Epiq Lux Add-On Feature provides discounts for ancillary healthcare products and services.

Over 70% of chronic diseases are preventable and our laboratory services will play an instrumental part helping our members to detect these diseases early…

PLANO, Texas (PRWEB)
November 01, 2021

Epiq MD, Inc., the convergence of primary care, mental health, preventative, and wellness programs through an online healthcare platform, announces the launch of its Epiq LUX Program today. This add-on feature aims to integrate highly sought-after healthcare amenities into its primary suite of telehealth services – prospectively benefiting the lives of millions of U.S. residents, who may not have affordable access to such healthcare related products and services.

The Company’s vision for healthcare transcends far beyond its basic offerings of primary care, mental health and wellness; Epiq MD’s longer-term goal and vision is to make chronic disease prevention an easily defined lifestyle through accessible services. Along with chronic disease prevention, Epiq MD believes that overall health and wellbeing shouldn’t be a luxury. In alignment with this mission, today, Epiq MD introduces the next stride in its evolution with the innovative Epiq LUX Program. This program is designed to push forward Epiq MD’s whole initiative through an extensive array of discounted offerings to help improve the overall quality of life, through early detection practices, ongoing health management and affordable prescription drugs.

The Epiq LUX add-on feature is available to any of Epiq MD’s Premier Service Plans for an additional $9.95 per month and provides discounts for the following suite of ancillary healthcare related services:

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  Laboratory Services
• Dental & Vision Discounts
• Prescription Drug Discounts
• Chiropractic Health
• Imaging Services
• Diabetic/Home Medical Supplies

Epiq MD Director, Michael Ladner stated, “If we can make something as simple as blood tests common place in American homes, the benefits would be monumental. Over 70% of chronic diseases are preventable and our laboratory services will play an instrumental part helping our members to detect these diseases early and then make the appropriate lifestyle changes to better manage and mitigate the effects of the same.” Chronic Disease is the leading cause of death and disability in America as it includes ailments such as heart disease, obesity, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and high blood pressure. 60% of adults in the U.S. currently have one of these diseases while 40% are living with at least two.

Epiq MD CEO, Alejandro Rodriguez commented, “The necessities of laboratory services, chiropractic care, vision and dental care, prescription drug discounts and diabetic/home medical supplies have unfortunately always been treated as luxury or inaccessible items by the average person. By introducing the Epiq LUX add-on to our already existing vast line up of telehealth services, we are making these greatly needed services a bit more affordable and accessible.” Alejandro Rodriguez further stated, “Preventative Care starts with knowing your numbers. I can’t begin to express how important it is that people understand their bodies and take the proper measures to ensure they are healthy. 39% of American adults delay necessary dental care procedures. 40% of Americans skip out on getting necessary prescriptions filled. Many people simply cannot afford it – we are looking forward to the day when everyone can get a seat at the table.”

The Epiq LUX add-on gives members access to ranges of discounts in the above-mentioned areas at local providers of their choice. Epiq MD hopes this additional service will encourage members to know their numbers and promote the idea of whole body health and wellness.

For additional information on how the Epiq LUX add-on service works, click here. Get all the latest news and developments by following Epiq MD on social media outlets: Facebook, Instagram or Linked-In.

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About EPIQ MD, Inc.

EPIQ MD believes that everyone deserves to live an epic life. It is the convergence of primary medical and mental health care, preventative care and wellness programs – on one digital platform, in a single offering. Conceived as a digital telemedicine-based business from the start, its core mission is to bring these services and knowledge to the 80 million Americans who are uninsured or underinsured. Its telemedicine platform provides services such as primary care, medical advisory, ask a medical expert, mental health services, discounted diagnostic lab services, prescription discount program, nutritional counseling and much more. Today Epiq MD is active and operational in Alaska, Georgia, Illinois and Texas. For more information, please contact us at media@epiqmd.com or by phone at 1-844-8 EPIQ MD.

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Lane Family Dentistry in Vilonia, AR

VILONIA, Ark. (PRWEB)
November 01, 2021

Lane Family Dentistry in Vilonia, AR is pleased to announce the launch of their new website (https://www.lanedentistryvilonia.com/), which is both fully functional and easy to use on all devices. The goal of the new website is to provide both new and established patients a place where they can learn about the services of the practice, access patient instructions and forms, and request an appointment online.

