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Introducing the Trauma Recovery IOP at Wholeview Wellness

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To address the growing need for easily accessible trauma treatment, Wholeview Wellness is offering the Trauma Recovery IOP to patients in the comfort of their homes. Specifically designed to increase access to much needed care, the program eliminates multiple barriers to treatment including travel time, in-office wait time and concerns around privacy and confidentiality. The team uses their proven telehealth model designed to make treatment as convenient and accessible as possible.

“Our team has become very skillful at providing psychological care virtually. We have been able to reach and connect to people struggling with symptoms of trauma who we would never be able to care for in person. We have treated patients living in all five boroughs of NYC, in the capital district, and all the way up to folks in the north country at the border of Canada and everyone in between.” said Dr. Sarah Church, Founder and CEO of Wholeview. The Trauma Recovery IOP program is individualized and consists of at least 6 weekly group therapy sessions and one weekly individual therapy session. Treatment typically lasts between 8 to 12 weeks but can be extended depending on clinical need. In addition to group and individual therapy, participants also have the option of doing couples therapy. Patients are encouraged to call 212-204-8430 or go to www.wholeview.co for information or to schedule an appointment.

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Sarah Church, Wholeview Wellness, 1 212-204-8430, [email protected], www.wholeview.co 

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Fama Technologies and Hunova Announce Strategic Partnership that Changes the Landscape of Talent Assessments and Candidate Intelligence

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“This partnership with Hunova is a testament to our commitment to staying at the forefront of AI recruitment technology in a way that improves the recruiter and candidate experience,” said Ben Mones, CEO and Founder of Fama. “By integrating psychological traits assessment through textual analysis of a person’s web presence, we’re truly pushing the boundaries. Together, we’re merging the science of psychology with the power of technology, setting the stage for a new era in talent acquisition that makes hiring not just more efficient but also more precise.”

Arthur Tisi, CEO of Hunova, said, “We’re focused on changing how people are understood for the better. Our approach combines expansive use of advanced AI with deep psychological analysis based on our strong team of psychologists headed by our Chief Psychology Officer, Dr. Harold Goldstein.”

Dr. Goldstein, who also heads Hunova Labs, stated, “Our focus is on using this exciting new technology as a lens to more fully capture the rich array of competencies that human beings bring to an organization. Our methods use scientific rigor to ensure the validity of our measures while leveraging novel approaches for reducing bias so that our assessments are fair for a diverse workforce.”

Fama has helped over 2,500 companies screen over 45 million candidates for workplace misconduct to reduce risk to organizations. To learn more, visit Fama at HR Tech Booth #5641 for an exclusive preview of the capabilities poised to change the future of hiring.

About Fama
Fama is the innovator in online screening that makes hiring great people easy. Combining Fama’s groundbreaking AI technology and ability to integrate across the HR Tech stack, the solution compliantly searches 10,000 online public sources to help companies avoid workplace misconduct, prevent costly legal action, and ultimately, make better decisions. By modernizing candidate screening and due diligence, Fama helps organizations, agencies, and investors improve the quality of hires, make the most of each investment, and build successful businesses.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, Fama is FCRA, EEOC, and SOC2 compliant and integrates with major HRIS, ATS, and background check solutions. To learn more, visit http://www.fama.io.

About Hunova
Hunova is an enterprise insights and solution technology built on a proprietary assessment framework that emphasizes validity and fairness. Hunova’s solution can rapidly yet impartially identify an individual’s distinct competencies and provide scalable insights toward professional development.

For further information or media inquiries, please contact:
Aimee Eichelberger
[email protected]
312-952-1528  

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MotherToBaby Secures Vital Funding to Empower Expectant Parents and Address Birth Defects

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Great strides will be made under this grant, including collecting and disseminating data, developing and distributing data-driven resources, forging valuable partnerships, and fostering community engagement to raise awareness of the invaluable services provided by MotherToBaby.

