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Circles Announces Partnership with Young Widowed & Dating

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TEL AVIV, Israel (PRWEB)

Nearly one-third of the 13.5 million widows in the United States lost their spouses before the age of 45. In an effort to ensure young American widows get the support they need, Circles, an online, emotional support platform, has announced it has partnered with Young, Widowed & Dating, one of the largest online communities for widows, to help those overcoming the loss of a spouse.

Members of Young, Widowed & Dating and Circles are able to connect on a daily basis through small, online groups consisting of 6-10 widows on the Circles app. Circles will provide dedicated grief and bereavement facilitators in safe, structured communities to enable its Young, Widowed & Dating members to heal together.

The partnership will also provide personalized content that is based on Young, Widowed & Dating founder Kerry Phillips’ experience as a young widow. Phillips, who lost her husband when she was only 32, has made it her mission to tear down the stigma that young widows feel and to let them know that they do not have to go through their widowed journey alone.

Young, Widowed & Dating has hosted more than 20,000 widows through its social media platforms. The partnership will ensure that each Young, Widowed & Dating’s Circle session remains small, intimate, and allows time to explore what it means to be “Restarting Your Heart After Death Do Us Part”.

Members of Young, Widowed & Dating will also receive 50% off their first month with Circles.

“I made it my life’s mission to make sure every widow gets the support she needs,” said Young, Widowed & Dating founder Kerry Phillips. “Partnering with Circles makes it easy for widows to connect in a meaningful way.”

“We are humbled to partner with Young, Widowed & Dating. It is an outstanding organization, and one of the leading online widow communities,” said Irad Eichler, CEO and co-founder of Circles. “By providing access to a small circle of support, women who’ve lost their partners can find strength, compassion, and their own path to happiness, which they deserve to move forward with their everyday life.”

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About Circles

Circles is a revolutionary online, emotional support platform that ensures no one has to overcome life’s challenges alone. Founded by Irad Eichler and Dan Landa in 2020, Circles enables people to be heard, understood, and supported by others who are going through similar experiences in small online groups guided by professional facilitators. Awarded the 2021 Best Platform for Group Therapy by VeryWell Mind, Circles members support each other through weekly video sessions and online chat, accessible anytime through the Circles’ app. Circles users can also access personalized content, including self-help exercises, blogs, and webinars at no extra cost. To learn more about Circles, visit circlesup.com.

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Tower Radiology and Tampa General Hospital Open Their First PET/CT Location in Palm Beach Gardens

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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (PRWEB)

Tower Radiology and Tampa General Hospital (TGH), an established partnership that is one of the largest physician-owned and operated outpatient radiology practices in West Central Florida, are excited to announce their first location on the east coast of Florida with the opening of a new dedicated PET/CT center at 11621 Kew Gardens Ave., Suite 101B in Palm Beach Gardens.

The Tower Radiology PET/CT center will support the expansion of advanced services that Tampa General is bringing to the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast area, which includes an alliance with the Cancer Center of South Florida announced in May of 2020 and the Gastro Group of the Palm Beaches in January of 2021. Last month, Tampa General established TGH General Surgeons of the Palm Beaches to connect patients with local surgical expertise and the innovation of an academic medical center.

Located within the same building as the Tampa General | Cancer Center of South Florida, the new Tower Radiology site will offer a variety of advanced PET/CT screening and diagnostic exams to assess the body. PET/CT is a type of nuclear medicine imaging that combines PET (positron emission tomography) and CT (computed tomography) studies into one single scan. The result is an exam that can identify disease in its earliest stages by accurately locating and identifying abnormal metabolic activity.

“This exciting, new opportunity will allow Tower to reach the east coast of Florida for the first time, while also supporting our partners at Tampa General Hospital with an advanced diagnostic tool conveniently in the same building. We’re eager to introduce Tower to the Palm Beach Gardens community and we look forward to a future of possibilities in the area,” said Larry Smith, CEO, Tower Radiology.

