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Sunflower Health Plan, Centene Foundation and KU Endowment Announce $500,000 Grant to the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunflower Health Plan ("Sunflower"), a managed care organization established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Kansas and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), the Centene Foundation and KU Endowment today announced a new partnership that includes a $500,000 grant to the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center to build a centralized data collection and exchange system.

Key Points: 
  • "Sunflower Health Plan is honored to sponsor, participate in and support the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center, and we believe its collaborative intention and comprehensive plan will advance the healthcare workforce across the state for decades to come."
  • The Kansas Nursing Workforce Center, based at the University of Kansas School of Nursing, will leverage the data warehouse to address systemic challenges in nurse recruitment, retention and student access to nursing programs.
  • The collected data will then be used to create dashboards and reports for enhanced understanding and decision-making around developing the Kansas nursing workforce.
  • "The Kansas Nursing Workforce Center is grateful for the funding that will allow us to create our data infrastructure," said Amy Garcia, DNP, MSN, RN, FAAN, co-director of the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center.

Mynd Immersive Launches XR Therapy program for Native American Seniors

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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TAHLEQUAH, Okla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mynd Immersive, the leading provider of VR-based, digital therapeutic experiences for the aging population, has announced its partnership with Cherokee Elder Care (CEC) in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. CEC is a non-profit entity of the Cherokee Nation, providing a long-term care option for anyone that meets the qualifications. Individuals do not have to be Native American to qualify. This marks the first time the CEC has implemented any form of VR therapy for its seniors. Mynd Immersive worked closely with Swift Creek, a Native-owned business dedicated to bringing innovative solutions to Indian Country, to develop an outreach plan and create relationships with tribal entities. 

Key Points: 
  • This marks the first time the CEC has implemented any form of VR therapy for its seniors.
  • Through Mynd Immersive' s technology, CEC will now be able to provide participants in their program access to a wide range of immersive VR experiences, carefully curated by Mynd Immersive to cater to their preferences and needs.
  • "Using Mynd Immersive in our Occupational Therapy department has been able to double the standing endurance time."
  • Swift Creek was proud to guide Mynd Immersive and CEC to a productive partnership," said Edith Baker, Partner at Swift Creek.

Guardio Labs Uncovers Thousands of Compromised Domains Used to Send Mass Malicious Emails

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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This malicious activity, dubbed "SubdoMailing", leverages the trust associated with these domains to circulate spammy and malicious phishing emails by the Millions each day, cunningly using their credibility and stolen resources to slip past security measures.. See here for the full research report.

Key Points: 
  • This malicious activity, dubbed "SubdoMailing", leverages the trust associated with these domains to circulate spammy and malicious phishing emails by the Millions each day, cunningly using their credibility and stolen resources to slip past security measures.. See here for the full research report.
  • "We're clearly facing a formidable operation characterized by significant expenditure and substantial revenue," said Nati Tal, Head of Guardio Labs at Guardio.
  • "At Guardio, our mission extends beyond merely detecting and blocking malicious emails and websites for our customers.
  • We encourage everyone to visit the "SubdoMailing" checker website at [ https://www.guard.io/subdomailing ] to ensure the security of their domains.

PrepMD Partners with MediaSphere and Esteemed Cardiac Experts for Groundbreaking Virtual Device Clinic Leadership Summit

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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BRAINTREE, Mass., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PrepMD, as the exclusive sponsor, is thrilled to announce its partnership with MediaSphere and distinguished cardiac professionals, including Beth Davenport and Sallie Gustafson, to present the largest-ever virtual accredited Cardiac Device Clinic Leadership Summit.

Key Points: 
  • BRAINTREE, Mass., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PrepMD, as the exclusive sponsor, is thrilled to announce its partnership with MediaSphere and distinguished cardiac professionals, including Beth Davenport and Sallie Gustafson, to present the largest-ever virtual accredited Cardiac Device Clinic Leadership Summit.
  • The summit aims to gather leading experts in cardiac device clinic management for a deep dive into pivotal topics.
  • The summit is privileged to feature a panel of esteemed faculty members, each recognized for their significant contributions to cardiac care:
    Beth Davenport, MSN, RN, Clinical Translation Specialist at Biotronik (Former Director of Virtual Care and Cardiac Device Clinic, Sanger Heart & Vascular ), Charlotte, NC
    Sallie Gustafson, RN, Manager of Device Clinic at Emory Clinic, Emory Healthcare , Atlanta, GA
    Nancy Lee, RN, FHRS, CCDS, Regional Director of Device Operations, Clinical Arrhythmia Device Nurse, Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, Ltd. , O'Fallon, IL
    Amy Tucker, MSN, RN, CCDS, Nurse Manager, Cardiac Device Clinic, Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute , Charlotte, NC
    The Device Clinic Summit is an essential event for all involved in cardiac device clinic management, offering a crucial forum for improving practices and patient care.
  • For registration and additional details, please visit the official website of the summit , hosted by The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management™.

Kia Hollis, MSN, CNM and Mercy patient Jnai Player Featured Guests for February 2024 edition of "Medoscopy"

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kia N. Hollis, MSN, CNM, a certified nurse midwife with Metropolitan OB/GYN, a practice affiliated with The Family Childbirth and Children's Center at Mercy, and patient Jnai Player are featured guests on Mercy Medical Center's monthly talk show, "Medoscopy," airing Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 21st and 22nd, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. EST (http://www.facebook.com/MercyMedicalCenter).

