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Global Wellness Summit’s New Podcast Season Includes Conversations with Music Mastermind Timbaland; TM Expert Dr. Tony Nader and Chopra Foundation’s Poonacha Machaiah

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“There is simply no other wellness podcast that covers the range of research-backed topics that Global Wellness Conversation does,” explains GWS Chief Creative Officer & Executive Director, Nancy Davis. “Our Global Wellness Institute was the first to define the global wellness economy and provide data on its size and opportunities, while our annual Summit brings together leaders and identifies global trends shaping the future of the industry. The podcast is where you go to learn more about these luminaries and unlock wellness trends on both the individual and business level.”

The loyal and growing international listeners of this pioneering wellness podcast will be rewarded with not-to-be-missed podcast topics and guests in 2024, including:

  • “THE EMPEROR OF SOUND” FOCUSES ON WELLNESS MUSIC – Timbaland, the musical mastermind that has more top-ten hits than the Beatles or Elvis Presley, will discuss his extraordinary wellness journey and new wellness music projects in partnership with Myndstream, the pioneering wellness music label. In his interview with guest host, Freddie Moross, recorded live at the GWS Summit in Miami, the uber-producer behind hits from Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Alicia Keyes, Sam Smith, Rhianna, and more, explains how his journey into wellness saved him from intense life challenges. Listeners will hear how he was inspired to pay it forward by creating a new genre of wellness music with Myndstream to positively impact the lives of others.

The newest season of the Global Wellness Conversations podcast launches with the support of sponsor Oakworks, home of sustainable spa and health equipment.

Global Wellness Conversations is available on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Audible, globalwellnesssummit.com, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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 $5.6 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, and each year holds an in-person Wellness Real Estate and Communities Symposium. The organization’s annual The Future of Wellness global wellness trends report reveals where the wellness industry is headed and is often quoted in the media. The 18th annual GWS will be held in St. Andrews, Scotland, November 4-7, 2024.

About the Global Wellness Institute: The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is considered the leading global research and educational resource for the global wellness industry and is known for introducing major industry initiatives and regional events that bring together leaders to chart the future. GWI positively impacts global health and wellness by educating public institutions, businesses and individuals on how they can work to prevent disease, reduce stress, and enhance the overall quality of life. Its mission is to empower wellness worldwide.

Media Contact

Cassandra Cavanah, Global Wellness Summit, 8183974630, [email protected], https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/

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Society: Social Services

BrandLaureate Honors Prem Rawat & Prem Rawat Foundation with Prestigious Award

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The theme of this year’s awards gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was “celebrating the brave, the bold, the brilliant” and BrandLaureate representatives commended Prem Rawat as an icon of peace for his lifelong commitment to helping people live up to their full potential. Over the course of more than 55 years, Prem Rawat has shared his insights on peace with millions of people at 5,623 events across the world. This year he achieved two Guinness World Records for attendance at his events, most recently on November 26 in Gaya, India when 375,603 people gathered for his lecture on understanding the value of life.

The BrandLaureate also recognized The Prem Rawat Foundation for how its Peace Education Program has helped incarcerated people in 892 correctional institutions across the world transform their lives. The program has also proven to benefit a wide range of other groups, including high school and university students, with 400,000 participants in over 80 countries.

In all of these endeavors Prem Rawat and TPRF have embraced innovative technologies and branding strategies to advance the timeless understanding that peace is possible, and it begins with each one of us. This empowering outreach has engaged hundreds of millions of people with books, video broadcasts, podcasts, mobile applications, social media and other pioneering efforts. The BrandLaureate is the most coveted branding award in the world and it is intended to “acknowledge the value, strength and character” of these efforts and provide an “endorsement of being the best.”

In accepting the honors, Prem Rawat gave a speech during the awards ceremony, expressing his gratitude for the recognition and offering insights on the importance of personal peace to the gathering of brand and industry leaders from across the world.

The BrandLaureate also recognized several other distinguished leaders and brands throughout the gala, including YBhg Datuk Wira (Dr) Calvin Khiu, Founder of OE EduGroup, Ms. Manvin Kaur Khera, Miss Globe 2023 and Mr. K. Raman, Managing Director of Microsoft (Malaysia).

