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Husson University’s School of Pharmacy Ranked among the Top 20 Pharmacy Schools by Becker’s Hospital Review

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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    “We are honored to be included in this pharmacy school ranking,” said Dr. James Nash, dean of Husson University’s College of Health and Pharmacy.
  • Graduates from the Husson University School of Pharmacy have an outstanding reputation as being among some of the finest in Maine.
  • The School of Pharmacy is just one of several schools that are a part of Husson University’s College of Health and Pharmacy.
  • [3] Becker’s Hospital Review, “About Us,” https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/about.html , Accessed: April 17, 2023
    [4] NABP: National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, “About,” https://nabp.pharmacy/about/ , Accessed, April 17, 2023

NIH awards Radial Analytics a Small Business Innovation Research grant to help advance the goals of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

CONCORD, Mass., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Radial Analytics has been awarded a NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to help advance the goals of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. This highly competitive grant award will support rapid innovation by leveraging Radial's clinically proven AI/ML platform, which is used by healthcare professionals to optimize patient care transitions. The grant award will support a new research initiative to use big data and machine learning to accurately predict the clinical progression of people living with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Radial Analytics is partnering on this important work with Dr. Peter Rabins at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Professor Joseph Gaugler at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.

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  • CONCORD, Mass., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Radial Analytics has been awarded a NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to help advance the goals of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease .
  • The creation of Radial Analytics' AI/ML platform was inspired by the idea of using "nudge theory" to empower healthcare professionals to make better decisions.
  • This NIH SBIR grant will support novel research to more accurately identify later stages of Alzheimer's Disease.
  • The research discussed above is supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health grant R43AG076191 .

Cambia Health Solutions appoints Donna L. Milavetz, MD, MPH as chief medical officer

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambia Health Solutions is pleased to announce Donna L. Milavetz, MD, MPH, FACP as chief medical officer.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambia Health Solutions is pleased to announce Donna L. Milavetz, MD, MPH, FACP as chief medical officer.
  • "Since Dr. Milavetz joined Cambia as executive medical director earlier this year, she has established herself as an entrepreneurial and collaborative leader," said Jared Short, Cambia's chief executive officer.
  • She founded and led Onsite Care, Inc. as its chief executive officer and chief medical officer for more than a decade.
  • "I am honored to take on this role at such an exciting time for Cambia and the health care industry," said Dr. Milavetz.

USDA Releases Proposed Regulatory Framework to Reduce Salmonella Infections Linked to Poultry Products

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Friday, October 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today released a proposed regulatory framework for a new strategy to control Salmonella contamination in poultry products and reduce foodborne illnesses attributed to these products.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today released a proposed regulatory framework for a new strategy to control Salmonella contamination in poultry products and reduce foodborne illnesses attributed to these products.
  • We know that Salmonella in poultry is a complex problem with no single solution, said USDA Deputy Under Secretary Sandra Eskin.
  • However, we have identified a series of strategic actions FSIS could take that are likely to drive down Salmonella infections linked to poultry products consumption, and we are presenting those in this proposed framework.
  • The proposed framework consists of three key components that, together, support a comprehensive approach to controlling Salmonella in poultry.

WGU Labs Supports CBE Transformation of Florida A&M and Florida Atlantic University Nursing Programs

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Friday, October 7, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WGU Labs, the research and development arm of Western Governors University (WGU), has successfully continued its efforts in competency-based education (CBE) implementation at Florida A&M University and Florida Atlantic University.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WGU Labs, the research and development arm of Western Governors University (WGU), has successfully continued its efforts in competency-based education (CBE) implementation at Florida A&M University and Florida Atlantic University.
  • In addition, WGU Labs will work with Florida A&M Universitys nursing faculty to co-design CBE curriculum, assessments, and learning activities.
  • At Florida Atlantic University, WGU Labs offered a series of workshops to help faculty redesign their courses as needed.
  • Our partnership with WGU Labs is special, explained Dr. Shelley Johnson, dean of the School of Nursing at Florida A&M University.

