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Industry: Healthcare

ORHub, Inc. and eHealthAnalytics Announce a Strategic Relationship to Improve Cost Transparency and Device Success

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GREENPORT, N.Y. (PRWEB)

ORHub, Inc. (OTC: ORHB; the “Company”) ORHUB Inc., a Microsoft Silver Partner and SaaS based surgical analytics company that educates surgeons on cost effective behavior, and eHealthAnalytics, a company built around the use of predictive analytics in healthcare with a focus on medical device adverse events and recalls, are pleased to announce their agreement to form a strategic relationship built around the development of a unique product in healthcare. The companies will jointly unveil their work at the StartUp Health conference in San Francisco on January 13-14, 2020.

The new product, once completed, would allow healthcare organizations and surgeons to assess predicted cost of procedures, and the probability and financial impact of a recall on selected devices, pre-operatively.

“Our work with ORHub will broaden the financial knowledge base for perioperative leadership when it comes to use of all medical devices,” said Gail Port CEO of eHealthAnalytics.

Using tools from ORHub’s Surgical Spotlight® with the predictive models from eHealthAnalytics’ MedDev PredictTM, the platform will be the first of its kind to take into consideration the co-morbid conditions of pre-operative patients. Not only will this allow for cost transparency before a surgical event, but also offer surgical teams information about the chosen devices for each patient.

“From a clinical point of view our unveiling of this new development with eHealthAnalytics, will be a major step forward for all surgical specialties and patient care,” said Dr. Robert “Bobby” Lazzara CEO of ORHub.

About ORHub, Inc.

ORHub is a growth stage data analytics company on a mission to optimize the Business of Surgery through team collaboration and proactive operations. As a Microsoft Silver Partner, ORHub leverages the Azure cloud to help customers unlock the power in their data captured in the OR. Surgical Spotlight® helps providers harness that data, identify millions of dollars in opportunities, and get leaders back to their primary focus: improving care, increasing patient access and reducing costs. A first-of-kind team building tool brings all stakeholders together with regular and accessible information. ORHub specializes in business intelligence for the operating room, built by professionals from the operating room.

About eHealthAnalytics:

eHealthAnalytics is a machine learning-based predictive analytics company focused on providing opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement by proving the comparative effectiveness of a treatment or procedure; real-world evidence and value-based metrics; and outcomes, alternatives, measurements, risk predictions for value-based reimbursement and Medicare Quality Payment programs, and the opportunity for the construction of cost-sharing programs.

About StartUp Health:

StartUp Health is investing in a global army of Health Transformers to achieve 11 Health Moonshots (Sustainable Development Goals for health and wellbeing). Through a family of Health Moonshot funds, our plan is to invest whatever it takes over the next 30 years to support thousands of entrepreneurs who are reinventing the future of health. To date, our companies have collectively raised more than $1.6 billion and more than 40% of our seed stage companies have successfully raised A-rounds or later. To read more about the StartUp Health event, please visit https://startuphealthfestival2020.splashthat.com

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Novogradac Promotes 12 Managers Across Country to Principal

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“I am pleased to announce that Aaron, Austin, Ben, Dayle, David, Erin, Genie, John, Melissa, Michael, Nick and Sean have been promoted to principal,” said Michael J. Novogradac, managing partner of Novogradac.


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

National accounting and consulting enterprise Novogradac elevated 12 managers to principal–Melissa Chung of the San Francisco office; Sean Collins of the Walnut Creek, Calif., office; Dayle Dalling of the metro Philadelphia office; John DeJovine, Genie Goricki and David Graff of the Cleveland office; Michael Derrickson of the Austin, Texas, office; Ben Fry, Erin Neff, Austin Power and Aaron Sherrard of the Dover, Ohio, office; and Nick Ives of the Andover, Mass., office. Novogradac, which specializes in affordable housing, community development, historic preservation, renewable energy and opportunity zones, has 44 principals in more than 25 cities nationwide.

“I am pleased to announce that Aaron, Austin, Ben, Dayle, David, Erin, Genie, John, Melissa, Michael, Nick and Sean have been promoted to principal,” said Michael J. Novogradac, managing partner of Novogradac. “This growth at the principal level will allow Novogradac to continue to serve its clients’ current and future needs.”

Chung provides audit, tax and consulting services for affordable housing developments, real estate partnerships, and for-profit and nonprofit housing developers in the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) industry, other nonprofit organizations and single-family home builders. Chung also has experience with the auditing requirements of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), OMB Uniform Guidance, CalHFA, HCD, NJHMFA and OHCS. In addition, she serves on the Housing Colorado NOW! Conference and publications committees and is a frequent speaker at various housing conferences and workshops. She received a bachelor’s degree in economics, with a concentration in accounting and a minor in Chinese studies from the University of California, Berkeley. She is licensed in California as a certified public accountant.

