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Altitude Control Technology Unveils New Hospitality Solution for Mountain Hotels and Resorts

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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EDWARDS, Colo., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Altitude Control Technology (ACT), the altitude simulation leaders for the residential industry, today unveiled ACT Hospitality, the newest altitude simulation solution for mountain hotels and resorts.

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  • EDWARDS, Colo., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Altitude Control Technology (ACT), the altitude simulation leaders for the residential industry, today unveiled ACT Hospitality, the newest altitude simulation solution for mountain hotels and resorts.
  • ACT Hospitality's new technology provides hotels with a complete altitude simulation environment right in the guest's room.
  • "We developed ACT Hospitality to resolve this, and we believe it will soon be a standard feature in all of the top mountain hotels and resorts."
  • ACT Hospitality builds on the company's decades of scientific research to be a turn-key solution for mountain hotels and resorts.

Gates Biomanufacturing Facility Announces Strategic Manufacturing Agreement with Cell Therapy Pioneer, Nkarta

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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AURORA, Colo., Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Gates Biomanufacturing Facility (GBF) today announced a continued strategic agreement with Nkarta, Inc. to manufacture clinical supply of therapeutic Natural Killer (NK) cells.

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  • AURORA, Colo., Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Gates Biomanufacturing Facility (GBF) today announced a continued strategic agreement with Nkarta, Inc. to manufacture clinical supply of therapeutic Natural Killer (NK) cells.
  • "Our partnership with the Gates Biomanufacturing Facility is an excellent fit," said Ralph Brandenberger, PhD, Senior Vice President, Technical Operations.
  • "Collaborating with a publicly-traded company with the reputation and caliber of Nkarta marks an important milestone for GBF," said Gates Biomanufacturing Facility Executive Director Matthew Seefeldt.
  • The facility currently produces CAR-T cells and other cell therapy biologics for clinical trials as well as protein-based biologics.

Michael J. Wempe, MD, SC, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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With 35 years in practice, Michael J. Wempe, MD, SC is an experienced doctor specializing in the field of Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management.

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  • With 35 years in practice, Michael J. Wempe, MD, SC is an experienced doctor specializing in the field of Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management.
  • Specialties include cancer care, women's health, heart and vascular care, transplants, urgent care, and primary care.
  • In 1985, Dr. Wempe completed an internship and a residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
  • Dr. Wempe has been recognized and awarded for his professional accomplishments with profile features on issuewire.com and yorkpedia.com.

Mental health patients will answer when asked about firearms

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Friday, August 6, 2021
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SEATTLE, Aug.6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- When patients receiving care for mental health were asked to complete a standardized questionnaire that included the question, "Do you have access to guns?"

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  • SEATTLE, Aug.6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- When patients receiving care for mental health were asked to complete a standardized questionnaire that included the question, "Do you have access to guns?"
  • "Our study helps dispel concerns by clinicians and health system leaders that patients won't respond to firearm questions."
  • Beginning in August 2015, Kaiser Permanente Washington added a question about firearm access to a standard questionnaire given to all patients during visits to outpatient mental health clinics.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.

Epygenix Therapeutics Receives Orphan Medicinal Product Designation in Europe With EPX-200 for the Treatment of Patients With Dravet Syndrome

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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Patients also suffer with life-threatening medically intractable seizures that may increase the risk of SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy), seizure-related accidents such as drowning, or infections.

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  • Patients also suffer with life-threatening medically intractable seizures that may increase the risk of SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy), seizure-related accidents such as drowning, or infections.
  • Dr. Hahn-Jun Lee, M.Sc., Ph.D., President and CEO of Epygenix Therapeutics, Inc. stated that the EMA's Orphan Medicinal Product Designation to EPX-200 is very important, as EMA recognizes the significant potential benefit of EPX-200 for DS treatment.
  • The Orphan Medicinal Product Designation from EMA for EPX-200 brings us one step closer to such positionto bring our drugs to patients in Europe more efficiently."
  • EPX-200 has already been successfully tested in five Dravet Syndrome patients at the University of Colorado Hospital, where it showed an ability to reduce seizure frequency in a small compassionate use trial.

U.S. News & World Report ranks three UCHealth hospitals among best in the state including University of Colorado Hospital at No. 1

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Aurora, Colo., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the tenth year in a row, U.S. News and World Report ranks UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, located on the Anschutz Medical Campus, as the No.

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  • Aurora, Colo., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the tenth year in a row, U.S. News and World Report ranks UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, located on the Anschutz Medical Campus, as the No.
  • 2 hospital in Colorado and UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital at No.
  • U.S. News also ranks University of Colorado Hospital among the nations best in eight specialties including No.
  • University of Colorado Hospital has also cared for more hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infections than any other hospital in the state.

National Jewish Health Ranked a Top Respiratory Hospital

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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DENVER, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --National Jewish Health has been named a top respiratory hospital in the nation for the 25th consecutive year byU.S.

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  • DENVER, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --National Jewish Health has been named a top respiratory hospital in the nation for the 25th consecutive year byU.S.
  • News & World Reporthas ranked National Jewish Health together with its academic affiliate the University of Colorado Hospital.
  • National Jewish Health provides care at 24 locations in Colorado, including through a partnership with Saint Joseph Hospital, part of the SCL Health system.
  • In addition, our partners in New York and Philadelphia include the Mount Sinai National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute and the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute Jefferson Health National Jewish Health.

New technology accessible on UCHealth’s mobile app will help patients and visitors easily find their way around University of Colorado Hospital

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Patients and visitors at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus now have wayfinding technology at their fingertips just by accessing the UCHealth app on their smartphone.

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  • Patients and visitors at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus now have wayfinding technology at their fingertips just by accessing the UCHealth app on their smartphone.
  • Patients can use the tool to find their way to their appointment when inside the building.
  • Find your way can be found in the quick navigation menu at the top of the UCHealth app.
  • The app not only guides our patients here from their home, but once they arrive at the hospital, they can find their way around inside.

Agreement with UCHealth Expands Humana’s Medicare Advantage Provider Network in the Rocky Mountain Region

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201027005918/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201027005918/en/
    With the addition of University of Colorado Hospital, Humanas Medicare Advantage preferred provider organization (PPO) and health maintenance organization (HMO) plan members will now have in-network access to 11 UCHealth hospitals in Colorado.
  • We look forward to serving more Humana Medicare Advantage members and providing innovative care that keeps people healthy and active, said Chris Gessner, president and CEO of UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.
  • UCHealth and University of Colorado Hospital are nationally recognized for their advanced treatments, clinical trials and excellent outcomes, said Mark Iorio, Central West Region Medicare President for Humana.
  • University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus will be in Humana's network January 1, 2021.

Pointr Secures Contract to Supply Digital Mapping and Wayfinding Technology for UCHealth

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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Pointr, a leader in indoor location technology, today announced it has secured a contract to provide mapping and wayfinding technology for smartphone and web applications for UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, the only adult academic medical center in the Rocky Mountain region.

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  • Pointr, a leader in indoor location technology, today announced it has secured a contract to provide mapping and wayfinding technology for smartphone and web applications for UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, the only adult academic medical center in the Rocky Mountain region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201006005689/en/
    Pointr Secures Contract to Supply Digital Mapping and Wayfinding Technology for UCHealth (Photo: Business Wire)
    The solution is designed to guide patients and visitors throughout the campus and its many buildings.
  • UCHealth selected Pointr following extensive due diligence, and Pointr demonstrated high accuracy using existing hardware.
  • Pointrs Deep Location software technology combines sensor fusion and machine-learning expertise to deliver the best performing indoor location technology available today.