“I rescued Torro,” Pope said. “But really, he rescued me. Our life together was full of fun, excitement, and most of all, love.”
Torro lived to be 40 years old and became an integral part of Pope’s life, and her New York City neighborhood. She even hosted birthday parties for the parrot, where he loved to play with all his new toys. By sharing her story, Pope hopes to encourage readers to understand the responsibilities that come with owning a pet, teaching them the importance of providing love, care, and attention to their companions.
“Through heartwarming storytelling and charming illustrations, the book illustrates how pets become steadfast companions,” Pope said. “Fostering bonds that last a lifetime.”
“Torro, the Silly Parrot” By Virginia Loving Pope ISBN: 9781496959881 (softcover); 9781665567725 (hardcover); 9781496959898 (electronic) Available at Author Website, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
“We are thrilled to welcome Scott as Chief Growth Officer. His wealth of experience and visionary mindset will play a crucial role in our mission to provide unparalleled workforce solutions to healthcare systems across the country,” Mark Smith, CEO of AHSG said.
“I am honored to join the AHSG family. The organization’s entire suite of solutions, ranging from workforce/vendor management technology to MSP, is best-in-class and positions AHSG for hypergrowth. I look forward to being a part of the wonderful things happening at AHSG,” Bishop said.
AHSG offers state of the art workforce solutions in Managed Services, Vendor Management, Float Pool/IRP Management Technology and much more, and currently serves several of the largest healthcare systems in the United States.
About American Health Staffing Group: AHSG is a technology-driven, fully diversified workforce solutions platform, serving thousands of endpoints across health systems, hospitals, and outpatient clinics in all 50 states. Headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma and with additional offices in Michigan and Texas, AHSG’s six divisions span across high growth and resilient segments of healthcare staffing including technology, nursing, allied health, interim leadership, dialysis, and non-clinical. AHSG is a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., LLC.
Dr. Steve Yabuno has been serving the dental needs of Torrance since he opened his office in 1981. Dr. Yabuno attended UCLA and UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. Yabuno’s commitment to providing the highest standard of care is evident in his constant pursuit of excellence and postdoctoral study. As member in good standing of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Western Dental Society, Dr. Yabuno continues to take advanced courses in dental aesthetics, implantology, sleep apnea, and restorative dentistry. Dr. Daniel Yabuno completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Daniel is well-educated in modern and cutting-edge standards of practice. He is a member of his local Western Dental Society, the California Dental Association and the American Dental Association. In addition, Dr. Daniel enjoys learning about new dental technology and coming up with ways to modernize the practice. Torrance Dentistry is located at 3500 Lomita Blvd Ste 103 in Torrance, CA. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (424) 376-3747 or visit http://www.torrancedentistry.com.
Board-certified urologist, Dr. Justin Houman, is one of the top men’s health specialists and leading urological surgeons in the Los Angeles area.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dr. Justin Houman, a highly esteemed board-certified urologist and renowned men’s health specialist, has received the Top Patient Rated Doctor award from Find Local Doctors. This recognition is a result of his five-star ratings and exceptional reviews from patients. Find Local Doctors is a trusted online directory that allows patients to locate and connect with the best physicians in their area. Dr. Houman’s practice offers a comprehensive approach to men’s health, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various urological conditions. With his expertise and commitment to patient care, he has become a trusted authority in his field. Dr. Houman’s state-of-the-art practice is centered on enhancing his patients’ quality of life through comprehensive male urology. He specializes in male fertility, erectile dysfunction, sexual performance, testosterone management and Peyronie’s disease. The clinic has been recognized as a Xiaflex Center of Excellence for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease. Also, as a top minimally invasive microscopic surgeon, Dr. Houman provides skill and expertise in microsurgical varicocelectomies, vasectomy reversals, sperm retrievals, penile implants and male incontinence.
Chairperson: Allen C. Wolfe Jr., MSN, CNS, APRN, CFRN, CCRN, CTRN, TCRN, CMTE, FAASTN, senior director of clinical education, Life Link III, Bloomington, Minnesota
Secretary/Treasurer: Sean Elwell, DNP, RN, NE-BC, TCRN, EMT, senior director, trauma center, critical care transport, emergency services, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, in Wilmington, Delaware
Immediate Past Chairperson: Rebecca Steinmann, MS, APRN, CPEN, CEN, TCRN, CCRN, CCNS, FAEN, AHA instructor, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
Returning Members-at-large:
Steven P. Talbot, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, professional practice leader, emergency services, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston, Texas
Roger Casey, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, FAEN, lead nurse, freestanding emergency department, Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Kennewick, Washington
Brody Eick, MBA, BSN, BS, RN, CEN, CCRN, TCRN, director of trauma services, Eisenhower Health, Rancho Mirage, California
New Member-at-large: Emily Werthman, PhD (c), MSN, RN, CBRN, burn program coordinator, The Johns Hopkins Burn Center at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
Public Representative: Robert Carrao, executive chairman, Harbor, Scottsdale, Arizona
Outgoing board members being recognized for their service are:
Kyle Madigan, MHCDS, MSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN, CMTE, who served on the BCEN board for 12 years, most recently as the immediate past chairperson. One of BCEN’s longest-serving volunteers, Madigan started working with BCEN in 1998 as an item writer for the Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) exam and later chaired the CFRN/CTRN Exam Construction and Review Committee before joining the board of directors in 2011.
