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Technology: Electronics

Navitas $50,000 “GaNFast Give-Away” at CES’20

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The GaNFast Give-Away is clear proof that GaN is firmly established as a proven, mass-production technology and taking market share from silicon solutions


EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (PRWEB)

Navitas Semiconductor announced today that it will give away $50,000 worth of leading-edge. gallium nitride (GaN) fast-chargers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 in Las Vegas. GaN is a next-generation semiconductor technology that runs up to 20x faster than old, slow silicon (Si), and enables 3x more power, which means 3x faster charging in the same size.

“The GaNFast Give-Away is clear proof that GaN is firmly established as a proven, mass-production technology and taking market share from silicon solutions,” explained Gene Sheridan, Navitas CEO, continuing “Smartphone chargers are increasing in power and as consumers demand a faster-charging experience, the small size and light weight of high-frequency GaN power solutions – with retail pricing equivalent to old Si chargers – is compelling.”

Navitas will showcase the world’s leading GaNFast™ power IC technology, in addition to the announcement of major consumer brand partners adopting the technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020. Over 25 leading-edge mobile chargers and adapters featuring GaNFast power ICs will be on display. There are 3 different ways that visitors can win one of the 1,000 chargers in the $50,000 GaNFast Give-Away:

1. “GaNFast Give-Away!”: The first 1,000 CES attendees to trade-in their old slow, silicon charger, capture a photo with the GaNFast team and connect with GaNFast and charger-partner social media options will get a free GaNFast charger of their choice.

2. “Beat the GaNMan!”: Race against the mysterious GaNMan in our high-speed race simulator; If you are GaNFast, you can win your own free GaN charger & the fastest lap of the show gets $1,000.

3. “Are You GaNFast?”: Experience the fast-charging experience using your own mobile device & a chance to win your own free GaN charger.

The free GaNFast chargers range from 27W to 65W with USB-C and USB-A options to cover a wide range of smartphone, tablet and laptops. All of the old chargers collected will be recycled.

“We expect an excited CES crowd at the Navitas booth to experience GaNFast technology and to trade-in those old, slow, bulky, silicon adapters to upgrade to the next-generation GaN experience for free”, said Stephen Oliver, Navitas VP Sales & Marketing, adding “CES is the ultimate showcase, and GaNFast chargers are the ultimate in high-performance power for users who work hard, play hard, charge less – and meet the GaNMan!”

The $50,000 GaNFast Give-Away is enabled by the generous support of GaNFast partners, including: Baseus (Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., LVCC South Hall 4, #36704), Eggtronic (LVCC South Hall 4, #36929), Elixage (Xentris Wireless, LVCC South Hall 4, #36929), and RAVpower (Sunvalley Group).

CES runs from January 7th – 10th 2020, and the Navitas booth is in LVCC, South Hall 3, #30067. To pre-book a business, technology or media meeting with Navitas at CES, please contact +1 ThinkGaNIC (844-654-2642) or email Info@NavitasSemi.com

About Navitas:

Navitas Semiconductor Inc. is the world’s first and only GaN Power IC company, founded in 2014 and based in El Segundo, CA, USA. Navitas has a strong and growing team of power semiconductor industry experts with a combined 200 years of experience in materials, devices, applications, systems and marketing, plus a proven record of innovation with over 200 patents among its founders. GaN power ICs monolithically integrate power, analog and logic circuits to enable faster charging, higher power density and greater energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets.

About GaNFast:

GaNFast.com is the consumer-facing side of Navitas and is an up-to-date resource to discover GaN chargers and the latest news media covering fast-charging, USB-C, PD, VOOC, QC and other charging protocols. GaNFast partnerships are welcome, and cover system design, product and package co-branding, and joint promotion across broad online social media & traditional channels.

About CES

The Consumer Electronics Show is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years — the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry.