Collins has assisted in financing solar, wind and biomass portfolios valued in excess of $300 million, with tax equity and traditional debt, by assisting lenders and investors in their due diligence efforts. He also regularly provides guidance on a consulting basis to clients on a broad range of partnership tax matters and accounting issues under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), particularly the application of the hypothetical liquidation at book value approach to the equity method of accounting. Collins is licensed in California as a certified public accountant.

Dalling joined Novogradac in 2008. Dalling has extensive experience with affordable housing transactions and specializes in LIHTCs, historic rehabilitation tax credits (HTCs), renewable energy tax credits (RETCs) and new markets tax credits (NMTCs). He also works with equity sponsors in equity fund audit and tax consulting, as well as auditing requirements of HUD and nonprofit organizations. Dalling has worked extensively on financial statement audits, tax return preparation and final cost certification audits for numerous organizations, including nonprofit organizations, small local governments, corporations and individuals. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Brigham Young University-Idaho and is a member of the AICPA. Dalling is licensed in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Idaho as a certified public accountant.

DeJovine specializes in financial statement audits, tax return preparation and final cost certifications while working with numerous real estate investors, syndicators and developers. He has also worked extensively on structuring, business consulting and financial modeling for transactions involving NMTCs, HTCs and LIHTCs. Additionally, DeJovine is a Housing Credit Certified Professional and has taken the lead on several compliance service engagements, primarily focusing on tenant file compliance. DeJovine received a bachelor’s degree in business from Ohio University, a master’s degree in accountancy from Cleveland State University and is licensed in Ohio as a certified public accountant.

Derrickson specializes in audit and tax services for affordable housing real estate partnerships, including those subject to the auditing requirements of HUD, nonprofit organizations and public housing authorities. In addition, he has extensive knowledge in audit consulting services, such as audit preparation and assembly. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Denver and a master’s degree in accountancy from Texas State University and is licensed as a certified public accountant in Texas.

Fry provides financial statement audits, tax return preparation, final cost certifications and consulting services. Fry has extensive experience working with real estate developers, community development entities, lenders and investors on the structuring and financing of more than $1 billion of NMTC allocation, in addition to structuring and financing the HTC, RETCs and opportunity zones (OZ) transactions. These transactions include preparing financial forecasts that reflect the forecasted sources and uses of cash, net operating income, taxable income, summary of tax benefits available to the investor and estimated tax credits for the deal. He received his bachelor’s degree from Walsh University. Fry is licensed in Ohio as a certified public accountant.

Goricki is primarily involved in accounting, auditing, taxation, consulting and compliance within the NMTC and HTC industries. She also works extensively in NMTC and community development entity certification applications and is a contributor to the monthly Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits. Before joining Novogradac, she had several years of experience with regional CPA firms, providing audit, accounting, tax and business advisory services to investment companies, contractors, health care organizations, small businesses and nonprofit organizations. She received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio University and is licensed in Ohio as a certified public accountant.

Graff works extensively with real estate lower-tier and fund partnership audits and taxation, as well as various GAAP and program compliance consulting engagements involving NMTC, HTCs, RETCs and the OZ incentive. Additionally, Graff has experience with federal and state historic cost certifications, financial modeling, and agreed-upon procedures engagements involving safe harbor compliance and reporting. He has also assisted with due diligence services on several affordable housing sale/purchase transactions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio University and is licensed as a certified public accountant in Ohio.

Ives specializes in NMTCs, HTCs, RETCs and LIHTCs. In addition to providing various consulting services, he works extensively on financial statement audits, tax return preparation, final cost certifications, financial forecasts and agreed-upon procedures engagements. Before joining Novogradac, Ives was an accounting manager at U.S. Bank Community Development Corporation. Before that, he was a senior accountant with a regional certified public accounting firm in St. Louis, where he served clients in the manufacturing, construction and real estate industries. Ives received a master’s degree in accounting at Northeastern University and is licensed in Massachusetts and Missouri as a certified public accountant.

Since beginning her career with Novogradac in 2007, Neff has gained an extensive background in real estate partnership audits, federal and state partnership taxation, and compliance matters related to the NMTC, LIHTC and investment tax credit industries. Additionally, Neff works with nonprofit organizations, performing audits of such entities and their federal awards. Neff has participated as a panelist at Novogradac’s NMTC conference workshops and is a regular presenter for the company’s in-house training courses. She is a part-time accounting professor at Kent State University, her alma mater, from which she holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in accounting. She is licensed as a CPA in Ohio.

Power specializes in NMTCs, HTCs and OZ transactions. Power works extensively on financial statement audits, tax return preparation, cost certification audits, compliance reporting and NMTC allocation applications. He has contributed to various publications including the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits and is a frequent speaker at conferences on topics related to the NMTC and HTC industries. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance and a master’s degree in business administration from Walsh University. Power is licensed in Ohio as a certified public accountant.

