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Acorn Health Appoints Richard Hallworth as CEO

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Acorn Health is pleased to announce veteran healthcare leader Richard Hallworth as its new president and chief executive officer.

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  • Acorn Health is pleased to announce veteran healthcare leader Richard Hallworth as its new president and chief executive officer.
  • Hallworth is a seasoned senior executive and corporate director with more than 30 years of leadership experience in the multi-site healthcare services sector.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230817675180/en/
    Richard Hallworth, President & CEO of Acorn Health (Photo: Business Wire)
    “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Rich to Acorn as chief executive,” said Imran Siddiqui, Acorn Health board member.
  • “I know Acorn Health is in great hands with him and I am excited to work alongside him and the rest of the Acorn team as the company continues to deliver great outcomes for clients.”

Buckfire Law Wins Jail Death Trial Against Corizon Health’s Employees

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

A six-person jury handed down a $6.4 million verdict against Corizon Healths employees in a federal court trial in Lansing, Mich.

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  • A six-person jury handed down a $6.4 million verdict against Corizon Healths employees in a federal court trial in Lansing, Mich.
  • Attorneys Jennifer Damico and Sarah Gorski of The Buckfire Law Firm tried the case to verdict after three weeks of witness testimony.
  • The suit alleged the Corizon Health employees acted with deliberate indifference to Mr. Jones by denying him reasonable and adequate medical care and treatment.
  • The lawsuit further alleged that the Corizon employees were professionally negligent under Michigan law.

YesCare Announces New Board of Advisors

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

YesCare today announced their Board of Advisors, who have been selected to reflect YesCare's mission to build a recovery model of healthcare for correctional settings that mitigates risk for all stakeholders.

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  • YesCare today announced their Board of Advisors, who have been selected to reflect YesCare's mission to build a recovery model of healthcare for correctional settings that mitigates risk for all stakeholders.
  • The Board of Advisors include Tony C. Parker, Bill Lunsford, and Mark C. Fleming.
  • Our Board of Advisors possess essential insights as to the challenges facing our clients and incarcerated populations, said Sara Tirschwell, CEO of YesCare.
  • In partnership with YesCares CEO and the YesCare Executive Management Team, the Board of Advisors will provide guidance, input, strategic advice, and render recommendations with respect to any matter presented to it by the Corporation, CEO, and/or Executive Management consistent with YesCares mission and values.

YesCare Announces New Partnership with Manatee County Sheriff to Provide Correctional Healthcare Services

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

YesCare, the preeminent leader in correctional healthcare services, announced today a new partnership with the Manatee County Sheriffs Office (MSO).

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  • YesCare, the preeminent leader in correctional healthcare services, announced today a new partnership with the Manatee County Sheriffs Office (MSO).
  • YesCare is excited to move forward with the Manatee County Sheriffs Office to drive game-changing program enhancements that will solidify the MSOs position as a leader in health care services, said YesCare CEO Sara Tirschwell.
  • As part of YesCares launch, we have committed to raising the bar for care in corrections, and this partnership with MSO is just the beginning.
  • YesCare, composed of the former Corizon Health team, is a leading provider of correctional healthcare services in the United States, offering quality healthcare services to states and municipalities across the country.

Leading Healthcare Group Forms YesCare, Debuting New Vision and Leadership

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Monday, May 16, 2022

Today, the dedicated employees of Corizon Health are now YesCare, launching a powerful vision for correctional healthcare nationwide and announcing corporate leadership to drive the companys next chapter.

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  • Today, the dedicated employees of Corizon Health are now YesCare, launching a powerful vision for correctional healthcare nationwide and announcing corporate leadership to drive the companys next chapter.
  • The landmark program educates women on their individual healthcare needs, empowering them with the skills for self-care and the tools to access external care.
  • Targeted specifically to support a disproportionately trauma-inflicted population, this vision will solidify YesCares standing as the most compassionate provider of correctional healthcare.
  • YesCare, composed of the former Corizon Health team, is a leading provider of correctional healthcare services in the United States, offering quality healthcare services to states and municipalities across the country.

