The martial arts legend is about to bring the action in John Wick Chapter 4, but it’s been a bumpy road crossing over to American films.
Donnie Yen is one of the last great martial arts legends still doing his thing. Jackie Chan is currently exploring different types of projects, with a new comedy involving a horse and voicing Splinter in the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie Mutant Mayhem, and Jet Li is pretty much retired due to his health issues. However, Donnie is the one of the three who hasn’t truly headlined a film in the American market.
Perhaps this is due to Yen’s mixed experiences working on American films early in his career. As he explained to GQ, “when I did Blade II I had a horrible time, man. Really one of the worst times in my career. Guillermo was a total gentleman. He’s totally cool, and he loves martial arts movies. But the producer walked by me, and wouldn’t even talk to me.” Donnie would work on the film as an actor and choreographer but wasn’t given ample time to design action scenes to his satisfaction. “The producer would come in and say, ‘That’s it. Half a day, a couple of hours.’ A couple of hours? In Hong Kong, I spent two weeks shooting this stuff! I think it’s a lack of respect and a level of not understanding, not appreciating what we do.”
Donnie had been brought on by Del Toro to choreograph the fight scenes. However, film studios would constantly tell him to wrap it up and move on. The martial arts star has glowed about his time working on John Wick Chapter 4, after doing some tweaking to his character. However, he has not been swayed by very many projects offered to him by studios, “These kinds of opportunities occasionally come up: ‘You want to be in this?’ It doesn’t mean anything. If I’m not allowed to have my creative control, it’s not worth my time.” While Yen has appeared in such films as Rogue One and XXX: The Return of Xander Cage, he reveals he turned down a role in The Expendables franchise as well as Aquaman from DC films — the latter so he could spend time with his family.
The team behind John Wick Chapter 4 are professed fans of Hong Kong martial arts films and are composed of many stunt performers, so this film may finally have Donnie let loose in a way he hasn’t been able to in American films.
DALLAS, March 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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iQuanti: If you are seeking treatment from an online psychiatrist or a psychiatrist in Dallas, it may feel daunting to share your personal experiences and emotions with someone you do not know very well. Privacy is critical to creating a safe environment for honest conversations that lead to an accurate diagnosis. The good news is that mental health professionals have a code of ethics and follow standards that protect client confidentiality.
Let's look at some common questions regarding confidentiality in psychiatry.
What is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law passed in 1996 to establish a national standard for storing and sharing medical data. HIPAA protects sensitive medical information by preventing patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge. This applies to mental health providers as well. Psychiatrists are legally required to maintain confidentiality about what is discussed with a client during sessions, including the fact that the client is receiving treatment. Providers who break HIPAA confidentiality regulations can be penalized by state licensing boards and even be sued by their clients.
How do psychiatrists maintain confidentiality?
When first visiting a psychiatrist, clients usually receive a written notice describing the office's privacy policies and explaining how personal information is stored. There are several ways psychiatrists maintain confidentiality, including:
Not discussing the contents of therapy with a third party without the explicit permission of the client
Excluding sensitive client information when leaving professional voicemails or written messages for the client
Sharing only the minimum information needed with health insurance providers to ensure client coverage for certain medications
Implementing training programs for employees on accessing and protecting health information
Not approaching clients if they see them outside of sessions
Do psychiatrists ever have to break confidentiality?
There are certain circumstances when a psychiatrist may be required to break confidentiality. In other words, there are times when a psychiatrist would need to share specific information about a client's case without the client's consent. Thesis situations are noted under the HIPAA legislation. Some circumstances are covered by state laws, meaning they can change depending on where the psychiatrist practices. These circumstances can include:
If a client poses a threat to themself or others
If there is disclosure about ongoing domestic violence, abuse, or neglect of children, older adults, or people with disabilities
If there is a court order for medical information, particularly if the client's mental health came into question during legal proceedings
Trust is a necessary part of an effective psychiatrist and patient relationship. Most psychiatrists are happy to discuss client confidentiality if there are any lingering concerns before starting treatment, so always feel free to ask questions.
BALTIMORE, March 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Protenus is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the fourth year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Protenus. This year, 8 out of 10 employees said it's a great place to work.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
"Great Place to Work Certification™ isn't something that comes easily - it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience," said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. "It's the only official recognition determined by employees' real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Protenus is one of the best companies to work for in the country."
