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Industry: Healthcare

Infusio Announces EVO Takeover of Management and Facilities

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FRANKFURT, Germany (PRWEB)

EVO, a renowned health & wellness institute has acquired the INFUSIO® franchise with locations in Beverly Hills, California, and Frankfurt, Germany. The launch will take place February 1st 2020 and marks the end of the Infusio treatment concept which was established in Germany in 2011 and opened its first treatment center in the U.S. in 2014.

EVO stands for evolve – vitalize – optimize. Its menu of services will focus on diabetes care, burnout management, exosome therapy as well as offer support for patients with cancer, CFS/ME, Lyme Disease, Lupus and auto immune disease. Also, EVO is introducing the latest research in cell-based treatments for traumatic brain injury caused by concussion, stroke and repeated micro-trauma.

In the US, EVO’s sports medicine treatments will cater to active individuals & athletes with its stem-cell based treatments for joint injuries and back pain. In addition, the EVO Beverly Hills facility will offer Emsculpt®, SaltFacial®, aesthetic treatments and customized skincare.

The EVO Frankfurt treatment center is proud to become one of the few clinics in Europe to offer a revolutionary new treatment for cancer patients. In collaboration with a state-of-the-art laboratory, personalized cancer vaccines are used to apply highly individualized immunotherapies and offer hope and treatment alternatives to cancer patients. The therapy combines dendritic cells with peptides, which are individually crafted by sequencing material from the patient’s tumor and microparticles in the blood. This new technology marks a new era in individualized cancer treatment and is considered the future of personalized immunotherapy. This method is not only applicable for the supportive treatment of cancer but can also be adapted for the treatment of autoimmune disease, ME/CFS and Lyme disease.

Another unique therapy EVO will be offering is pulsatile intravenous insulin therapy known as PIVIT. This treatment is currently being pioneered in the US as an option for patients with Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 as well as a solution for many of the associated diabetic complications such as neuropathy, nephropathy and erectile disfunction. Initial studies show that 93% of patients with neuropathy are showing significant improvement or complete remission. As this treatment focusses on metabolic restoration it can be applied to patients with metabolic syndrome and chronic inflammatory disease.

EVO will be offering a new format of wellness and holistic healthcare, transforming the old infrastructure and protocols while also implementing new team members with the expertise in patient care, science & medicine. Jonathan Kohanim, Director of Operations, says what clients can expect: “We are excited to offer cutting-edge treatments on two continents creating a state-of-the-art health & wellness retreat that offers clients everything to achieve optimal health and have you look and feel your best.”

Dr. Amin Javid, EVO’s musculoskeletal specialist says: “EVO is the perfect fusion of wellness and science. Our patients come here because everything is offered under one roof right in the heart of Beverly Hills. For me, this is the future of healthcare”

More details on EVO’s treatments and services are to be released within the following weeks on EVO’s websites.

Contact EVO for more information on available treatments:

EVO Beverly Hills

(800) 470-6229

info@evo-bh.com.

EVO Frankfurt

+49 69 207 34 940

info@evo-ffm.de

To learn more about EVO’s personalized and innovative healthcare approach visit http://www.evobeverlyhills.com or http://www.evofrankfurt.com.

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Health: Mental Health

Legacy Oaks of Sacramento is Thrilled to Receive a Deficiency-Free Survey

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We are honored to recognize the outstanding staff and their effort towards improving health care quality and patient care for residents at Legacy Oaks of Sacramento.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PRWEB)

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has administered its rigorous inspection in 2019 and deemed Legacy Oaks of Sacramento, a Meridian Senior Living assisted living and memory care community, deficiency-free.

“We are honored to recognize the outstanding staff and their effort towards improving health care quality and patient care for residents at Legacy Oaks of Sacramento,” said Glen Cummins Regional Director of Operations of Meridian Senior Living. “Their commitment to quality of care reflects their dedication to enrich the residents’ lives by virtue of our WOW! culture. At our core we believe; ‘Everyone deserves a great life.’”

The state of California’s inspection for deficiencies is a thorough and lengthy process. In order for an assisted living community to achieve a deficiency-free survey, all services provided at the facility must meet or exceed all state and federal standards. Over 17,000 deficiencies were documented among senior living communities, according to CDPH’s 2016-17 data report (most current available). Receiving a 100% deficiency free status is uncommon in CA and reflects a high standard of service at the assisted living community.