Sherrard has several years of experience in providing tax, audit, forecasting and consulting services to real estate partnerships. Sherrard works with the LIHTC, HTC, tax-exempt bond-financed developments, nonprofits and developments subject to the auditing requirements of HUD. He works with operating partnerships, upper-tier tax credit equity funds, real estate developers and tax credit syndicators. Sherrard received his master’s degree in accountancy and bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University. He is licensed as a certified public accountant in Ohio.

About Novogradac

Novogradac recently celebrated its 30th year in business, having opened in 1989 and has grown to more than 750 employees and partners with offices in more than 25 cities. Tax, audit and consulting specialty practice areas for Novogradac include affordable housing, opportunity zones, community development, historic rehabilitation and renewable energy.

For additional information on Novogradac’s personnel and areas of expertise, visit http://www.novoco.com or call (415) 356-8000.

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Naturopathic Doctor, Erin Stokes, Shares Tips on Maintaining a Healthy Immune System

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When shopping for your supplements, remember that they are not all created equal. Look for brands, like MegaFood, who are focused on crafting quality supplements made with nutrients added to real food they believe your body can recognize.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

While it’s known as the most wonderful time of year, the holidays and winter season can be overwhelming and have most of us feeling as if there are not enough hours in the day. High stress levels, busy travel schedules, overindulging on sugary treats, and lack of sleep can all impact our immune health. Recently, Erin Stokes, Naturopathic Doctor and Medical Director at MegaFood®, teamed with YourUpdateTV to discuss proactive steps to feeling your best this winter season.

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: LINK TO VIDEO

Here are several tips to ensure you’re giving your immune system a fighting chance this season:

1. Getting enough restorative sleep is vital but often overlooked. Aim for at least 7-8 hours every night to support both immune health and whole-body health.*

2. In addition to being incredibly important for our physical health, exercise plays a big role in our mental health as it releases feel-good hormones that help to mitigate stress.* Weather permitting, try to get outside on nicer days – even a short walk during lunch counts!

3. Eating a wide variety (and colors) of fruits and vegetables feeds our bodies with antioxidants. Think foods like kale, blueberries, apples, tomatoes and citrus fruits. Also try incorporating more probiotic-rich foods like miso and sauerkraut or a probiotic supplement that can help your immune and digestive system,* like MegaFood Immune Defense* Shelf Stable Probiotic.

4. Try immune-supporting supplements when you feel the need. Certain vitamins and minerals can help nourish your body and support your immune health*

To keep you thriving through the long winter season, MegaFood Immune Defense* includes a team of immune-supporting ingredients* – elderberry, vitamin C, zinc and bitter herbs echinacea and andrographis.

Our sun exposure decreases this time of year which can affect your levels of vitamin D3 – the sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D3 is crucial for supporting immune health and nearly 90 million Americans are either deficient or have insufficient levels. MegaFood D3 Wellness Mixed Fruit Gummies, are a convenient and delicious way to maintain sufficient vitamin D3 levels and support your immune system*, are non-GMO and only 1 gram of sugar per serving.

When shopping for your supplements, remember that they are not all created equal. Look for brands, like MegaFood, who are focused on crafting quality supplements made with nutrients added to real food they believe your body can recognize.

For more information and to check out the full line of MegaFood immune-supporting products, visit megafood.com.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Air Transport Services Group Partners With OurHealth, Reopens Its Onsite Primary Care Clinic for Employees

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OurHealth MyClinic

OurHealth MyClinic locations are found in popular retail and business centers. There are four MyClinic locations in the Greater Cincinnati area.

We believe that taking care of our employees is the right thing to do and leads to better productivity and efficiency—so it’s a win-win all around.


CINCINNATI (PRWEB)

Through a partnership with Indianapolis-based OurHealth, Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has reopened an onsite primary care clinic at their Wilmington Air Park facility. Nearly 1,000 employees and their family members will have access to the renovated health center as well as four other locations throughout the Greater Cincinnati area.

Named OurHealth @ Wilmington Air Park, the onsite clinic begins operations today and will provide comprehensive primary and immediate care medical services to covered ATSG employees and their families.

“We’re thrilled to be bringing this important benefit back,” said Joe Hete, Chief Executive Officer at ATSG. “We’ve experienced first-hand the impact that accessible, convenient and high-quality care has on people’s well being and overall quality of life. We believe that taking care of our employees is the right thing to do and lowers their out of pocket healthcare cost—so it’s a win-win all around.”

OurHealth entered the Cincinnati market in early 2019 with the launch of its industry-leading system of near-site primary care clinics, called the MyClinic network, which includes locations in Springdale, Kings Mills, Green Township and at Fourth and Main Streets in downtown Cincinnati. In addition to their onsite clinic at Wilmington Air Park, covered ATSG employees and their families will have access to all four Cincinnati MyClinic locations.

