Global Health Council

Interwell Health Appoints Chief Growth Officer

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interwell Health, a kidney care management company that partners with physicians on its mission to reimagine healthcare, has appointed Stephanie Gutendorf as chief growth officer on the company's executive leadership team.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interwell Health , a kidney care management company that partners with physicians on its mission to reimagine healthcare, has appointed Stephanie Gutendorf as chief growth officer on the company's executive leadership team.
  • "Stephanie has a deep understanding of value-based care and what it takes for innovative companies to reach the next level of impact and success," said Robert Sepucha, chief executive officer of Interwell Health.
  • In a previous role as senior vice president of health services and Medicare market at Livongo, which then merged with Teladoc Health, Gutendorf led the strategic and commercial health plan segment.
  • She developed virtual health strategies for health plans and led efforts to become the first digital health company to undergo Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) accreditation.

NCCN Global Policy Leader Named Co-Chair of Global Health Council Roundtable Advancing International Coordination in Cancer Care

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) today announced the appointment of Katy Winckworth-Prejsnar, MPH, NCCN's Senior Manager of Global Policy and Strategic Alliances, as Co-Chair of the Global Health Council (GHC)'s Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Roundtable. In this role, Winckworth-Prejsnar will help drive coordination between organizations worldwide that are working to improve policy and outcomes for cancer and other global health concerns. She will serve alongside Co-Chair Eliana Monteforte, Director of Special Projects, GHC.

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  • In this role, Winckworth-Prejsnar will help drive coordination between organizations worldwide that are working to improve policy and outcomes for cancer and other global health concerns.
  • Our work to standardize and elevate cancer care in partnership with experts in lower-resource regions is fundamental to everything that we do.
  • I'm honored to get to collaborate with so many dedicated advocates and policymakers through the Global Health Council's NCD Roundtable."
  • NCCN's Global Program is involved in numerous projects to coordinate cancer care and share expertise across borders.

NCCN Global Policy Leader Named Co-Chair of Global Health Council Roundtable Advancing International Coordination in Cancer Care

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) today announced the appointment of Katy Winckworth-Prejsnar, MPH, NCCN's Senior Manager of Global Policy and Strategic Alliances, as Co-Chair of the Global Health Council (GHC)'s Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Roundtable. In this role, Winckworth-Prejsnar will help drive coordination between organizations worldwide that are working to improve policy and outcomes for cancer and other global health concerns. She will serve alongside Co-Chair Eliana Monteforte, Director of Special Projects, GHC.

Key Points: 
  • In this role, Winckworth-Prejsnar will help drive coordination between organizations worldwide that are working to improve policy and outcomes for cancer and other global health concerns.
  • Our work to standardize and elevate cancer care in partnership with experts in lower-resource regions is fundamental to everything that we do.
  • I'm honored to get to collaborate with so many dedicated advocates and policymakers through the Global Health Council's NCD Roundtable."
  • NCCN's Global Program is involved in numerous projects to coordinate cancer care and share expertise across borders.

Philanthropist Elaine Chambers Named Chair of the CDC Foundation's Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CDC Foundation today announced that Elaine Chambers of the Chambers Family Foundation of Palo Alto, CA, has been named chair of the CDC Foundation Board of Directors.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CDC Foundation today announced that Elaine Chambers of the Chambers Family Foundation of Palo Alto, CA, has been named chair of the CDC Foundation Board of Directors.
  • Chambers joined the CDC Foundation board in 2019.
  • Prior to the CDC Foundation, Chambers served as a board member with the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health in Palo Alto, CA.
  • In addition, Chambers served on the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford board of directors from 20152018.

Perdue Farms Releases FY22 Company Stewardship Report

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Monday, July 25, 2022

SALISBURY, Md., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perdue Farms announced today the release of its Fiscal Year 2022 Company Stewardship Report focusing on four areas - Food, Environment, Animal Care, and People and Partners. This new report highlights a second year operating amid a global pandemic, elevating the company's commitment to alleviating food insecurity, offering consumers new and innovative products, advancing its industry leading-animal care commitment, and creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

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  • SALISBURY, Md., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perdue Farms announced today the release of its Fiscal Year 2022 Company Stewardship Report focusing on four areas - Food, Environment, Animal Care, and People and Partners.
  • "Since our beginning, Perdue Farms has focused on operating responsibly, rooted in our core values of quality, integrity, teamwork and stewardship.
  • The report is available at www.responsiblefoodandagriculture.com formatted to showcase report highlights for convenient web access and in an e-book format.
  • The PERDUE brand introduced two new products: PERDUE CHICKEN PLUS Chicken Tots and PERDUE BBQ Seasoned Pulled Pork Bites highlighting a commitment to new product innovation.

To Celebrate World Water Day, IAPMO Supports Bipartisan Bill to Address Nation's Plumbing Needs

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is determined to close the world's water gap.

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  • The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is determined to close the world's water gap.
  • In celebration of World Water Day, IAPMO, along with Global Health Council, InterAction, Millennium Water Alliance, UNICEF USA, WaterAid America, World Vision, World Wildlife Fund, is hosting a Congressional WASH briefing titled "Water, Water, Everywhere: A Building Block for Global Security."
  • This new legislation, the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Sector Development Act of 2022 (WASH Act), aims to address the running water and basic indoor plumbing needs of underserved Americans.
  • For more information on job training, product certification, and other plumbing resources to address the water needs of less advantaged areas, visit www.IAPMOGR.org .

Prevention focused Advocacy for future Humanitarian Crises supporting Covid impacted professionals

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Prevention focused Advocacy for future Humanitarian Crises supporting Covid impacted professionals.

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  • Prevention focused Advocacy for future Humanitarian Crises supporting Covid impacted professionals.
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    Partnership in our local communities is paramount to creating speed to health leading to faster diagnosis and reduction of suffering.
  • Kristen Thomasino , Buddytown Consulting LLC , has formed a strategic health and wellness think tank to assist patient leaders and other organizations.
  • To act as a guide to our senators and local community members as servant leaders on a quest to help humanity.