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Global Healthcare Executive Jill DeSimone Joins Swim Across America Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swim Across America, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing grants for cancer research and patient programs and raising funds through swimming events, is pleased to announce that Jill DeSimone, a global pharmaceutical executive, has been appointed to the Swim Across America Board of Directors. Jill's career included championing excellence in patient care for serious diseases, while igniting scalable growth and agility in the healthcare marketplace. She held positions of executive leadership for more than 30 years, culminating in eight years as president of Oncology for Merck.

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  • After a Successful Career with Oncology Pharmaceutical Companies, Jill DeSimone is Making Waves in the Fight Against Cancer
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swim Across America , a national nonprofit dedicated to providing grants for cancer research and patient programs and raising funds through swimming events, is pleased to announce that Jill DeSimone, a global pharmaceutical executive, has been appointed to the Swim Across America Board of Directors.
  • "One of my greatest joys has been volunteering and encouraging many of my colleagues and friends to volunteer with Swim Across America," says Jill DeSimone.
  • "Jill has been supporting Swim Across America for many years," commented Pam Ryan, Swim Across America board chair.
  • Swim Across America was founded in 1987 with its first open water charity swim in Long Island Sound.

She Did it!! Ultra Marathon Swimmer Sarah Thomas Completes Swim Across Lake Mead Swimming 47.5 Miles to Make Waves to Fight Cancer for Swim Across America

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 7, 2023, ultra marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas set another world record with a monumental swim that no other swimmer has ever attempted. Sarah completed a 47.5-mile swim (pending ratification) of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam. The swim took her 26 hours, 45 minutes and 45 seconds (26:45:45) to complete. Sarah, a breast cancer survivor, took on this swim not just to break another world record, but to help make waves in the fight against cancer and to raise critical funds for cancer research with Swim Across America.

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  • Sarah completed a 47.5-mile swim (pending ratification) of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam.
  • I'm a cold water swimmer, so this was a bit warmer than I'm used to, but it ended up being lovely," said Sarah Thomas.
  • I'm so excited to be able to accomplish swimming in Lake Mead, and as a breast cancer survivor, to do it during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all while raising crucial funds for cancer research with Swim Across America."
  • Sarah has supported Swim Across America since 2018, when the inaugural Swim Across America - Denver swim was held in her home community.

Ultra Marathon Swimmer Sarah Thomas Will Attempt 50-Mile Swim in Lake Mead from Colorado River to the Hoover Dam and Make Waves to Fight Cancer with Swim Across America

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 6, 2023, ultra marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas will attempt to set another world record with a monumental swim that no other swimmer has ever attempted. Sarah will set out to complete a 50-mile swim of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam. She estimates the swim will take her 30 hours to complete. Sarah, a breast cancer survivor, is undertaking this swim not just to break another world record, but to help make waves in the fight against cancer and to raise critical funds for cancer research with Swim Across America.

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  • Sarah will set out to complete a 50-mile swim of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam.
  • Sarah already holds a long list of record-breaking feats and hopes to add the Lake Mead swim to her list.
  • "After my first visit to the Hoover Dam in February 2021, I knew I had to swim across Lake Mead," said Sarah.
  • Sarah's swim across Lake Mead will start in South Cove, where her favorite river, The Colorado, enters the lake.

Swim Across America Launches College Cup and College Ambassador Programs

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swim Across America (SAA) is pleased to announce two new programs aimed at college students and college swim teams who want to make a bigger impact in their community through leadership, fundraising, and friendly competition. The Swim Across America College Cup features 30+ collegiate, club and alumni teams and more than 1,000 participants all united to make waves in the fight against cancer through swimming. The second program is the SAA College Ambassador program where 21 college swimmers and ambassadors have been selected to represent Swim Across America throughout the school year to help raise awareness on the importance of making waves to fight cancer. Both programs are supported through partnerships with College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) and Vasa, the fitness training company for swimmers.

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  • New Programs Offer Fun, Fresh, and Exciting Ways for College Students to Make a Bigger Impact With Swim Across America, College Swimming Coaches Association of America, Inc. and Vasa are proud partners of College Cup Competition
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swim Across America (SAA) is pleased to announce two new programs aimed at college students and college swim teams who want to make a bigger impact in their community through leadership, fundraising, and friendly competition.
  • Through December 1, 2023, college or college-affiliated swim teams will compete in the Swim Across America College Cup , a fundraising competition among collegiate teams in the U.S.
  • Swim Across America is also excited to announce another new college initiative, the Swim Across America College Ambassadors program.
  • Earlier this year, Swim Across America invited college students to apply for the Swim Across America College Ambassadors program.

Tempest Announces Expanded Role for Sam Whiting, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer and Head of Research and Development

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Ph.D., has expanded his role to include head of Research and Development.