Navitas Semiconductor, GaNFast and the Navitas logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Navitas Semiconductor, Inc. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Video conferencing space just became more inclusive with KUDO

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Video conferences just became more inclusive

KUDO is all about inclusion

KUDO is all about inclusion, and we are very happy to include the deaf community. No other video conferencing platform does that.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

KUDO has just made the web conferencing space more inclusive. The Manhattan-based startup now offers real-time sign language interpretation for web conferences or video conferences.

At the click of a button, deaf participants to a meeting can get a pop-up window of an interpreter signing into the appropriate language. Image quality is crisp, with a negligible latency of 200ms. The solution works as well on computers as it does on smartphones.

The cloud-based web conferencing platform already allowed users to add language interpretation to meetings small and large. With KUDO, participants are free to express themselves in their mother tongue, with human interpreters doing the translation live from remote hubs throughout the world.

KUDO’s sign language release is a laudable push for more inclusion in corporate meetings. Their release coincides with the thirteenth anniversary of the enactment of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Over the years, the resolution has been adopted by more than 170 governments, which have committed to protecting and upholding the dignity of those living with disabilities. But the corporate world has been slow in catching up.

Sign language is a broad and wild universe. It encompasses many different languages, with each country developing its own set of signs. For English alone, there is British Sign Language (BSL), American Sign Language, Australian Sign Language (Auslan), and a few more. There are also variants in Spanish, Portuguese and French. KUDO accommodates all of them. And it does so quite affordably, as interpreters don’t have to travel.

Disseminating the use of sign language is a major milestone in inclusion. It empowers the deaf to fully participate in meetings in a language they can understand.

“KUDO is all about inclusion,“ explains KUDO’s CEO Fardad Zabetian, himself an immigrant. “We are very happy to include the deaf community. No other video conferencing platform does that.”

KUDO has made the meeting space more productive. And it is innovating again by making it a lot more inclusive.

About KUDO

KUDO is a cloud-based solution for multilingual business collaboration. It allows you to meet more effectively across geographic and language barriers. KUDO streams real-time language interpretation to your meetings and live conferences, so everyone can use their own language. Participants can join through their own computers or smart devices. Speakers, attendees, and interpreters can be in the room or half a world across.

More info on http://www.kudoway.com | info@kudoway.com

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health and fitness

b-glowing Partners with Luxury Skincare Brand Georgia Louise

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PORTLAND, Ore. (PRWEB)

Beauty retailer b-glowing.com has added luxury skincare brand Georgia Louise to their extensive product offering.

Founded by celebrity facialist Georgia Louise, this popular collection features an impressive selection of non-invasive devices and professional skincare products improve the appearance of skin without Botox or fillers. Georgia Louise skincare products and beauty tools have gained tons of notoriety among professional models, celebrities, and beauty editors. b-glowing adds Georgia Louise to its impressive selection of best-selling makeup, skincare, hair care, and wellness brands.

Shop Georgia Louise at b-glowing:

https://www.b-glowing.com/georgia-louise/

About b-glowing.com: Curating Beauty Since 2004. Now in its 15th year, b-glowing.com features more than 150 brands and has been recognized industry wide for its extraordinary collection of hard-to-find niche beauty products alongside some of the world’s most coveted beauty brands. The company’s success is due in part to Lisa King’s discriminating buying taste and ability to discover progressive brands for her loyal customers. The b-glowing.com shopping experience includes large product images, easy search and navigation, a knowledgeable Beauty Concierge, personalized recommendations by skin type, brand exclusives, worldwide shipping, free domestic shipping on orders $75+, hassle-free returns, and three free luxury samples with each order.

For additional information, please visit b-glowing.com or follow b-glowing.com on Instagram + Facebook.

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Industry: Healthcare

PMB wins big with three 2019 HREI Awards™ for medical developments in Arizona and California

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One of PMB’s 2019 award winners was the 1100 Van Ness MOB in San Francisco.

We’re proud of the PMB team, which exhibited a great deal of creativity and determination to overcome a number of obstacles and deliver these much-needed medical facilities to their respective communities.


SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

PMB was the big winner this year, becoming the first organization to have three winning healthcare real estate (HRE) development projects in a single year in the prestigious, national HREI Insights Awards™ program.