ATSG is the latest addition to OurHealth’s growing presence in Southwest Ohio. Last month OurHealth announced a partnership with Delhi Township, Ohio. Other Cincinnati area clients include First Financial Bank, Rumpke and Hamilton County, Ohio.

“We’re excited to be partnering with ATSG to provide care for their employees and their families,” said Ben Evans, OurHealth Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder. “We’re confident they’ll love the experience, and we can’t wait to build relationships that will have a lasting impact on their health, and of course their bottom line.”

Employers are attracted to OurHealth’s model for three key reasons — improved access to care for their employees and their dependents, independence from any hospital system or network allowing for unbiased referrals and robust reporting capabilities that allow business owners to easily understand their return on investment.

OurHealth clients enjoy an average savings of 17 percent on health plan costs through better management of chronic conditions, ER avoidance and reduced lab and drug costs. The company is on a mission to save employers $1 billion in healthcare costs, and to date has saved its clients more than $180 million. In 2019 alone OurHealth produced a total of $39 million in employer savings.

The company takes a patient-focused approach to care, including waiting room times of less than five minutes, appointments that average 20 to 40 minutes and a patient satisfaction score of 98 percent. OurHealth clients include a wide range of employers of all sizes and industries, including Anthem, Harris Teeter, CNO Financial Group and the Indianapolis Airport Authority.

About OurHealth

Founded in 2009, OurHealth provides employer-sponsored healthcare to organizations of all sizes via its onsite and near-site primary care clinics. OurHealth offers a comprehensive healthcare approach to its clients and their employees, which includes primary care services, wellness services, onsite laboratory and medication dispensing services and referral guidance. OurHealth operates clinics in Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. To learn more about OurHealth, visit http://www.ourhealth.org.

About Air Transport Services Group, Inc.

ATSG is a leading provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation and related services to domestic and foreign air carriers and other companies that outsource their air cargo lift requirements. ATSG, through its leasing and airline subsidiaries, is the world’s largest owner and operator of converted Boeing 767 freighter aircraft. Through its principal subsidiaries, including three airlines with separate and distinct U.S. FAA Part 121 Air Carrier certificates, ATSG provides aircraft leasing, air cargo lift, passenger ACMI and charter services, aircraft maintenance services and airport ground services. ATSG’s subsidiaries include Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.; Airborne Global Solutions, Inc.; ABX Air, Inc.; Air Transport International, Inc.; Omni Air International, LLC; Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc., including its subsidiary, Pemco World Air Services, Inc.; and LGSTX Services, Inc.

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Expert Biomimetic Dentist Dr. Matt Nejad Expands his Education and Training with More Offerings Across the United States in 2020, Re brands as The Nejad Institute

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I am excited to respond to the increased demand for my biomimetic training by offering more courses across the U.S. for 2020. Rebranding to The Nejad Institute is the next step in my vision for providing the highest caliber training, says Nejad.


BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB)

Fresh from his sold-out Fall 2019 biomimetic dentistry classes in London and Beverly Hills, Dr. Matt Nejad, leading expert and educator in cosmetic and biomimetic dentistry, is expanding his education and training offerings with a rebrand as The Nejad Institute with a new website at http://www.nejadinstitute.com.

Dentists from around the world attend Dr. Nejad’s sold-out classes to learn how to treat damaged, broken and decayed teeth and return them to their original strength, function, esthetics and biomechanical properties. His students gain advanced clinical and practice skills that provide them with an invaluable competitive advantage.

“I am excited to respond to the increased demand for my biomimetic training by offering more courses across the U.S. for 2020. Rebranding to The Nejad Institute is the next step in my vision for providing the highest caliber training and establishing a research-based educational institute for advanced study. Attendees will learn how the biomimetic approach greatly reduces complications caused by traditional dental techniques, and how to save teeth from additional treatments and more invasive options,” says Nejad. “The biomimetic approach is the future of dentistry, and more clinicians want to provide their patients with this highest level of dentistry. I’m honored to be able to teach it and help advance the quality of dental care.”

Dr. Nejad’s 2020 class schedule is as follows:


  • Miami, FL: May 1 and May 2-3

  • Manhattan, NY: May 29 and May 30-31

  • Irvine, CA: June 25-28

  • Chicago, IL: August 7, August 8-9

  • San Jose, CA: September 25, September 26-27

  • Irvine, CA: December 3-6

The Nejad Institute currently educates dentists from around the globe in biomimetic restorative dentistry and biomimetic esthetic dentistry. It will soon be adding occlusion and design training. Dr. Nejad is also incorporating mentorship programs and an annual symposium for dentists who have previously completed his training.

The Nejad Institute’s vision is to provide education, training and research in the biomimetic approach and prepare clinicians to confidently implement the knowledge and techniques in their practices. Biomimetic dentistry offers patients the tangible benefits of keeping their natural teeth as long as possible while avoiding unnecessary root canals and other invasive procedures. More and more patients are realizing the benefits of this approach and demand has, therefore, been increasing steadily.

