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Curana Health and Serviam Launch Value-Based Care Alliance in Virginia

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Monday, September 11, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas and KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curana Health, a provider of high quality clinical care through value-based programs that benefit residents and senior living organizations, and Serviam, a movement of senior living operators transforming the way America cares for seniors, have launched the Value-Based Care Alliance in Virginia—a coalition that advances the tenants of value-based care among senior living by providing the infrastructure, services, and scale that operators need to effectively succeed in value-based care. 

Key Points: 
  • The rollout of the Alliance in Virginia is the next step in the partnership between the two organizations, first announced in May.
  • "Through its partnership with Curana Health, Serviam can now take this model of care and replicate it across multiple locations, to encourage better health outcomes through value-based care at even more communities."
  • Fairbanks, who recently transitioned from Bickford Senior Living to Serviam to head up the Alliance, believes accessibility will be key to the adoption of value-based care in the future.
  • Greg Corns, formerly with Solterra Companies, has been hired as Vice President of Serviam Care Alliance of Virginia, to provide support to Alliance communities at the local level, with additional hires planned in the coming year.

NAPA Recognizes Granite Construction with 86 Awards and Commendations

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

North State Street Asphalt Plant, Coastal Region

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  • North State Street Asphalt Plant, Coastal Region
    Lockwood Gencor 600 Hot Plant: Nevada Region
    ANC Terminal Loop Road Improvements, Alaska Region
    52nd Avenue Resurfacing and Calhoun Street Reconstruction, Desert Cities Region
    90th St. East in Lancaster and Palmdale, South Coast Region
    Cosumnes Bridge Replacement in Elk Grove, Valley Region
    Google Stierlin Ct Bike/Bus Improvement, Coastal Region
    Old Stage Road in Monterey County, Coastal Region
    Presidio of Monterey in Monterey, Coastal Region
    Santa Barbara Countywide Pavement Rehabilitation, Central Region
    SR 33/166 in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, Central Region
    BNSF Portland Intermodal Facility Repairs and Site Improvements, Pacific Northwest Region
    Intersection of SR 9 and SR 204 in Lake Stevens, Pacific Northwest Region
    SR 9 and Bickford Ave. Intersection in Snohomish, Pacific Northwest Region
    Sunnyside Road Paving in Clackamas, Pacific Northwest Region
    US 89 in Salt Lake City, Utah Region
    Various Roads in Clark County, Pacific Northwest Region

Senior Living Leaders Agree: Employee Flexibility is Key to Eliminating Agency Reliance in the Future of Staffing

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Monday, June 20, 2022

TORONTO, June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employee flexibility has emerged as a disrupting trend in senior living and leaders from Americare Senior Living, Beacon Health Management, Bickford Senior Living, and BookJane all agree that it will be key to eliminating agency reliance in the years to come.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employee flexibility has emerged as a disrupting trend in senior living and leaders from Americare Senior Living, Beacon Health Management, Bickford Senior Living, and BookJane all agree that it will be key to eliminating agency reliance in the years to come.
  • "Historically, we have been slow to adapt to change in senior living," says Justin Stein, Vice President of People, at Bickford Senior Living.
  • "We've had a 50% reduction [in external agency costs] since we've implemented the [internal] agency compared to just three months prior.
  • With BookJane, senior living can effortlessly engage staff, manage open shifts, and fulfill shift vacancies, so they can focus on what matters most: caring for residents.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Launches New Web Site

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Monday, June 8, 2020

SIMSBURY, Conn., June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the early beginnings of its predecessors almost two centuries ago, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) has had a broad impact on America's defense and space exploration history.

Key Points: 
  • SIMSBURY, Conn., June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the early beginnings of its predecessors almost two centuries ago, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) has had a broad impact on America's defense and space exploration history.
  • With the manufacture of safety fuse for mining as its original history, it has evolved as a leader serving the broader space and defense markets.
  • The company has significantly expanded its product portfolio and services organically, while acquiring new companies to build upon its core competencies and strategy.
  • A comprehensively rebuilt website will provide the audience a fresh new outlook on this amazing company at www.ebad.com .

Bickford Senior Living Reveals Success with New Staffing Platform

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Olathe, KS, March 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bickford Senior Living, a forward-thinking leader in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities throughout the Midwest, is reporting notable success with a new technology to manage employment applicant inquires.

Key Points: 
  • Olathe, KS, March 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bickford Senior Living, a forward-thinking leader in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities throughout the Midwest, is reporting notable success with a new technology to manage employment applicant inquires.
  • Our team leaders face many daily demands, said Christy Dienstbier, Vice President of Human Resources at Bickford Senior Living.
  • In the 6-month pilot program between SeniorVu and Bickford Senior Living 690 candidates came through the Applicant Manager Platform.
  • Bickford Senior Living manages and operates 60 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care branches throughout the country and has experience in constructing over 150 of these types of communities for various owners.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company Awarded $21.5 Million APOBS Contract

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

SIMSBURY, Conn., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) has been awarded a new contract with the U.S. Army to manufacture the man-portable Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS).

Key Points: 
  • SIMSBURY, Conn., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) has been awarded a new contract with the U.S. Army to manufacture the man-portable Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS).
  • The initial delivery order contract for $21.5 million is for the first year's APOBS deliveries, with follow-on options for up to $320 million.
  • The APOBS is a joint DoD platform for the U.S. Army and the United States Marine Corps.
  • Based in Simsbury, Conn., Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) manufactures reliable defense and space energetic solutions.