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How to Successfully Operationalize a Trial of Prolonged Duration, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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  •     Regulatory submissions must adhere to evolving guidelines, focusing on compliance and communication
  •     During the startup phase, critical steps can include establishing partnerships with academic institutions, hospitals, and stakeholders to ensure therapy accessibility
  •     Site selection is vital, requiring experienced teams and proper infrastructure
  •     Logistics play a pivotal role, encompassing the secure transportation and storage of biological materials
  •     Data management strategies must address the unique considerations of the substantial data volume associated with cell and gene therapies
  •     Patient engagement presents challenges, requiring long-term monitoring (five to 15 years) after treatment

This webinar aims to comprehensively address these challenges, offering insights and strategies. By understanding and proactively managing logistics, startup procedures, data management, regulatory compliance and patient engagement, participants can pave the way for successful cell and gene therapy trials. The goal is to ensure these therapies become safe, effective and accessible options for patients in need, ultimately transforming the landscape of medical treatments.

Join experts from Allucent, Desmond Cabrera, VP, Project Management, Americas; Joyce Moore, Global Head, Patient Engagement; Marita Kruskopf Osterberg, Senior Manager, Study Start-Up; and Francisca Samson, MSc, Director, Data Management, EMEA, for the live webinar on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 10am EST (4pm CET/EU-Central).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Cell and Gene Therapy Clinical Trials: How to Successfully Operationalize a Trial of Prolonged Duration.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars and digital content to the global life science, food, healthcare and medical device communities. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps professionals stay current with industry developments, regulations and jobs. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, [email protected]

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Three Key Strategies to an Optimal Functional Service Provider (FSP) Partnership, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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The featured speakers will also discuss how FSP arrangements are an ideal model for expanding clinical research and post-marketing operations to non-footprint countries to maintain a broader global presence.

To conclude the discussion, the speakers will address the critical factors of how a company should approach the identification and recruiting of talent for FSP engagements. At PPD FSP Solutions, they have leveraged more than 25 years of experience to create a talent delivery strategy that focuses on meeting aggressive talent ramping plans for sponsors.

After this webinar, attendees will know how to create the optimal FSP partnership to fill small gaps in services or outsource multiple functions across a portfolio, the benefits of employing global resources and how to best identify and recruit talent for FSP engagements.

Join experts from the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, Gary Barker, Executive Director, Pharmacovigilance; Lisa Beckel, Senior Director Project Management, FSP Solutions; Jason Tate, FSP Talent Strategy Lead, for the live webinar on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 1pm EST (10am PST).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Three Key Strategies to an Optimal Functional Service Provider (FSP) Partnership.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars and digital content to the global life science, food, healthcare and medical device communities. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps professionals stay current with industry developments, regulations and jobs. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, [email protected]

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Unlocking Dry Eye Innovation with The Latest Clinical Designs and Technologies, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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In this webinar, featured speakers George W. Ousler III, Ora Senior Vice President of Anterior Segment, and Dr. Ethan Bensinger, PhD, Visual Psychophysics Specialist and Ora Director of R&D New Technology, will discuss ways to optimize dry eye clinical trial designs and execution. During this talk, attendees will hear about techniques and protocol approaches to improve endpoint sensitivity, reduce screen failure rates and increase harmonization across sites. The discussion will also include insights on trial designs, endpoint selection, recruitment and methods to reduce data variability.

Ora, Inc. is the only ophthalmic clinical trials company with a research and development (R&D) department focused on the evolution of clinical trials. Join this webinar for an engaging discussion on how important lessons learned from Ora’s over 30 years of experience are being leveraged to design and conduct the dry eye clinical studies of the future.

