Lifespan

NAHQ Announces 2024 Board Members

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Monday, April 8, 2024

CHICAGO, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association for Healthcare Quality® (NAHQ) has announced its new board members and leadership positions: Patricia Resnik, MJ, MBA, RRT, FACHE, CPHQ, CHC, CHPC, as its 2024 president; April M. Taylor, MS, MHA, FACHE, CMQ/OE, CLSSBB, CPHQ, CPPS, as president-elect; Cathy Duquette, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, FNAHQ, as secretary/treasurer; and Sheranda Fesler, PhD, RN, RNC-NIC, NE-BC, CPHQ, CPPS, FNAHQ, as chair of the individual strategic advisory council.

Key Points: 
  • "It is an honor to welcome these industry leaders as they step into their new roles on the board.
  • "It is my privilege to serve as the NAHQ president this year with such a distinguished group of quality colleagues," Resnik stated.
  • "As my work with NAHQ deepens each year, so does my affinity for and dedication to its purpose and vision.
  • "I am deeply honored to bring my experience, passion and commitment to healthcare quality and safety to my role on the NAHQ board," said Fesler.

LifeSpan Launches Ampera Power-Generating Office Bike

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231101184432/en/
    LifeSpan Ampera Power-Generating Office Bike (Photo: Business Wire)
    LifeSpan, the company that brought physical activity to the workplace with its treadmill desks, is going off the grid with its new Ampera product line, starting with a desk bike that charges your office gear with pedal power.
  • The LifeSpan Ampera Office Bike uses kinetic energy from its pedals to charge a phone on its wireless charging pad, and a laptop over a charging cable connected to its USB-C port.
  • There, the Ampera Bike won the “Health & Wellness: Furniture” category of Interior Design’s annual HiP Awards, recognizing the top products and people in commercial design.
  • LifeSpan will be bringing the Ampera Office Bike to CES 2024, the annual consumer electronics show organized by the Consumer Technology Association in Las Vegas this January.

VALUABLE NEW DATASET GIVES INSIGHT INTO LINKS AMONG PEDIATRIC CONDITIONS

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

This data has revealed unique B-ALL genetic features in those with DS, which can lead to improving therapies for all.

Key Points: 
  • This data has revealed unique B-ALL genetic features in those with DS, which can lead to improving therapies for all.
  • At the same time, the INCLUDE Data Hub provides data on DS across the lifespan.
  • This collaboration has created a powerful opportunity for research analysis to identify the underlying causes of these different conditions.
  • Now, this data is available at no charge for general research use on the Kids First Data Resource Portal and the INCLUDE Data Hub.

Rimini Street Announces Rimini Support™ for SAP Industry Solutions, Maximizing Value and Extending the Lifespan of Critical Systems

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230831387854/en/
    Rimini Street Announces Rimini Support™ for SAP Industry Solutions, Maximizing Value and Extending the Lifespan of Critical Systems (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Licensees running SAP Industry Solutions with ECC may be required to replace or re-implement industry-specific modules and capabilities, as many equivalent industry capabilities are not the same, or will not be available on S/4HANA.
  • “Many companies have invested heavily in customizing SAP Industry Solutions to their specific business requirements, and now rely on them to run mission-critical core business processes.
  • Rimini Support for SAP Industry Solutions can be delivered for clients running SAP industry-specific business function sets and add-ons as part of their SAP Business Suite, ECC and S/4HANA systems.
  • Rimini Support for SAP Industry Solutions includes:

LogicSource Announces Emerging Healthcare Leadership Team

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Forming LogicSource's healthcare leadership are Mark Van Sumeren, General Manager of Healthcare; David Kirshner, Managing Partner of Healthcare; and Susan Tyler, Managing Director of Healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • Forming LogicSource's healthcare leadership are Mark Van Sumeren, General Manager of Healthcare; David Kirshner, Managing Partner of Healthcare; and Susan Tyler, Managing Director of Healthcare.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the leadership team we've assembled to address some of the most pressing and urgent issues around non-clinical procurement and margin improvement in healthcare," said David Pennino, CEO and founder of LogicSource.
  • Mark Van Sumeren joins LogicSource as the General Manager of Healthcare and is a veteran healthcare executive with a decades-long career in healthcare strategy, operations, and supply chain.
  • Susan brings a wealth of healthcare and supply chain experience to the LogicSource team.