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  • Ph.D., has expanded his role to include head of Research and Development.
  • Our preclinical and translational sciences fuel the company’s robust pipeline, while providing key insight into our clinical programs.
  • Dr. Whiting completed fellowship training in medical oncology at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
  • and Ph.D in microbiology in the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Washington.

CureMD Announces Strategic Collaboration with Tempus to Integrate Genomic Testing Functionality in EHR

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CureMD, a leading provider of comprehensive technology solutions for community oncology, is proud to announce its partnership with Tempus, a leader in artificial intelligence and precision medicine, to integrate Tempus' advanced genomic testing capabilities into CureMD's cutting-edge Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CureMD, a leading provider of comprehensive technology solutions for community oncology, is proud to announce its partnership with Tempus, a leader in artificial intelligence and precision medicine, to integrate Tempus' advanced genomic testing capabilities into CureMD's cutting-edge Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • "We are excited to join forces with Tempus to integrate their genomic testing capabilities into our EHR system," said Wasif Toor, VP of Oncology, CureMD.
  • The integration of Tempus' genomic testing into CureMD's ecosystem will empower healthcare providers to place genomic testing orders directly in the EHR at the point of care, allowing physicians to streamline their workflows and provide more genomic testing opportunities for patients.
  • The evolving collaboration will make discrete, structured genomic testing results available at the point of care in the EHR for timely treatment decisions, prognosis, and risk.

City of Hope Honored Among 'Top Hospitals and Health Systems' for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, has been recognized by DiversityInc as one of the nation's "Top Hospitals and Health Systems" for diversity, equity and inclusion. City of Hope ranked second in the health care group of the 2023 list, distinguishing the organization as one of two National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers and the highest ranked institution in California on the list. This marks the third year in a row City of Hope has been included in the top 10 of the prestigious list, jumping four spots from No. 6 to No. 2 in one year's time.

Key Points: 
  • This marks the third year in a row City of Hope has been included in the top 10 of the prestigious list, jumping four spots from No.
  • "City of Hope is honored to be recognized by DiversityInc for our ongoing efforts to infuse diversity, equity and inclusion into every facet of our organization," said Angela L. Talton , City of Hope senior vice president and system chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.
  • Internally, City of Hope has instituted interactive, scenario-based training that teaches people managers how to mitigate bias and consciously change behaviors while encouraging accountability.
  • In 2022, City of Hope increased diversity in senior leadership: women, Hispanic/Latinx and Black/African American representation grew 25%, 150% and 25%, respectively.

Gov. Newsom Signs Landmark Cancer Access Legislation into Law, California Cancer Coalition Celebrates

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Gavin Newsom for signing the California Cancer Care Equity Act (SB 987) , a bill that will expand access to specialized cancer care for Medi-Cal patients who receive a complex cancer diagnosis.

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  • Gavin Newsom for signing the California Cancer Care Equity Act (SB 987) , a bill that will expand access to specialized cancer care for Medi-Cal patients who receive a complex cancer diagnosis.
  • SB 987 represents a critical first step in delivering on the promise of the California Cancer Patients Bill of Rights resolution adopted by the Legislature in 2021.
  • With the enactment of the California Cancer Care Equity Act, more Medi-Cal patients with cancer will have access to the full range of medical options available for their cancer.
  • This landmark reform will enable the healthcare system in California to better serve cancer patients and their families.

AccessHope and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Announce Foundational Collaboration that Will Expand Access to Cancer Expertise in the Northwestern United States

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Through the new collaboration, cancer specialists from Fred Hutch will provide specialized cancer expertise for AccessHopes core services: Accountable Precision Oncology, Expert Advisory Review and Cancer Support Team.

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  • Through the new collaboration, cancer specialists from Fred Hutch will provide specialized cancer expertise for AccessHopes core services: Accountable Precision Oncology, Expert Advisory Review and Cancer Support Team.
  • Ensuring that anyone who is facing a cancer diagnosis has access to leading-edge cancer care is paramount to everything we do at Fred Hutch, explained Tom Purcell, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
  • Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization and is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
  • Please note that the organization was renamed Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in April 2022, following the merger of long-time partners, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

LPC West and Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation Close on Future 9-Story Life Sciences Building Near Seattle’s Space Needle

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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LPC West, the West Coast arm of national real estate firm Lincoln Property Company, has partnered with Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation (Intercontinental) to close on a future 9-story office building near Seattles Space Needle, with plans to develop the property into a life sciences space.

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  • LPC West, the West Coast arm of national real estate firm Lincoln Property Company, has partnered with Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation (Intercontinental) to close on a future 9-story office building near Seattles Space Needle, with plans to develop the property into a life sciences space.
  • This building will help meet the regions growing demand for spaces to serve the life science sector.
  • In June, LPC West and Intercontinental broke ground on another life science building, at 222 Fifth Ave., directly adjacent to the planned life sciences building at Fifth Avenue and John Street.
  • Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser* with decades long experience in real estate investment, finance, development, construction management and asset management.