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#5101
Drs. Kenneth Nash and Jonathan Nash of Nash Family Dentistry are enhancing smiles in Jackson, MS with porcelain veneers and other cosmetic dentistry treatments as part of their smile makeovers. By utilizing cosmetic dentistry procedures, the doctors are able to enhance the look, feel and function of a patient's smile.

JACKSON, MISS. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Respected dentists, Drs. Kenneth Nash and Jonathan Nash, are transforming the lives of patients with flawed, incomplete or damaged smiles through smile makeovers in Jackson, MS. Porcelain veneers, dental implants and other cosmetic dentistry treatments are often part of a smile makeover, offering solutions to those who want to improve the look and function of their smiles.
"The first thing you notice when you encounter a person is their smile. Veneers improve the smile with minimal destruction or damage to the surrounding teeth," says Dr. Kenneth Nash. "A smile makeover can literally change a person's personality because their treatment has relieved that subconscious worry that something is wrong with their teeth or that someone has noticed them."
A smile makeover can transform a person's life by improving their self-confidence as well as their ability to use their mouth properly. Smile makeovers are composed of multiple cosmetic dentistry treatments that change the look, function and comfort of the teeth. Often, a smile makeover can take several appointments to reach the desired outcome, but once patients have completed all their treatments, their smile is drastically improved. Common treatments include: 

Porcelain veneers

Dental implants

Teeth whitening

ClearCorrect orthodontics

Crowns and bridges

One of the most versatile smile makeover treatments offered is porcelain veneers. Typically used as a form of cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers are thin "masks" for the front of the teeth that cover imperfections. The treatment for veneers is minimal and no damage occurs to surrounding teeth. Veneers can be used to fill gaps between teeth, improve the color of stained teeth, correct crooked or misaligned teeth or improve the appearance of teeth that are cracked, chipped or worn down. The procedure takes only two appointments and patients can have a healthy and attractive smile again.
Those interested in learning more about smile makeovers, porcelain veneers, or other cosmetic dentistry treatments available in the Jackson, MS area are encouraged to contact Nash Family Dentistry for a consultation at their Vicksburg, MS practice. Appointments can be made by visiting http://www.vicksburgdentist.com or by calling 601-634-1812.
About the Dentists 
Nash Family Dentistry is a general practice offering personalized dental care for patients in Vicksburg, MS. Dr. Kenneth Nash, Dr. Jonathan Nash and their team provide patients with the latest in dental technology in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Drs. Nash offer a variety of services including laser dentistry, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry services, among others. To learn more about the services offered at Nash Family Dentistry please visit the website at http://www.vicksburgdentist.com or call 601-634-1812 to schedule an appointment.

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Drs. Kenneth Nash and Jonathan Nash Provide Smile Makeovers to Jackson, MS

A smile makeover can literally change a person's personality because their treatment has relieved that subconscious worry that something is wrong with their teeth.



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#5102
Patients who are dissatisfied with the appearance or function of their mouth can receive full mouth reconstruction from distinguished Sandwich, MA oral surgeon, Dr. William Lane. When performed by an oral surgeon, full mouth reconstruction can include advanced procedures like bone grafting and facial trauma treatments to help patients who may have suffered from an accident or whose mouth causes them constant discomfort. After full mouth reconstruction, patients can return to a healthy, natural lifestyle.
"Patients that we see with a dentition that is significantly diseased complain mostly about function, such as not being able to eat what they want or digest their food properly. Secondarily, they have the issue of appearance, the cosmetic aspect of the problem," says Dr. Lane. "They are motivated by pain or active disease, and for many, it is ongoing and something they have dealt with for years and years. We are able to help them through a variety of means."
Full mouth reconstruction is designed to transform a flawed, damaged mouth into one that is both functional and attractive again. Patients may need full mouth reconstruction after an accident or trauma, or if advanced disease is present. Dr. Lane begins every consultation with an in-depth evaluation of the patient's mouth and a discussion on their wants, needs and smile goals. The full mouth reconstruction is then planned and may include one or multiple procedures with the end goal of a healthy, functional and attractive mouth. Treatments that may be performed in a full mouth reconstruction include: 

Dental implants

Bone grafting

Tooth extraction

Facial trauma treatments

Oral surgeons like Dr. Lane are uniquely qualified to perform full mouth reconstruction treatments due to their skill, training and experience. In cases where a patient needs dental implants to complete their smile but does not have enough jawbone to secure the implants, Dr. Lane performs bone grafting. Bone grafting requires delicate and careful skill to restore bone volume, both filling in the facial appearance and creating enough bone for an oral surgeon to place a dental implant. Dr. Lane has years of dental and surgical experience behind him and uses some of the most modern technology in dentistry today. For patients with dental anxiety, he offers sedation, including advanced IV sedation, to block sensations of discomfort and help patients relax.
Those in need of restorative dentistry to improve the function of their mouth or the appearance of their smile are encouraged to make an appointment with Sandwich, MA oral surgeon, Dr. Lane, by visiting http://www.laneoralsurgery.com or calling 508-746-8700 to schedule a consultation. Appointments can be made at both their Plymouth, MA and Sandwich, MA locations.
About the Oral Surgeon
Lane Oral Surgery offers oral and maxillofacial surgical care at their offices in Plymouth, MA and Sandwich, MA. Renowned oral surgeon, Dr. William Lane graduated from Harvard University, received his doctorate from Boston University, and completed his residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery in a combined program at Boston University and Tufts University. Dr. Lane created the revolutionary SmileOn! same day full mouth dental implant solution to help patients with missing teeth regain their smile, their confidence, and normal dental function. In addition to his SmileOn! solution, Dr. Lane offers bone grafting, wisdom teeth removal, and full mouth reconstruction. The entire team at Lane Oral Surgery is devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of smiles. To learn more about Dr. Lane, his practice, and the services offered at Lane Oral Surgery, visit http://www.laneoralsurgery.com or call 508-746-8700 to schedule a consultation.

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Dr. William Lane, Sandwich, MA Oral Surgeon, Offers Full Mouth Reconstruction

After full mouth reconstruction, patients can return to a healthy, natural lifestyle.




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#5103
While every journey to parenthood is unique, the common thread in these patient stories compiled by SGF is hope. In this uplifting free e-book, commemorating SGF's new "Better Approach" campaign, readers will catch a glimpse into the obstacles, setbacks, and triumphs experienced by 10 courageous SGF patients who were willing to share their story.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
"Patient Stories of Hope" is a collection of personal stories written by SGF patients that provide an honest and heartwarming look into the trials and triumphs patients face in their pursuit to building a family. Each story provides a different and revealing perspective and is meant to serve as a source of strength, hope, and inspiration to those still on the path to parenthood.
After recurrent miscarriages, one SGF patient recalls learning about SGF from a friend, "It did not matter the distance we had to drive—almost 10 hours in one direction—we knew we were doing the right thing. In our first encounter [with SGF] we knew it was the best decision we could have taken. Love, compassion, attention, everything we could ever expect—and more—was provided to us," recalls Andreia, who chose SGF's 100% refund guarantee program to help build their family.
After premature menopause stopped her cycles at a young age, this anonymous couple experienced deep sadness and started to lose hope. While in the process of grieving and coming to terms with this reality, they learned about embryo donation at SGF, something they had never heard of before. It brought them the child they had long hoped for.
"Our daughter has a unique story of incredible, amazing, selfless love! We feel that SGF's Donor Embryo Program is a 'win-win' situation. The donors who fought to hard and long are happy that they remaining embryos can be donated, thawed and have the chance of being born. My husband and I, who tried for so long to get pregnant, received that amazing gift," recalls one SGF patient.
Jennifer and Tara, a same-sex couple, recalled, "We began this journey with an idea of how to choose a donor, but SGF actually gave us more resources than we had expected. The provided Jennifer and I with several different options on where to receive donor sperm and helped us understand some of the medical and genetic screenings that were important in selecting a donor."
"We welcomed our sweet boy Henry into the world. Our family is now complete thanks to the inclusive care and support from Shady Grove Fertility," Tara added.
SGF patients Meghan and Joshua shared how devastated they were to hear from a previous doctor that there was 'no way' Meghan would be able to get pregnant with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). And if she did, she was told it would likely be an unsafe pregnancy. Thankfully, the couple stayed persistent and sought a second opinion elsewhere, and then finally a third opinion at SGF. "I now have a beautiful baby girl and I cannot express how grateful I am to everyone at SGF who helped my husband and me throughout our journey. Having my daughter and finally becoming a mother is nothing short of a miracle and the answer to an infinite amount of prayer," Meghan recalls.
Many people come to Shady Grove Fertility looking for answers. Affecting nearly one-third of all infertility diagnoses, PCOS is the most common ovulatory disorder in women of reproductive age. However, while myths persist that women with PCOS cannot get pregnant, the reality is that it is highly treatable and nearly every woman with PCOS should be able to get pregnant.
When SGF first opened its doors in 1991, one Shady Grove Fertility baby was born approximately every 20 days. Today, more than 12 SGF babies are born each day, every day. This ebook and their newest 'Better Approach' campaign hopefully serves as a reminder that there are now treatments available to help almost everyone conceive.
What is a 'Better Approach'? SGF believes it is arming people with knowledge about their reproductive systems, raising awareness that infertility is a real disease that affects both men and women equally, and encouraging people to seek help from a specialist sooner than later so they can make informed decisions about their care and make progress toward their dream of parenthood.
Click to access SGF's free "Patient Stories of Hope" ebook.
To learn more about SGF's 'better approach,' schedule a consultation with an SGF physician by calling 1-888-761-1967 or fill out this brief form.
About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) 
SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 38 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment 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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Shady Grove Fertility offers encouragement in new Patient Stories of Hope eBook.

Many people come to Shady Grove Fertility looking for answers. While myths persist that women with PCOS cannot get pregnant, the reality is that it is highly treatable and nearly every woman with PCOS should be able to get pregnant.




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#5104
The esteemed dentists of Clearwater Dental Associates welcome new and existing patients in the Clearwater, FL area to receive transformative full mouth reconstruction treatment plans. Whether missing teeth, infected teeth or misaligned and crowded teeth, this team of compassionate and experienced dentists can offer a completely custom treatment plan for a healthy, new smile.
Full mouth reconstruction solutions are unique to the needs of each individual. They may include repairing teeth that are decayed, chipped, cracked or damaged with porcelain veneers or dental crowns. They can also involve replacing receded or resorbed bone with bone grafts, realigning misaligned bites through occlusal adjustments or orthodontics and even permanently replacing missing teeth with dental implants. The goal of any full mouth reconstruction is to bring function and aesthetics back to the patient either in one appointment or a phased series of visits.
Due to the personalized nature of full mouth reconstruction treatments, the team at Clearwater Dental Associates has arranged their office to include a litany of in-house services and treatment solutions. Not only can the team rely on an in-house lab to custom-craft restorations, but they can deliver peace of mind for individuals with dental fear through sedation dentistry options.
One of their recent full mouth reconstruction patients explains how convenient his treatment with Dr. Matthew Burton was. "He sat down with me and I explained all the issues that and that I wanted to get some dental implants. I didn't want things that came loose anymore. I wanted something to be done permanently." He expands on his experience, "I'm definitely afraid of needles. They put headsets on me and it took all my worries away. My overall experience at Clearwater Dental has been the best experience that I've had going to any doctor's office."
Those living in the Clearwater, FL area who have minor or major smile concerns can call Clearwater Dental Associates to talk about restorative dentistry and full mouth reconstruction treatments. In addition to their Clearwater location, the team has opened a practice in Dunedin, FL as well. Patients can learn more about the treatments they offer or schedule an appointment at either location by visiting http://www.cdadental.com.
About the Dentists
Clearwater Dental Associates is a team of leading dentists serving patients in the Clearwater area for over 30 years. Drs. Matthew Burton, Keith Kiskaddon, Nolan Allen, Maria Hernandez, James Hayslett, and William Spencer offer comprehensive services at two locations, with offices in Clearwater and Dunedin, FL. The Clearwater facility alone holds 17 seats and over 20 team members. Clearwater Dental Associates provides the latest in dental treatments and technology, including full mouth dental implants, Invisalign, sedation dentistry, general dental care, and an in-house lab. A patient-centered practice, each doctor and team member is dedicated to patient comfort and education. To learn more about Clearwater Dental Associates or to schedule a personalized appointment, call 727-797-8800 for the Clearwater, FL location, 727-734-3321 for the Dunedin, FL office, or visit http://www.cdadental.com.

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The Dentists of Clearwater Dental Associates Offer Full Mouth Reconstruction in Clearwater, FL

My overall experience at Clearwater Dental has been the best experience that I've had going to any doctor's office.



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The investment further validates SHE Software's strong North American market position, spearheading further growth to build on the momentum achieved over the last two years. The firm plans to increase headcount to expand its global talent pool by 60 and develop the skillset of its existing team.
Matthew Elson, CEO of SHE Software explains, "SHE Software has played a critical role in helping develop the EHS management software industry having pioneered digital innovation for over 20 years. From our dominant position in the UK and Europe we are now focused on further scaling operations in North America."
"Our customers are individuals who deal with complex and dispersed operations where the more traditional approach to managing health and safety is no longer adequate. We typically help customers produce ROI paybacks within 12 months by improving EHS efficiencies and increasing engagement top-down, bottom-up."
SHE Software's leading-edge cloud based, mobile-first platform is transforming the corporate approach to EHS management. Building on their rapidly growing client base of more than 250 organizations, SHE Software is also developing a strong partner network in the US.
SHE Software has witnessed strong growth during the past 12 months securing more than 80 new customers and an increase of 54% in orders during 2019.
The software as a service (SaaS) firm has continued to add innovation to its flagship product, Assure, most recently launching a Business Intelligence feature that allows its corporate users to identify trends, track leading indicators and predict where preventative interventions will be most effective.
Elson continues, "We chose the Frog team because of its focus and expertise in scaling software firms like ours internationally. Frog's Scale-Up Methodology and Operating Partner team stood apart from our other options, and we very much look forward to writing the next chapter together."
Global spending on EHS software is expected to reach $1.9bn in 2024*, with the mid-risk corporate market largely unserved by dedicated modern software services and is therefore experiencing significant growth.
Mike Reid, Senior Partner at Frog Capital commented, "SHE Software's deep understanding of environmental, health and safety challenges, and how modern software engagement can transform attitudes and address key EHS issues has impressed the Frog team a great deal."
Charlie Winward, Managing Director, Northern Venture Capital Trust (VCTs) Funds at Mercia, said, "We are pleased to continue our support of SHE Software and welcome Frog Capital in this new funding round. SHE Software has made considerable progress in the EHS sector, and this syndicated round positions it well to continue its growth over the next few years and further build out its presence in the US market.
"SHE Software exemplifies the benefits of the Northern VCTs' approach to identifying and investing in technology firms. By combining our commercial and sector expertise with exciting opportunities and talented teams, we are seeking to build successful firms to create medium-term incremental shareholder value."
SHE Software is the team behind Assure, a truly user-configurable EHS management software platform that helps organizations achieve and demonstrate health and safety compliance, while generating cost-savings by reducing the administrative burden.
Deploying a mobile-first approach, employees and contractors can easily report EHS information 'at source', 24/7, on-site or off-site.
Assure is transforming how EHS is managed, engaging employees to generate new insights that help organizations target improvements and reduce incidents. Not only does Assure help demonstrate an organization's duty of care, it also reduces the financial burden of incidents and claims. All while supporting EHS decisions that are data driven and fact-based.
Notes to editors
*Verdantix, EHS Software Market Size And Forecast 2019-2024 (Global), Feb 2019.
About SHE Software
For over 20 years, SHE Software has been developing Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management software. Founded in 1995, the firm now serves more than 250 customers across multiple sectors. Their safety accredited team is located across the US, UK and New Zealand.
The SHE Software team pride themselves in being expert in the application of technology to solve their customers' EHS challenges. Assure, its EHS software solution, provides organizations with an easily accessible way to manage health, safety and compliance. Supporting a proactive approach, Assure, empowers EHS professionals to draw insight from their data and make targeted interventions.
http://www.shesoftware.com
About Frog Capital
Frog is a specialist growth equity investor, backing European software companies at the Scale-Up stage, across two key themes: digital infrastructure and smart data. They have recently announced the First Close of their new fund, Frog European Growth II (FEGII).
Frog invest in businesses with proven product-market fit, strong momentum and positive unit economics, typically with €3m+ revenues and 30% growth. Frog work with their portfolio companies using their 'Scale-Up Methodology' to help continue their growth. They provide support at the Scale-Up stage with a team of operational experts and entrepreneurs.
Further information available at http://www.frogcapital.com
About Mercia Asset Management PLC
The Northern VCTs are three VCT funds with over £270m AUM investing in scale-up businesses across the UK, typically with a first cheque of £2-4m and a view to providing follow-on funding at subsequent rounds. They are managed by Mercia.
Mercia is a proactive, specialist asset manager focused on supporting regional SMEs to achieve their growth aspirations. Mercia provides capital across its four asset classes of balance sheet, venture, private equity and debt capital; the Group's 'Complete Capital Solution'. The Group initially nurtures businesses via its third-party funds under management, then over time Mercia can provide further funding to the most promising companies, by deploying direct investment follow-on capital from its own balance sheet.
The Group has a strong UK regional footprint through its eight offices, 19 university partnerships and extensive personal networks, providing it with access to high-quality deal flow. Mercia has over £0.8million of assets under management and, since its IPO in December 2014, has invested over £90million across its direct investment portfolio.
Mercia Asset Management PLC is quoted on AIM with the epic "MERC" and includes the following wholly owned subsidiaries - 

Mercia Fund Management Limited is authorized and regulated by the FCA under firm reference number 524856

Enterprise Ventures Limited is authorized and regulated by the FCA under firm reference number 183363

EV Business Loans Limited is authorized and regulated by the FCA under firm reference number 443560

http://www.mercia.co.uk

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We typically help customers produce ROI paybacks within 12 months by improving EHS efficiencies and increasing engagement top-down, bottom-up." - Matthew Elson, SHE Software CEO



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#5106
Medgaus Dental Group provides a solution to those suffering from damaged, broken or flawed teeth through cosmetic dentistry in Monroeville, PA. Through smile makeover treatment plans, Drs. Carl Medgaus and Maelys Aguila correct imperfections and give patients a smile they are proud to show off. These highly experienced dentists rebuild smiles using a variety of dental techniques, providing both functional and aesthetic improvements to patient smiles and quality of life.
"The smile makeover is really how we can give you back that complete smile again," says Dr. Medgaus. "All our procedures can be part of the smile makeover process, so what we want to do is the least invasive procedure that will give you the best predictable result."
A smile makeover is often an umbrella term used to describe a series of dental procedures that share the same goal of improving a patient's smile, both functionally and cosmetically. Drs. Medgaus and Aguila begin each smile makeover with a customized consultation to learn the patient's wants, needs and goals. A treatment plan will be designed that contains multiple dental procedures that will help create the patient's dream smile. Common treatments included in a smile makeover are: 

Invisalign

Teeth whitening

Crowns and bridges

Gum recontouring

Stabili-Teeth dental implants

One of the most versatile dental procedures is the dental implant. Commonly included in smile makeovers, dental implants can be used to replace failing or missing teeth with lifelike, attractive new teeth. Because of this, they restore both function and aesthetics to the smile. Patients who receive dental implants are able to bite, chew, speak and smile with confidence, knowing that their new teeth will not fall out or look unsightly. Implants also preserve jawbone structure and oral and overall health. With proper care of their dental implants, most patients can expect them to last a lifetime.
Medgaus Dental Group is a full-service dental practice that offers more than just dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. With offices in Monroeville and Pittsburgh, PA, the practice can treat gum disease, which affects over 50 percent of the population to some degree, as well as provide solutions for cases of sleep apnea. Drs. Medgaus and Aguila stay up to date with dental technology in order to offer the most modern and effective procedures. Those with dental fear can also rest easy at Medgaus Dental Group with the help of sedation dentistry, including advanced IV sedation.
Patients in need of a smile enhancement or who want to learn more about cosmetic dentistry in Monroeville, PA or Pittsburgh, PA are encouraged to schedule a consultation. Appointments can be made at Medgaus Dental Group by visiting http://www.medgausdentalgroup.com or calling their Monroeville office at 412-373-0310 or their Pittsburgh practice at 412-563-6333.
About the Dentists
For over 35 years, Medgaus Dental Group has been serving the Monroeville and Pittsburgh, PA areas with genuine and comprehensive dental care. Founder and lead dentist, Dr. Carl Medgaus, is dedicated to continuing education for himself as well as his fellow clinicians. Having treated over 300,000 patients since 1973 and placing over 5,000 dental implants, his results speak for themselves. His associate, Dr. Maelys Aguila, is a native Spanish speaker who shares the same philosophy that changing a smile can change a life. Developing his own full arch dental implant technique, Stabili-Teeth, Dr. Medgaus and his team also offer life-changing smile makeovers and gum disease treatment, among other services. To learn more about Drs. Medgaus and Aguila, their leading-edge practice, or the services they offer, visit http://www.medgausdentalgroup.com or call their Monroeville office at 412-373-0310 or their Pittsburgh practice at 412-563-6333.

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Dr. Carl Medgaus Offers Smile Makeovers in Monroeville, PA

The smile makeover is really how we can give you back that complete smile again.




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#5107
Westwind Integrated Health (WIH) recently hosted a charity event for Purse Impressions, where members of the community donated over 100 purses to give to women graduating from rehabilitation centers. This practice, which provides treatment from primary carephysicians and dentists under one roof, regularly participates in charities local to Phoenix, AZ as well as internationally. They were pleased to host an event for a charity founded by a patient of their practice, Patricia Bruscha.
Purse Impressions is a local Phoenix, AZ charity whose mission is to "gift graduates from rehab with a purse that celebrates their accomplishments, allowing them to move forward with dignity, strength, and the knowledge that someone cares." Bruscha founded the charity in honor of her own daughter, who originated the idea before passing away from liver disease due to alcohol abuse. The charity provides purses, toiletries, and other items for women graduating from substance abuse treatment centers across the United States and Canada. Individuals can make monetary or product donations, in addition to installing a donation box in their workplace or community.
WIH hosted the event at one of their practice locations in Phoenix, AZ. Dentists, Drs. Nabil Fehmi and Maryam Beyramian, as well as the entire WIH staff hosted the event. Westwind Integrated Health routinely gives back to the community and was proud to host an event for one of their patients.
Westwind Integrated Health is a medical-dental practice that provides comprehensive, whole-body healthcare all under one roof. Patients can improve their overall health and wellness without needing separate providers, closing care gaps and improving the quality of their care. This practice offers primary care for adults and children, as well as comprehensive dental services, including preventive care, gum disease treatment, and dental implants.
Patients looking for a new primary care physician or dentist in Phoenix, AZ, or who would like to learn more about Purse Impressions, can contact Westwind Integrated Health. Appointments can be made 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 Primary Care Physicians and Dentists at Westwind Integrated Health Host an Event for Purse Impressions

Westwind Integrated Health routinely gives back to the community and was proud to host an event for one of their patients.




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The guide takes a look at defining what functional supplements are, what types are available, and offers tips on getting the most benefit from them.

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Health Naturals has announced the release of their newest infographic: Everything You Need to Know about Functional Supplements. Whether it is to aid in digestion, promote muscle growth, or provide a detoxification plan, millions of people consume functional supplements every year.
"Functional supplements are taken by people to fill a specific nutrient deficiency or improve a distinct area of their health," according to Health Naturals. "For functional supplements, many take them for benefits which may exist including a lower risk of medical conditions, improvements to health, and an increase in brain function."
The infographic also lists some examples of functional supplements that people take on a regular basis (melatonin, for example), and some tips to maximize efficiency on the supplements that you take. Some of these tips include speaking to your physician before consumption, and monitoring side effects to ensure the benefits are worth the time and effort.
Sourced from highly reputable outlets such as the Food and Drug Administration and WebMD, this infographic covers all the basic information for someone who is interested in trying out some of these supplements.
To learn more about Functional Supplements, visit Health Naturals here.
About Health Naturals: 
For over 15 years, Health Naturals has been an exclusive premium quality supplier of natural health supplements and nootropics.

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"Functional supplements are taken by people to fill a specific nutrient deficiency or improve a distinct area of their health."




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#5109
Dr. Amir HagShenas, respected dentist in San Jose, CA, is offering patients with loose, ill-fitting dentures or numerous missing teeth the opportunity to receive a full mouth dental implant treatment in just one day. Combining state-of-the-art technology with nearly 30 years of dental experience, Dr. HagShenas and his team at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions work to provide the highest standard of dental implant treatment with the most long-lasting results.
Dr. HagShenas works closely with patients to capture a full understanding of their needs including their desired tooth size, shape, and color. He then uses a cone beam CT scanner to capture detailed images of the patient's mouth. These images help Dr. HagShenas determine the precise placement for each dental implant, including the accurate angle, depth, and position.
After a patient qualifies for a dental implanttransformation, Dr. HagShenas places the dental implants within the jaw and attaches a natural-looking temporary bridge the same day. This gives patients an immediate and fully functioning arch of teeth while they wait for the completion of their permanent bridge. Once constructed, Dr. HagShenas securely attaches the final bridge, which can last the rest of the patient's life when properly maintained.
Throughout the entire full mouth dental implant treatment, Dr. HagShenas offers personalized care to keep the patient relaxed and comfortable. He also provides sedation dentistry to ease the nerves of patients and relieve discomfort during the entire dental implant procedure.
Patients of Dr. HagShenas have enjoyed the benefits of full mouth dental implants over traditional dentures. Unlike traditional dentures, dental implants provide a permanent solution with no slipping dentures, messy adhesive, or jawbone deterioration. Patients who received this treatment experience enhanced confidence and improvement to their overall health.
"My husband had so much dental work that needed to be done," Pam, the wife of a patient of Dr. HagShenas, explains with tears. "He received Dr. HagShenas' full mouth implants. Now, when he smiles, it makes me really happy to see him happy. That's why I refer everyone I know to Dr. HagShenas."
Patients with severely damaged or missing teeth who are looking for full mouth dental implants in San Jose, CA can connect with Dr. HagShenas for a consultation by visiting http://www.svsmilesolutions.com or calling 408-377-5134.
About the Dentist
Silicon Valley Smile Solutions offers full-service dentistry in San Jose, CA. Dr. Amir HagShenas has been practicing dentistry for nearly 30 years. Dr. HagShenas received his doctorate in dental surgery degree from the University of Minnesota, where he has since been honored with the Irwin A. Epstein Award for Excellence in Endodontics, among other numerous accomplishments. Every year, Dr. HagShenas completes many hours of continuing education in implant and surgical dentistry, far above the requirements mandated by the Dental State Board of California. His motive: "I am committed to help my patients to receive the very best in dentistry." Dr. HagShenas and his team at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions are dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest dental technologies in order to provide the highest quality of care for patients undergoing treatments like full arch dental implants. Skilled in numerous areas of dental treatments, Dr. HagShenas is particularly passionate about providing long-lasting, full mouth dental implant treatments that are, in many cases, available in just one office visit. It is Dr. HagShenas' goal to form lasting connections with every patient built on trust, partnership, and compassion. To learn more about Dr. HagShenas and the services offered at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions visit http://www.svsmilesolutions.com or call 408-377-5134 to schedule a consultation.

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#5110
In what has become the most professional and prestigious award program on Long Island, SightMD has once again earned top honors in the 15th Annual Best of Long Island (BOLI) 2020.
For the past seven years SightMD has been named 'Best LASIK Surgery Practice', the past six years 'Best Ophthalmologist', and for the past three years Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACS has been named as 'Best Cosmetic Surgeon', which makes SightMD the most awarded ophthalmology practice in the 15-year history of the BOLI competition.
"Being named the 'most awarded' ophthalmology practice in the history of BOLI is a tremendous honor," said Jeffrey Martin, MD, FACS, Co-Founder and CEO of SightMD. "On behalf of all the dedicated physicians and surgeons at SightMD, who work tirelessly 7 days a week to provide the personal quality care that results in this type of recognition, I want to thank the thousands of patients who participated in the voting process and who have trusted us with their vision for over 50 years," added Dr. Martin. Jonathan Lujan, CEO of SightGrowth Partners said "It is such an honor for SightGrowth Partners to be the administrative services provider for SightMD, the most awarded ophthalmology practice on Long Island."
The 'Best of Long Island' is conducted each year by the Long Island Press newspaper. The voting for 'Best of Long Island' runs from October 1st to December 15th, in which everyone can vote for their favorite physician, business person, local store or business they feel should hold a 'Best of Long Island' title. With more than 900,000 Long Island voters, it is also the largest and most popular awards program in New York.
"As physicians, we consider it a lifelong challenge to become 'the best' in our field and to earn that recognition in three categories is truly humbling. These awards serve as recognition that our efforts to serve our patients with integrity, empathy and professionalism have not gone unnoticed," commented John Passarelli, MD, Co-Founder and Chairman of SightMD
Samuel Baharestani, M.D., FACS was incredibly humbled to learn he had won the highly coveted award for the third year in a row. "As a surgeon who strives daily to treat each of my patients with the same attention and care as I would any member of my family, I am honored to be named Long Island's best cosmetic surgeon," stated Dr. Baharestani. "My goal as an ophthalmic plastic surgeon is to combine attention to detail with a passion to help my patients look and feel their best by offering the most modern techniques for those who present to me for cosmetic procedures."
"To win the 'Best LASIK Surgery Practice' is a distinct honor because of the popularity of the procedure and the number of LASIK providers in the region," said Dr. Martin. "Our iDesign LASIK procedure is truly state-of-the-art and offers patients the potential to see better than 20/20 vision," he said.
Dr. Martin pointed out that winning the 'Best Ophthalmologist' category is especially important to everyone at SightMD. "Since my father Sidney Martin, MD founded North Shore Eye Care more than 50 years ago – which has today become SightMD – we have all strived to be the very best at what we do. So this award has special meaning because it shows we are truly continuing his legacy of eye care excellence." 
With over 35 locations throughout Long Island, Westchester, and New York City, and plans for continued expansion, the SightMD team of physicians and specialty trained staff are dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of patient care. With over 60 surgeons and specialists, SightMD is New York's fastest growing ophthalmic provider group, offering patients and their families greater access to more comprehensive eye care services in more convenient locations. 
The doctors and staff of SightMD represent the region's most established, full-service comprehensive eye care provider. SightMD is also the official LASIK Provider of the New York Mets. Many of their physicians have been voted as 'TOP DOCTORS' in the New York Metro Area by Castle Connolly.
About SightMD 
SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, offering patients access to over 60 ophthalmic surgeons and specialists through the convenience of 38 locations spanning the east end of Long Island, Westchester County and New York City. SightMD's track record of providing clinically excellent care spans over 50 years, and its services include laser cataract surgery and lens implantation, glaucoma management, retinal disorder treatment, corneal services, neuro-ophthalmology, LASIK laser vision correction, oculoplastic surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, and audiology. For more information about SightMD, please visit http://www.sightmd.com
About Sight Growth Partners 
Sight Growth Partners is a leading management services organization serving the ophthalmology sector. It has over 100 employees who provide administrative solutions to 38 ophthalmology clinics and one ambulatory surgery center, which combined serve over 80 providers. Sight Growth Partners provides its physicians with world-class administrative services, including a 24/7 call center, billing, credentialing, human resources and other services, enabling them to continue delivering best-in-class care to patients in their communities. Sight Growth Partners is backed by Chicago Pacific Founders, a leading middle market private equity firm which focuses exclusively on partnerships with growing companies in the healthcare services sector. For more information about Sight Growth Partners, please visit http://www.sightgrowthpartners.com 


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#5111
Health and Food / Oregon Zoo Hosts Mosquito Invasion
April 24, 2020, 05:40:48 PM
Visitors to Participate in Mosquito Education Program & Demonstrations

PORTLAND, ORE. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 29, 2020
Mosquito control experts from across the country will be visiting the Oregon Zoo in Portland to offer visitors an unforgettable interactive science experience. More than a dozen mosquito professionals and scientists from the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) will conduct experiments and presentations as part of a mosquito education program at zoo's Nature Exploration Station, "The Nest" on Wednesday, March 18, 2019 from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon.    
AMCA volunteers will share their knowledge and professional experiences with visitors by conducting hands-on science experiments and activities. Topics include mosquito biology, life cycle, mosquito surveillance and control with an emphasis on what students can do to protect themselves from mosquito bites and diseases such as West Nile virus. Touch tables, displays, and presentations will help visitors learn about these fascinating insects using scientific educational equipment, observing live specimens and interacting with AMCA volunteers one-on-one.
Visitors will take with them a new appreciation for the public health significance of mosquitoes.
WHAT: Live interview opportunities with experts, scientists, and academics on insects, mosquito control, mosquito-borne disease, and containment strategies from throughout the United States.
Potential story angles on how people can help control mosquitoes, Zika and West Nile Virus.
Photo opportunities with great visuals, hands-on examples, including live and preserved bug demonstrations. The hands-on area will have displays on Mosquito Life Cycles (with live samples of each stage) and other displays on mosquito breeding, and different methods of control.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 18, 2019 from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon.
WHERE: Interviews and visuals available at Oregon Zoo | 4001 SW Canyon Road | Portland, OR 97221
CONTACT:      
Wendy Samz 
Tel: 239 841-5115 
Email: Wendyms@LeeSchools.Net
About AMCA: 
The American Mosquito Control Association is an international, non-profit association of over 1,700 scientists and mosquito control professionals dedicated to enhancing health and quality of life through the suppression of mosquitoes and other vectors of public health importance.
AMCA Encourages You to Remember the 3 D's to Mosquito Prevention: 

DUMP and DRAIN: Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can breed

DUSK and DAWN: Stay indoors when mosquitoes are most active

DEFEND: Prevent mosquito bites by wearing approved insect repellents




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#5112
Grace Century's Healthcare Innovation Project, the Quantum Group, has achieved a landmark 17th and 18th patent.
In their continued drive to improve healthcare through technology innovation and their lasered focus on demographics regarding the worlds aging population, The Quantum Group, Inc. has been awarded two key patents.
The firms 17th patent "System And Method For Monitoring Physiological Functions" has successfully completed all reviews and is in the process of being issued.
The Patent centers around diagnostics and monitoring of the human respiratory system.
Noel Guillama, CEO for Quantum comments, "This innovation should be instrumental in monitoring the dosage for symptomatic relief of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - COPD. The concept is sufficiently simple that inexpensive microprocessors used in a greeting card could be included in a rescue inhaler, CPAP machine, nebulizer or other breathing apparatus to detect an abnormal breathing pattern. Such breathing patterns might occur for various reasons such as sleep apnea, or the patient has exceeded the dose of prescribed medication needed to recover normal breathing pattern. The typically administered medications can aggravate COPD and weaken its effectiveness, potentially shortening life for asthma and other COPD patients if overused. It is essential to meter dosage accurately."
In one brief paragraph, this new patent earned defines: a novel method to automate highly complex healthcare situational management and relieve providers of tedious and human error prone task of monitoring patient vital pulmonary function. Yet, this concept retains and improves human oversight and control of the system.
The firm's 18th Patent "Personal Attribute Cartography With Analysis Feedback" is also in the process of being issued.
Mr. Guillama believes this to be a fundamental patent that connects (by plan) IoT devices, to providers via EHR (like the company's PWeR platform) and serves as a foundation of their newly formed BlueBox.Care .
He comments further, "This new patent is ushering us to the very leading edge of patient healthcare and wellness management using connectivity. It will be able to do what was not achievable other than in a hospital environment. Today's 4G and 5G networks make it possible. We are excited about this relatively new frontier for healthcare in which we can combine our decades of healthcare knowledge with the latest technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Predictive Medicine. We cannot recall another time in which the future of has been as bright or promising. We believe that the healthcare 'ecosystem' we are creating has the potential to be not just transformative, but disruptive and become a lasting change agent to improve the direction of healthcare in the U.S. and worldwide by creating greater transparency and availability of healthcare but allowing individuals the control of their wellness to create a healthier society overall."
Scott Wolf, CEO of Grace Century comments, "We are so proud to have been involved with the Quantum Group, Inc. and to have seen such a portfolio of Intellectual Property amassed. The promise of AI, IOT, and deep machine learning, as it relates to healthcare, is truly 'living a dream.'"
About The Quantum Group, Inc.
The Quantum Group, Inc. ("Quantum") is a U.S. based applied technology healthcare enterprise platform company that has designed and/or developed proprietary medical technology platforms designed to revolutionize healthcare relationships and communications, nationally and potentially worldwide. In addition to the 18 patents issued to us, we have an additional 17 patents pending review and decision by the USPTO.
Today, global healthcare expenditures are over $8 trillion (USD) and are expected to grow to $18 trillion over the next 20 years. Based on an aging world population, we believe the only way to reduce exploding healthcare costs and improve overall care, is with the use of new systems and technology. Not technology for the sake of technology, but technology that can be transformative and drive better and more predictable outcomes. In effect, the art, science and technology of healthcare.
We believe all material improvements start with a better consumer-centric cloud-based wellness record, one that empowers the consumer, enables providers and improves the science of healthcare. Our goal was to start with electronic health records (EHR) and expand out. We are doing that now.
Over the past three years, Quantum has been transitioning from a single product company, to a platform company with numerous planned products and innovations including our existing certified EHR, PWeR (Personal Wellness electronic Record) and a completely innovative healthcare eCommerce platform. As a Company, we are continuously assessing, developing and maturing other applications that are interconnected with or will be evolving out of our flagship EHR platform, PWeR.
About Grace Century, FZ LLC Grace Century FZ LLC is an International research and private equity consultancy located in Ras Al Khaimah, (north of Dubai) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Grace Century specializes in "game-changing" life science and health related private equity projects.
For portfolio or company information please email info@gracecentury.com or call +971 (0)7 206 8851 
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#5113
Deep Cover", "Event Horizon", and "Platoon" star Laurence Fishburne is lending his skills as host to the educational television show "In Depth". The "In Depth" series features a wide array of industry experts who discuss a myriad of topics that pertain to people all over the world. An upcoming episode will interview medical professionals about the latest treatments and procedures for sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that triggers a person to begin and stop breathing while sleeping. The condition affects an estimated 22 million Americans. There are three varieties of sleep apnea: central sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, and complex sleep apnea sleep syndrome. If a person with sleep apnea goes without treatment, then they are at risk for developing some severe consequences such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and depression. These can all lead to even more serious health consequences.
As more and more people are becoming sufferers of sleep apnea, medical professionals are creating new and different ways to treat the disorder. Some of these treatments use a tool that monitors breathing and stimulates a nerve to keep the airway open. Another type of treatment involves implanting a device in the body that opens the airway, allowing for normal breathing and peaceful sleeping.
Sleep is necessary for a healthy body, and medical experts know this, which is why they're working to find ways to help people suffering from sleeping disorders like sleep apnea. "In Depth" with Laurence Fishburne will explore these new treatments on a new episode airing soon.
"In Depth" with Laurence Fishburne is a carefully reviewed informational program before broadcast. The show has accepted a multitude of awards for its endeavors in public television. 

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Sleep is necessary for a healthy body, and medical experts know this, which is why they're working to find ways to help people suffering from sleeping disorders like sleep apnea.



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#5114
Jocelyn Binder, A Model, Influencer, Two-Time Cancer Survivor, Advocate and Author Shares her Inspirational Story with the World

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 29, 2020
Sexy After Breast Cancer: A Guide to Making Lifestyle Changes for Healing, is available now.Jocelyn Binder, renowned fashion model, influencer, advocate, author, and two-time cancer survivor shares her inspirational story about beating cancer twice and finding her way back to confidence and femininity through a personal journey of intimate self-care practices and a blend of Eastern and Western medicine.
Media members interested in attending the book release party on Sunday, March 1, in Los Angeles may reply with their RSVP information.
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"I am pleased to have Sexy After Breast Cancer on the shelves and available to other women who face breast cancer or similar challenges," Binder said. "This book takes readers into my life as a successful model, facing a diagnosis that challenged both my personal femininity as well as my entire career through the loss of my hair and breasts. After cancer returned in my bones, with a median survival prognosis of 24 months, I found many non-traditional methods, which I share in the book, that took me from stage four to remission in only ten months! In my journey back to health I found a new confidence within myself that has made me sexier than ever."
Sexy After Breast Cancer: A Guide to Making Lifestyle Changes for Healing follows the author's compelling story about her life as sought-after fashion model, a diagnosis of breast cancer at 28 years of age, and the very real challenges of a double mastectomy and chemotherapy. She goes on to beat cancer twice through a blend of determination, self-care, and unique alternative and conventional therapies.
Today, Binder is cancer-free and has dedicated herself to sharing her experience with others through her book, media appearances, and social media. The book is now available on Amazon in both paperback and digital versions, Goodreads and elsewhere. The audible version will be available in the coming weeks.
For more information, visit SexyAfterBreastCancer.com or follow Jocelyn on Instagram at @SexyAfterBreastCancer and @jocelynbinder.
About Jocelyn Binder: 
Jocelyn Binder is an unstoppable model & influencer hailing from Los Angeles, California, by way of Florida. Launching her modeling career at age 15, Jocelyn signed to Wilhelmina Miami and Direct Model Management in New York non-exclusively and went on to be featured in publications such as Maxim, multiple international Playboy editions (including the cover of Playboy South Africa), FHM and others. She also starred alongside Johnny Depp in Marilyn Manson's "Say10" music video.
At age 28 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy and a double mastectomy that, for a short time, halted her modeling career. Given a diagnosis that had a median of 24 months before death, Jocelyn resigned herself to fight. She formed a powerful system by combining Western & Eastern medicine with modern techniques that left her without a trace of cancer in her body. Throughout her recovery, Jocelyn found herself fielding questions about her journey, and decided she would share her story. Vowing to spread some of the wisdom that guided her from stage 4 cancer to remission in just ten months, she wrote the book Sexy After Breast Cancer. Jocelyn's powerful account of resilience is a warning shot to the disease and a reminder that women can embrace their sexiness at any stage of their fight. 

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This book takes readers into my life as a successful model, facing a diagnosis that challenged both my personal femininity as well as my entire career through the loss of my hair and breasts.




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#5115
The 36-month project is a collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and will advance a novel therapeutic for triple-negative breast cancer to the point of pre-IND meeting with the FDA

TUCSON, ARIZ. (PRWEB) MARCH 01, 2020
EnduRx Pharmaceuticals, advancing a drug delivery system intended to improve outcomes for patients with hard-to-treat solid tumors, has been awarded $1.4 million dollar Department of Defense grant. The 36-month project is a collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and will advance a novel therapeutic for triple-negative breast cancer to the point of pre-IND meeting with the FDA. Total project grant award is $1.75 million dollars.
"With triple-negative breast cancer, so-called because it lacks the receptors that enable the use of treatments employed for other forms of breast cancer, only about 30% of patients at best respond to standard-of-care treatment." said Stephan Morris, MD, EnduRx Principal Investigator. "There are currently few approved drugs available specifically for the treatment of this fast growing and poor-outcome type of breast cancer. Untreated, the cancer is likely to metastasize to the brain and parts of the body, and the five-year survival rate is then only a little over 10%, so there is an urgent need for an effective therapy," Morris said. "This form of breast cancer is diagnosed in about 10-20% of breast cancer patients, with an even higher proportion occurring in African-American women. We are pleased to have this opportunity to work with Dr. Naoto Ueno's breast cancer group at MD Anderson, whose access to patient-derived xenograft models should provide a high level of confidence that the EnduRx Pharmaceuticals therapeutic candidate will translate well into human subjects with triple-negative breast cancer."
About EnduRx Pharmaceuticals 
EnduRx Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Tucson firm, is part of OBDURO Biotechnologies, a San-Diego company formed in 2019, to improve delivery of drugs selectively to the site of disease and not elsewhere in the body. In 2020 OBDURO plans a funding round and will use the proceeds to further leverage the grant-sponsored activities and generate persuasive data aimed at securing pharma partnerships. EnduRx previously received a $1.75 million SBIR grant to develop a prototype of the drug delivery system. "Earlier work showed tumor-volume reductions of over 90% in mouse models, with some cures. The DoD grant will allow EnduRx to complete pharmacokinetic and toxicology analyses as well as additional anti-cancer efficacy studies, data which are required before clinical trials can be initiated." said David Loynd, Chief Executive Officer of OBDURO and EnduRx.
About the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs: 
CDMRP was established in 1992 when Congress first appropriated funds targeted specifically for breast cancer research. Since that time, additional research programs and topics have been added by Congress, and CDMRP has evolved into a global funding organization that fosters novel approaches to biomedical research in response to the expressed needs of its stakeholders --- the American public, the military, and Congress. For more information about CDMRP go to https://cdmrp.army.mil/. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and may not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.
For further information: 
David Loynd, President & CEO 
EnduRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 
dloynd@endurxpharm.com 
(855) 368-2878




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#5116
Clean Air Gear division of MicroSweep Corp. has introduced a novel new product that eradicates virus particles shed by a contagious person, whether they have symptoms or not. Virus particles are copies of the original virus that has been reproduced many-fold by an exhausted host-cell infection in a contagious person.
ViraKill-60 is a special type of portable air purifier that destroys virus particles using clean ozone, then neutralizes any remaining oxidant. Ozone will inactivate viruses on contact, even at very low residual concentrations. Ozone destroys viruses by diffusing through the protein coat into the nucleic acid core, resulting in damage to the viral RNA. Only 0.012 ppm of ozone removes all polio viral cells in less than 10 seconds.
The new ViraKill-60 (available at http://www.cleanairgear.com) creates temporary clean ozone that oxidizes viral particles on contact. Placed in a closed room and powered on, the unit cycles unattended for one hour. (The cleaning technology attacks organic molecules, including living cells, so the treatment area must be unoccupied while it cleans.) Treated premises can be reoccupied soon afterward because during the last ten minutes it neutralizes any ozone remaining in the treatment area. This is reliable because only clean ozone is produced, even in moist air, so there are no toxic byproducts to remove.
"ViraKill-60 can inactivate airborne or surface virus particles" said John Edwards, President of Clean Air Gear.
See ViraKill-60 at (http://www.cleanairgear.com) or email to info@virakill.com.
Clean Air Gear sells portable equipment to purify room air in the home and workplace.

ViraKill-60 can inactivate airborne or surface virus particles.



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#5117
Gilad&Gilad a health science company based in Henderson, Nevada, with core competency in Neuroscience and the exclusive supplier of AgmaVet, a unique veterinary dietary product for nerve health, has initiated a collaboration with Pet Enjoy Bio-Science Co., Ltd. for distribution in Taiwan.
According to Dr. Gad M. Gilad, CEO of Gilad&Gilad, "The Ministry of Health of Taiwan has issued a permit allowing our collaborating distributor, Pet Enjoy Bio-Science, to import and distribute AgmaVet in Taiwan. Pet Enjoy was founded by a team highly experienced in the veterinary market, very proficient in marketing and sales of superior pet healthcare products in Taiwan and East Asia." Dr. Gilad adds that "this collaboration is part of Gilad&Gilad's ongoing efforts to expand worldwide distribution and sales and allows us to establish presence in this thriving region."
AgmaVet is a novel first-of-its-kind nutraceutical product affording what is surely the best available solution for maintaining healthy, pain-free nerve functions. "Using AgmaVet to fortify the daily intake of the nutraceutical G-Agmatine (Gilad&Gilad's proprietary brand of agmatine) provides a safe and most effective solution for nerve resilience, normal sensory functions and nerve-dependent muscle strength, which are cardinal for good quality of life," says Dr. Gilad.
"We are pleased to collaborate with Gilad&Gilad and to be the distributor of AgmaVet in Taiwan," says Mr. PeterTu, General Manager of Pet Enjoy Bio-Science. "There is a growing demand in Taiwan's veterinary pet market for good quality healthcare products and the companion animal health market is expected to grow considerably in the coming years," he adds. "There are over 1,000 active animal clinics in Taiwan and our professional sales team already covers 80% of them. Together with Gilad&Gilad expertise and reputation we are making AgmaVet readily available to them."
According to export.gov (11/8/2019), the online portal of the International Trade Administration, US Department of Commerce, Taiwan's pet food (dog and cat food) market rallied on import demand, growing by 11 percent to nearly $180 million, more than doubling over the past decade.
About Gilad&Gilad LLC 
Gilad&Gilad is a health science company with core competency in Neuroscience. The company has developed the exclusive Agmaceuticals(TM) line of products based on the breakthrough discovery of the neuroprotective properties agmatine. AgmaVet is the first-of-its-kind nutraceutical for animals containing G-Agmatine (the best brand of agmatine), with superior effectiveness for healthy nerve functions. - For further information, visit https://fornervehealth.com.
About Pet Enjoy Bio-Science 
Pet Enjoy Bio-Science is a company based in Taiwan with expertise in marketing, distribution and sales of best solutions to unmet needs of the veterinary clinical practice and of animal healthcare by pet owners. Its mission is to become the best animal healthcare distribution partner in the ASIAN market. - For further information, visit http://www.petenjoy-bio.com.

"There are over 1,000 active animal clinics in Taiwan and our professional sales team already covers 80% of them. Together with Gilad&Gilad expertise and reputation we are making AgmaVet readily available to them."



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#5118
Elena Sandor explains her CoolSculpt, fat freezing treatment results at Pulse Light Clinic.

LONDON (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
The increasing interest in non-surgical cosmetic procedures prove that the relationship with our bodies are complicated and are subjective to different belief systems. Coolsculpting, an FDA-approved nonsurgical fat-freezing procedure, is one of the most popular treatments you come across on social media.
"Before getting into the experience with CoolSculpting, I must start at the beginning of my journey with body changing. Right before I got pregnant, I was slim, and never had any issues with fat. Still, during pregnancy, I gained more than 25 kg and because I had a c-section with post-op complications, I couldn't train or sign up to the gym for a long time. My belly wouldn't go back to my usual size, which made me feel so self-conscious when wearing a swimsuit, or any tight clothes to be honest. I didn't feel great in my body and it wasn't because of a certain image that social media is portraying of how women should look like. I just wanted to feel confident again and not worry about wearing a two piece swimsuit at the beach. Also, I wanted to ditch those terrible spanx.
About a year ago, I started some home sessions with a trainer which helped my body recover. But my tummy area still wouldn't budge, no matter how many abs I was doing, or how many diets I was sticking to. In September I had a consultation at Pulse Light Clinic to go through my body goals and transformation plan. Also, the consultant needed to check if my fat was pinchable or subcutaneous, which means the fat freezing procedure is applicable. The nonsurgical fat reduction machine is an effective method of eliminating fat cells without the need for surgery and with no harm done to surrounding tissue and skin.
Even with a good diet and healthy exercise regime, some fat cells won't decrease, therefore, I thought CoolSculpting is the perfect way for me to see some actual results. It deep-freezes your fat cells, which eventually causes them to die and be naturally expelled via your lymphatic system.
On the day of the procedure, my belly was divided in 4 regions. I sat comfortable on a bed browsing Netflix, while a vacuum-like applicator was suctioning targeted ares of fat, each region at a time for 30 minutes. The sensation when the applicator suctions on the skin is extremely cold at first, but your skin numbs and there is no pain, just a mild discomfort.
After the machine is removed, the therapist gave a massage of the frozen area of fat, which is the worst part. The pain is somewhat bearable, but it's needed to keep the blood flowing. It's also proven that the massage helps getting rid of more fat, so I had to suck it up and not cry like a baby. The same procedure had to be done for each area, so I spent around 3 hours at the clinic catching up on some documentaries and browsing my phone.
Cost wise, my treatment would have cost around £2400 as prices start from roughly £600 per applicator. Each area requires more or less applications, all determined during your consultation.
Coolsculpting is not a magic wand, although your fat will be reduced, it doesn't mean it will disappear forever. It takes exercise and a healthy lifestyle to see the area you treated fat-free. I lost around 8 kg since I started training and did my fat-freeze procedure, but I still struggle every day to maintain healthy habits.
After my procedure, my tummy swollen and I was in terrible pain, I am not gonna lie. I could barely walk, and I couldn't function for a week. About 10% of patients may suffer from after-procedure pain, and I was one of the "lucky" ones. I got seen by a doctor at the clinic a few days after my treatment and she prescribed some nerve blockers just to calm my pain. I used CBD oils and unguents like Voltarol and Biofreeze, as well as some strong painkillers. Since it takes about 3 months to see results, I had to be patient and hope for the best. After a week from my procedure, the pain slowly subsided and in about a month my tummy fat visibly reduced and I regained all my senses in my numb belly.
Why does it take such a long time to see results? After the fat freezing procedure, the body naturally disposes of the unwanted dead fat cells. This takes time as your body is busy processing and breaking down the fat cells through a procedure called Apoptosis – through which enzymes break down the cells into smaller pieces to allow for your white blood cells to remove them from your body permanently and this is why your body needs the time to adjust and reline the fat cells and contour your shape.
Obviously, judging from the before and after photo, you should understand that Coolsculpting won't get rid of all your fat, it's really meant for fine-tuning. Fat can still grow, if there's a small stubborn area you want tweaked, Coolsculpting is an option.
After 3 months since my procedure, I can gladly say I would go through with this treatment again, considering the pain. I went from size 10 to size 6 after 3 years of struggling with my fat and lack of confidence. I am so thankful to Pulse Light Clinic and the amazing consultants and doctors, so I can't recommend this clinic enough!"




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#5119
Built by an industry-leading company with decades of Emergency Management (EM), Public Safety, and Force Protection experience, the OneNet Platform enables end-users, as well as adjacent technology providers, to incorporate secure cloud-based solutions into their enterprise, agency or solution stack.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
E-9 announces the availability of the OneNet Emergency Management Platform that enables full utilization of Microsoft's Azure Gov Platform As A Service (PAAS). Built by an industry-leading company with decades of Emergency Management (EM), Public Safety, and Force Protection experience, the OneNet Platform enables end-users, as well as adjacent technology providers, to incorporate secure cloud-based solutions into their enterprise, agency or solution stack. Also, OneNet will enable companies with adjacent solution requirements, such as pandemic planning, the ability to incorporate Emergency Management or Public Safety needs into their solution portfolio.
"After several years of engineering development, we are incredibly pleased to announce the general availability of the OneNet Emergency Management Platform. E-9 staff continuously strive to provide our customers and partners with the highest level of innovation. We are excited to offer this robust innovative platform to our customers and partners," – John Plott, E-9 President/CEO.
Built for government and commercial usage, the OneNet Emergency Management Platform incorporates leading-edge technologies to allow end-users and partners the ability to leverage the Microsoft Azure PAAS architecture. OneNet enables secure, reliable, and scalable solutions focused on providing all phases of emergency and non-emergency incident management including prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. Any Municipal, County, State, Federal, or Department of Defense organization focused on Emergency Management, Public Safety, or Force Protection can leverage the OneNet Platform to incorporate secure cloud-based solutions into its solution stack. The OneNet Platform allows software solutions to dynamically scale without requiring expensive onsite and dedicated servers. Customers and partners can use OneNet to support mission critical continuity plans by leveraging the geo-disperse hosts resiliency and redundancy.
The OneNet Platform significantly lowers the upfront costs for EM, Public Safety, and Force Protection solutions while ensuring secure access to critical life/safety information where and when needed.
About E-9 Corporation:
Founded in 2002, E-9 is a successful Veterans Affairs verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The majority of E-9 employees are veterans and/or family members of veterans who are dedicated to "continuing the mission." E-9 provides the government with quality Information Technology services and solutions, Intelligence Analysis, as well as Administrative and Management Consulting services and support.
For additional information, please contact:
John Plott                    G. Cliff Veale 
President/CEO            Vice President, Security Solutions 
T: 571-451-0874         T: 571-451-0874
info@e-9corporation.com
Related Links: 
http://www.e-9corporation.com
Careers: 
Jobs: 
http://e-9corporation.com/careers

After several years of engineering development, we are incredibly pleased to announce the general availability of the OneNet Emergency Management Platform," - John Plott, E-9 President/CEO.



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Genpro Research announces expansion of their India operations with the strategic establishment of a new office in Baroda, Gujarat. Genpro Baroda center will focus on Medical Writing and Scientific Communications in addition to Biostatistics, Programming, Clinical Data Management, and Strategic consulting services for global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. As part of this expansion, Dr Kapil Khambholja has joined Genpro Research as a co-founder and Vice President of Medical Writing services.
Dr. Kapil brings in 15+ years of preclinical and clinical research experience through his varied roles with academia, global pharmaceutical companies, and leading CROs. He will be responsible for expanding Medical & Scientific Writing services for global and local clients while providing strategic inputs for the innovative AI/ML based platforms that Genpro has developed to accelerate drug research. He will also work closely to integrate line functions and leverage the use of RWE & HEOR offerings for our customers. This expansion will help Genpro to provide integrated end-to-end service offerings for the drug and device development pipeline.
"We are extremely excited to welcome Dr. Kapil Khambholja to Genpro Research. We have been following a strategy wherein specific offshore centers will develop capabilities in core functions. While our Boston office provides key strategy inputs in adaptive and bayesian trial designs and strategic and regulatory consulting services, our Indian offices provide SAS Programming, Biostatistics and AI/ML algorithm development. The key function of the Baroda center will be to provide Scientific Writing services and also explore methods to automate the medical writing, HEOR and RWD functions using the digital frameworks that we have developed", said Anoop P Ambika, Chief Executive Officer of Genpro Research.
Genpro currently employs close to 100 professionals across the 5 global centers of excellence.
About Genpro
Genpro Research is a next-generation services and technology partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical devices industry. Our tools use Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing algorithms to enable automation of several processes in a drug development pipeline. We provide advanced solutions in Biostatistics & Programming, Medical Writing, and Regulatory Submissions. 
Genpro currently has a US office in Waltham, MA. We have offshore development centers in four cities in India - Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Baroda and Bangalore. Genpro also offers two digital platforms; Voody for Structured Literature Review and MOSS for Clinical Data Visualisation and Analytics.

While our Boston office provides key strategy inputs in adaptive and bayesian trial designs and strategic and regulatory consulting services, our Indian offices provide Programming, Biostatistics and AI/ML algorithm development and Scientific Writing services"




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Olaris' metabolite profiling platform and machine learning algorithms have the potential to accurately indicate whether HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer patients will respond to trastuzumab therapy

WALTHAM, MASS. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
Olaris, a precision medicine company that is working to fundamentally change how diseases are treated, today announced the findings from its exploratory analysis of "biomarkers of response" (BoR) that predict whether a HER2-positive (Her2+) metastatic breast cancer patient will respond to Herceptin (trastuzumab) therapy.
Anti-Her2 therapies, such as Herceptin (trastuzumab), have dramatically improved prognosis for Her2+ breast cancer patients. However, due to patient heterogeneity the level of response varies for each patient. Using a proprietary metabolomics platform and customized machine learning algorithms, Olaris is focused on identifying the biomarker signatures that can indicate whether an individual HER2-positive breast cancer patient is likely to respond to trastuzumab as part of first line therapy.
"When someone receives the diagnosis of HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, there are several targeted therapies available for this subtype of cancer," said Dr. Elizabeth O'Day, founder and CEO of Olaris. "By measuring the complete set of metabolites in an individual we aim to identify which one of those specific treatments will be most effective for each individual patient."
As a first step, Olaris completed an exploratory analysis focused on retrospectively evaluating the pretreatment serum metabolome for association with PFS (progression free survival) in a cohort of 26 trastuzumab-treated metastatic breast cancer patients from a single institution. Using machine learning, Olaris constructed a BoR model that showed significant discriminatory ability (receiver-operating curve (ROC) analysis area under the curve (AUC) of 0.964). The results were presented at the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Dr. Allan Lipton, oncologist and professor from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and collaborator on the project, said, "These results show promise that the Olaris BoR platform is capable of identifying a biomarker signature that predicts PFS. Upon validation in larger patient populations, this signature could help guide future treatment."
O'Day added, "That's why we are here. Olaris is committed to completing larger multi-center patient studies to validate these signatures, so we can create precision medicine tools that empower patients and physicians to optimize treatment choices."
About Olaris 
Olaris is working to fundamentally change how diseases are treated. The company's metabolomics platform and machine learning algorithms produce Biomarkers of Response (BoR), which removes the guesswork when treating an individual patient's disease. To learn more, visit http://www.olarisbor.com.




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#5122
Steven C. Bilt is named a Notable Alumni from The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

IRVINE, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School announced that Smile Brands Inc. CEO, Steven C. Bilt, has been named a 2019-2020 Notable Alumni. Pepperdine recognizes alumni who have achieved success in business and personally represent the hallmarks of a Best for the World Leader.
Chosen from among more than 45,000 alumni, Pepperdine Graziadio identified roughly 50 professionals who make an impact that extends beyond business. Notable Alumni use skills honed at the Graziadio Business School to address society's great needs - poverty, the environment, technology, health care, gender equity, and education to help individuals whose lives they touch understand better how to initiate positive change. Notable Alumni have also achieved a high level of self-awareness and have learned and practiced taking care of others.
Steve Bilt co-founded Smile Brands, one of the nation's leading dental support organizations with 445 affiliated practices across the U.S, in 1998. The organization has received a multitude of accolades for its award-winning culture, including being named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list three years running and receiving the 2019 Gold Stevie Award for Large Healthcare Employer of the Year. In addition, Bilt launched the Smiles for Everyone Foundation, a 501(c)(3) focused on providing free dental care to those in need in the U.S. and around the world. The Foundation has delivered over $20 million in care since its inception in 2011.
"I am humbled to have been named a Pepperdine Graziadio Notable Alumni," explains Bilt. "I fully support the school's mission of creating Best for the World Leaders, and have built Smile Brands on the philosophy of delivering Smiles for Everyone with that mission in mind. Our Smiles for Everyone Foundation, supported by our employees and affiliated provider volunteers and vendors extends our impact well beyond paying patients and in 2019, delivered $5M in free dental care. Each of the last three years, we have been named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work. When my career is over, these will be the accomplishments that have the most meaning."
"Pepperdine Graziadio Notable Alumni are successful business leaders demonstrating integrity, honesty, and transparency," said Deryck van Rensburg, Dean of the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. "We are proud of these great leaders who are committed to making a difference in the world."
About Smile Brands Inc. 
Based in Irvine California, Smile Brands Inc. is one of the largest providers of support services to dental groups in the United States. The organization's award-winning culture has made it the only dental support organization on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work for the past three years. Smile Brands' affiliated dentists benefit from industry-leading business support services, so they can spend more time caring for patients and less time on the administrative, marketing, and financial aspects of operating a dental practice. The organization supports 445 affiliated practices and 60 brands across 18 states, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Smile Brands is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit http://www.smilebrands.com.
About the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School 
For more than 50 years, the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School has challenged individuals to think boldly and drive meaningful change within their industries and communities. Dedicated to developing Best for the World Leaders, the Graziadio School offers a comprehensive range of MBA, MS, executive, and doctoral degree programs grounded in integrity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Graziadio School advances experiential learning through small classes with distinguished faculty that stimulate critical thinking and meaningful connection, inspiring students and working professionals to realize their greatest potential as values-centered leaders. Follow Pepperdine Graziadio on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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I fully support the school's mission of creating Best for the World Leaders, and have built Smile Brands on the philosophy of delivering Smiles for Everyone with that mission in mind.



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From Cindy Crawford to Chrissy Teigen, there's no shortage of celebrities who have had cosmetic procedures done and look amazing; but there is a sub-segment of celebrities and non-celebrities who have taken their love for cosmetic procedures to excessive levels, such as Justin Jedlica and Rodrigo Alves, each known as the "Human Ken Doll." Given the increasingly popularity of cosmetic procedures and number of individuals getting multiple treatments, it's important to ask "is there such a thing as too much cosmetic surgery?"
"I think a good classification of too much plastic surgery would be when most of us would look at someone and say 'you know what, they've had too much done in the wrong way.' And we've all seen examples of that and those examples are very prominent in the media. But that's not most of what gets done," says Dr. Richard E. Buckley, cosmetic surgeon and medical director of the nationally accredited AAAHC MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center.
Justin Jedlica doesn't consider his fixation to cosmetic procedures extreme but he has undergone over 780 procedures including at least five nose jobs and spent over $800,000. Rodrigo Alves discovered his growing obsession with plastic surgery 19 years ago when he had his breasts removed. Since then he has spent over $1 million on 72 cosmetic procedures, including 11 nose jobs, that have changed his looks dramatically.
"I have seen examples of people who will chase a problem and sometimes it doesn't even start out as a problem, but they chase it until it becomes a problem. Maybe they start out with breast augmentation and then they decide they want to go bigger and then decide they want to go bigger again and again. And maybe the first bigger was too big and the whole issue wasn't the size of the breast. Perhaps it has to do with other issues, and it would have been better to address those issues since larger breasts didn't solve the problem," states Dr. Buckley.
According to Dr. Buckley, the general public doesn't need to be worried about becoming addicted to cosmetic procedures, but it's important to get cosmetic treatments done for the right reasons. Cosmetic treatments can help you feel more confident and enhance the way you look, but there are some things it can't help improve. For example, it's not good to expect that if you get some filler for nasolabial fold lines, then your life will be great and your husband will love you again, or your girlfriend won't leave you or you'll be able to get a date or any other similar situation. One needs to fix one's life by doing something other than cosmetic procedures such as making changes, approaching life differently, getting some therapy, or changing their job.
"Having said all that, I hear all day, every day long when I make improvements in people's appearance 'Oh my g***, this is so great. I love it.' And they're very happy for the improvement and they walk out of MilfordMD feeling inspired, happy and better emotionally. And that's great. But part of that is setting the right expectations with the patients and understanding their reason for wanting a cosmetic procedure," says Dr. Buckley.
While most people are happy with the results of their cosmetic procedures, there are some procedures that tend to lead to repeat surgeries, such as breast implants where patients go under the knife more than once to achieve their desired results. In some instances, multiple procedures are planned in order to achieve the desired results and this is done at the consultation phase with the patient and doctor. But in other instances, such as the earlier examples above, the patient is returning to alter the results again and again trying to solve a different underlying issue.
Another common cosmetic procedure that can easily lead to multiple surgeries, as seen with both examples of the Human Ken Doll, is rhinoplasty. As Dr. Buckley states, "surgical rhinoplasty is difficult in that you're changing the appearance right in the middle of a person's face. Even if you make it beautifully sculpted, it must really fit the person's face and they have to be happy with that fit. And if they're not, now there's another surgery and possibly another if they continue to be unhappy. But that tiny area doesn't have a lot of extra tissue lying around to use into the future. You can get into some issues and not be able to rebuild it the way you would like. Mr. Alves who has had 11 nose jobs and is currently concerned about his nose collapsing and his doctors not being able to fix his nose permanently."
Most patients love the outcome of their cosmetic procedures and, as a result, schedule other treatments to achieve their full aesthetic goals. "Like building a house, there is a process to helping a patient achieve their aesthetic goals. It's not in a single session that I can do a full correction and turn back their appearance 20 years. Typically, it's over multiple sessions with a series of procedures and the right expectations that I am able to help patients get the natural-looking, dramatic results they desire," says Dr. Buckley.
Getting addicted to cosmetic surgery is not something that most people have to worry about, but there is certainly the risk of getting treatment outcomes that look like one has had "too much" work done. "The cosmetic surgeon a patient chooses makes a huge difference in the outcome of the treatment. If you are interested in cosmetic treatments it's important to choose a cosmetic surgeon with a good hand and who knows about facial anatomy and what occurs during facial aging and who understands the best ways to change the signs of aging through cosmetic procedures," says Dr. Buckley.
To turn back each individual patient's clock, Dr. Buckley evaluates them individually; and, ideally with pictures of them from 15-20 years before to figure out how to help them look like a younger, refreshed version of themselves. It's artwork to help patient's turn back the hands of time in a natural-looking way, where they look like a younger version of themselves and not like someone they never were. "I think the general public doesn't have to be worried about becoming addicted to cosmetic procedures, but they do need to worry about looking like they've had 'too' much done. It's important to be extremely selective when choosing a cosmetic surgeon. At MilfordMD, Dr. Richard E. Buckley and Dr. Marina Buckley always seek to provide amazing, ultra-natural looking results, where the patient looks like themselves, but an improved version."
About MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center:
The MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center offers state-of-the-art highly specialized procedures in laser and cosmetic surgery and aesthetic skin care. In addition to its AAAHC nationally accredited surgical center and extensive laser surgery capabilities, MilfordMD offers physician designed skin care products for home use. Milford Pennsylvania's MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center is sought out by patients from around the world for expertise and innovation in cosmetic treatments performed by Board Certified Physicians, Richard E. Buckley, M.D. and Marina Buckley, M.D.
MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center is located at 303 W. Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337. Tel: (570) 491-1962. For real patient video testimonials, follow MilfordMD on Instagram and Facebook, and visit our MilfordMD YouTube channel.

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MilfordMD cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Richard E. Buckley, reviews the best way to approach cosmetic procedures to avoid looking "overdone" and provides advice on how to select the best cosmetic surgeon.

I think a good classification of too much plastic surgery would be when most of us would look at someone and say, 'you know what, they've had too much done in the wrong way.' And we've all seen examples of that and many of those examples are very prominent in the media.



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Spotlighting outstanding, value-based healthcare services

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
The Health Value Awards presented by Validation Institute is pleased to recognize the final list of finalists for the 2020 awards program. Now in its third year, the Health Value Awards continues to recognize outstanding services, products, and programs across 30+ categories spanning the healthcare industry. In addition to these finalist, seven individuals will be recognized for outstanding contributions to the industry with an Honorary Award.
"It is with great pleasure we announce the Health Value Award finalists and our 2020 Honorary award winners. Participating in the Health Value Awards demonstrates healthcare companies and providers are not only committed to providing high-quality, value-based healthcare, but are ready to lead the industry in a new, exciting, and necessary direction," said RD Whitney, CEO of Validation Institute.
Health Value Award candidates complete a lengthy and rigorous application process, particularly those nominated in a peer-review category who participate in an in-depth evaluation to ensure the accuracy of performance claims. This year's finalists are:
Peer-reviewed Finalists 

Abacus Health Solutions – Diabetes Care Rewards

Allergychoices – Allergy Control Program

Apta Health, LLC

ARC Fertility

Blossom Bariatrics – Fast Track Program

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina – Population Health Management Programs

Bockmann Technique

Drexi

eMindful – eM Life

EmpiRx Health

Fast Health

finHealth, Inc. – finHealth Navigator

freshbenies

Green Imaging, LLC

MedEncentive – Mutual Accountability and Information Therapy (MAIT)

Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery – Outpatient Surgery Program

MindSciences, Inc. – Unwinding Anxiety

MMS Analytics d/b/a MyMedicalShopper – MyMedicalShopper

NOVA Healthcare Administrators – Health Plan Performance Management

PACE, Inc. – Orthopedic Surgery Commercial Insurance Bundles for Total Hip and Knee Replacement

Proactive MD – Advanced Primary Care

Remedy Partners – Remedy Episode of Care Management Program

Rx Manage

Suquino – Saffron

Solveglobal, LLC – Musculoskeletal Disorders/Conditions (MSD) Health Solutions

Texas Medical Management – Free Market Surgery

The Leapfrog Group – Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Tria Health – Pharmacy Advocate Program

TrueLifeCare

University of Texas at Austin – Musculoskeletal Institute at UT Health Austin

U.S. HealthCenter, Inc. – PredictiMed

Virta Health

Virtual Physical Therapists

Wildflower Health – Maternity Digital Application

Non-peer-reviewed Finalists

20Lighter

Alegeus – Smart Account

AmeriBen/IEC Group

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield – Cooperative Care

Brighton Health Plan Solutions – Create

Carmel Clay Schools – Carmel Clay Schools Wellness Center

Concord Management Resources – Members Health Plan New Jersey

Connect Healthcare Collaboration

Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute – The Step Ahead Plan

City of Austin, TX – PE Anytime Program

Decent

DispatchHealth – Clinical Service Line | Advanced Care and Extended Care

EZaccessMD

Healthcare Transformation Consortium

Health-E Commerce

IM Health – Worldwide Centers of Excellence for Oncology

Medliminal

Metro Nashville Public Schools – Teachers' Health Plan

NYU Langone Health – Transform Diabetes Care

Scripta Insights

Simpara – Simpara Direct

SmartHealth PayCard

Spire – HR Journey Builder and Periscope Analytics

StableRise – EMR Workstation

StanData Technology – StanData App

VillagePlan

youturn

Honorary Award Recipients
Hall of Fame

Marty Makary, MD

Clayton Christensen

Lifetime Achievement | Clinical Care

Keith Smith, Founder & CEO, Surgery Center of Oklahoma

Lifetime Achievement | Health Benefits Innovation

Dave Chase, Co-founder & CEO, Health Rosetta

Outstanding 2020 Benefits Advisor/Broker

Jeffrey Hogan, Northeast Regional Manager, Rogers Benefit Group

Outstanding 2020 Employer/Union Benefits Manager

Katie Archer, Director, Health and Welfare Plans Benefits Design, Planning, and Analysis, The Hartford

Outstanding 2020 Corporate Senior Leader, Health Benefits

Lisa Woods, Senior Director of Benefits, Walmart

Winners will be announced live at the Health Value Awards ceremony at the Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, March 29, 2020 as part of Health Value Day (co-located with World Health Care Congress).
About the Validation Institute: 
Validation Institute is an independent, objective, 3rd party organization on a mission to improve the quality and cost of healthcare. Based in Portsmouth, N.H., the organization is made up of a network of health benefits purchasers, health benefits advisors, and healthcare solution providers focused on delivering better health value and stronger outcomes than conventional healthcare. http://www.validationinstitute.com

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"Participating in the Health Value Awards demonstrates healthcare companies and providers are not only committed to providing high-quality, value-based healthcare, but are ready to lead the industry in a new, exciting, and necessary direction," said RD Whitney, CEO of Validation Institute.




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#5125
Designation Recognizes Dr. Anderson's Commitment to Exemplary Care, Extensive UroLift System Experience

PLEASANTON, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that David Anderson, MD, CoxHealth in Springfield, MO, has been designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Anderson has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.
Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.
The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.
"We are pleased to recognize Dr. David Anderson as a UroLift Center of Excellence for his commitment to providing consistent care to BPH patients using the UroLift System treatment," said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit. "This achievement has helped many patients experience durable, longterm relief from the burdensome symptoms of BPH while preserving sexual function*1,2."
Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.
Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.
About the UroLift System
The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the 
U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.urolift.com.
About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology
A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.neotract.com.
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rusch, UroLift and Weck – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose
For Teleflex Incorporated: 
Jake Elguicze, 610.948.2836 
Treasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations
Media: 
Nicole Osmer, 650.454.0504 nicole@healthandcommerce.com
*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction 
1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study 
2. McVary, J Sex Med 2016 
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"We are pleased to recognize Dr. David Anderson as a UroLift Center of Excellence for his commitment to providing consistent care to BPH patients using the UroLift System treatment," said Dave Amerson".



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#5126
World's Top Customer Service and Sales Awards Presented in Las Vegas

FAIRFAX, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
Winners in the 14th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, recognized as the world's top customer service awards and sales awards, were unveiled on Friday night at a gala ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada USA, attended by more than 570 executives from around the world.
The complete list of Stevie Winners by category is available at http://www.stevieawards.com/Sales.
IBM, with 52 Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award wins, was the most honored organization this year, earning the top Grand Stevie Award trophy. Other Grand Stevie Award winners, in descending order, include DP DHL, HomeServe USA, Sales Partnerships, Inc, Delta Vacations, Cinch Home Services, Dell Technologies, DenizBank Financial Service Group, WNS (Holdings) Limited, and Allianz Global Assistance.
IBM won 17 Gold Stevie Awards, the most in the 2020 competition. Other winners of three or more Stevie Awards include: American Airlines, Autosoft, Inc., BlueCat Networks, Inc., BNY Mellon's Albridge, Buildium, Bounteous, Carbonite, Inc., Chorus.ai, Clarabridge, Concentrix, ConnectiCare, Constant Contact, CoverMyMeds, Covestic, Cvent, Inc., Druva, Enterprise Fleet Management, GoDaddy, Guidebook, Inc., HCL America, Inc., Industrial Security Integrators, Intuit, John Hancock Financial Services, Korea Representative, Lexmark, Loopio, Inc., Mailchimp, Merrill Corporation, Michael Kors, Mobile Labs, MRO Corp, NCR, Nextiva, Nuance Communications, Inc., OneWest Bank, Optima Tax Relief, LLC, Pushpay, QNB Finansbank, RAIN Group, Rimini Street, SAP, SoftPro, SolarWinds, Spinnaker Support, StarHub Ltd, Sun Basket, Tani, The Audacious Agency, The Brooks Group, Tivity Health, Travelzoo, TTEC, Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O., UPMC Health Plan, ValueSelling Associates, Veeam, Verimatrix, VIZIO, Inc., VODAFONE TURKEY, VXI Global Solutions, Wells Fargo Treasury Management, Wheels, Inc., Willis Towers Watson, and xneelo.
The presentations were broadcast live via Livestream and are available to watch online.
The awards are presented by the Stevie Awards, which organizes eight of the world's leading business award shows including the prestigious International Business Awards and American Business Awards.
More than 2,600 nominations from organizations in 48 nations were evaluated in this year's competition. Winners were determined by the average scores of more than 180 professionals worldwide in seven specialized judging committees. Entries were considered in 106 categories for customer service and contact center achievements, including Contact Center of the Year, Award for Innovation in Customer Service, and Customer Service Department of the Year; 72 categories for sales and business development achievements, ranging from Senior Sales Executive of the Year to Sales Training or Business Development Executive of the Year to Sales Department of the Year; and categories to recognize new products and services and solution providers.
Entries for the 2021 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service will open this coming July. The entry kit may be requested at http://www.stevieawards.com/Sales.
About the Stevie Awards 
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Middle East Stevie Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com.
Sponsors and supporters of the 14th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service include HCL Technologies, Sales Partnerships, Inc. and ValueSelling Associates, Inc.

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Winners were announced in the 14th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service in Las Vegas.

IBM, with 52 Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award wins, was the most honored organization this year.




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For the sixth year in a row, Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) will be participating in national Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month. According to the American Heart Association, over 2.5 million Americans are affected by DVT annually, with over 600,000 people hospitalized each year. DVT, with its risk of pulmonary embolism, may be the most preventable cause of death among people hospitalized today in the United States. Despite its prevalence, many Americans are still unaware of the threat DVTs pose to their health.
Raising awareness of this epidemic is important to the work of physicians across CVR. Chronic venous insufficiency, or vein disease, is more likely in patients that have had a DVT, and DVTs are one possible side effect of late stage vein disease. The initial symptoms and risk factors for each condition are also similar. Early detection of DVTs is essential for successful treatment, and the vein disease screenings provided to each CVR patient can help identify DVTs.
Everyday, in its 84 practices across the nation, CVR provides DVT rule-out ultrasounds to patients referred by physicians who suspect a DVT but want to save their patients a costly, long, and stressful trip to the emergency room. CVR can also provide an immediate treatment plan for the DVT, or additional screening for vein disease, if needed.
CVR physicians educate about DVTs as a possible side effect of vein disease year-round. As part of CVR's re-commitment to DVT Awareness Month in 2020, the company will be: 

Distributing printed resources and magnets on DVT Symptoms and Risk Factors and a guide on DVT and Orthopedic Surgery to doctors' offices nationwide

Focusing content on the urgency of DVTs in CVR blogs, commercials, interviews, and print ads

Rolling out a social media awareness campaign centered around the signs, symptoms and risk factors of DVTs and the connection to vein disease

Dr. Khanh Q. Nguyen, the Chief Medical Officer at CVR, is proud to lead CVR's DVT Program. "Since 2014, we've managed over 3,000 DVT patients in the outpatient setting safely," says Dr. Nguyen. "We are committed to providing state of the art venous care and complete DVT management while maintaining close communication with the referring physician."
DVT Awareness Month was established in 2003 and sponsored by the Coalition to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis. March is officially recognized as Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month by United States Senate Resolution 56.
For more on CVR's awareness campaign, follow: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/centerforvein

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterforVein/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforveinrestoration/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-vein-restoration/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/centerforveinrestoration

ABOUT DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS 
A Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a dangerous blood clot that can form in the leg veins, or in other places in the body. The clot can be dislodged and move to other veins and arties, causing heart attack, stroke or plumonary embolism. Clots form when circulation is hindered by thick blood, genetic or hormonal factors, slow blood flow, inactivity or damaged veins. DVTs are most common in adults over age 60, but can occur at any age. Blood is more likely to clot, and vein valves are more likely to fail, for moms and pregnant women, smokers, long-distance travelers and those taking birth control pills, among other risk factors.
ABOUT VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY 
Venous insufficiency, the cause of significant suffering due to the sequelae of venous hypertension, most commonly arises as achy, tired and heavy legs. It may or may not be associated with varicose veins, spider veins or skin changes including venous ulcerations and indiscriminately affects between 30–40 million Americans. Numerous factors including age, weight, prolonged sitting or standing, genetics or a history of DVT (blood clots) can increase the risk of developing this common and often underdiagnosed disorder. Treatment options have evolved to an array of minimally invasive procedures in an office setting.
ABOUT CENTER FOR VEIN RESTORATION 
Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is the largest physician-led practice treating vein disease in the country. Having performed its first procedure in 2007 under President and CEO Dr. Sanjiv Lakhanpal, Center for Vein Restoration has since become nationally recognized as the clinical leader in treating chronic venous insufficiency. With 84 centers and growing, CVR has over 500 employees and conducts over 200,000 patient interactions annually. To learn more about CVR and its mission, visit http://www.centerforvein.com or by phone at 1-800-FIX-LEGS.

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Raising awareness of this epidemic is important to the work of physicians across CVR. Chronic venous insufficiency, or vein disease, is more likely in patients that have had a DVT, and DVTs are one possible side effect of late stage vein disease.



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Revamped annual convention pushes industry forward, with a focus on disruption, advanced innovations and reframing healthcare

WARRENVILLE, ILL. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
The nation's leading experts in on-demand care will convene at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, May 3-6, 2020, for the UCA2020 Urgent Care Convention. Presented by the Urgent Care Association (UCA) and the College of Urgent Care Medicine (CUCM), the event is focused on delivering "something (almost) completely different" for attendees, restructuring the annual conference's content to encourage active discussions on how to innovate on-demand healthcare for the future. Registration deadlines are fast approaching, with tuition rates increasing after March 26 and the Paris Hotel room block closing on April 1, 2020.
"Consumer expectations and preferences are changing every day, and so is the healthcare landscape. We redesigned our annual convention to help providers evolve their practices in ways that will best serve patients in the future," said Laurel Stoimenoff, PT, CHC, CEO of UCA. "Our convention will bring to light important topics facing the industry, such as providing the best care for LGBTQ patients, and exploring ways to push the industry forward with new technologies and partnerships."
According to the most recent UCA Benchmarking Report, the urgent care industry grew by nearly 10% in 2019. UCA strives to support the success of the industry and promote continued growth, so UCA2020 will feature innovative sessions, hands-on workshops and engaging lectures for both clinical and practice management professionals. Brand new pre-conference activities will feature an accreditation workshop to discover how to obtain or maintain UCA Accreditation, as well as a two-day clinic start-up pre-con on how to set up an urgent care operation. To kick off the convention, and directly following the opening general session, the HIPPO Education Team will be bringing their interactive roadshow, designed to challenge how clinicians think about their team practices.
The Now and Next in Urgent Care: 
The UCA2020 Convention will feature an equal focus on what's now and what's next. Sessions with many new out-of-the-box thinkers will cover topics including better onboarding, financial modeling for new services, revenue cycle oversight and regulatory changes. Some sessions will count towards the 62 credit hours required to achieve Certified Urgent Care Management Professional (CUCMP) certification.
"The urgent care industry continues to change at a rapid pace, and this year's sessions will cover forward-thinking content and ground-breaking tools to improve current practices and reframe urgent care for the future," said Richard Park, MD, UCA board president, founder of CityMD. "It is more important than ever to educate our leaders and providers on the latest advancements and pioneering ideas to pave the way for diversified on-demand medicine."
Advancing Innovations in On-Demand Care: 
Advanced Innovations sessions will take attendees into the future of strategy development, provider engagement, emerging technologies, care models and payment mechanisms, leadership, hospitality, marketing, and the next wave of mergers and acquisitions.
During two back-to-back New2Know sessions, attendees will learn more about emerging models in on-demand healthcare, such as telemedicine/house call hybrids, direct-to-specialist e-referral systems and more. With TED-style talks and a Q&A with the New2Know innovators and payer experts, attendees will analyze their organization's ability to adopt or adapt similar models, as well as recognize the payer trends influencing urgent care centers today.
In addition, attendees will have the chance to tap the expertise of Las Vegas' very own Caesar's Palace entertainment team, who will discuss how to translate hospitality-driven philosophies into urgent care patient experience. Also taking place will be a one-of-a-kind industry hackathon, where the top minds in on-demand care will come together to explore complex issues and brainstorm new solutions for 2020 and beyond.
Throughout the event, UCA2020 participants will be exposed to a myriad of advanced strategic approaches for enhancing their practices, including: 

How to provide the best care for LGBTQ patients

The importance of antibiotic stewardship in urgent care

End-to-end patient experience

The nuts and bolts of running a successful urgent care today

Pediatrics-focused sessions on ultrasound, measles, pain reduction and positioning techniques, and breastfeeding

Several keynote speakers will share insights on the latest industry trends, from disrupting the status quo to deploying emerging technologies strategically in the on-demand space. For the closing keynote, Dr. Zeev Neuwirth, award-winning podcast host and author of Reframing Healthcare, will share his vision for retail healthcare today, tomorrow and into the future, featuring Marcus Osborne, vice president of health transformation at Walmart.
For more information about the UCA2020 Convention & Expo and to register for the event, please visit http://www.ucaoa.org/Convention.
About the Urgent Care Association 
The Urgent Care Association (UCA) is a membership association of leaders, providers and suppliers in the field of on-demand, consumer-focused health care. UCA advances the industry and supports member success through advocacy, research, education, collaboration and high standards of care. The association maintains an active online presence and member community for daily exchange of best practices. For more information, visit http://www.ucaoa.org.

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"Consumer expectations and preferences are changing every day, and so is the healthcare landscape. We redesigned our annual convention to help providers evolve their practices in ways that will best serve patients in the future," said Laurel Stoimenoff, PT, CHC, CEO of UCA.




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D•R Burton Healthcare Products LLC presents the OxyPAP Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) device delivering oxygen flow with unique hygiene protection for patients needing lung expansion therapy. The OxyPAP uniquely can be used with other D•R Burton products to deliver oxygen flow for patients needing secretion clearance during Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) therapy.

FARMVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
D•R Burton Healthcare Products LLC presents the OxyPAP Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) device delivering oxygen flow with unique hygiene protection for patients needing lung expansion therapy. The OxyPAP uniquely can be used with other D•R Burton products to deliver oxygen flow for patients needing secretion clearance during Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) therapy.
"The OxyPAP features a breakthrough in hygiene, a critical need for respiratory patients at risk for infection" according to Dennis Cook, BSRT, RRT, CEO of D•R Burton, because the OxyPAP's convenient handle converts to a hygienic mouthpiece cover when not in use. The OxyPAP is used to help patients expand their lungs and also delivers supplemental oxygen especially useful for patients who cannot take a deep breath during respiratory therapy.
Besides providing lung expansion and oxygen flow for patients via PAP therapy, the OxyPAP can also help patients clear secretions by working in conjunction with other D•R Burton OPEP devices. According to Cook, "the component design of the OxyPAP allows clinicians to tailor effective respiratory therapy to individual patient needs while providing economic value to healthcare providers.
About D•R Burton Healthcare Products LLC 
D•R Burton Healthcare Products LLC, innovators in medical devices, was founded by clinicians with deep expertise in respiratory care and anesthesia. Together we design, develop and market medical device products that allow patients to heal faster and provide value to our partners and consumers. Our unique clinical perspective drives our unwavering commitment to provide clinicians and their patients with a world class user experience. For more information, please visit http://www.drburtonhpi.com

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OxyPAP from D-R Burton Healthcare

The OxyPAP features a breakthrough in hygiene, a critical need for respiratory patients at risk for infection, because the OxyPAP's convenient handle converts to a hygienic mouthpiece cover when not in use.



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The Beverly Hill-based plastic surgeon comments on a recent article that people should be aware that the medical community is hard at work protecting the public and the best way to handle the possible pandemic is to remain calm and practice common-sense measures to stay safe.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
A February 28 article on CNN Health reports that a Northern California woman hospitalized with the new coronavirus strain, also called COVID-19, is in serious condition. Reports say she is distinguished from the other 61 known cases in the United States because she has not been in China recently, nor has she knowingly been in contact with anyone who has. "While there is cause for concern regarding the possibility of a pandemic, people don't need to be in a state of fear," said Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon Payam Jarrah-Nejad, M.D., F.I.C.S., F.A.C.S., known as Dr. J to his patients. "The COVID-19 strain is less lethal than past highly publicized flu strains, such as SARS, and is no cause for panic," says Dr. J. "The reason governments are acting on this worldwide has more to do with how fast it's spreading than how dangerous it is to individuals."
"Everyone should be aware that the primary worry regarding COVID-19 is the sheer number of cases that may occur at the same time and the possible impact on the health system and the economy," says Dr. J. "It's very serious but most people are unlikely to be seriously sickened. As with any flu or respiratory infection, elderly and infirm individuals do need to be especially careful due to the risk of pneumonia and other complications. For those concerned, avoiding large crowds may also be a good idea for the time being," says Dr. J. "The serious cases we are seeing are primarily older people. That was not the case with the extremely deadly 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic that's often mentioned in the media. The funny part is that few or no children seem to have been infected up to now."
"People should know that the medical community is working very hard to prevent the transmission of this and other communicable diseases. Responsible members of the professions always engage in extremely rigorous protocols with regards to cleanliness and sanitary practices," Dr. J noted. "As both a certified plastic surgeon and also a certified general surgeon, I can tell you that, regardless of what's happening in the world, when it comes to potentially dangerous microbes, we employ complex multiple layers of precautions that would probably surprise most people. During a time like this, of course, we understand that patients may be more concerned than usual and we do whatever we can to reassure them that safe conditions are always a top priority," Dr. J said.
"As far as what people can do to stay healthy generally, the steps are well-known. Frequent and thorough handwashing – something we surgeons know all about -- is one of the primary ways to prevent contagions from spreading," said Dr. J. "We probably don't need to tell people that avoiding people who are sick is desirable. Also, COVID-19 seems to last fairly long on surfaces, so keeping tables and chairs clean with cleaning solutions may be more important than usual," said the surgeon. "Please stay calm but do stay abreast of media reports from reliable outlets like major news organizations and local television and radio stations. If there is a pandemic, knowing what's happening will be important," says Dr. J.
Interested readers can call (310) 228-3151. Dr. J's qualifications as a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon double board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery can be seen online. 

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Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon Payam Jarrah-Nejad, M.D., F.I.C.S., F.A.C.S., known as Dr. J.

The primary worry regarding COVID-19 is the sheer number of cases that may occur at the same time and the possible impact on the health system and the economy,



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Online Video Imperative When Global Companies Pull Back on Employee Travel

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
Amidst global fears of a widening coronavirus outbreak, webcasting is playing a central role in keeping international businesses connected and productive.
Video-savvy enterprises can quickly convert in-person meetings, events and activities into virtual venues that use live video for interactive, real-time information sharing and collaboration. In this way, online video – such as that provided by MediaPlatform's Enterprise Video Platform – brings employees, partners and customers together to ensure that travel restrictions have a minimal impact on business operations.
"Markets are reacting to fears that the coronavirus outbreak will negatively impact the ability of companies to conduct their day-to-day operations. Fortunately, our customers have contingency communications and meeting plans in place and business broadcasts play a central role in those plans," said Mike Newman, CEO of MediaPlatform.
MediaPlatform's Enterprise Video Platform includes it next-generation live webcasting platform, MediaPlatform Broadcaster, which gives producers easy-to-use, browser-based multimedia production capabilities with enterprise-class security and reliability, and the MediaPlatform Event Success Dashboard (ESD), a real-time analytics tool that lets business broadcasters monitor in real time how audiences are reacting to webcast content via an audience sentiment widget that lets viewers register sentiment votes using intuitive emoticons.
Its end-to-end enterprise video platform also includes the MediaPlatform On Demand video content management portal, and MediaPlatform's video delivery capabilities – including its Smartpath network overlay rules engine for management of failover and redundancy across multiple vendor technologies and the MediaPlatform Edge eCDN.
About MediaPlatform 
MediaPlatform is a leading enterprise video platform enabling large-scale live streaming and on-demand video that companies use to engage remote employees, empower and motivate workers by giving them the power to rapidly self-educate and share knowledge, and attract and keep top talent. MediaPlatform gives customers an end-to-end solution and world-class services so they can use their networks for business broadcasts, consolidate disconnected video systems, accelerate their digital workplace transition, and gain insights into the reach and impact of their video communications.

Markets are reacting to fears that the coronavirus outbreak will negatively impact the ability of companies to conduct their day-to-day operations. Fortunately, our customers have contingency communications and meeting plans in place and business broadcasts play a central role in those plans.




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Introducing DioBreeze, a device that promises stunning permanent hair reduction results comfortably, quickly, and without any downtime or pain.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
Utilizing advanced 808nm laser diode technology, Viora's DioBreeze is an innovative and powerful device equipped with the ability to truly tailor to each specific patient's needs. DioBreeze offers two cutting edge handpieces with multiple pulse configurations so that any skin and hair type can be easily treated. Paired with a built-in contact cooling system, patients are given results that are effective, entirely comfortable, and are among the fastest in the industry.
Q Clinic raves, "After 15 years of experience using a number of laser hair removal systems in various clinics, it is clear to us that the DioBreeze diode system provides us with the highest return value as a business. The reason for that is simple; the system gives amazing hair removal results. The system is safe to use, the treatments have no side effects which can cause customer dissatisfaction or even legal claims. System Maintenance is less involved than ever, and Viora is attuned to our needs. With professional service, low wear and tear along with low system operating cost, the DioBreeze is most profitable for our business."
Andrea Trofimuk, CEO of Viora North America adds, "Viora's product portfolio continues to grow with the DioBreeze, our newest solution for laser hair removal. DioBreeze features five pulse configurations for enhanced clinical flexibility, allowing practitioners to achieve results while offering extremely comfortable treatments for patients of all skin types. Practitioners will find the device true to its name, a breeze. Preset parameters accelerate the learning process, while the Rapid pulse configuration allows for some of the fastest treatments available - 8 minutes for men's back and 20 minutes for full legs. Viora has a proud history of hair removal solutions with our V-IPL and V-Nd:YAG handpieces within the V-Series platform line; and we are ecstatic to bring the DioBreeze to our family of Viora users
The demand for laser hair reduction continues to be as popular as ever. In 2018, the global Laser Hair Removal market size was 516.3 million and is expected to reach over USD 3.9 billion by 2026 at CAGR 15.4% during the forecast period, 2019-2026. In the United States alone, consumers pumped $81,547,597 into laser hair removal services in 2017. And while patients have traditionally been mostly female, the increase in male clients and overall growing interest projects the laser hair removal market to reach a staggering $1.87 billion. With growth like that, it's crucial to be the clinic that offers the leading, advanced solutions your clientele craves (and can't stop talking about).
Bill Scott, Viora Inc.'s VP of Sales explains, "Viora DioBreeze is setting a new standard for fast, safe and effective hair reduction for the operator while offering a solution as a positive revenue modality for the business owner."
Simply put, in order for any aesthetics business to be constantly expanding and evolving, it must utilize the newest and best technologies available, and for long-term hair removal, Viora's DioBreeze is it.
For more information on the exciting release of DioBreeze, visit https://www.vioramed.com/us/product/diobreeze/ 

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Viora Inc.'s VP of Sales explains, "Viora DioBreeze is setting a new standard for fast, safe and effective hair reduction for the operator while offering a solution as a positive revenue modality for the business owner.



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#5133
Showcasing the Nucleus.io medical image management platform that is redefining the healthcare landscape for the imaging ecosystem

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
NucleusHealth, a medical image management technology company and teleradiology services provider, announced their appearance inside the Microsoft Azure for Healthcare booth at the 2020 Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Global Health Conference and Exhibition. The company will showcase its Nucleus.io platform that is disrupting the imaging space with its cloud native PACS solution.
NucleusHealth chose Microsoft Azure to power the Nucleus.io medical image management platform because of its dependable security and longstanding presence in the healthcare industry. "NucleusHealth delivers its Nucleus.io platform via Microsoft Azure to nearly 7,000 image management organizations. Using a cloud-based platform also enables our teleradiologists to access and read 1.3 million studies per year," says Claude Hooton, NucleusHealth President and Chief Operating Officer. "We live and breathe the solution that we provide to clients. Azure is a proven cloud provider that allows us to enhance our own cloud platform in day-to-day operations."
"We're pleased NucleusHealth is joining us at HIMSS to showcase how technology is helping healthcare organizations succeed in transforming patient care and their businesses. Microsoft Azure helps unify people, devices, apps and information responsibly by prioritizing compliance, security and trust," said Gareth Hall, director of business strategy for Worldwide Healthcare at Microsoft Corp. "Companies like NucleusHealth are critical in helping healthcare organizations use technology to address industry challenges and seize opportunities to impact people's lives in a positive way."
NucleusHealth will be demonstrating the flexibility of its image management platform and how organizations can utilize the Nucleus.io platform to enhance workflows, elevate user experience, reduce IT burden, and eventually replace aging enterprise imaging systems altogether. Claude Hooton, NucleusHealth President and COO will also be presenting in a Lunch and Learn session to show how Nucleus.io cooperates in the market by enabling artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for imaging needs through the usage of standards.
The Nucleus.io cloud-based image management platform is comprised of modular solutions. They are all completely in a web browser and provide image exchange, remote reading, downtime PACS, cloud PACS, and a platform-as-a-service for enabling medical software applications. Nucleus.io is one of the first imaging solutions to use client-side rendering paired with proprietary adaptive streaming protocols to bypass any latency issues currently experienced with all other cloud solutions. This approach allows for the viewing of large medical images in a browser with the same performance as on-premise workstations. More information will be available throughout HIMSS 2020 in Orlando at the Microsoft Azure exhibit, booth No. 2300, Orange County Convention Center.
About NucleusHealth
NucleusHealth is advancing patient care through innovation in cloud-based medical image management, facilitating a global image exchange accessible by patients, physicians and healthcare networks. NucleusHealth licenses its Nucleus.io software as a service (SaaS) and web-scale platform as a service (PaaS) technologies to healthcare organizations and companies across the globe. The company's StatRad teleradiology service was founded in 1996, by radiologists for radiologists, and develops and implements forward-thinking solutions for radiology groups. For more information, call us at +1(858)251-3400, visit us at http://www.nucleushealth.io, or connect with us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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"Companies like NucleusHealth are critical in helping healthcare organizations use technology to address industry challenges and seize opportunities to impact people's lives in a positive way."



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This industry leading certification program now offers improved and updated training program that includes updated information and voice over narration. The extensive course features 18 modules of information, each focused on a different aspect of facilitating relocation for Seniors.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
The aging US population brings with it a host of new challenges. In larger numbers than ever before, Senior Citizens face the need to modify or change their living arrangements. Most often this involves downsizing to a smaller home, condo, or assisted living facility. For a few, it may involve modifying their existing residence.
Change is difficult for most people. Studies show that our concept of "home" is hardwired in our brains. It's at the core of who we are. Giving up possessions can be very unsettling for Seniors as well as their families. In many cases, family homes are intrinsically tied to our identities.
NCBAC's CRTS Certification Program features an 18 module course which provides comprehensive information needed to successfully organize and manage Senior moves from beginning to setting up the new home.
The voice-over narration has just been added, as well as updated statistics and detailed on-line illustration. The information is easy to follow and is designed to provide Transition Specialists with the plans and techniques necessary to reduce stress and manage moves effectively.
CRTS emphasizes a team approach for project management. It covers topics such as working with families, communication techniques, dealing with physical limitations, downsizing decisions for personal possessions, finding appropriate housing alternatives, moving issues and resettling into a new home.
Transition Specialists come from many other professions including professional organizers, caregivers and housing personnel, real estate agents, estate sales specialists, attorneys, movers and medical personnel.
This program meets national certification standards and is the premier national certification of its type.
For more information, including special rates:http://www.crtscertification.com

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Industry leading certification for more than a decade



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In Vitro Sciences (IVS), a prominent network of fertility centers, in partnership with Advanced Fertility Care (AFC), an advanced reproductive services (RE) facility operating in the greater Phoenix area, announced today that it acquired Troché Fertility Centers (TFC), a highly-regarded and long-standing fertility center based in Glendale, AZ. This acquisition solidifies the growing position of IVS and AFC throughout Arizona and sets the course for continued expansion throughout the Southwest region.
With an ambitious expansion plan in mind, IVS made the initial entry into the Arizona market with a strategic partnership with AFC in October of 2019. AFC serves patients from all over Arizona, with offices in Scottsdale and Mesa. Now, the acquisition of TFC will allow AFC to continue their mission of expanding the availability of RE services to patients struggling with fertility challenges in the Northwest region of Phoenix and beyond.
Since 1992, TFC has guided and supported patients on the journey of turning their dream of parenthood into a reality. With a primary location in Glendale, Dr. Vladimir Troché and TFCs' in vitro fertilization (IVF) program has provided personalized care to patients from all over Arizona, the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Beth Zoneraich, Market President of IVS, and Chief Executive Officer of AFC, commented "In Vitro Sciences and Advanced Fertility Care joined forces with the mission of creating widespread access to the highest quality care for patients facing fertility issues, and acquiring Troché Fertility Centers was the natural next step to our growth plans. Troché Fertility Centers and Dr. Vladimir Troché, have stellar reputations in Arizona and we look forward to applying our respective strengths to advancing the care coordination in the reproductive field."
Vladimir Troché, MD, Medical Director and founder of Troché Fertility Centers, stated "We are excited to work with both IVS and AFC. We have a shared vision for providing the highest quality of care for families struggling with infertility and believe this arrangement will enhance our efforts to bring the most advanced, innovative care to women in our communities. Working together allows us to maintain our focus on the best patient care while simultaneously moving forward."
About Advanced Fertility Care
Advanced Fertility Care (AFC) serves patients from all over Arizona with the latest fertility treatment options including IUI, IVF, ICSI, embryo biopsy and genetic testing. With primary offices in Scottsdale and Mesa, AFC consistently demonstrates high pregnancy success rates well above national averages, enabled by the best technology and treatment protocols available. AFC has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by every major insurer.
About In Vitro Sciences
With a 22-year history in the fertility arena and a comprehensive suite of business management services, In Vitro Sciences (IVS) partners with reproductive endocrinology practices across the United States. IVS partners to offer strategic opportunities for independent practices, including: implementing creative growth strategies supporting streamlined operational costs, payer alignment, merger and acquisition plans, marketing, and risk management services IVS's unique partnership model enables physicians and physician groups to maintain their independence while leveraging the resources of a national organization.
About Troché Fertility Centers
Since 1992, Troché Fertility Centers (TFC) has offered successful fertility treatments to couples and individuals in the Phoenix metropolitan, Dr. Vladmir Troché is considered a fertility pioneer in the valley. With a primary location in Glendale, AZ, Troché Fertility Centers' in vitro fertilization (IVF) program have produced pregnancy success rates consistently above the national average.


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#5136
When you're doing your spring cleaning, don't forget your pets! 1-800-PetMeds is giving away a bundle of pet grooming supplies to 8 lucky winners to help their dog or cat be their sweet smelling, well-groomed best.

DELRAY BEACH, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
As the snow melts and temperatures rise, you and your pets may be looking forward to fun outings like picnics and walks in the park. Make sure your pets are fresh, clean, and healthy for the spring by learning to groom them at home.
Washing and brushing your pet between grooming appointments is the best way to keep them smelling fresh, to help manage shedding, and to keep long coats free of mats. For dogs who do not regularly visit a groomer, a monthly bath works best for most, while cats should be bathed as needed, depending on their activity level and coat type.
When it comes to nails, sticking to a schedule of trimming every two weeks will help keep your pet's nails from overgrowing and affecting their posture and balance. Trimming nails can be tricky, so ask your vet or groomer for help if you're unsure of how to do it safely.
"Grooming tasks like brushing teeth, clipping nails, and cleaning ears can be less stressful for your pet when done at home by someone they love," says Larissa Schenck, Director of Marketing at 1-800-PetMeds, "But you'll still want to give them lots of treats and reassurance to create a positive experience for them."
Enter the 1-800-PetMeds A Spring Cleaning For Your Pet Sweepstakes for a chance to win a package of pet grooming supplies for your cat or dog. Each bundle will include Oatmeal & Aloe Vera Shampoo, Rescue Pro Series Combo Brush, Nail Trimmers, Super Pure Omega 3 supplement, ear cleanser, and a toothbrush/toothpaste kit.
The 1-800-PetMeds Spring Cleaning For Your Pet Sweepstakes runs from Monday 03/02 through Sunday 03/29. Everyone who enters from 12:01 AM Eastern Time ("ET") March 2, 2020 to March 29, 2020 at 11:59 PM EDT is eligible to win. To enter, visit the Spring Cleaning For Your Pet Sweepstakes page. Two winners (one cat, one dog) will be chosen and notified on four successive Mondays (3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30) for a total of 8 winners.
About 1-800-PetMeds 
Founded in 1996, Petmeds.com is America's Most Trusted Pet Pharmacy providing fast, easy, and helpful service to over ten million customers across the U.S. by delivering prescription and non-prescription medications and pet supplies for less, direct to the consumer through its 1-800-PetMeds toll-free number, on the Internet through its website Petmeds.com, or with the 1-800-PetMeds mobile app available for free at Google Play for Android and the App Store for iOS. 

Grooming tasks like brushing teeth, clipping nails, and cleaning ears can be less stressful for your pet when done at home by someone they love.



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#5137
Toronto-based clinical research organization (CRO) and regulatory consulting firm, dicentra, has announced that it is soon opening its newest office location just 5 minutes south of Clarksburg on a farm on Beaver Valley Road.
The owners currently operate an organic apple orchard on the property, called End of the Rainbow Orchard, and decided it would be a great new option for employees to relocate to.
"Part of our goal here is to offer as much convenience and work-life balance to our team members as possible," reports Alicja Wojewnik, Founder and CEO of dicentra. "Clarksburg is a beautiful place, a place where our people can relocate from Toronto if they choose and connect with nature."
The company specializes in safety, quality and compliance matters for the agriculture, food and life science industries and also conducts clinical trials.
This will be the company's third location in Ontario. The company headquarters and research site for its clinical trials is located in downtown Toronto. A second office is located in Guelph, Ontario, where many team members are located.
"The opportunity to relocate my young family to the country is very tempting. Growing up in nature, a slow paced more intentional lifestyle, is the kind of childhood I'd like to offer my children," said Elizabeth, Relations Manager at dicentra. "It's great to work for a company who shares those same values."
The company is expected to open up the new office location in the summer of this year. Several members of the Toronto office have already expressed interest in relocating their families.
"We try to offer as much flexibility as we can. Our people can even work from home if they choose. If they prefer an office setting they will now have the option of feeding trout or cutting grass on a vintage tractor during their breaks," laughs Alicja.
About dicentra 
dicentra is a contract research organization and professional consulting firm that specializes in addressing all matters related to safety, quality, and compliance for all product categories in the life sciences and food industries. We evaluate, implement, and provide all the necessary support for your products and operations, allowing you to gain market access while building confidence in your brand. We achieve this through our four business divisions: Life Sciences, Food Safety & Quality, Global Certifications, and Clinical Trials. Since our inception in 2002, we have completed over 18,000 projects and serviced over 1,200 companies internationally.
dicentra is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, visit http://www.dicentra.com.

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"Part of our goal here is to offer as much convenience and work-life balance to our team members as possible," reports Alicja Wojewnik, Founder and CEO of dicentra. "Clarksburg is a beautiful place, a place where our people can relocate from Toronto if they choose and connect with nature."



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#5138
The Nature's Bounty Co. partners with D S Simon Media and YourUpdateTV on a nationwide media tour highlighting products to reset healthy habits for the New Year.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/Rt2pMmKtpa0
Nearly half of Americans make New Year's resolutions each year. Of those, only eight percent are likely to succeed. (1) So, why is maintaining resolutions so tough? Many people don't have the right tips, products or resources to fall back on to continue down their healthy path.
That's where The Nature's Bounty Co. – a global leader in health and wellness – comes in.
The Nature's Bounty Co. partnered with D S Simon Media and YourUpdateTV to help your audience get back on track with everything from nutritious snacks they can feel good about, to new skincare items to incorporate into daily routines and much more.
For more information on the products featured, please follow the below links. 

Dr.Organic Aloe Vera Hydrating Moisture Cream

Dr.Organic Snail Gel Healthy Aging Face Mask

Dr.Organic Aloe Vera Hydrating Face Wash

Dr.Organic Tea Tree Purifying Face Scrub

Dr.Organic Rose Restoring Facial Toner

Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair, Skin & Nails Softgels

Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair, Skin & Nails Plus Collagen Gummies

Nature's Bounty Sleep3

Nature's Bounty Elderberry Gummies

Pure Protein Ready to Drink Shakes, Vanilla Milkshake

Pure Protein Ready to Drink Shakes, Rich Chocolate

Pure Protein Birthday Cake Bar

Pure Protein Lemon Cake Bar

Solgar U-Cubes Children's Multivitamin & Mineral Gummies

Solgar U-Cubes Children's Calcium with D3 Gummies

Solgar U-Cubes Children's Vitamin C Gummies

Sundown Kids Disney Frozen 2 Complete Multivitamins

Sundown Kids Star Wars Complete Multivitamins

Sundown Kids Disney Princess Complete Multivitamins

Sundown Kids Disney/Pixar Toy Story 4 Complete Multivitamins

Sundown Kids Honey Soothers Sore Throat Lollipops Aww-some Orange

Sundown Kids Honey Soothers Sore Throat Lollipops Buzzin' Berry

Stay in the know by following The Nature's Bounty Co. on Facebook and LinkedIn.
About YourUpdateTV: 
YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media (http://www.dssimon.com). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.
1. "It's January 7: Are You Sticking to Your New Year's Resolution?" (University of Pennsylvania, 2013). 
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#5139
PunkinFutz, the company that creates award-winning and innovative sensory play products for children with adaptive needs, formally enters the adult category today with the introduction of Every Wheel Carry accessory bags. The bags will help lifelong and new wheelchair users keep critical items at hand.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
PUNKINFUTZ ENTERS THE ADULT ADAPTIVE NEEDS MARKET 
With Every Wheel Carry Accessory Bags 
Designed for Adults in Wheelchairs
Formally Launches TODAY
With the virtual beat of a drum and the blare of a trumpet, PunkinFutz, the company that creates award winning and innovative sensory play products and accessories for children with adaptive needs, formally enters the adult category today with the introduction of Every Wheel Carry accessory bags. The bags will help lifelong and new wheelchair users keep critical items at hand including wallets, phones and licenses.
Leading up to today's announcement, Every Wheel Carry recently partnered with the NYC Department of Veteran's Services and the James J. Peters Veteran's Hospital Spinal Cord Injury Unit (Bronx, New York) to provide the bags to their clients for testing and review.
"We have been making these products for children for the past four years," says company founder and CEO Lisa Radcliffe, "and realized that more than half of our customers are actually adults in wheelchairs. We specifically chose to make bags for veterans, as our entire team has family in the military. It is our way to recognize their service and to give back." Radcliffe's brother is a Colonel in the Army.
"The bag, itself, is very innovative. It's very convenient," says Julius Brice, Army veteran, vocalist, writer and producer. "Every Wheel Carry came to my VA hospital (James L. Peters), gave bags to veterans and asked for our feedback. I really believe in this project. The fact that the company is giving opportunity to other disabled people, who produce these bags, is just icing on the cake."
All Every Wheel Carry bags are made in the United States by adults in adaptive work environments and Every Wheel Carry employs a fully adaptive workforce.
In 2018, there were 19.2 million men and women veterans in the United States, 90% of whom are men.1 There are nearly 85,000 veterans in wheelchairs today.2
"The opportunity to make a difference in the quality of life for wheelchair users, and especially veterans, is vital," says Radcliffe. "Our goal is to ultimately create a positive environment where adults with disabilities can work and thrive. We want our staff to be empowered by their work experience," says Radcliffe. "The way we employ is central to our mission as a company."
"I think more people should be aware of what our employees are capable of doing," says Melissa Rassmussen, of the Michael J. Raymond Resource Center in Jamestown, NY. "We do our best to employ individuals with all types of disabilities, who help with the production of Every Wheel Carry. "This gives our staff the opportunity to work and to be independent."
"All bags are put through quality control and then packaged for shipping in our Brooklyn headquarters," adds Radcliffe. "After we decide that that the bags are of a quality we would put our name on, we ship them out. Our next step is always to go back to those who use the products to drive our next round of design."
Created for both manual and motorized wheelchairs, as well as scooters and walkers, Every Wheel Carry bags are water resistant; made of highly reflective fabrics created for the U.S. military and first responders; ensure easy access with reinforced pull zippers and Velcro straps; and are durable and washable to make for easy cleaning and use. They feature a grey background and a large hook strip to support your favorite patch. An American flag or choice of military branch patch is available on the website.
The bags retail for $35.95 and can be purchased exclusively at http://www.everywheelcarry.com.
About Every Wheel Carry 
Every Wheel Carry is produced by PunkinFutz, an award-winning brand dedicated to changing the experience of children and adults with a broad range of physical, sensory, developmental and emotional needs. All Every Wheel Carry and PunkinFutz original products are manufactured in the U.S. in supportive and adaptive workplaces using the highest quality materials and responsible sourcing.
1 https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/vet.pdf
2 https://www.forwardfree.org/wheelchair-bound-veterans/

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"We have been making these products for children for the past four years and realized more than half our customers are adults in wheelchairs. We chose to make bags for veterans, as our entire team has family in the military," says company founder and CEO Lisa Radcliffe.



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#5140
Medical and legal experts come together to provide would-be Philadelphia parents insights into navigating modern day fertility treatment.

PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) invites those considering fertility treatment to attend The Modern Familyspecial event, featuring reproductive endocrinologist Brianna Schumacher, M.D., on March 5, 2020, in Philadelphia, PA.
Hosted by Vaysman Legal, The Modern Family will feature expert panelists discussing topics including egg freezing, donor egg, donor embryo, IVF, family law, LGTBQ family building, and how to access benefits in the workplace. Admission is $20-25.
For people considering egg donation, SGF is home to the largest donor egg program in the nation and one of only a few centers in the United States that recruits, selects, and prescreens (medically, psychologically, and genetically) its own ready-to-cycle egg donors prior to making them available on their de-identified donor registry. Further, SGF offers an exclusive 100% refund guarantee program for IVF or donor egg treatment—a significant differentiator among other programs.
For people considering embryo donation, SGF's Donor Embryo Program offers a unique, cost effective, and reliable opportunity to experience the joy of pregnancy and gift of having a child. By using a donated embryo(s) from either a known (direct) donor or an unidentified donor—another patient at SGF who had excess embryos following their own IVF treatment—women and couples who might not otherwise have been able, are experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood.
At SGF, embryo donor recipients receive medical history, physical characteristics, and information about their donor's family, including their children and health history. In some cases, pictures of both the male and female donors as children are provided.
Dr. Schumacher will also discuss the many ways SGF is dedicated to helping gay, lesbian, and transgender people and couples realize their dream of parenthood. SGF offers a full range of services, from low tech to highly advanced, and applies the latest in assisted reproductive technology (ART) to help individuals and couples achieve successful outcomes. At SGF, there are fertility options for every type of lifestyle and partnership.
SGF's Dr. Schumacher, earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Schumacher then went on to complete a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and a master's in clinical research at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
"Fertility treatment has advanced so rapidly in the last 10 years, providing more options and better success rates for those who have been trying to conceive or those who need assistance to build their family," shares Dr. Schumacher. "I encourage patients who are considering fertility treatment to educate themselves on all of their family building options."
Dr. Schumacher is available for new patient and second opinion consultations at Shady Grove Fertility's offices in Chesterbrook and Center City.
About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) 
SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 38 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment 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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SGF's Brianna Schumacher, M.D., will discuss options in egg freezing, embryo creation, donor options, and IVF at The Modern Family event in Philadelphia, PA on March 5, 2020.

Fertility treatment has advanced so rapidly in the last 10 years, providing more options and better success rates for those who have been trying to conceive or those who need assistance to build their family.



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#5141
The Patient Experience Journal (PXJ) Awards recognize top published papers and will be celebrated at Patient Experience Conference 2020.

NASHVILLE, TENN. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
In association with The Beryl Institute, Patient Experience Journal announces the inaugural 2019 Patient Experience Journal (PXJ) award recipients. The annual awards celebrate important contributions to the literature and articles of impact in research and practice. They also introduce groundbreaking authors who are working to expand evidence and insights on patient experience and the human experience in healthcare.
The winners are selected from the articles published in PXJ and chosen by the Editorial Board. Award recipients will be celebrated during a ceremony Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at The Beryl Institute Patient Experience Conference in Orlando, Florida.
The winning articles are: 

ARTICLE OF THE YEAR (Volume 6)

"Anyone can co-design?": A case study synthesis of six experience-based co-design (EBCD) projects for healthcare systems improvement in New South Wales, Australia

Tara L. Dimopoulos-Bick, Agency for Clinical Innovation, New South Wales, Australia

Claire O'Connor, Agency for Clinical Innovation, New South Wales, Australia

Jane Montgomery, Agency for Clinical Innovation, New South Wales, Australia

Tracey Szanto, Agency for Clinical Innovation, New South Wales, Australia

Marion Fisher, Agency for Clinical Innovation, New South Wales, Australia

Violeta Sutherland, Agency for Clinical Innovation, New South Wales, Australia

Helen Baines, Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW, Australia

Phillip Orcher, Agency for Clinical Innovation, New South Wales, Australia

John Stubbs, Agency for Clinical Innovation, New South Wales, Australia

Lynne Maher, Ko Awatea Counties Manukau Health, Auckland, New Zealand

Raj Verma, Agency for Clinical Innovation, New South Wales, Australia

Victoria J. Palmer, The Department of General Practice, Melbourne Medical School, The - University of Melbourne, Australia

BEST ARTICLE – EMERGING SCHOLAR (Volume 6)

Engaging under- and/or never-engaged populations in health services: A systematic review

Lesley Moody, University Health Network

Erica Bridge, Cancer Care Ontario

Vidhi Thakkar, McMaster University

Naomi Peek, Cancer Care Ontario

Tanvi Patel, Cancer Care Ontario

Suman Dhanju, Cancer Care Ontario

Simron Singh, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

BEST ARTICLE – PRACTITIONER (Volume 6)

Using experience-based design to understand the patient and caregiver experience with delirium

Lauren Russ, Virginia Mason

Jennifer Phillips, Virginia Mason

Val Ferris, Virginia Mason

Amy London, Virginia Mason

Logan Kendall, University of Washington - Seattle Campus

Craig Blackmore, Virginia Mason

MOST IMPACTFUL ARTICLE (Last 5 Volumes)

Patient partnership in quality improvement of healthcare services: Patients' inputs and challenges faced

Marie-Pascale Pomey, University of Montreal

Hassiba Hihat, University of Montreal

May Khalifa, University of Montréal

Paule Lebel, University of Montréal

André Néron, University of Montréal

Vincent Dumez, University of Montréal

"We are excited to introduce the PXJ Awards and announce this year's recipients. The articles being recognized represent the rigor, thoughtfulness and vision seen in all the pieces published in the journal," said Jason Wolf, Founding Editor of PXJ and President & CEO of The Beryl Institute. "PXJ remains committed to elevating the work of our authors and honoring the interest of our readers by bringing together a broad and comprehensive selection of cutting-edge articles from around the world. We congratulate our inaugural awardees and invite all to consider PXJ as the place to reach the broadest audience and have the greatest impact with your work in elevating the evidence on patient experience."
PXJ publishes three times annually in April, November and a special topic issue in July. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis. All submissions should adhere to the requested submission types and author guidelines.
PXJ is also accepting submissions for the 2020 Special Issue on Patient & Family Experience in Behavioral Health. The deadline for submissions for that issue is April 1, 2020. Learn more: https://pxjournal.org/journal/vol6/iss2/16
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About Patient Experience Journal: 
Patient Experience Journal (PXJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published in association with The Beryl Institute. Read in over 200 countries and territories, PXJ is committed to disseminating rigorous knowledge and expanding the global conversation on evidence and innovation on patient experience.
About The Beryl Institute: 
The Beryl Institute is a global community of practice committed to elevating the human experience in healthcare. We believe human experience is grounded in experiences of patients & families, those who work in healthcare and the communities they serve.
We define the patient experience as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization's culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.

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Patient Experience Journal

In association with The Beryl Institute, Patient Experience Journal announces the inaugural 2019 Patient Experience Journal (PXJ) award recipients.




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#5142
The merger will operate under the name One You, a powerful new brand which celebrates individuality, and the illuminating fact that we are indeed 1 unique person among over 7 billion people on Planet Earth.

IRVINE, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Important Announcement from ÜFORIA Science and MaVie:
DNA industry heavyweights, ÜFORIA Science and MaVie have today announced a merger to form a dynamic new consumer genomics company.
MaVie CEO Abboud Barakat & ÜFORIA Science CEO Ron Williams today announced a definitive merger agreement to enhance their DNA personalized global product offering to become the worlds' leading and most significant, DNA- wellness enterprise in history. 
MaVie is a pioneering consumer genomics company that has created a unique artificial intelligence with proprietary technology that offers dynamic-DNA skincare, nutrition, fitness, personality and inborn talent reports, in addition to personalized DNA meal plans, fitness routines and skincare products.
ÜFORIA is the leading supplier of DNA personalized nutrition and supplements and has the ability to produce nearly 400 million unique formulas built from exclusive and proprietary software and technology.
This exciting partnership was formed to unify their proprietary DNA science and increase market share globally. It will be a worldwide industry leader with the combination of Mavie's markets in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia and ÜFORIA's market in North America.
The company will be managed and developed by Mr. Abboud Barakat as Chairman and Mr. Ron Williams as CEO.
Ron Williams stated: "Today we are making history, the coming together of two DNA-industry heavyweights, in what we believe to be the perfect union. This is an actual merger where 1+1=10".
The merger will operate under the name One You, a powerful new brand which celebrates individuality, and the illuminating fact that we are indeed 1 unique person among over 7 billion people on Planet Earth.
It is expected this newly formed partnership will allow for the expansion of new markets, the introduction of new personalized products to customize lifestyle and corrective actions for the global mass market.
Abboud Barakat said "We feel strongly that joining forces will allow us to realize our strategic goals as we aspire to be the next billion-dollar company. This goal will be realized through our unique customized-DNA products backed by unrivaled, world class science. In addition, One You offers training led by industry expert Eric Worre and logistics expertise backed by LaCore Enterprises.
The integration of both companies will take place over the next 90 days and will culminate in a celebratory launch in Las Vegas, USA in August 2020.

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One You Announcement

Today we are making history, the coming together of two DNA-industry heavyweights, in what we believe to be the perfect union.




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#5143
To help business owners and investors protect their assets from a Black Swan Event like the Coronavirus, Rich Dad Advisors Series Author Garrett Sutton shared tips for How to Protect Your Assets recently on BBC World News and Newsmax.

RENO, NEV. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
Asset Protection Expert, Corporate Attorney and Bestselling Author of 6 Rich Dad Advisors Seriesbooks Garrett Sutton's tips for How to Protect Your Personal and Business Assets from a Coronavirus Black Swan Event were featured recently on BBC World News: Talking Business with Host Aaron Helsehurst and Newsmax: American Agenda. Sutton emphasized, "The Coronavirus is a big wake-up call for small businesses."
As the author of "Start Your Own Corporation" and "Loopholes in Real Estate," Sutton recommended these action items for business owners, entrepreneurs and investors when asked four questions by the hosts:
1. How can entrepreneurs protect themselves if they are doing business in China? - Sutton explained, "They need to operate as a corporation or an LLC. Every country has limited liability entities that you can use so instead of being sued personally, you limit your liability to the claim to just against the business. So now is the time to set up a corporation or an LLC for conducting your overseas business."
2. Can you get insurance for a Black Swan Event if a planned event is cancelled like the Mobile World Congress (MWC) was in Barcelona? – Sutton explained, "There are event liability insurance policies, but there are a lot of exclusions. The Mobile World Congress, for example, the government didn't cancel it. It was businesses pulling out, so unless the government cancelled it, you wouldn't get the insurance."
3. How can small businesses take steps to protect their assets? – Sutton emphasized; "If you're importing goods from China that you sell on Amazon, and are operating as a sole proprietor without a corporation or LLC, you're putting all of your personal assets (like your home) at risk. So now is the time to set up a corporation or an LLC for conducting your overseas business. You also want to take steps to find alternative suppliers."
4. How can you protect your investments? - Sutton added, "Well I always recommend that personal investors hold their brokerage accounts through an LLC. They're not expensive to set up or maintain."
In addition, Sutton recommends setting up Contingency Plans, along with protecting your most important asset – your employees – by letting them work at home and reducing travel.
Media Contact 
Liz Kelly, 310-987-7207
ABOUT 
GARRETT SUTTON, ESQ - LEGAL EXPERT is the Founder of Corporate Direct and Sutton Law Center, Rich Dad Advisor and Bestselling Author of six Rich Dad Advisors Series books, including: Start Your Own Corporation, Loopholes of Real Estate, Writing Winning Business Plans and Run Your Own Corporation, Buying and Selling a Business, and The ABCs of Getting Out of Debt. He is also a Contributor to More Important Than Money, An Entrepreneur's Team (Rich Dad Advisors Series, RDA Press). Sutton is a nationally acclaimed corporate and asset protection attorney. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Hastings College of the Law, the University of California's law school in San Francisco, Garrett has written a number of books guiding entrepreneurs and investors. Since 1988, Sutton's Corporate Direct and Sutton Law Center have provided affordable asset protection and corporate formation and maintenance services for investors around the world. Sutton and his work have featured on FOX and Friends, ESPN Cover Your Assets Radio Show, Think Realty Podcast and in Forbes, and other media. For more information, visit http://www.corporatedirect.com
RICH DAD ADVISORS SERIES BOOKS 
The Rich Dad Advisors Series includes financial education books published by RDA Press primarily for entrepreneurs, business owners and investors. The series includes industry leading authors, seasoned entrepreneurs and experts in each of their respective areas of wealth creation and protection. These bestselling books provide practical advice that you were never taught in school with lessons learned based on a proven track record of success in their specific area of expertise. The Rich Dad Advisors team was originally assembled by "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author, Robert Kiyosaki, as his mastermind group of experts who meet to discuss business best practices, philosophies, systems, and investing strategies. Kiyosaki realized that each Advisor has mastered skills by being on the front lines, weathering the challenges and making millions of dollars for themselves, their families, their teams and charities. https://rda-press.com

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GARRETT SUTTON, ESQ - LEGAL EXPERT is the Founder of Corporate Direct and Sutton Law Center, Rich Dad Advisor and Bestselling Author of six Rich Dad Advisors Series books (RDA Press)

"The Coronavirus is a big wake-up call for small businesses to take proactive steps to protect their personal and business assets." - Garrett Sutton, Esq, Legal Expert, Corporate Attorney and Bestselling Author of 6 Rich Dad Advisors Series".



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#5144
Meza Dental provides significant savings for patients seeking a new healthy smile with dental packages starting at $5,900

MIAMI (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
Missing teeth is one of the top reasons people are self-conscious about their smiles. Untreated tooth decay and gum disease are the leading causes of tooth loss, which can increase the risk of other health factors. According to recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), due to lack of dental insurance and Medicare not covering routine dental checkups, one in four adults in the United States has untreated tooth decay and about two in three (68%) adults aged 65 years or older have gum disease. Dental implants provide a permanent base for replacing teeth and fortunately most patients are great candidates for this procedure.
"As adults age, oral health-related quality of life is negatively affected by tooth loss. Having a healthy smile can improve your quality of life, including how you're viewed in your personal and professional life," said Dr. Alberto Meza, founder and principal of Meza Dental, a premier Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry Center in Costa Rica for dental tourism. "Dental Implants are a great solution for missing or severely damaged teeth. We provide all of our patients with custom smiles that are functional for them and aesthetically fit the patient's face."
Oral and dental procedures are some of the most expensive treatments in the U.S. and many times are out of pocket expenses for patients. Because fixed costs such as rent, taxes and labor costs are lower in Costa Rica than in the U.S. or Canada, Meza Dental can provide significant savings for patients. In fact, patients can save up to 60% off the same procedure in the United States. Meza Dental, recognized as one of the leaders in dental tourism, has created dental packages that start at $5,900, for patients to have an exceptional dental experience while taking advantage of the many things Costa Rica has to offer. Each package is subject to approval based on the doctor's diagnosis and carefully curated depending on the procedure of the patient, so it won't affect the patient's stay and itinerary to explore Costa Rica.
"Meza Dental made my whole dental procedure process easy from the first initial phone call to answering all my questions regarding dental tourism and the type of implants that were needed for my case," said Jae Chong, a patient from Atlanta, Georgia. "Cost was huge a factor for my decision of traveling outside the U.S. for this procedure. I was able to save 45% with Meza Dental compared to the average price in the U.S., and that included my flight, accommodations etc. I was able to save money and explore Costa Rica while my teeth were healing from treatment."
Based in Costa Rica, the premier Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry Center provides patients from around the world with new healthy smiles with high quality dental care, through a personalized dental experience done by professionals with world-class credentials at a reasonable price. Meza Dental dentists have successfully treated thousands of dental patients over the years with 95% coming from the U.S. 
For more information about Meza Dental, visit http://www.mezadentalcare.com.
About Meza Dental 
Meza Dental is the premier Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry Center for dental tourism. The center specializes in full mouth restorations and cosmetic dentistry for patients from around the world. The doctors at Meza Dental are trained and accredited by prestigious American universities and institutions including the University of Los Angeles and the Global Institute for Dental Education /Loma Linda University. The dentists follow the strict protocols set by The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

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Dental Implants are a great solution for missing or severely damaged teeth. We provide all of our patients with custom smiles that are functional for them and aesthetically fit the patient's face.




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#5145
PX Private Marketplaces seen as key to long-term customer acquisition growth strategy

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
PX, the leading platform for customer acquisition, today announced an agreement with Alder Holdings, LLC to centralize Alder's customer acquisition activity and online publisher relationships through the PX platform. Alder will utilize PX Private Marketplaces to purchase leads and calls, to create efficiencies, and strategically grow their customer base.
Under the agreement, PX Private Marketplaces will allow Alder to maintain its relationships with all of their online publishers, including email and comparison review partners, and manage those campaigns in one place, the PX platform. Alder will use PX and its tools, addressing their need to proactively price acquisition campaigns so that they consistently meet Alder's cost-per-acquisition targets.
"We're excited that a leading innovative partner like Alder, who has seen the tremendous benefits of our platform, has chosen to double-down on our ability to help them find new customers," said Bas Offers, co-founder and COO at PX. "Establishing Private Marketplaces is an important part of our goal to transform the entire customer acquisition industry with efficiency, transparency and trust. This agreement is another strong validation of that mission."
Today, Alder buys leads through the PX Open Exchange, which brings hundreds of customer acquisition marketers and publishers together in a programmatic marketplace. Alder also maintains relationships with more than a dozen other publisher sources to find new customers. By centralizing their activity through PX, Alder will have a single, consistent lens to measure performance, plus on-demand tools to optimize and build scale, without replacing sources they already know and trust.
"Over the past year, we've been very impressed by the PX technology and how it has enabled us to continually better our performance metrics and reach growth targets," said Mark Stokes, EVP and General Manager of Inside Sales for Alder Home Security. "The platform and their people continually help us to reach new partners and uncover new opportunities to scale."
Integration of the Private Marketplaces will begin immediately. As part of the agreement, the two companies will also build out Alder-Branded Campaigns, a third element of the PX platform that focuses on expanding reach to high-intent consumers. Those are scheduled to launch in Q2 2020.
About PX:
PX is the world's leading marketing technology platform for customer acquisition, providing large brands with the most powerful, efficient, compliant and transparent lead-generation tools on the market. Processing more than 200,000 leads per day, the company brings programmatic performance and optimization to customer acquisition, creating opportunities for marketers to efficiently find customers and for publishers to better monetize their audiences. PX is active in the Financial Services, Insurance, and Home Services industries. It is headquartered in New York City, with offices Panama, The Netherlands, and Ukraine. For more information, visit http://www.px.com.
About Alder:
Alder provides affordable, easily self-installed home security systems that can be customized to match any lifestyle thanks to their totally wireless architecture. No other player is better positioned to expand market share than Alder. Supremely sophisticated in their simplicity, Alder security systems combine the portability, affordability, and convenience of DIY technology with the Total Life Safety of traditional home security. With a business model built-up over 10 years on the principle of putting customers first, and a subscriber base now in excess of 100,000 homes, Alder is the perfect home security system for modern life. For more information, visit http://www.alder.com.



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Rapidly maturing artificial intelligence are facilitating a desperate transformation of the healthcare insurance industry. Ensurem, a digital multi-carrier insurance broker, is streamlining how 10,000 baby boomers will make more accurate and quicker healthcare coverage decisions in real-time.

CLEARWATER, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
10,000 baby boomers age into Medicare health coverage every day, classifying this segment of the health insurance market as the most explosive. Major carriers are expanding their offerings to capture market share, resulting in an estimated 32% increase in the number of Medicare Advantage plan choices over the past year. Within these same markets however, 20 or more options are available, further confusing and overwhelming its target customer— senior beneficiaries.(1) Dave Rich, CEO of an online multi-carrier insurance broker, Ensurem, has developed new AI tools to offset the complexity of the health insurance market giving today's increasingly convenience-oriented consumer what they actually want—prompt and clear quotes.
"In our specialty," says Rich, "which is helping seniors and insurers match up to make the right Medicare choices, we sit at the busiest corner of the busiest neighborhood in the entire insurance industry." Ensurem's primary goal is to educate its consumers, match customer to product, simplify application, automate underwriting, and instantly produce finished documents. AI applications are problem-solving for seniors, decreasing patient care error, and vastly improving efficiency plus speed for insurers.
In health insurance, AI applications currently fall into two primary categories, cost efficiency and fraud detection. On the cost efficiency front, both insurers and healthcare providers are developing software platforms to recommend healthy habits and behaviors, such as nutrition strategies and exercise plans. Under fraud detection strategies, the development primarily focuses on AI analysis of databases of previously processed claims to isolate and identify possible fraudulent behaviors on the part of current policyholders. (4) Recent applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to insurers' products and processes, however, have been hailed by industry insiders as showing promise for rapid, significant improvement in critical areas such as risk assessment and customer service. (3)
AI Focuses on the Consumer
While most of these AI applications are still in a fairly early stage of development, the promise they hold is causing the insurance industry to re-examine its attachment to legacy IT systems and outmoded (but still common) procedures such as the manual re-keying of data between systems. (5) As competition for market share increases, Rich notes, the combination of inaccurate data and balky customer service will simply become unsustainable. Speed, clarity, accuracy, and price are areas in the healthcare insurance industry that are in desperate need of improvement. A recent Deloitte study summarized, that insurers gravitate towards developing complicated, difficult-to-understand products based on what they know how to produce, instead of focusing on what today's seniors need—clarity. (2)    
About Ensurem: 
Ensurem, headquartered in Clearwater, FL, is a leading technology and product distribution company serving carriers and consumers within the massive U.S. senior market. The company provides end-to-end solutions for carriers, including product development, digital marketing, and consumer-centric front ends and back end. For more information, please visit Ensurem.com.
1.    Coombs, Bertha, "The 2020 Medicare enrollment season brings fierce competition for baby boomers among insurers," CNBC, October 16, 2019, cnbc.com/2019/10/16/the-2020-medicare-enrollment-season-brings-fierce-competition-for-baby-boomers-among-insurers.html 
2.    "A catalyst for change: How fintech has sparked a revolution in insurance," Deloitte, 2018, deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/Financial-Services/gx-fsi-cataylst-for-change.pdf. 
3.    Mire, Sam, "What's The Future Of AI In Insurance? 9 Experts Share Their Insights," Disruptor Daily, September 30, 2019, disruptordaily.com/whats-the-future-of-ai-in-insurance-9-experts-share-their-insights/. 
4.    Senaar, Kumba, "Artificial Intelligence in Health Insurance—Current Applications and Trends," Emerj, December 13, 2019, emerj.com/author/kumba-sennaar/. 
5.    Vargas, Nik, "Are Insurance Industry Legacy Systems Really Worth Keeping?", Switchfast Technologies, March 29, 2017, blog.switchfast.com/are-insurance-industry-legacy-systems-really-worth-keeping.

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#5147
NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Joseph Raccuglia who specializes in family medicine in Freehold, New Jersey.

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved family medicine specialist, Dr. Joseph Raccuglia for 2020. Dr. Raccuglia's Family Medicine practice was founded with a mission to provide consistently high-quality care to patients at each and every interaction. In this era of mergers and acquisitions, Dr. Joseph Raccuglia's practice is like a breath of fresh air.
"Being a solo physician in this market, bucking the merger trend by earning a reputation as a respectable and knowledgeable family medicine physician, has brought me the greatest pleasure and professional pride," he says.
It has also been beneficial to his patients. "Whenever you come to my office," Dr. Raccuglia explains, "you always see the same physician, the same person who knows your history every time. That's the consistency that you deserve in family medicine."
While he prides himself on independence, he stays well-informed on the industry by discussing trends among peers. Dr. Raccuglia's family practice offers a personalized experience and is on the cutting edge of technology.
To learn more about Dr. Raccuglia and his Freehold, New Jersey based practice, please visit: https://njtopdocs.com/nj-doctors/drjosephraccuglia/
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#5148
Sebela Seeks Partner to Commercialize in the U.S.

BRAINTREE, MASS. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
Sebela Pharmaceuticals announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pizensy (lactitol) for oral solution for the once-daily treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults. Pizensy is a simple monosaccharide sugar alcohol that exerts an osmotic effect, causing the influx of water into the small intestine leading to a laxative effect.
"The approval of Pizensy represents a major step forward in treatment options for CIC. Pizensy will be the only FDA approved product which the patient can self-titrate based on their own results for stool consistency," said Jack A. Di Palma, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Fellowship Program Director of the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and Past-President of the American College of Gastroenterology. "Pizensy will allow practitioners and patients to jointly take control of their condition using a product with the same proven and safe mechanism of action as we have seen in bowel prep products such as SUPREP Bowel Prep Kit."
Unlike current prescription treatments which are solid oral doses, Pizensy is mixed with the patient's fluid of choice, e.g., water, juice, coffee, tea or soda, and taken once a day at whatever time the patient prefers, preferably with food. Pizensy allows patients to adjust the dose of the product. In the clinical trials versus placebo, approximately 25% of patients were able to at least temporarily reduce their dose.
Pizensy is expected to be available in the U.S. in the second half of 2020. Pizensy is a New Chemical Entity and is expected to have patent protection until 2037. Sebela intends to commercialize Pizensy in the U.S. with a marketing partner and has received preliminary expressions of interest from a number of interested parties.
CIC is a complex, functional GI disorder defined by symptoms including fewer than three bowel movements a week and hard-to-pass or incomplete bowel movements, for which there is no identifiable cause.1,2 CIC affects approximately 33 million Americans and an estimated 14 percent of the global population.2 Almost 4.7M brand prescriptions were written for products indicated for CIC in 2019, representing gross sales of $2.36B and growth rates of +6% and +16% versus 2018 respectively.3
The efficacy and safety of Pizensy were evaluated in three Phase 3 clinical trials which included more than 1,400 patients. These included a 6-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, a 12-week, blinded head to head study versus lubiprostone (AMITIZA) and a 12-month, open-label, chronic use study.
Over the first 12-week course of treatment, patients treated with Pizensy achieved a significantly greater efficacy response compared to placebo (26% vs. 13%, p less than 0.001). This response was sustained in the Pizensy group during Weeks 13 to 24. In both pivotal trials, efficacy responders were defined as patients who had at least three complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs) in a given week and an increase of at least one CSBM over baseline in the same week for at least nine out of 12 weeks, including at least three of the last four weeks.
Over course of treatment, patients who received Pizensy had statistically significant improvements as compared to placebo in stool frequency (as measured by the number of spontaneous and complete spontaneous bowel movements per week) and stool consistency (as measured by the Bristol Stool Form Scale).
The most common adverse event reported in the clinical trials versus placebo was Upper Respiratory Tract Infection at a rate of 9% compared to 6% of patients treated with placebo. Other adverse events reported at a lower frequency include flatulence and diarrhea. The rates of diarrhea and severe diarrhea were similar between the Pizensy and placebo groups. Overall discontinuation rates were low among patients treated with Pizensy at 4% as compared to placebo at 3%.
Indications and Usage 
Pizensy is indicated for chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 
Pizensy is contraindicated in patients known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction or galactosemia.
The most common adverse reactions observed when taking Pizensy (greater than 3%)%) are upper respiratory tract infection, flatulence, diarrhea, Increased blood creatinine phosphokinase, abdominal distension and high blood pressure.
The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of lactitol outside the United States, hypersensitivity reactions, including rash and pruritus.
Pizensy may reduce the absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications. Administer oral medications at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after Pizensy.
Please click here for Full Prescribing Information
About Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) 
CIC affects approximately 14 percent of the global population, disproportionately affecting women and older adults.2 People with CIC have persistent symptoms of difficult and infrequent bowel movements.1 In addition to physical symptoms including abdominal bloating and discomfort, CIC can adversely affect an individual's quality of life, including increasing stress levels and anxiety.1
About Pizensy
Pizensy (lactitol) for oral solution is a once-daily product wherein 20 grams of the product is mixed with 4 to 8 ounces of fluid, e.g., water, juice or soda for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults. If the patient experiences loose stools the dose of Pizensy can be lowered to 10 grams mixed with 4 to 8 ounces of fluid.
About Sebela Pharmaceuticals 
Sebela is a private, US-focused growth-oriented specialty pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing gastroenterology, women's health and dermatology prescription products. The company is a pioneer in gastroenterology therapy for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy having developed multiple innovative prescription bowel prep and constipation products such as GoLYTELY, NuLYTELY, MiraLAX and SUPREP Bowel Prep Kit. Sebela has numerous further advances in bowel prep therapy in late-stage clinical development including one NDA currently under review by the FDA. Sebela also has two next-generation Intra-Uterine Devices (IUDs) for contraception in development which holds the promise of better patient experience in addition to excellent efficacy.
Sebela has offices in Roswell, GA; Braintree, MA; and Dublin Ireland, has annual net sales of approximately $250 million and has grown to over 300 employees through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Sebela's products in Gastroenterology and Dermatology maintain number one market share positions in the marketplace as branded prescription products for their indications.3
Please visit sebelapharma.com for more information.
Forward-Looking Statement 
This press release and any statements made for and during any presentation or meeting contain forward-looking statements related to Sebela Pharmaceuticals under the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "planned," "believe," "forecast," "estimated," "expected," and "intend," among others. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the development, launch, introduction and commercial potential of Pizensy; growth and opportunity, including peak sales and the potential demand for Pizensy, as well as its potential impact on applicable markets; market size; substantial competition; our ability to continue as a going concern; our need for additional financing; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; uncertainties of government or third-party payer reimbursement; dependence upon third parties; our financial performance and results, including the risk that we are unable to manage our operating expenses or cash used for operations, or are unable to commercialize our products, within the guided ranges or otherwise as expected; and risks related to failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations. As with any pharmaceutical under development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of new products. There are no guarantees that future clinical trials discussed in this press release will be completed or successful or that any product will receive regulatory approval for any indication or prove to be commercially successful. While the list of factors presented here is considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements included herein are made as of the date hereof, and Sebela does not undertake any obligation to update publicly such statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances except as required by law.
1Thomas R, Luthin D. Current and emerging treatments for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation: focus on prosecretory agents. Pharmacotherapy Pub. 2015; 613-630. 
2 Suares NC, Ford AC. Prevalence of, and risk factors for chronic idiopathic constipation in the community: systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2011; 106(9): 1582-1591. 
3IQVIA. National Prescription Audit Report. December 2019. 
AMITIZA is a registered trademark of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 
MiraLAX is a registered trademark of Bayer Healthcare LLC
SOURCE: Sebela Pharmaceuticals 
Sebela Pharmaceuticals 
Jai Wall 
VP, Corporate Affairs 
jai.wall@sebelapharma.com

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#5149
Author Liam Wynne releases his debut book, 'Kangaroo Ethics'

PHOENIX (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
Author Liam Wynne captures a real-life scenario in his ethical analysis, "Kangaroo Ethics; Psychiatry's Requiem for Patient Autonomy: Bigotry Required," with a thorough review of the faults of a limited understanding of medical ethics that represents Psychiatry's position today. Wynne's case notes will allow readers to experience the story of Doctor Averill and Ms. Clayton, a Psychiatrist and ex-patient, who went through adversities that raised questions regarding whether Psychiatry allows room for people to consider that their spirituality may inform them that they are in the presence of the person to whom they are intended to be within this lifetime. It further defines the differences between what became a prosecutorial, legal set of ethics and the medical ethics the Law overlooked.
"Kangaroo Ethics" is a detailed description of the harrowing path that Dr. Averill and Ms. Clayton navigated during a process that systematically ignored facts, in order to affect an outcome. The tone of the position "Once a patient, always a patient" is addressed using a time-honored pattern of formal medical ethics review.
"The key message of the book is that Psychiatry has adopted a reactionary stance regarding their assumption that it is within their power to dictate that once you are a patient, you may be dismissed as incompetent, irrelevant and immaterial to a determination of whether you are allowed to follow what your spiritual understanding and devotion tells you," said Wynne. "So much so, that it is understandable that a legal system must be enabled to railroad a decision, for the sake of appearing to protect the public."
"Kangaroo Ethics" will relate to individuals who have been in therapy, who intend to seek therapy, to professional students and educators in ethics, as well as people interested in the miscarriage of justice. By the end of this story, readers will discover something they did not already know.
"Kangaroo Ethics; Psychiatry's Requiem for Patient Autonomy: Bigotry Required" 
By Liam Wynne 
ISBN: 9781684718009 (Paperback) 
Available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Koboand Lulu
About the Author 
Liam Wynne has been appointed Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at United States and International Universities. He has coordinated psychiatry education for family practice residents, psychotherapy instruction and education for psychiatric residents, medical students and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
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#5150
Today the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) and Seminole Gaming advised Floridians to Keep Gambling Fun! Don't Let Problem Gambling Affect Your Shot: Rebound with Florida's Problem Gambling HelpLine, 888-ADMIT-IT during National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Gearing up for the one-month launch on March 1st, Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) is a nationwide grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign, first established by the National Council on Problem Gambling 18 years ago, that promotes recognition of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery resources.

SANFORD, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
Today the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) and Seminole Gaming advised Floridians to Keep Gambling Fun! Don't Let Problem Gambling Affect Your Shot: Rebound with Florida's Problem Gambling HelpLine, 888-ADMIT-IT during National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Gearing up for the one-month launch on March 1st, Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) is a nationwide grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign, first established by the National Council on Problem Gambling 18 years ago, that promotes recognition of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery resources. Recent research examining the prevalence rates of various forms of gambling revealed that 79% of Floridians reported engaging in some type of gambling activity in the past year, with 24% acknowledging participation in traditional sports betting, and 18% playing Fantasy Sports . In light of the Supreme Court ruling last year and expansion of sports betting across the country, coupled with a projected $10 billion wagered on the upcoming NCAA basketball championship games (i.e. March Madness), it is imperative to spread the message that help and hope exist for anyone struggling with a gambling problem in the Sunshine State.
"The PGAM campaign is important for Florida, nicely complementing Seminole Gaming's PlayersEdge Program, which aims to provide a safe and entertaining gaming experience by mitigating harm through the promotion of informed choices, positive play, and understanding of risks. While we recognize the vast majority of our guests will not experience gambling related difficulties, because some will, our responsible play messaging, alongside highly trained employees, makes us well-equipped to assist guests as needs arise," explained Paul Pellizzari, Vice President of Global Social Responsibility for Seminole Hard Rock. "Our longstanding and ongoing partnership with the FCCG extending beyond two decades has shaped our responsible gaming program, which remains current, innovative, and focused," added Pellizzari.
"In order for someone who is affected by a gambling problem to seek help, there must first be awareness of the problem and of the solution. This comes through education and awareness of what a gambling disorder is, what it looks like, potential warning signs to look for, as well as by providing access to help, because one can't get help for a gambling problem if they don't know that help exists!" said Jennifer Kruse, FCCG's Executive Director. "Gambling addiction is treatable, and population-specific programs and services for gamblers and their loved ones are accessible any time of the day or night, any day of the year. The FCCG's 24-hour confidential and multilingual HelpLine may be reached by calling 888-ADMIT-IT (888-236-4848), texting (321) 978-0555, emailing fccg@gamblinghelp.org, initiating a live chat at gamblinghelp.org, or by visiting us on social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter," concluded Kruse.
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 under contract with state government and is one of more than 30 affiliates of the National Council on Problem Gambling NCPG.
Interested in joining the FCCG's Problem Gambling Awareness Month Campaign? Call the 24-hour HelpLine, 888-ADMIT-IT, or visit the organization's PGAM website at reboundyourlife.org.

Gambling addiction is treatable, and population-specific programs and services for gamblers and their loved ones are accessible through Florida's 888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine, any time of the day or night, any day of the year.



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#5151
InstantGMP, Inc., the company behind the affordable all-in-one manufacturing and quality software solution InstantGMP PRO, is pleased to announce the winner of the 2019 Greenfield Grant. This year InstantGMP selected Pacific Manufacturing and Design, LLC in San Diego, California, to be the recipient of the award.

CARY, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
The Greenfield Grant is awarded each year by InstantGMP to help a new technically innovative company that is working towards full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The Greenfield Grant equips nascent startup companies with the InstantGMP PRO software, standard operating procedures, training, and mentorship required to enable early adoption of InstantGMP software. The purpose of the Greenfield Grant is to give startups the tools they need to succeed. "Our goals are to promote the benefits that GMP compliance offers such as traceability and operational excellence and to offer a "leg up" to a company that ascribes to these ideals," said Dr. Richard Soltero, President of InstantGMP, Inc. This year, the Greenfield Grant is valued at $50,000 in software and services.
"We are incredibly grateful to be the recipient of the 2019 InstantGMP Greenfield Grant," said Dr. Bruce Landon, Chief Medical Officer and Founder of Pacific Manufacturing and Design, LLC. "This award will allow us to continue our pursuit of transparency and passion in maintaining the highest standards through a streamlined manufacturing process. Utilizing InstantGMP's platform will allow us to achieve GMP certification so we can replicate high quality, consistent products in a properly controlled environment."
The grant includes a one-year subscription to InstantGMP PRO. InstantGMP PRO is applicable across many industries due to its design and ability to be a stand-alone or integrated solution. As an all-in-one manufacturing and quality system, InstantGMP PRO is ideal for hemp and CBD processing. The software is a must-have for any company looking to improve compliance, decrease waste, eliminate costly disruptions in production, and streamline manufacturing and quality processes. The grant also includes 200 hours of interactive training and implementation services, so that the company can learn how to organize their production activities for maximum productivity and how to use all the integration and process flows that are built into the software. Finally, the grant prize also includes our PRO Set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which, built into our software's Document Management System, are ready to use -- featuring over 115 policies and procedures designed specifically for FDA regulated industries like biotechnology, CBD, dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals.
Beyond the software aspect of InstantGMP, the product supports clients through documentation and standardization procedures for facility management, including inventory, warehouse, and quality management.
About InstantGMP, Inc. 
InstantGMP, Inc. is the creator behind the InstantGMP software -- an affordable all-in-one manufacturing and quality software solution which improves batch quality and consistency across several different industries. InstantGMP's software features an FDA-compliant electronic manufacturing execution system designed for products subject to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations and FDA requirements. The software organizes and manages production processes, benefitting companies by improving batch quality and traceability. Designed by industry experts, the electronic batch records software makes it easy for firms to use master production records and batch production records in a system that automatically reinforces cGMP compliance.
About Pacific Manufacturing and Design, LLC 
Established in 2017, Physician-led brand Drs. & Co. has been striving to produce superior products and provide consumer education in the CBD industry. Drs. & Co. founded Pacific Manufacturing & Design, LLC(PMAD) in October 2018 on our quest for superior products and for product consistency and effectiveness. Every single product formulated and produced in PMAD's San Diego manufacturing facility contains a dosed amount of CBD via airless pumps, metered droppers or homogenized edibles. We feel it is very important that each of our customers, whether it through our in-house brands or our white label clients, understands exactly how much CBD they are consuming. We have built our business on three core values: transparency, education and creating the highest bioavailable products through consistency and reliability with every dose.

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"It is important to us that we help new enterprises achieve compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices as quickly as possible," said Dr. Richard Soltero, President of InstantGMP, Inc. "Our Greenfield Grant is meant to help a deserving company meet this goal as soon as possible."



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#5152
Dr. David Yamini has been chosen for 2020 Best of Santa Monica Award in the Gastroenterologist category by the Santa Monica Award Program.

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
Well respected gastroenterologist, Dr. David Yamini, has been named a recipient of 2020 Best of Santa Monica Award. Dr. Yamini, a double board-certified gastroenterologist, treats patients at his practice in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, California. Each year, the Santa Monica Award Program identifies companies that have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to select the winners.
Dr. David Yamini is an accomplished physician who is double board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He brings expertise to his field, offering some of the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for a wide variety of conditions in gastroenterology. David Yamini M.D. specializes in medical disorders of the digestive system, including inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), indigestion (dyspepsia), small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He believes that each patient requires personalized, compassionate and comprehensive digestive healthcare and treatment.
"I am honored to receive this prestigious award. I truly value my patients, the special relationships I've cultivated with them and strive to deliver superior care as well as serve the Santa Monica community with excellence in medical care," says Dr. David Yamini.
More about Dr. David Yamini:
Dr. David Yamini received his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He then completed three years of internal medicine residency training at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, followed by three years of fellowship training in the Department of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases at Loma Linda Medical Center. Dr. Yamini is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American Gastroenterological Association. Dr. Yamini's offices are located at 2001 Santa Monica Boulevard #1286, Santa Monica, CA, and 9400 Brighton Way in Beverly Hills, CA.
For information on the services offered by Dr. David Yamini, visit http://www.davidyaminimd.com or contact his Santa Monica & Beverly Hills office directly at (310) 285-2005.
More about the Santa Monica Awards Program: 
The Santa Monica Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements of local businesses throughout the Santa Monica area. For more information please visit http://www.santamonica.localbest-information.org. 

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I am honored to receive this prestigious award. I truly value my patients, the special relationships I've cultivated with them and strive to deliver superior care as well as serve the Santa Monica community with excellence in medical care, says Dr. David Yamini.




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#5153
The HD2600XD+ Healthcare Grade DVD Player from Videotel Digital proves on point for myriad applications in healthcare facilities.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
Already a standout in the Videotel Digital product line, the HD2600XD+ Industrial Grade Looping DVD Player proves invaluable for another one of the company's resellers. The product, due in part to its specific UL approvals for use in hospitals and healthcare facilities, has quickly become a favorite for Pacific Video Products Inc. Both medical grade and healthcare grade, the product automatically powers on, auto-plays, and seamlessly auto loops content without manual interaction. Designed for 24/7 use, it will almost think for its users. It will do things like automatically bypass menus and previews on mainstream DVD movies and autoplay multiple titles. In the event of a power loss and power is resumed, the unit will automatically power back on, and begin to auto seamlessly loop the DVD. Even the volume settings are saved after the power loss. The Annex Q compliant DVD player is an easy choice according to an adept reseller that's been in business for over forty years.
"We are a system integrator servicing the Orange County, Los Angeles, and Riverside, California areas. We have spent years struggling to find products certified for installation into the healthcare environment only to have to deal with the disappointment of high failure rates," said Tina Vink, Manager of Sales & Operations at Pacific Video Products Inc. We are so excited to be able to offer Videotel products. We specify the HD 2600XD+ for our healthcare facilities in a variety of applications including, waiting areas, training rooms, infusion centers, etc. We have been very pleased with the reliability of this product, and the ease of installation. Lisa Schneider and her team at Videotel Digital have provided great customer service and we will continue to expand our use of their solutions."
Lisa Schneider, Videotel Digital's VP of Marketing & Sales, responded, "When we see a company that is one of the largest suppliers of professional video equipment in their region, able to improve healthcare facilities and the patient experience, because of the resale of our products, we're encouraged to continue to flood the marketplace with superior equipment. Our partnership with Pacific Video Products Inc. is a great example of what a company can do with digital signage products and solutions that we have full confidence in."
For more information about Videotel Digital, visit http://www.videoteldigital.com. For a direct product link, click on https://www.videoteldigital.com/hd2600xd-industrial-grade-looping-dvd-player.
About Videotel Digital: 
Videotel Digital is a leading manufacturer of Industrial Digital Signage Media Players, Industrial DVD Players, and Interactive Digital Signage Solutions. The marketplace leader services numerous industries from retail to healthcare, education, hospitality, tradeshows, events, museums, government agencies, corporate facilities, and mass transit, among others.
Information: 
Videotel Digital 
681 Anita Street Suite #104 
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Contact: 
Lisa Schneider 
Vice President of Marketing & Sales 
lisa@videoteldigital.com 
(619) 670-4412
Websites: 
http://www.videoteldigital.com 
http://www.pacvideo.com/
Social Media: 
https://twitter.com/videoteldigital 
https://www.facebook.com/VideotelDigital/ 

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We are so excited to be able to offer Videotel products. We specify the HD2600XD+ for our healthcare facilities in a variety of applications including, waiting areas, training rooms, infusion centers, etc. We have been very pleased with the reliability of this product, and the ease of installation.



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On the 3rd of March, Ixlayer in collaboration with ADx Healthcare, a provider of Alzheimer's disease-related testing and Nakanoshima Clinic part of Shinyukai group based in Osaka, Japan, announcing the launch of Polygenic-risk score for early detection of Alzhiemers diesease in Japan. This announcement coincides with the state of NY announcing a five-year initiative to collect and disseminate genomic data on 1 million people with Alzheimer's disease. In Japan more 4.6 million people are living with dementia. And this number is expected to rise significantly as the population ages. Worldwide, at least 44 million people are living with dementia, making the disease a global health crisis that must be addressed. The GenoRisk targeted panel offering will look at 32 genes that have been identified as highly penetrant genetic conditions. The first Clinic to offer GenoRisk Alzheimer's test is Nakanoshima health center. Nakanoshima is one of five clinics/health centers owned by the Shinyukai group, whose headquarters are in Kyoto, Japan. Nakanoshima Clinic's focus is on early detection and prevention of diseases.

BELLINGHAM, WASH. (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
ADx Healthcare and Shinyukai Group Collaborate with Ixlayer to launch Polygenic-risk score Alzheimer's test in Japan.
ADx Healthcare, a provider of Alzheimer's disease-related testing announces collaboration with Nakanoshima Clinic, part of Shinyukai group based in Osaka, Japan, and Ixlayer, a San Francisco based precision health testing company. The collaboration includes plans to launch a Polygenic-risk score for early detection and study of Alzheimer's disease in Japan.
"At ADx Healthcare we continually evaluate the latest scientific findings to identify the genetic factors affecting patient's cognitive health and risk for Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's GenoRisk Test evaluates both risk-associated and protective genes that influence Alzheimer's disease risk. We are very excited to collaborate with Shinyukai, Nakanoshima and ixlayer to bring this high quality genetic service to the patients in Japan," said Steve Booth, CEO of ADx Healthcare.    
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, which causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. In the early stage, symptoms may be minimal, but as the disease causes more damage to the brain, symptoms worsen. The rate at which the disease progresses is different for everyone, but on average, people with Alzheimer's live for eight years after symptoms begin. In Japan more 4.6 million people are living with dementia, and this number is expected to rise significantly as the population ages.
The Alzheimer's GenoRisk panel will look at 32 genetic loci. The ADx Healthcare medical team, under the direction of Dr. Ryan Fortna MD, PhD, ADx Healthcare's Chief Scientific Officer, will provide analysis and interpretive services. "A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is life changing for the person with the disease, as well as their family and friends. Our goal is to help people understand their risk. Recent studies have shown the specific lifestyle changes may reduce risk for the disease, and we believe that those at higher risk from a genetic standpoint may be the most motivated to improve their cognitive function by making lifestyle changes." Through the partnership with ixLayer, individuals will have access to clinicians throughout the process as well as educational information tailored to a patient's specific results.
The ixlayer Precision health testing platform was chosen because of the platform's ability to easily walk a patient through the entire testing process while providing clinician access throughout the experience. "We have done extensive patient research here in the US on how to deliver this type of information to patients and are excited to tailor our product to patients located in Japan," said Pouria Sanae CEO of ixLayer. The platform is multilingual and can be customized to deliver result information natively in the region where it is deployed.
The first Clinic to offer GenoRisk Alzheimer's test is Nakanoshima health center. Nakanoshima is one of five clinics/health centers owned by the Shinyukai group, whose headquarters are in Kyoto, Japan. Nakanoshima Clinic's focus is on early detection and prevention of diseases. "Adding Alzheimer's testing to our portfolio is an important step in the early intervention of this ever increasing and prevalent disease," said Takuji Tanabe, CEO of Nakanoshima Health Center. Nakanoshima Clinic also works with corporate partners in providing yearly medical check-ups as a part of the corporate partners' employee benefit plans in Japan.
Interest in Alzheimer's related research and testing has been increasing in recent months. This announcement coincides with the state of NY announcing a five-year initiative to collect and disseminate genomic data on 1 million people with Alzheimer's disease. Worldwide, at least 44 million people are living with dementia, making the disease a global health crisis that must be addressed.
About ADx Healthcare 
The scientific team at ADx Healthcare includes physicians, Alzheimer's researchers, dietitians, and health behaviorists working together to evaluate and implement cutting edge science on brain health and Alzheimer's disease. Our team is committed to empowering patients to address errant metabolic pathways through lifestyle modifications to maximize their cognitive health. To learn more please visit http://www.adxhealthcare.com
About Ixlayer     
Ixlayer powers the delivery of precision health testing for physicians, health systems, health focused companies, and pharmaceutical partners. The end to end solution brings together all of the components needed to deliver complex testing and results to patients. We are committed to improving outcomes and removing barriers to the access of precision medicine. For more information on Ixlayer, please visit:​ http://www.ixlayer.com    
About Nakanoshima Clinic 
At Nakanoshima Clinic, we offer comprehensive health screenings and assessments by using state-of-the-art medical diagnostic technology. To meet the needs of a diverse population, we offer three distinctive types of services: PET-CT course, general health checkup course, and specific organ checkup course. To learn more please visit http://www.nakanoshima-clinic.jp
Please find the Press release below: 
DocSend format: https://docsend.com/view/desbnh8 
PDF & Word format: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LKC3cAY9s5DlTapsbShZYqwDdAdrO__a?usp=sharing
Please note: The announcement will be on March-3-2020 
Let me know if you would like to setup a call and so I can explain the platform and the launch in more detail.
Contacts: 
ADx HealthCare 
Allison McKeany, MS, RD 
858-699-7831 
amckeany@adxhealthcare.com
IxLayer 
Alecia Pritchett, 
832-998-1890 
Alecia@ixlayer.com

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The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) will hold their 86th Annual Meeting at the Oregon Convention Center March 16 - 20, 2020.

PORTLAND, ORE. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) will hold their 86th Annual Meeting at the Oregon Convention Center March 16 - 20, 2020. The meeting will bring together over 1,000 mosquito control professionals, leading academics, members of the military and representatives from local, state and federal government agencies to discuss plans for combatting mosquito-borne diseases. New methods of mosquito control to counteract the many diseases, such as Zika Virus, arriving daily in the U.S. will take center stage.
WHO: National public health and mosquito-borne disease control professionals 
WHAT: AMCA Annual Meeting 
WHERE: Oregon Convention Center - 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr BLVD, Portland, OR 97232 
WHEN: March 16th – March 20th, 2020
The world's foremost authorities on mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit will be available for interviews throughout the conference. Sessions of potential public interest focusing on mosquito-borne diseases include: 

Tuesday: Legislative and Regulatory Issues Facing Mosquito Control Districts

Tuesday: History and Spread of Mosquito-borne Diseases

Wednesday: NASA Resources of Use in Mosquito Management

Wednesday: Environmentally-Conscious Management of Insecticide Resistance

Wednesday: Innovations and Discoveries in Mosquito Control

Thursday: Disease and vector Studies

Thursday: Larvicides: Development and Applications

The AMCA Annual Meeting is the premier education and networking event for researchers, educators, industry representatives, and students in mosquito control worldwide. Every year since 1935, over a thousand scientists from all over the world gather to hear the latest research and form collaborations.
For more information, contact: 
Joseph Conlon, AMCA Technical Advisor, 904-215-9660 or 904-874-0734 (cell)



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Sirona.TV using Amazon's Alexa for Senior like companion changes the way seniors connect using their TV – better than tablets and smartphones for seniors.

DOVER, DEL. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Safety Labs the leader in TV based connected health for active aging seniors, today introduced the Sirona.TV Connect, our simple to use connectivity solution designed for 75+ seniors to keep them independent, connected and safe in their homes. Sirona.TV offers easy to use TV, remote control and smart speaker interface designed exclusively for seniors 75+.
"We continuously evolve and adapt our products, as technology changes and as need of our senior's customers changes" said Sanjay Chadha, CEO, Safety Labs. "Not only we understand the needs and expectation of our 75+ customers but by creating Sirona.TV we help meet and exceed these expectations. Sirona.TV is created from ground up to create the easiest possible system for seniors. We customized every part of the experience– the user interface using TV and remote control, added Alexa for senior like voice interface and added support for Apple TV remote control right out-of-the-box. This approach allowed us to provide features our customers want and use every day, creating a simplified experience tailored for their lives."
The Sirona.TV Connect is the "simplest" addition to Sirona.TV's product portfolio with other models to follow. Siriona.TV provides connectivity, connected health and safety using– TV & remote control and with Amazon's Alexa and Google Home like voice commands, enabling seniors to easily navigate through the system using a remote control or using voice commands.
Sirona-TV Connect's Key Specifications: 

Features: Video Chats, Family Album, Phone, Text Messages, Camera, Games

Compatible with TVs – All brands including Sony, LG, Samsung etc- Works with all HDMI TVs.

Remote control – Out-of-the-box support for Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Samsung, LG and Sony remote controls

Voice Control – Amazon Alexa and Google Home like voice commands.

Sirona.TV Senior app extends Sirona.TV to iPhones and Android devices. This is a free app.

Sirona.TV Family app enables family members to stay connected. This is a free app.

"Our research shows that a large percentage, nearly one-third, of seniors age 65 and over find it appealing to have a video consultation with a doctor directly through their TV," said Elizabeth Parks, senior vice president at Parks Associates. "TV-enabled video solutions allow access to enhanced care experiences for seniors to stay more independent."
Sirona.TV compared with GreatCall's jitterbug & Consumer Cellular's grandpad 
Sirona.TV stacks well against GreatCall's jitterbug smart 2 a smart phone for seniors, Consumer Cellular's grandpad and AARP's real pad, tablets for seniors. Sirona.TV, using Amazon's Alexa like voice commands and supporting Apple TV's remote control is easiest to use senior connectivity solution requiring zero learning curve.
Availability and Pricing 
It is also the most affordable senior connectivity solution in the market. The Sirona.TV connect $199 is available for $149.99 during its launch with a monthly fee of $14.99. It is available for purchase online at https://sirona.tv starting March 15, 2020.
About Safety Labs and Sriona.TV 
Safety Labs, Inc., a leader in remote engagement technologies is focused on connecting seniors to their family and friends and to the digital world through a line of products called Sirona.TV. Sirona.TV enables easy to use remote engagement and care by leveraging its innovative technology to integrate across the TVs and smart devices, improving quality of life of seniors and their families. Sirona.TV line of senior care products helps people stay at their homes safer and independently as long as possible. Visit https://sirona.tv/ and https://safetylabs.org/.




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All-in-one pill packing automation software streamlines pharmacies' ability to fill multi-dose prescriptions that integrate into Pillo's home health robot.

BOSTON (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Pillo Health (https://www.pillohealth.com), a digital health & technology company improving quality of life for patients managing their health at home, today announced the automation of multi-dose prescription fulfillment enabled through the company's patent-pending pharmacy consumable called Pharmacy Auto Load, or PAL.
Last year Pillo Health introduced its proprietary technology platform which powers an in-home health assistant, Pillo. The technology leverages facial recognition and artificial intelligence to help patients maintain safety, independence, and wellness in the home. Pillo proactively facilitates in-home health engagement by managing up to 28 prescription doses, triggering friendly, personalized care plan reminders, dispensing medication properly at the prescribed times, and providing users with fast access to caregivers with a simple voice command and built-in camera.
The new PAL tray provides patients with a convenient pre-filled pharmacy consumable designed for seamless integration with the Pillo device. PAL removes the need for consumers to manually fill Pillo with multiple individual medications and ensures patients are taking the right medication and dosage at the correct time. Once the tray is placed within Pillo, other over-the-counter medications or nutraceuticals may be added to PAL while inside of Pillo using the user-guided filling workflow; Pillo then updates the pharmacy on the added products.
Pillo Health is working with a provider of custom automation and software for multi-dose prescription packaging, which will allow pharmacies across the U.S. to fill the new consumable tray. Currently, the process of hand-packaging multi-dose prescriptions is time consuming, requiring concentration for both filling and checking processes. With PAL, pharmacies will be able to automatically and accurately fill, check, and seal multi-dose prescriptions in less time, and with more accuracy than manual filling operations.
"PAL brings consumers the trusted expertise, convenience, and security of pharmacy fulfillment while providing the participating pharmacy with accurate and efficient automation," said Emanuele Musini, CEO of Pillo Health, "This scalable level of automation will not only streamline the packaging process but will also ensure precision to provide peace of mind and safety for both pharmacists and patients."
For consumers, pre-filled, labeled, and secure pill packaging reduce the risk of a missed dose and prevent non-adherence. Pillo averages six daily engagements from consumers and empowers them to be a full participant in their own care through better use of their medications.
For pharmacies, Pillo generates real-time data on medication adherence, providing value to ease the process of medication therapy management and can be customized to increase customer loyalty and drive new revenue streams. The automation of multi-dose prescription packaging can be optimized for both low-volume and high-volume pharmacies to drive higher efficiencies and allow pharmacy teams to engage in deeper, more meaningful relationships with customers.
Pillo Health will be at the HIMSS20 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, Florida from March 9-13, 2020. To learn more about Pillo Health, the new PAL consumable, and other opportunities for industry collaboration at the event, please visit https://pillohealth.com/himss or stop by booth #5871.
About Pillo Health 
Pillo Health is a mission-based healthcare solutions provider that empowers organizations to deliver better care into the home with an engaging, HIPAA-compliant, voice-first technology platform dedicated to improving health outcomes. Based in Boston, MA with an engineering team in Genova, Italy, Pillo Health, developer of both Pillo and Pria by BLACK+DECKER, supports connections between health organizations, patients and their care teams in order to improve the longevity and quality of life for those managing their health and independence at home. Learn more at https://pillohealth.com.

PAL brings consumers the trusted expertise, convenience, and security of pharmacy fulfillment while providing the participating pharmacy with accurate and efficient automation.



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VCU Massey Cancer Center and Virginia-Based Health Technology Company, Vibrent Health, Launch Together for Health-Virginia to Improve Cancer Prevention Efforts in the Commonwealth

FAIRFAX, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
VCU Massey Cancer Center and Fairfax, Virginia-based health technology company Vibrent Health are asking citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia to partner in cancer research to identify and address health needs in their own communities. The project, called Together for Health – Virginia, is a comprehensive health assessment program designed to better understand how social and behavioral patterns as well as financial and environmental factors impact cancer rates. Information from this research will help to improve health care practices and services within communities.
"This is an opportunity for residents to partner with their local National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center on a research program aimed at improving health in the communities that need it most," says Bernard Fuemmeler, Ph.D., M.P.H., associate director for cancer prevention and control and Gordon D. Ginder, M.D., Chair in Cancer Research at Massey as well as a professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Policy at the VCU School of Medicine. "The effort really gets to the heart of Massey's mission by conducting research that makes an impact at the local level."
VCU Massey Cancer Center plans to enroll 2,000 or more Virginians ages 18 years and older in the program. Researchers will reach out to residents in Virginia at community events and by disseminating messages via social media platforms. The program can be accessed through a mobile app developed by Vibrent Health, the creators of the consumer-facing technology platform for the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program—a separate, nationwide research effort to accelerate medical breakthroughs across a range of health conditions. The Together for Health – Virginia app is available at the Apple App Store and Google Play (by searching Together for Health – Virginia) or online at Together for Health – Virginia. Participation in the survey is completely voluntary.
"We are honored to be working with the VCU Massey Cancer Center on this important research to benefit the future of health in Virginia," said Vibrent Health CEO Praduman "PJ" Jain. "Through our other work with the NIH we are well equipped to rapidly ramp up this program to its full scale. Our goal is to help accelerate health research by enabling a trusted partnership between participants and researchers and providing access to data they need quickly."
Participants will be asked to engage with researchers over the course of a year, providing researchers with access to behavioral and social data. By downloading the mobile app, participants can answer questionnaires online and have the option of sharing data from their fitness tracker. Only VCU researchers conducting the study will have access to the data, which will be stored in a secured registry.
"Security and privacy are of the utmost importance to us," said Jain. "We keep participant-provided information secure and confidential by using cyber-safe technologies certified to the most stringent standards defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology."
Data collected through the Together for Health – Virginia research program will be used to guide Massey in targeting community outreach and education efforts addressing health behaviors such as tobacco cessation, obesity/weight management, HPV vaccination, cancer screening and early detection. It will also serve to identify causes of cancer disparities across the state, by examining the impacts of financial barriers, health literacy, access to health care services and medical mistrust. Results will be shared with state and local agencies to guide programs aimed at improving health in the Commonwealth.
"We need the help of community members and citizen collaborators to tell us about their behaviors and how they engage with health information so we can learn and discover better ways to promote health and well-being in their local communities," says Fuemmeler, who is also collaborating with Massey Cancer Prevention and Control research members David Wheeler, Ph.D., M.P.H., associate professor in the VCU Department of Biostatistics, and Sunny Jung Kim, Ph.D., M.S., M.A., assistant professor in the VCU Department of Health Behavior and Policy. "The programs that we implement will only be effective if we have a deep grasp of all the factors that impact cancer risk, so it's important that participants in the program represent all of the diverse populations living in Virginia."
Massey is one of the only safety-net cancer centers in Virginia, meaning that it treats all patients regardless of their health insurance coverage or ability to pay for treatment. As such, Massey plays an important role as a cancer care provider for high-risk and underserved populations, uninsured and Medicaid patients.
Vibrent Health provides digital health technology tools for precision medicine for health organizations, researchers and research participants, and serves as the Participant Technology Systems Center for the NIH All of Us Research Program.
Together for Health – Virginia is funded by a supplement to Massey's National Cancer Institute Cancer Support Grant of more than $225,000.

"We need the help of community members and citizen collaborators to tell us about their behaviors and how they engage with health information so we can learn and discover better ways to promote health and well-being in their local communities," says Dr. Bernard Fuemmeler.



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#5159
A national provider of addiction and mental health treatment marks one year since renewing their commitment by transforming how client care is delivered across the country.

BRENTWOOD, TENN. (PRWEB) MARCH 04, 2020
Promises Behavioral Health ("Promises"), a leader in comprehensive addiction and mental health treatment services, celebrates their first anniversary since their organizational restructuring to better serve clients suffering from substance abuse and mental health disorders. This year was one filled with challenges and triumphs as Promises Behavioral Health laid their organizational foundations by implementing creative marketing strategies along with dynamic financial and operational developments.
In March 2019, Promises Behavioral Health was rebranded through strategic investment efforts. This restructuring proved to be a progression in the behavioral health field as Promises took essential steps to provide high-quality client care, along with creating an accessible path to treatment entry through strategic planning and by working with most major insurance companies.
"Promises Behavioral Health has made tremendous progress in this year," noted Rob Waggener, Chairman and CEO of Promises Behavioral Health. "We have taken actionable measures to ensure high-quality care for our clients and families and laid the foundation for solid financial and operational management. We are committed to ensuring transparency as we navigate the ever-evolving healthcare field and work tirelessly to continue to seek innovation in evidence-based behavioral health programs."
"What an incredible year it has been," said Kathy Frossard, CMO with Promises Behavioral Health. "This year, we were able to not only impact this field by raising the bar on our standard of care, but we also made conscious effort to impact our local communities by engaging in and hosting local events to spread awareness on the impact of addiction and mental health disorders. We are honored to work with a team of talented individuals who strive to dissolve the stigmas behind seeking addiction and mental health treatment to ease social barriers."
As they celebrate their year of accomplishments, Promises Behavioral Health plans to continue their efforts to create high quality, accessible addiction and mental health treatment options while organizing a wider range of community events, expanding their treatment programs and cultivating a positive work environment for their current and incoming team members.
About Promises Behavioral Health 
Promises Behavioral Health is a family of behavioral health programs with regional brands such as The Right Step, The Ranch, Promises and Clarity Way. The company currently operates facilities across Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Promises offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, sexual addiction, trauma, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders. Through its programs, the company is committed to delivering clinically sophisticated treatment that promotes permanent lifestyle change, not only for the patient but for the entire family network. For more information, please visit http://www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com.

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"We are committed to ensuring transparency as we navigate the ever-evolving healthcare field and work tirelessly to continue to seek innovation in evidence-based behavioral health programs."



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#5160
Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., the nation's second largest pistachio grower and processor based in California's Central Valley, is thrilled to announce that U.S grown roasted pistachios meet the generally accepted definition of a "complete protein."

TERRA BELLA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., the nation's second largest pistachio grower and processor based in California's Central Valley, is thrilled to announce that U.S grown roasted pistachios meet the generally accepted definition of a "complete protein." This means pistachios now join the ranks of a select few plant proteins such as quinoa, chickpeas, and soybeans, offering a plant-based alternative to animal proteins.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, protein is made up of 20 different amino acids. The FDA explains that 9 out of the 20 amino acids are considered "essential," meaning they cannot be made by the body and must be obtained through food. The FDA defines a complete protein as a food that contains "all of the essential amino acids in adequate amounts." Most complete proteins come from meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Roasted pistachios are now considered a complete protein source for those who are over 5 years of age.
"It feels great to be able to offer consumers a complete protein that will meet a variety of dietary needs," said Setton Farms COO Mia Cohen. "This new analysis gives our customers another great reason to enjoy the nutritional benefits of our pistachios."
A Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) for pistachios, presented at the Federation of European Nutrition Societies (FENS) Conference in Dublin, Ireland on October 17, 2019 reported representation of adequate levels of all nine essential amino acids in roasted pistachios.¹ Boasting a PDCAAS of 81 percent and 80 percent of casein, roasted pistachios meet the USDA definition as an alternate source of protein for school meals.³
Setton Farms Pistachios are sold in stores nationwide, including Kroger, Meijer, Wegmans, Jewel, Lunds & Byerlys, Woodmans, Shoprite, Winco, Bed Bath & Beyond, Albertson/Shaws, At Home, Hudson News, and online at Amazon.com.
Grown in California's Central Valley, Setton Farms' pistachios are vegan, Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Gluten Free, accredited by the American Heart Association and Kosher. All of Setton Farms' pistachios are grown, processed, and packaged using renewable energy and eco-friendly practices.
The Setton family is dedicated to providing healthy and delicious pistachio snack options that consumers of all ages love. In addition to their full line of roasted pistachio items, Setton Farms produces Seasoned Pistachio Kernels, Pistachio Chewy Bites, Dark Chocolate Covered Pistachios, Premium Nut Blends, and other nutritious, pistachio-based snacks.
For more information on Setton Farms, visit http://www.settonfarms.com or follow on social media at: Instagram @setton_farms, Facebook @settonfarmspistachiochewybites and Twitter @settonfarms 
About Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc.
Since 1986, the Setton family has taken a hands-on approach to growing and processing America's Best Tasting Pistachios in the Central Valley of California. As the second largest pistachio processor in the United States, Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. provides pistachios to more than 60 foreign markets. Using proprietary techniques, the Setton Farms brand offers the highest quality pistachios with a fresh-from-the-orchard taste.
¹https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/factsheets/Protein.pdf
²https://www.morressier.com/article/p33705--digestible-indispensable-amino-acid-score-diaas-better-estimates-protein-value-pistachios-digestibility-corrected-amino-acid-score-pdcaas/5d5e5188bedcf39b766368c3
³https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2011-title7-vol4/xml/CFR-2011-title7-vol4-part210-appA.xml

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"It feels great to be able to offer consumers a complete protein that will meet a variety of dietary needs," said Setton Farms COO Mia Cohen. "This new analysis gives our customers another great reason to enjoy the nutritional benefits of our pistachios."



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#5161
Pacific Business Group on Health (PBGH) is pleased to announce Shawn Gremminger as Director, Health Policy beginning on March 16, 2020. Gremminger brings extensive policy analysis and government relations expertise to PBGH, where he will help accelerate our vision of improving health outcomes, patient experience, and affordability for consumers and purchasers.

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Pacific Business Group on Health (PBGH) is pleased to announce Shawn Gremminger as Director, Health Policy beginning on March 16, 2020. Gremminger brings extensive policy analysis and government relations expertise to PBGH, where he will help accelerate our vision of improving health outcomes, patient experience, and affordability for consumers and purchasers.
"Shawn is a proven health care policy leader and advocate with experience in Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance as well as payment and delivery system transformation," said Elizabeth Mitchell, PBGH President and CEO. "He is known as an effective consensus builder with significant experience building and leading action-oriented coalitions. We're very pleased to have him on the PBGH team."
Gremminger joins PBGH from Families USA, where he was Senior Director, Federal Relations. In that position, he led all federal-government interactions and directed the launch of Families USA's new health care value initiative, Consumers First. Gremminger previously served as Director of Legislative Affairs, America's Essential Hospitals; and Associate Director, Federal Legislative Affairs, Children's Hospital Association.
Gremminger achieved a Master of Public Policy from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, V.A.
About Pacific Business Group on Health. 
Pacific Business Group on Health is an action-oriented 501c(3) non-profit organization focused on improving health outcomes, experience and affordability for consumers and purchasers across the United States. Since 1989, PBGH has distinguished itself as a national innovator driven by some of the largest and most influential public and private purchasers of health care in the country, including Boeing, CalPERS, Comcast, Intel, and Walmart. PBGH leverages purchaser action in partnership with providers, payers, and policymakers to identify, test, and scale innovative models for improving health outcomes and affordability.

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When approaching facial rejuvenation, Board certified MilfordMD physicians evaluate the entire face, rather than just parts of it. A PanFacial rejuvenation treatment at MilfordMD is a highly personalized technique for turning back the clock.

MILFORD, PA. (PRWEB) MARCH 04, 2020
We all have a unique makeup of genetics, as well as different lifestyles and habits that contribute to the way we age, and when it comes to turning back the clock and cosmetic intervention, it's easy to assume what works for one person will work for you too. "There are so many misconceptions, as well as confusion about facelifts and injectables. Because people hear about injectables from a friend or a read about a celebrity getting it, they think that's what will solve serious aging issues, like jowls with marionette lines or a drooping forehead. But an injectable filler or neuromodulator is only one piece of the puzzle. It's more about the results that you want to achieve and what will give you the most transformative results. This may include surgeries, such as facelifts and browlifts along with lasers to improve the skin tone and texture, plus injectables to restore volume and relaxing muscles to minimize wrinkles. In a MilfordMD Panfacial Rejuvenation approach, we look at the whole picture, instead of just singling out parts," says Dr. Richard E. Buckley who is the medical director of MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center in Milford, Penn.
With a Panfacial Rejuvenation treatment at MilfordMD, patients are receiving the most highly customized comprehensive treatments they can get, giving them the best outcomes and more predictable results. "At MilfordMD we value forming long term relationships and talking about the many options that will give you back the look that your face had 10 or 20 years ago. Surgery may be a first step, but after, it's also looking at your skin and what you need to do, such as CO2 ablative laser treatment and injectables. Because every face and patient are different, it's crucial to take the time to talk and discuss reasonable goals and stage a treatment timeline," says Dr. Buckley.
For patients seeking this truly tailored experience, finding a trained physician who understands the aging process is essential. "There are many practitioners who may have some tools, but not a full understanding of what to do to make the results truly transformative and so impressive that they speak for themselves, much like masterpieces of art. There are so many nuances with every patient that will make each plan different, and if surgery is part of it, it's usually before the non-surgical interventions. For instance, if you have hyperactive muscles in the forehead, we administer a neuromodulator injectable after surgery for better results in placement and a better effect. When we begin to make dramatic improvements on one area of the face or body, we also take into consideration other parts of the body. For example, if your face looks younger, shouldn't the neck, chest and hands look younger too?" says Dr. Buckley.
Customizing your treatment plan also allows you to work on a reasonable timeline that doesn't interfere with your lifestyle. "So many people assume that a facelift surgery has a long downtime and that panfacial means that everything is done at once. But it shouldn't be that way nor is it respectful to the body and its healing needs. We work with our patients so that they can go back to their life with minimal time off and make plans for the next steps, such as what happens with other nonsurgical procedures afterward. A Panfacial Rejuvenation approach at MilfordMD is really a very tailor-made process, and patients are becoming more attracted to this type of intervention because it ensures you're getting everything that's needed to get the best, most youthful results," says Dr. Buckley.
About MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center:
The MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center offers state-of-the-art highly specialized procedures in laser and cosmetic surgery and aesthetic skin care. In addition to its AAAHC nationally accredited surgical center and extensive laser surgery capabilities, MilfordMD offers physician designed skin care products for home use. Milford Pennsylvania's MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center is sought out by patients from around the world for expertise and innovation in cosmetic treatments performed by Board Certified Physicians, Richard E. Buckley, M.D. and Marina Buckley, M.D.
MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center is located at 303 W. Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337. Tel: (570) 491-1962. For real patient video testimonials, follow MilfordMD on Instagram and Facebook, and visit our MilfordMD YouTube channel.

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The PanFacial Rejuvenation technique by Dr. Richard E. Buckley at MilfordMD allows for a highly personalized treatment plan designed to address the entire face, rather than just parts of it.

There are so many misconceptions about injectables. People think that injectables will solve serious aging issues, but that's only one piece of the puzzle. We need to look at the whole picture and consider which cosmetic interventions will get the most transformative results.



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Acquisition to strengthen RevSpring's role as leader in patient payment solutions and provide better patient experiences

LIVONIA, MICH. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
RevSpring, a leading provider of patient engagement and payment solutions, today announced it has acquired Loyale Healthcare in a combination that expands the company's payment solutions, and brings complementary capabilities to the customers of both organizations. RevSpring is a portfolio company of GTCR, a leading private equity firm.
"Loyale has built an impressive solution for their customers, differentiated by their commitment to delivering exceptional patient payment experiences that accelerate payments as they build loyalty," said Scott MacKenzie, CEO of RevSpring. "We are excited to combine forces with the Loyale team and look forward to working side by side with them to deliver the great service and solutions that their clients, and their patients, have come to rely on."
"We have admired RevSpring's leadership and momentum in the healthcare business solutions and payments market, and share common values and perspectives on how to improve patient experience along with healthcare provider's financial performance," said Kevin Fleming, CEO of Loyale. "We are excited to accelerate our mission of leadership and innovation in patient financial engagement with a dynamic and highly skilled partner in RevSpring at our side."
With this acquisition, RevSpring further strengthens its commitment to serving leading hospital systems and ambulatory providers, and further augments its leading digital communications and payments capabilities with Loyale's suite of products. The combined companies will facilitate approximately $5.5 billion in payments collected through their systems on behalf of their clients.
Health Insight Capital, a subsidiary of HCA Healthcare, was an investor in Loyale prior to the acquisition. HCA Healthcare is a customer of both RevSpring and Loyale, with Loyale's solutions deployed throughout its hospitals and employed physician clinics.
"The RevSpring team is committed to providing the premier patient payment solution in the market by providing easy payment options at every touchpoint," said Steve Callis, president of payments at RevSpring. "Bringing the Loyale organization together with the RevSpring team, we believe the customers of the combined organization will realize an even greater ability to connect patients with the right payment options to increase payment performance."
RW Baird served as financial advisor to RevSpring on the transaction, and Ziegler served as financial advisor to Loyale.
This is one of many important investments RevSpring is making in payments-related solutions, with additional announcements to be made at the 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition on March 9–13, 2020, in Orlando. Healthcare providers are invited to visit booth #6479 or http://www.revspringinc.com/healthcare to see new capabilities from RevSpring that enable easy payments anywhere.
About RevSpring 
RevSpring leads the market in financial communications and payment solutions that inspire patients to pay. The company has built the industry's most comprehensive and impactful suite of patient engagement, OmniChannel communications, and payment solutions backed by behavior analysis, propensity-to-pay scoring, contextual messaging, and user experience best practices. Using proprietary data analytics to tailor the engagement from pre-service to post-service, we improve the financial experience and outcomes for providers and their patients. To learn more, visit http://www.revspringinc.com/healthcare.
About Loyale 
Loyale Patient Financial Manager is a comprehensive patient financial engagement technology platform leveraging a suite of configurable solution components including predictive analytics, intelligent workflows, multiple patient financing vehicles, communications, payments, digital front doors, and other key capabilities.
Loyale Healthcare is committed to a mission of turning patient responsibility into lasting loyalty for its healthcare provider customers. Based in Lafayette, California, Loyale and its leadership team bring 27 years of expertise delivering leading financial engagement solutions for complex business environments. For more information visit http://www.loyale.us.
About GTCR 
Founded in 1980, GTCR is a leading private equity firm focused on investing in growth companies in the Financial Services & Technology, Healthcare, Technology, Media & Telecommunications, and Growth Business Services industries. The Chicago-based firm pioneered The Leaders Strategy – finding and partnering with management leaders in core domains to identify, acquire, and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions and organic growth. Since its inception, GTCR has invested more than $15 billion in over 200 companies. For more information, please visit http://www.gtcr.com. 

"We are excited to combine forces with the Loyale team and look forward to working side by side with them to deliver the great service and solutions that their clients, and their patients, have come to rely on," said Scott MacKenzie, CEO of RevSpring.



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Designation Recognizes Dr. Li's Commitment to Exemplary Care, Extensive UroLift System Experience

PLEASANTON, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Amy Li, MD, TDC Urology in Silverdale, WA, has been designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Li has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.
Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.
The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.
"Dr. Amy Li has earned the UroLift Center of Excellence designation for [his/her] dedication to improving the lives of men who previously suffered from BPH symptoms and delivering superior patient outcomes with the UroLift System treatment," said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit.
Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.
Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.
About the UroLift System
The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.urolift.com.
About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology
A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.neotract.com.
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rusch, UroLift and Weck – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose
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*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction 
1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study 
2.McVary, J Sex Med 2016
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Smiles for Everyone Foundation and Monarch Dental Partner to Provide Free Dental Care to Underserved Individuals

PLANO, TEXAS (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
In Partnership with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation, Monarch Dental will provide free dental services at its Plano, TX office.
A limited number of appointments are available. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (972)535-0330.
Who: Monarch Dental 
Where: 3516 Preston Road Suite 600, Plano, TX 75093 
When: Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 8:30am to 2:00pm
Dental services provided include same-day procedures such as exams and x-rays, fillings, cleanings and extractions. To be eligible to receive care, individuals must be low income and underinsured.
About Monarch Dental 
Monarch Dental provides general dentistry, children's dentistry and specialty care services such as orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics at 89 locations throughout Texas, Arkansas and Utah. Monarch Dental affiliated practices make it easy and affordable for individuals and families to get the dental care they need with convenient locations, extended hours and same-day appointments. The Monarch Dental mission is to create healthier smiles by making dental visits easy and enjoyable. Learn more at http://www.monarchdental.com
About the Smiles For Everyone Foundation 
The Smiles for Everyone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of delivering smiles for everyone by providing free dental care for those in need, both at home in the U.S. and around the world. Since 2011, the Smiles for Everyone Foundation has delivered over 26,000 smiles and over $19 million in donated dentistry. The foundation currently supports programs which provide free dental care to those in need in Cambodia, Ghana, Laos, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Thailand, and the United States. For more information or to make a donation, visit http://www.smilesforeveryone.org.
Contacts: 
Monarch Dental                 
Jody Martin     
PR@smilebrands.com                             
714.427.1299                    
Smiles for Everyone Foundation 
Crystal Strait 
crystal.strait@smilesforeveryone.org 
714.824.5037 



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inSight wound management platform selected by NIDDK to support data collection and clinical monitoring for its national initiative.

FAIRFAX, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
eKare has been selected after an open competition to join the prestigious Diabetic Foot Consortium (DFC) organized by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), a branch of the National Institute of Health (NIH). The objective of the DFC is to establish an organizational framework at the national level to facilitate integrated clinical and translational research to improve outcomes for patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).
DFUs represent a significant quality of life issue for patients and cost about $13 billion nationally.(1) The DFC is prioritizing DFU research and accelerating the development and validation of wound biomarkers to improve prediction of outcomes. The consortium includes: 

Indiana University

Stanford University

University of California – San Francisco

University of Miami

University of Michigan

University of Pittsburgh

eKare's inSight, a comprehensive 3D wound management system, will be uniformly utilized across the institutions for standardized data collection and monitoring of wound progression.
"An initiative of such breadth and rigor dedicated to diabetic foot ulcer research is unprecedented," says Patrick Cheng, CEO of eKare. "eKare is honored to have been selected by NIDDK and join the Diabetic Foot Consortium to help spearhead breakthrough advancements in DFU research."
About eKare 
eKare Inc. is dedicated to the design and development of wound assessment solutions, including 3D wound dimensions and tissue classification capabilities, using the latest computer-vision and mobile technology. eKare's innovative technology is creating new possibilities in how we deliver wound care across the healthcare continuum, from inpatient hospital and skilled nursing facilities to ambulatory clinics and telemedicine. eKare's mission is to advance the science and delivery of wound care by leveraging mobile and sensor technologies to connect patients, providers, and industry.
The content in this release is the sole responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views or imply endorsement of the National Institutes of Health.
1. Raghav A, Khan ZA, Labala RK, Ahmad J, Noor S, Mishra BK. Financial burden of diabetic foot ulcers to world: a progressive topic to discuss always. Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab. 2018;9(1):29–31. doi:10.1177/2042018817744513.

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Dealmed Medical Supplies is set to complete its transition of Park Surgical, a leading medical supply company focused on serving independent medical practitioners throughout New York City.The process, which began with the October 2016 acquisition of Park Surgical Company, was fully completed on March 1, 2020, enabling Dealmed to fully integrate all existing infrastructure and supply, and position itself to better serve both current and future customers. With the acquisition, Dealmed will expand its already dominant presence throughout New York City and offer their exceptional level of personal service to an even greater area, offering customers throughout the region a better way to buy.
"Park Surgical has, for years, done a stellar job in supplying New York City's independent physicians' offices with everything they needed to run their operations. This combination of powerhouses will allow Dealmed to continue to expand its range of products and services, including who we are able to offer services to," said Michael Einhorn, president of Dealmed.
"The partnership truly allows for the broadest scope of potential clientele to be tended to in both privately owned and publicly used medical facilities," Einhorn added.
Park Surgical seamlessly fits with Dealmed's already existing infrastructure that is centered around personalized, "patient first" care, pledging to provide better products, at better prices, so customers can deliver better care without shirking on product quality.
In an ever changing healthcare setting, Dealmed's mission statement has remained the same throughout the course of its operation, emphasizing the importance of working with honest and dependable partners to offer better products faster. The company's goal is to provide the highest quality of medical supplies to healthcare facilities in the shortest amount of time, at the most affordable prices.
As New York City's leading independent medical supplier, Dealmed provides accessible and cost-efficient medical supplies, vaccines, drugs and services to healthcare providers across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The acquisition of Park Surgical further adds to Dealmed and parent company TH Laennec's ability to continue to diversify their product line and continue to expand their service options to include a wider variety of medical concerns; not to mention, solidifying a portfolio of acquisitions which include: United Medical Supplies, and Vantage Medical Supplies. Park Surgical customers will now have access to Dealmed's extensive selection of medical inventory and services including thousands of new options to meet supply and utility needs. Additionally, through this acquisition, Dealmed is positioned to expand its unparalleled product inventory and customer service to a broader audience and clientele.
About Dealmed Medical Supplies: 
Having its Headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, Dealmed Medical Supplies services healthcare providers such as: physician offices, surgery centers, dialysis centers, EMS, and government entities throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Dealmed has sales team services spanning across Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.

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The dualX device expands in both width and height providing a stable foundation for spinal fusion

LAGUNA HILLS, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Amplify Surgical, Inc., today announces that the company reached the milestone of treating 300 spinal levels with the dualX Expanding Interbody Fusion System.
The landmark case was performed by Dr. Ali Najafi at Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital in Fresno, CA. After the case Dr. Najafi noted, "dualX has completely changed the game for expandable interbodies. The ability to achieve an ALIF sized footprint from a posterior approach while maximizing height expansion is unparalleled on the market. Before dualX we have been limited to much smaller footprints when using expandable technology, now with dualX we have the best of both worlds."
The dualX technology is comprised of a family of titanium expandable interbody devices designed to expand in both width and height, implanted in lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) spinal procedures. The dualX portfolio contains varying footprints, heights and degrees of lordosis with post-expansion bone grafting to provide a customized anatomical fit for a clinically successful fusion environment.
Dr. Jeffrey Roh, CEO of IntuitiveX commented, "It is exciting to see the clinical benefits of the dualX expanding interbody system. As this system gains more exposure it is proving to be the preferred interbody for surgeons seeking innovative solutions."
Andy Choi, Amplify Surgical CEO stated, "I am so very pleased as we are seeing unprecedented adoption during full commercialization launch. Even since our first cases I have seen such great results and it is exciting to support surgeons with revolutionary technology. We are more than doubling our growth quarter over quarter and we expect continuous improvement as we go further into 2020."
About Amplify Surgical, Inc. 
Amplify Surgical is a privately held spinal device company located in Laguna Hills, CA. The Company focuses on developing and commercializing innovative and minimally invasive technologies for spine surgery. Amplify Surgical is a portfolio company of IntuitiveX, a life science innovation incubator.
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Funds Will Support Capital Needs and Capacity-Building Initiatives that Strengthen the 80-Year-Old Camphill Movement in North America and High-Need Areas Worldwide

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Camphill Foundation today announced that it will award $375,000 to 17 Camphill communities, affiliates, and organizations worldwide in 2020. The funds will be delivered through grants aligned with Camphill Foundation's mission of supporting, strengthening, and safeguarding the Camphill movement, and are designated for initiatives that meet recipients' pressing needs.
Camphill Foundation's 2020 grants include:
Capital Needs 

* Camphill Village Kimberton Hills (Kimberton, PA) will receive $32,000 toward the construction of a new Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) building, helping the community expand its successful Sankanac CSA enterprise while providing community members with nutritious food and meaningful work opportunities.

* As part of two-year renewable grant, Camphill Ghent (Chatham, NY) will receive $30,000 to install a state-of-the-art fire safety system that provides the community's vulnerable elder population with the highest level of fire security and protection.

* As part of a three-year renewable grant, Camphill Communities California (Soquel, CA) will receive $25,000 to install solar panels on its properties, equipping the community to manage ongoing energy crises in northern California while improving future sustainability.

* Plowshare Farm (Greenfield, NH) will receive $10,000 for the construction of a 480-foot accessible path connecting households, workshop areas, and community centers.

* Triform Camphill Community (Hudson, NY) will receive $6,000 toward the purchase of a multi-passenger, energy-efficient vehicle to provide safe travel between Triform's main campus and its Stewardship Community.

Capacity Building: 

* As part of a three-year renewable grant, Glenora Farm (Duncan, British Columbia) will receive $25,000 to create a new administrative assistant position, which will reduce volunteer coworkers' administrative workloads and allow them to focus exclusively on program and community member support.

* Raphael Village (New Orleans, LA) will receive $15,000 to build community awareness by increasing its outreach coordinator's weekly hours, and to expand skills of faculty and volunteer coworkers through new training opportunities.

* Camphill Communities Ontario (Angus, Canada) will receive $14,000 to expand and update its maple syrup production social enterprise, through which adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop new skills and participate in paid work opportunities.

* Camphill Hudson (Hudson, NY) will receive $10,000 to fund a software implementation that streamlines volunteer coworker scheduling and paperwork, bolstering efficiency and compliance while enabling workers to dedicate more time to direct community support.

* Camphill Foundation Canada will receive $8,000 for a 2020 planned giving campaign that will help sustain the Camphill movement in Canada by securing donors who wish to support Camphill beyond their lifetimes.

* Heartbeet Lifesharing (Hardwick, VT) will receive $8,000 to launch an endowment campaign that enables the community to build a strong financial future.

International 

* East-West Exchange Fund (Asia) will receive $48,000 for residential renovations and repairs at Camphill Sadhana in India, as well as funding for volunteer coworker training, educational tools and resources, and other vital needs at Camphill communities in Asia.

* Camphill Agualinda (Colombia), an emerging Camphill community, will receive $10,000 in core programmatic support.

* Respirar Comunidad (Argentina) will receive $9,000 to fund program expansion, including acquisition of music rehearsal and workshop space and staff training.

* Camphill Nodibinājums Rožkalni (Latvia) will receive $5,000 for the repair and refurbishment of facilities where volunteer coworkers and villagers live and work.

Regional Capacity Building 

* The Camphill Association of North America (Ghent, NY) will receive $75,000, the fourth installment of a five-year award, to strengthen regional operations, volunteer coworker development, research and policy initiatives, and community development.

* Camphill Academy (Glenmoore, PA) will receive $45,000, the third installment of a five-year award, to support day-to-day operations, training, and ongoing curricula and leadership development.

"As we celebrate the Camphill movement's 80-year legacy of compassion and inclusion, our Board of Directors is pleased to award so many 2020 grants focused on extending Camphill's impact far into the future," said Karen Murphy, Executive Director of Camphill Foundation. "We are deeply grateful to our donors and supporters, whose generosity makes this important work possible."
Since 1966, Camphill Foundation has provided more than $10 million in strategic grants and low-interest loans to Camphill communities. Camphill Foundation's grantmaking program is funded by donor appeals, as well as the Camphill Foundation Annual Gala.
Camphill Foundation accepts grant requests from existing Camphill communities and affiliates. Priority is given to Camphill organizations in North America, though special consideration is afforded to communities in high-need areas of the world. Visit http://www.camphillfoundation.org/grantmaking/for details about Camphill Foundation's grantmaking program.
About Camphill Foundation
Founded in 1966 to support two fledgling Camphill communities in New York and Pennsylvania, Camphill Foundation has grown dramatically over the past six decades. Today, its mission is to grow, strengthen, and safeguard the Camphill movement at 15 Camphill communities and affiliates in the United States and Canada. Camphill Foundation accomplishes this mission through strategic grants and low-interest loans that help grow and sustain the Camphill movement. Visit http://www.camphillfoundation.org for more information.
About the Camphill Movement
Camphill is a worldwide movement of vibrant lifesharing communities that provide a unique model of care for persons with special needs. The Camphill movement draws inspiration from the principles of anthroposophy. In valuing the profound significance of each human being, practicing the art of daily living, and emphasizing mindfulness of man's responsibility to the earth, the Camphill movement offers a model of renewal for the wider society. Learn more about the Camphill movement and Camphill communities in North America at the Camphill Association of North America's website at http://www.camphill.org. 

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A $14,000 grant will help adults with intellectual disabilities develop new skills and participate in paid work through expansion of Camphill Communities Ontario's maple syrup social enterprise.

"As we celebrate the Camphill movement's 80-year legacy of compassion and inclusion, our Board of Directors is pleased to award so many 2020 grants focused on extending Camphill's impact far into the future," said Karen Murphy, Executive Director of Camphill Foundation.



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We are proud to announce that Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg, IL has received the 2020 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award.

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
We are proud to announce that Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg, IL has received the 2020 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award. This award is given by Home Care Pulse, an independent third-party customer satisfaction research firm that awards home care providers based on their client satisfaction scores. Assisting Hands Home Care of Schaumburg is one of the few home care providers to receive this award due to our outstanding care which makes us one of the top ranked home care providers in the U.S.
"We want to congratulate Assisting Hands Home Care of Schaumburg on receiving the Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award," says CEO of Home Care Pulse, Erik Madsen. "It's thrilling to see the efforts Assisting Hands Home Care of Schaumburg is making to provide outstanding care and employment. Assisting Hands Home Care of Schaumburg has worked extremely hard to qualify to provide high-quality care and employment and this award allows them to provide proof of quality to potential new clients and caregivers."
Determining the Award Recipient
The home care providers that are considered for the Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award are contracted with Home Care Pulse to conduct monthly live phone interviews with their clients to gather feedback. As a third-party company, the feedback they gather can be trusted to be honest and unbiased.
"Our goal at Home Care Pulse is to empower home care businesses to deliver the best home care possible," according to Erik Madsen. "We are happy to recognize Assisting Hands Home Care of Schaumburg as a Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice and to celebrate their accomplishments as a trusted home care provider."
We at Assisting Hands Home Care of Schaumburg are proud to receive this prestigious award and we would like to thank our staff and caregivers for making this possible by providing excellent, compassionate care for our clients. If you or a loved one in Schaumburg, IL or the surrounding areas are in need of quality home care, give us a call at (847) 857-6166.
About Assisting Hands Home Care of Schaumburg
Assisting Hands Home Care of Schaumburg was founded in 2017 by sisters Daniela Momtcheva and Jasmine Panayotov to serve Schaumburg, IL and the surrounding areas with home care services. We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible custom non-medical home health care to allow them to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. We will visit our clients in their home to evaluate their care needs and create a care plan that covers all of their needs. A caregiver is then chosen who will provide our clients with effective care and companionship.
About Home Care Pulse
Home Care Pulse is a leading firm in satisfaction research and quality assurance for home care professionals in North America. They gather unbiased ratings and detailed feedback from clients and caregivers on behalf of home care providers to help them ensure they provide the best possible home care services. Care providers are given detailed online reports that allow them to identify issues and take action to increase client satisfaction, address client needs, and reduce caregiver turnover.
Give Home Care Pulse a call at (877) 307-8573 or visit https://www.homecarepulse.com/ for more information.



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Financial services provider Treloar & Heisel and specialty management services company U.S. Oral Surgery Management have entered into a strategic relationship to help young oral and maxillofacial surgery associates prepare for a prosperous future.

IRVING, TEXAS (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Financial services provider Treloar & Heisel and specialty management services company U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) have entered into a strategic relationship to help young oral and maxillofacial surgery associates prepare for a prosperous future.
The agreement between the two companies is effective for the next three years. During this time period, USOSM will provide associates who join USOSM partner practices access to Treloar and Heisel's Personal CFO Services, which include: financial planning, insurance, retirement planning, debt refinancing and other financial services.
"For dental and medical professionals, Treloar & Heisel is synonymous with excellent financial services. We're excited to be working with them to position our young associates for a brighter future. It's one of the ways we bring added value to our new associates, who are joining our partner practices throughout the United States," notes Richard Hall, USOSM president and CEO.
Founded in 1959 by Dan Treloar and headquartered in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Treloar & Heisel is a premier financial services provider to dental and medical professionals across the country. Treloar & Heisel assists thousands of dental and medical professionals -- from training all the way through retirement -- with a comprehensive suite of insurance products and financial services.
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, USOSM has partner practices spanning six states: Texas, Colorado, Georgia, Tennessee, Minnesota and Alabama. A shared services organization, USOSM collaborates with premier oral and maxillofacial surgeons to offer a partnership solution for continued and accelerated practice success. USOSM provides operational, marketing and administrative support services, reinvests resources, and applies best practices to improve clinical and financial performance and produce steadier, more profitable growth for all. 

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USOSM President & CEO Richard Hall says Treloar & Heisel will help USOSM "bring added value" to new associates.

For dental and medical professionals, Treloar & Heisel is synonymous with excellent financial services. We're excited to be working with them to position our young associates for a brighter future



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Pest Control Expert and CEO/Founder of EarthKind, Kari Warberg Block, informs consumers on the common household product that's putting your pet's safety at risk.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
According to the ASPCA, rodenticides and insecticides are among the top ten household toxins that poison pets every year. Most recent data from the ASPCA Animal Poison Center (APCC) estimates that of the 213,773 cases received, rodenticides and insecticides made up 12.5% of incidents in 2018. The Pet Poison Helpline also reports that rodenticides "always rank within the top 5 cases" managed by the helpline annually.
March is Pet Poison Prevention month, with special observance starting the week of March 16th, which is dedicated to Poison Awareness Week. Kari Warberg Block, Pest Prevention Expert and CEO/Founder of plant-based pest control company EarthKind, seeks to educate and urge pet owners to think twice before using harmful chemicals in the home that seriously threaten a pet's health and safety.
"What many homeowners may forget when using poisonous pest control methods is that rodenticides and insecticides can be just as toxic, and appetizing, to your four-legged friends as they are to the pest," she states. "A pet's curious nature automatically puts them at risk, and depending on the active ingredient used, poisoning symptoms may not appear for three to five days," notes Warberg Block.
The active ingredient type and concentration determine the severity of poisoning the pet will endure. Long-lasting anticoagulants (LAACs) are the most used active ingredients in rodenticides and prevent an animal's blood from clotting, causing a slow death from internal bleeding. Other active ingredients include Cholecalciferol, which can cause acute kidney failure in pets, and Bromethalin, which can lead to brain swelling, tremors, and seizures in animals. Typical symptoms of poisoning to look out for include lack of coordination, lethargy, vomiting, poor appetite, pale gums and difficulty breathing.
"If you think your pet has been poisoned, call your vet or the Pet Poison Helpline immediately. If possible, locate the box of the pest control product to help them identify the active ingredient ingested."
But Warberg Block warns that it's not only direct contact with pesticides that is risky. "Pets are great pest catchers, so they also run the risk of secondhand poisoning from the pest itself," she explains, "In many cases, rodents are still active for a few days after ingesting poison, leaving pets at risk of poisoning too. If the rodent escapes outside, this threatens wildlife poisoning up the food chain, something that's been happening all too frequently," she states.
With Spring around the corner, Warberg Block notes that there will be no shortage of pests this year. Rather than filling the home with poisons, she recommends natural methods such as sealing cracks in windows, doors, and walls with caulk or weatherstrip, transferring dry food into airtight containers, fixing any leaks, and cleaning up areas where pet food may be present in order to adequately eliminate attractants that lure pests in.
Warberg Block created EarthKind to "preserve the good and prevent the rest," determined to reduce consumer reliance on poisonous pest control products with its plant-based alternatives.
With product options for Rodents, Spiders, Ants and Moths, all EarthKind products are safe for use around pets and children when used as directed. "My intention is to always work in harmony with our planet, using the power of nature to keep pests out of the home, without poisons, in order to protect what's inside. Our four-legged friends deserve to live in a safe environment, let's all make a conscious effort to create one for them!"
If you think your pet has ingested any poison, call the Pet Poison Helpline immediately at 855-764-7661 or go to http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com.
Media interested in learning more about EarthKind or interviewing CEO/Founder Kari Warberg Block, please contact Sara White at sara@adinnyc.com or 212-693-2150.
About EarthKind 
Founded by leading pest prevention expert Kari Warberg Block, EarthKind is a pioneer in natural prevention for families and households everywhere. EarthKind is a pest prevention brand that manufactures naturally powerful and effective pest solutions that keep pests away, without killing or poisoning them. All EarthKind products are designed by inventive artists, scientists and engineers who care about the earth, made in the USA with 80% of the materials sourced from American farms and the company is providing handicapped individuals with meaningful employment. Kari was awarded the 2019 GMDC Retail Champions of Change award for her role as an inspirational industry retail leader, and was named to the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Woman Class of 2012, 2013 ND SBA Small Business Person of the Year and National Second Runner Up. Her latest product line, Stay Away was the winner of the 2015 NEXTY People's Choice Award for Best New Product of the Year. Learn more at https://www.earthkind.com and on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earthkindinc/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/earthkind 
Instagram: @earthkindinc 
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/earthkindinc/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/earthkind2010

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What many homeowners may forget when using poisonous pest control methods is that rodenticides and insecticides can be just as toxic, and appetizing, to your four-legged friends as they are to the pest. A pet's curious nature automatically puts them at risk.



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Twenty-two World Cannabis Industry Experts Assemble Online Broadcasting Live from Four Continents, Amid International Coronavirus Trade Show Cancellations

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
As world business trade shows are disrupted by the coronavirus, CANNA WORLD EXPO charges ahead with a symposium of twenty-two industry expert speakers by uniting cannabis with Information Technology (IT). CANNA WORLD EXPO will broadcast its April 4th and April 11th symposium live, online from four continents (Asia, Europe, North America, South America) with enterprise-class presentation software. CANNA WORLD EXPO organizers and speakers hold more than 433,000 direct contacts in fifteen countries. The global cannabis industry is estimated to reach more than $100 billion by 2030.
CANNA WORLD EXPO's mission is educating consumers and business professionals on global advances in cannabis including elimination of contamination (heavy metals, mold, pathogens), bio absorption, health, science, research, agriculture, laboratory analysis, manufacturing, legal, information technology (IT), and more. The CANNA WORLD EXPO April Symposium, hosted by Trinity Global Enterprises, LLC, is powered by Virtual Summit Services provided by AEvent and addresses: 

World Agriculture Contamination from Pathogenic Mold Analyzed in Popular Brands of Coconut Substrates

Water vs. Oil Bio Absorption Scientific Breakthrough

Certificates of Analysis (COAs), an Industry Standard for Contamination Prevention

Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Going Beyond THC and CBD with CBG and CBN

Consumer-Driven Research and the Oral Health – Digestive – Brain Correlation

CANNA WORLD EXPO Presenters Include:

Marvin Washington, Super Bowl Champion

Mats Tverin, Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee

Antoine Chevalier, PhD Brain Research, Concussion Therapy

Cannabis & Coffee Chef Bryan-David Scott's Live Cooking Demonstrations

Leslie Bocskor, Executive Chairman of Electrum Partners

The Plant Dr. "Happy Plant Guy" Dino Changanaqui, Organic Agriculture Industry Expert

Rob "Doc Rob" Streisfeld, NMD & Formulator

Dr. Ted Emanuel, Naturopathic Physician Specializing in Digestive Disorders

George Anastassov, MD, DDS, MBA, Oral Health Expert

Ashley Couch, Esq.

David Joseph, Helen "Golda" Joseph, MA, PhD Jade Health Consumer Research Software

Judy Mikovits, PhD, Renowned Biochemist & Microbiology Researcher

Charles Vest, Hemp CBD Pioneer

Secure Wi-Fi, Mobile Phones & Laptop PCs, Sound Wi-Fi & Mantra Broadcasting

Kron Burgundy, Celebrity Stand-Up Comedy Emcee

"Ask an Expert" Moderated Panel Interviews by: The Cannabis Reporter & Eva Silva Media

Sean Donahoe, Founder & CEO, Vetinati Capital

Jessica Chandler, Entrepreneur of the Year

Denise Mahaffey, Hemp CBD PR & Media Pioneer

Registration: https://cannaworldexpo.com/register 
Sponsor: https://cannaworldexpo.com/sponsor
About CANNA WORLD EXPO 
Hosted by Trinity Global Enterprises, LLCheadquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, CANNA WORLD EXPO is an online business information resource that assembles global industry leaders three times annually. For details visit https://cannaworldexpo.com

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CANNA WORLD EXPO IS IMMUNE TO CORONAVIRUS



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If you are reading this article then there is no doubt that you have thought about or considered a non invasive body or face treatment or medical procedure at some point in your life or maybe just have a general interest in this topic, anyway lets begin, Vanity / looking good isn't anything new but in today's society is seems more in demand whether it be for weight loss by trying out something like fat freezing / Cryolipolysis which are non invasive treatments or just to tone up and tighten skin on a certain area of your body or face with something like HIFU, Radio frequency and other similar procedures, maybe you would like to get rid of cellulite there are many procedures around also full non-invasive face lifts with treatments again like HIFU or Radio Frequency to tighten the skin and make you look younger.
Long before this type of technology was available people would only have the option of going under the knife for plastic surgery which involved more complex procedures and downtime, Bruising and the possibility of scars which is not something anyone would like if they are trying to tweak or improve their looks in a way they are happy with and avoid anything that could jeopardize how they look, not to say that this would happen but each individuals body responds in a different way to procedures and treatments what effects one person may not effect another just like anything in life you cannot be sure but these are the risks people take in life to look good.
Many people have gone under the knife and achieved amazing results but we will only really hear about some celebrities who have had this done as i would imagine most would like to keep this a secret, surgery is also a lot more costly so affordability is then a issue for a lot of people thinking about something like this, if it is affordable for someone then it is certainly a option if they are aware and happy with the risks involved downtime etc, not everyone can just take time off work until they have healed in reality, so this is probably a option for the ones of us who are in a better financial position and can really afford a surgical procedure.
Here is a example of going under the knife for a facelift depending on what they are having done it could cost a minimum of a few thousand pounds for what some people call a mini facelift to well over £10,000 for a more extensive facelift this can also include a necklift and i would not like to think how much celebrities pay for the best top end plastic surgeons, but that really depends on where you would decide to get a medical procedure like this done, in regards to the price if you were looking at somewhere like Harley Street in London which is world renowned then you would expect it to be more costly compared to somewhere less renowned, i guess you would choose accordingly to what is affordable for you.
This type of procedure could take between 2-5 hours and is normally safe, recovery normally takes around 2 weeks, and vigorous activity can resume after 4 weeks but the risks and complications could involve: 

Scarring

Loss of hair around the incision site (uncommon)

Numbness, this should improve

Widening or thickening of a scar

Hematoma

Bruising

Bleeding

Infection

Damage to the facial nerves controlling muscles, if having a facelift
Not to say that non invasive procedures don't carry some risks but there are definitely greater risks involved when going under the knife compared to non-invasive methods like Fat freezing / Cryolipolysis or any of the other treatments that do not involve surgery.
So the price compared to lets say a HIFU non surgical face lift is huge with a HIFU face lift costing around £1500 again depending on where you have choose to have this done but on average, and you can see that non invasive treatments are becoming more and more popular.
Fat Freezing / Cryolipolysis 
Also please note when i say Fat freezing, Cryolipolsis or Cool Sculpting all of these treatments freeze fat but some people say Fat freezing others call it Cryolipolysis which is more of a medical term i guess you could say and Cool Sculpting is a brand name of a company who's machines can also freeze fat, it can be a little confusing sometimes when you first read about these types of treatments and can get you thinking are these all the same or totally different i hope this clarifies it for you.
This type of non invasive treatment is used as a fat loss procedure that can help you get rid of unwanted fat in a chosen area of the body, Fat freezing / Cryolipolysis can also be used on the chin area, i would say that the most popular areas for fat freezing would be the stomach and love handles but in general these are the areas that the majority of people who want to get rid of fat from so its no surprise that they are the most popular when it comes to any type of toning or fat loss procedure regardless of what type of procedure is chosen.
So the Fat freezing / Cryolipolysis treatment if you have not had this treatment and want to know what to expect well i can say i have had this procedure before once some people find it a little discomforting for the first couple of minutes but i thought it was absolutely fine as i mentioned earlier we are all different and i must say i was pleased with the results that i achieved from just one treatment.
So firstly you will have a sit down and have the consultation form to fill with the the person performing the treatment to see if you are suitable for the treatment, if you are a suitable candidate then you can continue to have this Fat freezing treatment and you will be asked what areas are you main concern so they can be focused on during your treatment, i will list the steps below :
1. A area is selected lets say stomach to make it easy
2. A membrane is placed over the area to stop frostbite, the membrane looks something like a baby wipe that's the only way i can describe it.
3. The head from the Fat freezing / Cryolipolysis machine is placed on the chosen area (Stomach)
4. Then is is turned on at which point you will feel a vacuum which raises your stomach up into the head so it can touch the freezing plates either side of the head.
5. This is then left on for about 1 hour on the chosen area
6. Then the Fat freezing head is removed and the area is massaged for a couple of minutes to get the blood flow back in the area, when the head is removed the area does feel numb and of course very cold but this is totally normal and not really uncomfortable but for some it might be for a couple of minutes.
7. You can get back to whatever you had planned in your day as there is no downtime at all, the only thing is to avoid alcohol before and after treatment for a day or two.
After your Fat freezing / Cryolipolysis treatment it can take 3 to 4 months to see the best results as the fat cells are killed during treatment and then they will breakdown and be dispersed naturally though the body in our urine.
The results i have seen are positive and i have read many many great reviews on this, from my personal experience i could noticeably see some great results but if you want to keep you results you will need to eat healthy and exercise is also recommended, so if you over eat and don't exercise do not expect to keep results its the same as anything in excess.
Treatment recommendations vary but 3 treatment on a particular area normally show good results.
Areas that can be treated : 
Stomach, Love Handles, Outer / Inner Thighs, Back, Arms, Lower Bottom, Chest (Male only), Chin
Possible but very rare side effects 
Redness, Bruising, Blistering, Numbness, Frostbite
Cavitation 
Again this is another fat loss treatment, Cavitation this is a Ultrasound treatment which has been known to reap great results in terms of weight loss in comparison to Fat freezing i would go with the Fat freezing i think it has better results for weight loss but they both do work but strangely enough in the opposite direction when i say this i mean where as one freezes a area to achieve weight loss Cavitation heats up the chosen area to achieve fat loss, so they can both help you loose fat but with different types of technology.
With Cavitation if you are curious about the procedure i will break it down for you below this is quite a simple treatment and also takes less time than fat freezing but requires more treatments to achieve results in general, and as before a consultation form will need to be filled out to make sure that you are a suitable candidate for a Cavitation treatment:
1. A area is selected again lets go with stomach again
2. Then plenty of gel is applied to that area
3. The Cavitation head is chosen from the machine which is quite large with four silver circles on it
4. Then for 30 - 40mins the head is moved in a circular motion on the area
The fat cells are broken down during your Cavitation treatment and then naturally leave your body.
Treatment recommendations vary but 6 - 12 treatments are recommended for best results
Areas that can be treated: 

Stomach, Love Handles, Outer / Inner/Outer Thighs, Back, Arms, Lower Bottom

Possible but very rare side effects

Mild bruising, temporary skin sensitivity

Who can and cannot have the treatment Cavitation and Fat freezing: 

Pregnant women, recent pregnancy or breast feeding

Heart condition including pacemaker

Thrombosis or Thrombophlebitis

Anticoagulant medication

History of Cancer

Metal prosthesis or implants (area specific)

Diabetes

Epilepsy

Auto Immune Conditions

Inflammation or infection in the treatment area

Transplant surgery

Skin thinning medication

Excess alcohol

Water retention

Raynauds

Laser Lipo 
This treatment empties out fat cells and then shrinks them down which again is pretty much the same in terms of how the fat cells leave the body, a few heads can be placed over the stomach which have laser diodes in them and they penetrate the skin down to the fat cells and break them down once the fat cell is punctured it is then flushed out through your body naturally via the lymphatic system so again you would urinate it out of your body, i guess saying it goes out of your body through the lymphatic system sounds nicer than saying it is urinated out, this procedure lasts about 20 minutes for each treatment.
It is also stated that laser lipo is not suitable if you would like extensive weight loss and a ideal candidate should not be heavily over weight and also be healthy with good skin elasticity.
For all treatments a consultation form will need to be completed just like before this is for the customers safety
Treatment recommendations vary 6-8 treatments are recommended
Areas that can be treated: 

Abdomen

Waistline

Under the chin

Arms

Thighs

Possible but very rare side effects: 
infection, numbness in the area treated, skin necrosis, dimpling, , scarring, discoloration, lumpiness, sagging of the skin
Final thoughts 
All of the non invasive treatments that have been discussed above have the same goal in mind to get rid of unwanted fat so anyone looking to do so should definitely consider a non invasive treatment because it seems as though they do work from countless reviews i have read to pictures of before and after treatments i have seen which show that some of the results are really significant with proof that positive results can be achieved, and there are also many articles i have come across where celebrities have had non invasive treatments also like HIFU face lifts and body treatments for fat reduction like Fat freezing / Cryolipolysis and many others non invasive treatments that are available and they also have had some really good results from what i have seen, so i think its worth giving it a try.
I still think that fat freezing comes out on top for better results compared to cavitation to be honest i do not find that laser lipo is as popular as the other two but in the end its up to you to make the final decision on which treatment you would choose or if you would try any of these at all or would you opt to go under the knife.
It has been a pleasure writing this article, I will get in to non invasive procedures for the face in part two of this blog at a later stage so please look out for it and thank you for taking the time to read this i hope it has been informative and has answered some of your questions in regards to these types of non invasive treatments.

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ADCO will provide best-selling supplies to physicians in the network, including clinical audiology, otolaryngology and hearing aid care products.

ENGLEWOOD, CO (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
ADCO Hearing Products, a leading supplier of hearing aid equipment, supplies and assistive devices for the professional market since 1950, announced today that it is now the preferred partner for the NTENT network of Otolaryngologists and Ocuplastic Physicians. ADCO will provide NTENT members with the best-selling products on the market as well as the expertise and service excellence that has defined the supplier for 70 years. Purchases made by NTENT members through ADCO qualify for their year-end member appreciation rebate.
"We are thrilled to partner with ADCO for our hearing healthcare supplies," said Kathie Norris, Executive Director of NTENT. "Our group of independent, high quality ENT physicians are focused on patient outcome and satisfaction. ADCO is a perfect partnership for NTENT as they display similar visions of offering exemplary customer service and are independently owned."
"We're honored to be selected by NTENT to be their first preferred partner for professional audiology equipment and supplies," said Abby Armijo, President of ADCO Hearing Products. "Our newest partnership is a great fit for ADCO. Physicians in the NTENT network possess exceptional medical skills, credentials and expertise. These high standards are reflected in ADCO's own steadfast mission to ensure the continued success of our hearing healthcare partners. Together, we will provide an unparalleled level of excellence in care nationwide to the growing community living with hearing loss."
Visit https://adcopros.com/ntent for more information.
About NTENT 
Founded in 1995, Texas-based NTENT was established by 8 committed physicians who shared a vision of a group of dedicated Otolaryngologists to join together to form one of the largest quality ENT groups in the country. Currently, NTENT consists of more than 300 Otolaryngologists and Oculoplastic physicians throughout the US and continues to grow nationwide.
Each physician within the NTENT network is carefully chosen who exhibits outstanding medical skills, excellent credentials, and excels in his or her area of expertise. In addition to preeminent physicians and broad geographic coverage, NTENT has a comprehensive quality assurance program to ensure increasing performance results and better care for our patients. Providing quality care is paramount to NTENT. We are committed to ensuring patient satisfaction, to monitoring our performance, and to continually improving the delivery of health care. Visit https://ntent.org/ for more information.
About ADCO Hearing Products 
Since 1950, ADCO Hearing Products has been a leading wholesale supplier of hearing aid equipment, assistive devices, supplies and accessories to the professional market. ADCO is based in Englewood, Colorado and serves the professional community nationwide by providing a wide range of the highest quality clinical supplies. Known for its unsurpassed customer support to both professional customers and their patients, ADCO has become one of the most reputable suppliers of clinical audiology supplies and assistive listening products in the U.S. ADCO is a CVE certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and is proud to continue to support the Veterans Affairs health services and facilitate the availability of assistive devices for veterans.
Media Contact 
Abby Armijo, President 
ADCO Hearing Products 
800-726-0851 x114

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"We are thrilled to partner with ADCO for our hearing healthcare supplies," said Kathie Norris, Executive Director of NTENT



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Bonsa Health, a premier, digitally based, home healthcare pharmacy, and ABA Healthcare (ABAH), one of Florida's premier healthcare providers for families with autistic children, proudly announce the beginning of a new partnership focused on delivering "direct-to home" pharmaceutical counseling services and medication delivery.

TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
"In this day and age, healthcare and convenience should go hand-in-hand," said John Asfour, Chief Operations Officer at Bonsa Health. "Every day, we strive to reform the process for patients to make their lives easier; and, in turn, much better in the long run. Working together with ABAH, we now have the resources to get it done."
In short, the "ABA" part of the acronym stands for Applied Behavior Analysis, a therapy endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General and widely accepted by practitioners in the field, as today's leading approach to improving developmental deficiencies associated with autism.
Noting that ABAH was founded specifically to serve the needs of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),Dr.Tim Lloyd,Co-founder and Will Glaser,COO & Co-founder explained that the decision to partner with Bonsa creates the "perfect blend of services" for patients.
"Partnering with Bonsa Health will allow greater freedom for families that typically would not have the benefit of getting to a pharmacist—as a result of behavioral concerns—to now have the pharmacist, in essence, come to them, delivering medications and conducting consultations within the home environment itself."
As Glaser suggests, that added measure of comfort can go a long way toward promoting positive changes and giving children a better chance to improve their quality of life.
ABAH also offers a wide variety of community-based services, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy, along with diagnosis and assessment services. On an outpatient basis, the organization provides counseling and treatment to children, adults, and families who are experiencing mental health or behavioral health problems.
"Our trained and experienced therapists assist individuals and families to develop the skills and resilience to be successful in the face of some of the most difficult challenges imaginable," Glaser reasoned. "Now, with Bonsa Health at our virtual side, we're one step closer to bringing our mission full circle."
"We only want the best for our patients," emphasized Asfour. "This partnership not only makes that goal possible, but probable."
To learn more about Bonsa Health, visit http://www.bonsahealth.com.
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About Bonsa Health. Bonsa Health was designed to put patients at the center of the healthcare circle, giving them the ability to make better, more affordable prescription refill decisions. Built on a brand-new, technologically advanced "hub-style" framework, Bonsa operates at the intersection among medication manufacturers, prescribing physicians, and independent pharmacists to ensure that customers receive the medications they need at the most competitive prices available. Many Bonsa prescriptions qualify for free delivery via ScriptDrop within 3-hours of order placement. Learn more at http://www.bonsahealth.com.
About ABA Health Inc. ABAH is a fully integrated behavioral healthcare system that works with autistic children, adolescents, and adults in the home and at school to complete the circle in support services, providing the education and encouragement they need to learn how to talk, play, learn, and socialize in accordance with accepted community norms. For additional details on ABAH, log on to http://www.aba.health.



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March 4 Webinar Features Crisis Management Experts from Vigilint and WorldAware to Discuss Key Preparations for Students and Faculty.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Terra Dotta, the leader in higher education travel, study abroad and international program management solutions, will host a complimentary webinar on "Coronavirus: How to Prepare Your Students and Faculty," this Wednesday, March 4 at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Featuring crisis management and travel risk experts from Vigilint, a leading global telemedicine, medical advisory, logistics and medical staffing company, and WorldAware, the premier integrated risk management company delivering intelligence and insights, the webinar will offer information and best practices on managing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
"As the spread of the Coronavirus continues to evolve in real time, higher education professionals must ensure their faculty and students travelling overseas, as well as those coming from foreign countries to the U.S., are receiving the latest information and resources to take appropriate action," said Anthony Rotoli, CEO, Terra Dotta. "Along with our partners Vigilint and WorldAware, Terra Dotta is dedicated to helping higher education institutions respond to this global crisis with clear communication and informed decisions for their campus-wide communities and beyond."
Moderated by Rotoli, the webinar will include a panel discussion with Eric W. Ossmann, MD, FACEP, founder and senior medical advisor at Vigilint, and Courtney Kansler, senior health intelligence analyst at WorldAware. Topics will include clarifying the realities of Coronavirus impacts, comprehensive responses and information for obtaining medical care abroad, and best practices for preventing infection spread and managing suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases.
In addition to providing increased support to institutions worldwide during this time, Terra Dotta has made available to all customers a complimentary version of its AlertTraveler mobile app, which is typically only available as part of Terra Dotta's real-time travel risk management system. The complimentary version of AlertTraveler provides institutions universal access to view emergency alerts across all regions where they have known travelers to help track the Coronavirus and other alerts, and help institutions aid affected students and faculty.
To register for the complimentary webinar, please click here.
About Terra Dotta 
Terra Dotta is the trusted leader in higher education travel, study abroad and international program management solutions. Over 600 universities and colleges use Terra Dotta's enterprise-grade cloud solutions and mobile apps to automate and streamline all aspects of global collegiate travel and international student programs. The company's solutions and expertise help higher education teams optimize study abroad and international programs enrollment, deliver real-time, GPS-driven travel communication for students and faculty, and ensure compliance and risk mitigation for international travel/scholar programs worldwide. Terra Dotta is based in Chapel Hill, N.C. and can be found at http://www.terradotta.com.

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"Along with our partners Vigilint and WorldAware, Terra Dotta is dedicated to helping higher education institutions respond to this global crisis with clear communication and informed decisions for their campus-wide communities and beyond," said Anthony Rotoli, CEO of Terra Dotta.



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#5178
Project Hosts continues to meet the necessary key regulations and industry defined requirements to maintain their HITRUST CSF Certification for their A6 Security Envelope on Microsoft Azure. Visit Project Hosts, Inc. at HIMSS 2020 in Orlando, Florida March 9-13, Booth 415

CONNEAUTVILLE, PA. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Project Hosts, Inc., a leading cloud service provider, implementing security and compliance on top of Microsoft Azure, today announced the A6 Security Envelope has once again earned Certified status for information security by HITRUST.
HITRUST CSF Certified status demonstrates that the organization's A6 Security Envelope has met key regulations and industry-defined requirements and is appropriately managing risk. This achievement places Project Hosts, Inc. in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification. By including federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks, and incorporating a risk-based approach, the HITRUST CSF helps organizations address these challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls.
"By gaining the HITRUST Alliance's CSF-Certification for our A6 Security Envelope, Healthcare providers and ISVs can deploy applications and workloads into Microsoft Azure knowing they will be compliant with HITRUST security standards," said Erez Adivan-Antonir, Vice President Business Development for Project Hosts, Inc. "Our A6 Security Envelope can save Healthcare providers and ISVs upwards of six months, and hundreds of thousands of dollars implementing, documenting and gaining their HITRUST compliance."
"HITRUST is helping organizations ensure that the highest standards of information protection requirements are met when sensitive data is accessed or stored," stated Jeremy Huval, Vice President of Compliance & Internal Audit, HITRUST. "Project Hosts, Inc. can be recognized as an organization that can be counted on for keeping information safe."
About Project Hosts, Inc.
Project Hosts implements security and compliance on Microsoft Azure for the US Federal government, healthcare organizations, financial institutions and commercial enterprise. Project Hosts' pre-audited environments give organizations turnkey compliance for their applications, removing a key barrier to migration from on-premise deployments into Azure. Project Hosts environments hold certifications and authorizations from ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and the DoD, including a DoD IL5 PATO. Project Hosts is just 1 out of 7 companies to achieve this authorization. Healthcare organizations, federal, state and local government agencies, financial institutions and commercial enterprises rely on Project Hosts to ensure they have a cloud solution that meets their business needs, their budget and most importantly, protects their organization, employees and data from unauthorized access or theft.

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"HITRUST is helping organizations ensure that the highest standards of information protection requirements are met when sensitive data is accessed or stored," stated Jeremy Huval, Vice President of Compliance & Internal Audit, HITRUST.



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#5179
GAP Solutions Awarded Five Year Follow-On Prime Contract With Potential $100 Million Value.

HERNDON, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
GAP Solutions, a leading provider of public health preparedness and response support to Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Government, has been awarded a follow-on prime contract by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR). The multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) has a five-year base period of performance and a total potential value of $100 million. Additionally, on February 11th GAP Solutions was awarded the first Task Order released on the BPA, a 5-year order to provide support and assistance to CPR's Division of Select Agents and Toxins (DSAT).
CPR leads CDC's public health preparedness and response programs against broad range of potential threats including pandemics, natural disasters, and biological, chemical, nuclear, and/or radiological events. GAP Solutions is prepared to deliver rapid, flexible, and effective solutions to help CPR and its component divisions and offices deliver on their steady state and emergency response mission. Over the last decade, GAP Solutions has successfully performed related emergency preparedness and response requirements on behalf of CDC, the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), HHS Supply Service Center (SSC), HHS Medical Reserve Corp (MRC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and National Institutes of Health (NIH).
"GAP Solutions is proud to continue to support CDC and the CPR via a contract tailored to deliver preparedness, response, and recovery emergency support functions," said Greg Bice, GAP Solutions Vice President for Scientific and Technical Programs. "Our team is prepared to support 24/7 emergency response and recovery operations in response to public health emergencies or disaster events."
About GAP Solutions
GAP Solutions has over 20 years of experience supporting our Customers unique mission requirements, including situational awareness, coordination, and planning activities and 24/7/365 emergency response operations following public health emergencies or disaster events. GAP Solutions leads and manages System One Federal Services, a unified delivery mechanism that leverages the diverse, scalable, and innovative capabilities of System One into a single, unified solution for our partners at HHS, DHS, and the DoD. With access to over 450 specialized recruiters, GAP Solutions in uniquely prepared to support our Customer missions as science, technology, engineering, and medicine continue to evolve.

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"GAP Solutions is proud to continue to support CDC and the CPR via a contract tailored to deliver preparedness, response, and recovery emergency support functions." - Greg Bice



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#5180
Join this webinar to learn how to introduce efficient resource allocation and parallelization of operational activities to significantly compress operational timelines, improve downstream quality and regulatory compliance, while speeding entry to market.

TORONTO (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Industry experts from Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, ClinScape and Oracle Health Sciences will discuss: 

The need to make smarter decisions on insights derived from clinical trial data

The identification of red flags and the importance of real-time metrics to drive timely interventions

The need for industry benchmarking across trials and its inherent challenges

How metrics provide the foundation for process optimization and play a key role in risk management and quality assessment planning

Moving beyond benchmarking to gamification, efficient resource allocation and predictive analytics or forecasting

You can't manage what you don't measure. Having technology which can automate or assist in the timely monitoring of trials is a huge improvement over the status quo of manual methods such as spreadsheets, which are cumbersome and erroneous, not to mention only provide a dated snapshot of trial performance.
Granular real-time metrics provide operational insights that enable sponsors to take control of their studies by being proactive instead of reactive. Sponsors should focus their resources on bottlenecks and processes ripe for optimization to drive competitive performance and operational excellence. By introducing efficient resource allocation and parallelization of operational activities, sponsors can significantly compress operational timelines, improve downstream quality and regulatory compliance, while speeding entry to market.
Join Barry Milton, Head of Business Operations, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Ken Light, CEO and Founder, ClinScape and Elvin Thalund, Director, Industry Strategy, Oracle Health Sciences in a live webinar on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 1pm EDT.
For more information or to register for this event, visit Avoid Rescue Studies, Reduce Costs and Timelines & Accelerate Clinical Operations with Metrics.
ABOUT XTALKS
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com 
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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By introducing efficient resource allocation and parallelization of operational activities, sponsors can significantly compress operational timelines, improve downstream quality and regulatory compliance, while speeding entry to market



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#5181
Radiology portal registers 30,000th active member, records 1 million monthly views.

TUCSON, ARIZ. (PRWEB) MARCH 04, 2020
Radiology portal AuntMinnieEurope.com has launched Board Review, a new online interactive educational section that enables European radiologists to prepare for their board certification exams. At the same time, the site reported that 30,000 unique members were active in the past year, and it also recorded over 1 million page views a month for the first time.
Board Review consists of dozens of questions on important radiology topics that are designed to test an applicant's knowledge of radiology. Questions include relevant medical images, clinical histories, and discussion of findings.
Board Review was developed in cooperation with the European Board of Radiology (EBR) and is designed to help European radiologists prepare for the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR), an international diploma issued by the EBR that certifies a radiologist to have the knowledge and competence in compliance with accepted standards.
Board Review content is specifically based on questions in the EDiR certifying exam, giving radiology trainees the most realistic test preparation experience.
"Revising for exams is incredibly tough these days for busy, young working doctors, so we wanted to do our bit to help them prepare in a practical way," said Philip Ward, editor in chief of AuntMinnieEurope.com. "We're very proud to link up with the EBR on this new project."
To date, over 4,500 candidates from all over the world have taken the EDiR examination since its inception in 2011, with a pass rate of 66%, according to Prof. Laura Oleaga Zufiría, PhD, scientific director of EDiR. Over 900 candidates will be taking the EDiR examination in 2020 in 10 different cities: Vienna, Paris, Warsaw, Barcelona, Örebro, Ankara, Islamabad, Cairo, Moscow, and New Delhi.
"EDiR is the perfect way for radiologists to consolidate the knowledge gained during their training. Especially for young radiologists, preparing for the EDiR not only means taking a step further in their professional careers but also receiving a boost of self-confidence," Oleaga said. "We are very happy that AuntMinnieEurope.com is participating in this process and to help candidates obtain this certificate of excellence."
AuntMinnieEurope's Board Review can be found at http://boardreview.auntminnieeurope.com.
In addition to Board Review, AuntMinnieEurope.com announced that for the first time, over 30,000 unique radiology professionals have been active on the site in the past year. And finally, February 2020 was the first full month in which page views for AuntMinnieEurope.com exceeded 1 million on a 30-day basis.
"These milestones indicate the progress AuntMinnieEurope.com has made in delivering its unique mix of news and educational content to European radiology professionals," said Craig Overpeck, CEO of Science and Medicine Group. "We are gratified at the reception that the site has received and are looking forward to continued success with our new Board Review feature."
About AuntMinnieEurope.com 
AuntMinnieEurope.com is the premier online destination for radiologists, radiation therapists, interventional radiologists, and related professionals in the European medical imaging industry. AuntMinnieEurope.com and AuntMinnie.com feature the latest news, communities, continuing medical education, and board review education for medical imaging physicians, clinicians, residents, and medical students across the world. AuntMinnieEurope.com and AuntMinnie.com are part of Science and Medicine Group, the leading research and advisory firm serving the life science, analytical instrument, diagnostic, healthcare, radiology, and dental industries.

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These milestones indicate the progress AuntMinnieEurope.com has made in delivering its unique mix of news and educational content to European radiology professionals



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#5182
Liquid Lending launches a mobile based patient financing solution with instant patient lending with funding transmitted directly to the healthcare providers with no fees.

CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Liquid Lending is proud to present an innovative mobile-based technology that makes patient financing easier. It is an innovative solution that facilitates instant patient lending with no fees to healthcare providers. Patients can obtain the healthcare services they need, and funding is transmitted directly to providers. Liquid Lending's advanced financing solution is available to all healthcare providers, including primary care doctors, specialists, dentists, med spas, cosmetic surgeons, and veterinarians.
"Finally, we're able to offer a financing alternative for patients that also makes financial sense for our practice," commented Dr. Patel of Advanced Physical Medicine in Charlotte, NC. "Liquid Lending is really easy for patients to use and, bottom line, it allows us to serve more patients, which leads to increased profitability."
Many families are adding medical debt and the erosion of health coverage to their list of struggles. More than 79 million Americans are experiencing medical bill problems, according to The Commonwealth Fund. Many patients are increasingly responsible for the rising cost of their healthcare, which creates challenges for healthcare providers. Before Liquid Lending, processes were costly in terms of time and lost revenue for a multitude of providers.
"Liquid Lending is guided by the mission to help healthcare providers expand their practice without added costs. We are proud to offer a better financing solution that is aiding patients in getting the care they need as well as helping providers retain more patients," said Shashi Kapur, CEO, Liquid Lending. "Bringing simplicity, clarity, and transparency to all aspects of healthcare payments is in our company's DNA; the Liquid Lending platform is no exception."
"Health should be accessible to everybody," Mr. Kapur continues. "Now, our innovative technology enables patients to get the care they deserve without providers' shouldering a financial burden."
About Liquid Lending 
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Liquid Lending, a subsidiary of Liquid Payments, Inc. (LQ), a mobile based technology that provides instant financing for medical, dental, veterinary and personal care services or procedures with no fees for providers. Multiple payment options are available with affordable terms, offering convenience for patients and enabling access to healthcare. Learn more at http://www.liquid-lending.com.
About Liquid Payments 
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Liquid Payments, Inc. (LQ), is a financial technology innovator in the healthcare space. LQ solutions are deployed in multiple medical payments sectors including healthcare cost-sharing entities and healthcare practices and is currently working on various applications of AI- (Artificial Intelligence) based engagement tools. To learn more about Liquid Payments, visit http://www.liquid-payments.com.

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"Finally, we're able to offer a financing alternative for patients that also makes financial sense for our practice," commented Dr. Patel of Advanced Physical Medicine, Charlotte, NC.



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#5183
Physicians' Reciprocal Insurers (PRI), New York State medical malpractice insurer, is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar on "Government Enforcement Actions: How to Respond and How to Prepare."

ROSLYN, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Physicians' Reciprocal Insurers (PRI), a New York State medical malpractice insurer, is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar on "Government Enforcement Actions: How to Respond and How to Prepare."
Presented in partnership with Frier Levitt, a national healthcare law firm, this webinar will provide valuable information for physicians as it pertains to government enforcement actions. Understanding how to respond and how to prepare will prove to be valuable for any practicing physician.
The webinar will be hosted by John E. Morrone, Esq., a Partner with the law firm. Mr. Morrone's focus at the practice is on transnational and regulatory healthcare law; in addition to his law degree, Mr. Morrone's background includes a degree in biomedical engineering and an MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Administration. He writes and speaks extensively on healthcare legal matters and is a regular source of information for news outlets on healthcare topics. In this webinar, he will talk extensively about the process of enforcement action with specific discussions on: 

How to identify current healthcare enforcement activity by the government

How to manage visits by investigators, and how to respond to subpoenas and other investigative demands

How to prepare and possibly avoid government scrutiny

Self-Disclosure – what it is and how it can benefit providers

This free webinar will take place on Wednesday, March 11, from 2:00 p.m. – 3 p.m. EDT. To register for this event please use this Registration Link. For additional information, please contact Katherine E. Guglielmo, Marketing Coordinator at (973) 618-1660, email: kguglielmo@frierlevitt.com.

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This webinar will provide valuable information for physicians as it pertains to government enforcement actions. Understanding how to respond and how to prepare will prove to be valuable for any practicing physician



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#5184
Villa Healthcare celebrates Kate Catizone, Director of Clinical Applications, on her win for McKnight's Women of Distinction Rising Star. McKnight's Long-Term Care News created the "Women of Distinction" honors to recognize those who inspire others in the skilled nursing world through their powerful impact on residents and colleagues.

SKOKIE, ILL. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Villa Healthcare celebrates Kate Catizone, Director of Clinical Applications, on her win for McKnight's Women of Distinction Rising Star. McKnight's Long-Term Care News created the "Women of Distinction" honors to recognize those who inspire others in the skilled nursing world through their powerful impact on residents and colleagues.
Kate always wanted to work in healthcare and considered being a nurse to fulfill her desire to connect with others and better understand how to help. She's been empathetic her entire life, listening to others, taking care of others, and trying to make sense of problems. Kate says, "All I want to do is to improve the care for each person." After volunteering with seniors, she found a position that seemed to match both her passion for healthcare and new interest in senior care. Kate accepted a position at Villa Healthcare as an Executive Assistant, but over the course of three years excelled to a Director position. Kate shares, "I've never loved a job like this. I've never learned and grown so much." If you were to ask her colleagues and supervisors, they'd echo her growth, but point out her strong growth mindset and the work she has done.
At Villa, Kate leads a team that oversees clinical applications for Villa. This includes implementation of the new Informatics Help Desk System that navigates facilities with user access requests and issues, as well as programs used throughout the organization such as Point Click Care, Wound Rounds and TSI. But her passion lies in the numbers, statistics, and data. To Kate, this information is not abstract - each metric measured relates to a real person receiving care at a Villa center. Improved data means the team is able to provide improved care, and that all leads back to the most important focus, the patient.
Kate investigates patient care through a meta-lens to determine how to improve issues. While sitting in a pharmacy meeting, Kate heard about an emerging issue with patients being prescribed excessive amount of medications. Kate wanted to better understand the issue, so she pulled data from every patient about the number of prescriptions they were getting. Over the course of 2019, she refined the process and shared the information with center-level leadership. Through using this information, over 150 patients on 20-plus medications have been reduced. This milestone, achieved through data means improved care as well as increased awareness for prescribers.
Another area that improved with Kate's focus is weight loss. Across the facilities, weight loss has reduced from 8.5% to 4.6% from March to November 2019, well below the National Average of 5.5%. And the long-stay pressure injuries, which were at 7.9% in March, have dropped to 6.7% in November, which is under the National Average of 7.3%. While Kate is the first to point out that care from nurses, doctors, and nursing assistants positively impact the care, it is obvious that her attention to the numbers and getting the information out starts the improvement process.
Every patient at a Villa center benefits from Kate's attention to the numbers and focus on finding patterns, even if they don't know her name. She knows each patient is more than a number, but that she can contribute to better care in using that information. Kate is kind, empathetic, and the first to highlight the role of team work in any success. She is recognized as a Rising Star because she has a commitment to patient care and improving quality through using data, research and her problem solving skills.
We're Villa, and we make people better. Of course, we're focused on quality care and good outcomes. But we're here to do so much more. Villa's leadership has a vision of rising above the status quo—of never settling, and of shattering the old image of this industry. We've always wanted to be a part of something greater, and we're making that a reality. Our commitment to our people, our environment and clinical programs will allow us to fulfill our mission of making people better. For more information, please visit http://www.villahc.com.

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Kate is kind, empathetic, and the first to highlight the role of team work in any success. She is recognized as a Rising Star because she has a commitment to patient care and improving quality through using data, research and her problem solving skills



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#5185
Key New NEPC Review Takeaway: New report is useful, but misses an opportunity to explore the need for a standardized measure of student poverty.

BOULDER, COLO. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
A recent Urban Institute report highlights how legislative changes have led to the steady decline of the usefulness, as a measure of student poverty, of participation in the free- and reduced-price lunch (FRPL) program.
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the federal Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act mandates that schools enrolled in CEP have at least 40% of their students eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch in the year before enrolling. CEP schools provide free breakfasts and lunches to all students regardless of any given student's household income or enrollment in safety net programs. Thus FRPL participation is 100% in a school and can no longer be sensibly used as a poverty measure.
Michael Harwell of the University of Minnesota reviewed Measuring Student Poverty: Developing Accurate Counts for School Funding, Accountability, and Research. The report looks at how states now make poverty-related determinations for school funding and accountability purposes. Professor Harwell found the report to be useful in providing an important snapshot of the crazy quilt pattern of enrollment in safety net programs.
The report, however, does not fully address a question that should significantly influence its methods, conclusions, and impact: Is it sufficient to rely on enrollment in safety net programs to define and measure student poverty, or is a change needed in its definition and measurement? The report seems to lean towards the latter, but no definition (new or otherwise) of student poverty is provided, and alternative measures of poverty are presented without critique. The report is also silent on whether a poverty measure should be related to important student outcomes such as achievement.
As such, the report is very useful in describing the current dilemma, but it offers little specific guidance on how to move forward.
Find the review, by Michael Harwell, at: 
http://nepc.colorado.edu/thinktank/student-poverty
Find Measuring Student Poverty: Developing Accurate Counts for School Funding, Accountability, and Research, written by Erica Greenberg, Kristin Blagg, and Macy Rainer and published by the Urban Institute, at: 
https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/101430/measuring_student_poverty.pdf
NEPC Reviews (http://thinktankreview.org) provide the public, policymakers, and the press with timely, academically sound reviews of selected publications. NEPC Reviews are made possible in part by support provided by the Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice: http://www.greatlakescenter.org
The National Education Policy Center (NEPC), a university research center housed at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education, produces and disseminates high-quality, peer-reviewed research to inform education policy discussions. Visit us at: https://nepc.colorado.edu



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#5186
Leader in clinical guidance adds new content for neonatal care, genetic medicine, and home health utilization

SEATTLE, WASH. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
MCG Health, part of the Hearst Health network and a leading provider of informed care strategies, announces the release of its 24th edition of evidence-based care guidelines. Many new additions to MCG solutions were driven by the healthcare industry's move to value-based care and include new and updated tools for payers and providers to better leverage available scientific evidence through MCG clinical content.
Since 1988, MCG has been reviewing the latest medical research and distilling this information into evidence-based, clinical guidelines and plans of care. To date, MCG physician and nurse editors have reviewed 161,999 scientific articles, incorporating a cumulative 46,694 unique citations into the MCG care guidelines. With the publication of the 24th edition alone, the unique citation count expanded by an impressive 6,995.
With the costs of neonatal intensive care estimated to be $26.2 billion per year in the United States[1], the placement of neonates in the proper level of care is among the most critical of decisions for clinicians. To support the identification of the appropriate NICU level, MCG has added new features to its Inpatient & Surgical Care volume to help guide decision-making and support required clinical documentation.
With the proliferation of new DNA sequencing technology, genetic testing has become more commonplace in the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. However, identifying those genetic tests which exhibit clinical utility still proves to be a challenge for many organizations practicing patient-specific care. The 24th edition of Ambulatory Care helps address this issue with five new guidelines and also features new evidence in other high-cost areas such as diagnostic imaging, durable medical equipment, and specialty medications.
With mental health parity a rising concern for providers and payers, MCG Behavioral Health Careguidelines can help support compliance when used as part of a comprehensive clinical strategy. This content volume added several new guidelines to existing material that already provided robust, evidence-based support for opioid management and other substance use disorders.
For post-acute care, the 24th edition has enhanced content for our population health solutions (MCG Chronic Care and MCG Transitions of Care), as well as provided alignment with industry quality measures (MCG Recovery Facility Care) and updated level of care tools.
MCG has also updated its Indicia platform with a new option for reviewer statistics dashboards which can intuitively provide hospital leadership with specific insights on how employees are using MCG care guidelines in the clinical workflow.
MCG President and CEO, Jon Shreve, commented on the 24th edition by saying, "MCG editors are the industry experts in evidence analysis, and once again, they've produced a robust volume of clinical knowledge that will inform care decisions for millions of people. With the 24th edition, healthcare professionals will have MCG as an objective source of truth to support better patient outcomes while addressing on-going industry changes such as parity enforcement or CMS' Patient-Driven Groupings Model."
MCG care guidelines are unique among clinical decision support offerings as they are licensed by nine of the largest U.S. health plans and nearly 2,000 hospitals, making them a trusted, clinical language for both the payer and provider communities. MCG will once again be offering educational workshops at its annual Client Forum to train clinicians and case managers on updates in the new edition. For those clients who cannot attend the conference, MCG will offer special webinars via its online Learning Management System.
References: 
1. Guat Sim Cheah, Irene. Economic assessment of neonatal intensive care. Transl Pediatr. 2019 Jul; 8(3): 246–256. Accessed at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6675687/
About MCG Health 
MCG, part of the Hearst Health network, helps healthcare organizations implement informed care strategies that proactively and efficiently move people toward health. MCG's transparent assessment of the latest research and scholarly articles, along with our own data analysis, gives patients, providers, and payers the vetted information they need to feel confident in every care decision, in every moment. For more information visit http://www.mcg.com or follow our Twitter handle at @MCG_Health.
About Hearst Health 
The mission of Hearst Health is to help guide the most important care moments by delivering vital information into the hands of everyone who touches a person's health journey. Each year in the U.S., care guidance from Hearst Health reaches 85 percent of discharged patients, 205 million insured individuals, 99 million home health visits and 3.2 billion dispensed prescriptions. The Hearst Health network includes FDB (First Databank), Zynx Health, MCG, Homecare Homebase, MHK (formerly MedHOK—Medical House of Knowledge) and Hearst Health Ventures (http://www.hearsthealth.com). Hearst also holds a minority interest in the precision medicine and oncology analytics company M2Gen. Follow Hearst Health on Twitter @HearstHealth or LinkedIn @Hearst-Health.

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MCG is licensed by nearly 2,000 hospitals and nine of the largest U.S. health plans.

"MCG editors are the industry experts in evidence analysis, and once again, they've produced a robust volume of clinical knowledge that will inform care decisions for millions of people." - Jon Shreve, President & CEO, MCG Health



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#5187
International Day of Awareness is March 3

ROCKVILLE, MD. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
As the global health community marks World Hearing Day on March 3, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) are encouraging all Americans to prioritize their hearing health—starting today.
"Unfortunately, a myth persists among adults in this country that hearing loss can be put on a back burner because it isn't as serious as other health conditions," said Theresa Rodgers, MA, CCC-SLP, 2020 ASHA president.
"Nothing is further from the truth," she continued. "Often left untreated in adults, hearing loss is associated with other medical conditions such as dementia, heart disease, and diabetes—and can have a negative impact on one's social life, personal relationships, mental health, and quality of life."
A host of effective intervention and treatment options exist for people across the lifespan with all degrees of hearing loss, according to Barbara Kelley, executive director of HLAA.
"Whether hearing loss is something a person is born with or something they acquire months, years, or decades later, this World Hearing Day, we want to empower and motivate people to take the next step towards good hearing health."
A global observance held annually to raise awareness about how to prevent hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care, World Hearing Day activities are spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to WHO, 466 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss at an annual cost of $750 billion USD. That figure encompasses health (excluding the cost of hearing devices), educational, productivity, and societal costs.
In the United States, approximately 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. It is the third most common chronic physical condition that Americans experience.
ASHA and HLAA have collaborated on a series of educational materials for consumers and professionals alike to use and share this World Hearing Day 2020—those materials are available here.
If you have concerns about your hearing, schedule an evaluation with a certified audiologist. A searchable database is available at http://www.asha.org/profind. For more information about hearing loss, and to find support, visit http://www.asha.org and http://www.hearingloss.org.
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
About the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) 
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation's leading organization representing consumers with hearing loss. HLAA opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support, and advocacy. HLAA has chapters across the country, holds the Walk4Hearing in 20 cities, and this year's annual convention, HLAA2020, will be held in New Orleans, June 18–21. For more information, go to hearingloss.org.



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#5188
Studies Show that Hearing Loss Can Contribute to Dementia and Isolation

SWAMPSCOTT, MASS. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Firmly committed to creating products that improve the lives of people with mild hearing problems, ZVOX Audio, the pioneering speaker and hearing technology company, is helping spread the word about the World Health Organization's (WHO) "World Hearing Day" on March 3rd. This year WHO will call attention to the many options available for timely and effective interventions that can help people with hearing loss achieve their full life potential. ZVOX is helping get the message out through social media and via its website (http://www.zvox.com). ZVOX recommends everyone get a hearing test from a trained professional, and if your schedule does not allow that, the company is offering a simple and free Hearing Test, available at https://zvox.com/pages/hearingtest.
Approximately 30 percent of adults aged 65 and older show some degree of hearing loss. And notably, the problem of even minor hearing loss goes beyond having quality of life issues like not being able to communicate effectively or difficulty hearing the dialogue on your TV – it can sometimes lead to more serious health problems, even dementia. According to a study published in The Lancet Commissions (Lancet, 2017 Dec 16;390[10113]:2673-2734), the risk of developing dementia increases for older adults with mild hearing and moderate hearing loss. Another new study released in November of 2019 by the National Center for Biotechnology Information reinforces those findings and shows that even a small hearing loss can lead to cognitive problems and dementia.
Treating Hearing Loss Could Help Prevent Cognitive Decline 
Treating hearing loss may be an important step one can take to minimize the possibility of cognitive decline and dementia – possibly more important even than controlling other risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure and social isolation.
Unfortunately, says ZVOX CEO Tom Hannaher, many people with minor hearing loss don't get hearing aids – or even get a hearing test. Says Hannaher: "It's easy to say 'my hearing is ok. I just have trouble once in a while. I don't need expensive hearing aids.' But what these recent studies show is that even minor hearing losses may have the biggest effect on cognitive ability."
If the test shows you have mild to moderate hearing loss, ZVOX recommends testing one of the company's breakthrough VoiceBud hearing aids using a 60-day home trial option. ZVOX is taking an additional $100 off the price of a pair of FDA-registered VB20 hearing aids for one week in honor of World Hearing Day.
It might be the most valuable investment a person can make for their ongoing health.
ZVOX: A new kind of hearing company. 
ZVOX was founded in 2003 by two long-time consumer electronics veterans. ZVOX is credited by CNET with "perfecting the TV sound bar." In 2016 they introduced a TV speaker that uses hearing aid technology to make dialogue easier to understand. Their patented AccuVoice design led them into the world of audiology and hearing aids, where they met Dr. Thomas Powers, former VP of Audiology for Siemens Hearing Aids. Dr. Powers helped guide the development of ZVOX's VB20 hearing aid.
ZVOX now makes a variety of hearing related products including speakers, wireless headphones and hearing aids. It sells though zvox.com, Amazon, Home Shopping Network, QVC, and selected retailers including Magnolia stores within Best Buy locations.
About ZVOX. 
ZVOX, a pioneer in speaker and hearing aid technology, is recognized for introducing the first commercially successful sound bar in 2004, the first soundbase TV audio system in 2008, and the first speaker dedicated to dialogue clarity in 2016. The company has been committed to enhanced hearing solutions for over 16 years.

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It's easy to say 'my hearing is ok. I just have trouble once in a while. I don't need expensive hearing aids.' But what these recent studies show is that even minor hearing losses may have the biggest effect on cognitive ability.



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#5189
Utah-based Physician Group Achieves More Than $49 million in Savings in Last Four Years

PROVO, UTAH (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Revere Health, the largest independent multispecialty physician group in Utah, reduced health care spending for Medicare patients by $19.5 million as part of its participation in the Next Generation Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Model, making it one of the top performing accountable care organizations in the country. This is according to data recently released from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the 2018 performance year.
2018 marks the fourth consecutive performance year that Revere Health has achieved savings—a total savings of more than $49 million since 2015. In 2018, Revere Health was one of only 50 ACOs participating in the Next Generation ACO Model, which is reserved for ACOs that have demonstrated an ability to continually provide high-quality, low-cost care.
"We are proud of the fact that Revere Health is the leading Next Generation ACO in savings per patient," said Revere Health CEO Scott Barlow. "While the process of implementing a value-based care model has not been easy, the progress we have made is evidence that high-quality, cost-effective care is possible." He also noted that Revere Health has reduced costs for Medicare patients by an average of 8 percent every year during the past four.
Other highlights from the CMS 2018 Next Generation ACO performance report: 

Revere Health serves 14,474 Medicare patients through its Next Generation ACO.

Revere Health achieved the highest savings rate per patient of all 50 Next Generation ACO at 11.5 percent (approximately $1,300 per patient).

Revere Health had the lowest unplanned hospital admission rates of all Next Generation ACOs in every category, which includes patients with diabetes, patients with heart failure and patients with multiple chronic conditions.

These results demonstrate Revere Health's commitment to value-based care and success in transforming the way patients receive health care in Utah.
"Not many ACOs in the U.S. have been able to achieve cost savings for four consecutive years, and Revere Health is part of that elite group," said Revere Health President and cardiologist Scott Bingham, MD. "Our clinic is leading the industry at a time when everyone knows that increases in health care costs are not sustainable, but few health care systems have been able to find viable solutions to keep costs down while maintaining high quality and patient satisfaction scores."
ACOs are groups of hospitals, physicians and other health care providers that join together to better coordinate care for their patients. The Next Generation ACO Model is different from other ACO models in that it requires health care providers to take on financial risk if they are unable to reduce the total cost of care for their patients while also improving quality and patient satisfaction.
Revere Health also participates in similar programs with many commercial payers and implements the same quality and cost-savings efforts for all its patients.
About Revere Health 
Revere Health is the largest independent multispecialty physician group in Utah and employs nearly 400 physicians and advanced care practitioners. Founded in 1969, Revere Health has grown to include more than 100 clinics in both urban and rural areas throughout Utah and Nevada. Revere Health providers offer complete health care at every stage of life with multiple family practice locations and 29 medical specialties. As the first Accountable Care Organization accredited by Medicare in Utah, Revere Health is a leader in value-based care and offers a unique, patient-oriented approach to health care.

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Our clinic is leading the industry at a time when everyone knows that increases in health care costs are not sustainable, but few health care systems have been able to find viable solutions to keep costs down while maintaining high quality and patient satisfaction scores



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#5190
Laser vaginal and vulvar rejuvenation is an effective, non-invasive solution to help with vaginal dryness, lichen sclerosus, and painful intercourse.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Laser therapy is a safe and effective option for women to help treat the troublesome vaginal and urinary conditions of menopause, increasing sexual function, and improving the quality of life. Women's Excellence is now offering special rates for both vaginal and vulvar laser therapy throughout the month of March.
Laser vaginal rejuvenation helps treat women with feminine health conditions such as painful intercourse, vaginal dryness and burning, vaginal atrophy, urinary urgency, recurrent vaginal infections, and vaginal pH imblanaces. Now through April 1st, patients can receive special pricing on laser vaginal therapy at $500 per procedure for a total savings of $245. Patients can also receive special pricing on a 3-procedure package at $1400 for a total savings of $635. 
Three sessions of laser vaginal therapy are generally recommended for best results.
Vulvar laser therapy helps treat women with vaginal atrophy, vaginal skin changes from menopause, vulvar itching, and conditions like lichen sclerosus. Lichen sclerosus affects external genitalia by causing irritating white patches of skin. This condition can cause pain, intense itching, and burning. Now through April 1st, patients can receive special pricing on laser vulvar therapy at $250 per session.
"I had two treatments of laser therapy to treat dryness due to menopause. I felt less itchiness due to less dryness after the first treatment. The second treatment was the icing on the cake and I felt more lubricated during intimacy with my husband." (Women's Excellence patient)
The laser is a precise CO2 laser that releases energy along the vaginal walls to stimulate the regrowth of skin cells, blood vessels, and lubrication glands. It also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. The new blood vessels bring more oxygen and nutrients to the skin to restore moisture and elasticity and normalize vaginal pH. This results in vaginal rejuvenation. Three sessions are generally recommended for best results.
"Until recently, the only options for correcting any of these feminine problems has been vaginal estrogen or vaginal surgery. Now, we can offer women a non-surgical, in-office treatment for vaginal and vulvar rejuvenation. This method is less painful and requires very limited downtime," says Dr. Jonathan Zaidan, MD, FACOG, President of Women's Excellence.
For more information on services available at Women's Excellence, listen to the Healthy Woman Show podcast. Women's Excellence is a proud partner of Detroit's WJR 760AM radio Dr. Jonathan Zaidan of Women's Excellence each month. The podcast is located at https://www.womensexcellence.com/about/podcast/. New podcast episodes are available the 4th week of each month.
To schedule an appointment, visit http://www.womensexcellence.com. Online Patient Support Specialists are available Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm to assist new, current, and prospective patients. The chat is located at the bottom right corner of your computer or mobile device screen at  http://www.womensexcellence.com. During offline hours, all chats sent will be messaged directly to a Women's Excellence team member. Offline messages will receive a response within 24 hours. Messages received during the weekend will be answered the next business week. Appointments can also be made at (248) 693-0543.
Women's Excellence is the most comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic office in Michigan. Additionally, they specialize in menopause, weight control, bladder control, endometriosis, robotic surgery, oncology, and midwifery services. Women's Excellence is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation with cutting edge technologies utilizing robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgical options when possible. The knowledgeable, compassionate physicians and healthcare providers of Women's Excellence focus on patient-centered processes to deliver the highest quality of care. They are affiliated with most insurances. They offer seamless medical record access via a state-of-the-art patient portal and use the latest technology for record keeping and sharing, making the patient experience easier and more efficient. Women's Excellence is taking new patients and is conveniently located throughout southeastern Michigan in Clarkston, Lake Orion, Lapeer, Rochester, Royal Oak, and West Bloomfield. For more information, visit http://www.womensexcellence.com.



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#5191
This year, the Healthpointe organization both took part in and sponsored the Brea 8K, one of the local community's biggest events of the year.

BREA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
On February 23, 2020, the Healthpointe team participated in the 29th annual Brea 8k, a hometown-style event to raise funds for the students of Brea Olinda High School. This occasion is focused on health, community, and most importantly, fun! In addition to sponsoring the event, Healthpointe gathered a team of some of the most dedicated employees and family to walk and run the (approximately) five mile course in the neighborhoods surrounding the Brea Mall.
Following the race, the team contributed to the Finest Finish Line closing ceremony, in which vendors set up food trucks, games, giveaways, and more. Healthpointe had a booth set up as well, and the team spent our post-race time engaging with the community. One of Healthpointe's esteemed chiropractors, Dr. Castro, used this opportunity to show off some specialized physical therapy massagers, and participants were encouraged to try it out under the guidance of a medical professional.
The Brea 8k is a child and pet-friendly affair, so of course, this organization jumped at the opportunity to bring out family members and dogs. Runners were asked about Healthpointe's matching blue shirts several times, and the dogs garnered a lot of attention. Other participants wore costumes and face paint, and some even went so far as to dress their dogs up as well.
Starting from the Brea Mall, the course of the race went straight down Birch Street, curving around Country Hills Elementary School and Country Hills Park. One of the last turns started near the Country Hills Estates Neighborhood and Pool, and the final stretch went up Birch Street back to the mall. Runners were greeted by sunny skies, spectators, and an all-around friendly atmosphere.
While many people walked the event, Healthpointe's very own Lydia Gil completed the race in under 51 minutes, finishing 1,023 in over 2,460 participants. Additionally, she finished 377th out of over 1,335 women, and 32nd in her age range. Gil maintained close to a ten minute mile, and the team was very pleased with her energy and effort in this race.
The race is organized and worked by unpaid parent and community volunteers. The money raised for this event will go to several programs at Brea Olinda High School, including the Global IT Academy, Instrumental Music and Color Guard Boosters, and the Vocal Music Boosters. For almost 30 years, the funds raised in this single event have gone straight to uplift Brea's only high school.
Healthpointe is thrilled to have participated in this community event for the first time, and looks forward to using 2020 to be even more involved in surrounding neighborhoods. To learn more about Healthpointe, visit the website! There's information about Healthpointe's services, locations, and health-related blogs, all in one place!
Thank you for your time and attention— stay healthy with Healthpointe!

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Healthpointe's team of employees, family, friends, and pups took on the Brea 8K on an early Sunday morning.

Healthpointe... looks forward to using 2020 to be even more involved in surrounding neighborhoods



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#5192
Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and process automation markets, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Memor 20 HC enterprise PDA for healthcare applications at HIMSS 2020 booth 641. This rugged, healthcare PDA brings together processing power, ruggedness, and intuitive Android operation in a smartphone formfactor that withstands daily cleaning with harsh disinfecting cleansers.

EUGENE, ORE. (PRWEB) MARCH 04, 2020
Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and process automation markets, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Memor 20 HC enterprise PDA for healthcare applications at HIMSS 2020 booth 641. This rugged, healthcare PDA brings together processing power, ruggedness, and intuitive Android operation in a smartphone formfactor that withstands daily cleaning with harsh disinfecting cleansers.
Today more than ever, healthcare enterprises are using technology to deliver great care and provide more information to patients. Devices used in these environments are cleaned multiple times per day using harsh chemicals and cleansers to fight infection and keep patients safe. The new Memor 20 HC is manufactured using chemical resistant materials designed to withstand daily cleaning with these harsh disinfectant solutions.
"We designed the Memor 20 HC specifically for healthcare enterprises combining industry leading features with materials that won't deteriorate from repeated cleaning" said Tom Burke, vice president of Mobile Product Marketing at Datalogic. "The Memor 20 HC delivers an unmatched list of features including: one of the largest full touch displays available; a unique 2nd display for hands-free urgent notifications, SmartDocks featuring lock down of the device when not in use, and Qi compatible wireless charging with swappable battery. These attributes are elegantly packaged in a compact smartphone formfactor that is easy to hold and easy to use."
The Memor 20 HC offers a novel secondary notification display on the top of the device. This display allows users to see a preview of incoming notifications while the device is pocketed, improving the user's productivity in today's multitasking, hands-free healthcare environments. An exclusive accessory for the Memor 20 HS is the Smart Dock. This docking station has a unique locking function that secures the device preventing unauthorized use, loss or theft. The SmartDock incorporates Qi wireless charging. This feature eliminates physical contacts, the # 1 failure point of any mobile device, and improves cleanability.
The new Memor 20 HC joins the Memor family of Datalogic products which are the industry's first devices to combine wireless charging technology with a one-piece swappable battery. See the Memor 20 HC at Datalogic booth 641 at HIMSS 2020.

We designed the Memor 20 HC specifically for healthcare enterprises combining industry leading features with materials that won't deteriorate from repeated cleaning with harsh disinfecting solutions.



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#5193
Metrohm USA is pleased to announce the winner of its 2020 Young Chemist Award, Dr. Pawan Jolly. Pawan is a Senior Research Scientist at Harvard's Wyss Institute where he works under the supervision of Donald E. Ingber, MD, PhD, Director Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University.

RIVERVIEW, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Metrohm USA is pleased to announce the winner of its 2020 Young Chemist Award, Dr. Pawan Jolly. Pawan is a Senior Research Scientist at Harvard's Wyss Institute where he works under the supervision of Donald E. Ingber, MD, PhD, Director Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University.
Pawan's research focuses on developing an anti-fouling sensor coating to be used in low cost diagnostic tools. The 'eRapid' nanocomposite material coating for electronic sensors prevents biofouling, thereby ensuring signal sensitivity. This coating enables rapid detection of virtually any analyte within minutes from a drop of blood without requiring sample preparation. The eRapid platform is highly scalable and has the potential to disrupt medical diagnostics, as well as industrial, environmental, and food sensing applications.
Pawan will accept his award and present a short overview of his work at Metrohm's booth event at PITTCON 2020 in Chicago, IL on March 4 at 3:00 pm.
Two $1,000 runner-up prizes were awarded to Fay Nicholson (Research Advisor: Moritz Kirchner, MD, PhD) from the Dana Faber Cancer Institute on her research on in vivo imaging of cancer using Surface-Enhanced Spatially Offset Resonance Raman spectroscopy and Sabrina Younan (Research Advisor: Dr. Jing Gu) from San Diego State University for her work on stabilizing silicon nanowires with a zinc-doping for photoelectrochemical H2 generation.
"This year, we've seen a record number of submissions for our Young Chemist Award," says Edward Colihan, President and CEO of Metrohm USA. "Every year, it gets more difficult to select a winner among so many deserving candidates, but we're proud to make this help energize young scientists doing outstanding research in the field of analytical chemistry."
The Young Chemist Award is open to all undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and doctorate students residing and studying in the U.S. and Canada, who are performing novel research in the fields of titration, ion chromatography, spectroscopy and electrochemistry.
For more details, visit our website: https://youngchemistaward.metrohmusa.com.

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Pawan Jolly

Every year, it gets more difficult to select a winner among so many deserving candidates, but we're proud to make this help energize young scientists doing outstanding research in the field of analytical chemistry.



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#5194
Edison Healthcare aggressively addresses misdiagnosis and over-utilization which leads to a reduction in excessive healthcare costs for self-insured employers.

NASHVILLE, TENN. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Edison Healthcare aggressively addresses misdiagnosis and over-utilization which leads to a reduction in excessive healthcare costs for self-insured employers. To do that, Edison partners with leaders in each healthcare niche. JourneyPure was selected as Edison Healthcare's partner for behavioral health.
"Edison is constantly evolving to find new ways to dramatically increase the quality of care for our clients which materially lowers healthcare for the most costly categories of care," said Shawn Rutledge, President at Edison Healthcare.
"JourneyPure leads the addiction treatment industry with constant innovation and extraordinary results. I'm profoundly excited for this partnership to begin and for the remarkable outcomes they will deliver to our client's employees and dependents."
JourneyPure offers residential and outpatient treatment which is always coupled with long-term substance abuse coaching through their mobile application and state-certified recovery coaches.
"For too long, there's been no telling how much a self-insured employer might pay for an employee's behavioral healthcare episode," said Josh Foster, Chief Marketing Officer at JourneyPure. "Whatever employees need, we want to give them the best, most appropriate treatment, while offering their employers the financial predictably of a bundled payment arrangement."
Tom Emerick founded Edison Healthcare to deliver higher quality care and combat rapidly escalating healthcare costs. Mr. Emerick is the creator behind Walmart's Centers of Excellence Program, a wildly publicized employer healthcare model commonly taught as a case study in business schools.
About JourneyPure 
JourneyPure is a leading provider of innovative addiction treatment services, with an emphasis on treating co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Through a combination of inpatient facilities, outpatient centers, and proprietary coaching services, we deliver the full continuum of integrated, high-quality services to assist each patient in getting healthy and staying healthy.
To learn more visit http://www.journeypure.com.
About Edison Healthcare 
Edison Healthcare provides self-insured employers access to the nation's best medical centers who are committed to multidisciplinary, team-based approaches to the evaluation and treatment of patients. This extraordinary care results in a substantial reduction in misdiagnosis and cessation of overutilization, leading to a lower healthcare spend.
To learn more visit http://www.edisonhealthcare.com.

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JourneyPure leads the addiction treatment industry with constant innovation and extraordinary results. I'm profoundly excited for this partnership to begin and for the remarkable outcomes they will deliver to our client's employees and dependents.



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#5195
Graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Pharmacy (SOP) class of 2019 have exceeded both state and national averages, boasting a first-attempt board pass rate of 95.83 percent on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX). These results place SIUE in the Top 20 of the 135 pharmacy programs in the country, and first among all programs in Illinois and Missouri.

EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Pharmacy (SOP) class of 2019 have exceeded both state and national averages, boasting a first-attempt board pass rate of 95.83 percent on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX). These results place SIUE in the Top 20 of the 135 pharmacy programs in the country, and first among all programs in Illinois and Missouri.
The NAPLEX is a requisite component of the licensing process for pharmacists in the United States. Along with the NAPLEX, the class also achieved a 90.57 percent first-attempt pass rate on the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE), which serves as a state-specific pharmacy law examination and the second requirement of licensure after graduation.
The graduates' combined scores were the highest board pass rates of any program in Illinois or Missouri, and exceeded both the 2019 NAPLEX state and national averages of 84.52 percent and 87.95 percent, respectively, and the 2019 MPJE state and national averages of 75.31 percent and 83.58 percent, respectively.
"The class year may have changed, but our graduates continue to excel," said SOP Dean Mark Luer, PharmD. "While not the largest program in the region, we are highly robust with our efforts to prepare graduates ready for the workforce and profession. Our faculty and staff understand that without student success, our mission would be unrealized."
Considering all 11 graduating classes from SIUE (2009-2019), the SIUE graduates rank No. 1 among the eight pharmacy programs in Illinois and Missouri with a 95.85 percent first-attempt pass rate on the NAPLEX.
"These pass rates are a strong testament to the educational experience offered by our faculty and staff," Luer said. "This sustained success is the result of incredibly bright students who have worked diligently to earn their Doctor of Pharmacy degrees. These graduates are quite deserving of the title, registered pharmacist."
Today's pharmacists improve patients' lives through the medication and education they provide. Dedicated to developing a community of caring pharmacists, the SIUE School of Pharmacy curriculum is a model that offers students a unique combination of classroom education, research, community service and patient care. The School of Pharmacy's areas of excellence include a drug design and discovery core; pediatric practice; chronic pain research and practice; and diabetes research and practice. As the only downstate Illinois pharmacy doctorate program, the SIUE School of Pharmacy is providing highly trained pharmacists prepared for the rapidly changing healthcare environment. 

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SIUE School of Pharmacy class of 2019 during its pinning ceremony.

We are highly robust with our efforts to prepare graduates ready for the workforce and profession



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#5196
Shango Is the City's First Licensed Retail Cannabis Facility

MORENO VALLEY, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
The dreams of two Southern Californians will come true when the new Shango Moreno Valley recreational cannabis dispensary opens on March 5, 2020.
Shango founder and CEO Brandon Rexroad, and former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman Kyle Turley are the ownership group that is bringing the Shango brand to California.
Rexroad, a longtime resident of Orange County, is a close friend of Turley who grew up in Moreno Valley.
"Opening a dispensary in Southern California has been a personal goal of mine since I started in the cannabis industry nearly 24 years ago," Rexroad said. "We're excited to be the first licensed dispensary in Moreno Valley and we're planning on making a positive impact on this community.
"Shango Moreno Valley has an exceptional location," Rexroad said. "Shango will offer the best cannabis shopping experience in the Inland Empire. Our customers are going to be amazed."
The official Grand Opening celebration for the public will take place on March 13, 2020 at 10 a.m. with a Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring local government and business leaders and media. Representatives of Shango's ownership group and management will be available for Interviews before and during the event.
The first 50 people in line for the Grand Opening will receive complimentary Shango merchandise and deep discounts on cannabis products and accessories. Other special offers and raffles will be available to all customers throughout the Grand Opening weekend.
The dispensary is located at 11875 Pigeon Pass, Unit C1 in Moreno Valley, in the Stater Bros shopping center at the corner of Pigeon Pass and Ironwood, near California Highway 60. Hours of operation are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
Shango holds a total of 29 cannabis licenses in state markets across the country, including 10 for dispensaries in Oregon, Nevada, Michigan, California and Missouri. Moreno Valley is the first of several planned Shango dispensaries in California. The company will also be opening its first distribution facility in California in summer of 2020.
For Turley, being part of a business in his hometown, where he was a multi-sport athlete at Moreno Valley High School, is a highlight in his post-NFL career.
"I'm so proud to be bringing a game-changing business to my hometown," Turley said. "It's pretty exciting and it kind of feels like I was destined for this."
As a high school and college athlete, Turley never used cannabis until he sustained painful injuries and numerous concussions while playing in the NFL.
"I had friends who lost their college scholarships because they tested positive for marijuana, but I never needed it," Turley recalls. "It's ironic that now I'm a huge cannabis advocate and living proof that it can change your life and even save your life. This plant is shifting the conversation from being on drugs to getting off drugs. This is supposed to happen."
Rexroad and Turley are the ownership group operating as SMV GROUP INC. The Moreno Valley facility contains 5,000 square feet of retail space.
The Shango Moreno Valley phone number is (866) 4SH-ANGO, (474-2646). The email address is socal.info@goshango.com.
Shango Moreno Valley is a member of the Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce. 
For more information about Shango and Shango Moreno Valley, visit http://www.goshango.com.
About Shango 
Shango is an established vertically integrated cannabis brand offering a full range of award-winning products, including flower, extracts and cannabis-infused edibles, in Oregon, Michigan and Nevada. The Shango brand has multiple full-service recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries in Oregon and Nevada along with a medical cannabis provisioning center in Michigan.
Shango will soon open a provisioning center in Bay City, Michigan, and a state-of-the-art cannabis distribution operation in Southern California. In Q2 2020, Shango's Michigan operations will add a provisioning center in Hazel Park, as well as two extraction facilities, a commercial kitchen and an indoor cultivation facility.
A recognized leader in the cannabis industry, Shango sets the standards for product quality, consistency and business conduct. Shango is committed to cannabis education and is a fierce advocate of the safe and responsible use of cannabis products. For more information, go to http://www.goshango.com.

"Opening a dispensary in Southern California has been a personal goal of mine since I started in the cannabis industry nearly 24 years ago," Rexroad said. "We're excited to be the first licensed dispensary in Moreno Valley and we're planning on making a positive impact on this community



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#5197
Urban Accents, flavor experts that have been stocking home kitchens for years with unique, small-batch crafted spice blends and sauces, is launching a new line of plant powered Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Urban Accents, flavor experts that have been stocking home kitchens for years with unique, small-batch crafted spice blends and sauces, is launching a new line of plant powered Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes. Over 50% of Americans are currently trying to incorporate more plant based meals into their daily lives. Urban Accents aims to help them by creating convenient favorites to add to their weekly repertoire. Meatless is no longer just for Mondays!
The new Meatless Mixes have an easy recipe on the back of the package along with serving suggestions. With the addition of just a few fresh ingredients, the seasoned, soy-based protein provides an out-of-the-ordinary meatless meal. Taste buds will tingle with the flavors of Sweet Black Garlic Korean BBQ Lettuce Wraps, Smokin' Chipotle Street Tacos, and Classic Honey BBQ Sloppy Joes. Each package provides the equivalent of one pound of ground meat and is ready from pouch to plate in just 15 minutes. Videos found via the QR code on the package provide easy instruction and serving suggestions from the voice of Your Culinary Wingman, who Always Has Your Back in the Kitchen.
"We're thrilled to be first-to-market with flavorful, shelf-stable, dry meatless meal kits. Over the past few years, we noticed increased plant-based options in fast food and the frozen section of grocery stores. We decided to answer the need for innovation on shelf," reflects Tom Knibbs, President and Mixmaster at Urban Accents. "Our Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes offer home cooks additional vegetarian options with unexpectedly satisfying flavor experiences—they're really good!"
The new line of Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes have already received rave reviews and are set to launch in over 1,000 doors, including Walmart and H.E.B., and on the Urban Accents website (http://www.urbanaccents.com) in April.
View the So Good Launch video here.
Make way for feel good food! Quick Facts about New Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes 

Suggested retail price is $4.99

One pouch makes 4 to 5 servings

Contains soy-based protein, 8 grams per serving

Good source of fiber, 4 g per serving

One serving compared to one serving ground beef contains 75% less calories and 100% less fat and cholesterol

A pound of beef requires 26 times more water to produce than a pound of soy

Two skus are vegan

Made with gluten free ingredients

Made with simple ingredients and natural flavors

About Urban Accents 
Urban Accents is your Culinary Wingman who promises, "We've Got Your Back in the Kitchen." Their creative seasonings and sauces offer unique, worldly flavors designed to create successful at-home food experiences with ease. The Chicago-based brand was started over 20 years ago when Tom Knibbs unexpectedly lost his job in corporate America. Raised in a food-loving family, Tom chose to turn his attention towards developing his culinary creativity. With his partner Jim Dygas, the dynamic duo has grown the original 12 spice blends to over 80 gourmet products, each still crafted in small batches with quality, passion and care using only the finest ingredients.

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New Urban Accents Plant Based Meatless Mixes

"We're thrilled to be first-to-market with flavorful, shelf-stable, dry meatless meal kits reflects Tom Knibbs, President and Mixmaster at Urban Accents. "Our Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes offer home cooks additional vegetarian options with unexpectedly satisfying flavor experiences—they're really go



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The dentists of Clearwater Dental Associates now provide family dentistry in Dunedin, FL, including fighting cavities and other dental concerns with regular check-ups and advanced treatments.

DUNEDIN, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
The dentists of Clearwater Dental Associates have announced that their newly opened Dunedin, FL location offers full-service family dentistry options for people of all ages. As dental providers in Pinellas County for over 30 years, Clearwater Dental Associates has a long history of helping patients overcome common and unique issues including cavities, tooth pain, tooth decay and emergency dental problems.
In recent years, many households have moved toward choosing a family dentist rather than separate dental providers for the children and adults. Being able to rely on a single dentist or cohesive dental team allows families to stack dentist appointment scheduling, making getting to and from visits more efficient. Plus, having all dental health records in one office location can streamline diagnosis and treatment.
Family dentistry encompasses a wide range of services including routine dental cleanings, filling cavities, digital x-rays and tooth extractions. The team of dentists at Clearwater Dental Associates also offers placement of single and full mouth dental implants at the Clearwater practice, as well as Invisalign, crowns, bridges and laser gum disease treatment.
"We also have the support of an oral surgeon and an endodontist," says Dr. Keith Kiskaddon about his colleagues and the breadth of their combined practice, "When we have a very difficult case that comes through, it's not uncommon that two or three of us, behind the scenes, will sit down and talk about a case to give the best overall treatment plan. This allows patients to feel like this is their dental home, so they don't have to go out to other practices for specialty treatment."
Individuals looking for a family dentist to help improve their oral health by filling cavities, replacing missing teeth, or treating gum disease, can reach Clearwater Dental Associates by calling 727-797-8800 for the Clearwater, FL branch or 727-734-3321 for the Dunedin, FL location.
About the Dentists
Clearwater Dental Associates is a team of leading dentists serving patients in the Clearwater area for over 30 years. Drs. Matthew Burton, Keith Kiskaddon, Nolan Allen, Maria Hernandez, James Hayslett, and William Spencer offer comprehensive services at two locations, with offices in Clearwater and Dunedin, FL. The Clearwater facility alone holds 17 seats and over 20 team members. Clearwater Dental Associates provides the latest in dental treatments and technology, including full mouth dental implants, Invisalign, sedation dentistry, general dental care, and an in-house lab. A patient-centered practice, each doctor and team member is dedicated to patient comfort and education. To learn more about Clearwater Dental Associates or to schedule a personalized appointment, call 727-797-8800 for the Clearwater, FL location, 727-734-3321 for the Dunedin, FL office, or visit http://www.cdadental.com.

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The Dentists of Clearwater Dental Associates Now Offer Family Dentistry in Dunedin, FL

When we have a very difficult case that comes through, it's not uncommon that two or three of us, behind the scenes, will sit down and talk about a case to give the best overall treatment plan



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The periodontists of Shoreline Periodontics recently hosted the first Synergy Study Club course of 2020, "Contemporary Tools for Contemporary Implant Dentistry," educating dental professionals on how restorative dentistry treatments such as dental implants can impact the esthetics of a smile. These highly experienced periodontists offer leading dental implant care in New London, CT and Westerly, RI.

NEW LONDON, CT (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Respected periodontists, Drs. Gregory Toback and Marianne Urbanski, hosted the first module of the 2020 Synergy Study Club, "Contemporary Tools for Contemporary Implant Dentistry." The course covered the ways dental implants create a harmonious relationship between restoring function and renewing facial esthetics. Drs. Toback and Urbanski provide accurate and effective care, including restorative dentistry with modern dental implant placement, in New London, CT and Westerly, RI.
The Synergy Study Club is designed to benefit dentists and dental specialists by giving them advanced education from leading dental experts. The doctors from Shoreline Periodontics host renowned lecturers at all of their study club events. The 2020 Synergy Study Club includes two full-day courses and four evening sessions for a total of 24 continuing education credits earned.
This first course, "Contemporary Tools for Contemporary Implant Dentistry," featured Dr. Mariano Polack as the keynote speaker. Attendees gained advanced understanding of how restorative dental implants, including the implant connections, the crown, and the gums surrounding the implant, have shown potential to enhance final esthetic outcomes. The course covered diagnosis and treatment planning in the esthetic zone, immediate implant placement, and advanced technology available for providing the most cutting-edge dental implant care.
Dental implants are an important part of many dental practices as they help dental professionals like Drs. Toback and Urbanski replace missing teeth. Dental implants mimic the function and appearance of natural teeth that may have been lost due to damage, decay, or the effects of long-term gum disease. As periodontists, Drs. Toback and Urbanski have an in-depth understanding of restorative dentistry, including the proper placement and preservation of dental implants. Keeping dental implants healthy is important so patients can continue to live life with complete oral function and an esthetically pleasing smile.
Shoreline Periodontics is a modern dental practice with two locations, one in New London, CT and another in Westerly, RI. The practice specializes in periodontal care, including treatment for gum disease, peri-implantitis, and the digitally guided placement of dental implants. The practice also uses the most state-of-the-art technology and minimally invasive treatments whenever possible, offering patients the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique for minimally invasive gum recession and LANAP laser dentistry for gum disease.
Those interested in learning more about the Synergy Study Club's future events or who are in need of dental implants in New London, CT or Westerly, RI are encouraged to contact the practice by calling 860-443-2428 for the New London location or 401-596-0000 for the Westerly, RI location. Information can also be found online at http://www.shorelineperio.com.
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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Drs. Marianne Urbanski, Mariano Polack, and Gregory Toback Present a CE Course on Restorative Dentistry in New London, CT

Dental implants mimic the function and appearance of natural teeth that may have been lost due to damage, decay, or the effects of long-term gum disease



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Traliant, an innovator in online sexual harassment training, today announced a new code of conduct training course for federal contractors and subcontractors who must comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules.

MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2020
Traliant, an innovator in online sexual harassment training, today announced a new code of conduct training course for federal contractors and subcontractors who must comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules. Under FAR, contractors and subcontractors must adopt a Code of Business Ethics and Conduct and implement internal controls to encourage the reporting of misconduct.
For more information, please visit: FAR Code of Conduct Training
"Our FAR Code of Conduct training puts ethical and compliance issues in a context that is relatable to government contractors and subcontractors," said Mike Pallatta, Traliant and Co-Founder. "As part of a comprehensive compliance program, FAR Code of Conduct training can help organizations manage the risk of financial and reputational damage from unethical behavior and practices."
Online FAR Code of Conduct Training 
Traliant's FAR Code of Conduct training is tailored for federal contractors and subcontractors who must comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation rules. The course is divided into brief episodes, with interactive challenges and video scenarios that engage learners in a variety of workplace situations involving bribery, conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, third party due diligence, reporting violations and other relevant ethical and compliance topics.
About Traliant 
Traliant was founded by industry veterans from some of the world's most successful compliance training companies to meet the challenge of transforming compliance training from boring to brilliant. Backed by Martinson Ventures, Traliant delivers award-winning, bite-sized compliance training on an eLearning platform that enables fast and easy customization. Courses are available on numerous workplace topics including Diversity Training and Sensitivity Training. For more information, visit: http://www.traliant.com.

"Our FAR Code of Conduct training puts ethical and compliance issues in a context that is relatable to government contractors and subcontractors," said Mike Pallatta, Traliant and Co-Founder



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