Join George W. Ousler III, Senior Vice President, Anterior Segment, Ora; and Dr. Ethan Bensinger, PhD, Visual Psychophysics Specialist, Ora Director of R&D New Technology, for the live webinar on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 1pm EST (10am PST).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Unlocking Dry Eye Innovation with The Latest Clinical Designs and Technologies.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars and digital content to the global life science, food, healthcare and medical device communities. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps professionals stay current with industry developments, regulations and jobs. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, [email protected]

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Montvale Grand Opening Event on November 15th

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Dr. Ran Rubinstein is thrilled to announce the grand opening of his new Montvale location. Join the team for an evening of celebration, special pricing, raffles, free mini consultations, and a live Skinvive demonstration. The event will take place on November 15th at the Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center, located at 160 Summit Ave Suite 201, Montvale, NJ. Experience how Dr. Rubinstein provides patients with the highest quality of attention and care.

MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Celebrating Montvale Grand Opening

You are invited to join the Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center team in celebrating the grand opening of a new location in Montvale, NJ. The planned evening is filled with excitement and exclusive offerings. From special pricing and raffles to free mini consultations, this event is not one to be missed. Event attendees even get to experience a live Skinvive demonstration. Celebrate over hors d’oeuvres and Prosecco while meeting leading industry representatives who will also be attending.

A New Chapter for Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center

This grand opening marks a significant milestone for the Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center. The new Montvale location, conveniently situated at 160 Summit Ave, underlines Dr. Rubinstein’s commitment to serving patients in Bergen and Rockland Counties. Patients who travel from Manhattan, Westchester, and even those from abroad can now experience industry-leading cosmetic care. Dr. Rubinstein is excited to continue the tradition of providing personalized service and exceptional patient care in the all-new location.

About Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center

The team at Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center is dedicated to providing patients with the latest and most advanced cosmetic treatments and surgical techniques. With the new, state-of-the-art facility, Dr. Rubinstein continues raising the bar for the future of aesthetic surgery.

This center offers a full selection of face and body procedures, as well as advanced medical spa services. Dr. Rubinstein believes in personalized service, attention to detail, and patient satisfaction. The new Montvale location also houses the Rubinstein Aesthetic Training Specialists, who continue to pioneer aesthetic education.

Dr. Ran Rubinstein: The Visionary Behind Your Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center

Dr. Ran Rubinstein, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, is the driving force behind Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center. With over 20 years of experience, he is recognized for his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to patient satisfaction.

Dr. Rubinstein is an active member of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery and also an attending at New York Presbyterian Hospital. For 15 years, he served as an assistant clinical professor at the esteemed Columbia New York Presbyterian Hospital, teaching future surgeons. With his notable experience and advanced skillset, he has become a highly sought after trainer of laser and injectable techniques.

A Peek into Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center

The new Montvale location complies with rigorous criteria related to patient care, safety protocols, infection control, equipment, staff qualifications, and facility management.

Dr. Rubinstein and his team perform a full range of facial and body procedures at Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center. At the medical spa, patients can expect the same personalized service, safety, and commitment to their satisfaction.

Rubinstein Aesthetic Training Specialists: Pioneering Aesthetic Education

Under the leadership of Dr. Rubinstein, the plastic surgery team is a pioneer in aesthetic education. In addition to the aesthetic services they provide, they are pleased to bring Rubinstein Aesthetic Training Specialists to Montvale, NJ. This training center is dedicated to providing medical professionals with advanced education and training on injectables and other non-surgical aesthetic procedures. These courses help licensed professionals to take their practice to the next level. The Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center team is proud to play a part in shaping the future of aesthetic surgery.

Grand Opening Event Details

The Montvale Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center’s grand opening on November 15th will be an evening of celebration and discovery. Event attendees can take advantage of a 20% discount on a wide range of cosmetic services. Attendees will also have a chance to participate in raffles where they can win fantastic prizes. Those waiting for the chance to speak with cosmetic surgery experts can share their needs and goals through mini-consultations.

One of the main highlights of this event will be a live Skinvive demonstration, showcasing some of the innovative techniques that Dr. Rubinstein uses in his practice. Join the Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center team from 5 pm to 8 pm for an evening of hors d’oeuvres and Prosecco and celebrate this new chapter.

