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PicnicHealth Announces Three New Advisors and Expands Expertise in Regulatory-ready Research

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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PicnicHealth , a leading patient-centered healthcare evidence generation company, appointed three advisors in clinical research design – Nancy Dreyer, Solomon Iyasu, and Jeremy Brody.

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  • PicnicHealth , a leading patient-centered healthcare evidence generation company, appointed three advisors in clinical research design – Nancy Dreyer, Solomon Iyasu, and Jeremy Brody.
  • These new advisors are joining PicnicHealth in an advisory capacity to support the company’s expansion into regulatory use cases.
  • Dr. Dreyer is an internationally recognized expert in the use of real-world evidence for regulatory purposes.
  • Dr. Dreyer holds a Ph.D. in epidemiology and Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Vesica Health Appoints Distinguished Urologic Oncologist Dr. William T. Lowrance to Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Dr. Lowrance brings more than 20 years of clinical experience, as a professor of urology and a practicing urologic oncologist, treating patients and conducting clinical trials.

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  • Dr. Lowrance brings more than 20 years of clinical experience, as a professor of urology and a practicing urologic oncologist, treating patients and conducting clinical trials.
  • "I have devoted my career to researching and treating urologic cancers, striving to improve patient care and ultimately, survival," said Dr. William T. Lowrance, Chief Medical Officer of Vesica Health.
  • Dr. Lowrance is an attending urologic oncologist at Bon Secours Mercy Health, specializing in the treatment of urologic malignancies, with a focus on bladder cancer.
  • While serving as the Chief Medical Officer of Vesica Health, Dr. Lowrance will continue his medical practice at Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Groundbreaking Study Finds Natural Formulation by MDbio – The Doctors BrandTM Significantly Improves Sleep, Anxiety, Stress, and Overall Well-being

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a momentous large-scale clinical trial, a MDSleep formulation by MDbio – The Doctors BrandTM was proven to significantly improve sleep compared to placebo.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a momentous large-scale clinical trial, a MDSleep formulation by MDbio – The Doctors BrandTM was proven to significantly improve sleep compared to placebo.
  • Results showed the formulation enhanced sleep onset, and supported restful and healthy sleep.
  • Furthermore, the product led to significant improvements in feelings of anxiety, stress, and well-being compared to placebo.
  • This study was one of history’s largest double-blind randomized placebo controlled trials to demonstrate effectiveness of a non-melatonin supplement for improving sleep.

Rady Children's Hospital Appoints Adel Younoszai, MD, as Rady Children's Hospital Co-Director of the Heart Institute, and Division Chief of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, UC San Diego

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Dr. Younoszai will spearhead the evolution of the cardiology department by embracing the technological advancements to empower providers to deliver faster more effective care and improve outcomes.

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  • Dr. Younoszai will spearhead the evolution of the cardiology department by embracing the technological advancements to empower providers to deliver faster more effective care and improve outcomes.
  • "Dr. Younoszai's accomplishments in clinical care, research and in leadership roles are truly impressive."
  • "His accomplishments in clinical care, research and in leadership roles are truly impressive and we're so fortunate to have him join Rady Children's and UC San Diego."
  • "He will be a great Cardiology Chief for our institution, and he joins us at the right time.

Discovery Behavioral Health Launches First-of-its-kind AI Platform with Videra Health and Leading Research Hospital to Address the "One Year Recovery Gap"

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc., an expanding network of 165 evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers, has entered into a clinical research agreement that will play an integral role in the launch of a new A.I.-driven platform called Discovery365. The platform tracks patient progress for 12 months after discharge from a behavioral treatment program, a period Discovery refers to as "the one-year recovery gap," when industry relapse rates are exceedingly high. The agreement joins Discovery Behavioral Health with experts from Brigham and Women's Hospital. Powered by Videra Health technology, the Discovery365 platform represents a paradigm shift in the industry.

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  • The agreement joins Discovery Behavioral Health with experts from Brigham and Women's Hospital .
  • Powered by Videra Health technology, the Discovery365 platform represents a paradigm shift in the industry.
  • We are working to make relapse the exception, not the rule of recovery," says John Peloquin, PhD, President and CEO of Discovery Behavioral Health.
  • "Infusing AI into the world of behavioral health through this trailblazing platform will significantly advance solutions for the betterment of patients everywhere.

Apnimed Appoints John Yee, MD, MPH, as SVP, Medical Affairs

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Dr. Yee has more than 25 years of leadership experience at leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare technology companies, and at a major academic medical center.