“This support is a game-changer, enabling us to further equip pregnant and breastfeeding individuals with crucial information, especially during health crises like the recent COVID-19 pandemic,” Romeo emphasized. “The partnerships we build will help us navigate the next emerging issue affecting people who are pregnant and breastfeeding.”

MotherToBaby provides information on exposures, like medications, vaccines, diseases, herbal supplements, occupational exposures and more before and during a pregnancy as well as while breastfeeding. The service is provided through its no-cost helpline 866-626-6847, texting service 855-999-3525 and website http://www.MotherToBaby.org, where the public can live chat, e-mail an expert or browse a library of fact sheets in English and Spanish. Additionally, MotherToBaby hosts LactRx, a free app providing current information on the use of medications, vaccines, diagnostic agents, and drugs of misuse during breastfeeding. LactRx is available for iPhone and Android.

More about OTIS and MotherToBaby

The Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) is a professional scientific society made up of individuals engaged in assessing and evaluating risks to pregnancy and breastfeeding from environmental exposures. Members include, but are not limited to, specialists in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, genetics, dysmorphology, perinatal epidemiology, teratology, behavioral teratology, pharmacy, genetic counseling, nursing, midwifery, maternal and child health, public health, and includes experts that provide MotherToBaby services and researchers that conduct MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies. To learn more about MotherToBaby and OTIS, please visit http://www.MotherToBaby.org.

Media Contact: Nicole Chavez, 619-368-3259, [email protected]

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Nicole Chavez, MotherToBaby, a service of Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, 6193683259, [email protected], https://mothertobaby.org

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Low Inventory and Elevated Buyer Demand Continue to Impact Housing Market According to Third Quarter 2023 Report

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William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty report finds glimmers that sales will improve according to company’s own data

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A report detailing market results for the third quarter of 2023 in Fairfield and Litchfield Counties, the Shoreline and the Farmington Valley in Connecticut, the Berkshires in Massachusetts, and Westchester County, New York, has just been released by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, the company announced today.

The report stated that the key dynamics impacting housing have demonstrated little change as the year has progressed. The combination of historically low inventory and elevated buyer demand is driving a competitive buying landscape and sending new listings quickly into contract, leaving a scarcity of offerings to choose from and keeping median sale prices well above this time last year. At the same time, significantly higher mortgage rates are not only affecting buyers’ purchasing power but also influencing the decision process for potential sellers as they consider listing. The report provided an extensive analysis of the current and potential future effect of mortgage rates.

Year to date in Fairfield County, Connecticut, unit sales and closed dollar volume fell behind the first three quarters of last year by 28% and 20%, respectively, while in neighboring Westchester County, New York, unit sales and volume are both down by 25%. On the Connecticut Shoreline, New Haven County’s year to date sales fell behind the same time last year by 24% in units and 21% in volume, Middlesex County’s sales are down by 22% in units and 15% in volume, and New London County’s sales declined by 19% in units and 16% in volume. In Hartford County, unit sales decreased by 24% and volume by 18% versus the first three quarters of 2022, while Litchfield County saw units drop by 27% and dollar volume by 24%. In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, unit sales declined by 19% and dollar volume by 18% compared to this time last year.

Despite the inventory challenge, the report found glimmers that sales will improve according to the company’s own data. Per its own numbers, pending contracts in many markets are entering positive territory when compared to this time last year. Since June, pending contracts have trended up each month in dollar volume versus the same month the prior year, with August the only exception, and in September the uptick was the largest yet. As contracts serve as a leading indicator for future closings, the company predicted significant growth in closed dollar volume during the first quarter of 2024.

Twelve-month median sale prices at the end of the third quarter demonstrated growth versus the same time last year in all markets. Median prices rose in the counties of Fairfield by 6%, Westchester by 4%, New Haven by 5%, Middlesex by 6%, New London by 4%, Litchfield by 6%, Hartford by 8% and the Berkshires by 2%.

