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Pulse Health’s Pulse Engagement Cloud Platform Leverages SMS To Increase Stroke Awareness


Pulse Health – Innovative Life Science Solutions

“We are proud to have participated in this very necessary stroke awareness campaign and can only hope that our technology has made a positive impact.” said Ryan Alovis, CEO of Pulse Health.

Pulse Health, the leader in physician and patient cloud-based engagement solutions, is proud to announce positive results utilizing SMS to drive stroke awareness for a top global pharmaceutical company.

Pulse Health’s Pulse Engagement Cloud has become the dominant solution for pharmaceutical companies looking for an all-in-one solution for physician engagement and intelligence, but it’s recently launched patient version of the platform has found substantial momentum.

Pulse Health, in collaboration with Ogilvy Health, powered the technology facilitating engagement on the stroke awareness SMS campaign with Ogilvy Health acting as the AOR focusing on strategy and creative content.

The campaign focused on providing caregivers of potential stroke patients with enough information to properly assess the situation and guide them into immediate next steps.

Utilizing mass media drivers, the campaign encouraged the audience to take action by texting a short code which was present in print, digital video, and television broadcast. The results were outstanding and within 3 months, the campaign successfully connected and informed over 6,000 people.

“We are proud to have been participated in this very necessary stroke awareness campaign and can only hope that our technology has made a positive impact.” said Ryan Alovis, CEO of Pulse Health. “We look forward to leveraging SMS as a mechanism for our clients to amplify engagement.”

Pulse Health has achieved industry recognition with its Pulse Engagement Cloud. Pulse Engagement Cloud is a first of its kind SaaS based technology platform combining marketing automation, dynamic digital persona pages, email marketing, analytics/insights, healthcare CRM, and SMS engagement on a brand by brand level. Beyond its core offerings, Pulse Engagement Cloud integrates with external platforms to provide the client with a real-time 360 view of how the brand is performing.

The metrics surrounding SMS engagement are extraordinary, with over 90% of SMS messages being read within 3 minutes, thus yielding a response rate that is 209% higher than the other channels.

It’s been a banner year for Pulse Health, as its flagship technology Pulse Engagement Cloud was voted by PM360 as “The Most Innovative Product in Healthcare.” In addition, Pulse Insights was launched which enables pharmaceutical companies to better understand their marketing efforts and reveal rich insights to make smarter decisions, create better physician experiences and amplify innovation.

For more information about Pulse Health, visit https://pulsehealth.tech/.

For more information about Ogilvy Health, https://ogilvyhealth.com/.

About Pulse Health

Pulse Health (formerly InTouchMD) is an industry leader in cloud-based engagement software and services for the life science industry. Powering a brands journey from launch to life. Pulse Health’s suite of products range from Pulse Engagement Cloud, Pulse Sample Management, Pulse HCP & Patient Data Access, Pulse Insights, and Pulse MCM Tactics. Pulse Health’s client base range from emerging biotech bringing their brands to commercialization, to global pharmaceutical companies looking to amplify their existing brands.

About Ogilvy Health

Ogilvy Health is a creative network focused on driving superior outcomes in the ever-changing healthcare environment, providing bespoke solutions for “whole brand building” in an increasingly complex and evolving marketplace. We believe in the power of making brands matter by keeping our audiences’ health and wellness needs at the center of every touchpoint. Our legacy of creativity, our global network and our deep expertise allow us to apply diverse thinking to create solutions to client challenges. Ogilvy Health delivers insight, creativity, innovation, and engagement solutions for all healthcare stakeholders, patients, and consumers across the healthcare continuum—through Consulting, Medical Education, HCP Promotion, Patient/Consumer Engagement and Market Access—while also drawing on the full range of Ogilvy’s talent and capabilities to integrate PR and Influence, Customer Engagement and Commerce, and Digital Transformation. Ogilvy is a WPP company.

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Periodontists in Moorestown and Medford, NJ, Drs. Mario Canal and Ben Calem, Host First Pinnacle Study Club of the New Year


Moorestown and Medford, NJ Periodontists, Drs. Mario J. Canal and Ben Calem, and Their Team at Canal Calem Periodontics

Canal Calem Periodontics Hosts Study Club on the Perio-Ortho Connection

Drs. Canal and Calem can redevelop a patient’s soft tissue profile to provide the foundation necessary for the appropriate movement of the teeth through orthodontic means.

