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The first edition of the Canada Healthcare Innovation Summit, organized by Bamberg Health, explored through different roundtables, the challenges ahead while innovating in healthcare, implementing new tools, and the need for coordinated work between stakeholdersTORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The first edition of the Canada HIS, a hybrid event organized by Bamberg Health, reunited more than 200 key players in the industry to explore the latest advancements and challenges in the field and how they can be integrated into the healthcare systems. “As our healthcare system emerges from the pandemic, the time to innovate and embrace healthcare transformation has never been more important,” declared Cameron Love, President, and CEO at Ottawa Hospital, who was a speaker in the first panel “Innovative Healthcare Management”. The session “A Forward-looking View of Big Data and AI in the New Medicine” pointed out how Canada is leading AI research and the importance of the interpretation of that Data. “Earlier we talked about the transformation needed in Healthcare, to really improve the services, AI has the potential to make a real exponential change. The challenge is to really get things done and to really learn in the process,” stated Nick Milinkovich, Partner of McKinsey & Company. Another key point in this discussion was the need to build trust between players and within the society. “There are doubts regarding implementing new tools, but one thing is for sure: Silo data approaches won't work at any level, no social, no systemical. We understand and respect the privacy concerns, but if we approach it as a competitive product, we will not be able to reach the full potential to change and improve healthcare,” declared Sebnem Kuzulugil, Director of Data Integration and Governance, DSAA at the Unity Health Toronto. The different panelists analyzed the trends and experiences while exploring changes in healthcare. Regardless of their expertise, they all agreed that collaboration among stakeholders is crucial to achieving real change and improving people’s lives as although the tools are developed with a variety of goals, taking advantage of their benefits for healthcare is a cross-responsibility. This event is part of the Healthcare Innovation Series that Bamberg Health hosts around the world looking to connect key decision-makers to achieve a real positive impact on healthcare. Contact information:Camila Demarcocamila@bambergsummits.com

CMO hire completes CEO Dr. Jessica Henderson Boyd's senior leadership team as organization launches bold three-year strategic plan WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a national search, Unity Health Care welcomes Dr. Stephanie Cox-Batson as its new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Cox-Batson joins Unity Health Care from Chicago's Near North Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center, where she also served as Chief Medical Officer. "I am excited and humbled to have been chosen as Unity Health's next Chief Medical Officer. My life's work has been defined by helping under-served and disenfranchised individuals achieve optimal health. Unity has a long history of working to create a more equitable health care system and I am already inspired by the dedication of the Unity Health team," said Dr. Cox-Batson. Continue Reading Dr. Stephanie Cox-Batson In addition to her role at Near North Health she served as an attending physician at Northwestern Prentice Hospital's Obstetric Triage Unit and as an associate at Northwestern Specialists for Women where she provided full-scope obstetrics and gynecology services and supported OBGYN residents. "I'm thrilled to have Dr. Cox-Batson join Unity Health Care. She is a fantastic physician executive with a heart for serving our community and her role will be critical as we move our organization forward," said Unity Health Care President and CEO Dr. Jessica Henderson Boyd. Dr. Cox-Batson's role will be to lead the organization's efforts to provide safe, effective, and comprehensive health care and to encourage innovation. She continued, "The health care industry is at a crossroads. We need to be prepared to adjust our care models to meet the needs of the next generation, while honoring and respecting an expanding aging population. There is a lot of good work to be done and I'm ready to get started." In addition to Dr. Cox-Batson, four new board members have been named to the Unity Board of Directors to support the organization's new three-year strategic plan. Unity Health Care Board Chairperson Frederick D. Cooke Jr., Esq. will continue his service as Board Chair through 2023. "I am thrilled to welcome this strong group of new board members and I look forward to serving with each of them," Cooke Jr. said. The new board members began their 3-year terms with Unity Health Care effective January 1, 2023 and can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. The four new board members are: LaTricia Frederick, EdD, MBA, SPHR, Director of People and Communities, Global Sales and Engineering Functions at Cisco Systems, Inc. Carlos Martínez-Palmer, Consumer member, retired with a background in exhibition design Rogann Matthews, Consumer member George Worrell, Consumer member, CEO George Worrell Style LLC. "As a Federally Qualified Health Center, our board of directors is made up of a majority of consumer members, or patients. Three of our new board members are current