Day: February 3, 2024

LA JOLLA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 2, 2024 / Munjal Shah, the CEO of Hippocratic AI, a startup building a large language model for non-diagnostic health care applications, will speak on the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence in health care at the 3rd Annual West Coast Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit, held in La Jolla, California, on Feb. 6-7.

Since co-founding Hippocratic AI in 2022, Shah has been at the forefront of developing a safety-focused LLM for applications such as patient education, chronic care management, and administrative assistance. His company aims to revolutionize health care by addressing the critical shortage of sector professionals through "super-staffing," using AI to expand access to quality care.

The DHIS summit is a gathering of thought leaders and innovators in the field of digital health care, from medical professionals to entrepreneurs. It will provide an ideal platform for Shah to discuss the potential and challenges of integrating AI into health care services. His talk is expected to cover a range of topics, including the ethical considerations of AI in health care, the importance of safety and reliability in AI-driven medical applications, and how AI can bridge gaps in equity and access.

In addition to covering the role and impact of generative AI in health care, the broader agenda at the summit will cover topics such as the pursuit of commercial contracts with large health care enterprises, financing trends in digital health, the influence of the regulatory landscape on digital health in an election year, and the reinvention of clinical trials through digital health technologies. Other areas of focus include the potential transformation of value-based care, the intersection of healthtech and fintech to enhance patient affordability and the concept of incentivizing patients for healthy behaviors. The summit will culminate with the presentation of the 2024 Digital Healthcare Innovator Award.

For more information about the 3rd Annual West Coast Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit and to register for the event, please visit dhis.net/west.

About Hippocratic AI

Hippocratic AI’s mission is to develop the safest artificial Health General Intelligence (HGI). The company believes that safe HGI can dramatically improve healthcare accessibility and health outcomes in the world by bringing deep healthcare expertise to every human. No other technology has the potential to have this level of global impact on health. The company was founded by a group of physicians, hospital administrators, Medicare professionals, and artificial intelligence researchers from El Camino Health, Johns Hopkins, Washington University in St. Louis, Stanford, Google, and Nvidia. Hippocratic AI is backed by two of the pioneering healthcare investors in Silicon Valley-General Catalyst and Andreessen Horowitz – and has received a total of $67 million in funding. For more information on Hippocratic AI’s performance on 100+ Medical and Compliance Certifications, go to www.HippocraticAI.com.

About Munjal Shah

Munjal Shah is co-founder and CEO of Hippocratic AI, a generative AI and health care startup launched in 2022. Prior to Hippocratic AI, Shah built several machine learning and computer vision startups, which were eventually acquired by Google and Alibaba. Shah is an angel investor with more than 42 investments in startups and 23 investments in early-stage venture funds. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of California San Diego and a master’s in computer science with an emphasis on AI from Stanford University.

Contact: Press Team
press@hippocraticai.com

SOURCE: Hippocratic AI

View the original press release on accesswire.com

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / February 2, 2024 / Zimtu Capital Corp. (TSX.V:ZC)(FSE:ZCT1) (the "Company" or "Zimtu") announces it has signed an agreement with Blockchain Venture Capital Inc. (CSE:BVCI) to provide its ZimtuADVANTAGE program (https://www.zimtu.com/zimtu-advantage/). Zimtu will receive $12,500 per month from the company for the duration of the one-year contract.

ZimtuADVANTAGE is a comprehensive marketing initiative designed to assist companies in navigating capital markets through strategic marketing efforts. It includes services such as in-depth research reports, content creation, investor lead generation, targeted awareness advertising, video news releases, social media management & newsletters. This program aims to enhance a company’s visibility and engagement with high-value investors, leveraging various digital platforms and media outlets for effective dissemination of company updates and information.

About Blockchain Venture Capital Inc.