Key Points: 
  • The February 2024 edition of Mercy Medical Center's talk show, MEDOSCOPY, takes a look at The Centering Pregnancy Program.
  • BALTIMORE, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kia N. Hollis, MSN, CNM, a certified nurse midwife with Metropolitan OB/GYN, a practice affiliated with The Family Childbirth and Children's Center at Mercy, and patient Jnai Player are featured guests on Mercy Medical Center's monthly talk show, "Medoscopy," airing Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 21st and 22nd, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. EST ( http://www.facebook.com/MercyMedicalCenter ).
  • Player provide their perspectives relative to Mercy's Centering Program, a new initiative which provide soon-to-be mothers with additional resources, group education and support.
  • Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is located in downtown Baltimore City, about six blocks from Baltimore's famed Inner Harbor.

Sisters of Charity Health System Announces Retirement of President and CEO, Launches National Search for its Next Leader

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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Murphy first joined the Health System in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Mission and Ministry.

Key Points: 
  • Murphy first joined the Health System in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Mission and Ministry.
  • In 2019, she became President & CEO of St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, leading it through the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "I am profoundly grateful to have led the Health System and furthered the Sisters' legacy of love and care," said Jan Murphy.
  • To find the next President and CEO to carry this important work forward, Sr. Judith Ann Karam, CSA, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine and former President and CEO of the Health System, will chair the national search committee.

FOX News Digital Sees Double-Digit Monthly Growth While Leading News Brands With Multiplatform Views and Minutes in January

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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FOX News Digital finished January continuing its streak as the top news brand with both multiplatform views and minutes seeing double-digit monthly growth, according to Comscore.

Key Points: 
  • FOX News Digital finished January continuing its streak as the top news brand with both multiplatform views and minutes seeing double-digit monthly growth, according to Comscore.
  • Notably, this marks 35 consecutive months that FOX News Digital has led news brands with multiplatform minutes and 16 consecutive months that it has been the leader in multiplatform views.
  • FOX News Digital closed out the month reaching 3.3 billion total multiplatform minutes, 1.7 billion total multiplatform views, and 110 million multiplatform total digital unique visitors.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Unveils New Fetal Cardiac Clinic

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has opened its new Fetal Cardiac Clinic , a unique space for expectant mothers and the fetal patient population to continue receiving the highest level of comprehensive care during pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has opened its new Fetal Cardiac Clinic , a unique space for expectant mothers and the fetal patient population to continue receiving the highest level of comprehensive care during pregnancy, birth and beyond.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213588362/en/
    The Heart Institute at Children's Hospital Los Angeles celebrates the opening of its new Fetal Cardiac Clinic.
  • “With the launch of our new Fetal Cardiac Clinic, we now have a dedicated space that can serve as a one-stop shop for families in need of comprehensive prenatal diagnostic testing and counseling for cardiac anomalies.”
    CHLA’s state-of-the-art Fetal Cardiac Clinic features over 3,000 square feet of space and three scanning rooms dedicated to fetal cardiology.
  • Services provided at the CHLA Fetal Cardiac Clinic include:
    To learn more about CHLA’s Fetal Cardiac Clinic, visit CHLA.org/FetalCardiology or call 323-361-7398.

University of Phoenix College of Nursing Leadership Selected for Prestigious Podium Presentation at AACN's 2024 Diversity Symposium

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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In response to this prestigious acknowledgment, Dr. Sun Jones expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "I am honored our work was chosen for the Podium Presentation at AACN's 2024 Diversity Symposium.

Key Points: 
  • In response to this prestigious acknowledgment, Dr. Sun Jones expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "I am honored our work was chosen for the Podium Presentation at AACN's 2024 Diversity Symposium.
  • The College of Nursing incorporates diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) into its core values and curriculum, aligning with the broader university initiatives .
  • The abstract's selection for the Podium Presentation at AACN's 2024 Diversity Symposium is a testament to the desire to advance inclusivity in the field, and we are proud to help drive positive change in nursing education."
  • The AACN 2024 Diversity Symposium, themed, “Unlocking the Power of Nursing’s PEARLS: Practice, Education, Access, Research, Leadership, and Scholarship,” aims to examine several key components impacting the nursing field.

Press Ganey Recognizes its HX24 Executive Award Winners for Leading Industry to Improve the Human Experience in Healthcare

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Press Ganey , the leader in helping healthcare providers and health plans transform the Human Experience (HX), today announced eight recipients of its HX24 Award at the organization’s annual national client conference.

Key Points: 
  • Press Ganey , the leader in helping healthcare providers and health plans transform the Human Experience (HX), today announced eight recipients of its HX24 Award at the organization’s annual national client conference.
  • This executive award honors one individual who has been an influential leader in their organization and community over the course of their career.
  • HX24 HRO Foundation Award: Northeast Georgia Health System (Gainesville, GA)
    This executive award recognizes an organization who prioritizes safety, quality, and high reliability as a main pillar.
  • HX24 CXO of the Year Award: Sven Gierlinger, Chief Experience Officer, Northwell Health
    This executive award recognizes our roots in Patient Experience and the innovators who are changing PX along with us.