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This Week in Health News: 14 Stories You Need to See

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A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire this week, including holiday mental health events, a new post-election Medicare survey and the Alzheimer’s Association’s holiday gift guide.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help healthcare journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

SeeHer, Abbott, and CVS Release First-Ever Health and Wellness Report to Combat How Women Have Been Deprioritized and Underrepresented in Healthcare Marketing
The Association of National Advertisers’ SeeHer, the global movement dedicated to ensuring accurate representation of all women and girls in media, marketing, advertising, and entertainment, released their first guide for marketers, “Driving Impact: A Best Practice Guide For Representing Women in Health and Wellness Marketing.”Suicide Prevention Events During Holidays Bring Attention to This Leading Cause of Death in the US During November and December, people can be impacted by “holiday blues” when holidays can bring painful reminders and difficulties for survivors of loss and those struggling with mental health. AFSP hosts a number of events, as part of the organization’s efforts to combat suicide, reduce the stigma around discussing suicide, and bring hope to those who have been impacted by suicide.Debbie’s Dream Foundation Partners with Clinica Bonnadona to Host International Gastric Cancer Symposium in Barranquilla, Colombia The symposium will feature engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and presentations on groundbreaking research. Attendees will gain insights into the best practices and latest advancements in gastric cancer, ensuring that they are equipped with the information necessary to make informed decisions about their health and care.The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Honors Claudio Soto, PhD, with the Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson’s Research “Dr. Soto’s work has been instrumental in demonstrating that misfolded alpha-synuclein contributes to Parkinson’s,” said MJFF’s Samantha Hutten, PhD, vice president, head of translational biomarkers. “His development of the alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay (αSyn-SAA) has the potential to transform clinical trials and enable early and more accurate diagnosis of Parkinson’s in a clinic setting.”Facing Increased Costs, 64% of Medicare Beneficiaries Express Higher Confidence in the Future of Medicare Under a Trump Administration Survey data included in eHealth’s report show that 72% of Medicare beneficiaries are confident President-elect Trump will prioritize their needs. Their top-three priorities for the incoming administration are lowering drug costs, lowering out-of-pocket expenses, and strengthening Medicare Advantage.ISMP Announces 27th Annual Cheers Award Recipients “This year’s ISMP Cheers Award winners are ahead of the curve in terms of finding innovative ways to use technology to prevent medication errors,” says ISMP President Rita K. Jew. “These dedicated organizations and leaders set a high bar for the rest of the healthcare community to emulate.” TELUS Mental Health Index: Workers who are dissatisfied with their physical health have a productivity loss of over 77 days per year TELUS Health released its TELUS Mental Health Index (the “Index”) with reports examining the mental health of employed people in Europe, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. The Index also found that workers rating poor employer support for their physical wellbeing have a mental health score 14 points lower than workers reporting excellent support.24 Hour Fitness Teams Up With The LA Clippers This collaboration will bring basketball training, community engagement, and exclusive opportunities through clinics and a 3×3 tournament for young athletes, designed to teach fundamental skills for a lifetime of active, healthy living.American Psychological Foundation Announces New Direct Action Visionary Grants to Bring Psychology Directly to Communities From LGBTQIA+ issues to antisemitism and bigotry, APF is offering support of up to $60,000 to psychologists and nonprofit organizations who know their communities best. Individuals and organizations who serve historically disenfranchised communities through evidence-based applications of psychological methods and research are encouraged to apply.The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Data at ASH Provides Glimpse into the Future of Blood Cancer Treatment The findings from LLS’s convened master clinical trials show great progress and are helping shape the treatment landscape for acute leukemias. Updated results show that more than half of a group of children with relapsed acute leukemias achieved remission after receiving a combination of treatments.Alzheimer’s Association Offers Holiday Gift Guide for People Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers The Alzheimer’s Association has released its 2024 Holiday Gift Guide, offering gift ideas for individuals living in the early, middle and late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The guide also includes gift suggestions aimed at keeping those living with dementia engaged and involved in everyday tasks, as well as gift ideas for the 11 million family members and friends across the country serving as unpaid caregivers for these individuals.NYU Langone Performs World’s First Fully Robotic Double Lung Transplant The procedure marks a breakthrough in the potential of robotic surgery and minimally invasive patient care. Small incisions were made between the ribs then the robotic system was used to remove the lung, prepare the surgical site for implantation, and implant the new lung. Both lungs were transplanted using these robotic techniques.New York-Based Cause of a Kind Partners with BEST Connections to Launch App Suite for Cognitive Health This suite of apps is specifically designed to empower individuals impacted by traumatic brain injuries, cognitive decline, and other conditions that affect cognitive function by offering accessible tools that promote independence, improve daily routines, and foster a supportive community.Lunit Announces Collaboration with AstraZeneca to Develop AI-Powered Digital Pathology Risk Assessment Tools for NSCLC Genomic testing in NSCLC is resource intensive and time consuming, and is too often bypassed because of the urgency to begin treatment. By leveraging Lunit SCOPE Genotype Predictor, the collaboration aims to develop a rapid and cost-effective AI screening tool for predicting NSCLC driver mutations directly from H&E-stained tissue samples. 