BVCI is an Ontario incorporated company and is registered as a money service business with the Financial Transaction and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). It is a provider of an innovative technology infrastructure to participants in the emerging blockchain and distributed ledger technology industry. Instrumental to BVCI’s business and growth strategy is BVC Chain, a proprietary blockchain platform and distributed ledger technology, which can operate as a centralized or decentralized ledger. BVC Chain was designed to be a turnkey solution, which can be customized and implemented by organizations wishing to deploy blockchain platform-based solutions, products or services. BVC Chain will also serve as the platform and infrastructure for BvcPay and CADT. BvcPay is a cloud based mobile application that is intended to have the capability to function as a Digital Currency wallet and which can facilitate point of sale and online transactions using Bitcoin, Ethereum and CADT. CADT is the native Digital Currency of the BVC Chain, and it is intended to be a stablecoin. BVCI’s CADT business division is expected to issue CADT, a cryptographic stablecoin supported on a 1:1 basis with an equivalent amount of Canadian dollar held in a custodial account. CADT is expected to support real time pricing, payment, settlement, digital asset issuance and ledger capabilities.

Unless and until BVCI the necessary regulatory approvals or unless it can rely on an exemption from the prospectus and registration requirements in furtherance of the issuance and trading of CADT, there is no assurance BVCI will be able to pursue its proposed CADT business or any related BvcPay business that relies on CADT.

About Zimtu Capital

Zimtu Capital Corp. is a public investment issuer that aspires to achieve long-term capital appreciation for its shareholders. Zimtu Capital companies may operate in the fields of mineral exploration, mining, technology, life sciences or investment. The Company trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "ZC" and Frankfurt under symbol "ZCT1". For more information visit: www.zimtu.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

ZIMTU CAPITAL CORP.

"Sean Charland"
Sean Charland
President & Director
Tel: 604.681.1568

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: Zimtu Capital Corp.

View the original press release on accesswire.com

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / February 2, 2024 / With a commitment to preserving affordable housing and transforming communities, The Millennia Companies has implemented resident services programming at numerous sites, connecting residents to vital resources through a team of over 40 service coordinators. One impactful facet of their approach involves organizing health fairs, designed to empower residents, enrich lives, and enhance overall community health and development.

The Impact of Health Fairs

Health fairs serve as educational and interactive events created to provide basic preventive medicine and medical screening to communities or employees in conjunction with workplace wellness programs. For Millennia Housing, community health fairs have proven to be effective short-term interventions, offering participants free medical services, education, and valuable community resources. These events not only bridge gaps in healthcare accessibility for underserved communities but also serve as a means to collect crucial information on demographics, health outcomes, and social determinants to health.

The impact of health fairs extends beyond the event itself. Attendees often follow up with physician referrals, enroll in health insurance, and make lifestyle improvements based on the information provided. This proactive approach not only promotes individual health but also contributes to a broader understanding of community needs, facilitating the proper allocation of resources to address health disparities.

Educational initiatives at health fairs, including nutritional counseling and disease prevention awareness, play a vital role in improving health literacy as well. Underserved populations with low health literacy may struggle to navigate the healthcare system, communicate effectively with providers, and understand medication instructions, leading to errors and suboptimal treatment adherence. Limited health literacy is linked to a higher likelihood of engaging in unhealthy behaviors, missing preventive care, and facing health disparities, particularly among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. Improving this is crucial for empowering individuals to make informed decisions, advocate for their health needs, and access appropriate healthcare, ultimately contributing to better overall health outcomes.

Health Fairs With Millennia Housing

The Millennia Companies engage with various organizations to conduct health fairs and programs for their residents, contributing significantly to a holistic approach to community well-being. Millennia Housing‘s Steps Towers in Knoxville, TN, recently partnered with several local organizations to put on one such health fair. Among the partners involved was the Metro Drug Coalition (MDC), a dedicated nonprofit with over 35 years of service in Knoxville. MDC focuses on creating a healthy and safe community and addressing substance misuse through evidence-based prevention education, harm reduction programs, and recovery support services. The American Lung Association, a leading organization committed to improving lung health and preventing lung disease, also played a crucial role in the Millennia Housing health fair. Additionally, the Campaign for Better Hearing, represented by the Go Bananas initiative, joined the event to educate residents on and prioritize hearing health in people’s annual healthcare agendas. Belew Drug Family of Pharmacies, a longstanding independent pharmacy in Knoxville since 1965, further contributed to the community’s health initiatives.