Respected periodontists in Moorestown and Medford, NJ, Drs. Mario J. Canal and Ben Calem, will host the first Pinnacle Dental Study Club course of the calendar year on January 29, 2020. The course, “The Perio-Ortho Airway Connection,” is one part of a series of continuing education courses, hosted by the doctors at Canal Calem Periodontics.

The Pinnacle Dental Study Club is an affiliate of the prestigious Seattle Study Club, a national organization with over 250 affiliates. Their goal is to elevate the level of continuing dental education in South Jersey, as dental professionals can learn new and advanced techniques and apply them to their own practice. Furthermore, this study club promotes a non-threatening, progressive academic environment, where clinicians can discuss and present their most challenging cases and receive constructive feedback.

This course will feature guest speaker, Dr. Marianna Evans, who will discuss how dentofacial orthodontic therapy affects the health, function and foundation of the mouth. Multiple corrective approaches will be presented, including how both periodontal plastic surgery and bone augmentation procedures can improve a patient’s orthodontic therapy to achieve the most desired outcome. Attending doctors will earn 2.5 continuing education credits for completing the course and be able to better serve their patients back at their own practices.

This season of the Pinnacle Study Club will feature four courses over the next six months, including:

  • January 29 – “The Perio-Ortho Airway Connection”
  • March 20 – “Composite Artistry Simplified”
  • May 1 – Part 1: “Infection Control and Maintenance of Dental Handpieces and Related Instruments”
  • May 1 – Part 2: “Endo/Resto: Simplifying a Procedural Juggernaut to Achieve Single Visit Profitability”

While working with their orthodontic colleagues, Canal Calem Periodontics offers advanced soft tissue and hard tissue surgical treatments to allow for the necessary dentofacial orthodontic therapy. This may include the removal of excess tissue or the augmentation of soft tissue, depending on the patient’s orthodontic treatment plan. Through these treatments, Drs. Canal and Calem can redevelop a patient’s soft tissue profile to provide the foundation necessary for the appropriate movement of the teeth through orthodontic means.

Those dental clinicians interested in learning more about the Pinnacle Study Club, or for those individuals who have questions about potential periodontal and orthodontic care in Moorestown or Medford, NJ, please call the practice at 856-203-6588 for the Moorestown, NJ location or 609-534-5541 for the Medford, NJ office. Those interested parties can also learn more by visiting the website at http://www.canalcalemperio.com.

About the Periodontists

Canal Calem Periodontics offers modern periodontal treatments for patients in Moorestown and Medford, NJ. Since 1993, Canal Calem Periodontics has been a resource in South Jersey for providing comprehensive periodontal and implant therapy. Working closely with the general dentist, Drs. Mario J. Canal and Ben Calem strive to improve their patients’ oral health and re-develop their dentition, where necessary. Both Drs. Canal and Calem are active in the community through their involvement with Donated Dental Services and The Holocaust Survivor’s Program. In addition, their strong belief in organized dentistry has led them both to serve as President of the Southern Dental Society. To learn more about the services they offer or to schedule a consultation at Canal Calem Periodontics, visit http://www.canalcalemperio.com or call 609-534-5541 for the Medford, NJ office or 856-203-6588 for the Moorestown, NJ location.

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Creekwood Dental Arts Replaces Missing Teeth in Just One Day with Full Mouth Dental Implants in Waco, TX


The Dentists and Team at Creekwood Dental Arts in Waco, TX

Creekwood Dental Arts Provides Full Mouth Dental Implants in Just One Appointment

I am able to give them a dental implant and get them back to the function and aesthetics that they were at before they missed that tooth.

The team of experienced dentists at Creekwood Dental Arts are providing full mouth dental implants in Waco, TX and surrounding areas for patients in need of extensive tooth replacement. Through innovative teeth-in-a-day procedures, patients can receive all new teeth in just one appointment. Often, this is part of a full mouth reconstruction, which can rebuild a patient’s mouth and improve their oral health.

“I can have someone come in with a half-smile who is afraid to smile. I am able to give them a dental implant and get them back to the function and aesthetics that they were at before they missed that tooth,” says Dr. Austin Green. “That to me is one of my favorite parts of dentistry. I feel lucky to be in a job where I can change people’s lives.”