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Media Advisory – From space to Earth: handling medical issues more autonomous fashion

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LONGUEUIL, QC, Nov. 22, 2024 /CNW/ – On November 25, Sameer Zuberi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will attend the unveiling of a telemedicine pilot project called “Telehealth Station.” Dan Gabay, CEO of the Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell and CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques will also be there.

Telehealth Station will leverage technologies integrated by Baüne as part of the CSA’s Connected Care Medical Modules, an initiative that aims to find solutions to help astronauts handle their own medical issues when they are far from Earth.

The CSA invites media to attend this technology demonstration organized by the Montréal West Island CIUSSS. A question period will follow.

Media who wish to find out more or attend the event are asked to contact the Media Relations Office.

Date:

November 25, 2024

Time:

10:00 am ET

What:

Unveiling and demonstration of a telemedicine pilot project

Who:

Sameer Zuberi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity,

Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities

Dan Gabay, CEO of the Montreal West Island Integrated University

Health and Social Services Centre

Lisa Campbell, CSA President

David Saint-Jacques, CSA astronaut

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CLSC de Pierrefonds

13800 Gouin Boulevard West, Montreal

H8Z 3H6

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Postal Ranked Number 34 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

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Postal attributes 5,216% Revenue Growth to a collaborative team strategy focused on building a scalable revenue model and making calculated financial decisions

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Postal today announced it ranked No. 34 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th year. Postal grew 5,216% during this period.

“I credit Postal’s success and growth to the grit of our employees and the impact of this offline channel to our customers.” – Postal CEO, Erik Kostelnik

Postal’s Chief Executive Officer, Erik Kostelnik, credits a collaborative team strategy focused on building a scalable revenue model and making calculated financial decisions to fuel the company’s 5,216% revenue growth. He said, “I credit Postal’s success and growth to the grit of our employees and the impact of this offline channel to our customers. Direct mail and gifting as a managed channel continues to outperform traditional digital channels, especially in Account Based Marketing. We are honored to be recognized as one of the fastest growing technology companies in the country.”

“For 30 years we’ve been celebrating companies that are actively driving innovation. The software industry continues to be a beacon of growth, and the fintech industry made a strong showing on this year’s list, surpassing life sciences for the first time,” said Steve Fineberg, vice chair, U.S. technology sector leader, Deloitte. “Significantly, we also saw a breakthrough in performance of private companies, with the highest number of private companies named to the list in our program’s history. This year’s winners have shown they have the vision and expertise to continue to perform at a high level, and that deserves to be celebrated.”

“Innovation, transformation and disruption of the status quo are at the forefront for this year’s Technology Fast 500 list, and there’s no better way to celebrate 30 years of program history,” said Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte’s Audit & Assurance practice. “This year’s winning companies have demonstrated a continuous commitment to growth and remarkable consistency in driving forward progress. We extend our congratulations to all of this year’s winners — it’s an incredible time for innovation.”

Overall, 2024 Technology Fast 500 companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 201% to 153,625% over the three-year time frame, with an average growth rate of 1,981% and median growth rate of 460%.

About the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500

Now in its 30th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2020 to 2023.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

About Postal

Postal is a leading intelligent gifting platform that helps thousands of businesses increase their pipeline, retain customers, and reward employees. The engagement platform and its global marketplace enable customers to automate direct mail, manage branded company swag, and send personalized gifts, all while centralizing cost and reducing waste. Postal integrates natively into existing systems like Salesforce, Hubspot, Microsoft, Google, Adobe, and other Sales and Marketing solutions.