Leigh Ann Yates of Hallmark Financial Services, who served as the public representative for the 2022-2023 term.
“We are grateful for Kyle’s 25 years of service to BCEN, during which time his tremendous transport nursing and nursing specialty certification expertise and his willingness to be a mentor and serve in national and federal leadership roles helped advance the flight and critical care ground transport specialties, inspired countless transport nurses, and contributed to the medical transport industry in so many ways,” said BCEN CEO Janie Schumaker.
“Having just launched our new CBRN burn nursing certification worldwide in fall 2023,” added Schumaker, “BCEN is very pleased to welcome new board member and Johns Hopkins Burn Program Coordinator Emily Werthman.”
About BCEN Founded in 1980, the independent, not-for-profit Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®) offers robust nursing specialty certification programs fostering empowered nurses across the emergency spectrum who contribute noticeably to patient care, safety and outcomes. Over 60,000 BCEN credentials are held by registered nurses (RNs) who specialize in adult/mixed emergency, pediatric emergency, flight, critical care ground transport, trauma, and burn nursing. BCEN offers the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®), Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN®), Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN®), Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN®), Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®), and Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) certification programs. BCEN also supports nurses’ lifelong learning through the award-winning BCEN Learn continuing education platform and regional BCEN Learn Live professional development conferences.
“Firefly is proud to partner with Cantata as we take a leap forward in our ability to support families and individuals,” said Tina Cloer, CEO at Firefly Children and Family Alliance. “The Arize platform will allow us to modernize how we manage healthcare records and enhance our agency’s deep commitment to providing efficient, quality outcomes to those we serve.”
Arize’s unique flexibility and user-friendly platform combine all the modules needed for a complete solution. They will enable Firefly to optimize operational processes, improve efficiency, and ultimately provide higher-quality person-centered care to those they serve. The adoption of Arize also aligns with Firefly’s mission to empower individuals through a wide range of support programs and resources.
“We are thrilled to partner with Firefly Children and Family Alliance and are excited to see Arize’s transformative impact on engaging clients in their treatment,” said Alan Tillinghast, CEO of Cantata Health Solutions. “Our platform’s advanced analytical capabilities will allow Firefly to improve outcomes and deliver exceptional care experience, giving them a competitive edge in the market.”
If your organization is ready to switch to the modern care management platform, contact us today to set up a personalized demo at https://CantataHealth.com/Lets-Talk.
About Firefly Children and Family Alliance
Firefly Children and Family Alliance empowers Hoosiers through a wide range of support programs and resources. It serves the community by offering a more holistic approach to child abuse prevention, intervention and family preservation, youth placement, and recovery services. For more information, visit https://www.FireflyIn.org.
About Cantata Health Solutions
Built by behavioral health industry veterans, Cantata Health Solution’s all-in-one Arize care management platform provides a modern EHR, a complete billing and revenue cycle management solution, and an extensive array of client engagement tools. Arize offers clinicians, executives, back-office staff, and clients a collaborative view of the health record. In an industry dedicated to serving the most vulnerable population, our mission is to provide technology that empowers so providers don’t have to rely on legacy systems that only hinder their progress. Together, we enable those who make a difference to excel.
Visit https://CantataHealth.com to learn more about how agencies across all service areas from all over the country are making the switch to the care management platform that providers deserve.
Media Contact
Murray Heidebrecht, Cantata Health Solutions, 5039612057, [email protected], CantataHealth.com
In addition to a reflection from Escobar for each day, there are questions to spur introspective thought on the lectionary readings and one’s faith. This year, Episcopal Relief & Development is also offering a study guide to facilitate conversation in a group setting.
“As we meditate this Lent on Christ’s sacrificial love, may we be drawn closer to God and one another. The church is called to bring healing and reconciliation to the world, work we all can engage in through prayer, reflection and action,” said, Julia Ayala Harris, president of the House of Deputies for The Episcopal Church. “I invite all who are able to participate in Episcopal Relief & Development’s Lenten Meditations. Through prayer and reflection, may we grow in relationship with God and each other, and be inspired to participate in the church’s mission of reconciliation.”
Participants can choose to receive Lenten Meditations as daily emails or download the full booklet online. To engage in this year’s Lenten Meditations, please visit episcopalrelief.org/Lent.
EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT SUNDAY
Congregations are also invited to observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday on February 18, 2024, or another convenient time during the season. Lent was officially designated at the 2009 General Convention of The Episcopal Church as a time for dioceses, congregations and individuals to remember and support the work of Episcopal Relief & Development. Although the first Sunday in Lent is the official day of observance, churches may hold a special service on any Sunday. Observations of Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday include offering a collection for the organization, holding a special prayer service for the partners and work of the organization, or other creative ways.
“We are so grateful to each worshiper as well as communities and congregations who come together and support our work each year during Lent,” said Betsy Deisroth, Vice President of Advancement at Episcopal Relief & Development. “Through prayers and generous gifts, we’re able to continue our work alongside local faith leaders to improve early childhood development, address gender-based violence, help communities develop climate resilience and respond to disasters around the globe.”
Liturgical resources to help congregations observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday are available at episcopalrelief.org/sunday.
For over 80 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has worked with an extensive network of faith and community partners to advance lasting change in communities affected by injustice, poverty, disaster and climate change. Inspired by our faith, we reach over three million people each year by focusing on four interconnected priorities: nurturing the potential of caregivers and young children, reducing violence against women and girls, strengthening communities’ resilience to climate change and facilitating humanitarian response to disasters. Together with our partners, we leverage what’s working well to drive impact, learning and sustainability. Together, we create lasting change. Join us: episcopalrelief.org
Moderated by NPR affiliate WABE’s award-winning and veteran journalistRose Scott, in addition to discussions with Visiting Nurse Health System staff and patient families, the breakfast will include a memorable keynote from Nzinga “Zing” Shaw, President & CEO of Attack the Glass, a full-service DEI consultancy firm. A longtime champion of diversity, equity and inclusion, Zing has also served as the Chief DEI Officer at The Recording Academy and was the first Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at four blue chip organizations: Edelman, Starbucks, Marsh McLennan, and the NBA.
“We believe everyone should have fair and equal access to healthcare at home, regardless of their zip code or financial circumstances,” states Dorothy M. Davis, President and CEO of Visiting Nurse Health System. “What began as two nurses serving Fulton and DeKalb counties, we serve 57 counties caring for nearly 15,000 patients each year. Having the privilege of caring for patients in their own homes, we have the unique ability to see patient’s needs beyond healthcare, including the social determinants of health such as food, transportation, housing, and social isolation.”
“Every single person is growing older each day, and we all deserve the opportunity to age with dignity, in our homes,” said Jimmy Carlos, Chairman of Visiting Nurse’s Healthcare Champions Committee. “I am a Healthcare Champion and active supporter of Visiting Nurse Health System because I believe in its mission of providing healthcare and aging at home for everyone. Without Visiting Nurse, many Georgians would be without care.”
You can purchase sponsorships and tickets for Visiting Nurse Health System’s 75th Anniversary Breakfast here.
About Visiting Nurse Health System
Founded in 1948, Visiting Nurse Health System is Georgia’s solution for healthcare and aging at home. Celebrating 75 years of caring for more than two million patients and caregivers, Visiting Nurse continues to live its mission today, improving lives and positively impacting the well-being of patients, families, and communities, including the largest low-income senior population. Serving 57 counties, approximately 15,000 patients, and providing 8,800 charitable care visits annually, Visiting Nurse is Georgia’s first and largest nonprofit provider of healthcare at home.
Attack the Glass, LLC’s President and CEO Nzinga “Zing” Shaw is an experienced C-suite executive with extensive hands-on experience and knowledge spanning Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), change and crisis management, human capital management, employee relations, talent acquisition, organizational and strategic planning, branding, and community engagement.
Notably, Zing was the first Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at four blue chip organizations: Edelman, Starbucks, Marsh McLennan, and the National Basketball Association (NBA). She has been recognized with numerous “40 under 40” awards from the likes of Sports Business Journal, Atlanta Business Chronicle, The Network Journal, and PR Week. In addition to serving on the Board of Trustee of Fisk University, the Board of Directors of ColorComm, the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, and the Board of Advisors of Arctos Sports Partners, she was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to serve a six-year term on the Board of Councilors of The Carter Center.
About Rose Scott
Rose Scott is an award-winning journalist and host of the midday news program Closer Look heard on Atlanta’s NPR, station 90.1 FM – WABE. In her role as a co-host and now host, Rose has interviewed foreign heads of states, cabinet members, U.S. ambassadors, numerous consul generals, state, and local elected officials as well as civic and social leaders. Closer Look has become a signature broadcast for the community and brings together viewpoints from all sectors of society.