The teeth-in-a-day process offered at Creekwood Dental Arts is an innovative procedure that allows the dentists to extract teeth, place implants and attach a temporary crown or bridge of teeth in just one appointment. With teeth-in-a-day the dentists can provide a single dental implant, multiple implants or full mouth dental implants. No matter how many implants the patient needs, they can receive the entire treatment in one day. This means patients are not without teeth and experience an improved lifestyle almost immediately after surgery.

Full mouth dental implants at Creekwood Dental Arts utilize advanced dental technology and modern dental implants to offer a tooth replacement solution that can transform lives for those with failing or missing teeth. By placing dental implants into the jawbone after failing teeth have been extracted, a lifelike bridge of teeth can be attached. This bridge, combined with the dental implants, allows patients to bite, chew, speak and smile with confidence. Unlike dentures, full mouth dental implants are permanent, secure and give patients a quality of life similar to that of having natural teeth.

Teeth-in-a-day full mouth dental implants are often part of a full mouth reconstruction. This is an advanced treatment plan created by the doctors at Creekwood Dental Arts that improves the function of the mouth, no matter how severe the conditions may be. This treatment plan often includes tooth extraction, dental implants and gum disease treatment and utilizes dental sedation to help patients relax and prevent sensations of discomfort.

Those interested in learning more about full mouth dental implants in Waco, TX or who would like to schedule a consultation with one of the highly experienced dentists at Creekwood Dental Arts can visit their website at CreekwoodDentalArts.com or call 254-870-9026.

About the Dentists

Creekwood Dental Arts is a general dental practice offering personalized dental care to patients in Waco, TX. Drs. Donna G. Miller, Michelle Hinds and Austin Green provide an array of services with state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Miller was honored to receive The Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, the highest and most respected award in general dentistry. To learn more about Drs. Miller, Hinds and Green or the services they offer, please visit their website at CreekwoodDentalArts.com or call 254-870-9026 to schedule an appointment.

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The Dentists of Nash Family Dentistry Complete Training and Service Work in the Dominican Republic to Improve Dental Implant Care in Vicksburg, MS


Drs. Kenneth and Jonathan Nash, Dentists in Vicksburg, MS

Drs. Kenneth and Jonathan Nash Join Dental Implant Intensive in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

An implant stands on its own. It replaces a missing tooth and can be restored with a crown or bridge without injuring the adjacent teeth at all.

Respected dentists, Drs. Kenneth and Jonathan Nash recently participated in Implant Seminars’ three-day intense hands-on experience with live patients in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The dentists performed advanced dental procedures on underprivileged patients under the experienced guidance of Dr. Arun K. Garg. Drs. Nash routinely perform surgery for dental implants to replace missing teeth in Vicksburg, MS, and were able to further their experience in the treatment during this three-day experience.

“An implant stands on its own. It replaces a missing tooth and can be restored with a crown or bridge without injuring the adjacent teeth at all,” says Dr. Kenneth Nash. “Providing this solution to the patients in the Dominican Republic who had missing and failing teeth helped make a huge impact in their life.”

During the Implant Seminars’ live-patient hands-on experience, Drs. Nash were given the opportunity to perform a variety of advanced procedures on patients who were missing teeth or had severe oral problems. The experience complements the Dental Implant Continuum™ the dentists took with Implant Seminars in the fall and furthers their education and training in the procedure. Some of the maxillofacial medical procedures the pair of dentists performed included dental implant placement, block grafts, bone blocks, sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, ramus blocks and more. In just three days, all participants of the experience were able to place over 30 dental implants for residents of the Dominican Republic.

Dental implants are a life changing treatment for many people as they permanently replace failing or missing teeth with a lifelong solution. Dental implants mimic the look and function of natural teeth and provide patients with virtually 99 percent restoration of biting and chewing power, as well as a natural and confident smile. The procedure consists of placing a titanium post into the jawbone and restoring it with a dental crown or bridge that blends in seamlessly with the surrounding teeth and gums. For the citizens of the Dominican Republic, and all over the world, dental implants can assist in improved confidence and enhance career opportunities in the future. During this experience, the dental implants and surgeries were provided at no cost.

