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Belmont University to partner with HCA to implement health and safety protocols for debate

October 10, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Belmont University announced Friday plans to work with HCA Healthcare to implement health and safety protocols for the October 22 Presidential Debate at the University’s Curb Event Center.

HCA is supporting protocols developed by the Cleveland Clinic, who is serving as the global health advisor for all four debates, and agreed to by the Commission on Presidential Debates.

“We are confident that HCA Healthcare’s knowledge as a leading healthcare provider with extensive infectious disease expertise will provide superior clinical guidance and safety support for this important event. HCA Healthcare has long been a valued partner for Belmont, supporting our students through scholarships, leading important community conversations on our campus and working with our faculty to ensure the next generation of health care leaders is well-positioned to tackle current and future issues,” said Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher.

In addition to leading local site planning in consultation

HCA Healthcare to work with Belmont on health, safety protocols for debate | Davidson County

October 9, 2020

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NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – Belmont University announced on Friday that HCA Healthcare is working with the institution to implement health and safety protocols for the 2020 Presidential Debate to be held on Oct. 22 at Curb Event Center.

HCA Healthcare is supporting protocols developed by the Cleveland Clinic, who is serving as the global health advisor for all four debates and agreed to by the Commission on Presidential Debate.

In addition to leading local site planning in consultation with Cleveland Clinic and Metro Public Health Department, HCA Healthcare is providing support and expertise surrounding health protocols, promoting universal masking and facilitating testing at the final debate in Nashville.

A learning health system with more than 2,000 sites of care, including 186 hospitals, in 21 states and the United Kingdom, HCA Healthcare is a leader in infection prevention that sees more than 35 million annual patient encounters a year.

“We are

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress offers preventative gene testing for breast cancer

October 6, 2020

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When Dalyss Tomayer found out three of her relatives had had breast cancer, it was enough to qualify her for the genetic testing which showed she had a high risk of breast cancer herself.

Tomayer was able to discover the gene early due to getting tested at HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress’ High Risk Breast Clinic, where they offer genetic testing for those who qualify to see if they may have the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene which puts people at higher risk for breast cancer.

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“I had known for years that two of my dad’s sisters had breast cancer, and it was in speaking with one of my aunts that I then found out also one of my cousins had breast cancer,” Tomayer said. “So, it was at that time that I realize that I did qualified for the genetic

HCA Healthcare, EVERFI’s Course to Enhance Behavioral Health

October 6, 2020

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HCA Healthcare, Inc. HCA recently partnered with EVERFI to introduce a mental health and wellness digital course, named Mental Wellness Basics. Notably, EVERFI is an international technology firm that has been helping individuals and organizations to address societal issues and bring about meaningful change through education.

The Mental Wellness Basics will be an interactive course that intends to benefit middle and high school students with teachers empowering students with the necessary knowledge and skills for addressing mental health disorders.

The learners will be offered precise information regarding mental health disorders, an exposure to peer experiences of mental issues, and assurance of effective and available treatment. Notably, it will also help the students in creating, sustaining and encouraging healthy mental habits among themselves and their peers.

It is worth noting that it has been launched during the Mental Illness Awareness Week, which runs throughout the first full week of October every

HCA partners on virtual mental health course for schools

October 5, 2020

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HCA Healthcare is partnering with virtual education company Everfi to launch a mental health and wellness course for students in grades eight through 10 across the country.

The Nashville-based health giant has committed $1 million over the next three years to support the course. According to a press release, about 100 school districts representing more than 12,000 middle and high school students in Southeast Florida, Western North Carolina, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Texas will have access to the course.

“Mental wellness is critical for all of us — especially during this challenging time of change and social isolation,” Eric Paul, HCA’s president of behavioral health services, said in the release. “We are looking forward to supporting young people with the addition of our collaboration with Everfi. We will provide educators and youth with additional mental health resources in an easy to

HCA Healthcare Collaborates With EVERFI to Bring Digital Mental Health and Wellness Course to Middle and High School Students

October 5, 2020

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Health system investing nearly $1 million over next three years to provide education course to school districts across country

HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it has collaborated with EVERFI, an international technology company driving social change through education, to launch an interactive, mental health and wellness digital education course for middle and high school students in conjunction with Mental Illness Awareness Week.

With more than 2,000 sites of care, including 186 hospitals, in communities across 21 states, HCA Healthcare is a leader in behavioral health with the knowledge and data from nearly 200,000 annual behavioral health patient encounters that enable the organization to make positive advances in educating the community about mental illness.

Called Mental Wellness Basics, the course is targeted to reach more than 12,000 middle and high school students in an estimated 105 school districts in Southeast Florida, Western

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