The PMB winners were: 1100 Van Ness, San Francisco, in the Best Medical Office Building (MOB) 100,000 or more square-foot category; Clinicas de Salud El Centro Health Center, El Centro, Calif., in the Best MOB 25,000-49,999 square-foot category; and Goodyear Medical Plaza, Goodyear, Ariz., in the Best Renovated or Repurposed Healthcare Facility category.

The annual awards, the first exclusively dedicated to recognizing excellence in the areas of HRE development and executive leadership, are presented by Healthcare Real Estate Insights™ (HREI) magazine, a national digital and print magazine that covers HRE development, financing and investment. The awards were presented in nine categories during the GlobeSt Healthcare Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., Dec. 4.

“We are thrilled that the three healthcare development projects PMB entered in this year’s HREI awards were selected winners,” says Mark D. Toothacre, President of PMB. “We’re proud of the PMB team, which exhibited a great deal of creativity and determination to overcome a number of obstacles and deliver these much-needed medical facilities to their respective communities. These three awards are a great honor and a testament to our team’s hard work.”

The 250,000-square-foot, nine-story 1100 Van Ness facility is the first new multitenant MOB constructed since the 1980s in the highly competitive and regulated real estate market in San Francisco. The building is in a prime central location across the street from the new 274-bed California Pacific Medical Center and affords easy access to major San Francisco neighborhoods. The facility has enabled Sutter Health to better serve the growing population and comply with new California seismic building codes. The MOB and Sutter’s new master plan are allowing the health system and other private practices in the facility to consolidate multiple offices and services, which is decreasing their overall footprint and increasing practice and delivery efficiencies.

Murray Wolf, Publisher of HREI magazine, said the HREI Awards judges had a number of positive comments about PMB’s three winning entries, especially the 1100 Van Ness project. “One of the judges said that 1100 Van Ness was the most complicated project of this year’s competition,” says Mr. Wolf. “Another judge said, ‘A once-in-a-career project in terms of scope, complexity, size and quality. An epic development process and schedule in a great American city. This one has got to be the hands-down winner!’”

The new 45,000-square-foot Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo El Centro Health Center (Clinicas) was needed to expand healthcare services and access for the medically underserved, low-income community of El Centro, Calif., and the greater Imperial Valley. The new clinic also provides a much needed location for local students to complete their medical training/internship programs. PMB arranged for Federal New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) to help finance the new MOB with 100 percent of the NMTC benefit going to Clinicas. The new MOB is enabling Clinicas to launch new services, including pharmacy, dental and ophthalmology, create 152 new permanent jobs and increase patient capacity by 85 percent.

One HREI Awards judge said of the Clinicas project, “Kudos for delivering such a nice project to an underserved rural area.” Another judge echoed that sentiment: “Love the concept of using New Market Tax Credits and building in underserved areas.”

The Goodyear Medical Plaza in Goodyear, Ariz., was a challenging adaptive reuse project in which PMB converted the outdated, 1980s former Harkins Palm Valley movie theater into a modern, state-of-the-art medical facility. The new 50,000-square-foot MOB is allowing Abrazo Medical Group, an employed physician group for Phoenix-based Abrazo Community Health Network, to expand in the marketplace and serve the rapidly growing population. It also is enabling the physician group to provide additional office space for its newly recruited physicians. PMB brought the repurposed facility to market approximately 50 percent faster than a traditional ground-up construction project, allowing Abrazo to expeditiously reduce its physician shortage in the market.

The HREI judges were equally complementary about the Goodyear Medical Plaza. One noted, “Great reuse of a unique building.”

PMB-developed projects have been named finalists a total of 11 times and winners seven times in the seven years of the HREI awards.

