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Rendever Unveils RendeverFit™ - A New Virtual Reality Fitness Platform for Seniors

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

BOSTON, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rendever , the leading virtual reality (VR) platform built to help seniors overcome social isolation through shared experiences, today announces the launch of its new interdisciplinary VR fitness platform, RendeverFit - the first VR application that merges physical fitness with cognitive fitness and socialization, designed specifically for older adults.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rendever , the leading virtual reality (VR) platform built to help seniors overcome social isolation through shared experiences, today announces the launch of its new interdisciplinary VR fitness platform, RendeverFit - the first VR application that merges physical fitness with cognitive fitness and socialization, designed specifically for older adults.
  • In response, RendeverFit was created, combining physical activity with social engagement for senior living residents to stay healthy while having fun together.
  • Through Rendevers research, we understand the impact of virtual reality on residents social health, and are excited to continue growing our platform to take a more holistic approach to wellbeing, said Kyle Rand, Cofounder and CEO of Rendever.
  • The new RendeverFit platform will follow in the footsteps of other award-winning Rendever products, giving communities an arsenal of tools to utilize daily while delivering high quality care.

Rendever Receives $2M NIH Phase II Grant to Further Research the Impact of Virtual Reality on the Aging Population

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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The research evaluates the impact of VR-based virtual family engagement for seniors and the differences in effect across various levels of cognitive impairment (MCI, mild to moderate AD/ADRD).

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  • The research evaluates the impact of VR-based virtual family engagement for seniors and the differences in effect across various levels of cognitive impairment (MCI, mild to moderate AD/ADRD).
  • The Phase II Grant builds on Rendevers previously awarded Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Grant to measure the impact of Rendevers engagement platform.
  • The initial pilot data confirmed the positive impact that virtual family engagement has on both residents and their family members living at a distance.
  • We see the first-hand effects of our virtual reality platform every day through our community partners.

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.

Sensyne Health Signs Strategic Research Agreement with the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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Sensyne Health plc (LSE: SENS) (Sensyne or the Company or the Group), the Clinical AI company, today announces that it has signed its second Strategic Research Agreement (SRA) in the U.S. with the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine (CCPM), a partnership between non-profit health system UCHealth and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

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  • Sensyne Health plc (LSE: SENS) (Sensyne or the Company or the Group), the Clinical AI company, today announces that it has signed its second Strategic Research Agreement (SRA) in the U.S. with the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine (CCPM), a partnership between non-profit health system UCHealth and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
  • The agreement will enable the ethical application of clinical AI research to improve patient care and accelerate medical research.
  • The CCPM houses one of largest health data warehouses in the United States and has been a pioneer in driving large-scale personalized medicine and return of clinically actionable results through a research biobank, integrating personalized genomic information with clinical data.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, should the medical research undertaken by Sensyne using CCPMs data lead to medical discoveries commercialised by Sensyne, CCPM will share a proportion of Sensynes revenues generated from that research.

SomaLogic launches the SomaSignal™ Proteomics for Precision Medicine Initiative with healthcare innovators: Emory University, Intermountain Healthcare, CommonSpirit Health and UCHealth

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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Trials will be launched with the initial partners: Emory University, Intermountain Healthcare, CommonSpirit Health and UCHealth.

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  • Trials will be launched with the initial partners: Emory University, Intermountain Healthcare, CommonSpirit Health and UCHealth.
  • Each SomaSignal test is built on SomaLogic\xe2\x80\x99s proprietary SomaScan\xc2\xae Platform, which offers the broadest view available of the proteome.
  • The platform is capable of potentially identifying new biomarkers, novel drug targets and improving the assessment and management of therapeutic responses.
  • In 1966 the University\xe2\x80\x99s Board of Trustees integrated all of Emory\xe2\x80\x99s health components into the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center.

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.

'School Fair' Car Parade and Movie Screening to Celebrate School Choice Week in Safety

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Friday, January 22, 2021
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Look for cars, buses, vans, and trucks decked out in school choice banners and signs to celebrate National School Choice Week with a "school fair" themed car parade on Saturday, Jan. 30.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Look for cars, buses, vans, and trucks decked out in school choice banners and signs to celebrate National School Choice Week with a "school fair" themed car parade on Saturday, Jan. 30.
  • The "school fair" car parade will start at 11 a.m. and wrap up at 1p.m.
  • At the school choice car parade, families can win tickets to attend the drive-in movie screening at 5pm at the UCHealth Park stadium, home of the Rocky Mountain Vibes Baseball League.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

 Shields Health Solutions, UCHealth Partner to Give Patients With Complex Chronic Illnesses Access to More Affordable Medications and New Pharmacy Services With No Added Costs

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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UCHealth patients with complex, chronic conditions now have access to specialized pharmacy services to help lower costs, expand treatment options, enhance medication management and improve their overall health.

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  • UCHealth patients with complex, chronic conditions now have access to specialized pharmacy services to help lower costs, expand treatment options, enhance medication management and improve their overall health.
  • The specialty pharmacy at UCHealth treats patients with complex chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C, and rheumatology conditions.
  • To meet the unique needs of patients with chronic conditions, the partnership between UCHealth and Shields will offer additional support services for these patients.
  • The expanded patient support services combined with newly available drugs will give patients more treatment options at UCHealth.

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.

Surglogs Announces Strategic Partnership with UCHealth

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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Through this partnership, Surglogs provides its suite of digital regulatory compliance software to UCHealthfacilities.

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  • Through this partnership, Surglogs provides its suite of digital regulatory compliance software to UCHealthfacilities.
  • With Surglogs, I know when my staff completed a log, if it is filled out correctly, and where it is located, says Damien Berg, Regional Sterile Processing Manager at UCHealth.
  • For Surglogs, this partnership expands its client base in the healthcare space and offers its all-in-one enterprise-ready system to more healthcare facilities.
  • Partnership with a healthcare organization such as UCHealth allows us to continuously expand the growth of our products through a hospital network rather than a primary ASC focus, says Brandon Coombs, VP of Business Development at Surglogs.