The CDPH inspects assisted living communities periodically to evaluate their services and systems in place and oversee fulfilment with federal and state laws and regulations. Surveyors arrive unannounced to assess the facility and determine compliance with regulations governing areas such as policies and procedures, staff competencies, medication administration, medical records, resident care, quality of care and quality of life, kitchen sanitation, dietary needs, equipment, safety, and overall wellness of the community. The assisted living community is awarded a “deficiency-free” survey when all of these regulations are met.

Receiving a deficiency-free state survey means that residents at Legacy Oaks of Sacramento can expect the highest level of care in a secure environment, which is key when families are selecting a senior living community for their loved one. For more information about Legacy Oaks of Sacramento, visit https://www.legacyoaksofsacramento.com or call (916) 245-1334.

About Meridian Senior Living:

Meridian Senior Living, a privately held company based in Bethesda, Maryland, owns and operates seniors housing communities across the country and provides operational consulting to 24 communities in China. With more than 70 communities in 21 states and more in development, Meridian is one of the largest seniors housing operators in the U.S. The company prides itself on providing the highest quality care, exceptional lifestyle programming and a distinctive dining experience for its residents. For more information on Meridian Senior Living, visit meridiansenior.com.

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Business: Insurance

Safety Features That Will Help Drivers Get Better Car Insurance Rates

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“Upgrading your vehicle with the latest safety advancements and technologies, will help you not only to save money on car insurance, but it will help you have a safe car for your family”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents several important safety features that can help drivers pay cheaper car insurance premiums.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/the-most-important-safety-features-that-can-help-you-save-money-on-car-insurance/

Safety features that are installed in the vehicles can help drivers save money on insurance. Safety features can protect the driver and the passengers in the event of a collision and some features can even prevent accidents. From these reasons, insurance companies will pay medical bills for fewer accident injuries. To encourage drivers to purchase safer vehicles, insurance companies are offering discounts for the safety features installed in the vehicles. However, not all insurance companies are offering discounts for safety features.

The most important safety features are the following:


  • Airbags. Having airbags seems the norm nowadays, but insurance companies provide discounts to policyholders that invest more money in quality airbags. Drivers are less likely to experience severe injuries if they have airbags in their cars. For insurance companies, this reduces the risk of having to pay substantial compensations,

  • Anti-lock brake systems. In the states of New York, New Jersey, and Florida car insurance providers are obliged by the law to give discounts to policyholders who own vehicles with ABS systems. ABS systems can help drivers save money on collision coverage, medical payments, PIP insurance, and liability insurance.

  • Electronic stability control. Some carriers are offering discounts to policyholders who own vehicles equipped with ESC. Electronic stability control will help drivers control their vehicles on icy or wet roads.

  • Seatbelts. Discounts for seatbelts are quite new in the insurance industry. Some insurers will offer a 15% discount off medical payment coverage and PIP insurance premiums just for having seatbelts installed in a vehicle.

  • Daytime running lights. This safety feature is present on most modern vehicles and will help drivers have better visibility during the day. In most cases, drivers will get a 5% discount off their liability coverage, medical payment coverage, collision coverage, and PIP premiums.

  • Crash resistant door. Drivers who own vehicles that have doors that feature the latest crash resistance technology, that has safer crumpling on impact, are eligible for a 5% discount.

  • Anti-theft devices. Insurers will offer discounts that can be as large as 30% for drivers who have advanced anti-theft devices in their vehicles, like ignition kill switches. Talk with an agent to see which devices qualify for a discount.

