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COPE Health Solutions Launches First Pediatric Hospital Scholar Program with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

COPE Health Solutions is poised to launch its first pediatric COPE Health Scholars Program through a partnership with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), a pediatric healthcare system in Southern California.

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  • COPE Health Solutions is poised to launch its first pediatric COPE Health Scholars Program through a partnership with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), a pediatric healthcare system in Southern California.
  • When the program launches at CHOC in January 2024, it will become the first pediatric health site in the nation to offer this innovative program.
  • “COPE Health Solutions has a long history of delivering high value experiential education directly linked to targeted career training and job placement, improving access to care, quality and diversity of the health care workforce through the Health Scholar program.
  • CHOC and COPE Health Solutions will welcome their inaugural cohort of Health Scholars in early 2024.

MediaGo Partners With Voluum to Optimize Campaign Delivery and Management for Advertisers

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaGo, a deep learning-based intelligent advertising platform under the Baidu Global Business Unit, today announced its partnership with Voluum, a leading advertising tracking and optimization platform. This collaboration will enhance advertisers' campaign management efficiency by integrating the two platforms.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration will centralize the management process, allowing Voluum users to leverage MediaGo's deep learning technology to optimize ad performance and maximize ROI.
  • This collaboration will enhance advertisers' campaign management efficiency by integrating the two platforms.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with Voluum to provide advertisers with a superior advertising delivery and management experience," said Rena Ren, Americas Regional Director of Baidu Global Business Unit.
  • Operating under a primarily cost-per-click (CPC) model, MediaGo ensures that every advertising dollar spent yields tangible returns, maximizing advertisers' ROI.

MediaGo Partners With Voluum to Optimize Campaign Delivery and Management for Advertisers

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaGo, a deep learning-based intelligent advertising platform under the Baidu Global Business Unit, today announced its partnership with Voluum, a leading advertising tracking and optimization platform. This collaboration will enhance advertisers' campaign management efficiency by integrating the two platforms.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration will centralize the management process, allowing Voluum users to leverage MediaGo's deep learning technology to optimize ad performance and maximize ROI.
  • This collaboration will enhance advertisers' campaign management efficiency by integrating the two platforms.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with Voluum to provide advertisers with a superior advertising delivery and management experience," said Rena Ren, Americas Regional Director of Baidu Global Business Unit.
  • Operating under a primarily cost-per-click (CPC) model, MediaGo ensures that every advertising dollar spent yields tangible returns, maximizing advertisers' ROI.

Medline introduces first-of-its-kind transparent wound dressing aiding in pressure injury prevention

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

NORTHFIELD, Ill., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline, the market leader in skin care, today announced the latest addition to its advanced wound care portfolio, the OptiView® Transparent Dressing with HydroCore™ Technology. This first-of-its-kind wound dressing features an innovative clear design that allows caregivers to quickly and easily inspect, monitor and blanch skin with the dressing in place.

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  • This first-of-its-kind wound dressing features an innovative clear design that allows caregivers to quickly and easily inspect, monitor and blanch skin with the dressing in place.
  • Pressure and excess heat can lead to skin breakdown and increase the risk of pressure injury development.
  • "Medline has a long history of innovation in wound care, with a focus on providing the right tools and expertise to help enhance wound care efficiency.
  • OptiView follows the best practice guidelines of the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) and other international pressure injury organizations when considering the appropriate prophylactic dressing.

MediQuant's Kel Pults Named Co-Chairperson of the Active Archive Alliance

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Active Archive Alliance today announced that Dr. Kel Pults, DHA, MSN, RN-BC, NREMT, clinical officer and vice president of government strategy at MediQuant, has been named co-chairperson of the organization. Dr. Pults will join co-chairperson Rich Gadomski in leading the organization and supporting its vision to promote awareness of active archive solutions for addressing the challenges of managing data at scale. She replaces Bob Cone, who retired from Spectra Logic and his Active Archive Alliance co-chairperson position at the end of 2023 after a long career spanning over 30 years in the storage industry.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Active Archive Alliance today announced that Dr. Kel Pults, DHA, MSN, RN-BC, NREMT, clinical officer and vice president of government strategy at MediQuant, has been named co-chairperson of the organization.
  • Dr. Pults will join co-chairperson Rich Gadomski in leading the organization and supporting its vision to promote awareness of active archive solutions for addressing the challenges of managing data at scale.
  • She replaces Bob Cone, who retired from Spectra Logic and his Active Archive Alliance co-chairperson position at the end of 2023 after a long career spanning over 30 years in the storage industry.
  • Dr. Pults has served on the board of the Active Archive Alliance for the past three years.