About PMB

PMB’s mission is to improve healthcare delivery, effect change and positively impact communities. As a healthcare real estate developer focused on the continuum of care, PMB can provide the infrastructure to cure disease, heal families and empower the greatest minds in the industry. Healthcare is in our DNA. Our company is 100 percent focused on healthcare real estate across the continuum of care – from community-centric health and wellness to health-focused seniors housing, outpatient, inpatient and post-acute care. PMB has developed over 100 facilities to date representing approximately 5.5 million square feet. The firm owns and manages 66 medical facilities comprising over 4.2 million square feet. For more information, please visit http:// http://www.pacificmedicalbuildings.com.

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Health: Psychology

ProCare Therapy Announces Launch of New Brand, Debuts New Logo

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ProCare Therapy

“This rebrand exemplifies what ProCare Therapy is about,” said Stephanie Morris, Vice President at ProCare Therapy


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

ProCare Therapy, a leading specialist in school staffing, debuted a company rebrand today that focuses on Encouraging Courage. The purpose of this transformation is to better communicate ProCare’s mission – to encourage each child to confidently and proudly achieve their full potential.

“This rebrand exemplifies what ProCare Therapy is about,” said Stephanie Morris, Vice President at ProCare Therapy. She continued with “The ProCare spirit is vibrant, uplifting, and lighthearted!”

As one of the country’s leading sources of education jobs, ProCare Therapy partners with the most talented and passionate school professionals—from school psychologists to school nurses—and brings them together with opportunities in school districts throughout the country.

The brand refresh also includes a new website that delivers an improved user experience for both school districts and job seekers. Some features include a comprehensive resource section, an improved job search functionality and an easier way for school districts to request talent.

For more information about ProCare Therapy’s new look, visit https://www.procaretherapy.com/.

About ProCare Therapy

Since 1997, ProCare Therapy has been dedicated exclusively to connecting highly specialized school professionals to the students and school systems that need them most. ProCare Therapy is one of the country’s leading sources of top talent and places a variety of school professionals including speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school nurses, sign language interpreters, school social workers and more. To learn how we can help you, visit https://www.procaretherapy.com/.

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Health: Mental Health

Trellis School launches their new Middle and High School Program in Sparks, MD

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We are excited to expand our Trellis School to offer a strong educational and vocational program for middle and high schoolers with special needs.


SPARKS, Md. (PRWEB)

The event invites local families, businesses and community leaders to see the school and learn more about resources and services available to the community. The Trellis School is designed to provide therapeutic interventions tailored to children with autism. The school’s educational program is designed to build strong communication, academic, social and vocational skills in young adults with autism and other language related disorders. In addition to the school, Trellis has Learning Centers in Sparks and Columbia and will open a third center in the Perry Hall/White Marsh area in early 2020.

The Trellis Middle/High School is located at:

14600 York Road

Sparks, MD 21152

Trellis’ Executive Director, Suzanne Heid, M.S., BCBA, LBA shared, “We are excited to expand our Trellis School to offer a strong educational and vocational program for middle and high schoolers with special needs. We are proud to continue to serve the Baltimore area with the Trellis School and our home and center-based ABA services for learners with autism and other developmental needs.”

The Trellis School focuses on systematically addressing skills using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to cultivate success in school and prepare students for meaningful and independent living in adulthood. The Trellis School serves male and female students with autism from age 2 through age 21 in multi-grade classrooms. Class sizes are small with the maximum of a 1:9 teacher:student ratio and data is tracked across all learning domains and is utilized to develop individualized programming for each student.

About Autism:

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1 in 68 children is on the autism spectrum. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as unique abilities.

About Trellis Services, LLC:

Trellis is a unique agency that uses progressive educational and behavioral models to help teach children that learning can be a fun, playful and interactive experience. Founded in 2001, Trellis specializes in serving children with autism and other related disorders using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Over the last 18 years our passionate staff and thoughtful programming has helped more than 500 families in Maryland. Trellis is part of the LEARN Provider Network, the leading network of providers serving children with autism and other special needs. LEARN Behavioral serves 3,000 families across 13 states. trellisservices.com.