"We're honored to be Great Place to Work Certified for a fourth straight year," said Brian Holtmeier, CFO and Head of People Operations at Protenus. "Our amazing team at Protenus continues to maintain an inclusive and accepting environment that embraces high performance while recognizing the need for work-life balance. This culture empowers our team members and ensures we attract and retain the most talented people to deliver value to our customers."
Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Visit our careers page at: www.protenus.com/careers/
About Protenus
Protenus harnesses the power of AI to provide healthcare organizations with scalable risk-reduction solutions that drive the safest patient outcomes while protecting the reputation of the organizations. We are committed to innovation, determined to reduce risk, and focused on supporting our community of employees, customers, and ultimately, patients. Empowering healthcare to eliminate risk is at the heart of all we do. Founded in 2014, Protenus was awarded 2023 Best in KLAS for both patient privacy monitoring and drug diversion surveillance solutions, is a three-time winner of Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers, is a Great Place to Work®-Certified company, was named one of 2021 CBInsights Digital Health 150, one of The Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, and one of the Best Places to Work in Baltimore by the Baltimore Business Journal and the Baltimore Sun. Learn more at Protenus.com and follow us on Twitter @Protenus.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience - specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work Certified.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
The long-duration soft-tissue repair ultrasound device provides healthcare professionals with another proven method of accelerating and enhancing healing.
The conference will be at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 7-11, 2023. Founded in 1933, and with more than 39,000 international members, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) is the world's largest medical organization of musculoskeletal specialists. Its mission is to improve patient care and make orthopedic science more accessible.
"Sustained acoustic medicine is a powerful complement to the care that orthopedic surgeons provide," said Dr. George Lewis, founder and CEO of ZetrOZ Systems. "With a track record of effectiveness in dozens of clinical studies and hundreds of thousands of cases, our cellular activating ultrasound device gives healthcare professionals another way to help their patients. We're looking forward to connecting with U.S. and international surgeons and sharing our experiences with them."
The sam® 2.0 and sam® X1 soft tissue treatment devices are the only FDA-cleared units of their kind approved for daily home use. Their low-intensity long-duration ultrasound treatment expedites the injury healing process and is clinically proven by over 30 studies to reduce joint pain, treat pain and improve function. With support from the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and many other reputed health organizations, ZetrOZ has researched and developed sustained acoustic medicine technology into a powerful, non-invasive alternative to invasive surgery and potentially addictive pain medication.
Online registration has closed for first-time AAOS Annual Meeting attendees and non-members, but on-site registration is available at the Main Registration Area, located in the Venetian Convention & Expo Center, Hall G. See here for registration hours. A valid ID and proof of credentials (ex. a business card or a letter from an institution that includes a professional position) will be required. Email or call the AAOS Contact Center with registration questions at [email protected] or 508-743-8504.
The team from sam® wearable ultrasound products would like to invite all physicians, distributors, and other medical professionals to a happy hour get-together on Wednesday, March 8, at Canaletto in The Venetian at 5:00 p.m. They have a designated space for a group get-together after the exhibitor floor closes.
The sam® wearable ultrasound products team looks forward to connecting over food, drinks and fun.
ZetrOZ Systems is leading healing innovations in sports medicine, developing wearable bioelectronic devices for the delivery of sustained acoustic medicine (sam®). Researched and funded by the federal government, ZetrOZ is built on the proprietary medical technology of +46 patents and is the exclusive manufacturer and developer of the sam® product line, which is designed for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
New Practice Partnership With Nephrology, Dialysis & Transplantation Associates at The Kidney Institute and Acquisition of North Shepard Dialysis Access Center Power Value-Based Kidney Care as Panoramic Health Continues Its Growth in Texas
TEMPE, Ariz., March 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Panoramic Health℠, the leading integrated value-based kidney care platform and the country's largest nephrologist-led participant in Medicare's Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting Options (CKCC) program, has expanded in Texas through a partnership with leading Houston practice Nephrology, Dialysis & Transplantation Associates, P.A. at The Kidney Institute (TKI) and the strategic acquisition of its affiliated vascular access center, North Shepherd Dialysis Access Center. Panoramic Health is partnered with leading nephrology providers in the Greater Houston area, including interventional and surgical care teams, and manages $70 million of risk spend through the CKCC program.