Although some dental institutes have incorporated biomimetic dentistry, most clinicians in practice have had almost no exposure to the updated biomimetic science and techniques.

Dr. Nejad’s biomimetic approach shows how, through extremely strong adhesive bonds, teeth can be restored. He emphasizes preserving intact tooth structure and pulp vitality and creating adhesive restorations that mimic natural teeth in strength, function and biomechanical properties. This is in sharp contrast to traditional prosthodontic retention and stabilization form.

More about Dr. Nejad:

Dr. Matt Nejad is a renowned biomimetic dentist and speaker with an upscale practice in Beverly Hills, CA. His practice offers a full range of cosmetic and general dental care services. Dr. Nejad is well-known for providing superior cosmetic dental treatments and for his knowledge as a leading expert in biomimetic dentistry.

Dr. Matt Nejad graduated from the USC School of Dentistry, receiving recognition for earning the most clinical experience in prosthodontics, cosmetic and advanced reconstructive cases. He completed a comprehensive esthetic and biomimetic training program with Dr. Pascal Magne, a world leader in these fields. Dr. Nejad has been lecturing and teaching training courses in biomimetic dentistry since 2012.

For more information about Dr. Matt Nejad and his biomimetic courses, please visit nejadinstitute.com.

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AltMed Florida Opens its Newest MÜV™ Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Downtown Orlando Saturday, Jan. 4

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AltMed Florida Dispensary Design

We’re excited that our new downtown location is near Amway Arena and Orlando’s Church Street Station entertainment district and that we’re part of the revitalization in the area.


SARASOTA, Fla. (PRWEB)

AltMed Florida, one of the fastest growing Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTC) in Florida (source: OMMU), has announced the grand opening of its newest MÜV™ Medical Cannabis Dispensary at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 at 101 S. Garland Ave., Suite 110 in Orlando.

We’re excited that our new downtown location is near Amway Arena and Orlando’s Church Street Station entertainment district and that we’re part of the revitalization in the area,” said AltMed Marketing Director Todd Beckwith. “In addition to serving patients coming into town to enjoy the nightlife and daily commuters, nearby residents can also enjoy this state-of-the-art MÜV Dispensary.”

The downtown location is the second AltMed Florida has opened in the Orlando area – previously opening a MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensary last May at 1090 S. State Rd. 434 in Longwood, Florida – the company’s first to feature a drive-thru window.

The Orlando MÜV Dispensary will offer an extensive selection of award-winning products including flower, pre-rolls, a wide range of vaporizer pens, metered dose inhalers, topicals, oral sprays, patent-pending encapsulation formulations in its Tinctures, 72-Hour Transdermal patches and transdermal gels. MÜV is also recognized for having one of the widest selections of concentrates for patients needing macro-dosing options.

“Our dispensaries set the standard for quality products, service and overall patient experience at our current locations and we’re excited to offer our premium MÜV medical cannabis brand to even more people as we expand our presence across central Florida…especially along the Interstate 4 Corridor,” said AltMed Florida CEO John Tipton. “Our MÜV dispensaries are unlike anything in the state and we’re excited to invite licensed patients throughout Orange County and the surrounding areas to visit our newest state-of-the-art location in downtown Orlando.”

Like AltMed Florida’s 11 other locations (Apollo Beach, Clearwater, Fort Myers, Gainesville, Jacksonville/San Marco, Jacksonville Beach, Lakeland, Longwood, Sarasota, Tampa and Wellington/West Palm), the new downtown Orlando MÜV Dispensary stands out from others because it’s designed as a premium experience. Think Apple store, with a modern, open-concept design and expert staff with extensive training.

During the grand opening, all licensed Florida medical cannabis patients will receive 25 percent off their entire first purchase and the first 100 patients will receive a MÜV SWAG bag with their purchase. Patients can also order online at MÜVFL.com for express pickup or delivery.

The MÜV brand already has a wide following in other legal medical cannabis markets, including Arizona, where it has won five Best of Arizona medical cannabis awards. MÜV products are sold exclusively in Florida at MÜV dispensaries because, unlike other states, Florida does not allow wholesale of product between license holders – only products that license holders make themselves can be sold in their dispensaries.

For more information about the new ADA-compliant MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensary in downtown Orlando, including hours and available MÜV products, visit MÜVFL.com.

AltMed Florida is on pace to open 40 MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensaries across the state, all supplied by its 200,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art cultivation facility. Visit this link for images of AltMed Florida’s cultivation operations and watch this brief video to see what makes AltMed Florida and its MÜV™ Medical Cannabis Dispensaries stand out.

About Plants of Ruskin, LLC – d.b.a. AltMed Florida, LLC – With a focus on quality and attention to detail, Plants of Ruskin has more than 35 years of experience in providing seedlings to farmers for vegetable and medical product production. Plants of Ruskin founders, the Dickman Family, are 4th generation farmers with a long history of working in conjunction with the University of Florida, including an endowed chair specifically dedicated to plant improvement.

