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NexCore Group and Arizona Oncology Celebrate the Opening of New Cancer Center in Prescott, Arizona

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Arizona Oncology Practice Director, Melinda Paipa, commented on the process with NexCore Group saying, “We were able to sit down with everyone from NexCore to discuss expectations for both parties, and it turned out amazing.” Medical Oncologist, Dr. Iyad Hamarneh, added, “It has exceeded our expectations. The patients are happy; they feel a completely different energy. Having the doctors, the providers, and all the team in one space makes a huge difference. Being able to see the patient, interact with them, provide answers, and do the testing in one place is a huge upgrade.”

Arizona Oncology also features a 35-chair infusion area, outdoor garden, 17 total medical, gynecologic, and radiation oncology exam rooms, along with a PET-CT imaging room. The new building design also includes the ability to add up to two medical linear accelerators (LINAC) in the future to target and destroy cancerous cells in a precise area of a patient’s body with minimal exposure to the surrounding healthy tissue.

This is the second project NexCore has delivered for Irving, Texas-based McKesson. The Texas Oncology Cancer Center opened in Amarillo earlier in 2023.

“The Prescott community now has access to exceptional cancer care at the newly opened Arizona Oncology center, a project realized through the collaboration of NexCore Group with McKesson and US Oncology”, commented NexCore President Jarrod Daddis. “I am also proud of the NexCore team for leading the day-to-day efforts to deliver this project on time and on budget. Arizona Oncology is more than a building; it’s a commitment to the well-being of a community.”

For a video of the AZ Oncology grand opening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkdHqjyGQuM

NexCore Group LLC is a national healthcare real estate investment and development company that focuses on acquiring, developing, owning, and managing purpose-built facilities for healthcare, science and technology, and senior living. Since its founding in 2004, NexCore has successfully completed over $5.7 billion in real estate transactions throughout 29 states, developed and acquired over 16 million square feet of healthcare, science, and senior living communities, and currently manages over $3.3 billion in assets spanning 7.6 million square feet. NexCore is headquartered in Denver, with regional offices in Bethesda, Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Orlando, Phoenix, and Seattle.

Contact Info:
Kirstin Barbour
[email protected]
970-441-8100

Media Contact
Kirstin Barbour, NexCore Group, 1 720-985-1768, [email protected], www.nexcoregroup.com

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Science: Biology

The Frederick Children’s Chorus will perform Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along on Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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Held at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in downtown Frederick

FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — This year’s performance will mark the 28th year that the Frederick Children’s Chorus has brought this spectacular performance of Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along, which has become one of the region’s must-attend events each holiday season. Hundreds of fellow music lovers, a professional orchestra, 4 superstar soloists, and our magnificent stage chorus will join together for a spectacular performance that will leave everyone bursting with more holiday spirit than ever.

This Sing-Along is interactive and invites you to sing with the chorus to the majesty of the classic Handel’s Messiah. Your voice will soar through the concert hall with the rest of the audience, backed by live musicians and a large, on-stage choir. This is a performance you don’t want to miss! Even if you don’t sing, all are welcome to come and enjoy the experience!

You can purchase tickets here or even become a sponsor to support the Chorus and its programs.

About The Frederick Children’s Chorus

The Frederick Children’s Chorus (FCC) was founded by Judy DuBose in 1985 on the principle that any child, regardless of training or financial standing, should be able to become the best singer they can be.

Their mission is to bring children together for the joyful exploration and celebration of singing.

FCC is a non-audition, all-inclusive children’s chorus that provides a safe place for children ages 3-18 years to come and truly be themselves.