TKI joins an already established foundation of Panoramic Health value-based care solutions in Houston, including localized interdisciplinary clinical care teams to support care delivery and coordination in the home setting and a vascular access center within its seven clinic locations serving communities in the Greater Houston area. Panoramic Health's predictive analytics enables nephrology practice partners like TKI to intervene early and coordinate care effectively delaying CKD progression, increasing planned dialysis starts and transplants, and decreasing high-cost hospitalizations.
With the acquisition of the North Shepherd Dialysis Access Center through its surgical center division, Panoramic Health continues to build an ecosystem that enables high-quality, cost-efficient care coordination and delivery for its patients with CKD and ESKD to best serve patients across the continuum of care. To deliver on the broad range of patient needs, Panoramic Health is converting the North Shepherd Dialysis Access Center into a fully licensed Ambulatory Surgical Center.
The partnership with TKI and the acquisition of the North Shepherd Dialysis Access Center are the most recent developments in Panoramic Health's rigorous Texas growth. Panoramic Health's physician-led platform currently serves more than 75,000 patients in Texas throughpartnerships with leading nephrology practices in key geographies such as Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and West Texas. The most recent announcements include partnerships with Renal Associates, P.A. in San Antonio,Renal Specialists of Houston, and Permian Basin Kidney Center in West Texas with continued growth in major Texas metropolitan areas on the horizon.
"Our partnership with TKI and the addition of the North Shepherd Dialysis Access Center are both incredible highlights amongst our rapid growth in Texas," said Nick Carlucci, Senior Vice President of Growth Operations and Ancillary Services. "With the access center creating a key piece within the care delivery ecosystem, our physician partners and aligned surgical and interventional care teams will be able to provide higher-quality care in a lower-cost setting to drive better outcomes, lower readmission rates and, ultimately, improve quality of life."
"We are thrilled to join Panoramic Health's physician-led platform, creating more opportunities to deliver better care and improve the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease in the Houston area," said Dr. George Nassar of TKI. "As kidney care continues to evolve, I am confident their integrated platform will lead the pack in transforming the nephrology ecosystem."
Panoramic Health utilizes the nation's largest, real-time CKD database of more than 630,000 patients, driving advanced risk stratification and predictive modeling to help identify at-risk patients earlier and coordinate appropriate treatment.
Panoramic Health's holistic, value-based kidney care platform outperforms national averages in key metrics including superior patient engagement, increased planned dialysis starts, and reductions in hospital readmissions. The platform has proven the ability to improve outcomes and reduce cost of care — delivering results for patients, providers, and payers.
About Panoramic Health
Panoramic Health is the nation's leading integrated physician-led value-based kidney care organization and the largest nephrologist-led CKCC participant. The company remains committed to keeping nephrologists independent, relevant, and at the center of patient-care delivery. Panoramic Health's value-based care delivery platform is driven by proprietary, predictive data analytics and clinical workflows underpinned by one of the world's largest clinical chronic kidney disease data warehouses that enable nephrologists to deliver better patient outcomes through value-based care and clinical research. Panoramic Health's Clinical Research division partners with sponsors and clinical research organizations to bring cutting-edge treatments to patients with kidney disease. For more information, visit panoramichealth.com.
About Nephrology, Dialysis & Transplantation Associates at The Kidney Institute
Founded in 2001, Nephrology, Dialysis & Transplantation Associates at The Kidney Institute (TKI) is a leading kidney care provider in Houston, Texas, providing a range of services for all degrees of kidney dysfunction from simple disorders to emergency services and advanced kidney disease requiring dialysis or transplantation. The provider serves patients at seven locations and several major health systems in the Houston metropolitan area including Houston Methodist, St. Luke's, Memorial Hermann, Texas Medical Center, Houston Northwest Medical Center, Methodist Willowbrook, and Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center. For more information, please visit https://www.kidneydocs.org/.
Owen Wilson’s Carl Nargle is the epitomy of peace in a new Paint poster from Brit McAdams’ new comedy about a public access painter.
I don’t know if anything is more soothing than Owen Wilson smiling while sporting a mighty blonde afro. With light twinkling in his eyes, Wilson stares into the distance, surrounded by happy little trees for IFC Films‘ new Paint poster. It’s moments like this when I’m thankful Wilson is experiencing a resurgence in cinema. Between starring in Marvel’s Loki and Disney’s Haunted Mansion and becoming powered up for the underrated Secret Headquartersfamily film, Wilson is in a good place.
Paint stars Owen Wilson as Vermont’s #1 public television painter, Carl Nargle, for Brit McAdams’ latest project, and Bob Ross fans are salivating.