At Valencia Way in Jacksonville, FL, Millennia Housing partnered with organizations to bring health and wellness to the forefront of the community, particularly focusing on the youth. Digital Vibez, Let’s Move!, and Integrated Healthcare Systems were among the notable attendees and partners. Digital Vibez, through its KidsFit Jamathon®, organizes an interactive, concert-like experience encouraging young individuals to dance, stay fit, and lead healthier lives. Let’s Move! is a public health campaign initiated by former First Lady Michelle Obama, which aims to reduce childhood obesity and promote a healthy lifestyle in children. Integrated Healthcare Systems, provides integral primary and behavioral health care for families in the Jacksonville area. Together, these organizations and initiatives helped to create a multifaceted event that encouraged healthy behaviors and community engagement.

Millennia Housing is not just focused on the youth, however. Aiming for holistic community well-being, Millennia invites organizations in to talk to their senior residents as well. Among these entities, Millennia Housing has worked with the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation (SHCPF), collaborating with CRA Partners and Senior Crimestoppers to safeguard and improve the quality of life for vulnerable senior housing residents. Their innovative approach involves creating a low-risk, profitable solution for banks to fulfill Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requirements, exemplified by the nationally acclaimed Senior Crimestoppers program. Oak Street Health is another organization The Millennia Companies partnered with to promote proper care of older adults by offering specialized healthcare services. With a dedicated team focused on personalized primary care, Oak Street Health simplifies healthcare for older individuals, allowing them to lead healthier lives and concentrate on the activities they cherish.

The commitment of The Millennia Companies to community well-being is exemplified through the implementation of health fairs, collaborative efforts with various organizations, and a multifaceted approach to addressing community needs. By empowering residents through education, preventive healthcare, and connections to essential resources, Millennia Housing is playing a pivotal role in transforming communities and fostering a healthier, more resilient society.

CONTACT:

Andrew Mitchell
media@cambridgeglobal.com

SOURCE: Cambridge Global

View the original press release on accesswire.com

Arrigo Medical Devices is set to showcase its latest advancements in healthcare technology and device manufacturing at MD&M West 2024.

ANAHEIM, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 2, 2024 / Arrigo Medical Devices, a leading provider of high-quality medical supplies and devices, is thrilled to announce its participation at Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West 2024, North America’s premier medtech conference. This prestigious event will be held in California from February 6th to 8th, uniting top-tier medical device companies from across the continent and beyond in a comprehensive West Coast manufacturing showcase.

MD&M West stands as a beacon for the medical device industry, featuring over 1,600 booths across five co-located trade shows. This dynamic platform allows medical pioneers to display the latest in components, tools, and groundbreaking technologies essential for crafting life-saving medical devices. Arrigo Medical Devices is proud to be among the exhibitors at this event, known for fostering meaningful connections, facilitating industry-leading partnerships, and offering a wealth of educational sessions led by esteemed medical experts.

"As a family-owned business deeply rooted in the medical device sector, Arrigo Medical Devices is synonymous with unparalleled quality and reliability," said Tony Arrigo, CEO of Arrigo Medical Devices. "Our participation at MD&M West underscores our commitment to advancing the medical device industry and dedication to providing solutions that save and improve lives worldwide."

MD&M West 2024, co-located with four other shows focusing on automation, packaging, design, and plastics manufacturing, offers a unique opportunity to access a wide array of medical device parts, components, services, and insights.

Arrigo Medical Devices is a family-owned company dedicated to providing the medical industry with superior-quality medical supplies and devices. With a focus on innovation and reliability, Arrigo Medical Devices has quickly become a trusted name in healthcare, offering a wide range of products essential for effective medical care, including essential medical supplies such as guidewires, catheters, drapes, Tyvek pouches, and more, ensuring healthcare facilities are equipped with the finest devices.

###

For more news and information about Arrigo Medical Devices, please visit https://arrigomedical.com.

XXX

Contact Information

Media Relations
Media Relations
dept.mediarelations@gmail.com
(332) 233-5417

SOURCE: Arrigo Medical Devices

View the original press release on newswire.com.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 2, 2024 / Wolfden Resources Corporation (TSXV:WLF.V) ("Wolfden" or the "Company") announces that today staff for the Maine Land Use Planning Commission (the "LUPC" or "Commission") released a recommended decision document to deny the Company’s Pickett Project rezoning application. This recommended document follows a deliberative session, attended by some, but not all, of the Commissioners, that occurred on December 13, 2023. In preparation for that deliberative session Commission staff prepared a comprehensive assessment of the evidence to assist the Commissioners in their deliberations. On every key point, Commission staff concluded that the evidence weighed in favor of approval (see the appendix of that document).

