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Mercy Medical Center to Launch The Maryland Bariatric Center

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Kuldeep Singh, M.D., FACS, MBA, FASMBS, The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy

Kuldeep Singh, M.D., FACS, MBA, FASMBS, The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy

“Lifestyle modification, eating habits, surgery, stress reduction, and the patient’s commitment to improving themselves—all are key to achieving a successful outcome for the patient, and we address each at The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy,” said Kuldeep Singh, M.D., FACS, MBA, FASMBS.


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Noted bariatric specialist Kuldeep Singh, MD, FACS, MBA, FASMBS, has joined Mercy Medical Center to establish a new clinical program: The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy, scheduled to open in January 2020. Dr. Singh will lead the new center as Medical Director.

“At The Maryland Bariatric Center, patients will have the support of Mercy’s team every step of the way. Patients will have access to a premier multidisciplinary weight-loss resource. I am extremely pleased to join Mercy in leading this new center, dedicated to addressing two of the most significant health care threats today—obesity and metabolic disease,” Dr. Singh said.

According to Dr. Singh, an emphasis will be placed “not merely on weight loss, but treating the comorbidities associated with being overweight, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, joint pain and other related issues.”

Treatments will include:

  • Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) Surgery (stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and a larger lower pouch and then the small intestine is rearranged to connect to both)

  • Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery (approximately 75% of the stomach is removed leaving a narrow gastric “sleeve”; no intestines are removed or bypassed)

  • Revision Bariatric Surgery (may apply to issues that arise following sleeve, bypass, or lap-band surgery; may be recommended due to surgical complication, if patient begins regaining weight, etc).

“Dr. Singh is well known and highly regarded by the medical staff. His comprehensive background in bariatric surgery will complement Mercy’s high-quality Centers of Excellence,” said Dr. Larry J. Fitzpatrick, Chair of the Department of Surgery at Mercy.

The Center’s team of medical, behavioral, nutrition specialists is bariatric-trained and work one-on-one with each patient to create a program tailored to their individual needs. The Center will be located at on the ground floor of The Weinberg Center at Mercy, 250 North Calvert Street in downtown Baltimore.

In addition to the new Mercy center, Dr. Singh will conduct a Mercy clinic one day per week at his office at 7625 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 145 in Fulton, MD.

Patients will be scheduled to participate in a 1-2 hour educational seminar, undergo a one-on-one physician consult, and over a 3-6 month period, meet with a dietitian, take part in a weight loss plan, undergo a regimen of tests/screens including EKG and chest X-ray; consult with a psychologist and attend a pre-op class, all prior to surgery. Post-operative appointments will be scheduled in the months that follow, as well as an annual check-up, Dr. Singh explained.

“At the Center, patients will have access to a premier multidisciplinary weight-loss program that is supported by Mercy’s many strong clinical programs and specialties. For individuals who are suffering from severe metabolic and weight issues, the Center will offer an opportunity to improve their health and quality of life,” said Dr. David Maine, Executive Vice President for Mercy Health Services.

“Lifestyle modification, eating habits, surgery, stress reduction, and the patient’s commitment to improving themselves—all are key to achieving a successful outcome for the patient, and we address each at The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy,” Dr. Singh said.

A board certified general surgeon, Dr. Singh is fellowship trained in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery and Bariatric Surgery with leadership experience as a Medical Director and Program Director. He has also taught numerous residents entering bariatric practices and fellowships.

Prior to joining Mercy, Dr. Singh served as Program Director of the Bariatric Fellowship at St. Agnes Hospital. Dr. Singh completed his Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at St. Joseph’s Medical Center and his residency in General Surgery at St. Agnes.

Named a “Top Doctor” in Bariatric Surgery by Baltimore magazine for multiple years, and a “Health Care Hero” by The Daily Record, Dr. Singh personally hosts numerous informational seminars to help patients determine whether weight loss surgery is the best option to achieve their health goals.

Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a university-affiliated medical facility with a national reputation for women’s health. Mercy is home to the nationally acclaimed Weinberg Center for Women’s Health and Medicine, now celebrating its 25th anniversary. For more information, visit Mercy online at http://www.mdmercy.com; MDMercyMedia on Facebook and Twitter; or call 1-800-M.D.-Mercy.

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Turkish Airlines and Skyroam Team Up to Give Travelers Affordable, Secure WiFi Around the World

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Our partnership with Turkish Airlines is critical for both companies as we seek to bring more value and a seamless travel experience to all global travelers.


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Turkish Airlines, which flies to more countries and international destinations than any other airline, and Skyroam, a leading global mobile WiFi company, today announced a new partnership designed to address the struggle of global connectivity that many international travelers face while abroad. Skyroam has connected more than 15 million users worldwide in over 130+ countries, and this innovative new partnership provides Turkish Airlines’ customers access to this premium global network, so they never worry about being connected wherever work, holiday, or personal travel may take them.

Previously, travelers were forced to find, buy and install new SIM cards in each country, pay high roaming fees, or use slow public WiFi networks. Turkish Airlines’ customers can now use a Skyroam Solis mobile hotspot, powered by patented Virtual SIM technology, to connect securely to over 200 local networks in 130+ countries, with just once device and no SIMs.

“We’re thrilled to give today’s traveler an advancement in technology that provides easy access to WiFi and data, and makes their global connectivity easier and more affordable than ever,” said Skyroam President, Eric Plam. “Our partnership with Turkish Airlines is critical for both companies as we seek to bring more value and a seamless travel experience to all global travelers.”

Turkish Airlines customers can rent a Skyroam Solis for three, seven or fourteen days at a time, and up to 24 hours ahead of their trip. Pick up is available in Turkey’s Istanbul airport (IST), Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN), London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Once the trip is complete, customers can simply return the Solis via a provided pre-paid shipping label. Miles&Smiles members can also earn up to 500 miles with each rental.

“Since one of our main goals is to keep Turkish Airlines customers connected during their travels, we are excited to partner with Skyroam under this collaboration,” said Turkish Airlines Acting SVP of Marketing, Arif Ali Gezmisoglu. “Our customers can even earn miles by renting Skyroam devices.”

For more information, visit: http://www.skyroam.com/turkish-airlines.

About Skyroam:

Skyroam was founded in Silicon Valley by technology innovators who identified a common pain-point among fellow travelers: getting fast, secure, and reliable mobile internet connection on the go. To solve this problem, Skyroam developed and patented its virtual SIM (vSIM) technology, which delivers on-demand local wireless data through local carrier partnerships around the world. Enjoyed by over 15 million users worldwide, Skyroam’s global hotspots, embedded with patented vSIM technology, enable unlimited mobile WiFi in 130+ countries. Skyroam’s SIMO app enables smartphone OEMs and MVNOs to deliver flexible data plans to their customers in any country without a SIM. Skyroam’s vSIM technology also provides global mobile data access to IoT, M2M, and wearables applications.

*European Local Coverage Includes: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway.

About Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines began its’ journey back in 1933 with 5 planes. Today, Turkish Airlines boasts a fleet of 346 aircrafts (passenger and cargo) and flying to 316 worldwide destinations as 266 international and 50 domestic, in 126 countries.

Turkish Airlines, a leading global carrier, plays an active role in the global market with its vision, experience and service quality. As a member of Star Alliance, the world’s first and largest airline alliance that currently offers more than 19,000 daily flights to more than 1,250 airports in 195 countries, since 1 April 2008, Turkish Airlines allows its passengers to fly to more destinations globally with a single ticket, to earn and spend miles on other airlines that are members of the Star Alliance, and to benefit from many other privileges.

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Weight Loss Surgery is the Most Powerful Weapon There is Against Obesity, says West Medical

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Cheryl C. lost over 90 pounds with the help of a procedure from West Medical.

