nurses' ability to provide quality safe patient care.
Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Premier Health’s Subsidiary Canadian Health Care Agency Awarded Contracts Valued at $23m

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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MONTREAL, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Health of America Inc. (TSXV: PHA) (the “Corporation” or “Premier Health”), a leader in healthcare services and technologies, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cambridge based Canadian Health Care Agency (“CHCA”), has been retained as a primary contractor for 4-year contracts with Indigenous Services Canada (“ISC”).

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MONTREAL, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Health of America Inc. (TSXV: PHA) (the “Corporation” or “Premier Health”), a leader in healthcare services and technologies, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cambridge based Canadian Health Care Agency (“CHCA”), has been retained as a primary contractor for 4-year contracts with Indigenous Services Canada (“ISC”).
The contracts were awarded on November 3 and are to transition in early 2024.
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.
ISC’s vision is to support and empower Indigenous people to independently deliver and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

Premier Health Completes the Previously Announced Acquisition of British Columbia Based Solutions Staffing Inc.

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

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As a result of the Transaction, Solutions Staffing has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation and will continue its business which consists in providing specialized healthcare staffing services.

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As a result of the Transaction, Solutions Staffing has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation and will continue its business which consists in providing specialized healthcare staffing services.
Concurrently with the Transaction, the Corporation is also reaching financial close on the $50 million financing announced on October 30, 2023.
“We are very excited with the opportunity to continue growing Solutions Staffing’s travel nurse operations with its experienced management team.” said Martin Legault, CEO of Premier Health.
Solutions Staffing is active in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.

ATMA and Cena Life Launch Nationwide Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Healthcare Network

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

CALGARY, AB, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - ATMA Journey Centers Inc. ("ATMA") and Cena Life , forefront leaders in advancing psychedelic-assisted therapy (PaT) are pleased to announce the opening of a licensed Calgary Clinic and the establishment of the Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Healthcare Network, a national clinical network for the emerging psychedelic-assisted therapy sector.

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CALGARY, AB, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - ATMA Journey Centers Inc. ("ATMA") and Cena Life , forefront leaders in advancing psychedelic-assisted therapy (PaT) are pleased to announce the opening of a licensed Calgary Clinic and the establishment of the Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Healthcare Network, a national clinical network for the emerging psychedelic-assisted therapy sector.
Like the evolving services in the Cena Life practice in Edmonton, the Calgary clinic will offer KaT, rTMS, SAP application support as well as regular psychological counselling services.
Together, we aim to create a network that prioritizes patient well-being while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for practitioners.
Practitioners wishing to join The Psychedelic Healthcare Network are encouraged to take the required training for PaT in advance of practice.

Sierra College Nursing Program Ranked #1 in California by RegisteredNurse.org

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Monday, December 4, 2023

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ROCKLIN, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College is proud to announce the recognition of the Sierra College Registered Nursing program as the number one program in the "15 Best ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) Programs in the Western Region for 2024," by RegisteredNurse.org.

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Sierra College is proud to announce the recognition of the Sierra College Registered Nursing program as the number one program in the "15 Best ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) Programs in the Western Region for 2024," by RegisteredNurse.org.
ROCKLIN, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College is proud to announce the recognition of the Sierra College Registered Nursing program as the number one program in the "15 Best ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) Programs in the Western Region for 2024," by RegisteredNurse.org.
"Nursing students at Sierra College start from the first semester practicing board type questions, making them critically think," said Nancy James, MS, R.N (registered nurses), NP, Dean, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences at Sierra College.
"Critical thinking is imperative to effective nursing, and this recognition shows that Sierra College nursing students are ready when they leave our campus to immediately contribute as employable nurses."

UCB Announces U.S. Availability of BIMZELX® for the Treatment of Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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BIMZELX was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 17, 2023.

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BIMZELX was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 17, 2023.
"While the treatment landscape for psoriasis has evolved in recent years, many unmet needs remain for the more than 7.5 million adults in the U.S. living with the disease," said Dr. Jeffrey Stark, Head of Medical, U.S. Immunology, UCB.
"That's why we developed BIMZELX Navigate™, a tailored patient support program designed to help patients with access, affordability, and treatment support throughout their treatment journeys with BIMZELX."
Through BIMZELX Navigate, UCB offers tailored patient support to all those with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis upon receiving their BIMZELX prescription.

Oneview Healthcare Launches New Virtual Care API in Latest Product Release

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

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Oneview Healthcare, a leading provider of patient experience solutions, is pleased to announce the latest version of their Care Experience Platform (CXP) , featuring the innovative new Virtual Care API, Caregility certification, and other enhancements.

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Oneview Healthcare, a leading provider of patient experience solutions, is pleased to announce the latest version of their Care Experience Platform (CXP) , featuring the innovative new Virtual Care API, Caregility certification, and other enhancements.
The new Virtual Care API enables customers to leverage the Oneview patient television for inpatient virtual care, including virtual observation and nursing.
By off-loading these aspects of patient care, on-floor nurses can focus on physical care and nurturing care that requires face-to-face contact.
We have a unique opportunity to be the ‘one view’ for virtual care in the hospital room, and our new Virtual Care API enables our customers to choose the virtual care platform that best meets their needs.”
In addition to the Virtual Care API, the release also includes certification of Caregility’s Care 2.0 platform with Oneview, multi-lingual support for all patients in Oneview’s Cloud Start offering, and usability enhancements for the digital meal ordering app.

Empower Aesthetics Announces Partnership with BCRN Aesthetics

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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Empower Aesthetics (“Empower” or “the Company”), an Austin-based national medical aesthetics platform, today announced its acquisition of BCRN Aesthetics (“BCRN” or “the Practice”), a leading medical aesthetic practice in Houston, Texas.

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Empower Aesthetics (“Empower” or “the Company”), an Austin-based national medical aesthetics platform, today announced its acquisition of BCRN Aesthetics (“BCRN” or “the Practice”), a leading medical aesthetic practice in Houston, Texas.
Founded in 2012 as Rejuviface by Bri and rebranded as BCRN Aesthetics in 2017 by Registered Nurse and Galderma Aesthetic Injector Network (GAIN) Trainer Bri Collins, BCRN Aesthetics is home to Houston’s leading advanced aesthetic injectors.
BCRN is a perfect partner for us to enter the Houston market,” said Jeff Helfgott, Chief Executive Officer of Empower Aesthetics.
As the medical aesthetics industry continues to evolve, Empower is partnering with aesthetic providers to empower the joy of aesthetics.

New Polling Reveals San Franciscans Have Concerns With Supervisor Dorsey's Police Staffing Measure As Written

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Monday, October 30, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of today's Rules Committee meeting on the proposal, the Safer Smarter SF coalition has released new polling that shows most San Francisco residents have concerns with Supervisor Matt Dorsey's minimum police staffing measure as it is currently written. Safer Smarter SF is a growing coalition of small businesses and unions across San Francisco who are advocating for new revenue streams to fund life-saving City services: Small Business Forward, SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, SF Building and Construction Trades Council.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of today's Rules Committee meeting on the proposal, the Safer Smarter SF coalition has released new polling that shows most San Francisco residents have concerns with Supervisor Matt Dorsey's minimum police staffing measure as it is currently written.
"We need to focus on community safety that works along with progressive taxation that prevents this causing disproportionate economic burden on small businesses.
This new poll shows San Franciscans agree that it is time for the wealthiest corporations to pay their fair share."
"Public safety includes so much more than police," said Burt Wilson, 911 dispatcher for the City and County of San Francisco.