About AltMed Enterprises – Alternative Medical Enterprises, LLC, headquartered in Sarasota, FL and doing business as AltMed Enterprises, is a fully integrated medical cannabis company that brings compassion, community engagement and pharmaceutical industry precision to the development, production and dispensing of medical cannabinoids.

About MÜV™ – The MÜV brand of cannabis infused products was launched in Arizona in 2016 and quickly gained international attention and recognition. In its first six months alone, MÜV received four best of Arizona medical cannabis awards, including two first prizes for its proprietary Ethanol extractions that are the basis of all MÜV products.

Forward-Looking Statements – To the extent any statements made in this press release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking in nature and merely express our beliefs, expectations or opinions. For example, words such as “may,” “should,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “continues,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “potential,” “strategy” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations or estimates and involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) our ability to implement our business strategy of distributing high quality cannabis products where permissible under applicable law; (ii) availability and cost of additional capital; (iii) our ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified employees and management; (iv) the impact of federal, state or local government regulations; (v) competition in the cannabis industry; (vi) our ability to generate revenues; and (vii) litigation in connection with our business. All forward-looking statements included in this press release and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are qualified by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, regardless of whether new information becomes available, future developments occur or otherwise.

Industry: Healthcare

TVC Announces New President in 2020: Carol Henry

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Carol Henry

“Carol has been with our organization since the spring of 2019. She brings a fierce work ethic and knowledge that makes me excited to see where she will take TVC. She has a strong vision that will continue to make TVC thrive, grow, and build new dimensions.”


EVANSTON, Ill. (PRWEB)

The Veterinary Cooperative (TVC) is excited to announce a new leader, Carol Henry. Ms. Henry comes to TVC with a variety of perspectives from veterinary, technology and gaming industries. She was previously the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at National Veterinary Associates (NVA). She started her new role as President on January 1st 2020. TVC’s previous President, Allison McDermott, will remain at TVC and will be moving into a different role, leading an expanding array of events at TVC.

TVC provides independent veterinary clinics purchasing power, education, and other resources that help them compete more effectively. TVC has gone from a membership of four in 2012 and has grown exponentially to a membership of over 4000 independent clinics across the United States. Allison McDermott states “Carol has been with our organization since the spring of 2019. She brings a fierce work ethic and knowledge that makes me excited to see where she will take TVC. She has a strong vision that will continue to make TVC thrive, grow, and build new dimensions.”

TVC is an organization of 15 dedicated passionate staff. Ms. Henry originally joined the TVC team as the VP of Marketing and Operations. “TVC is an amazing organization that supports the independent vet. I am excited to identify new opportunities and help them be evermore successful in an increasingly competitive industry” Ms. Henry shared.

TVC’s goal is to have the same purchasing power and marketing prowess as the big box stores by growing to 5,000 independent animal hospitals that would have sales and purchasing power equal or greater than these corporate competitors. TVC is a positive cooperative community of veterinarians and suppliers, who share a vision to provide the best animal care through independent veterinary practices, mutually benefiting all who do business with the Cooperative.

If you are interested in learning more about The Veterinary Cooperative, please contact at support@tvc.coop or 847-328-3096 or check out our website at http://www.tvc.coop.

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Dr. Dan Holtzclaw Awarded Leader in Continuing Dental Education by Dentistry Today Magazine for the 14th Year in a Row

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Dr. Dan Holtzclaw, Dental Implant Specialist in Austin, TX

Dr. Dan Holtzclaw Awarded Leader in Continuing Dental Education by Dentistry Today

Dr. Holtzclaw is one of the most highly sought-after doctors for educating clinicians about complex dental implants cases.


AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

Renowned dental implant specialist in Austin, TX and founder of DIA Dental Implant Center, Dr. Dan Holtzclaw received recognition as a Leader in Continuing Dental Education by Dentistry Today Magazine for the 14th consecutive year. Because of his consistent international impact on continuing education, as well as his expertise in providing permanent solutions for those with missing teeth, Dentistry Today Magazine has honored Dr. Holtzclaw with this award continuously since 2007. Less than one percent of dentists throughout the nation have ever been granted this recognition.

Dr. Holtzclaw has given over 150 lectures worldwide and continues to serve on executive panels and as the keynote speaker at prestigious events, including the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the Academy of Osseointegration’s annual meetings. A profound author as well, Dr. Holtzclaw has been published over 60 times in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. He serves as an editorial reviewer for the “Journal of Periodontology” and the “Journal of Clinical Oral Implants Research,” and as the Editor-in-Chief for the “Journal of Implant & Advanced Clinical Dentistry.”

