Szekely is 101 years young and is the embodiment of the lifestyle of proactive wellness that she has long promoted. ‘I didn’t expect to live to 100 – it just happened.’

MIAMI (PRWEB)
May 09, 2023

In celebration of Deborah Szekely’s 101st birthday this month (May 3rd), the Global Wellness Summit is releasing a very special episode (#71) of its Global Wellness Conversations podcast entitled “A Mentor, Two Mavens & the Birth of a Movement,” which is streaming live on all podcast platforms starting Wednesday, May 10.

The podcast features Szekely, a wellness visionary decades before anyone even began using the term, who is co-founder of Rancho La Puerta and founder of Golden Door, in conversation with Susie Ellis, her mentee, and a leading voice in wellness as chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit and the nonprofit Global Wellness Institute. The two industry veterans discuss their decades-long experiences in the wellness trenches, while Szekely shares insights and philosophies on longevity – one of today’s hottest topics.

Szekely “walks the wellness walk” and, at 101 years young, is the embodiment of the lifestyle of proactive wellness that she has long promoted. “I didn’t expect to live to 100 – it just happened,” says Szekely. “There’s not going to be a breakthrough that brings you eternal life. It’s all very simple. It’s about doing what you know is right.”

“I think Deborah is the best advertisement for the philosophy of the Golden Door and Rancho La Puerta – heathy eating, movement, taking care of your mental health, stress reduction, and the importance of healthy relationships,” said Ellis.

The podcast not only sheds light on the wellness practices that have helped shaped Szekely’s long and healthy life, but also her successful leadership that enabled her to build a business that continues to thrive, grow and evolve 80 years later.

Ellis began working with Szekely in the 1970s, when she was hired to work at the Golden Door, her first job in the spa and wellness industry. After working at the Golden Door for decades, she went on to obtain an MBA at UCLA and to help launch a number of high-profile spas. This experience led her to the realization that the wellness industry would never be taken seriously without a more evidence-based approach and some serious economic research figures to measure its many sectors. Today, she heads up the leading global research and advocacy organizations for the $4.4T global wellness economy.

Also discussed on the podcast:

• Some of the early wellness, fitness and spa practices that were born at Ranch La Puerta
• Notable visitors to Rancho La Puerta and why The Golden Door was created as a “sister” destination spa
• How these two female leaders achieved success in a male-dominated business world
• The “why” behind Rancho La Puerta’s entry into wellness real estate
• The ways Szekely’s workplace wellness strategies have impacted Ellis’ own leadership

While being interviewed by Kim Marshall, host of the Summit’s Global Wellness Conversations Podcast, it became clear that these two powerful women each had a vision and stuck to it.

The episode, which is sponsored by KOHLER, a legendary brand celebrating 150 years of delivering wellness through water, will be available to the public May 10th, but an earlier video cut available is here. Images to accompany the story are here.

About the Global Wellness Summit: The Global Wellness Summit is an organization that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively shape the future of the $4.4 trillion global wellness economy. In addition to an annual conference, held at a different location around the globe, GWS also hosts regular virtual gatherings, including Wellness Master Classes and collaborative Wellness Sector Spotlights. Each year, it holds an in-person Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium. The organization’s annual Global Wellness Trends Report offers expert-based predictions on the future of wellness that are oft-quoted in the media. The 17th annual GWS will be held in Qatar from November 6-9, 2023.

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We’ve heard from many of our Medical Device customers that no single solution helps them ensure compliance and consistency throughout their device lifecycle. We set out to fix that with the new Risk Solutions by providing the only ISO 14971-aligned system along with AI-powered insights.

INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB)
May 09, 2023

Greenlight Guru, the leading provider of cloud-based software for MedTech companies, today announced the launch of Risk Solutions, a first-of-its-kind, complete risk management software that pairs AI-generated insights with intuitive risk management workflows.

According to the 2023 MedTech Industry Benchmark Report, one of the top challenges cited for managing design and development activities was implementing risk control measures. Greenlight Guru’s Risk Solutions provides a smarter way for MedTech teams to manage risk for their device(s) and business. The complete solution consists of two components:

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  Risk Intelligence helps users identify and assess the most relevant risks for their devices using AI and advanced statistical models powered by real-world data to provide insights and recommendations for their device(s).
• Risk Management provides visually intuitive, collaborative workflows for creating risk matrices and documenting risk. It is the only solution in the industry that aligns with ISO 14971:2019 while providing complete traceability throughout the entire device lifecycle.

