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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Persivia, a provider of real-time virtual and hybrid care management solutions, today announced that one of the country s five largest health insurance companies has completed the full operational deployment of Persivia s CareSpace® Virtual Care and Population Health platform. CareSpace will support the client s efforts in providing hybrid and virtual care through their primary care physicians and visiting nurses as well as care management across a number of programs. CareSpace® will also support risk management by providing custom In-Home and Virtual Health Risk Assessments (HRAs). The HRAs utilize Persivia s AI to assess Medicare Advantage and other members in 12 states. The client employs over 200 visiting physicians to support these members through in-home primary care services.
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TUCSON, Ariz., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced today it will invest $65 million to construct a state-of-the-art facility in Tucson, Arizona that will be a hub for the company s supply chain, serving as a final-stage manufacturing and sterilization center.
The new 120,000 square-foot facility will be built on approximately 32 acres at the northeast corner of Valencia and Kolb Road and is planned to be operational in mid-2022. BD plans to add approximately 40 new jobs, including engineers, scientists, quality control specialists and other skilled talent. Sun Corridor, Inc. projects that BD s investment will have a $122 million economic impact over the next 10 years.
The American Legion launches virtual fitness event to support disabled veterans and military families
Second annual 100 Miles for Hope challenge promotes wellness and supports The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation.
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ American Legion National Commander James W. Bill Oxford this morning kicked off the organization s second annual 100 Miles for Hope, a virtual fitness event with proceeds going to help disabled veterans and military families in need of assistance. The first 100 Miles for Hope exceeded expectations in every way, getting American Legion Family members active amid the pandemic while raising funds and awareness for the American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation (V&CF), Oxford said. We raised about $150,000 last year for the foundation, and our goal this year is to double that.
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ALTADENA, Calif., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Blue Marble Health, along with program partners in Long Beach, New York City, and Alpena, announced a self-assessment plan as a part of a return to independence. As the rate of new COVID vaccinations rises, communities are beginning to discuss the process of opening up. Residents are starting to think about expanding their independence and returning to their pre-COVID-19 routines. Whether it entails walking around the block or walking around the grocery store, are you ready for a new normal? How is your physical strength? Balance? Do you have the endurance you need to keep your independence and return to regular activities as you know them? How can you safely find out and, if necessary, get assistance in regaining your strength and balance to regain your independence?
Developmental Scientists Gather Virtually to Present Child Development Research
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Society for Research in Child Development will hold its Biennial Meeting virtually April 7 – April 9, 2021. The meeting brings together thousands of developmental scientists from around the world to present and learn about the latest research in child development. Attendance is complimentary to members of the media. Researchers will consider:
How has the Covid-19 pandemic altered screen use in children?
How can scholars promote social justice in developmental science?
How does sexual orientation shape family lives?
How and why does culture influence adolescent development?