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Abilities Physical Therapy has joined MVPT Physical Therapy ("MVPT"), the sister company to Bay State Physical Therapy.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
MVPT Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy services in New Hampshire, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Abilities Physical Therapy & Wellness Center ("Abilities"). Abilities has been serving the Seacoast of New Hampshire since 2002, with a strong reputation for providing high quality care with a patient-centric approach. The partnership between MVPT Physical Therapy and Abilities Physical Therapy & Wellness reflects each organization's commitment to patient access, deep community ties, and the strong alignment in their cultures and values.
"In addition to being a top physical therapy provider with a stellar reputation, Sue and her team have built a diverse and loyal patient-base. This is a testament to their ability to provide lasting clinical results and form deep and genuine personal connections with their patients," said Dr. Steve Windwer, founder and CEO of Bay State Physical Therapy, and President of MVPT Physical Therapy. "The alignment between our cultures and values makes this a natural fit as we seek to expand our ability to serve the New Hampshire market. We could not be more excited to have Sue and her full team join the MVPT family."
Susan Dumore, who will be continuing on as a Managing Partner stated, "My team and I are thrilled to be partnering with MVPT and the resources that it brings. I have always thought of my team and our patients as family and knowing that MVPT shares that commitment gives me great confidence in the future. Partnering with MVPT will be a great outcome for our team and patients."
About MVPT Physical Therapy
Since its inception in 1983, MVPT Physical Therapy (formerly Merrimack Valley Physical Therapy) has prioritized patient service and clinical excellence. MVPT and its sister company, Bay State Physical Therapy provide care throughout New England with 70+ clinics in MA, RI, and NH. They are committed to building a clinically leading network of clinics throughout the Northeast.
To learn more about partnering or transitioning with Bay State Physical Therapy, visit our "Partnership Opportunities" page at http://www.baystatept.com or contact Brady Hill, Vice President of Corporate Development, bhill@baystatept.com.



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In this free webinar, attendees will learn about the design, development and scale-up of biocatalytic cascades, the challenges encountered, and lessons learned from past examples and emerging trends and novel design tools for the future.

TORONTO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
Biocatalytic cascades involving two or more enzymes hold the promise to facilitate complex, multi-step chemical transformation in efficient and sustainable ways. In vivo cascades are assembled by metabolic engineering and have a well-established track-record from the bench to large-scale fermentation. In contrast, in vitro cascades have recently breached proof-of-concept in the test tube by successfully demonstrating their scalability for industrial production of high-value compounds, such as the anti-retroviral drug islatravir, and the low-calorie rare sugar tagatose.
In this free webinar, participants will gain insight into the strengths and weaknesses of each approach by comparing/contrasting past accomplishments and challenges, and explore future opportunities and design strategies for advanced chemical processes driven by biocatalytic reaction cascades. The panel of speakers consists of experts in the field of synthetic biology, each an architect and practitioner of biocatalytic cascades.
Join Jeff Moore, Principal Scientist, Merck & Co, Nick Turner, Professor of Chemical Biology, University of Manchester, Dan Wichelecki, Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer, Bonumose LLC and Michelle Chang, Professor, Departments of Chemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, UC Berkeley and moderated by Stefan Lutz, Senior Vice President, Research , Codexis in a live webinar on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 10am EDT (2pm GMT/UK).
For more information or to register for this event, visit Biocatalytic Cascades – Challenges and Opportunities.
ABOUT XTALKS
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
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In this free webinar, the featured speakers will illustrate how clinical trial sponsors can give their data superpowers and be seen as transparency leaders in the industry. Attendees will learn about the advantages of repurposing trial data, the post-COVID implications of data sharing and transparency's impact on brand reputation.

TORONTO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
When we think of transparency in the pharmaceutical industry, our thoughts often focus on transparency in drug pricing. However, regulatory and corporate obligations also call for disclosure of clinical trial information. Public opinion of the pharmaceutical industry has plummeted in recent years. Today, the coronavirus pandemic has placed pharmaceutical companies under a global microscope. Industry watchdogs, patient advocacy organizations and the public in general are demanding greater transparency. This provides clinical trial sponsors the opportunity to make transparency a priority and improve the reputation of their brands and the industry as a whole.
Clinical trials produce a wealth of data, much of which can be repurposed to the sponsor's advantage. For example, this data can be synced to the search engine of a clinical trial finder website, can help better match patients to clinical trials, and can be shared with other researchers upon request. By repurposing clinical trial information instead of letting it languish in a database, sponsors can turn "patient engagement" from a buzzword to an actionable business practice.
The COVID-19 pandemic brings to light the ethics of getting information out more quickly than strictly required by regulation, or more thoroughly, as medical professionals, media and the general public are all looking for effective and safe treatments. The pandemic also has shown that collaboration is possible within the pharmaceutical community. Drug makers are partnering with one another, as well as with academic institutions, uniting to develop a vaccine.
Join Thomas Wicks, Chief Strategy Officer, TrialScope and Francine Lane, Vice President of Global Transparency, TrialScope in a live webinar on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK).
For more information or to register for this event, visit Beyond Compliance: The Ethical and Business Demands for Clinical Trial Transparency.
ABOUT XTALKS
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/



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Direct Access Lab Testing Company Proves to be a COVID Resistant Business Model.

ALPHARETTA, GA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
For the fourth consecutive year, ANY LAB TEST NOW has landed a spot on the Franchise Times Top 200+ list, one of the world's most admired franchise system rankings. ANY LAB TEST NOW is ranked #409 on this year's distinguished list. Recognized by entrepreneurs and franchisors as a top competitive tool of measurement, the Franchise Times Top 200+ list recognizes ANY LAB TEST NOW for the exceptional performance in systemwide sales and growth.
"Our highest-ever ranking in Franchise Times' Top 200+ is something worth celebrating amid an unprecedented year in so many ways. It's an outstanding achievement, and we are proud of the hard work all of our staff and franchisees have put in this year," says Clarissa Bradstock, CEO of ANY LAB TEST NOW. "After the initial hit that all businesses experienced when COVID arrived, we bounced back quickly, and have continued to experience growth, proving that ANY LAB TEST NOW is what you could term a "COVID-resistant" business model," Bradstock adds.
ANY LAB TEST NOW currently has 188 locations across the country, and the direct access lab testing company is a consistent leader in the retail healthcare industry. "The ANY LAB TEST NOW business model stands out this year to entrepreneurs because it is has shown to be a model that will grow and thrive in the ever-changing world, with a well-developed product and a continued success rate even during a pandemic," says Terri McCulloch, Vice President of Business Development of ANY LAB TEST NOW. "We are finding our COVID-resistant model to be extremely appealing for an array of reasons, including future viability, low startup costs and the long-term strategies mapped out to maintain the continued success we've been seeing," McCulloch explains. "ANY LAB TEST NOW offers franchisees multiple diverse sales opportunities, from direct-to-consumer to businesses and even government entities. We provide consumers the power to take control of their own health, which more important today than it ever has been with the emergence of the pandemic this year and the established healthcare trends like higher out-of-pocket expenses associated with high-deductible insurance."
The Franchise Times Top 200+ is an annual ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States by global systemwide sales. In a five-month research process, and building upon a database that began in 1999, companies are evaluated using a combination of voluntary reports and publicly available data. ANY LAB TEST NOW's position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.
About ANY LAB TEST NOW
Founded in 1992, ANY LAB TEST NOW is a franchise direct access lab testing company that provides thousands of standard lab tests to consumers and businesses in a professional, convenient and cost-effective, transparent manner with almost 190 franchises around the U.S., ANY LAB TEST NOW offers a variety of affordable and confidential lab tests to consumers and businesses including general health and wellness panels, pregnancy, HIV/STD, drug, paternity and many more tests. To learn more about ANY LAB TEST NOW, visit http://www.anylabtestnow.com or like us on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/anylabtestnowcorp.



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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Town Clock Community Development Corporation expanded its housing-first model by renovating an historic building, transforming it into a home for a family. Dedicated as the Barbara Littman House, this home can accommodate a mother and up to five children. Town Clock CDC is one of only 40 facilities in the US with a model of providing permanent, affordable housing with supportive services. This gives survivors the essential time and support they need to rebuild their lives. 57% of homeless women cite domestic violence as cause of their homelessness, and 33% of women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Town Clock Community Development Corporation welcomes a mother and her three children into a safe, permanent home. Formerly the sexton house for the First Reformed Church of New Brunswick, this newly renovated historic home allows Town Clock CDC to fulfill its mission to provide sanctuary for an entire family. Dedicated as the Barbara Littman House, this is the organization's first expansion since 2016 when it opened Dina's Dwellings, a facility of 10 supportive, affordable, permanent, housing units for survivors.
"Dina's Dwellings was a special cause for Barbara near the end of her life. She had been helping causes for battered women in Jerusalem when we learned about Town Clock from the wife of a high school friend. It was important to Barbara that battered women and their children have a safe place to go for help," says Leonard Littman, who was married for 53 years to Barbara, a devoted mother of three, grandmother of 10, design pioneer, teacher, professor and passionate philanthropist.
"Barbara would have been honored to know this house was named for her. She loved children and started her career as a kindergarten teacher in the Head Start Program. Barbara would be very happy to know she is still helping children," says Littman who points out that Barbara became an accomplished ASID and award-winning interior designer whose work was in many publications including House and Garden and Home Beautiful. In her 50s, she got a masters degree in architecture and worked in that field. Video highlights of ribbon-cutting ceremony.
"We did well in life and believe you have to give back to the community. We wanted to help locally, where we got our start in business," says Littman, whose father opened the original Littman Jewelers in New Brunswick in 1934. "To me, Barbara was the finest person I ever met in my life. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She was beautiful inside and out."
According to Town Clock CDC Executive Director Reverend Susan Kramer Mills, "We are extremely grateful to Leonard for his support and continuing Barbara's legacy of helping survivors of domestic violence. We are so proud and honored to be able to remember such a wonderful woman in a way that is especially meaningful to her, her family and our community."
The Barbara Littman House was made possible by grants from the New Brunswick HOME Housing and Urban Development Fund and the Middlesex County Housing First Capital Grant. It also was made possible because of private donations from Leonard Littman, Judith Johnson and Bruce Bush, Christine and Benjamin Bucca, and the Domestic Violence Response Team, Woodbridge. In-kind support was provided by Jennifer Ganley, Architect, PS&S; Elizabeth Garlatti, and Three L & Co.
Domestic Violence
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. It can include physical and sexual violence, psychological abuse and financial control. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence finds that 57% of homeless women cite Domestic Violence as cause of their homelessness, and 33% of women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime. The Childhood Domestic Violence Association cites that children of domestic violence are six times more likely to commit suicide, 50% more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, 74% more likely to commit a violent crime and three times more likely to repeat the cycle of abuse in adulthood.
Town Clock CDC – 1 of 40 in US
Town Clock Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization. Town Clock CDC's facility (Dina's Dwellings) opened in April 2016 after the sanctuary of the 200-year-old First Reformed Church of New Brunswick was transformed into 10 long-term affordable housing units with supportive services for survivors. In October 2020, Town Clock CDC expanded its facility by transforming the church's sexton house into a home for a mother and up to five children. This housing model is one of only 40 establishments of its kind in the entire United States, and remains the largest, permanent housing program for survivors of domestic violence and their children in New Jersey. In 2019, Town Clock CDC launched the Being Brave Event & Award.
Being Brave Event & Award
Being Brave 2020 will be a virtual celebration of the enduring and creative strength of survivors who are rebuilding their lives after domestic violence. This uplifting and inspirational broadcast will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 7:30 PM. Full press release.



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90-minute, easy-to-use, RT-qPCR test can be performed outside labs and healthcare facilities

SANTA CLARA, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
Chai, an innovative biotechnology tools provider with a mission to expand the use and applications of molecular testing, announced today that they are releasing the first saliva-based, pooled COVID-19 surveillance test kit to detect nucleic acid from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The test kit is designed to run on the Open qPCR platform and other compatible RT-qPCR instruments. The COVID-19 Surveillance Test Kit delivers results in 90 minutes on an easy-to-use, highly portable instrument. Testing can be performed outside of lab and healthcare environments, broadening COVID-19 detection efforts across businesses, schools, and industrial facilities.
The test kit is intended for surveillance use, where groups of people can be tested to make population-level decisions. Surveillance examples include monitoring closed groups in frequent contact with one another such as classroom cohorts, work shifts, or nursing wards. The surveillance pooled testing format prevents non-specific results from being obtained, which allows the test kit to be run outside of lab and healthcare settings. Pooling also enables processing of up to 5 individuals per sample, or up to 70 individuals per run, which greatly increases testing capacity and conserves testing resources in short supply.
Because it is saliva-based, the COVID-19 Surveillance Test Kit does not require collection with an invasive nasopharyngeal swab. Samples can be reliably self-collected, minimizing the risk of others being exposed to the virus. The ease of saliva collection is key to enabling the widespread, routine testing proposed by experts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
"People should not have to choose between speed and accuracy. The COVID-19 Surveillance Test Kit uses the CDC-recommended, gold-standard detection method of RT-qPCR to deliver highly sensitive results in 90 minutes so that immediate action can be taken if an infection is detected. The saliva-based, simple workflow make it easier for schools and business owners to test routinely. This test kit will make a meaningful difference in our nation's ability to slow the spread of COVID," said Josh Perfetto, CEO of Chai.
The Surveillance Test Kit complements Chai's Coronavirus Environmental Surface Test Kit, which detects SARS-CoV-2 on high-touch surfaces such as door handles, keyboards, and phones. Environmental surface testing is especially useful in areas exposed to the public, where testing people individually is not practical.
About Chai
Chai is a biotechnology company based in Santa Clara, CA focused on bringing molecular PCR-testing to a wide range of environments, from research labs to non-traditional biotechnology settings. Their core molecular technologies have applications in diverse fields and environments, such as breweries, water quality labs, and food facilities. The Open qPCR, their flagship Real-Time PCR machine, is used by the world's top biomedical universities and can be found in over 60 countries and counting. Chai's commitment to making molecular testing accessible is evidenced by their open platform, open source, and license-free reagents philosophy.
Learn more about the test kit at https://www.chaibio.com/covid-19-surveillance-testing. Additional information about Chai's innovative solutions can be found at http://www.chaibio.com.



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Cambridge Healthtech Institute once again takes the leadership role of bringing together the life science community at the Virtual Conference & Expo 2021

NEEDHAM, MASS. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
Over the past 27 years, Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference has served as the leading international meeting place for the precision medicine community. In 2021, TRI-CON attendees will join over 3,000 international thought leaders to discuss the latest research and technologies in COVID-19 diagnostics and vaccines, point-of-care diagnostics, biomarkers and liquid biopsy, data analytics and artificial intelligence, and immuno-oncology and cell therapy. In addition to the leading research and technology presentations you have come to expect at the Tri-Con, we have added structured networking opportunities and the free technology Expo, for a comprehensive 3-day program designed to maximize collaboration and innovation.
"Cambridge Healthtech Institute once again takes the leadership role of bringing together the life science community at the Virtual Conference & Expo 2021," said Julia Boguslavsky, Executive Conference Director of Tri-Con. "We are inspired by the response of the precision medicine community — their eagerness to share their expertise while practicing social distancing, and by their commitment to furthering the biopharmaceutical research and developments needed to advance medical science and improve lives."
Molecular Med Tri-Conference is taking place virtually February 16-18, 2021. To view event programs, distinguished speakers, and networking opportunities please visit http://www.triconference.com.
Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI) is the preeminent life science network for leading researchers and business experts from top pharmaceutical, biotech and academic organizations. CHI's portfolio of products includes Cambridge Healthtech Institute Conferences, Insight Pharma Reports, Barnett International, Cambridge Meeting Planners and Healthtech Publishing, which includes Bio-IT World, Clinical Informatics News and Diagnostics World.

We are inspired by the response of the precision medicine community — their eagerness to share their expertise while practicing social distancing, and by their commitment to furthering the biopharmaceutical research and developments needed to advance medical science and improve lives



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The BT-1 automatic body temperature screening station is the perfect choice for public organizations with Buy American mandates.

RICHARDSON, TEXAS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
Automatic, touchless temperature scanning makes the BT-1 automatic body temperature screening station from Applied Concepts, Inc. / Stalker Radar the perfect choice for federal, state, and local governments, as well as other public organizations with Buy American mandates.
As more and more people return to the workplace, government offices, restaurants, schools, sporting venues, and other public spaces, proactive COVID-19 screening measures have become the rule rather than the exception. One of the most effective is taking a person's temperature.
On premise temperature scanning shows employees that their health concerns are taken seriously.
The BT-1's 10-second scan time excels at screening groups efficiently and accurately. The individual to be screened simply faces the monitor and holds still for a few seconds during the scan. If their temperature is in the normal range, a confirmation label is printed. If their temperature is outside the preset normal range, an audible alert message is sent.
The BT-1 is a free-standing system that requires no assembly aside from connecting a few cables.
Either Fahrenheit or Centigrade can be programmed in the system configuration. The BT-1 provides verbal cues to guide the person into the right position for temperature measurement.
The BT-1 can communicate through an Ethernet or wireless Wi-Fi network and can be set to send emails when readings are over the temperature measurement threshold.
The BT-1 can download its settings through one of its three USB ports. The settings can then be copied into as many BT-1s as desired for consistent unit-to-unit parameters.
Municipal, state, and county Governments, schools, professional sports teams, and manufacturers around the globe requiring state-of-the-art measurement applications look to Applied Concepts / Stalker Radar products for the utmost in quality and value. These devices are manufactured in our Texas facility and meet the Buy America Act, allowing federal grant money to be used to purchase these products.
The BT-1 is designed to perform the function of measuring body temperature in non-clinical settings.



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On Heels of AT&T and Braidio Collaborating to Power Next-Generation Mobile Applications, They are Delivering Patient Centric Telemedicine Offerings to Arkos Health

SAN FRANCISCO AND LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
Braidio, the creator of the award winning WorkStream platform that threads all critical information, people, and business tools into a single point of productivity, announced today its partnership with Arkos Health. Arkos was formed from the merger of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's (UPMC) Curavi Health, VIZI Healthcare/Carepointe, and U.S. Health Systems. Arkos Health will utilize the Braidio WorkStreams low-code/no-code platform, powered by the AT&T API Marketplace providing voice, messaging, chat, and video capabilities to create turnkey customer engagement mobile applications. Braidio integrates with Arkos Health's clinical data warehouse, EPIC, Five9, and other remote patient monitoring service devices to create an intuitive engagement layer. This engagement layer helps empower new access to health services through on-demand virtual care during an unprecedented global pandemic.
"The healthcare industry has been slow to embrace unified digital transformation strategies, resulting in fragmented data management that limits the quality of care a patient receives. In today's post-pandemic world, we are constantly looking for opportunities to consolidate data and services around patients to improve the quality and access to care, while correspondingly reducing costs. When we are successful, we find our solutions also increase provider revenue while lifting their administrative burden," said Aaron Duerksen, Executive Vice President and Board Member of Arkos Health. "With Braidio, we are able to provide a new patient engagement experience that consolidates their information and links them to needed concierge health services, whether those services are in-person or virtual. This is the future of healthcare where the power of unified communications, workflow interoperability, and service access can be focused around an integrated patient engagement, as opposed to just delivering services in silos. We are shifting from a static experience to a dynamic, collaborative experience that dramatically enhances care for vulnerable populations and reduces waste."
"Telehealth solutions have been critical to halting the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and helping providers deliver the care that patients need when walking into clinics isn't an option. We could be witnessing a shift in expectations for receiving care," said Rich Shaw, Vice President, Voice and Collaboration for AT&T Business. "By pairing developers like Braidio with capabilities from the AT&T API Marketplace, applications like these can use the power of AT&T's highly secure network and leading cloud infrastructure to be in a better position to adapt successfully."
Braidio's solutions unify data and knowledge silos to create a dynamic and integrated view of patient care. Care providers now gain real-time patient access and insights to create a smarter ecosystem, maintaining a fluid digital journey for patients, and delivering a more agile and tailored concierge approach to patient care. Using Braidio's My Health Concierge, patients can easily connect with a Care Team professional using live chat, reducing inbound phone calls and providing additional concierge touch points for the patients.
"In this unprecedented time in all of our lives, this pandemic has given all of us a glimpse into the future of healthcare - which will require new tools that are built specifically to enhance patient and revenue automation workflows and embed real time communications that produce results," said Iain Scholnick, Founder and CEO of Braidio. "Braidio WorkStreams was built with this in mind, eliminating click fatigue and time lost looking for information across data silos, freeing more time to provide better patient care through intuitive experiences that unlock productivity across the entire patient journey. Braidio's applications are very modular, allowing them to be malleable based on a healthcare partner's operational needs, and can add other components such as online pharmacy, remote patient monitoring, or be stripped down so it's very focused on just a few workflows."
For more information about Braidio, please visit https://braidio.com/.
About Braidio
Braidio's award winning WorkStreams platform is an engine consisting of permissioning, orchestration, and low-code/no-code mobile app building to thread all information, knowledge, people, and business tools into a single point of productivity. The future of work will look very different than it does now. Braidio WorkStreams helps accelerate sales, improve customer satisfaction, and simplify employee on-boarding by efficiently spreading knowledge and insights across any workflow and business unit in real-time. Based in San Francisco, Braidio is surrounded by some of the most innovative and disruptive companies in the world. Braidio WorkStreams simplifies success. For more information, please visit braidio.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About Arkos Health
Arkos Health delivers care in the community so people can live healthier and more independent lives. They serve health plan and provider organizations by managing their highest-risk and highest cost populations within an integrated system-of-care, comprised of clinical and social services backed by a robust technology platform. By engaging individuals with virtual, in-home, in-clinic, and in-facility care options, Arkos Health delivers advanced community-based health services that allow our clients to improve quality care and reduce unnecessary costs for their members.



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Online guide highlights senior living communities with quality programs and top features

ST. LOUIS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
MemoryCare.com, a comprehensive resource for caregivers and older adults living with memory impairment, has announced the Best Memory Care Facilities in St. Louis, MO. The guide identifies 9 memory care communities based on location, access to experts, facility features and amenities.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, 5.6 million people age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia. In St. Louis, the number of senior deaths related to Alzheimer's increased by 30 percent between 2013 and 2017. Memory care facilities offer activities and therapies to help delay or halt cognitive decline. They also give family members and caregivers peace of mind by providing a safe environment for loved ones.
"There's a high demand for quality memory care all across our nation; specifically, in cities like St. Louis, which experienced a rapid increase in Alzheimer's related deaths," says Joyce Collins. "MemoryCare.com provides free resources to help families find the best facilities."
Through hours of research and an intensive selection process, MemoryCare.com was designed to help caregivers find effective solutions for their loved ones. The website not only highlights the best facilities in the city, it also shares information about cost, reviews from residents, type of care offered and more. For a detailed listing of the Best Memory Care Facilities in St. Louis, MO, please visit https://www.memorycare.com/st-louis-mo-facilities
2020 Best Memory Care Facilities in St. Louis, MO (in alphabetical order)
Bradford Place
Phone: (618) 624-0683
Address: 1463 Benchmark Centre Ct. Swansea, IL 62226
Web: bradfordseniors.com
Brooking Park
Phone: (314) 576-5545
Address: 307 S. Woods Mill Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63017
Web: brookingpark.org
Collinsville Villas and Reflections
Phone: (618) 484-9800
Address: 121 South Bluff Rd., Collinsville, IL 62234
Web: villasofhollybrook.com
Fountain View Manor Memory Care
Phone: (618) 931-3999
Address: 3432 Village Lane, Granite City, IL 62040
Web: fountainviewmemorycare.com
McKnight Place Assisted Living
Phone: (314) 925-1610
Address: 3 Mcknight Pl., Saint Louis, MO 63124
Web: mcknightplace.com
Altenheim St. Louis//LINKED 3-6
Phone: (314) 353-7225
Address: 5408 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO 63111
Web: altenheimstlouis.org
Sycamore Village
Phone: (618) 222-2571
Address: 217 Castellano Dr., Swansea, IL 62226
Web: sycamorevillage.net
Cedar Trails
Phone: (618) 539-9190
Address: 490 Urbanna Dr., Freeburg, IL 62243
Web: cedartrailsfreeburg.com
The Boulevard of St. Charles Senior Living
Phone: (636) 757-5077
Address: 3330 Ehlmann Rd., Saint Charles, MO 63301
Web: boulevardstcharles.com
ABOUT MEMORYCARE.COM
MemoryCare.com provides tools and resources to help adults living with memory impairment and their families. The online guide uses data-driven research and expert evaluations to identify the best facilities across the nation. The MemoryCare.com team includes medical and elder care professionals as well as board of directors. For more information, visit https://www.memorycare.com/.



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In a new study, published in the Journal of Oral Implantology, clinicians successfully complete dental implantation in a high-risk patient with a medical history of osteopenia and bisphosphonates.

LAWRENCE, KAN. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
Journal of Oral Implantology – Dental implants improve the quality of life of many people; however, side effects, such as osteonecrosis—bone tissue death—can occur in patients who take a group of drugs known as bisphosphonates (Bfs) as therapies for bone conditions. This, in turn, impacts the long-term survival rate of implants. Authors of a recent study in the Journal of Oral Implantology successfully treated a patient with low bone mass, a condition called osteopenia, and discussed treatment decisions they made after a thorough review of the literature.
Researchers and clinicians from Maringá, Brazil, were presented with a 53-year-old female patient who wanted dental implants to replace missing teeth. A medical history assessment revealed that the patient had osteopenia and took Bfs. To treat their patient most successfully, the authors reviewed the literature for rates and risks of osteonecrosis after dental implantation and possible ways to mitigate those risks. Some of the risks they discussed in this case study included Bf duration, type, and administration method; and bone trauma during prosthetic installation.
To prevent osteonecrosis in this patient, the authors chose three specific strategies. First, based on American Dental Association guidelines and previous literature, they suspended the patient's Bf administration for 3 months before and after surgery. Second, the authors provided their patient with a 7-day treatment of clindamycin to prevent bacterial colonization, as some previous studies suggest that infection can enhance the risk of osteonecrosis. Third, they installed the Straumann bone level tapered implant to improve healing time of the bone around the implants. Overall, the patient received a total of three implants and no osteonecrosis has been reported thus far according to examinations and radiographic image analyses.
Additionally, the authors highlight that C-terminal telopeptide (CTX) values, a biomarker for bone remodeling, are often correlated with osteonecrosis risk. Although the patient in this case study had a low risk according to these values, the authors cite several articles in which the two cannot be correlated. Thus, they advise against using CTX as a conclusive measure to assess risk.
Through this detailed case study, it is clear that there are many decisions to be made when considering dental implant treatments for patients with bone disease and those who take Bfs. Therefore, clinicians should conduct a detailed review of medical records before conducting oral rehabilitation in patients who have underlying conditions and take medications.
Full text of the article "Oral Rehabilitation with Dental Implants and the Importance of a Preventive Evaluation for Osteonecrosis of the Jaws Associated with Medications," Journal of Oral Implantology, is available at https://doi.org/10.1563/aaid-joi-D-19-00275.
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About the Journal of Oral Implantology
The Journal of Oral Implantology is the official publication of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and of the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. It is dedicated to providing valuable information to general dentists, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, periodontists, scientists, clinicians, laboratory owners and technicians, manufacturers, and educators. The JOI distinguishes itself as the first and oldest journal in the world devoted exclusively to implant dentistry. For more information about the journal or the society, please visit http://www.joionline.org




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OTC Monograph Reform guidelines are becoming clearer. Get answers through this free webinar.

FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
Requirements around the OTC Monograph Reform, the Over-the-Counter Monograph User Fee Program (OMUFA), and the OTC Monograph Order Requests (OMORs) are about to become clearer. The FDA is expected to release additional guidance soon — and this free webinar can help one understand the next steps.
Through our experts, attendees will find out whether these changes will impact you and how one can navigate the shifts with expertise and savvy.
One particular change: With the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March 2020, it is likely that all OTC drug manufacturers will need to pay a user fee, similar to those established under the Generic Drug User Fee (GDUFA) and Prescription Drug User Fee (PDUFA). The Act will also create new opportunities for innovation and help finalize the large number of pending monographs in many of the OTC drug therapeutic categories.
During this detailed conversation, medical device identification expert Gary Saner will speak with regulatory attorney Carolina M. Wirth about opportunities for growing an OTC portfolio and the complicated compliance issues that may arise during that effort. The pair will discuss OTC monograph reform, provide clarity on the industry's current regulatory expectations and answer questions about how these requirements may impact a business.
We will cover:
The FDA's OTC Monograph Reform, OMUFA, and OMOR

Understanding OTC Monograph Order Requests

The effect on existing OTC products

The impact on private label distributors

Examples of impacted products: hand sanitizers, sunscreens, topical analgesics, and CBD-infused products

OMUFA and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic

Required user fees for all OTC drug manufacturers, similar to the Generic Drug User Fee and the Prescription Drug User Fee

Suggested Best Practices

Complying with the FDA's new OTC regulatory framework

Advantages of a comprehensive, global strategy for regulatory compliance

Opportunities for Innovation

Exclusivity for OTC drug products

Working to expand the team's OTC product manufacturing? Currently have pharmaceutical products that may be impacted by these shifting regulations? This free webinar will explain the expectations and possibilities of the adjusted OTC Monograph Reform coming our way. Join us for expert insights to help the team grow and succeed.
Webinar Details:
What You Need to Know:
OTC Drug Reform & the CARES Act (Monographs & OMUFA)
A Free FDAnews Webinar Sponsored by Reed Tech
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, 11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
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Chief Gerontologist Dr. Kerry Burnight recommends ways to stay connected and lessen the negative impact of isolation on physical and mental health.

ORANGE, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
Even before COVID-19, loneliness among older adults was a significant concern. In fact, reports showed that in 2019, Americans over the age of 60 spent more than half their waking hours alone. COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions have magnified this problem, causing increased feelings of loneliness, isolation, depression and anxiety among all age groups, with older adults being at heightened risk. GrandPad, creator of the purpose-built tablet designed for seniors, is offering tips for connecting with family members and older adults.
"Reaching out to an older adult – a relative, friend, neighbor, or someone in need in your community – can have a significant positive impact on their mental and physical health and well-being," said Dr. Kerry Burnight, PhD, chief gerontologist for GrandPad. "Any day is a good day to connect with an older adult, but holidays offer a built-in opportunity and reminder to take a pause from our busy lives and reconnect. And, while the current health crisis is making in-person connections more complicated, we are surrounded by technology that breaks down these barriers."
Not sure what to say or how to reach out and connect with an older adult? Dr. Kerry provides the following tips:
1. Use technology to reconnect. Video calls, voice texting, photo sharing, and emails can provide a rich connection between seniors and their loved ones. Be sure to use the most appropriate device to accommodate challenges like hearing or vision loss, which many people experience as they age.
2. Ask questions. Ask questions that engage your senior in conversation, encourage them to share memories, and allow you to gauge their emotional state. Questions like, "Because of COVID, I don't see many people these days and sometimes feel lonely. How are you feeling?" Or "What is one of your favorite memories from when you were my age?"
3. Share a memory. Encourage older adults to share a favorite memory or start by sharing a memory that is dear to you involving the older adult in your life. If this is unfamiliar territory, start by saying, "I've been thinking about you a lot and remembered the time we had such a laugh on Thanksgiving (or whatever your shared experience was). Do you have a favorite memory? If so, I would love to hear it." Then listen deeply and without any rush.
4. Use radio and music to reminisce and connect. Music is a powerful tool with known therapeutic qualities. People living with cognitive impairment benefit greatly from listening to music. Music that is emotionally salient (for example, the song you danced to at your wedding) stimulates a part of the brain that is least impacted by brain disease processes. Listening to local stations or talk radio also provides a valuable connection to the community and world.
5. Allow older adults to give back. Younger generations can benefit immensely from the wisdom and life perspective of people who are in their 80's, 90's and 100's. Intergenerational relationships have been found to have many positive outcomes, including reducing isolation and depression, instilling a sense of purpose in older adults, providing guidance on social interactions and the transferring skills to youth, and decreasing stereotypes across populations and age groups.
"Surviving the pandemic isn't easy at my age: masks, isolation, staying home. But family love makes all the survival efforts worth it. My family means everything to me. They don't live nearby but we 'see' each other every day. We are having a GrandPad Thanksgiving and they are even sending a cooked turkey to my home," said Gay Turner, age 90, GrandPad user.
According to Dr. Kerry, families and caregivers can also help aging loved ones by understanding the following concepts, which have been compiled based on her interviews and experiences as a gerontologist over the past 20 years.
What aging parents wish family and caregivers knew:

Even if we don't say it, we appreciate your time -- especially peaceful, unrushed time.

