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BRUNSWICK, Maine, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/
STARC Systems, a manufacturer of temporary modular wall containment solutions used for occupied renovations and instant isolation, today announced it is accelerating its manufacturing process to accommodate healthcare facilities of any size looking to apply CARES Act funds to their order before the Act expires on December 31, 2020. Recently large healthcare networks such as PruittHealth and several others have made system-wide investments to include STARC s modular walls in their emergency response plans. STARC walls will allow healthcare networks to rapidly deploy them, as needed, to increase negative pressure isolation capacity within a room, an entire wing, or open spaces to help prevent the spread of coronavirus to staff, patients, residents and visitors.
PruittHealth Appoints Randall Loggins as New Chief Financial Officer
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NORCROSS, Ga., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ PruittHealth announces that Randall Loggins has been appointed as the organization s new Chief Financial Officer. Randall joined PruittHealth in 2019 as Chief Investment Officer after 13 years in banking and finance, with a focus in health care. In addition to his new role, Randall will continue to oversee PruittHealth s treasury, insurance, government affairs, and planning and development divisions.
(PRNewsfoto/PruittHealth) I am confident that Randall s extensive knowledge in both the health care and finance professions will ensure continued progress toward our goal of providing superior care and safety to our patients and customers, said Neil L. Pruitt, Jr., Chaiman & CEO of PruittHealth. Randall is an invaluable strategic partner for our organization, and with his vast experience and proven leadership wit