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Calling all MedTech innovators: Up to $100,000 in federal grants to be awarded

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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MCMs play a pivotal role in bolstering readiness and response capabilities to disasters arising from a broad spectrum of threats.

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  • MCMs play a pivotal role in bolstering readiness and response capabilities to disasters arising from a broad spectrum of threats.
  • An additional incentive is the potential for a second year of funding, based on the awardees’ progress in the first year.
  • Organizers are particularly interested in funding research and development (R&D) initiatives focused on pioneering early-stage medical technologies tailored to tackle disasters.
  • Such initiatives also have the potential to secure subsequent funding from other federal agencies operating within this domain.

Hood College Launches Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D. Program

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Graduate School at Hood College is launching a new doctoral program in counselor education and supervision beginning in fall 2024. It will be the first-ever Ph.D. offered at Hood.

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  • Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision will be first Ph.D. offered at Hood College
    FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Graduate School at Hood College is launching a new doctoral program in counselor education and supervision beginning in fall 2024.
  • program at the NeighborHood Counseling Training Center (NCTC), where Hood graduate students provide low-cost mental health services to underserved members of the Frederick community.
  • The counseling master's, which offers concentrations in clinical mental health and school counseling, is the most popular and competitive graduate program at Hood.
  • Broadening accessibility for health education is a top priority for Hood College.

"We Can't Save Lives Without You"

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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"This is a public health crisis most people don't think about until it affects them. With the increase in diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease, any family can suddenly find a loved one in need of an organ transplant to survive," said Richard D. Hasz, Jr., MFS, CPTC, President and CEO of Gift of Life Donor Program, Gift of Life Transplant Foundation and Gift of Life Howie's House. "Here's what we've learned in Gift of Life's nearly 50-year history: We can't save lives without you -- without each person in our community using their extraordinary power to say 'yes' to donation and every hospital partner embracing their role to ensure families are provided with the donation opportunity as part of compassionate end-of-life care." Hasz called on hospitals, faith, business, government, and community leaders to partner with Gift of Life, and for families throughout our region to start a conversation about donation and register at donors1.org.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The need for families to save lives by saying "yes" to organ donation is more urgent than ever.
  • A half million people in the U.S. are suffering from End-Stage Renal Disease, with 90,000 awaiting a kidney transplant.
  • In 2023, Gift of Life recovered precious tissues from 2,675 donors, including 1,433 musculoskeletal donors and 2,278 cornea donors.
  • Celeste Brown talks about how her devastation following her son's murder prevented her from embracing the opportunity for him to save others.

MotherToBaby Launches Spanish-Language Digital Health Website to Reach Underserved Latinx Communities in the U.S. & Canada

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ¿Hablas español? ¡Sí! In time for January's Birth Defects Awareness Month, MotherToBaby is proud to announce the launch of its fully bilingual (English/Spanish) website. It's the first of its kind for housing an extensive bilingual library of fact sheets on everything from alcohol to zolpidem during pregnancy and breastfeeding as well as connecting bilingual experts with parents and healthcare providers.

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  • In time for January's Birth Defects Awareness Month, MotherToBaby is proud to announce the launch of its fully bilingual ( English / Spanish ) website.
  • "No matter what the language they speak is, we want everyone to have access to the best, expert health information possible."
  • The now fully bilingual website is designed to fill the gap in the disparities of health education information for pregnant and breastfeeding individuals who are Spanish-speakers.
  • MotherToBaby wants to improve birth outcomes in the Latinx community by giving improved access to language-appropriate resources to families and health professionals.

Sagebrush Health Services Honored with National Grant to Increase Accessibility to Sexual Health Services

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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The national grant will enable Sagebrush to broaden its reach and serve communities more effectively by providing invaluable resources in the realm of sexual health awareness and services.

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  • The national grant will enable Sagebrush to broaden its reach and serve communities more effectively by providing invaluable resources in the realm of sexual health awareness and services.
  • Sagebrush Health provides accessible, comprehensive sexual health services nationwide.
  • Backed by the grant, Sagebrush will work to enhance community awareness and understanding of sexual health, including comprehensive awareness campaigns, workshops, and seminars.
  • The grant will enable Sagebrush to help curb the spread of STIs and improve the sexual health landscape in the communities they serve.

