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Delta Dental of Tennessee’s Smile180 Foundation and Tennessee PBS KIDS Stations Launch “Healthy Smiles” Educational Campaign

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Delta Dental of Tennessee’s charitable arm, the Smile180 Foundation , today announced the launch of a statewide oral health education campaign in partnership with PBS KIDS stations across Tennessee.

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  • Delta Dental of Tennessee’s charitable arm, the Smile180 Foundation , today announced the launch of a statewide oral health education campaign in partnership with PBS KIDS stations across Tennessee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228363799/en/
    “I am thrilled to announce the launch of our Healthy Smiles campaign in partnership with PBS KIDS stations across Tennessee,” said Jeff Ballard, President & CEO of Delta Dental of Tennessee.
  • To access the “Healthy Smiles” PSAs, educational materials, and other resources in one place, visit the Delta Dental of Tennessee Kids Corner.
  • Along with its corporate foundation, Smile180, Delta Dental of Tennessee donated more than $4.0 million in funding and in-kind services to over 100 organizations in 2023.

Delta Dental of Tennessee Celebrates 25 Years of Giving Back

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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This year, Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) is celebrating 25 years of giving back to the community it calls home.

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  • This year, Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) is celebrating 25 years of giving back to the community it calls home.
  • Delta Dental along with the company’s philanthropic arm, the Smile180 Foundation , supports the state’s dental colleges, children's hospitals, free and reduced-cost dental clinics, and other like-minded charities.
  • Kids Dental Day: In partnership with the Nashville Sounds, Neighborhood Health, Meharry College of Dentistry, and Jet Dental, Delta Dental of Tennessee presents Kids Dental Day in the summer to give kids access to free dental screenings and cleanings.
  • As part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, Delta Dental of Tennessee members have access to the largest dental network in the nation with more than 200,985 providers serving more than 538,819 locations.

Nexcella Announces Dr. Marko Radic, Autoimmune CAR-T Pioneer and Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Joins Scientific Advisory Board

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexcella, Inc. (“Nexcella”, “Company”, “We” or “Us”), announced that effective today, Marko Radic PhD, has joined the Nexcella Scientific Advisory Board.  Dr. Radic brings decades of experience in autoimmune cell therapy, and thought leadership to Nexcella.

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  • Dr. Radic brings decades of experience in autoimmune cell therapy, and thought leadership to Nexcella.
  • I believe recent developments in the CAR-T field allow for novel approaches to treat autoimmune diseases,” said Dr. Radic.
  • “I am excited about joining the Nexcella scientific advisory board and continuing to contribute to expanding treatment options to patients with debilitating autoimmune diseases.”
    "It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Radic as a member of our Scientific Advisory Board.
  • Prior to joining UTHSC in 2000, Dr. Radic was an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology at Drexel University.

Immix Biopharma Announces Dr. Marko Radic, Autoimmune CAR-T Pioneer and Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Joins Scientific Advisory Board

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Immix Biopharma, Inc. (“Immix Biopharma”, “Company”, “We” or “Us”), announced that effective today, Marko Radic PhD, has joined ImmixBio subsidiary Nexcella Scientific Advisory Board.  Dr. Radic brings decades of experience in autoimmune cell therapy, and thought leadership to Nexcella.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Radic brings decades of experience in autoimmune cell therapy, and thought leadership to Nexcella.
  • I believe recent developments in the CAR-T field allow for novel approaches to treat autoimmune diseases,” said Dr. Radic.
  • “I am excited about joining the Nexcella scientific advisory board and continuing to contribute to expanding treatment options to patients with debilitating autoimmune diseases.”
    "It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Radic as a member of our Scientific Advisory Board.
  • Prior to joining UTHSC in 2000, Dr. Radic was an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology at Drexel University.

AdhereHealth CEO to Lead the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Discussions on Medication Adherence and Achieving the Quintuple Aim of Healthcare

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AdhereHealth, a healthcare technology leader in medication adherence insights and health outcomes, announced today that CEO, Jason Rose, will join the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Pharmacy's (COP) continuing education program to discuss medication adherence and its impact on the quintuple aim of healthcare. The series of live virtual events will take place on September 7, October 5 and November 2, 2023.

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  • The series of live virtual events will take place on September 7, October 5 and November 2, 2023.
  • "Poor medication adherence is tied to approximately half of all treatment failures, more than 125,000 avoidable deaths, and more than half a trillion dollars in wasted spending each year," said Jason Rose, CEO of AdhereHealth.
  • To achieve value-based care goals and improve patient experiences, health plans need better tools to address medication adherence at its source."
  • To learn more about AdhereHealth solutions and the benefits they deliver for health plans, visit Adherehealth.com.