Don't try to fix everything or lecture us. Let us be frustrated or irritated or sad.

Try to remember that we live with pain. Physical pain (like arthritis) and emotional pain (like losing a spouse). We try to minimize it to you.

Don't force us to use technology designed for 20 year olds. It is fraught with problems. Look for solutions that are designed for seniors that have all the functions without the frustrations.

When you see us doing something admirable, point it out. Appreciate our strength and ability. And remember that we are resilient problem solvers.

Show us you are thinking of us. Plan something to look forward to or share something that is personal between us.

Don't try to wrap us in a bubble so "nothing bad will happen to us." We are adults and we have the right to make our own decisions; even if you don't agree with them.

If we forget something or repeat ourselves, your patience and respect matter now more than ever.

How GrandPad can help
GrandPad is a purpose-built tablet for people 75 years and older. The device has been specifically designed around the input of seniors, for their needs and technology capabilities. GrandPad offers the following features that can help families stay connected in a safe and simple way with their older loved ones:

Ready to use, right out of the box — no setup required.

Enables pre-loaded "trusted circle" family contacts, photos, and apps

Built-in LTE (no home WiFi needed)

Closed network for greater security (no one outside the "trusted circle" can contact a GrandPad user)

Secure internet browsing

Video and voice calling

Texting and emailing

Family photo and video sharing

Curated entertainment content, music, and brain games

Streaming radio stations

Ergonomic design and enhanced speakers and camera

Transportation by Lyft app

24-hour personal support

To learn more or to purchase GrandPad, visit https://buy.grandpad.net/.
For more information:
Barbara Tabor, APR / (651) 230-9192 / barbara@taborpr.com
About GrandPad
Based in Orange, California USA GrandPad is a privately held company on a mission to improve the lives of millions of seniors by reconnecting them with family, friends, and caregivers. The GrandPad — the first tablet specifically designed for seniors — comes ready to use out of the box and features a secure private family network and premium US-based customer service. There are no confusing buttons, no passwords or pop-up ads, and wireless connectivity and security are built into the device — eliminating the risks of scams and hacks. Users can play games, listen to music, and enjoy many other exclusive apps on the GrandPad. Additionally, caregivers/family members can video chat, receive voice emails, and share photos with the older person through GrandPad's companion app on iOS and Android. Visit GrandPad.net. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter @grandpad_social.



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Catalent, the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and consumer health products, today announced that Jesse Trekker, Ph.D., Business Director, Strategic Partnerships, Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy, will present at the Allogeneic Cell Therapies Summit, which will take place virtually on 26 – 28 October, 2020.

SOMERSET, N.J. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
Catalent, the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and consumer health products, today announced that Jesse Trekker, Ph.D., Business Director, Strategic Partnerships, Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy, will present at the Allogeneic Cell Therapies Summit, which will take place virtually on 26 – 28 October, 2020.
On Monday, 26 Oct., at 12:30 p.m. EST, Dr. Trekker will present "How to Commercially Scale T-cell Allogeneic Therapies", where he will consider ways to overcome scale up challenges to progress successful development programs. Dr. Trekker will also discuss Catalent's custom manufacturing methodology, and approaches to accelerate T-cell therapies to commercial readiness, so that patients can benefit sooner from innovative new therapies.
Dr. Trekker joined Catalent through its acquisition of MaSTherCell in 2020. Prior to joining MaSTherCell, he worked as a valorization researcher at Imec. Dr. Trekker holds a master's degree in biomedical sciences, and a doctorate in biomedical technology, both from the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Belgium.
For more information, please visit http://www.catalent.com/events/allogeneic-cell-therapies-summit-2020/.
About Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy
With deep experience in viral vector scale-up and production, Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy is a full-service partner for adeno-associated virus (AAV) and lentiviral vectors, and CAR-T immunotherapies. When it acquired MaSTherCell, Catalent added expertise in autologous and allogeneic cell therapy development and manufacturing to position it as a premier technology, development and manufacturing partner for innovators across the entire field of advanced biotherapeutics. Catalent has a global cell and gene therapy network of dedicated, large-scale clinical and commercial manufacturing facilities, and fill-finish and packaging capabilities located in both the U.S. and Europe. An experienced partner, Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy has worked with industry leaders across 70+ clinical and commercial programs.
About Catalent
Catalent is the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and consumer health products. With over 85 years serving the industry, Catalent has proven expertise in bringing more customer products to market faster, enhancing product performance and ensuring reliable global clinical and commercial product supply. Catalent employs approximately 14,000 people, including around 2,400 scientists and technicians, at more than 45 facilities, and in fiscal year 2020 generated over $3 billion in annual revenue. Catalent is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.catalent.com
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Whether you are seeking non-surgical medical treatment for acne or want to explore cosmetic surgery, LM Medical NYC offers the best of both worlds in one facility. Their newly redesigned website uses a sleek responsive design and easy-to-navigate layout, providing easy access for current and prospective patients.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
LM Medical NYC's fully redesigned website, http://www.lmmedicalnyc.com, features detailed information regarding the wide range of dermatologic and facial plastic surgery options available at the unique medical practice. At LM Medical NYC, patients receive the benefit of access to two top physicians in their respective medical fields, all at one state-of-the-art facility. As sisters and founders of the practice, Dr. Lesley Rabach, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, and Dr. Morgan Rabach, a board-certified dermatologist, come together to provide the highest-quality medical, surgical and cosmetic care for patients. On the newly designed website, visitors can learn more about LM Medical NYC and the latest in clinical dermatology treatments for skin concerns and cosmetic plastic surgery options. Combining expertise in facial plastic surgery and dermatology, the practice provides a customized approach to meet each patient's personal needs in a state-of-the-art clinic. LM Medical NYC has created a comfortable, upscale atmosphere for patients seeking services, ranging from non-invasive cosmetic injections to a youthful makeover with facelift surgery.
"Our revamped website serves as a great resource for individuals to learn more about the many treatment options we offer in dermatology and facial plastic surgery," says Dr. Lesley Rabach
More about LM Medical NYC:
LM Medical NYC offers expertise in two fields of medicine to help patients achieve the appearance they desire at their clinic on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. Dr. Lesley Rabach is Yale-trained, and double board-certified in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, with a stellar reputation for creating natural, exquisite results for patients. Her extensive education, training and experience have earned accolades in her field, and Dr. Lesley has been published in various medical journals. Dr. Morgan Rabach is a board-certified dermatologist who also has been recognized for her many accomplishments in dermatology and aesthetics. She has received many top rankings in her field and has a substantial media presence in some of the top beauty publications around the world.
LM Medical NYC's clinic is located at 33 Fifth Avenue #1B in New York, NY, and offers cutting-edge cosmetic surgery and skin care treatments. For more information or to schedule a consultation or appointment, please call 212-777-2272, or visit http://www.lmmedicalnyc.com.



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People living with IDD have a much higher mortality risk compared to individuals without IDD. Specific tools, like Health Risk Screening's HRST, have been developed to help screen these people for health risks and develop a plan of care to prevent them from occurring.

CLEARWATER, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
Up to 4% of the United States population, or 7 to 8 million Americans, live with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD)(1). The degree of mortality risk to a specific person can be measured in health care levels (HCLs), which, along with age, is important prognostically according to information gathered in the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 2019 Annual Mortality Report; for every one-unit increase in HCL, there is a 75% increase in the odds of dying(2). Methods to predict such risk are essential for taking actionable steps to avoid harm and prevent death, according to Health Risk Screening, Inc. (HRS).
The Georgia Annual Mortality Report found a significant increase in mortality in 2019 among people living with IDD. People with higher HCLs were found to have a group mortality rate exceeding that of the overall population mortality rate(2). But these findings don't take the current pandemic into account. Other research shows that people living with IDD are more likely to contract COVID-19(3). And if they do develop an infection, these same individuals are 2-2.5 times more likely to die from the disease compared to individuals without IDD.(3)
Dr. Craig Escudé, President of HRS, says, "Even without the pandemic, people who live with IDD are at higher risk of mortality for a variety of reasons. Early identification of possible risk factors is the key to finding preventative actions that will help these people live longer with a better quality of life."
Doctors often point to the "fatal five" when discussing the most common causes of death among people living with IDD—these include aspiration, bowel obstruction, dehydration, seizures, and sepsis/infections.(4) Unlike the top causes of death in the U.S., such as heart disease or cancer(5), these five conditions are more easily prevented. Additionally, individuals with IDD are more likely to have comorbid medical conditions which increase mortality risk, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and smoking-related maladies.(6)
HRS's Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) helps doctors, caregivers, and others measure various health risks associated with IDD which may prevent individuals from engaging in functional activities(7). Numerical ratings are calculated using a 22-item scale to discover an individual's overall HCL. The higher the HCL, the more at risk the person is for events which may lead to death. However, the HRST doesn't just identify a person's risk level—it also provides actionable steps that can be used to guide treatment(7).
For the seventh year running, the GA 2019 Annual Mortality Report found that the HRST accurately predicts mortality in individuals with IDD(2). 26 states(7), including Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri, have already started using the tool to detect health risks earlier for people living with IDD.
Escudé says, "Since the HRST predicts mortality, clinicians and other caregivers can use it to establish a person's health care needs and determine the level of health care that's appropriate. These actions serve as the basis for the development of a comprehensive plan of care that helps negate these risks."
Screening individuals with IDD early to determine risks to their health is essential for avoiding these risks and helping people with IDD live longer, healthier lives. To help providers, including non-IDD specialized physicians, and others learn more about the HRST and its predictiveness of mortality, HRS, Inc. will hold a news conference Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 11:30 am EST. The event is intended to introduce the HRST, review the research that validates the tool, and answer any questions about screening individuals with IDD for specific health risks. You can register for the free news conference by clicking here, or visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3637507031700978443?source=PR.
About Health Risk Screening, Inc.:
Health Risk Screening, Inc.'s roots began in 1992. HRS is an industry leader in training courses, webinars, and materials to help at-risk populations. HRS's focus is on developing tools and training for the person-centered support of these vulnerable populations. Through the education of government agencies and service providers, HRS aims to improve lives. One such tool is the Health Risk Screening Tool, of which HRS is the sole developer, producer, and distributor. The web-based HRST is the most widely used and validated health risk screening instrument for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With unrelenting focus, HRS works to fulfill its mission of improving the health and quality of life for people faced with these types of vulnerabilities. For more information, visit http://www.hrstonline.com.
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3.    Shapiro, Joseph. "COVID-19 Infections And Deaths Are Higher Among Those With Intellectual Disabilities." NPR, NPR, 9 June 2020, npr.org/2020/06/09/872401607/covid-19-infections-and-deaths-are-higher-among-those-with-intellectual-disabili.
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Major strain specific adaptations in Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis Bi-26 proves efficient utilization of HMOs

MADISON, WIS. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
Continuing its leading research on human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences released the findings of a new study demonstrating the importance of probiotic strain specificity, even within a sub-species, when related to efficient utilization of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs).
Several species of Bifidobacterium have been shown to utilize HMOs, but little work has been done to study utilization variations within the species or sub-species. This study examined two strains of B. infantis, a prevalent species in the guts of breastfed infants. The study found that B. infantis Bi-26 has a unique strategy to quickly utilize 2-Fucolsyllactose (2'-FL), 3'-FL and difucosyllactose (DFL) which results in faster growth, unique metabolite production, and a distinct global gene transcription response when compared to the type strain ATCC 15697 (reference strain for the B. infantis subspecies).
"We are excited to further the research on defining the individual strain's role within the complex system of the microbiome. It is essential to understand the numerous interactions affecting our health throughout life which can eventually be used as a guide to develop products for supplementation," stated the study's lead author, Bryan Zabel, assistant scientist, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences.
"Our research helps us to further understand the interactions between probiotic strains and HMOs and allows us to develop targeted health products," said Dr. Ratna Mukherjea, Technical Fellow and Technology & Innovation Leader, Specialized Nutrition, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences. "This study marks a significant advancement in DuPont's work in early life nutrition."
You can read the full study at http://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-72792-z.
About DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences applies expert science to advance market-driven, healthy and sustainable solutions for the food, beverage, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries. We also use cutting-edge biotechnology across a range of markets to advance bio-based solutions to meet the needs of a growing population, while protecting our environment for future generations. We are innovative solvers who help our customers turn challenges into high-value business opportunities. For more information: http://www.dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food, and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com/.
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Dr. Brown recognizes award and grant recipients during the ASDS Membership Meeting

ROLLING MEADOWS, ILL. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) announced its annual award and grant recipients on Saturday during the first virtual Annual Membership Meeting.
President's Awards
As his final act as President, Marc Brown, MD, bestowed five President's Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the Society or whose work has advanced dermatologic surgery in a meaningful way.

Murad Alam, MD, MBA – Dr. Alam was recognized for his dedication to advancing the specialty and goals of ASDS and ASDSA. "His willingness to commit time and ideas to furthering our priorities in advocacy, research, fellowship training and a variety of key organization priorities is greatly appreciated. He epitomizes what it means to be an involved and committed member of ASDS," said Dr. Brown.

Vince Bertucci, MD, FRCPC – Dr. Bertucci received this award for his leadership and thoughtful contributions while serving on the Board of Directors, and for serving as the most recent Chair of the Leadership Development Work Group, a Future Leaders Network (FLN) mentor and as Co-director of the Advanced Injection Techniques Course. "All of these efforts have made a positive and meaningful impact on our members and the organization," said Dr. Brown.

Lawrence Field, MD – "On Oct. 2, we lost a dynamic force in our specialty with the passing of Dr. Field. He was a respected dermatologic surgeon and dedicated educator, serving as a bridge between many international arms of the specialty. He was a great supporter of ASDS and instrumental in the creation and growth of the International Traveling Mentorship Program (ITMP). This program spreads the ASDS mission across the globe, offering mentorship exchanges and hosting international mentees. His dedication and drive to grow the Society's global reach was recognized over the years. In 1997, Dr. Field was presented the Outstanding Achievement Award from ASDS. He received a President's Award in 2005, and I bestowed him with it again this year. His legacy and unwavering support of our Society and growth of our international reach will always be remembered," said Dr. Brown.

Thomas Rohrer, MD – Dr. Rohrer was recognized for his continued contributions to ASDS. "In particular, I am grateful for the opportunity he presented to partner with the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) on reopening guidance for cosmetic practices, which resulted in a paper and webinar. These valuable member resources would not have been possible without his leadership and dedication to ASDS," said Dr. Brown. Through his long and continuous high-level involvement, Dr. Rohrer has helped to promote ASDS members and the organization both to the public and colleagues in dermatology and allied surgical specialties.

Allergan – This award was given to Allergan Aesthetics in recognition of its generosity, steadfast commitment to advancing the specialty and longstanding support of the goals of ASDS. Accepting on behalf of their organization was President Carrie Strom. "We have enjoyed and value our partnership and look forward to its continued growth and mutual satisfaction," said Dr. Brown.

Award for Outstanding Service – M. Laurin Council, MD
This award recognizes young, emerging leaders who have demonstrated commitment to the Society's growth and success. "Dr. Council is a valuable asset to our organization. In addition to her contribution on various work groups and FLN, she is a new Board member this year. She helped support this meeting as Annual Meeting Co-chair and will step into the Chair role next year. We appreciate your dedication and drive to help us all succeed," said Dr. Brown.
Vic Narurkar, MD, Innovations in Aesthetics Honorary Lectureship – Suzanne L. Kilmer, MD
This awarded lectureship was created in 2019 to honor Dr. Narurkar's many contributions and pioneering efforts to the field of aesthetic medicine. As a faculty member at Harvard, Dr. Kilmer researched the use of Q-switched lasers for treatment of tattoos and pigmented lesions and the rapidly pulsed CO2 lasers that are now popular for resurfacing. She was a principal investigator in the original trials for laser skin resurfacing, laser hair removal, pulsed dye and fractional lasers for wrinkles and scars, picosecond laser treatment of tattoos, cryolipolysis, tissue tightening devices and several filler studies.
Drs. Alastair and Jean Carruthers Award for Top-Ranked ASDS Cosmetic Fellow Research Abstract – Farah Moustafa, MD
This annual award was created in 2018 in honor of Drs. Alastair and Jean Carruthers to stimulate interest and acknowledge cosmetic research contributions from Fellows of ASDS-accredited fellowship training programs. It is presented to the highest scoring ASDS Annual Meeting abstract of which he/she is the first author, and Dr. Moustafa earned it for her abstract, "Ablative Fractional Laser Treatment of Hypertrophic Burn and Traumatic Scars, A Systematic Review of the Literature."
Cutting Edge Research Grant Program
This program was introduced in 1999 with the goal of uniting education and innovation to encourage clinical research and the transfer of new technologies into the surgical practice setting. It also supports Board-directed research including topics surrounding Mohs surgery for skin cancer and patient satisfaction. This year's recipients are Drs. Steven Barilla and Ashley Elsensohn.
Young Investigators Writing Competition – Ali MajdZadeh, MD
This award program stimulates interest of young investigators to submit original ideas, research and articles for publication in "Dermatologic Surgery." Dr. MajdZadeh received the award for his article, "Quantification of Erythema Associated With Continuous Versus Interrupted Nylon Sutures in Facial Surgery Repair: A Randomized Prospective Study," which was published in the June 2020 issue.
Review Article Incentive Program – Westley S. Mori, MD
This incentive program supports articles for "Dermatologic Surgery" that are critical evaluation of already published material on topics of broad scientific interest. Dr. Mori received the award for his article, "Mohs Micrographic Surgery at Challenging Anatomical Sites," which was published in a December 2019 Mohs Special Issue.
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About the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is the largest specialty organization exclusively representing dermatologic surgeons who have unique training and experience to treat the health, function and beauty of skin throughout every stage of life. ASDS members are recognized as leaders in the field of cosmetic and medically necessary skin surgery. They also are pioneers in the field; many are involved in the clinical studies that bring popular treatments to revitalize skin and fill and diminish wrinkles to the forefront. Their work has helped create and enhance many of the devices that remove blemishes, hair and fat, and tighten skin. Dermatologic surgeons also are experts in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment. As the incidence of skin cancer rises, dermatologic surgeons are committed to taking steps to minimize the life-threatening effects of this disease. For more information, visit http://asds.net.
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Nutritional supplement brand, 1MD unveils 2020/2021 Scientific Advisory Board; company recognized as NEXTY Award Finalist for 1MD LiverMD

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
For the second year in a row, esteemed board-certified doctors have signed on to join the 1MD Scientific Advisory Board (2020/2021) to lend expertise and guidance to the fast-growing, next-generation nutritional supplement brand, 1MD, powered by Scale Media. As experts in specific fields, ranging from rheumatology and immunology, to gastroenterology and urology, Dr. Adam Kreitenberg, Dr. Brian Greenberg, Dr. David Kahana, and Dr. Daniel I. Brison, respectively, will continue to support the brand in launching scientifically-proven, groundbreaking nutritional supplements that help people live healthier lives.
Dr. Adam Kreitenberg – A board certified rheumatologist who completed his internal medicine internship, residency, and rheumatology fellowship at the University of Southern California and Los Angeles County Medical Center
Dr. David Kahana – A board certified gastroenterologist and certified Physician Nutrition Specialist, trained at UCLA and who runs the Center for Digestive Health & Nutritional Excellence in Torrance, CA
Dr. Brian Greenberg – An immunologist, allergist, and pediatrician who received his medical degree from the University of Florida, and completed his residency and fellowship at UCLA
Dr. Daniel I. Brison – A board certified urologist who completed medical school at the State University of New York, and residency at the prestigious Endourology fellowship program at UCLA
"We are proud to have attracted a team of renowned medical doctors and thought leaders to our Scientific Advisory Board. Collectively, they represent over 70 years of clinical experience, which will bring significant expertise and insight to the advancement of 1MD's product research and development," said Scale Co-Founder Ziv Haklili. "Together, with their advice and guidance, we look to the future of pioneering the most therapeutic, clinical-strength health supplements on the market."
This announcement of the 2020/2021 Scientific Advisory Boards comes on the heels of 1MD's latest recognition honors as a NEXTY Award Finalist for "Best Condition-Specific Supplement" for 1MD LiverMD, their clinical-strength liver support product, which includes patented, clinically-proven ingredients shown to promote optimal liver health.
"We are honored that 1MD's LiverMD is being recognized by the industry's best-of-the-best in terms of product development, efficacy, and impact," said Ziv Haklili. "It underscores our commitment to formulating effective products based on integrity, innovation and excellence."
Learn more about 1MD at https://1md.org/.
About 1MD:
1MD is one of five next-generation consumer lifestyle brands powered by Scale Media, an award-winning, tech-driven company in the beauty, health and wellness sector. Their mission is to innovate therapeutic, clinical-strength, physician-formulated health supplements that address America's gravest health concerns. 1MD's growing portfolio of 20+ clinically-proven products helps hundreds of thousands of people live happier, healthier lives. Learn more at 1md.org.
About Scale:
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Scale is a tech-driven direct-to-consumer company that builds and deploys next-generation CPG brands in the beauty, health and wellness industries. Through their proprietary eCommerce and digital marketing engine, Scale transforms consumers' end-to-end online shopping experience while increasing brand loyalty and retention. Founded in 2013 by serial entrepreneurs Ben Flohr and Ziv Haklili, the company has rapidly powered and scaled concepts into multi-million-dollar consumer lifestyle brands, including 1MD, Hair La Vie, Simple Beauty, LiveWell, and Essential Elements. Today, Scale's growing portfolio of 70+ products helps hundreds of thousands of people live healthier lives. The company is recognized as a Forbes' Best Startup Employer for 2020, and is the 2020 recipient of the NBJ Leadership & Growth Award. Learn more at Scale.tech.
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Gallaudet will create a new worldwide model for improving the overall quality of teaching and learning for deaf students and other students who learn best visually. Gallaudet will use the Mellon grant to develop an innovative digital pedagogy that is visually centered, grounded in American Sign Language (ASL) and English bilingualism, and culturally responsive.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
Gallaudet University announced today that it has been awarded an $800,000 grant by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to advance visual-centric teaching and learning for deaf students worldwide.
The three-year grant will allow Gallaudet to create a new worldwide model for improving the overall quality of teaching and learning for deaf students and other students who learn best visually. Gallaudet will use the Mellon grant to develop an innovative digital pedagogy that is visually centered, grounded in American Sign Language (ASL) and English bilingualism, and culturally responsive.
In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed Gallaudet's charter with the unique purpose of providing visually accessible higher education. Today, Gallaudet remains the only university in the world providing deaf and hard of hearing students with a bilingual education in ASL and English.
"Gallaudet is honored to have been awarded this important grant by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation," said Roberta J. Cordano, president of Gallaudet University. "Deaf people live and learn through a visually-based language, yet the majority of classrooms are largely based on spoken language, even in today's new era of remote learning. With Mellon's support, Gallaudet now has the opportunity to establish an innovative, global 21st century model for visual learning and help create greater access, inclusion, and equity for deaf students."
Gallaudet's grant project will address several key areas of teaching and learning, including access to visual-centric bilingualism; culturally responsive and trauma-informed education; and
digitally adaptive learning matched to the strengths and needs of visual learners. The trauma-informed education model, for example, will address interactive and visual approaches to conflicts and issues using interactive theater.
Key expected outcomes and benefits of the Visual-Centric Teaching and Learning project, include:

redesigning campus-wide professional development curriculum to integrate visual-centric, ASL and English bilingual, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed pedagogy;

establishing faculty mentors and coaches to implement the pedagogy;

redesigning of teaching strategies and course content to establish multiple approaches to address important social issues, including racism, sexism, economic injustice and audism;

training for faculty and staff with Bilingual Approaches and Multicultural Curriculum Transformation seminars;

redesigning of more than 100 courses for the visual-centric, bilingual, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed pedagogy; and

establishing an extensive digital video library of exemplary best practices.

A key goal of the Visual-Centric Teaching and Learning project is to address ongoing social inequities deaf students and other linguistically diverse learners continue to face. According to Gallaudet University, inadequate access to visual language and learning remains a critical societal issue. Additionally, more than 90 percent of deaf and hard of hearing children are born to hearing parents where spoken language, not American Sign Language, is used at home. Even when families choose to learn ASL, young students who are deaf and hard of hearing are usually not educated in ASL and English bilingual learning environments. These and other factors result in deaf students continuing to be underrepresented in higher education.
Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind individuals through American Sign Language and English. The university enrolls over 1,300 students in more than 40 undergraduate majors, as well as many graduate programs at the master's and doctoral level. It also conducts much research in a variety of fields, including brain imaging, educational neuroscience, education, linguistics, psychology, Deaf history and culture, and Black Deaf history and culture.
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Will Cartwright co-founder of the contract supplement manufacturer SMP Nutra donates 1,000 bottles of 60-day supply 5000IU Vitamin D3 w/ Olive Oil softgels.

EDGEWOOD, N.Y. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2020
SMP Nutra understands that the current climate of COVID has made life much harder for most regular people.
Many people do not know where their next meal is coming from. Let alone keeping up with proper daily vitamin & mineral intake.
That is why we manufactured 1,000 Vitamin D3 bottles with the sole purpose of donating to our local community.
Each Vitamin D3 bottles contains a 60-day supply of Vitamin D3 (5000 IU) & Olive Oil.
We donated boxes of bottles to Long Island Cares, Central Islip Civic Center, and directly to people in our local community.
"This is really the first time we are actually, during COVID giving out vitamins. It's so important now you can't even pay for food, how are you going to pay for vitamins? Thank you, Gentlemen for your donation!" - Joan Crescitelli - Executive Director - Central Islip Civic Council
"This is wonderful, thank you so much!" - Paule Pachter - Chief Executive Officer at Long Island Cares, Inc.
As a supplement manufacturer, we handle manufacturing hundreds of thousands of vitamin bottles per month.
With the emergence of COVID, we have experienced a massive surge in demand for manufacturing vitamins & supplements.
We decided we need to give back to our community, who has been more negatively affected by the effects of COVID.
It felt great giving back, and we look forward to continued vitamin donations in the future!



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This distribution partnership will allow scientists in China to adopt the groundbreaking TELL-Seq Whole Genome Sequencing technology for their complex DNA sequencing projects

CANTON, MASS. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Universal Sequencing Technology Corporation ('UST'), a developer of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies, today is proud to announce a commercial relationship with Shanghai Bioscience Ltd. for the distribution of TELL-Seq WGS Library preparation kits in China.
The TELL-Seq kit allows customers to transform their short-read DNA sequencer into a long-read DNA sequencer. The method is very scalable and can be readily automated for large sequencing projects. Also, TELL-Seq removes the need for large quantities of sample DNA for important applications such as, de novo DNA sequencing as well as elucidating genomic structural variations and genome phasing.
Universal Sequencing Technology was founded by next generation DNA sequencing veterans from Roche/454. The TELL-Seq WGS Library Preparation kit is the first product launched from UST with multiple products in the pipeline. The underlying technology behind the TELL-Seq, which stands for Transposase Enzyme Linked Long-read Sequencing, was invented by Chief Science Officer Zhoutao "Tom" Chen.
Shanghai Bioscience Ltd (Bioscience), established in 2005, was the first company in China focused on the sales of life science laboratory consumables. Bioscience supplies life science researchers with consumables, reagents, instruments, and related services throughout China
Bioscience General Manager, Weihao Jiang, said "We hope through a strong alliance with UST, we will be able to provide Chinese DNA sequencing users better library preparation products, so they can get their sequencing work done in a more accurate, more effective and more economical way, and more applications, promoting the Chinese life science research and sequencing industry to a new level."
"We are very excited to work with Shanghai Bioscience," stated Dr. Ming Lei, Universal Sequencing's CEO and co-founder. "They are well known throughout China as the premier distribution channel and we know they will get our groundbreaking technology into many research labs."
ABOUT UNIVERSAL SEQUENCING TECHNOLOGY
Universal Sequencing Technology was established by a group of NGS technology veterans. UST is dedicated to the development of the most advanced, cost-effective, long-read, DNA sequencing technologies. Currently, UST has filed a total of 25 provisional patent filings covering linked, long-read library preparation chemistry and groundbreaking 3rd generation DNA sequencing technology. UST is poised to lead the next wave of DNA sequencing innovations.
ABOUT SHANGHAI BIOSCIENCE LTD
Shanghai Bioscience Ltd. (Bioscience), was founded to provide one-stop services for scientific researchers in China. Bioscience has formed strategic distribution partnerships with world renown corporations, such as Corning, Takara, Danaher, Cole-Parmer. Bioscience has branch offices/facilities in 20 major cities all over China with around 350 employees, including professional technical support team and highly experienced sales team.
For Universal Sequencing Technology Corp. Media Inquire
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Email: abond@universalsequencing.com
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Name: Weihao Jiang
Phone: 139 0183 9532
Email: jiang_wh@vip.163.com

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Mountain BizWorks announces release of model "Outdoor Diversity Resolution" designed to help cities and counties advance equity and inclusion

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Local communities across the United States have a new resource available to help them diversify their outdoor spaces and programs, thanks to a model resolution released today at the Outdoor Economy Conference by a coalition of partners including the In Solidarity Project, Growing Outdoors Partnership, and the NC Recreation and Park Association.
This Outdoor Diversity Resolution is a resource for all communities interested in making their outdoor spaces a key asset in building an inclusive and healthy community. The model resolution is inspired by the Outdoor CEO Diversity Pledge, which businesses and nonprofits can commit to as a powerful tool connecting leading outdoor brands with inclusion advocates to advance representation for people of color across the outdoor industry.
"As the Outdoor CEO Diversity Pledge has spread across the country and around the globe, we kept hearing from local and state government leaders who wanted an equivalent document they could sign and commit to," said Teresa Baker, founder of the Outdoor CEO Diversity Pledge and In Solidarity. "We are excited to announce this new resolution so that government organizations can move forward along with the Pledge's business and nonprofit partners in diversifying the outdoors."
The outdoors are essential for our communities – both the individual people who need outdoor access for their own health, and for the community itself via things like heat island reduction, flood control, and climate resilience. The Resolution lays out the benefits of time spent outdoors, what has led to a lack of diversity in outdoor spaces, and what specific steps local communities can take to ensure that their outdoor spaces and programs are more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive.
This Resolution grew out of the "Growth Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" working group of the Outdoor Economy Conference, which held up the Outdoor CEO Diversity Pledge as a clear step forward that conference attendees could take and noted the need for a government equivalent. Diquan Edmonds, program coordinator at the NC Recreation and Park Association, reached out to Baker and her Pledge co-founder Chris Perkins to see if something already existed.
When it turned out there was not something like this in place, Edmonds led the development of a model resolution that could easily be adapted to fit the needs of communities across North Carolina and nationwide, while the In Solidarity Project volunteered to host the Resolution alongside the Pledge on their website, and to help reach out to the many communities that had contacted them asking for a tool like this Resolution.
"We know that action starts in our local communities," said Edmonds. "We are excited to empower professionals, volunteers, and community members with the tools to coordinate action across North Carolina and get this resolution implemented. The biggest opportunity comes from working with peers across the country to create shared learning and accountability nationwide."
Conference organizers are excited to see the resolution emerge and take on a life of its own. "This resolution is such a clear way to ensure that whatever kind of organization you are—a business, nonprofit, or government entity—you can make a public commitment to diversify the outdoors," says Outdoor Economy Conference organizer Noah Wilson. "What starts here can quickly take root across the country and even the globe, because everyone needs access to open spaces, wild places, and great jobs. And that starts with us taking responsibility for just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive access to outdoor places and the outdoor industry in our own communities."



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IDEX Health & Science announces the market expansion of its patented Semrock line of VersaChrome tunable bandpass and tunable edge optical filters beyond fluorescence microscopy into tunable Raman spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging applications.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
IDEX Health & Science (IH&S), industry leader in optofluidic components and subsystems, announces the market expansion of its patented Semrock line of VersaChrome tunable bandpass and tunable edge optical filters beyond fluorescence microscopy into tunable Raman spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging applications.
VersaChrome tunable bandpass filters allow fixed bandwidth tuning of the center wavelength (CWL) of up to 12% per filter to the blue through angle-tuning, and the tunable edge filters allow up to 12% tuning of long pass or short pass edges to tune with a tunable laser, or combined to create variable bandwidth passbands. The tuning capability of these filters are well known for their unlimited spectral flexibility of excitation or emission passbands for fluorescence microscopy and hyperspectral imaging, and now their versatility is enabling Raman spectroscopy applications.
"The tuning capability of these filters delivers unlimited spectral flexibility of excitation or emission passbands for fluorescence microscopy and hyperspectral imaging, and edge tuning to align with supercontinuum & tunable laser sources for Raman spectroscopy applications," said Liam Casey, PhD, Director, Product Management-Semrock Filters. "VersaChrome filters allows researchers and OEM designers to fine-tune edge positions, optimize fixed passband center wavelengths, and create unique passband widths to maximize signal and contrast within their instrument" continued Casey.
About IDEX Health & Science, LLC
IDEX Health & Science, LLC is the global leader in life science fluidics, microfluidics, and optics, offering a three-fold advantage to customers by bringing optofluidic paths to life with strategic partnerships, solutions, and expertise. As one of the few companies in the world with component, sub-system, and application level experts, IDEX Health & Science helps instrument developers solve the most demanding fluidic and optical challenges in a wide array of applications. At IDEX Health & Science we believe partnership will change the way the world innovates, leading to new technologies that improve our health, protect our planet, and enrich our lives. For more information visit: http://www.idex-hs.com or http://www.semrock.com

"The tuning capability of these filters delivers unlimited spectral flexibility of excitation or emission passbands for fluorescence microscopy and hyperspectral imaging, and edge tuning to align with supercontinuum & tunable laser sources for Raman spectroscopy applications." Said Liam Casey, PhD,



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Nick Robertson, Go-To-Market expert and COO of Relativity, will help Curvo move to the next level of customer-centered growth.

EVANSVILLE, IND. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Healthcare supply chain Software-as-a-Service company Curvo Labs, Inc., welcomes distinguished business leader Nick Robertson as a senior advisor to the board. "Curvo is positioning senior advisors to guide each key function of the business," says Curvo CEO, Andy Perry.
"Welcoming Nick as a senior advisor to the board is a great privilege, and we are honored to get to work with him," commented Perry. "Nick joined Relativity at a very early stage and has led many functions at various times through its incredible growth. His relentless focus on customers and products that deliver value has been behind that success and will shape how we go-to-market at Curvo, grow, and help clinicians and supply chain stakeholders make better, faster decisions about the medical devices they use."
Nick Robertson is COO at Relativity, where he led go-to-market strategy and execution that helped grow Relativity from a start-up to the leading global software provider of e-discovery and legal technology solutions.
Curvo advisory board member, Kent Parker, had this to say about Robertson: "In working with Nick during my years on Relativity's board and observing his leadership first-hand, I believe his experience will be a perfect fit for Curvo. In the half decade I have interacted with Nick at Relativity, he has helped the company scale from small cap to mid cap. Nick is one of the original Relativity executive leaders still involved in the executive ranks of the business. That kind of tenure is nearly unheard of in tech, and it's what gives Nick such powerful insights into scaling a company. He has seen all sides of the process."
Nick has worn many strategic hats throughout his time with Relativity, including leadership roles in marketing, sales, and customer success. Not only has he seen one company navigate multiple stages of growth, he's experienced it through the lens of multiple departments, giving him a unique combination of insights into growth and scalability. Through all leadership roles, Nick has a relentless focus on customers – a value well aligned with Curvo.
Robertson said the following upon joining as an advisor: "I'm excited about the product and the team at Curvo. From my first interaction with Andy Perry and the executive team I felt several shared values—including an intense focus on product and customers, and a willingness and desire to learn and grow. I love the problem they're solving and the improvements they're bringing to help providers make a dent in the cost of healthcare."
About Curvo Labs
For clinical supply chain teams who don't have access to the data in the way they need it, the people that can understand how to leverage the data, or the technologies to enable timely execution, Curvo Labs powers the partnership between clinicians & supply chain to optimize spend, maximize quality, & make a dent in the cost of healthcare. Curvo is a Software-as-a-Service company that provides supply chain teams at hospitals and health systems with trustworthy data, collaborative technology, and trackable savings.
Find out what Curvo can do for your organization today by visiting curvolabs.com.

"I love the problem they're solving and the improvements they're bringing to help providers make a dent in the cost of healthcare." - Nick Roberston



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Twenty-year healthcare sales veteran joins leadership team, guides rollout of platform's new perioperative care offering.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
HealthChampion, a digital health analytics company and creator of the world's first consumer-driven health platform, today announced the newest member of its leadership team Brian Shannon, who will serve as Managing Partner, Sales. Reporting directly to HealthChampion's CEO Terrence M. Ryan, Shannon will be responsible for managing the company's sales process from start to finish and will work closely with Board member and Managing Partner Sid Bala on strategy, product development and marketing. Shannon brings with him more than 20 years of experience in healthcare and tech sales for both startups and Fortune 500 companies alike. Most recently he served as Vice President, Sales for the healthcare education company Relias, where he oversaw sales teams, business development partnerships and sales operations to grow organizational revenue. Shannon has also previously held sales and management positions with AT&T, EMC, Boston Scientific and Premier Healthcare Alliance.
"Brian comes to HealthChampion with an incredible breadth of experience that will serve to drive our company's growth as a leader in the healthtech space. Having worked for large, established corporations, he knows not only how the industry works but also how much room there is for innovation," said Terrence M. Ryan. "At the same time, Brian's pedigree with the startup community, including his leadership through his previous employer's IPO, has given him an understanding of the importance of nimbly responding to the marketplace and its changing needs."
One of Shannon's first initiatives will be the rollout of HealthChampion's new solution for perioperative care, which expands the digital app's platform to support patients who are preparing for and recovering from surgery. The new offering will:

Utilize video, notifications, and automations, all in one place, so that patients will know what to expect and be able to refer to it on demand

Prepare patients and their caregivers seamlessly for recovery at home, proactively reducing call volume to providers while also improving outcomes

Deliver a clinical pathway in an easy-to-use and engaging format, helping patients feel informed and empowered to manage their recovery and care

Increase the amount of information provided to the patient to lessen the emotional impact of the procedure and thereby improve the provider's patient satisfaction scores

"In HealthChampion, I see a company with tremendous growth potential, driven by a dynamic leadership team and the desire to be the opposite of the status quo," said Shannon. "From a sales perspective, HealthChampion's culture of innovation is incredibly exciting because it means that we can say to potential customers, 'What do you need? How can we develop new offerings to solve the problems you are facing?' And then we can deliver those solutions. By focusing on customer engagement, I believe we can generate an in-bound flow of ideas and create the opportunity for new partnerships, continual product development and increased revenue for the company."
A graduate of DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, Shannon grew up in Ohio and lived in Chicago for ten years before moving to Charlotte, North Carolina, where he now lives with his wife and two children. His LinkedIn profile can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-shannon-3050a11.
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Quickly becoming one of the fastest growing online cancer communities in the world, Cancer Horizons reached 100,000 patients and caregivers earlier this year

NEW YORK (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
It takes more than medicine to combat the spiritual, emotional, and physical as well as financial toll a cancer diagnosis brings to a family, it is this reality that drives the daily efforts of the Cancer Horizons staff to help cancer patients and caregivers directly. The online resources available to this large group of cancer warriors include free products, free services, and local directories of cancer care specialists, financial assistance, college scholarships, breakthroughs in cancer research and even a section where patients can list their own medical crowdfunding sites for free.
To further spread the word about this dynamic community and extend their resources to a larger percentage of the 17-million current US citizens impacted by a cancer diagnosis, Cancer Horizons partnered with Mediaplanet on the "Cancer Care" section of its cross-platform "Personal Health" campaign, which was published online and in USA TODAY in September. The section explored the advances in medicine that are helping cancer patients fight the disease, and showcased the healthcare leaders working to reduce the number of people and families who have their lives upended by cancer. You can read the "Cancer Care" section online at futureofpersonalhealth.com/campaign/cancer-care/.
The Online Cancer Support Community they have created goes even further to assist cancer patients by providing in-depth articles on more than 18 varying types of cancer with a special emphasis devoted to those suffering with a stage 4 cancer diagnoses. The CancerHorizons.com online portal now offers it's over 120,000 followers access to free products from nationally recognized vendors, free hats and scarves for those in chemotherapy, direct access to over 100 support groups, help filing for disability and a large section of their portal devoted to caregivers and their unique needs caring for another.
The Cancer Horizons website has become a favorite resource for many in the medical profession desiring to help their own cancer patients with a little something extra. With over 5,000 pages of cancer-related content, sharing articles and reports about the various stages of cancer, and new and exciting methods of prevention, screening, detection, and treatment. More than 17 million Americans are currently battling cancer, and Cancer Horizons is here to share the resources, services, and information that will make their fight a little bit easier.
About Cancer Horizons:
Pendulum International LLC, dba Cancer Horizons, founded in 2016, is rapidly becoming one of the premier sites on the web dedicated exclusively to helping meet the unique needs of cancer patients, their families, and caregivers. The company recognizes that victims of cancer and their families, whose lives and family dynamics are forever altered by the disease, remain a geographically dispersed, isolated and underserved demographic, and often do not know where to turn for the services and products they need. Cancer Horizons provides information and product choices to lessen the impact of the harsh socioeconomic realities the millions affected by cancer face, and a network of support among those engaged in the fight of their lives. For more information about Cancer Horizons, visit http://www.cancerhorizons.com.
About Mediaplanet:
Mediaplanet specializes in the creation of content marketing campaigns covering a variety of industries. We tell meaningful stories that educate our audience and position our clients as solution providers. Our unique ability to pair the right leaders with the right readers, through the right platforms, has made Mediaplanet a global content marketing powerhouse. Our award-winning stories have won the hearts of countless readers while serving as a valuable platform for brands and their missions. Just call us storytellers with a purpose. Please visit http://www.mediaplanet.com for more on who we are and what we do.
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Urban Aesthetics aims to promote health, wellness, and confidence through cosmetic aesthetic treatments and wellness coaching.

DETROIT (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Women's Excellence Urban Aesthetics, launched in summer 2020, offers affordably priced, concierge aesthetic services aimed to help women feel confident with their face and body. Urban Aesthetics is pleased to announce the addition of 3 new services: moderate chemical peels, dermaplaning, and Latisse.
A moderate chemical peel utilizes a stronger chemical compound to exfoliate the skin. A moderate peel can typically treat sun damage and age spots, mild to moderate acne scarring, the appearance of freckles, and in some cases, lines, and wrinkles on the face.
The next new service available from Urban Aesthetics is called dermaplaning. Dermaplaning removes dead skin cells and "peach fuzz" on the face using a single blade. Taking off the top layer of dead skin cells helps skin care products absorb better and procedures work better. By removing the top layer of dead skin cells, dermaplaning prevents oils, dead skin, and debris from being trapped inside the follicle.
Lastly, Latisse is a prescription eyelash growth product to help eyelashes grow longer, thicker, and darker. Latisse can be prescribed through a convenient virtual visit with a Women's Excellence Urban Aesthetics provider.
"For the past several months, we have helped many women feel more confident about themselves. These 3 new services are a great compliment to the existing offerings currently available through Urban Aesthetics, and I am excited to expand our mission of helping women look and feel their best," says Suzana Marku, NP-C, founder of Urban Aesthetics and Nurse Practitioner for Women's Excellence.
Urban Aesthetics will bring the art of beauty directly to you in the comfort of your own home. By offering convenient hours including days, evening, and weekend appointments, Urban Aesthetics is designed to fit your lifestyle and schedule.
For more information or request an appointment, please visit https://www.womensexcellence.com/urban-aesthetics/.
About Women's Excellence
Women's Excellence is the most comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic office in Michigan. Additionally, they specialize in menopause, weight control, bladder control, endometriosis, robotic surgery, oncology, and midwifery services. Women's Excellence is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation with cutting edge technologies utilizing robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgical options when possible. The knowledgeable, compassionate physicians and healthcare providers of Women's Excellence focus on patient-centered processes to deliver the highest quality of care. They are affiliated with most insurances. They offer seamless medical record access via a state-of-the-art patient portal and use the latest technology for record keeping and sharing, making the patient experience easier and more efficient. Women's Excellence is taking new patients and is conveniently located throughout southeastern Michigan in Clarkston, Lake Orion, Lapeer, Rochester, Royal Oak, and West Bloomfield. Women's Excellence is also a proud partner of Detroit's longstanding radio network, WJR 760AM, providing expert women's health news and information. For more information, visit http://www.womensexcellence.com.



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MedVet now offers 24/7 emergency and specialty care from two locations following opening of a brand-new, 24,000+ square foot state-of-the-art veterinary hospital located at 331 W. Bearcat Drive in Salt Lake City, Utah. MedVet Salt Lake City joins MedVet Northern Utah which similarly offers 24/7 emergency medicine services as well as critical care, dentistry and oral surgery, internal medicine, medical oncology, radiology, and surgery. MedVet Northern Utah, located at 2465 N. Main St., Suite 12A, Sunset, UT 84015 moved to a brand-new 15,000+ square foot state-of-the-art veterinary hospital earlier this year.

WORTHINGTON, OHIO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
MedVet, a leader in emergency and specialty veterinary healthcare, has opened a brand new veterinary hospital at 331 W. Bearcat Drive. Construction of the 24,000+ square foot state-of-the-art veterinary hospital began more than a year ago and is MedVet's second location in Utah.
"Salt Lake City and the surrounding area has been an incredibly supportive community and we're excited to be expanding our presence in this region," said Dr. Linda Lehmkuhl, Chief Executive Officer of MedVet. "Opening a second location allows for continued growth of our emergency and specialty services and enables us to enhance the lives of more pets, their loving families, and the veterinary communities we serve."
MedVet hospitals function very much like a human hospital. "We offer state-of-the-art emergency and specialty care to cats and dogs in partnership with referring family veterinarians. The emergency room is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to serve clients and patients as an extension of the family veterinarian's practice when their family veterinarian is not available," says Dr. Holly Dougherty, Medical Director of MedVet Northern Utah and MedVet Salt Lake City.
In addition to emergency medicine services, MedVet Salt Lake City offers specialty services in critical care, dentistry and oral surgery, internal medicine, medical oncology, radiology, and surgery. Dermatology services will be available starting in November 2020. The location also offers advanced diagnostics, including multi-slice CT. Novel therapies such as hemodialysis and plasma apheresis will be available later this year.
The new location welcomes veterinarians who are experts in their field bringing years of experience, expertise, and compassion to focus on achieving the best possible patient outcomes. The local team is led by Medical Director Dr. Holly Dougherty and Hospital Director Colleena Maccarelli. The specialty team includes Drs. Jordan Scherk, Jesse Terry, Max Parkanzky, Dainna Stelmach, Kristine Walters and Adam Nylund. The ER team includes Drs. Whitney White, Allie McPhee, Erin Johnston, and Teresa Kaiser. In all, the facility is staffed by more than 70 full time and part time team members with plans to bring on additional doctors and clinical services support team members throughout the rest of 2020 and into 2021.
Pet owners can speak with their general practice veterinarian to obtain a referral for specialty care. Emergency services are available 24/7 for walk-ins; no appointment is necessary. To protect and support the health and wellbeing of our team, clients, and the broader community, we have numerous protocols in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. More information about these practices are available here.
MedVet Salt Lake City joins MedVet Northern Utah which similarly offers 24/7 emergency medicine services as well as critical care, dentistry and oral surgery, internal medicine, medical oncology, radiology, and surgery. MedVet Northern Utah, located at 2465 N. Main St., Suite 12A, Sunset, UT 84015 moved to a brand-new 15,000+ square foot state-of-the-art veterinary hospital earlier this year.
ABOUT MEDVET
Veterinarian led and owned since 1988, MedVet is a growing nationwide network of emergency and specialty hospitals committed to delivering the highest quality, most compassionate veterinary care. More than 2,300 team members working in 30 locations are advancing MedVet's mission, Leading Specialty Healthcare for Pets, by serving more than 400,000 pets and more than 7,500 general practice veterinarians each year.

"Opening a second location allows for continued growth of our emergency and specialty services and enables us to enhance the lives of more pets, their loving families, and the veterinary communities we serve."



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Hospital merger and acquisition activity fell 55% in the third quarter of 2020, compared with the second quarter, according to new acquisition data from HealthCareMandA.com.

NEW CANAAN, CONN. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Hospital merger and acquisition activity fell sharply in the third quarter of 2020, according to new acquisition data from HealthCareMandA.com. Only 10 transactions were reported in the third quarter, a 55% drop compared with the previous quarter's 22 deals. Deal volume was down 66% compared with Q3:19, when 29 transactions were announced. Only one deal disclosed a price in the third quarter, totaling $207 million. That figure is 66% lower than the previous quarter's $601.8 million reported deal value and 96% below the $5.3 billion recorded in Q3:19.
"The Covid-19 epidemic really tightened the hospital market in the third quarter," said Lisa E. Phillips, editor of the Health Care M&A Report, which publishes the data. "The 10 deals that made it to the definitive agreement stage in the third quarter involved only 11 hospitals. A year earlier, we saw 79 hospitals trade hands in 29 deals."
All but one transaction in the third quarter targeted a single-hospital system. Dignity Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health, acquired Yavapai Regional Medical Center, a two-campus system with 206 beds in Prescott, Arizona. The only deal to disclose a price was Banner Health's $207 million acquisition of Wyoming Medical Center, a 212-bed general hospital in Casper, Wyoming that will be Banner's flagship hospital in Wyoming and a regional referral center for its three other rural hospitals in the state.
"Every acquirer and target in the third quarter was a not-for-profit organization," Phillips added. "The acquirers were all established systems and most of the targets were sizable, financially stable hospitals with their own networks of physicians and outpatient services. Even in a pandemic, there are opportunities for growth."
Hospital deals have begun to pick up in the fourth quarter, with the recent merger of Atrium Health and Wake Forest Baptist Health, and the acquisition of New Hanover Regional Medical Center by Novant Health, all in North Carolina.
All quarterly results are published in The Health Care M&A Report, which is part of the HealthCareMandA.com investment research source. For sector-specific research and analysis, please see The 2020 Health Care Services Acquisition Report. For more information, or to order the reports, call 800-248-1668. Irving Levin Associates, Inc. was established in 1948 and has headquarters in New Canaan, Connecticut. The company publishes research reports and newsletters and maintains databases on the health care and senior housing M&A markets.



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Deaths from Alzheimer's disease are increasing exponentially, but gaining little attention from the general public due to the Covid19 pandemic and other issues. Executive Medicine of Texas is working diligently to change the narrative and place focus on education and prevention of this terrible disease. Their first move, is hosting the first Alzheimer's and the Arts Event, which will showcase the film "Have You Heard about Greg?"

DALLAS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
According to the Alzheimer's Association, since the year 2000, deaths from Alzheimer's have increased by 146%. This is while deaths from heart disease have decreased by 7.8%. Alzheimer's Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the US, claiming more lives than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
"Our patients are concerned about their brain health and so are we," says Mark Anderson, MD and one of the founders of Executive Medicine of Texas. "Years ago we made cognitive testing part of our routine executive exams. Shockingly, we've seen a significant number of patients, younger than ever, who are complaining of some sort of cognitive disruption. As a physician, it's alarming."
The Alzheimer's and the Arts Event is the first of many efforts that Executive Medicine of Texas will be pushing to raise awareness for the disease. "This is a special event," states Judy Gaman, their CEO, "because we're focusing on education while raising money for the Alzheimer's Association and the Guzman 23 Foundation." Gaman, who knows from family experience just how devastating this disease can be, is championing the effort. "Having people like Steve Ecclesine, Greg O'Brian, and Warren Honeycutt involved so heavily in the Alzheimer's and the Arts event brings it to a whole new level.
Steve Ecclesine, a Hollywood producer with over 700 films and TV shows to his credit is the producer of the film Have You Heard about Greg? He will be at the event for a Q&A session directly following the premier event. The film, showcasing the life of Greg O'Brian as he battles Alzheimer's, has not yet been released. "I'm very interested to receive feedback from the audience and share the story of how this documentary came to be. Out of all the films I've worked on, this one is near and dear to my heart." Those attendees who wish too will receive a chance to give on-screen testimonials about the films impact that will become part of the films marketing efforts.
Greg O'Brian's highly acclaimed internationally award-winning book On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer's, is the first book written by an investigative reporter who's actually inside the mind of Alzheimer's. Much like the book, the film, Have You Heard about Greg? shows what Greg and others have learned about the disease and uses science, faith, hope, and humor to broach a topic that needs much more attention.
Warren Honeycutt, six-time Mr. America Fitness finalist, media fitness expert and author of the book How the Health Are You? has also worked tirelessly on this project and will be at the event. Attendees will have a rare opportunity to bid in the silent auction for a chance to be personally coached by Honeycutt. Other opportunities within the silent auction include: Coaching or advice session with Steve Ecclesine, a half-day physical examination from Executive Medicine of Texas, art from local artists and galleries, a cosmetic service from Prism Dermatology, a signed photo of Sylvester Stallone with Harry Mok with an official part of the Rambo set, something from Jerry Lee Lewis's private collection, and more. Silent Auction items will also be available for online bidding starting Friday, October 17, 2020.
Alzheimer's and the Arts will be held October 22, 2020 at the historic Palace Arts Center theater in Grapevine, Texas. Due to social distancing and precautionary measures being taken to hold this event in-person, seating is limited and reservations are required. Tickets to the film and silent auction are $100. Limited seats at the Director's Dinner, which includes an inside look at Hollywood with producer Steve Ecclesine can be purchased along with seating at the film for $250. All ticket purchases and donations can be made through http://www.alzheimersandthearts.com



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Presentation Brings Together Fundraising Experts in Higher Education, Healthcare, and Consulting

CONWAY, N.H. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
On October 27th, Rapid Insight will host a virtual panel discussion about the impact of COVID-19 on fundraising and advancement strategies. The webinar, titled "How Has Fundraising Changed in the Era of COVID-19," will center on the new fundraising strategy landscape and how Development, Advancement, and Philanthropy professionals adjusted their methods to meet their goals.
The panel discussion will feature three speakers with industrially-diverse experience:

David Hargadon of The Helen Brown Group

Deepti Pradhan of Yale University

Richard Horne of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Earl Sires of Rapid Insight will moderate the panel discussion.
The webinar is free to attend and features questions about what changed (and what didn't) in the world of fundraising due to the pandemic, how the holiday fundraising season might be impacted this year, and whether predictive modeling is still a viable fundraising tool amid unprecedented events. It will also feature an opportunity for attendees to ask the panel questions.
"We're thrilled to host a webinar that brings such a breadth of fundraising experience and knowledge into one presentation," said Mike Laracy, Founder and President of Rapid Insight. "This panel features something for fundraisers in any industry. It will offer inspiration and encouragement for those who need it, fresh ideas for those looking to make a strategic change, and information about how advanced analytics can improve any fundraising program."
Many traditional fundraising tools, such as live events or in-person meetings, are not possible in the foreseeable future. Fundraisers must find new ways to meet their goals using fresh tactics and techniques, but many tried-and-true practices and procedures still apply. This webinar offers attendees the opportunity to hear from experts in the field and make better-informed decisions about which strategies to invest in going forward.
About Rapid Insight:
Rapid Insight is a leading provider of business intelligence and automated predictive analytics software. With a specialty in higher education and a focus on ease of use and efficiency, Rapid Insight products enable users to turn their raw data into actionable information. The company's analytic software simplifies the extraction and analysis of data, enabling institutions with student populations of all sizes to fully utilize their information for data-informed decision making. For more information, visit http://www.rapidinsight.com.
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As U.S. Pharmacies issue record levels of prescription and over-the-counter medication, consumers seek natural options

AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
The COVID pandemic of 2020 goes well beyond physical health – and its mental health toll is just beginning to surface. This is being billed as the shadow pandemic of mental health – with increases in anxiety, depression and suicide. The Kaiser Family Foundation's recent health survey reported that 53% of American adults reported that their mental health has been negatively impacted. This is being born out in increases to mental health hotlines - in April the federal government's disaster distress hot line increased by more the 1,000 percent, and CDC data shows that 40% of US adults are reporting struggling with mental health or substance use.
Experts are referring to the condition as PCSD (Post COVID Stress Disorder). Health is front and center with sleep and de-stressing being key.
Kenneth M. Israel, who heads up formulation for MANTRA Labs and is a 30-year innovator and authority on dietary supplements, confirms the connection between disordered sleeping, biorhythms and correct supplementation to improve mental health.
"It is vital during times of stress and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic to support normal sleep cycles in order to support one's mental health, immune system and overall wellbeing. Sleep is simply key to everything, Israel said. "MANTRA's Rest formula is ideally suited to support restorative sleep as part of a holistic wellness program. It's a natural solution that aligns with the body's circadian rhythms to support optimal sleep."
Notes Paul Janowitz, CEO and Founder of Mantra Labs Nutrition: "We've scoured the globe and conducted extensive ingredient research to develop our complete all day biorhythm system of RISE, GO, REST. We use it daily in our own family daily – and it has made a world of difference in our own health."
Researchers Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young were jointly awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm, which has major health implications including feeding behavior, hormone release, blood pressure and body temperature and most especially, in the support of sleep disorders and anxiety the ability to regulate sleep.
About MANTRA Labs Nutrition: Made for Great
MANTRA Labs Nutrition is a family business in Austin, Texas that is fueled by the need for better hydration, clean energy, and natural sleep supplements. The company is built on three core principles of total health – movement, rest and community. The result is a system of clean, science-driven, chrono-nutrition to support the body and mind for total health, all day, every day.
MANTRA's social mission is to elevate the conversation on mental health and increase funding and awareness for mental health organizations. The company donates 1% of all sales to organizations doing game-changing and life-saving work in the mental health community.



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This online, virtual event will bring together scientists, clinicians, and laboratory compliance specialists to present talks regarding the importance of lab compliance and patient safety.

WALTHAM, MASS. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Serving as a unique opportunity to engage with global scientists and clinicians, the Thermo Fisher Scientific: Lab Compliance Solutions Virtual Event will help expand the understanding of qualifications and validations as industry standard accepted processes supporting regulatory guidance and quality systems compliance in the laboratory environment The event will be held on October 20, 2020, at 5:30 AM PDT.
Throughout the day, a line-up of 8 leading compliance and industries professionals will share their personal expertise on topics ranging from:

Performing computer system validation, what is involved, how frequently it should be performed and the benefits it can have to help meet FDA regulations and quality standards

The importance of clinical labs following guidance provided by CAP for onboarding new NSG based clinical tests

How to mitigate the risk of potential non-compliance as you return to the lab or transition instrumentation to meet new demands with operational qualification and requalification services

The purpose for performing Analytical Validation as part of the larger process validation efforts for a laboratory workflow for clinical tests

The importance of performing instrument qualifications, their value as documentation in process validation, and the importance of maintaining a quality system

Some key education points for registrants who attend this free virtual event will include:

Learn why computer system validation (CSV) is important and how it supports compliance

Learn about and recognize the requirements from CAP outlined in the CAP checklist when onboarding new NGS tests

Learn why qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ) are important and when they are required

Learn and identify noncompliant validation issues that are common to many molecular laboratories performing NGS-based testing

Learn about the range of qualification capabilities that provide improved productivity, single-vendor convenience, and an industry-exclusive, no-charge requalification guarantee

To view the full agenda, learn more about speakers, or to register for the Thermo Fisher Scientific: Lab Compliance Solutions Virtual Event, click here.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific's mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivalled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon.
About LabRoots
LabRoots is the leading scientific social networking website, as well as a primary source for scientific trending news, premier educational virtual events/webinars and more. Contributing to the advancement of science through content-sharing capabilities, LabRoots is a powerful advocate in amplifying global networks and communities. Founded in 2008, LabRoots emphasizes digital innovation in scientific collaboration and learning. Offering articles and webcasts that go beyond the mundane and explore the latest discoveries in the world of science, LabRoots users can stay atop their field by gaining Continuing Education Credits from a wide range of topics through their participation in the webinars and virtual events.



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Data will show the outcomes of the use of the SCD in critically ill children with AKI receiving CRRT

DENVER (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
SeaStar Medical, a medical technology company delivering novel therapeutic immunomodulating solutions to improve organ function, today announced it will present Phase II clinical trial outcomes of its Selective Cytopheretic Device (SCD) at the virtual American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week 2020 meeting which will take place October 22-25, 2020.
The presentation will report on the feasibility and safety of the first-ever application of the SCD technology in critically ill children with acute kidney injury (AKI). The SCD has been tested in adults where it was associated with improved survival and reduced dialysis dependency at 60 days. This prompted an application for a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Orphan Products grant to support a multi-center pediatric study in the U.S.
"We are proud to share the results of our pediatric clinical trial," said Eric Schlorff, Chief Executive Officer of SeaStar Medical. "Pediatric AKI is rare, impacting less than 4,000 children per year, and it is often associated with increased morbidity and mortality. There are few therapeutic options for these children. We are making great strides to introduce a new option because we believe patients who are fighting the toxic and life-threatening effects of hyper inflammation can benefit from the reparative effects generated by the SCD."
The analysis of data will be presented by the primary investigator of the study, Dr. Stuart L. Goldstein of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Goldstein is the director of the Center for Acute Care Nephrology and a professor at the Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics.
Title: Outcomes from the Use of the Selective Cytopheretic Device (SCD) in Critically Ill Children with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Receiving CRRT: A Report of the Multi-Center Pediatric SCD (pSCD) Study
Session: Friday, October 23, 2020, 05:00 PM EDT - 07:00 PM EDT
Abstract #: FR-OR04
About the Selective Cytorpheretic Device (SCD)
The Selective Cytopheretic Device (SCD) is a medical device that employs immunomodulating technology to selectively target pro-inflammatory neutrophils and monocytes during continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and remove the cytokine storm that causes inflammation, organ failure, and possible death in critically ill patients. The device works with hemofiltration systems to enable precise fluid and solute balance control to selectively target and transition pro-inflammatory monocytes to reparative and reduce activated neutrophils. This unique immunomodulation approach may reverse injury and eliminate the need for CRRT going forward.
SeaStar Medical has received the designation of a Humanitarian Use Device (HUD) for the SCD. It is now in the application phase with the FDA Center for Devices and Radiologic Health (CDRH) for the Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE).
About SeaStar Medical
Denver-based SeaStar Medical is a privately held medical device company that has redefined how extracorporeal therapies may reduce the consequences of excessive inflammation on vital organs through novel solutions and services. SeaStar Medical's focus is on removing pro-inflammatory mediators, known as cytokines, or transforming key immune system messengers from pro-inflammatory to reparative physiology. SeaStar Medical's next-generation technologies rely on science and innovation to build upon existing purification technologies to provide life-saving solutions to critically ill patients. For more information visit seastarmedical.com or visit us on LinkedIn.



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A sensitive, precise, rapidly scalable, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2, N) Salivary IgG ELISA Kit from Salimetrics is now available for pre-order in an effort to support serological surveillance research. This oral fluid antibody assay utilizes easy-to-collect, non-invasive saliva samples to identify prior COVID-19 exposure, enabling seroprevalence research studies to occur at a population-based level.

CARLSBAD, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Today, Salimetrics announces the release of their SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein (N-protein) specific IgG antibody kit to support researchers' seroprevalence studies related to the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 infection. This new kit follows the recent release of the SARS-CoV-2 (N-protein) IgG testing service at the Salimetrics SalivaLab, making this saliva-specific assay available to investigators worldwide. Researchers are encouraged to pre-order now to ensure that enough quantity is available for those with an immediate need.
Saliva as a biospecimen is not new, and Salimetrics has been actively developing sample collection and test methods specific for saliva for more than twenty years. Knowing that there are different types of oral fluid, which one is the right one for the application, and how to develop tests that are specific for the concentrations in saliva is often the key that makes the utility of saliva as a specimen successful.
Early in the pandemic, the Salimetrics team, collaborators and partners stepped in with their knowledge and experience to support the COVID-19 effort through the implementation of new tools. Now, deep into the COVID-19 pandemic, Salimetrics remains a steadfast partner. "We've mobilized our extensive expertise to enable researchers and public health officials to generate knowledge of COVID-19 infection/exposure history," says Supriya Gaitonde, Ph.D., Salimetrics Senior Applications Scientist. "We are keenly aware that the practical and non-invasive nature of saliva and oral fluid collection has the potential to facilitate widespread and scalable surveillance when used in tests that have high sensitivity and specificity."
This new development launches on the heels of the Salimetrics Salivary Human Total IgG and Salivary Human Total IgM assay kits. "These tools are designed specifically to enable health care professionals and researchers to determine general exposure history, but more importantly, to verify that saliva specimens included in surveillance programs have sufficient levels of total antibody to minimize the risk of false-negative determinations," says Steve Granger, Ph.D., Salimetrics Chief Scientific Officer. "We pooled resources to design a SARS-CoV-2 IgG N-protein antibody assay that would be effective in facilitating scientific knowledge and supporting safe, scientific-based decision-making." Developed in close coordination with colleagues and experts in clinical- and immune-surveillance and SARS-CoV-2 immunology, Salimetrics' SARS-CoV-2 IgG (N-protein) ELISA Kit was designed to be practical, non-invasive, and to fill the urgent need for large-scale monitoring or seroprevalence of coronavirus infections.
This assay also fills a critical knowledge gap by simplifying a method to determine the actual spread of COVID-19 infections and provide identification and tracking for exposed-asymptomatic individuals. While the full extent of SARS-CoV-2 prevalence remains unclear, broad population-based immune testing will provide data to accurately define infection prevalence until treatments or vaccines become widely available. Several studies have indicated that saliva is a reliable tool for SARS-CoV-2 virus detection. This research has culminated into several EUAs for the diagnosis of COVID-19 by RT-PCR, using saliva as a sample type, including the high-profile test from Yale, performed in collaboration with the NBA. Their data identifies saliva to be an equivalent if not more sensitive sample type compared to nasopharyngeal swabs for virus detection. Considering that large-scale collections of saliva samples have begun in community settings including schools and universities to meet the increased demand for testing, these same samples can also be used to monitor the spread of virus exposure within these community settings by determining the percentage positive for antibodies to the virus. Since IgG in saliva originates from serum, antibody testing for the SARS-CoV-2 N-protein in saliva provides a valuable alternative over traditional blood-based serology which can even facilitate home-based sampling. "The science and technology for oral fluid-based research has advanced to the point where we can enable serosurveys to occur at a population-based level without risking the health and safety of researchers in obtaining samples," says Granger.
The Salimetrics SARS-CoV-2 (N-protein) assay detects IgG-based antibodies related to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in a familiar 96-well, ELISA format, enabling researchers to screen a large number of participants for indications of past or recent infection. The SARS-CoV-2 (N-protein) Salivary IgG Assay Kit has a sensitivity of 92%, while equally maintaining a 97% specificity. While N-protein IgG remains the most dominant immunoglobulin for SARS-CoV-2 detection, Salimetrics is also developing an oral fluid-based assay for Spike protein antibodies. The release of this complementary assay kit will follow later this year.
Since 1998, Salimetrics has provided tools to the salivary bioscience community to help solve key issues related to the collection and assay of saliva and oral fluid samples. The mission at Salimetrics has always been to adapt and respond to the scientific community's needs, provide the best tools, and ensure that each product has the highest level of utility, precision, or reproducibility. For more information, or to pre-order the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2, N) Salivary IgG ELISA Kit, researchers can Ask an Expert or visit Salimetrics.com.
About Salimetrics:
Salimetrics assay kits and CLIA-certified testing services are used to measure salivary analytes related to stress, behavior and development, inflammation, sleep, reproduction, health and immune function. Founded in 1998 by Douglas A. Granger, Ph.D., Salimetrics, LLC supports CROs, pharmaceuticals, academic researchers and the immunodiagnostic industry around the world with innovative immunoassay products, non-invasive saliva collection methods, and laboratory testing services.



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DCI releases eleventh edition of its comprehensive report on the U.S. drug distribution industry

PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Today Drug Channels Institute (DCI), a leading management educator for and about the pharmaceutical industry, released its exclusive analysis of U.S. prescription drug distribution channels. DCI's new 2020–21 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors delves into the business operations of the Big Three public drug wholesalers—AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson. Three new sections address COVID-19 and its impact on wholesalers, including the potential financial effects on wholesalers of widespread distribution of one or more COVID-19 vaccines.
Drug Channels Institute CEO Adam J. Fein, Ph.D., the report's author and a widely regarded expert on pharmaceutical economics and the drug distribution system, notes: "The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the underlying resilience of U.S. distribution channels for prescription drugs. Despite unusual patterns of demand during 2020, we expect that overall drug distribution revenues at the Big Three wholesalers will increase to $621 billion by 2024."
Now in its 11th edition, The 2020-21 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors offers 136 proprietary charts, exhibits, and data tables. It remains the most comprehensive resource for analyzing the pharmaceutical distribution industry's economics, market structure, growth rates, forces of change, and interactions with the U.S. healthcare system. The new report also provides an updated analysis of each of the Big Three public wholesaler's business segments and underlying profitability, based upon DCI's proprietary economic models.
The 2020-21 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors analyzes many crucial healthcare trends affecting pharmaceutical wholesalers, including: the outlook for brand-name drug prices, the evolution of the pharmacy industry, changes to buy-and-bill channels, vertical integration by hospitals, cell and gene therapies, importation, and much more.
Fein adds, "COVID-19 has significantly disrupted healthcare markets, but has not fundamentally altered the negative industry trends facing wholesalers' pharmacy customers."
To purchase and immediately download the new report, visit https://drugch.nl/wholesale. To read a free report overview, visit https://drugch.nl/overview2020-21.
About Drug Channels Institute
Drug Channels Institute is a leading provider of specialized management education about the pharmaceutical industry. To learn more about its products, visit https://www.drugchannelsinstitute.com. Access Dr. Fein's popular Drug Channels blog at https://www.drugchannels.net.

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the underlying resilience of U.S. distribution channels for prescription drugs. Despite unusual patterns of demand during 2020, we expect that overall drug distribution revenues at the Big Three wholesalers will increase to $621 billion by 2024.



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PointCare has measured the COVID-19 affect on healthcare within its own customer base. One customer has seen approved Medicaid applications spike by 45.8% when compared to pre-COVID volume.

WALNUT CREEK, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
PointCare announced today the launch of its new Qualify API. This software allows hospitals, Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) companies, and other healthcare organizations to screen uninsured or self-pay patients in 90 seconds for all reimbursable and retroactive healthcare insurance and benefit options nationwide. This includes programs that address COVID-19 and social determinants of health. PointCare is for use with patients without healthcare coverage.
Once the screening is complete, patients can receive results in their preferred language via email, text, or print, leading to better patient engagement and satisfaction. Instant in-app reporting helps to ensure all patients are being screened and compares qualification rates across locations. PointCare looks to RCM partners to complete fulfillment of program enrollment.
Traditionally, uninsured or self-pay patients who visit healthcare facilities for emergency, inpatient, or outpatient care are screened manually, if at all. This raises challenges, as eligibility rules for benefits programs and the associated signup processes are constantly shifting. In fact, PointCare tracked 2,551 changes to programs in Q3 of 2020 alone.
In addition to program changes, the current healthcare landscape has been greatly impacted by COVID-19. Qualify API comes at a time of increased financial pressures for providers and patients alike. Unprecedented unemployment rates have led to the loss of healthcare coverage for millions of Americans. Healthcare organizations are also affected, as they lose revenue from high production departments and must find financial resources to support critically ill, uninsured patients. Screening patients quickly, accurately, and remotely is key to finding coverage and converting self-pay patients to covered visits, saving time and money while improving financial outcomes.
PointCare has measured the COVID-19 affect on healthcare within its own customer base. One customer has seen approved Medicaid applications spike by 45.8% when compared to pre-COVID volume.
"Instead of writing off costs associated with self-pay patients, our software lets healthcare organizations identify all possible insurance options and provides the information needed to apply. More covered visits results in more revenue at a lower cost than manual screening methods." Everett Lebherz, CEO of PointCare.
PointCare Qualify API is HIPAA compliant and has complete API documentation, making implementation fast and easy. Revenue Cycle Management companies and health organizations interested in Qualify API and its features can learn more at http://www.pointcare.com.
About PointCare
PointCare, founded in 2012, serves Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), hospitals, and Revenue Cycle Managers (RCMs) by building technology to help better manage uninsured populations. PointCare's software and centralized eligibility database help hundreds of thousands of Medicaid and self-pay patients and their providers identify eligible programs for new enrollments and ensure ongoing maintenance of current coverage.



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A new paper published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice (JACI: In Practice), an official journal of the AAAAI, examined asthma hospitalization trends nationwide in Japan during COVID-19.

MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
According to new research published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice (JACI: In Practice), preventative measures used to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Japan have also lowered the rate of hospitalizations for asthma.
Researchers used the Diagnosis Procedure Combination inpatient database to conduct their research. The data on all hospitalizations per week across 272 hospitals nationwide from December 30, 2019, to May 31, 2020, was gathered and compared to the same periods in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
A total of 16,317 hospitalizations for asthma were observed in the study. Asthma hospitalizations in 2017-2019 and 2020 showed parallel trends until week eight. Researchers observed a decline in asthma hospitalizations from week nine onwards in 2020. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 were first observed during week seven of 2020. Further analysis found the average number of asthma hospitalizations significantly decreased during weeks nine to 22 in 2020 compared to 2017-2019 for both children and adults.
"Asthma hospitalizations usually indicate that an individual's asthma is not currently under control," said Atsushi Miyawaki, MD, PhD, corresponding author for the study. "This would suggest that asthma control improved during the pandemic. It illustrates the importance of environmental factors when it comes to treating and managing patients with asthma."
One possible explanation for the results is that increased hygiene by individuals to reduce their chances of contracting COVID-19 would also reduce their exposure to asthma triggers. Enhanced preventative measures by individuals concerned that COVID-19 may trigger asthma, such as frequent cleaning and reduced smoking, may also have helped to remove allergen triggers. Individuals may have also been more likely to use preventative asthma medications. Another explanation might be that community prevention measures may have helped suppress other respiratory infections, which can cause asthma exacerbations.
You can learn more about asthma and COVID-19 on the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology website, aaaai.org.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) represents allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has more than 7,100 members in the United States, Canada and 72 other countries. The AAAAI's Find an Allergist/Immunologist service is a trusted resource to help you find a specialist close to home.



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The critical role of medical imaging was validated by the use of chest CT and X-ray in the assessment of President Trump during his treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. With COVID-19 cases increasing in over half of U.S. states, emerging AI solutions are poised to help hospitals scale treatment in the second wave and in anticipation of a potential vaccine. RADLogics is deploying its AI-Powered CT and X-ray solutions to hospitals in accordance with FDA guidance for imaging systems and software to address the COVID-19 public health emergency

BOSTON (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Given recent high-profile cases of COVID-19 and to aid in the ongoing fight against the pandemic in the United States, RADLogics today highlighted key insights from U.S. clinicians calling to embrace medical imaging and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to alleviate the ongoing pressure on the health systems due to Coronavirus. Since the pandemic started in China, RADLogics has responded with the deployment of the company's AI-Powered medical image analysis solution worldwide. The company's AI-Powered COVID-19 solution has processed and analyzed hundreds of thousands of suspected Coronavirus cases globally to support radiology, ER, and ICU teams as they have become overwhelmed with the surge of patients.
"There is significant potential clinical impact in the application of AI to medical images to follow and predict trajectory of disease," said Dr. Eliot Siegel, Professor and Vice Chair at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Chief of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine for the Veterans Affairs Maryland Healthcare System. "Some of the early research that I did in collaboration with RADLogics was in the rapid utilization of machine learning to find and quantify disease in thoracic CT scans of patients with COVID-19. In order to streamline a process that normally might take years to just a few weeks, it was critical to apply transfer learning to existing tools and software to rapidly develop these algorithms."
In addition to the company's global deployments, in accordance with FDA guidance for imaging systems and software to address the COVID-19 public health emergency, RADLogics is committed to making the company's proven CT and X-ray AI-Powered solutions available to hospitals and healthcare systems throughout the U.S. for patient triage and management. The company's AI-Powered solutions provide quantitative analysis to clinical teams that perform testing and measurement of patients with severe or worsening respiratory condition. In turn, this provides care givers with a consistent, quantifiable information – including a score to monitor findings over time – to accurately assess the seriousness of the illness, thus allowing doctors to better triage patients based on those that urgently need intensive care such as ventilator support.
"The use of CT and X-ray in the assessment and treatment plan for President Trump underscores the critical role that medical imaging must play in the fight against COVID-19," said Moshe Becker, CEO and Co-Founder of RADLogics. "We must scale the capabilities of these medical imaging procedures rapidly to support clinicians, hospitals, and healthcare systems throughout the U.S. as they respond to the anticipated second wave of Coronavirus and the roll-out of a potential vaccine. Now is the time for hospitals and healthcare providers to embrace and leverage the power of AI technologies and solutions to not only alleviate the increased burden associated with COVID-19, but to help support better outcomes by reducing burnout and errors while delivering better patient outcomes."
"The ability of medical imaging – in combination with AI – to discover and quantify the burden of COVID-19 has been well documented. There would be tremendous clinical value in an AI algorithm that could establish and utilize a trajectory of change to predict which subset of patients might need more intense therapy such as mechanical ventilation, which subset of patients could be more confidently discharged, and predict subsequent clinical course," added Dr. Siegel. "Today, there are many promising AI applications that have emerged that could allow us to address the major challenges that have hit the healthcare sector during the pandemic, and beyond as we plan to treat patients with COVID-related complications and as we provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that were delayed during the surge."
Designed for easy integration and installation both on-premise and via the cloud – RADLogics' algorithms are supported by the company's patented workflow software platform that enables rapid deployment and scaling at multiple hospitals, and seamless integration with existing workflows. The cloud-based platform has the capacity to process 1 million CT and 10 million X-rays studies per day. All of the company's AI-Powered solutions are available worldwide through major OEM distribution partners including Nuance in the U.S. market.
"Since RADLogics was founded ten years ago, we have been dedicated to augmenting care providers and radiologists that are under increasing pressure to read more data with each study with less resources," said Dr. Patrick Browning, Global CMO for RADLogics. "If there is any positive that can come out of the pandemic is the realization of the potential for AI tools to rapidly scale to meet these challenges. Looking ahead, AI will be critical in unlocking the potential of AI for radiologists and clinicians across the world to address these challenges and to increase throughput, improve efficiency, and enhance time-to-treatment."
About RADLogics
RADLogics is a healthcare software company developing AI-Powered solutions that support image analysis to improve radiologists' productivity while enhancing patient outcomes. Based in Boston, MA, U.S., and Tel Aviv, Israel, RADLogics is one of the pioneers in using AI & machine learning image analysis and advanced big data analytics to search and analyze imaging data from CTs, MRIs, PET scans, and X-rays to help reduce diagnostics turnaround time from hours to minutes by automating detection and report generation functions. The company's patented AI medical image analysis platform enables rapid development of AI algorithms, and provides seamless integration into existing radiology workflow. Visit http://www.radlogics.com to learn more or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
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GHX Assembles Industry Thought Leaders to Discuss Pressing Issues at the Center of Healthcare

LOUISVILLE, COLO. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) today announced keynote speakers and session details for its GHX Summit LIVE event, the second part of its 2020 GHX Summit Digital Connect conference. Summit LIVE will take place from October 27 – 29 and will feature keynotes by GHX executives and recognized industry experts, virtual product meet ups, small group sessions on key industry topics, on-demand breakout sessions and 1:1 peer meetings. Conversations will focus on topics that are top of mind with healthcare stakeholders, including supply chain resiliency, innovation and collaboration and diversity and inclusion. Registration for Summit LIVE is free and can be found here: https://www.ghxsummit.com/2020/begin.
GHX Summit LIVE keynotes include GHX executives Bruce Johnson, CEO, Tina Murphy, Chief Commercial Officer, and Karen Conway, vice president of healthcare value, as well as Bradford Koles, executive director of the Advisory Board Company; Susan Dentzer, senior policy fellow of the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy; Conrad Emmerich, senior vice president of Clinical and Support Services and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Wake Forest Baptist Health and senior vice president and Chief Purchasing Officer, Atrium Health; Mike Kauffman, CEO of Cardinal Health; and Simon Mulcahy, Chief Innovation Officer of Salesforce. Those interested in Summit LIVE can follow the digital conversation on Twitter using #GHXsummit20.
About Summit LIVE Keynote Sessions
Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 12:00 – 12:50PM ET
"State of the Union 2020: The Resilient Healthcare System"
Bradford Koles will provide an objective analysis of the biggest trends and market forces impacting hospital and health system strategy. Attendees will learn how healthcare purchasers and policymakers are shifting their strategies as a result of COVID-19, how the pandemic is likely to impact provider consolidation and site-of-care shifts and how the delivery system will need to evolve to enable greater resilience in the future.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 2:00 – 2:50PM ET
"A Brighter Future: Unlocking New Paradigms to Drive Value and Resiliency"
While it's tempting to say the events of 2020 have altered the future of healthcare, the truth is more complex. In reality, the COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated fissures that we've struggled to address for too long and accelerated the deployment of some truly groundbreaking innovations. Bruce Johnson will interview veteran supply chain leader Conrad Emmerich about the path forward. The discussion will explore how well-deployed technology, a new emphasis on resiliency and a clearer definition of value can help the industry address top-of-mind challenges while unlocking new paradigms that avoid the pitfalls of the past.    
Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 12:00 – 12:50PM ET
"Healthcare Without Walls: A Roadmap for Reinventing U.S. Health Care"
Susan Dentzer will share research on what it will take to achieve a 'healthcare system without walls,' whereby care is delivered beyond the hospital and, in many cases, virtually. Her presentation will be followed by a discussion with Karen Conway on how supply chains are already responding and what the future could hold in this dynamic environment.
Thursday, October 29, 2020, 12:00 – 12:50PM ET
"How Diversity Can Fully Unlock Healthcare's Innovation Potential"
While there has been significant progress in addressing health inequities, COVID-19 intensely magnified the harsh reality that we still have a long way to go. Data has proven that disadvantaged and marginalized populations are at increased risk from the coronavirus, demanding we do more. We have an opportunity to catalyze long-lasting change and improve outcomes, but it requires us to embrace radically different ways of thinking and doing. Tina Murphy and Mike Kaufmann will explore the critical role diversity and inclusivity play in sparking innovation and collaboration. They will pull back the curtain on Cardinal Health's approach and guide us toward how we can affect industrywide positive change.
Thursday, October 29, 2020, 2:00 – 2:50PM ET
"Leadership & Innovation for Healthcare to Lead Through the Pandemic"
COVID-19 has upended communities across the globe, and organizations are relying on new technologies like never before to continue serving customers in the "next normal." There has never been a more urgent time to embrace change; this is especially true in the healthcare industry, which at-large is looking for new ways to continue serving communities and keeping people safe and healthy. Simon Mulcahy will cover the importance of embracing innovation to benefit organizations and patients and provide guidance on how business leaders can leverage technology to navigate today's health crisis and emerge even stronger.
More about Summit LIVE Events
In addition to sessions, Summit LIVE will also include several fun networking activities such as a virtual escape room, networking roulette to help make new connections and an activity room for attendees' children to enjoy singing and dancing and coloring sheets. GHX is also proud to support two deserving charities, Hero Dogs and Direct Relief. Attendees can earn donations in their name for both organizations by participating in various activities throughout the three days. A virtual awards celebration recognizing the 2019 GHXcellence award winners will wrap up the event.
About GHX
Building on decades of collaboration between providers, manufacturers, distributors and other industry stakeholders, Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) is leading the charge in helping organizations run the new business of healthcare. By automating key business processes and translating evidence-based analytics and data into meaningful action, GHX is helping the healthcare ecosystem to move faster, operate more intelligently and achieve greater outcomes. With the support of GHX, healthcare organizations have removed billions of dollars of wasteful healthcare spend. For more information on GHX's suite of world-class, cloud-based supply chain and pharmacy solutions, visit http://www.ghx.com and The Healthcare Hub. GHX has also launched a COVID-19 Information Center that provides a wealth of free resources and access to data and information needed to help serve patients and protect staff during the pandemic



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New payment solutions integration provides more efficient processes and better patient experience

PLANO, TEXAS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Practice EHR, a leading provider of cost-effective, cloud-based medical practice solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Global Payments Integrated, a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, to provide medical practices with improved payment processing systems.
"This partnership with Global Payments Integrated allows Practice EHR to provide a streamlined payment process for our clients with a tightly-integrated medical practice software and cutting-edge payment system," said Chris Baltas, chief business development officer of Practice EHR. "In today's world, there is a true need for more efficient and integrated workflows to ensure the financial health of the medical practice."
The transition to Global Payments Integrated will enable medical practices with a subscription to Practice EHR to achieve more seamless and efficient payment processes, including next-day funding, recurring payments and automatic payment posting within one, integrated solution. Patients will benefit with contactless payment technology and improved financial data security.
"Practice EHR takes great pride in the ability to provide the best experience to our clients and their patients," added Baltas. "We are thrilled to partner with Global Payments Integrated to continue to provide our clients with a seamless business solution for medical practice management."
Practice EHR is built on a powerful foundation, enabling the software to perform on an enterprise-level while seamlessly integrating with other healthcare solutions. The partnership with Global Payments Integrated is another step in the growth and expansion of Practice EHR.
About Practice EHR
Practice EHR is a leading provider of cost-effective, cloud-based medical practice solutions that simplify workflows for effective patient care and financial and operational success. From electronic health records to practice management and revenue cycle management, Practice EHR provides integrated, specialty-specific solutions to more than 1,000 physicians in medical practices, long term care and home healthcare. For more information about Practice EHR, please visit https://www.practiceehr.com/, https://www.facebook.com/practiceehr/, https://twitter.com/PracticeEHR, or https://www.linkedin.com/company/practice-ehr/.
About Global Payments Integrated
Global Payments Integrated helps businesses succeed by delivering secure and personalized payment solutions, allowing developers of business management solutions to accept payments through their systems and add value to their software. While many processors offer payments tied to antiquated platforms designed to support stand-alone systems, the Global Payments Integrated platform provides custom, scalable and fast payment solution integration - accommodating the swiftly-shifting ways consumers pay for goods and services. With this visionary payment processing platform, Global Payments Integrated helps business management software companies grow their business through our embedded commerce services, bolster customer loyalty with unique payments solutions, and improve profitability.



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Plastic Surgeon and Breast Reconstruction Specialist Dr. Constance Chen Offers Practical Tips

NEW YORK (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Every woman is at risk for breast cancer just by being female and growing older. Many women are diligently attentive to the lifestyle factors that can reduce their risk: They don't smoke, eat a plant-based diet, control their weight, exercise regularly, avoid hormone therapy, and limit exposure to radiation and environmental pollution. For some high-risk women, however, these measures may not be enough.
"As we've learned more about the genetic factors that contribute to breast cancer, we've been better able to identify women who are at particularly high risk," says plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist Dr. Constance M. Chen. "Women with genetic mutations or strong family history of breast cancer know that they have a lifetime risk that can be upwards of 85%. Many have watched multiple family members struggle through treatment and die from breast cancer, or they have done intense amounts of research and spoken to a genetic counselor. After carefully considering their options, some high-risk women make the difficult decision to remove both breasts before a breast cancer diagnosis in order to reduce their odds of developing breast cancer later. This choice has become more common as breast reconstruction options have improved."
In the 1990s, scientists discovered specific genetic mutations that significantly increase the risk of breast cancer. The best known are the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, tumor suppressor genes that cause cells to become more vulnerable to changing in ways that can lead to cancer. While about 12 percent of women in the general population develop breast cancer over the course of their lives, among women who inherit the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, as many as 85% or more will develop breast cancer by the age of 70 years. Bilateral prophylactic mastectomy – preventive removal of both breasts – reduces the risk of breast cancer in women with harmful BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations by 95%. As tests for genetic mutations have become widespread, the number of prophylactic mastectomies has increased dramatically.
BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations account for about one-quarter of hereditary breast cancers. Even with a negative BRCA1 and BRCA2 test, there are other factors that put women at higher risk:
Strong family history: Having a first-degree relative (mother, sister, or daughter) diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 50 or with bilateral breast cancer or having multiple family members with breast or ovarian cancer.
Personal history: Having cancer in one breast may increase the risk for the other breast, particularly if there is a family history or the presence of other risk factors such as lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) a non-invasive condition that is a marker for increased risk.
Radiation therapy to the trunk before the age of 30 increases the risk of breast cancer throughout a woman's life.
"Learning that she is at high risk for breast cancer, whether as a result of a genetic test or any other factor, presents a woman with difficult decisions," says. Dr. Chen. "She must weigh all the available information, including her options for reconstruction. New advances in breast reconstruction have made the choice a little easier, since it is possible to recreate soft, warm, living breasts using a patient's own tissue."
The "gold standard" in breast reconstruction is natural tissue breast reconstruction, which uses a woman's own tissue to fashion a new breast that reacts like any other part of her body, growing or shrinking as she gains or loses weight, for example. "Autologous tissue breast reconstruction has been done for decades," says Dr. Chen, "but microsurgical techniques make it unnecessary to sacrifice muscle from the donor site, usually the abdomen, to create the new breast. Preserving muscle enables faster recovery and means a woman can maintain muscle strength over the long term, and it is even possible to reconnect the nerves to restore sensation. With careful planning, it is also possible to preserve the skin and the nipple-areola complex at the time of mastectomy to produce a superior aesthetic result."
"Every woman at high risk for breast cancer has different personal and medical considerations that inform her decisions," says Dr. Chen. "While most women who have chosen to undergo prophylactic mastectomy are glad they did it and feel a sense of relief, it isn't right for everyone. When she takes the time to consider all the factors and all the available information, every woman will make the decision that is right for her."
Constance M. Chen, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with special expertise in the use of innovative natural techniques to optimize medical and cosmetic outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction. She is Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at Weill Cornell Medical College and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at Tulane University School of Medicine. http://www.constancechenmd.com



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Villa Healthcare celebrates FOUR centers of excellence in Minnesota: Cedars at St. Louis Park, a Villa Center; Galtier, a Villa Center; Robbinsdale, a Villa Center and Rose of Sharon, a Villa Center. These centers have been recognized as a 2020 recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for their commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care.

LINCOLNWOOD, ILL. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Villa Healthcare celebrates FOUR centers of excellence in Minnesota: Cedars at St. Louis Park, a Villa Center; Galtier, a Villa Center; Robbinsdale, a Villa Center and Rose of Sharon, a Villa Center. These centers have been recognized as a 2020 recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for their commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. The program, presented by the leading association in long term and post-acute care, honors association members across the country that have demonstrated their dedication to improving quality of care for seniors and persons with disabilities.
"I would like to thank the teams from Cedars at St. Louis Park, Galtier, Robbinsdale and Rose of Sharon for the hard work and dedication which afforded the opportunity for their buildings to be recognized by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), in the Bronze Category, as a National Quality Award winner. These awards are a testament to the leadership, dedication, and compassion provided in these centers on a daily basis. Despite today's challenges, these teams go above and beyond providing exceptional care and services within their communities, and I am proud of their accomplishments." Paxton Wiffler, Executive Vice President.
The National Quality Award Program, established by AHCA/NCAL in 1996, is based on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, which also serves as the foundation for the metric-based AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative. The Baldrige framework helps organizations among different business sectors improve organizational effectiveness and achieve strategy-driven performance.
The Award Program has three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Providers begin the quality improvement process at the Bronze level, where they develop an organizational profile with essential performance elements such as vision, mission statement, and key strengths and challenges. Bronze applicants must also demonstrate their ability to implement a performance improvement system. Trained Examiners review each Bronze application to determine if the center has met the demands of the criteria.
"I am honored that AHCA recognizes the wonderful team at Cedars at St. Louis Park, who are among the best care providers in the skilled nursing world. There is an atmosphere of kindness and compassion extended within our teams and to our patients and their families. From our nurses and CNAs to activities to social work to dietary and housekeeping, this team goes above and beyond in everything they do for our patients and residents. I am so proud to work alongside them each and every day." Pat Voelker, Administrator.
We're Villa, and we make people better. Of course, we're focused on quality care and good outcomes. But we're here to do so much more. Villa's leadership has a vision of rising above the status quo—of never settling, and of shattering the old image of this industry. We've always wanted to be a part of something greater, and we're making that a reality. Our commitment to our people, our environment and clinical programs will allow us to fulfill our mission of making people better. For more information, please visit http://www.villahc.com.
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New Benefits' custom mobile app delivers health discounts and virtual care benefits for the AIL Plus program, empowering AIL to bring more value to the working families they serve.

DALLAS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
New Benefits, the leading provider of non-insured benefits, has partnered with American Income Life (AIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Life Inc. and leading provider of life, accident, and supplemental health insurance, to bring more value to the working families they serve, through the AIL Plus program. Delivered through a fully customized mobile app, AIL Plus helps save money on vision, dental, prescription medications, telemedicine, and more.
"In today's economy, many families are facing rising healthcare costs and, all too often, reduced healthcare benefits as well," stated Steve Greer, CEO of American Income Life Agency Divisions. "For those reasons, AIL felt the need to provide increased healthcare savings and options to the millions of working families we serve. The programs offered by New Benefits fit that need, and New Benefits has been an excellent and proactive partner in developing a custom solution specific to our business needs. We are very proud to partner with New Benefits and are looking forward to a long and successful business relationship with them."
New Benefits crafted a package of health discounts and telemedicine from their 30+ non-insured solutions, providing savings for AIL's clients on important healthcare services and virtual access to acute medical care. To ensure AIL Plus members could access all their health discounts and telemedicine on one platform, New Benefits developed a custom mobile app from proprietary technology. The mobile app fully encompasses AIL's brand for a seamless user experience.
"AIL has always been successful at offering services to help clients prioritize their well-being," said Joel Ray, CEO and Founder of New Benefits. "Through our partnership, AIL Plus members and their families have gained greater access to important healthcare services, which is especially important in our current time. New Benefits is proud to partner with AIL and develop this custom solution."

Since the AIL Plus program launched on May 1, 2020, more than 200,000 members have joined

The program is averaging 10,000 new members every week

AIL Plus members are poised to save hundreds of dollars on healthcare services by the end of the year

Weekly telemedicine utilization has increased nearly 363% since the program launched

To schedule a demo of New Benefits' technology platforms or review our non-insured benefit solutions, contact our benefit pros at NewSales@NewBenefits.com or call 844.529.5785.
ABOUT NEW BENEFITS
New Benefits has been disrupting the benefits marketplace since 1990 with innovative products, cutting-edge technology, and first-class service. As the leading wholesaler of non-insured benefits, we aggregate the most sought-after healthcare and lifestyle solutions for over 4,000 groups and millions of members. Our clients strengthen their health plans with a customized blend of 30+ non-insured benefits to help members navigate healthcare, find affordable care, reduce stress, and save time, all conveniently packaged in an easily accessible mobile app and web platform. Through regular use of their benefits, our members save millions of dollars annually on healthcare and everyday living expenses, increasing their happiness and productivity at work and home. Learn more at NewBenefits.com
ABOUT AMERICAN INCOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
American Income Life is an international Company protecting working families in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and through our wholly-owned subsidiary, National Income Life Insurance Company in New York.
American Income Life has served working families since 1951 with life, accident, and supplemental health products to help protect members of labor unions, credit unions, associations, and their families. AIL representatives develop long-term relationships with clients, helping ensure their insurance needs are met through the many stages of their lives.



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Remain inspection-ready with this practical, information-packed vSummit featuring current/former FDA insiders and industry experts.

FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
15th Annual FDA Inspections vSummit:
An FDAnews Virtual Summit
Tuesday, Nov. 17-Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020
https://www.fdanews.com/fdainspectionssummit
Inspections are different this year, but is this the new normal or just a temporary adjustment? In either scenario, preparing for virtual inspections due to COVID-19 precautions is critical to moving through the process successfully. Are you ready?
At the 15th Annual FDA Inspections vSummit, attendees will gain insights and tips to help plan for upcoming inspections. With the expertise of seasoned professionals, this virtual summit will tackle complex inspection issues head-on — providing details that will ease the stress of determining any next steps.
The summit will cover everything a team needs to know to move through an inspection. FDA officials and industry experts will share the best tools for participating in virtual interactions, how to prepare for a regulatory meeting, ways COVID-19 has impacted the inspection process and much more.
On both days, attendees will dig into the track that best matches one's needs, taking these exclusive industry insights and applying them to the company's business processes and goals.

Drugs and biologics track

     - Day 1 — Nov. 17
             - What one should expect from FDA drug GMP facility evaluations and
                 inspections during the pandemic
             - How to ensure drug GMP inspection readiness
     - Day 2 — Nov. 18
             - Managing risks and ensuring quality in a global supply chain
             - Inspection compliance in 2020 and expectations for 2021

Medical devices track

     - Day 1 — Nov. 17
             - CDRH Quality Pilot: Implementing a capability maturity model
             - Cybersecurity developments
     - Day 2 — Nov. 18
             - Managing virtual MDSAP inspections
             - Managing medical device recalls

Clinical trials track

     - Day 1 — Nov. 17
             - Deploying the right tools from the virtual clinical trials toolbox
             - Quality by Design: Building quality into clinical trials to proactively
                identify and mitigate risks
     - Day 2 — Nov. 18
             - Strategies for managing mobile remote audits and inspections
             - Obtaining and documenting informed consent when a patient is not
             physically present
There's no other summit where one will leave as well prepared for the complicated task of preparing for an inspection. Mark the calendar now. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from seasoned inspections experts and prepare the team for compliance and success.
Early Bird $100 discount!
Sign up through Oct. 16 and get $100 off the regular price.
Multi-attendee discounts available!
Significant tuition discounts are available for teams of two or more from the same company.
Virtual Conference Details:
15th Annual FDA Inspections vSummit:
An FDAnews Virtual Summit
Tuesday, Nov. 17-Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020
https://www.fdanews.com/fdainspectionssummit
Tuition:
Early Bird Pricing (before Oct. 16): $597
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Easy Ways to Register:
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FDAnews is the premier provider of domestic and international regulatory, legislative, and business news and information for executives in industries regulated by the US FDA and the European Medicines Agency. Pharmaceutical and medical device professionals rely on FDAnews' print and electronic newsletters, books and conferences to stay in compliance with international standards and the FDA's complex and ever-changing regulations.



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MSI Global Talent Solutions has joined forces with GlobeSafe, a leading marketplace for environmental health and safety products and services, to provide access to personal protective equipment (PPE) to clients and partner organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HAMPTON, N.H. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
As part of our effort to assist companies with their workforce safety and duty of care efforts, MSI has partnered with GlobeSafe to develop a handy package of key PPE items for employees needing to both travel to and from work and to utilize within the work environment.
The GlobeSafe PPE Packs, which include masks, hand sanitizers, disposable gloves, antimicrobial body sanitizer and wipes, aid companies' efforts in protecting their staff and onsite visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"MSI is determined to do everything possible to help our clients and all businesses protect the personal health and safety of their personnel and onsite visitors during this extraordinary time, and these PPE Packs can be a critical tool for human safety while companies explore new protocols necessary to assure bacteria free environments and personal protection, " said Timm Runnion, MSI's Executive Chairman. "The use of personal protective equipment is critical for traveling employees as well, and we are encouraging airlines and other travel service organizations to participate in our Personal Protection Equipment Program, as there is a need for these items everywhere people go, for the foreseeable future."
About GlobeSafe
GlobeSafe is the leading global marketplace for environmental health and safety products and services.
Its dynamic multi-vendor marketplace provides both consumers and businesses access to the most advanced products and services available for creating and maintaining environmental health and safety for homes and businesses around the world.
About MSI:
MSI helps businesses transform and evolve their workforce in accordance with the new future of work, enabling them to innovate and compete in today's challenging global economy.
Global corporations depend on MSI's expertise and managed services capabilities in the specialized areas of:
Global Immigration                
Global Employer Services
Change Management            
Mergers & Acquisitions
Domestic Relocation             
Global Employer Services
International Assignments            
Post-Merger Integration
Globalization                    
Duty of Care
Diversity and Inclusion            
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Global Comp & Payroll                            
Virtual Workforce Support
Business Traveler Compliance        
Technology & Digital
International PEO                
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Analytics
Companies grow, compete, and globalize with MSI
http://www.msigts.com
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The entrepreneurs on Inc.'s third annual Female Founders 100 list have transformed every major industry in America

SEATTLE (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Inc. today announced its third annual Female Founders 100 list, honoring an influential, ambitious, and diverse group of 100 women who are building America's most inspiring businesses.
The final list honors entrepreneurs of every age, background, and geography—from very early-stage founders with world-changing ideas to women who have taken companies public, sold them to big buyers, or spent decades building and running their businesses. These women are leading innovative companies in a vast range of global industries, including tech, retail, finance, fitness, health care, consumer products, food, and more.
"With Gennev, we set out to start the conversation around menopause, remove the stigma and bring effective health solutions to women, "says co-founder and CEO Jill Angelo.
When a survey of 1,500 midlife women revealed how poorly prepared most women are for the challenges of perimenopause and menopause, Jill Angelo created Gennev, a modern digital health platform for women 45+.
The estrogen withdrawal of menopause can trigger up to 34 different symptoms, potentially affecting a woman, literally, from head to toe. To treat the whole woman, Gennev offers telehealth access to OB/GYNs and Registered Dietitians, supplements and hygiene products for symptom relief, and free education and community.
Gennev is using technology and data to drive innovation. The Gennev Menopause Assessment is a proprietary set of questions aimed at helping a woman identify her place in her menopause journey. Information gathered from 70,000 Assessment takers is helping Gennev identify women's most pressing concerns and inform the next generation of treatment options.
Inc. editors and writers spent the past year researching candidates for the list, considering a wealth of exciting and accomplished candidates. For the first time, Inc. also invited founders to apply for the list—and to nominate another founder who has particularly impressed them. Each of the founders selected has left her mark on her industry in the past year, by setting audacious goals or by achieving business milestones. Taken together, they represent the female-led future of business.
"Our team vetted thousands of applications to find the 100 women highlighted on this list. It's the most inspiring work we do all year, and we're so thrilled to be able to feature these fierce, accomplished entrepreneurs and start to give them the recognition they deserve," said Inc. editor-at-large Kimberly Weisul.
To see the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/female-founders
Introduced in 2018, the Female Founders 100 list was quickly established as one of Inc.'s most esteemed franchises. This year's package includes a cover story on Sara Menker, founder and CEO of Gro Intelligence, a technology company that is bridging data gaps across the global agriculture sector, empowering decision makers, and creating a more informed, connected, efficient, and productive global agriculture industry; as well as business advice from all of the founders on the topics of big ideas, people, money, culture, and customers.
Inc.'s Female Founders 100 issue (November 2020) is available online now at https://www.inc.com/magazine and on newsstands beginning October 27. Join the Female Founders 100 conversation using #FemaleFounders.
About Inc. magazine
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning, multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels, including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion among the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.
About Gennev
Gennev is the first-of-its-kind digital health platform for women in menopause. The company's mission is to empower every woman to take control of her health in the second half of life. Founded by former Microsoft executive Jill Angelo and former Neutrogena executive Jacqui Brandwynne, Gennev provides telemedicine with menopause-certified OB/GYNs, on-demand telehealth coaching with registered dietitians, plus health and wellness products, community, and free education. Thousands of women globally have completed the Gennev Menopause Assessment to understand where they are in the journey and receive recommended health and wellness solutions. For more information, visit https://gennev.com



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First Toothpaste with SprinJene's Patented Zinc and Black Seed Oil Formula Recognized for Effectiveness in Cavity Prevention

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Leading natural oral care brand SprinJene proudly announces its Original SprinJene Fresh Boost Toothpaste has been awarded the Seal of Acceptance by the American Dental Association (ADA). SprinJene earned the Seal of Acceptance following the ADA's finding that the product is safe and effective in preventing cavities and helping in enamel remineralization when used according to instructions.
SprinJene Fresh Boost features a patented formula with zinc and black seed oil, which together can provide relief from dry mouth, control tartar growth, and deliver long-lasting oral freshness. Black Seed oil and zinc have been shown to fight gingivitis (gum disease) and reduce gum inflammation.
"The ADA Seal of Acceptance recognizes the efficacy and safety of SprinJene's patented toothpaste formulation and underscores our commitment to the oral care market," says SprinJene CEO and Founder Dr. Sayed Ibrahim. "SprinJene is dedicated to marrying science and nature to make the whole world smile naturally."
Last month, Sprinjene partnered with Zelira Therapeutics, a global leader in the development of clinically validated cannabis medicines, to launch SprinJene's first hemp-derived CBD toothpaste featuring SprinJene's proprietary cannabinoid formulations. The first product is expected to launch by the end of the year, with distribution across retail and other national channels in the US. The brand will be Zelira's first over-the-counter cannabinoid product line, and one of five new products the company will launch globally this year.
Products awarded the ADA Seal of Acceptance can be used with assurance that they have demonstrated safety and efficacy according to ADA requirements. For more information visit the ADA here: https://www.ada.org/en.
About SprinJene
SprinJene is a socially conscious brand dedicated to marrying the benefits of science and nature in the creation of Bio Preferred, Gluten-Free, Cruelty-Free, Vegan, Kosher and Halal oral care products that are void of harsh chemicals and abrasives. SprinJene's mission is to deliver the most advanced, safe, gentle and natural oral care options for brushers of all lifestyles. The company firmly believes that oral health is the gateway to internal health; that's why every SprinJene toothpaste features its patented formula of cold pressed black seed oil and zinc. There are currently two oral care product lines under the SprinJene umbrella: SprinJene Original and SprinJene Natural. SprinJene sources the globe for advanced, healthy ingredients to include in their products in order to improve the oral wellness of brushers everywhere. The staff at SprinJene are dedicated to continually advancing their cGMP processes, products and certifications to provide the best oral care products. SprinJene is available nationwide at retailers including Sprouts, H-E-B, Bed Bath & Beyond, Haggen's, United Market, Lassen's, Central Market, Amazon, and VitaCost and around the globe in France, Russia, UK, Singapore, Ukraine, China, Morocco, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan.
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All Shady Grove Fertility's Philadelphia-metro offices are fully reopened following COVID 19-related temporary closures. For a limited time, SGF offers free second opinion video consultations for Philadelphia, Chesterbrook, and Warrington office-area patients.

PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Shady Grove Fertility (SGF), the largest fertility center in the nation, has now fully reopened their downtown Philadelphia office in Center City, where the building had been closed since March. All three SGF locations in the Philadelphia metro area are now fully reopened.
While SGF is increasing access to care by reopening all offices, new patients still benefit from convenient telehealth appointments as well as free second opinion video consults for new patients seeking care with one of their Philadelphia, Chesterbrook, or Warrington physicians.
SGF's Philadelphia-metro physicians, Drs. Caleb Kallen, Brianna Schumacher, Isaac Sasson and Ryan Martin provide fertility patients with a full range of state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options for female and male infertility. SGF also provides patients with a range of financial options to make treatment more affordable, including their exclusive Multi-Cycle Discount Program, where patients can save 40% on the cost of IVF by preparing for multiple cycles, as well as their exclusive Shared Risk 100% Refund Program for IVF or donor egg treatment, where patients either take home a baby or a full refund.
In a 2017 study, Mayo Clinic researchers found that, for 88 percent of patients, getting a second opinion yielded a new or more detailed diagnosis. When it comes to fertility treatment, however, patients often forego this step. Seeking a second opinion before embarking on a fertility journey can make a difference in the path to pregnancy and may provide a different perspective or treatment strategy that better resonates with the patient's needs.
To learn more about second opinions at SGF or SGF's Philadelphia-metro physician team, visit SGF's website or schedule a virtual physician consultation.
About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)
SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and 5,000+ 5-star patient reviews. With 37 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients virtual physician consults, deliver individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including 100% refund guarantees. More physicians refer their patients to SGF than any other center. Call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com.



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The Joint Commission reaccreditation establishes a high standard of quality of care that sets FastMed apart among independent urgent care providers in Arizona, North Carolina, and Texas

PHOENIX (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
FastMed Urgent Care announces that it has earned reaccreditation of The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Ambulatory Care for its more than 100 clinics by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization's commitment to providing safe and high-quality patient care. FastMed was first awarded the Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission in 2014 and is now reaccredited through 2023.

This distinction sets FastMed apart from other urgent care providers. While 80% of hospitals in the U.S. have this accreditation, FastMed is the only independent urgent care operator to receive The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval in Arizona, North Carolina, and Texas – the states that it serves.
"We commend FastMed Urgent Care for its continuous quality improvement efforts in patient safety and quality of care, which have enabled them to again meet The Joint Commission's high standards," said Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, chief operating officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and chief nursing executive for The Joint Commission.

The Joint Commission accreditation process follows meticulous reviews of health and safety standards in healthcare settings. As part of its rigorous process, The Joint Commission evaluated individual FastMed clinics for compliance with ambulatory care standards spanning several areas including emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management, laboratory, provision of care, and patient access, rights and responsibilities.
"FastMed is proud to have been accredited by The Joint Commission and now reaccredited for the second time, as it is a symbol of our commitment to high-quality care and our ongoing ability to deliver it," said Web Golinkin, CEO of FastMed. "Our team members' relentless drive to consistently deliver high-quality care combined with a focus on always demonstrating compassionate hospitality is why patients choose FastMed."
The Joint Commission's ambulatory care standards include more than 300 standards that incorporate over 1,000 individual elements with related goals that must be achieved by organizations in order to be approved for accreditation. These standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers and are driven by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care organizations measure, assess, and improve performance. An important part of the survey process is achieved when surveyors conduct unannounced onsite observations and interviews with staff who are responsible for achieving all standard-related goals.
To learn more about FastMed Urgent Care and find a clinic near you, please visit https://www.fastmed.com/
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About FastMed Urgent Care
FastMed Urgent Care owns and operates more than 100 clinics in North Carolina, Arizona and Texas that provide a broad range of acute/episodic and preventive healthcare services seven days a week. FastMed also provides workers' compensation and other occupational health services at all its clinics, and family and sports medicine services at select locations. FastMed has successfully treated more than 6 million patients and is the only independent urgent care operator in North Carolina, Arizona and Texas to be awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for quality, safety and infection control in ambulatory healthcare. For more information about locations, services, hours of operation, insurance and prices, visit http://www.fastmed.com.

We commend FastMed Urgent Care for its continuous quality improvement efforts in patient safety and quality of care, which have enabled them to again meet The Joint Commission's high standards.



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Jockey.com Scrub Purchases Trigger Scrub Donations to Underserved and Rural Healthcare Facilities

MCDONOUGH, GA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Continuing its dedication to proactively support the healthcare community, Encompass Group, LLC (Encompass Group) today announced the newly launched Buy Scrubs | Give Scrubs donation program, implemented together with Jockey International, Inc. (Jockey). Over 20,000 scrub units will be donated to underserved and rural healthcare facilities as part of the program, which continues through November 13, 2020.
The Buy Scrubs | Give Scrubs program unites three truths: it is incumbent upon us to give in service to others, positive action is magnified in collaboration, and community care touches everyone. Encompass Group and Jockey designed the program to benefit underserved and rural healthcare facilities. For every unique individual order on Jockey.com that contains at least one Jockey brand scrub item, Encompass Group will donate Jockey scrubs to a facility in need. To identify facilities in need, Encompass Group reached out to the National Rural Health Association, gathered Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, and received requests made to the non-profit nursing group Society of Nurse Scientists Innovators Entrepreneurs and Leaders (SONSIEL) and to the group-purchasing organization Vizient, Inc.
The Buy Scrubs | Give Scrubs program hits close to home and even closer to the heart for Encompass Group, LLC Customer Service Supervisor Kimberly Manning. Noted Ms. Manning, "I have a lot of respect for this effort. My sister works in a hospital in South Georgia, Memorial Satilla Health, and it's beyond tough right now for the healthcare teams. I'm comforted knowing she wears Jockey scrubs—and she does so with pride!"
Becky Ries of Valley County Health System in Nebraska offered, "We would like to extend our thanks for the scrubs that are being shipped to our hospital. During these difficult times especially, generosity such as this helps to lift spirts and support our workers who are on the front lines helping to care for patients each and every day! Thank you for giving back in such a kind, thoughtful and generous way...we are beyond grateful!"
Remarked Encompass Group Chief Executive Officer John Wood, "No matter how much we do to help, there always is more to do. I'm grateful that Encompass Group staff persist in finding opportunities to give and then work diligently to make these ideas a reality. As always, we are honored and grateful to partner with Jockey International, Inc."
Contributed Deanna Leonard, Encompass Group Vice President and General Manager Professional Healthcare, "It truly does feel as though we can never do enough, however we strive and succeed each day knowing that we are living examples of our corporate mission—to extend safety and comfort to as many people as possible in the healthcare industry. My sincere gratitude to Jockey, SONSIEL, and Vizient for stepping up and helping us make a necessary impact."
Jockey President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Fedyk said, "It's been said before, yet it cannot be said too often, businesses are the corporate citizens of the towns, cities, and states of this country. As long as there is a need, we humbly, professionally, will take rapid and right action to meet it. Thank you to Encompass Group, LLC for maintaining such clear direction alongside us, to serve our nation's healthcare workers as they care for the vulnerable."
Stated Rebecca C. Love, MSN, RN, SONSIEL President & Co-Founder, "SONSIEL developed the SHARE program at the onset of the COVID-19 emergency to move PPE quickly to where it is needed most. Encompass Group, LLC and Jockey International, Inc. have emerged as leaders in the PPE-giving effort, both in cooperation with SONSIEL and through their own donation programs. I thank both companies, in the name of the many thousands of healthcare workers benefitting from these gracious endeavors."
Said Rand Ballard, Vizient, Inc. Chief Customer Officer, "We and all of our colleagues in healthcare are keenly aware of the need for ongoing assistance—especially in underserved areas. Our network of healthcare member facilities and close relationship with Encompass Group makes it easy for us to help identify what is needed, and where, in no time. We are happy to be a part of a pre-emptive solution in such trying times."
The Buy Scrubs | Give Scrubs program is the latest in a series of giving strategies by Encompass Group and Jockey. At the onset of the COVID-19 national emergency, Encompass Group and Jockey joined forces on donations of 10,000 scrub units to healthcare staff in New York City and 250,000 isolation gowns to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personal-protective equipment (PPE) efforts. Jockey also donated localized lots of respiratory and surgical masks in Kenosha, Wis., Jockey's hometown. Encompass Group donated 1,200 disposable jackets to healthcare facilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as part of the SONSIEL SHARE program, as well as direct-donated 1,200 sets of scrubs to hospitals in hard-hit areas of Georgia, where Encompass Group is headquartered.
To learn more about the Buy Scrubs | Give Scrubs program, visit https://www.jockey.com/catalog/all/scrubs/all.
ABOUT ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC
Encompass Group, LLC is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of reusable textiles, professional apparel, and disposable and single-use medical products. Encompass Group believes that every patient, resident, caregiver, and family member should feel safe and comfortable in today's healthcare environments. Encompass Group enhances the healthcare experience by developing innovative products that are reliably delivered and cost-effective for all providers. Encompass Group serves the acute-care, long-term, and senior-care markets, retail healthcare and hospitality apparel markets, and government operations markets. For more information about Encompass Group, LLC, please visit https://www.encompassgroup.com. Follow Encompass Group, LLC on LinkedIn (@encompass-group-llc); Twitter (@EncompassGrpLLC); Facebook (@EncompassGrpLLC); and YouTube.
ABOUT JOCKEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Founded in 1876, Jockey International, Inc. is a privately held, family owned company with headquarters in Kenosha, Wis. Started by Rev. Samuel T. Cooper as a sock company to serve lumberjacks of the day, the company has expanded into one of the most well-known apparel brands around the world. Today, Jockey products are sold in more than 145 countries. Jockey is committed to quality and innovation, and the passionate pursuit to satisfy the human need for comfort continues to be the company's hallmark. Visit http://www.jockey.com/ to experience the quality and craftsmanship of the Original American Underwear Brand. Follow Jockey International, Inc. on LinkedIn (@jockey-international-inc); Twitter (@jockey); Facebook (@Jockey) and also Facebook (@JockeyScrubs); Instagram (@jockey) and also Instagram (@jockey_scrubs); Pinterest (@jockeyus); and YouTube.



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For fear of contracting COVID-19, a large majority of people are foregoing getting cancer screenings and/or delaying needed testing and care. Doing so could lead to an alarming increase in cancer fatalities, warns Dr. Jill Helmke, Director of Clinical Trials and Chief Pharmacy Officer of NuView Life Sciences, a clinical stage oncology company.

PARK CITY, UTAH (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
There could be as many as 10,000 unnecessary deaths due to breast and colorectal cancer in the next 10 years which could be easily avoided if cancer screenings increase, according to a published editorial by the National Cancer Institute.(1) As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, cancer screenings have dropped significantly.(2) Although a specific percentage cannot be ascertained—as it invariably differs according to geographical region and medical-specialty data—to cite one example: New York City's Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center reported a drop of between 30 and 50 percent of individuals seeking cancer care.(3) Delaying screenings for fear of coronavirus contagions puts countless lives at risk, which will inevitably lead to an increase in cancer-related deaths, says NuView Life Sciences CEO Paul Crowe.
Furthermore, in a letter to the Journal of the American Medical Association (1), clinical laboratory Quest Diagnostics reported a decrease of 46.4% in new diagnoses of the main six types of cancer—breast, colorectal, lung, gastric, pancreatic and esophageal—during the 7 weeks between March 1 and April 18. Breast cancer showed the largest drop while pancreatic cancer showed the smallest decrease with 51.8% and 24.7%, respectively.
Cancer and Early Detection Numbers (1-5)

91.5%: Five-year survival rate of colon cancer when detected early vs 11% if caught late.

98% and 100%: Five-year survival rate for breast and prostate cancer when detected early, respectively. After 10 years, survival rates remain high.

1.8 million: Estimated number of new cancer cases in the United States in 2020.

606,520: Estimated number of cancer deaths in the United States in 2020.

89,500 new cases and 9,270 cancer deaths in adolescents and young adults (ages 15 to 39).

42% (or 750,000 cases) of all new cancer cases are avoidable.

94%: Drop in cervical and breast cancer screenings in March 2020.

In addition to Early Detection, Cancer Diagnoses Have to Improve
If early detection is an individual's greatest weapon battling cancer, then precision screenings that improve the diagnosis should be the best tool for the job.
"Cancer screenings have to change; they have to improve and evolve with 21st-century technology. There is currently a paradigm shift within the oncology industry and the technologies available to clinicians," Dr. Helmke says. To meet the demand for more effective, modern choices to confirm and treat cancer, NuView Life Sciences is introduced testing a proprietary NV-VPAC1 peptide platform, invented by Dr Mathew Thakur and colleagues at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA.
NV-VPAC1 is a proprietary peptide construct that targets the Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP) and pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating peptide (PACAP) receptor known as VPAC1 which is overexpressed in high density on the surface of cancer cells. When paired with imaging methods, this test will facilitate physicians with a more precise diagnosis tool which additionally allows targeted therapy delivery.
The Cancer Consortium recently called NuView's precision medicine technology a "breakthrough...uniquely positioned to confirm cancer" on the cell surface with greater than 95% sensitivity. (6)
"Don't let fear stop you from taking care of yourself. Cancer screenings are an important tool. We at NuView Life Sciences urge the general public to carry on with their medical testing," says Crowe.
About NuView Life Sciences
Founded in 2005, NuView Life Sciences is a clinical-stage oncology company located in Park City, Utah, influencing the way cancer is diagnosed and treated in our modern healthcare system. NuView is focused on creating precision binary cancer diagnostics and Theranostic applications. The development and clinical implementation of NuView's exclusive peptide analog technology, NV-VPAC1(TM), provides clinicians more choices to improve patient outcomes while reducing healthcare costs. Led by a team of industry experts with decades of multidisciplinary experience in healthcare, NuView is poised to introduce a new cancer diagnostic technology and subsequently deliver a Theranostics approach for effectively observing and treating a variety of cancers. To learn more, visit http://www.nuviewlifesciences.com.
1.    Mastroianni, Brian; Healthline; Important Cancer Screenings Have Decreased During Covid-19; 11 June 2020 | healthline.com/health-news/important-cancer-screenings-have-decreased-during-covid-19
2.    American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts & Figures 2020 | Accessed 18 September 2020 | cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2020.html
3.    Cooney, Elizabeth; STAT; New cancer diagnoses fell sharpy as the coronavirus pandemic first hit; 04 August 2020; statnews.com/2020/08/04/new-cancer-diagnoses-fell-sharply-after-coronavirus/
4.    Ritchie, Hannah; Our World in Data; Cancer death rates are falling; five-year survival rates are rising; 04 February 2019 | ourworldindata.org/cancer-death-rates-are-falling-five-year-survival-rates-are-rising#:~:text=Studies%20have%20shown%20that%20this,early%20detection%2C%20we%20have%20seen
5.    Canary Foundation; Early Detection Facts and Figures; canaryfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/EarlyDetectionFactSheet.pdf; accessed 08 October 2020.
6.    Staff Writer, "Breakthrough Precision Medicine Technology for Non-Invasive Approach to Detecting Cancer", The Cancer Consortium, 25 July 2019. thecancerconsortium.org/2019/07/breakthrough-precision-medicine-technology-for-non-invasive-approach-to-detecting-cancer/



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DIH and Gorbel Rehabilitation team up to provide new solutions that solve real challenges and improve patients' lives with SafeGait 360 and SafeGait ACTIVE

NORWELL, MASS. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
DIH, leading global robotics & virtual reality (VR) technology provider, announced today that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Gorbel, an innovative developer & manufacturer of smart material handling & fall protection systems.
Under this Agreement, DIH will immediately integrate Gorbel's Rehabilitation commercial team and intelligent rehabilitation systems into the DIH organization and product portfolio, with plans to take over the remainder of Gorbel Rehabilitation's operations & IP by Oct 2021. Through a shared vision to improve people's lives, Gorbel is committed to supporting DIH to ensure a seamless transition & ongoing innovation.
"The USA is a focus market for us, where we plan to strengthen our strategic investments in the coming years. We welcome Gorbel's team spirit & proven products as part of our growth initiative for this strategic market," said Jason Chen, DIH Chairman & CEO.
"Out of our passion for improving people's lives, Gorbel leveraged its proven core technologies from industrial applications to the rehabilitation market eight years ago," commented Brian Reh, CEO of Gorbel Inc. "We are proud of the innovative systems we have designed to improve the lives of patients and believe now is the time to partner with an established, global leader in the rehabilitation market. DIH will take the SafeGait product line to new heights by delivering outcome-improving, integrated solutions to as many therapists and patients as possible."
Dr. Patrick Bruno, DIH Chief Commercial Officer, stated, "I'm excited to welcome the Gorbel Rehabilitation team to DIH and join us as we continue to build up our commercial presence, white-glove service, and training capabilities in the US market. Together we will pursue our mission to help physical therapists and their patients by partnering with thousands of rehabilitation facilities in this fast-growing market."
Gorbel is the developer of the SafeGait family of overhead dynamic body-weight support and fall protection systems for the rehabilitation market. The SafeGait 360 and SafeGait ACTIVE products included in this agreement reflect DIH's commitment to value innovation for the advanced rehabilitation market across the inpatient-to-outpatient continuum of care.
About DIH:
The vision of DIH is to Deliver Inspiration & Health to millions of people through innovative technologies in advanced rehabilitation therapy. DIH is a global solution provider combining innovative robotic & VR technologies with clinical integration & proprietary insights.
Through strategic design and the integration of leading global niche technologies by HOCOMA, a Swiss-based global leader in Robotics for Rehabilitation, and MOTEK, a Dutch-based global leader in sophisticated VR movement platforms, DIH is positioning itself as a transformative total solutions provider & consolidator in a fragmented and manual-labor driven industry.



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The newly built Generations Healthcare facility is now serving patients suffering from Alzheimer's, dementia and other mental health diagnoses.

TREMECULA, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Temecula Memory Care Center, a 64-bed memory care facility belonging to Generations Healthcare of Santa Ana, Calif., is now open and accepting residents. Located at 44320 Campanula Way in Temecula, the facility serves patients with Alzheimer's, dementia and other mental health diagnoses. As part of the 80,000-square-foot Temecula Healthcare Center campus, Temecula Memory Care Center offers patients unique access to all of the services of a skilled nursing facility in addition to memory care services.
The staff at Temecula Memory Care Center is committed to providing a secure environment in which residents can enjoy a fulfilling life and participate in activities that help delay cognitive decline. Activities and social programs are designed to improve self-sufficiency, self-confidence and cognition, intending to help those with dementia maintain their independence for a longer period of time. Other services include the following:

Close monitoring to ensure patient safety

24-hour nursing care

Assistance with activities of daily living (e.g., dressing, bathing, grooming, transfers)

Assistance with meals

Diabetic management

Giving of medications and treatments

Individualized exercise programs incorporating physical, occupational and speech therapy, using modern equipment with evidence-based practice in order to restore function and maximize independence

The level of services an individual patient needs can vary greatly depending on each individual's health and circumstances. The facility takes a personal approach to memory care and customizes programs to engage each resident in memory care activities, with the goal of ensuring an uplifting experience for all.
"The interest list for new residents with a desire to move into this beautiful, newly constructed facility is filling up quickly," said Jim Geddie, administrator of Temecula Memory Care Center. "I am proud of our incredible team of professionals and the proven outcomes that we are able to offer our residents."
In addition to the services the facility offers, the following amenities and features are also available:

Palm trees on the grounds

Interiors designed in the style of a luxury hotel

Option of meals made by a private chef

Food court–style dining

"To watch this facility take shape and finally come to this point has been an incredible experience," Geddie said. "We are honored to have the opportunity to welcome memory care patients into our facility and help them feel at home."
Temecula Memory Care Center is now accepting patients. For more information, call the main line at (866) 345-4636 or the facility cell at (714) 873-5203.
About Generations Healthcare
Generations Healthcare began operations in January 1998 with a single, 89-bed skilled nursing facility. Since that time, Generations has grown to 30 facilities comprising over 3,200 beds. Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. Guided by the values of kindness, competence and compassion, Generations operates these skilled nursing facilities throughout California, along with one newly built facility in Henderson, Nevada. Since its inception, Generations has established an excellent reputation in the communities served by its facilities because of its focus on quality, service and regard for the changes facing older adults in today's world. For more information about Generations Healthcare, visit ​http://www.lifegen.net​.



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Survey reveals latest findings on how patients search and evaluate providers and share their healthcare experiences online.

MCLEAN, VA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Binary Fountain, the leading online reputation and customer experience management platform for enterprises, healthcare organizations and small and medium-sized businesses, today released the findings of its "2020 Healthcare Consumer Insight & Digital Engagement Survey."
Now in its fourth consecutive year, Binary Fountain's annual survey aims to understand how patients search, evaluate and share their experiences with healthcare providers and brands. It analyzes consumer preferences for finding doctors, booking appointments, sharing experiences online, and communicating with healthcare organizations. The survey also includes key insights across four years of data and breaks down current consumer trends by demographic, including age and gender.
The 2020 survey results show that patients increasingly rely on online ratings and review sites to make informed healthcare decisions, and that local listing information is becoming key to the digital patient experience.
According to this year's survey results:
41% of patients use ratings and review sites to find a doctor – more than twice as much as in 2017. The average consumer reads nine reviews before choosing a doctor.
53% of consumers use hospital/clinic websites to look for physicians. Google is the most-used third-party directory for finding doctors (34%), followed by Healthgrades (24%). More than 20% of consumers are now using voice search to search for care.
Google and Facebook remain the most popular platforms for sharing healthcare experiences, but healthcare review and rating sites like WebMD and CareDash have gained popularity with a 78% increase and 2,150% increase respectively since 2018.
More than half of consumers say they primarily book appointments over the phone. But the share of consumers using third-party sites to book appointments has increased 69% since 2017.
The survey also asked consumers about how they evaluate, review and rate the care they receive. For the fourth consecutive year, the top three factors that matter most to patients when rating or evaluating a provider were "friendly and caring attitude," "thoroughness of the examination," and "ability to answer questions."
"The evidence grows clearer every year. Reviews, listings, and online reputation are key drivers in a data-driven, consumer-centric healthcare industry," said Aaron Clifford, senior vice president of marketing at Binary Fountain. "Patients have – by necessity in 2020 – become vigilant in using ratings and reviews to research their healthcare providers and facilities. We need to engage patients throughout the digital customer experience, giving them the right information at the right time, to earn their trust and their business."
For more findings from the 2020 "Healthcare Consumer Insight & Digital Engagement" survey:
Download the e-book here.
Download the infographic here.
Methodology
Sponsored by Binary Fountain, the "Healthcare Consumer Insight & Digital Engagement" survey was conducted by OnePoll, a marketing research company specializing in online quantitative research and polling, between Sept. 16-17, 2020. Feedback was obtained from more than 1,000 U.S. adults who have visited a doctor in the last year.
About Binary Fountain
Binary Fountain provides the leading customer experience and online reputation management platform for enterprises, healthcare organizations and small and medium-sized businesses. Anchored in its Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology, the cloud-based platform mines customer and employee feedback from surveys, online ratings and review sites, social media and other data sources to equip organizations with actionable insights needed to improve brand loyalty, increase engagement, attract new customers and drive sustainable bottom-line results. On a mission to help companies grow their business and create better customer experiences, Binary Fountain serves various industries including healthcare, hospitality, retail, automotive and financial services. For more information, visit http://www.binaryfountain.com.
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The conference, with its urgent theme of "Resetting the World with Wellness" in the wake of COVID-19, will take place both in-person and virtually, allowing entire global wellness community to participate in the event (Nov. 8-11); Virtual Access Package also includes exclusive access to the Global Wellness Institute's major 2020 research report on the global mental wellness economy

MIAMI (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the multitrillion global wellness economy, today announced it will be a hybrid event: combining its in-person conference with a virtual access package: a comprehensive, three-day, virtual pass to the event taking place at The Breakers Palm Beach from November 8-11, 2020.
Virtual attendees will receive:
-Live, virtual access to all main stage keynotes, panels and interviews with world wellness experts.
-Exclusive access to the Global Wellness Institute's 2020 research report, the first on the mental wellness economy.
-Interactive, global "think tank" and networking sessions, where their insights are heard and published.
-Virtual access to the new Tech Innovation Pavilion.
The cost of the Virtual Access Package is $500, and 2020 marks the first year such access will be granted. REGISTER HERE
Information on the 2020 GWS agenda can be found here. Numerous additional keynotes and panels will be announced next week.
All Main Stage Keynotes & Panels:
Virtual Access Package participants will experience all live sessions taking place on the main stage of the Summit, including high-profile keynotes and expert panels on the future market opportunities across wellness sectors–and how the pandemic is leading to a historic "wellness reset" for vast industries including traditional medicine, technology, travel and hospitality, food and nutrition, the workplace, real estate and communities, and beauty.
Exclusive Access to 2020 Research:
Both virtual participants and in-person delegates will be the only individuals to have access to the Global Wellness Institute's centerpiece research report for 2020: "Defining the Mental Wellness Economy." This pioneering study, the first to benchmark and analyze the explosive and complex mental wellness space, identifies the current and emerging services, products and technologies that constitute the market, including meditation and mindfulness, coaching, self-help, sleep, stress and anxiety-related products, and more. The market data for this new space will show where the best opportunities lie.
Interactive "Think Tank" & Global Networking Sessions:
Virtual attendees will participate in interactive sessions via Zoom, discussing, debating and charting the future of the wellness industry while networking with global colleagues, a unique platform that ensures that every virtual delegate's voice and insights are heard. These interactive conversations, hosted by Anna Bjurstam, Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses and co-chair of the 2020 Summit, will take place each day (separately) for US/European and Asian virtual attendees.
In-person delegates will also participate in collaborative, think-tank sessions (held outdoors in the afternoons) on the role that various wellness sectors can positively play in resetting the world, and what each wellness segments' biggest future market opportunities are.
The global insights gathered from both virtual and in-person delegates forecasting the future of wellness will be aggregated into a report released at the GWS' research press event held in New York in January 2021.
Virtual Access to the New Tech Innovation Pavilion:
GWS virtual participants and in-person delegates get the first look at newly launched wellness innovations spurred on by the pandemic, with in-person and virtual demos both from the main stage and the conference's first-ever Tech Innovation Pavilion.
"This is a pivotal time for the wellness world and we firmly believe that there's an urgency to bring together industry leaders and thinkers to map the many ways wellness can remake our world post-pandemic," said Nancy Davis, chief creative officer and executive director. "Offering a hybrid in-person and virtual Summit will make possible a more inclusive, global conversation than ever before, and one that underscores the GWS' overarching mission of 'Joining Together. Shaping the Future.'"
"The Summit's DNA is profoundly global, and in this unprecedented year of shifting travel restrictions, we're committed to an in-depth, truly global conversation which necessitates a combination of in-person and virtual delegates. Adding virtual access means we can bring all the expert insights–and that famed 'spirit' of the Summit–to the entire global wellness community," said Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of GWS.
Capacity at the in-person Summit at The Breakers Palm Beach is limited; delegates are urged to register ASAP. Learn more here.
Register for the Virtual Access Package here.
About the Global Wellness Summit: The Global Wellness Summit is an invitation-only international gathering that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively shape the future of the $4.5 trillion global wellness economy. Held in a different location each year, Summits have taken place in the US, Switzerland, Turkey, Bali, India, Morocco, Mexico, Austria, Italy and Singapore. The 14th annual Summit will take place at The Breakers Palm Beach, FL, from November 8–11, 2020. The 2021 GWS will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel, November 15–18.



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Belle Meade Family Dentistry raises awareness of the dangerous effects of untreated sleep apnea and invites patients, with or without a referral, to receive personalized treatment for sleep apnea and snoring in Nashville, TN with custom oral appliances.

NASHVILLE, TN (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
The dentists at Belle Meade Family Dentistry, Dr. James Pace Sr., Dr. Temp Sullivan, and Dr. James Pace Jr., raise awareness of the harmful consequences of untreated sleep apnea for oral and overall health. They welcome patients, with or without a referral, who have common sleep apnea symptoms, including daytime fatigue and snoring in Nashville, TN for personalized treatment with oral appliances.
Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition characterized by repeated pauses in breathing throughout sleep. These cessations commonly occur when tissues and the tongue fall back into the throat and obstruct the airway. Many patients do not realize they have obstructive sleep apnea but will experience the chronic effects, including morning headaches, daytime fatigue, trouble with concentration and memory, mood swings, and systemic health complications associated with blood pressure, diabetes, weight, and the heart. Sleep apnea that progresses without treatment can be dangerous to a patient's overall health and has been linked to heart failure and stroke. Treating this condition not only reduces these risks but helps resolve problematic symptoms such as snoring.
The dentists at Belle Meade Family Dentistry help patients discover if they have this life-threatening condition. If a patient presents with signs of sleep apnea, they can receive a take-home sleep study. This convenient test uses sensors to measure oxygen levels and record breathing while patients are in the comfort of their own bed.
If diagnosed with sleep apnea, patients can receive custom oral appliances from Belle Meade Family Dentistry to relieve symptoms and reduce associated health risks. Oral appliances fit over the teeth like a sports mouthguard and keep the lower jaw in a more forward position. This keeps the tissues and tongue from blocking the airway when the patient is in a relaxed state and helps to reduce snoring (a result of a partially obstructed airway). Oral appliances are less invasive than CPAP machines and are a beneficial option for those who are intolerant of this traditional solution. Drs. Pace and Sullivan can treat sleep apnea symptoms with these appliances after patients have received an official diagnosis from a sleep specialist.
Patients who have their sleep apnea treated with an oral appliance can enjoy a more restful and replenishing sleep, reduced snoring, better energy throughout the day, increased cognitive function, and a reduced risk of systemic complications. Patients can also improve their overall quality of life with better sleep and health with a minimally invasive and custom oral appliance.
Patients with chronic snoring in Nashville, TN who are interested in receiving an oral appliance for sleep apnea can contact Belle Meade Family Dentistry by visiting http://www.bellemeadedental.com or calling 615-298-2030.
About the Practice
Belle Meade Family Dentistry serves the Nashville, TN area with full-service family dentistry, for 43 years running. Dr. James Pace Sr. has served as a Chairman of the Nashville Peer Review Committee and as a delegate to the Tennessee Dental Association. He was selected by his peers in 2019 as one of the Top Dentists in Nashville, has consistently received recognition by the Tennessee Dental Association for his hours of continuing education, and has led and participated in multiple dental and medical mission trips to the Dominican Republic. Along with Dr. James Pace Jr. they have been honored each year from 2015-2019 as Patient's Choice Award Winners. Dr. Pace Jr. has also received the 2011 Tennessee Dental Association's Ace Award. Dr. Temp Sullivan earned his fellow in laser dentistry at World Clinical Laser Institute and serves as a delegate for the Tennessee Dental Association and as a member of the Peer Review committee for TennCare. The team at Belle Meade Family Dentistry strives to provide the finest quality dental care for patients in a warm, caring, and clean environment. They execute the most advanced dental care with every service, including dental implants, Invisalign, the Pinhole Surgical Technique and laser dentistry. To learn more about the dentists at Belle Meade Family Dentistry and the services they offer visit http://www.bellemeadedental.com or call 615-298-2030.




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Experienced dentists in Midland, TX, Drs. Tye Thompson, Jordon Green, and Mallory Gonzales, recently invested in a cutting-edge Zirkonzahn milling machine. This technology allows them to design and fabricate restorations for dental implants in their office with greater convenience, precision, and customization for patients.

MIDLAND, TEXAS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
The Dental Studio of Midland recently invested in state-of-the-art Zirkonzahn technology. Custom temporary teeth and final restorations for dental implants can now be made in their new, in-house milling machine ensuring greater precision and customization for patients as well as shorter treatment times. The dentists welcome Midland, TX to experience the convenience and advantages of their new technology, including predictable dental implant treatment all in a single location.
In years past, dental implant treatment relied on outside dental labs, as well as dentists and oral surgeons, to complete the process for replacing missing teeth. Temporary teeth and final restorations fabricated in an outside lab extended treatment length, with the potential for less reliable materials to be used to create the prosthetics. Miscommunication between the dentist office and the outside dental lab sometimes meant longer wait times while the restoration was adjusted or remade. With in-house technology, like the Zirkonzahn milling machine, available today for dentists, the inconvenience and impersonal process with an outside dental lab is eliminated.
The dentists at The Dental Studio of Midland can now provide exceptionally personalized and high-quality temporaries and dental implant restorations in-house using Zirkonzahn milling technology. This sophisticated milling machine can fabricate restorations for single, multiple, or full arch dental implants from various materials, including zirconia. Milled from a solid block of zirconia, this option offers unparalleled advantages due to its naturally life-like appearance and proven strength.
With precision milling capabilities from Zirkonzahn technology, Drs. Thompson, Green, Gonzales can elevate the level of customization for each patient's restoration and provide new teeth perfectly fitted to their smiles, facial features, and skin tone. Having a milling machine in the office also shortens the time patients must wait before receiving new teeth while ensuring they receive a restoration with optimal aesthetics and long-term function.
Custom restorations are just one part of the highly personalized treatment patients can receive at The Dental Studio of Midland. The experienced dentists have years of dedicated experience providing predictable dental implant surgery for single, multiple, or full arches of missing teeth. Their dental implant treatment is a digital process beginning with a CBCT scan and digital impressions, then precision implant placement with custom surgical guides, and restorations with Zirkonzahn milling technology. With all phases of treatment completed in a single location, patients can experience a faster return to optimal health and function with a beautiful set of teeth fully customized to their needs and specifications.
Patients interested in streamlined and custom treatment for restorative dentistry like dental implants can schedule a consultation with the experienced dentists in Midland, TX. Appointments at The Dental Studio of Midland can be made by calling 432-687-0629 or visiting http://www.midlanddentalstudio.com.
About the Practice
The Dental Studio of Midland offers comprehensive and caring dental care to patients in Midland, TX. Committed to serving custom care that patients truly need, Drs. Tye Thompson, Jordon Green, and Mallory Gonzales build relationships with each patient in order to understand their unique needs and goals. Both Drs. Thompson and Green completed dental training at the prestigious University of the Pacific and continue to expand their knowledge in dentistry by attending multiple continuing education courses. Dr. Gonzales brings her experience from the University of Texas to the team. The Dental Studio of Midland is equipped with advanced dental technology to provide patients with the highest standard of care. Drs. Thompson, Green, and Gonzales all bring their unique art and "niche" to The Dental Studio of Midland. Some of the services offered are laser dentistry, Invisalign, full mouth reconstruction, and sedation dentistry. The Dental Studio of Midland team is dedicated to providing the most efficient, least painful procedures for patients, and offer minimally invasive surgery whenever possible. To learn more about Drs. Thompson, Green, and Gonzales and the services offered at The Dental Studio of Midland, call 432-687-0629 or visit http://www.midlanddentalstudio.com.



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FARGO, N.D. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Board-certified oral surgeon, Dr. Michael Noffze, offers schedule tooth extractions or emergency tooth extractions in Fargo, ND, with or without a referral, to patients with tooth pain. He welcomes patients with broken teeth or impacted wisdom teeth to receive specialized and comfortable care at his private practice in Fargo, The Facial and Oral Surgery Center.
Tooth extractions are a common surgical procedure generally completed to restore comfort and function or to avoid future oral health complications. Severe tooth decay or infection, tooth crowding, impacted wisdom teeth, or an irreparable broken tooth are all reasons for tooth extractions. This treatment is comfortable and efficient when completed by an experienced oral surgeon like Dr. Noffze. During the procedure, he will gently remove an exposed tooth or surgically remove an impacted tooth from inside the jawbone. The Facial and Oral Surgery Center provides office-based anesthesia services to ensure this procedure is comfortable and pain-free.
As a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Noffze is an expert in dental surgical procedures like tooth extractions and has completed thousands of these treatments. Additionally, with both dental and medical training, he is equipped to handle any medical emergencies that may arise as well as having experience in a wide range of simple to complex extraction cases. An active member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dr. Noffze remains up-to-date on the latest technologies and techniques in oral surgery and is the director of one of the largest dental study clubs in the United States.
Dr. Noffze's practice, The Facial and Oral Surgery Center, is a leading surgical practice in Fargo, ND offering oral and maxillofacial surgical care to the area. The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art digital technology that aid in patient workflows and surgeries, including for tooth extractions. Patients who require one or more teeth extracted can also receive immediate dental implants and have a permanent tooth replacement secured the same day their teeth are removed. Dental implants can permanently replace one or more extracted teeth and restore dental function, natural smile aesthetics, and overall health.
Dr. Noffze and his team make these surgical treatments possible during the COVID-19 pandemic by following advanced sanitization and safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA). The team sanitizes rooms between each visit, routinely deep cleans the entire practice, and wears personal protection equipment.
Patients with painful or broken teeth can contact the oral surgeon for scheduled or emergency tooth extractions in Fargo, ND. Appointments at The Facial and Oral Surgery Center can be made with or without a referral by visiting http://www.tfaosc.com or calling 701-232-9565.
About the Practice
The Facial and Oral Surgery Center is a leading oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Fargo, ND. Dr. Michael Noffze is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who received his medical degree and certificate in preliminary general surgery from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Dr. Noffze is the director of one of the largest dental study clubs in the United States, was recognized by Cambridge Who's Who as the 2010 Professional of the Year for Dental Surgery, and continually speaks internationally on the topic of dental implants. Dr. Noffze is specially trained to treat medically compromised patients and his advanced and unique digital workflow streamlines complex dental implant cases. To learn more about The Facial and Oral Surgery Center and the advanced services that Dr. Noffze provides, call 701-232-9565 or visit the website at http://www.tfaosc.com.


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The recent distribution agreement encompasses Heilind's Hi-Rel and mil-aero divisions and includes ITT's Cannon and Veam connector lines

WILMINGTON, MASS. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Heilind Electronics, a premier global distributor of electronic components, has expanded its portfolio with the addition of ITT Cannon – a global market leader in the design and manufacture of harsh environment connector solutions. The distribution agreement positions Heilind as a global partner for ITT Cannon, authorizing the sale of these products in the American, European and Asian markets.
In the Americas, the agreement includes both Heilind Electronics and Interstate Connecting Components (ICC), the mil-aero division of Heilind. Heilind and ICC will offer the full ITT Cannon product portfolio.
"This strategic partnership marks a major milestone for us," said Alan Clapp, Vice President, Heilind Electronics. "The diversity and technology behind ITT Cannon's solutions, combined with Heilind's strong sales support and expertise, present a wealth of new options to Hi-Rel and mil-aero customers around the world."
Anh Phan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ITT Cannon, echoed the sentiment. "From harness manufactures to defense OEMs and medical solutions providers, this strategic engagement will provide both organizations with a deeper level of customer centricity and a robust pipeline for new, global opportunities," said Phan.
ITT Cannon's products are designed for harsh environment applications in a variety of markets, including aerospace and defense, space, industrial, rail, medical and energy.
Visit the Heilind and ICC websites to view the companies' full product offerings.
About Heilind Electronics
Heilind Electronics, Inc. (http://www.heilind.com) is one of the world's leading distributors of connectors, antennas, relays, sensors, switches, thermal management and circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire and cable, wiring accessories and insulation and identification products. Founded in 1974, Heilind has locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Follow Heilind on Facebook at facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at twitter.com/Heilind.
About Interstate Connecting Components (ICC)
A division of Heilind Electronics, North America's largest interconnect distributor, Interstate Connecting Components (http://www.connecticc.com) is an AS9100D-certified value-added distributor for the entire spectrum of electronic connectors, fiber optic connectors, backshells, tools, identification solutions and connector contacts. ICC specializes in the military-aerospace market and offers value-added assembly on 26482, 26500, 5015, D38999, M28840, M83513 and many other MIL-SPEC connector lines. Follow ICC on Facebook at facebook.com/connecticc and on Twitter at twitter.com/connecticc.
About ITT Cannon
ITT's Cannon brand is a leading global manufacturer of connector products serving international customers in the aerospace and defense, medical, energy, transportation and industrial end markets. Whether delivering critical specs to aircraft pilots, streaming data through communications satellites or giving expectant parents a first look at their unborn children, Cannon connects the world's most important information to the people who need it. Today, the company proudly continues its legacy of innovating to connect the world and inspiring the successes of the next century – because amazing things happen when great things connect. For more information, visit http://www.ittcannon.com.



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High Grade Hemp Seed and Center Pivot Group introduce initiative to start with the end in mind, making consistent, compliant hemp production a reality for maturing market

LONGMONT, COLO. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Recognized as a maturing market, the hemp industry's biggest challenge is stabilization: achieving a balance between demand, supply, and production to yield profit for both farmers and buyers. As demand for hemp products increases, farmers are eager to grow the crop, yet a lack of standardization and gaps in the supply chain have stymied long-term growth to date. High Grade Hemp Seed, a market leader in the production and sales of premium hemp genetics, announces a game changer for the industry today: the introduction of a Farm Partner Program (FPP). Co-created by Center Pivot Group (CPG), this first of its kind program will effectively make consistent, compliant production a reality for the US hemp market. The FPP debuts at hempFORWARD, a virtual event launching on Oct. 13, 2020, co-sponsored by High Grade Hemp Seed and Center Pivot Group, and produced by The Farm Journal.
The new Farm Partner Program will provide an infrastructure for hemp producers that guarantees a price for hemp flower at harvest, with the condition that it has been grown in accordance with guidelines laid out in the partnership agreement. For farmers who have purchased High Grade Hemp Seed genetics and followed specific standards laid out for crop management, this helps to assure a return on their original investment. Likewise, buyers and manufacturers can be assured of consistent and compliant hemp extract produced through the Center Pivot Group supply chain which will in turn fuel confidence in the marketplace. High Grade (HG) is committed to raising global standards for growing and producing hemp, and will be revealing news of new initiatives at the hempFORWARD event.
"The industry is growing vigorously, but we have recognized the barriers faced by farmers and buyers in terms of long term stability," says Isaac Cohen, CFO of High Grade Hemp. "We are focused on solutions, which start with the end in mind. The Farm Partner Program addresses the needs not just of small farmers, but large scale agricultural producers who want certainty in terms of how to cultivate and harvest on a mass scale."
The FPP will roll out immediately in the US – primarily in Calif., Colo., Minn., N.Y., Ore., and Texas – before looking towards international markets. Initially, the FPP will be open to experienced hemp farmers who purchase HG genetics. At point of seed sale, farmers will be introduced to end market contracts for their extracted hemp flower at harvest.
Contracts for biomass will be based on the trading value of hemp seed at purchase, with a revenue split after harvest between HG and the farmer. According to Global Market Insights, the worldwide market for CBD is expected to reach $89 billion by 2026. Demand for hemp and derivatives is expected to increase exponentially in the coming years.
"We want to support farmers throughout all points of the supply chain so that achieving a return on their investment becomes possible year after year," says Adrian Zelski, president of Center Pivot Group. "To make that a reality, it's critical for buyers to access a stable market to purchase consistent and compliant hemp, just as they do any other commodity. We're excited and confident that the Farm Partner Program will be the instrument that underpins the hemp market as it matures," he adds.
To learn more, visit HighGradeHempSeed.com. To register for the free hempFORWARD virtual event, or to access the press briefing and other content after the event, visit https://www.hempforwardevent.com
About High Grade Hemp Seed
HGH Seed, Inc., is a Colorado-based hemp genetics company committed to farming top-quality, consistent strains of hemp. High Grade has been pivotal in the reintroduction of industrial hemp to the global supply chain. CEO Bodhi Urban and the High Grade team introduced foundational strains such as Cherry Wine and Berry Blossom that are the basis of many hemp genetics today. The company is known for its proven track record of compliance, high feminization and germination rates, and high cannabinoid levels. To learn more about High Grade, or to inquire about purchasing seeds and starts, visit highgradehempseed.com.
About Center Pivot Group
Center Pivot Group is a hemp farming and manufacturing matchmaker. It provides partners with stability in a complex market by connecting clients directly to hemp farmers and companies. Its in-depth farm profiles help with sourcing feminized seed, hemp flower, biomass, or concentrates. All of CPG's hemp supply is screened for heavy metals, additives, and pesticides. For more information visit https://www.centerpivotgroup.com/

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Senator Young will tour and meet with key personnel

FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Maryland State Senator Ronald N. Young will tour the Frederick Rescue Mission on Tuesday afternoon for an overview of the Mission's operations, facilities, and critical programming it provides to those in need within the community.
Senator Young will tour the Mission's campus, including the main building, George L. Shields Bread of Life Kitchen, Food Distribution Center, Rescued Treasures, and the Changed Life Recovery Program facilities. He will also meet with Executive Director Arnold Farlow, Chairman of the Board Charlie Powers, and senior staff members to discover how COVID-19 has affected the Mission and its programs.
Ronald N. Young is a Senator representing District 3 (Frederick County) where he has served since 2011. As State Senator, he serves as a member of The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee; The Environment Subcommittee; The Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Subcommittee; The Joint Subcommittee on Program Open Space and Agricultural Land Preservation; The Environment Committee for the National Conference of State Legislators; Task Force on Green Technology, Life Science, and Health Information Technology Loan Assistance Repayment Program; Governor's Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing; The Senate representative to the Financial Education and Capability Commission; and Maryland Rural Caucus and the Environmental Caucus. He also serves as Chairman of the Executive Nominations Committee.
The Frederick Rescue Mission has been serving Frederick city and the surrounding areas for five decades. Established as a non-profit Christian ministry in 1964, the Mission is a Christ-centered ministry providing residential recovery programs to those experiencing homelessness or substance use disorder, food to the hungry, clothing to the those in need, and connection within the community through relationships. The Mission is located at 419 W. South Street.



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The Blue Venture Fund invests in Verata Health's AI platform to help patients get faster care.

MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Verata Health and the Blue Venture Fund (BVF) announced today their partnership to solve prior authorization, one of healthcare's most significant and expensive challenges for payers, providers, and patients.
Verata Health, a leading healthcare artificial intelligence (AI) company, offers a Frictionless Prior Authorization platform that automatically prepares prior authorizations for providers and health systems, thereby accelerating prior authorization decisions from payers and improving access to appropriate care.
"Prior authorization is a $31B problem for the U.S. healthcare system. Both providers and payers are struggling to manage high-quality and timely care for patients," said Dr. Tom Hawes, Managing Director of the Blue Venture Fund. "This partnership is a win-win for both organizations and the large number of providers, payers, and patients that will benefit from it."
The Blue Venture Fund is a unique collaboration between Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), and Sandbox to which thirty-six BCBS companies have committed over $800 million across four funds. The Blue Venture Fund invests in promising, emerging companies of strategic relevance and provides the portfolio with access to BCBS companies -- collectively insuring one in three Americans -- to deploy innovation at scale. Sandbox is an independent company that provides healthcare-related investment management exclusively for the Blue Venture Fund.
"On behalf of the Blue Venture Fund, we are proud to partner with a best-in-class technology company that is paving the way for artificial intelligence in healthcare," said Matt Downs, Managing Director of the Blue Venture Fund. "Among the companies in this space, Verata Health leads with their proven AI and world-class team. We look forward to supporting Verata as they continue to lead the market in solving the prior authorization challenge and encourage other health plans to explore collaborative partnerships like this that truly provide large scale innovation."
Partnerships with payers enable Verata Health to provide faster prior authorization decisions at the point-of-care. This creates a seamless experience for providers and patients while dramatically accelerating access to care. Automated utilization management driven by powerful AI creates opportunities for cost-savings and increased member satisfaction.
"We're excited to announce our partnership with the Blue Venture Fund. By working with the BVF and other forward-thinking payers, we strengthen our commitment to helping patients get the right care at the right time," said Dr. Jeremy Friese, CEO of Verata Health. "As we continue to grow within the provider space, we want to accelerate the parallel track we are building with executives at payer organizations and affirm our position as the only AI solution that supports patients at both ends of the fax machine."
About the Blue Venture Fund
The Blue Venture Fund is a unique collaboration between Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), and Sandbox to which thirty-six BCBS companies have committed over $800 million across four funds. The Blue Venture Fund invests in promising emerging companies of strategic relevance to BCBS companies and provides the portfolio with access to BCBS companies to deploy innovation at scale. Sandbox is an independent company that provides healthcare-related investment management exclusively for the Blue Venture Fund. For more information, visit http://www.blueventurefund.com.
About Verata Health
Verata Health removes prior authorization barriers, so patients get the right care at the right time. A physician-led company trusted by providers, health systems, and payers across the country, Verata's artificial intelligence platform is obsoleting the fax machine with Frictionless Prior Authorization. To learn more, visit us at http://www.veratahealth.com, follow us LinkedIn, or connect with us on Twitter @VerataHealth.
CONTACT:
John Wessinger
Marketing Manager
john.wessinger@veratahealth.com



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In a first from iaedp's International Chapter, a two-day intensive training for eating disorders treatment professionals is slated for November 13 (8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. EST) and November 14 (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST) delivered in Spanish and English by a renowned collective of experts in the field. The training is hosted by iaedp's International Chapter Chair of Mexico Dra. JulietaVélez-Belmonte, MS, PsyD with sponsorship from Neandi Psychological Specialities and Feelink digital Community with support from the Ibero-American Commission on Human Rights.

PEKIN, ILL. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
In a first from iaedp's International Chapter, a two-day intensive training for eating disorders treatment professionals is slated for November 13 (8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. EST) and November 14 (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST) delivered in Spanish and English by a renowned collective of experts in the field.
The training is hosted by iaedp's International Chapter Chair of Mexico Dra. JulietaVélez-Belmonte, MS, PsyD with sponsorship from Neandi Psychological Specialities and Feelink digital Community with support from the Ibero-American Commission on Human Rights.
The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) is a premiere provider of educational programs and training standards for eating disorder treatment specialists and other healthcare professionals.
Early registration, already underway for the International Chapter training, lasts until October 15, 2020. The training course cost for the two-day session is $130 during early registration and $145 after that. The cost for students with credentials is $100.
"We are excited that, even during these challenging times, iaedp is able to expand our engagement and delivery of much needed training throughout Spanish speaking countries," says Blanche Williams, iaedp Director of International Development.
The training program presenters and workshops include:
Day One - November 13, 2020
Brief Introduction to the Integrative Treatment of Eating Disorders - Dr. Julieta Velez-Belmonte, PsyD, CEDS, NCC-OPCA and Dra. Rosanna Mauro, MS, CEDRD-S
Functional Body: A Comprehensive and Novel Alternative to Managing Body Distortion on Eating Disorders - Dr. Juanita Gempeler Wheel, MD, FAED
Eating Disorders Prevention Model Based on Risk Level - Dr. Rodrigo León PsyD
Study and Clinical Practice of Binge Eating Disorder, Proposals Towards Its Comprehensive Care - Dr. Antonio Tena, PsyD
Beyond Food: Integrative Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorders - Dra. Aridia Vásquez, MD, MS, RD
Eating Disorders from a Preventive Medical Perspective - Dra. Eva Trujillo, MD, F.iaedp, FAED
Roundtable- Feeding Disorders, Pica, Rumination Disorder - Dra. Aridia Vásquez, MD, MS, RD; Dra. Julieta Vélez-Belmonte, PsyD, CEDS, NBCC-OPCA; Dra. Zuleika Morillo; Dra. Juanita Gempeler Wheel, MD, FAED
From Theory to Practice: Role of the Psychiatrist in Eating Disorders - Dra. Zuleika Murillo, MD
Day Two – November 14, 2020
ACT as a Strategy for Managing Personality Traits in Patients with Eating Disorders - Dr. Emmett Bishop, MD, FAED, F.iaedp, CEDS
Psychological Aspects of Eating Disorders and Body Image - Dra. Julieta Vélez-Belmonte, PsyD, CEDS, NBCC-OPCA
Reconstructing Eating Identity in Eating Disorders: A Key Factor for Recovery -
Dra. Rosanna Mauro, MS, CEDRD-S, NBC-HWC
Round Table: ARFID - Dr. Emmett Bishop, Dra. Eva Trujillo, Dra. Rosanna Mauro.
REGISTRATION: https://iaedp.site-ym.com/event/ElCuerpoTerritorioDeLaImagen
Learn more about our International Chapter:
https://membershare.iaedp.com/international-chapter/
https://membershare.iaedp.com/international-chapter/en-espanol/
About the iaedp Foundation: Since 1985, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals has provided education and training standards to an international and multidisciplinary group of various healthcare treatment providers and helping professions. MemberSHARE.iaedp.com is an iaedp business journal and online member resource to learn about noteworthy member achievements, continuing education webinars and U.S. and International Chapter activity and events; for more information, visit MemberSHARE.

"We are excited that, even during these challenging times, iaedp is able to expand our engagement and delivery of much needed training throughout Spanish speaking countries," says Blanche Williams, iaedp Director of International Development.



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Charlotte-based medtech company, MedShift, announces updates to its existing MedBox technology, including updates to its optional E-commerce platform

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
MedShift, a Charlotte-based leader in software enabled medical technology, announced today numerous updates to its existing MedBox technology, including upgrades to its optional E-commerce platform. The updates are said to place a direct focus on various quality of life enhancements, helping to improve the platform experience for both medical practice users and their patients.
MedBox is a practice-facing web application that facilitates the management of recurring procedures and product deliveries for customers. Through MedBox, medical practices can be sure that all products and treatments purchased through the platform are paid in full, leaving no room for outstanding payments owed by patients. This is beneficial to both parties, as medical practices can be sure that all payments are received in full before treatment day, and can relieve some financial stress for patients who are looking to make gradual payments on recurring treatments.
Additionally, the optional E-commerce integration provides medical practices with a unique online store for patients to utilize, as well as an E-commerce order fulfillment suite that MedShift serves. This means that for practices offering shippable products, the E-commerce integration will allow patients access to online shopping, rather than having to make a visit to the practice to purchase desired items. Through offering online purchasing options, both the practice and patient benefit, as MedBox allows for customers to receive requested items even with busy schedules.
A key update with MedBox is the new payment method offering, which allows users to have multiple cards on file, whereas the old platform version only allowed for single card use. This is beneficial to the patient in that it allows for split payment options, rather than full payments on a single card. Additionally, the MedShift Engineering team implemented a new login system that allows for enhanced security, making platform navigation easy to manage and more safe for users than previous versions.
Along with new payment methods and additional login security features, MedBox now allows for product variation listings. In previous versions, the platform only allowed for single product listings, but users now have the ability to add a single product to the store with various purchasing options based on different variations such as size and quantity. This feature is said to allow for all products on a practice's store to be supported within MedBox, so that items can go into the system in a way that is streamlined.
Another update from MedShift's Engineering team is Quick Ship, which was originally implemented so that a practice user would have access to shipping labels and tracking numbers for shipments that were not linked to a specific product. In theory, a practice user could ship any desired product with the Quick Ship feature, which is beneficial because the feature allows for shipping records to be present with MedShift's interface, rather than interfacing with an outside shipping provider. Along with this, new layout themes and more customizations have been added to the E-commerce side of the platform, making the appearance of each store unique and tailored to each customers' requests. "Incorporating additional customization options to the platform has not only helped to make each online store unique, but also allows for more options when working to meet individual needs based on each practice's offerings," said Adam Walsh, Director of Engineering at MedShift. With the new customization additions, practices can now add various tabs to their stores, select new design layouts that align with their brand and even choose multiple shipping carriers and rates.
In addition to the above updates, the MedShift Engineering team also completed the writing of a new tax report system, which can be viewed on a per county and per state basis in the United States. This is beneficial to MedShift's customers when it comes to accounting purposes, as data can be accessed in a single designated area through an easy-to-view format. This addition to MedBox is said to help customers when paying taxes and managing other accounting-related aspects of business.
"The recent updates applied to both MedBox and its optional E-commerce add-on will aid our customers in offering a more unique experience to patients, as well as assist in making product and treatment purchase and delivery more manageable," said Brian Phillips, MedShift's CEO. The mentioned updates are said to help encourage patient retention by offering various customizable levels and plans for MedShift's customers and their patients, making the process of purchasing products and treatments very straightforward.
For more information on MedBox, its optional E-commerce integration option, and MedShift's other technology and device offerings, visit the MedShift website.
About MedShift
MedShift, founded in 2015 in Charlotte, NC delivers a platform as a service to both medical device manufacturers as well as individual medical practices. Foundationally, MedShift enables access to the latest devices and technology to remain competitive and attract new business. MedShift has partnered with over 300 doctors in North America, Australia, and New Zealand to give practices the latest in cutting-edge treatment modalities, services, and systems.
MedShift is disrupting the traditional aesthetic device market by offering permanent placement, holistic subscription services for surgeons, physicians, and their business. MedShift's broad portfolio of services for practices includes a portfolio of 24 leading aesthetic medical devices from nine manufacturers, an aesthetic eCommerce and subscription platform, in-house communications and marketing services, and inbound lead generation. For manufacturers, MedShift delivers a highly secure IoT platform consisting of both hardware and software assets allowing for real-time visibility, remote management, and big data modeling of entire medical device lineups. MedShift adds value across the manufacturer and provider spectrum and continues to empower robust integration with the leading brands and doctors in the industry. Additionally, in its first year of eligibility, MedShift ranked 185 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list, leading as the 15th fastest growing health company in the United States.

"The recent updates applied to both MedBox and its optional E-commerce add-on will aid our customers in offering a more unique experience to patients, as well as assist in making product and treatment purchase and delivery more manageable," said Brian Phillips, MedShift's CEO.



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ChiroFusion's new billing and claims management update streamlines billing processes while providing real-time financial performance visibility through an intuitive web application.

BOCA RATON, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
ChiroFusion, the leading cloud-based electronic medical record (EMR) software for chiropractors, today announced the release of a major update to its flagship product for chiropractors. The update, which boasts a completely revamped look and feel, focuses on simplifying complicated business processes to help providers further streamline workflows and increase reimbursements.
"Getting paid quickly with the least amount of effort is an essential requirement for chiropractors today, but achieving this goal has been a challenge for many practices," said Marie Holevas, CTO of ChiroFusion. "Given this reality, we're proud to release our next generation solution designed to help practices optimize their revenue performance, while providing 24/7 visibility into all aspects of the practice. The added functionality and expansive benefits of this milestone version of ChiroFusion speaks to our commitment to support our valued clients while inviting new practices to join the ChiroFusion family."
This latest ChiroFusion update delivers a unique combination of proven experience and powerful technology to help practices become more agile and flexible in improving overall revenue cycle management. The software's new enhanced user interface reflects a more intuitive navigation system and a friendlier color palette to reinforce the company's commitment to improving workflow efficiency.
Key product enhancements include:

A newly redesigned, more intuitive billing and claims interface with multifunction capabilities.

Centralized, efficient claims management and billing to manage your claims process in one place and to ensure that your claims management and patient billing process run smoothly every time.

New automations that save time and reduce billing errors by up to 72 percent.

Advanced insurance payment engine to auto-calculate the expected reimbursement from Payers.

Improved management of family share plans including pre-pay services and recurring auto-debits.

Additional resources:
ChiroFusion overview video and demo:
Plans and pricing:
About ChiroFusion
ChiroFusion is the leading provider of affordable, cloud-based practice management software for chiropractic professionals. We partner with chiropractors across the country to help them automate operations, improve patient care, and increase profitability. In 2016, ChiroFusion was named to the Inc 500 list of fastest growing private companies in America with 1545% growth over a three year period.
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Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals cuts ribbon on a physical rehabilitation hospital located in OKC.

DALLAS AND OKLAHOMA CITY (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2020
Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals cuts ribbon on its fifth physical rehabilitation hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The 41,000 square foot, 36 private bed, modern post-acute care rehabilitation hospital is located at 7900 Mid-America Blvd, just off interstate 240 near Sooner Rd. The hospital provides physician led comprehensive rehabilitative services, with around the clock registered nursing care and staff specifically trained to help patients overcome a variety of debilitating illnesses including stroke, brain injury, neurological deficits, orthopedic conditions, pulmonary disease, spinal cord injury, amputations, post COVID-19 recovery and other complex medical conditions. Rehabilitation hospitals are extremely valuable to the communities they serve acting as the "bridge" between a patient's surgery and home allowing patients to recover near their home and support system.
Jay Quintana, Everest Rehabilitation Hospital CEO and co-founder said, "We are thrilled to be opening our fifth rehab hospital in OKC and its culmination of our 180th physical rehab hospital bed in five markets over three states. We are so excited to be providing our 'Everest' quality of rehab care to the citizens of Oklahoma. Our enormous level of care in our modern, naturally lit, acute rehabilitation hospital setting cannot be provided at other levels of care such as skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes."
Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals include:

41,000 square feet of a modern, naturally sunlit environment to drastically enhance our patients, families and staff experience

36 private rooms with the predesigned capability to expand each hospital by 19 rooms as the market needs dictate

Large modern equipped Therapy Gyms

A complete pharmacy and in-house dialysis capabilities

A retrofitted "Smart Car" (real car) for mobility therapy

A large therapy courtyard with multiple therapy options in a park like setting

A Hydro Worx water therapy treadmill with water jets to create buoyance and low impact resistance

A furnished Assisted Daily Living apartment with a fully functioning kitchen and bath

A large dining hall with buffet line and outdoor patio for patients, physicians, staff and family to enjoy

A multitude of family gathering and meeting areas

Omar Jenkins, Everest Rehabilitation's CFO and co-founder said, "We are saddened that we could not open with the usual fanfare of our normal ribbon cuttings due to COVID-19; however, we are ecstatic about providing this magnificent $23 million dollar rehab hospital along with our level of post-acute care rehabilitation services for the benefit of Oklahomans for decades to come."
About Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals, LLC
Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals LLC, based in Dallas, Texas, is a multispecialty acute care physical rehabilitation hospital company focused on providing high quality, physical rehabilitation care. Everest is passionate about patient care; striving to create healing and nurturing environments for all patients that not only meet their medical needs but address their emotional and social needs as well. Patients are guided through the necessary steps to reclaim daily life, recover function, and return to an optimal quality of life by combining the latest treatments, technologies, and research with a unique interdisciplinary team approach involving the patient and family from day one. Everest provides the highest level of care available to patients with disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses, or from traumatic accidents.
http://www.everestrehab.com
Jay Quintana, CEO/ Co-Founder
Jquintana(at)everestrehab.com
469-713-1145



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SATURDAY OCT 17, 2020: Women's Mobile March: SE Michigan

FLINT, MICH. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2020 9:00 AM:
Women's Mobile March: Michigan Counties Unite
Southeast Michigan -- Join us Saturday, October 17th for the 2020 Women's Mobile March launching from Riverside Park in Auburn Hills and landing at Hallwood Plaza in Flint, MI. Across multiple Michigan counties, women, femmes, and allies will join together in a Women's March 2020 Dream Cruise to show collective power and make 2020 the year to drive to Move Women Forward.
The mobile march will be led by Holly A.C.T.S. and Flint Rising as the women of Oakland, Livingston & Genesee Counties stand in solidarity with ALL women across the nation. Women fight for ourselves and each other. Women stand up for ourselves and we extend a hand up to any woman who needs our help or our voice. United we will continue to fight to end violence, environmental injustice, systemic racism, the threats to our reproductive rights along with civil rights, disability rights, immigrant rights, worker rights, and our LGBTQIA sisters and brothers.
Please join the Mobile March and rallies to hear from many amazing female voices and allies from all walks of life! Decorate cars and join in as we launch a Mobile "March" up I-75 North from Riverside Park in Auburn Hills from 9:00 AM -11:00 AM and landing at Hallwood Plaza in Flint to rally at 12:30 PM- 3 PM.
Safety is paramount: Both rallies require face coverings over the mouth and nose and/or face shields and please physically distance 6+ feet from those you don't live with. Disposable face masks and hand sanitizer will be available. Remember to decorate the cars as creatively and safely as possible!!
List of scheduled speakers for both locations are:
Auburn Hills: Nicole Breadon, Cheryl Herrman, Jody LaMacchia, Sherylnn Everly, Natalie Harmon, Sarah Luchsinger, Lady Mason
Flint: Nayyirah Shariff, Nicole Bowers Wallace, San Juana Olivares, Candice Mushatt, Abel Delgado, Melissa Mays
Connect with us for more details and all updates at: Facebook.com/FlintRising and Facebook.com/ActHolly.
WHAT: Women's Mobile March 2020: SE Michigan
WHO: All women, femmes, and allies welcome
DATE: Saturday, October 17, 2020
TIMES & LOCATIONS:
Meet Up and Rally 9:00 AM -11:00 AM, Riverside Park 3311 Squirrel Court, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Cruise Launch up I-75 N: 11:00 AM
Cruise Landing and Rally: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM, Hallwood Plaza 4813 Clio Rd. Flint, MI 48504
PARKING: There will be plenty of parking in both the launch and landing sites.
ROUTE MAP & RSVP: Map, directions & RSVP for the Mobile March launch from Auburn Hills can be found at https://act.womensmarch.com/event/oct-17-march/334?source=map&akid=
Map, directions and RSVP for the Mobile March landing in Flint can be found at https://act.womensmarch.com/event/oct-17-march/335?source=map&akid=
INTERVIEWS: If you would like to interview any of the Women's Mobile March 2020: SE Michigan, please reach out to Kristin Watt from Holly Acts at 281-235-9876 or womensmobilemarchmi@gmail.com
For any other questions or concerns, please email womensmobilemarchmi@gmail.com
More info about the nationwide Women's March 2020 events can be found at: WomensMarch.com
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FPP and Indoco sign an agreement for the Licensing, Supply, and Distribution of an ANDA for a USFDA approved Ophthalmic Solution, developed & filed by Indoco and scheduled to launch Q1 2021.

BOCA RATON, FLA. AND MUMBAI, INDIA (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
Florida Pharmaceutical Products, LLC (FPP), a pharmaceutical company involved in the Development, Sales, Marketing and Distribution of Generic Pharmaceuticals and Indoco Remedies Limited (Indoco), a company engaged in the Development, Manufacturing and Licensing of pharmaceuticals are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement for the Licensing, Supply and Distribution of a USFDA approved ANDA for an Ophthalmic Solution, developed & filed by Indoco and approved by the FDA, scheduled to launch Q1 2021.
The product has sales of approximately $18 million according to IQVIA. The ANDA product will be sold and distributed by FPP in the FPP Label within the US. "We are excited to work with Indoco on this opportunity and look forward to launching this Ophthalmic product" said Larry J. Lapila, President of FPP. The ANDA will be manufactured by Indoco.
"Indoco is happy to partner with FPP and we will extend our complete support to FPP for gaining market share for this product" said Aditi Kare Panandikar, Managing Director - Indoco Remedies Ltd.
About Florida Pharmaceutical:
Florida Pharmaceutical Products, LLC (FPP) is a Boca Raton based pharmaceutical company involved in the development of Generic Pharmaceuticals seeking to gain approval and/or license of niche generic products in a broad range of therapeutic areas for marketing and distribution in the US.
About Indoco:
Indoco Remedies Ltd., headquartered in Mumbai, is a fully integrated, research-oriented pharma Company with presence in 55 countries. Indoco, a USD 145 million Company, employs over 5,500 people, including more than 300 skilled scientists.
The Company has 9 manufacturing facilities, 6 for FDFs and 3 for APIs, supported by a state-of-the-art R&D Centre and a CRO facility. The facilities have been approved by most of the Regulatory Authorities, including USFDA and UK-MHRA. Indoco develops and manufactures a wide range of pharmaceutical products for the Indian and international markets.



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Innovative Bay Area developers create solutions to distance-learning challenges for children with autism

MARTINEZ, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
iTherapy, LLC, a company that develops immersive educational technology for individuals with communication challenges such as autism, today announced that they have received a MegaGrant from gaming juggernaut Epic Games, creators of Grand Theft Auto and Fortnite. Using the grant, iTherapy will create new software with advanced speech and facial-expression technology, to empower children on the autism spectrum to improve their communication skills and engage with distance learning.
Lois Jean Brady and Matthew Guggemos, the speech-language pathologists at the helm of iTherapy, initially applied for the grant to bring their cutting-edge AI-powered InnerVoice iOS communication app to Android and other platforms. The co-founders have since pivoted to plan a new "edutainment" app, after lockdowns revealed an urgent need for technology allowing children with autism to interact through distance-learning software. Brady explained, "In our first virtual sessions back in March, we found that non-verbal kids on the spectrum didn't have anything they could interact with, and they were checking out. We realized there needs to be a shared experience between teacher and student, in real time. We thought, let's take the Epic Games MegaGrant project and create something fun and interactive, where two users can communicate collaboratively."
As well as using groundbreaking technology from iTherapy's award-winning InnerVoice app (created with Microsoft's AI for Accessibility grant), the company's new app will promote problem-based learning using an entertaining games format, encouraging students around the world to engage with the software on their own. The team at iTherapy believe everyone can master communication, given the right tools, and they are excited about this opportunity to provide non-verbal individuals with a new way to interact and learn to communicate for themselves.
About iTherapy, LLC: iTherapy, LLC is a San Francisco Bay Area company that develops engaging immersive technology which increases quality of life for individuals with communication challenges such as autism. Since 2011, iTherapy has provided thousands of individuals with evidence-based solutions to everyday communication challenges, both through its innovative software and its medical speech therapy clinic, where its speech-language pathologists provide services to a variety of clients. iTherapy's InnerVoice app has won multiple awards, including the Mensa ERFIB to Society Award in 2013.

I believe communication can be mastered if people are provided with the right tools. Lois Brady, CEO iTherapy



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The SMA 2020-2021 President was installed Saturday afternoon at the Annual Assembly.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is proud to announce the installation of Christopher R. Morris, MD, as President for 2020-2021. Dr. Morris was installed Saturday afternoon at the Annual Assembly. Established in 1906, SMA is a multidisciplinary, interprofessional medical association committed to providing physicians with education and information in order to provide quality patient care and lead the discussion on healthcare reform.
Dr. Morris is the first Rheumatologist to serve as President. He is board certified in Rheumatology with more than 20 years experience. He received his undergraduate degree at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and received his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He completed his Internship and Residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, and Rheumatology fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Before entering private practice, he was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, where he was involved in numerous research projects.
Dr. Morris has been a member of SMA since he was a resident. He has served in many leadership roles, and as a member of the Board for the last several years. In his acceptance speech, Dr. Morris said, "SMA is my family of medicine. The place where I started, and have remained connected throughout my career. I ask you to join me this year, in helping make our family bigger and stronger."
Dr. Morris has a very distinguished career serving in leadership. He has served in many roles during his member service with SMA including representing his state as Councilor and serving on several Education Design Groups. He has served on six committees for the American College of Rheumatology, currently serving on the Insurance subcommittee, which advocates for patients with rheumatologic diseases.
Dr. Morris is married to Jane Alison Jackson Morris, and has two children Christopher Richard Jr. and Amanda Kathleen. His hobbies include being a life master in bridge, and Order of Merlin in the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Visit http://sma.org for organizational and membership information. Visit http://sma.org for organizational and membership information.

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With cooler weather and the fall season approaching, it's time for pumpkin spice — a flavor that most people look forward to this time of year. At Market America | SHOP.COM, we wondered why this orange gourd gets so much love and learned that pumpkins are very symbolic in American culture.

GREENSBORO, N.C. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
With cooler weather and the fall season approaching, it's time for pumpkin spice — a flavor that most people look forward to this time of year. At Market America | SHOP.COM, we wondered why this orange gourd gets so much love and learned that pumpkins are very symbolic in American culture. Being the oldest domesticated plant in the New World, pumpkins helped sustain colonists when the crops they brought from Europe failed. When people eventually moved to cities as America grew, pumpkins remained a nostalgic representation of that agrarian way of life. As the popularity of the pumpkin's unique blend of spices grew, we began putting it in everything — even coffee! In fact, Forbes estimated that in 2015 the pumpkin spice latte produced more than $100 million in sales while in 2018, a Nielsen report revealed a staggering $488.8 million worth of pumpkin-flavored products were sold.
Now you can get the new, limited-edition TLS Nutrition Shake – Pumpkin Spice Flavor that not only tastes great but can help keep you on track through the holiday season and meet all your powerful pumpkin cravings! Transitions Lifestyle System (TLS) Weight Loss Solution provides this must-have seasonal shake as a complement to its customized program and to fit you and your unique lifestyle. With TLS, you choose your own plan, which means you can stay on track while enjoying the most popular flavor of the season! Here are three reasons how:
1. The TLS Nutrition Shake – Pumpkin Spice Flavor is formulated to deliver a balance of protein, vitamins, minerals and 10 grams of fiber in every serving. It's also a delicious treat between meals that will keep you going. The savory flavor of this fall spice will help satisfy your cravings. With whey protein, pea protein, calcium, magnesium, potassium, biotin, vitamins A, C, B1, B6, B12, D3 and E, and more, the guilt is gone and all that's left is satisfying your craving for pumpkin spice.
2. This gluten-free and sugar free shake is also versatile. Mix it with milk or water or blend it with ice for a thicker consistency. You can also add in spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger to mix it up.
3. With 18 grams of protein per serving, the TLS Nutrition Shake – Pumpkin Spice Flavor is a limited-edition item, so hurry up and treat yourself to something delicious!
Be sure you get your TLS Nutrition Shake – Pumpkin Spice Flavor before it's too late, and get ready for the holidays when our TLS Cookies & Cream Shake makes its debut! Check back here to find out when it's available!
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ABA Therapy Provider Opens Second Center in Southwestern Michigan.

KALAMAZOO, MICH. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
Lighthouse Autism Center, an ABA therapy center for children with autism, has announced it will open its newest location in Kalamazoo, Michigan. With a center already in Portage, Kalamazoo will be Lighthouse Autism Center's second center in southwestern Michigan.
The Kalamazoo location will provide a state-of-the-art facility for children and families with autism. Known for providing the highest quality autism therapy services, children who attend Lighthouse work on developing social skills, communication skills, daily living skills, school-readiness skills and more.
Gregg and Sandy Maggioli, founders of Lighthouse Autism Center and parents to a child with autism are excited to expand services in southwestern Michigan. "Since opening our facility in Portage, MI in 2017, we have realized that Michigan offers a great network of advocates to support families with autism. We are particularly excited to open this center in Michigan, to continue not only working with wonderful families in these areas, but passionate community advocates as well."
To inquire about services or schedule a tour, visit http://www.lighthouseautismcenter.com/autism-treatment-center-kalamazoo-michigan or call 269-359-0689.
About Lighthouse Autism Center
Lighthouse Autism Center is an ABA therapy center operated by parents of a child with autism serving Indiana and Michigan. At Lighthouse, we have made it our mission to help children and families by providing the highest quality autism therapy services. To learn how we can help your family, call 269-359-0689 or visit us at http://www.lighthouseautismcenter.com



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Within 30 days of chemotherapy treatment, more than 18% of cancer patients are either hospitalized or treated in the emergency room for side effects of the treatment. Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and hospital-at-home pioneer Medically Home Group have begun a randomized clinical trial to evaluate how supportive oncology care in the home can reduce the need for emergency or inpatient care and help manage patients' symptoms.

BOSTON (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
Medically Home Group today announced that it and its partner Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center (MGHCC) have begun enrolling patients in their randomized clinical trial of supportive oncology care in the home. Patients in the trial assigned to the intervention receive Medically Home's supportive oncology care services that they would otherwise not receive. The patient-centered care is focused on managing patients' symptoms, including side effects of their cancer treatments, and on reducing the likelihood that patients will need to return to a hospital for emergency or inpatient care.
The supportive oncology care service is built on the same high-acuity platform as Medically Home's Acute Hospital Substitution Program, used by some of the country's top health systems to offer acute-level inpatient hospitalization in the patient's home. The Medically Home platform includes a 24/7 clinician-led Medical Command Center; a network of rapid-response clinical and non-clinical services, medications, equipment, and supplies brought to patients' homes; and technology in the home and the Command Center for monitoring and communicating with patients with a high-acuity illness.
Clinical studies have shown that home hospitalization delivers improved patient outcomes, higher patient and clinician satisfaction, cost savings, lower mortality, and lower risk for readmissions. Patients are treated in the safe and familiar environment of the home, without the disruption, stress and disorientation that can be experienced by hospital inpatients.
"Once diagnosed with cancer, most patients have no choice but to engage with a complicated and fragmented health care system, designed to prioritize the needs of the health system itself and not the needs of patients or their families," said Medically Home Oncology President Patricia "Patty" Brown. "Medically Home is dedicated to transforming the health care experience of individuals with illnesses such as cancer whose needs range from supportive help with symptom management to high-acuity hospital-level care that may be provided in the patient's home. Once you commit to patient-centered care, you can flip the care delivery model on its head, leveraging the home as the preferred site of care."
Under the clinical trial, Medically Home provides and coordinates services including daily monitoring of patient reported outcomes and vital signs, scheduled intravenous fluids, and home visits as needed to administer additional care such as IV anti-emetics. The Medically Home oncology team maintains daily communication with the primary oncologists caring for these patients at MGHCC.
"We are excited for the opportunity to offer this randomized trial to our patients, as we seek to improve the quality of life and care for patients with cancer and their families," said Dr. Ryan Nipp, an oncologist at MGHCC. "This novel paradigm of care represents a promising solution to enhance care delivery and outcomes for patients with cancer, a population at risk for experiencing high symptom burden and frequent hospitalizations."
For the study, 300 patients with pancreatic, gastroesophageal, rectal and head & neck cancers will be randomly selected to receive supportive oncology care at home by Medically Home over the course of their definitive (curative) chemotherapy or chemoradiation. The study is named Randomized Trial of a Supportive Oncology Care at Home Intervention for Patients with Cancer Receiving Definitive Treatment.
At a time when many clinical trials of oncology treatments have been halted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Medically Home's platform allows trials to continue safely while reducing the need to bring patients into hospitals with restricted access.
"We believe that being able to participate in clinical trials from home will allow for greater enrollment, increased access, decreased patient and caregiver burden, increased health equity and decreased drop-out rates," Brown said.
Brown came to Medically Home earlier this year after 25 years with Johns Hopkins Health System. In her most recent position, she served simultaneously as President of Johns Hopkins HealthCare, Senior Vice President of Managed Care and Population Health for Johns Hopkins Medicine, and Senior Counsel for the Johns Hopkins Health System.
About Medically Home
Medically Home is a technology-enabled services company that provides the clinical intellectual property, technology platform and acute rapid response clinical services that allow medical providers to safely shift advanced medical care from hospitals to patients' homes. Through the company's commitment to creating superior experiences and outcomes for patients, their families, and healthcare stakeholders, Medically Home with its customers and partners is leading the charge in the innovation of healthcare delivery. For more information on Medically Home, please visit http://www.medicallyhome.com/.



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The West Covina-based dental center comments on a recent article that bruxism is a fairly common condition that leaves many patients with sore jaws and vulnerable teeth, but effective treatment is available.

WEST COVINA, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
A September 25 article on The Hill reports on a new potential side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic: cracked and broken teeth as a possible result of excessive tooth grinding and jaw clenching. The article notes that the consensus among the dental and medical communities is that a nationwide increase in anxiety, most likely due to the current health crisis and its rippling effects, is causing people to inadvertently damage their teeth. West Covina-based dental center A-Z Dental Care says that patients with a broken or cracked tooth should promptly seek dental attention, but that there are also steps that can be taken to limit or prevent involuntary teeth clenching.
A-Z Dental Care says that a condition known as bruxism may be the primary culprit at work here, and it most often manifests itself in the way described above, particularly as a result of stress. More importantly, the dental center says that bruxism is treatable with night guards that prevent patients from clenching or grinding their jaw while they sleep. A-Z Dental Care notes that patients would also do well to try and remain aware of their clenching habits, adding that taking a break from work or other stressful activities periodically can relieve a lot of excess pressure on vulnerable teeth.
The dental center says that patients that do end up breaking or cracking teeth due to bruxism or any other reason don't need to be unreasonably worried though. Dental crowns and many other treatments present viable options for repairing or replacing teeth, A-Z Dental Care notes. The center adds that in most cases, a dental crown can hold the broken pieces of a tooth together and in place. The procedure is often relatively quick, and most patients report minimal downtime.
A-Z Dental Care says that in rare cases, however, it may be necessary to completely replace a broken tooth via a dental implant. The center says that dental implants mimic the natural look and feel of a patient's original teeth and while the process can take some time, most patients can't tell the difference once the procedure is fully complete.
A-Z Dental Care notes that either way, breaking a tooth can be fairly traumatic and painful but these treatments can effectively restore a patient's beautiful smile.
Interested readers can learn more about A-Z Dental Care's services by visiting their website at https://www.atozdentalcare.com or by calling the center at (626) 314-6908.



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The research provides an excellent foundation for more studies, better understanding of Lyme disease and more effective therapies for patients suffering long-term.

STAMFORD, CONN. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
Global Lyme Alliance (GLA) is excited to announce that the scientific journal, Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology has accepted and published an article written by Global Lyme Alliance's Chief Scientific Officer, Timothy Sellati, Ph.D., titled, Mechanisms of Dysregulated Antibody Response in Lyme Disease. The article, also written by Dana Barberio, Principal of Edge BioScience Communications, "is an important step in sharing the impact of GLA's funded research with the broader scientific community," said Dr. Sellati. "We are also very excited to highlight the extensive contributions of GLA-funded investigator Nicole Baumgarth, D.V.M., Ph.D., an immunologist at the University of California-Davis, to our understanding of the antibody response in Lyme disease." The article represents Global Lyme Alliance's unwavering commitment to identify and fund the most innovative and promising Lyme disease research.
Lyme disease can cause long-term, debilitating symptoms that include arthritis, carditis, and neurological complications, to name a few. A longstanding question is why antibodies produced during primary infection are not able to completely clear spirochetes or contribute to protective immunity like they do with other illnesses. The article points out that antibodies can remain for years in some Lyme patients while in others, they wane over time or never develop at all. The article also highlights Dr. Baumgarth's important research on how Borrelia burgdorferi infection in mice promotes changes to cause immune dysfunction. It is animal studies like these that reveal mechanisms behind dysregulated development of adaptive immunity and provide insights that may be relevant to human immunity to B. burgdorferi infection.
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the U.S., and its incidence is growing rapidly. More than 427,000 people in the U.S. are newly diagnosed each year. Moreover, up to 20% of those who are diagnosed and treated early with standard-of-care antibiotics continue to suffer from a variety of symptoms. A 2019 GLA study estimated that more than two million patients could suffer from post-treatment Lyme disease by 2020. GLA is committed to better understanding treatment options to help patients.
To access the paper, go to https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2020.567252/full
For questions about GLA call 203-969-1333 or visit GLA.org.
About GLOBAL LYME ALLIANCE
Global Lyme Alliance is the leading 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to conquering Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through research, education, awareness, and patient services. GLA has gained national prominence for funding some of the most urgent and promising research in the field while expanding education and awareness programs for the general public and physicians. We support those around the globe in need of information about tick-borne diseases, finding a Lyme treating physician, and with the first Lyme-specific peer-to-peer mentor support program. Learn more at GLA.org.



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The Dentists Supply Company is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with Henry Schein Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) to further its mission to serve state dental association members with an online-only option for purchasing dental supplies. TDSC.com, Powered by Henry Schein, will officially launch in late October 2020 and will continue to offer everyday low pricing and expand its offerings for dental supplies and small equipment to dental association members.

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
The Dentists Supply Company is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with Henry Schein Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) to further its mission to serve state dental association members with an online-only option for purchasing dental supplies. TDSC.com, Powered by Henry Schein will officially launch in late October 2020 and will continue to offer everyday low pricing and expand its offerings for dental supplies and small equipment to dental association members.
Launched in 2017 by the California Dental Association (CDA), TDSC serves members of all 50 state dental associations with an everyday low-price, online-only option for obtaining dental supplies. Any member of a state dental association is eligible to purchase on TDSC.com. While TDSC enjoyed a strong growth trajectory, the COVID-19 pandemic presented an opportunity to evaluate strategic options for providing greater value to its members.
"We're proud of TDSC's growth since its inception to help members of organized dentistry remain competitive in a challenging practice environment," said Walt Weber, DDS, chair of TDSC's Board of Directors. "We're excited to join Henry Schein, as it will expand TDSC's value proposition to our members."
As the world's leading provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, Henry Schein's expertise will enable TDSC to build on its already strong model with improved fulfillment rates and delivery times, among other distribution and operational efficiencies.
Henry Schein will be the majority owner with CDA owning an interest in the newly formed operating company TDSC Inc. The new company will also form an advisory council, which will include key stakeholders from both organizations, dental association leaders and practicing dentists to provide insights and guidance to the operating team along with its board of directors. Financial terms were not disclosed.
"We are most enthusiastic to partner with TDSC, a company that shares Henry Schein's commitment to helping dental practices operate more efficiently so practitioners can focus on the quality of care delivered," said Stanley M. Bergman, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Henry Schein. "Our two organizations are well-aligned in our key values, including supporting the dental profession and the next generation of dentists, as well as promoting the connection between oral health and overall health. Henry Schein's full-service distribution model, coupled with TDSC's strategy, will offer dental association members the options the profession seeks when choosing to purchase dental supplies and small equipment for their practices. We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues from TDSC to Team Schein."
The channels offered by TDSC and Henry Schein are complementary and aimed at delivering service models for varying customer segments. Dentists purchasing supplies through TDSC.com will continue to enjoy the convenience of online ordering and everyday low pricing and will now also benefit from an expanded product portfolio and faster delivery service. Henry Schein will maintain its full-service distribution model offering customers competitively priced consumable merchandise, equipment and technology products and services, including software, coupled with its highly experienced field and telesales teams. Henry Schein also plans to offer a select set of branded consumable merchandise as well as Henry Schein corporate brand products to TDSC customers.
"We remain steadfast in our commitment to offer a full-service model — as the main component of our dental strategy — that delivers the solutions customers can rely on to operate a more profitable practice and better serve their patients," said AJ Caffentzis, president, U.S. Dental Distribution, Henry Schein Dental. "We recognize that there are some members of organized dentistry who want an alternative channel for purchasing dental supplies and we look forward to meeting their needs. We also look forward to welcoming new customers and providing all customers of TDSC.com with the option to expand our relationship through our full-service model."
About The Dentists Supply Company
The Dentists Supply Company (TDSC) leverages collective purchasing power to attain better supply pricing for practices of every size. Founded as a subsidiary of the California Dental Association, TDSC provides significant savings on dental supplies from authorized vendors as a benefit included in dental association membership. The Company's 2019 sales were approximately $20 million. For more information, visit http://www.tdsc.com.
About Henry Schein Inc.
Henry Schein Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With approximately 19,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 value solutions that improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Its Business, Clinical, Technology and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics as well as other alternate care sites.
Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network with a selection of more than 120,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock as well as more than 180,000 additional products available as special-order items.
A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500 Index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 31 countries. The Company's sales from continuing operations reached $10 billion in 2019 and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 13% since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.
For more information, visit Henry Schein at http://www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein, and @HenrySchein on Twitter.



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Description: Home health and hospice deals increased by 120% in the third quarter compared with the previous quarter, according to acquisition data from HealthCareMandA.com.

NEW CANAAN, CONN. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
Deal volume in the home health and hospice sector accelerated in the third quarter of 2020, up 120% with 22 publicly announced transactions, compared with 10 acquisitions in the second quarter of 2020, according to data from HealthCareMandA.com and Deal Search Online. Compared with the same quarter in 2019, M&A activity increased by 10%.
The largest transaction in the third quarter was The Providence Service Corporation's purchase of Simplura Health Group from One Equity Partners, for $575 million. Simplura operates a large network of home health and personal care agencies across Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. It employs approximately 14,000 caregivers that provide over 20 million hours of non-medical personal care annually to primarily Medicaid patient populations, including seniors and disabled adults.
Addus HomeCare Corporation also announced a new transaction, acquiring A Plus Health Care, Inc. for $122 million. The acquisition will strengthen Addus' presence in the Montana home health market.
"Unlike most healthcare services sectors dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, home health care and hospice agencies are bouncing back to nearly pre-Covid-19 levels of activity," said Lisa E. Phillips, editor of The Health Care M&A Report, which publishes the data. "Analysts we've talked to expected to see a resurgence of deals in the sector beginning in the third quarter, and they were right. There's good momentum going into the fourth quarter, too."
In the third quarter, private equity firms and their sponsored companies remained active buyers, accounting for 43% of all deal activity. Caring People, a portfolio company of Silver Oak Services Partners, added providers in Connecticut, New York and Texas. Bristol Hospice, a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners, announced two transactions, acquiring California-based Remita Health and VNA California, a nonprofit hospice and home health provider located in Southern California. Bristol Hospice partnered with HealthSure Management Services in that transaction.
All quarterly results are published in The Health Care M&A Report, which is part of the HealthCareMandA.com investment research source. For sector-specific research and analysis, please see The Home Health and Hospice Acquisition Report 2019. For information, or to order the reports, call 800-248-1668. Irving Levin Associates is celebrating more than 70 years of delivering exclusive M&A intelligence to its sophisticated audience of seniors housing and healthcare investors. The company was established in 1948 and has headquarters in New Canaan, Connecticut. The company publishes research reports and newsletters and maintains databases on the healthcare and senior housing M&A markets.



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Critical Alert announced today the launch of its Align Reseller Program providing partners the opportunity to sell, install and support the company's innovative product lines. Align is open to North American Value-Added Resellers (VAR), Systems Integrators, Service Providers, Solution Providers and OEMs committed to helping healthcare delivery organizations accelerate their transformation into real-time health systems (RTHS).

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
Critical Alert announced today the launch of its Align Reseller Program providing partners the opportunity to sell, install and support the company's innovative product lines. Align is open to North American Value-Added Resellers (VAR), Systems Integrators, Service Providers, Solution Providers and OEMs committed to helping healthcare delivery organizations accelerate their transformation into real-time health systems (RTHS).
Align Resellers benefit from Critical Alert's 30 years of innovation with cutting-edge solutions offered as part of the CommonPath Enterprise platform including: next-generation nurse call, alarm management, clinical workflow optimization, nurse call command center, real time location systems (RTLS), clinical communication and collaboration, and patient experience analytics.
Qualified resellers are certified to sell, install and configure Critical Alert products on a solution-by-solution basis, affording them the opportunity to focus on those products that best match their core competency. The multi-tier program offers additional benefits including deal registration, training and marketing resources.
Critical Alert views Align resellers as an extension of its sales team and places tremendous value on the role they play in the execution of the company's go-to-market strategy and overall success. With the new program, Critical Alert demonstrates its commitment to the channel, collaboration with resellers and will work continuously to engage and enhance value-based solutions with their client end-users within clinical, IT and operations leadership.
"The challenges our healthcare systems are facing today are astounding. To continue to be viable, they must fast-track adoption of real time health system technologies" stated Wil Lukens, vice president of sales at Critical Alert. "We have launched Align to accelerate healthcare delivery organizations' access to these technologies through the partners they already know and trust," continued Lukens.
Interested parties should click here: http://criticalalert.com/align-partner-program/
About Critical Alert
Critical Alert offers a cost-effective solution set of enterprise-class, software-based products, services and strategies that enable hospitals and healthcare enterprises to give patients a voice, empower clinical staff with actionable intelligence, and unburden their support and IT teams. CommonPath Enterprise, our software-driven patient communications platform, is FDA-cleared as a Class II Medical Device and includes UL-1069 nurse call, middleware for alarm management & event notification, patient experience & behavior monitoring, advanced clinical analytics, and a portfolio of partner and device integrations.
For more information, visit: http://criticalalert.com/ and follow on LinkedIn.
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COVID-19 has had a profound impact on communities across the country, with one in five American families facing food insecurity, according to a study by the Brookings Institution. The national nutrition education nonprofit Common Threads is stepping in to help families in need on World Food Day, Friday, Oct. 16, highlighting resources and recipes that reinforce wellness through a social media campaign led by prominent members of the food community. Throughout the day on Friday, Oct. 16, chefs and culinary professionals will be posting videos and content to their social media accounts. Content is available at http://www.commonthreads.org/worldfoodday and will also be shared throughout the day on Common Threads' social media account (@CommonThreadsOrg).

AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on communities across the country, with one in five American families facing food insecurity, according to a study by the Brookings Institution. The national nutrition education nonprofit Common Threads is stepping in to help families in need on World Food Day, Friday, Oct. 16, highlighting resources and recipes that reinforce wellness through a social media campaign led by prominent members of the food community.
Throughout the day on Friday, Oct. 16, chefs and culinary professionals such as Art Smith, Michelle Bernstein, Gail Simmons, Rick Bayless, Jernard Wells, Ming Tsai, Anita Lo, Rock Harper, Lindsay Autry, Brian Nasajon, Julie Frans and Lorena Garcia will be posting videos and content to their social media accounts. Chef Ingrid Hoffmann will host an Instagram Live "Ask a Chef" session and recipe demo, encouraging families to ask her questions about how to make select foods on her Instagram account (@ingridhoffmannofficial). Content will also be shared throughout the day on Common Threads' social media account (@CommonThreadsOrg).
"Chefs always have so many great tips for helping people understand how to use their ingredients and make the most of what they have in the cupboard or in the refrigerator," said Linda Novick O'Keefe, co-founder and CEO of Common Threads. "These top chefs have been longtime supporters of Common Threads' mission of inspiring families to make affordable, nutritious and appealing family meals, something that's particularly important now as millions of families are facing food insecurity."
Resources, including affordable recipes with video demonstrations, national hunger and food bank locators, and smart shopping tips are available on Common Threads' website http://www.commonthreads.org/worldfoodday.
World Food Day is one of Common Threads' many initiatives to provide support to communities during the pandemic. As COVID-19 began to impact communities across the country, the organization coordinated food distribution programs in cities such as Chicago, Miami, New York, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. The organization has also transitioned its programs to a virtual environment, including offering a 10-day summer camp and establishing free on-demand programming. This fall, Common Threads is raising money so that it can deliver groceries to families participating in virtual programs, a benefit that gives participants the tools they need to complete the lessons, while also providing the family with two meals that will feed four people.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of World Food Day, an initiative led across 150 countries by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This year, the organization encourages government, private businesses, nonprofit organizations and citizens from across the world to raise awareness in rebuilding food systems during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Initial research shows that families with small children and Black and brown families are facing the brunt of COVID-19's effects, including food insecurity and deaths. The Brookings Institution study found that single mothers with children under the age of 12 faced much a much higher rate of food insecurity than the total population (two in five households compared to one in five). Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show disproportionately high rates of death in some minority communities, including the Black community (20.7 percent, compared to 13 percent of the total population, as of statistics published Oct. 12).
To learn more about supporting Common Threads' World Food Day initiative or to make a donation to Common Threads, visit http://www.commonthreads.org/worldfoodday.
About Common Threads
Common Threads was founded in Chicago in 2003 by CEO Linda Novick O'Keefe, celebrity chef Art Smith and his husband, artist Jesus Salgueiro, as a way to bring under-resourced children together, help them celebrate different cultures and teach them about healthy nutrition. From its humble beginnings in a church basement, Common Threads now services children and families in 12 markets, including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., Miami, Pittsburgh, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, El Paso and Erie. For more information, visit http://www.commonthreads.org or search #CookingForLife on social media.



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California-based apparel maker Gaiter King has launched its new line of X-Series face masks. Featuring adjustable earloops and nose bridges, 2-ply interlock polyester, and a copper and silver treatment fused into the anti-microbial fabric, the X-Series face mask is optimized for comfort and safety. Like all other Gaiter King products, it is 100% American-made and completely sourced from U.S. supply chains.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
Though it has been more than eight months since the coronavirus pandemic started, there doesn't seem to be any end in sight. With the global COVID-19 death count recently surpassing one million, flu season starting, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicting a second surge of coronavirus cases this winter, it's imperative that each person practice wearing face mask protection, washing hands frequently, and social distancing. This may be unwelcome news for those of us who are weary of wearing face masks. But it's necessary to stymy the spread of the pandemic: "We are not defenseless against COVID-19," said CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield. "Cloth face coverings are one of the most powerful weapons we have to slow and stop the spread of the virus."
Fortunately, Gaiter King has a solution for those tired of donning masks: a face mask that you'll forget you're wearing. The outdoor apparel company recently launched its new line of X-Series face masks. Featuring adjustable earloops and nose bridges, the X-Series face mask is designed to be one-size-fits-all and optimized for comfort. A user can make the fit tighter or looser by simply tugging on the tags at the ends of the mask. Many first-time wearers have stated that it's like wearing no mask at all.
But just because it's comfortable doesn't mean that the X-series face mask skimps out on safety features. Each one is made from 100% 2-ply interlock polyester and infused with a copper and silver anti-microbial treatment. Like other Gaiter King products, the X-Series face mask also offers moisture-wicking capabilities to keep users cool and dry as well as UPF 50 protection to block more than 97% of the sun's rays.
Gaiter King has developed a reputation among outdoor enthusiasts and professionals across numerous industries for building durable products. The X-Series face mask is no different; the anti-microbial solution applied to each mask is rated to withstand at least 100 washes without losing effectiveness.
While the Gaiter King family of employees come from a variety of backgrounds, they do share one thing in common: their adoration for nature. That's why the X-Series face mask is completely made from eco-friendly materials. And as with all of its other products, the X-Series face mask is 100% American-made.
Established in Southern California, Gaiter King was founded by a group of outdoor enthusiasts who create functional, fashionable, and durable apparel for nature lovers and working professionals across the agricultural, construction, logistics, and energy industries. From yarn sourcing to cutting, printing, and sewing, all of Gaiter King's face masks and neck gaiters are 100% made in America by U.S. workers with American materials.
Learn more about Gaiter King's new X-Series face masks here.



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Continuing its expansion in the senior home care market, 2nd Family announces a third location in Dallas, Texas. 2nd Family of North Dallas is scheduled to open later this year.

ELDERSBURG, MD. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
Chad Tracey and Joshua Markland, co-Founders of 2nd Family, an in-home care and assistance provider for seniors, announced today that they've recently awarded a new franchise to Mr. Craig Bevington of Dallas, Texas. The new location will be called 2nd Family of North Dallas and is scheduled to open in December.
This will be the third location for 2nd Family, having offices currently operating in both Baltimore, Maryland and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While the physical address of the office has not been finalized, 2nd Family of North Dallas will serve residents of Plano, Garland, Richardson and the surround areas. Hiring and training of new staff will begin later this year. The North Dallas location will be the first for 2nd Family in the state of Texas.
2nd Family was founded in 2012 by cousins Chad Tracey and Joshua Markland in memory of their grandmother's 10-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease. The mission was simple: improve the care process to help families keep their loved ones at home. Using a unique combination of the latest technology coupled with a specific process for delivering the highest quality care, 2nd Family has helped hundreds of families in central Maryland to enable their loved ones to age in place.
"Most people prefer to stay at home and age in place," explains Chad Tracey. "It's our mission to help them do so. I have a picture of my grandparents hanging right outside of my office. Every day when I see that picture, it reminds me of why I work so hard."
Though 2020 has been a difficult year for many, arguably no one has been impacted more than our country's seniors. This is one of the many reasons that the demand for senior home care services has continued to increase over the last several years. To meet the increasing demand, 2nd Family has turned to franchising as a means of providing more care to more seniors. One of the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies in America in 2019, 2nd Family is currently looking to continue expansion through franchising in Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and the Washington, D.C. metro area.
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In this free webinar, the featured speakers will highlight how FHIR is acting as a primary catalyst for health data interoperability to drive evidence-based insights in life sciences. Attendees will learn about the importance and need for Biopharmaceutical organizations, CROs and research sites to implement FHIR in their data infrastructure for data capture and exchange of real world data among life sciences stakeholders and regulatory authorities.

TORONTO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
Patient records are currently stored in disparate systems (care, pharmacy, lab) in varied clinical settings (hospital, primary care, community services), and in different formats (data models, structured vs. unstructured data) governed by different regulatory and privacy policies. There is a rise in the volume of source data such as genomics and self-monitoring devices data as technology becomes affordable and more prevalent.
The need of the hour is availability of structured and standardized data that can be easily integrated into research databases to support collection and verification of clinical study data, automated research work flow, accelerated data analysis, clinical decision support and other machine-based processes. HL7 FHIR continues its strong trajectory of global adoption across the healthcare industry because of its ability to provide a common, API standards-based window into disparate systems to provide a common platform for applications-based data access, sharing and reuse.
FHIR going forward will become an integral part of life sciences data exchange, as it is customizable and vendor neutral, thus paving way to a revolution in life sciences industry. With FHIR being accepted and implemented across the healthcare domain it will solve a major hurdle of security and confidentiality of PHI and CCI.
Join Shreejit Nair, SVP & Business Lead, Life Sciences Market, CitiusTech, Wayne Kubick, Chief Technology Officer, Health Level Seven International and Dr. W. Ed Hammond, PhD, Director, Duke Center for Health Informatics Duke Clinical & Translational Science Institute in a live webinar on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 1pm EDT.
For more information or to register for this event, visit Re-envisioning Life Sciences Through the FHIR Gateway.
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EnSoftek partners with Freedom Healthcare, providing mental health and psychiatric services in Nevada & Curry Community Health, pioneers of telehealth for mental health therapy and psychiatry in Oregon, to deploy its proprietary DrCloudEHR, a state-of-the-art, enterprise-wide electronic health records solution.

BEAVERTON, ORE. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
As nonprofit charitable organizations, both Freedom Healthcare (FHC) and Curry Community Health (CCH), provide mental health and psychiatric services in Nevada and Oregon, respectfully. Committed to delivering best practices with flexibility and compliance while leveraging the latest technologies and always on, always available architecture, EnSoftek's DrCloudEHR is their Electronic Health Record (EHR) of choice.
"Beginning in late 2013, we saw the need for telehealth services to improve client multipoint access to mental health services. As COVID-19 became a major threat to our way of life, we quickly modified our services in order to provide about 90% of our services remotely. Telehealth requires an intuitive and comprehensive Electronic Health Record (EHR) to support robust services. Our organizations were specifically looking for one EHR to support e-prescribing, appointment scheduling, text reminders, patient portal, payment processing, reporting, and connectivity to Zoom. After extensive market research that included presentations by the top three providers, we chose DrCloudEHR. Freedom Healthcare expects to be operational by January, 2021 and Curry Community Health will begin using DrCloudEHR in July, 2021." said Kenneth W. Dukek, Freedom Healthcare, Inc. President & CEO, Curry Community Health, Inc. CEO.
"DrCloudEHR checked all of the boxes for us with their well-organized platform that is fully integrated into all of the services we provide. The employees of DrCloudEHR that provided the presentation and led us through the contract phase are connected to the buyer, understand their product capabilities, and know what applications will be a good fit. We are excited about using an EHR that is fully integrated because we are currently using two EHR's, Excel, and other software to manage the billing, prescribing, and charting. We are looking forward to a successful DrCloudEHR transition!" added Kenneth Dukek.
"EnSoftek mission is to provide solutions that are the right "Fit" and that are most "Helpful". Our philosophy extends throughout our entire company to foster a true understanding of the needs of our Customers. We welcome Freedom and Curry to our growing family of provider agency Customers/Partners." said Adam Feldman, Senior Vice President Business Development.
About DrCloudEHR and EnSoftek, Inc.
Currently in use in 26 states throughout the country, DrCloudEHR from EnSoftek is a meaningful use stage 3 certified (supporting Interoperability), native cloud electronic health records (EHR) system designed for behavioral health and human services organizations. DrCloudEHR, available with anytime, anywhere access, helps our customers deliver better services, improve patient care, engagement, health outcomes; and provide better overall patient satisfaction – making it the preferred solution for current and future behavioral health, health and human services, and integrated care providers. EnSoftek provides diversified enterprise IT solutions to both public and private sector enterprises.
About Freedom Healthcare, Inc.
Freedom Healthcare (FHC) is a nonprofit charitable 501(c)(3) corporation, staffed by professionals in a variety of specialized fields that provide mental health and psychiatric services to the general public. FHC's mission statement is, "Supporting and promoting the health and well-being of our community." Philosophically, our goal is to keep people in the community, rather than hospitalize or place in long-term care. FHC focuses on support systems, multipoint service access, promotes strong and healthy family development, and self-help, or wellness promotion.
About Curry Community Health, Inc.
Founded in 2013, Curry Community Health is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which provides behavioral health services and programs in Curry County, OR. CCH operates community service clinics in Gold Beach and Brookings. Curry Community Health supports and promotes the health and well-being of the community.
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U.S. Dermatology Partners Nacogdoches expands access to patients in Angelina County with the opening of Lufkin office

LUFKIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to announce the opening of their Lufkin office. Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Kelly Jackson who currently works in the Nacogdoches office will staff the office under the direction and supervision of Board-Certified Dermatologist Michaela Overturf, MD.
Kelly Jackson graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University where she earned her Bachelor of Nursing degree and earned her Master of Nursing degree from Chamberlain College of Nursing. She is a Registered Nurse and a Certified Nurse Practitioner. She worked in Family Practice and Cardiology before receiving specialized training in Dermatology.
U.S. Dermatology Partner has been serving the Nacogdoches community since 2015. The Lufkin office is part of the East Texas region of U.S. Dermatology Partners with locations in Tyler, Nacogdoches, Lindale, Athens, Longview, Marshall, Nacogdoches, Palestine, Jacksonville, Greenville, and Winnsboro.
The office will provide treatment for conditions of the skin, hair, and nails for patients ranging in age from childhood to seniors for conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, as well as comprehensive skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. The office is located 710 Gaslight Blvd at the corner of Gaslight and Pershing Avenue and will care for patients from Lufkin and surrounding communities. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 936-585-7700.
About U.S. Dermatology Partners
As one of the largest physician-owned dermatology practices in the country, U.S. Dermatology Partners' patients not only have access to general medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin treatments through its coordinated care network, but also benefit from the practice's strong dermatology subspecialty thought leaders and medical advisory board. To be the best partners to its patients, U.S. Dermatology Partners is fervently focused on providing the highest level of patient-first care, and its team, therefore, includes recognized national leaders in areas such as clinical research, psoriasis, and Mohs Surgery. To learn more, visit usdermatologypartners.com.



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Dr. Osbahr will serve as Managing Director and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery - Rothman Florida.

ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
In September, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute announced their most recent expansion into Central Florida. This expansion will bring a full complement of fellowship trained, sub-specialized physicians under Rothman Orthopaedics - Florida. Today, Rothman Orthopaedics is excited to announce Daryl C. Osbahr, M.D. as Managing Director and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery - Rothman Florida.
"Dr. Osbahr is one of the top sports medicine surgeons in Florida with a national reputation," said Dr. Alexander R. Vaccaro, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, President of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Richard H. Rothman Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics, and Professor of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals. "It was important to our brand that the leader selected for our Florida expansion had not only a national reputation of excellence but recognized in that same manner in the local market. We are thrilled to welcome him to the Rothman family."
"Rothman Orthopaedics represents excellence in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine," said Dr. Osbahr. "I am thrilled to have an opportunity to help lead an initiative defined by excellence in all phases of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine care, including the highest quality clinic care, education, research, innovation and sports team coverage."
Dr. Osbahr completed his general surgery internship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medicine and his orthopaedic surgery residency at Hospital for Special Surgery. He attended the American Sports Medicine Institute for his fellowship, where he learned under the tutelage of famed sports medicine surgeon, Dr. James Andrews.
He has worked in various roles in the professional, Olympic and amateur sports world, including chief medical officer and head orthopaedic surgeon for the Orlando City Soccer Club (MLS, NWSL USL and Development Academy); co-chief medical officer for USA Baseball; network team physician for US Soccer; team physician for the Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, and Washington Football Team; as well as orthopedic consultant for the WWE, PGA Tour, LPGA Tour and Baltimore Ravens.
Additionally, he has held high-level ranking positions in the field of sports medicine including Chair, AOSSM Stop Sports Injuries Committee; President, Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine; Executive Committee Member, Professional Soccer Physicians Society; Medical Task Force Member, National Women's Soccer League; and Committee member, USA Baseball Medical & Safety Committee.
Dr. Osbahr is an adult and pediatric sports medicine surgeon who specializes in various conditions of the knee, shoulder & elbow including knee preservation and ligament reconstruction (ACL, PCL, and multiligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, meniscus transplantation, osteotomy, etc.); complex shoulder surgery (baseball medicine, labral tears, latarjet procedure, rotator cuff repair, superior capsular reconstruction, etc.); and elbow reconstruction (baseball medicine, "Tommy John" surgery, cartilage restoration, etc.). He will begin seeing patients December 1, 2020 in Polk County, Florida.
More physician agreements will be announced in the next few weeks as Rothman will continue to build a roster of fellowship trained, sub-specialized physicians who have a history of exceeding clinical quality, reputation and share an interest in research and education. For more information, please visit RothmanFL.com.
About Rothman Orthopaedic Institute:
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is a world-leader in the field of orthopaedics providing communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and most recently in Florida through its new partnership with AdventHealth. Rothman Orthopaedics provides high-quality, compassionate and affordable musculoskeletal care that is grounded in evidence-based medicine—the results of which will exceed expectations.
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute orthopaedists treat patients at 38 office locations, three of which include orthopaedic urgent care clinics. Rothman also has surgical privileges at 58 facilities across the tristate region. With experts in nine orthopaedic sub-specialties including spine, hip and knee, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, hand and wrist, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopaedic oncology and trauma, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is recognized for excellence in clinical treatment methods, research, education and technology.
Consistently recognized as national and regional "Top Docs," Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is proud to be the official team physicians for the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, 76ers, the iconic Radio City Rockettes, The Big East Conference, as well as over 40 college and high school teams.
For more information about Rothman Orthopaedic Institute please call 1-800-321-9999 or visit http://www.rothmanortho.com.



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Partnership between DuneGlass Capital and leading oral surgeons creates a new type of growth vehicle that unlocks the world of private equity for doctors in oral surgery. More equitable model shares significantly higher multiples for oral surgeons.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS AND EVERGREEN, COLO. AND CHICAGO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2020
A group of prominent oral surgeons along with executives who have significant experience in private equity have announced the creation of Allied OMS. Fort Worth Oral Surgery, Evergreen Oral Surgery, and DuneGlass Capital have jointly created Allied OMS, a Management Services Organization (MSO) serving premier Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) practices throughout the US. The MSO allows doctors to focus on patient care while reducing the burdens and complexities of running the day-to-day business.
"We have witnessed firsthand a persistent trend toward consolidation in healthcare. Solo practitioners, group practices, and dental service organizations (DSOs) have been partnering with private equity, fundamentally changing the practice of oral surgery. We sought to couple the clinical knowledge and decision making of respected oral surgeons with the business acumen of private equity veterans," said Dr. Greg Scheideman, a partner at Fort Wort Oral Surgery and one of the founders of Allied OMS. "Our colleagues in dermatology and ophthalmology did not fully realize the value of their practices by prematurely divesting to other private equity groups, and it was not evident until years after the transaction."
"We sought the advice of our oral surgery partners to engineer a radically different company, one that prioritizes building long-term value creation for our doctor partners and then sharing in that value creation," said Dan Hosler, the CEO and co-founder of Allied OMS. "We are building a Doctor's Private Equity company in the field of OMS."
Allied OMS was launched at the height of uncertainty during the pandemic in April of 2020. Interest in this novel model has been overwhelming and they have given over 100 presentations to OMS practices nationwide. With Allied practices now in Texas and Colorado, Allied OMS anticipates announcing transactions with several respected practices in the coming months.
About Allied OMS
Allied OMS is a new generation of Management Services Organization. Allied OMS is collectively owned and governed by doctor members and founders, leveraging decades of private equity and management consulting experience to employ the tools that maximize practice value and to share these benefits with the doctors – they have turned Private Equity into Doctor EquityTM. Allied OMS is composed of best-in-class OMS practices that are in the top-tier of clinical outcomes. Contact Allied OMS at Partner@AlliedOMS.com to learn how they can help your practice be stronger by gaining Power Through PartnershipTM.
http://www.alliedoms.com    
About Fort Worth Oral Surgery
Fort Worth Oral Surgery (FWOS), led by Drs. Gregory Scheideman, William Runyon, Jr., and David Kostohryz, Jr., are known throughout the DFW area for their surgical skill and attentive patient care. With a particular focus on providing excellent patient outcomes, they offer a complete suite of oral and maxillofacial care.
http://www.fwos.com
About Evergreen Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Evergreen Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Evergreen, Colorado is home to Dr. Jundt, a highly regarded oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He has written an OMS textbook, patented and licensed products in OMS, and published over twenty-five peer reviewed articles in both national and international journals. Dr. Jundt enjoys spending time in Evergreen's surgical suite and hospital operating rooms covering a wide variety of case complexity.
http://www.evergreenoms.com
About DuneGlass Capital
DuneGlass Capital was founded to help healthcare companies realize their full potential. With a combined three decades of experience including multi-unit operations, private equity deal structuring, and healthcare business strategy, the founders of DuneGlass have created a repeatable process for value creation. As sons of physicians, they understand how important it is to mentor their clinical shareholders in private equity to maximize the intrinsic value of the practices. Contact DuneGlass Capital at Partner@duneglasscapital.com to learn more about how we can enhance the value of your practice.
http://www.duneglasscapital.com



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