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  • Dr. Yee has more than 25 years of leadership experience at leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare technology companies, and at a major academic medical center.
  • Prior to joining Apnimed, Dr. Yee served as Chief Medical Officer at Sobi North America.
  • Dr. Yee earned an MD from Harvard Medical School, an MPH in Health Care Management from the Harvard T.H.
  • Prior to his career in industry, Dr. Yee held leadership roles at Boston Children’s Hospital and was a faculty member at Harvard Medical School.

ONLY 29% OF AMERICAN AND CANADIAN WORKERS DESCRIBE THE INDOOR AIR AT THEIR WORKPLACE AS VERY CLEAN, ACCORDING TO FELLOWES' ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLEAN AIR SURVEY

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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ITASCA, Ill., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In observance of the International Day of Clean Air on Sept. 7, Fellowes, a family-owned company providing trusted workplace solutions for 106 years, today announced results from a recent U.S. and Canadian survey around workplace wellness. This survey, canvassing 1085 U.S. and Canadian workers who work on-site indoors at least one full day a week, sheds light on the salient issue of indoor air quality (IAQ) in the workplace.

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  • This survey, canvassing 1085 U.S. and Canadian workers who work on-site indoors at least one full day a week, sheds light on the salient issue of indoor air quality (IAQ) in the workplace.
  • Advocacy for Clean Air: 91% of respondents expressed that clean air should be a fundamental right for all workers, underscoring the pressing nature of addressing IAQ concerns.
  • Chan School of Public Health that links clean indoor air to increased cognition and productivity.
  • With the average person spending 90% of their time indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency , cleaner indoor air should be a critical focus for businesses on International Day of Clean Air.

THE PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION CHALLENGES AMERICA TO GET HEALTHY THIS SEPTEMBER

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is challenging all Americans to Get Healthy with PCF by joining two Prostate Cancer Awareness Challenges: 108 Miles in September Run/Walk Challenge and 30 Foods in 30 Days Healthy Eating Challenge.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is challenging all Americans to Get Healthy with PCF by joining two Prostate Cancer Awareness Challenges: 108 Miles in September Run/Walk Challenge and 30 Foods in 30 Days Healthy Eating Challenge.
  • While eating healthy and exercising can't stop you from getting cancer, research shows that it can lower your risk.
  • They can also create personal Facebook fundraisers to raise funds for prostate cancer research while raising awareness about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
  • In addition to the Get Healthy with PCF Challenges, PCF has additional activities planned during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Hill's Pet Nutrition and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Researcher Collaborate on Pioneering Effort to Advance Pet Microbiome Research

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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TOPEKA, Kan. , Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill's Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-led nutrition, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researcher Dr. Curtis Huttenhower, are joining forces to create the One Health Microbiome Resource (OHMR). 

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  • TOPEKA, Kan. , Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill's Pet Nutrition , a global leader in science-led nutrition, and Harvard T.H.
  • Chan School of Public Health researcher Dr. Curtis Huttenhower, are joining forces to create the One Health Microbiome Resource (OHMR).
  • "We're excited to build on the foundation of human microbiome research to bring better nutrition and immune health to companion animals as well," said Dr. Huttenhower.
  • Leveraging its world class global Pet Nutrition Center and advanced technology to understand the microbiome and how a pet's health can be positively impacted by nutrition.

National Health Equity Champion, Established Physician and Baltimore Native, Dr. Darrell Gray, II Appointed President of Wellpoint Maryland

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Wellpoint , a leading coordinator of Medicaid managed healthcare benefits in Maryland and wholly owned subsidiary of Elevance Health , announced that Darrell Gray, II, MD, MPH has been named as the health plan’s new president.

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  • Wellpoint , a leading coordinator of Medicaid managed healthcare benefits in Maryland and wholly owned subsidiary of Elevance Health , announced that Darrell Gray, II, MD, MPH has been named as the health plan’s new president.
  • Dr. Gray, who most recently served in a nationwide, corporate role as Elevance Health’s Chief Health Equity Officer, succeeds Vincent Ancona, who recently retired.
  • Notably, his efforts led to Wellpoint being the first managed care organization in Maryland to achieve the full three-year National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Equity Accreditation .
  • “We are pleased that one of our organization’s most outspoken health equity advocates and passionate champions of better health is taking the helm of our Wellpoint Maryland health plan,” said Kristen Metzger, President of Elevance Health’s East Region Medicaid operations.