The Leader in Continuing Dental Education award is one of many recognitions Dr. Holtzclaw has been honored with. In 2007, he received the Excellence in Research Award from the International College of Dentists. In 2003, he received the US Navy Commanding Officer’s Award for Clinical Excellence in Pearl Harbor, HI. Plus, Dr. Holtzclaw is an officially recommended speaker on oral reconstructive surgery by the American Academy of Periodontology.

Dr. Holtzclaw is one of the most highly sought-after doctors for educating clinicians about complex dental implants cases. He speaks year-round on the latest treatments and technology in tooth replacement solutions for missing teeth. He also provides advanced and permanent tooth replacement care at his own cutting-edge practice, DIA Dental Implant Center.

DIA Dental Implant Center is a practice unlike any other in the nation. Not only is it one of few practices to offer the most advanced treatments such as zygomatic and pterygoid dental implants, but DIA Dental Implant Center provides the entire dental implant treatment under one roof. With an advanced in-house lab and a team of highly experienced oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and dental technicians, patients at DIA Dental Implant Center can experience leading and specialized care in one location, and often one appointment.

Those with missing teeth who are looking for an experienced team of implant specialists to provide dental implants in Austin, TX are encouraged to connect with DIA Dental Implant Center for a consultation by calling 512-375-0050 or visiting http://www.diadentalimplants.com.

About the Practice

DIA Dental Implant Center was founded by Dr. Dan Holtzclaw, one of the world’s leading authorities on full arch immediately loaded dental implant treatment. Using experience from thousands of dental implant procedures, Dr. Holtzclaw pioneered the DIArch™ implant teeth-in-a-day treatment concept, which allows patients to receive a new dental implant smile in just one day. With an in-house laboratory utilizing world-class Zirkonzahn™ technology, staff oral surgeons, staff prosthodontists, and experienced dental technicians, DIA Dental Implant Center is able to provide industry leading dental implant treatment in one convenient location, eliminating the need for patients to travel to multiple offices, as is required with most traditional dental offices. To learn more about the DIA Dental Implant Center advantage visit http://www.diadentalimplants.com or call 512-375-0050.

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Liberty IT Solutions Awarded $35M Data Migration and Syndication Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Support Services Task Order

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Liberty IT Solutions, LLC (Liberty), which specializes in Health Information Technology, has been awarded a five-year (12-month Base Period plus four 12-month Option Periods) Task Order to support Data Migration (DM) and Data Syndication (DS) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program.

With the imminent deployment of the Cerner EHR to replace the Veterans Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA), VA’s Cerner users (e.g. doctors, nurses, administrators, or other support staff) require a complete set of clinical, administrative, and financial data from across the VA Enterprise. Liberty’s support of continuous data migration from legacy VistA domains to the shared Cerner platform will enable clinical decision support, health registries, and many other key initiatives. Additionally, many VA programs and systems (e.g. Community Care, Suicide Prevention, clinical research and quality groups, etc.) will depend on data captured through VA’s Cerner implementation sites. Liberty’s delivery of Data Syndication services will enable a complete record of data residing within VA systems in support of VA programs and objectives.

Liberty CEO, Bill Greene says of the win: “Data migration and syndication is an important aspect of VA’s EHRM modernization effort, and Liberty is excited to improve DM and DS over the next five years as we deliver the safe and accurate transmission and maintenance of VA data.”

Liberty and partner Leidos, Inc. will maintain and improve VA system architectures, support new data sources originating outside of VA, and establish new solutions to achieve VA’s data consolidation objectives.

About Liberty

Liberty IT Solutions provides transformative services and support to multiple government agencies across a diverse portfolio of Health IT projects. Our team believes that lines of code can change lives and is driven to enable that to happen more often, more securely and more efficiently.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Liberty IT Solutions at 571.356.9627 or email at transformation@libertyits.com.

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After a Diagnosis of Premature Menopause at Age 26, Couple Turns to National Leader in Donor Egg Treatment to Help Them Build Their Family

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Jordan and Josh of Uniontown, PA conceive with Shady Grove Fertility’s Donor Egg program.

Through an egg donor, an individual or couple at SGF can select a fully medically, genetically, and psychologically prescreened egg donor who best suits their family and is ready to cycle and donate, without the wait.


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Jordan and Josh of Uniontown, PA, knew it wouldn’t be easy to start a family of their own. At the young age of 26, Jordan was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure (POF), also known as primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)—a condition in which ovulation and menses end before the age of 40. Women who develop this have a severely diminished or depleted egg supply in their ovaries.

“Prior to my diagnosis, it was always my biggest dream to have children,” says Jordan. “When I initially learned I would need an egg donor, I was absolutely devastated. Years went by and I saw various doctors, but none of them seemed inclined to help me or give me any hope. After I married my husband, Josh, we got more serious about starting a family, and decided to go straight to the best. We sought out treatment with Dr. Jason Bromer at Shady Grove Fertility.”