eVisit Clinical Strategy Team Expands to Drive Virtual Care Innovation Across Leading Health Systems

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eVisit , the leading enterprise virtual care transformation partner for innovative health systems, announced two new leaders to the company's expanding Clinical Strategy team.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eVisit , the leading enterprise virtual care transformation partner for innovative health systems, announced two new leaders to the company's expanding Clinical Strategy team.
  • The expanded Clinical Strategy team will enable eVisit to scale its programmatic approach to partnering with leading regional and national health systems.
  • The team evaluates health systems' existing workflows, identifies areas for reconstructing care delivery pathways, and integrates virtual care to enhance access, improve outcomes, optimize revenue, and streamline staff workflows.
  • As health systems continue navigating the evolving digital health landscape, eVisit remains at the forefront, guiding innovative health systems through successful digital transformations and setting new standards for virtual-first models of care.

Election Results for 2024 NCC Board of Directors and Officers

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New & Renewed Term Appointments:

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  • The National Certification Corporation (NCC) is pleased to announce the outcome of the NCC Board of Directors and Officers election.
  • Directors are elected by constituents through a slate approval process and officers are appointed by the Board of Directors.
  • The full Board of Director listing is available at https://www.nccwebsite.org/NCC-Leadership.aspx
    CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New & Renewed Term Appointments:
    NCC welcomes the knowledge, expertise, and support of our Board of Directors.
  • Carol Wallman, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, was re-appointed to serve as President of NCC.

2024-2025 Board of Directors Announced by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing

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Monday, January 8, 2024

OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for nursing specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced its 2024-2025 board of directors and recognized outgoing board members for their service.

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  • The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) announced its 2024-2025 board of directors, with Allen C. Wolfe Jr. of Life Link III serving as board chairperson.
  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) , the benchmark for nursing specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced its 2024-2025 board of directors and recognized outgoing board members for their service.
  • Comprised of expert nurse leaders specializing in adult/mixed emergency, pediatric emergency, flight, critical care ground transport, trauma, and burn nursing, BCEN's board of directors oversees the organization's strategic direction including activities pertaining to the quality and rigor of BCEN's six national nursing specialty certification programs, its award-winning BCEN Learn continuing education platform, and its industry-leading portfolio of services and resources that support RNs seeking to earn and maintain specialty board certification.
  • "Having just launched our new CBRN burn nursing certification worldwide in fall 2023," added Schumaker, "BCEN is very pleased to welcome new board member and Johns Hopkins Burn Program Coordinator Emily Werthman."

Exelixis Announces Preliminary Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results, Provides 2024 Financial Guidance, and Outlines Key Priorities and Milestones for 2024

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Sunday, January 7, 2024

The preliminary 2023 financial information presented in this press release has not been audited and is subject to change.

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  • The preliminary 2023 financial information presented in this press release has not been audited and is subject to change.
  • The complete Exelixis Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results are planned for release after market on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
  • Exelixis expects to substantially complete the restructuring in the first quarter of 2024 and recognize a restructuring charge of approximately $25 million.
  • In 2024, the company expects to designate two new programs to DC status, including a small molecule PLK4 inhibitor and an additional ADC.

2024 Food & Beverage Trends Include Mood-Supporting Foods, Function-Focused Hydration, Protein-Packed Snacking, the Rise of AI, and Third-Culture Cuisines

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Conversely, more than six in ten (61%) also believe their overall mental and emotional well-being has a significant or moderate impact on their food and beverage choices.

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  • Conversely, more than six in ten (61%) also believe their overall mental and emotional well-being has a significant or moderate impact on their food and beverage choices.
  • “In 2023 we saw a boom in flavored sparkling water (#WaterTok garnered over 960 million mentions on TikTok!)
  • That includes beverages that contain “clean caffeine,” drinks to support better sleep, and added pre- and probiotics for gut health.
  • Actions by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are bringing Americans closer to an updated definition of a “healthy” food.