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NewYork-Presbyterian, LiveOnNY and Transplant Connect Launch iReferral(SM) Automated Donor Referral Technology to Increase Donation and Transplantation across New York City

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NewYork-Presbyterian, together with LiveOnNY, the nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) for the greater New York City area, and innovative Los Angeles-based medical software provider, Transplant Connect, collaborated to automate mission-critical hospital and OPO workflows across the greater New York City area.

Key Points: 
  • NewYork-Presbyterian, LiveOnNY and Transplant Connect began work in early 2021 to implement iReferralSM a new interoperability-based approach created by Transplant Connect to streamline and automate the donor referral process.
  • "This is a classic example of the meaningful utilization of technology to impact lives of patients and caregivers."
  • "Thank you to Transplant Connect and to NewYork-Presbyterian for embracing this advanced technology."
  • About Transplant Connect: Los Angeles-based Transplant Connect is an innovative global leader in cloud-based interoperable medical records software, analytics, tracking and communications.

NewYork-Presbyterian, LiveOnNY and Transplant Connect Launch iReferral(SM) Automated Donor Referral Technology to Increase Donation and Transplantation across New York City

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 10, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NewYork-Presbyterian, together with LiveOnNY, the nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) for the greater New York City area, and innovative Los Angeles-based medical software provider, Transplant Connect, collaborated to automate mission-critical hospital and OPO workflows across the greater New York City area.

Key Points: 
  • NewYork-Presbyterian, LiveOnNY and Transplant Connect began work in early 2021 to implement iReferralSM a new interoperability-based approach created by Transplant Connect to streamline and automate the donor referral process.
  • "This is a classic example of the meaningful utilization of technology to impact lives of patients and caregivers."
  • "Thank you to Transplant Connect and to NewYork-Presbyterian for embracing this advanced technology."
  • About Transplant Connect: Los Angeles-based Transplant Connect is an innovative global leader in cloud-based interoperable medical records software, analytics, tracking and communications.

Teton Dermatology Joins Epiphany Dermatology

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Epiphany Dermatology, a leading dermatology company committed to improving access to exceptional dermatologic care, announced today it has expanded its presence into the state of Wyoming through its partnership with Teton Dermatology.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Epiphany Dermatology, a leading dermatology company committed to improving access to exceptional dermatologic care, announced today it has expanded its presence into the state of Wyoming through its partnership with Teton Dermatology.
  • Founded in 2010 by Jonathan Baker, MD, and Brittany Baker, MD, Teton Dermatology has a strong reputation of providing high-quality dermatology services to patients at its Jackson, Wyoming, and surrounding locations.
  • Epiphany also benefits from the clinical expertise of Teton Dermatology's physicians and team, as best practices are collaboratively shared across the Epiphany network.
  • Epiphany Dermatology is a rapidly expanding dermatology company, driven by a passion to improve access to high quality dermatologic care in a values-based manner.

Iona College and NewYork-Presbyterian Announce the Creation of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

In addition to the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, the Iona Bronxville campus is expected to become a vibrant hub of activity hosting world-class seminars, speakers, performing arts, athletics, art exhibits, and summer camps.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, the Iona Bronxville campus is expected to become a vibrant hub of activity hosting world-class seminars, speakers, performing arts, athletics, art exhibits, and summer camps.
  • Founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, Iona's 45-acre campus in northern New Rochelle is located approximately three miles from the Bronxville campus.
  • By collaborating with NewYork-Presbyterian, Iona strengthens its position as a premier institution of higher learning with a distinguished reputation in health sciences.
  • Founded in 1940, Iona College is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Enter Into a Global Pharmacovigilance Agreement

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The three-year agreement, through October 2022, draws on the extensive expertise of faculty at Columbia Mailman and the Columbia University Irving Medical Centers Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Key Points: 
  • The three-year agreement, through October 2022, draws on the extensive expertise of faculty at Columbia Mailman and the Columbia University Irving Medical Centers Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
  • The expertise and scientific depth of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center faculty will help us enhance the epidemiological support for various Otsuka Global Pharmacovigilance regulatory reports and publications, said Mirza I. Rahman, MD, MPH, senior vice president and chief global pharmacovigilance officer, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and a Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health alumnus.
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: Otsukapeople creating new products for better health worldwide.
  • Otsuka established a presence in the U.S. in 1973 and today its U.S. affiliates include Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI).

Morgan Stanley Announces $1.3 Million Grant to Columbia University Department of Psychiatry

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Monday, November 16, 2020

Morgan Stanley today announced a grant of $1.3 million to the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons to advance childrens mental health research in an effort to raise awareness, drive innovation, and inform intervention strategies and actions.

Key Points: 
  • Morgan Stanley today announced a grant of $1.3 million to the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons to advance childrens mental health research in an effort to raise awareness, drive innovation, and inform intervention strategies and actions.
  • We are excited to welcome Columbia University to the Alliance for Childrens Mental Health to promote thought leadership in this space, said Joan Steinberg, Global Head of Philanthropy, President of the Morgan Stanley Foundation, and Chair of the Alliance, Morgan Stanley.
  • The Columbia University Department of Psychiatry is among the top-ranked psychiatry departments in the nation and has contributed greatly to the understanding and treatment of brain disorders.
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