Tower Radiology will not only support patients and physicians in the South Florida area but also work closely with Tampa General | Cancer Center of South Florida as part of its affiliation which includes Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute, allowing for a more streamlined process from diagnosis to treatment and optimal patient experience.

“Tower Radiology will provide patients direct access to PET/CT scans and increase their comfort and convenience. And, with our affiliation, patients can seamlessly engage for the type of complex care and advanced immunotherapy procedures and research trials an academic medical center can provide,” said Dr. Abraham Schwarzberg, chief of oncology and senior vice president of network development at Tampa General Hospital.

Tampa General | Cancer Center of South Florida oncologists work in collaboration to provide comprehensive treatment options in a seamless coordinated manner. The team takes a multidisciplinary approach and strongly emphasizes compassionate and personalized care that focuses on the whole patient. After treatment at Tampa General, patients can then return home to the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast for follow-up care with their health care provider.

Tampa General Hospital is ranked in the Top 10% for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report 2021-22, a testament to the Cancer Institute’s commitment to superior care.

The fourth highest-ranking hospital in Florida in U.S. News and World Report’s 2021-22 Best Hospitals list and one of Florida’s leading academic medical centers, Tampa General is the primary teaching affiliate of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and is on the forefront of providing world-class care through innovation and collaboration.

PET/CT scans are scheduled through a physician’s order. For more information on Tower Radiology, visit http://www.TowerRadiologyCenters.com.

ABOUT TOWER RADIOLOGY

Established in 1992, Tower Radiology provides quality radiology services in a comfortable, convenient, outpatient setting throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Palm Beach Counties. Accredited by the American College of Radiology, Tower offers specialized services such as 3D mammography, high field wide-bore MRI, open MRI, cardiac MRI, CT low-dose lung screening, PET/CT and more. Tower’s 65 plus board-certified radiologists hold certifications in all 11 radiology subspecialties and participate in the academic missions of research and teaching by serving as faculty for USF College of Medicine, Department of Radiology. For more information, visit http://www.TowerRadiologyCenters.com.

ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL

Tampa General Hospital, a 1,041-bed non-profit academic medical center, is one of the largest hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the region’s only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-22 Best Hospitals, and one of the top 4 hospitals in Florida, with five specialties ranking among the best programs in the United States. The academic medical center’s commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by two prestigious 2021 Forbes magazine rankings – America’s Best Employers by State, third out of 100 Florida companies and first among health care and social organizations and 13th nationally in America’s Best Employers for Women. Tampa General is the safety net hospital for the region, caring for everyone regardless of their ability to pay, and in fiscal 2020 provided a net community benefit worth more than $182.5 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It is one of the nation’s busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With five medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center and its 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital’s footprint includes 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Brandon Healthplex, TGH Virtual Health and 19 outpatient Radiology Centers. Tampa Bay residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics, and they can even receive home visits in select areas through TGH Urgent Care at Home, powered by Fast Track. As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa General Hospital is first in Florida to partner with GE Healthcare and open a clinical command center that uses artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower cost. For more information, go to http://www.tgh.org.

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Ziegler Publishes Third Ziegler Medians White Paper Authored By John Hanley And Kemp Demarais

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John Hanley joined Ziegler in 2003. As senior managing director and head of healthcare finance, he is responsible for the management and direction of the healthcare practice line.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Ziegler, a privately held investment bank, is pleased to announce the publication of its new white paper, “Not-For-Profit Healthcare Ziegler 2020 Median Ratios” authored by John Hanley, Senior Managing Director and Practice Head, as well as Kemp DeMarais, Associate, in Ziegler’s Healthcare Finance Practice.

Industry professionals typically benchmark financial performance against the median ratios reported by the three primary rating agencies (Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) and Fitch). However, this approach can create challenges. Each agency follows its own set of rating criteria, which includes both quantitative and subjective qualitative factors in determining an outcome. Furthermore, the reported medians do not necessarily represent an appropriate cohort of entities, making it difficult to benchmark or draw analytical conclusions.