In a statement, the BrandLaureate congratulated Prem Rawat, TPRF and all of the honorees: “We, at The BrandLaureate, extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the worthy recipients. There is no limit to how much you can achieve, and as this grand finale closes the year on a high note, we hope it empowers you to strive with your indomitable spirits, entering the new year with tunes of victory, and bearing the lessons from 2023 to see further, go faster and soar higher in 2024 and beyond.”

About the World Brands Foundation (TWBF) and The BrandLaureate

The World Brands Foundation [formerly the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF)] was established over a decade ago, in 2005, and is the world’s premier branding foundation. As a trendsetter for branding with divergence, the foundation was rebranded to reach new echelons of prominence. Its primary objectives include the promotion of brands, the heightening of branding practices and inculcation of first-rate brand culture in the arena of entrepreneurship. The BrandLaureate, a sobriquet for brand excellence, was instituted to facilitate its vision and mission, simultaneously fulfilling the objectives of TWBF.

About Prem Rawat and The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF)

For more than 55 years, Prem Rawat has embraced new technologies to help share his insights on peace with hundreds of millions of people in more than 100 countries. In addition to his record-breaking speaking events, he provides a wealth of resources to help people discover personal peace, including books, training sessions, video broadcasts and podcasts. In addition to the Peace Education Program, his foundation offers the Food for People program, providing over 5.6 million nutritious meals and educational opportunities to disadvantaged children in India, Ghana and Nepal. TPRF has also provided $6.3 million in humanitarian aid to people suffering from disasters in 47 countries.

Media Contact

Jake Frankel, The Prem Rawat Foundation, 1.310.392.5700, [email protected], https://tprf.org/

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Rockler donates $6,500 to Help Heal Veterans through nationwide woodworking classes

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“We are always thankful for our customers who join us in our Veterans Day pen turning classes and those events helped us in making this important holiday gift to Help Heal Veterans,” said Joe Kester, VP of Retail at Rockler. “Help Heal Veterans is a valuable support organization for our nation’s heroes, and it is meaningful for our company to help bring hope through the creative and therapeutic activity of woodworking.”

Rockler’s Veterans Day pen turning classes give people the opportunity to learn how to make a pen. In addition to the pen turning classes, Rockler stores host year-round hands-on classes for people of all woodworking skill levels to make projects such as cheeseboards, bowls, various handles and much more.

About Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
Celebrating its 69th anniversary as a family-run business, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is the nation’s premier supplier of specialty hardware, tools, lumber, and other high-quality woodworking products. Rockler has nearly 50 retail locations across 27 states, as well as extensive catalog and internet operations.

To learn more about Rockler, please visit http://www.rockler.com or call 1-877-ROCKLER, and follow us on social media:

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Lauren Sauer, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 612-767-2403, [email protected], www.rockler.com

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health and fitness

symplr Achieves Coveted NCQA Recertification as a Credentials Verification Organization

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symplr is the leading provider of NCQA-certified CVO services, processing over 3 million provider applications annually, helping organizations maintain tight operating margins, assist with staffing challenges, and address heavy credentialing and payer enrollment workloads.

“symplr CVO’s NCQA recertification reassures customers that we offer a trusted solution that meets the highest quality standards,” said Patrick Birmingham, Executive Vice President of symplr Credentialing Operations. “Credentialing is the front door to patient safety. symplr takes the stress out of credentialing and expedites enrollment so that hospitals and health systems can deliver the best care, maintain compliance, expand capacity, maximize revenue and continue to focus on patient care and the on-going goal of improvement in clinical outcomes.”

As ever-changing regulations and accreditation standards make the credentialing process more complex, and the expansion of services, such as telehealth and others, increases the ongoing need for credentialing services, choosing the right CVO partner is critical. NCQA CVO Certification helps medical staff services teams improve verification operations and protect consumers by ensuring a consistent, effective, and diligent verification process for their organizations. It provides a framework for organizations to implement industry best practices that help them efficiently verify practitioner credentials.