Weight loss procedures offer solutions that make reducing weight and maintaining the results more manageable than with diet and exercise alone by getting at the root of the problem and reducing the appetite.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

An October 16 article on Prevention told the story of a Kentucky woman who was able to lose 150 pounds after having weight loss surgery. The woman spoke of how she had previously attempted to lose the weight permanently through dieting programs and fitness classes, only to regain it all back – and then some – each time. After considering the health complications her parents were experiencing due to their weight issues, the woman decided to move forward with weight loss surgery in order to get ahead of the close to inevitable health problems she would face in the future due to her very severe obesity. Southern California healthcare group West Medical says that, much like the woman in the article, the majority of individuals struggling with obesity who are able to lose significant amounts of weight have difficulty keeping off the weight they lose on their own, most likely due to the body’s natural response to fighting a sudden drop in weight. The clinic adds that because of this, weight loss surgery can assist in making successful weight loss much easier to achieve.

West Medical says that the body is essentially wired to ensure that it stays healthy and functioning in an environment vastly more challenging than modern-day America. This includes fighting off threats to the system from disease to the once very common-threat of starvation due to a famine. The clinic comments that, when the body detects a dramatic reduction in the number of calories it is normally used to receiving, it releases signals in an effort to encourage the individual to eat as much as possible to build up fat reserves. As a result, West Medical says, the more weight a dieter loses, the more the body encourages them to eat; ironically a feature that was once effective for survival is now a danger to our health when calories are all too cheap and plentiful.

The Southern California clinic says that weight loss procedures offer solutions that make reducing weight and maintaining the results more manageable than with diet and exercise alone by getting at the root of the problem and reducing the appetite. While weight loss surgery may seem like an obvious option for those who are struggling with severe obesity, West Medical says there are alternative procedures available for individuals who are less severely overweight but are still looking for assistance in their weight loss journey.

West Medical says that one option is a new nonsurgical procedure called Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG). In this procedure, accordion-like pleats are sewn into an individual’s stomach so that the stomach’s volume is reduced. In addition to helping individuals eat less, this procedure, sometimes called an accordion procedure, encourages them to stay on course with their weight loss diet, thus increasing the chances of successful long term weight loss.

Readers who would like to learn more about Southern California based healthcare medical group West Medical and their weight loss offerings can call (855) 690-0565 or visit their website at https://westmedical.com/.

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Viscira® Maintains Veeva Systems Multichannel Partner Certification

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We are very proud of our many cross functional teams here for maintaining our certification status with Veeva and continually deepening our expertise with the platform.


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Viscira, a leading provider of digital solutions and software products for the life sciences industry, is pleased to announce that it has once again been certified by Veeva Systems (“Veeva”) as a Multichannel Partner. Veeva is the leading cloud-based platform focused on life sciences. This recognition confirms Viscira’s deep skills and capabilities across Veeva Vault and all four of Veeva’s main CRM multichannel products, including Veeva CLM, Approved Email, the Engage Product Family, and MyInsights. Viscira has been a Veeva partner certified at the highest level every year since the Veeva certification program began almost 10 years ago.    

Veeva’s Multichannel Partners comprise a strategic network of companies, trained and supported to develop content through all Veeva’s multichannel products. Veeva’s Multichannel partners span a broad number of life sciences disciplines developing material for commercial, medical, consumer health, and market access clients.

Viscira has been designing and developing mobile applications and other digital solutions for over a decade and has delivered hundreds of Veeva-based programs and key messages for major life sciences clients across the industry. Viscira’s partnership with Veeva goes beyond just general content deployment and includes the use of many advanced Veeva platform features, such as support for augmented reality (AR) capabilities, deeper analytics and clickstream reporting, integration of approved email and surveys into CLM multichannel slides, and localization-ready key messages.

Viscira is committed to continuing to enhance and expand its digital solutions that utilize Veeva’s multichannel suite of products. “We are very proud of our many cross functional teams here for maintaining our certification status with Veeva and continually deepening our expertise with the platform,” said Rick Barker, President and CEO of Viscira. “We are constantly striving to bring more advanced features and richer user experiences to all of our clients on Veeva.”