In Paint, Wilson’s Nargle is convinced he has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke. Yup! Nargle is on top of the world until a younger, better artist steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves.
McAdams directs from the 2010 Black List screenplay he wrote, with Michaela Watkins (Werewolves Within, Sword of Trust, CBS’ The Unicorn), Wendi McLendon-Covey (Bridesmaids, ABC’s The Goldbergs), Ciara Renée (Hawkgirl from CW’s Arrowverse), Lusia Stuss (Search Party, 50 First Dates), Stephen Root (Office Space, O Brother, Where Art Thou?) and newcomer Lucy Freyer set to star.
Wilson’s Nargle strikes a classic pose in the new Paint poster akin to portraits you’d take at Sears department stores in the ’80s. Looking whistful and optimistic, Nargle revels in the natural splendor of the scene he’s painted. The Paint poster sends dopamine to my tired Monday brain, and I am so thankful. I’d also be grateful for another cup of coffee.
You can check out the new Paint poster below:
Arianna Bocco, President of IFC Films, said, “We’re thrilled to finally work with the boundless and versatile talent of Owen Wilson, as he effortlessly brings Carl Nargle’s character to life from a savvy script and direction by Brit McAdams. Paint has all the makings of a quotable comedic masterpiece, and we hope audiences of all ages are ready for a lot of laughs and a lot of heart.”
“In every step of making the film, we’ve fought to team up with talented collaborators who are also good people. From our first conversation, IFC felt like the perfect home for Paint, not only because of how much they love the film and how respected they are in the industry, but also because of who they are as individuals. We’re all beyond excited to have them add their signature to this picture,” McAdams added.
Growing up with Bob Ross on public access, Paint has the potential to take a humble artist’s personality to new heights with lots of oddball gags and a strange support cast. Let’s go!
THE COVID-19 DETECTION FOUNDATION (dba VIRUFY) COVID-19 SCREENING THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE / MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF BARDA'S DIVISION OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND VENTURES (DRIVe) MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES PORTFOLIO
SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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The COVID-19 Detection Foundation (dba Virufy), a 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization (https://virufy.org) developing a smartphone app for rapid COVID-19 screening through artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) technology, today announced that it has been awarded a contract from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a U.S. government agency.
This project aims to research and develop COVID-19 screening through AI / ML Technology. Virufy's patented and patent-pending solution gathers a patient's cough/speech data and then, using AI / ML algorithm, rapidly analyzes that data against known COVID-19 Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-positive, and Covid-19 PCR-negative cough datasets to indicate potential active COVID-19 infection. PCR testing is universally acknowledged as the gold standard in molecular diagnostics and COVID-19 testing.
This Virufy project aims to empower individuals, clinicians, employers, and governments with early, actionable COVID-19 information, to provide cost-effective, faster results for capturing and predicting health events and a reduction in overburdening scarce healthcare resources so that timely responses and medical interventions can be better deployed.
While Virufy has obtained a contract with BARDA, the limited funds are contractually restricted to contract deliverables and data collection, and we remain a 501(c)(3) entity principally staffed by volunteers and pro bono vendors.
"We are profoundly appreciative of the hundreds of volunteers and dozens of pro-bono firms that have selflessly donated their time, creativity, expertise, and compassion in support of our Mission of public good, and for BARDA's / DRIVe's generous support to fund the advancement of Virufy's Covid-19 screening through AI / ML technology," said Virufy CEO, Amil Khanzada. This project has been funded in part with Federal funds from HHS/ASPR and BARDA, under Contract No. 75A50122C00034.
Additional Information -
This award is one component of BARDA's rapidly expanding DRIVe Medical countermeasures portfolio; visit https://drive.hhs.gov to learn more.
About the COVID-19 Detection Foundation (dba Virufy) -
The COVID-19 Detection Foundation (dba Virufy) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization developing artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) technology offering superior, actionable COVID-19 information, to provide faster results for capturing and predicting health events so that timely responses and medical interventions can be deployed.
About HHS, ASPR, and BARDA: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services works to enhance and protect the health and well-being of all Americans, providing for effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services. Within HHS, ASPR leads the nation's medical and public health preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters and public health emergencies. As part of ASPR, BARDA provides a comprehensive, integrated, portfolio approach to the advanced research and development, innovation, acquisition, and manufacturing of medical countermeasures - vaccines, drugs, therapeutics, diagnostic tools, and non-pharmaceutical products for public health emergency threats.