For more information about the Frederick Children’s Chorus, visit https://fredcc.org/. You can also connect on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Media Contact
Kathleen Siedor, Frederick Children’s Chorus, 240-566-5204, [email protected], https://fredcc.org/

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Health: Abortion

Signers National Adds Three Nonprofit Retail Insurance Agencies

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Organization grows commercial real estate and religious insurance expertise

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Signers National, a group of premier insurance companies dedicated to servicing key client segments across the United States, today announced the acquisition of three retail insurance agencies, Carriage Trade Insurance Agency, The Sanctuary Insurance Agency, Inc. and Robert O. Hampton Inc. These new additions to the Signers team will operate under member companies Lamb Insurance Services and Commercial Real Estate Insurance Services (CREIS).

Carriage Trade is a retail agency based in Long Island focused primarily on niche-oriented commercial insurance, including religious and nonprofit organizations. The firm is owned by Mike Jakob and Annie DeJohn, who will continue to lead operations under the Signers umbrella. The Carriage Trade staff will transition to Signers as well in the deal.

“We are thrilled at the opportunity to work with the Signers team and expand our outreach to a wide range of new nonprofit clients in the religious space and beyond,” said Jakob, senior client executive. “Our team looks forward to branching out and providing critical services and coverage to the nonprofit clients Signers supports across the country.”

Robert O. Hampton Inc. and The Sanctuary Agency are both operated by Bob Hampton and Neil Burdge. The Sanctuary Agency offers coverage protecting religious organizations and Robert O. Hampton Inc. provides additional coverage and expertise for commercial real estate businesses.

“Signers National is a leader in the spaces we work in and we look forward to joining their team and better reaching and supporting religious organizations and commercial real estate operations with the coverage and expertise they need to thrive in today’s business environment,” said Hampton, managing client executive.

Signers has made several major acquisitions in the past few months and continues to expand its service offerings in niche markets. “These acquisitions are in line with our growth strategy for the future,” said Josh Lamberg, CEO of Signers. “Our new partnerships and the impressive teams these agencies bring solidify the Signers National’s position as a leader with unparalleled expertise and experience in religious, nonprofit commercial real estate insurance and more.”

For more information regarding Signers and their member companies, please visit https://signat.com/ or contact Paul Czerniak, Director, Strategic Mergers & Acquisitions, at [email protected] or 732-944-0521.

About Signers National
Signers National is a group of premier insurance companies dedicated to servicing key client segments across the United States. As the parent company of three leading insurance providers, Signers leverages deep expertise in their niche markets, providing added value across the entire insurance ecosystem. Signers has made several acquisitions in the past year and continues to work under an aggressive growth strategy. For more information, please visit https://signat.com/.

Media Contact

Hari Rajagopalan, Signers National, (610) 559-7585, [email protected], https://signat.com/

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Science: Biology

Veterans Advantage Honors Military Service With Annual “Heroes Meet Heroes”

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“This event would not be one of the longest running live & virtual events for Veterans Day without the help and support of longtime Veterans Advantage benefit partners: Avis Budget Group, Dell, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, 1-800-Flowers.com,” Higgins added.

Veterans Advantage will be hosting two virtual events this year – 12 noon and 6:30 pm ET. Veterans, Active Duty Military, and their family members can register here for either of these nationwide streaming events: http://www.veteransadvantage.com/heroes2023

Special guest honorees include:

  • Two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Donna de Varona

Panelists include:

  • Gerry Byrne, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Vice Chairman, Penske Media
  • Michelle Carter, U.S. Olympian, Shotput
  • David Caruth, U.S. Army Veteran, Marketing Manager, Strategy & Planning, Verizon
  • Syed Faraz, US Air Force combat navigator, Harvard/Stanford graduate student, and Tillman Scholar
  • Scott Fusco, U.S. Olympian, Ice Hockey
  • Rich Jones, U.S. Army Veteran, Chief Veteran Officer & Executive VP, Paramount Global
  • Ben Kanute, U.S. Olympian, Triathlon
  • Joe Maloy, U.S. Olympian, Triathlon
  • Dr. Phil Shinnick, U.S. Air Force Veteran, U.S. Olympian, Long Jump (World Record Holder)
  • Lt. General Martin R. Steele (RET.), U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Fmr. CEO of the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum

Moderated by:

Scott Higgins, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Veterans Advantage
U.S. Army Veteran, Vietnam

Attendees can enter a raffle to win prizes, including ticket giveaways from IMAX, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Dell computers, and free one-year VetRewards subscriptions from Veterans Advantage for attendees who served or are currently serving.