Viscira’s ongoing investment of time and resources to maintain its Veeva certification status further demonstrates its commitment to support life sciences companies with cutting-edge digital solutions. Another example of this is Viscira’s vDetail solution, an interactive selling tool designed for use with Veeva CLM. The vDetail solution cohesively integrates rich, immersive content and unique interactivity into Veeva CLM. These dynamic content modules include high-fidelity 3D animations, broadcast-quality video, interactive patient case builders, and special gaming components. Additionally, Viscira now has the ability to provide engaging virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences through the Veeva platform.

About Viscira

Viscira is dedicated to the design and development of digital marketing solutions and interactive software applications for the life sciences industry. Viscira provides a suite of programs that integrate best-in-class technology to deliver engaging and memorable user experiences and content via various electronic channels. Viscira is part of WPP, the largest agency holding company in the world. For more information, please visit the company’s website at http://www.viscira.com or contact Noёl Ashekian at (617) 429-0834.

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Condusiv Technologies Announces New CEO

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I can’t say our products make heroes of sysadmins in every case, but I get calls and emails from a lot of them who feel downright heroic for what they have accomplished…unleashing better-than-new server performance. That’s what I live for: to help these individuals succeed at what they love doing.


TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

Condusiv Technologies®, the world leader in software-only performance and reliability software solutions for Windows systems, today announced Craig Jensen has resumed the reins as CEO of Condusiv Technologies, the company he founded 38 years ago.

Mr. Jensen has worked in the computer industry for 50 years, programming his first computer in 1968 and going on to design virtual memory operating systems for Applied Data Research, Digital Equipment Corporation and Data General Corporation. In 1981 he founded his own company, Executive Software, to develop office automation software, but returned to his roots as a designer of system software in 1986 when he discovered a way to dramatically increase the performance and reliability of servers with Diskeeper, a product that is still selling briskly today, 33 years later, making it perhaps the longest-selling system enhancement tool in computer history. He renamed the company Diskeeper Corporation to reflect its intensity of focus on this one product, then renamed it again as Condusiv Technologies to emphasize the company’s expansion into additional areas of computer performance enhancement.

Today, with a 100-million computer installed base and virtually every Global 2000 company using one or more of his products or licensing his patented technologies, Mr. Jensen and his team of veteran executives and engineers are continuing to earn the thanks and accolades of system administrators around the world freed from the stress of sluggish and flaky servers.

“I can’t say our products make heroes of sysadmins in every case, but I do get calls and emails of gratitude from a lot of them who feel downright heroic for what they have accomplished on mission-critical systems, database servers, medical systems and the like, merely by installing our product and unleashing better-than-new server performance. That’s what I live for: to help these individuals succeed at what they love doing,” said Craig Jensen.

About Condusiv Technologies

Condusiv Technologies makes software that makes Windows servers faster and more reliable.

Condusiv is the world leader in software-only storage performance solutions for virtual and physical server environments, enabling systems to process more data in less time for faster application performance. Condusiv guarantees to solve the toughest application performance challenges with faster-than-new performance via V-locity® for virtual servers or Diskeeper® for physical servers and PCs and Undelete® for instant file recovery. With over 100 million licenses sold, Condusiv solutions are used by 90% of the Fortune 1000 and almost three-quarters of the Forbes Global 100 to increase business productivity and reduce data center costs while extending the life of existing hardware.

Condusiv was founded in 1981 by Craig Jensen as Executive Software. Jensen authored Diskeeper, which became the best-selling defragmentation software of all time. He has taken the thought leadership in file system management and caching and transformed it into enterprise software.

For more information, visit https://www.condusiv.com/

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Oncology Nursing Society Selects Nancy Houlihan as President-Elect

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It’s an exciting time in oncology with innovations in treatments that extend life and new technologies redefining care delivery. Oncology nurses are at the forefront of those changes, defining the care of patients in a new paradigm and adapting to new challenges of access and digital platforms.


PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)

To continue to guide the future path of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and its commitment to innovation and excellence in the nursing profession, the ONS Board of Directors has elected Nancy Houlihan, MA, RN, AOCN®, Director of Nursing, Evidence-based practice, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York, NY, and member of the New York City ONS Chapter, as the Society’s next president. Houlihan will succeed Laura Fennimore, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, professor of acute and tertiary care at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, who concludes her two-year tenure as president on April 29, 2020, at ONS’s 45th Annual Congress in San Antonio, TX.

“It’s an exciting time in oncology with innovations in treatments that extend life and new technologies redefining care delivery. Oncology nurses are at the forefront of those changes, defining the care of patients in a new paradigm and adapting to new challenges of access and digital platforms,” Houlihan said. “I look forward to working with our dynamic Board of Directors who is committed to ensuring that oncology nurses have the knowledge, skills, and values to lead innovations in cancer care—now and through the next decade.”

Houlihan has been an oncology nurse for her entire career. She achieved her bachelor of nursing science from Hunter College City University and her master of arts in nursing as a graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University, both in New York, NY. At MSK, Houlihan has worked in several clinical and administrative positions, including Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Program Manager for the Cancer Survivorship Program, and Nurse Leader for the Breast and Imaging Center. She is also a member of MSK’s Executive Nursing Council.

“Nancy has served ONS in many ways and is well known to many ONS members,” Fennimore said. “She has contributed to ONS as a chapter leader, author, editor, and member of project teams and national committees. Nancy is a proven leader who brings a rich background of oncology nursing to the role of president. The ONS Board is excited to work with her in this new role.”

Houlihan has been an active ONS member for more than 20 years. She served as a member and officer with her local New York City ONS Chapter, was a member of the Society’s 2009 Cancer Survivorship Task Force, was chair of ONS’s Nominating Committee in 2011, served on the Congress Planning Team from 2013–2014, and was the Board representative for the Society’s Leadership Development Initiative Think Tank in 2019.

ONS is a professional association of more than 35,000 members committed to promoting excellence in oncology nursing and the transformation of cancer care. Since 1975, ONS has provided a professional community for oncology nurses, developed evidence-based education programs and treatment information, and advocated for patient care, all in an effort to improve quality of life and outcomes for patients with cancer and their families. Learn more at http://www.ons.org.

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Medgaus Dental Group Transforms Smiles in One Day with TeethXpress® Full Arch Dental Implants in Pittsburgh, PA

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Pittsburgh, PA Implant Dentist, Dr. Carl Medgaus.

Dr. Carl Medgaus Offers Same-Day Full Arch Dental Implants to Pittsburgh, PA

With TeethXpress, patients leave with teeth, screwed into the implants, that look great and give them back their smile immediately.


PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)

Medgaus Dental Group Patients offers patients with missing or failing teeth, many of whom suffer with loose dentures, a permanent, same-day tooth replacement solution with TeethXpress® dental implants. TeethXpress allows patients to get a new smile that looks and feels natural in just one day, meaning they never have to go a day without any teeth. The team at Medgaus Dental Group offers TeethXpress® as a solution for full arch tooth loss in their Pittsburgh, PA office.

The TeethXpress solution is a revolutionary approach to tooth replacement. Instead of wearing loose dentures and suffering from bone loss, patients can have four to six dental implants placed into their jawbone that act as natural tooth roots. These implants fuse to the bone, forming a strong anchor for the attached bridge of teeth. Because of this stability, patients do not have to worry about their new teeth slipping, clicking, or falling out.

With TeethXpress, patients can have remaining teeth extracted, implants placed and a temporary bridge attached all during the same appointment. They will leave the office with a new smile that allows them to eat, speak and interact with others confidently. Other benefits of TeethXpress include:

  • Healthy jawbone stimulation

  • Longevity to last many years

  • The look, feel and function of natural teeth

  • Secure fit in the mouth

  • Streamlined surgical procedure

Dr. Medgaus and his team at Medgaus Dental Group have over 30 years of experience placing dental implants to help patients replace missing teeth without the hassle of loose dentures. The practice boasts a success rate of 99 percent with the TeethXpress solution, and Dr. Medgaus has placed over 600 full arch cases throughout his career. For those with complex health conditions or severe bone loss, the practice also offers bone grafting solutions to help patients qualify for the treatment. Bone grafting is a process that restores lost bone to create enough bone tissue to secure the dental implants.