“Buyer demand continues to exceed the available supply of inventory in all our territories. That demand is largely emanating from New York City, a unique geographical factor for our markets that sets us apart from others across the nation,” said Paul Breunich, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty. “The elevated demand means that sellers are still faced with an exceptional window of opportunity to list their properties and realize maximum value.”

The Third Quarter 2023 Market Watch is available on the firm’s website at williampitt.com.

About William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty

Founded in 1949, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty manages a $5.8 billion portfolio with more than 1,100 sales associates in 27 brokerages spanning Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Westchester County, New York. The company is one of the largest Sotheby’s International Realty(R) affiliates globally and the 35th-largest real estate company by sales volume in the United States. For more information, visit the website at williampitt.com.

Sotheby’s International Realty’s worldwide network includes 1,075 offices throughout 81 countries and territories on six continents.

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Andrew Wood, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, 203-644-1938, [email protected], williampitt.com 

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Introducing Vida Markets Brokerage – Where Professionalism Meets Excellence

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Vida Markets, a global and multi-regulated CFD broker, is gaining widespread attention in the trading industry with its client-centric approach, cutting-edge technology, and emphasis on reliability. Their innovative social trading platform, VM Social, and commitment to providing a superior client experience are positioning them as a pioneer in the competitive trading market, setting a new standard for professionalism and expertise.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa , Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today’s economic atmosphere seems more volatile than ever, with great uncertainty regarding future financial policies of official economic institutions. That’s why today’s investor needs a brokerage brand with a clear vision, focusing on how it can better prepare them for tomorrow’s market reality.

Vida Markets hasn’t been in the industry for long, but is already catching the attention of many traders worldwide.
As a global and multi-regulated CFD broker, Vida Markets now offers an online trading environment parallel to no other. With optimal conditions, attractive rates, state-of-the-art trading technology, and the human touch – Vida Markets is certainly making its way to the top.

“We are proud and excited to be kicking off Vida Markets, a project which we have been working on for months,” remarked a spokesperson for Vida Markets. “I can guarantee that we left no stone unturned in our efforts to provide the best product for our clients, in all levels. We adhere to the strictest regulation in the industry, because we value our customers’ privacy and security. Traders of all sorts are welcome to give us a try – I’m sure they won’t be disappointed by what we have to offer.”

Client-centric is the key

In today’s competitive trading industry, different brokers are operating in several regions, each with their own conditions and offerings.

That’s where Vida Markets has managed to establish itself as a pioneer in the industry.
With diversified products, leading trading platforms, competitive trading advantages, and multilingual customer support – the brand’s main goal is being reliable and driving your success forward.

Aside from that, Vida Market’s social trading platform – VM Social – raises the bar in terms of copy-trading services.
The social trading app, specifically designed and tailored to fit trading needs, has made copy-trading accessible and easy for both clients and partners. With its “set and forget” option, no trading opportunity can ever be missed again!

“We don’t just say that we aspire to be the next big name,” added the spokesperson, “we also operate with that goal in mind, at all times. This means a great emphasis on the client’s experience, including multiple support channels with experts who are available to assist all day, every day. This also means that we constantly monitor and upgrade our infrastructure, so as to always have that extra edge that our competitors are not offering.”
Vida Markets has taken “Trade with Confidence” to a whole new level of professionalism, expertise, and most importantly: reliability.

Vida Markets is open to clients from all over the world, excluding countries where such activity is restricted by law. For more information and to contact a company representative, traders are invited to visit the brand’s website.

About Vida Markets
With oversight from multiple esteemed regulatory bodies, Vida Markets offers a diverse selection of CFD instruments, updated on a regular basis. Users who work with this brand are granted access to MetaTrader 4 and 5, both with a track record of proven success in terms of trading technology, tools, speed and infrastructure.

Social Trading is also one of Vida Markets’ big benefits, with a proprietary app available for all operating systems. With multiple funding options, professional staff, years of experience in the sector and several official licences, Vida Markets is truly setting the bar in terms of industry excellence.