National University Partners with Jewish Family Service of San Diego to Expand Mobile Healthcare Clinic to Local Underserved Communities

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU) — a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution that serves more than 130,000 learners annually through its degree and professional training programs — today announced a partnership with Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFSSD) to expand National University's mobile clinic healthcare services to impact further the health and wellness needs of the San Diego community. This expansion is made possible by the 4-year $4 million grant, awarded in 2022, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), under the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR), in support of the National University Nurse Managed Clinic Project (NUNMC).

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU) — a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution that serves more than 130,000 learners annually through its degree and professional training programs — today announced a partnership with Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFSSD) to expand National University's mobile clinic healthcare services to impact further the health and wellness needs of the San Diego community.
  • National University's unique on-site mobile clinic, staffed by nurse practitioners and healthcare professionals, provides medical services, prescriptions, and lab work catering to those without homes or healthcare access.
  • "National University's new partnership with JFS to add mobile healthcare services makes our Safe Parking Program even more comprehensive."
  • "Jewish Family Service is thankful to partner with National University to provide on-site medical services, including primary healthcare and an advanced nurse practitioner," said JFSSD CEO Michael Hopkins.

Frontier Nursing University Names Dr. Tanya Belcheff as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that Dr. Tanya Belcheff, DNP, CNM, has been selected as the university’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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  • Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that Dr. Tanya Belcheff, DNP, CNM, has been selected as the university’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • “We are thrilled that Dr. Belcheff has accepted the role as our Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN.
  • “She is an outstanding faculty member and has been very active and passionate in her support of our numerous diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and initiatives.
  • “I am honored and excited for the opportunity to serve as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” Dr. Belcheff said.

REI's Sid Agarwal Receives Prestigious FORUM IT100 Award

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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STERLING, Va., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Systems Vice President of Health Systems Sid Agarwal has been honored with a FORUM IT100 Award, recognizing his ongoing efforts to advance progress, influence positive outcomes, and contribute to the public sector health community.

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  • STERLING, Va., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Systems Vice President of Health Systems Sid Agarwal has been honored with a FORUM IT100 Award, recognizing his ongoing efforts to advance progress, influence positive outcomes, and contribute to the public sector health community.
  • The FORUM IT100 Award is given to those recognized by their peers for their exemplary role in driving change, challenging the status quo, and actively contributing to community betterment.
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sid and his team collaborated with HRSA to rapidly develop a feature within its grants management systems .
  • "I am deeply honored to receive the FORUM IT100 Award," Sid said.

Lamoille Health Partners Achieves Top Honors in Clinical Quality Leadership Awards by HRSA

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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MORRISVILLE, Vt., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lamoille Health Partners has been recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a National Health Center Quality Leader, ranking among the top 20% of US health centers for best overall clinical performance in 2023. This new Silver Level status validates Lamoille Health Partners' dedication to quality care and access to members of its communities, increasing from Bronze level in 2022.

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  • Lamoille Health Partners now ranks in the top 20% of US Health Centers for quality outcomes.
  • MORRISVILLE, Vt., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lamoille Health Partners has been recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a National Health Center Quality Leader, ranking among the top 20% of US health centers for best overall clinical performance in 2023.
  • This new Silver Level status validates Lamoille Health Partners' dedication to quality care and access to members of its communities, increasing from Bronze level in 2022.
  • The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) recognizes Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes (LALs) that have made notable quality improvement achievements in the areas of access, quality, health equity, and health information technology through its Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges.

REI Wins $85M IT Support Contract with HRSA

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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The contract has a ceiling value of $85 million with a period of performance of five-and-a-half years.

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  • The contract has a ceiling value of $85 million with a period of performance of five-and-a-half years.
  • The award builds on REI's longtime support of HRSA's mission, and the company's deep knowledge and understanding of the agency's data, systems, and processes.
  • "We are thrilled by the opportunity to continue to grow our longstanding partnership with HRSA.
  • We hope our data-driven decision-making expertise will play a significant role in improving health care delivery to all Americans served by HRSA."