A statement from the family of Alex Pretti, obtained by CNN:
"We are heartbroken but also very angry.
Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the hero term lightly. However his last thought and act was to protect a woman.
The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He has his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down all while being pepper sprayed.
Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you."
Our portfolio @FindOctave has partnered with Evernorth, blending technology and care to transform behavioral health services. 🚀💙 Their shared vision for accessible, quality care is paving the way for a brighter future in mental health. 🌟
https://t.co/B6f92bt3W7
We're excited to be recognized by @USATODAY as a Top Workplace in the USA!! 🏆 See more of Octave's recent #TopWorkplaces honors: https://t.co/ya61dsvHsw
Increasing positive outcomes for patients at scale requires partnerships with the insurance companies and health systems that drive care. We're lucky the 2 people joining our board have both led massive payer & provider institutions and been transformational leaders within them.
👋 We're excited to welcome Amir Dan Rubin and @andrewdreyfus to our Board of Directors!
Both bring deep experience in the healthcare industry and will provide guidance to position us as the leading in-network partner for #mentalhealth care.
Read more: https://t.co/fYfX8FhWzK
Had a great time speaking on a #BHT2023 panel with Douglas Nemecek and Gregory Harris, two deeply experienced physicians who work for payers and are passionate about improving the mental health system. Thanks @SolomeTibebu for providing us the opportunity to make this connection!
Enjoyed speaking with @HeatherLandi at @FierceHealth recently about our funding round and ambitions for the company. More importantly, Octave's call to action--to make sure our industry is rendering care that is effective, and not just accessible.
https://t.co/y9CDikT0gr
Our portfolio @findoctave just achieved $52M in Series C funding, bringing its total raise to $86M. Amazing milestone @sandeepacharya and team, couldn’t be more proud! 👩⚕💰👏👏👏 https://t.co/VwiGVsDBcO
Digital behavioral health startup @findoctave, co-founded by @sandeepacharya (M&T'03) has landed $52 million in a Series C funding round led by Cigna Ventures, Novo Holdings and Avidity Partners: https://t.co/iP63FHaFIF
Our latest @BHBusinessNews exclusive. Octave lands $52M in Series C round led by Cigna Ventures, Novo Holdings and Avidity Partners.
https://t.co/nL3X6nY6O1
Gallup released a survey showing 29% of US adults have been diagnosed with depression, up 10% from 10 years ago. We need to move from #MentalHealthAwareness to action--both at improving the system and tackling root causes.
APA published guidelines this morning on social media use in adolescence, which include: digital literacy training prior to exposure, active monitoring early, and usage not interfering with sleep/exercise. Recs for social media companies to follow:
https://t.co/vSbCVp4Ixb
Great article by @Surgeon_General about the loneliness epidemic, speaking professionally & personally.
The fact that jumps out--social disconnection has impacts comparable to smoking and greater than obesity in causing premature death.
https://t.co/Tm5SykTVle