Read more about symplr’s CVO services and credentialing software.

About symplr 

symplr is a leader in enterprise healthcare operations software and services. For more than 30 years and with deployments in 9 of 10 U.S. hospitals, symplr has been committed to improving healthcare operations through its cloud-based solutions, driving better operations for better outcomes.  Our provider data management; workforce management; compliance, quality, and safety; and contract, supplier, and spend management solutions improve the efficiency and efficacy of healthcare operations, enabling caregivers to quickly handle administrative tasks so they have more time to do what they do best: provide high-quality patient care. Learn how at symplr.   

About NCQA

NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. In recognition for its leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion, NCQA has won the Excellence in Diversity Award from the Chesapeake Human Resources Association. NCQA’s website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more-informed health care choices.

Media Contact

Madeleine Smith, Matter Health for symplr, symplr, 2528146671, [email protected] 

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Home and Family: Marriage / Relationships

RevSpring Executive Valerie Mondelli Named a ‘Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty’ by Drug Store News

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“We join DSN in celebrating Valerie as a top woman in business and are proud to have her on the leadership team,” said RevSpring CEO Scott MacKenzie. “Her passion for injecting empathy into the patient’s journey has spurred innovations that improve the patient experience and helped us grow into new markets.”

Mondelli has more than 25 years of experience, delivering exceptional results in revenue growth, go-to-market planning and execution, marketing, and operations. In her role at RevSpring, she’s responsible for driving overall growth and market strategy across all healthcare and financial services business segments. Working with product teams, she advocates for customers to solve their challenges and bring new patient engagement solutions to market.

Since joining in 2020, Mondelli has helped RevSpring expand into new markets, add a significant number of new customers and grow internal teams. She leads eight teams across hospital, ambulatory, payer, pharmacy, financial services and channel partners, which manage more than 3,150 direct and channel partners.

“I’m honored by this recognition and am grateful to all my colleagues and mentors who’ve shaped my career,” said Mondelli. “I look forward to continuing to innovate solutions that drive patient loyalty, trust and better outcomes for our customers and ultimately benefit patients.”

About RevSpring
RevSpring leads the market in engagement and payment solutions that inspire patients to participate in and pay for their healthcare. The company has built the industry’s most comprehensive and impactful patient engagement suite, spanning the clinical, administrative and financial experience. RevSpring’s OmniChannel communications and payment solutions are backed by behavior analysis, propensity-to-pay scoring, contextual messaging, and user experience best practices. Using proprietary data analytics to tailor the engagement from preservice to post-service to payment, RevSpring improves the patient experience and outcomes for providers, members and patients. To learn more, visit revspringinc.com/healthcare. Follow us on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter). 

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Kristen Jacobsen, RevSpring, 7639235280, [email protected], www.revspringinc.com 

Kellie Kennedy, The Harbinger Group, 3129334903, [email protected], www.theharbingergroup.com 

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Learn how Medical Technology is Empowering Advocacy Groups to Maximize Research

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Advancements to focus on innovations in clinical trial research and patient care.

JUPITER, Fla., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Advancements with Ted Danson is excited to announce a future segment, scheduled to air in 2024, which will explore how innovations in medical research are helping to reduce clinical trial time.

Discover how a novel approach is bringing patient advocacy to the forefront of research as the series explores how Leapcure is elevating patient interactions in an effort to progress clinical trial development. Audiences will hear how partnering with numerous patient advocacy groups is helping to improve research, resulting in more equitable and efficient clinical trial results.

“This is an area of biotech research that is incredibly important, and a key factor in how quickly treatments can get out to the public,” said Zach Gobst, CEO & Founder of Leapcure. “We appreciate the opportunity to share the many aspects of patient participation in clinical trials. If we can elevate patients’ voices in the research space, we can accelerate innovation and deliver needed patient engagement and enrollment for researchers.”

See how Leapcure prioritize patient experiences and concerns for clinical trial researchers, while learning how connecting patients with the right clinical trials is helping to make patient voices and concerns a priority.