In the third annual installment of the Ziegler Not-For-Profit Healthcare Medians, our goal continues to be the same: to provide an analytical tool that creates transparency and enhances benchmarking capabilities for hospitals and health systems. As a result, we increased the number of hospitals and health systems in our database, provided medians by hospital type in addition to revenue and geographic region, and provided median percentiles to provide greater transparency.

The white paper, among other items:

  • Provides the Ziegler median ratios stratified by total revenue, geographic region, and hospital type

  • Discusses median results as it relates to profitability, leverage, liquidity, and capital spending metrics

  • Provides percentiles of results to be used for benchmarking purposes

John Hanley joined Ziegler in 2003. As senior managing director and head of healthcare finance, he is responsible for the management and direction of the healthcare practice line. John has nearly 30 years of experience providing a broad range of capital market solutions and strategic, financial advisory services to clients throughout the country. His clients consist of large regional healthcare systems and independent community hospitals.

Kemp DeMarais joined Ziegler in 2021. As an Associate, Kemp’s highest priority is providing technical and analytical support within the healthcare team. Prior to Ziegler, Kemp was an Associate at Cabrera Capital Markets, a full-service broker-dealer, specializing in Public Finance. Kemp has supported a number of transactions for cities and public entities throughout the US, helping clients receive capital in the most effective manner.

Ziegler’s Not-For-Profit Healthcare Finance Practice is focused on providing comprehensive strategic advisory and financing solutions tailored to the specific needs of health systems and hospitals across the country.

To obtain a copy of the white paper, please visit: https://www.ziegler.com/2020-healthcare-median-ratios/.

For more information about Ziegler, please visit us at http://www.ziegler.com.

About Ziegler:

Ziegler is a privately held, national boutique investment bank, capital markets and proprietary

investments firm. It has a unique focus on healthcare, senior living and education sectors, as

well as general municipal and structured finance. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and

branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory

services, fixed income sales, underwriting and trading as well as Ziegler Credit, Surveillance and Analytics. To learn more, visit http://www.ziegler.com.

Certain comments in this news release represent forward-looking statements made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This client’s experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients, nor is it indicative of future performance or success. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, in particular, the overall financial health of the securities industry, the strength of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy and the municipal securities marketplace, the ability of the Company to underwrite and distribute securities, the outcome of pending litigation and the ability to attract and retain qualified employees.

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American College of Lifestyle Medicine Adds Dietary Think Tank Mediterranean Diet Roundtable to its Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable

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ST. LOUIS (PRWEB)

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has announced the addition of event production and dietary think tank Mediterranean Diet Roundtable (MDR) to its Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable, a group of thought leaders and industry professionals who explore effective clinical innovations, activate marketing strategies, accelerate reimbursement and policy adoption, and pursue research and demonstrations of lifestyle medicine in practice. ACLM launched its Corporate Roundtable in 2016 and it now includes more than 40 active member organizations in the lifestyle medicine ecosystem.

Lifestyle medicine is defined as the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic intervention—including a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connection—as a primary modality, delivered by clinicians trained and certified in this specialty, to prevent, treat, and often reverse chronic disease.

The Mediterranean Diet Roundtable organizes trade events where scientists, food industry leaders and influencers connect. Since 2015, the MDR has attracted hundreds of participants to its events from the U.S. and Mediterranean countries. In addition to the conferences, the MDR offers counseling in creating healthier culinary experiences and dining programs, cultural programs, and e-commerce, positioning the Mediterranean Diet as a healthy, delicious and sustainable eating pattern. It serves as a resource to access high-quality products, manufactured both domestically and internationally.

“I strongly believe in the nature, goals and purpose of the ACLM,” said MDR Founder Daniela Puglielli. “We wish to become an important vehicle to actualize ACLM’s and the Roundtable’s vision within the pillar of nutrition.”