Not only will the new website be useful to those looking for a dentist in the Vilonia area, but it will also help current patients easily gain the answers they need when they need them.

Lane Family Dentistry is more than just an average dental office. In order to provide the most thorough experience imaginable, Dr. Lane has additional training that may significantly benefit his patients. From kids through adults, their office is well-equipped with the skills, knowledge, and technology to handle nearly any dental concern.

According to Dr. Lane, “Our goal is to find the cause of oral health issues and be able to treat them successfully. Having advanced training in orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and more allows us to do so without having to refer the patient somewhere else.”

BOTOX and sleep apnea are just two of these specialties.

The dental team understands just how beneficial BOTOX can be for treating TMJ disorders and bruxism (teeth grinding). Dr. Lane has been able to reduce the pain, including headaches, that comes with both of these conditions, offering patients the relief they have been searching for.

Further, sleep apnea is another area where Dr. Lane has taken the initiative to gain a deeper understanding. This ever-growing medical issue is impacting people at higher rates. However, if caught early, sleep apnea can be treated with Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT), which is often an effective alternative to the CPAP machine.

Lane Family Dentistry is a dental office that offers a comprehensive list of dental services to meet all the needs of their patients. With the new website and the areas of advanced training, they continue to push forward in their quest for better oral care for Vilonia residents.

About Lane Family Dentistry

Dr. Brian Lane of Lane Family Dentistry has been treating residents in and around the Vilonia, AR area for nearly two decades.

Lane Family Dentistry offers the following services:

• General dentistry
• Restorative dentistry
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Dental implants
• Teeth whitening
• BOTOX and dermal fillers
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Interceptive orthodontics

To learn more about Lane Family Dentistry, contact them at (501) 796-3903, visit their website at https://www.lanedentistryvilonia.com/, or by visiting their office located at: 17 Eagle Park Drive, Vilonia, AR 72173.

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Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100

“It gives me great pride, knowing that we’ve been so successful in our community and in such a competitive marketplace,” said Ann Kowal, President and owner of Special Care.

WEBSTER, N.Y. (PRWEB)
November 01, 2021

RCare, creator of advanced nurse call and monitoring solutions, and Special Care Systems, a healthcare communications integrator and RCare top distributor, have been named Top 100 Businesses for 2021 by the Greater Rochester Chamber.

Both companies have received the honor before, but never in the same year. “It’s the first time we’ve won the award together,” said Ann Kowal, President and owner of Special Care. “It’s an exciting celebration for both companies.”

Special Care Systems integrates healthcare solutions from a variety of companies, including RCare, into customized systems for hospitals and senior care communities. “When someone needs help, whether in a nursing home, assisted living, independent living, or a hospital, we make sure that if they push a button, they get the help they need,” said Ann.

This is the third time Special Care Systems has received the Chamber Top 100 honor. “It gives me great pride, knowing that we’ve been so successful in our community and in such a competitive marketplace,” said Ann. “This past year was filled with extra challenges, especially projects that needed to be done very quickly. We were successful in swiftly responding to the critical needs for our clients, so they could quickly respond to the needs of those they serve.”

RCare also successfully rose to the challenge of the pandemic, creating the Rapid Deployment Kit, a portable nurse call system that can be quickly and easily installed and reliably operated in emergency situations. It has been deployed nationwide to temporary hospitals and field operations responding to surges in COVID cases or other crises. RCare was honored as a 2020 COVID-19 Health Care Hero by the Rochester Chamber, for its impact on the quality of health care during the pandemic.

Special Care Systems and RCare have a shared history. Special Care Systems was founded in 2002 by Ann and her husband Myron Kowal. Ann credits Myron with being ahead of his time. “He understood the important impact that wireless was going to have on the industry and envisioned the market growth potential in senior housing.”

