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Cision Canada
18-06-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Hospitals Using Joeyband® Report Healthier Outcomes for Mothers and Newborns
New clinical findings show that North American-designed skin-to-skin support device helps reduce opioid use, NICU admissions, and symptoms of maternal anxiety TORONTO, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ - As skin-to-skin care (SSC) becomes a global postpartum standard, new clinical results from hospitals across North America validate the measurable benefits of Joeyband® — a Canadian-made, FDA-registered device supporting safe, uninterrupted SSC in all birth settings. The company will attend AWHONN 2025 (June 21–25, Orlando) to share recent findings with maternal health leaders. Developed to secure newborns on the birthing parent's chest during SSC, Joeyband is in over 200 hospitals across North America and the UK. Results highlight improvements in three key areas: Faster Recovery & Reduced Opioid Use Hospitals using Joeyband report reduced opioid use in post-anesthesia care, as SSC has been shown to lower postpartum pain and anxiety. "The Joeyband has been a valuable part of our efforts to improve recovery for C-section patients," said Camie Bruhweiler, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, Clinical Quality Outcomes Manager at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. "It's helped 70% of our patients hold their babies' skin-to-skin in the operating room, and 58% of scheduled C-sections required no opioids during hospitalization." "Patients appeared calmer and less anxious," said Wendy Rosen, MSN, RNC. "Newborns were all normothermic and euglycemic, and our nurses' comfort level with SSC improved." Healthier Outcomes for Babies Joeyband can improve breastfeeding success and reduce hypothermia and hypoglycemia—key drivers of NICU admissions. At BJC HealthCare, Joeyband use during cesarean recovery led to a significant increase in exclusive breastfeeding rates at discharge. "Cesarean births often create challenges to early breastfeeding, but when we introduced the Joeyband, we saw a 19.6% increase in breastfeeding rates," said Jennifer Hawn, DNP, RN, WHNP-BC, RDMS OB/GYN, C-EFM. "That's a meaningful clinical improvement, and it speaks to how important immediate skin-to-skin contact is for breastfeeding success." At Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., "Joeybands played a crucial role in our research on the impact of skin-to-skin care for babies with congenital heart disease. Our findings revealed that even low-dose skin-to-skin care significantly reduced maternal anxiety and positively influenced heart rate variability (a key stress marker) for mothers and babies," said Dr. Sarah Schlatterer, Medical Director Neurocardiac Critical Care. Cost Savings for Hospitals & Families Hospital data shows earlier hospital discharge—1.1 to 2.4 days sooner—for babies held skin-to-skin. This can save families $3,500 to $13,000 per day. Moreover, Joeyband helps address high-cost complications, estimated costs include: Clinical Design, Real-World Impact "As new data emerges, we're witnessing the scope of Joeyband's impact in changing the standard of SSC," said Sarah-Almaza Cox, Co-Founder of Joeyband. "These outcomes prove what equitable, evidence-based care can achieve—especially for underserved communities." About Joeyband® Joeyband® is a globally patented, FDA-registered, award-winning skin-to-skin support device designed to improve postpartum and neonatal outcomes. A 2017 AWHONN "Trusted Leader", Joeyband is endorsed by La Leche League International. Learn more at
Washington Post
06-06-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Adventist HealthCare won't buy Howard U. Hospital, ending partnership
Howard University and Adventist HealthCare are ending discussions for the health care company to buy Howard's hospital after a five-year partnership, officials said Thursday. Adventist will phase out its management of the hospital by February. Howard, meanwhile, is looking for a new deal to manage the hospital, university and hospital officials said.
