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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CARPHA) – Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) remain the leading causes of mortality, morbidity, and disability in the Caribbean region, imposing a high economic burden. One of the most common non-communicable diseases is diabetes. For Persons Living with Diabetes (all types), the disease can be effectively managed with a regimen of drug therapy and lifestyle modification, inclusive of nutrition therapy and exercise prescription. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by addressing the modifiable risk factors through adopting healthy lifestyle practices. […]

Significant milestone expands footprint and positions the company as the largest operator of freestanding emergency centers in Texas HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZT Corporate, a private equity firm that specializes in healthcare and automotive investments, today announced that its portfolio company, Altus Community Healthcare, has acquired Exceptional Emergency Center, a community based provider of freestanding emergency centers operating 14 locations across Texas. Adding to the company’s existing healthcare portfolio, this acquisition makes Altus Community Healthcare the largest operator of freestanding emergency centers in […]

The large integrated healthcare network is set to transform senior living and memory care in Sharon, MA SHARON, Mass,–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CareOne, a leading, family-owned senior care provider with more than 60 locations in the U.S., has completed the acquisition of Whitney Place at Sharon, formerly owned by SALMON Health and Retirement. The renamed building, CareOne at Sharon, marks a milestone as CareOne’s first assisted living and memory care community in Massachusetts. CareOne is bringing 25 years of experience in assisted living […]

Marked Differences Between Northern/Southern California SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TASI ® Bank today announced the results of a comprehensive study conducted in conjunction with the San Francisco Business Times that measured the confidence levels of small and medium-sized about economic conditions in Northern and Southern California. While participants shared many common apprehensions, significant differences existed between the Northern and Southern California respondents’ opinions. “Coming off the difficulties that many businesses faced at the peak of the COVID pandemic,” said Dave Joves, president […]

TPG-Backed Combination Creates Leading, Diversified Managed Waste Service Provider STAMFORD, Conn. & ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Keter Environmental Services (“Keter”), a leading recycling and waste management company owned by global alternative asset management firm, TPG, and Waste Harmonics, a national technology-enabled managed waste service provider backed by global alternative investments firm Arcapita, today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement to combine the two companies. Following the close of the transaction, Keter CEO Kevin Dice will serve as CEO of […]

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As previously announced, in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 28, 2022 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among JetBlue Airways Corporation (“JetBlue”) (NASDAQ: JBLU), Sundown Acquisition Corp., and Spirit Airlines, Inc. (“Spirit”) (NYSE: SAVE), JetBlue has set June 26, 2023, as the record date for the June 2023 prepayment to Spirit stockholders of $0.10 per Spirit share (the “June 2023 Additional Prepayment”), with payment of the June 2023 Additional Prepayment to occur […]

By Caribbean News Global BELMOPAN, Belize – US Embassy Belmopan hosted three Belize Police Department (BPD) training events, all of which culminated in a graduation ceremony says a joint US Embassy Belmopan, Belize office of public affairs press release on Friday. Thirty-six officers graduated from the IDC, 18 officers graduated from the defensive tactics train-the-trainer course, and 18 officers were trained in defensive tactics. A two-week Instructor Development Course (IDC) to enhance the training capacity of BPD training officers, a […]

President Clinton calls for a culture of conversion to promote patient safety in healthcare. IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–President Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, headlined day two of the 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, presented by the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF). As a long-time advocate of patient safety, President Clinton spoke of the need to develop what he termed a “culture of conversion,” where more people within healthcare feel empowered to implement proven practices […]

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) announced today that it has acquired a 125-bed skilled nursing facility located in the greater Houston metropolitan area. The facility will be operated by an affiliate of Evergreen Health Group, LLC, a new tenant relationship for CareTrust. Evergreen Health Group is a Texas-based operator of skilled nursing facilities primarily owned by Selina Chao, a proven and experienced industry veteran. Evergreen, who took over operations on June 1, 2023, has entered into a 15-year […]