Five years after starting the company, Myron left Special Care to start RCare, a company which manufactured wireless pendants for summoning assistance. Its product line has since expanded, and RCare’s nurse call systems are now among the most advanced and feature-rich in the industry. RCare offers both wired and wireless solutions, and its systems integrate with industry-leading EHRs and wander management systems, as well as most existing nurse call hardware, making it easier for communities to build a new, more responsive system at a lower cost.

Initially, the two companies shared office space and resources, but with both experiencing rapid growth, they soon needed to move to larger facilities to serve their national and international customers.

In early 2021, Myron retired and sold RCare to Webster-native Jeff Knauss. “I’m grateful to have taken on the leadership of a company with the history and legacy that RCare has,” Knauss said. “I’m proud of the honor this company has received, and I can promise that we will continue to focus on the mission that Myron set for us.”

The 2021 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards ceremony will be held on November 4.

ABOUT SPECIAL CARE SYSTEMS:

We are New York State’s premier provider and integrator for healthcare communications. We use systems, equipment and technology to get the Right Caregiver to the Right Patient at the Right Time. We take a practical, solutions-based approach to communications. Our communication expertise spans the Healthcare continuum, including the most state-of-the-art Acute Care Hospitals. Contact sales@specialcaresys.com or call 585-671-1180.

ABOUT RCARE:

RCare is a global provider of nurse call and personal emergency response systems for the entire spectrum of eldercare and senior living. Our components integrate into a variety of healthcare communication systems to create efficient and verifiable responses to medical emergencies. RCare works together with distribution partners to build individualized, flexible and seamless systems to enhance both caregiving and resident quality of life. Contact info@rcareinc.com or call 585-671-4144.

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PRMA Breaks Record by Performing 10,000th Microsurgical Flap Procedure

“Today is a historic day for the practice. Today is DIEP flap #10,000. It’s an amazing day for our practice and the patients we’ve cared for over the years,” shares PRMA Plastic Surgeon Dr. Steven Pisano.

SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB)
November 01, 2021

Reaching a new milestone, PRMA Plastic Surgery completed their 10,000th microsurgical breast reconstruction, further solidifying PRMA as one of the leading breast reconstruction centers in the world.

“Today is a historic day for the practice. Today is DIEP flap #10,000. It’s an amazing day for our practice and the patients we’ve cared for over the years,” shares PRMA Plastic Surgeon Dr. Steven Pisano.

“10,000 is a number that illustrates just how far we’ve come, our reach and global footprint, and we are humbled today because we remember that behind that number are people. Patients who are experiencing the fear and concerns that come with a breast cancer diagnosis, or the potential of getting breast cancer,” continues Dr. Pisano. “We respect how this number puts a point on how prevalent the threat of breast cancer is, and how we have been able to make an impact, however small, in our community and the community at large in this country.”

“I’m blessed to be the 10,000th patient,” shares PRMA’s 10,000th DIEP flap recipient Karan. “It’s an honor to have you all on my team and I feel like I am in excellent hands. Thank you for all that you do, you are saving lives every day.”

PRMA provides patients with the full range of reconstructive options available today, including implants and flat closure solutions; however, PRMA specializes in microsurgical perforator flap techniques, like the DIEP flap, that transplant tissue from another part of the patient’s body to recreate a warm, soft, “natural” breast with feeling. The DIEP procedure uses the patient’s own lower abdominal skin and fat to reconstruct the breast. Unlike other more commonly known abdominal options like the TRAM flap, the DIEP flap preserves all the abdominal muscles. Saving the abdominal muscles means patients have less pain, enjoy a faster recovery, maintain their core strength long-term, and have a lower risk of abdominal complications.

The field of breast surgery has evolved tremendously over the years. However, traditionally surgeons have focused only on how the breast looks, rather than also considering how it feels to the patient, especially since it is extremely common for patients to experience (often total) numbness after a mastectomy. Pioneered at PRMA, TruSense℠ provides total breast restoration: it reconstructs the breast, reconnects sensory nerves cut by the mastectomy, and ultimately restores the patient’s sense of wholeness after breast cancer surgery. While very few centers worldwide offer nerve reconstruction currently, PRMA has been performing sensory nerve reconstruction in conjunction with DIEP flap surgery for over 20 years. TruSense℠ is the result of this extensive experience.