Phil Wenk to Retire as CEO of Delta Dental of Tennessee and become President of the Company’s Charitable Foundation; Jeff Ballard Named Successor

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) today announced that Dr. Phil Wenk will retire as chief executive officer (CEO) on December 31, 2023.

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  • Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) today announced that Dr. Phil Wenk will retire as chief executive officer (CEO) on December 31, 2023.
  • Jeff Ballard, CPA, current president and CFO of Delta Dental, will succeed Wenk and become president and CEO effective January 1, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230829965953/en/
    Jeff Ballard (left), president and CFO of Delta Dental, will succeed Dr. Phil Wenk (right) and become president and CEO effective January 1, 2024.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dr. Wenk joined Delta Dental in 1997 after practicing dentistry for 20 years and has led the company as President and CEO since 2000.

Veru Inc.’s Oncology Drug Research Program Partner, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Awarded Two New Federal Grants

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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MIAMI, FL, June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), oncology drug discovery research partner to Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU), a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel medicines for the treatment of breast cancer and for SARS-CoV-2 and other viral ARDS-related diseases, has secured two additional grants to develop oncology therapeutics for indications of high unmet need. UTHSC was awarded $924,000 from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and $3,074,470 from the National Cancer Institute’s Research Project Grant (NCI R01). These two new grants awarded to UTHSC bring the university’s aggregate oncology funding related to this project to over $10 million.

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  • UTHSC was awarded $924,000 from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and $3,074,470 from the National Cancer Institute’s Research Project Grant (NCI R01).
  • These two new grants awarded to UTHSC bring the university’s aggregate oncology funding related to this project to over $10 million.
  • Validation of this research approach is reflected in peer-reviewed support from the U.S. government in the form of two awarded grants.
  • We are committed to collaborating with our clinical partner, Veru, who may ultimately pursue for late-stage clinical drug development.”

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Dentistry Opens New $45 Million Delta Dental of Tennessee Building

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has opened a new $45 million Delta Dental of Tennessee Building on its Memphis campus.

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  • The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has opened a new $45 million Delta Dental of Tennessee Building on its Memphis campus.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230418005363/en/
    The Delta Dental of Tennessee Building at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
  • The building opens as the UTHSC College of Dentistry is undertaking a $53 million project, as a part of the state’s five-year $94 million Healthy Smiles Initiative , to increase access to dentists and dental care across Tennessee.
  • Delta Dental of Tennessee provided $6.3 million for construction costs and $1.4 million for equipment for the building.

Delta Dental of Tennessee’s Smile180 Foundation and Tennessee PBS KIDS Stations Launch “Have a Healthy Smile” Campaign

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Delta Dental of Tennessee’s charitable arm, the Smile180 Foundation, today announced the launch of a statewide oral health education campaign in partnership with PBS KIDS stations across Tennessee.

Key Points: 
  • Delta Dental of Tennessee’s charitable arm, the Smile180 Foundation, today announced the launch of a statewide oral health education campaign in partnership with PBS KIDS stations across Tennessee.
  • To access the “Have a Healthy Smile” PSAs, educational materials, and other resources in one place, visit the Delta Dental of Tennessee Kids Corner .
  • With the simple mission of ensuring healthy smiles, Delta Dental of Tennessee works hard to help members of the communities it serves.
  • Along with its corporate foundation, Smile180, Delta Dental of Tennessee donated more than $5.4 million in funding and in-kind services to over 110 organizations in 2022.

Clinical Trials Network of Tennessee expands statewide network, providing innovative care for patients and delivering impact across Tennessee

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Friday, December 23, 2022
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Clinical Trials Network of Tennessee (CTN2) supports innovation in healthcare for the citizens of Tennessee by implementing industry-sponsored research from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) in 87 current clinical trials across the state.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Clinical Trials Network of Tennessee (CTN2) supports innovation in healthcare for the citizens of Tennessee by implementing industry-sponsored research from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) in 87 current clinical trials across the state.
  • In fiscal year 2022, CTN2 exceeded its goal of $8 million in contract dollars to report a total of over $9.7 million.
  • These partnership sites provide the EDW with over 3.58 million patients across Tennessee, representing over 50% of the state’s population.
  • Additionally, CTN2 expects to accrue over $12 million in clinical trial contract value to the University of Tennessee and UTHSC.