Services to Be Offered at the New Montvale Branch

At the new Montvale branch, patients can look forward to an entire range of facial and body procedures.

Some of these include deep plane facelifts, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, mommy makeovers, and more.

The exceptional medical spa will provide a full range of non-surgical skin, hair, and body treatments.

Connect with Dr. Rubinstein: Contact Information

Dr. Rubinstein is thrilled to bring his commitment to aesthetic surgery excellence to Montvale, NJ. Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center strives to set the standard for the future of aesthetic surgery and their Montvale location is a crucial part of that vision.

You are invited to attend the grand opening event and be a part of this amazing journey.
If you have questions or need further information about the event, please call (201) 391-1135.
The grand opening event will take place at the new Montvale location at 160 Summit Ave Suite 201, Montvale, NJ 07645.

Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center is open from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, and Sunday 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM.

You can also reach out through the website where you can find additional resources and request appointments.

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Amelia Viera, yourfacemd.com, (201) 391-1135, [email protected], yourfacemd.com

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HeroZona Foundation Announces 20th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

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Impactful Event Returns to Serve Individuals and Families in Need

PHOENIX, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — HeroZona Foundation and Sons of the American Legion are excited to announce the 20th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the event, families in need will receive free turkeys at the Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65 (1624 E. Broadway Rd.) There will be a limit of one frozen turkey per family with no income requirements or ID necessary, while supplies last.

“This time of year can be a burden for many families and we want to take away the added stress for those who may be facing food insecurity across the Valley,” said Alan “AP” Powell, chairman of AP & Associates – Strategic Alliances, U.S. Army Desert-Storm Veteran and HeroZona cofounder. “We are proud to continue this tradition of providing Thanksgiving meals to our local community as everyone deserves to celebrate with their loved ones.

The foundation has launched a variety of community programs including The Bridge Forum ‘Time for Change’ Summits, which bring leaders from across the country together to discuss racial inequality, police relations, veterans’ issue, mental health and more. Other initiatives include Phoenix Tools 4 School, Holiday Bike Giveaways, MLK Celebrating the Dream, Veterans Reach to Teach and the HeroZona Forgotten Heroes Breakfast.

The giveaway is supported by a variety of different partners including the Phoenix Police Department, the Phoenix Fire Department, Crescent Crown Distributing, APS, Salt River Project, Mega 104.3, 101.1 The Bounce, Albertsons and Safeway, Arizona Diamondbacks, Andrew and Amy Cohn, Equality Health Foundation, Arizona Informant, Prensa Arizona, Maricopa Community Colleges, U.S. Representative for District 7 Ruben Gallego, District 11 State Senator Catherine Miranda, Maricopa County District 5 Supervisor Steve Gallardo, District 8 Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington, Greater Phoenix Urban League, 100 Black Men of Phoenix, National Coalition of 100 Black Women Phoenix Metropolitan Chapter, Vitanya Brain Performance, Blue Zones, Black Chamber of Arizona, Thinkzilla Consulting, the Art Hamilton Group, Mr. Bow Tie Entertainment and the African American Christian Clergy Coalition.

For more information about the foundation’s community program partnerships visit herozona.org or follow on Facebook.com/HeroZonaOrg.

About the HeroZona Foundation

The HeroZona Foundation is a non-profit organization that empowers Heroes in the community through entrepreneurship, employment, and education. The group works with veterans, first responders and those that bring social good to future generations and under-served communities. The foundation’s mission is to create opportunities for the brave men and women who serve their country, and community, every day.‥For more information, please visit‥HeroZona.org.‥

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Ivana Morales, HeroZona Foundation, 1 9738644523, [email protected]

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Organizational Psychologist Dr. Melonie Boone Applies Research and Mother’s Inspiration in HEROic Leadership Book

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Dr. Boone asserts that the hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism inherent in HEROic leadership are measurable and can be developed with the right interventions. In her book, Dr. Boone shares research on how managers with higher PsyCap are proven to be happier, higher-performing leaders who can develop similar traits in their employees and teammates. “The book is helpful for positive-thinking people managers who want to harness HERO competencies to strengthen their leadership and develop higher-performing teams,” she said.