  • Lane departure systems. Modern vehicles are equipped with lane departure warning systems or advanced systems that can push a vehicle back to its lane. These systems can prevent drowsy driving and distracted driving. The discount can vary a lot depending on the insurance company and on what type of system is installed in the vehicle. Again, it is recommended to talk with an insurance representative to find out more about discount eligibility and value.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Business: Executives

ASNC’s New President, Sharmila Dorbala, MD, MPH, FASNC, Describes Nuclear Cardiology’s Vibrant Present – ‘On the Leading Edge of Amazing Discoveries’

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Dr. Sharmila Dorbala

Sharmila Dorbala, MD, MPH, FASNC


FAIRFAX, Va. (PRWEB)

Please join American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) in congratulating Sharmila Dorbala, MD, MPH, FASNC, as she begins her term as the Society’s president for 2020. Dr. Dorbala is the director of nuclear cardiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in Boston, and is an associate professor of radiology at Harvard. Over more than 20 years as an ASNC member, she has held various officer positions; served on the Board of Directors; and participated on numerous committees, including the education, finance, and audit committees and as vice-chair of the 2017 and 2018 Annual Scientific Sessions Program Committees. She chaired the writing groups for two recent guidelines: the SPECT imaging guidelines released in 2018 and the ASNC/Multisocietal Expert Consensus Recommendations for Multimodality Imaging in Cardiac Amyloidosis published last year.

In her first President’s Message, published in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, Dr. Dorbala writes of “Nuclear Cardiology in the Information Age.” She describes a field that over just two decades has expanded from a single predominant focus – myocardial perfusion imaging – to a multifaceted vista composed of numerous cutting-edge clinical and research frontiers. Innovative technologies have resulted in “a fundamental shift in nuclear cardiology technology,” she writes, and have led the field to a horizon where nuclear cardiology and molecular imaging are “on the leading edge of amazing discoveries.”

Dr. Dorbala also traces her own journey, from a small town in India to a variety of roles that have enabled her to participate in the growth of nuclear cardiology and ASNC. Auspiciously, she observes, her career has tracked alongside ASNC’s growth, starting some 26 years ago when she was applying for residency posts and ASNC’s founders were announcing the birth of a new society focused solely on nuclear cardiology. She has witnessed the field’s expansion, including some challenging “crossroads,” and has been among the many ASNC members who have worked tirelessly to tackle concerns about image quality, radiation exposure and appropriate use. Dr. Dorbala feels honored to been part of propelling the field into the 21st century and, “indeed one of the most exciting times for nuclear cardiology.”

She is eager to work with ASNC’s members, and the greater nuclear cardiology community, to continue advancing ASNC’s priorities, including enhancing digital communications, developing innovative educational products, promoting future leaders, introducing research innovations and contributing to the field’s growth. Dr. Dorbala invites others who are interested in furthering this mission to become a member of ASNC and participate in one of several signature events planned for 2020.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY

For over 25 years, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and its more than 4,300 members have been improving cardiovascular outcomes through image-guided patient management. As the only society dedicated solely to the field of nuclear cardiology, ASNC establishes standards for excellence in cardiovascular imaging through the development of clinical guidelines, professional medical education, advocacy and research development. ASNC provides peer-reviewed original articles through its – – Journal of Nuclear Cardiology (JNC) and operates the nation’s first noninvasive cardiac imaging registry, ImageGuide Registry®, to benchmark quality and improve patient care. For more information, visit http://www.ASNC.org and follow us on @MyASNC and Facebook.

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Health

State Releases $10.5M for SIUE Health Sciences Building Design

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker speaking in the SIUE Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom.

With this investment, we’re giving SIUE’s current and future students a world class education in a world class facility, and we’re providing employers with world class talent from one of our state’s greatest institutions


EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (PRWEB)

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker today announced the release of $10,537,000 in planning funds to create preliminary designs for a Health Science Building (HSB) on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. Pritzker made the announcement in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom.

The complex will include approximately 221,000 square feet. The project’s total cost is approximately $105 million. It would be the largest building on the SIUE campus.

“With this investment, we’re giving SIUE’s current and future students a world class education in a world class facility, and we’re providing employers with world class talent from one of our state’s greatest institutions,” Pritzker said. “The future of our state is in education. The choices that we make about our schools now will determine the quality of our future.”

SIUE operates a School of Pharmacy (SOP), a School of Nursing (SON), a School of Dental Medicine (SDM) in Alton, and related health sciences programs in various disciplines to serve central and southern Illinois. Currently, the SOP is primarily located in three buildings in University Park, while the SON is housed in Alumni Hall within the campus core. The SDM will remain in Alton.