Dental implants are just one of many procedures that Drs. Nash offer at their practice, Nash Family Dentistry. The practice also specializes in cosmetic dentistry and laser dentistry for a more minimally invasive approach to care. Patients who experience dental anxiety or fear can also benefit from sedation including oral sedation, nitrous oxide and even IV sedation. Sedation dentistry helps block sensations of discomfort or anxiety during any dental procedure.

Those with failing or missing teeth in Vicksburg, MS who are interested in learning more about Nash Family Dentistry or who need dental implants are encouraged to call 601-634-1812 or visit http://www.vicksburgdentist.com to schedule an appointment.

About the Dentists

Nash Family Dentistry is a general practice offering personalized dental care for patients in Vicksburg, MS. Dr. Kenneth Nash, Dr. Jonathan Nash and their team provide patients with the latest in dental technology in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Drs. Nash offer a variety of services including laser dentistry, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry services, among others. To learn more about the services offered at Nash Family Dentistry please visit the website at http://www.vicksburgdentist.com or call 601-634-1812 to schedule an appointment.

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Dr. Effie Chow Integrative Healing System Promotes Water Miracles


Date aired: January 20th, 2020

Guest: Dame Dr. Effie Chow, Ph.D., International Qigong Grand Master, founder of Global Healing Alliance, Bay Area

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/121202/dare-to-dream-and-live-it

American Qigong Grand Master Dame Dr. Effie Chow, Ph.D, born on September 28th, the same day as Confucious, travels the world teaching the gentle martial art of Qigong and proper breathing techniques, breathing that is centered on the diaphragm, and the source importance of water. “Breathing properly and drinking enough water are the first things I always teach,” says Chow. To illustrate her point, Chow begins her visit with talk radio host Sharon Kleyne by leading Kleyne and listeners on a brief, highly effective breathing meditation exercise.

Kleyne, about to enter her thirteenth year as host of the nationally syndicated weekly talk radio program, The Sharon Kleyne Hour Water Life Science®/Nature’s Pharma®, The Power of Water® & Your Health sponsored by Nature’s Tears® EyeMist® on VoiceAmerica produced by Rose Hong, founder/director of Global Dragon TV in Washington, D.C., teaches that “we on this planet forget that everything starts with water.

In an informative, interesting Introduction, Kleyne teaches listeners “to observe the mirror in the water. See the first drop, the formation of the streams, ponds, rivers, creeks, lakes, oceans and aquifers. See evaporation. That evaporation comes from the water. Evaporation is you. Water is you.”

Kleyne goes on teach that the evaporation is like a lightning rod or socket in a wall. “An electrical charge is so subtle that people can forget it,” says Kleyne. “Yet, without the water there is no life. There is no Time. There is no Eternity without water. Breathe in the water, and you have to drink it. Use your common sense. Drink!”

Chow, a World War II Chinese refugee who spent years as a research nurse at Stanford University and works with governments and individuals around the world, has been involved with studies of DNA in cancer, liver research and morbid obesity. She is a self-professed lifelong dreamer who also encourages dreamers to strive toward their visions. “I agree with everything you say in your beautiful Introduction,” says Chow to Kleyne. Chow agrees that it is a challenge to find good drinking water. Chow directs her clients to drink ten 8-ounce glasses of water a day, Larger people should drink 12-ounce glasses. “Drinking water daily hydrates the organs, including the skin,” teaches Chow.

Chow’s system seeks to balance the client’s Qi, or energy, so she coaches spiritual, mind and body exercises. “We are the heavens,” declares Chow. “We are God. We are the universe. We are connected to everyone and everything.” Chow believes that we must always discover “the research protocol to study live energy rather than dead tissue”.

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If you would like to listen to the program featuring international healer, founder of the Global Healing Alliance and Grand Qigong Master Dame Dr. Effie Chow, Ph.D. and Water Life Science® and Health Olympics inventor and educator Sharon Kleyne on which they talk about the global water crisis, the importance of drinking enough pure water for health, Qigong and healing Qi of water, you may follow this link: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/121202/dare-to-dream-and-live-it

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Kessler Foundation Announces Opening of the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation


Attendees at the ribbon cutting for the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation at Kessler Foundation.