The four qualities within HEROic Leadership are well known to the average person but manifest differently in the workplace, explains Dr. Boone. For example, in the workplace, hope means persevering toward goals. Efficacy, the “E” in HEROic leadership, involves the manager’s confidence in their ability to complete any tasks. Resilience, or the “R” in HERO, involves the managers’ ability to regroup after a failure and adapt to a different solution. Finally, the optimism in HERO refers to the manager’s expectation of success, regardless of the circumstances.

Dr. Boone discovered PsyCap in 2019 during her doctoral program. She immediately identified it as her mother’s leadership style and became interested in the HERO competencies. Throughout the pandemic, she researched a sample of business leaders to measure their level of PsyCap and its effect on their teams. Dr. Boone dedicated her research to her mother, who unfortunately died just months before her work was completed.

Dr. Boone said having the right amount of each HERO competency is the key to being a HEROic leader. “People managers can have too much of a good thing; it’s important to have the right mix,” she said. As an example in the book, she talks about the overly-optimistic leader who may lose their team’s trust if they regularly set unrealistic goals.

HEROic Leadership encapsulates Dr. Boone’s research and conclusions about leading with the HERO competencies in mind, and the significant findings of pioneers in PsyCap in the workplace. She also includes based in reality examples of her experiences as a management consultant and leadership development trainer. The book also includes one assessment to help managers determine their level of HERO and another to assess the level of HERO in a team. Based on the results, Dr. Boone offers suggestions and ideas for managers to develop their own PsyCap and also develop it in their team.

HEROic Leadership is currently available on Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com and Apple Books. For information on the book or to arrange for Dr. Boone to speak to your group, please visit heroicleadershipbook.com.

ABOUT DR. MELONIE BOONE
Dr. Melonie Boone has had a dynamic career as a leader and trusted advisor to executives on strategy, operations, P&L management, leadership development, and human resources for organizations from startups to large global companies. She is an author, speaker, and consultant, who currently serves as partner at RHR International, the preeminent leadership consulting firm. She works side by side with leaders to illuminate a behavioral science point of view to achieve business results. Dr. Boone has successfully started more than ten businesses. She currently serves as CEO of Blue Havana Chicago Inc., Blue Havana Clothing, Inc., and is president of B Ana Studios, Inc. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, a MJ in Business Law and Corporate Governance from Loyola University Law School, an MBA from Florida Metropolitan University, and a BBA in HR Management from Loyola University of Chicago School of Business. To contact Dr. Boone visit melonieboonephd.com.

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Karen A Dix, Big Ideas Writing, 6306050169, [email protected]

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Virginia Beach Non-Profit Launches Mission Greenspace on November 19th!

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Seton Youth Services Holds First Habitat Restoration Planting at New Virginia Beach Campus

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In partnership with Virginia Wesleyan University, the Virginia Department of Forestry, and area horticultural experts, Seton Youth Services, the region’s only non-profit dedicated to free, 24-hour shelter, outreach, mentoring and counseling to youth in crisis and their families, is launching the first phase of its Mission Greenspace initiative, designed to restore and create sustainable greenspace on its new 4-acre campus in Virginia Beach. Through a $20,000 grant of planning, labor and materials, Seton will plant 34 trees and shrubs at its Stoneshore Road property on November 19, 2023, from 1-5 pm, with additional planting next spring. “We are beyond grateful to our lead Building Promise Capital Campaign donors, Brian and Stan Holland of Atlantic Bay Mortgage, for purchasing this 4-acre property for Seton in 2021, located in the heart of the city. In addition to its purpose as the setting for our new Boys’ and Girls’ shelters and our Administration building, our organization hopes to set an example of how deliberate landscape design and practice can restore habitat for people, plants, and wildlife. As a non-profit, we do not have a budget for seasonal landscape change outs, and we believe we have a responsibility to minimize waste and maximize the lifespan of any resources we do have at hand. We are hoping to set an example that others in our suburban area can follow to utilize native, perennial plants in their greenspaces, whether large or small. In a way, we see this mission as allowing us to help heal the environment just as our programs heal the youth and families we serve,” explained Jennifer Sieracki, CEO of Seton Youth Services. “Also, as a VWU alumna, and former Norfolk Botanical Garden(NBG) staffer, I look forward to collaborating with VWU faculty and students, and horticulturist Brian O’Neill, formerly with NBG, on this important mission.”

