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HealthPartners names Megan Remark chief operating officer of care group

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Megan Remark has been named chief operating officer of the HealthPartners care group, the organization announced today.

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  • Megan Remark has been named chief operating officer of the HealthPartners care group, the organization announced today.
  • Remark, who has been president of Regions Hospital and senior vice president of HealthPartners since 2015, joins co-executive medical directors Dr. Steve Connelly and Dr. Mark Sannes in leading HealthPartners hospitals and clinics systemwide.
  • “In her almost 30 years with HealthPartners, Megan has earned a reputation as a strong, experienced, mission-driven partner who is committed to our patients, members and the communities we serve,” said Andrea Walsh, HealthPartners president and CEO.
  • As vice president of specialty care, she led several major facility expansions in St. Paul, including HealthPartners Specialty Center and HealthPartners Neuroscience Center.

HealthPartners named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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HealthPartners and Regions Hospital are two of only three health care organizations in Minnesota recognized among “America’s Greatest Workplaces” in 2023 by Newsweek magazine.

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  • HealthPartners and Regions Hospital are two of only three health care organizations in Minnesota recognized among “America’s Greatest Workplaces” in 2023 by Newsweek magazine.
  • America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 recognizes the top 1,000 companies with 1,000 or more U.S.-based employees based on feedback from a large employer survey.
  • “This recognition is a great honor, and a prominent reminder that our greatest strength is our team of 28,000 colleagues,” said HealthPartners President and CEO Andrea Walsh .
  • Newsweek is proud to introduce ‘America's Greatest Workplaces 2023,’ highlighting companies that are committed to offering a positive working environment," said Nancy Cooper, Newsweek's global editor-in-chief.

Ramon W. Johnson, M.D., M.B.A, Becomes ABEM President

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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EAST LANSING, Mich., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramon W. Johnson, M.D., M.B.A., is the new President of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM).

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  • EAST LANSING, Mich., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramon W. Johnson, M.D., M.B.A., is the new President of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM).
  • "It is an incredible honor to represent ABEM as a community physician.
  • Continuing to set the highest standards for knowledge assessment and professionalism for all emergency physicians will benefit our patients and the specialty."
  • Dr. Kendall is Professor of Emergency Medicine and Vice Chair of Education at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

HealthPartners releases report on equity, inclusion and anti-racism

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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At its annual meeting for members and patients, HealthPartners shared a report updating the community on progress related to its equity, inclusion and anti-racism efforts.

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  • At its annual meeting for members and patients, HealthPartners shared a report updating the community on progress related to its equity, inclusion and anti-racism efforts.
  • The 21-page report highlights the organization’s focus in recent years on increasing diversity and inclusion in the workplace, advancing health equity in care and coverage, and partnering with the community in advocating for change.
  • “This report demonstrates the efforts underway to advance equity and inclusion,” said HealthPartners President and CEO Andrea Walsh.
  • For years, HealthPartners has championed health equity, including engaging with communities to address social drivers of health – such as education, housing and income gaps.

Forum Health Modesto Welcomes Doctor Saira Dar to its Practice

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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FLINT, Mich., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum Health Modesto , a Forum Health network practice, welcomes Saira Dar, MD, MBA, MEHP, ABAARM .

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  • FLINT, Mich., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum Health Modesto , a Forum Health network practice, welcomes Saira Dar, MD, MBA, MEHP, ABAARM .
  • "I am excited to join Forum Health Modesto," said Dr. Dar.
  • The Forum Health Modesto team serves Northern California with specialties in digestive and immune health, weight loss, detoxification, pain management, hormone imbalance, emotional wellness, mental health, cardiovascular health, and the endocrine, lymphatic and musculoskeletal systems.
  • "Forum Health Modesto is a key clinic for us in California," said Adam Puttkammer, president of Forum Health .

NorthWestern Energy Welcomes New Board Member

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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andSIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that its board of directors recently elected Kent T. Larson as a director to a term commencing immediately.

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  • andSIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that its board of directors recently elected Kent T. Larson as a director to a term commencing immediately.
  • The addition of Larson will increase the NorthWestern Energy board to nine members.
  • NorthWestern Energy is recognized for its diverse board of directors and strong corporate governance, said CEO Bob Rowe.
  • NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides essential energy infrastructure and valuable services that enrich lives and empower communities while serving as long-term partners to our customers and communities.

Adtalem’s Medical Schools Graduate More Than 750 Medical School Students1 at 2022 Commencement Ceremonies

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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Adtalem Global Educations (NYSE: ATGE) medical schools, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) celebrated more than 750 medical school graduates during their commencement ceremonies in Miami.

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  • Adtalem Global Educations (NYSE: ATGE) medical schools, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) celebrated more than 750 medical school graduates during their commencement ceremonies in Miami.
  • Graduates from Adtalems medical schools join a network of more than 275,000 Adtalem alumni, with 22,000 medical school alumni.
  • Promoting access to medical care and health equity are key focus areas of Adtalems medical schools, and Adtalem addresses this by increasing the diversity of its medical school students.
  • We are proud of our medical schools commitment to providing a high-quality medical school education to an increasingly diverse physician workforce.

Dr. Bjorn Peterson Named Life Link III Chief Medical Officer

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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Life Link III has announced that Dr. Bjorn Peterson is now serving as Chief Medical Officer for the organization.

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  • Life Link III has announced that Dr. Bjorn Peterson is now serving as Chief Medical Officer for the organization.
  • He succeeds Dr. R.J. Frascone, who officially retired from Life Link III following 36 years of service on April 1, 2022.
  • Dr. Peterson has worked closely with Life Link III for several years through his role as Assistant Medical Director and Emergency Department physician at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  • Life Link III operates ten helicopter bases that include Alexandria, Blaine, Brainerd, Duluth, Hibbing, Rush City and Willmar, Minnesota, and Marshfield, Rhinelander and Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Life Link III Announces Plans for New Air Medical Base in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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Life Link III announced today that it plans to open a new base of operations in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in spring 2022.

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  • Life Link III announced today that it plans to open a new base of operations in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in spring 2022.
  • This new base, which marks the companys eleventh helicopter base location throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, will provide additional air medical resources with industry-leading clinical capabilities to support Life Link IIIs consortium member-owners and surrounding communities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211020006067/en/
    Life Link III on the helipad at Essentia Health - Detroit Lakes (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Detroit Lakes base will strengthen Life Link IIIs extensive and reliable network and will provide services as a 24/7/365 operation.
  • Life Link III is the largest hospital-based non-profit air medical consortium in the United States.