Heroes Meet Heroes is a premier event that Veterans Advantage will be sponsoring this Veterans Week. For more information on events to honor military, veterans, and their families this Veterans Day, visit http://www.VeteransWeekNYC.org.

Subscribers to VetRewards can also redeem Veterans Day discounts and other special offers from leading retailers and travel providers at http://www.veteransadvantage.com/marketplace.

About Veterans Advantage
Veterans Advantage, PBC, a registered public benefit corporation, is a military marketing, media and technology company with a socially responsible mission of delivering greater respect, recognition, and rewards to its members and their families for service to our country. Co-founded in 1999 by Scott Higgins, a Vietnam War Veteran, and Lin Higgins, the proud daughter of a U.S. Marine, Veterans Advantage provides a platform for companies to create and promote exclusive offers for their customers who are active-duty military, veterans, and their families enrolled in Veterans Advantage. Our Veterans Advantage team is passionate about advocating for the creation of new, lifestyle-enhancing benefits for our members with VetRewards, our premium subscription plan, and redeemed with the secure VetRewards Card ID. We work with our Fortune 500 partner coalition of travel industry leaders, top brand-name retailers, and major service providers offering technology to seamlessly verify their customer’s military status and protect their offers from fraud and dilution, while delivering A Real Thank You® to the men and women who have given so much to protect our freedoms. Visit http://www.VeteransAdvantage.com.

Media Contact
Roy Asfar, Veterans Advantage, 18668382774, [email protected], www.VeteransAdvantage.com

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Health

UCare and Fulcrum Health team up to bring massage therapy to UCare members of dual Medicare/Medicaid plans

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Fulcrum Health established the TruTouch network in 2019 as a first step to establishing standards of care and credentialing for massage therapists that would ultimately make it possible for health plans to offer coverage of massage services to members. All TruTouch massage therapists are credentialed through Fulcrum Health to ensure they are current on best practices for massage therapy.

“At UCare, we are committed to going the extra mile to support our members, especially our older members and those with disabilities. With people increasingly discovering the benefits of massage therapy for pain relief, stress reduction, and more, we believe it’s important to provide access to credentialed physical medicine practitioners who will work in tandem with providers across the care continuum for our members,” said UCare’s Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer Jay Sivasailam. “Fulcrum Health’s TruTouch network and 40-year history of promoting physical medicine solutions makes them a preferred partner to meet our members’ needs.”

As part of UCare’s expansion of benefits into Massage Therapy, Fulcrum Health is actively recruiting massage therapists in Minnesota to join the TruTouch network to expand access to UCare members. There is no cost to join the network, plus TruTouch providers receive additional benefits such as access to educational resources and support and makes therapists more visible to potential clients through the directories.

For more information about Fulcrum Health, visit fulcrumhealthinc.org. To learn more about joining the TruTouch network as a patient-centered massage therapist, visit trutouchhealth.org.

About Fulcrum Health
Fulcrum Health, Inc. is a non-profit, NCQA accredited, physical medicine benefit management organization delivering quality care through its credentialed chiropractic providers for 40 years. Its product offerings include chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, and pain management services. Serving 2.4 million members in the Midwest, Fulcrum continues to offer innovative and inspiring ways to leverage physical medicine that help lower health care costs, achieve better outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction. Fulcrum Health is a multiple year recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for outstanding performance in patient satisfaction. For more information, visit fulcrumhealthinc.org. Follow us on LinkedIn.

NCQA is a private, nonprofit 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. NCQA can be found online at ncqa.org, on Twitter @ncqa, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncqa.