Guest and employees at the opening of the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation at Kessler Foundation.

“Today marks a turning point in spinal cord injury research,” said Rodger DeRose, president and CEO of Kessler Foundation. “We are confident that our investment in the Reynolds Center will reap returns that will forever alter the world’s perspective of spinal cord injury.”

More than 200 attendees witnessed the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation at Kessler Foundation in West Orange on January 24.

The Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation, which is dedicated to restoring function to people with paralysis, occupies an 11,000 sq. ft. addition to the West Orange Campus shared by Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. The Center, which provides space for more than 50 researchers, houses five specialized laboratories equipped with the latest technologies. This new facility is named in honor of Tim and Caroline Reynolds of New Jersey, whose philanthropy supports advances in spinal cord injury research.

Gail Forrest, PhD, a leading scientist in the application of electrical stimulation in spinal cord injury research, serves as director of the Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation, and Steven Kirshblum, MD, as co-director. Dr. Kirshblum is senior medical officer and director of the Spinal Cord Injury Program at Kessler Institute, chief academic officer for the Select Medical Rehabilitation Division, chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and chief medical officer at Kessler Foundation.

Among those in attendance were First Lady of New Jersey Tammy Murphy, U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill of the 11th Congressional District (NJ), Senator Tom Kean Jr. from New Jersey’s 21st Legislative District, Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce from the 7th Legislative District, Tim and Caroline Reynolds, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, and the leadership and staff of the Foundation and Kessler Institute.

“Today marks a turning point in spinal cord injury research,” said Rodger DeRose, president and CEO of Kessler Foundation. “Based on the work of our scientists and their colleagues, we are confident that our investment in the Reynolds Center will reap returns that will forever alter the world’s perspective of spinal cord injury.” The Reynolds Center will also contribute to New Jersey’s reputation in the scientific community, DeRose emphasized. “Exploring the complexities of paralysis means attracting top talent and competing for federal and state research grants. Thanks to the support of our donors, especially Tim and Caroline Reynolds, we have established the groundwork for success.”

Research in spinal stimulation has been underway for more than a year at the Foundation, where Dr. Forrest’s team is applying spinal stimulation externally, over the area of injury, to improve individuals’ ability to move their arms and legs paralyzed by spinal cord injury. The next step, according to Dr. Forrest, is to apply stimulation directly to the spinal cord, a promising technique called epidural stimulation developed by researchers at the University of Louisville. Researching both methods – transcutaneous and epidural – places the Reynolds Center in the forefront of spinal stimulation research.

“We now know that the spinal cord is not just a conduit for nerve impulses to travel from the brain to end organs, but may have its own inherent abilities,” noted Dr. Kirshblum. “Spinal stimulation can jump start the cord and enable the person to take advantage of those abilities,” he explained. “The Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation allows us take the lead in setting new goals for recovery after spinal cord injury. While improving mobility is one of those goals, it is part of a bigger picture. We will also look at ways to improve spasticity, pain, control of blood pressure, cognition, fatigue, sexual function, and other complications that adversely affect the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury.”

The implications of spinal stimulation research extend beyond those with paralysis and weakness caused by spinal cord injury, according to Dr. Kirshblum. “What we learn here at the Reynolds Center,” he emphasized, “has the potential to help people with other disabling conditions as well.”

To learn more about taking part in a study, write to: ResearchStudies@KesslerFoundation.org.

About Kessler Foundation

Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition, mobility and long-term outcomes, including employment, for people with neurological disabilities caused by diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities. For more information, visit KesslerFoundation.org.

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Valued at $125 Million, Figo is now Largest Independent U.S. Pet Insurance Provider


“Figo combines a range of pet insurance options, social connections, and advanced technologies to deliver a best-in-class experience for a growing number of American pet families,” said Rusty Sproat, CEO of Figo.

Figo Pet Insurance is now the largest independent pet insurance provider in the U.S. The company, founded in 2015 and having achieved progressive annual growth driven by consumer attraction to its comprehensive coverage and innovative technology-assisted services, recently received a $5 million investment for a 4% equity stake from underwriting partner Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC), a member of the IHC Group, placing Figo’s valuation at $125 million. Figo is also named the Top InsurTech Leader by A.M. Best’s Review, leveraging advanced technology to reshape the pet insurance experience.