“Risk assessments are a fundamental part of bringing safe medical devices to market,” said Tyler Foxworthy, Chief Data Scientist of Greenlight Guru. “Historically, risk assessment has been a complex, heuristically driven process for teams. Our goal with Risk Intelligence is to make that process better and more comprehensive for our customers by making relevant risk data and long-established statistical risk assessment models more accessible and less intimidating.”

Greenlight Guru’s novel search engine leverages machine learning and natural language processing to aggregate industry data from sources like the FDA MAUDE database. With applied statistical models and AI, Risk Intelligence enables searches by product codes, indications for use, and intended use to identify and recommend potential risks.

Greenlight Guru’s customers are eagerly anticipating the new Risk Intelligence solution. According to Brad Cunningham, Director of Quality Assurance from Pirouette Medical, “this will save lots of time normally spent brainstorming, researching, and documenting hazards, patient harms, and trying to estimate probabilities and severities. I enjoy that we can combine our existing expertise with AI-driven insights derived from regulatory databases to best evaluate risk for our device.”

Additionally, Greenlight Guru’s enhanced Risk Management software includes intuitive and time-saving features, like in-line editing for creating and documenting risk activities, auto-calculated estimated risk probabilities, and continuously updated IMDRF codes. The result is a powerful solution for MedTech companies to improve their risk management process, drive more efficiency and confidence, and ultimately get safer devices to market.

“Managing risk is a critical and continuous activity for medical device companies,” said David DeRam, CEO of Greenlight Guru. “We’ve heard from many of our Medical Device customers over the years that no single solution helps them ensure compliance and consistency throughout their device lifecycle. We set out to fix that with the new Risk Solutions by providing the only ISO 14971-aligned system along with AI-powered insights. This is the biggest advancement in the industry since we launched our original eQMS over ten years ago. We are excited to share this revolutionary technology to help our customers build innovative medical devices that improve the quality of life.”

To learn more about the new Risk Solutions software or request a demo, visit https://www.greenlight.guru/risk-solutions.

About Greenlight Guru

Greenlight Guru provides the leading cloud-based solutions for MedTech companies to bring life-changing products to people faster, and with less risk. Greenlight Guru provides purpose-built quality management, product development, and clinical data management solutions that together help teams accelerate timelines, streamline compliance, and deliver high-quality products. With Greenlight Guru, companies across the globe are improving efficiency, speed, and quality in every aspect of their organization to get products to market faster and keep them on the market longer. For more information, visit http://www.greenlight.guru.

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The RCO is a new service partner that has emerged in response to the shifting landscape of drug and device development outsourcing.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
May 09, 2023

In this webinar, the featured speakers will showcase the success of ProPharma’s new Research Consulting Organization (RCO) model, which offers a refreshing approach to drug and device development outsourcing, addressing the challenges faced by smaller and mid-sized innovators with traditional Contract Research Organizations (CROs) that prioritize larger programs. The new RCO delivers a “3-D printed” solution for those sponsor programs that just don’t fit the mold.

The RCO is a new service partner that has emerged in response to the shifting landscape of drug and device development outsourcing. Historically, smaller and mid-sized innovators have found themselves relegated to the end of the queue, piecing together pivotal programs with the CRO’s “C” team. The RCO model offers a new degree of personalization and agility, which is not typically available with rigid CRO models, to meet this need. With smaller rare disease programs representing 40 percent of the industry’s pipeline, the “bigger-the-better” CRO trend has become incongruent with market needs. Traditional CROs are trapped in scale-based economic models, and the “need volume to make the numbers work” mindset, which often results in extraneous services being pushed to help drive appeal and boost margin.

Register for this webinar to discover a personalized approach to drug and device development outsourcing for smaller and mid-sized innovators.

Join Bryan Katz, Chief Strategy Officer/Head of Corporate Development, ProPharma; Sara Sorrentino, Executive Vice President, Business Development, ProPharma; and David Dobrowski, VP of Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs, ABK Biomedical, for the live webinar on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 10am EDT (4pm CEST/EU-Central).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Drug and Device Development Outsourcing with the Research Consulting Organization (RCO) Model.