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Business: Insurance

New Tips For Selecting The Best Car Insurance Plans For A Family

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“Getting the right policies for your family’s car is a must. Find out which policies you should purchase”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new article that explains which are the best car insurance policies for family cars.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/best-auto-plans-for-a-family/

Family cars, as the name suggests, are the ones used the most to transport passengers. These passengers are usually the loved ones. Picking the right coverage becomes a really personal matter. To get free car insurance quotes, use http://carinsuranceplan.org/.

The best policies for a family car are:

Extended liability coverage. This policy is mandatory and each state has a minimum liability coverage required by law. Liability coverage is used to reimburse the victims when the policyholder causes an accident. How does this help a family? Liability coverage will make sure that the victims do not file a lawsuit and ask really high compensation. Basically, having extended liability coverage will make sure that the family’s budget is not ruined after an at-fault accident.

Collision coverage. This policy will help the policyholder repair the car, no matter who caused the accident. If the car is used to get to work, it is crucial to repair it faster. Collision coverage is an optional policy only when the policyholder fully owns the car. In high-density areas, keeping collision coverage active is recommended.

Personal Injury Protection. Any form of medical coverage is more than welcomed for a family car. The coverage extends not only to the driver but also to his passengers. If family members are usually present in the backseat, buying PIP insurance is quite recommended.

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

SouthNorte Secures Increased Investment to Drive Company Growth

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“With SouthNorte, we’ve aimed to bring the authentic flavor of Mexico to American craft beer in a manner that evokes the thrilling and unexpected, cross-cultural vibrancy percolating along the border,” said John Gallegos, ‎founding partner, SouthNorte.


SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

Founded at the crossroads of cultures, SouthNorte Beer Co. today revealed that it has secured new investment to drive company growth led by advertising executive and founding partner, John Gallegos, who has increased his investment in the brand to further accelerate the company’s marketing efforts, expansion into new territories and exploration of new partners throughout the country. This influx of funding positions Gallegos as the majority owner of SouthNorte, with Coronado Brewing Company offering continued operational support with a minority stake in the company.

The infusion of new investment comes at an important juncture for SouthNorte —the brand has garnered critical acclaim and grassroots fan support in San Diego, and now, Gallegos and partners recognize that the time is ripe to amplify SouthNorte’s message and brand essence beyond its current footprint and into new markets. Having focused on creatively bringing together the best of both sides of the border in its craft beer portfolio, SouthNorte was recently recognized for its brewing excellence with a gold medal for Sea Señor Mex Lager (Cream Ale category) and a silver medal for Agavemente Hibiscus Lager (Specialty Ale category), at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival (GABF). This recognition from the world’s largest commercial beer competition is a testament that these flavors are resonating with both fans and critics alike. This additional funding will allow SouthNorte to remain focused on delivering exceptional beers, while maximizing its ability to share its crossroads of cultures message with new audiences.

“With SouthNorte, we’ve aimed to bring the authentic flavor of Mexico to American craft beer in a manner that evokes the thrilling and unexpected, cross-cultural vibrancy percolating along the border,” said John Gallegos, ‎founding partner, SouthNorte. “Phase one was to strike a chord and leave a lasting impression with craft beer aficionados. We’ve clearly done that – and now we are in a position where we look to the future and say, ‘How do we grow?’ ‘How can we continue to elevate, evolve and introduce SouthNorte’s portfolio to more people as a lifestyle beer brand that is synonymous with the best flavors and rollicking, crisscrossing culture of both sides of the border?’ I see endless opportunities as we continue to shape SouthNorte into one of the most highly sought-after breweries.”

In addition to increasing his investment in the brand, Gallegos will take on additional operational management roles in the company. A seasoned advertising and marketing executive, Gallegos is CEO of the United Collective, a culturally-attuned, creatively driven communications group comprised of five interconnected independent agencies – built for where the market is going. Adept in understanding the complexity of unique challenges brands face when looking to reach new audiences to drive growth, Gallegos’ majority stake investment cements a renewed emphasis in creatively marketing SouthNorte and fully realizing its potential beyond its grassroots fanbase.