The North American Pet Health Association (NAPHIA) 2019 State of the Industry report presents the U.S. pet insurance market value at $1.3B, representing a one-year growth of 24%. A staggering 21.4% market growth rate since 2014, combined with a market penetration of only approximately 2%, paints a picture of continued robust market growth. This strong performance outlook has triggered a flurry of pet insurance company acquisition activity, with four of the five leading U.S. pet insurance providers having been acquired by larger insurance and credit companies in 2019 alone.

“With pets firmly cast as family-members and the costs of pet medical treatment often equaling human healthcare, pet insurance has become an essential part of family health coverage for millions of Americans,” said Rusty Sproat, CEO and founder of Figo Pet Insurance. “Figo combines a range of coverage options, pet social connections, and advanced technologies to deliver a best-in-class experience for a growing number of American pet families.”

A 2019 survey of pet owners revealed that 42% of millennials have experienced pet-related debt and 39% of all those surveyed regretted not having insurance for their pet. The Insurance Information Institute estimates that U.S. pet owners will spend slightly more than $75 billion on their pets in 2019.

Figo Pet Insurance delivers benefits far beyond medical care cost protection. The Figo Pet Cloud™, with proven artificial intelligence (AI) technology, provides live 24/7 access to veterinarians, social media pet connections, and location-based pet-friendly product and service listings to enhance the pet-parent experience. Services such as pet record management, claims processing, and support access are also greatly simplified and accelerated with the Pet Cloud.

“Figo has set a higher insurance experience standard with this personalized, portable, cloud-based technology,” says Sproat. “What’s more, Figo’s connectivity and information exchange technologies bring our customers conveniences that exceed traditional insurance industry norms.”

Figo Pet Insurance, launched in April 2015, was born in one of nine Google for Entrepreneurs (GFE) North American Tech Hubs, the nationally renowned Chicago technology business incubator, 1871. Under the leadership team led by Sproat, Figo’s advanced pet insurance experience has earned impressive company growth, with Figo outperforming the pet insurance market growth rate by more than 80% between 2017 and 2018.

Figo Pet Insurance policies are underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company (IAHC), a member of the IHC Group, rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company, Inc., to bring pet-centric, cost-effective insurance options to responsible pet parents.

About Figo Pet Insurance

Figo is a Chicago-based InsurTech company founded in 2015. Figo offers a unique combination of comprehensive insurance policies to protect your pet in the event of injury or illness; as well as industry leading technology. They have become one of the fastest growing start-ups in the country. Figo utilizes a highly engaging and mobile-friendly Pet Cloud that allows consumers to manage their pet’s healthcare, socially engage with fellow pet parents, and easily discover and locate services within the pet ecosystem. They provide simple, comprehensive, and transparent policies with an award-winning customer service staff, and are widely regarded as one of the leading pet insurance companies. Pet insurance policies are underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company, a Delaware Insurance Company. Plans are administered by Figo Pet Insurance, LLC.

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Controlled Contamination Services Announces New Vice President of Operations for the East/Central Region


Lis Epley, VP Operations, East/Central Region

“CCS is growing at a very quick pace and scaling across the country faster than expected. Lis is the perfect person to lead this type of growth and develop a team to sustain it,” said CCS, COO, Victor Hoffmeister.

Controlled Contamination Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Lis Epley as its new VP, Operations for the East/Central Regions. As Vice President of the East/Central Regions, she will be responsible for all of the day-to-day operations of more than 35 states for CCS. Lis has been with CCS since 2015 and has been an integral part of the company’s success and growth since its inception. Prior to joining CCS, Lis worked in the Facility Services space for more than 15 years providing services to a diverse group of clients. Over the past 5 years, Lis has led her team providing high-quality services primarily to customers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, as well as other highly regulated clients.

Lis is a consummate service professional who provides holistic solutions to her clients, builds innovative programs for her customers, trains and develops CCS associates, and ensures enduring, high-value customer relationships. She has developed an operational foundation that continues to build on successful customer relationships and successful partnerships throughout her regions.

“CCS is growing at a very quick pace and scaling across the country faster than expected. Lis is the perfect person to lead this type of growth and develop a team to sustain it,” said CCS, COO, Victor Hoffmeister.