“When a patient comes in and they are missing a lot of teeth or their teeth are hopeless, in their mind they think we can only do dentures. That’s when we begin the conversation about TeethXpress,” says lead dentist Dr. Carl Medgaus. “With TeethXpress, patients leave with teeth, screwed into the implants, that look great and give them back their smile immediately.”

Medgaus Dental Group is a modern dental practice that features many state-of-the technologies and procedures. Patients can benefit from cone beam CT scanners to capture panoramic 3D images of their teeth and jaw, dental implant guides for precise implant placement and sedation dentistry options, including IV sedation, to give patients a relaxed, anxiety-free treatment.

Those interested in learning more about TeethXpress dental implants or Medgaus Dental Group are encouraged to schedule a consultation by calling the practice at one of its two locations. The Pittsburgh, PA office can be reached at 412-563-6333 and the Monroeville, PA office at 412-373-0310. Consultations can also be made online by visiting the website at http://www.medgausdentalgroup.com.

About the Dentists

For over 35 years, Medgaus Dental Group has been serving the Monroeville and Pittsburgh, PA areas with genuine and comprehensive dental care. Founder and lead dentist, Dr. Carl Medgaus, is dedicated to continuing education for himself as well as his fellow clinicians. Having treated over 300,000 patients since 1973 and placing over 5,000 dental implants, his results speak for themselves. His associate, Dr. Maelys Aguila, is a native Spanish speaker who shares the same philosophy that changing a smile can change a life. Developing his own full arch dental implant technique, Stabili-Teeth™ Dr. Medgaus and his team also offer life-changing smile makeovers and gum disease treatment, among other services. To learn more about Drs. Medgaus and Aguila, their leading-edge practice, or the services they offer, visit http://www.medgausdentalgroup.com or call their Monroeville office at 412-373-0310 or their Pittsburgh practice at 412-563-6333.

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Crooks, Low & Connell Attorneys Recognized as “Rising Stars”

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WAUSAU, Wis. (PRWEB)

Crooks, Low & Connell, S.C. is thrilled to announce that Super Lawyers has named Attorneys David Casey and Kristen Lonergan to its Wisconsin Rising Stars list, yet again. This is the third such recognition for Attorney Casey, and the seventh for Attorney Lonergan.

Casey and Lonergan are humbled by the recognition. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, rates lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The purpose behind the ratings is to create a resource for attorneys and residents searching for legal counsel. The selection process includes peer nominations, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by attorneys. All private practice and legal aid attorneys are eligible for consideration if they are 40 years or younger, or if they have been in practice for 10 years or less. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Wisconsin are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to be named to the Wisconsin Rising Stars list. Unlike many other professional ratings organizations, lawyers are not required to “pay in” to receive this recognition.

Casey graduated from Thomas Cooley Law School Magna Cum Laude in 2009. His law practice is focused primarily on criminal defense. In his years of practice, he has gained a reputation for his trial skills and for his willingness to fight for his clients. He represents people accused of crimes in a broad range of cases, from misdemeanors to high-profile felonies like sexual assault and drug matters. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Marathon County Bar Association, and the Marathon County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has previously served as President of the Marathon County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Outside of his professional activities, Casey contributes to the Wausau community by serving as head coach for his son’s sixth-grade basketball team and supporting his daughter’s endeavors in local theater productions.

Lonergan graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2010. Her main areas of practice are family law and representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters such as car accidents, wrongful death, slip and falls, dog bites and insurance coverage disputes. She also handles cases in the areas of employment law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. Lonergan serves her professional community by acting as Chair of the State Bar of Wisconsin Mock Trial Program Casewriting Committee and by volunteering as a judge for local and statewide mock trial competitions. Lonergan is on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Association for Justice. She also writes articles regarding legal issues and makes presentations to her colleagues in the legal community. Lonergan gives back to the Wausau community by serving on the Board of Directors of Kids Voting USA – Wisconsin/Marathon County, a non-partisan organization that prepares young people to become educated, engaged voters. She serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Marathon County Child Development Agency (Head Start). She is the immediate Past-President of the Marathon County Bar Association.