About Deloitte

Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 8,500 U.S.-based private companies. At Deloitte, we strive to live our purpose of making an impact that matters by creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. We leverage our unique blend of business acumen, command of technology, and strategic technology alliances to advise our clients across industries as they build their future. Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them. Bringing more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 460,000 people worldwide connect for impact at www.deloitte.com.

Media Contact

Patricia Duchene, Postal, 1 805.305.1293, patricia@postal.com, https://www.postal.com/

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GenNx360 Capital Partners finalizes the sale of ITsavvy to Xerox Holdings Corporation

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NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GenNx360 Capital Partners (“GenNx360”), a New York-based private equity firm, is pleased to announce the final sale of its portfolio company, ITsavvy LLC (“ITsavvy” or “the Company”), a provider of end-to-end IT infrastructure solutions, to Xerox Holdings Corporation (“Xerox”) for $400 million. This transaction marks a significant milestone for GenNx360, as its first investment in the technology services sector.

ITsavvy is an Oak Brook, Illinois-based technology solutions and services provider that delivers frictionless IT experiences by designing, developing and delivering technology infrastructure solutions and services that accelerate business outcomes on behalf of its clients.

During GenNx360’s investment, the Company experienced impressive organic growth, completed an acquisition of a highly strategic AIOps-enabled managed services provider (“MSP”) and significantly increased overall profitability through several well-executed margin enhancement initiatives. A committed focus to the Company’s services strategy further fueled organic growth and strengthened the Company’s overall value proposition. Through the support of GenNx360, the Company also successfully launched an AI and Intelligent Automation strategy. This strategy included commercializing an AI offering to better serve the Company’s clients, as well as optimizing the Company’s internal operations.

“The completion of this transaction marks a significant milestone for ITsavvy and for GenNx360. Over the past two years, ITsavvy has undergone exceptional growth and transformation under the leadership of Munu Gandhi and his team. Their dedication and collaboration with our firm have been critical to the company’s success. We are proud of ITsavvy’s achievements and confident it will continue to thrive as part of Xerox,” said Ron Blaylock, GenNx360 Founder and Managing Partner, and Chairman of the ITsavvy Board of Directors.

“We appreciate GenNx360’s support and strategic insights over the past two years. They have been an outstanding partner to work with to enhance and evolve our platform,” said ITsavvy CEO, Munu Gandhi. “We are excited to join forces with a longstanding company in Xerox, one of the great global brands, and we look forward to supporting their next stage of growth.”

“As part of our Reinvention, we have created a greater organizational focus on our emerging IT Services capabilities,” said John Bruno, President and Chief Operating Officer at Xerox. “ITsavvy’s complementary offerings, combined with our reputation, position us to accelerate growth across key markets and unlock new opportunities to help clients transform the way they work.”

“It has been a privilege to work with Munu and the ITsavvy team over the past two years. We are incredibly proud of the Company’s growth and look forward to following their success in the future,” said Peter White, Principal at GenNx360 and ITsavvy Board Member.

This transaction underscores GenNx360’s focus on driving operational excellence and delivering strong outcomes for our investors.

Loeb & Loeb and Greenberg Traurig served as legal advisors to ITsavvy and GenNx360.

About ITsavvy LLC

ITsavvy is an industry-leading IT infrastructure solutions provider with comprehensive value added resell capabilities. Founded in 2004 in suburban Chicago, ITsavvy provides frictionless client experiences through the deployment of holistic solutions that deliver client business outcomes. For more information on ITsavvy, please visit www.itsavvy.com.

About GenNx360 Capital Partners

GenNx360 Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle market business services and industrial companies. GenNx360 partners with companies having proven and sustainable business models in expanding industries with the objective of implementing and supporting value-enhancing organic and inorganic initiatives to accelerate growth, deliver cost efficiencies, and generate strong financial returns. GenNx360 was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in New York City. For more information on GenNx360, please visit www.gennx360.com.

For media inquiries about this press release, please contact:

Alicia Francis, Head of Investor Communications

investorrelations@gennx360.com

Phone: 929.287.6107

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