Renowned Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon Joins Hoag

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is proud to announce that Steven Wang, M.D., a renowned, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, has joined the Hoag Family Cancer Institute as the Director of Dermatologic Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery as part of the Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is proud to announce that Steven Wang, M.D., a renowned, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, has joined the Hoag Family Cancer Institute as the Director of Dermatologic Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery as part of the Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program.
  • Dr. Wang joins Hoag after spending 16 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he served as the Head of Dermatology Section and Director of Dermatologic Surgery and Dermatology.
  • He is also an experienced Mohs surgeon with a unique expertise in providing the whole spectrum of care to patients.
  • In 2005, Dr. Wang trained under world-renowned Mohs surgeon Dr. Leonard H. Goldberg in Houston.

Equality Health Appoints Garrett E. Black as Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

PHOENIX, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Equality Health ,a leading providerof value-based physician networks uniquely equipped to address the needs of diverse and historically underserved populations, today announced the appointment of Garrett Black as chief operating officer.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Equality Health ,a leading providerof value-based physician networks uniquely equipped to address the needs of diverse and historically underserved populations, today announced the appointment of Garrett Black as chief operating officer.
  • As a member of the Equality Health executive team, Mr. Black will report to Founder and CEO Hugh Lytle.
  • Prior to joining BCBSMN, Mr. Black was chief strategy officer for Children's Minnesota, one of the nation's largest pediatric healthcare providers, and director of Strategic Development for Allina Health.
  • For more information about Equality Health, visit www.equalityhealth.com or follow @EqualityHealth on Facebook, @EqualityHealth on Twitter, and @EqualityHealth on LinkedIn.

Husson University Pharmacy Students to Thank Vaccination Heroes

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

In an effort to show appreciation for their past and current service to our state, Husson University pharmacy students will be sending thank you cards to members of the Maine pharmacy community.

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  • In an effort to show appreciation for their past and current service to our state, Husson University pharmacy students will be sending thank you cards to members of the Maine pharmacy community.
  • The importance of the services provided by members of the pharmacy community was not lost on the students at the Husson University School of Pharmacy.
  • Husson Universitys School of Pharmacy prepares students for rewarding careers in the diverse field of pharmacy through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on practical experience.
  • The School of Pharmacy is just one of several schools that are a part of Husson Universitys College of Health and Pharmacy.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Appoints Bryan Phillips to Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

EAGAN, Minn., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced the appointment of Bryan Phillips to its Board of Trustees.

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  • EAGAN, Minn., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced the appointment of Bryan Phillips to its Board of Trustees.
  • "Bryan's expertise and accomplishments in the health care industry make him a strong addition to our Board of Trustees," said Kathleen Blatz, interim president & CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
  • We look forward to Bryan's contributions and shared stewardship of Blue Cross."
  • Phillips currently serves on the board of trustees for the Science Museum of Minnesota and as a trustee for Minnesota Public Radio.

University of Minnesota School of Nursing Teams With GetWellNetwork to Bring Innovative Research to Commercial Health Care Market

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Thursday, June 14, 2018

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --GetWellNetwork, the Precision Engagement health care company, today announced a new partnership through its research and development incubator, GetWell Labs and the University of Minnesota School of Nursing (UMN).

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  • WASHINGTON, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --GetWellNetwork, the Precision Engagement health care company, today announced a new partnership through its research and development incubator, GetWell Labs and the University of Minnesota School of Nursing (UMN).
  • GetWellNetwork will help transform faculty-led research into real world applicationsfrom facilitating feedback through pilot testing to co-developing products for commercialization and launching them in the health care market.
  • The University of Minnesota School of Nursing ranks among the nation's top nursing schools.
  • GetWell Labs, Patient Pathways, GetWell Go, Interactive Patient Care, Interactive Care Model and the O'Neil Center are registered trademarks of GetWellNetwork.