Genisyss offers your DNA, on a drive
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, September 26th, 2014 / Health Care & Life Science, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Genisyss offers your DNA, on a drive
In the digital age, it can feel like you can fit your whole existence — photos and videos of loved ones, writings, important financial documents — onto a small USB thumb drive.
Stollmeyer family gives $1M to French Hospital
By Staff Report / Friday, September 19th, 2014 / Central Coast, Health Care & Life Science, Nonprofits, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Stollmeyer family gives $1M to French Hospital
Mindbody CEO Rick Stollmeyer and his ex-wife are making a $1 million gift to French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo. Rick Stollmeyer, co-founder and chief executive of SLO-based software firm Mindbody, and Lori Stollmeyer Ryan made the gift to support the hospital’s “Well into the Future” campaign, which includes the expansion and remodel Read More →
Atara Biotherapeutics angles for $92M, but jobs are scarce
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, August 29th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Health Care & Life Science, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Atara Biotherapeutics angles for $92M, but jobs are scarce
Atara is among a new breed of “virtual” biotech startups. Such firms operate with barebones staff and outsource research and manufacturing operations to contract organizations. They are becoming increasingly common as investors seek to mitigate the huge risks of bringing drugs to market, a process that can cost as much as $1.8 billion, according to industry estimates.
Firms shape up for success with workplace wellness programs, perks
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, August 29th, 2014 / Central Coast, East Ventura County, Green Coast, Health Care & Life Science, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Firms shape up for success with workplace wellness programs, perks
At the San Luis Obispo headquarters for international software company Mindbody, employees can break away for noontime yoga or retreat to one of the building’s downstairs spa rooms for a massage or facial. Amid high ceilings, colorful beanbag chairs and exercise balls, employees at Mindbody are working in an atmosphere that’s anything but the Read More →
Clinicas sues Gold Coast Health, alleging loss of 20K patients
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, August 15th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Health Care & Life Science, Law & Goverment, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Clinicas sues Gold Coast Health, alleging loss of 20K patients
Ventura County’s largest system of nonprofit health clinics is suing the entity that oversees the county’s Medi-Cal dollars, alleging that a breach of two contracts caused the clinics to lose 20,000 patients and at least $74,600 per month.
A heartbeat away: Advances in diabetes tech promise better self-care
By Austen Hufford / Friday, August 8th, 2014 / Health Care & Life Science, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on A heartbeat away: Advances in diabetes tech promise better self-care
In May 1922, Dr. William Sansum injected a diabetes patient with insulin for the first time in the U.S., instantly increasing life expectancy from mere weeks to many years. His patient lived to 90.
LTC beats on revenues, meets on profits
By Staff Report / Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 / Earnings, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Real Estate, Tri-County Economy, Tri-County Public Companies, West Ventura County / Comments Off on LTC beats on revenues, meets on profits
Westlake Village-based LTC Properties beat revenue estimates in the second quarter as its funds from operations were up 17.8 percent to $22.5 million, or 64 cents per common diluted share, meeting Wall Street expectations.