Media contact: Barbara Tabor, APR / (651) 230-9192 / [email protected]

Media Contact
Barbara Tabor, Fulcrum Health, 651-230-9192, [email protected], https://www.fulcrumhealthinc.org/

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Health

Streamlining Compliance – RMD Inc. Deploys 2FA with Smart Auditing

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Meeting CMMC Compliance without Hassles

As cybersecurity threats continue to escalate, compliance with CMMC and NIST standards has become increasingly crucial, especially for organizations in government contracting. According to a study by Cybersecurity Ventures, damages from cybercrime are expected to reach $6 trillion annually by 2021. Another report from Verizon revealed that 28% of data breaches in 2020 involved small businesses, who are also a sizeable part of the government supply chain. As a result, there is an urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures and compliance.

The Challenges Faced

RMD Inc., which operates in a unique workflow environment of shared lab stations for multiple users, faced several new challenges in meeting CMMC/NIST requirements. These included:

1. Compliance with specific CMMC/NIST controls.

2. Preventing unlocked and unattended computers (AC.L2-3.1.10).

3. Accurately auditing users on shared workstation access (AU.L2-3.3.2).

4. Enforcing robust 2FA (two-factor authentication) for PC access (IA.L2-3.5.3).

5. Implementing a 2FA solution without compromising employee login speed.

6. Finding an easy-to-integrate solution that would not disrupt regular operations.

Using Proximity to Automate Compliance

GateKeeper Enterprise was chosen as a perfect fit for RMD’s unique needs. Notably, the GateKeeper KIOSK mode feature made it possible to utilize RMD’s software across different computers, a key requirement for the organization.

Takeaways from the Case Study

The case study provides in-depth insights into how GateKeeper Enterprise’s innovative solutions can help organizations navigate the complexities of CMMC and NIST compliance, without sacrificing operational efficiency. For a detailed look at how GateKeeper Enterprise has aided RMD in achieving compliance while also enhancing their workflow, download the full case study.

About RMD, Inc.

Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. (RMD), is recognized worldwide as a foremost expert in the fields of radiation detection and imaging, nuclear instrumentation, and non-destructive test equipment. Since 1974, RMD has conducted world-class research and developed industry-leading commercial products. Scientists and engineers at RMD more often shape research and development trends, rather than following it. With more than 70 awarded U.S. patents, RMD’s research and products are utilized in a vast range of scientific fields; from space science to particle physics, nuclear security, clinical diagnoses, nondestructive testing, and environmental research.

RMD maintains strong relations with multiple U.S. government agencies, corporations, universities, and research institutions. It frequently partners with them to develop and advance radiation detection and high-speed imaging technologies.

About GateKeeper Enterprise

Untethered Labs, Inc. is committed to providing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that make compliance with security standards like CMMC and NIST not only achievable but also operationally beneficial. With a relentless focus on innovation, GateKeeper Enterprise offers state-of-the-art solutions designed to meet the pressing manufacturing challenges of today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Our flagship product, GateKeeper Enterprise, offers a unique blend of robust two-factor authentication (2FA) and seamless access controls, providing organizations with an optimized, secure workflow. Especially tailored for enterprises that require stringent compliance with security frameworks like CMMC and NIST, our solutions are not only compliance-ready but designed to simultaneously enhance operational efficiency.

Trusted by a diverse range of clients—from healthcare and government agencies to technology firms like RMD Inc.—GateKeeper Enterprise stands as a vanguard in delivering cybersecurity solutions that work for professionals in real-world situations.

For more information, visit www.gkaccess.com

Media Contact
Jamel Lugg, GateKeeper Enterprise, 1 2024805092, [email protected], gkaccess.com

SOURCE GateKeeper Enterprise

Science: Biology

Big Red Rooster Flow Named Top Workplace by Chicago Tribune

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Big Red Rooster Flow receives Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces 2023 Award

NORTHFIELD, Ill., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Big Red Rooster Flow, a leading provider of tech-enabled retail project and construction management services, is proud to announce being recognized as a Top Workplaces 2023 award recipient by The Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces.

The Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces program annually distinguishes outstanding companies in the Chicago area based on employee feedback gathered through a confidential survey administered by Energage, LLC. The survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure that employees have a voice and are heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

This recognition is a testament to Big Red Rooster Flow’s dedication to a workplace culture focused on trust, transparency, proactivity, confidence, and collaboration, bringing out the best in every employee and, ultimately, every customer interaction.

“We are incredibly honored to be named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace,” said Robert Mead, President of Big Red Rooster Flow. “We take immense pride in fostering an award-winning culture where innovation thrives, and employees can do their best work.”

This achievement follows Big Red Rooster Flow’s recent launch of its new brand identity and website, marking yet another key milestone since joining the Marmon Retail Solutions network of brands in 2021. Marmon Retail Solutions, a Berkshire Hathaway company, consists of 11 retail-focused companies devoted to improving every aspect of the retail experience.

More information about Big Red Rooster Flow can be found at‥www.bigredroosterflow.com.

About Big Red Rooster Flow

Big Red Rooster Flow is a leading provider of tech-enabled project and construction management services, supporting Fortune 1000 companies. Our mission is to help bring national and multi-site retail projects to market on time, on budget, and on brand. With our comprehensive service offering and proprietary technology, Big Red Rooster Flow delivers peace of mind – every project, every time. For more information about Big Red Rooster Flow, please visit www.bigredroosterflow.com.

About Energage

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into valuable business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 17 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit‥energage.com‥or‥topworkplaces.com.

Media Contact

Kathy Dunne, Big Red Rooster Flow, 1 847-441-1818, [email protected], www.bigredroosterflow.com 

SOURCE Big Red Rooster Flow

Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Miami Entrepreneur Frances Rios Launches Anthology Book Showcasing Latina Business Leaders’ Rise to Excellence; Reframing Perspectives presents 21 Puerto Rican authors

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Beyond her business accolades, Rios champions empowerment through the Latina Next Foundation. Her mission is crystal clear: fortifying professional Hispanic women with tools for a secure financial future, alleviating fears of a destitute retirement.

The anthology showcases the tenacity and drive of Latina professionals. It encompasses compelling stories from General Managers of Fortune 500 giants to heartening narratives from local business leaders, offering readers a dose of inspiration, hope and strategies for business and career success.

This book launch transcends a mere debut; it’s a festival of Latina excellence, a guiding light for aspiring leaders, and a testament to the boundless possibilities when perspectives shift.

Contributing authors include:

  •     Melissa Rivera-Roena – Country Manager, ManpowerGroup, Inc.
  •     María Milagros Soto Matos – Regional VP for Walmart Puerto Rico
  •     Doris Barroso Vicéns – Managing Partner, RSM Puerto Rico
  •     Iliette Frontera – Vice President of Operations Boston Scientific
  •     Milagros Cabrera – Founder and CEO, The Retail Group
  •     Agnes B. Suárez Méndez – President & CEO of Agnes B. Suarez Consulting LLC
  •     Flavia D. Tejada – President of Mentor Technical Group
  •     Brenda Abad Vega – General Manager of Pepe Abad
  •     Lizette C. Vélez-Rivé – Founding Member at Saldaña, Carvajal & Vélez-Rivé, P.S.C.
  •     Ilia M. Ríos Reyes – President and Managing Partner at V Architecture
  •     Lisette Villavicencio – President at Villavicencio & Associates Construction
  •     Maricelis Rivera-Santos – President of Access All Services
  •     Josely Vega Maldonado – President and CEO of Universal Insurance Group
  •     Alexandra Caraballo Vega – General Manager of Lopito, Ileana & Howie
  •     Clarivette Diaz Sosa – General Manager of Puerto Rico Terminals
  •     Frances T. Berríos Meléndez – President of the College of Electrical Experts of Puerto Rico
  •     Gladys T. Nieves Vázquez – President of EDP University Puerto Rico
  •     Camalis Flores Polanco. – Partner, SVP, Business Development RiskOne Solutions
  •     Debbie Alonso Rodriguez – General Manager, Mayagüez Resort & Casino
  •     Olga I. Ramos Carrasquillo – President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico
  •     María del C. Betancourt Vázquez – Owner and Principal Consultant for DNV Consulting, LLC.