“Another aspect of our achievement is the team you need to produce these results and numbers. As surgeons, we get the accolades, and we are very lucky to make a living following our passions,” shares PRMA President Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo. “However, we couldn’t do it without our team. We are really very blessed and we wouldn’t be standing here today if it weren’t for a myriad of people who no one knows about, from our behind the scenes administrators in the office, our schedulers, to our PA’s and nurses, and countless other individuals that make everything run smoothly. We wouldn’t be here without them.”

Dr. Chrysopoulo continues by saying “although implant reconstruction continues to be the most performed method of reconstruction in the US, and implants can provide very nice results in the right situations, it is important for patients to know that they do also have other, more “natural” options using their own tissue. Women who experience complications after their implant reconstruction can also have their implants removed and replaced with their own tissue. A large proportion of our 10,000 flaps have been performed for exactly this reason actually.”

Ultimately, there is no single “best” breast reconstruction procedure for everyone. It is important to discuss ALL options and the associated risks with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction before making your final decision.

About PRMA

PRMA Plastic Surgery in San Antonio, Texas, specializes in state-of-the-art breast reconstruction. Procedures offered include the DIEP flap, SIEA flap, GAP flap, thigh flaps (PAP, TUG, VUG, LTP), fat grafting, lymphedema surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy. PRMA is In-Network for most US insurance plans and routinely welcomes patients from across and outside the US.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to promoting an environment of compassion, concern and support for every patient regardless of social or economic status and regardless of the type of insurance. We will strive to not only support the patient and their family but also to support each other as the ever-changing field of medicine becomes more complex. Honesty and integrity, compassion and caring, make up the foundation of PRMA and at no point shall these principles be compromised.

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James Griffith, M.D.

CEO Paul Singh stated, “We are excited to welcome Dr. Griffith to our team in Leawood. This location has a long history of being the go-to provider of skin cancer treatment to patients in the Kansas City area, and Dr. Griffith’s expertise will enhance our services to the community.”

LEAWOOD, Kan. (PRWEB)
November 01, 2021

U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to welcome Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon Dr. James Griffith to their Leawood, Kansas location.

Dr. James Griffith is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. He earned his medical doctorate from the University of Mississippi where he was elected a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Medical Honor Society and graduated at the top of his class. He completed his Dermatology residency and fellowship in Lasers and Photomedicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. While at Henry Ford, he received extensive training in cosmetics, such as Botox, dermal fillers, peels and microneedling, and techniques for scar optimization and revision. He concluded his medical training with an intensive Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (Mohs) fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital under the renowned dermatologic surgeons, Drs. Leonard Goldberg and Arash Kimyai-Asadi.

With nearly forty peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and expert commentaries, including publications in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Griffith has received numerous awards for the quality of his medical and surgical research and has presented in many meetings, both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Griffith uses his extensive training to deliver compassionate patient care and the most effective treatments. He believes in a personalized approach to patient care, understanding each person’s individual circumstances and needs. He specializes in skin cancer treatment and diagnosis, Mohs micrographic surgery, procedural dermatology, and advanced facial reconstruction.

Dr. James Griffith practices in our Leawood and Overland Park offices in Kansas and is now accepting new patients. Contact our office today to request an appointment.

U.S. Dermatology Partners Chief Executive Officer Paul Singh stated, “We are excited to welcome Dr. Griffith to our team in Leawood. This location has a long history of being the go-to provider of skin cancer treatment to patients in the Kansas City area, and Dr. Griffith’s expertise will enhance our services to the community.”

Dr. James Griffith will treat patients at the Leawood and Overland Park locations and is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 913-451-7546.

About U.S. Dermatology Partners

As one of the largest dermatology practices in the country, U.S. Dermatology Partners patients not only have access to general medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin treatments through its coordinated care network but also benefit from the practice’s strong dermatology subspecialty thought leaders and medical advisory board. To be the best partner to its patients, U.S. Dermatology Partners is fervently focused on providing the highest level of patient-first care, and its team, therefore, includes recognized national leaders in areas such as clinical research, psoriasis, and Mohs Surgery. To learn more, visit usdermatologypartners.com.

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