“Patients are the experts in their condition and advocacy groups provide a platform for their voices. Working directly with these communities is the key to pushing research forward in an inclusive way,” said Ed Sullivan, senior producer for the Advancements series. “We look forward to exploring how Leapcure’s thought leaders elevate patient interactions to progress medical research for everyone, while pushing the boundaries of research.”

About Leapcure:
Founded in 2015 by CEO Zachary Gobst, Leapcure is a global team of thought leaders who connect patients and research to elevate the patients’ voice in the process, delivering patient participation to accelerate research innovations. Leapcure’s approach is rooted in cutting-edge technology and deep industry knowledge. Leapcure combines advanced data analytics, a hands-on patient care team, and patient advocacy partnerships to support patients, research sites, and biotech companies in their clinical research. With expertise and proven success, Leapcure is paving the way for lasting client relationships, while fostering trust with patients and site partners during studies.

As Leapcure continues to grow and evolve, it remains committed to expediting patient recruitment and helping to bring vital treatments to the market faster. It is constantly innovating and adapting to the ever-changing landscape of clinical research, all with the goal of better serving both the scientific community and the patients who are at the heart of research.

For more information, visit: https://leapcure.com/

About Advancements and DMG Productions:
Advancements is an information-based educational television series that explores recent developments taking place across several industries and economies. Shining a light on important issues and topics impacting society today, the series features the cutting-edge improvements, state-of-the-art technologies, and innovative solutions responsible for shaping, molding, and transforming our world.

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

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

Media Contact

Sarah McBrayer, DMG Productions, 866-496-4065, [email protected], www.AdvancementsTV.com 

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health and fitness

DSM Biomedical announces brand name change for its Dyneema Purity® portfolio into Ulteeva Purity™

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“I am extremely proud to see our new brand launching today,” says DaniAlle Petra, Global Biomaterials Director at DSM Biomedical. “This is the culmination of a world-class team who came together to ensure the success of our Ulteeva Purity™ debut. Although we have a new name and face to our portfolio, our commitment to our partners is unchanged; We remain the partner of choice for UHMWPE fiber, membrane, and powder expertise.”

It is well-known that DSM Biomedical is a leading manufacturer of UHMWPE fibers for the medical industry. The company’s 20-year clinical track record ensures that their UHMWPE solutions meet the highest medical grade quality, purity, and consistency requirements globally. Furthermore, DSM Biomedical’s dedication to partnering across every step of the continuum of creation to generate tomorrow’s innovative solutions today remains unchanged. Through their long-standing and strategic partnerships, they remain committed to harnessing science in ingenious ways to push what’s possible in the art of healing. These key pillars continue to drive DSM Biomedical’s strategy, ultimately enabling them to bring progress to life for millions of patients worldwide through their company-wide vision of solving our world’s healthcare needs through sustainable science.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

About DSM Biomedical

As the world’s unrivaled biomaterials expert and committed partner in driving sustainable innovation in healthcare, DSM Biomedical, a subsidiary of dsm-firmenich, is at the forefront of biomaterial science and process innovation. The company’s technologies and support are recognized for their unmatched quality, reliability, and performance in multiple markets worldwide. www.dsm.com/biomedical

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Kathena Siegel, DSM Biomedical, 1 215-539-3255, [email protected], www.dsm.com/biomedical

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Society: Social Services

Jamie Dimon is Clearly Misinformed About Cryptos, Says PayBito CEO

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Bitcoin maximalist and PayBito Chief Raj Chowdhury says “Jamie Dimon is clearly misinformed about Cryptos. He is prejudiced and needs to delve deep into the subject of cryptos before making such absurd comments as calling it a Ponzi scheme. It is reprehensible that he is also misleading the masses by saying that these are used by criminals.”

According to CoinDesk, Dimon’s bank has over $3 trillion of assets which is twice the market cap of all crypto assets. The bank also plays a key role in moving business toward an infrastructure that suits cryptocurrencies. One of JP Morgan’s divisions is finding ways to integrate blockchain technology with traditional banking. Dimon has a positive opinion on blockchain and admits that it is a useful one, but continues to deeply oppose cryptos.

