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Creative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc. Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for CELZ-101 in Key Transplantation Therapy

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Timothy Warbington, CEO of Creative Medical Technology Holdings, stated, "The FDA's Orphan Drug Designation for CELZ-101 underscores our commitment to developing groundbreaking therapies.

Key Points: 
  • Timothy Warbington, CEO of Creative Medical Technology Holdings, stated, "The FDA's Orphan Drug Designation for CELZ-101 underscores our commitment to developing groundbreaking therapies.
  • “The Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA highlights CELZ-101's potential to meet a significant unmet need in the prevention of allograft rejection during pancreatic islet cell transplantation which was recently approved by the FDA.
  • Creative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELZ) is dedicated to progressing CELZ-101 through the necessary regulatory pathways, with the goal of transforming the therapeutic landscape for patients in need of islet transplantation.
  • This achievement underscores the company's dedication to leveraging the natural regenerative capabilities of the human body to create lasting health solutions.

Ingenovis Health Announces 2024 Scholarship Program

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Ingenovis Health , an industry leader in healthcare talent solutions, announced the 2024 Ingenovis Health Scholarship Program for a second year after launching the program in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Ingenovis Health , an industry leader in healthcare talent solutions, announced the 2024 Ingenovis Health Scholarship Program for a second year after launching the program in 2023.
  • The 2024 Ingenovis Health Scholarship Program is structured around four key categories designed to address the diverse needs of the student community:
    The Ingenovis Health Graduate Nursing Student Scholarship : For MSN, DNP, or PhD students focusing on leadership and scholarly excellence in nursing.
  • The Ingenovis Allied Health Professional Scholarship : A commitment to the future of healthcare, supporting aspiring allied health professionals in their educational pursuits.
  • For further details about the 2024 Ingenovis Health Scholarship Program and application instructions, please visit ingenovishealth.com or TUN.com

Viz.ai Announces Successful Completion of SOC 2 Type II + HIPAA Audits for Viz.ai One Platform

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced the completion of the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II + HIPAA audit, which includes both SOC 2 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Key Points: 
  • Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced the completion of the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II + HIPAA audit, which includes both SOC 2 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • Successful completion of this auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA), further validates Viz.ai’s focus on security, compliance and responsible AI.
  • “We are proud to have achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance for the fourth year in a row,” said Tom Vaknin, Chief Information Security Officer at Viz.ai.
  • To learn more about SOC 2 audit and request the report, please visit the Viz.ai Trust Center .

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

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.

National Experts in Psychology, Addiction Counseling, and Clinical Services Join Kyros' Inaugural Independent Clinical Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant move to strengthen its commitment to addressing substance use disorders and enhancing community recovery efforts, Kyros is excited to announce the establishment of its Independent Clinical Advisory Board and the following appointments:

Key Points: 
  • The Clinical Advisory Board's mission is to independently advise Kyros leadership on improving care and outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders.
  • It does this by providing evidence-based recommendations, promoting collaboration among stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in recovery care services.
  • Professor Helwig is the author of 10 open-source statistical software packages, which have amassed over 1,000,000 downloads in recent years.
  • Their profound expertise will play a pivotal role in tackling urgent issues such as the opioid epidemic, dual diagnosis, and the need for comprehensive recovery support services."

Hippocratic AI Launches Nurse Advisory Council to Help Guide Development of Safety-Focused Healthcare LLM

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hippocratic AI today announced the launch of its Nurse Advisory Council, comprised of registered nurses (RNs) from leading healthcare systems and digital healthcare enterprises.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hippocratic AI today announced the launch of its Nurse Advisory Council, comprised of registered nurses (RNs) from leading healthcare systems and digital healthcare enterprises.
  • The Nurse Advisory Council, alongside Hippocratic AI’s Physician Advisory Council , will help shape the company’s safety-focused Large Language Model (LLM) for healthcare and ensure that it is ready for deployment.
  • The Nurse Advisory Council is the latest in a string of collaborative initiatives designed to ensure that Hippocratic AI’s LLM is as safe and impactful as possible.
  • “We designed Hippocratic AI’s Nurse Advisory Council to ensure that their expert insight plays a critical role in our LLM development.

DNP Select Income Fund Inc. Section 19(a) Notice

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Friday, February 9, 2024

The Fund will issue a separate 19(a) notice at the time of each monthly distribution using the most current financial information available.

Key Points: 
  • The Fund will issue a separate 19(a) notice at the time of each monthly distribution using the most current financial information available.
  • The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital.
  • A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income."
  • DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP) is a closed-end diversified investment management company.

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

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.

Pacific Dental Services Marks American Heart Month with Expanded Focus on Oral Health Awareness

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Dental Services® (PDS), a leading dental and medical support organization in the U.S., is recognizing American Heart Month throughout February with several initiatives that highlight the growing link between oral health and heart health.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Dental Services® (PDS), a leading dental and medical support organization in the U.S., is recognizing American Heart Month throughout February with several initiatives that highlight the growing link between oral health and heart health.
  • "During American Heart Month our focus is on raising awareness about the importance of maintaining optimal oral health — a key contributor to improved heart health," said Stephen E. Thorne, Founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services.
  • PDS-supported clinicians regularly educate patients about the link between oral health and overall health — also known as the Mouth-Body Connection® .
  • Throughout American Heart Month, PDS is conducting several initiatives to increase awareness about the connection between oral health and heart health, such as:
    Participating in National Wear Red Day to show support and raise awareness for heart health.

Avani Healthcare Staffing Awarded Health Care Staffing Services Certification From The Joint Commission

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Monday, February 5, 2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Avani Healthcare Staffing has earned the prestigious Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization's commitment to providing safe, high-quality patient care. Health Care Staffing Services Certification demonstrates Avani Healthcare Staffing's efforts to address how qualifications and competencies of staff are determined, how staff are placed, and how their performance is monitored.

Key Points: 
  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Avani Healthcare Staffing has earned the prestigious Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
  • Health Care Staffing Services Certification demonstrates Avani Healthcare Staffing's efforts to address how qualifications and competencies of staff are determined, how staff are placed, and how their performance is monitored.
  • To achieve certification, Avani Healthcare Staffing underwent a rigorous review by Joint Commission reviewers who evaluated compliance with Joint Commission certification standards developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients.
  • "Health Care Staffing Services Certification recognizes health care staffing firms committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care," said Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission.