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Hemp extractor/processor launches mobile milling operation capable of milling four tons of hemp per hour. This mill has the ability to be transported to local farmers for their own milling.

TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
Eagle Hemp announced the launch of their four ton per hour hemp milling operation for hemp farmers. Eagle Hemp will be using the milling operation to mill hemp that it purchases from farmers for its own use. They will also begin offering hemp milling for farmers for their own sales to other processors. Eagle Hemp designed the milling operation to ensure a consistent source of high-quality hemp milled to the optimum size for extraction.
After over a year designing and building process, Eagle Hemp is excited to begin production on its new mobile milling operation. The system is mounted on a 53' custom designed trailer that includes its own generator in order to power the 100-horsepower mill and bagging system.
Hemp farmers now have the option to contract with Eagle Hemp and have the mobile mill brought out to their farm. This way, farmers can grind their hemp into a size suitable for extraction. The ground hemp can be put into super sacks for bulk storage or secured in smaller bags with a nitrogen flush in order to keep the hemp preserved. Eagle Hemp will even provide highly accurate moisture tests on-site for the hemp being ground.
"This a great way for farmers to have their hemp crop milled without it leaving their control until it is sold," said Barry Atkins, President and COO of Eagle Hemp.
Eagle Hemp's FDA registered facility located in Lakeland, Florida uses state-of-the-art CO2 extractors and proprietary processing to create its own ultra-pure full spectrum cannabinoid oil. Now that Eagle Hemp has the ability to process four tons of hemp biomass per hour, the capacity to produce large amounts of ultra-pure cannabinoid oil will help to meet any customer or supplier need.
About Eagle Hemp LLC:
Eagle Hemp is an extractor/ processor and has crafted a manufacturing process whose goal is to be rigidly consistent and maintain the highest level of quality and purity on the market. The hemp market is flooded with suspect formulations and products that lack consistency, so Eagle Hemp strives to provide the highest quality product with the fastest delivery times for their customers every single day. Learn more at https://eaglehempcbd.com/.



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The unique formula contains four key ingredients which help boost the immune system and eliminates the need to buy each supplement separately by delivering them in an all-in-one convenient serving. *

VENICE, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
Enzymedica, a Florida-based company that produces high quality natural digestive products, announced today the launch of its newest immunity support supplement – Immune Max Black Elderberry with Vitamins C and D3 + Zinc . * This convenient, all-in-one formula contains 750 mg of Eldermune elderberry, the equivalent of 72 berries, in each serving. Immune Max is vegan with a vegetarian capsule and contains no gluten, milk, casein, soy, egg, artificial colors or flavors. Immune Max fortifies the relationship between the digestive system, the respiratory system and whole-body health. *
Only the finest elderberries are used in Immune Max, the European Haschberg-variety, a varietal known for being naturally rich in polyphenolic compounds, such as flavonoids, anthocyanins, polysaccharides, and other berry micronutrients. The carefully cold-pressed elderberry juice extraction process preserves the natural immune benefits of elderberry.* The polyphenols act as powerful free radical scavengers in the body and help to support natural immune defenses.* Eldermune also contains Sunfiber, that is a prebiotic soluble fiber that enhances the absorption and digestion of the elderberry nutrients and helps feed good bacteria in the digestive tract.*
Each two-capsule serving also contains 413 mg of Vitamin C, 30 mcg (1200 IU) of Vitamin D3, 20 mg of Zinc and 100 mg of Organic Acerola Cherry. Vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant that cells within the immune system require to function. Enzymedica sources its Vitamin C from ascorbic acid and acerola, a cherry-like tropical plant whose berries are rich in Vitamin C and has been used in folk medicine for hundreds of years to support immune function. * Vitamin D3 supports healthy immune modulation and is helpful when dealing with environmental threats. * Zinc has been shown in clinical studies to help the body make protein and DNA, while the primary mechanism of action for its immune support impact is its influence on the RNA replication of invaders. *
The new Immune Max formula is $34.99 for 60 capsules and can be purchased at https://enzymedica.com/collections/new-products/products/immune-max-black-elderberry-with-vitamins-c-d3-zinc-copy?variant=32393209610289. It can be paired with Enzymedica's Enzyme Defense for added support. *
About Enzymedica
Enzymedica is a Florida-based, natural digestive health company since 1998 that sells to over 30,000 stores worldwide and online. Its top-selling enzyme brand is No. 1 in America. In addition to high quality products, Enzymedica also is dedicated to its People & Planet initiative, which is a core pillar within the company's mission - to leave a legacy that will make the world a better place. The company has received more than 50 industry awards including multiple Better Nutrition Magazine's People's Choice Awards, many Best of Supplements Awards and numerous VITY and Nexty Awards. Visit https://enzymedica.com/ for more information.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent diseases.
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RPR Public Relations, Inc.
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Healthcare Network lands on Franchise Times Top 200+ for Fifth Year in a Row

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
American Family Care (AFC), the nation's leading provider of urgent care and accessible primary care, is being recognized for the fifth year in a row as a leading franchise in the Franchise Times Top 200+ rankings. American Family Care came in at #146 on the newly-released list of best-performing franchise systems in the United States.
"It is a great honor to be nationally recognized by the Franchise Times 200+ five years in a row," says Sean Hart, AFC's vice president of Franchise Sales & Development. "Our franchise system is packed with talented and innovative entrepreneurs who are leading the way in the urgent care and primary care industry. They follow our proven business model to effectively provide convenient care for consumers across the nation."
The Franchise Times Top 200+ list ranks franchise-based businesses on systemwide sales for the previous year. American Family Care hit $550 million in systemwide sales in 2019.
Over the last 38 years, AFC has pioneered the concept of non-emergency room urgent care and expanded its footprint to more than 26 states. AFC is now the largest provider of urgent care in the country, with more than 220 centers. The fast-growing healthcare network is on pace to expand its footprint to 500 locations by 2025.
All AFC centers are designed, equipped and staffed to provide accessible primary care, urgent care, and minor emergency treatment. Each center features a high-tech approach, including digital x-rays, on-site lab testing, state-of-the-art diagnostics, and electronic medical records. Every AFC is staffed by kind, caring and compassionate healthcare professionals who serve patients seven days a week and no appointments are necessary.
About American Family Care:
Founded by Dr. Bruce Irwin with a single location in 1982, American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 200 clinics and 600 in-network physicians caring for nearly 3 million patients a year, AFC is the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. Ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., AFC's stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient. For more information, visit http://www.americanfamilycare.com.



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Contact-Free Walk-Thru Body Temperature Scanning Makes Safety Checks Quick and Easy

LA GRANGE PARK, ILL. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
Nazareth Academy, a college prep Catholic high school in La Grange Park, can now welcome students to school with the DuThermX Body Temperature Measurement System to help with safety screening. Dubak Electrical Group, based in La Grange, has donated a DuThermX Mobile Cart, a moveable, rechargeable, contact-free system that can be used at the building entry as part of the school's safety protocol. Visual or sound alarms alert staff to elevated temperatures.
Dubak Electrical Group launched DuThermX, the first fully integrated body temperature measurement system for industrial and commercial applications in the United States in April 2020. The contact-free, high-capacity system detects elevated body temperatures as large numbers of people enter schools, factories, healthcare facilities, buildings, and event venues. The DuThermX system uses advanced thermal camera technology and can be integrated with existing security systems.
(DuThermX videos and b-roll are available here and the online newsroom is here).
"We are so grateful to receive the generous donation of the DuThermX cart that will allow us to expedite the daily check-in process for students, faculty and staff as they arrive at school," said Therese Hawkins, Principal at Nazareth Academy. "Nazareth remains so very proud of the way our Hybrid Plan allows for in-person learning to occur for our students. We have developed comprehensive COVID health and safety protocols and the DuThermX cart helps us greatly in completing the first step - checking the temperatures of all who enter our building in the morning."
Nazareth Academy has been welcoming students for in-person learning since August. Their Hybrid Learning Plan uses a rotating schedule of in-person learning two full days per week combined with synchronous online classes and asynchronous lessons. The student body is split alphabetically to allow for adequate distancing.
"We are delighted that Nazareth Academy can now welcome students and staff back to school with an easy temperature screening system in place," says Nick Dubak, Chief Operating Officer of Dubak Electrical Group. "Our clients – including schools, businesses and buildings throughout Chicago and the country – are looking for simple solutions that can help return people to their daily activities without a lot of hassle. With DuThermX, people can enter without stopping for a screening or needing to remove a mask or face covering."
"This is a game changer for us," notes Kathy Gross, nurse at Nazareth Academy. "Along with practices already in place, such as mask wearing, social distancing, enhanced cleaning and hand washing measures; the DuThermX system will really help in our strategy to stop the spread of COVID19 in our school community."
DuThermX allows for continuous flow of visitors, integrates with existing security systems at large commercial buildings and industrial sites, and can provide facial recognition and data analysis. The DuThermX product line includes the DuThermX Venue Series, Walk Thru Series, Mobile Cart Series, Modular Container Series, Healthcare Series, Kiosk Series and Customized Solutions. These systems use advanced thermal camera technology, calibrators, monitors, and warning lights.
The DuThermX Difference
DuThermX is a contact-free and continuous flow system, which alleviates the need for manual screening and any bottle necks created by stopping people that often requires additional personnel at any venue entry point. It can be added to existing surveillance and monitoring systems or installed separately.
Easily, quickly, unobtrusively, DuThermX detects body temperatures within +/- 0.54 degrees Fahrenheit with a response time of 30 milliseconds. When a person passes through an entry point with an elevated temperature, an alarm alerts designated personnel. The multi notification alarm system can include audible, visual, email, SMS text, onscreen and network video capture. Additional DuThermX applications will be available for walk-thru entry, airport entrances, outdoor tunnels and event venues as well as offering solutions for smaller offices or businesses.
About Dubak Electrical Group
Dubak Electrical Group is a leader in industrial electrical construction and maintenance with more than three decades of experience. As family-owned-and-operated business, Dubak has an established record of success and safety in the design, installation and maintenance of industrial electrical, HVACR, control, and automation. The company opened a new corporate headquarters, training and technology facility in La Grange in 2016, in Chicago's western suburbs. Additional regional offices are located in Florida, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin. We are currently building a second innovation center opening in La Grange in 2021.
For more information on DuThermX: https://www.duthermx.com/
More information on Dubak Electrical Group

Website: https://www.dubakelectrical.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DubakElectric

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dubak-electrical-group/

For a link to the DuThermX online newsroom with video b-roll and images go to: https://www.duthermx.com/media
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Chris Comes
Ripson Group for Dubak Electrical Group
Chris.comes@ripsongroup.com
(312) 493-5921 (o)
(312) 282-0539 (m)
Twitter: @ChrisComes    
Alena Murgia
Nazareth Academy
amurguia@nazarethacademy.com
(708) 387-8536



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EmPRO Insurance, a NY medical professional liability insurer, goes above and beyond when it comes to serving its clientele. In addition to top notch coverage, EmPRO clients enjoy access to a wide variety of complimentary exclusive events such as Live Virtual Broadway Performances.

ROSLYN, N.Y. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
EmPRO Insurance Company (EmPRO), a newly launched medical professional liability insurer in New York State, provided an outsized thrill for their Physicians' Club Members and prospective Insureds by hosting Elena Ricardo singing selections from the Broadway hit, "Beautiful—The Carole King Musical".
The fourth in a series of virtual events hosted on behalf of the EmPRO Physicians' Club, Ms. Ricardo sang a selection of songs from the hit Broadway show, including "Beautiful" and "You've Got a Friend". Interspersed throughout, she generously answered questions through the interactive format and shared her experiences about working and auditioning on Broadway, as well as having Carole King in the audience during one of her performances (her signed copy of "Tapestry" hangs in a place of honor in her home).
It seemed Ms. Ricardo was always destined to "tread the boards of Broadway"—her parents met and married while working on a famed Bob Fosse Production. In addition to her work portraying Carole King, Ms. Ricardo has also starred in the Broadway production of "Mama Mia" playing the lead, Sophie Sheridan.
As a way to connect during these times of social distancing, the Physicians' Club began hosting virtual Broadway events that so far have included "The Phantom of the Opera", "Wicked", and "Songs from Disney Hit Shows, including the Lion King". Next up, a magic show with Illusionist and Mentalist TJ Tana.
EmPRO Physicians' Club brings an innovative concept of creating a collegial and supportive place where New York physicians can gather, connect, and share about their practice stresses, work-life balance, and resilience strategies. EmPRO's commitment to reawakening physicians to the fulfillment and gratification of working in the healing arts has led the group to museums, cooking classes, and rooftop cocktail parties.
A new insurer with deep roots in the community, EmPRO provides medical professional liability insurance for physicians and healthcare facilities and is owned by Physicians' Reciprocal Insurers (PRI), a long-time New York insurer with a rich history of serving its physician owners. EmPRO continues with the same outstanding service, expert claims handling, and exceptional defense that providers have come to expect over the last four decades of working with PRI.
To learn more about the Physicians' Club and their upcoming events or about EmPRO and PRI, please visit the EmPRO website News & Events page.



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Special Guests Include Best-Selling Author David B. Agus, MD; Emmy-Award Winning Journalist Soledad O'Brien to Emcee

NEW YORK (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
On October 28, 2020, the Friends of CenterLight Foundation will host its first-ever virtual fundraising gala, "Rising to the Challenge for 100 Years," which marks CenterLight's century-long legacy of caring for New Yorkers in need. This live, online gathering will be a fun, meaningful evening, with special guests and opportunities to network, interact and learn about how the Foundation has addressed the challenges created by the Coronavirus pandemic. CBS Medical Contributor and New York Times bestselling author David B. Agus, MD will be the evening's keynote speaker. Emmy-awarding winning journalist Soledad O'Brien will serve as the event's emcee.
The Friends of CenterLight Foundation is part of CenterLight Health System, which operates Teamcare, New York's largest Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and the nation's largest non-profit PACE program.
2020 Honorees
This year's gala honors the CenterLight's Facilities Team, for the creation and ongoing operation of a pantry for food insecure CenterLight patients, and for their unwavering efforts to keep its facilities safe for patients and staff.
"Our Facilities Team showed great courage and commitment to show up and help protect our workplace, even at the height of COVID fears and uncertainty," says CenterLight President and CEO David Rock. "Recognizing another way to make a difference, they created a food pantry at our Wallerstein Center in the Bronx. This pantry provides supplemental food and other items to our patients who have struggled due to the pandemic. Their caring and dedication exemplifies all that we stand for at CenterLight, and we are thrilled to honor them."
About David B. Agus, MD
Founding Director and CEO, Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine of USC
CBS News Medical Contributor and New York Times Best-selling Author
Dr. David B. Agus is one of the world's leading doctors and pioneering biomedical researchers.
He is a professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine and Viterbi School of Engineering. He is the founding director and CEO of the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine of USC.
A medical oncologist, Dr. Agus leads a multidisciplinary team of researchers dedicated to the development and use of technologies to guide doctors in making health-care decisions tailored to individual needs.
An international leader in new technologies and approaches for personalized healthcare, Dr. Agus serves in leadership roles at the World Economic Forum and other prestigious organizations. He is also a CBS News contributor.
Dr. Agus' three books "The End of Illness", "A Short Guide to a Long Life" and "The Lucky Years: How to Thrive in the Brave New World of Health" are all New York Times and international bestsellers. He is a 2017 recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
About Soledad O'Brien
Soledad O'Brien is an Emmy-award-winning documentarian, journalist, speaker, author, and philanthropist, who founded Soledad O'Brien Productions, a multi-platform media production company dedicated to telling empowering and authentic stories on a range of social issues. She anchors and produces the Hearst TV political magazine program "Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien" and is a correspondent for HBO Real Sports.
With over 1.3 million Twitter followers, O'Brien makes a national impact through her speeches, numerous documentaries and her presence on the op-ed pages of platforms like the New York Times and Huffington Post. She has anchored shows on CNN, MSNBC, and NBC, and reported for Fox, A&E, Oxygen, Nat Geo, the PBS NewsHour, WebMD and Al Jazeera America, among others.
Event Details
The event will kick off on October 28, with a VIP Experience at 6pm, followed by a virtual gala broadcast at 6:30 PM. Learn about tickets and sponsorship opportunities at https://www.centerlight.org/gala.
About Friends of CenterLight
The Friends of CenterLight Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to improving the lives of CenterLight participants by helping them to maintain their health, well-being and autonomy in environments that honor their individual needs, values and preferences.
About CenterLight Teamcare
CenterLight Teamcare, a program of CenterLight Healthcare, operates 14 locations throughout New York City, Westchester and Nassau/Suffolk Counties and empowers older adults to continue to live independently, at home and in their communities. Providing culturally-sensitive care to thousands of New Yorkers daily, CenterLight staff speaks 26+ languages and dialects, including Arabic, Albanian, Chinese, Creole, English, Korean, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian and Spanish. CenterLight TeamCare develops individualized care plans, which are carried out by a dedicated interdisciplinary team (IDT) of doctors, nurses, physical therapists, nutritionists, recreational therapists and other professionals working in concert to provide care as unique as the richly diverse participants enrolled in the plan. Learn more at http://www.centerlighthealthcare.org.



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In this webinar, the featured speaker will discuss how data visualization can prevent clinical trial delays. The presentation will highlight the translation of data into actionable items and explore key elements for visualization in clinical trials.

TORONTO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
Real-time data visualization of clinical trial progress is becoming more critical than ever before. With the current situation of COVID, both central and remote monitoring are paramount to trial success, and real-time data visualization has proven to help keep trials on track, yet keeping track of activity at all sites is a constant challenge.
If site information that requires action doesn't make it to the sponsor until hours, days or even weeks later, then it costs the trial precious time. Real-time visual data representations that enable targeting, and the ability to proactively identify and monitor sites that are at risk, gives the sponsor the power to implement corrective actions swiftly.
Join Dr. Jennifer Bradford, Director of Data Science, PHASTAR, for a live webinar on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 10am EST (3pm GMT/UK) in which she will discuss how PHASTAR's data science group applies advanced analytical approaches, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to maximize the value of clinical trial data.
For more information or to register for this event, visit Prevent Delays in Your Clinical Trials with Data Visualization.
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
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The Virtual HIPAA Privacy and Security Summit is a joint effort of Delaware Law School and First Healthcare Compliance to provide resources for attorneys and professionals facing the challenges of HIPAA compliance. The online event will be held on November 12, 2020, from 12:00 pm ET until 5:20 pm ET.

WILMINGTON, DEL. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
The Virtual HIPAA Privacy and Security Summit is a joint effort of Delaware Law School and First Healthcare Compliance to provide resources for attorneys and professionals facing the challenges of HIPAA compliance. The online event will be held on November 12, 2020, from 12:00 pm ET until 5:20 pm ET. Registration is available to the public.
Educational discussions will be coupled with multiple opportunities for learning credits. Attendees are eligible to receive 5 CLE credits (4 substantive and 1 ethics) in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This program has been reviewed and approved for 5.0 Continuing Education Unit(s) by PAHCOM and Practice Management Institute. The Compliance Certification Board (CCB) has approved this event for up to 6.0 live CCB CEUs based on a 50-minute hour. Continuing Education Units are awarded based on individual attendance records. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by CCB of this event content or of the event sponsor.
Sponsors of this event include Weiner Benefits Group, SymbianceHR, and PAHCOM while prizes will be awarded from Practice Management Institute and the BBC Tavern and Grill.
Schedule for the virtual HIPAA Privacy and Security Summit:
12:00- 12:20 Welcome and Panel Discussion with FAQs
First Healthcare Compliance and Delaware Law School GICLS
12:20- 12:50 Distinguished Speaker
John Shegerian, Executive Chairman of ERI
Hardware Data Hacking and HIPAA: the Overlooked Cybercrime
12:50-12:55 Q & A/short break
12:55- 1:55 Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA
HIPAA Hot Topics
1:55-2:00 Q & A/short break
2:00 - 3:00 Kathleen McNicholas, MD, JD, CHC, CCEP
Ethics and 20 years of HIPAA
3:00 - 3:05 Q & A/short break
3:05-4:05 Rebecca Rakoski, Esq.
Updates on Data Privacy Regulations
4:05 - 4:10 Q& A/short break
4:10-5:10 Iliana Peters, Esq.
What's your nightmare? Cyber-attacks during the COVID public health emergency
5:10 -5:20 HIPAA recap
About Delaware Law School: Widener University is a metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, applied leadership, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. Delaware Law School is the First State's only law school, providing a Juris doctor, legal graduate and paralegal degree programs with an emphasis on developing legal professionals who reflect the Delaware Way and its traditions of civility, integrity and mutual respect. The school offers signature programs in corporate and business law, environmental law, family health law and policy, trial advocacy, and dignity rights.
About First Healthcare Compliance: Founded in 2012 by a nurse attorney, the First Healthcare Compliance software solution creates confidence among compliance professionals through education, resources, and support in the areas of HIPAA, OSHA, human resources compliance, and fraud waste and abuse laws. Serving clients across the United States, the company's evolving platform provides real-time insight for board reporting and across multiple locations. For more information please visit https://1sthcc.com/



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New Study Finds COVID-19 Lasts Up to 28 Days on Cellphones and Other Glass Surfaces — Company also providing UV-C Sanitizing Modules for Lockers

NEW YORK (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
goCharge Inc. (http://www.gochargenetworks.com), the nation's leading provider of Mobile Device Charging Stations, announced the introduction of its UV-C Sanitizing and Charging Stations to address and combat the proven dangers of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases on glass and other surfaces.
goCharge has launched its UV-C Orion, a kiosk with 8 individual and secure lockers, each of which will simultaneously sanitize and recharge batteries on cellphones, iPads and Tablets. The UV-C Sanitizing process utilizes UV-C light rays which have been proven to kill 99% of germs and bacteria in approximately 5 minutes, without posing any risk of skin or eye damage. As an added safety precaution, the UV-C lights in the goCharge Kiosks will only go on once the locker door is closed.
On October 12th, researchers at the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CISRO), Australia's national science agency, found that coronavirus can survive for up to 28 days on smooth, glass surfaces – such as that found on mobile phone screens, reinforcing the importance of sanitizing your phone and other glass-based electronic devices whenever possible.
"The Study published by CISRO provides important yet disturbing new information", commented David Walke, CEO of goCharge. "While there have been many studies conducted which confirm just how dirty our cell phones can be—in fact, cellphones carry 10X more germs and bacteria than most toilet seats—it has now come to light that if any of those germs are SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, they can survive on your cell phone for up to 28 days."
"As the nation's leading provider of Mobile Device Charging Stations, we have helped millions of cellphone users stay connected to family, friends and business for over 10 years", Mr. Walke continued. "And now with our new UV-C Orions, we can also successfully address the dangers of COVID landing and potentially remaining on cellphones and any glass-based electronic device. Indeed, anything placed in the UVC-Orion locker will be sanitized in about 5 minutes!"
The UV-C Orions can be wall-mounted, placed on a table, or free-standing on pedestals, and are powered by a standard 110-volt wall outlet. A Digital Monitor can also be attached, which feature remote content management capabilities for third party advertising and/or internal messaging.
Mr. Walke also announced the introduction of 2 revolutionary and related UV-C based products:

UV-C Sanitizing Modules for Charging Stations - that can easily be placed in any existing Mobile Device Charging Station locker. The Module will perform in the exact same manner as that of the UV-C Orion, and thereby provides UV-C Sanitization capabilities to traditional Charging Stations.

UV-C Sanitizing Modules for Lockers - which are self-powered with 18650 long-lasting Lithium Ion batteries, thereby negating the need for electrical power, and can be easily placed in any locker (hospitals, schools, gyms and fitness studios, factories, theme parks, etc.) to quickly and effectively sanitize phones and any objects placed in the locker.

"With the introduction of these exciting and critically needed UV-C Sanitizing solutions, goCharge is effectively addressing the safety and health issues presented by COVID-19 and other infectious illnesses and diseases on cellphones and many other objects. With the publishing of the CIRSO study, the need to ensure safety and cleanliness on glass surfaces—especially cellphones—has become more important than ever before", Mr. Walke concluded.
goCharge is a leading provider of Mobile Charging Stations to conferences, music festivals, hospitals, sports stadiums & sporting event, universities and more. Available for rent or purchase, goCharge offers an array of cellphone charging stations with features ranging from free-standing kiosks, wall-mountable or tabletop units, and charging tables. goCharge Charging Stations are currently in over 60 professional and college sports stadiums and arenas (including 27 Major League Baseball ballparks), as well as multiple Universities, Hospitals and Corporations around the country. For more information, contact 877-663-2504 or gochargeteam@gochargenetworks.com.



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The decision about whether or not to have work done at any age is a highly personal matter that will be different for every prospective patient.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
An October 20 article on Gossip Cop looks at published rumors that beloved singer-songwriter Dolly Parton is in the process of gifting herself with $2 million worth of procedures and other beauty work to celebrate her 75th birthday. While the country music legend has long been unusually straightforward about her many procedures and has often joked about them, the article stresses that how much – if any – truth is behind the reports is not known. Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Payam Jarrah-Nejad, M.D., F.I.C.S., F.A.C.S., known to his patients as Dr. J, says that whatever procedures celebrities are getting or not getting, the decision about whether or not to have work done at any age is a highly personal matter that will be different for every prospective patient.
Dr. J notes that Dolly Parton's good friend, Oscar winner Jane Fonda, has told the press that, at age 74 and after a fairly large number of procedures, she has decided that her plastic surgery days are behind her. He says, however, that the number of older people who may be getting their first-ever procedures continues to increase. He adds that, while a relatively young person in the performing arts may be incentivized to get procedures to add to their beauty or to correct the earliest signs of aging, people whose appearance is less tied to their livelihoods may feel most motivated to get a procedure when the person they look at in the mirror seems a great deal older than the way they feel.
Dr. J notes that he has performed many different types of facial rejuvenation and other procedures on people in their later years and the results are typically outstanding. Of course, as we age more health issues tend to arise, so it's especially important to thoroughly explore an older patient's medical history to ensure that a procedure will be safe while providing good results. Dr. J says that whether patients are interested in obtaining a surgical facelift, blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), or other procedures, it's of critical importance that they have a clear and realistic idea of the most likely outcomes. Dr. J adds that he prides himself on his ability to relate to patients and explain their procedures in a way they can understand so that patients of all ages can make a truly informed decision.
Interested readers who would like to find out if a plastic surgery or another type of procedure is right for them can call (310) 228-3151 to learn more. Dr. J's qualifications as a plastic surgeon, double-board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery can be seen on his website.


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Christobel E. Selecky, an experienced board member, entrepreneur, and former chief executive was appointed to Griswold Home Care's Board of Directors. As two-time Chair and four-term Board member of the Population Health Alliance, an international nonprofit trade association, Selecky's expertise in population health and its social determinants are a welcome addition to the Board.

BLUE BELL, PA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
Griswold Home Care is pleased to announce the appointment of Christobel E. Selecky to Griswold's Board of Directors. The experienced board member, entrepreneur, and former chief executive is a welcome addition to the Board of one of the country's top home care companies with 200 locations in 30 states.
With more than two decades of board experience in global and US based publicly traded, venture-backed, private equity owned, and nonprofit companies, Selecky is currently Board Chair of Satellite Healthcare, a leading provider of kidney dialysis and related services. She also serves on the Boards of ImmunityBio, a late-clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing next-generation therapies for cancer and infectious diseases, and Paris, France-based Teleperformance, the world's largest publicly traded multinational customer experience and business process outsourcer.
"We are excited to have Ms. Selecky's experience and intellect around population health, patient engagement and managed care as we chart the organization's future," said Griswold Home Care CEO Michael Slupecki. "We also appreciate the support of our sponsor Pouschine Cook Capital Management for recognizing the value that an independent executive with extensive industry and strategic expertise brings to our Board of Directors."
As two-time Chair and four-term Board member of the Population Health Alliance, an international nonprofit trade association, Selecky was instrumental in driving the growth of the disease management and population health fields.
Selecky earned a Masters Degree in Public Communication from the SI Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University and a BA with high honors from the University of Delaware.
About Griswold Home Care
With 200 locations in 30 states, Griswold Home Care is one of the country's top home care companies, delivering compassionate care 24/7 to its clients. Its purpose is to give people the help they need to live in the place they love. Through this purpose, Griswold Home Care helps adults maintain quality of life despite advanced age or onset of illness through services including companion care, home services, personal care, and respite care. Founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, the company has maintained its founder's profound sense of empathy for older and disabled adults and those living with chronic conditions. For more information, visit http://www.griswoldhomecare.com or call 215.402.0200



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Mindray North America invites attendees of world's largest EM conference to explore comprehensive range of advanced emergency solutions through revolutionary online experience

MAHWAH, N.J. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
Mindray, a leading global developer, manufacturer, and supplier of medical devices will showcase a brand-new customer experience at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) UNCONVENTIONAL 2020 Annual Meeting. During the conference, Mindray will highlight their recently launched ME8 Ultrasound System, artificial intelligence-powered Smart Tools, and BeneVision N-Series Patient Monitoring Platform all through an immersive and interactive virtual reality platform. ACEP, the world's largest emergency medicine conference, will take place online from October 26-29, 2020 at https://www.acep.org/sa.
"While Emergency care is around the clock, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed these departments into overdrive in a way not seen before in the history of modern medicine," says Maher Elhihi, Director of Marketing, Ultrasound. "Throughout this rapid shift Mindray has worked hard to drive innovation forward; ensuring our tools are optimized to address the evolving needs of our frontline heroes. We are dedicated to delivering better solutions, and empowering clinicians to focus their energy wholly on their patients."
Intelligent Ultrasound
In the current healthcare climate, innovative tools that help rapidly assess critically ill patients are more important than ever before. Mindray's TE7 Ultrasound System Crystal Series 2.0 and new ME8 Ultrasound System offer artificial intelligence (AI) powered Smart Tools for Fluid Management, including Smart VTI, Smart IVC, and Smart B-Line. These tools can expedite the assessment of volume status and volume responsiveness by automating exams, thus reducing user error and decreasing keystrokes to improve exam efficiencies. Additionally, the ME8 is Mindray's first laptop-based ultrasound system powered by software-based beamformer technology, ZONE Sonography Technology. This System combines best-in-class image quality with an intuitive user experience to help ensure reliable and efficient diagnosis during the most challenging exams.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Recognizing the vital importance of infection control and prevention of device deterioration, Mindray designed the ME8 and TE7 Ultrasound Systems with sealed user interfaces for enhanced fluid resistance, ease of disinfection, high chemical resistance, and a wide range of disinfectant compatibility. These Systems are also equipped with iVocal voice operation which enables touchless procedures, helping avoid cross-contamination. Similarly, the BeneVision N-Series patient monitors are manufactured using industry-leading, durable resins which are compatible with a broad range of commonly used disinfectants and minimize the ingress and retention of fluids.
Gap-Free Monitoring
Also on display will be Mindray's new BeneVision N-Series Patient Monitoring Platform, the first-ever patient monitoring platform to incorporate capacitive touchscreen technology across all of its monitors. Using its unique multi-gesture touch and swipe control, similar to a smart device, clinicians can cut minutes off of clinical review, analysis, and charting time. Applying the same user interface across the entire suite, BeneVision N-Series supports unprecedented usability and clinical proficiency. Additionally, with the clever BeneVision N1 3-in-1 monitor at the core, serving as both monitor and module and with wireless capability standard, BeneVision N1 provides gap-free monitoring from the point of admission to discharge.
Immersive Experience
Another can't-miss element of Mindray's online booth will be the virtual reality (VR) experience. Built with clinicians in mind, this VR format provides healthcare professionals from around the world the opportunity to safely and conveniently explore the latest in Emergency Medicine. Mindray's point of care ultrasound systems and patient monitors have been set up for maximum engagement, with no special technology needed; desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile-friendly.
Team members from ultrasound and patient monitoring will be available throughout the duration of the exhibit to address any questions or comments from attendees. Visit Mindray's virtual exhibit through the ACEP website, and learn more about these innovative and cutting-edge solutions, ideally suited for use throughout busy Emergency Departments.
The team at Mindray wants to extend their sincere gratitude to our Emergency clinicians on the frontlines and is looking forward to learning about how they can better address clinician needs today, and in the future.
About Mindray
Mindray is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of medical device solutions and technologies used in healthcare facilities around the globe. We believe we can change lives by making the most advanced healthcare technology attainable for all. We do this by empowering healthcare professionals through innovative, high-value solutions that help create the next generation of life-saving tools across three primary business segments: medical imaging, patient monitoring and life support, and in-vitro diagnostics. Mindray maintains its global headquarters in Shenzhen, China; Mindray North America is headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey. Our Ultrasound Innovation Center is located in San Jose, California, with additional facilities in major international markets around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.mindray.com.

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Innovative Student From Top-rated Caribbean Medical School Awarded $50,000 In Seed Money To Further Develop Care Corps USA – An Ambitious Project to Establish Elder Care as a National Service Program

NEW YORK (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
The University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States and Canada, today announced that second-year medical student Nihal Satyadev was named one of the 2020 winners of the National Academy of Medicine's Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards. The recognition from NAM is part of the Healthy Longevity Global Competition, a multiyear, multimillion-dollar international competition seeking breakthrough innovations to improve physical, mental, and social well-being for people as they age. Satyadev's winning submission for the first round of the competition earned him $50,000 in seed money to further develop Care Corps USA, a national service program that recruits recent high school and college graduates to work as caregivers to older adults with dementia.
Sponsored by The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), the Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards represent the first round in the Healthy Longevity Global Competition, a project focused on extending the human healthspan by accelerating research, innovation, and entrepreneurism. Entries are judged for novelty and advancement of solutions related to aging. Nearly 600 applications were submitted for the U.S.-based Catalyst Award competition, and Satyadev's entry, "Care Corps USA – A National Service Model Addressing the Aging Sector Workforce," was one of 21 finalists to earn the $50,000 prize to support further development of his innovative concept.
UMHS student Satyadev co-founded Care Corps with the vision of creating a national program where recent high school and college graduates would commit to providing one to two years of full-time respite care for older adults with dementia. Modeled after programs like AmeriCorps, Care Corps participants would earn a stipend and educational grants in exchange for their service. Satyadev's pioneering concept provides a creative solution to workforce shortages by generating a graduate-to-labor pipeline and offers critical relief to millions of family caregivers nationwide — many of whom are overwhelmed and suffering from depression. Additionally, Care Corps would enable many family caregivers to re-enter the workforce without having to sacrifice income to qualify for Medicaid-funded home care. By creating a national network where volunteers would work within their neighborhoods, Care Corps also helps to build connections, reduce isolation, and promote the overall well-being of communities.
"We are incredibly proud of Nihal and his remarkable achievements," said Warren Ross, president of UMHS. "Nihal has distinguished himself as a pathfinder at UMHS and is always looking for creative solutions to challenges. Naturally curious, bright, and deeply empathetic, Nihal represents what our school is all about - developing compassionate physicians and leading through excellence."
As a second-year student at the Caribbean medical school, Satyadev serves as one of five media ambassadors developing content for the school's social media and blog, The UMHS Endeavour. Satyadev also hosts the UMHS podcast "Dextrocardia," featuring interviews with fellow medical students, medical school faculty, and medical practitioners on everything from how to succeed in medical school, to fighting racial inequality in medicine and how medical students are working in the Black Lives Matter movement.
Following his Healthy Longevity Catalyst Award win, Satyadev is currently focused on expanding Care Corps and developing evaluation metrics for the program. Satyadev noted, "With this model, we have the opportunity to meet the needs of our aging population in a way that prepares our country for the future."
Next up in the Healthy Longevity Global Competition is the second cycle of the Catalyst Phase, which opens in early 2021 with the "Accelerator Phase." Along with the other 2020 award winners, Satyadev will be eligible to apply for awards worth $300,000 to $1 million. Starting in 2023, winners of the Accelerator Phase are eligible to submit entries for the grand prize of up to $5 million.
"We're excited to follow Nihal on this journey as he continues to act as a trailblazer and champion for elder care in our communities," added Ross.
To learn more about Care Corps and Nihal Satyadev's winning entry for NAM's Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards, please visit https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/umhs-student-nihal-satyadev-wants-to-start-an-americorps-for-elder-care
About UMHS
The University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS), is a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States and Canada. UMHS was founded in 2007 by medical education pioneers Warren and Robert Ross to deliver a highly personalized school experience. Graduates of UMHS earn a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) and qualify to practice medicine throughout the United States and Canada. Students begin their Basic Science studies in St. Kitts, West Indies, and complete their clinical training in the United States. With an unprecedented 96% student retention rate, the vast majority of students that begin their medical studies at UMHS go on to obtain residencies. For more information visit https://www.umhs-sk.org/.



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HelpLine data revealed significant impacts on those suffering from gambling addiction as a result of pandemic, including shifts in gambling behaviors resulting from land-based gambling operation closures and sporting event cancellations during the months of March through June 2020, coupled with a general increase in life stressors for the population at large.

SANFORD, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
Today, the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) released its FY 2019-2020 Annual Report of its statewide 24-hour Problem Gambling Confidential and Multilingual HelpLine (888-ADMIT-IT), which revealed important findings, some of which present significant implications.
During this past fiscal year (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020), the agency received 17,848 contacts, of which 3,153 were requesting help and/or information regarding a gambling problem. According to FCCG Executive Director Jennifer Kruse, the numbers alone don't tell the whole story. "Many Florida residents, like many Americans, are struggling given the unforeseen consequences resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. For disordered gamblers and their families, the effects of the virus can exacerbate already serious financial, psychological, legal, and other problems caused by gambling," related Kruse. HelpLine data revealed significant impacts on those suffering from gambling addiction as a result of pandemic, including shifts in gambling behaviors resulting from land-based gambling operation closures and sporting event cancellations during the months of March through June 2020, coupled with a general increase in life stressors for the population at large.
As gambling operators sought to adapt to the changing landscape brought about by COVID-19 with new advertising tactics and opportunities to bet, those in recovery for problem gambling faced increasing temptations to wager money and fall back into unhealthy gambling habits, presenting a risk of relapse for these individuals. At the same time, those who may not have had a gambling problem before may have been more likely to choose betting as a psychological escape to the stressors or a relief for boredom brought about by the pandemic, putting them at risk for developing an addiction (Fineman, 2020; Pfefferbaum & North, 2020; Price, 2020; Whyte, 2020).
The primary gambling problems most often cited throughout the year were slot machines (34%), cards/table games (23%), and lottery games (14%). However, compared to the previous year's data, those citing the popular casino-operated slot machines and cards/table games as the primary gambling problem decreased by 9% (7% decrease for slot machines and a 2% decrease for cards/table games). According to Jennifer Kruse, FCCG's Executive Director, "Problem gamblers will not stop gambling just because of an inability to access their gambling preference; instead, they will supplement their gambling activity through other avenues as a means of satisfying their cravings."
This is reflected in 888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine contacts and the data reported here as well, with those citing online gambling as causing the most problems more than doubling this year to 11%, and still-accessible Lottery games (39%) surging as the most frequently cited secondary problem for those engaged in one or more gambling types. Also of note, this was the first year in FCCG history in which "Lottery point of purchase" was one of the top three ways HelpLine contacts reported learning of the number, as reported by 7%.
Data on the gamblers' primary gambling venue revealed 47% were reported to prefer gambling at land-based casinos (includes both in-state as well as out-of-state casinos), 15% at convenience stores (lottery tickets), and 12% each at racinos or at their home or a friend's home (online gambling). This data shows a 4% increase for convenience stores and a 3% increase for gambling at home, which is reflective of the shift in reported gambling preferences this year, to Lottery and online games. In April, May and June 2020, the top primary gambling location identified by callers consecutively was convenience stores, as reflected by 40%, 41% and 25% respectively. It is evident, when segregating out HelpLine data throughout different periods of the year, that these results appear to indicate a close correlation to the primary gambling location reported and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly restricted access to traditional gambling facilities throughout the last four months of the fiscal year.
Of additional concern, notes Kruse, "888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine contacts received during the final quarter of the fiscal year were markedly more severe due to compounding financial and mental health impacts, likely worsened by the pandemic." As brief examples, the FCCG's Peer Connect Program observed a higher rate of increase in active versus passive suicide calls, and a much higher level of depression in more than two-thirds of Peer contacts . Overall, a large percentage of all gamblers represented in this study reported significant anxiety (68%) and depression (67%), with more than one in five admitting to suicidal thoughts (22%), and an appreciable number (13%) reporting neurological disorders at the time help was sought.
Data regarding the employment status of the gambler reveals that 59% were full-time employees, 13% were retired, and 17% were unemployed, disabled, or collecting workers' compensation benefits. The average reported household income of problem gamblers this year was $47,051, with 30% reporting the gambler earning less than $25,000 annually, and 10% reporting income of less than $2,500 per year. In addition, when examining data for May and June, it reveals a significant decrease in both average income and an increase in lower income households that could be attributable to job loss, furloughs, and underemployment as a result of recent COVID-19 impacts to the economy. Furthermore, 32% of the gamblers were either unemployed or receiving disability/worker's compensation benefits in April, 17% in May, and 20% in June.
As to financial difficulties due to gambling, which included but were not limited to trouble paying bills, overextended debt, and substantial losses, 31% of respondents collectively cited these problems as the primary reasons for making contact with the HelpLine. This year, half (50%) of HelpLine contacts reported gambling-related debts, averaging $30,715 with almost one-third (32%) reporting debts of $25,000 or greater, 9% reporting debts of $100,000 or more, and more than 50% of gamblers experiencing substantial credit card debt as a result of gambling. Nearly two-thirds (65%) reported the gambler bet away their savings, 50% sold or pawned possessions to pay off gambling debts or to continue gambling, and 17% filed bankruptcy at least once. Equally troubling, this year more than one-quarter (26%) of the gamblers acknowledged they were either staying with someone (e.g. friends or family) (24%) or were homeless (2%) due to financial consequences related to gambling.
The HelpLine can be accessed 365 days a year, around the clock, by calling 888-ADMIT-IT (236-4848), starting a live chat on gamblinghelp.org, texting to 321-978-0555, emailing fccg@gamblinghelp.org, and reaching out to the FCCG on social media. "Since the pandemic's inception, the FCCG has expanded programs and services, resource options, and access to virtual supports. We know the HelpLine is a vital service, and we know it works! The FCCG's most recent HelpLine Evaluation Outcome study revealed that Floridians using the service continue to be overwhelmingly satisfied, see it as an important resource, would use it again, and recommend it to others. Finally, the Evaluation concluded that in response to the recommendations provided by HelpLine Specialists, gamblers showed greater improvement following the HelpLine contact, and were more likely to stop gambling altogether," Kruse concluded.



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ASHA Offers Tips on How to Keep Conversation and Connection at the Forefront Despite Physical Distance.

ROCKVILLE, MD. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
With the pandemic upending the Thanksgiving holiday this year, many Americans are turning to Zoom and other video conferencing platforms for their celebrations, according to results of a new national poll released today by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
The poll, conducted by YouGov, queried a nationally representative sample of 2,714 U.S. adults between October 16–20, 2020. Among Americans who have already settled on their holiday plans, nearly 1 in 4 (24%) say they will be using an online platform such as Zoom, Facetime, or Google Hangouts as part of their Thanksgiving celebration. Among families with children under 18, more than 4 in 10 (41%) say they will be using a virtual meeting platform for their gathering. With about a month to go until Thanksgiving, a full quarter of Americans have not yet decided if their holiday celebrations will include a virtual component.
"While ASHA generally encourages technology-free dinners, the pandemic has changed almost everything about our daily lives—and that includes necessitating the first Zoom Thanksgiving for many of us," said Theresa H. Rodgers, MA, CCC-SLP, 2020 ASHA President. "As we all try to stay safe and healthy, we can use available technology in ways that enhance communication and connection."
ASHA offers these 5 tips for a successful virtual Thanksgiving:
1.    Set expectations. Agree to certain parameters in advance, such as what time you'll start and how long you'll stay online together. Zooms can be tiring, especially for young children. If everyone is on the same page, this can help reduce stress and conflict—allowing everyone to enjoy each other's company.
2.    Plan conversation starters or games to keep everyone involved. Designate one person to come prepared with Thanksgiving-themed conversation starters (Family Dinner Project has some great suggestions). Other ideas include a word game such as Table Talk or Madlibs, a virtual scavenger hunt (e.g., find your favorite family photo and bring it to the table), or a family trivia game (people can use the "raise hand" or "like" features within virtual platforms to answer questions or use free tools like Kahoot!).
3.    Keep important traditions alive. You may need to tweak special customs for the virtual setting. For example, rather than going around the table and asking what each person is thankful for, collect responses ahead of time in a gratefulness jar to read out loud. Or do a thankful show and tell (e.g., bring an item that represents what you're thankful for this year). This may help move the tradition along faster and allow for additional creativity.
4.    Accommodate family members with different communication needs. Many older adults are hard of hearing—consider modifications to help them stay engaged and hear better. For example, turning on closed captioning, seating a person closest to the computer or speakers, and projecting your meeting on a larger screen to allow better access to visual cues (such as seeing the facial expressions of those talking) can all make a world of difference. Keep in mind that online meetings may be tedious, overstimulating, or otherwise challenging for children with autism, ADHD, or a speech or language disorder.
5.    Communicate respectfully. Give everyone a chance to speak, try not to talk over others, and limit side conversations during your gathering. This may be more difficult with everyone in different locations, but doing your best to do so will make the experience better for everyone.
ASHA notes that while this will be the most high-tech Thanksgiving yet, that doesn't mean Americans need to go overboard on device use at the holiday dinner table: "More technology isn't necessarily better," Rodgers noted. "Individual phones and tablets should ideally be stashed away for the meal so they don't distract from the main gathering."
For more information, visit ASHA's Healthy Communication & Popular Technology Initiative at http://www.communicationandtech.org/.
Methodology:
All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2,714 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 16th - 20th October 2020. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all US adults (aged 18+).
About the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 211,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems, including swallowing disorders. http://www.asha.org

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The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) announces the 49th Annual Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS), held virtually, November 6-14, 2020. AAGL's Congress, the premier scientific conference for gynecologic surgeons worldwide, offers high-quality education and cutting-edge best practices in MIGS.

CYPRESS, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
The AAGL Congress is expected to welcome a record number of physicians, both domestic and international, through an all virtual format. This year's Congress boasts 19 Postgraduate (PG) courses, all offering continuing medical education (CME) credits, and led by some of the top minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons in the world. A live chat feature encourages attendees to engage in each session and ask their questions.
Each postgraduate course has been thoughtfully developed for this year's program. Courses are divided into two parts consisting of a prerecorded training followed by a live-streamed discussion. Prerecorded content is available for registered participants from October 21, 2020, to April 1, 2021. Live-streamed discussions begin November 6, 2020 and are spread out over the nine-day Congress to allow for the most remarkable worldwide participation. Completion of prerecorded courses is a prerequisite to participation in the live-streamed discussion.
PG courses will cover a wide range of topics, including Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Surgical Robotics, Laparoscopic Myomectomy, Urogynecology, Complex Pelvic Neuropathies, Advances in Gynecologic Oncology and Complex Pelvic Surgery, Fertility Options, Advanced Endometriosis, Vaginal Surgery, Sexual Pain and Advanced Surgical Techniques.
"Breaking Barriers," the theme of the AAGL's 2020 Congress, includes the breaking of barriers presented in surgery. Dr. Danny Chi Yung Chou from Sydney Women's Endosurgery Centre in Sydney, NSW, Australia, encourages attendees to "let us equip you with the technical know-how to push your surgical envelope and break down the barriers." Dr. Arnaud Wattiez from Latifa Maternity and Paediatric Hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates states, "Our role is to bring physicians from knowledge to understanding." Check out Dr. Chou and Dr. Wattiez's prerecorded course, Pushing the Surgical Envelope: Breaking Down the Barriers, and the live-streamed discussion at 3:00 PM (PT) on November 11.
Attendees looking to learn more about vaginal surgery through laparoscopy will want to look into the postgraduate course Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery: Enhancing the Capabilities of Vaginal Surgery through Laparoscopy prerecorded by Dr. Xiaoming Guan from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and Dr. Howard Salvay from Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Santa Cruz, California. This course discussion will be live-streamed at 3:00 PM (PT) on November 8. According to Dr. Guan, "Pairing laparoscopic and vagina surgical techniques begets a novel approach. Transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) was once considered outside the scope of traditional vaginal surgery."
"Endometriosis impacts 10% to 15% of women and is the main cause of pelvic pain and female infertility," states Dr. Mauricio Abrao from Clínica Medicina da Mulher in São Paulo, Brazil. Dr. Charles Miller from The Advanced Gynecologic Surgery Institute, Naperville, Illinois, further expounds, "It is well known that endometriosis causing debilitating pain can also impact vital organs including bowel, bladder, ureter, spine, and lungs. Our postgraduate course, featuring an international group of the who's who in endometriosis surgery will encompass the realm of surgical management to treat this debilitating disease." Dr. Abrao agrees, "This Course is a unique opportunity for the attendees to learn from the top international specialists about the most advanced techniques to diagnose and treat endometriosis with advanced techniques." Join Dr. Miller and Dr. Abrao as they address all things endometriosis in their prerecorded course, Advanced Endometriosis Surgery: Everything You Need To Know. The live-streamed discussion begins at 3:00 PM (PT) on November 6.
Dr. Erin Carey from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in North Carolina and Dr. Juan Diego Villegas-Echeverri from Risaralda, Clínica Comfamiliar in Pereira, Colombia tackle the treatment of sexual pain in their course, When Sex Is a Pain! Navigating Sexual Pain in the Perimenopausal Patient. According to Dr. Carey, "For many women, sex can become painful and difficult around menopause, and there is often overlapping sexual dysfunction. In response to the overwhelming interest in menopausal medicine at the AAGL Congress last year, we launched a dedicated program on sexual pain. This course dives deep into the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of sexual pain in perimenopausal women. We aim to give surgeons the tools needed to support patients suffering from insertional and deep pelvic pain with intercourse, symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and sexual dysfunction secondary to pain." The live-streamed discussion begins at 3:00 PM (PT) on November 6.
In addition to these dynamic postgraduate courses, this year's Global Congress scientific program includes nine days of impactful general sessions, an interactive virtual exhibit hall, 24 open communication sessions, 8 plenary sessions, 9 panel discussions, 8 surgical tutorials, a poster hall with narration from presenters, and 18 live surgeries streamed in high definition.
The AAGL Global Congress on MIGS is the premier academic event of the year for the personal and professional development of minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons. Registration and general information about the meeting is available at the official Congress website.
AAGL is an international professional medical association of laparoscopic surgeons and the global leader in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. AAGL's mission is to elevate the quality and safety of health care for women through excellence in clinical practice, education, research, innovation, and advocacy. Since 1971, the AAGL has educated the world's finest surgeons and facilitated a global exchange of information regarding gynecological breakthroughs and best practices to improve women's health worldwide. Click here to find out more about AAGL.
For more information please contact Linda Michels, Executive Director, AAGL, at 714-503-6204 or lmichels@aagl.org.



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Revolutionary LED Light Therapy Device Brings Non-Invasive Skincare Treatments Home for the Holidays at Special Launch Discount of $250 Off

IRVINE, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
Lumiere Skyn is harnessing the clinically proven benefits of low-level light therapy in a new skincare device that is changing the way people take care of their skin at home. The HyperGlo Skin Rejuvenation Therapy System is a natural beauty treatment that helps improve the appearance of various skin issues including wrinkles, fine lines, acne and inflammation.
The HyperGlo beauty device is based on scientific and clinical studies that have proven the power of low-level light therapy to include benefits such as:

Red LED wavelengths promote natural collagen production, revitalize cells, improve blood circulation, and increase moisture content and increase elasticity, all supporting younger-looking skin.

Blue LED wavelengths destroy acne bacteria, reduce inflammation and prevent future breakouts. The anti-inflammatory properties also calm and soothe skin.

And finally, Amber LED wavelengths are ideal for sensitive skin, calming and promoting even skin tone.

The HyperGlo is a safe, effective and convenient light therapy system featuring 119 medical-grade LED bulbs with red, blue and amber color wavelengths. The powerful all-in-one beauty treatment provides long-lasting benefits from the comfort and safety of home and is worn for just 25 minutes every other day for noticeably healthier and younger looking skin.
Unlike other devices that are heavy and irritating, the HyperGlo is ultra-lightweight and engineered for comfort using 3D fitting technology. Its enhanced features include premium high-quality silicone padding for extra eye protection, expanded mouth and nose ventilation for maximum airflow and breathability, and dual headband straps that keep it securely in place.
As part of the launch, Lumiere Skyn is offering a 34% discount off The HyperGlo Skin Rejuvenation Therapy System, which normally retails for $795. Consumers can take advantage of the special offer before Nov. 19 at http://www.lumiereskyn.com using the code LAUNCH at checkout. The device can also be purchased at Amazon and eBay.
About Lumiere Skyn
Launched in the fall of 2020, Lumiere Skyn is pioneering the next generation of skincare technology. The HyperGlo Skin Rejuvenation Therapy System is a revolutionary, non-invasive skincare solution that uses clinically proven low-level light therapy for an effective natural treatment to promote skin rejuvenation. The result is younger-looking skin with improved appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, acne and inflammation. Lumiere Skyn also offers a line of complimentary topical products for a complete skincare routine. For more information, visit http://www.lumiereskyn.com or join in the conversation at http://www.facebook.com/lumiereskyninc or @lumiereskyn on Instagram.



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Chief Delivery Officer Katrina Rice to deliver keynote on the modernization of clinical data management.

MANSFIELD, MASS. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
eClinical Solutions LLC, a leading global provider of cloud-based enterprise software and software-driven clinical data services, today announced that Katrina Rice, eClinical Solutions' Chief Delivery Officer, Data Services, will give a keynote speech on "Modernizing Data Management in the D-Clinical Age" during the first day of Medidata NEXT Global 2020. The virtual event will take place from October 27-29 and is a premier forum for clinical research innovators and thought leaders in life sciences to discuss the sophisticated analytics, technology and solutions required to improve the patient experience and clinical trials today.
Rice will join other featured speakers at Medidata NEXT, including Dr. Amy P. Abernethy, the Principal Deputy Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as former Commissioner of the FDA, Dr. Scott Gottlieb. As a Titanium Sponsor, eClinical Solutions will sponsor the first track, "Data Management in 2021 and Beyond," on October 27.
"We are honored to be on the global stage at Medidata NEXT," said Rice. "Decentralized trial demands combined with the reliance on increasingly complex clinical data such as biomarkers and genomics to drive research and precision medicines have created the perfect storm for transformation in data management. In this 'Digital Clinical Age', we remain committed to bringing more research opportunities to patients by enabling the collection of digital streams from all sources through effective digital data strategies and by leveraging modern technologies to accelerate the development of new treatments."
"eClinical Solutions, our partner for more than 13 years, reflects our shared commitment to revolutionize clinical trials," said Janet Butler, senior vice president, Partners & Enterprise, Medidata. "We're honored to be eClinical Solutions' dedicated data capture platform, and look forward to accelerating research, and bringing medical breakthroughs to patients."
For more information about eClinical Solutions at Mediata NEXT Global, please visit https://www.medidata.com/en/medidata-next/.
About eClinical Solutions LLC
eClinical Solutions is a leading global provider of cloud-based enterprise software and software-driven clinical data services. The elluminate platform provides life sciences companies with greater control of their clinical trial data. elluminate software and data driven services have been used by more than 100 life sciences companies. For more information, visit http://www.eclinicalsol.com.

"We remain committed to bringing more research opportunities to patients by enabling the collection of digital streams from all sources through effective digital data strategies and by leveraging modern technologies," said Katrina Rice, eClinical Solutions' Chief Delivery Officer, Data Services.



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Interact with us via poster number 924440 and the Advances and Innovation in Formulation Development Rapid Fire session.

WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
On Wednesday October 28th, Dr. Pamela Smith, COO of Improved Pharma, will present "Synchrotron-Based Formulation Development" in the Rapid Fire: Formulation and Quality – Chemical session. Those registered for the meeting can attend the presentation online. The session begins at 9:00 AM and Dr. Smith's presentation is at 9:30 AM. The presentation is also available on Improved Pharma's website at https://improvedpharma.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Pamela-A-Smith-Rapid-Fire-2020.pdf. The presentation will provide a brief introduction to synchrotron X-ray pair distribution function techniques, describe various applications for formulation development, and present recent research projects such as monitoring the impact of humidity on an amorphous material prior to crystallization and detecting and quantifying very low amounts of crystalline material in a dispersion.
Starting Monday, October 26th, Dr. Susan-Bogdanowich-Knipp, President of Ravine Pharmaceuticals and consultant with Improved Pharma, will present "Salt Screen of Bedaquiline Using a Combination of Techniques to Identify Promising New Salts for Development". The poster is part of the Manufacturing and Analytical Characterization – Chemical – Drug Substance Manufacturing and Development – Crystal Structure/Polymorph Screening forum. The results of salt screen activities of Bedaquiline using powerful, orthogonal analytical techniques to expedite the process, as well as a potential development path forward for select salts of Bedaquiline will be described. The full poster can be accessed here https://improvedpharma.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/BQ-Salt-Screen-2020_Poster.pdf.
About Improved Pharma
Improved Pharma is a research and information company dedicated to improving pharmaceutical methods, formulations, and processes. Services include solid-state form studies, formulation design, synchrotron techniques, analytical testing, and expert consulting for the development and defense of intellectual property matters. The company was founded in 2006 by Stephen and Sarah Byrn, who also founded SSCI.



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On-demand video journeys from a stress-free sanctuary that is helping the healthcare industry fight fatigue and Covid-19 burnout for clinical teams

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 26, 2020
During these times of gut-wrenching uncertainty, it should come as a surprise to none that healthcare workers from all sectors are exhausted and overwhelmed as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. One study after another corroborates mounting concern that the stress and pressure of delivering healthcare in this tumultuous time-period are running medical professionals ragged both mentally and physically.
Medical professionals always appreciate platitudes rooted in gratitude, but accessible rejuvenation and respite are desperately needed to combat body and mind fatigue. Enter the 2020 winner of the International Academy for Design and Health Award for Innovation, The Rejuvenation Station!, a personal sound-proof guided meditation pod that has demonstrated reducing stress in high-stress healthcare environments.
The Design and Health International Academy Awards has a significant influence on the design and development of salutogenic environments that support health, well-being, and quality of life worldwide. This year, the program comprises eleven categories across the key areas of international health delivery and the prestigious Lifetime Leadership Award. Recipients of the awards are teams and individuals who have contributed to the progress of knowledge and demonstrated vision and leadership in exemplary initiatives within the field through outstanding efforts.
The judging panel consisted of a group of independent specialists from around the world. Each guru was an authority in their arena equipped with multidisciplinary backgrounds in research and practice. A lead judge appraised each award's winners in conjunction with two proven experts in their field. The award recommendations are then endorsed and made official by a second jury of advisors from the International Academy for Design and Health, chaired by Gunther De Graeve.
The Rejuvenation Station emerged from months of clinical testing with a demonstrable positive effect just weeks before Covid-19 arrived. The pandemic brought distribution limitations with it, which ultimately became opportunities for innovation and challenged the designers to create The RejuvenationGO!, a similar offering that is portable, protects workers from the virus, and is more cost-effective. The RejuvenationGO! offers the same programming experience for healthcare workers as its predecessor, functioning as a personal and portable, self-contained guided meditation kiosk (https://www.rejuvenationstations.com/go/).
Although in short supply, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a proven measure that medical professionals can take to protect themselves from physical harm. What else is needed is the next evolutionary step and what co-inventor of The RejuvenationGO! David Corbin refers to as "E-PPE" (Emotional Personal Protective Equipment), which safeguards staff from psychological stressors.
Once a session is selected, stressed and tired workers enjoy a short video journey choreographed to sonic audio experiences designed to evoke the relaxation response. On-demand relaxation is rooted in biophilia's healing science (our instinctual love of nature) and the experience of awe. The result is a multitude of senses getting stimulated simultaneously in just 3-8 minutes, and when the rest-quest concludes, rejuvenation awakens.
The RejuvenationGO! was developed in concert with healthcare leaders, Emmy winning composers and award-winning cinematographers, and animators. The team was confident in its therapeutic value but needed results to validate its revitalization viability. In the three-month trial in the ED department of Houston Methodist Medical Center, staff reported on their levels of stress before and after experiencing each journey. This trial resulted in a statistically significant stress reduction.
Excited to share their message with the medical masses, the designers were caught off-guard by the covid-curveball. Originally a 'walk-in pod,' it had to be modified to contest a potentially problematic enclosed air environment. The remedy was an interactive multimedia touchscreen on a rolling kiosk, complete with high-quality noise-cancellation headsets with disposable ear-pad covers for hygienic safety. These alterations made it portable, ergonomic, and easy to sanitize between each use. The Rejuvenation Go! is also equipped with an easily retrievable online data collection program that assesses each user's experience analytics. Statistical categories like time spent, specific journeys experienced, and before and after mood measurable's are all available online for easy access.
The innovation behind combining art and technology to an emerging healthcare need earned the Rejuvenation Station this prestigious award. The RejuvenationGO! was born just in time to provide needed relief for our healthcare providers. They are thrilled to offer this new innovative therapeutic product to organizations with frontline heroes who are the backbone of our country's long-term health and safety.
"I have dedicated the last forty years to designing a healing environment for patients, staff, and families. I believe the Rejuvenation Station and RejuvenationGO! will play an essential part in the pursuit of that end", said Annette Ridenour, Co-Founder of Aesthetic Audio Systems Inc., President of Aesthetics, Inc., and Founding Board Member of the National Organization for Arts in Health. She humbly accepted the award on their behalf, commenting that "During these trying times, we are delighted with the overwhelming support we have received with our RejuvenationGO! We have witnessed many generous people step up and show their gratitude for the heroic healthcare workers who have exhibited such unwavering bravery and resilience."
Co-inventor David M. Corbin added, "This is just what the doctor ordered, and I'm deeply proud to be a part of this project. I'm also thrilled to announce that this month alone, an additional 19 units are on their way to one of the areas hit hardest by this health crisis, New York City, and its surrounding metropolitan area."
It's not a cure-all, but heart-warming good news like that is hard to come by these days. It's a starting point that provides a much-needed glimmer of hope for those risking their lives to help save the lives of others. Aesthetic Audio Systems, Inc. knows these courageous professionals are often too selfless to self-diagnose their stress levels. However, they are optimistic that their award-winner could be the perfect prescription to pump the burnout brakes and flatten the fatigue curve. After all, peace of mind has proven to be a potent medicine for mitigation, and RejuvenationGO! provides unlimited refills.
Established 16 years ago, 'Aesthetic Audio Systems, Inc.' is created and operated by good people giving thanks to our courageous and compassionate healthcare community.
Principals: Annette Ridenour, Award-Winning Healthcare Designer for 40 years.
David Corbin, Two Time Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author of 'Illuminate' and 'Preventing Brand Slaughter.'
Gary Malkin, Emmy Award-Winning Composer, Creator of 'Graceful Passages'



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IOPI Medical has been selected to receive the President's "E" Award, the highest recognition any U.S. company can receive for making significant contributions to the expansion of U.S. exports, one of 39 companies nationwide

WOODINVILLE, WASH. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross notified IOPI Medical of its selection to receive the President's "E" Award for Exports. The President's "E" Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.
"IOPI Medical has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion. The "E" Awards Committee was very impressed with IOPI Medical's exports to 42 countries. The company's investment in product certification to gain entry into more international markets was also particularly notable. IOPI Medical's achievements have undoubtedly contributed to nation export expansion efforts that support the U.S. economy and create American jobs," said Secretary Ross in his congratulatory letter to the company announcing its selection.
IOPI Medical is the manufacturer of the IOPI, a product used with patients who have a variety of diseases, such as stroke, head and neck cancer, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, Bell's palsy, and ALS, by objectively measuring tongue and lip strength and providing rehab if weakness is found.
The IOPI Medical brand is known worldwide due to its almost exclusive use for strength and endurance measurements, both clinically and in research, in the field of swallowing disorders.
"Our commitment to quality is exceptional; from product development to distributor management, quality is at the core of everything we do," said Tara Hart, IOPI Medical, President and CEO. "For our years of hard work and commitment, to be honored with the President's "E" Award is truly a privilege."
In total, Secretary Ross honored 39 U.S companies and organizations from across the country with the President's "E" Award for their role in strengthening the U.S. economy by sharing American ingenuity outside of our borders.
U.S. companies are nominated for the "E" Awards through the U.S. Commercial Service, part of the Department's International Trade Administration. With offices across the United States and in embassies and consulates around the world, The International Trade Administration lends its expertise at every stage of the exporting process by promoting and facilitating exports and investment into the United States; administering Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties orders; and removing, reducing, or preventing foreign trade barriers.
About the "E" Awards
In 1961, President Kennedy signed an executive order reviving the World War II "E" symbol of excellence to honor and provide recognition to America's exporters. Criteria for the award is based on four years of successive export growth in one or more international markets.
For more information about the "E" Awards and the benefits of exporting, visit http://www.export.gov.
Contact: Amy Temple, 425-232-3167

"Our commitment to quality is exceptional; from product development to distributor management, quality is at the core of everything we do," said Tara Hart, IOPI Medical, President and CEO. "For our years of hard work and commitment, to be honored with the President's "E" Award is truly a privilege."



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In this free webinar, attendees will learn how pharmaceutical companies can incorporate active safety signal detection in their safety surveillance programs, using technology based on the FDA's Sentinel and ARIA systems for active safety surveillance.

TORONTO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Current safety management practices are largely centered on the review and analysis of spontaneous adverse events reported by healthcare professionals, caregivers and patients. While existing processes have been instrumental in identifying new and unsuspected safety concerns in the past, the availability of longitudinal real world data and modern digital technologies offers a new paradigm for enhancing drug safety knowledge. Through the Sentinel Initiative, the FDA has built a robust system for gleaning intelligence from real world data. The FDA is now actively using Sentinel, and the Active Risk Identification and Analysis (ARIA) system, to review safety concerns for several drugs.
This webinar is designed to help professionals in the field of Pharmacovigilance, Epidemiology and Medical Affairs understand how they can harness the power of active safety surveillance for themselves.
Join Dr. Judith Maro, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School and the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute; Dr. Carla Rodriguez-Watson, PhD, MPH, IMEDS Scientific Director, Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA; and Ramprasad Keshavamurthy, MBA, Sr. Director of Life Sciences Solutions, Saama Technologies for a live webinar on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 1pm EST.
For more information, or to register for this event, visit Active Surveillance: A New Paradigm in Patient Safety.
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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ADHD affects 10 percent of school-age children and more than four percent of adults in the United States. How do you know when you or a loved one should seek a professional evaluation?

LANHAM, MD. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Everyone can have difficulty sitting still, paying attention, or controlling impulsive behavior now and then. But for some, these issues are so pervasive and persistent that they interfere with the activities of daily life. This indicates the presence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 10 percent of school-age children and more than four percent of adults in the United States. How do you know when you or a loved one should seek a professional evaluation? As we mark ADHD Awareness Month in October, CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)―the leading nonprofit organization providing support, training, education, and advocacy for the ADHD community―explains the signs to look for.
The classification system found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), is the gold standard used by healthcare professionals when evaluating patients for ADHD. To be diagnosed, children should have six or more symptoms of the disorder present, while adolescents age 17 and older and adults should have at least five symptoms present. The DSM-5 lists three different presentations of ADHD―Predominantly Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined. The symptoms of each are summarized below. The DSM-5 also requires professionals to determine the severity of the disorder as mild, moderate, or severe, as ADHD affects individuals to varying degrees.
ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Presentation

    Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes

    Has difficulty sustaining attention

    Does not appear to listen

    Struggles to follow through with instructions

    Has difficulty with organization

    Avoids or dislikes tasks requiring sustained mental effort

    Loses things

    Is easily distracted

    Is forgetful in daily activities

ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation

    Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in chair

    Has difficulty remaining seated

    Runs about or climbs excessively in children; extreme restlessness in adults

    Difficulty engaging in activities quietly

    Acts as if driven by a motor; adults will often feel inside as if they are driven by a motor

    Talks excessively

    Blurts out answers before questions have been completed

    Difficulty waiting or taking turns

    Interrupts or intrudes upon others

ADHD Combined Presentation

    Meets the criteria for both inattention and hyperactive-impulsive ADHD presentations

To receive a diagnosis, symptoms need to begin before age 12; be present in more than one setting; interfere with functioning at home, school or work, and social settings; and cannot be better explained by another disorder. It is important to note that symptoms can change over time, so children may fit different presentations as they get older, and adults may fit different presentations during various stages of life.
As there is no single test to diagnose ADHD, a comprehensive evaluation by a professional is necessary to establish a diagnosis, rule out other causes, and determine the presence or absence of co-existing conditions. Such an evaluation requires time and effort, and should include a careful history and a clinical assessment of the individual's academic, social, and emotional functioning and developmental level. There are several types of professionals who can diagnose ADHD, including clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, neurologists, psychiatrists, and pediatricians.
When not properly identified, diagnosed, and treated, ADHD can have serious consequences, including academic and work failure, family stress and disruption, depression, relationship problems, substance abuse, accidental injuries, and financial and legal difficulties. ADHD is highly manageable using an individualized, multimodal treatment approach that can include behavioral interventions, parent and patient training, educational and workplace support, and medication.
To learn more, visit CHADD.org or call 301.306.7070.
About CHADD
CHADD is the leading resource on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), providing support, training, education, and advocacy for the 17 million children and adults in the United States living with ADHD, their families, educators, and healthcare professionals. As home to the National Resource Center on ADHD, funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CHADD is the most trusted source of reliable, science-based information regarding current medical research and ADHD management.



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Friendship, confidence, and progress key to the Frenchman's decision

ATLANTA (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Team Novo Nordisk confirmed Tuesday the extension of 26-year-old puncheur Charles Planet. The Frenchman committed to the world's first all-diabetes professional cycling team for the next three years, taking his contract through 2023.
"I feel at home in this team. Over the years, they have seen me progress and I'm really proud of what we've achieved together," said Planet. "What's even more exciting is that we're getting better and better and that is why this is where I want to stay for the next three years."
After turning pro in 2014, Planet has earned multiple milestones for the team including securing the team's first WorldTour jersey with the Most Active Rider jersey at the Tour de Pologne in 2019.
"I started my professional career with Team Novo Nordisk, and it's been an amazing journey. I was 18 years old when I joined and had very little experience on the road," explained Planet. "I look forward to making even more progress with the team and our mission to inspire, educate and empower people affected by diabetes. I'm really excited for the future and what we can achieve together."
After what was set to be a promising 2020 season was stopped in its tracks with the Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent suspension of sporting activities. However, Planet did not lose focus and as the season re-started in August, he returned to action with top ten results at Circuito de Getxco and the Tour de Slovaquie and a hard-fought top 30 at an epic edition of Paris-Tours.
"Charles has made solid progress over the years. Even with a very complicated and short 2020 season, he was on the top of his game at basically all the races he did this year," said Team Novo Nordisk General Manager Vassili Davidenko. "He has shown strong character and leadership. The team is always there to support Charles and importantly for both the team and for Charles, he feels at home."
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 10 years old, Planet echoes and elaborates on that sentiment and says the benefits of the supportive environment at Team Novo Nordisk are conducive to physical progress and emotional and mental development.
"To have good legs, you need to be good mentally. It allows me to train well and be there in the races. In this team, we have a good atmosphere between all the riders and staff, which is nice. It makes a big difference when everyone is laughing at the dinner table and getting along; that's really important to me," said Planet.
With the next few years secured thanks to the continued support from title sponsor Novo Nordisk, Planet and Team Novo Nordisk can look ahead to future objectives.
"The plans for Charles' preparation over the off-season are already confirmed and will include some off-road racing," concluded Davidenko. "Charles has earned his position as one of our leaders at Team Novo Nordisk and I am sure he will continue his growth over the wintertime and he will be ready for more great accomplishments in 2021."
Looking ahead to what is currently a relatively unknown 2021 season, Planet is hoping to start to transition from breakaway star into more of a contender.
"Over the years, I've been in a lot of breakaways and I like that but now it's time to start focusing on results for the team at races that suit me well," said Planet. "In cycling, confidence is critical. Now I feel I have more confidence in myself. When I tell my teammates that I am feel good, we all work for one goal and I appreciate them. That's what makes cycling so special, the teamwork."
About Team Novo Nordisk
Team Novo Nordisk is a global all-diabetes sports team of cyclists spearheaded by the world's first all-diabetes professional cycling team. In 2012, Phil Southerland, co-founder and CEO of the team, and global healthcare company Novo Nordisk, came together to create Team Novo Nordisk, based on a shared vision to inspire, educate and empower people around the world affected by diabetes. For more information, go to http://www.teamnovonordisk.com.
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HeardThat separates speech from noise to deliver enhanced voice quality in noisy environments

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Singular Hearing, a subsidiary of Singular Software and creator of HeardThat, announced today it launched an early release of its HeardThat app for the iPhone. For those with hearing loss, noisy environments like shops and restaurant patios can make it nearly impossible to hold conversations. HeardThat turns iPhones into powerful hearing assistive devices to make voices more clear.
HeadThat's AI and machine learning software was built using thousands of hours of recorded speech and noise to learn the difference between speech and ambient noise. Rather than amplifying or reducing all sound entirely, HeardThat separates speech from noise to deliver enhanced voice audio while minimizing background noise.
Smartphones, like the iPhone, have the processing power, memory and battery life to support HeardThat's powerful algorithms, unlike small wearable hearing devices. The app works in conjunction with earphones or hearing aids when connected to the iPhone, either directly or via Bluetooth.
"We've spent years researching, developing and fine-tuning HeardThat for those that have trouble conversing in noisy social situations," said Singular Hearing CEO Dr. Bruce Sharpe. "Nothing works quite like HeardThat does and we're thrilled to be able to deliver enhanced voice clarity to those who need it."
iPhone users can download the app at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heardthat/id1526360165. All features are free for a limited time. For more information on HeardThat, including a demo, visit http://www.heardthatapp.com.
Supporting images can be found here.
About Singular Hearing
Singular Hearing is a subsidiary of Singular Software. Founder and CEO Bruce Sharpe and his team of AI experts have extensive experience in audio technology and a deep passion for finding effective solutions for everyday problems. They leverage machine learning and speech processing to create innovative products that help people live better by hearing better.
Singular Hearing is the creator of HeardThat, an award-winning innovative app that turns smartphones into sophisticated hearing assistive devices. HeardThat helps those with hearing challenges by delivering clear speech in noisy environments.
HeardThat won the What's Next Innovation Challenge Sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs at the 17th Annual What's Next Longevity Venture Summit and was named the first runner-up in the What's Next Business Plan Competition at the 17th What's Next Longevity Venture Summit. For more information, please visit http://www.heardthatapp.com.
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Macmillan Learning's Benchworks recognizes Montclair State University and the University of Scranton for their commitment to improving nursing education

NEW YORK (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Montclair State University and the University of Scranton recognized for commitment to improving nursing education
Skyfactor Benchworks, a Macmillan Learning brand that provides research-based program benchmarking and assessments, announced today the winners of its second annual Assessment and Impact Awards for Nursing Education. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, in the face of a looming nurse shortage because of the aging population and healthcare reform, the demand for equipped and practice-ready nurses is more crucial than ever. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of Registered Nurses (RN) is estimated to grow 7% from 2019 to 2029, a faster rate of growth than the average for all occupations.
Macmillan Learning created the Assessment and Impact Awards for Nursing Education to highlight nursing schools that are successfully using data to improve their programs, which helps support a robust nursing pipeline by retaining students and developing more practice-ready nursing professionals.
The company has partnered with the Association of American Colleges of Nursing (AACN) for two decades to offer benchmarking assessments that empower nursing administrators to better understand the program components that most significantly impact these important stakeholders, like employer, student, and alumni satisfaction.
The two programs that have been awarded the second annual Assessment and Impact Award for Nursing are: Montclair State University and The University of Scranton.
Montclair State University uses assessments and data to make decisions about curriculum and program experience. Learn more about how they used iClicker Insights to fuel a culture of continuous improvement for their new nursing school.
The University of Scranton uses assessments and data to explore trends, stay in tune with student needs and discover their areas of strength. Learn more about how they improved the student experience.
The winners were selected using a multi-step evaluation process that included an analysis of multi-year assessment data by the Benchworks Analytics and Research Team that identified programs that either had the best results or best increases in performance in areas like course interactions and quality of instruction, as well as interviews with nursing program administrators.
"The devastating spread of COVID-19 this year reminds us how critical skilled and passionate nurses are. But the need for nurses will not diminish, even after the coronavirus is contained. Quality nursing programs help pave the way for more practice-ready nurses, which is why it's important to recognize programs like Montclair State and the University of Scranton that are using data to deliver optimal program reports," said Steven Ray, Vice President, Skyfactor Benchworks.
Benchworks assessments are the most widely used programs in nursing education and have been available for 20 years. The various Benchworks Nursing assessments are used by more than 250 nursing programs each year and are one of more than 50 different assessments from Benchworks on topics important to college success, including housing, orientation, and student affairs and service. The surveys include questions regarding student happiness, safety, diversity and inclusion, facilities, costs, sense of community, and time management, among others. Past winners of the Assessment and Impact Awards for Nursing Education include Bloomfield College, Colorado Technical University, Rowan University and Seton Hall University.
To learn more about this year's winners, click here. To learn more about the power of benchmarking for nursing programs, visit Skyfactor Benchworks' website.
About Skyfactor
Formerly known as EBI, Skyfactor Benchworks is a Macmillan Learning company that provides research-based program assessments and benchmarking for a variety of Student Affairs programs, as well as Business Education, Engineering, Nursing, and Teacher Education. The robust analytics Benchworks provides empowers programs to identify areas of improvement for maximum impact on program success. Benchworks assessments are rooted in research and mapped to accreditation and professional standards.
About Macmillan Learning
Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, we develop pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Our engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best authors researchers, educators, administrators, and developers. Visit macmillanlearning.com or join our Macmillan Community.

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Gauss's digital platform and rapid antigen test to power large scale at-home clinical studies on COVID-19

MENLO PARK, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Gauss, the leading developer of computer vision applications for healthcare, today announced it raised an additional $10 million of expansion capital to accelerate its COVID-19 at-home rapid antigen test and computer-vision app. The additional funding was led by The 4100 Group, a subsidiary of Delta Dental of Michigan and Ohio, with additional participation by existing investors including SoftBank Ventures Asia, Northwell Health, Providence Health and Services, OSF Healthcare and Polaris Partners. This brings the company's total Series C financing round to $30 million. The 4100 Group's Managing Director of Private Market Investments, Scott Lancaster, MD, MBA, will join Gauss's Board of Directors.
"AI-driven, digital innovation platforms are critical in the battle against COVID-19, driving new models of distributed care," said Dr. Scott Lancaster. "We're very excited to be investing in Gauss as we see the company leading this transformation."
Gauss last month announced an exclusive partnership with Cellex, a leading biotechnology company specializing in point-of-care diagnostic testing, to launch the first-ever rapid, at-home and point-of-care COVID-19 antigen test. If authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), the test would be the first allowing people to test themselves for active COVID-19 infection and receive rapid results within the confines of their own home or similar user environments.
Proceeds from the Series C round will fund clinical trials and broader post-market studies on the at-home testing platform. Clinical trials are ongoing for Gauss's rapid antigen test to support FDA EUA submission for at-home use. The company expects to announce the clinical trial results soon and the technology is already in use to power large-scale, at-home research studies on COVID-19.
Last week, Gauss's at-home digital platform began powering a major study from the Stanford University School of Medicine called Community Alliance to Test Coronavirus at Home (CATCH), which seeks to estimate the true population prevalence of COVID-19 across the 8.5 million population of the greater San Francisco Bay Area, and ultimately aid in the effort to reopen schools, workplaces and communities.
"The study is tracking where and how the virus is spreading, capturing whether people have symptoms and identifying vulnerable communities," said Yvonne Maldonado, MD, a Stanford Medicine researcher and professor of pediatric infectious diseases. "The intuitive, mobile testing application by Gauss helps ensure a seamless user experience for at-home testing, which will be an important tool in the public health response to combating the pandemic."
Gauss's at-home platform is also being used to power a study from Stanford Medicine called the Californians Fighting Against Coronavirus Together Study (CA-FACTS). This serology study, conducted across multiple counties in California, employs antibody tests and seeks to understand the prevalence of IgG/IgM antibodies to COVID-19 in the population.
"Understanding who has been infected is critical as we prepare for rolling out vaccines. Gauss's mobile app has enabled us to conduct serology testing at home using the user's own smartphone as a guide," said Julie Parsonnet, MD, Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and Epidemiology and Population Health at Stanford University, the Principal Investigator of the CA-FACTS study.
Today, Gauss helped launch a second major study with the University of Southern California (USC) called the COVID-19 FIRE study, which aims to enroll up to 1,000 first responders, and is evaluating the role of self-administered antigen tests as part of a new testing paradigm with public policy implications.
"Broadening access to testing through a rapid, at-home antigen test for COVID-19 can significantly impact our ability to break the chain of infection and enable communities to better manage the virus until eradication is possible," said Neeraj Sood, PhD, Director of the COVID Initiative at USC Schaeffer Center. "We are evaluating the potential for Gauss's technology to identify infections among asymptomatic first responders and then to hopefully explore its use in the larger community."
"Testing is an essential tool for combating COVID-19 and we are inspired by the efforts of so many that are being directed to combat this virus," Gauss CEO Siddarth Satish said. "The additional capital enables us to accelerate our efforts towards bringing a rapid antigen test to market, and helps us support our academic collaborators in critical, large-scale public health studies that can help us better combat the pandemic."
Learn more about the Gauss at-home rapid antigen test at http://www.covid19.gauss.com.
About Gauss
Gauss is the leader in computer vision in healthcare. Founded in 2011, Gauss's mission is to digitally augment clinicians with software that radically improves diagnostic accuracy and leads to improved patient safety and clinical outcomes. Gauss's flagship product, Triton, leverages computer vision to detect surgical and obstetric hemorrhage in real time and notifies clinicians who can enact timely intervention and treatment. Triton was granted De Novo clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2014, as the first-ever computer vision software for surgical use, and several follow-on 510(k) clearances. Available on the iPhone, Triton has been widely adopted by health systems in the United States and is a recipient of the Apple Design Award, which recognizes the best in design, innovation and technology on Apple platforms. For more information, visit http://www.gauss.com.




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For the third consecutive year, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) hospitals have earned the distinguished Most Wired recognition by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
For the third consecutive year, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) hospitals have earned the distinguished Most Wired recognition by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
Each of the eight AHN winning hospitals in 2020 achieved Most Wired Certified Level 8 (8/10); they are: Allegheny General Hospital, Allegheny Valley Hospital, Canonsburg Hospital, Forbes Hospital, Jefferson Hospital, Saint Vincent Hospital, West Penn Hospital, and Westfield Memorial Hospital.
Most Wired is the industry-leading survey and recognition on IT adoption and innovation in health systems across the country designed to identify, recognize, and certify the adoption, implementation, and use of information technology by healthcare provider organizations. The results are intended to improve patient safety and outcomes by driving change in the healthcare IT industry.
AHN is one the country's largest health systems that integrates patient care under one singular electronic health record, Epic, including is hospitals, outpatient facilities and affiliated physician practices. The system is composed of more than 300 sites of care in total, and its newest addition, Grove City Hospital in Mercer County, PA, is scheduled to go live on Epic in early 2021.
In addition to implementing systems such as Epic, Level 8 organizations have deployed technologies and strategies such as population health and cost-of-care analytics, telehealth, and patient portals to help them analyze their data and achieve meaningful clinical and efficiency outcomes. Some of these organizations are also exploring advanced technologies, like telehealth to expand further expand access to care.
This year, healthcare technology has played a significant role in allowing patients to access care virtually from the safety of their homes through video visits and eVisits. Pre-COVID, AHN physicians were using telemedicine with approximately 20 visits a day; that daily count soared to more than 3,700 at the height of the pandemic.
"Consistent recognition as a Most Wired health system reflects AHN's commitment to investing in a robust, leading-edge IT strategy and technological solutions that drive better healthcare value, outcomes and experiences for patients," said John Lee, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer at AHN. "We will continue to build upon the program's success and to shape its future course as part of a blended health and wellness enterprise."
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About the Allegheny Health Network:
Allegheny Health Network (AHN.org), a Highmark Health company, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. The Network is composed of 13 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, Health + Wellness Pavilions, multiple employed physician organizations, home and community based health services, a research institute, and a group purchasing organization. The Network provides patients with access to a complete spectrum of advanced medical services, including nationally recognized programs for primary and emergency care, trauma care, cardiovascular disease, organ transplantation, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, women's health, diabetes, autoimmune disease and more. AHN employs approximately 21,000 people, has more than 2,500 physicians on its medical staff and serves as a clinical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.



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BCBSRI Members Receive 24/7 access to WINFertility Nurse Care Managers, who Provide Clinical Oversight, Emotional Support, Advocacy, and Education, Enhancing the Patient Experience for those Members Facing Fertility Challenges

GREENWICH, CONN. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
WINFertility (WIN), the nation's leading fertility benefits management company providing access to dedicated clinical support for millions of families, has announced a new collaboration with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI). The agreement will provide BCBSRI fertility patients with access to WIN Nurse Care Managers for clinical advocacy and education, throughout their fertility journey.
WIN Services are designed for ease of patient access and support, and include:

Nurse Care Managers - 24/7 member access to highly trained specialists in fertility offering advocacy and education, will be available through the WIN mobile app, online portal, and dedicated toll-free number to help members make the most appropriate fertility treatment decisions.

Network and Treatment Navigation – collaboration will facilitate enhanced access to high quality in-network reproductive endocrinologists, and clinical protocols.

Digital Experience – app experience supports video consults for patients to communicate with their assigned nurse, direct nurse consultation scheduling, searchable fertility resources, reproductive cycle trackers and benefit information.

Benefit Optimization – optimizing use of benefits by improved decisions through education, advocacy, simplified member experience and cost efficiency services.

Pandemic-related support – Guidance to address the added stresses on fertility treatment related to COVID-19.

"WIN is excited to partner with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to offer much-needed support to patients and their partners during their fertility journey," says Roger Shedlin, M.D., President and CEO of WIN.
"Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is committed to providing our members with the tools and support they need when seeking fertility treatment," said Matt Collins, M.D., MBA, BCBSRI executive vice president and chief medical officer. "We recognize that having additional support, such as through nurse care managers, can make all the difference."
For more information about WINFertility services, please visit http://www.winfertility.com.
About WINFertility
WINFertility is the nation's leading family-building and fertility benefit management company, providing comprehensive solutions for employers, health plans and consumers. From fertility management, including medical treatment, pharmacy and genetics to surrogacy and adoption, WINFertility has helped more than 100,000 families by providing access to the best doctors, technology, and support. WIN works with the nation's leading reproductive endocrinologists and integrates with national and regional insurance carriers, as well as the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers, to deliver the most advanced and effective fertility treatments and family-building solutions. WIN Nurse Care Managers navigate patients through the often complex process, providing clinical oversight, emotional support, advocacy, and education throughout the journey. Patients and clients that utilize WIN's program see higher pregnancy rates, fewer multiple gestations, more efficient Rx utilization, and lower costs. The company headquarters are based in Greenwich, CT.




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Celebrating CQ fluency's President & CEO Elisabete Miranda's Inclusion in Inc Magazine's 100 Female Founders of 2020 For Her Footprint in Healthcare

HACKENSACK, N.J. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Translating The American Dream: How CQ fluency's CEO is Improving Lives Through Language
CQ fluency, a global language services company, is proud to announce that President and CEO, Elisabete Miranda, has been included in Inc Magazine's 100 Female Founders of 2020. Having grown from a small LSP based in New Jersey to a global player in the industry, Elisabete is honored to shed a spotlight on her American Dream story as she stands alongside some of the world's most influential businesswomen who are creating meaningful, widespread change.
The list, which began in 2018, includes innovative women in their respective industries, who are paving the way for change through sustainable business strategies that leave a lasting social and economic impact. Past honorees include Tracee Ellis Ross and Rihanna, while this year's list features Jessica Alba.
Emigrating from Brazil in 1994, and having no knowledge of the English language, Elisabete faced a litany of social barriers in an unfamiliar environment. She found that learning a new language was not as difficult as adapting to the culture. Elisabete experienced a true "lost in translation" communication when she received an urgent call from her 7-year-old daughter's school. This call was regarding her daughter's health as the school feared she had tuberculosis. "Eventually finding a physician that understood their cultural profile was so important" stated Miranda, "we found a doctor who knew that in Brazil you are vaccinated against Tuberculosis and when tested, it creates a false positive result." For Elisabete, that experience illustrated how cultural understanding is critical in the healthcare industry to provide multicultural communities with quality care. "I knew I needed to make it my mission to improve lives," continued Miranda, "CQ fluency was born out of the necessity to transform communications in healthcare, because we focus on not simply translating words but improving lives through culturally relevant translations."
Elisabete is adamant that her success is attributed to passion, hard work, dedication, and thinking outside the box to turn a personal struggle into a collective solution. Her advice for other entrepreneurs:
"Think big and be bold,you don't get what you don't ask for!"
Today CQ fluency partners with major players in the life sciences and healthcare industries like Merck, UnitedHealth Group, Aetna, Pfizer and many more to develop solutions to drive health equity.
CQ fluency, a certified Minority & Woman Owned Business (MWBE) is no stranger to Inc's esteemed awards, having been named to the 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for seven consecutive years.
About CQ fluency
CQ fluency is a global company that offers a full suite of culturally relevant translation services for the life sciences and healthcare in over 170 languages. We are on a mission to improve lives– with subject matter experts who leverage their Cultural Intelligence (CQ) to blend meaning and feeling to cultivate real human connections. We combine human expertise with customized technology to help organizations effectively communicate to an increasingly diverse domestic population and navigate the global marketplace. Our clients include pharmaceutical and health insurance companies, hospitals and health agencies. More about CQ fluency can be found on our website at http://www.cqfluency.com
About Inc. Media
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 Female Founders 100 list was launched in 2018 and recognizes the 100 women who are driving innovation in their industries across the United States. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.
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Dallas-based orthodontic and pediatric dental practice, Woodhill Dental Specialties, opened its second location this September, in the suburb of Rockwall, TX. Woodhill Dental Specialties has been serving families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for over 71 years and its team is excited to expand the practice's reach and make their services more accessible to both current and new patients in the Lake Ray Hubbard area.

ROCKWALL, TEXAS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Dallas-based orthodontic and pediatric dental practice, Woodhill Dental Specialties, opened its second location this September, in the suburb of Rockwall, TX. Woodhill Dental Specialties has been serving families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for over 71 years and its team is excited to expand the practice's reach and make their services more accessible to both current and new patients in the Lake Ray Hubbard area.
"The decision to expand our practice to Rockwall and surrounding communities was easy based on the quality of people and the beauty of the community. Our entire Woodhill team is really excited to join a growing and nationally recognized city," says Dr. Aleco E. Tujios.
The new practice is located across from Cain Middle School, on Horizon Road. Built from the ground up, the new Woodhill Dental Specialties office is a state-of-the-art facility that has been carefully designed to accommodate the needs of a thriving pediatric dental and orthodontics practice.
Families appreciate that Woodhill Dental Specialties provides pediatric dental care and orthodontics for children and adults under one roof, making coordinating the two a seamless process. According to Dr. Tujios, "This is extremely important because there are certain situations where children should be regularly followed by an orthodontist earlier than the age they are ready for braces. Early intervention and prevention minimizes treatment and ultimately treatment costs down the road."
"It is important for all families to have a 'dental home' - a place where dental professionals can interact with children and parents alike, to identify and reinforce the aspects of proper oral health through appropriate and routine preventative care," Dr. Tujios explains.
The larger facility will allow the practice to grow and add more dental specialties to its offerings, including oral surgery. In recent months, the practice has already welcomed Dr. Kate Norbo to its team of doctors in preparation for the Rockwall location's opening in September.
With COVID-19 on the minds of so many parents this fall, Woodhill Dental Specialties is pleased to share that their Rockwall office has been specifically designed to accommodate safety protocols meant to prevent the spread of infection. Separate rooms and hygiene bays allow for social distancing, while state-of-the-art air filtration systems and high ceilings improve air circulation. As always, team members will regularly disinfect all work and public areas to keep staff and patients healthy.
About Aleco E. Tujios, DDS, MS
Dr. Aleco Tujios (pronounced: Two-juss) earned both his Dental and Masters degrees from the University of Michigan, where he also later served as an adjunct clinical assistant professor and lecturer of pediatric dentistry. In addition to his practice at Woodhill Dental Specialties, he is also currently on staff at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Dr. Tujios has been a recipient of several clinical and academic awards in the field of pediatric dentistry, as well as being recognized locally as one of D Magazine's "Best Dentists in Dallas" and a 7-time recipient of DFW Child Magazine's "Mom-approved" Pediatric Dentists. "I became a pediatric dentist to "provide a high level of care to families while at the same time maintaining a comfortable and entertaining environment that makes it fun for patients to keep coming back," says. Dr. Tujios.
About Kate Norbo, DDS
Dr. Kate Norbo joined the team at Woodhill Dental Specialties in July. She earned her DDS degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry where she was chosen for induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. She completed her pediatric training at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in association with Children's Medical Center and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. As Dr. Norbo explains, "I fell in love with pediatric dentistry, as it affords the opportunity to build long-term patient and family relationships."
About Jeffrey G. Johnson, DDS, MS
Dr. Jeffrey Johnson graduated from the University of Iowa with his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and his D.D.S. degree before going on to earn a certificate in Orthodontics and an M.S. in Oral Biology at Baylor University. Incorporating appropriate technologies to increase the predictability, efficiency, comfort and outcomes of orthodontic treatment are daily goals for the Woodhill orthodontic team. The implementation and application of these technologies provides the framework to create and execute highly individualized treatment plans. No two of us are alike, so no two treatment plans should be the same. Dr. Johnson has lectured on Suresmile technology nationally and internationally. Also, he has been recognized as a D Magazine Best Dentist and is a recipient of the Texas Monthly Super Dentist award for 15+ consecutive years. His practice has been recognized by Ultradent as an Esthetic Elite practice and by Suresmile as a national practice of the year. He provides comprehensive orthodontic care to both children and adults at Woodhill Dental Specialties. "Orthodontics is a wonderful way to make a difference for people through an improvement in their self image and consequently, their self-esteem. The prospect of being able to enhance patients' smiles to make a positive difference in their lives is very rewarding to me," says Dr. Johnson.
About Woodhill Dental Specialties
Woodhill Dental Specialties provides pediatric dental and orthodontic services to patients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Recognized as one of the best dental practices in Dallas, Woodhill Dental Specialties combines the latest dental technology with decades of experience to make dental visits stress-free for even the youngest of patients. To learn more, visit the practice's website at https://www.woodhilldentalspecialties.com or call 469-769-5727 to schedule an appointment at the new Rockwall office located at 6519 Horizon Road, Rockwall, TX 75032.



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LDI Interiors, a leader in durable upholstery that contributes to healthier commercial interiors, announces the launch of "Infinity", the first collection within Ecolution, LDI's new, budget conscious line of sustainable and durable coated fabrics upholstery.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
LDI Interiors, a leader in durable upholstery that contributes to healthier commercial interiors, announces the launch of "Infinity". The first collection within Ecolution, LDI's new, budget conscious line of sustainable and durable coated fabrics upholstery, Infinity is comprised of 16 colors that range from warm neutrals to saturated reds, greens, and blues.
"As commercial end users become less comfortable with woven textile upholsteries due to infection control concerns, we are finding significant, increased demand for our sustainable and durable coated fabrics," says Josh Dame, President of LDI Solutions. Dame continued, "Ecolution represents a meaningful milestone in the expansion of LDI Interiors. Budget focused specifiers now have a wipeable, coated fabric upholstery solution under $35 that maintains the LDI focus on high performance and protecting the environment and human health."
Ecolution passes CAL 01350 for low VOC emissions. It is a combination of a Polyester substrate and PVC, formulated with no flame retardants, no phthalate plasticizers, no perfluorochemicals (PFC's) and no antimicrobial biocides.
"With EnviroLeather we started with 24 colors in the original California Collection. Over time we have grown EnviroLeather and EnviroLeather Prints to include hundreds of solid colors and patterned colorways," says Jordan Blackman, Sales & Marketing Coordinator for LDI. "We were missing a viable solution for those price sensitive projects. Now, Infinity establishes a core of flexible, solid colors, from which we will grow a broad offering of Ecolution color and design."
About LDI Interiors
LDI Interiors is part of the LDI Solutions family of companies that develops sustainable products to protect the environment and human health. LDI Interiors focuses on durable upholstery that contributes to healthier commercial interiors. Our innovative technology in proprietary performance coatings and formulations is leading the movement in commercial interiors to sustainable, high performance and less toxic fabrics. Backed by industry leading warranties, you can feel good that you are doing something good for the planet & human health, while remaining confident that your investment in our upholstery will hold up to rigorous use and meet your long-term performance goals. Visit ldiinteriors.com or call 866-332-0700 for more information.



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EnSoftek partners with Child Development Institute (CDI) to deploy the state-of-the-art DrCloudEHR solution across its three San Fernando Valley facilities.

BEAVERTON, ORE. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
EnSoftek, a leading provider of electronic health record (EHR) systems, today announced that Child Development Institute (CDI) has selected EnSoftek's DrCloudEHR solution to replace its legacy health records system. DrCloudEHR's highly customizable platform and comprehensive features were key factors in selecting DrCloudEHR.
"After a thorough review of other leading EHR solutions, we are confident that DrCloudEHR exceeds our requirements. Choosing DrCloudEHR creates the right partnership to improve our clinical documentation, support our current services, achieve our revenue goals, and be flexible to meet our future needs," said Joan Maltese PhD. CEO, CDI.
DrCloudEHR is an innovative, state-of-the-art enterprise EHR solution deployed nationwide. It is designed to support the healthcare system's growing focus on data exchange, coordination of care, and elimination of information gaps that could adversely affect positive health outcomes.
CDI plans to utilize DrCloudEHR's innovative COVID-19 screening tool and patient portal to support its Early Learning Center (ELC) and therapeutic services.
"We are excited to partner with CDI to support their delivery of high-quality, client-centered care to community members in the San Fernando Valley. DrCloudEHR will provide CDI with a proven EHR solution to help guide children and their families on their journey to better health outcomes," said Adam Feldman, SVP 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 Child Development Institute
The Child Development Institute (CDI) was founded in 1995 to meet the need for early child development and intervention services for young children in the San Fernando Valley. CDI offers a wide range of early intervention and therapeutic services that include: Speech, Occupational, Physical and Feeding Therapies, Sensory Integration, Developmental Support Services, Child & Family Counseling, Social Skills and Parent Support Groups.
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Enables anyone to create audio-visual flashcards to enhance long-term retention for hard-to-learn topics

BOSTON (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Picmonic, a popular research-proven study tool used by nearly 1 million healthcare students worldwide, has launched a free picture-mnemonic creator platform that enables anyone to create imagery-rich audio-visual flashcards for learning. Since visual learners comprise at least 65% of the world population, Picmonic's creator platform is poised to revolutionize education by enabling millions who wish to retain hard-to-learn information more efficiently and effectively. Attendees at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference on October 27-29 (virtual this year) are invited to attend an on-demand session to learn how to create picture-mnemonic flashcards using the powerful Picmonic creator platform.
Educators have long recognized the effectiveness of visual learning and have shifted toward visual teaching for decades, especially as hardware and software technology advances have made video, audio and images readily available and accessible to all. In 2013, a single-center, randomized, subject-blinded, controlled study proved that Picmonic's approach led to increased retention over 300% while also being strongly preferred by students over text-based study.
Students appreciate the effectiveness of the Picmonic platform, and the ability to create their own Picmonics as well. Carlos Velez states, "Picmonic's creator was the key to my success in medical school. While other classmates created traditional flashcards and struggled to remember them, I was creating visual mnemonic flashcards with Picmonic and remembering facts in a much easier and effective way. The process of creating Picmonics is so interactive and fun, that you barely have to review them again because they are edged into your long-term memory right away. By combining Picmonic's vast library of content and the Picmonics I created, I was able to retain all the hard to remember facts I was struggling with and reach my goal of becoming a medical doctor."
Picmonic subscribers have created over 57,000 Picmonics to date, and many of them have been made publicly available. With the launch of Picmonic's picture-mnemonic creator platform anyone can now create "Picmonics" -- rich multi-media flashcards complete with audio-mnemonic characters and a storyline -- in order to learn and retain facts longer. To learn how to do this, view a complete tutorial that also includes instructions on adding recall quiz questions. Educators can easily create and incorporate "Picmonics" into their lecture slides, no matter what topics they teach. Educators can also make the Picmonic visual creator platform available to students for free by incorporating Picmonic in their learning management system (LMS). Creations can be kept private (only the creator can access) or published and made public. View existing audio-visual picture-mnemonic flashcards that have been created by the Picmonic visual learning community.
About Picmonic
Picmonic is designed to leverage known memory science to increase retention for hard-to-remember facts and difficult concepts, as explained in the white paper "Audio-Visual Picture Mnemonics and Spaced Repetition Can Improve Student Learning". Nearly 1 million students have used the Picmonic Learning System since the company was founded by medical students in 2013. Students say that Picmonic makes it easier for them to remember "hard to recall" facts, improving grades and increasing board/licensing exam scores.




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In this free webinar, the featured speaker will discuss critical considerations for data quality in rare disease clinical trials and present efficient and effective rater training approaches. Attendees will also learn about customized data quality monitoring programs.

TORONTO, ONTARIO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
High-quality data are critical when seeking to measure treatment outcomes, but this is especially challenging in rare disease trials where the stakes are high. In rare disease trials, the assessments are complex, and the eligible participants are limited. When the trial sites are numerous and geographically dispersed, inter-rater variability can further compromise data quality. As such, high-quality rater training and data monitoring programs are essential for rare disease clinical trials.
Complicating the rare disease trial landscape, though, are the efficiencies required for these smaller trials. Sites are typically highly specialized, and raters participate in many similar trials simultaneously. As such, efficient rater training and data quality monitoring approaches that minimize the budgetary impact and site burden are required.
In this webinar, Dr. Pam Ventola will describe customized rater training approaches that meet sponsors' needs but also are flexible and efficient so as to be feasible for sites. Dr. Ventola will discuss a "Rater Academy" approach, where raters can be trained and certified on scales across trials as well as tailored training programs for both novice and highly experienced raters. Lastly, Dr. Ventola will describe several options for customized data-quality monitoring, including review of data, review of source documents, and centralized data collection.
Join Pamela Ventola, PhD, Cogstate's Senior Science Director of Pediatrics and Rare Disease, for a live webinar on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 1pm EST.
For more information or to register for this event, visit Improving Signal Detection in Rare Disease Clinical Trials.
ABOUT XTALKS
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Leads Industry with New Service-Enabled Technology Supporting Individuals in Recovery

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
CHESS Health, the leading provider of comprehensive addiction management technology, today announced the general availability of its Peer Recovery Engagement Service, a new platform offering to complement the company's evidence-based Connections smartphone app. The service was first deployed to a select number of providers, later expanded to the successful CHESS state-wide implementation in West Virginia, and most recently has been included in a large contract with a national health plan company.
The unique Peer Recovery Engagement Service enhances the experience and impact for individuals using the Connections app by incorporating a certified Peer Specialist to lead and moderate large peer discussion groups, motivate and assist individuals to complete the CHESS self-guided, digital therapy lessons, and to increase compliance with provider clinical protocols. This service complements the role of provider-employed peer recovery support specialists who serve as recovery coaches – many CHESS customers offer recovery coaching to those struggling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and use the CHESS eRecovery platform and
Connections App as one medium for delivering this vital support.
"The human connection is critical to enhance the impact of the Connections App," said Hans Morefield, chief executive officer of CHESS Health. "Our certified peer specialists use their experience and training to give individuals hope and inspiration as well as to unlock the power of a digital peer community to support one another in the recovery journey."
The CHESS Peer Engagement Service is driving a significant uptick in engagement and feedback from those in recovery for SUD and has been universally positive. One individual recently shared, "I absolutely love this app - it's a godsend especially with COVID-19. I need recovery support, and this is an open door. Human contact and support are a must have for those of us in recovery and this puts that in reach."
"The CHESS Peer Recovery Engagement Service offered with the Connections App helps ensure that West Virginians living with SUD have access to others with similar life experiences — a critical component of recovery support that is especially important during the pandemic," said Garrett Moran PhD, Associate Director of Services and Policy Innovation at West Virginia University's Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
About CHESS Health
CHESS Health is the leading, service-enabled recovery technology supporting the entire addiction treatment and recovery lifecycle. The CHESS platform manages recovery across the continuum, getting more patients into treatment (eIntervention), improving outcomes through digital CBT (eTherapy), reducing relapse and enabling long-term recovery (eRecovery). Providers, health plans and governmental organizations use the platform for clinical and financial benefits, including 20-30% increase in treatment adherence, 40-50% reduction in relapse risk factors, and $8,000 in total cost of care savings per individual. Nationally recognized by SAMHSA and NREPP, the CHESS platform is also sought out by leading addiction researchers for inclusion in clinical studies of new addiction treatment, intervention, and prevention protocols. For more information on CHESS Health, including to request a demonstration of its consumer and telehealth functionality, visit http://www.chess.health.



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AmorSui Introduces Protective Wear for Everyone

PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
PhD chemist-turned-entrepreneur Beau Wangtrakuldee continues her mission to provide protective wear for everyone by announcing today's launch of AmorSui's Alice Hamilton Commuter Gloves. In collaboration with Dr. Alyssa Cole, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician in Philadelphia, Wangtrakuldee recognized the need for everyday protective wear for activities such as commuting on public transportation, grocery shopping or going to the gym. With a second surge of COVID-19 expected this winter, both women agreed that antimicrobial gloves would prevent the spread of germs.
Multiple research studies (https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2004973?query=featured_home) show that COVID-19 may remain active for hours or even days on common clothing materials, especially polyester and spandex-blended fabrics which can hold respiratory droplets," explains Wangtrakuldee, Founder & CEO of AmorSui. "What we have worked to create is a multi-functional pair of gloves that can provide protection from direct contact with COVID-19. So this winter, we can all stay healthy, while keeping warm and comfortable and enjoying our daily activities."
The initial idea for the antimicrobial gloves was developed by Dr. Cole, who amid the COVID-19 pandemic observed first-hand the unprecedented surges of the virus which caused suffering and death. As a supporting physician, she sought a solution for public prevention efforts that could be implemented broadly and quickly.
"As a doctor, I enjoy educating the public on health-related topics through social media," explains Dr. Alyssa Cole. "After connecting with AmorSui, I was impressed by their dedication to combine fashion & function in the health & sciences field by offering sophisticated styles of protective clothing. When I learned they were using antimicrobial materials, I immediately recognized the need for gloves. With concerns for infections on the rise, it has been awe-inspiring to be a part of the design and development of the first lab-tested, clinician approved -antimicrobial gloves."
AmorSui's product development team, led by former garment designer Victoria Wright (Urban Outfitters and Club Monaco), leveraged the research and clinical background provided by Wangtrakuldee and Cole to develop everyday-wear, multipurpose gloves. Using environmentally friendly fabrics made in the U.S.A, the gloves feature antimicrobial actives that have been lab tested to last up to 50 washes. Each glove has a reflector for evening outdoor activities, and a snap to keep them together. Notably, the gloves are produced by Katie Sue Nicklos, experienced glove designer at NYC Wing & Weft Gloves, which has supplied high-ended gloves for celebrities (Madonna, Lady Gaga, Prince), Broadway productions (Moulin Rouge, Frozen, Rent), TV shows (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Dickinson, The Boys), films (The Irishman, Little Women), and runway fashion shows (Calvin Klein, Christian Siriano).
The commuter gloves are named after Alice Hamilton, a female American physician, research scientist, and author who is best known as a leading expert in the field of occupational health and a pioneer in the field of industrial toxicology, to celebrate her public health initiatives and raise visibility of female leadership in the history of healthcare as role models for future generations.
The Alice Hamilton Commuter Gloves will be available for pre-sale purchase beginning October 26th on AmorSui's website, with plans to deliver before Christmas. Gloves will be offered in charcoal black, stormy grey, and merlot red. AmorSui is also in conversation with several grocery stores to supply the gloves in sustainability efforts to reduce waste from disposable gloves and lower the spread of COVID-19 to store employees and shoppers.
"AmorSui's mission from day one has been to make safety available to all. We are energized to lead the creation of products that will be effective against reducing the spread of COVID-19 in public and protecting frontline workers," Wangtrakuldee concludes.
AmorSui, meaning "love yourself", launched in 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a mission to create protective workwear for women scientists. Wangtrakuldee's desire to keep women safe goes back to 2014 when she was working in drug discovery and had a chemical spill on her lab coat which soaked through her jeans and burned her leg. While searching for better lab wear, she quickly discovered that protective workwear was mainly designed for men and options for women didn't really exist in terms of size or style. After speaking with several colleagues, Wangtrakuldee teamed up with a group of female scientists and fashion designers to create special apparel for women that was chemical-resistant, anti-microbial, fire-resistant and could be worn with or without a lab coat.
Due to the current pandemic, AmorSui's business model shifted to support the frontline as well as society at large. The recent introduction of their sustainable and reusable medical line with a PPE management platform that tracks the number of washes is a simple and effective way to implement products according to FDA conservation strategies during the COVID-19-fueled shortage of PPE.
Today, the company features the following: Marie Curie Dress ($180), Rosalind Franklin Pant ($150), Dorothy Hodgkin Top ($90), Mary Hunt Fire-Resistant Face Mask ($20), Elizabeth Blackwell Antimicrobial Face Mask ($25), Rufaida Al-Aslamia Hijab ($75) Rebecca Crumpler Medical Gown ($80) and Alice Hamilton Gloves ($75). All are machine-washable and made in the U.S.A at women-owned factories in Allentown, PA and Brooklyn, NY. For more information about AmorSui's line of PPE, please visit http://www.amorsuiclothing.com.



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Roto-Rooter Is Offering a 10% off (up to $75 off) Discount on Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services For Customers Who Donate Two Canned Food Items to People or Animals in Need

CINCINNATI (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Roto-Rooter, North America's largest provider of plumbing and drain repair services, is pleased to announce their second annual Giving Thanks Food Drive. During the entire month of November, customers can receive a 10% discount on plumbing and drain cleaning services (up to $75 off) when they donate two canned goods for people or animals in need. All food donations will be collected by the technician at time of service and distributed to a local food bank or pet shelter in time for the holidays.
"This year, our goal is loftier in light of the great challenges that community food banks are facing across the country due to COVID-19," says Austin Dressman, Marketing and Communications Manager. "Last year, we collected more than 44,200 food items (over 24 tons of food!) for food banks and pet shelters in our communities. This year, with additional help from our contractor locations, we hope to reach 70,000 items collected company wide."
Each year, various Roto-Rooter locations and individual employees compete to collect the greatest number of non-perishable goods. In 2019, Cleveland's branch collected the largest percentage of donations, the Safety and Risk Management team collected the most donations at the home office, and Baltimore topped the list for the call center category. Frank Rivera, of the Camden location, single handedly collected the most canned goods –– with an impressive 707 items.
"Of course, the real winners here are all of our generous customers who continue to support their surrounding communities," adds Dressman.
While canned goods are generally preferred as donations, other non-perishable products like unopened bagged food will also be accepted. Please note that all donated food items must be before their expiration dates. To learn more about Roto-Rooter's Giving Thanks Food Drive, visit https://www.rotorooter.com/blog/plumbing/give-thanks-food-drive/. For professional drain and plumbing assistance, call 1-800-GET-ROTO or go to http://www.rotorooter.com
About Roto-Rooter:
Roto-Rooter was established in 1935 and is the largest provider of plumbing repair and sewer & drain cleaning services in North America. Roto-Rooter also provides water damage cleanup services in most of its locations. It operates businesses in 130 company-owned territories and approximately 400 franchise territories, serving approximately 91% of the U.S. population and 40% of the Canadian population. Roto-Rooter also has licensed master franchises in the republics of Indonesia and Singapore, and the Philippines. For more information about Roto-Rooter, please visit http://www.rotorooter.com.




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The Medicare Part B premium increase for 2021 may consume a significant portion of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which was a meager 1.3%. While the Part B premium for 2021 is expected to be announced in November, Medicare premiums have increased the most during 2010 through 2020, coincided with years in which beneficiaries received no, or a very low, cost of living adjustment (COLA).

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
The Medicare Part B premium increase for 2021 may consume a significant portion of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) boost for most retirees, warns The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). "This may even be the case despite recent legislation to limit the Part B increase," says Mary Johnson, a Social Security and Medicare policy analyst for The Senior Citizens League.
The group bases their warning in part on a survey conducted earlier this year when the 1.6 percent Social Security COLA had just gone into effect. The standard Medicare Part B premium increased $9.10 per month from $135.50 in 2019 to $144.60 — a 6.7 percent increase in 2020.
Nearly 65 percent of participants in the survey reported that, after deduction of the Part B Medicare premium, their net Social Security benefits increased by only $15 per month or less. Of that group, 5.7 percent said net Social Security benefit did not increase at all. Another 7.5 percent reported that their net Social Security benefit in 2020 was less than it was in 2019 a situation that can affect some higher income retirees.
The COLA for 2021 will be even lower — 1.3 percent — meaning there will be even less of a boost to cover the Medicare Part B increase. While the Part B premium for 2021 is expected to be announced in November, Johnson notes that years in which Medicare premiums have increased the most during 2010 through 2020, coincided with years in which beneficiaries received no, or a very low, cost of living adjustment (COLA) as shown in the attached table.
The Part B premium is likely to higher than expected, due to the impacts of COVID-19. In its September budget update, the Congressional Budget Office forecast that, due to higher spending for COVID-19, Medicare outlays would grow 12 percent this year — roughly two times faster than the Medicare Trustees forecast in April. That forecast was released prior to when the impacts due to COVID were fully known. Recently passed legislation restricts the increase for 2021 to the 2020 amount plus 25% of the difference between the 2020 amount and a "preliminary amount" for 2021.
While hopeful that the Part B premium increase will be modest, Johnson points to the situation in 2016. "The 16.1 percent Part B increase in 2016 was the 'restricted' amount after legislation," she notes. In 2016, there was no COLA at all, and the preliminary amount that Medicare Part B premium was first forecast to be was $159.30 per month an unprecedented 52 percent higher than the previous year. But legislation lowered that increase to $121.80 and the final amount was 16.1 percent higher.
These Part B premium spikes are associated with the triggering of the Social Security hold harmless provision which protects about 70 percent of beneficiaries from net reductions to their Social Security benefits when the Medicare Part B premium increases more than the dollar amount of their COLA. A protected individual's Medicare Part B premium increase is reduced so that their net Social Security check won't be lower from one year to the next. But 30 percent of Medicare beneficiaries are not protected, and these people may be subject to significantly higher premiums.
In essence, there's a massive cost shift from those who are protected to those who aren't because current law does not specify how the unpaid portion of Medicare Part B premiums of those who are protected should be financed. Because program costs are spread over a much smaller number of beneficiaries, Medicare Part B premiums are much higher than they otherwise would be. Those who are not protected by hold harmless include:

Low-income beneficiaries who don't have Medicare premiums deducted from their Social Security checks. About 20 percent of beneficiaries. These are people whose incomes are so low, that their Medicare Part B premiums are paid on their behalf by their state Medicaid program.

Higher - income beneficiaries. Roughly 5 percent of Medicare beneficiaries, those who have modified adjusted gross incomes (MAGI) of more than $87,000 (individual filer) or married couples with incomes of $174,000 (joint filers) are required to pay income-related surcharges on their Part B premiums. The law specifically excludes this group from protection under hold harmless. These individuals are required to pay the full amount of any increase in their Part B premiums.

New enrollees. About 3% of beneficiaries.

People who have not started Social Security. About 2% of beneficiaries may have delayed signing up for Social Security because they have not reached full retirement age, are still working, or both.

Here's a hypothetical example of the how hold harmless protection works: A COLA of 1.3 percent would increase a $740 benefit by $9.60 per month. If Medicare Part B were to increase by $10.00 per month, then all those with $740 benefit, and, who are protected by hold harmless, would see their Part B premium reduced to $9.60 to prevent reduction of their net Social Security benefit. In future years, beneficiaries with reduced premiums would pay a little more than others to catch up to the full amount of Medicare premiums, and "That can take several years for those with lowest benefits when COLAs remain low," Johnson says.
To help older households weather the impacts of the coronavirus and to better afford Medicare Part B premium increases, Senior Citizens League is working for passage of emergency legislation to provide a more adequate COLA of 3 percent in 2021. To learn more, visit http://www.seniorsleague.org.
With 1.2 million supporters, The Senior Citizens League is one of the nation's largest nonpartisan seniors' groups. Its mission is to promote and assist members and supporters, to educate and alert senior citizens about their rights and freedoms as U.S. Citizens, and to protect and defend the benefits senior citizens have earned and paid for. The Senior Citizens League is a proud affiliate of The Retired Enlisted Association. Visit http://www.SeniorsLeague.org for more information.



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The San Diego nonprofit was chosen by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins for its extensive work serving the senior community facing poverty.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Serving Seniors, a San Diego-based nonprofit helping older adults in poverty live fulfilling lives through health-promoting services, announced today that the organization was selected as Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins' 2020 California Nonprofit of the Year. The organization is being honored for its work in the San Diego community and ensuring that older Americans facing economic insecurity receive the care and support to lead healthy lives.
"This year has required us all to navigate unprecedented times, including our nonprofit partners whose missions are to meet the needs of those in our community who are most vulnerable," said Senator Toni Atkins (D-San Diego). "I am honored to recognize Serving Seniors with this award for all of its hard work this year, especially given that has quadrupled the amount of meals provided to our seniors during the pandemic. I applaud the impact this organization has in providing the means for seniors to live healthy lives, including an array of integrated health and social services."
Serving Seniors has been a staple in the San Diego community for over 50 years, providing nutritious meals for those facing food insecurity, health and social services and secure housing for seniors who are economically insecure. The organization focuses its efforts on those who are on the cusp of homelessness and makes sure that these seniors have a safe haven to make ends meet and lead a life of optimal health.
"We are honored that Serving Seniors was selected by Senator Atkins as a California Nonprofit of the Year," said Paul Downey, CEO of Serving Seniors. "Our staff, volunteers and community partners make all of our work possible and their dedicated support alongside Senator Atkins ensure that San Diego's most vulnerable population has a safety net."
To learn more about Serving Seniors Connections Program, please visit http://www.servingseniors.org.
About Serving Seniors
Founded in 1970, Serving Seniors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Diego, California, dedicated to serving low-income adults aged 60 and over. A leader in senior advocacy and programming, Serving Seniors has created an innovative model of comprehensive services including nutritional meals, housing, health and social services and lifelong learning opportunities to hundreds of seniors in need. It is the largest provider of meals to seniors in the county, and one of the only organizations in the nation providing such a robust range of services to vulnerable, at-risk older adults.
Serving Seniors President and CEO Paul Downey has been instrumental in the organization's growth over the past 25 years. Since being appointed the role in 1995, Downey has guided the nonprofit's innovative efforts to provide supportive services focused on keeping low-income seniors healthy and independent.
Additional Background
For the last five years, legislators from across California have chosen a Nonprofit of the Year in their district. Traditionally, Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on the Nonprofit Sector Assemblywoman Monique Limón (Santa Barbara) and CalNonprofits invited legislators and honorees to a celebratory luncheon on California Nonprofits Day. This year, the June luncheon was canceled in response to the Shelter-in-Place orders, but legislators have moved forward with honoring nonprofits doing great work in their districts.
According to "Causes Count," a 2019 report commissioned by CalNonprofits, the nonprofit sector is the 4th largest industry in the state, employing more than 1.2 million people. Each year, California nonprofits generate more than $273 billion in revenue and bring in $40 billion in revenue from outside of California. The unpaid labor contributed by volunteers at nonprofits is equivalent to 330,000 full-time jobs every year.
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Lindsay Denietolis
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760-525-8857
Barbara Cosio Moreno
District Communications Manager, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins
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Veterinarians and their staffs have emerged as heroes in 2020, finding ways to help pet owners in their community despite challenges with staffing, curbside intake, social distancing and more. However, these challenges are significant and in this all-day virtual event on November 6th, industry leaders will be sharing information that veterinary practice owners and managers need to hear.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
2020 has taught us a lot about ourselves, our country, and our economy. What might be most shocking and yet also promising is that, while other industries have collapsed, the veterinary field has emerged as an icon of resiliency. Pet ownership has catapulted to new heights, and this has driven more business for veterinary practices despite fears of a recession. DVMs and their staffs have emerged as heroes in 2020, finding ways to help pet owners in their community despite challenges with staffing, curbside intake, social distancing and more. But it's important to note that even those in this unbreakable profession are not out of the woods yet. While remaining cautiously optimistic, the 12 industry leaders featured in this event warn of the obstacles that still lie ahead, and how to navigate these to emerge stronger on the other side.
Chief Veterinary Officer for DVM360, Adam Christman said, "Amongst this tragedy of a pandemic come some great opportunities for veterinarians."
This virtual event promises to provide attendees with powerful insights on a wide range of subjects, including but not limited to:

Staffing, hiring, and retention

Telehealth and how to meet the growing demand while ensuring top-quality care

COVID's continuing impact on veterinary practices

How to attract and engage pet owners in this environment

Business processes to improve efficiency, particularly with increased call volume

The future of veterinary conferences and virtual learning

The secrets to veterinary success in any market condition

The industry leaders featured in this event include Dr. Peter Weinstein (SCVMA), Dr. Adam Christman (dvm360), Dr. Heather Loenser (AAHA), Terry O'Neil (Katz, Sapper & Miller's Veterinary Services Group), Dr. Michele Drake (The Drake Center for Veterinary Care), Dr. John Tait (John Tait Veterinary Consulting, VSG), Wendy Myers (Communication Solutions for Veterinarians), Mark Cushing (Animal Policy Group), Dr. Dana Varble (NAVC), Steve Curvey (VMG), and Andrea Davis and Dr. Anthony Pease (Viticus Group/WVC).
GeniusVets — the top-performing marketing agency serving the veterinary industry — is hosting "The Unbreakable Profession" a free, all-day virtual event on Friday, November 6 from 10 am-6 pm EST.
Reservations are required and space is limited. To register, visit: https://www.geniusvets.com/unbreakable
About GeniusVets
The mission of GeniusVets is to create better pet health by educating and uniting pet owners and veterinarians. For more information about GeniusVets, visit geniusvets.com



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The new location provides Northern New Jersey with more local options for advanced orthopedic care

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
The Orthopedic Health Center, an orthopedic surgical practice in Hoboken, NJ, recently joined their non-surgical sister brand The Spine & Sports Health Center to expand their practice into their new Jersey City office. At the new location, The Orthopedic Health Center will be able to provide expert orthopedic care to even more local Northern NJ communities.
Located right off the I78 New Jersey-Newark Bay Extension and within walking distance of public transportation options such as the Grove Street PATH station, the Marin Boulevard stop on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and many buses, the new Jersey City location is easily accessible to patients from Edgewater, North Bergen, Rutherford, Union City, Hoboken, Bayonne, and beyond.
The board-certified physicians at The Orthopedic Health Center have received advanced training from the top orthopedic programs in the United States. They are experts in a range of surgical options, including minimally-invasive comprehensive bone and joint orthopedics, sports medicine, complete spine care, pediatric orthopedics, shoulder arthroscopy, and knee arthroscopy.
From chronic conditions to sports injuries, each patient is given a highly individualized treatment plan. And although the doctors are highly skilled orthopedic surgeons, they favor a conservative approach towards orthopedic care and utilize non-surgical options whenever possible, through their partnership with the pain management physicians at The Spine & Sports Health Center.
The new Jersey City location shares a space with The Spine & Sports Health Center and features over 5,000 square feet of space, a large front desk and waiting area, and an on-site x-ray machine. With hardwood floors, exposed brick, large windows, and modern decor, the new office provides patients with a peaceful, spacious aesthetic.
The new office is easily accessible from the Newark Avenue pedestrian walkway. Located on the third floor, the office is situated directly across from the elevators. Consultations are available by appointment only, with many slots available. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 7 pm.
To protect the health and safety of both patients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Orthopedic Health Center is taking every precaution possible to comply with local, state, and federal standards and recommendations at both their office locations in Hoboken and Jersey City. These protocols include the strict use of PPE for all staff and patients, social distancing, hand washing, frequent sanitizing of waiting rooms and equipment, temperature checks, plastic screens at the front desks, telemedicine options, and more.
To learn more about The Orthopedic Health Center's new Jersey City office or their services, visit their website https://www.orthohc.com/ or contact them directly at (201) 596-3730 to schedule an appointment.



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Aniara Diagnostica is pleased to announce the addition of more microsites. Easy navigation to your specific product needs! This includes: 5D Protein Stabilizer, 10% Hydrolyzed Porcine Collagen Peptides, and Aprotinin, a multiple inhibitor of many proteases. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

WEST CHESTER, OHIO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Aniara Diagnostica, a multi-national distributor of diagnostic and research agents, as well as screening tools, has strengthened its commitment to meeting today's highest standards for product quality by launching https://5d-stabilize.com and https://aprotininproducts.com
This product is for Research Use Only and not for use in Diagnostic procedures.
5D's Protein Stabilizer consists of hydrolyzed pig collagen peptide fraction, from dermal origin, which can be used as a protein stabilizer for lyophilized, liquid formulations or as a blocking agent for coated surfaces. 5D's Protein Stabilizer is free from cartilage, bone and plasma components. The product is sterilized for a long-term storage.
A5D-82411S (50 mL) 5D Protein Stabilizer click here for more information
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Aprotinin can be used in any application where inhibition of its targeted proteases is needed. Current uses concern protein isolation, removal of reactive proteases through solid phase, inhibition of undesired proteolytic activity in laboratory assays, or other techniques; for blocking fibrinolytic activity in vitro.
Aprotinin is a multiple inhibitor of many serine proteases, including Trypsin, Plasmin, Urokinase, Kallicrein, Factor XIIa. It contains 58 amino acids. It forms stable complexes with these enzymes.
5D-62106-RUO- Aprotinin 250 mg Lyophilized Powder Click here to view more information
This product is for Research Use Only and not for use in Diagnostic procedures.
The entire Aniara product line is available for purchase at http://www.aniara.com. The Company distributes products in North America, Central America, South America, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Iceland.
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Wild Things Gifts rainbow suncatcher raises donation for NHS.

EXETER, ENGLAND (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
The regular Thursday night applause may already seem like a distant memory, but the nation's appreciation of healthcare workers remains as strong as ever.
NHS Charities Together was formed long before the word 'coronavirus' became part of our everyday lexicon, but it has been over the course of 2020 that the charity collective has seen its biggest donation surge.
The federation of over 250 charitable organisations has so far amassed over £130 million as part of its emergency Covid-19 appeal, largely publicised by the heroic efforts of Captain Sir Thomas Moore.
Also joining the fundraising efforts are Wild Things Gifts Ltd., a hand-made gift manufacturer based in Devon.
Reflecting on the national lockdown earlier in the year, founder Jules Vahrman says, "No one could miss all the rainbows in the windows and the efforts of Captain Tom. It was obvious that Wild Things should make a contribution, so the new 'Thank You' rainbow suncatcher was born."
With a portion of proceeds going directly to NHS Charities Together, the limited edition piece quickly became a bestseller for Wild Things stockists both within the UK and further afield.
"I've already seen one or two in peoples' windows during my evening walks," Jules adds. "Obviously it's great to see them being displayed as I'd originally intended when I first imagined the design, but the real satisfaction comes from knowing that we've been able to contribute to such an important cause."
Owing to its popularity and to continue charity support, Wild Things has extended availability of the Thank You Rainbow suncatcher into 2021.
Notes to editor:
Wild Things Gifts Ltd. is a wholesaler of British designed handmade gifts, shipping to stockists internationally from its base of operations in Marsh Barton, Exeter.
NHS Charities Together is the trading name for The Association of NHS Charities.
For further information about Eden or any detail of this press release, please contact marketing@wildthingsgifts.com or call 01392 278259

"No one could miss all the rainbows in the windows." - Jules Vahrman, Wild Things Founder



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Building technology company's TechPanels receive the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label

CALGARY, ALBERTA (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
ZS2 Technologies, an emerging building technology company in Calgary, Alberta, was granted the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label for their magnesium oxy-sulfate TechPanels following an assessment performed by external independent experts and based on verified standards.
It's joining the #1000solutions challenge, an initiative by the Solar Impulse Foundation to select solutions that meet high standards in profitability and sustainability and present them to global decision-makers to fast-track their implementation.
"We're so proud to be joining companies from around the world that are pushing the boundaries of technology and material science to create products that are better for people and the planet," says Scott Jenkins, co-founder and CEO of ZS2 Technologies.
ZS2 Technologies develops and manufactures advanced building technologies including proprietary fire-rated, non-toxic, low-carbon cementitious building materials and prefabricated panels which provide customers with cost certainty, accelerated construction timelines and lower building operating costs.
ZS2 TechPanels are prefabricated structurally insulated panels (SIP) utilizing ZS2 TechBoard.
They are fire resistant, have no off-gassing, are mold resistant, and are a thermally superior sustainable construction solution.
To receive the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label, ZS2 TechPanels were thoroughly assessed by a pool of independent experts according to five criteria covering three main topics: Feasibility, Environmental, and Profitability. All labelled solutions are part of the #1000solutions portfolio that will be presented to decision-makers in businesses and governments by Bertrand Piccard, Chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation. The aim of this initiative is to encourage the adoption of more ambitious environmental targets and fast-track the implementation of these solutions on a large scale.
"Frequently, traditional construction builds face extended timelines, cost overruns, skilled labour shortages, quality issues and barely meet increasing environmental standards," says Dr. Doug Brown, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of ZS2 Technologies. "The adoption of prefabricated construction, in combination with advances in material science, presents a tremendous opportunity for the construction industry to start using sustainable materials that close the productivity gap, improve building safety, increase building performance and generate significant economic returns."
About the Solar Impulse Foundation
The Solar Impulse Foundation is dedicated to accelerating the implementation of clean and profitable solutions. Moreover, the Foundation is helping decision-makers in business and governments to achieve their environmental targets and adopt more ambitious energy policies, which are necessary to bring these solutions to market.
http://www.solarimpulse.com
About ZS2 Technologies
ZS2 Technologies is innovating today, for a better planet tomorrow. Their mission is to research and accelerate the development and adoption of construction technologies which are stronger, safer and healthier for people and our planet. They're developing advanced building technologies including proprietary fire-rated, non-toxic, low-carbon building materials, and prefabricated panels which provide cost certainty, accelerated construction timelines, and lower building operating costs.
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MLM Medical Labs announced the acquisition of MD Biosciences, Inc.

GREENWICH, CONN. AND MOENCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
MLM Medical Labs ("MLM"), a Great Point Partners portfolio company, today announced the acquisition of MD Biosciences, Inc., based in Oakdale, Minnesota. MD Biosciences is a global, industry-leading provider of preclinical, translational and clinical-phase contract research services for the development of pharmaceutical and diagnostic assets. With AAALAC-accredited, GLP-compliant and CLIA-certified facilities, MD Biosciences offers a wide range of validated and customizable models including inflammatory, autoimmunity, oncology, and metabolic diseases. MD Biosciences operates a full-service histopathology lab including digital image analysis. MD Biosciences Bioproducts and MD Biosciences Israel, which focuses on preclinical and translational research in neurology, are not part of this transaction.
MD Biosciences has a strong reputation for partnering closely with clients to help solve difficult scientific challenges. This scientific expertise and high-touch emphasis fit perfectly with MLM's core principles of strong scientific leadership with white glove customer service. The addition of MD Biosciences follows the acquisition of CirQuest Labs in Memphis, Tennessee in July 2020 initiating MLM's geographic expansion into the United States and adding key offerings to the expanded customer base now serving over 400 companies.
"We are extremely excited to welcome MD Biosciences to MLM. MD Biosciences' immunohistochemistry expertise and pre-clinical research are important additions to our core offerings. Our customers are looking to MLM to meet their needs globally and this further strengthens our presence in the US. With 150 employees between Europe and the US, MLM has the scale and capacity to support all stages of product development," states Stephan Voswinkel, Managing Director, MLM.
"Joining MLM is the next step in the evolution of MD Biosciences, Inc., providing an expanded geographic reach in testing services. This opens the opportunity to serve MD Biosciences' growing roster of customers with their needs in Europe, the US and with the combined strength of MLM and CirQuest," commented Eddie Moradian, CEO of MD Biosciences.
Bret Tenenhaus, Senior Vice President at Great Point Partners added, "Enhancing our capabilities for our existing customers and broadening our geographic reach globally are at the core of our strategic plan for MLM. The acquisition of MD Biosciences, Inc., with its presence in the U.S. and services spanning pre-clinical, clinical, and immunohistochemistry, is thus a significant milestone for MLM."
The integration of the three operations will occur in the coming few months to align the operations and quality systems offering customers consistent access to MLM services in both the US and EU. The addition of MD Biosciences further demonstrates MLM's commitment to grow operations to meet the demand from its customers.
About Great Point Partners
Great Point Partners, founded in 2003 and based in Greenwich, CT, is a leading health care investment firm with approximately $1.9 billion of equity capital currently under management and 28 professionals, investing in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe. GPP is currently making new private equity investments from GPP III, which has $307 million of committed capital. Great Point manages capital in private (GPP I, $156 million and GPP II, $215 million of committed capital, and GPP III) and public equity funds (BMVF, approximately $1.4 billion). Great Point Partners has provided growth equity, growth recapitalization, and management buyout financing to more than 200 growing health care companies. The private equity funds invest across all sectors of the health care industry with particular emphasis on biopharmaceutical services and supplies, pharmaceutical infrastructure, alternate site care, medical device and information technology enabled businesses. The firm pursues a proactive and proprietary approach to sourcing investments and tuck-in acquisitions for its portfolio companies. Reach Great Point at 203-971-3300 or http://www.gppfunds.com.
About MLM Medical Labs
MLM Medical Labs founded 1993 is a Central and Specialty Laboratory dedicated exclusively to clinical trials. MLM offers a full range of laboratory services, including specialized biomarker testing, standard safety profiles, clinical chemistry, and analyses of drug compounds, metabolites and molecular diagnostic parameters. Internationally active in over 40 countries, including the U.S. and Eastern Europe, MLM is headquartered in Moenchengladbach, Germany (near Duesseldorf International Airport). MLM works 365 days a year in order to ensure valid, high-quality, results with a quick turnaround time. In December 2019 MLM became a Great Point Partners portfolio company.
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Makers Nutrition announced that it has been named as one of the winners in the prestigious One Planet Awards.

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Makers Nutrition announced that it has been named as one of the winners in the prestigious One Planet Awards. The coveted One Planet Awards is world's premier awards program honoring best in business and professional excellence in every industry from around the world. Organizations from all over the world are eligible to submit nominations including public and private, for-profit and non-profit, largest to smallest and new start-ups.
Judges from a broad spectrum of industry voices from around the world participated and their average scores determined the 2020 award winners. Winners will be celebrated and presented their awards during a virtual awards ceremony in December.
This is Makers Nutrition's fourth year recognized by the One Planet Awards, and second consecutive year winning the Grand award.
Makers Nutrition received the following titles this year:
GRAND – One Planet Award
GOLD – Company of the Year – Business Services
GOLD – Company of the Year – Consumer Products
GOLD – Company of the Year – Manufacturing
GOLD – Fastest-Growing Company of the Year
GOLD – Top Places to Work – Corporate Culture
GOLD – Customer Service Team-Department of the Year – Manufacturing
GOLD – Executive of the Year – Business Services – CEO & President Jason Provenzano
GOLD – Professional of the Year – Business Services – COO Christopher Zecha
GOLD – Professional of the Year – Healthcare Products & Services – Executive Vice President Stephen Finnegan
"It is truly remarkable to be named a winner by the One Planet Awards for this esteemed industry and peer recognition," said COO Christopher Zecha, who was named a recipient of the Gold Professional of the Year in Business Services award. "These awards are a testament to Makers Nutrition's commitment to following through for companies in the dietary supplement industry, whose previous providers served them subpar products with less than acceptable customer care. Especially during the COVID-19 crisis, it has been an honor to be the company our clients need us to be."
For a complete list of the 2020 One Planet Award winners announced, visit https://oneplanetawards.com/2020-business-awards-winners/
About the One Planet Awards
The One Planet Awards recognizes companies for their business and professional excellence. This program honors are currently conferred in category sections which include outstanding individuals, executives, teams, new products and services, PR, Marketing, and Corporate Communications, and organizations from all over the world. Learn more about the One Planet Awards at http://www.oneplanetawards.com and participate.
About the SVUS Awards
SVUS Awards are conferred in eleven programs: the CEO World Awards, the Consumer World Awards, The Customer Sales & Service World Awards, The Globee Awards, the Golden Bridge Awards, the Info Security Products Guide's Global Excellence Awards and Security World Awards, the Network Products Guide's IT World Awards, One Planet American + World Business Awards, the Pillar World Awards, the PR World Awards for Public Relations and Communications, and the Women World Awards. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the SVUS Awards recognize outstanding achievements and performances in businesses worldwide. Learn more about the SVUS Awards at https://svusawards.com.
About Makers Nutrition
Makers Nutrition, an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company in America, is a groundbreaking provider for dietary supplement companies worldwide. Specializing in capsules, tablets, powders, softgels, and gummies, Makers Nutrition provides a full-service option for all contract manufacturing, graphic design, packaging, and fulfillment service needs.



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Educational document answers the question: Are flu vaccine mandates science-based?

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC), an educational nonprofit organization focused on science and statistics, today published the Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Risk Statement (VRS), unpacking nine facts about the flu vaccine and exploring whether mandates are science-based. The VRS is a two-page info sheet that serves as a resource for patients, parents, and doctors to learn more about the flu vaccine and better understand its relationship to the spread of the flu and hospitalization.
"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some communities such as schools and corporations are considering making the flu vaccine compulsory, and many families are weighing the risks and benefits," said Dr. Shira Miller, founder and president of PIC. "This VRS includes important and timely scientific data that can help the public engage in informed decision-making."
To create this VRS, PIC focused on what the science says about the flu vaccine. For example, it may be assumed that the flu vaccine will help decrease hospitalizations. Research shows, however, that the flu vaccine does not reduce demand on hospitals. Furthermore, research shows that flu vaccine mandates are not science-based.
To download your copy of the VRS "9 Flu Vaccine Facts," please visit physiciansforinformedconsent.org/flu-vaccine.
About Physicians for Informed Consent
Physicians for Informed Consent is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization focused on science and statistics. PIC delivers data on infectious diseases and vaccines, and unites doctors, scientists, healthcare professionals, attorneys, and families who support voluntary vaccination. In addition, the PIC Coalition for Informed Consent consists of more than 200 U.S. and international organizations. To learn more or to become a member, please visit physiciansforinformedconsent.org.




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Leading Physical Therapy Franchise Identified as One of the Strongest Franchise Brands with the Best Culture Based Directly on Franchisee Reviews.

SARASOTA, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, the fastest-growing physical therapy franchise in the United States with more than 400 centers spanning 45 states, was recently named on Franchise Business Review's first annual "Culture100" list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in a 2020 report on the Best Franchise Cultures.
Through a holistic, whole-body approach, FYZICAL not only helps clients to recover from injury and surgery, but also takes rehabilitation a step further to help clients achieve optimal wellness to regain their love of life — and even learn new skills. This fine-tuned and innovative approach to physical therapy has continued to attract entrepreneurs across the country to FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center.
"Even though it has been a challenging year, especially for business owners, we're happy that FYZICAL has continued to be recognized for our strong support infrastructure and company culture," said CEO Brian Belmont. "Maintaining a positive culture is more important than ever, and I would like to credit our franchisees as well as our Headquarter team for working together to create such a positive franchise culture."
FYZICAL was among over 300 franchise brands representing over 27,000 franchise owners that participated in Franchise Business Review's research on the best franchise cultures. FYZICAL franchisees were surveyed using 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including leadership, training and support, the franchisee community and work-life balance.
The majority of FYZICAL locations are converted independent physical therapy private-practice owners who are looking to optimize their business efficiencies, drive lasting growth and better position themselves for the future. While FYZICAL is a national franchise, the Headquarter team celebrates independent, local operators and understands the importance of maintaining local community relationships.
In the midst of a global pandemic, FYZICAL's innovative approach to health and wellness has become increasingly significant. Beyond treating COVID-related issues, each FYZICAL center offers a wide variety of services and is equipped to address a range of diagnoses and concerns including dizziness, balance and neurologic issues and pelvic health.
Earlier this year, FYZICAL was also ranked the No. 1 franchise in the physical therapy category and No. 33 overall in the Entrepreneur magazine's annual Franchise 500 list. The company was also recognized on Entrepreneur magazine's Top 150 Franchises for Veterans in 2020 and on the Franchises of the Future list from December 2019. Other awards won this year include ranking on the Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America and appearing at No. 377 on Forbes' List of Best Startup Employers in 2020.
FYZICAL encourages both new franchise prospects interested in a strong, recession-resistant concept and existing physical therapy practice owners to apply for franchise ownership within the system.
About FYZICAL
FYZICAL is the fastest-growing physical therapy franchise in the United States and is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. With more than 400 centers in 45 states, FYZICAL's revolutionary business model is designed to optimize profitability and growth, and offers comprehensive patient care through unique balance protocols and healthy lifestyle products and services. FYZICAL is a champion of patient choice and direct access, and a leader in the future of health, wellness and preventative care. For more information on joining the FYZICAL family, visit FYZICALFranchise.com.



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The health care system has signed an eight-year deal for the naming rights for the premier indoor sporting arena.

WESLEY CHAPEL, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
AdventHealth is pleased to announce a multi-year sponsorship agreement with RADDSports for the naming rights of AdventHealth Sports Arena at Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus of Pasco County. AdventHealth Sports Arena is a 98,000 sq. ft. indoor facility which will house premier sports tournaments and competitions for sports teams who travel to the area.
"AdventHealth is committed to partnerships that amplify the health and wellness of the communities we serve," said Erik Wangsness, President and CEO, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel. "We are much more than a hospital and remain focused on empowering our communities to take wellness into their own hands. AdventHealth Sports Arena will provide a platform for athletes to showcase their skill and talent while working to stay in peak condition."
The Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus of Pasco County is a partnership between RADDSports and Pasco County, which recently rebranded its tourism department as "Florida's Sports Coast." The sports campus will also be home to local recreational sports programs and competitive teams for athletes of all ages and abilities during the week.
"AdventHealth is a quality health care provider and one of the best-known names in the entire state of Florida," said Richard Blalock, CEO and Founder, RADDSports. "We couldn't have found a better organization to serve as the primary sponsor of the Sports Campus. It means the thousands of athletes from across the country who will participate in basketball, volleyball and cheerleading events every weekend, as well as the local residents who take part in our programs during the week, will associate AdventHealth with a commitment to staying healthy and active."
About AdventHealth West Florida Division
The West Florida Division of AdventHealth has some of the nation's brightest medical minds making lifesaving breakthroughs with surgical pioneers, scientists and researchers using leading edge technology and innovation to deliver our brand of whole-person care. Our network of care includes AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Connerton, AdventHealth Dade City, AdventHealth Lake Placid, AdventHealth North Pinellas, AdventHealth Ocala, AdventHealth Sebring, AdventHealth Tampa, AdventHealth Wauchula, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills, as well as five freestanding offsite Emergency Rooms including AdventHealth Brandon ER, AdventHealth Central Pasco ER, AdventHealth Palm Harbor ER, AdventHealth TimberRidge ER, and AdventHealth Westchase ER. We are more than hospitals, as we have a robust system of care including specialty acute care, over 200 primary care and specialty employed physicians, Express Care at Walgreens clinics, urgent care centers, wound care, physical therapy, home care, mobile mammography and more. AdventHealth is a faith-based not-for-profit health care system with a mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. AdventHealth has hundreds of care sites and nearly 50 hospitals across the United States. For more information about AdventHealth, visit AdventHealth.com, or Facebook.com/AdventHealth.
About AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
From state- of- the- art equipment to the most intricate building details, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel was designed from the ground up to maximize healing, patient care and wellness. Since opening in October of 2012, the hospital has been recognized as a leader in patient satisfaction, quality, and safety, earning national recognitions including, being the only hospital in Tampa Bay to receive a 5-star CMS ranking this year. The hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient health services, including surgery, imaging and rehabilitation services, emergency services for adults and children, and Inspiration Place. This comprehensive women's health center incorporates female physician specialists, women's imaging, pelvic floor, and female physical therapy and a boutique spa. In addition, the hospital opened in January 2018 an offsite 24 bed, 24/7 emergency room in Central Pasco to better serve the emergency health needs of residents in west and central Pasco. The hospital features a 50,000 sq. ft. community Health & Wellness Center and a wide range of community offerings such as health and wellness presentations, screenings, and events. For more information about AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, visit AHWesleyChapel.com, or Facebook.com/AdventHealthWesleyChapel.




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In support of the World Health Organization 2020 International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, ECOBOND Paint interviewed nationally recognized expert, Dr. Nicholas Basta presenting the findings of his university research study on Lead-Based Paint in a webinar titled: "The Mitigation of Lead Hazards and Bio-Accessibility from Lead-Based Paint."

ARVADA, COLO. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Dr. Nicholas Basta presented the findings of his lead paint treatment research study on ECOBOND - LeadDefender in a session titled: "Bioaccessibility and Extractability of Ecobond Lead Defender Treated Lead Based Paint"
Those interested may watch the webinar by visiting http://www.leadpainttreatmentwebinar.com
James M. Barthel, Creator of ECOBOND Lead Defender commented, "We are tremendously honored to have our lead paint treatment solution selected by Dr. Basta and we enthusiastically support the World Health Organization's International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week."
In June of 2017, ECOBOND Paint LLC (ECOBOND) entered into an agreement with Dr. Nicholas Basta from Ohio State University (OSU) a National Leading expert regarding the dangers of lead in the environment. The purpose for this program was to allow for a rigorous independent University validation of the positive effects of ECOBOND Lead Defender (ELD) on lead dust and lead paint hazards found commonly throughout the USA and especially in high Urban population centers. Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) reported: "The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has estimated that, based on 2015 data, lead exposure accounted for 494,550 deaths and loss of 9.3 million Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) due to long-term effects on health."
Dr. Nicholas Basta is a Professor of Soil and Environmental Chemistry at OSU. He is author of over 422 career publications; 111 of them in the last five years. He is on the Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council and the USDA CSREES Technical Committee. Internationally, he is also part of the Bioavailability Research Group of Europe, the Bioavailability Research Group of Canada, as well as on the International Committee for the International Conference on Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements.
Dr. Basta's research program is focused on risk-based in-situ remediation of metal contaminated sites and development / application of lab methods to evaluate the ability of soil treatments to reduce exposure (bioavailability, mobility) (for the last 20y). The research program is internationally known for its development and application of inexpensive in vitro gastrointestinal methods that are acceptable to USEPA for evaluating bioavailability (human and eco) in contaminated soil.
Dr. Basta's ECOBOND testing included following EPA test methods for:

IVBA – In Vitro bio accessibility. This test is to simulate human ingestion

TCLP - Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure. This test is to test for hazardous material

SPLP -Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure. This test is to simulate affects from acid rain

WEXT – a de-ionized water extraction test (WEXT). This test is to test for effects of water

Conclusion: ECOBOND Lead Defender is a highly efficient, cost effective product for significantly reducing lead hazards through treatment as a primer, sealer or topcoat of a leave on application or waste disposal solution. The results of Dr. Bastia's independent analysis are consistent with other independent studies and with results obtained daily from the over 10,000 customers who purchase and use ECOBOND on a wide variety of uses everyday across the USA.
Barthel continued, "ECOBOND is the premier provider of environmental products focused on protecting human health from the dangers of lead and receiving the results from this research study from Ohio State University, validates the effectiveness of our patented a Lead Contaminated Surface Treatment (LCST), ECOBOND Lead Defender. This treatment effectively treats, and seals lead contaminated surfaces; thereby mitigating the potential for lead exposure hazards to humans and the environment. The challenge we faced when researching this solution was that a Lead Contaminated Surface Treatment (LCST) must seal lead contamination on surfaces as well as facilitate treatment of the underlying lead."
ECOBOND Lead Defender is that solution. It is a patented technology that integrates a proven state-of-the-art lead complexing treatment to help RRP contractors as well as homeowners needing a proven and reliable lead dust and paint solution.
The formula contains patented lead treatment reagents, paint penetrators and softeners designed to penetrate, bond, seal and treat existing lead dust and paint while controlling the spread of airborne lead. This product is resistant to acid rain leaching, has low odor, low VOC, a quick dry resin, has excellent adhesion, a low fire hazard due to its high flame resistant and paint qualities like a high end premium latex paint. It is also mold and mildew resistant and can be tinted in a wide range of colors.
To download the full research report with data, titled: "Bio accessibility and Extractability of Treated Lead Based Paint", visit https://ecobondlbp.com/learn/studies
About ECOBOND
ECOBOND Paint LLC is the Premier Provider of Environmental Products focused on protecting human health from the dangers of lead, smoke and odors in the home, workplace, and the environment. With over 15 years in patented and proven success, the ECOBOND family of products have been extensively used in successfully treating lead hazards in over 11,000,000 tons of material while serving over 100,000 customers in the United States and Internationally.
The ECOBOND family of products now includes Bitrex a bitter-tasting additive to discourage oral contact! This creates an added safety barrier to further protect children from lead poisoning by reducing the amount of paint chips or dust a child may ingest. Bitrex is the bitterest substance known and is added to ECOBOND to reduce accidental ingestion of potentially harmful materials.
The Lead Problem Came in a Paint Can - the Solution Can Too! ECOBOND - LeadDefender is so much more than just paint!
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Dual board-certified periodontist, Dr. Jin Kim now welcomes patients with gum recession and sensitive teeth in West Covina, CA for specialized gum grafting. He offers conventional grafting and the Pinhole Surgical Technique at his Diamond Bar and Garden Grove, CA practice locations.

WEST COVINA, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Patients experiencing tooth sensitivity and gum recession in West Covina, CA can now receive highly skilled gum grafting from dual board-certified periodontist, Dr. Jin Kim, with or without a referral. At his Diamond Bar and Garden Grove, CA offices, Dr. Kim specializes in traditional gum grafting procedures and the minimally invasive alternative, the Pinhole Surgical Technique, to restore tooth aesthetics and function.
Gum recession affects both the appearance of teeth and their function. The condition can be the result of aggressive tooth brushing, poor dental hygiene and gum disease, teeth grinding and clenching, crooked teeth, genetics, or hormonal changes. The noticeable signs of gum recession are gums that have "bunched down" the tooth to expose tooth roots and create gaps (or periodontal pockets) between teeth. When this occurs, symptoms may include tooth sensitivity or red, tender gum tissue as bacteria becomes trapped in the pockets and irritates the gums. Often, one or more teeth appear longer than normal, resulting in an uneven gum line that affects the aesthetics of the smile. Gum tissue does not grow back and will continue to recede without treatment.
Gum grafting is a surgical technique that replaces the receded gum tissue with donor tissue, either from the patient or another source. During this procedure, a sample of tissue is placed over the exposed tooth roots and sutured in place. Gum grafting helps reduce tooth sensitivity and decreases the risk of further damage to a patient's oral health. This surgical treatment also enhances the smile by balancing the tooth-to-gum ratio and improving the gumline.
Dr. Kim also provides the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) for patients looking for an alternative to conventional gum grafting. PST uses a specialized instrument to create a tiny "pinhole" in the gum tissues above the area of recession. The tissues are then gently manipulated back over the exposed tooth roots and kept in place by collagen strips. This procedure offers immediate results and minimal downtime after surgery.
With board certification from the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, Dr. Kim offers the expertise of a highly specialized and experienced doctor. He remains at the forefront of periodontal procedures like gum grafting through membership with clinical associations, published research, and international speaking engagements. As a periodontist, he is considered the expert in gum grafting and has been providing this surgery for decades, with outstanding success.
Dr. Kim and his team continue to take advanced safety measures in light of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of staff and patients. The offices limit the number of patient appointments at one time, follow strict sanitization guidelines, and take routine temperatures of staff and patients.
Individuals interested in learning more about the options for gum grafting in West Covina, CA are welcomed to contact periodontist Dr. Kim today. Appointments can be made by visiting http://www.drjinkim.com, calling 909-860-9222 for the Diamond Bar location, or calling 714-898-8757 for the West Garden Grove location.
About the Periodontist
Dr. Jin Kim is a periodontist dedicated to providing personalized dental care in Diamond Bar and Garden Grove, CA. Dr. Kim attended the University of Sydney Faculty of Dentistry before furthering his education with an advanced degree in pathology from the Medical School of the same University. Dr. Kim completed a periodontics and implant surgery residency at UCLA School of Dentistry and is board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. He is a past president of the Western Society of Periodontology and was also inducted to be a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Dentists and earned Fellowships in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Kim lectures and holds faculty positions at a number of universities including UCLA School of Dentistry and abroad. He has spoken at no less than 36 different countries across the globe as well as national and international academic and clinical associations and universities including the International Association of Dental Research, American Academy of Periodontology and Academy of Osseointegration. To learn more about Dr. Jin Kim and the services he offers, visit his website at http://www.drjinkim.com or call 909-860-9222 for the Diamond Bar location or 714-898-8757 for the West Garden Grove location to schedule an appointment.



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Prevent Blindness Offers Informational Resources, Including Factsheets, Training Modules, and Social Media Graphics to Help Save Sight from Diabetes-related Eye Disease

CHICAGO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2020, shows that 34.2 million Americans have diabetes and 88 million American adults have prediabetes. Alarmingly, more people are developing type 1 and type 2 diabetes during youth, and racial and ethnic minorities continue to develop type 2 diabetes at higher rates. The CDC also states that diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults.
Because the longer someone has diabetes, the higher risk they face for developing vision issues, and health disparities continue to affect minority populations, Prevent Blindness, the nation's oldest volunteer eye health non-profit organization, has declared November as Diabetes-related Eye Disease Month. Educational resources include downloadable factsheets, training modules, social media graphics and more. Materials are available in English and Spanish.
Diabetes-related eye disease refers to eye problems that people with diabetes may face as a complication of the disease. Diabetes-related retinopathy (DR) is a disease that damages the blood vessels of the eye, causing them to leak and bleed into the retina. Individuals may not experience symptoms in the early stages of DR, which is why it is important for individuals with diabetes to have an eye exam annually, or as directed by their doctor.
If diabetes-related retinopathy is left untreated, fluid can leak into the center of the macula, called the fovea, the part of the eye where sharp, straight-ahead vision occurs. The fluid makes the macula swell, blurring vision. This condition is called diabetes-related macular edema. It can occur at any stage of diabetic retinopathy, although it is more likely to occur as the disease progresses.
Other eye conditions common among people living with diabetes include:

Cataract, a clouding of the lens in the eye, which can cause vision to become blurry and colors to become dull. Aside from aging, diabetes is the most common risk factor for cataract.

Glaucoma occurs with damage to the optic nerve and possible loss of side vision, usually caused by an increase in fluid pressure inside the eye.

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, finding and treating diabetic retinopathy early can reduce the risk of blindness by 95 percent.
"Education, advocacy and access to care are key to helping to prevent vision loss from diabetes," said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. "By working together to increase early detection, consistent monitoring, and treatment, we can help to avoid significant vision loss, including blindness, across the country."
The Center for Vision and Population Health at Prevent Blindness offers the "Seeing the Way to Better Health: Diabetes and Vision Health" issue brief. The goal of the brief is to encourage diabetes health programs to integrate vision into their outreach and programs. It includes stories from peer programs, resources, and infographics for program use. The brief was developed in partnership with the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors.
The Diabetes & the Eyes Educational Toolkit from Prevent Blindness offers free educational materials on diabetes and the impact of diabetes on eye health in English and Spanish. These educational resources are intended for healthcare professionals, community health educators, diabetes educators, and anyone in a caregiving or diabetes education role. The development of the toolkit was made possible by funding from the Allergan Foundation.
For those who have vision loss from diabetes, Prevent Blindness offers the free Living Well with Low Vision online resource. The site includes the "Low Vision: A Self-Help Guide," the "Caring for the Visually Impaired" guide, and a variety of self-help tools and resource links at: http://lowvision.preventblindness.org/.
For more information on diabetes-related eye disease, please visit https://preventblindness.org/diabetes-and-your-eyes/ or call Prevent Blindness at (800) 331-2020. For a free listing of organizations and services that provide financial assistance for vision care in English or Spanish, please visit https://preventblindness.org/vision-care-financial-assistance-information/.
About Prevent Blindness
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call (800) 331-2020. Or, visit us on the Web at preventblindness.org or facebook.com/preventblindness.
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Austin Dental Implant Center now welcomes new patients for complimentary DIAsmile full mouth dental implant consultations in Austin, TX, with or without a referral. Patients with missing teeth or loose, ill-fitting dentures can receive full smile transformations with patented treatment at this cutting-edge practice.

AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
The team of implant specialists at Austin Dental Implant Center now offers new patients complimentary consultations to learn about their revolutionary DIAsmile full mouth dental implants in Austin, TX. Patients with loose dentures and missing teeth can experience a life-changing improvement in their function, health, and confidence with permanent replacement teeth secured to dental implants.
Dental implant solutions such as DIAsmile full mouth dental implants can provide life-changing outcomes for patients with failing and missing teeth or existing loose or painful dentures. Dental implants provide a permanent return to full function and aesthetics after one or more teeth are lost or extracted. Unlike temporary fixes or dentures, dental implants provide the benefit of natural-looking teeth that function as their real counterparts would, returning nearly 100 percent of normal biting and chewing power. Dental implants are surgically placed into the jawbone to recapture the benefits of natural tooth roots and will not become loose or fall out if properly cared for. In most cases, patients can receive a life-like set of teeth the day of your dental implant surgery so they can experience the benefits of dental implants immediately.
Dental implants are the most ideal tooth replacement option in dentistry. However, some patients fear the associated costs or discomforts of treatment, which can make it difficult to immediately commit. A complimentary consultation at Austin Dental Implant Center provides patients with information about the dental implant process and their permanent benefits without an upfront fee. During the consultation, patients receive one-on-one time with the doctor who will complete their surgery and painless 3D imaging for accurate treatment planning. Valuing their patients' time and resources, the team at Austin Dental Implant Center focuses on the advantages of comprehensive care at their practice and showcases the life-changing results patients can expect with DIAsmile full mouth dental implants instead of simply selling a service.
The Austin Dental Implant Center team includes periodontists, oral surgeons, and dental technicians who collaborate to provide highly personalized and comprehensive care. Patients can experience a seamless transition into a new smile with all phases of their DIAsmile full mouth dental implants treatment completed in a single location. The doctors, led by world-renowned implant specialist and DIAsmile pioneer, Dr. Dan Holtzclaw, utilize state-of-the-art Zirkonzahn technology to virtually plan treatment, complete guided surgery, and fabricate custom dental bridges in their in-house dental lab.
Patients with missing teeth or loose dentures can schedule their complimentary consultation with Austin Dental Implant Center and learn more about DIAsmile full mouth dental implants in Austin, TX. Appointments can be made by visiting http://www.austindentalimplantcenter.com or calling 512-375-0050.
About the Practice
Austin Dental Implant Center was founded by Dr. Dan Holtzclaw, one of the world's leading authorities on full arch immediately loaded dental implant treatment. Using experience from thousands of dental implant procedures, Dr. Holtzclaw pioneered the DIAsmile implant teeth-in-a-day treatment concept, which allows patients to receive a new dental implant smile in just one day. With an in-house laboratory utilizing world-class Zirkonzahn technology, staff oral surgeons, staff prosthodontists, and experienced dental technicians, Austin Dental Implant Center is able to provide industry leading dental implant treatment in one convenient location, eliminating the need for patients to travel to multiple offices, as is required with most traditional dental offices. To learn more about the Austin Dental Implant Center advantage visit http://www.austindentalimplantcenter.com or call 512-375-0050.



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Dalton Pharma Services, a leading North-American contract drug manufacturing organization is proud to have been recognized for the 5th straight year as a Great Place to Work in Canada.

TORONTO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Dalton Pharma Services, a leading North-American contract drug manufacturing organization is proud to have been recognized for the 5th straight year as a Great Place to Work in Canada.
The Great Place to Work Institute recognizes Canadian organizations for high-performing workplace cultures using a comprehensive independent analysis. This certification is based on direct feedback from our staff as part of an anonymous survey about Dalton's workplace experience.
"During these unprecedented times, Dalton's culture and focus on the well-being of our staff and customers has been especially important in ensuring our continued success. Our core values, focussed on people, honesty, integrity and accountability, shape our organizational culture and drive our team to perform with a high degree of excellence. By providing an environment that is supportive and safe, our staff can continuously deliver a positive experience to our customers, and stay true to our purpose of working together developing innovative medicines for a healthier world." said Mr. Peter Pekos, our CEO.
Earlier this year, Dalton was also recognized on the list of Best Workplaces in Ontario, Canada 2020. Dalton's team of innovators deeply committed to the goal of creating a healthier world through the development and manufacturing of medicines and drugs.
About Dalton Pharma Services:
Dalton Pharma Services is a leading North American cGMP pharmaceutical organization providing integrated drug discovery, development and manufacturing services. We are FDA inspected and Health Canada approved and bring over 30 years of experience to every project. We deliver fully integrated solutions with an emphasis on speed, flexibility and quality. Our integrated services (drug discovery, formulation and process development, custom synthesis, cGMP sterile fill/finish of liquids and powders, cGMP API manufacturing and/or dosage form manufacturing and Accelerated Stability Testing) all at one location helps us to be adaptable, flexible and cost-effective.
To learn more about our history and capabilities, please visit http://www.dalton.com.
About Great Place to Work:
GPTW is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs, GPTW recognizes the world's Best Workplaces in a series of national lists including those published by Fortune magazine (USA) and The Globe & Mail (Canada). Great Place to Work provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures.



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Both new gummy lines are made with the company's premium Koi PRIZM Broad Spectrum hemp extract containing naturally-occurring CBD. They are also certified vegan, kosher and 100% allergen free. The Anytime Balance gummy comes in an all-natural berry lemonade flavor and features 20 mg of CBD per serving of two gummies. The Nighttime Rest gummy combines 20 mg of naturally-occurring CBD with 5 mg of melatonin per serving (2 gummies). This offering is also made with all-natural ingredients and can be enjoyed in a natural cherry limeade flavor.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Koi CBD, established in 2015, is well known for their array of CBD product offerings, but it seems they aren't stopping product innovation anytime soon. With their launch of Nighttime Rest and Anytime Balance broad spectrum gummies, Koi is looking to put their stamp on this rapidly growing segment of the CBD market.
Both new gummy lines are made with the company's premium Koi PRIZM Broad Spectrum hemp extract containing naturally-occurring CBD. They are also certified vegan, kosher and 100% allergen free.
The Anytime Balance gummy comes in an all-natural berry lemonade flavor and features 20 mg of CBD per serving of two gummies.
The Nighttime Rest gummy combines 20 mg of naturally-occurring CBD with 5 mg of melatonin per serving (2 gummies). This offering is also made with all-natural ingredients and can be enjoyed in a natural cherry limeade flavor.
"We are excited to launch our latest CBD gummies available in two varieties – Anytime Balance and Nighttime Rest. Made with all-natural ingredients and certified Vegan, each serving contains 20 mg of CBD from our Koi PRIZM broad spectrum hemp extract, along with 5 mg of melatonin in the Nighttime version," said Kevin Sather, Vice President of Marketing at Koi CBD. "Our customers have long enjoyed the benefits of our CBD gummies, and now have two new options to use in their health regimen."
The company's branded Koi PRIZM Broad Spectrum hemp extract containing naturally-occurring CBD is the star in both these new products, along with other all-natural ingredients. Koi consistently blends the CBD and other ingredients to ensure an even distribution throughout the manufacturing process. Plus, every batch of Koi CBD is tested multiple times during production and goes through full panel testing by an accredited 3rd party lab to ensure quality and that they remain free of any detectable THC, so they are non-intoxicating.
Koi CBD's new Anytime Balance and Nighttime Rest CBD gummies are available now at koicbd.com and are launching at Koi CBD retailers nationwide.
Koi CBD was founded in 2015 and is based in Norwalk, CA. Providing CBD tinctures, topicals, gummies, skincare and so much more, Koi boasts a robust product offering available on their website and at retailers nationwide. The company also sources hemp extract through a strict vendor validation process. All products are infused with hemp grown and extracted in the USA, which enables Koi to deliver consistent CBD products to all 50 states.



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Multiple new independent physician practices contract to use ChronWell's digital health capabilities to extend care beyond the walls of their office

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Digital health and remote care management company, ChronWell, announced today its increase in contracted physicians over the past several months. The company will provide Medicare beneficiary patients with Care Management services to extend care beyond the walls of the office and stay on track with care plans in-between visits.
The program includes ChronWell's Chronic Care Management (CCM), Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) and Principal Care Management (PCM) products, providing patients the continuity of care needed to lead to better outcomes, lower system cost and higher patient satisfaction. The company has seen a steady increase in utilization through its team of Care Navigators, proprietary systems and outcomes framework, and the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities.
ChronWell's program enables its Care Navigators to work virtually alongside board-certified gastroenterology physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, technicians and its digital platform to remotely manage patients in-between visits using real-time monitoring and decision support tools. Through digital tools and routine check-ins, practices extended by ChronWell will be available around the clock to answer questions, provide tips, coach on goals and guide patients through their personalized digestive health care plans. The extended care will give these providers the ability to foster strong relationships and build trust, intervene sooner in the case of complications, and adjust treatment plans accordingly without the patient needing to come into the office outside of normal visits.
"The key to better outcomes in gastroenterology is consistent, personalized and scalable care. Our digital health services are crucial to the success and adherence of a care plan," said Joe Rubinsztain, MD, CEO of ChronWell. "Our clients all take pride in their ability to improve patients' lives, and by partnering with ChronWell, their excellent care can continue beyond the walls of their office."
ChronWell will continue to partner with leading gastroenterology practices and other complimentary programs with an aim at optimal outcomes. The program works in concert with the existing services provided by its physician clients through a program that yields strong clinical results, high patient satisfaction and increased revenue. The development of digital health during the pandemic has increased accountability in patient satisfaction and optimized outcomes, supporting ChronWell's model.
To learn more about ChronWell's digital health capabilities, please visit http://www.chronwell.com/care-coordination.
About ChronWell
ChronWell improves outcomes and reduces the cost of health care by offering a digital health platform with remote care coordination services for targeted populations. ChronWell is redefining how value-based care is delivered to patients. By pairing highly skilled care teams with advanced digital technologies, ChronWell aims to improve patients' lives beyond the walls of the physician's office and minimize the impact of chronic conditions on patients, providers, employers and insurers. For more information, follow us on LinkedIn or visit http://www.chronwell.com.



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Unique dental-medical practice, Westwind Integrated Health, raises awareness of their ability to group visits so individuals and families can see a primary care physician and dentist in Phoenix, AZ at one location. They are now welcoming patients, with or without a referral for these convenient visits hoping to limit face-to-face interaction during the COVID-19 outbreak.

PHOENIX (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Westwind Integrated Health, a multi-disciplinary dental-medical practice, raises awareness of their ability to group appointments for primary care visits and the dentist in Phoenix, AZ amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They now welcome those interested in receiving a joint visit without the necessity of a referral. Individuals with anxiety about face-to-face interaction and families with busy schedules can combine their routine dental and medical appointments into one convenient trip to one of the nine state-of-the-art practices in the Glendale and Phoenix, AZ areas.
Primary care appointments and visits to the dentist are necessary for maintaining oral and physical health as well as a healthy immune system. However, keeping up with appointments at multiple practices can be a challenge for busy individuals and families alike, especially if treatment or follow-up care is needed. During the coronavirus outbreak, more and more patients are becoming anxious about face-to-face appointments and may decline appointments for health and safety concerns instead of maintaining their preventive medical and dental care.
Westwind Integrated Health provides a highly convenient and safe experience by combining dental and primary care into one location so patients can receive comprehensive treatment during just one visit. Grouping appointments makes it easier to receive preventive services all at once, eliminating the need for multiple trips to different offices around town. Additionally, across the nine convenient locations in the Glendale and Phoenix, AZ areas, Westwind Integrated Health offers the expertise of trained and skilled primary care providers, dentists, and dental specialists who collaborate taking a whole-body approach to patient care. This level of comprehensiveness and convenience provides a significant advantage now more than ever, helping patients receive the necessary dental-medical care they need while minimizing the number of visits required to receive it.
Westwind Integrated Health continues to take advanced sanitization measures to ensure the health and safety of their team members and patients amid the pandemic. Their whole-body approach to patient care provides truly comprehensive treatment plans. Beyond routine dental visits and primary care, Westwind Integrated Health patients can receive sleep apnea treatment, nutritional counseling, vision and hearing screenings, tobacco cessation, facial aesthetics treatments, and orofacial pain relief.
Those interested in grouping their dental and medical visits together can contact Westwind Integrated Health to reserve their appointment and see a primary care doctor and dentist in Phoenix, AZ. Appointments can be made at any of the nine practice locations by visiting http://www.westwindintegratedhealth.com or calling 602-457-8024.
About the Practice
Westwind Integrated Health offers dental and medical care from nine locations in the Glendale and Phoenix, AZ areas. As the only private practice in Arizona and one of only a few practices in the country to combine dental and medical care, this team is innovating health care by offering truly comprehensive care with a whole-body approach. Comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of medical doctors and dental clinicians, Westwind Integrated Health offers specialized general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery. Plus, under the same roof, patients can receive physicals and wellness exams, vision and hearing screenings, vaccinations, nutritional counseling, and minor injury treatment. The family of practices focuses on building genuine patient relationships, comprehensive and state-of-the-art treatment, and improving the long-term health and wellbeing of their patients. To learn more about the multi-specialty team, visit http://www.westwindintegratedhealth.com or call 602-457-8024 to schedule an integrated health consultation.



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The esteemed implant team at Dental Implants of Ocala offer full mouth dental implants to those with missing teeth in The Villages. Dentists, Drs. Nickelice Brand and Eric Rustemier, restore full smiles in just one appointment.

THE VILLAGES, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Highly respected dentists, Drs. Nickelice Brand and Eric Rustemier of Dental Implants of Ocala, provide same-day full mouth dental implants to The Villages, FL to help those suffering from extensive tooth loss or damage. Drs. Brand and Rustemier use an All-on-4-style full mouth treatment, allowing them to replace an entire arch of missing teeth with as few as four dental implants in just one appointment. They are now taking patients with or without a referral.
Full mouth dental implants allow dentists to replace an entire arch of damaged or missing teeth as efficiently as possible. Using industry-leading technology, Drs. Brand and Rustemier pre-plan the precise location in the jaw that is best for stability and durability for each implant. Because they use the All-on-4-style treatment, patients rarely need bone graft surgery in order to prepare their mouths for dental implants. Instead, patients may come in, get teeth extracted if necessary, have the implants placed, and leave the office with a functional and beautiful smile in just one appointment.
Patients who receive full mouth dental implants from Dental Implants of Ocala report a number of benefits to their new and improved smile. These benefits include:

Beautiful teeth that look and feel natural

No need for messy denture adhesives

99 percent of biting and chewing power restored

Comfortable and secure fit

Reduced recovery time

Helping limit the number of appointments a patient must attend is just one of the ways that Dental Implants of Ocala is helping patients stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. The health and safety of their patients, staff, and community is always the top priority of this practice. As a result, they are limiting the number of patients allowed in the office at a time and have implemented strict sanitization practices in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Those looking for a permanent solution to missing teeth in The Villages, FL or surrounding areas can connect with Drs. Brand and Rustemier for a full mouth dental implant consultation. To schedule an appointment, visit http://www.dentalimplantsofocala.com or call 352-653-2500.
About the Dentist
Dental Implants of Ocala offers all-inclusive dental implant treatment to patients of Marion County, including Ocala, FL, The Villages, and beyond. Dr. Nickelice Brand, the practice's leading implant dentist, has over 25 years of experience and focuses solely on providing innovative implant solutions for his patients. Placing over 1000 dental implants a year, Dr. Brand has retained a 98 percent implant success rate and an even higher level of patient satisfaction. Dr. Eric Rustemier graduated from the University of Louisville and received the prestigious Dawson Scholar Award, which is awarded to two dental students in the country per year in recognition of commitment and achievement in clinical comprehensive dentistry and temporomandibular disorders. Dr. Rustemier is an avid pursuer of knowledge and completes over 100 hours of continuing dental education each year. The team at Dental Implants of Ocala remains up to date on implant dentistry's most innovative and unique technologies, including bone morphogenetic protein and CeraRoot ceramic dental implants, to ensure the highest standard of care and most predictable treatment outcomes. To learn more about Dental Implants of Ocala and their innovative implant care, visit http://www.dentalimplantsofocala.com or call 352-653-2500.



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Dr. Tye Thompson of The Dental Studio of Midland was recently elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. A highly prestigious recognition, Dr. Thompson received this title based on years of training and experience providing a permanent tooth replacement solution with dental implants in Midland, TX.

MIDLAND, TX (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
The Dental Studio of Midland is proud to announce that dentist, Dr. Tye Thompson, is now a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). Dr. Thompson has dedicated himself to providing the most reliable tooth replacement solution through dental implant placement. He works alongside Drs. Jordon Green and Mallory Gonzales to provide leading-edge dental services to Midland, TX.
To earn the status of Fellow of the AAID, dentists must meet rigorous qualifications that demonstrate their deep knowledge and critical skills essential to successfully placing implants and replacing teeth.
AAID-credentialed dentists invest significant time and energy into dental implant training that goes above and beyond their basic dental education. Dr. Thompson has completed over 400 hours of dental implant specific continuing education. He is skilled in both the surgical and prosthetic phases of implant treatment, as well as years of experience with advanced dental implant placement.
The Dental Studio of Midland offers leading-edge dental implant treatment for patients looking to replace individual teeth or a full mouth of missing teeth. These skilled dentists can provide tooth extractions and bone grafting to prepare the mouth for dental implants. A patient can then have a dental implant placed and a prosthetic tooth attached, leaving the appointment with a complete smile that same day.
Completing as many treatments as possible in one appointment is important to the dentists at The Dental Studio of Midland now more than ever, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to limiting the number of interactions patients have with their care providers, The Dental Studio of Midland has also implemented stricter sanitization efforts and limited the number of patients allowed in the office at a time. These compassionate dentists are working to ease the anxieties of their patients in every way they can to assure that every patient receives the life-changing dental care they need.
Those looking for a permanent tooth replacement solution from expert dental implant dentists in Midland, TX can connect with The Dental Studio of Midland for a consultation. To schedule an appointment, call 432-687-0629 or visit http://www.midlanddentalstudio.com.
About the Dentists
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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Creekwood Dental Arts raises awareness of the rise of teeth grinding in Waco, TX since the pandemic began, and the effect this oral condition has on the overall health of the body. These respected dentists provide customized mouth guards to prevent teeth grinding, ease temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder), and protect the teeth from sports-related injuries.

WACO, TX (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Creekwood Dental Arts raises awareness of the mouth-body connection in Waco, TX to emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy mouth, especially during times of heightened stress or anxiety such as the coronavirus pandemic. Reports have shown an increase in bruxism, or teeth grinding, since the pandemic began. The dentists at Creekwood Dental Arts offer mouth guards using digital impressions to help prevent teeth grinding before this oral condition begins to affect the body as a whole.
The American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute recently reported that a majority of dentists are seeing an increase in stress-related oral health conditions among their patients since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The most prevalent of these conditions is bruxism, chipped and cracked teeth, and temporomandibular disorder (TMJ disorder).
According to dentists, physicians, and psychologists, the primary cause of this rise in oral health conditions is pandemic-related stress. The pandemic is generating heightened levels of emotional and mental distress, which leads people to grind their teeth, and in turn causes the oral cavity to suffer. When left untreated, these conditions may cause chronic jaw and facial pain, frequent migraines and headaches, tooth damage, and eventually, systemic health concerns.
Creekwood Dental Arts offers custom occlusal guards, or mouth guards, to help relax patients' jaw muscles and protect the teeth against unnatural biting forces. The dentists use minimally invasive digital impressions of a patient's mouth to create each custom guard. The mouth guard is made from durable, thermoplastic material that is molded specifically to fit the shape of a patient's teeth. The dentists at Creekwood Dental Arts provide mouth guards for teeth grinding, TMJ disorder, and even offer sports mouth guards for adults and children to protect the jaw and teeth during physical activity.
Creekwood Dental Arts is passionate about keeping their patients at optimal health. This not only includes resolving oral health concerns to prevent systemic health issues, but also involves upholding strict sanitation and distancing guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The practice limits the number of patients in the office at one time, checks the temperatures of patients and staff upon entry, and follows thorough sanitization protocol.
Those looking for mouth guards to prevent grinding teeth, ease TMJ pain, or protect the teeth from sports related injuries can connect with the highly experienced dentists at Creekwood Dental Arts for a consultation. To schedule an appointment, visit CreekwoodDentalArts.com or call 254-870-9026.
About the Dentists
Creekwood Dental Arts is a general dental practice offering personalized dental care to patients in Waco, TX. Drs. Donna G. Miller, Michelle Hinds and Austin Green provide an array of services with state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Miller was voted the Texas Dentist of the Year from the Texas Academy of General Dentistry as well as accomplished The Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, the highest and most respected award in general dentistry. Creekwood Dental Arts is also an award-winning team, over the last two years they have received The Best Dentist Award by Locals Love Us Waco. To learn more about Drs. Miller, Hinds and Green or the services they offer, please visit their website at CreekwoodDentalArts.com or call 254-870-9026 to schedule an appointment.



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The Avitus Bone Harvester – 6mm Edition empowers surgeons to tackle a full spectrum of bone harvesting needs.

SHELTON, CONN. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Avitus Orthopaedics, a medical device company, today announced that it has launched the Avitus Bone Harvester - 6mm Edition, technology that enables surgeons to harvest small to large volumes of autologous bone graft and marrow from smaller bone anatomies such as the calcaneus and distal radius. The new Avitus Bone Harvester – 6mm Edition – features a 30% smaller pilot hole entry than the standard edition.
"We developed the original Avitus Bone Harvester technology to solve an important clinical problem – surgeons needed a simple way to obtain high quality autograft and marrow minimally invasively for their patients," said Maxim Budyansky, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Avitus. "We have been honored to witness the traction and excitement among surgeons since we launched over two years ago. More importantly, we have continuously sought feedback from our users to fuel our efforts of improving upon and optimizing our technology. The 6mm edition builds on our offering, providing surgeons with the versatility to harvest from various anatomies for their streamlined bone and marrow harvests."
"We are thrilled to provide our surgeons with a range of sizes to tackle a full spectrum of bone harvesting needs with the addition of the Avitus Bone Harvester – 6mm Edition," said Steven Lotz, Avitus VP of Sales. "Our rapidly growing network of distribution partners find Avitus to be a powerful tool in their sales bag. It offers them a unique and truly value-additive product to put in front of their surgeons, who are galvanized by the opportunity to provide their patients with gold standard autologous graft and marrow while delivering significant cost savings to their hospitals."
Distributors are encouraged to apply here or contact sales@avitusortho.com if they are interested in becoming an Avitus sales partner.
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About Avitus Orthopaedics:
Avitus Orthopaedics is a medical device company that has pioneered the Avitus Bone Harvester – a product that is revolutionizing autografting for orthopaedic surgeries. Avitus was founded by engineers and surgeons at the Johns Hopkins Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design. The Avitus team is dedicated and committed to excellence, innovation, and solving unmet clinical needs to serve their surgeon users. For more information, please visit https://www.avitusortho.com/product.htm.



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Partnership will include benefits for home health and hospice members.

OZARK, MO. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
HealthRev Partners, the leader in tech-driven, consultative revenue cycle management services for home health and hospice agencies, today announced its partnership with the Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina (AHHCNC) to offer tech-driven coding, billing, billing recovery, and consulting services to its members.
"The timing of this partnership could not be better," remarked Tim Rogers, CEO of AHHCNC. "Part of our mission is to provide a wealth of resources to our member agencies, and right now they are experiencing so much change and so many challenges. We are thrilled to partner with an organization like HealthRev Partners who can provide solutions that are scalable to fit their individual needs."
Delivering financial security and stability, HealthRev Partners' scalable revenue cycle management solutions will enable AHHCNC members to focus on advancing their mission to provide exceptional care and touch more lives across North Carolina. Through the partnership, members will have access to:

    High quality, expert coding, billing, and billing recovery services at reduced rates

    Performance guarantees that ensure a higher level of service and transparency

    Expert cost reporting services through approved CPA partnerships

"Keeping up with changes in payment models and regulations can be challenging. Our adept team of coders and billers are driven by results, applying expert knowledge and the highest level of diligence to revenue cycle operations for our clients," said Michael J. Greenlee, Founder and CEO of HealthRev Partners. "We welcome the opportunity to share our expertise and services with AHHCNC members to drive better financial performance and compliance."
Home health and hospice agencies looking for an innovative approach to managing revenue cycle operations can contact HealthRev Partners at 866.780.3554 or visit the company's website at http://www.healthrevpartners.com to learn more.
About HealthRev Partners
Delivering financial security and stability, HealthRev Partners inspires possibilities for home health and hospice agencies across the nation through high quality, personalized revenue cycle management services and consulting enabled by the latest technology. The company's innovative, scalable solutions accelerate cash flow, spark continuous growth and reinvestment, and provide peace of mind, allowing agencies to focus on advancing their mission to provide exceptional care and touch more lives. To learn more about HealthRev's solutions, call 866.780.3554 or visit healthrevpartners.com.
About Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina
The Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina (AHHCNC) is a nonprofit trade association representing providers of home health (98% in NC), hospice (98% in NC), palliative care, personal care, private duty nursing, and companion/sitter services. The Association currently has a membership of over 750 provider agencies and business partners who provide products and services to providers. AHHCNC's mission is to provide Resources, Education, Advocacy and Leadership. Services include technical assistance, monthly newsletters, quality educational programs, annual directory, email alerts, and political lobbying. To learn more, visit http://www.ahhcnc.org.

We welcome the opportunity to share our expertise and services with AHHCNC members to drive better financial performance and compliance.



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MACRO Trials Creates New Inclusivity Standards for Researchers in Selecting Patients for Clinical Trials; Partners with Los Angeles LGBT Center to Develop Protocols for Training Clinical Research Personnel

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
MACRO Trials (MACRO) understands that clinical trials are designed to find therapeutics and treatments for the total population; however, marginalized communities are generally not recruited or selected to participate in research studies. Especially overlooked for general clinical trials are LGBTQIA+ group members. When setting trial parameters, there are medically defined exclusions; however, any person fitting a study's parameters should be considered to be a participant. Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in clinical trials broadens research outcomes by collecting and recording data for a variety of people, including those currently overlooked.
"When we conduct a clinical trial at MACRO, we do so with the understanding that the data we help collect today is contributing to the improvement of health outcomes for tomorrow's patients. MACRO also knows that today's health outcomes are not equitable for all, largely because the long-held standards for conducting clinical research do not include any effective metrics that hold the industry accountable to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts," states Chief Operating Officer of MACRO Daniel A. Perez, BS, CCRP.
In addition to bringing awareness for LGBTQIA+ patients in the research setting, MACRO has partnered with the Los Angeles LGBT Center to bring transgender awareness and sensitivity training to clinical research personnel. Training includes pronoun awareness, cultural awareness, being cognizant and inclusive of everyone structurally to create a welcoming environment internally for employees and interns. According to Perez, "Implementing transgender awareness and training will allow us the opportunity to widen our inclusion efforts while simultaneously opening career paths in clinical research for the trans community."
Everyone benefits from supporting the most marginalized groups. Fostering a positive work environment attracts diverse talent to fill internship and entry-level positions as undergraduates navigate their potential career paths with the freedom to be their authentic self. Acceptance promotes a workplace where the work is what matters.
Los Angeles LGBT Center Transgender Economic Empowerment Project Program Manager Eden Luna (they/them/elle) shares, "Gender-inclusive hiring and recruitment practices will serve LGBTQIA+ communities as well as the greater world at large. MACRO Trials is paving the way toward the future of comprehensive clinical research. Redefining clinical trial parameters will generate more accurate and nuanced research outcomes that take into account the true diverse range of human bodies and behaviors. The Los Angeles LGBT Center encourages other organizations to follow suit and recruit members of the community to facilitate those relationships with research participants. This will be an industry standard very soon, the future of research is inclusive."
About MACRO Trials
MACRO Trials (MACRO) was founded in 2009 by physician colleagues passionate about performing high-quality research within their specialties. After establishing a record of conducting industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials in the fields of aesthetics, dermatology and plastic surgery, MACRO applied their unique research framework to support other principal investigators in private practice. Working closely with sponsors and contract research organizations, MACRO went on to facilitate and optimize research without the associated administrative and regulatory headaches. With a mission to change the culture of clinical research, and an eye toward a technologically adaptive research paradigm, MACRO is evolving to continue to incorporate best practices in clinical trial optimization.
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Fireside Partners Inc., an industry-leading, fully integrated emergency services provider, announces the launch of a new Emergency Response Program. The four-stage Program brings a holistic and unified approach to emergency response

DOVER, DEL. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Fireside Partners Inc., an industry-leading, fully integrated emergency services provider, announces the launch of a new Emergency Response Program. The four-stage Program brings a holistic and unified approach to emergency response. Fireside Partners' customers will have the resources, training, and tools to respond successfully, compassionately, and professionally. Going beyond a traditional Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Fireside's Program provides a roadmap of progression to enhance crisis decision-making skills and advance emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
The Program transforms the emergency response plan into a tactical roadmap to recovery. Comprised of four synchronous developmental stages, the transformation from a written plan to a fully capable Program is simple:
Stage 1 - Development: Build the foundation of your capability to respond to an emergency
Stage 2 - Alignment: Integration with your enterprise-level emergency and business continuity plans (BCP)
Stage 3 - Execution: Train your team with the interactive curriculum and experiential scenarios
Stage 4 - Readiness: Continual improvements and after-action evaluations
Training and equipping employees, and testing an ERP is vital to emergency preparedness. Fireside Partners operates a robust Training Center that provides multiple training options including in-person, virtual, and hybrid environments. The state-of-the-art live studio and eLearning online courses ensure you are mission ready when it's time to respond.
Don Chupp, president and chief executive officer adds, "From our customer's perspective, whatever they thought it meant to be prepared prior to the year 2020 certainly changed as the year evolved. A global pandemic, civil unrest, massive wildfires, hurricanes, and other emergencies present a need to respond to multiple, cascading events simultaneously. The most effective organizations, businesses, and niche operations take their responsibility to be prepared and effective very seriously. We rise to meet that responsibility with a single, yet powerful option; the Emergency Response Program."
To learn more about how the Program can benefit your organization, please visit http://www.firesideteam.com or contact Fireside Partners directly at 302.613.0012 or info@firesideteam.com.



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Innovative startup reshaping the Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIV) market closes seed financing round of $2.5M.

DELRAY BEACH, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
SkyDance Vascular (SkyDance) today announced the completion of their initial seed funding round, securing $2.5M through private investments.
The startup, founded in 2017, has reimagined the Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIV) designed to reduce the number of known complications associated with the traditional PIV's. The new patent-pending solution places the catheter through the needle such that the catheter is protected from contacting the skin lowering the risk of contamination. The unique bevel-only access is expected to simplify the PIV procedure and improve procedural success. The proprietary contoured, directional flow catheter is designed to reduce the potential risk of phlebitis and infiltration by delivering infusions more efficiently. And finally, the passive needle retraction feature will offer unprecedented sharps safety.
"We appreciate the support of our investors as we look to grow the company and deliver a suite of safe products to both the patient and healthcare workers," said Michael Anstett, Founder of SkyDance. "We intend to disrupt a very mature medical device market by offering exceptional performance from a PIV that is notably easy to use and remarkably safe."
The completion of this financing builds on an extraordinary year for SkyDance which saw strong executive appointments, endorsement by multiple key opinion leaders, a freeze of the product design, and the development of the protocols for both the company's clinical trials and FDA submission.
Russell S. Nassof, JD, a leading consultant in the field of environmental and health risks for over 25 years, said "SkyDance's Osprey solution is well-timed given the rapidly increasing demand for solutions that concentrate on infection control." Nassof continued with "The Osprey Vascular Access Catheter appears to be a viable technology improvement that can have a significant impact upon the prevention of adverse events and may result in changing the standard of care and improving patient outcomes."
The MedFocus Funds is a prominent investor in the healthcare field guiding six past startups to become public companies and twelve companies to exit via acquisition and has placed a large investment into SkyDance. Michael R. Henson of the MedFocus Funds said "We're excited to be a significant part of this seed round for SkyDance. We have been impressed by what the team has accomplished in a short period of time and look forward to supporting their vision to produce safer healthcare solutions. This is another example of our focus on investing in the leading companies across healthcare markets."
Bill Bold, SkyDance's CEO announced "We're really excited about what the next 18 - 24 months holds for SkyDance. This latest round of financing demonstrates that the investment community recognizes the value of SkyDance, our executive team, and the potential of disrupting this market."
SkyDance will use the new funds for general working capital to complete the FDA clearance process and ready itself for commercialization in the first part of 2021.
About SkyDance Vascular
SkyDance Vascular, founded in 2017, is working to redesign the Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIV). Its new family of products, the Osprey catheter delivery system, will be launched in early 2021 and is expected to provide a positive impact on PIV outcomes by utilizing uniquely designed features such as Skin Avoidance Technology, Contoured Directional Flow Tipping, and Passive Needle Retraction. Its goal is to deliver greater first-attempt success and lower complication rates, improved dwell times, greater completion of therapy rates, and increased patient satisfaction. The company has assembled an executive leadership group comprised of individuals with decades of executive, clinical, regulatory, and engineering experience, and who together have successfully built other companies in the vascular access space. For more information, visit http://www.skydancevascular.com or contact Bill Bold at bill.bold@skydancevascular.com. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40779227.
About Russel S. Nassof
Mr. Nassof is an attorney who has been involved in the fields of health risk consulting and clinician education for over 20 years concentrating his work in the areas of infection prevention, and risk/liability minimization for healthcare and environmental risk. He has presented hundreds of seminars and webinars to legal, insurance, loss control, healthcare, and risk management groups throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Mr. Nassof has been involved as a consulting/testifying expert on such diverse events as recent outbreaks of Legionnaires' Disease, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and Ebola, his passion is focused on managing risk and liability for vascular catheter-associated risk and was the first non-clinician elected to the AVA Board of Directors and also served as a reviewer on the 2016 INS Standards. He has coauthored books on environmental/healthcare issues, holds a patent on a fungal sensing device and recently developed a peripheral catheter matrix addressing clinician best practice issues and liability minimization. Mr. Nassof received his Juris Doctorate and undergraduate degrees from Emory University in Atlanta and currently serves as the AVA National Treasurer.
About the MedFocus Funds
The Medfocus Funds primary mission is to serve as a Founder of early-stage medical technology startups and continue to invest in and provide management guidance and assistance to these companies as they mature. In addition, via a network of both physicians and medical technology industry experts, the Medfocus Funds also seeks to uncover and invest at an early stage innovative medical technology firms which provide increased technological advantage, improved clinical value and lower patient costs. The Medfocus Funds have close working relationships with large venture capital and private equity firms to assist in financially supporting these firms as they require additional capital to obtain regulatory approvals and achieve commercial success.
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SGF New York's award-winning physician, Dr. Tomer Singer, appointed Medical Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) at The Brooklyn Hospital Center

NEW YORK (PRWEB) OCTOBER 27, 2020
Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) New York's Tomer Singer, M.D., MBA has been named Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, the borough's first hospital, providing outstanding health services, education, and research to the Brooklyn community since 1845. In this role, Dr. Singer will provide clinical leadership, oversee quality assurance, foster academic growth, and support efforts to maintain Center of Excellence status in REI.
Dr. Tomer Singer earned his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine where he was later named Associate Professor. He earned his Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management from Hofstra Zarb School of Business. He completed his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY, where he also served as Chief Resident. He then went on to complete his reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, NY.
He's double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility and a 2019, 2018, and 2017 Castle Connolly Best Doctor award winner.
Dr. Tomer Singer currently serves as Medical Director of SGF New York and sees patients at SGF's flagship NY office located in the heart of Manhattan. Dr. Singer provides a full range of state-of-the-art in-house diagnostic and treatment options for female and male infertility, elective fertility preservation, fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment, and LGBTQ family building.
"Dr. Singer's demonstrated success in providing excellence in clinical care, his ability to effectively mentor the next generation of OB/GYNs, and his commitment to research that continually innovates and advances the field are among the reasons this position is so well suited for Dr. Singer," says Dr. Erroll Byer, Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
"I take great pride in serving the Brooklyn community with personalized, compassionate fertility care because these are my neighbors, friends, and family. It is a rare privilege to help patients realize their dreams and deeply rewarding to be in a field of medicine that changes lives in such a meaningful way," shares Dr. Singer.
Call 1-877-761-1967 or submit this brief form to schedule a video physician consult with Dr. Tomer Singer.
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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Participating independent pharmacies to receive BioHIT COVID-19 "track and trace" software free of charge

TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Joint venture partners Benasource, a leading provider of innovative group purchasing solutions for independent pharmacies, and SpeakwithanMD, an organization specializing in online healthcare consultation, are proud to announce plans to expand availability of COVID-19 testing kits throughout the U.S.
The agreement—as fulfilled through Benasource—streamlines the process of purchasing BioHIT "15-minute" test kits directly from the manufacturer. The fast-acting, blood serum-based tests may only be dispensed in a licensed clinical or pharmacy retail environment. They are not for home use.
"Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) has come in from the FDA, giving independent pharmacies the ability to stock-up on the test kits at wholesale," explained Vinesh Darji, President of Benasource. "Together with SpeakwithanMD, we're also working to provide our pharmacist partners with the CLIA-lab documentation necessary to lawfully administer the BioHIT test onsite."
According to Darji, the effort is hoped to achieve the two-fold purpose of curbing the spikes and containing the spread of the Coronavirus, while providing a boost to the revenue totals of independents.
"One goal is to position the test kits as a source of revenue by marketing them as a necessary precaution in the fight against COVID-19, especially to customers who believe they may have symptoms; in turn, building an appointment calendar for testing on a pre-scheduled basis, right in the pharmacy."
Even better, given certain conditions are met, local pharmacies may be eligible to schedule expanded testing in schools and businesses in their market area—a critical element of foresight in any vision to safely and efficiently reopen the U.S. economy—over the course of the last months of 2020 and beyond.
"SpeakwithanMD and Benasource can assist each participating pharmacy to put these plans into action, developing the arrangements required to simplify and accelerate the ordering process," Darji said. "The peace of mind for better health and wellness, during these trying times, is worth the price of admission alone."
The BioHIT test kit is licensed from China and made in the USA. The purchase price is set at $18 each, but requires a minimum order of 100 test kits per shipment. https://benasource.peaceofmind.health/orders/create.
For more information, visit http://www.benasource.com or begin the conversation at info@benasource.com.
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About Benasource. Benasource represents a singular approach in group purchasing that enables independent pharmacies to achieve their financial goals by reducing their annual cost of goods by 2-3 percent. Powered by strategic alliances with wholesalers and vendors of every stripe, membership is renewable on a year-by-year basis, free of long-term contracts. Other features of the program include low minimum purchase requirements and access to preferred partners in marketing, digital media, and other areas to help support organic growth.
About SpeakwithanMD. SpeakwithanMD specializes in staffing fully credentialed medical professionals across specializations to provide online patient consultations as a means to increase revenue, improve access to care, decrease wait times, and free-up office staff. There are no upfront costs to providers for participating in the platform. Physicians interested in learning more are encouraged to call 1-800-809-6588, email at info@encoretelemedicine.net or sign-on for a free consultation at encoretelemedicine.net. Program administrators are invited to call 770-663-9988 for details.
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ARIZ Precision Medicine, The PRDM Oncogene Targeting Company announced that it has secured seed financing bringing total funding to date of $2.5 million. Proceeds will be used to expand the management team as well as continue development of its proprietary PRDM-based product candidates for lung cancer, as well as ovarian, breast, and gastric cancers, and multiple myeloma.

DAVIS, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
ARIZ Precision Medicine (ARIZ), pronounced "arise", today announced that it has secured $685,000 in seed financing bringing total funding to date of $2.5 million. "Proceeds will be used to expand the management team as well as continue development of its proprietary PRDM-based product candidates for lung cancer, as well as ovarian, breast, and gastric cancers, and multiple myeloma", said CEO Brad Niles, PhD.
Moneta Ventures led the investment round with participation from existing and new investors. "ARIZ's mission aligns strongly with Moneta's vision to invest in Greater Sacramento region companies that are truly innovating in healthcare and technology," stated Sabya Das, Partner at Moneta Ventures, who has joined the ARIZ Board of Directors along with Lokesh Sikaria (Moneta) and Kevin Nagle. "Recent animal data on ARIZ-047, the company's lead candidate for lung cancer, shows efficacy data that is similar to FDA approved lung cancer drugs, but without the toxic side effects. These early studies significantly de-risk the drug development process, and more significantly support the company's approach to proving that PRDM's are validated as drug targets for various cancers".
"ARIZ's Oncogene Targeting Platform is based on the PRDM gene and protein family that is a key driver of cancers", stated Lonnie Bookbinder, ARIZ Founder and Executive Chairman of the ARIZ Board of Directors. "Our mission is to make these targets "druggable" so that we can fully exploit the unique properties of the PRDMs to fight cancer and other diseases. With our partners at Keystone Nano and Sphaera Pharma, we are now proceeding with our trials in animal models of cancer".
This investment continues a successful year for ARIZ, as earlier this year ARIZ was selected as one of nine winners at Johnson and Johnson's QuickPitch competition at the 2020 JP Morgan Healthcare conference. ARIZ followed that up by being voted as the "Buzz of BIO" winner in the Technologies of Tomorrow category for this year's BIO International Conference. ARIZ was also selected for California Life Sciences Institute prestigious FAST Advisory Program: http://califesciencesinstitute.org/entrepreneurship/fast-advisory-program/
About ARIZ's PRDM Oncogene Targeting Platform:
Positive Regulatory Domain-containing Methyltransferases (PRDMs) are transcription factors that regulate gene expression to control cell differentiation and proliferation. They are considered "Master Regulators" of DNA that repress many common oncogenes to suppress tumorigenesis. Disruption in PRDMs is found in many cancer types, both in hematological and solid tumors. Disruptions in epigenetic regulation (age, environment, viruses) lead to PRDM gene silencing or over-expression. ARIZ has a broad and deep drug development platform based on validated PRDM targets for cancer. https://www.arizbio.com
For a recent review see: Multifaceted Role of PRDM Proteins in Human Cancer, Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2020, 21, 2648.
About Moneta Ventures
Moneta Ventures (https://www.monetaventures.com) is a Venture Capital firm that invests in promising early stage companies in underserved markets. We invest in early stage companies in the enterprise technology, healthcare, and internet/consumer application sectors. We plan to deploy 70% of our Fund in companies headquartered in Sacramento and Northern California. We invest in management teams with skin in the game and an unwavering commitment to see their business ideas succeed.
For additional information please contact:
Brad Niles, PhD., CEO
ARIZ Precision Medicine
+1 408-656-3542
brad@arizbio.com



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Introducing ScrubPro.com! A new, one-stop shop, created and built as an affordable and reliable option for all medical professionals! Here at ScrubPro, all 300 of our employees work diligently each day to bring you workwear that is tough enough to handle whatever is thrown at it, and stylish enough to keep you looking your best!

BALTIMORE (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Introducing ScrubPro.com, a new, one-stop shop, created and built as an affordable and reliable option for all medical professionals! At Scrub Pro, all 300 employees work diligently each day to provide workwear that is tough enough to handle whatever is thrown at it, and stylish enough to keep workers looking their best!
The level of dedication, education, and commitment of those working in healthcare is seen every day. From caring for expectant mothers as they bring life into the world, to holding the hands of others as they take their last breaths, front line workers are there through every stage of life! For these and so many other reasons, ScrubPro is dedicated to being there and supporting those who support others!
ScrubPro.com is new, but the company certainly is not! Since 1975, the organization has been consistently providing high-quality clothing for men and women throughout the country. Now, with new inspiration to bring that same level of dedication to quality and affordability to the medical field, ScrubPro.com is committing to providing durable and reliable scrubs, with fits for all shapes and sizes, in a way that is easy and convenient!
With a focus on creating a seamless shopping experience, shoppers will find convenient solutions to common online shopping challenges such as an easy to use interface and sizing charts for varying brands. ScrubPro.com is also featuring a blog, with topics such as, "Which Scrubs are Most Heavy Duty," "Tips for Nurses in the Field," and "Which Brands Work Best for Which Body Types," all in an effort to offer solutions to each individual's needs!
With over 40 years of experience, ScrubPro.com and its dedicated team of employees are standing by, ready to fulfill the workwear needs of doctors, nurses, therapists, techs, aides and more!

"As supporters of medical professionals, here at Scrub Pro Uniforms we want to raise awareness and recognition of the key issues that are continuing to affect healthcare workers during COVID-19." - Thomas Pappagallo (Founder & President of Scrub Pro Uniforms)



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Introducing Pharmacy Program Analysis (PPA), a groundbreaking solution to help advisors and employers identify potential cost savings in their ever-growing pharmacy spend.

PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Data Analytics firm Innovu is excited to announce the latest addition to its innovative lineup of solutions. Introducing Pharmacy Program Analysis (PPA), a groundbreaking solution to help advisors and employers identify potential cost savings in their ever-growing pharmacy spend.
PPA is a one-of-a-kind pharmacy analysis, which pinpoints savings within key areas of an employer's drug spend, including wasteful drug spending, specialty drug utilization, and drug reclassification impact. This program allows the advisor and employer to use data to make informed procurement decisions. Reigning in these costs improves employee satisfaction by making the pharmacy program more affordable.
Innovu can provide this analysis for current and prospective clients.
For additional information on PPA, please email sales@innovu.com.
About Innovu: Innovu empowers advisors and employers to continuously eliminate waste from healthcare spending, reduce unnecessary healthcare risk and improve adherence to clinical and preventative care. Innovu's mission is to improve the health and financial security of employees and their families.



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Dr. Sara H. Goza, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics will be the featured speaker for a November 4th webinar offered by the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT.) Dr. Goza will address the topic of rising rates of COVID-19 infections among children and teens and recommend ways to keep families and communities safe as in-person classes resume.

PHOENIX (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Coronavirus is increasingly infecting children and teens. Some say the trend is driven by school reopenings and the resumption of sports, play dates, and other activities. Children of all ages now make up about 11% of all U.S cases - with twice as many teens infected as younger children.
Wednesday, November 4, at 3:00 pm ET The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) will offer a free webinar on the topic of children and schools in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic featuring Dr. Sara H. Goza, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Dr. Goza will present the latest information on children and COVID-19, and recommend ways to keep children and communities safe as in-person classes resume. The presentation will conclude with a Q & A. The webinar is part of ACMT's ongoing web series, "The Medical and Public Health Considerations of COVID-19." Register for the webinar here.
The session will be moderated by Dr. Paul Wax, Executive Director of ACMT, Dr. Ziad Kazzi, Board Member of ACMT and President of the Middle East and North Africa Clinical Toxicology Association (MENATOX) and Dr. Erica Liebelt, Executive/Medical Director, Washington Poison Center; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA.
About ACMT
The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise and board certification in medical toxicology. Our members specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. We care for people in clinical, academic, governmental, and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership.



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South Florida's Opioid Epidemic Prompts Growing Demand for Accessible and High-Quality Facilities.

MIAMI (PRWEB) OCTOBER 29, 2020
Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in South Florida, FL for 2020. The informational guide recognizes the top 9 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services, and more.
According to recent studies, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people under age 50. In South Florida, deaths related to opioid abuse increased significantly from 2011 to 2015. Substance abuse among adolescents is also escalating in South Florida with 55 percent of high school students reported using alcohol, 38 percent reported using marijuana, 8 percent reported using prescription drugs without a valid prescription, and 2 percent reported using heroin. With the growing need for accessible and high-quality rehab programs, Help.org has developed a unique ranking process to help connect individuals with treatment providers that meet their needs.
The Help.org research team analyzed thousands of facilities across the country and then identified the most cost-effective and highest-rated programs in larger cities like South Florida. Each facility was evaluated based on rehabilitation services, treatment approaches, cost, special programs for unique demographics, and ancillary services. The website also provides information about drug use and side effects as well as educational articles. For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in South Florida, FL please visit https://www.help.org/drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-south-florida-fl
2020 Best Rehab Facilities in South Florida, FL (in alphabetical order)
1st Step Behavioral Health
3773 North Federal Highway
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
855-425-4846
Agape Treatment Center
4837 North Dixie Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
954-908-6404
Changes Treatment Center
2310 East Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 2
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
954-990-7171
GreenLife IOP, LLC
1601 North Palm Avenue, Suite 106
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
954-968-9100
IndiHeartandMind, Inc.
8395 W Oakland Park Blvd Suite C
Sunrise, FL 33351
(561) 404-1422
South Florida Wellness Center Inc.
4100 South Hospital Drive, Suite 102
Plantation, FL 33317
954-990-5922
Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale
2331 Northeast 53rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-491-9700
The Bougainvilla House Family Therapy Center
1727 Southeast 4th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-764-7337
The Source Addiction Treatment Center
1730 East Commercial Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
866-275-9944
ABOUT HELP.ORG
Help.org is an online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones. The website provides the latest research through scientifically proven methods, community recovery resources as well as information about local financial assistance. Help.org's team of researchers, activists, and writers work together with addiction counselors and other professionals to offer useful and accurate resources to help individuals seeking recovery. To learn more, visit https://www.help.org/.



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St. Louis's Opioid Epidemic Prompts Growing Demand for Accessible and High-Quality Facilities

ST. LOUIS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 29, 2020
Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in St. Louis, MO for 2020. The informational guide recognizes the top 14 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services, and more.
According to recent studies, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people under age 50. In St. Louis, deaths related to opioid abuse increased significantly from 2011 to 2015. Substance abuse among adolescents is also escalating in St. Louis with 55 percent of high school students reported using alcohol, 38 percent reported using marijuana, 8 percent reported using prescription drugs without a valid prescription, and 2 percent reported using heroin. With the growing need for accessible and high-quality rehab programs, Help.org has developed a unique ranking process to help connect individuals with treatment providers that meet their needs.
The Help.org research team analyzed thousands of facilities across the country and then identified the most cost-effective and highest-rated programs in larger cities like St. Louis. Each facility was evaluated based on rehabilitation services, treatment approaches, cost, special programs for unique demographics, and ancillary services. The website also provides information about drug use and side effects as well as educational articles. For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in St. Louis, MO please visit https://www.help.org/drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-st-louis-mo
2020 Best Rehab Facilities in St. Louis, MO (in alphabetical order)
Alcoholics Anonymous
14 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143
314-647-3677
Assisted Recovery Centers of America
1585 Woodlake Drive
Town and Country, MO 63017
314-645-6840
Black Alcohol/Drug Service Information Center
3654 South Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63118
314-621-9009
Bridgeway Behavioral Health
118 North Second Street, Suite 200
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-224-1210
Centrec Care
1224 Fern Ridge Parkway, Suite 305
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
314-205-8068
Charlotte Merritts Ottley Transitional Women's Center
3654 South Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63118
314-621-9009
Clayton Behavioral
9890 Clayton Road, Suite 100
St. Louis, Mo 63124
314-725-1515
Harris House Foundation
8315 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63111
314-631-4299
Midwest Institute for Addiction
711 Old Ballas Road, Suite 203
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-569-2253
Missouri Network Outreach Center
4022 South Broadway
St. Louis, Mo 63118
844-732-3587
Places for People
4130 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-535-5600
Queen of Peace Center
325 North Newstead Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108
314-531-0511
Saint Patrick Center
800 North Tucker Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63101
314-802-0700
West End Clinic
5736 West Florissant Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63120
314-381-0560
ABOUT HELP.ORG
Help.org is an online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones. The website provides the latest research through scientifically proven methods, community recovery resources as well as information about local financial assistance. Help.org's team of researchers, activists, and writers work together with addiction counselors and other professionals to offer useful and accurate resources to help individuals seeking recovery. To learn more, visit https://www.help.org/.



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A primary care physician at heart, Dr. Blackman takes a team approach to healthcare technology and is committed to helping ambulatory care practices succeed in value-based care

TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Greenway Health, a leading health information technology services provider, has announced that Dr. Michael Blackman will join the organization as chief medical officer, playing a key role in leading the provider-first experience.
Dr. Blackman has extensive experience in health IT product management, as well as outpatient and inpatient care. An early leader in the effort to develop electronic prescribing for controlled substances, he also brings experience in population health management and managing health across the care continuum.
As chief medical officer at Greenway, Dr. Blackman will further support the company's ambulatory care customers, ensuring providers are equipped with the solutions and services they need to improve patient outcomes and succeed in value-based care.
"Healthcare as we know it has forever changed, and as a result, the opportunity for improvement in our industry is ripe," Dr. Blackman said. "Having practiced medicine, I understand the challenges our healthcare providers face day in and day out, and am committed to working directly alongside our customers to simplify complex problems and transform practice operations by delivering innovative technology that maximizes efficiency, improves clinical outcomes, and reduces provider burden."
Prior to joining Greenway, Dr. Blackman served as the medical director for population health at Allscripts, where he translated clinical and healthcare business needs for product and development teams and assisted customers with the design and management of population health and value-based care programs. Before that, he served as chief medical officer for McKesson's Enterprise Information Systems division.
"Healthcare providers continue to navigate new challenges in providing efficient, convenient, and quality patient care in a post-COVID environment," said David Cohen, chief product and technology officer at Greenway Health. "Dr. Blackman makes a significant addition to the Greenway executive team as we work ever more closely with our customers to provide the services and technologies they need to deliver quality patient care and maintain efficient and profitable practices."
Dr. Blackman earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at Brown University, where he also earned his bachelor's in political science. In addition, he holds an MBA from the University of Michigan. He completed his residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital.
A thought leader and frequent speaker on industry topics such as population health, value-based care and healthcare policy, Dr. Blackman has served as a member of the HIMSS Davies Organizational Award Committee and eHealth Initiative's practicing clinicians' workgroup on health information exchange.
With his knowledge and experience, Dr. Blackman will support Greenway in its mission to improve lives through innovative solutions. For more on Greenway's products, visit http://www.greenwayhealth.com/solutions.
About Greenway Health
Improving healthcare through innovation is at the heart of Greenway Health's work. We provide electronic health record (EHR), practice management, and revenue cycle management solutions that help practices in multiple specialties grow profitably, remain compliant, work more efficiently, and improve patient outcomes. Our team of clinical, financial, and technology experts serve as trusted advisers, committed to our customers' success. Greenway works with over 55,000 providers across multiple specialties, which translates into millions of lives touched daily by our solutions. For details on how we can work together to build a more efficient healthcare system, visit http://www.greenwayhealth.com, call 877-537-0063, or follow Greenway on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn



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Upper Limb Orthopedic Specialist Dr. Alejandro Badia Says Calcific Tendonitis Common; Offers Prevention Tips.

MIAMI (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Mom always said, "Drink your milk; the calcium in it is good for you." But that is certainly not the case if the calcium, vital to bone health, begins accumulating on muscles and tendons, especially causing unwanted crystal deposits on shoulder tendons, orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD, an expert in treating disorders of the upper limbs and author of the book Healthcare from the Trenches.
In fact, the condition – calcific shoulder tendonitis – can be severely painful, restrict shoulder movement and even lead to more serious complications, Dr. Badia states. He indicates that the calcium deposition is within the substance of the tendon, often related to ischemia, which can sometimes make it more challenging to remove. The disorder most commonly affects the supraspinatus tendon in more than 60 percent of the time.
The supraspinatus tendon is a strong, fibrous band of tissue that is part of the rotator cuff and extends along the top of the shoulder, connecting the upper arm bone (humerus) to the shoulder blade (scapula). It allows the arm to move laterally away from the body. Calcium can build up at various points along the tendon or spread out around it like peanut butter.
Although calcific tendonitis is relatively common – as many as 10 percent of doctor visits for painful shoulder are due to this disorder – and oftentimes can resolve on its own, "it is far from, being a benign disease," says Dr. Badia, founder and chief medical officer of the Florida-based Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW.
He notes the latest study, appearing in the April 2020 edition of Arthroscopy, which indicates accumulation of calcium in the shoulder can increase a patient's odds of experiencing a rotator cuff tear – a rip in the muscles and tendons that power the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff is what allows the shoulder joint to move and function properly and keeps the ball of the arm bone centered on the shoulder-blade socket during joint rotation.
The disorder can lead to other complications as well, including frozen shoulder, which develops when the connective tissue – or capsule – lining the shoulder cavity where the ball of the humerus fits into the shoulder blade socket becomes chronically inflamed, Dr. Badia says.
Specific causes of calcific tendonitis "remain a mystery." Some experts blame fraying of the shoulder tendon fibers due to age and overuse – degenerative calcification -- and say calcium deposits form as part of the healing process. However, evidence has not supported any direct relationship between the condition and individuals who do heavy work involving the upper limbs or in athletes active in overhead-related sports like tennis, Dr. Badia says.
Others refer to a host of underlying hereditary and medical issues, including a genetic predisposition for the disorder, abnormal thyroid gland activity, endocrine diseases like diabetes, changes at the cellular level, and hypoxia – deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues.
What is known is that the condition usually develops between ages 40 and 60, predominantly affects women – about 70 percent of patients are female, and often results in stiffness of the shoulder, restricted joint motion and disabling pain. The pain is usually concentrated at either the front or back of the shoulder, may radiate down the arm and can get more acute at night. It often disrupts sleep and negatively impacts quality of life.
Formation of calcium deposits in the rotator cuff tendons is not unusual. Evidence suggests that as many 20 percent of the population have calcium present in the shoulder without symptoms. "Problems only develop when the patient begins suffering an inflammatory reaction to the calcium," Dr. Badia says.
Oftentimes, the disorder will resolve itself on its own, but, until it does, doctors recommend nonoperative, conservative approaches as the first line of treatment to help patients manage the pain and related symptoms, Dr. Badia says. These therapies include heat and ice applications; use of non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medications; and physiotherapy, which can involve a combination of massage, heat treatments and exercise.
For patients resistant to conservative measures, studies indicate that minimally invasive options, such as cortisone injections, ultrasound-guided needle lavage to aspirate the calcium deposits, and extracorporeal shock wave therapy to increase blood flow to the shoulder tissues, are usually effective. Dr. Badia notes that cortisone injects are now rarely recommended for calcific tendonitis because they can further weaken the tendon and in some cases prompt a rotator cuff tear. He adds that he prefers autologous plasma injections, such as PRP and an even more effective subset called Proteinase Inhibotors (PI). Moreover, Dr. Badia offers that the ultrasound-guided needle lavage called Tenex, is a percutaneous (through small skin perforation) technique that liquifies and ablates the calcific deposit, then aspirating it out.
Only in a small percentage of cases – about 10 percent -- is arthroscopic surgery required to remove the calcium crystals, Dr. Badia says. In these cases Dr. Badia ads that once the deposit is removed, he will also relieve any mechanical impingement on the cuff and then begin immediate motion of the shoulder, often with a continuous passive motion machine.
Much less clear than the treatments are the steps that can be taken to prevent calcific tendonitis since so little is known about its underlying causes. However, Dr. Badia recommends these tips to help ensure overall shoulder-joint health:

    Practice good nutrition. That means eat dark green leafy vegetables; fish; fruits, especially grapefruit; nuts (in small quantities); avocados; onions; and garlic.

    Warm up shoulder joints properly before engaging in intense exercises or sports.

    Minimize – or avoid – activities that place undue stress on shoulders.

    Use proper techniques when lifting heavy or cumbersome objects.

    Forget the "no pain, no gain" myth. Do not overdo work and other activities.

    Maintain a normal body weight and stop smoking.

"Most importantly, if your shoulder is sending you pain signals, pay attention to them. Contact an orthopedic specialist as soon as possible for evaluation," Dr. Badia advises.
Bio: Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS, is an internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon and founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW, a network of walk-in orthopedic centers. Dr. Badia is the author of Healthcare from the Trenches. http://www.drbadia.com http://www.orthonowcare.com



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AAEA members publish new research in AEPP

MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
In recent years, food sales at dollar stores and online grocery retailing had been expanding. In the midst of the current pandemic, these forms of food retailing have emerged as some of the winners of this almost Darwinian example of adaptation. At the same time, existing hardships perceived by individuals who have experienced job losses, personal tragedies, and overall disruption due to the virus itself, and to the policies meant to blockade expansion of non-traditional retailers, may in fact worsen. There will be urgent policy needs to assess the incidence of barriers to acquire healthy foods among disadvantaged populations and to design policies on how to mitigate them. It is possible that the same policy tools considered in the past may not be effective to mitigate hardships. Once the U.S. recovers from the current downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the food retail environment may look very different than a year ago.
In the new article "If You Build Them... Will it Matter? Food Stores' Presence and Perceived Barriers to Purchasing Healthy Foods in the Northeastern U.S." published in the Applied Economics Perspectives & Policy, Lauren Chenarides from Arizona State University, Alessandro Bonanno from Colorado State University and Anne Palmer from Johns Hopkins examine how objective measures of food access (number of stores) affect consumers' perceived constraints in acquiring healthy foods.
Chenarides says, "Careful attention should be given to how results are obtained and how the problem is framed before making definitive statements about the relationship between stated hardships to purchase healthy foods and store presence. We find that different measures of perceived hardships may be more or less prevalent in the presence of different types of stores. Also, our study (which shows a variety of relationships, from strong and significant to null) serves as a cautionary tale. Because the strong public support for store intervention policies is faced by mixed evidence regarding some aspects of their effectiveness per existing studies, researchers should be open to the possibility that such a study may generate a false-positive result (i.e., a result supporting a policy which may have no effect) or a false negative one (i.e., a null result for a policy which may instead be effective). Research in this area should examine whether, and under what circumstances, modifications to the food environment would serve to benefit residents."
If you are interested in setting up an interview, please contact Allison Ware in the AAEA Business Office.
ABOUT AAEA: Established in 1910, the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is the leading professional association for agricultural and applied economists, with 2,500 members in more than 60 countries. Members of the AAEA work in academic or government institutions as well as in industry and not-for-profit organizations, and engage in a variety of research, teaching, and outreach activities in the areas of agriculture, the environment, food, health, and international development. The AAEA publishes two journals, the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, as well as the online magazine Choices and the online open access publication series Applied Economics Teaching Resources. To learn more, visit http://www.aaea.org.



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Offering easy access to independent mask testing through HealthEquip's marketplace

WHEATON, ILL. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
HealthEquip and ECRI have partnered to provide easy access to independent laboratory testing of N95-style masks which are in great demand by healthcare organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. ECRI is the only independent organization offering specialized PPE testing services with customized consultation and recommendations to assist healthcare providers in keeping staff and patients safe. Healthequip's marketplace enables procurement of PPE from trusted sources and by adding ECRI's testing services offers yet another layer of protection against counterfeit PPE.
"Aligning with ECRI to offer our buyers independent laboratory testing services makes sense because it provides an additional opportunity to validate products prior to purchase. The goal of our marketplace is to provide protective equipment to buyers that has been highly vetted through a series of steps including vetting the supplier for good standing, verifying FDA and CDC/NIOSH certification at the item level, checking references, and indicating willingness to provide samples. With ECRI testing, we are thrilled to now offer our buyers an added layer of procurement protection," explains Bill Burke, CEO of HealthEquip.
ECRI's N95-Style Mask Testing Program provides assurance on whether masks that an organization plans to purchase meets industry standards. In a recent study, ECRI found that up to 70 percent of the Chinese KN95 masks it tested do not meet U.S. standards for effectiveness. ECRI's laboratories test the efficiency of masks using a machine identical to that which NIOSH uses in its N95 certification process to assure masks perform at the level claimed. ECRI provides buyers with data to make informed decisions and can recommend functionally equivalent alternatives to meet their needs. By testing imported masks, as well as isolation gowns, ECRI helps healthcare organizations validate products prior to purchase and verify the safety and quality of products already in inventory.
"ECRI is excited to partner with HealthEquip and look forward to offering all PPE buyers added assurance, though our testing services, that they are getting the safe, high quality products that they expected," states Tim Browne, executive director of supply chain services at ECRI.
HEALTHEQUIP. HealthEquip by Merit Solutions is a PPE specific marketplace providing PPE procurement from a selection of highly vetted sellers and products, all with designed-in consideration for FDA and CDC/NIOSH certification requirements. It uses a shopping cart experience with multiple seller storefronts, managed finance flows and updated pricing and inventory information. HealthEquip's success, credibility and proven track record with their leading PPE donor platform during the initial pandemic phase led to the formation of the marketplace, where PPE buyers and sellers can transact safely and transparently. For more information on HealthEquip including engaging to buy, sell or donate PPE please see http://www.healthequip.com
ECRI. ECRI is an independent, nonprofit organization improving the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of care across all healthcare settings. Over the past fifty years, ECRI has built its reputation on integrity and disciplined rigor, with an unwavering commitment to independence and strict conflict-of-interest rules. ECRI is the only organization worldwide to conduct independent medical device evaluations, with labs located in North America and Asia Pacific. Visit http://www.ecri.org and follow @ECRI_Org.
MERIT SOLUTIONS. Merit Solutions empowers Life Sciences Manufacturers and Healthcare organizations to become more efficient, manage growth and maintain compliance. An award winning, Microsoft Gold Partner, Merit specializes in the delivery of industry specific managed services including Merit for Life Sciences built with Microsoft Dynamic D365, and HealthEquip, a smart application built on Microsoft Azure. http://www.meritsolutions.com



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PlatformQ Health and the National Organization for Rare Disorders produce 9 rare disease-focused virtual clinician education activities.

BOSTON (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
PlatformQ Health and the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) are excited to be holding the first annual, multi-disease Rare Cancer Congress. The NORD Rare Cancer Coalition, composed of 27 rare cancer-specific member organizations, aims to unify people living with rare cancers and strengthen its members through capacity building, networking, and peer-to-peer mentoring.
There are 7,000 known rare diseases; of those, hundreds are classified as rare cancers. Significant challenges exist for these populations including delays in diagnosis, a paucity of treatment options and guidelines, suboptimal clinical outcomes, less than timely access to specialists, limited clinical trials, and inadequate access to information and support for patients.
Clinicians are tasked to diagnose these patients, facilitate the right care, and provide treatment options, including clinical trials. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has even identified in a recent ASCO in Action podcast, that "increasing precision medicine research and treatment approaches in pediatric and other rare cancers" is one of their top eight priorities for 2020.
The Rare Cancer Congress, is two-day event being held on October 28th and November 12th, brings together and educates community-based clinicians who don't often see patients with rare disorders, along with specialists who are more familiar with treating the rare community. The Congress will consist of interactive, expert-led discussions that aim to increase knowledge, competency and collaboration when diagnosing patients, as well as reduce the time to diagnosis, personalize therapy selection and administration, and integrate new therapies with the goal of balancing efficacy and side effects of available options.
"Through our partnership with PlatformQ Health, we are filling gaps in rare disease education and developing additional CME resources to reach a broader audience through web-based education. We are thrilled to be able to address universal issues related to rare diseases as well as topics related to specific diseases and categories such as rare cancers," said Rebecca Aune, Director of Educational Initiatives for NORD.
During the event, the PQH production team will facilitate interactive sessions, including case based problem-solving strategies to incorporate both patient-centered and team-based approaches. Additionally, they will provide learners with resources to facilitate shared decision-making with their patients and to assist in navigating their disease.
"Having NORD as a partner has enabled us to continually help clinicians better identify, diagnose, and treat rare conditions. It is one of our top priorities to continue to create reliable and engaging rare disease video education for all types of clinicians, led by top experts, all while being shaped by the patient voice. That is why we are so proud to be able to collaborate with NORD to host the very first Rare Cancer Congress," shares Robert Rosenbloom, CEO of PlatformQ Health.
Critical topics covered in the Rare Cancers Congress program will include resolving diagnostic delays, recently-approved and emerging agents (including targeted therapy and immunotherapy), late-stage clinical trials, refining guideline-adherent care, adverse event management strategies, and patient-centered care. Attendees can earn CME credits and ABIM MOC points through these educational sessions.
Day 1 of NORD Rare Cancers Congress on 10/28
4 CME and ABIM MOC Credits in Rare Blood Disorders, Leukemias, and Lymphomas

Session 1 at 11:30am ET on OMedLive - Cold Agglutinin Disease (CAD): The Role of the Complement Pathway in Treating a Rare Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Session 2 at 12:30pm ET on OMedLive - Addressing the Challenges of Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Management

Session 3 at 1:30pm ET on OMedLive - Risk-Based Approach for Treatment of Intermediate Myelofibrosis

Session 4 at 2:30pm ET on OMedLive - Managing Relapsed/Refractory Hairy Cell Leukemia in the Community Setting

Register for the event now on OMedLive!
Day 2 of NORD Rare Cancers Congress on 11/12
5 CME and ABIM MOC Credits in Rare Solid Tumors

Session 1 at 9:00am ET on OMedLive - A Critical Update for the Multidisciplinary Team in Differentiating and Tailoring Management of Sarcomas

Session 2 at 11:00am ET on OMedLive - Where are we Headed in Thyroid Cancer? New and Emerging Treatment Approaches

Session 3 at 11:30am ET on OMedLive - All About NETs: Disease Pathway, Treatment, and Clinical Trials for GEP-NETs, Pheochromocytoma, and Paragangliomas

Session 4 at 12:30pm ET on OMedLive - Reducing Diagnostic Challenges and Expanding Treatment Options for Advanced GIST

Session 5 at 1:30pm ET on OMedLive - Molecular Profiling and Targeted Therapies Shifting the Paradigm for Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

About the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is the leading independent advocacy organization representing all patients and families affected by rare diseases. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of more than 7,000 rare diseases, of which approximately 90% are still without an FDA-approved treatment or therapy. Rare diseases affect over 25 million Americans. More than half of those affected are children.
NORD began as a small group of patient advocates that formed a coalition to unify and mobilize support to pass the Orphan Drug Act of 1983. For 37 years, NORD has led the way in voicing the needs of the rare disease community, driving supportive policies and education, advancing medical research, and providing patient and family services for those who need them most. NORD is made strong together with over 330 disease-specific member organizations and their communities and collaborates with many other organizations on specific causes of importance to the rare disease patient community. Visit rarediseases.org.
About PlatformQ Health
PlatformQ Health Education is the leading provider of interactive digital medical education for clinicians, patients, and caregivers. To improve patient care, PlatformQ Health Education creates video-first educational modules with premier partners, so learners can better understand conditions, available treatment options, and the latest research. The company's proprietary platform allows participants to engage in real-time discussion with scientific, research and patient care experts – and the integrated learning solution enables advocates, administrators, health systems and plans, foundations, societies, member organizations and associations to measure the impact of their education.

"It is one of our top priorities to continue to create reliable & engaging rare disease video education for all types of clinicians, led by top experts, all while being shaped by the patient voice. That is why we are proud to be able to collaborate with NORD to host the first Rare Cancer Congress."



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In this free webinar, the featured speakers will discuss the different types of biologics and how to quantify them, and look at case studies that successfully utilized hybrid LBA-LC-MS/MS workflow. Attendees will learn practical tips to overcome the challenges inherent in using LBA-LC-MS/MS surrogate peptide quantification workflows by incorporating well-optimized steps with reliable, readily available reagents.

TORONTO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Over the past 20 years, protein and peptide drug development has evolved considerably and made a significant impact on the biotherapeutic market. This expansion into biologics has pushed pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations (CROs) to explore new approaches for efficiently quantifying these large molecules to support high throughput, early stage pharmacokinetic (PK) studies. The gold standard has been ligand binding assays (LBA), but liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is emerging as a promising alternative for biologics quantification.
Especially for compounds in early stages of drug development, LC-MS/MS offers multiple advantages over LBA such as multiplexing capability, higher selectivity, and faster method development. In addition, LC-MS/MS is an attractive alternative at early stages since the availability of specific reagents needed for LBA assays can be limited.
This webinar will highlight current challenges and emerging opportunities for the discovery environment.
Join Salinda Wijeratne, PhD, Staff Scientist I, Discovery Bioanalytical, Covance and Lisa Geisler, PhD, Global Discovery Manager, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Covance in a live webinar on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 11am EST (4pm GMT/UK).
For more information or to register for this event, visit Discovery Bioanalysis: Current Challenges and Emerging Opportunities for Biologics Quantification by LC-MS.
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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Leading national staffing and recruitment firm expands its offerings across finance, human resources and healthcare to Charlotte and the Southeast Region

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Addison Group, a leader in professional services focused on specialized professional staffing, executive search and consulting, is pleased to announce it has expanded its services to the Charlotte market in North Carolina. The new office reflects the continued growth and momentum Addison Group has experienced in the last several years, now numbering 25 offices in major markets across the U.S.
"We are proud to announce our continued expansion in the Southeast Region," said Thomas Moran, CEO of Addison Group. "Charlotte is a diversified, high-growth market in need of additional talent to enhance competitiveness and better scale their businesses, and we are well-positioned to help them."
Addison Group's expansion to the Charlotte market includes specialized recruiting and related consulting services supporting finance and accounting, human resources, administrative management and support, and healthcare. The market leaders for these respective practices include:

HR and Administrative: Jennifer Wright, Senior Vice President of HR and Administrative

Healthcare: Lindsey Doyle, Branch Manager

Finance & Accounting Contract: Caroline Frank, Branch Manager

Finance & Accounting Direct Hire: AJ Lewis, Branch Manager

The move to Charlotte strengthens Addison Group's national presence while providing more localized touchpoints. The national firm's clients will have access to a large pool of identified, talented professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire and consulting services.
To learn more about Addison Group and its services, please visit addisongroup.com.
About Addison Group
A recognized leader in professional services focused on specialized staffing, executive search and consulting, Addison Group delivers the talent and capabilities organizations need to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage and business growth. The company offers a full suite of recruiting and consulting services across multiple functions and industry sectors, including information technology, finance and accounting, healthcare, human resources, administrative, engineering, and digital marketing. Known for its people-first culture, Addison Group combines deep expertise, client and candidate relationships, and a growing network of offices across the U.S. to provide national reach with a localized touch.




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Georgia's Rural Hospital Leaders recognized in annual awards presentation by HomeTown Health, LLC

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
HomeTown Health, LLC held its 21st Annual Fall Conference at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia, October 20-23, 2020. The annual event includes breakout sessions and presentations from industry experts, hospital leaders, established public figures and healthcare leaders on a local and state level. Additionally, it is a time where HomeTown Health recognizes rural hospital employees for their success at their facility during the previous year.
"It is truly our pleasure to work alongside hospital leaders throughout the state that serve in rural facilities. It is an even greater pleasure to be able to recognize those leaders as they excel in their communities each year." says Kristy Thomson, COO of HomeTown Health.
Elbert Memorial Hospital in Elberton, Georgia was named the 2020 HomeTown Health Hospital of the Year. Elbert Memorial Hospital was chosen for providing exemplary commitment in rural hospital leadership by adopting "best practices" for rural hospital improvement, maintaining a commitment to staff education, undertaking incredible efforts of innovation of services and stabilization of patient care provision, aggressive proactivity in hospital staffing considerations, partnership involvement and future-focused outcomes, as well as advocating to state policymakers while emphasizing technological advances and showcasing a dedication to superior patient care.
Barry Bloom, CEO at Jeff Davis Hospital, was recognized as the recipient of the 2020 Hospital Leader of the Year, recognized for exemplary leadership and dedication to advancement of stability, cooperative approach to leadership and excellence, dedication to staff and community outcomes, and commitment to hospital success solutions.
Tiffany Varnadoe, CFO of Burke Medical Center, received the 2020 CFO of the Year award for her demonstrated leadership and best practice focus within revenue stabilization and commitment to financial success of her facility.
Mike Wyche, Director of Reimbursement at Colquitt Regional Medical Center, was announced as the 2020 Business Office Leader of the Year, "chosen for outstanding leadership in sharing best practices in the business office, effective leadership of his team and staff, dedication to his facility's success and his commitment to excellence and revenue cycle improvement."
Ginger Hall, Chief Nursing Officer at Emanuel Medical Center, was recognized as the 2020 Nurse Executive of the Year, for providing exceptional leadership by adopting "best practices" for rural hospital improvement, for her well-established commitment to staff education and leadership development, and her dedication to superior patient care while emphasizing technological advances at her facility.
Draffin Tucker, LLP healthcare accounting firm and gold level business partner with HomeTown Health, was awarded the 2020 Business Partner of the Year. "This coveted award is presented each year by HomeTown Health to one of 60 Business partners who exhibit extraordinary support and dedication to HomeTown Health hospitals, commitment to excellence, exceptional customer service, and for their tireless efforts in helping rural hospitals survive," said HomeTown's CEO Jimmy Lewis. "This year, in the midst of all the financial considerations of COVID-19, Draffin Tucker's team has stepped up to serve our hospitals with critical educational updates, regulatory guidelines and best practices, and full-service support. They have always been a valuable part of our network, but this year, they were invaluable and we can't thank them enough for their partnership with us and our hospitals."
In addition to the awards presented, HomeTown Health recognized the graduates of its 2020 Leadership Development Program. The HomeTown Health Leadership Development program is designed to better equip the rural hospital industry with leadership to transform into tomorrow's health care delivery system. Each year, hospitals nominate outstanding leaders from within their organizations for this intensive study and professional development program focused on providing them with skills and information to better serve their hospital in the future.
The 2020 Leadership Graduates who are members of healthcare/hospital teams are:

Appling Hospital, Tyler Avera - Financial Controller

Clinch Memorial Hospital, Donna Jones - Director of Human Resources

Clinch Memorial Hospital, George Johnson - Materials Management Manager

Effingham Health System, Kelly Brannen - Patient Access Manager

Effingham Health System, Sharon Etuk - Accounts Payable Manager

Effingham Health System, Lindsey Clay - Accountant II

Elbert Memorial Hospital, Russell Toms - Director of Radiology & Patient Safety

Upson Regional Medical Center, Jessica Yopp - Billing Specialist

Upson Regional Medical Center, Heidi Cox - Clinical Leader

In addition to hospital participants, a limited number of best practice Business Partners are given the opportunity to nominate a member of their team into the Leadership Program. 2020 This year's business partner graduate is Clark Bishop from Azalea Health.
About HomeTown Health:
HomeTown Health, LLC, celebrating its 21st Anniversary this year, serves rural hospitals throughout the United States. HomeTown Health, LLC offers advocacy, education, business partner services and support, healthcare industry conferences, and strategic support to its member hospitals as well as expansive grant-based resources through key partnerships with the Department of Public Health and Department of Community Health in many states. HomeTown Health's mission is to do everything legally, morally and ethically possible to promote, sustain and maintain rural healthcare in the communities which its member facilities serve. Learn more at http://www.hometownhealthonline.com and more about its online education at http://www.hthu.net



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Five hope-filled days of learning for people with kidney disease across the nation

GLENDALE, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
For almost three decades, Renal Support Network (RSN) has hosted its annual Patient Education Meeting, where healthcare professionals share their expertise with people living with kidney disease. The event has remained a source of inspiration and education for all who attend. This year, the event will be online and extended to five days. Each day will focus on a specific stage of the disease such as chronic kidney disease, dialysis and kidney transplant.
RSN President and Founder Lori Hartwell says, "The demand for education and hope when diagnosed with chronic kidney disease remains great. It is for this reason that we have gone virtual to let people know they are not alone, and an entire community is here to support them."
The new virtual Patient Education week-long event will be held November 10 - 14, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Pacific Time each day.
Throughout the week our panel of healthcare professionals will speak on topics such as: innovations in dialysis care, delaying the progression of kidney disease, the latest advancements in kidney transplantation, public policy and kidney disease, medical issues for youth with kidney disease, following the CKD diet, the prevention of kidney stones, and understanding Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans and how they relate to those with kidney disease. Additional speakers will include people telling their stories of learning to live and thrive despite kidney disease.
Rafael Villicana, MD will speak about advancements in kidney transplant to help people honor their gift of life. Gary C. Curhan, MD will speak on the latest science and treatment of kidney stones. Dinesh Chatoth, MD will speak about the ins and outs of home dialysis. Kam Kalantar, MD will share the newest research on the CKD diet. Geoffrey Block, MD will discuss how patients can stop persistent itching and the root causes.
A Parent Expert Panel moderated by Charlene Lafontant will discuss "How to Maintain a Balanced Family Environment," and there will be a group discussion on "Answers to Questions You Were Afraid to Ask." If time allows, patients who attend the virtual webinar will be given the opportunity to ask questions.
Raffle prizes are given away every day. Receive a complimentary designer mask for attending and completing our event evaluation to help us learn and improve our online events.
The event is offered at no charge for participants who register to attend. To see the full agenda and register go to http://www.rsnhope.org.
Here is a full list of RSN's Hope Week presenters:
Lubna Abkany, RD, Tim Atkins, Geoffrey Block, MD, Mary Beth Callahan, LCSW, Dinesh Chatoth, MD, Gary C. Curhan, MD, Helen Currier, CNN, Maria Ferris, MD, Jennifer Finch, MD, Lori Hartwell, Doug Johnson, MD, Jonathon Himmelfarb, MD, Benjamin Hippen, MD, Kam Kalantar, MD, Elaine Kamil, MD, Charlene Lafontant, Kathy Lester, Esq., Susie Lew, MD, Dugan Maddux, MD, Mandy Trolinger MS, RD, PA-C, Carla Ulbrich, Rafael Villicana, MD and Rondi Wightman, LCSW
RSN would like to thank our patient engagement mission sponsors: Akebia Therapeutics, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Dialysis Clinics, Inc., Fresenius Kidney Care and U.S. Renal Care.
RSN is a nonprofit, patient-run organization that provides non-medical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease. RSN strives to help kidney transplant recipients, and those who are newly diagnosed or on dialysis, develop their personal coping skills, special talents, and employability by educating and empowering them to take control of the course and management of their disease. http://www.rsnhope.org.



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Business Training Media, a leader in online business training courses, offers home health care training in a variety of formats

ENCINO, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that home health care careers are expected to grow by 34% through 2029, which is much faster than average. As people increasingly have a need for home health care, the need for highly trained home health aides continues to climb as well. One company, Business Training Media, is making it easier to ensure that aides and caregivers have the training they need, by offering it through a variety of formats.
"This is an important position that is needed around the country," explains Myron Curry, founder of Business Training Media. "It's crucial that people have the training they need in order to be able to provide proper care. This not only protects the patient they are helping, but it protects their career, as well as any company they may be employed by."
The courses offered by Business Training Media help to prepare home health workers in a variety of settings. They are ideal for home care providers, home caregivers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospice care. The courses fill a much-needed requirement for home care aides and home caregivers to meet their state training requirements on a regular basis. Some courses cover specific conditions, including Alzheimer's, dementia, and mental health issues.
Some of the home health and caregiver training courses offered include:

Introduction to Home Care

Elder Abuse Training Program

Cultural Competency in a Healthcare Setting Online Course

2020 COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Package

Home Health Aide Continuing Education Package

Dementia Care – Effects of Medications on Persons with Dementia Video

Bloodborne Pathogens Online Course

40-Hour California RCFE Orientation Training Kit

HIPAA Training for Home Care

Assisted Living Medication Training Kit

Home Health Aide Training Program

The home health care training videos offered by Business Training Media cover such topics as healthcare safety, home health aide skills, cultural awareness, nursing skills, elder abuse, fall prevention, mental health, patient lifting, customer service, infection control, and more. The training opportunities are available in a variety of formats, including video DVD, online streaming, e-learning, e-books, and training kits. There are also state-specific home health training courses, including for Texas, California, Washington, and Colorado.
"Whether you want your health aides to learn more about preventing falls, elder abuse, safety, or receive overall training, we have you covered," added Curry. "We cover all the home health training topics that you or your employees need to know. We have helped many people with their training and look forward to helping many more."
To see the full list of home health care training options offered by Business Training Media, visit the site: https://www.businesstrainingmedia.com/heathcarehomehealth.php
Business Training Media offers over 6,500 training products, including online courses in management, cybersecurity, customer service, sexual harassment, COVID-19 resources, and more. The company has provided training for such companies as Bank of America, FedEx, Verizon, Google, Yahoo, and more. To learn more or register for the course, visit the site: https://www.businesstrainingmedia.com/
About Business Training Media
Founded in 1998, Business Training Media offers thousands of training products for corporations. Based in Encino, Calif., it provides business training solutions for companies worldwide. It has had over 26,000 customers, including many Fortune 500 companies. Its training tools are available in multiple delivery options, including online, video streaming, DVD, USB, webinars, books, games, and more. To learn more, visit the site: https://www.businesstrainingmedia.com
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Proceeds to Accelerate Growth of Tech-enabled Program That Enables Aging in Place and Supports Family Caregivers

CHICAGO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Homethrive, a High Touch/High Tech program that empowers older adults with navigation and other services to allow them to remain independent and at home while also providing support and information to their families, announced an $18 million Series A funding round led by 7wireVentures and Pitango HealthTech. Homethrive's innovative caregiver services and digital platform improve outcomes and lowers costs for at-risk aging adults living at home.
Based on unique care plans developed for each family through its proprietary platform and algorithms, Homethrive provides 24 x 7 digital and human concierge services and expert coaching from certified Homethrive social workers. Homethrive's program generates personalized recommendations and services that fill the gap that exists for many seniors today, supporting independence, reducing social isolation, and dramatically lessening the stress and workload for family members charged with supporting aging parents. These services include important daily caregiving responsibilities such as meals, transportation, home care, and medication delivery as well as Medicare plan selection assistance. The Homethrive program is available nationally and offered primarily through insurance companies and self-insured employers.
Homethrive will use the Series A proceeds to accelerate its expansion into health plans and the self-insured employer market as well as further build out its technology stack and digital tools. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the urgency for health plans and employers to offer solutions that keep aging adults at home, safe, and out of harm's way, especially in light of the new reluctance to move to care facilities. This has generated significant market acceleration for the company with member sign-ups for Homethrive increasing by more than 300 percent since the start of the pandemic.
Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 41.8 million Americans reported struggling to cope with the emotional, physical, and financial challenges posed by caring for aging adults, according to a study from the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP. Sixty-one percent of working caregivers said supporting loved ones has impacted their employment situation, and 53 percent reported going in late, leaving early, or taking time off to accommodate care.
"We are thrilled to partner with world-class investors whose investment will allow us to greatly expand the reach of Homethrive's program to many more health plans and employers across the U.S.," says David Greenberg, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Homethrive. "The eldercare crisis isn't new but has been exacerbated by the pandemic and now employers are truly starting to understand how it's affecting their employees. Health plans also recognize now more than ever the need for a more focused effort to address the social determinants of health, especially social isolation, that have overwhelming negative consequences, especially for their higher-risk members."
"Everyone understands the challenge of how best to support aging parents or knows someone who is actively facing the issue. By empowering aging adults with information and services to stay at home and independent, we are not only addressing a pressing societal need, but improving the lives of Homethrive members and their families while at the same time improving health and reducing costs," commented Glen Tullman, Managing Partner at 7wireVentures. "Homethrive has combined High Touch with High Tech in a new and different way, equipping aging adults and their family caregivers with knowledge and resources to maintain their own health. We're seeing the future of elder care being built before our eyes."
Homethrive was co-founded by Dave Jacobs and David Greenberg, who both personally struggled to navigate the process of caring for aging parents at home. As veteran healthcare professionals, they were surprised that finding the support and guidance they needed to care for their aging parents proved to be far more challenging than they anticipated. The company was launched in partnership with 7wireVentures after identifying the vast unmet need for a comprehensive solution to support caregiver's elder parents looking to age in place.
"After screening many companies in the aging at-home sector, what compelled us to invest in Homethrive is management's demonstrated success creating a best-in-class service and experience and outcomes for their members and their families," says Ittai Harel, Managing Partner at Pitango HealthTech. "We are convinced that both payers and employers will find Homethrive's high touch high tech service offering highly valuable and compelling. I also look forward to working with Homethrive's CEO's David Greenberg and Dave Jacobs, whom have shown phenomenal traction and promise within a short period of time."
About Homethrive:
Homethrive is high touch high tech family elder care coordinator and digital platform that improves outcomes and lowers costs for higher risk seniors aging at home and reduces the work, worry, and stress on family caregivers. Homethrive provides expert coaching and concierge services delivered by a Homethrive trained social worker and assistive technologies assigned to each family or health plan member to recommend and arrange third-party supportive services and activities to reduce social isolation. To learn more, please visit http://www.homethrive.com.
About 7wireVentures:
7wireVentures is a preeminent venture capital firm that invests in early-stage digital health companies supporting an Informed Connected Health Consumer – the epicenter of a consumer-first, tech-enabled convergence of the health and wellness markets. Fund successes, such as founding Livongo, are due in large part to the investment team's status as seasoned operators and investors with extensive industry experience. The fund works side-by-side with founders to build companies that change the status quo and empower consumers to be better stewards of their health. As company builders, the 7wire team has assumed highly active roles in its portfolio companies, going so far as to found and lead promising new ventures through its Hatch model. Visit http://www.7wireventures.com.
About Pitango HealthTech:
Pitango has been leading investments in healthcare companies for 25 years. Pitango HealthTech is dedicated to investments in healthcare and life science - from early stage ventures to commercial stage companies. The fund partners with top-tier early-stage companies in segments ranging from digital health, to medical devices and diagnostics, to foodtech, agtech, biotech and life sciences.
Pitango HealthTech is led by a dedicated team with extensive operating and entrepreneurial experience, ample industry outreach and with backgrounds in digital health, medical devices, diagnostics and biopharma.
Pitango HealthTech is part of Pitango's investment platform and operates alongside Pitango First, and Pitango Growth.



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Nano CBD means that CBD is broken down into very tiny particles that help to enhance the CBD particles delivery into the targeted areas. The new nanotechnology product has proven to be effective, fast acting and easily absorbable.

BERKELEY, MASS. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Totally Hempful Launches Nano Infusion, its New CBD Product Featuring Better Delivery Nanoemulsion Technology.
Totally Hempful, a renowned United States CBD producer, is excited to announce the launch of its new nanoemulsion product called Nano Infusion. Adding to their popular flagship product line including topicals, tinctures and smokables, the new nanotechnology product has proven to be effective, fast acting and easily absorbable.
According to Stewart Sullivan, founder of Totally Hempful, the creation of Nano Infusion was a response to our CBD customers desire for an affordable, fast acting product. Stewart added, "We're really excited about our Nano Infusion! This miniature vial packs a powerful punch. By using proprietary methods, we have concentrated the potent effects of our superior CBD products into a convenient way for our customers to meet their daily CBD needs. Because of the way our chemical-free process breaks down the molecules of CBD, Nano is the most easily absorbed of all our products. It's got all of the benefits of our cannabinoid-rich CBD oils and most importantly, our customers feel better, quicker. So far, the reception to our Nano vials has been exceptional, from both distributors and the retail market."
"Our goal was to create a highly intelligent product using a manufacturing process that not only delivers superior absorption capabilities, but solves the problems nano-emulsified hemp oil and isolates present. We believe that this product will significantly improve CBD products for the consumer, especially at a time where health and wellness is an economic imperative during the Covid-19 crisis. Interestingly enough, new evidence is adding support to the theory that cannabis derived CBD may help those suffering from the severe lung inflammation that occurs in more serious cases of COVID-19," ended Sullivan. Learn more at TotallyHempful.com.
According to the Totally Hempful lead scientist Jon Hailey, nano-sized delivery technologies have been widely used by pharmaceutical companies to ensure bioavailability. "Nano CBD is a CBD molecule coated with very small particles, such as liposomes or lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), that stabilize the CBD and can move in our blood faster than 'naked' CBD" he explained. Our CBD Nano Infusion helps maintain homeostasis in the endocannabinoid system. The CBD infused water acts on CB1 and CB2 receptors. Nano Technology is known for its extremely effective bioavailability and can exhibit up to 9X better absorption than larger CBD molecules. By using hemp and its natural healing properties creatively, we were able to create a specialized product acknowledging that the onset of nanoparticles takes about half as long as regular CBD," ended Hailey.
Packaged in a single-use vial, the Nano product is water soluble, safe, affordable, easy to use and blends effortlessly into any beverage or food providing an exponential increase in bio-availability over standard oil. The vials are available in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg dose, can be purchased online at http://www.totallyhempful.com and will be distributed to brick and mortar stores throughout the USA.
About Totally Hempful
Totally Hempful LLC, is a global company, privately held and headquartered in Massachusetts. The company is known for its 'sensory learning' destination farm, giving it a unique identity in the Cannabis space. The experiential approach is a powerful key providing transparent and positive knowledge-based information to visitors, as well as experiences by stimulating effectively the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.
Along with its farm destination, Totally Hempful is focused on growing organic CBD, high quality, seedless harvests combining ideal production, science, technology and innovation. The cannabis and hemp company, led by an industry leading team cultivates, processes, develops and distributes its cannabis through its company's facilities thus controlling every aspect of the supply chain; from farming to extraction and purification, to product manufacturing, on-site laboratory testing, bulk CBD and retail distribution. Complete vertical integration ensures the highest quality control for all of its hemp CBD products. Totally Hempful strives to deliver high quality products across all levels of the cannabis and hemp ecosystem. For more informaiton, please visit TotallyHempful.com.



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First of its kind randomized controlled trial measures positive impact of individualized trigger identification and diet and lifestyle modifications by 16-weeks

NEW YORK (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Mymee Inc., the leading digital health company that empowers those who suffer from autoimmune disease to reclaim their health, today announced the publication of it's study assessing the Mymee Program as adjunct care in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR). The study demonstrated that the Mymee Program resulted in statistically significant, clinically meaningful improvements in Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) when added to usual care in patients with lupus.
"People suffering from autoimmunity often spend years trying to figure out why their often debilitating symptoms fluctuate so unpredictably. This study reaffirms Mymee's position that it is possible to unlock data unique to each patient and improve the lives of those with autoimmune diseases - like lupus - in a way that is measurable and meaningful," said CEO and founder Mette Dyhrberg. The Mymee Program combines an intuitive consumer mobile app, data analytics, and certified health coaches to identify triggers for disease symptoms and modify behavior to improve health.
In the clinical trial, adults with lupus were assigned to either the Mymee Program plus usual care or to a control group who received usual care alone. Primary outcome measures were changes between baseline and 16 weeks on 3 validated health-related quality of life (HRQoL) tools: Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F); Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF), and Lupus Quality of Life (LupusQoL).
In a first for a lupus clinical trial, this study enabled 100% remote trial reporting and care delivery. Participants were able to track and report on their dietary, environmental and lifestyle triggers in real time while receiving individualized remote care. Key findings from the study include:

The Mymee Program resulted in clinically meaningful and statistically significantly greater improvements compared to the control group in 9 of 11 HRQoL domains.

Fatigue, one of the most debilitating symptoms reported by people with lupus, was among the domains which saw considerable improvement (34% absolute and 85% relative improvement). Fatigue is highly correlated with work disability, workplace absence and impaired workplace performance.

Pain and pain interference, domains which impact many lupus patients and seriously impair their functional capacity and HRQoL, were also among the domains which showed clinically significant improvements (13% absolute, 25% relative and 25% absolute, 40% relative improvements, respectively).

Adherence to data tracking in the Mymee App exceeded 90%.

"The results of this trial have important implications for the treatment of lupus," said Nicole Bundy, M.D., M.P.H., board certified Rheumatologist and Chief Medical Officer at Mymee."The great variability in lupus from patient to patient is recognized as a significant obstacle to universally effective treatment. With autoimmune disease, understanding precisely what dietary and lifestyle factors trigger each patient leads to meaningful quality of life improvements over-and-above those achievable with traditional treatment alone." Dr. Bundy added "The magnitude of improvement seen in this trial – especially in fatigue and pain– is particularly notable, as these symptoms often do not respond to even the most advanced medications and cause a great deal of suffering".
About Mymee
Mymee Inc. is the leading digital health company that empowers those who suffer from autoimmune disease to reclaim their health. Mymee's 100% remote program takes a highly personalized approach that uses proven technology to decode each individual's unique triggers. The program is supported by certified health coaches who help guide behaviors and assist individuals to master their autoimmunity.
Mymee has demonstrated clinically meaningful improvement in fatigue, pain, and other quality-of-life measures. Over 1,000 participants have been through the program, which is currently offered directly to individuals, as well as through large self-insured employers and health plans.
As background, autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis (RA), lupus (SLE), psoriasis (PsO), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), multiple sclerosis (MS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and approximately 80 more.
Download the study here. To learn more about Mymee, visit us at http://www.mymee.com or follow us on LinkedIn @mymee

"The magnitude of improvement seen in this trial – especially in fatigue and pain– is particularly notable, as these symptoms often do not respond to even the most advanced medications and cause a great deal of suffering"



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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 it had signed an agreement with Bone Therapeutics to acquire its cell therapy manufacturing subsidiary, Skeletal Cell Therapy Support SA (SCTS), including all of its assets located in Gosselies, Belgium. The transaction is expected to close in November 2020.

SOMERSET, N.J. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 29, 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 it had signed an agreement with Bone Therapeutics to acquire its cell therapy manufacturing subsidiary, Skeletal Cell Therapy Support SA (SCTS), including all of its assets located in Gosselies, Belgium. The transaction is expected to close in November 2020.
Under the terms of the agreement, Catalent will purchase the shares of SCTS, currently held by Bone Therapeutics, which owns and operates a purpose-built CGxP facility of approximately 41,000 square-foot (3,800 square-meter), including its related quality control and product development laboratories, warehouse, grade C and B cleanrooms and equipment as well as land for further development. Catalent will undertake the manufacturing of clinical material for Bone Therapeutics' drug, ALLOB, an allogeneic osteoblastic cell therapy product, derived from ex vivo cultured bone marrow cells.
The Bone Therapeutics subsidiary and its facility, which is next to Catalent's existing cell therapy site, will allow Catalent to expand its industry-leading cell therapy capabilities and advanced clinical and commercial supply, and create an integrated European center of excellence in cell therapy. Catalent is continuing work on its dedicated 60,000 square-foot (5,574 square-meter) commercial-scale production and fill-finish facility in Gosselies, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2021.
As part of the acquisition, all of the experienced manufacturing employees located in Gosselies and employed by SCTS will remain with SCTS and become part of the Catalent workforce, and Bone Therapeutics will continue to focus on its pipeline of unique, innovative products addressing high unmet medical needs in the fields of orthopedics and bone diseases.
"Catalent is committed to supporting the development and manufacture of next-generation therapies and bringing life-changing treatments to patients in need," commented Manja Boerman, Ph.D., President, Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy. "Following the acquisition of MaSTherCell, the additional manufacturing capacity and technical expertise that this deal with Bone Therapeutics gives us will immediately expand our functional clinical and commercial capacity for current late-stage customers. This addition also creates a strong center of cell therapy excellence for Catalent in Europe and will serve as a hub for the growing cell therapy pipeline."
"This agreement with Catalent is an important strategic step for Bone Therapeutics and is the result of our continuous effort to optimize our operations," said Miguel Forte, CEO, Bone Therapeutics. "The integration of our manufacturing subsidiary into Catalent, one of the premier contract manufacturers in the cell therapy space, significantly increases our operational flexibility. It enables Bone Therapeutics to maximize the efficient use of our manufacturing assets by combining the manufacturing facility and specialist operators with Catalent's global network of clinical and commercial manufacturing facilities. This will ensure the most efficient ongoing global production of ALLOB. It also allows us to further focus on our core activity: developing innovative cell-based treatments for conditions with high unmet medical needs. This deal will facilitate our efforts to bring ALLOB more quickly within the reach of patients around the world."
In addition to the expansion in Gosselies, validation of Catalent's new 32,000 square-foot (3,000 square-meter) cell therapy development facility in Houston, Texas is underway and scheduled to be completed by the end of 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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About Bone Therapeutics
Bone Therapeutics is a leading biotech company focused on the development of innovative products to address high unmet needs in orthopedics and other diseases. The Company has a, diversified portfolio of cell and biologic therapies at different stages ranging from pre-clinical programs in immunomodulation to mid-to-late stage clinical development for orthopaedic conditions, targeting markets with large unmet medical needs and limited innovation.



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The American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) has announced the creation of the AmSpa Aesthetic Safety Council (AASC), which is designed to help the organization further its goal of promoting compliance, safety and profitability throughout the medical aesthetic industry.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
The American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) has announced the creation of the AmSpa Aesthetic Safety Council (AASC), which is designed to help the organization further its goal of promoting compliance, safety and profitability throughout the medical aesthetic industry.
In spite of the international pandemic, medical aesthetics remains one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. Because of this, it is critical that compliance and education become a strong and consistent focus for industry endeavors to ensure medical aesthetics stays safe and profitable. The time has come for the industry to come together and work toward this common goal.
To this end, AmSpa has launched the AASC, which consists of medical aesthetic industry professionals from different practice levels—including physicians, APRNs/NPs, RNs, PAs and owners—who will review and provide feedback on AmSpa's recently released practice guidelines, as well as guide AmSpa to ensure that it is helping to make the medical aesthetic industry more compliant, more profitable and, ultimately, safer for patients. The AASC will also provide insight, feedback and "in the field" leadership for AmSpa.
AmSpa is also collaborating with the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN), as well as the Plastic Surgical Nurses Certification Board (PSNCB), who will be represented by three professionals on the AASC.
The overarching goals of the AASC are:

Promoting compliance, safety and proper training;

Promoting cooperation and community over competition; and

Providing feedback for and helping finalize AmSpa's practice guidelines.

The AASC is critical for the future safety, compliance and community of the medical aesthetic industry. Along with AmSpa Founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, and AmSpa COO, Cathy Christensen, the following individuals are the founding members of the AASC.
George Baxter-Holder, ARNP, DNP, CANS
George Baxter-Holder, ARNP, DNP, CANS, is a board-certified aesthetic nurse practitioner and doctor of nursing practice, and he helps patients reverse the signs of aging at SkinSpirit Medical Spa in Austin, Texas. Additionally, he is the most utilized trainer with Galderma Aesthetics and is one of three faculty at the Academy for Injection Anatomy, along with Chris Surek, MD, and Hermine Warren, DNP, CANS. He holds a doctorate from Duke University and a master's from the University of Washington.
According to Baxter-Holder: "I am very excited to be participating in the AmSpa Aesthetic Safety Council, because there is nothing more important to nurses than safe, effective practice. It is crucial for the public to understand the credentials and scope of their practitioners to be confident that they will have expert care."
Nicole Chiaramonte
Known for her business philosophies of "profits with integrity" and "profit optimization through collaboration," Nicole Chiaramonte is CEO of TWG Consulting Corp., founder of Synergy MedAesthetics, co-founder of Aesthetic Investments, LLC, and a private investor in more than a dozen medical spas. She has 25 years of experience in startup management, with 15 years of management services organization (MSO) ownership in the legal and medical industries, now specializing in non-surgical medical aesthetic practices. Chiaramonte has partnered with numerous respected facial plastic surgeons, as well as family practice physicians and independent advanced practice providers (APPs), by providing start-up capital, guidance and comprehensive oversight of their entry into the medical spa space.
Leslie E. Harmon, BSN, RN, CANS, CPSN, PSNCB Board Member
Leslie E. Harmon, BSN, RN, CANS, CPSN, PSNCB board member, is a certified plastic surgery nurse, is a certified aesthetic nurse specialist and serves on the Plastic Surgery Nurse Certification Board (PSNCB). Harmon is an active member of the International Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses and has vast knowledge and experience in plastic and cosmetic surgery care.
Erin Hennessey, ARNP, DNP
Erin Hennessey, ARNP, DNP, completed her advanced education with a doctorate in nursing practice with a specialized fellowship in dermatology from Case Western University. She is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. A national trainer for MedAesthetics and a luminary for Sciton, Hennessey shares her expertise and techniques all over the United States. She is an active member of the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, AmSpa, Sigma Theta Tau, and the Dermatology Nurses Association.
According to Hennessey: "When I am working with patients and students alike, safety is of the highest priority. Safety is a mindset that we engage in with all aspects of patient-centered care. For the sake of our patients, our colleagues and our profession, we must carefully choose the proper recommendations. It is for this reason that I am proud to serve and represent our advance practice nurses on the AmSpa Aesthetic Safety Council."
Joshua Davis, RN, BSN
Joshua Davis, aka "Tox" Josh, received his bachelor of science in nursing from Belmont University and a bachelor of musical arts degree from Vanderbilt University. His past experiences include multi-specialty critical care, trauma intensive care, cardiac critical care, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and aesthetics/cosmetic dentistry. In addition to an impressive educational and medical background, Davis has an artistic eye for aesthetics and takes pride in providing the best services to his clients. He describes himself as an artist, an educator and a perfectionist.
Lynn Heublein
Lynn Heublein is the CEO and co-founder of SkinSpirit Holdings, LLC. Heublein launched SkinSpirit in 2003 with Dr. M Dean Vistnes, MD—a Stanford-educated, board-certified plastic surgeon—as the first of its kind to offer comprehensive medical aesthetic services. Today, SkinSpirit is the top provider of Botox and dermal fillers in the United States, with locations in California, Texas, Utah and Washington. Heublein is also the chairwoman of Foxeye Robotics, a company focused on automation within the beauty category. Prior to SkinSpirit, she served as president and COO of Hearme.com, EVP of business development and co-founder of Catapult Entertainment, VP of marketing at THQ and brand manager at Procter and Gamble. Heublein received a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Washington and an MBA from Stanford University.
According to Heublein, "Safety is the most important commitment to our staff and clients. It is our ethical imperative to provide the lowest-risk experience, and it must be a cornerstone to our growth as a reputable category."
Maegen Kennedy, PA-C
Maegen Kennedy, PA, has more than 11 years of experience in integrative family medicine and medical and aesthetic dermatology. Her approach to aesthetics focuses on "facial micro-optimization," where minor changes are made to improve one's overall appearance in a subliminal way. She was hand-selected to be a national trainer for Galderma. In 2019, she went to Galderma's manufacturing warehouse in Uppsala, Sweden, to sit on its elite advisory board. Through advisory boards, on-stage lectures and peer-to-peer trainings, she is helping shape the future of the aesthetic industry. Her training takes her around the country to collaborate with top plastic surgeons, integrative family physicians, dermatologists and like-minded aesthetic providers. She is passionate about the patient experience and results, along with teaching other health care professionals the art, education, and safety of aesthetic and wellness medicine.
According to Kennedy, "I am honored to be a founding member of the AmSpa Aesthetic Safety Council (AASC). Through this council, I will be able to help shape the future of the aesthetic industry by reviewing the safety of both current and new aesthetic procedures."
Grace Mclaurin, PA-C
Grace Mclaurin, PA-C, has 23 years of experience as a physician assistant, and has extensive experience in internal medicine, women's health, bio-identical hormone replacement, thyroid disorders, and non-surgical aesthetics. She founded Vitality Anti-Aging Center in 2006 because she felt a more integrative approach to health and wellness was her passion. She has special advanced skills in non-surgical aesthetics. She has extensive experience with multiple laser devices, neurotoxins, dermal fillers, skin care, vein therapy, PRP, Novathreads and more. She is a certified instructor for Allergan—the makers of Botox, Juvederm, Kybella, and SkinMedica. She has trained more than 3,000 providers in laser, injectables, hormones, thread lifts, vaginal rejuvenation, PRP and more. She is licensed to practice in North Carolina and maintains her certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, ACAPA and North Carolina Medical Society. She is also a partner in Vitality Surgical Center and V-Infusion Hydration Center.
Gerrie M. Obi, MSN, ARNP, AGPCNP-BC, CPSN, ISPAN-F
Gerrie M. Obi, MSN, ARNP, AGPCNP-BC, CPSN, ISPAN-F, brings more than three decades of plastic and aesthetic experience. She earned a master's degree in nursing with a specialty in adult and geriatric primary care. Obi is a master level injector and has held positions in several of the major aesthetic corporations serving as an educator and physician liaison, providing clinical and scientific support for various products. Obi is also an international trainer; she trains the trainers as well as other master injectors, both nationally and internationally. She was the first Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) in Northeast Florida and serves on the Board of Directors of the International Society for Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN). Obi has trained thousands of aesthetic providers globally over the past decades, as well as provided innovative aesthetic care in our area for countless patients.
Stanley Okoro, MD, FACS
Internationally renowned double board-certified Atlanta-based plastic surgeon Stanley Okoro, MD, FACS, graduated from Meharry Medical College, completed surgical training at Emory University, and then completed an additional three-year training in plastic and reconstructive Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He served in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of commander, and was the chief of plastic surgery. He is the medical director of Georgia Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Abuja Plastics, Amachi Medspa and Asuch Surgery Center. Dr. Okoro is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of many prestigious and exclusive organizations in plastic surgery.
Chris C. Surek, DO
Chris C. Surek, DO, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and internationally recognized facial anatomist. He is an assistant professor of anatomy at Kansas City University and clinical assistant professor of plastic surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Surek is the founder and director of the Academy for Injection Anatomy, a comprehensive CME-accredited hands-on cadaver injection anatomy course. He specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body, as well as non-invasive facial rejuvenation procedures. He has co-authored several book chapters and published original research in facial cosmetic surgery, facial anatomy and filler injection. Dr. Surek is also the co-author of Facial Volumization: An Anatomic Approach, an anatomy-based textbook for filler injections. He serves as a key opinion leader for several companies within the aesthetic industry and teaches cadaver-based facial anatomy courses nationally and internationally.
According to Dr. Surek, "Safe and ethical practices are the cornerstone of any aesthetic medicine entity. Progressive growth in this exciting field requires a diverse and open-minded collaboration among providers. I am looking forward to serving on this council and hope this committee can help all of us continue to build collegiately and alignment among aesthetic providers."
Hermine Warren, ARNP, DNP, CANS
Hermine Warren, ARNP, DNP, CANS, has been in nursing since 1974, with an advanced practice degree since 1980. She is an educational/clinical trainer both internationally and nationally, is a GenNOW and PALETTE faculty member, and has maintained a clinical practice in the non-surgical cosmetic subspecialty field since 2004. Also, she is co-faculty for Academy for Injection Anatomy with Dr. Chris Surek and George Baxter-Holder, ARNP, DNP, CANS. Warren graduated with her Master of Science in nursing from the University of Colorado in 1979 and her doctor of nursing practice from Walden University in 2014. She has been a member of Sigma Theta Tau since 1979 and a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society since 2013. She is also a published author within the aesthetic arena.
According to Warren, "Safety has always been a number one priority for me within my aesthetic practice. 'Do no harm' should be a health care practitioner's mantra, and hopefully the (AASC) will provide a beginning platform for elevated practice within the aesthetic arena.
About the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)
The American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) provides business and legal resources to medical spas and aesthetic practices across the country. AmSpa's events—including Medical Spa & Aesthetic Boot Camps and Medical Spa Show—provide business and legal best-practices to anyone entering the medical spa space or looking to improve their existing practice. AmSpa members receive access to legal summaries of laws governing medical spas in their state, discounts, a robust and growing webinar library, and many other benefits. For more information visit americanmedspa.org, call 312-981-0993, or email info@americanmedspa.org.

"I am very excited to be participating in the AmSpa Aesthetic Safety Council, because there is nothing more important to nurses than safe, effective practice. It is crucial for the public to understand the credentials and scope of their practitioners to be confident that they will have expert care."



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Donor Network West, the federally designated organ procurement organization for Northern California and Northern Nevada, today unveiled the floral portrait of Francine Salazar at a ceremony in Fresno. Francine will be honored at the 2021 Tournament of Roses Rose Parade celebration on January 1, 2021. The Visalia, Calif. resident passed away last year at the age of 10 and saved four individuals through the donation of her heart, pancreas, and both kidneys.

FRESNO, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Donor Network West, the federally designated organ procurement organization for Northern California and Northern Nevada, today unveiled the floral portrait of Francine Salazar at a ceremony in Fresno. Francine will be honored at the 2021 Tournament of Roses Rose Parade celebration on January 1, 2021. The Visalia, Calif. resident passed away last year at the age of 10 and saved four individuals through the donation of her heart, pancreas, and both kidneys.
Francine, a fun loving aspiring cartoonist and chef, lost her life in 2019 when her family vehicle was struck by another vehicle. She loved art and unicorns and enjoyed dancing and singing to KTOP BTS, Blackpink and EXO.
"I miss Francine every day, but her spirit lives on in us," said Hanah Keren-Salazar, Francine's mother. "Knowing that Francine gave the selfless gift of life to others has helped our grieving process and provides my family hope in humanity. Our hearts will be forever changed by the gifts Francine shared with the world."
The original floral portrait of Francine will be featured in the newly created Bloomfest, an official floral celebration in Pasadena, California. Her floragraph will be one of more than 20 portraits made from organic materials in memory of organ, eye and tissue donors from across the United States.
"Francine is a true hero and her generous spirit will live on through all those whose lives she touched," said Janice F. Whaley, CEO of Donor Network West. "Her family's decision to donate life helped save multiple lives and her story continues to inspire others to register to be a donor."
On January 1, 2021 the Tournament of Roses Association will host a two-hour telecast of entertainment programming delivering a celebratory and hopeful experience to enrich the lives of the community. The entertainment special will air nationally from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time on ABC, NBC, Univision, Hallmark Channel, RFD-TV and KTLA in Los Angeles.
Nearly 10,000 people await a life-saving organ transplant in Northern California and Northern Nevada. One organ donor can save up to eight lives and heal another 75 others through tissue donation. To learn more about organ and tissue donation, or to register as a donor, visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or DonorNetworkWest.org.
About Donor Network West
Donor Network West saves and heals lives by facilitating organ and tissue recovery for transplantation and research. The organization was established in 1987 and is an official Donate Life organization accredited by the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB). Federally designated to serve 45 counties in northern California and northern Nevada, Donor Network West partners with the Department of Motor Vehicles and the state-authorized donor registries. For information, visit DonorNetworkWest.org and follow us on social media: @mydnwest.



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Team PHenomenal Hope plans events during November's Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness month.

BELOIT, WIS. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
November is pulmonary hypertension month (PH), and nonprofit Team PHenomenal Hope is hosting a month long celebration of activities called the Tour of PHenomenal Hope to amplify awareness.
PH is a rare disease that causes high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, which puts unnecessary stress on both the heart and then lungs. Currently, there is no cure, and, eventually, it can be fatal. One of the most aggressive symptoms of the disease is shortness of breath, which prevents patients from being able to do ordinary things, such as climbing the stairs, without becoming breathless and exhausted.
In an effort to cultivate widespread awareness and involvement, Team PH has put together a month-long list of events that encompasses education, competition, conversation, and virtual participation. From virtual town halls and Twitter chats led by leading PH medical professionals, to a live Zoom stationary bike competition, to an all-inclusive physical activity tracking Let Me Be Your Lungs challenge, Team PH wanted there to be something for everyone.
"Awareness month is a time for everyone to do their part in working toward earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and cure. We wanted to create the opportunity for everyone, inside and outside of the community, to participate," shared executive director Linda Appleby.
The Tour of PHenomenal Hope's virtual town halls on November 4th, November 11th, and November 18th are a special offering with a prestigious line-up of PH specialists from around the globe, including Dr. John Ryan from the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah, Dr. Jean Luc Vachiery of the Erasme Academic Hospital in Brussels, and Dr. Jean Elwing from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
While the organization offers programs and services to support the PH community, it started out as an ultra-endurance team and fundraising program. Inspired by our original vision of the organization, Team PH has mirrored the Tour of PHenomenal Hope to that of a professional cycling race.
Team PH's co-founder and president, Dr. Patricia George shared, "Similarly to the Grand Tours of cycling, which bring us different types of races each day (flat, sprinting stages, mountain stages, time trials), we have organized our tour into different types of stages, from educational stages, town halls covering topics in pulmonary hypertension, to our #LetMeBeYourLungs Challenge for everyone, and finally, the capstone Tour of PHenomenal Hope Championship Stage Race, where we will feature a live race of cyclists, and their patient partners, as they sweat it out for all the glory."
The Tour of PHenomenal Hope is supported by Team PH's industry sponsors: Janssen, Acceleron, Altavant, United Therapeutics, and CVS Specialty.
To see Team PH's full schedule of November events, register for a Town Hall, or sign up for the Let Me Be Your Lungs Challenge, go to https://wp.me/p636AG-3CA. Make a donation to support the Tour of PHenomenal Hope at https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/tour-of-phenomenal-hope.
Team PHenomenal Hope's mission is to fund medical research into improved treatments or a cure for those who suffer from pulmonary hypertension, and to implement programs and services that remove patients from isolation, build community, and provide hope. Visit http://www.teamph.org to learn more about Team PHenomenal Hope.



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Shoreline Periodontics hosts a virtual Synergy Study Club event October 28, 2020, called Modern Anterior Advanced Composite Techniques, featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Arthur R. Volker. Hosting periodontists, Drs. Gregory Toback and Marianne Urbanski, are passionate about creating functional and beautiful smiles with precisely placed dental implants in New London, CT and Westerly, RI.

NEW LONDON, CONN. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2020
Drs. Gregory Toback and Marianne Urbanski of Shoreline Periodontics will host a virtual Synergy Study Club event called Modern Anterior Advanced Composite Techniques, featuring guest lecturer, Dr. Arthur R. Volker. The event will take place October 28, 2020, from 6-8 p.m. EST. Periodontists, Drs. Toback and Urbanski, are passionate about creating flawless smiles, which they provide with strategically placed dental implants at their New London, CT and Westerly, RI practices.
A Diplomate of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American College of Dentists, Dr. Volker is a key thought leader in the dental industry. He lends advice for several dental manufacturers and has been involved in the testing and development of dental products and materials.
For this month's Synergy Study Club, Dr. Volker will give an in-depth look at a modern approach to anterior composite techniques. Participating dentists, periodontists, and dental specialists will receive three continuing education credits for attending. During the event, participants will learn advanced techniques, including:

Applying principles of smile design and analysis of proportions

Integrating mathematical algorithms of dental esthetics to smile design

Discussing composite options as well as determinants for matrix selection

Systematizing preparation protocols such as isolation and particle abrasion for carious and non-carious restorations

Understanding the methodologies available for direct composite including layering and injection molding

Discussing polishing techniques

In order to preserve the health of their patients, staff, and overall community amid the coronavirus pandemic, Drs. Toback and Urbanski have made this course virtual. They have also implemented new safety guidelines, limiting the number of patients in the office at one time and increasing their sanitation regimen.
As periodontists, Drs. Toback and Urbanski specialize in the placement of dental implants and frequently offer this service at their practice. They place single to full arch dental implants utilizing the most advanced technology in the industry today to pre-plan each surgery. Placement is determined based on the health of the jawbone as well as the esthetics of the smile. Incorporating elements taught in this upcoming course, Drs. Toback and Urbanski offer dental implants that consider the final smile including gum line, lip line, and facial features. Final restorations are made from high-quality materials designed specifically for each patient's unique preferences to blend seamlessly with his or her smile.
Those looking to enhance their smile in New London, CT with dental implants can connect with periodontists Drs. Toback and Urbanski for a consultation. To schedule an appointment, visit http://www.shorelineperio.com or call 860-443-2428 for the New London, CT location, or 401-596-0000 for the Westerly, RI office.
About the Periodontists
Shoreline Periodontics is a periodontal practice offering personalized dental care for patients since 1998 and is located in New London, CT and Westerly, RI. Leading board-certified periodontist, Dr. Gregory A. Toback, received his B.A. from St. John's University and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Connecticut. He also received advanced training in periodontics and dental implants at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Marianne Urbanski has been voted one of Connecticut's top dentists for more than seven years by Connecticut Magazine. Dr. Urbanski graduated cum laude from the College of Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts where she earned a Bachelors' degree in Biology. She also received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and her Masters' of Dental Science degree from the University of Connecticut Dental School. Dr. Urbanski and Dr. Toback pride themselves on offering caring, professional treatment to each patient. Dr. Toback and Dr. Urbanski focus on minimally invasive surgeries including LANAP laser gum surgery and are certified to offer the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique for treatment of gum recession. To learn more about Shoreline Periodontics and their dental services visit their website at http://www.shorelineperio.com or call 860-443-2428 for the New London, CT location, or 401-596-0000 for the Westerly, RI office.



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