The visionary studio is developing strategic partnerships with leading consumer brands to create high-value entertainment that celebrates Hispanic culture
Cine De Oro Poster Cine De Oro: The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema Official Poster
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Ultraísmo today announces its official launch with a new feature film documentary: "Cine de Oro: The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema." The film will explore a period in the history of the cinema of Mexico known as the golden age, during which Mexico's film industry emerged as one of the most productive and thriving outside Hollywood, attracting talent from Argentina, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Spain, Canada and Eastern Europe while exercising a decisive influence on the construction of national culture and identity in Mexico and Latin America on the world stage.
Ultraísmo is taking a unique approach to funding and producing high-quality entertainment media. By partnering with consumer brands as sponsors, the studio can bring important stories and perspectives to the screen while providing value to its corporate partners. Through this model, the new studio will create content that is both artistically and commercially successful, ensuring that culturally relevant perspectives have a prominent place in mainstream entertainment while challenging the standards of Hollywood, creating a new media landscape, and paving new paths for Hispanic talent.
"Ultraísmo is more than just a studio — it's a movement. We believe art and media can shape culture and influence how we see ourselves and the world. We are committed to using this platform to elevate our culture and tell stories that reflect our heritage properly," said filmmaker and founder Albert Sandoval. "We will contribute to the cultural exchanges in entertainment media and connect global audiences to authentic themes, characters and stories through high-value entertainment." Sandoval added, "Mexican cinema remains an integral part of our heritage as it continues defining culture and identity for modern Hispanic audiences. Our first film is a celebration of our dynasty in cinema, music and the arts in a new renaissance of Mexican talent which is breaking down geographic, social, economic and political barriers to contribute some of the most iconic cinematic work in Hollywood history."
"Cine de Oro: The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema" will explore the untold stories of the rise of an artistic movement that spoke directly to the people in a time when it was needed most, from the artists of the 1920s to the height of the golden age that began in the early 1930s through the late 1950s, as they defined their shared values through speculative mythology, answering what it meant to be Mexican in the wake of the Mexican Revolution and the Great Depression, creating works that would put Mexican culture on the world stage and inspire generations of artists and creators from every corner of the globe. Production has begun and the film is expected to be released in September 2024, marking three notable events: the 78th anniversary of the first Festival de Cannes, along with the first film to win the "Grand Prix" (now known as the Palme d'Or) — the acclaimed Mexican film "María Candelaria"; celebration of Mexican Independence Day; and the launch of Hispanic Heritage Month.
More information about the film and sponsorship opportunities can be found at www.ultraismo.com.
Iconic Sports Brand Donates to Equestrian and Polo Charities Chosen by the Finalists
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), celebrates International Women's Day on March 8, the globally celebrated day dedicated to economic, social and gender equality for women, alongside the 2023 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship®. The most prestigious cup in women's polo in the United States runs from March 10-19.
U.S. Polo Assn.'s involvement with the most celebrated cup for women's polo in the United States includes donations made to polo and equestrian charities selected by the finalists in the 2023 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship.
The qualifying games will be played at Port Mayaca Polo Club, while the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship Final will be played once again at the world-renowned USPA National Polo Center (NPC) - Wellington on March 19. ESPN will distribute the Women's Championship Final for sports fans around the globe, where it will be available on ESPN's family of brands. Check your local listings for air times.
The 2023 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship is being played alongside International Women's Day which honors women's achievements around the world while challenging inequality and working to increase visibility for women.
"Not only do these athletes exude incredible tenacity and strength on the field, but they also do off of the field. From lawyers, to entrepreneurs, to mothers, to movie producers, to students, to animal conservationists, and more, the contestants in this year's Open fully show what a woman is capable of in their off-field endeavors," said Meghan Gracida, USPA Women's Committee Chair. "It is the great sport of polo that brings all of these women together to empower one another as players while exhibiting their love for the ultimate four-legged teammates—horses. I am honored to again be involved with this most special women's polo event."
Prominent players in this year's high-goal tournament include Hope Arellano, Hazel Jackson, and Mia Cambiaso, to name a few.
"As a fourth-generation polo player, my love for the game started at a very young age and continues to provide opportunities for me to participate in top-rated polo tournaments, like the 2023 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship, which I am so grateful to be a part of," said Hope Arellano, professional polo player and U.S. Polo Assn. Brand Ambassador. "I look forward to competing against incredibly talented women polo players and being surrounded by those in the South Florida polo community who support women's professional polo."