With more than two decades of reporting in Atlanta, Rose has covered education, minority health issues, Atlanta historically Black colleges and universities, gender issues and sports. Well respected in the Atlanta community for her thought-provoking reporting style, Scott has been honored with several awards including a Southeast Regional Emmy Award, an Edward R. Murrow Award, Atlanta Association of Black Journalists Award, and numerous Georgia Association of Broadcaster awards. She has also received awards from the Georgia Associated Press and is a Girls Inc. Strong, Smart & Bold Award Winner.
Media Contact
Lee Redding, Visiting Nurse Health System, 1 706-537-6596, [email protected]
The resource fair, featuring 10+ recovery support agencies, will be held at the new Ideal Option addiction treatment center in Spokane on Friday, January 12, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioids, methamphetamine, alcohol and polysubstance, is partnering with local agencies to host an Open House & Recovery Resource Fair in Spokane. The fair will be held at their new addiction medicine center located at 26 E 5th Ave.
Fentanyl, an extremely deadly synthetic opioid that has been steadily infiltrating the nation’s drug supply, remains the top local drug threat in Spokane. According to records from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in Washington state, the amount of fentanyl seized by the DEA in Washington increased by 1670% from 2019 to 2022. As a central hub for narcotics, in Spokane County alone, fentanyl seizures increased by 1,098% from 2020 to 2021.
Ideal Option data support the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Among Washington state patients who continued treatment with Ideal Option throughout 2022, urine drug testing revealed a remarkable 98% reduction in fentanyl use and a 94% reduction in total opioid use.
The Open House & Recovery Resource Fair will take place on Friday, January 12, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Ideal Option located at 26 E 5th Ave in Spokane. Attendees will learn more about local resources, meet the staff, gain insight into treatment options, explore the clinic, and network with others who are working to find solutions for the escalating opioid crisis in Spokane County.
Participating organizations include:
Ideal Option
Peer Spokane
Sequoia Detox Centers
Community-Minded Enterprises
Royal Life Centers
Charlie Health
Northpoint Recovery
Spokane Community College
Spokane Falls Community College
YFA Connections
NAMI Spokane
For questions about this event, email marketing director Olivia Roe at [email protected].
About Ideal Option
Headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, Ideal Option was founded in 2012 and has since helped more than 75,000 patients through a network of 85+ office-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinics across 9 states. Ideal Option has received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®, demonstrating compliance with its exacting performance standards for safety and quality of patient care. With a mission to serve under-served communities, Ideal Option accepts all forms of insurance including Medicaid and Medicare. Financial assistance and payment plans are also available.
Ideal Option’s team of medical providers carry certifications in Addiction and Emergency Medicine, Internal, and Family Medicine, among other specialties. The company also employs social workers, caseworkers, counselors, and mental health practitioners. This holistic approach helps drive positive outcomes, including family stability, stable housing, improved overall health, and reduced rates of recidivism.
In all the communities it serves, Ideal Option collaborates with existing stakeholders and providers to improve the continuum of care. This approach includes partnerships with emergency rooms and county jail systems, where individuals with substance use disorder often appear, as well as collaborating with numerous support agencies and municipal programs addressing social needs such as housing, mental health, and nutrition support.
“Often in my medical career, I encounter patients frustrated their disease was of an unknown cause,” said McCunney. “I integrated the investigation of the blood diseases with romance and international terrorism involving Northern Ireland, which incorporates my long interest in Irish history and contemporary politics with my experience in medicine.”
As a practicing physician for over 40 years in occupational environmental medicine, Dr. McCunney has been asked to determine potential occupational or environmental causes of disease and also to evaluate whether exposure to a hazard has adversely affected human health. Over his career, he has evaluated “clusters” of diseases and has lectured on the topic around the world.
“I would like readers to gain a perspective on how environmental hazards can adversely affect health and how such causes may be examined,” said McCunney, “including a glimpse into the process of investigating clusters.”
“Cluster” By Robert J. McCunney ISBN: 9781665743969 (softcover); 9781665743976 (hardcover); 9781665743983 (electronic) Available at Archway Publishing, Amazon and https:/Barnes & Noble
About the author Dr. Robert J. McCunney is a specialist in internal, occupational and environmental medicine. As a practicing physician in the Pulmonary Division of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Mass., he is also a member of the Harvard Medical School faculty, and a visiting research professor at the Harvard School of Public Health. He is a former director of Environmental Medicine at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. McCunney received a BS in chemical engineering from Drexel University, an MS in environmental health from the University of Minnesota, an MD from the Thomas Jefferson University Medical School, and an MPH from the Harvard School of Public Health. He trained in internal medicine at Northwestern University Medical Center in Chicago. He has served as editor-in-chief of five medical textbooks and authored or coauthored more than 125 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. While medicine is his life’s passion, he enjoys outdoor activities and is a proud father of his son, Rob, and daughter, Kelsey. To learn more, please visit http://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/845229-cluster.
