Parkland Health & Hospital System

CheckedUp Acquires Health Media Network

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CheckedUp (or the "Company"), one of the leading providers of 100% digital healthcare solutions at the point of care, announced today that it has acquired Health Media Network ("HMN"), a provider of digital healthcare solutions and wellness content to health venues across the country. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. CheckedUp is backed by Rockbridge Growth Equity ("Rockbridge"), a partnership-oriented middle market private equity firm with a differentiated approach to building and growing companies.

Key Points: 
  • Acquisition Creates One of the Nation's Largest Specialty-Focused, Digital Point of Care Advertising Networks
    NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CheckedUp (or the "Company"), one of the leading providers of 100% digital healthcare solutions at the point of care, announced today that it has acquired Health Media Network ("HMN"), a provider of digital healthcare solutions and wellness content to health venues across the country.
  • CheckedUp is backed by Rockbridge Growth Equity ("Rockbridge"), a partnership-oriented middle market private equity firm with a differentiated approach to building and growing companies.
  • The combination creates a scaled digital network with a focus on technology innovation and delivering dedicated customer service and support.
  • HMN will provide increased network breadth and a foothold in key healthcare verticals, which will complement CheckedUp's existing footprint.

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas Launches Two Community Hubs Onsite at Public Housing Communities in Collaboration With Parkland Health

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas (DHA) has launched onsite community hubs at two residential public housing communities in partnership with Parkland Health .

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  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas (DHA) has launched onsite community hubs at two residential public housing communities in partnership with Parkland Health .
  • The onsite community hubs are located at two DHA-owned affordable housing properties including Park Manor and Buckeye Commons.
  • The agency provides affordable housing opportunities for over 55,700 people through public housing communities and the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.
  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas provides quality, affordable housing to low-income families and individuals through the effective and efficient administration of housing assistance programs.

Chronic Care Staffing Ranks No. 2155 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chronic Care Staffing, LLC ("CCS"), a leading outsourced provider of clinically based virtual care management services, has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. Chronic Care Staffing ranks number 2155 on Inc.'s list with three-year revenue growth of 275%. CCS ranks 27th in the state of South Carolina and 130th nationwide in the Healthcare Services industry.

Key Points: 
  • Chronic Care Staffing ranks number 2155 on Inc.'s list with three-year revenue growth of 275%.
  • CCS was founded in 2015, coinciding with the launch of CMS' Chronic Care Management program.
  • The Inc. 5000 designation offers an opportunity for reflection to Chronic Care Staffing management.
  • For additional information about Chronic Care Staffing, please contact Patrick Dowd, National Sales Director.

Rogers-O'Brien Construction Completes Jubilee Park Community Clinic located in Fair Park

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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DALLAS, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO) is proud to have been the builder of the Jubilee Park Community Clinic, in partnership with KDC, Parkland Health and Jubilee Park and Community Center. The new, 15,000 square foot facility is in the southeast Dallas neighborhood, near Fair Park. The 62-block area has been historically underserved in accessible healthcare options, with few physicians in the area.

Key Points: 
  • Rogers-O'Brien Construction completes the Clinic at Jubilee Park, located in an area with significant healthcare disparities
    DALLAS, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO) is proud to have been the builder of the Jubilee Park Community Clinic, in partnership with KDC, Parkland Health and Jubilee Park and Community Center.
  • The new, 15,000 square foot facility is in the southeast Dallas neighborhood, near Fair Park.
  • With Jubilee Park Community Clinic anchored in the community, residents will gain access to healthcare, improving their quality of life.
  • About Rogers-O'Brien Construction: Founded in 1969, Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO) has been committed to making our clients successful for more than five decades.

Breaking Research Could Reduce Healthcare Disparities by Making Kidney Disease Diagnosis and Treatment More Equitable

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New research shows that removing a race modifier from a formula used to diagnose kidney disease could lead to more equitable care for Black patients. This study and a second that examines how this same diagnostic approach impacts Asian patients will be presented at the 2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New research shows that removing a race modifier from a formula used to diagnose kidney disease could lead to more equitable care for Black patients.
  • One of the standard ways to diagnose kidney disease is by estimating glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) with a mathematical formula.
  • The formula most widely used to determine eGFR, the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration equation (CKD-EPI), includes variables for serum creatinine, gender, race, and age.
  • After removing the race adjustment, 14% to 28% of Black patients were reclassified into a more severe chronic kidney disease stage.