About Crooks, Low & Connell, S.C.

Crooks, Low & Connell, S.C. has served the legal needs of Wausau and north-central Wisconsin for almost 90 years. In that time, the firm has engrained itself in the community and solidified its position as a premier choice for a wide range of legal needs. As a full-service law firm, the attorneys at Crooks, Low & Connell are accepting new clients in a variety of practice areas, including criminal defense; family and divorce law; estate planning and probate; personal injury; business, commercial, employment and real estate matters; and general civil litigation.

To learn more or to schedule a consultation, visit https://www.crooks-law.com or call 715-842-2291.

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Westwind Integrated Health Spreads Awareness of the Signs of Stroke in Phoenix, AZ and How to Prevent It

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Drs. Nabil Fehmi and Maryam Beyramian, Dentists at Westwind Integrated Health in Phoenix, AZ

Drs. Nabil Fehmi and Maryam Beyramian Raise Stroke Awareness in Phoenix, AZ

The fifth leading cause of death in United States, nearly 800,000 people experience a stroke yearly.


Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB)

Westwind Integrated Health spreads stroke awareness throughout Glendale and Phoenix, AZ, including the signs of stroke as well as risk factors to avoid. Westwind Integrated Health is one of the first practices to offer comprehensive, integrated medical and dental care in Arizona as well as the country. This effort to prevent stroke by spreading awareness stems from the practice’s passion for educating their patients, and the healthcare field, on how oral health is intertwined with overall health.

The fifth leading cause of death in United States, nearly 800,000 people experience a stroke yearly. However, 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. Some of the leading causes of stroke include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and diabetes. Approximately one in three U.S. adults has at least one of these conditions or habits.

While there are uncontrollable risk factors such as age, gender, race, and family history, many stroke risk factors can be controlled. The effect that each risk factor has on stroke varies, but if eliminated, a patient’s risk of stroke would drastically decrease. For example, if someone were to stop smoking, their risk of stroke would drop 12.4 percent. Below is a list of stroke risk factors and the percentages that the risk of stroke would reduce if each factor were eliminated:

  • Hypertension – 47.9 percent

  • Physical inactivity – 35.8 percent

  • Lipids (blood fats) – 26.8 percent

  • Poor diet – 23.2 percent

  • Obesity – 18.6 percent

  • Smoking – 12.4 percent

  • Heart disease – 9.1 percent

  • Alcohol intake – 5.8 percent

  • Stress – 5.8 percent

  • Diabetes – 3.9 percent

The doctors at Westwind Integrated Health strive to help patients understand the signs of stroke as well as what they can do about it. To help people retain each signal of an oncoming stroke, these Phoenix, AZ doctors recommend remembering the acronym “BE-FAST.” BEFAST is a mnemonic device to help patients remember the signs of stroke, which include balance loss, eyesight loss, facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 9-1-1.

Motivated to heal the body as a whole, Westwind Integrated Health delivers medically necessary dental care. Their care model is centered around keeping a patient’s mouth healthy, free of gum disease, tooth decay, or any other oral disease, in order to keep the entire body at a healthier state. “Patients with chronic diseases such as gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, and heart diseases suffer from gum disease and tooth cavities in large part due to their medical problems, not because they don’t take care of their teeth,” says Dr. Maryam Beyramian, a respected dentist and co-founder of Westwind Integrated Health. “At Westwind Integrated Health, we understand the continuous frustrations from our patients with medical problems and design dental therapies that work and help keep your mouth healthier long term!”

Those interested in learning more about how to prevent stroke, lower high blood pressure, and increase whole body wellness in Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas are encouraged to connect with the respected doctors at Westwind Integrated Health. To schedule a consultation, visit http://www.westwindintegratedhealth.com.

