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Grady to Build Freestanding Emergency Department in South Fulton County

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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ATLANTA, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing mission to meet the growing need for emergency services in metro Atlanta, Grady Health System will build a freestanding emergency department in south Fulton County. This freestanding emergency department, built in partnership with Fulton County, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and fully staffed by board-certified physicians, nurses, and other clinicians.

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ATLANTA, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing mission to meet the growing need for emergency services in metro Atlanta, Grady Health System will build a freestanding emergency department in south Fulton County.
This freestanding emergency department, built in partnership with Fulton County, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and fully staffed by board-certified physicians, nurses, and other clinicians.
Funding for the freestanding emergency department is a combination of financial support from Fulton County and federal funding secured by Grady to increase access to health care.
We are pleased to see Grady is taking action to address the healthcare desert in South Fulton," said Chairman Robb Pitts, Fulton County Board of Commissioners.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Robert Torrey Jr. as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Profession

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Friday, March 22, 2024

REDLANDS, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Robert Torrey Jr. is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Urologic Oncology.

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REDLANDS, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Robert Torrey Jr. is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Urologic Oncology.
Board-certified by The American Board of Urology, Dr. Torrey is a specialist in diseases with the urinary tract and the male reproductive system.
When reflecting on his successful career, Dr. Torrey considers teaching at Loma Linda Medical School among the most significant highlights.
Looking to the future, Dr. Torrey plans to continue helping his patients, which is what he loves to do.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Robert Torrey, Jr. as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Urologic Oncology

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

REDLANDS, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Robert Torrey, Jr. is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Urologic Oncology.

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REDLANDS, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Robert Torrey, Jr. is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Urologic Oncology.
The doctor pursued higher education at Pacific Union College where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
He capped his scholarship with a Fellowship in Urologic Oncology at Sloan Kettering.
When reflecting on his successful career, Dr. Torrey considers teaching at Loma Linda Medical School among the most significant highlights.

Hampton Groover, MD, Named Chief Medical Officer at Haven

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

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GAINESVILLE, Fla., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hampton Groover, MD, has been named Chief Medical Officer of Haven, North Central Florida's legacy mission-driven provider of hospice and palliative care. With a career that includes working in hospice and palliative care—as well as extensive academic experience—Dr. Groover brings years of relevant experience to Haven.

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GAINESVILLE, Fla., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hampton Groover, MD, has been named Chief Medical Officer of Haven, North Central Florida's legacy mission-driven provider of hospice and palliative care.
As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Groover serves as a member of senior leadership and oversees Haven's team of skilled providers across its 18-county service area.
"It is a privilege to welcome such an esteemed professional as our new Chief Medical Officer," noted Haven President and Chief Operating Officer Pauline Taylor, RN, MHA.
Dr. Groover came to Haven from St. Mary's Health Care System, Athens, Ga., where he served as Medical Director of its inpatient palliative medicine program.

Grady to Open Two New Outpatient Centers in Central and South Fulton County

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

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ATLANTA, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet metro Atlanta's rapidly growing healthcare needs, Grady Health System will open two new outpatient centers, expanding access to primary and specialty care for residents in central and south Fulton County.

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ATLANTA, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet metro Atlanta's rapidly growing healthcare needs, Grady Health System will open two new outpatient centers, expanding access to primary and specialty care for residents in central and south Fulton County.
The recently approved GA-AIDE directed payment program provided Grady with the necessary financial support from federal and state partners to open these two new sites.
"The opening of these new outpatient centers demonstrates Grady's commitment to removing the physical barriers to receiving quality health care," said Haupert.
With the addition of these centers, Grady will operate eight outpatient centers serving the metro Atlanta community.

Juno Medical Raises $12M Series A Led by NEXT VENTURES and Serena Ventures; Funding Will Fuel Juno's National Expansion

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

The funding will support Juno’s continued development of its technology platform and expansion into new markets, including Atlanta, Georgia, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Los Angeles, California.

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The funding will support Juno’s continued development of its technology platform and expansion into new markets, including Atlanta, Georgia, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Los Angeles, California.
Other notable participants include Vast Ventures, which led Juno’s seed round, Empire State Development’s New York Ventures, TXV Partners, Genius Guild, Gaingels, and previous investors Atento Capital and Humbition.
He is a physician by training and former McKinsey & Company consultant with expertise in payment innovation, value-based care delivery, and digital transformation.
Launched in April 2020, Juno Medical is a tech-enabled healthcare service provider designed for you and yours.

Shan Cooper to Chair Grady Health Foundation Board

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation and Grady Health Foundation board meetings held Tuesday, it was announced that one of Atlanta's most respected volunteer leaders, Shan Cooper, will serve as chair of the foundation board effective January 1, 2023.

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ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation and Grady Health Foundation board meetings held Tuesday, it was announced that one of Atlanta's most respected volunteer leaders, Shan Cooper, will serve as chair of the foundation board effective January 1, 2023.
She succeeds Drew Evans, retired CFO of Southern Company, who will remain a member of the foundation board.
As chair, Cooper will work with members of the foundation board and staff as well as executives from throughout the health system to raise funding to support these and other priorities.
"It is my honor and privilege to assume this role at such a pivotal point in healthcare for Atlanta," said Cooper.

Dr. Jacqueline Herd, DNP, RN, Joins Prevent Blindness Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

CHICAGO , July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, has announced that Dr. Jacqueline Herd, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Chief Clinical Officer at Odyssey Clinical Leadership Consulting, LLC, has been named to the Prevent Blindness Board of Directors. The vote was held at the 2022 Prevent Blindness Spring Board Meeting with Dr. Herd starting her term today.

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Prevent Blindness welcomes Jacqueline Herd, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE to its National Board of Directors.
CHICAGO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness , the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, has announced that Dr. Jacqueline Herd, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Chief Clinical Officer at Odyssey Clinical Leadership Consulting, LLC, has been named to the Prevent Blindness Board of Directors.
The vote was held at the 2022 Prevent Blindness Spring Board Meeting with Dr. Herd starting her term today.
For a full listing of members of the Prevent Blindness Board of Directors, please visit https://preventblindness.org/prevent-blindness-board-of-directors/ .

WellStar Health System Expands Use of Glytec’s eGlycemic Management System®

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

Known nationally for innovative care models, WellStar Health System , in partnership with Glytec , is taking proactive measures to optimize glycemic management for hospitalized patients.

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Known nationally for innovative care models, WellStar Health System , in partnership with Glytec , is taking proactive measures to optimize glycemic management for hospitalized patients.
The not-for-profit health system is expanding use of Glytecs patented and FDA-cleared eGlycemic Management System (eGMS) beyond its two largest facilities, WellStar Kennestone Hospital and WellStar Atlanta Medical Center, to an additional eight facilities in the Greater Atlanta and surrounding area.
With Glytecs system, were able to get patients into a prescribed glucose range very quickly and keep them there, with little fluctuation.
Additional interfaces to WellStars laboratory information system and admission-discharge-transfer system will allow for seamless import of demographic and clinical data, eliminating manual entry.