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As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mike Cantor will provide insights into connected health strategy, guide product innovation, and work closely with partners to expand virtual care in the home and improve quality and effici…

New startup moves into Hawaii market after successful pilots in Japan

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TROY, Mich., December 6, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Acclaimed cataract and refractive surgeon Dr.  Joshua Vrabec is elevating patient experience to new height…

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., December 6, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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NuEyes, a pioneer in the field of augmented reality smart glasses technology, is t…

Award Recognizes the Accomplishments of Paralyzed Individuals With Lifetime Grant

CHICAGO, December 5, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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The Brennan Rehabilitation Foundation today announced the recipients of the 2023 Socrates Award, which provides a lifetime cash grant to individuals with paralysis caused by illness or injury that results in the partial or total loss of the use of one’s limbs with economic resources for therapy, equipment, prescriptions, and in-home care.

“These four individuals recognize that the daily pursuit of ‘a healthy mind’ and ‘a healthy body’ in the face of adversity is the true testament of one’s character,” said Chris Brennan, Chairman of The Brennan Rehabilitation Foundation.

Marine Cpl Kelsee Leinhart (Dearborn, IN)

Marine Cpl. Kelsee Lainhart was among the service members wounded in the Kabul Airport attacks on August 26, 2021. Cpl. Lainhart was working with the withdrawal of U.S. troops and refugees in the final days of the U.S. involvement in the war in Afghanistan when the attack that killed 13 service members happened. Lainhart was left paralyzed, and recovery has taken her from Walter Reed in Washington to rehabilitation in Chicago. She continues her journey of healing back in the Hoosier State. Despite everything she has been through, the decision to join the Marines is one Cpl. Lainhart said she doesn’t regret it. Once a Marine, always a Marine!

Ivan Smith (San Diego, CA)

Ivan Smith, an elite tennis player from Southern California, was in a terrible car accident on April 5, 2022, while attending college in San Antonio, Texas. Ivan endured significant surgery to rebuild his spine with 16 screws, and his spinal cord was severely damaged around T.H. 7-8. There are severe long-term problems ahead, but hopefully, with divine intervention and remarkable technological and scientific advances, Ivan will someday walk again. 

Clay Scherb  (Winnetka, IL)

On August 28, 2022, Clay Scherb, who was a senior in high school, suffered a horrific accident in which his C5 was shattered. After being rushed into surgery and spending two critical weeks in the ICU, Clay was transferred to Northwestern Hospital in Chicago for another week of enhanced care. The following 12 weeks were spent in intense rehabilitation, with a brief stint back to Northwestern Hospital for two weeks to help clear Clay’s lungs. Clay is paralyzed from the chest down and has difficulty with his core and sitting upright unassisted. Clay has worked tirelessly five days a week, six hours a day, for the past 15 months in physical therapy. He has slowly gained some functionality with his leg mobility and continues to work on developing hand dexterity. Clay’s will is indomitable, and he is determined to continue healing, gaining strength, and regaining mobility and self-sufficiency. 

J.J. O’Connor (Chicago, IL)

J.J. O’Connor sustained a C4 spinal cord injury at the age of 16 while playing hockey, forcing him to learn how to live his life as a quadriplegic. About a week after his accident, long-time hockey official Jim Smith visited him in the hospital. The men became friends, and Smith became a caregiver for O’Connor, a role that Smith still has. Over the past two decades, J.J. has significantly impacted the sport of sled hockey and made invaluable contributions to USA Hockey, held various leadership roles on the local and national levels, and is currently Director Emeritus of USA Hockey’s Disabled Section. The O’Connor Courage Trophy, named after J.J., is awarded yearly to the Tier I champion at the USA Hockey Sled Classic.

Contact Information:

Chris Brennan

Chairman, The Brennan Rehabilitation Foundation

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K.C. O’Rourke

Owner, KCLO Communications

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The Brennan Rehabilitation Foundation Announces Socrates Recipients

Leading Provider of White Label Mammography Expands Footprint in Arizona

PHOENIX, December 5, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Rezolut, LLC, a high-growth medical imaging business and the leading provider of women’s imaging services, proudly announces its strategic partnership with Women’s Health of Arizona. This partnership further expands Rezolut’s footprint in the state of Arizona, providing white-label breast imaging to empower healthcare providers and enhance patient care in the region. The partnership also represents the first of five planned integrations with Women’s Health of Arizona. 

Founded in 2007, Women’s Health of Arizona is the largest integrated practice of OB-GYN physicians in the state. Providing a unique medical model with independently operated branches part of a single larger family, the practice has transformed into a respected authority in Arizona healthcare, offering a comprehensive range of women’s health services, including obstetrics, gynecology, prenatal care, and now, mammography and ultrasound for breast cancer prevention and detection.

Juan Vega, CEO of Women’s Health of Arizona, expressed the practice’s commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare and putting patient’s needs first. “Our mission is to provide a true value-based care network that allows women across the state to gain access to comprehensive services. Offering mammography is moving us towards achieving this goal. We are dedicated to simplifying our patients’ healthcare journeys and ensuring their well-being.”

Dr. Jin Kim, CEO of Rezolut, shared the overarching goal of consistently providing the best patient experience while ensuring the earliest possible detection of breast cancer. “Our relentless commitment is to broaden access to convenient breast cancer screening for women nationwide. By partnering with Women’s Health of Arizona, an organization that shares our commitment to innovation and growth, we are one step closer to achieving that goal. We firmly believe that convenience is a catalyst for compliance, and compliance is the cornerstone of saving lives.”

Rezolut is a trailblazer in breast health services, employing a collaborative care model that partners with healthcare providers nationwide, including OB/GYN and primary care providers, as well as hospital systems and imaging centers. The partnership enables healthcare providers to offer comprehensive breast health services such as 3D mammography (breast tomosynthesis), complete breast ultrasound, and breast cancer risk assessments to their patients at their respective locations. 

About Rezolut  

Rezolut is a national platform of diagnostic medical imaging services. With a focus on four key platforms, its mission is to provide and facilitate top-notch patient care, partnered with innovative technology, to achieve better health outcomes. To learn more about Rezolut, visit www.rezolut.com.

Contact Information:

Mike Morgan

Associate Director of Marketing

[email protected]

520-991-0322

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Rezolut Announces Strategic Partnership with Women’s Health of Arizona

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DURHAM, N.C., December 4, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS), a leading provider of perf…