Unlike other team sports, women and men play polo together as equals, and approximately 40% of USPA club members are female. Women are, in fact, the fastest-growing segment in the sport of polo at the club level.
"The 2023 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship is both a celebration and showcase of women's many polo achievements," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing, the worldwide licensor of the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "U.S. Polo Assn. continues to support the sport of polo and its players around the world both on and off the field, and this tournament highlights some of the very best female players in the sport."
If you attend:
Who/What: U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship Final
When: Sunday, March 19, 2023
3:00 p.m. EDT Championship Final
Where: U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium Field
USPA National Polo Center, 3667 120th Ave. S, Wellington, Florida
To learn more or to purchase tickets, please click HERE.
About the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship™
The U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship® has a profound history dating back to the 1930s in California. The first women's U.S. Open tournament was presented by the United States Women's Polo Association (U.S.W.P.A) in 1937 at the Golden Gate Field in San Francisco, California. Women were officially welcomed into the United States Polo Association in 1972 with Sue Sally Hale becoming the first woman member. On the centennial anniversary of the USPA in 1990, a U.S. Women's Open was officially sanctioned and held at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. It was officially recognized as a national tournament in 2011 and has been hosted at the Houston Polo Club for the past seven years, becoming the largest annual women's polo event in the United States.
About U.S. Polo Assn.
U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the non-profit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores and thousands of department stores as well as sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in more than 190 countries worldwide. U.S. Polo Assn. was named as one of the top five sports licensors in 2022, according to License Global. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.
About the United States Polo Association® (USPA)
The United States Polo Association was organized and exists for the purposes of promoting the game of polo, coordinating the activities of its Member Clubs and Registered Players, arranging and supervising polo tournaments, competitions and games, and providing rules, handicaps, and conditions for those tournaments, competitions, and games including the safety and welfare of participants and mounts. Founded in 1890, the USPA is the national governing body for the sport of polo. The USPA is currently comprised of almost 200 member clubs with thousands of individual members and oversees 40 national tournaments. For more information, please visit uspolo.org.
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Caspar.AI has launched a new app for caregivers in collaboration with three clients: The Forest at Duke, NC; Heritage at Lyngblomsten, MN; and Ascension Living. The application gives caregivers behavioral data about their residents at their fingertips, making them exponentially more effective.
"We reduced nightly visits by staff with Caspar.AI. This increased our operating efficiency AND improved resident care, both at the same time," said Kelly Fieldhouse, Memory Care Director, United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen.
This dual benefit is made possible with the new app from Caspar. In working with providers across the country, Caspar's app provides a real-time view of residents' behavioral data and generates an incident alert when they are in need of assistance. It lets staff do more each day, eliminating unnecessary visits and providing care to those who need it on time.
Automated Check-ins and Incident Alerting at Residential Independent Living
Traditionally, the check-in process is labor intensive - in many communities, it takes 4-5 hours walking the halls to check door tags.
With Caspar's ambient sensing, no resident or staff interaction is required to complete the check-in process. Check-in is complete when residents perform a daily routine like going to the kitchen. Using the Caspar app, staff completes check-ins in under 30 minutes, as they have to physically visit only a few apartments. This makes caregivers 10X more effective.
Health Insights for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Health Centers
For a caregiver to know when and how a resident should be attended to is crucial to be effective at providing care. Caspar's app has a real-time dashboard that provides pertinent resident health information at caregivers' fingertips. It guides their interaction, whether it be about the amount of sleep, bathroom visits, or when a resident needs help due to restlessness or a fall.
Personalized care is key to promoting resident autonomy. Residents in need of support receive prompt attention as staff is notified quickly via the Caspar app. In the case of memory care residents, who are often unable to voice their needs, the Caspar app can "speak" to staff through data.
"Physicians & Caregivers create interventions based on data and revise care plans," Lee Ann Bailey-Clayton, Health Services Director, The Forest at Duke. Numerous data points collected by Caspar can be indicative of potential underlying health issues, i.e., frequent bathroom visits, insomnia, restlessness, etc. The observations provided by the Caspar app serve as the foundation for modifying care plans.
A more efficient and better-equipped staff equates to better resident care. Communities that have faced staffing and information challenges in the past are finding that the implementation of the Caspar.AI app can be a great solution.