The University has seen broad expansion of the health sciences program in the Department of Applied Health, including exercise science, kinesiology, nutrition and dietetics, public health, and speech-language pathology and audiology. Additional programs in education, psychology and social work throughout the University support integrative learning opportunities for health services professionals on the core campus.

“This new Health Science Building is an incredibly exciting step forward, and will allow SIUE and the SIU System to expand its leadership in health science education in southern Illinois and beyond,” said SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook. “Specifically, the additional space will facilitate more simulation training, research, and allow growth in programs within nursing, pharmacy and related health science areas. In short, it will improve the overall health of citizens throughout our area. We are extremely grateful to the governor’s office and the Illinois legislature for supporting higher education and health science education in Illinois through this project.”

“A Health Sciences Complex has been a long-term plan and dream for many of our faculty,” said Denise Cobb, PhD, SIUE provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “Before SIUE experienced significant expansion in the health sciences, our faculty and administrators envisioned a future building that could enrich our programs, create synergies in the health sciences, and expand our capacity to serve our students and the needs of our region. Our nursing and pharmacy programs have thrived and grown since those initial conversations. Their students’ and alumni’s impact on the region continue to be significant.

“Since those initial planning efforts, we have also seen significant growth in our health sciences enrollment and expansion in our programming. Our health sciences programs are exemplary, and this new facility will allow these programs to flourish and enhance their current capabilities. We are thrilled to be able to improve and support interdisciplinary and interprofessional educational endeavors. It is an incredible opportunity to enhance academic quality, and support current and future programs that will serve the health and well-being of our state and region.”

Renovations are expected for the existing SOP buildings and the surrounding proposed site in University Park, such as parking lot design and reconfiguration, and sidewalks, pathways and roadway improvements. The HSB will also include considerations for seismic loads and must achieve LEED silver.

The HSB will provide modern classrooms, teaching and research laboratories, faculty offices, administrative spaces, and student resource and study spaces. It would also increase SON student capacity and increase the size of the SON Simulation Laboratory.

Jessica Hammel, a senior nursing student from Carlyle, expressed her gratitude to the governor. “This new building will provide SIUE nursing, pharmacy, and applied health students the opportunity to learn professional skills in an innovative state-of-the-art simulation laboratory learning center, to engage in interprofessional education, and to participate in biomedical and clinical research, all with the goal of enhancing collaboration among health professions for improved healthcare delivery throughout the state of Illinois and the region,” she said.

“Students from the southern Illinois region and beyond will be eager to attend school at SIUE in a new, modern facility,” Hammel added. “Specifically, the goal of attracting more SIUE nursing students to address the shortage of RNs and advanced practice providers in the rural southern Illinois region will be realized.”

Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker said traditional SIUE design elements will be considered for the HSB design. “Red brick towers, glass curtain walls, and tan colored bands reflect the existing campus design theme,” Walker said. “We expect to begin the one-year design process as early as this summer, followed by a two-year construction schedule.”

The Illinois Capital Development Board will oversee the project’s design and construction in accordance with protocol for state-appropriated capital projects.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 13,000.

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Technology: Computer

VT MAK Successfully Completes Technical Assessment on the U.S. Army’s Synthetic Training Environment

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VT MAK supports soldiers conducting a recent technical assessment at the U.S. Army STE Technology Integration Facility in Orlando, Fla.


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

VT MAK (MAK), a company of ST Engineering North America, today announced that it has successfully completed a programmatic milestone by demonstrating the core technologies that make up the U.S. Army’s Synthetic Training Environment’s (STE) Common Synthetic Environment (CSE), integrated with the One World terrain (OWT) and the Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT) devices. The technical assessment was the second of a series of program milestones in which MAK is making capabilities available to the Army for hands-on evaluation as part of an agile development process.

The CSE, developed by MAK, consists of the Training Management Tool (TMT) which enables soldiers to plan, prepare, execute, and assess training exercises, and the Training Simulation Software (TSS) which provides the simulation environment for the trainees as well as the simulation of the non-player characters.

At the assessment, MAK used vignettes to demonstrate progress against program requirements. Afterward, soldiers sat down with MAK engineers in a one-on-one setting to delve deep into specific capabilities.