patients of Unity and their perspectives will be invaluable to our work together. LaTricia Frederick brings expertise in supporting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in workplaces and I'm thrilled to have her join us." Dr. Boyd added, "I want to thank our new board members for joining us and I want to thank Chairperson Cooke for continuing his years of service as board chair. I know that together we can achieve our big goals and advance health equity." Unity Health Care reaches people wherever they are to provide compassionate, comprehensive, high-quality health care that is accessible to all and advances health equity in Washington, DC. As the largest network of community health centers in the District our team of compassionate and multicultural health professionals place Unity values into action every day to bring whole-person care and wellness to nearly 100,000 patients through 475,000 visits annually through our network of over 28 traditional and non-traditional health sites and a mobile medical outreach vehicle. Contact: [email protected] SOURCE Unity Health Care

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everything Podcasts Ltd. is pleased to announce its partial acquisition by Pattison Media, Canada’s leading multi-platform media company. This deal brings Everything Podcasts’ custom podcast expertise into Pattison Media’s expanding digital stable in a dynamic partnership that promises significant and exciting opportunities for both companies. “We are a group of passionate storytellers who have the privilege of doing what we love every day, and we’re so excited to be able to tell brands’ stories with a respected media powerhouse like Pattison, a trusted leader across the broadcast and media landscape,” says Everything Podcasts Founder/CEO Jennifer Smith. “We have always focused on putting our clients first, and this has allowed us to create partnerships with brands around the world.” This acquisition allows Everything Podcasts to move to the next level, scaling up its services and broadening its reach to include continued expansion of large multi-national companies, tech, financial services, publishing, film and television companies, while expanding further into American and European markets. “I’m so fortunate to be able to take my twenty-five years of broadcast/media experience and build this company, bringing many of the best creators in the media/podcast space together,” says Smith. “As the founder/CEO of a women-led company, our team is excited to be with Pattison to place Everything Podcasts in the centre of the growing and diverse podcast media space.” Podcasting is the new media frontier, and Everything Podcasts is at the forefront with a unique ability to tell powerful stories that capture the attention of audiences worldwide. Everything Podcasts’ clients have included national and international companies such as St. Michaels Unity Health Toronto, Kings College London, and Curatio, a private social health network active in 102 countries and 20 languages. The company has grown by 145% since 2019 and is ideally positioned for this strategic partnership with Pattison. “This acquisition rounds out our media stable and allows us to offer our customers turn-key podcast solutions. It’s for precisely this reason that Pattison Media wanted to acquire Everything Podcasts. With the extensive growth of podcasting, this was a natural step for us as we look to expand our digital components as a full-service media business,” says Rod Schween, President of Pattison Media. “CEO Jennifer Smith and her team bring their expertise in powerful storytelling to the audience in a way that captures attention and lifts brands in a meaningful and memorable way.” The current management team will continue to lead Everything Podcasts and all of their existing, talented team remain ready to tell clients stories. Visit  to learn more about this exciting new venture. About Everything Podcasts Ltd. Headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., Everything Podcasts provides turn-key solutions for companies and brands eager to take advantage of the explosive growth in the podcasting space. From ideation to creation to distribution to promotion, Everything Podcasts is a full-service media production company with a global network of studios. Our team brings decades of experience in creating content that engages audiences and delivers compelling audio design and powerful storytelling. This talented team of award-winning creators produces original podcasts with and for companies, brands, and organizations that position their values with listeners and customers. National and international clients alike know firsthand the value of Everything Podcasts’ “client first” philosophy in every facet of the creation and production process. Visit  for more information. About Pattison Media Headquartered in Kamloops, B.C., Pattison Media is the country’s largest, private, western-based media company. Spanning British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, their operations currently encompass 45 FM and 3 AM radio stations, 3 television stations, 17 online news portals and a strategic partnership/partial ownership in digital & creative agency, Lift Interactive, in Edmonton, AB. Pattison Media is a proud division of the Jim Pattison Group, a diversified group of operating businesses, based in Vancouver, which has grown to become the second largest privately held company in Canada. Please visit or for more information. Contact