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Adventist HealthCare Emergency Departments Launch AI Initiative to Help Enhance Patient Safety and Care Efficiency
GAITHERSBURG, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emergency department nurses and patients at Adventist HealthCare hospitals are getting extra support and a second opinion during the triage process with the help of artificial intelligence. 'Time matters in the emergency department. Our team appreciates how this technology is supporting their clinical skills, advancing our patient safety efforts, and creating a smoother experience for our emergency patients.' The software, KATE AI, is helping care teams ensure the safety and consistency of triage at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center and Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center. Emergency teams at the hospitals are using KATE AI to help verify care plans for patients who are at higher risk or have more complex conditions. The AI tool complements the training and expertise of emergency nurses, supporting and validating their decision-making skills. The technology analyzes a patient's symptoms against deidentified, historical medical records data and immediately provides information about the appropriate level of care. KATE AI uniquely assists care teams with triage, improving recognition of conditions like sepsis, heart attack, heart failure, preeclampsia, and 100 other high-risk presentations, while the caregiver remains the ultimate decision maker. The hospitals find KATE AI has many benefits for care teams and patients. The tool helps increase the accuracy of ED triage and ensures patients receive the right hospital services from the right care teams at the right time. This enhanced clinical efficiency can help reduce emergency wait times, time to admit or discharge decision, and the days patients might spend in the hospital if they are admitted. The technology also helps ensure greater health equity by identifying and eliminating systemic biases in triage, including those based on race, age, and gender. Last year, the Maryland Patient Safety Center recognized Adventist HealthCare emergency teams for their efforts to identify and reduce biases in care. Adventist HealthCare's hospitals are the first in Maryland to use KATE AI. A year ago, when Shady Grove Medical Center implemented the tool, care teams were cautious about adding AI to their processes, says Seleem Choudhury, the hospital's chief operating officer. Nurses were concerned another step would slow them down, he said, but the AI tool has won them over. 'Time matters in the emergency department. Our team appreciates how this technology is supporting their clinical skills, advancing our patient safety efforts, and creating a smoother experience for our emergency patients.' "We're excited that Adventist HealthCare has selected KATE AI to help address the tremendous challenges facing emergency care today,' said Steven Reilly, chief executive officer at Mednition. 'Their system-wide expansion of KATE AI reflects a deep commitment to use innovation to support their exceptional nursing teams in improving clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.' Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is one of the longest-serving health systems in the Washington, D.C., region, and one of the largest employers in Maryland. It includes Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center, Fort Washington Medical Center, Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation, Home Care Services, Adventist Medical Group and Imaging. Our mission is to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Mednition was founded in 2014 with a passion for helping clinicians improve healthcare delivery and save lives. Founded with a vision to transform healthcare, Mednition combines the power of EHR-integrated artificial intelligence and clinical expertise to address critical challenges in the healthcare industry. KATE AI, the company's flagship solution, is designed specifically to empower emergency nurses, reduce clinical risk, and improve the quality of care. The company is funded by a select group of private investors and major healthcare financial institutions, including Concord Health Partners (AHA Innovation Development Fund LP), Wildcat Capital Management, and Moneta Ventures. The company is based in Burlingame, CA.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
John Latchford Beck, unofficial mayor of Ellicott City Main Street, dies
John Latchford Beck, an Ellicott City Main Street presence, retired archivist and Army linguist during the Vietnam War, died of cancer Jan. 30 at Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center. He was 82. Born in Baltimore and raised on Collins Avenue in Irvington, he was an Edmondson High School graduate. He enlisted in the Army, trained as an intelligence analyst at Fort Holabird and then as a Vietnamese linguist at Fort Bliss in Texas. 'He worked in intelligence under an assumed name and in civilian clothes,' said a friend, Jim Halcomb. 'He had a talent for languages and was told he was accomplished as a native speaker. He earned a Bronze Star Award for his work, first getting information about the Ho Chi Minh Trail and later in the interrogation of prisoners of war.' He studied at the University of Maryland College Park and returned to Vietnam briefly — but a job as a guide failed to pan out. He then backpacked across Australia, Southeast Asia, Afghanistan and Europe. He settled in Ellicott City in the early 70s and briefly owned a head shop. He found a walk-up apartment on the third floor of a 19th-century structure. He collected cameras and displayed photos of Mick Jagger and Jim Morrison. 'It was like a bohemian salon,' said friend, David Ditman. 'He was one of the kindest, most interesting people I have ever met. He was well-read, an artist and a photographer. We talked together, on and off, for 50 years.' 'He was a unique, genuine soul that touched many people's hearts,' said his nephew, Steve Beck, 'He was often called the unofficial mayor of Ellicott City Main Street.' Friends recalled that he prepared the same dinner – chicken, rice and vegetables, then shot a photo of the meal. He then arranged the photos by date. In a 2016 Catonsville Times article Mr. Beck said he'd 'witnessed the town change from a motley collection of grocery stores, a movie theater, hardware shops and hippie spots into a vibrant small town with restaurants and boutiques.' News Obituaries | Beverly Byron, former U.S. congresswoman representing Western Maryland, dies News Obituaries | Alma Elizabeth Meagher, family matriarch, dies News Obituaries | Beverly Byron, former U.S. congresswoman representing Western Maryland, dies News Obituaries | Joseph Palmisano, retired family physician, dies News Obituaries | Perry J. Bolton, Maryland steeplechase stable co-owner, dies 'People think we're just a tiny little tourist town. They think it's almost like a movie set,' he also said. 'There are people who live above these businesses. There are business owners who live on top of their businesses. This is a real community.' 'It's bohemian, in a way,' he said. 'It's out of the ordinary. It's off the beaten track. It's funky.' At times he tended bar at the Cacao Lane Restaurant He cultivated a full head of hair, beard and mustache and wore oversized eyeglasses. When not walking along Main Street in Ellicott City, he often appeared at festivals, including SoWeBo, HonFest, the Renaissance Festival and Artscape. He carried his camera and took numerous photographs. Mr. Beck was an assistant librarian of the special collections at the Kuhn Library at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He did archival work in the library's photographic archive section. A life celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at Howard County Historical Society Museum, 8328 Court Ave., Ellicott City. Survivors include his brother, George W. Beck of Catonsville; and nieces and nephews.