“It’s an exciting time to take up and reinvigorate the marketing, sales and creative mantle to build differentiation and preference for SouthNorte,” added Gallegos. “It’s the perfect match to my passion points – a love of cultural collaboration, an appreciation of multiethnic heritage fused with the California border lifestyle and the pursuit of campaigns that connect and resonate authentically with culturally diverse American consumers today.”

The new resources will allow SouthNorte to focus on a long-term strategy and growth objectives to move the brand forward in the future, including building-out a rededicated sales and marketing leadership force. Founding partner Ryan Brooks, the heart, soul and pioneering spirit of SouthNorte will stay on as brewmaster focused on continuing to creatively expand SouthNorte’s offerings.

“I was originally drawn to the craft beer industry because everyone is so passionate about what they do,” said Ryan Brooks, founding partner and Brewmaster, SouthNorte. “With SouthNorte, I wanted to create beers that truly embodied my experiences living on both sides of the border and engaging with brewers in both San Diego and across Mexico. I want people to enjoy SouthNorte beers and get a taste of what I experience when I am in Mexico—amazing flavor combinations, unique ingredients, crafted with respect and brewed with the highest quality. I am thrilled to be on this journey fulfilling my passions, and with this additional investment, I am confident we can take SouthNorte to the next level. I love that I can dedicate my craft to transporting people on a cross-border journey through our beers.”

Under this new arrangement, former CEO, Brandon Richards, credited for his contributions in making SouthNorte a success, will remain as a partner and Coronado Brewing Company will also remain a partner in the business offering various levels of support including brewing, sales, and marketing. SouthNorte beer will continue to be contract brewed and packaged at Coronado facilities.

SouthNorte Images:

Logo Link

Brewmaster, Ryan Brooks

John Gallegos

Social Media Links:

@SouthNorte

Facebook.com/SouthNorte

http://www.southnorte.com

About SouthNorte

Established in 2016, SouthNorte was born at the crossroads of cultures, where the blend of energies, wisdom, and talents equal more than the sum of the parts. We are brewers, makers and travelers wanting to see where we can take beer. And where it can take us. We explore the best of what each lado brings to the table. We cross borders and brew locally. We craft with an accent. We are SouthNorte. Inspired by Mexico. Crafted with an accent, hecho en San Diego. Taste the combinación. For more information, visit southnorte.com.

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Health

access.mobile International Names Sara Yelpaala as Chief Experience Officer

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“Sara brings a level of customer insight and strategy that will ensure each access.mobile client receives exceptional service.”


DENVER (PRWEB)

access.mobile International, a company that delivers personalized mobile health messages to drive clinical outcomes and organizational performance, announces the appointment of Sara Yelpaala as Chief Experience Officer. Mrs. Yelpaala brings over 15 years of international public health experience combined with expertise in strategic planning and communication. In this role, she will ensure client success by delivering a human-centered approach that supports meaningful engagement and positive outcomes.

“As access.mobile unites communication with an individual’s preferences, it is essential we have a leader who focuses on learning insights from the experiences of all stakeholders. Sara synthesizes highly effective strategies to deliver outcomes,” said Todd Evenson, access.mobile International board member.

Most recently, Sara served as VP of Marketing and Strategy at access.mobile where she led client experience, marketing, and strategic initiatives globally. Sara holds an MPH from Yale School of Public Health and BA from Stanford University.

“We are truly excited to have Sara join the executive team. She brings a level of customer insight and strategy that will ensure each access.mobile client receives exceptional service,” said Dr. Medell Briggs, access.mobile’s Chief Medical Officer. “We look forward to launching new patient and client centered technologies with Sara as part of the leadership team.”    

“We have a tremendous opportunity to create personalized communication that delivers health and wellness outcomes. I am excited to develop our comprehensive strategy that allows our clients to achieve their organizational goals and improves the health of our communities,” said Sara Yelpaala. “Working on a global scale, we have the ability to leverage synergies across markets and harmonize our solution while simultaneously creating localized and unique offerings tailored to each of our client’s specific needs.”    