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Allan Maira – Chief Operating Officer, Vida Markets, +44 0208 157 2170, [email protected], https://www.vidamarkets.com/en

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AstraZeneca’s Dr. Heather McDonald Discusses HEOR and Market Access in Today’s Drug Development Landscape, Featured Interview by Xtalks

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Challenges in health economics and market access are universal, affecting large pharmaceutical companies and small biotech startups alike. In this article, Xtalks spoke with Dr. Heather McDonald, PhD, VP of Market Access and Pricing at AstraZeneca, to understand the challenges of HEOR and market access for innovative therapies and the effects of value-based healthcare on pricing decisions.

TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and market access strategies are critical in ensuring that newly approved therapies are made available to patients.

In an article published today, Xtalks spoke with Dr. Heather McDonald, PhD, VP of Market Access and Pricing at AstraZeneca to understand the challenges of HEOR and market access for innovative therapies and the effects of value-based healthcare on pricing decisions. With over 20 years of experience in market access and pricing in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. McDonald has worked in country-level and global roles, working on all components of core market access areas: health economics, access strategy, pricing, government affairs and patient advocacy.

In this interview, Dr. McDonald discussed the process of strategic decision-making around products that are in the early stage of development and are still years from regulatory approval and launch.

Dr. McDonald spoke about how the shift toward value-based healthcare is affecting drug pricing and reimbursement. She also shared what market access and pricing can look like for small biotechs.

Dr. McDonald is the chairperson for the upcoming HEOR Peer Circle, an exclusive think-tank of high-level industry professionals looking for collaborative solutions to common challenges. Click here to learn more about how you can access this members-only event.

To read the full interview article featuring Dr. Heather McDonald, visit: HEOR and Market Access Strategies in Today’s Drug Development Landscape – Insights from AstraZeneca’s Dr. Heather McDonald.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. 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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Live Well Foundation of South Lake Awards Cornerstone Hospice $95,000 Grant

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“This grant is a reminder of how our teams at Cornerstone Hospice exemplify the hospice philosophy of care,” said Rhonda White, chief operating officer, Chapters Health System. “Improving a patient’s quality of life is at the heart of that philosophy and we will never stop improving to ensure our patients receive the greatest quality of care. The improvements this grant provides for at the Mike Conley Hospice House is just another step forward in that mission. To that end, we thank the Live Well Foundation of South Lake for their belief and support.”

The Live Well Foundation of South Lake, Inc. was formed with an agreement between Orlando Health and the South Lake Memorial Hospital organization which resulted in South Lake Memorial Hospital relinquishing its seats on the board of South Lake Hospital. Orlando Health generously provided $128 million to the new foundation. The contribution coincided with the South Lake Hospital becoming a controlled subsidiary of Orlando Health.

About Chapters Health System
As a progressive leader and premier healthcare organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates. All offerings are provided to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. In 2023, Chapters Health was named a Top Workplaces USA award-winner; in 2022, earned certified status for information security from HITRUST and for the sixth consecutive year was recognized as a great workplace in the Aging Services category by the independent analysts at the Great Place to Work® Institute. To learn more, visit http://www.chaptershealth.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Cornerstone Hospice
Cornerstone Hospice, an affiliate of Chapters Health System, is a community-based, not-for-profit organization providing care and support programs to families impacted by life-limiting illnesses. Nearly 7,000 people in Hardee, Highlands, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Sumter counties in Florida and Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties in Georgia benefit from Cornerstone programs each year. Enhanced patient and family care is made possible through the generous support of individuals and groups. For more information, visit http://www.cornerstonehospice.org.

About Live Well Foundation of South Lake
The Live Well Foundation, established in 2019 as a 501(c)(3) and dedicated to inspiring sustainable initiatives that enhance the health and wellness of the South Lake community, aspires to attract and fund much needed healthcare and healthy lifestyle programs to serve residents. Visit Live Well Foundation online at lwfsl.org for more information.

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Austin Mudd, Chapters Health System, 813-310-4690, [email protected], chaptershealth.org 

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