“We welcome the Mediterranean Diet Roundtable to our Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable,” said ACLM President Cate Collings, MD. MS, FACC, DipABLM. “We recognize that with a goal to treat, often reverse, and prevent lifestyle-related chronic disease, an eating plan based predominantly on a variety of minimally processed vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds achieves the best outcomes. The Mediterranean Diet Roundtable is a partner to help patients transition beyond standard westernized eating patterns along a spectrum of eating patterns inclusive of those grounded in long-term evidence to promote health.”

ABOUT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: ACLM is the medical professional society for those dedicated to the advancement and clinical practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable health care system. Lifestyle medicine is the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic intervention—including a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connection—as a primary modality, delivered by clinicians trained and certified in this specialty, to prevent, treat, and often reverse chronic disease.

More than a professional association, ACLM is a galvanized force for change. ACLM addresses the need for quality education and certification, supporting its members in their individual practices and in their collective mission to domestically and globally promote lifestyle medicine as the first treatment option, as opposed to a first option of treating symptoms and consequences with expensive, ever-increasing quantities of pills and procedures.

ABOUT MEDITERRANEAN DIET ROUNDTABLE: The Mediterranean Diet Roundtable (MDR) is an inclusive thought leadership format designed to inform, inspire and promote the appreciation of the Mediterranean culinary practices in the United States. The MDR multidisciplinary approach is playing a key role in repositioning the Mediterranean Diet as a competitive driving force to shape the current offering in high-volume commercial and non-commercial food services, as well as retailers and restaurants. Our influential programs celebrate the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle, translating them into commercial opportunities, meal programs and more.

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Advancements to Explore Developments in HPV prevention through Synergized disease response for families

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JUPITER, Fla. (PRWEB)

Scheduled to broadcast 1Q/2022, an upcoming episode of Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on the HPV pandemic.

With three out of four people having one form or another of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in their lifetime, the show will focus on the importance of –and need for– an acute global response.

In addition to learning about the world-wide phenomenon, HPV, the segment will also explore the urogenital schistosomiasis endemic in Africa. Spectators will learn why 110 million young women in sub-Saharan Africa are also at risk of female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), a disease, which might look like cancer or a sexually transmitted disease.

Hearing from experts in the field, audiences will discover why addressing both diseases is critical in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights for women.

Founder and President of HPV Global Action and VPH Action Globale, Teresa Norris explains, “HPV Global Action is advocating globally for best practices and an improved equitable standard of care for the screening of cervical cancer and FGS simultaneously in endemic areas, through the implementation of comprehensive programs.”

The show will also explore how HPV Global Action is working across the globe through the dissemination of critical, evidence-based information.

“We look forward to sharing the importance of addressing the HPV pandemic and how creating programs focusing on sexual and reproductive health can help communities around the world,” said Colin Ferguson, producer for the Advancements series.

About HPV Global Action / VPH Action Globale:

Founded in 2006, the bilingual registered charity’s aim is to educate people of all ages about sex-positive and inclusive sexual and reproductive health, while emphasizing HPV and its potential consequences, which include 9 preventable HPV-related cancers and creating opportunities for synergized disease response for families. The organization connects with academic settings, diverse communities, and healthcare professionals to implement educational programs and develop research initiatives. All of its programs aim to empower people with clear, simple, evidence-based information.

For more information, visit: http://www.hpvglobalaction.org.

About Advancements and DMG Productions:

The Advancements series is an information-based educational show targeting recent advances across a number of industries and economies. Featuring state-of-the-art solutions and important issues facing today’s consumers and business professionals, Advancements focuses on cutting-edge developments, and brings this information to the public with the vision to enlighten about how technology and innovation continue to transform our world.

Backed by experts in various fields, DMG Productions is dedicated to education and advancement, and to consistently producing commercial-free, educational programming on which both viewers and networks depend.

For more information, please visit http://www.AdvancementsTV.com or call 866-496-4065.

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Jeulia Announces To Provide Its Customers With Discounts To Grab Hands-On Crafted Jewelry Collections

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Jewellery is something that not only reflects its own beauty but also has that hidden potential to make a person look even more beautiful, which is why people has such a strong attachment, enthusiasm, and love for it.


SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB)

“Jewellery is something that not only reflects its own beauty but also has that hidden potential to make a person look even more beautiful, which is why people has such a strong attachment, enthusiasm, and love for it.” said by the spokesperson from Jeulia. When it comes to handcrafted jewellery, it has its unique charm. Handmade jewellery is the perfect combination of artistic and sentimental. Jeulia is so pleased with this that when a touch of artistic hands is put, the accessory is not just revoked but also morphed into something much more.

Jeulia offers its customers jewellery that is more than just a piece of jewellery. The brand allows clients to customize their looks and elicit feelings and create memories, and this is the same concept on which Jeulia was established. Jeulia offers handmade and luxury jewellery that includes stunning pieces designed and handcrafted to be as original and authentic as possible according to the client’s needs.

True artisanship comes from caring hands, not from an assembly line, which is why the company constantly ensures that quality and, more importantly, the needs of their customers come first. Jeulia’s design is tailor-made to inspire an emotional connection while also ensuring that it is a true depiction of the customers wearing it, as it has been for years.

Furthermore, the company provides its consumers with a wide range of jewellery selections at a reasonable price while also ensuring that they have access to timeless and conventional and bold and trendy accessories.

The brand brings the opportunity for its customers to grab jewellery accessories on discounted offers. Jeulia is announcing this November’s most awaited discounted offers available on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Customers can use code “H15” to get a 15% off sitewide discount and the “H50” code to avail buy one get one 50% off on crafted pieces of jewellery and other accessories. For further information, potential clients can visit here.

Jeulia is a team of talented designers and craftsmen who work together to bring each creation to life. The company promises to continue creating jewellery collections that are better than other brands in the market.

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CABEM’s Partner, DC Strong, Brings the Kids Adventure Games Experience to Pediatric Cancer Patients

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Kids Adventure Games

“I am fortunate to have built a partnership with both DC Strong and Kids Adventure Games. These two organizations teaming up for this unique event is something special and we are thrilled to be a part of it.” said Jay Fredkin, Co-Founder and CEO, CABEM


AUBURNDALE, Mass. (PRWEB)

Kids Adventure Games is a multidiscipline adventure race for kids. Participants compete in teams through an outdoor course featuring man-made and natural obstacles.

With the help of sponsors, DC Strong will bring the Kids Adventure Games experience to all kids, including their official cancer warriors- in May 2022, providing them with the adventure of a lifetime and an incredible sense of accomplishment and pride!.

CABEM, a leading provider of Competency Management technology solutions, has contributed $10,000 to kick off the sponsorships. DC Strong hopes to raise an additional $90,000 for this event.

The race will take place at the Eaton Vehicle Group Proving Grounds in Michigan. Eaton has donated this 600-acre testing facility known as “The Proving Grounds”.

We will celebrate sponsors in our promotions, communications, and on the racecourse! Put your name out in front of this special community gathered at a flagship site of the automotive industry.

For more information about this event visit http://www.cabem.com/help-kids-team-up/. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact us by email at info@dcstrong.com or by phone at 1-269-680-2449.

About DC Strong

DC Strong provides support and relief for children battling cancer in many ways. Whether we are taking out a young warrior for a day filled with fun activities or surprising them with a care package full of gifts, you can be sure that each child DC Strong reaches out to is given a reason to smile no matter the circumstance.

About Kids Adventure Games

The Kids Adventure Games is a nationwide, multi-discipline adventure race for kids ages 6 to 14. In teams of two, participants compete together by bike, in water and on foot through a 2.5-4 mile course featuring up to 15 man made and natural obstacles. Races are limited to 180 teams per day. Hosted at picturesque destination locations across the country the Kids Adventure Games is more than a race, it’s an event for the whole family to enjoy!

About CABEM

CABEM offers accelerated custom solutions for enterprise learning and competency challenges. We offer a rich library of regulatory compliance, competency, and credentialing software components ready to configure for your business. We blend years of domain experience with your business requirements to provide a solution that fits your needs like a glove.