Lis is a mother of four daughters and grandmother to two grandkids. She spends her down-time with family and is guiding two of her daughters through their preparations for their weddings in the near term. Her youngest is a senior in high school and Lis has another daughter starting law school. Her dogs Rosie and Carson (named after Carson Wentz) are her babies. She loves wineries, reading and spending time with her sisters.

About CCS

Controlled Contamination Services is the leading provider of enterprise solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, electronic, semiconductor, manufacturing, high tech, IT, and aerospace and defense industries. CCS provides its clients with comprehensive cleaning, bio-decontamination, as well as a wide array of technical service solutions that exceed the health, safety, and environmental requirements at facilities of any size and use. With more than 27 years of industry and quality knowledge and experts across the US, CCS utilizes an in-depth understanding of FDA regulations and GxP requirements to meet and exceed the most stringent cleaning and decontamination needs. Whether your site is a multi-million square foot facility or a more modest project, CCS is your choice to deliver the highest quality solutions for your environment.

CCS’s Data Center Services Division provides a wide range of specialty cleaning services that included: Data Center Cleaning, Hot Aisle, and Cold Aisle Containment Systems, Water and Leak Detection, Facility Monitoring, Computer Room Cleaning, Post Construction Cleaning, Underfloor Plenum Cleaning, Raised Floor Access Cleaning, Equipment, and Environment Cleaning, Zinc Whisker Testing and Remediation, 7 X 24 Disaster Recovery Services. CCS also offers High-Efficiency Infrastructure Optimization products and services for data center customers who are in need of improved infrastructure cooling, power and monitoring efficiency, and management.

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PercuVision and LocumTenens.com Partner to Offer Teleurology Services in Underserved Areas


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“With the PercuVision Telehealth Hub and the clinicians staffed by LocumTenens.com who have a wealth of telehealth expertise, urology services will be available to many more patients in greatly expanded service areas.” -Dr.Errol Singh

PercuVision® LLC, developer of the leading integrated telemedicine platform, the DirectVision® DVS-III Telehealth Hub, announced today it has partnered with LocumTenens.com, a prominent physician and advanced practitioner staffing agency, in a pilot program to provide clinical and emergency tele-urology services across the United States. The partnership is expected to improve access to care by extending urology services to urban and rural areas where there are few or no urologists.

According to an American Urology Association survey, the shortage of urology specialists is particularly acute compared with other specialties, with 62 percent of counties in the United States having no practicing urologists. The partnership addresses this pressing need by expanding the geographic practice areas of urologists, allowing clinics and primary care facilities to offer a range of urologic services via telehealth.

As a practicing urologist, PercuVision founder Errol Singh, M.D., F.A.C.S. understands that many patients are unable to access a urologist, but this gap in care can be bridged with virtual medical solutions, such as PercuVision’s DirectVision product line when paired with LocumTenens.com’s expertise in providing telemedicine. The DirectVision products were created to improve patient outcomes by advancing the standard of care through the application of vision technology. “Vision should be the first resort, especially for patients at risk for difficult urinary catheterizations, not the last,” said Singh. “With the PercuVision Telehealth Hub and the clinicians staffed by LocumTenens.com, who have a wealth of telehealth expertise, urology services will be available to many more patients in greatly expanded service areas.”

LocumTenens.com’s clinicians help deliver care to more than seven million patients in over 2,400 healthcare facilities nationwide. The staffing agency has a dedicated telehealth division, led by Director Pamela Ograbisz, DNP, FNP-BC, that creates custom-built workflows and optimizes providers’ tele-urology requirements. Non-urologic providers guided by LocumTenens.com urologists using the PercuVision DirectVision Telehealth Hub can manage urology patients with image-guided instruments for a number of urologic examinations and services, including video interventions and catheter placement.

PercuVision’s Telehealth Hub connects patients with specialists through a built-in video conferencing platform, combined with its DirectVision line of accessories, to support a broad range of medical examinations including:

Live video interventions

  •     Urinary catheterization
  •     Consultation
  •     Endoscopy
  •     ENT
  •     Dermatology
  •     Dentistry


Patient Monitoring

  •     Digital stethoscope
  •     Blood pressure
  •     Pulse oximetry

Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Wyoming are targeted for the pilot study due to the populations and distribution of people who are often many miles from full-service medical centers. The states also provide telehealth parity for reimbursement through their Medicaid programs, or reimbursement at the same rates as in-clinic care. In addition, the states allow out-of-state physicians who have applied for telemedicine permits to practice in their states.