Seton’s Mission Greenspace initiative includes planting native trees, shrubs and other vegetation, installation of the Growing Promise Garden, a permanent, dedicated edibles and pollinator garden, funded by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation’s Alison J. and Ella W. Parsons Fund, and the future Chillin’ Out Weather Station, a S.T.E.M based solar-powered weather monitoring center.

“Extreme heat is one of the most dangerous weather events in the United States and is worsened in urban areas by pavement and the lack of green spaces,” explains Dr. Elizabeth Malcolm, Associate Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science of at VWU. “An urban heat research campaign carried out by Virginia Wesleyan University measured a 15 °F difference across the city of Virginia Beach on a hot summer afternoon. Seton Youth Services’ campus is in a neighborhood identified as at risk from extreme heat events based on the VWU research. In partnership with the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, Virginia Wesleyan University obtained funding from the Virginia Department of Forestry for the current tree planting project. Trees and natural spaces provide benefits beyond reducing the urban heat island effect, having been shown to improve test scores and mental health in children. Malcolm added, “Virginia Wesleyan is excited to partner with Seton Youth Services to integrate native trees and green spaces at their new campus to benefit the psychological and physical wellbeing of the children they serve. This project allows our students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to serve our community.”

Speaking as a group, Grace Harriman, Avery Lewis, Janessa Lowe, and Stephanie Clark, all with VWU’s Class of ’27, said, “As students of Virginia Wesleyan University and its Batten Honors College (BHC), we are completing an honors program that inspires, engages, and prepares students to become impactful leaders, good citizens, and environmental stewards in the global community. Our “Contemporary Environmental Issues” class is the Honors seminar all first-year BHC students are required to take. Our focus is climate change and water sustainability. Students completing this class receive a Chesapeake Bay Foundation Advocacy certificate from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. To obtain our certificate, we are required to investigate a local environmental issue and propose a solution. This year, we chose to work with Seton Youth Services. Our role in Mission Greenspace is to assist Seton with planning, organizing, and completing their Phase One tree planting project and garden to provide privacy, lounging areas, and outdoor hands-on education for youth served, and for Seton staff.”

Thirty Seton staff and Board Members, VWU students and faculty, and community volunteers will em-“bark” on Seton’s Mission Greenspace Plant-A-Thon on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 1-5 p.m., at Seton’s new campus, 3396 Stoneshore Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. For more information, contact Jennifer Sieracki, CEO, at 757.403.2617, or [email protected].

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NBPure and Goop Partner to Elevate Supplements and Nourish Wellness

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“We are very excited to have been a partner at this year’s Goop Health Summit,” said Danna Pratte, the CEO of NBPure, a multi-million-dollar global supplement business.

“We are always looking for interactive ways to get in front of an audience that is focused on clean, premium wellness. We were sampling our Plant Protein+ and gifting our Zinc Up+, so everyone could directly experience the benefits of our great products,” Pratte added.

Both featured products will come in especially handy during the fast-approaching holiday season. Zinc Up+ can provide support to the immune system, travel plans, and New Year’s wellness routines for the skin and mood. And Plant Protein+ can help with exercise goals, complement comfort foods, or even be worked into holiday treat recipes.

The partnership gives witness to the affinity between Goop and NBPure consumers and their similar lifestyles.