"We are very disappointed that the recommendation today departs from that thorough review and weighing of the evidence. It is also at odds with the Commission’s mandate to give increased emphasis to economic development and to honor the rights and participation of local residents and property owners, and is contrary to the conclusions reached by the independent third-party reviewers and determination by the Maine Geological Survey that rezoning was appropriate," stated Ron Little, President and CEO for Wolfden.

The recommended decision document is scheduled to be discussed and potentially voted upon by the Commissioners at their next meeting on February 14, 2024. Any final action on the rezoning application requires the affirmative vote of at least five Commissioners. The draft document can be downloaded from the LUPC website via this link or below.

The Pickett Project Represents a New Generation of Mining that is Fully Protective of the Environment

The Pickett Project is a state-of-the art small footprint underground mine. The deposit is a high-value polymetallic deposit with metals that are critical to the economy and clean energy sectors. The application before the Commission proposes to rezone a 374-acre parcel of Wolfden’s larger 7,135 acre holdings in the township of T6 R6 in North Eastern Maine, from a General Management (M-GN) designation to Planned Development (D-PD) that would make mining an allowed use. This is the first in a two-step process. Rezoning would then allow the Company to begin the Maine Department of Environmental Protection permitting process pursuant to the most stringent mining laws in North America. The permitting requirements include a minimum two-year environmental baseline study, an Environmental Impact Assessment, and a full feasibility study.

Next Steps

The Commission is scheduled to consider the recommended decision at its February 14, 2024 meeting and to consider the Company’s January 19, 2024 request to postpone further action until both Oxford County and Franklin County nominees to the Commission are confirmed and can participate. In unprecedented actions, early January, the Legislative Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry voted against confirming the nominees from these two counties, thereby directly interfering in the Commission’s ongoing process and leaving potentially two counties without a voice in this important decision. Once there is a final decision on its petition, Wolfden will consider its options moving forward.

A copy of the petition along with related correspondence with LUPC, and more information about the process is available for download from the LUPC project-specific webpage and the Company’s website.

About Wolfden

Wolfden is an exploration and development company focused on high-margin metallic mineral deposits including base, precious and strategic metals. Its wholly owned Pickett Mountain Project is one of the highest-grade polymetallic projects in North America (Zn, Pb, Cu, Ag, Au) and its two nickel sulphide deposits in Manitoba represent significant development projects with the potential to be domestic sources of ethically produced base and critical metals for the expansion of renewable energy in North America.

For further information please contact Ron Little, President & CEO, at (807) 624-1136 or Jeremy Ouellette, VP Project Development, at (807) 624-1134.

The information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Jeremy Ouellette, VP Project Development, and Ron Little, P.Eng., President and CEO, all of whom are Qualified Persons under National Instrument 43-101.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking information (within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation) that involves various risks and uncertainties regarding future events, including the potential for projects to be domestic sources of ethically produced base and critical metals for the expansion of renewable energy in North America. Such forward-looking information includes statements based on current expectations involving a number of risks and uncertainties and such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance of the Company, and include, without limitation, metal price assumptions, cash flow forecasts, rezoning, permitting, community and other regulatory approvals, and the timing and completion of exploration programs in Manitoba, Maine, New Brunswick and the respective drill results. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and the Company’s plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information in this news release, including without limitation, the following risks and uncertainties: (i) risks inherent in the mining industry; (ii) regulatory and environmental risks; (iii) results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties; (iv) risks relating to the estimation of mineral resources; (v) stock market volatility and capital market fluctuations; and (vi) general market and industry conditions. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. This forward-looking information is based on estimates and opinions of management on the date hereof and is expressly qualified by this notice. Risks and uncertainties about the Company’s business are more fully discussed in the Company’s disclosure materials filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada at www.sedar.com. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from such information unless required by applicable law.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Maine Township Map near Pickett Project (each Township approx. 36 sq miles)

SOURCE: Wolfden Resources Corporation

View the original press release on accesswire.com

Contest Seeks to Encourage Theatre from a Christian Worldview;
Award Includes a Staged Reading of Each Work
CliveAwards.com

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / February 2, 2024 / After a yearlong process attracting hundreds of new play submissions from around the world, Fellowship for Performing Arts announces the winners of the inaugural Clive Awards!