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GURNEE, Ill. (PRWEB)
May 09, 2023

BrightStar Care, the leading national home care and medical staffing agency with more than 380 corporate-owned and franchised locations known for providing a higher standard of home care, was awarded The Joint Commission 2023 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award for the eleventh consecutive year, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to the highest standards of quality and safety in home care.

BrightStar Care is the only home care organization to achieve this title for more than a decade, with more than 95 percent of its corporate and independently owned and operated offices accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. Additionally, BrightStar Care is one of only two franchisors to receive this title since the award’s inception in 2013.

Receiving the Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission means that healthcare organizations have completed a comprehensive on-site review and precisely follow the standards and requirements established by The Joint Commission. To achieve accreditation, organizations must incorporate and consistently maintain Joint Commission standards and requirements into their policies, procedures, processes, and training materials. Joint Commission accreditation helps organizations improve safety procedures, which has become even more crucial for patient care since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Our top priority across the entire BrightStar Care network is to deliver a higher standard of care to our clients, so they have the ability to receive treatment and care safely and independently in the comfort of their homes,” said Shelly Sun, Founder and CEO of BrightStar Care. “We are grateful that The Joint Commission continues to recognize our efforts and has once again awarded us with its prestigious Enterprise Champion for Quality Award. As we diversify our offerings across a wide payer mix and increase our customer count to reach the total addressable market eligible for home care, we remain committed to providing the full continuum of care. With this award, we will continue to collaborate with our franchisees to ensure that our clients receive industry-leading, high-quality nurse-led care.”

“We are pleased to recognize BrightStar Care with the Enterprise Champion for Quality Award for the eleventh consecutive year,” said Gary Bachrach, Executive Director, Home Care Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission. “We applaud the BrightStar Care organization for its commitments and efforts working closely with its franchisees to continue to improve quality and safety for the many individuals and families it serves nationwide.”

Joint Commission accreditation is a known quality indicator within the industry. It is the same organization that accredits and certifies more than 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation has allowed BrightStar Care to help its clients continue to live safely in their own homes and improve the quality of their lives, as well as to help prevent hospital re-admissions and decrease ER visits, falls, infections, and unnecessary healthcare costs for clients.

Backed by third-party validators BrightStar Care’s proven clinical outcomes are driven by nurse-led care comprised of companion care, personal care, pediatric care, memory care, medication assistance, skilled nursing, and more to improve each client’s health and quality of life. For more information on BrightStar Care, please visit http://www.brightstarcare.com, and for more information about franchising opportunities with BrightStar Care visit https://www.brightstarfranchising.com/. For more information about The Joint Commission, please visit http://www.jointcommission.org.

About BrightStar Care:

Founded in 2002, BrightStar Care is a national home care agency with more than 380 corporate-owned and franchised locations nationwide that provide medical and non-medical home health care services to clients and supplemental care staff to businesses. BrightStar Care corporate and franchise agencies across the country employ more than 15,000 caregivers and 5,700 registered nurses who oversee the care and safety of each individual client. BrightStar Care offers custom medical staffing solutions to corporate entities and holds national accounts with government agencies across distinct patient populations providing healthcare staff anywhere care is needed. Female-founded and led by CEO Shelly Sun; BrightStar Care is committed to providing a higher standard of care through its clinical nurse-led care model. As a member of Moving Health Home, BrightStar Care also actively advocates to change federal and state policies that prevent the home from being an accredited clinical care site. Network-wide BrightStar Care agencies are Joint Commission accredited – the gold standard within the health care industry. BrightStar Care has also consecutively received The Joint Commission Enterprise Champion for Quality award for more than a decade.

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DENVER (PRWEB)
May 09, 2023

In 2022, Mothers’ Milk Bank (MMB) received more than 730,000 ounces of donor human milk, an increase of 8.7% from 2021, and distributed 700,000 ounces of donor human milk which amounts to a 6.5% increase from the previous year as donors from around the country responded to the increased need for donor human milk due to the nationwide formula shortage.

“Donor human milk is a critical resource for any new parent needing extra milk for their baby,” explains Rebecca Heinrich, director of Mothers’ Milk Bank (MMB). “While we saw an increased need in 2022 due to the formula shortage, we continue to see a demand for donor human milk with requests coming in daily and donors generously giving to meet that need.”