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Tower Radiology Opens Two Locations at USF Health

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TAMPA, FLa. (PRWEB)

Tower Radiology has now expanded to 21 locations throughout three counties in Tampa Bay with the opening of two locations at University of South Florida Health. The two centers are conveniently located in Tampa at 13330 USF Laurel Drive and 2 Tampa General Circle. These full-service radiology centers include advanced screening and diagnostic imaging techniques including a 3T MRI and 64-Slice CT, along with a wide array of other advanced imaging modalities.

Tower is also looking forward to supporting the Department of Radiology in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine with their cutting-edge 3D medical printing. 3D printed models can demonstrate rich anatomical detail needed for advanced surgical planning and patient education.

All Tower exams performed at these locations will include interpretations from Tower’s board-certified subspecialized radiologists. This exciting new expansion will be beneficial for both patients and physicians of USF by providing a comprehensive experience with ease of access to the highest possible quality of patient care.

“Tower has worked alongside USF for many years through our radiologists who also work as faculty for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Department of Radiology. We’re excited to assist USF Health Radiology in 3D printing and add 3T MRI and 64-Slice CT to our imaging roster. This opportunity allows Tower to continue to raise the bar and set the standard in radiology in Tampa Bay.” – Larry Smith, CEO Tower Radiology

About Tower Radiology

Established in 1992, Tower Radiology provides quality radiology services in a comfortable, convenient, outpatient setting throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Palm Beach Counties. Accredited by the American College of Radiology, Tower offers specialized services such as 3D mammography, high field wide-bore MRI, open MRI, cardiac MRI, CT low-dose lung screening, PET/CT and more. Tower’s 65 plus board-certified radiologists hold certifications in all 11 radiology subspecialties and participate in the academic missions of research and teaching by serving as faculty for USF College of Medicine, Department of Radiology. For more information, visit http://www.TowerRadiologyCenters.com

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Retina Consultants of America Continues Growth by Adding Pacific Northwest Retina

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We are delighted to welcome the fabulous doctors and staff of Pacific Northwest Retina to the ever-expanding RCA family. Our neighbors to the north have been providing expert and compassionate care from the greater Seattle area to Bellingham and beyond for over two decades,” said Joel Pearlman, MD


SOUTHLAKE, Texas (PRWEB)

Today, Retina Consultants of America (RCA), a comprehensive physician management services organization, adds Pacific Northwest Retina (PNR) to its national consortium. PNR is the 18th practice to join RCA and has a state-of-the-art surgery center in Bellevue, Washington. As the premier retina specialists in the Northwest, they provide medical and surgical treatments of retina, macula, and vitreous conditions.

The 10 board-certified physicians of PNR serve patients across seven locations in the greater Seattle area. PNR’s locations include Bellevue, Bellingham, Burlington, Ellensburg, Kent Station, Mountain Lake, and Seattle. Formerly known as Proliance Retina, PNR has been one the of the longstanding centers of excellence for retinal care in Seattle and throughout the Northwest. The practice was originally incorporated in December 2005 by Dr. Craig Wells and Dr. Robert Nash, and their clinical offices were located on the Swedish Hospital campus in Seattle.

“We are the largest retina group practice in the Pacific Northwest. The relationship with RCA provides a unique opportunity to closely collaborate with some of the best retinal physicians in the world and give our patients direct access to promising investigational therapies, many for disorders that currently have no proven treatments,” said David Saperstein, MD, Pacific Northwest Retina. “RCA’s strong capital position will allow us to continue to grow, making it easier for our patients to access this state-of-the-art care while maintaining our high quality of service throughout the organization.“

PNR provides the best, most up-to-date treatments for their patients. Their physicians have participated in several clinical trials testing new drugs for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusions, Vitreomacular Traction, and Ocular Melanoma. Currently, PNR is very active in five clinical trials studying dry AMD, wet AMD, and other conditions.