Registration is Open for a Statewide Conference in Support of Family Caregivers

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Friday, May 12, 2023

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration is now open for The New York State Caregiving and Respite Coalition's (NYSCRC) statewide conference, Building Up Respite in Your Community, to be held at the Delta Hotels by Marriott in Utica, NY, July 20 and 21, 2023. Attendees will explore ways of developing respite capacity through volunteerism and education.

Key Points: 
  • The conference opens with a "Caregiver Simulation" where participants will have tasks, dilemmas, and opportunities to navigate.
  • "The simulation creates a way of better understanding caregivers, so that we may more effectively support and empower them."
  • NYSCRC, managed by Lifespan of Greater Rochester, is a partnership of dedicated organizations and individuals committed to supporting the millions of our state's family caregivers.
  • Lifespan of Greater Rochester is a regional nonprofit organization providing information, guidance, and more than 30 services for older adults and caregivers.

Taiwan Excellence Immersive Pavilion At First-Ever Taiwan Expo USA Opens In DC

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Taiwan Excellence showcased Taiwans top tech, fitness, eSports, and outdoor lifestyle products to hundreds of people who attended the opening of the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion today at the first-ever Taiwan Expo USA.

Key Points: 
  • Taiwan Excellence showcased Taiwans top tech, fitness, eSports, and outdoor lifestyle products to hundreds of people who attended the opening of the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion today at the first-ever Taiwan Expo USA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221012006100/en/
    Chien-Jen Chen, Former Vice President of Taiwan, rides Xplova NOZA V Advanced Smart Trainer Bike at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion during the opening of the first-ever Taiwan Expo USA in Washington, DC.
  • The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion showcases Taiwans emergence as a global innovation leader, and comes at a time when US-Taiwan relations are taking center stage.
  • The very first of its kind, the Taiwan Excellence Immersive Pavilion is a fully interactive multimedia storytelling experience.

TAIWAN EXCELLENCE IMMERSIVE PAVILION IN DC TO SHOWCASE THE NEXT-GEN TECH REDEFINING LIFESTYLE, VIRTUAL REALITY, AND FITNESS

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Friday, October 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DMV-area residents will have a chance to experience the not-so-distant future of tech, when the Taiwan Excellence Immersive pavilion opens its doors on October 12. This is the first-ever immersive and interactive exhibition in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center and showcases the nation's best next-gen technology and innovations.

Key Points: 
  • The very first Taiwan Excellence Immersive Pavilion is an exclusive fully interactive multimedia storytelling experience for the US.
  • The numerous Taiwan Excellence award winning global brands are a testament to the Taiwanese focus on quality and design.
  • The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion will also be providing attendees with a taste of the iconic Taiwanese drink, boba.
  • Follow Taiwan Excellence on social media Facebook , Instagram @twexcellence_en to stay up to date and discover how Taiwan Excellence brings everyday excellence.

IRRAS Announces Participation and Educational Symposium at Key Upcoming Neurosurgery Conferences

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

IRRAS will participate in the "Neurotrauma Across the Lifespan and Around the World" symposium at CNS on Sunday, October 9, 2022, beginning at 0800 PDT, which will provide hands-on product training to symposium attendees.

Key Points: 
  • IRRAS will participate in the "Neurotrauma Across the Lifespan and Around the World" symposium at CNS on Sunday, October 9, 2022, beginning at 0800 PDT, which will provide hands-on product training to symposium attendees.
  • Attendees at both conferences are encouraged to visit the IRRAS booths to learn more.
  • In addition to the neurotrauma symposium participation at CNS, clinical data regarding the use of the IRRAflowsystem will also be presented.
  • IRRAS is a global medical care company focused on delivering innovative medical solutions to improve the lives of critically ill patients.

IRRAS Announces Participation and Educational Symposium at Key Upcoming Neurosurgery Conferences

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

IRRAS will participate in the "Neurotrauma Across the Lifespan and Around the World" symposium at CNS on Sunday, October 9, 2022, beginning at 0800 PDT, which will provide hands-on product training to symposium attendees.

Key Points: 
  • IRRAS will participate in the "Neurotrauma Across the Lifespan and Around the World" symposium at CNS on Sunday, October 9, 2022, beginning at 0800 PDT, which will provide hands-on product training to symposium attendees.
  • Attendees at both conferences are encouraged to visit the IRRAS booths to learn more.
  • In addition to the neurotrauma symposium participation at CNS, clinical data regarding the use of the IRRAflowsystem will also be presented.
  • IRRAS is a global medical care company focused on delivering innovative medical solutions to improve the lives of critically ill patients.