Pratte said she believes her company is a great fit with Goop, because NBPure has worked for many years developing products that help people “live their best lives”.

“We are living in a time when people want to be healthy; they want great, quality products that are proven to work, and they want solutions from companies that are honest and conscientious about things like their individual health, family health, global health. We want this to be a brand without borders because we all share many of the same goals– a healthy, amazing, incredible life.”

The In Goop Health Summit was the latest of nine in-person and three virtual sessions in which Goop has brought together a community of people who “want to connect more deeply with themselves, others, and the world around them,” according to a company news release.

More information is available at goop.com/ingoodhealth.

About NBPure:

NBPure has been in the dietary supplement industry for more than 25 years. As a female-owned, family business, NBPure’s mission is to provide the highest quality supplements to those who seek a natural approach to their everyday health care needs. The company’s commitment to excellence ensures that its products exceed industry standards for purity, potency, and bioavailability and allows it to provide consumers with cutting-edge and innovative products. It always strives to make the highest quality sustainable supplements available to more working people, families, and communities. The company’s core products, including the best-selling original oxygen cleanser MagO7, focus on digestive health as a foundation of wellness. Today, NBPure makes dozens of purposeful natural supplements for wellness, performance, and beauty. Since day one, the company’s name has stood for its product values: Natural Ingredients, Better Formulas, and Purity Testing.

To learn more about the company and keep up with its latest innovations in health and wellness, visit the NBPure website at nbpure.com or follow its Instagram page, @nbpure.

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Robyn Stevens, PR Media, 1 856-298-9820, [email protected], www.nbpure.com

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Northeast Delta HSA releases Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Impact Report

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“NEDHSA continues to find solutions to improve population health by providing quality, competent, and compassionate Integrated Healthcare and addressing the negative social determinants of health,” Lewis said. “The agency carefully and compassionately engaged the region’s vulnerable populations in non-traditional ways by utilizing art galleries, museums, psychodramas, music, fitness, and more. We are proud to serve in the capacity we do in supporting the work of the executive director, the staff, contractors, and many others who work to make NEDHSA what it is.”

The report reveals NEDHSA’s work in its 12-parish service area, where it delivered outpatient behavioral health services to more than 1,700 outpatient clients, providing more than 29,500 billable and non-billable services. In working with its funded Network of Care partnerships, NEDHSA served 149 clients in inpatient facilities.

NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A. Sizer said, “we must stay focused on truly meeting the comprehensive health and social needs of marginalized people in Louisiana and the nation, and we must also continue to be innovative in how we conceptualize issues and solve problems on behalf of vulnerable people and communities.”

“We understand the interconnectedness between primary care and behavioral health challenges and are so committed to innovation and improving the overall population health outcomes of those who are mentally ill, addicted, disabled, and poor in Louisiana’s Delta,” Dr. Sizer said. “In this annual report of impact, you will see how we are transforming the region using traditional and non-traditional methods.”

The annual report reveals that NEDHSA reviewed 574 applications for developmental disability eligibility and provided oversight, including Statement of Approval to 506 participants. NEDHSA also provided valuable prevention and wellness services and education in FY23, including completing 791 SYNAR compliance checks, distributing 2,702 NARCAN kits, and enrolling more than 8,500 children and adolescents in evidence-based programs.

The report also shows NEDHSA’s client satisfaction and outcomes for FY23, indicating high client satisfaction rates, with nearly 98 percent of clients stating they would continue NEDHSA services and would recommend our clinics and services to their family, friends, and others. More than 83 percent of surveyed existing adult clients seen in NEDHSA outpatient clinics reported improved functioning, and more than 80 percent of adult clients reported positive treatment outcomes and positive social connectedness. More than 65 percent of adult clients in FY23 reported reduced alcohol/drug use.

Dr. Sizer added, “We will continue to innovate, integrate, form committed partnerships, be a catalyst for, and inspire those we serve. We understand the importance of our work in the lives of so many individuals, families, and communities in Louisiana’s Delta.”