During the first quarter of 2023, MMB received 209,083 ounces of donor human milk from

225 donors and distributed 172,029 ounces which is a 14% increase over the first quarter of 2022 according to Heinrich.                                                                                                                                                

For nearly 40 years, MMB, a program of Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, has provided donor human milk to babies nationwide. The majority of MMB’s milk goes to neonatal intensive care units (NICUS) to help support the most fragile babies. The remaining milk, about 10 to 20%, is made available to outpatient families who are impacted by events like the formula shortage in addition to families who don’t have access to human milk directly as often happens in cases of surrogacy or adoption; or families who need a little extra supply while moms milk comes in.

For more information about donating human milk or if you need donor human milk for your baby, please contact MMB at 303.869.1888 or visit milkbankcolorado.org.

About Mothers’ Milk Bank:

A nonprofit program of Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, Mothers’ Milk Bank (MMB) collects, processes, analyzes and provides pasteurized donor human milk to babies across the country. Babies who receive donor human milk are often premature or have severe illnesses and need human milk to thrive. The milk bank, located in Arvada, Colorado, is the nation’s second oldest nonprofit milk bank and consistently one of the largest sources for donor human milk for hospitals across the nation. In addition, the bank adheres to the strict guidelines of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America, HMBANA. For more information visit milkbankcolorado.org.

About Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation:

Throughout the year, Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation provides direct assistance to more than 10,000 pediatric patients and their families in need. Thousands of babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) will receive precious donor human milk, children with serious medical conditions will be matched with loving companion dogs, families will receive non-financial support in difficult times, and pediatric patients in the hospital will receive the love and support of medical facility dog, Posey.

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“Our people are what makes EnsoData tick. Without their absolute dedication and passion to make healthcare better, none of it would work,” said Chris Fernandez, co-founder, Executive Chairman, Chief Research Officer of EnsoData.

MADISON, Wis. (PRWEB)
May 09, 2023

EnsoData has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list for the third consecutive year. Featured in the May/June 2023 issue, which hits newsstands on May 16, 2023, and prominently featured on Inc.com, the list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether operating in a physical or a virtual facility.

EnsoData’s AI solution, EnsoSleep, analyzes the waveforms recorded in in-lab (PSG) and at-home (HSAT) studies and produces an easy-to-read report physicians and other clinicians use to make faster, more accurate diagnoses. The technology has been adopted by over 130 provider organizations like Rush University, Advanced Sleep Management, and CHI St. Joseph Health, with more than 500 clinics across the United States.

Prior to EnsoSleep, clinicians would manually review and interpret the data in a sleep test from scratch. Analyzing over 6+ hours of data manually is time consuming and leaves a lot of room for human subjectivity. The AI solution saves clinicians more than half the time on scoring, which they repurpose into enhancing patient care, improving patient outcomes, and generally, increasing productivity in other areas of need within their organization.

After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. selected 591 honorees this year. Each company that was nominated took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, which included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization’s benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking.

“Our people are what makes EnsoData tick. Without their absolute dedication and passion to make healthcare better, none of it would work,” said Chris Fernandez, co-founder, Executive Chairman, Chief Research Officer of EnsoData. “From day one, we sought to build an inclusive, values-driven company culture. One where everyone can thrive. It’s been extremely rewarding to watch our vision come to life with each new hire adding their own personal flavor to our team.”

“Being named to Best Workplaces is an honor that only a small fraction of companies have been able to claim,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “Proving to the world that you’re a magnet for talent and have a culture that keeps teams engaged, productive, and proud to come to work is a truly remarkable achievement.”

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About EnsoData

EnsoData strives to make healthcare more accurate, efficient, and affordable through waveform artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Using AI and machine learning, our software analyzes billions of data points collected from sensors placed throughout the human body. Our first solution, EnsoSleep, reduces the time clinicians spend analyzing, scoring and managing sleep studies. This results in a simplified and accelerated patient testing, diagnosis, and treatment workflow. Our AI-powered technology has the capability of informing a future of health decisions beyond sleep medicine, from monitoring patient health in the ICU or through wearables, to detecting and capturing seizure data, to providing earlier detection of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer’s.

Learn more at ensodata.com.

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The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.

About Quantum Workplace

Quantum Workplace, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is an HR technology company that serves organizations through employee-engagement surveys, action-planning tools, exit surveys, peer- to-peer recognition, performance evaluations, goal tracking, and leadership assessment. For more information, visit QuantumWorkplace.com.

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