Milliman wins two international employee communication awards recognizing outstanding achievement in benefits communication

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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SEATTLE, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., one of the premier global consulting, actuarial and administration firms, announced today that it has won two 2022 Gold Quill Awards in Human Resources and Benefits Communication from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Gold Quill Award winners will be recognized at the Gold Quill Awards Excellence Gala in New York City on June 28.

Key Points: 
  • Gold Quill Award winners will be recognized at the Gold Quill Awards Excellence Gala in New York City on June 28.
  • "Gold Quill award-winning work is innovative, strategic, and delivers significant results," said Julie Bentz, a Milliman principal and employee benefits administration communication director.
  • Milliman is a leading provider of consulting services, benefit administration and employee communication.
  • The firm has practices in healthcare, property and casualty insurance, life insurance and financial services, and employee benefits.

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas Announces Betty Culbreath as Chair of Its Board of Commissioners

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas has announced that Betty Culbreath, a longtime community leader in the city of Dallas, has been elected to lead its board of commissioners as chairwoman.

Key Points: 
  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas has announced that Betty Culbreath, a longtime community leader in the city of Dallas, has been elected to lead its board of commissioners as chairwoman.
  • Culbreath was reappointed by Mayor Eric Johnson to serve on DHAs board as a commissioner in October 2019.
  • Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Culbreath has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge and experience in affordable housing over the course of her 45-year career.
  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas provides quality, affordable housing to low-income families and individuals through the effective and efficient administration of housing assistance programs.

Juno Health Partners with KPN Health, Inc. to Offer Population Health, Point-of-Care and Quality Measure Solutions

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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With data analytics playing a significant role in containing costs and enhancing care quality, KPN Optimize Platform will allow Juno Health to enhance its point-of-care and quality measure capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • With data analytics playing a significant role in containing costs and enhancing care quality, KPN Optimize Platform will allow Juno Health to enhance its point-of-care and quality measure capabilities.
  • Juno Health will also be offering KPN Optimize Population Health Module to meet Patient Centered Medical Home requirements and MIPS/MACRA metrics in addition to helping pull data for third party insurance entities.
  • "With a similar focus on leveraging innovation for bringing patient care to the forefront, Juno Health is an ideal partner for KPN," said Kim Pichanick, Chief Executive Officer at KPN Health.
  • Juno Health is the commercial division of DSS, Inc. dedicated to building smarter, more flexible digital healthcare solutions.

"Substance Use, Pregnancy, and Baby" Symposium Draws on Expertise of Medical, Social Science Professionals

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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Phoenix, AZ, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This one-day symposium draws on the expertise of professionals from multiple medical and social science fields to address drug/medication-related issues and psychosocial issues faced by pregnant women who have substance use disorders.

Key Points: 
  • Phoenix, AZ, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This one-day symposium draws on the expertise of professionals from multiple medical and social science fields to address drug/medication-related issues and psychosocial issues faced by pregnant women who have substance use disorders.
  • The focus of this symposium presents a unique opportunity to bring together medical and social science wordls to offer a timely and pertinent education opportunity for professionals from both spheres.
  • Topics will include drug testing approaches and implications, and the impact of drug testing upon child protective services decision-making.
  • ACMT members work in clinical, academic, governmental, and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership.

CheckedUp Receives Significant Investment from Rockbridge Growth Equity to Support Growth Initiatives

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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DETROIT, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockbridge Growth Equity, a Detroit-based private equity firm, today announced an investment in digital out-of-home point of care provider, CheckedUp , a leading provider of 100% digital healthcare solutions at the point of care.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockbridge Growth Equity, a Detroit-based private equity firm, today announced an investment in digital out-of-home point of care provider, CheckedUp , a leading provider of 100% digital healthcare solutions at the point of care.
  • The transaction will enable the firm's executive team to pursue strategic growth initiatives, further invest in technology innovation, and expand CheckedUp's reach in key markets.
  • CheckedUp CEO, Dr. Richard Awdeh, commented, "We are delighted to be working with the Rockbridge team.
  • CheckedUp was represented by Covington Associates and Greenberg Traurig, while Rockbridge Growth Equity was represented by Honigman.