About the Practice

Westwind Integrated Health offers dental and medical care from four locations in the Glendale and Phoenix, AZ areas. As the only private practice in Arizona and one of only a few practices in the country to combine dental and medical care, this team is innovating health care by offering truly comprehensive care with a whole-body approach. Comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of medical doctors and dental clinicians, Westwind Integrated Health offers specialized general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery. Plus, under the same roof, patients can receive physicals and wellness exams, vison and hearing screenings, vaccinations, nutritional counseling, and minor injury treatment. The family of practices focuses on building genuine patient relationships, comprehensive and state-of-the-art treatment, and improving the long-term health and wellbeing of their patients. To learn more about the multi-specialty team, visit http://www.westwindintegratedhealth.com or call 602-666-9890 for the Phoenix office, 602-786-8924 for the Downtown location, 602-362-4913 for the Union Hills office or 602-786-7379 for the Thunderbird location to schedule an integrated health consultation.

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Gentle Laser Dentistry at Clearwater Dental Associates Saves Failing Dental Implants in Clearwater, FL

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Clearwater Dental Associates, Dental Practice in Clearwater, FL

Clearwater Dental Associates Saves Dental Implants with Laser Dentistry

With the laser, there are no scalpels or sutures and bleeding is kept to a minimum.


CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB)

The highly experienced dentists at Clearwater Dental Associates save failing dental implants in Clearwater, FL with minimally invasive peri-implantitis treatment. The practice utilizes WaterLase® laser dentistry to remove gum disease from around a dental implant and other infected areas of the mouth. Patients with gum disease are at risk of losing their dental implants if the disease is left untreated. Laser dentistry allows gum disease to be removed in a safe, gentle manner, without the need for scalpels or sutures.

“What we really enjoy using the WaterLase for, is to treat patients who come in with mild to moderate forms of gum disease. We are able to decontaminate the pockets and get rid of the bacteria that is causing the disease to progress forward,” says Dr. Keith Kiskaddon.

WaterLase is a state-of-the-art technology that utilizes minimally invasive laser light to perform dental treatments. With the laser, there are no scalpels or sutures and bleeding is kept to a minimum. The laser is often used for treatment of gum disease because it is able to eradicate infected tissue and promote a regrowth of healthy tissues. The laser is also very gentle and does not require the use of sedation. Often, gum disease and peri-implantitis can be cleansed in just one appointment with routine periodontal maintenance required every three months afterward.

Peri-implantitis is an infection of the gum tissues that surround a dental implant. The disease will cause the gums to become red and inflamed, pull away from the implant itself, and possibly spread the infection to other parts of the mouth or body. If left untreated, a patient may even have their dental implant fail. Signs of peri-implantitis include:

  • Bleeding around the dental implant

  • Red, swollen gums around the dental implant

  • Loose dental implant crown

  • Visible implant post

Clearwater Dental Associates is a full-service dental practice that features modern technology like WaterLase, CBCT scanners, and a Ceramill® in-house milling machine. The practice features a team of experienced doctors and offers general, cosmetic, periodontal and dental implant care. Patients can have their dental implants placed and restored at the practice, as well as receive cutting-edge gum disease and peri-implantitis care to prevent the implant from failing.

Those interested in dental implant treatment or suffering from gum disease or peri-implantitis in Clearwater, FL are encouraged to connect with the respected dentists at Clearwater Dental Associates. To schedule a consultation, call 727-797-8800 or visit the website at http://www.cdadental.com.

About the Dentists

Clearwater Dental Associates is a team of leading dentists serving patients in the Clearwater area for over 30 years. Drs. Matthew Burton, Keith Kiskaddon, Nolan Allen, Maria Hernandez, James Hayslett, and William Spencer offer comprehensive services, allowing patients to receive all of their dental care at one, state-of-the-art facility. A 17-seat practice with over 20 team members, Clearwater Dental Associates provides leading care including dental implants, Invisalign®, sedation and general dental care. A patient-centered practice, each doctor and team member is dedicated to patient comfort and education. To learn more about Clearwater Dental Associates or to schedule a personalized appointment, call 727-797-8800 or visit http://www.cdadental.com.

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