Soldiers then independently conducted an end-to-end training exercise beginning with planning the exercise, assigning simulated entities to the hardware available, starting the execution of the scenario, recording the execution for After Action Review (AAR), and finishing with conducting the AAR with the training audience.

“Soldier touch points are critical to this development process as they ensure that the project is meeting the end users’ needs,” said Dr. Christina Bouwens, Deputy Program Manager, VT MAK. Warfighters participated as role players interacting in a common scenario on the Ft. Hood terrain controlling ground vehicles running on RVCT hardware through a hardware abstraction layer, and dismounted units using RVCT Soldier stations.

The TMT provided an intuitive, user-friendly capability that integrated unit training information with training readiness requirements, prepped and launched training activities, and drove assessment activities, all from a single workstation.

MAK demonstrated progress toward the longer-term scalability goals – including a cloud-based demonstration of VR-Forces integrated with Improbable’s SpatialOS framework; and an on-premise preview of MAK’s internally-developed scalability framework – managing and communicating with more than two million entities.

Integration with STE-related Science & Technology (S&T) technology was shown, including: The Leidos-developed Behavior Service for including authoritative legacy data sources and behaviors into the TSS and TMT; and The Augmented REality Sandtable (ARES) visualization capability demonstrating an augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) view of the simulation environment for collaborative training coordination.

The STE Common Synthetic Environment project continues to make significant progress, paving the way for a successful initial operational capability. MAK will provide another report after the next assessment in March, and will continue to be transparent about the process as it develops.

“STE is a transformative moment for the simulation world, the Army, and VT MAK. We continue making positive progress on this project by delivering state-of-the-art capabilities and support in a way that is consistent yet innovative,” said Bill Cole, President and CEO of VT MAK.

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ST Engineering North America is the U.S. headquarters of ST Engineering, a global technology, defense and engineering group specializing in the aerospace, electronics, land systems, and marine sectors. Based in Alexandria, VA, it has major operations across 17 cities in 13 states and employs about 5,000 people providing innovative products and solutions to commercial and government customers across diverse market segments.

VT MAK develops software for live, virtual, and constructive simulation. Built upon a strong foundation of COTS products, MAK delivers simulation, gaming, and networking technology in a flexible platform to meet the requirements of training system integrators, experimentation labs, and end users. Our primary users are in the aerospace and defense industries, yet our products and services can help customers anywhere modeling and simulation is needed to train, plan, analyze, experiment, prototype, and demonstrate. MAK is dedicated to serving our customers by building capable products, offering superior technical support, and innovating new ways to build, populate and view interoperable 3D simulated worlds. MAK continues to take advantage of new technologies that further the state of simulation. Our products help users link, simulate and visualize their world. VT MAK is a company of ST Engineering North America. Please visit http://www.mak.com for more information.

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Technology: Electronics

Advances in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology Discussed with Host Laurence Fishburne on “Behind The Scenes”

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Researchers are seeking out ways to innovate the lithium-ion battery.


MIAMI (PRWEB)

Laurence Fishburne is best known for his versatile skillset as a performer. Most are familiar with his portrayals in Hollywood hits such as “Boyz n the Hood,” and “Passengers.” The American actor also lends his talents to the educational show “Behind The Scenes”. The show interviews industry professionals about a broad spectrum of issues affecting people from all over the country. A new episode coming to the segment will discuss technology advances in lithium-ion batteries.

The battery plays a crucial role in powering many modern devices. A large number of the tools utilized in today’s world that make day-to-day tasks more comfortable and more efficient rely on the battery for energy. Cell phones, cars, smart homes, and wearable tech are all dependent on batteries. While batteries are a more efficient resource than fossil fuel, there still lies the problem with batteries not lasting very long. Even though operating systems are becoming more energy-saving, a day or two goes by, and a cellphone needs to charge again.

Researchers are seeking out ways to innovate the lithium-ion battery. Some developers are looking to alternative resources to improve the battery, such as sand. The natural resource leads to a three times longer-lasting lithium-ion battery. Advances in modern batteries can lead to a more productive and sustainable lifestyle for many people. “Behind The Scenes” will cover these advances in the battery on an episode coming to the program.

“Behind The Scenes” is a carefully assessed informational program before broadcast to a public viewing audience. The show is receiver of a multitude of awards for its efforts in television.