Rios passionately conveyed the uniqueness of the anthology, noting the absence of such a focus on Puerto Rican businesswomen. For some, this book was the realization of a cherished dream. “This book is their legacy, an avenue to inspire and guide the next generation of women leaders,” she mentioned.

She accentuated the transformative essence of the stories. “To ascend in one’s profession or entrepreneurial journey, comprehending the ethos of these accomplished leaders is invaluable,” she stated. “It’s about embracing their ethos, their choices, and their support systems.”
Rios extends an invitation to readers: “Delve into these narratives, journey with these women, and let their stories shape your own.”

“Reframing Perspectives: Latina Leaders Who Have Taken Their Stories to the Next Level” is available on Amazon.

About the Book:
“Reframing Perspectives: Latina Leaders Who Have Taken Their Stories to the Next Level” is an enthralling anthology, spotlighting the journeys of 21 dynamic Puerto Rican women who steered their destinies with resilience and determination. The book bridges the experiences of Fortune 500 executives and innovative business owners, encapsulating tales of grit, triumph, and unwavering willpower. It embodies the essence of self-discovery and the transformative power of reshaping one’s narrative.

Media Contact
Marie Lazzara, JJR Marketing, 630-400-3361, [email protected], https://jjrmarketing.com/

SOURCE Frances Rios

Health

Expert consensus statement defines best practices for integration of lifestyle medicine into primary care settings

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A lifestyle medicine approach to primary care – where disease risk factors and symptoms are often first detected – could meaningfully improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Evaluation and management of chronic disease accounts for about 80% of medical encounters, largely due to lifestyle choices that influence eight of the top 10 causes of mortality, the statement noted. Lifestyle medicine aligns with many of the recommendations in the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine’s 2021 report “Implementing High-Quality Primary Care: Rebuilding the Foundation of Health Care.“

“This panel of experts from diverse backgrounds agreed on many key aspects of lifestyle medicine that can be incorporated into the primary care setting to achieve improved quality and outcomes, while also identifying benefits such as decreased health-related costs and enhanced patient and clinician satisfaction,” said Meagan Grega, MD, DipABLM, FACLM, chair of the expert panel. “It is my hope that this expert consensus statement publication raises awareness of the unique aspects of integrating lifestyle medicine into primary care and helps inform clinicians as they transition to a delivery model that places lifestyle medicine at the foundation of all healthcare.”

The expert panel of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, a clinical psychologist and other health professionals who practice lifestyle medicine used a modified Delphi Survey to achieve the criteria for consensus on 65 statements, which were divided into 10 categories:

-Integration of lifestyle medicine into primary care
-Delivery models
-Provider education
-Evidence base for lifestyle medicine
-Vital signs
-Treatment
-Resource referral and reimbursement
-Patient, family and community involvement; shared decision-making
-Social determinates of health and health equity
-Barriers to lifestyle medicine

Examples of statements that achieved consensus include “Optimal lifestyle medicine services in primary care are best delivered through a multi-disciplinary team approach utilizing a qualified clinician lead and qualified supporting health professionals” and “Effective deprescribing of medications is an essential part of safe and effective lifestyle intervention treatment.”