“SGF offers truly compassionate, personalized care. We understand the intimate nature of fertility treatment and try to exhibit compassion and empathy at every turn. When it comes to premature ovarian failure, donor egg treatment is the only effective infertility treatment,” said Jason Bromer, M.D., who sees patients in SGF’s Frederick and Hagerstown, MD, locations.

Donor egg treatment is intended for women who are unable to use their own eggs for conception but can still carry a child. Through an egg donor, an individual or couple at SGF can select a fully medically, genetically, and psychologically prescreened egg donor who best suits their family and is ready to cycle and donate, without the wait. While SGF’s donor registry de-identifies the donors, the donor registry provides prospective recipients (the intended parents) with a wealth of information about the donor, including, in many cases, adult photos.

SGF is one of only a few centers in the nation that selects and prescreens its own egg donors prior to making them available on their donor registry. Much more commonly, fertility centers rely on an agency to select donors, which adds significant costs, passed on to the intended parents. “While neither recipients nor donors are given any identifying information about one another, at SGF the recipients are given a wealth of information about the donor, such as medical and family history, education, physical characteristics, in order to aid in the selection process,” says Michele Purcell, MHA, RN, Director, Specialty Programs at SGF.

Once Dr. Bromer explained the donor egg process, Jordan and Josh said they felt encouraged to move forward with their treatment plan and the support of the SGF team. They were thrilled to find out that their first cycle was a success.

“I sobbed with happiness; I could barely believe it. We had our miracle baby girl, and plan on using another of our three remaining embryos to give her a sibling in the future. She is the light of our lives, our greatest gift from God, and our reason for existing,” said Jordan.

Jordan reflected on her experience and how having a child via donor egg treatment was the best decision she has ever made.

“If I could go back in time years earlier, hopeless and beside myself with sadness, I would tell myself that there’s nothing to be sad about because the greatest joy you’ve ever known is just ahead. I would tell myself to hang in there and have faith. I would never trade our story for another. Our little girl is perfect in every way, and I am SO happy that we had this beautiful chapter in our lives. I am grateful every single day, and never take it for granted,” adds Jordan.

Thousands of SGF patients have become parents thanks to the generosity of egg donors, whom are compensated generously by SGF for their time, effort, and commitment, not for their actual oocytes/eggs. SGF compensates its donors at various points throughout the prescreening and donation process.

“As I was contemplating donating my eggs, friends and family reminded me to never underestimate the impact that I could have on someone else’s life. Funny, as now, I feel like my life has also been forever changed. By giving something so precious away to someone in need, I felt immeasurable, indescribable joy in return,” adds one former SGF egg donor.

Under SGF’s stringent screening requirements, any woman between the ages of 21-32 who meets certain criteria and has knowledge of her family history may be considered for egg donation. A short online application with a prompt reply identifies if a candidate is pre-qualified to become an egg donor at SGF. Once pre-qualified, all egg donor candidates must complete a comprehensive personal and family medical history questionnaire. “We take our screening process very seriously and are intentionally selective in order to try and protect the health of the baby and the intended mother,” adds Purcell.

SGF, a pioneer in offering an IVF treatment financial guarantee for donor egg, makes treatment affordable through their exclusive Shared Donor Egg Program and Shared Risk 100% Refund Program for Donor Egg Treatment. With an IVF treatment guarantee, participants take home a baby or receive a 100% refund. Combined, these two programs offer patients up to six donor egg cycles for one flat amount at a 40% savings. SGF’s Donor Egg Program provides patients with a highly effective treatment to overcome infertility, with a 60% clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transfer.

To learn more about SGF’s Donor Egg Treatment Program, information seekers and/or current SGF patients may attend a free patient seminar in SGF’s newest Manhattan, NY office on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Dr. Anate Brauer, board certified reproductive endocrinologist, will provide an in-depth look into donor egg treatment at SGF. Attendees can ask questions one-on-one with Dr. Brauer following the seminar, and all attendees will be entered into a raffle to win $1,000 off their donor egg treatment cycle.

To learn more or schedule a new patient consult, contact the SGF New Patient Center at 1-888-761-1967 or complete a brief online form.

For international patients, to learn more about SGF’s International Donor Egg Treatment Program or for help choosing an egg donor, please reach us by phone at 0208 003 0827 or email Amanda Segal, International Patient Liaison, at Amanda.Segal@sgfertility.com.

Watch SGF’s International Donor Egg On-Demand Webinar, hosted by Joseph Doyle, M.D. and International Patient Liaison, Amanda Segal. Attendees will learn about SGF’s internally renowned Donor Egg Treatment Program, which offers concierge-level coordination of care, high success rates, and innovative financial options. Viewers will also learn more about our donor egg registry, the donor recruitment process, and tips for selecting an egg donor, in addition to receiving temporary access to the database.

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)

SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 36 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment guarantees. More physicians refer their patients to SGF than any other center. Call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com.