“Access to specialized medical care, particularly within certain regions of the U.S., continues to be a critical issue,” said Chris Franklin, president of LocumTenens.com. “The partnership between PercuVision and LocumTenens.com brings together innovative medical technology, telehealth and specialized staffing solutions in a way that can truly impact people’s lives.”

About PercuVision

PercuVision® LLC’s mission is to improve patient care and safety by applying microfiber-optic bundle technology to common global medical procedures. The DirectVision line of products use patented micro-endoscope technologies to bring vision to blind medical devices. More information on the company can be found by visiting http://www.PercuVision.com.

About LocumTenens.com

LocumTenens.com is a full-service healthcare staffing agency, specializing in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants and nurse practitioners at healthcare facilities across the United States. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care. Founded in 1995, LocumTenens.com is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies. Learn more at http://www.locumtenens.com/about.

For LocumTenens.com media inquiries, please contact Brittany Erskine at berskine@gscommuncations.com.

For PercuVision, media inquiries, please contact Carolina Montes at carolina@medtechmomentum.com.

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Upshoot Launches 2020 with a Nationwide Community Reboot


Upshoot’s Reboot program is a structured 10-day reset plan, with nearly 100% of meals and snacks being fruits and vegetables.

“We were so inspired to see all the plant-powered recipes, transformation results and success stories from just this one Reboot.” — John Laun, Upshoot’s VP of Marketing & Sales

On January 8, Upshoot kicked off its inaugural 2020 Community Reboot nationwide to inspire people of all ages and lifestyles to get healthier through plant-powered nutrition, 10 days at a time. The healthy lifestyle brand’s ‘New Year, New Yoú’ marketing campaign targeted the 40% of Americans who set resolutions around January 1, and leveraged the power of social community to support people in achieving their health goals through Upshoot’s popular Reboot program by month’s end.

“We’ve found that tapping into both your own community and our Upshoot community can make all the difference in sticking to a nutrition plan and continuing forward towards your health goals—and we’ve been able to make the entire experience creative, happy and fun,” said Stacy Kennedy, Upshoot’s VP of Programs.

The Reboot is one of Upshoot’s three nutrition programs, powered by their phytonutrient product line of the Phytopúr Shake, Smoothie, Super Drink, and Soup. Built on the foundation of 10,000 plant-powered transformation stories, the Reboot program enables people to follow a structured 10-day reset plan, with nearly 100% of meals and snacks being fruits and vegetables, designed to give them a jump-start into feeling and looking their very best.

The January Community Reboot (Jan 8 – Jan 17) culminated in personal victories—both on and off the scale. Reported feedback included individual weight-loss results ranging from several pounds, to over 10 pounds for some. Those who followed the program’s recommended day-by-day Reboot guidelines consumed over 12 servings of fruits and vegetables each day, which is significantly higher than the daily 2.4 servings Americans get on average.

“We were so inspired to see all the plant-powered recipes, transformation results and success stories from just this one Reboot,” said John Laun, Upshoot’s VP of Marketing & Sales. “In less than 10 days, our Reboot Community Facebook group got nearly 2,000 posts, likes and comments with community members educating, supporting and celebrating each other. Personally, I lost seven pounds on the Reboot and feel amazing.”

Upshoot is currently gearing up for its February Community Reboot (Feb. 3 – Feb. 12), this time joined by internationally recognized plant-powered nutrition advocate and award-winning filmmaker, Joe Cross. Learn more about the Reboot at https://www.upshoot.life/promotions/2020-new-year-new-you/.

About Upshoot:

Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, Upshoot is a healthy lifestyle company on a mission to make plant-powered nutrition accessible to everyone, through programs, products and people. The company’s Phytopúr product line unlocks the power of plants through science and is distributed through an independent national network of Ambassadors who are passionate about helping others create healthier lifestyles. Learn more at upshoot.life and connect @upshootlife. Inquires: press@upshoot.life

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