"It is so important to encourage writers to create theatre from a Christian worldview to compete in the wider marketplace of art and ideas," said FPA Founder and Artistic Director Max McLean. "And we have the visionary generosity of our donors who supported this inaugural awards program to thank."

The winners and their works include:
First Prize recipient, Mike Solomonson, writes to explore characters who struggle against repressive societal forces or personal circumstances that compel them to grapple with their own moral codes. A Dramatists Guild member, his full-length play The Goodbye Levee debuted in Memphis, Tennessee, at the Playhouse on the Square in 2022 as a winner of their NewWorks@TheWorks competition. It also was a 2019 finalist for the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s National Playwrights Conference. Mike lives in Arizona.

In Big Pearls and Small Hips, the world-famous and brilliant Clare Boothe Luce, who has it all, yet still feels morally and spiritually lost. She confronts Monsignor Fulton Sheen in her usual brash style, seeking answers to her thorny questions. Clare and Sheen forge a bond that demands they confront the deceit and pain they each have kept hidden in their lives. Based on their true story and full of famous figures of the early 20th century, the play uses wit and pathos to delve deep into eternal questions about suffering, sin, and repentance.

Second Place recipient, Joe Borini, is a former journalist who earned a Masters in Fine Arts in playwriting from the Actors Studio School of Drama at The New School in New York. Joe’s plays have been produced in Virginia, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Rome and Melbourne. His one-act comedy, Homecoming, was published in Francis Ford Coppola’s Zoetrope All-Story in 2001 and was produced in Los Angeles as part of Worldly Acts. Joe was a finalist for the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s 2006 Playwrights Conference and is a member of the Actors Studio and the Dramatists Guild.

In Tiger Takeout, a young delivery man, trapped in an elevator, has a life-changing theological encounter with a 400-pound Bengal tiger. The tiger evokes a modern-day Aslan, as he engages the young man in a remarkable journey of self-discovery on the path to both physical and spiritual rescue. This fresh and innovative play is at times hilarious and, ultimately, deeply moving.

Under the leadership of FPA Literary Manager Christa Scott-Reed, The Clive Awards competition drew high-quality submissions from both experienced and aspiring playwrights. These intense, provocative, humorous and dramatic scripts confirm what the FPA family has long known, namely that the Christian worldview is a rich vein of ideas to discover, explore and develop through the theatre arts.

"The quality of submissions was beyond our expectations," said McLean. "These intense, provocative scripts reveal that, despite rumors to the contrary, the tenets of the Christian faith are being lived, argued over, tested and defended vigorously. These plays were exciting to read!"

Next up for our winners is the collaborative process of preparing their plays for a staged reading later this year or in 2025.

Named in honor of Clive Staples (C.S.) Lewis, submissions for the competition were accepted from Jan. 31, 2023, to Aug. 31, 2023. From the hundreds of submissions, a field of six finalists was selected, then the two winners and a $25,000 first prize winner and a $15,000 second prize winner. Both plays also will receive a developmental reading and, possibly, more. For more information, visit CliveAwards.com.

About Fellowship for Performing Arts FPAtheatre.com

Founded by Artistic Director Max McLean, Fellowship for Performing Arts is a New York City-based production company whose mission is to produce theatre and film from a Christian worldview. In addition to annual seasons at Theatre Row in New York City, it produces national tours of major performing arts venues and university theatres. McLean is a recipient of the C.S. Lewis Foundation Award for Lifetime Achievement and received an Equity Jeff Award, Chicago theatre’s highest honor.

Among its many recent New York and national touring productions are The Screwtape Letters (just completing its fifth national tour in December 2023), The Great Divorce, The Most Reluctant Convert, Martin Luther on Trial, Paradise Lost, Shadowlands and A Man For All Seasons. A film version of The Most Reluctant Convert premiered in North America and in the U.K. in November 2021 and has since been seen worldwide in over 130 countries.

FPA is currently on tour with its newest play, C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In. For more information visit www.FPAtheatre.com

MEDIA CONTACT

Noelle Rhodes | Southside Entertainment
noelle@fpatheatre.com | 212-582-2920

SOURCE: Fellowship for Performing Arts

View the original press release on accesswire.com