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health and fitness

Nike Softball Camp Joining Nike Baseball at Vanguard University for Summer 2020

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Vanguard University, home of Nike Baseball and Softball Camps for summer 2020.

Vanguard University, home of Nike Baseball and Softball Camps for summer 2020.

We are excited to welcome Coach Freeman to the Lions family. As a highly respected coach in the softball community, she brings a wealth of knowledge, connections and enthusiasm to the Lions.


SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (PRWEB)

Camper favorite, Nike Baseball Camps, will be returning to Vanguard University and will be joined for the first time by Nike Softball Camps.

Directing the Nike Softball Camp will be first year Head Coach Amber Freeman. Coach Freeman enjoyed a stellar playing career at Arizona State University. Freeman was a three-time All-American and was the 2013 Pac-12 Player of the Year before she went on to Play with the USA National Team and USSSA Pride in National Pro Fastpitch.

“We are excited to welcome Coach Freeman to the Lions family. As a highly respected coach in the softball community, she brings a wealth of knowledge, connections and enthusiasm to the Lions. Her experience at the highest level of competition and her genuine desire to lead student-athletes to reach their full potential spiritually, academically, athletically and socially made her an excellence choice to lead the next era of the Vanguard softball program,” remarked Jeff Bussell, Director of Athletics.

The Nike Baseball Camp at Vanguard will again be led by Head Coach Robert Pegg. Coach Pegg had an instant impact on the Lions baseball team. Since taking over in 2013, Vanguard have gone 226-156-2. In 2019, the Lions had a made a post-season run but were defeated in the conference championship game. The baseball camp was a big hit last summer in its inaugural year, with both parents and campers; “He made new friends with shared interests. He said he feels more confident in batting and learned a lot. He wants to return next year as the experience was GREAT!” stated Parent Yvonne V.

The Softball camp will take place from July 13 – 16 while the Vanguard Baseball Camp will be held from June 29 – July 2.

Players, coaches, and parents interested in Nike Baseball & Softball Camps in Orange County can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com or call 1-800-645-3226.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America’s largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement.

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Industry: Healthcare

Healthcare Lending Partnership Delivers Solution Banks, Providers and Patients Need

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“Epic River enables healthcare providers to get paid in full and up front by connecting with community banks and credit unions within our network,” said Jeff Grobaski.


LOVELAND, Colo. (PRWEB)

Epic River, a patient lending network that facilitates relationships between healthcare providers and financial institutions, has partnered with global financial technology leader Finastra to integrate a 50-state compliance solution into Epic River’s Patient Lending platform.

Working with Finastra’s Fusion LaserPro Origination Solution, the Epic River platform now automates compliance and regulatory changes state by state in real time. With expanding consumer privacy and data protection laws, this technology solution simplifies the growing complexity for banks and providers.

“Millions of patients can’t afford unexpected medical bills, healthcare providers are losing control of collection costs, and community banks just need the right tool to help both,” said Epic River CEO Jeff Grobaski. “Epic River enables healthcare providers to get paid in full and up front by connecting with community banks and credit unions within our network. By partnering with Finastra, lenders now have full compliance assurance, allowing all healthcare providers to help their patients afford the care they deserve.”

For 35 years, Finastra has led the industry by systematizing legal compliance and technical expertise into its software, supporting thousands of lenders in the U.S with compliant loan documentation and delivery. “By providing nationwide banking capability for the Epic River network, our partnership opens new opportunities for financial institutions to serve their communities,” said Mitch Lucas, Finastra VP, Lending Product Management, Development and Compliance. “Banks can now bring new and defensible assets onto their books with full legal assurance of state and federal compliance. It’s a win/win all around.”

The integration of an automated document delivery and compliance solution into the Epic River network creates a revolutionary new lending product. “This is perhaps one of the most significant financing innovations since the auto loan,” said Epic River Director of Product Jessica Toney. “The partnership with Finastra’s LaserPro technology brings financial institutions a formidable new way to deliver welcome relief to patients and healthcare providers who would otherwise be left to choose between high-interest credit card debt, lawsuits, predatory lenders and bankruptcy.”