Corizon Health Employee Acts Quickly and Saves Life of Competitor's Employee

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A quick-thinking nurse employee of Corizon Health, Inc., working on contract at the Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP), apparently saved the life of an employee of a competing company on Christmas Day.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A quick-thinking nurse employee of Corizon Health, Inc., working on contract at the Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP), apparently saved the life of an employee of a competing company on Christmas Day.
  • The Centurion employee suffered a coma for a period but is now awake and talking and thanking Nurse Sobers for his quick action.
  • Corizon Health has provided healthcare services with the Philadelphia Department of Prisons under contract for many years.
  • Recently, a separate contract for behavioral health services in the system was awarded Corizon for the first time.

Corizon Health and State of Maryland Vaccinate More Than 1,100 Inmates in State Prison System “Vaccination Blitz” Over the Weekend

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

A group of nurses from Johns Hopkins University also gave their time to assist.

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  • A group of nurses from Johns Hopkins University also gave their time to assist.
  • All inmates vaccinated had requested it previously and signed all necessary paperwork in advance.
  • The blitz was done in reaction to the growing need for inmate vaccination.
  • Ive never seen that level of cooperation and collaboration between contractor and state in all my 15 years in corrections, McMillan said.

eVisit Announces Juli Stover as New Chief Strategy Officer

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

PHOENIX, Dec. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- eVisit, the leading Virtual Care platform for large healthcare providers, today announced that Juli Stover has joined its leadership team as Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • PHOENIX, Dec. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- eVisit, the leading Virtual Care platform for large healthcare providers, today announced that Juli Stover has joined its leadership team as Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Stover most recently served as Vice President of Virtual Health Strategies at Envision Healthcare, a national hospital-based physician group headquartered in Nashville.
  • In that role, Stover developed strategic partnerships to drive organizational growth while also collaborating on partner enablement plans to scale adoption.
  • "We are excited to welcome Juli Stover to eVisit's C-suite," said Bret Larsen, CEO of eVisit.

Sera Prognostics Appoints Woodrow Myers, MD, MBA As Advisor Of Public And Political Affairs

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sera Prognostics Inc., The Pregnancy Company (NASDAQ: SERA), focused on improving maternal and neonatal health by providing innovative pregnancy biomarker information to doctors and patients, today announced that Woodrow Myers, M.D., M.B.A.,joins Sera as an advisor focusing on public and political affairs.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sera Prognostics Inc., The Pregnancy Company (NASDAQ: SERA), focused on improving maternal and neonatal health by providing innovative pregnancy biomarker information to doctors and patients, today announced that Woodrow Myers, M.D., M.B.A.,joins Sera as an advisor focusing on public and political affairs.
  • "We are honored to have Dr. Myers join the Sera Prognostics team, bringing his extensive experienceand leadership in addressing health equity and disparities," said Gregory C. Critchfield, M.D., M.S., Chairman, and CEO of Sera Prognostics.
  • Dr. Myers is on the boards of Personalis, Inc., Freespira Inc., and the Public Health Policy Committee of eHealth Inc.
  • Sera Prognostics, the Sera Prognostics logo, The Pregnancy Company, and PreTRM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sera Prognostics, Inc in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Corizon Health Receives USDA Grant to Support Telehealth Initiatives

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The USDA has awarded Corizon Health a $967,356 grant to expand distance learning and telemedicine services to rural areas.

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  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The USDA has awarded Corizon Health a $967,356 grant to expand distance learning and telemedicine services to rural areas.
  • Telehealth is a key strategy Corizon has employed successfully for nearly twenty years, to supplement and enhance on-site healthcare services programs.
  • In the correctional environment, telehealth facilitates collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem, regardless of where healthcare providers are located.
  • Telehealth is accomplished with the use of special equipment and a video conferencing platform to speak to and evaluate patients via video conferencing.