Raj Chowdhury reacted to Jamie Dimon’s position “that this is ironic since blockchain is the main technology used for cryptos. This technology used in cryptos has the potential to change the world and make lives better”. Recently, a surge in crypto prices brought Christmas early for traders.

About Raj Chowdhury:
Raj Chowdhury is the Managing Director of HashCash Consultants and Paybito. Raj pioneered the first interbank Trade Finance and Remittance implementation of Blockchain Technology between two of the largest global banks. Raj is an eminent voice in the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency space and actively engages with policymakers in this area. He is a contributor to the Economic Times, Business World, and CNNMoney and advises industry leaders in the adoption of Blockchain. He is a member of Asha Silicon Valley, a nonprofit committed to education for children in emerging countries. Author of the book ‘The Dark Secret of the Silicon Valley’, Raj is an investor in blockchain and cryptocurrency companies and an active member of the philanthropic community. 

Media Contact

Coleen Facete, Hashcash Digest, +14159662907, [email protected], https://www.paybito.com/

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Health

Spinal Simplicity Announces 510(K) FDA Clearance of Its Novel Sacroiliac Joint System, the Liberty-SI Lateral Implant

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The procedure involves the lateral insertion of 1 or 2 small titanium implants transfixing the SI joint, designed to stabilize and fuse the joint. The lateral surgical technique first decorticates the bone, preparing the joint for fusion.The Liberty-SI implant is designed to achieve arthrodesis of the SI joint using a lateral technique that passes through the ilium across the sacroiliac joint and into the sacrum, thus transfixing the sacroiliac joint.

“As a Spine Surgeon, the clearance of the Liberty-SI Lateral System gives me the option to use one implant on my patients with a safe, lateral trajectory,” said Dr. Larry Khoo, Neurosurgeon UCLA & Hawaii. “This is great for patients with SI joint pain as it could potentially be a procedure where they aren’t under anesthesia as long, and the implant will compress and fuse the joint as well.”

“Today is a great day for patients and physicians, with the FDA clearance of the Liberty-SI Lateral Implant System,” said Dr. Timothy Deer, Chairman American Society of Pain and Neuroscience. “Interventional pain physicians continue to benefit from the innovation of less invasive therapies that are safer for patients. This is another example of new technology where the patient wins.”

The Liberty-SI’s anticipated targeted, soft market launch is early Q1 of 2024, with a full market release in Q2 of 2024.

For further information or media inquiries please contact Parker Snedden, Senior Director of Marketing, at [email protected].

About Spinal Simplicity

Spinal Simplicity, LLC, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, was founded in 2008 with a vision to be the global leader in innovation, simplified surgical solutions, delivering uncompromising quality. The company has successfully been awarded 150+ patents with additional patent applications pending. For more information visit spinalsimplicity.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Media Contact

Parker Snedden, Spinal Simplicity, 1 913-221-1944, [email protected], https://spinalsimplicity.com

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Health: Psychology

Flourish Research Expands with opening of new site Bowie

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“I am excited to bring world-class clinical research to Bowie and the surrounding Washington metropolitan area and more importantly, to a diverse population that truly reflects the world we live in,” said Dr. Hutchinson.

Seth J. Baum, MD, Flourish’s Chief Scientific Officer, said, “We are thrilled to have Drs. Hutchinson and Collins lead our first De Novo site. Both physicians are superb clinicians and genuine thought leaders in cardiovascular medicine. Flourish Research is committed to improving diversity in clinical research and with the help of the Association of Black Cardiologists we are proud to launch our first De Novo site, bringing us closer to accomplishing this goal.”

About Flourish Research:

Flourish Research is a leading clinical trial organization, created to strategically acquire, integrate, and operate the best clinical trial sites in North America. Flourish started at some of the most recognized trial sites in the industry. The wholly owned, fully integrated company has locations in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Flourish sites conduct Phase I-IV studies across therapeutic areas where they have deep expertise, including Cardiology/Metabolic Disease/Renal, CNS, and Vaccines.

Media Contact

Marieke Cajal Berman, PhD, Flourish Research, 1 251-776-8182, [email protected], flourishresearch.com

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