To view the annual report – click here: NEDHSA FY 23 Annual Service Report

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DeRon Talley, Northeast Delta HSA, 318-237-9973, [email protected], www.nedeltahsa.org

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New coalition calls on UN to recognise natural materials ahead of INC-3

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A global coalition of packaging companies is calling on UN Treaty makers to recognise natural polymer materials as a key tool in the fight against plastic. Officially launched today, the Natural Polymers Group is a new industry voice committed to scaling natural polymer solutions to reduce plastic pollution globally. These innovative materials, created by companies Notpla, Loliware, Traceless, Xampla, MarinaText, Zerocircle and PlantSea, offer a regenerative, circular solution to tackle plastic waste and pollution.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A global coalition of packaging companies is calling on UN Treaty makers to recognise natural polymer materials as a key tool in the fight against plastic.

Officially launched today, the Natural Polymers Group is a new industry voice committed to scaling natural polymer solutions to reduce plastic pollution globally.

The group, representing seven innovators (across the US, Europe and India), has been founded to establish nature-based materials, such as plants and seaweeds, as a viable and mainstream means of replacing plastic.

These innovative materials, created by companies Notpla, Loliware, Traceless, Xampla, MarinaText, Zerocircle and PlantSea, offer a regenerative, circular solution to tackle plastic waste and pollution.

The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee will kick off in Nairobi next week, as representatives come together to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.

“We have come together to demonstrate the enormous potential for naturally sourced materials to transform industries reliant on conventional and single-use plastics,” said Pierre Paslier, cofounder of Notpla. “Our group will be the voice of this emerging industry and accelerate the adoption of natural polymers across many sectors and applications.”

Alexandra French, CEO of Xampla said: “We are proud to launch the Natural Polymers Group to speak with one voice about the potential of natural materials to eliminate plastic. Our Morro materials are a viable and market ready solution that can do things plastics never could. We urge those who are drafting the Treaty to recognise natural polymers as an essential part of a plastic free future.”

The group has set out three policy endorsements ahead of INC-3. This includes the call for a global and clear definition for plastic and non-plastic substitutes and an expanded criteria for circularity, that recognises natural polymer’s end of life benefits.

It also pushes for ambitious policies and incentives to phase out unnecessary plastics such as extended producer responsibility systems, taxes and levies.

These measures will help scale the production and use of safe, sustainable natural polymer solutions made from abundant renewable resources.

“The global treaty underway now is a pivotal chance to coordinate ambitious action to address the plastic crisis. We urge policymakers to leverage this opportunity to support natural solutions as the key solution to avoid plastic waste and pollution altogether, rather than relying solely on recycling or reuse of plastic,” added Pierre Paslier.

The Natural Polymers Group represents an important step in harnessing nature’s solutions to transition to a circular economy free of plastic pollution.

“It’s now more critical than ever that the natural polymers industry unites to solve the most pressing challenges of our time: plastic pollution and climate change. LOLIWARE’s fully commercialised seaweed resins platform ensures sustainability at scale, compliance with new legislation, new customer demands, and new waste requirements,” said Sea Briganti, CEO of LOLIWARE.

The coalition invites other innovators, businesses, researchers and NGOs to join its mission.

Learn more at https://naturalpolymersgroup.com/

About Loliware (www.loliware.com)

Loliware is an award-winning materials science company replacing single-use plastics with seaweed-based materials that are Designed to Disappear™. As the first company worldwide to scale seaweed as a high-performance, cost-effective replacement to fossil fuel-based plastics, Loliware’s SEA Technology, is a new category of sustainable resins that can be processed on existing plastics equipment into limitless home-compostable, circular products that regenerate the earth. Loliware’s partners include resin distributors, global manufacturers, and major brands worldwide, including Montachem, Sinclair & Rush, José Andrés Group and 1Hotels.

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LOLIWARE Press Team, LOLIWARE, 1 347-609-4990, [email protected], www.loliware.com

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