About Epic River

Since 2005, the Epic River Patient Lending Platform™ helps solve healthcare’s biggest problems by facilitating relationships between thousands of financial institutions and healthcare organizations to provide low-interest patient loans. Community banks and credit unions gain new customers, providers focus on care instead of collections, and patients are liberated from potentially ruinous financial burdens. For information, visit http://www.epicriver.com.

About Finastra

Finastra unlocks the potential of people and businesses in finance, creating a platform for open innovation. Formed in 2017 by the combination of Misys and D+H, we provide the broadest portfolio of financial services software in the world today – spanning retail banking, transaction banking, lending, and treasury and capital markets. Our solutions enable customers to deploy mission critical technology on premises or in the cloud. Our scale and geographical reach means that we can serve customers effectively, regardless of their size or geographic location – from global financial institutions, to community banks and credit unions. Through our open, secure and reliable solutions, customers are empowered to accelerate growth, optimize cost, mitigate risk and continually evolve to meet the changing needs of their customers. 48 of the world’s top 50 banks use Finastra technology. Please visit http://www.finastra.com.

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Home and Family: Marriage / Relationships

New Sonoma Bed at Brandenberry Amish Furniture Brings Farmhouse Feel to Bedrooms Across America

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Built from rustic barnwood, the Sonoma Bed features a sliding door footboard and storage bay, bringing traditional farmhouse features to homes across America.

With its rustic, barndoor texture wood and other features the Sonoma Bed gives our clients another unique bed option to chose from.


Shipshewana, Indiana (PRWEB)

Brandenberry Amish Furniture of Shipshewana, Indiana, brings the flavor of a traditional American farmhouse to homes across America, with the new Sonoma Bed.

The sliding door footboard and its accompanying metal base constitute an optional feature of the rustic Sonoma Bed. The sliding doors open to reveal a handy storage cubby that’s ideal for shoes, clothes or other items.

“With its rustic, barndoor texture wood and other features the Sonoma Bed gives our clients another unique bed option to chose from” says Floyd Eash of Brandenberry Amish Furniture .

For its part, the bed is built from brown maple wood with a vintage barnwood texture finish and a Rockwood Brown, low sheen finish. These features give the bed its rustic look. Yet, a close look at the bed reveals that below the rustic façade, the bed is superbly constructed – with the most detailed fit and finish. The mitered joints in the headboard and footboard are cases in point.

The Sonoma Bed is available in king, queen and full sizes. So homeowners are free to choose the size that best meets their needs and desires. Also, other versions of the Sonoma Bed are available. They include the Sonoma Storage Rail Bed and the Sonoma Oak Bed. Alternately, customers can choose the Sonoma Bedroom Collection, which incudes the bed, dresser, chest and nightstand.

As with other pieces of furniture from Brandeneberry, the Sonoma Bed is custom-built by Amish cabinetmakers. In addition, the Amish builders use regional hardwoods to provide sturdy, durable and heirloom quality beds and other furniture products.

The Sonoma Bed can be ordered online or by visiting Brandenberry’ Amish Furniture’s store in Shipshewana, Indiana. Shoppers looking for a bed have a plethora of custom choices and options to select from when purchasing the Sonoma Bed. Brandenberry craftsmen will build a unique product for each Brandenberry client.

Brandenberry Amish Furniture is located at 1045 N. State Road 5 in Shipshewana, at the intersection of State Road 5 and US 20, near the Indiana Toll Road. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment.

About Brandenberry Amish Furniture:

Brandenberry Furniture opened its doors in 2008. The Brandenberry Furniture concept allows customers to design the furniture of their dreams…to explore the rich woods and stains that only nature can offer. Nothing matches the feel, the smell and the weight of hickory, oak, cherry, maple…real woods that come to life in an Amish handcrafted piece. They are meant to last a lifetime and beyond.

Whether a customer’s favorite style is Mission, Traditional, Modern or something in between, if Brandenberry Furniture doesn’t carry it, their craftsmen will build it to specification.

Brandenberry Furniture offers everything from bedroom and dining collections to home accessories, patio and exclusive furniture pieces. Browse our easy-to-use website with detailed photographs and information, and you’ll find furniture categorized by room (including family room, dining room, bedroom, office, children’s) as well as by wood species (including oak, hickory, cherry, elm, maple, pine and cedar) and style.

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