Interest in lifestyle medicine has soared in recent years amid growing awareness that the trajectory of chronic disease in the U.S. is unsustainable. Sixty percent or more of U.S. adults—and an alarmingly rising number of children—have already been diagnosed with one chronic disease, while 40% have two or more. Since certification by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine(ABLM) began in 2017, more than 5,000 physicians and other health professionals have earned certification in lifestyle medicine.

Medical education institutions and health systems, including the U.S. military, are increasingly incorporating lifestyle medicine. There are now more than 300 residency programs incorporating ACLM’s Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum (LMRC) and student-led Lifestyle Medicine Interest Groups (LMIGS) exists at 132 U.S. campuses.    

The expert consensus statement calls for future research to explore reimbursement models that make the incorporation of lifestyle medicine more universally economically sustainable for clinicians, guidelines to better define Intensive Therapeutic Lifestyle Change intervention (ITLC) and how lifestyle medicine can best address the social determinants of health.

ABOUT ACLM

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine is the nation’s medical professional society advancing lifestyle medicine as the foundation for a redesigned, value-based and equitable healthcare delivery system, leading to whole person health. ACLM educates, equips, empowers and supports its members through quality, evidence-based education, certification and research to identify and eradicate the root cause of chronic disease, with a clinical outcome goal of health restoration as opposed to disease management. http://www.lifestylemedicine.org

Media Contact

Alexander Branch, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, 19719835383, [email protected], American College of Lifestyle Medicine

SOURCE American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Health: Mental Health

Daytryp Health Announces Partnership with Enthea for Groundbreaking Nationwide Availability of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy as an Employee Benefit

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Enthea’s announcement comes after the company recently released news surrounding positive one year data with Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps. Results showed that Dr Bronner’s employees expressed dramatic improvement with various mental health disorders using KAT. As an example, patients with PTSD and depression showed an 86% and 67% reduction in symptoms, respectively.

“Investing in the mental health of employees is absolutely crucial. Daytryp is proud to partner with Enthea to help future-thinking employers offer Ketamine Therapy which have long lasting, transformative outcomes,” said Chris Cohn, CEO of Daytryp Health. “Our team of clinicians and doctors deliver compassionate care while our data-driven approach will help accelerate the adoption of psychedelic therapy by proving the efficacy of these new, innovative treatment modalities.”

Ketamine is known to interrupt unhealthy thought patterns – and also to increase neuroplasticity, thus facilitating some positive rewiring of the brain. “Ketamine is the most effective medical treatment for depression that currently exists,” noted Quinn Snyder, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Daytryp Health. “When a patient’s defenses are lowered using ketamine, they are better able to explore the root of their problems. This can result in long-term relief – and not merely symptom suppression, as is too often the case with today’s conventional therapy.”

To learn more, visit KAT: How It Works & Why It’s Different.

About Daytryp Health:

Daytryp is a Ketamine Assisted Treatment organization located in Phoenix, AZ. Daytryp utilizes legal psychedelic medicines, combined with psychotherapy, to treat its clients for many mental health disorders including depression, PTSD, anxiety and trauma. Currently, Daytryp Health offers Ketamine Therapy. They will offer additional psychedelic medicines such as MDMA and Psilocybin as they become legalized for therapeutic use. Daytryp also owns Bird Song 38, a wellness retreat center located in the Arcadia area of Phoenix, AZ. Daytryp Health combines legal psychedelic medications with an experienced team of Doctors, Psychiatrists and Clinicians, as well as data-driven coaching with the goal of continuously optimizing patient outcomes.

About Enthea:

Through Enthea benefit services, companies can cover this new and innovative treatment for their employees and families – leading to improved productivity, increased retention, lower medical costs, and a more engaged workforce. Enthea’s services currently cover ketamine-based treatments and will include MDMA and psilocybin-assisted therapies as they are approved.

Media Contact

Chris Cohn, Daytryp Health, 1 602-833-7714, [email protected], www.daytryp.com

SOURCE Daytryp Health