“We are delighted to welcome the fabulous doctors and staff of Pacific Northwest Retina to the ever-expanding RCA family. Our neighbors to the north have been providing expert and compassionate care from the greater Seattle area to Bellingham and beyond for over two decades,” said Joel Pearlman, MD, PhD, Retinal Consultants Medical Group of Sacramento. “Like other RCA practices, they have advanced the boundaries of knowledge through extensive clinical research, helping to create new and better treatments for blinding diseases. Their partnership enriches our ability to save sight and improve the lives of our patients through innovation and the highest quality care. We look forward to a very bright future together.”

RCA includes practices in New York, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Colorado, Utah, and California, and the addition of PNR furthers RCA’s goal of providing the highest quality retinal care to patients across the United States.

Formed by Webster Equity Partners and based in Southlake, Texas, RCA is partnering with leading retina specialists who seek a strategic partner with the capital resources and expertise to invest in their practice infrastructure and position them for continued growth in their markets. RCA is unique in offering the first horizontal alliance in the eye care field focused solely on retinal care.

If interested in learning more about a partnership with Retina Consultants of America, contact Robert Grabow, (972) 779-0794.

About Retina Consultants of America

Retina Consultants of America is a network of leading retina specialists with the mission of saving sight and improving patient lives through innovation and the highest quality care. Through RCA’s physician-centered practice management model, physicians continue to drive clinical care and practice culture, while benefitting from the business expertise, resources, and shared best practices available through RCA. For additional information on Retina Consultants of America, please visit

http://www.retinaconsultantsofamerica.com

About Webster Equity Partners

Webster Equity Partners has invested in RCA along-side its physician partners. Founded in 2003, Webster Equity invests in healthcare services companies with high impact growth strategies that deliver the highest quality care and extraordinary service. For additional information on Webster Equity Partners, please visit http://www.websterequitypartners.com.

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Charity Auction Aims to Put MOG Antibody Disease Over a Barrel

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OLNEY, Md. (PRWEB)

The MOG Project announced today it has raised more than $51,000 to raise awareness of MOG-AD, a rare neuroinflammatory autoimmune disease found in people of all ages and children in particular. On a platform provided in-kind by Unicorn Auctions, The MOG Project hosted a charity auction for a rare barrel of Blanton’s bourbon and VIP experience at the Frankfort, Kentucky-based Buffalo Trace Distillery. The auction winners, a group of bourbon lovers who wish to remain anonymous, will receive the opportunity to sample from a variety of Blanton’s finest bourbon barrels, and choose their own 53 gallon barrel, constituting approximately 217 bottles.

Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Autoimmune Disease, or MOG-AD, is a neuroinflammatory disease that causes inflammation in the optic nerve as well as the spinal cord and brain. Due to a lack of awareness and the fact that it is fairly new, MOG-AD is often misdiagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis or other neuroinflammatory conditions. In 2017, a simple anti-body test was developed to detect MOG-AD, but word of the availability of this life-saving test needs to continue to spread.

“We are grateful to all who participated in this auction and particularly to our generous winners,” said Julia Lefelar, co-founder and executive director of The MOG Project and MOG-AD patient. “So many are diagnosed with rare diseases and don’t know where to turn. Funding for organizations like ours is critical to the support and education of those living with and affected by MOG-AD, as well as to the continued search for a cure.”

The MOG Project was created by Julia, her daughter Kristina Lefelar and Amy Ednie to educate patients, caregivers and doctors about MOG-AD. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing resources, building community and advancing research to support those living with the disease.

“This was a unique opportunity to pair our love for bourbon with a great cause – supporting further research and advocacy of a rare disease,” said Zach Pruitt on behalf of the winners. “The opportunity to align our passions with helping people is something that our group takes great interest in. We were thrilled to support The MOG Project.”

To learn more or contribute to the MOG Project: https://mogproject.org/community/contribute/donate/.

About The MOG Project

The MOG Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to raising awareness and supporting the treatment of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Disease, or MOG-AD. Founded in 2017, The MOG Project is supported by a medical advisory board made up of leaders from top U.S. neuroimmunology labs. For more information about The MOG Project, visit https://mogproject.org/.

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