About access.mobile International

access.mobile is a mobile patient engagement organization dedicated to improving access and health outcomes. access.mobile applies behavioral science, multicultural communication and public health expertise to optimize engagement. In turn, clients reduce costs while driving positive health outcomes. The company was founded in late 2011 with offices the United States, Kenya and South Africa.

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Technology: Computer

Austin Blockchain Collective and Dell Medical School to Host Blockchain and Digital Transformation in Health 2020 Symposium

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Blockchain and Digital Transformation in Health 2020 Symposium

This educational day with Dell Med highlights the blockchain innovation and thought leadership of the Austin ecosystem. Both academic research and industry insights and case studies to be presented,” states Pete Harris, Executive Director of the Austin Blockchain Collective.


AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

In a unique collaboration between industry and academia, the Austin Blockchain Collective is working with Dell Medical School at the University of Texas to host the Blockchain and Digital Transformation in Health 2020 Symposium on February 26, 2020. The educational event follows the formation earlier this year of the collective’s Healthcare Working Group, which comprises local healthcare-oriented blockchain technology innovators and Dell Med.

“The Austin Blockchain Collective has a mission to promote the City of Austin’s credentials as a recognized global center of business, innovation and thought leadership in the blockchain technology space,” notes Pete Harris, Executive Director of the Austin Blockchain Collective. “Hosting this educational day with Dell Med is an example of that leadership in action addressing issues that are critical to the health and wellness of patients and the broader population.”

The faculty for the symposium’s educational program is currently being assembled. Academic presentations from UT’s Dell Medical School, McCombs School of Business and its Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have already been accepted and a call for further abstracts from academia is currently open.

Industry thought leaders representing Amchart, Bloqcube, City of Austin, ConsenSys Health, Encrypgen, HASA and Rymedi are also confirmed for the program. Further faculty members from academia and industry, including keynotes, will be announced in January 2020.

A number of application and technology topics will be covered during the day, which will comprise keynote presentations and plenary panels, as well as specialist breakout sessions. Topics likely to be covered include:


  •     Integration and sharing of electronic health/medical records

  •     Patient healthcare, genomic and biomedical information management, privacy, ownership and monetization

  •     Out-patient engagement, medication and care management

  •     Clinical study and trial management, and reporting

  •     Pharmaceutical supply chain management and counterfeit drug detection

  •     Provider discovery, management and credentialing

  •     Biomedical, life sciences research and drug development

  •     Benefits management and payments

  •     Legal, policy and regulatory issues

  •     Blockchain platform selection and integration for healthcare projects

  •     Tokenization approaches to delivering healthcare applications and services

  •     Using blockchain to underpin and protect patient identity

  •     Governance for blockchain consortia in healthcare and HIPAA compliance

  •     Managing, leveraging, protecting and sharing big data assets

  •     Deploying responsible artificial intelligence applications in healthcare

  •     Medical device data management and security


More than 150 healthcare industry and technology professionals are expected to attend. The symposium is especially targeted at those working in the following roles:

  •     Clinicians, providers and researchers with an interest in digital health and technology

  •     Digital health specialists looking to keep abreast of technology trends

  •     Data scientists and medical statisticians that want to leverage these new tools

  •     Payers and administrators seeking to take advantage of these technologies

  •     Blockchain, IT, AI and medical device innovators that wish to engage with medical practitioners and healthcare professionals


The venue for the Blockchain and Digital Transformation in Health 2020 Symposium is M2M Element, a recently opened medical and life sciences innovation center.

About the Austin Blockchain Collective

The Austin Blockchain Collective has a mission to establish Austin, TX as a recognized global center of business, innovation and thought leadership in the blockchain technology space. The Collective provides education, advice and guidance on blockchain and crypto technologies, and advocates for, showcases and nurtures local blockchain and crypto vendors and users. It connects and promotes these ecosystem participants and encourages accelerated adoption of these transformative technologies. Visit http://www.austinblockchaincollective.com to learn more.

About Dell Medical School

Dell Medical School is rethinking the role of academic medicine in improving health with a unique focus on community. More information is available at https://dellmed.utexas.edu.

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