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Anderson College's New Medical Radiography Technology Program to Address Massive Industry Shortages

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Anderson College is proud to announce the launch of its Medical Radiography Technology (MRT) program aimed at addressing critical industry shortages, providing relief to the current workforce and extraordinary career opportunities for graduates.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Anderson College is proud to announce the launch of its Medical Radiography Technology (MRT) program aimed at addressing critical industry shortages, providing relief to the current workforce and extraordinary career opportunities for graduates.
  • "We welcome the opportunity to work with Anderson College to address the resource shortages we are experiencing in medical imaging," shared Kerri Smith, Manager, Clinical Education – Specialty Medical Imaging, FH, PHC, PHSA, VCH.
  • "Designed to tackle industry shortages head-on, our MRT program employs a revolutionary clinical immersion model that provides an unparalleled learning experience," said Cheryl Russell-Julien, Director of Academics, Anderson College.
  • Click for more information on the Medical Radiography Technology program or to learn about Anderson visit www.andersoncollege.com .

Vancouver Coastal Health and Teck Partner to Study How Bacteria-killing Copper Can Reduce the Risk of Infection Transmission in Long-term Care Homes

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Teck Resources Limited (“Teck”) and VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation are partnering to study how antimicrobial copper can be used to prevent infections and improve health outcomes in three long-term care homes across the VCH region.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Teck Resources Limited (“Teck”) and VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation are partnering to study how antimicrobial copper can be used to prevent infections and improve health outcomes in three long-term care homes across the VCH region.
  • Funded by Teck, it will be the first study of its size in Canada.
  • The study will incorporate a number of measures, including microbial load and durability of the copper installations, resident health care acquired illness rates as well as perceptions of staff, residents and their families.
  • Copper installations can reduce risk of disease transmission and contribute to a healthier space for everyone.

Transforming Mental Wellness: Recovery College YVR Launches to Address Gaps in Mental Health and Substance Use System

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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“Our government is building a continuum of care for mental health and addictions services from the ground up,” said Honourable Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.

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  • “Our government is building a continuum of care for mental health and addictions services from the ground up,” said Honourable Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.
  • “With Recovery College in Vancouver, more people will have access to support and information to educate and empower practitioners, everyday people, and those struggling with mental health.
  • Andrew MacFarlane, Regional Director, Mental Health and Substance Use, Vancouver Coastal Health, said: “We are thrilled to partner with CMHA on the creation of Recovery College YVR to fill a gap in mental health service provision between in-patient care and outpatient recovery within the community.
  • MJ Moore, Recovery College YVR Peer Support Worker, said: “Ensuring that individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges have access to meaningful support and tools to aid their recovery journey is crucial.

Lower vaccination rates among people who use drugs could lead to serious outcomes from COVID-19

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Researchers recruited 275 people who use drugs and saw them once every two months for a study visit.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers recruited 275 people who use drugs and saw them once every two months for a study visit.
  • In comparison, as of February 2022 vaccination rates in BCs general population were 81.1% fully vaccinated, 45.1% had received a booster dose, and 14% remained unvaccinated.
  • In addition, many people who use drugs face multiple overlapping barriers to accessing healthcare, such as stigma, discrimination, and criminalization.
  • The CITF is overseen by a Leadership Group of volunteers that includes leading scientists and policymakers from across Canada.

BusinessOnline, CafeMedia, Habu, Neustar and Publishers Clearing House Partner with SafeGuard Privacy to Ensure Global Privacy Compliance

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SafeGuard Privacy, a SaaS-based compliance platform that allows users to audit and comply with global privacy compliance laws and requirements, today announced that dozens of companies, including BusinessOnline, Cafe Media, Habu, Neustar, a TransUnion company, and Publisher's Clearing House have partnered with the company to audit and ensure compliance across their complex marketing operations. SafeGuard Privacy makes it easy for businesses to assess and get compliant themselves while also ensuring their vendors are compliant — a massive challenge facing most digital advertising and publishing companies. The company will be sponsoring the upcoming International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Global Privacy Summit in Washington D.C. April 12-13 and encourages those attending to meet with its team on site.

Key Points: 
  • "Businesses need a better, faster, easier, tech-enabled, automated, more cost-effective way to manage their own compliance and their vendors' compliance."
  • SafeGuard Privacy's platform integrates privacy compliance, workflow management and vendor risk management into its easy-to-use, comprehensive and cost-efficient platform.
  • Sal Tripi, Vice President of Digital Operations and Compliance for Publishers Clearing House (PCH) and Rob Griffin, Senior Vice President, Performance for BusinessOnline recently helped their organizations adopt SafeGuard Privacy.
  • Said Bannister, "SafeGuard Privacy enables us to provide comprehensive privacy compliance to every one of our creators and independent publishers.

Century Housing Announces The "California Community Fund" (CCF) Investment Initiative

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Century Housing announces the "California Community Fund" (CCF) investment initiative to help close the gap in economic and social disparities in California.

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  • CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Century Housing announces the "California Community Fund" (CCF) investment initiative to help close the gap in economic and social disparities in California.
  • "We believe in closing racial wealth gaps, in access to higher education, living wages, lending and financial opportunities," said Alan Hoffman, SVP, Century Housing.
  • "The California Coalition for Rural Housing is greatly honored to be included in the first cohort of nine Century Housing Fund awardees, statewide.
  • Century Housing Corporation is a mission-driven Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) supporting quality affordable home development throughout California.

Premier Health Announces Appointment of Chief Medical Officer and New Advisory Board Member

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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Additionally, Mona Elesseily will be joining the newly formed advisory board as a Digital Marketing Strategist.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, Mona Elesseily will be joining the newly formed advisory board as a Digital Marketing Strategist.
  • His other roles Vice-President, Clinical Services at Vancouver General Hospital, Chief Information Officer at Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH), Vice-President, Medical and Clinical Innovation for VCH and interim CEO at Fraser Health.
  • Premier Health is a Canadian company that is strategically poised to take advantage of business opportunities in the global health care industry.
  • The Premier Health team has deep clinical, operational and financial expertise and a passion for improving healthcare for all patients.