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Technology: Computer

The Planet Group Announces Agreement to Acquire WinterWyman, a Leading Staffing Firm in the Northeastern U.S. Market

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)

The Planet Group (“Planet”), a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners and leading provider of outsourced human capital and consulting solutions, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire WinterWyman, a leading staffing provider specializing in Technology, Finance & Admin and Human Resources. Michael Stomberg, CEO of Planet, said that this acquisition aligns with Planet’s strategic initiative to provide a full suite of consulting and strategic resourcing solutions to our global client base.

Established in 1972, WinterWyman is a premier provider of contract staffing services and is among the best-known talent acquisition firms in the Northeastern U.S. Over the years, WinterWyman has developed an excellent reputation for client and candidate satisfaction fostered by a tenured team recruiting high-impact talent in several key functional areas.

WinterWyman will continue to be led by current CEO Scott Ragusa, a staffing industry veteran and recognized leader who has been with the company since 1999. Ragusa commented, “We’re proud of all we have accomplished at WinterWyman during our 47-year history and excited about our future with The Planet Group. We look forward to continued growth and success as part of this prestigious organization.”

“This is a landmark deal for Planet as we continue to follow our expansion strategy,” said Stomberg. “WinterWyman’s current service offerings complement Planet’s existing workforce solutions and the addition provides significant cross-selling opportunities.” The combination of these two businesses further strengthens Planet’s rapidly growing position in the industry as a provider of choice offering a comprehensive suite of professional staffing and consulting services.

MidOcean Partners, a premier middle market private equity firm, made a significant investment in Planet in January 2018 to escalate the company’s strategic initiatives and drive continued growth. Planet will look to continue accelerating its expansion through future M&A activity.

Bowstring, LLC acted as the exclusive advisor to WinterWyman.

About The Planet Group

The Planet Group is a diversified professional services organization focused on providing high-value outsourced human capital solutions and niche consulting services to Fortune 500 and other leading clients in the fastest growing and most in-demand sectors. The Planet Group consists of seven related entities and has been purposefully built to address the professional services needs of leading companies in the life sciences, diversified energy & engineering, healthcare and digital marketing industries. The Company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For more information, please visit The Planet Group’s website (https://theplanetgroup.com/)

About WinterWyman

WinterWyman is one of the Northeast’s most recognized talent acquisition firms providing contract staffing, temp-to-perm and contingency search services in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Administrative and Technology. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. WinterWyman helps leading organizations – from Fortune 500 powerhouses to emerging businesses – identify, attract and recruit talented professionals. For more information, please visit WinterWyman’s website (https://www.winterwyman.com/).

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The Planet Group Media Relations

The Planet Group

Bridget Bell

bbell(at)theplanetgroup.com

WinterWyman Media Relations

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Elizabeth Spayne

espayne(at)winterwyman.com

MidOcean Media Relations Contacts

Nathaniel Garnick/Amanda Klein

Gasthalter & Co.

212-257-4170

midocean(at)gasthalter.com

MidOcean Investor Relations Contact

Allison Donohue

Investorrelations(at)midoceanpartners.com

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Technology: Electronics

EarthCam Delivers Next Generation Automation Features for PlanGrid Users

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EarthCam’s New 24/7 Jobsite Weather Station Monitoring And Analysis Solution

“EarthCam’s continued partnership with PlanGrid demonstrates our long-term commitment to providing advanced solutions for the construction industry,” said Lisa Kelly, Executive Director for EarthCam.


LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)

EarthCam, the leading provider of construction camera technology and services, announced today at Connect & Construct an important update to its PlanGrid integration, focusing on its new initiative of automating visual jobsite data.

EarthCam has continued to build valuable features for PlanGrid and its mutual clients since 2017. The update offers a new Jobsite Weather Station monitoring and analysis solution. The 4G LTE wireless, solar-powered sensor measures eight points of environmental jobsite conditions and combines them with EarthCam’s live webcams and 360° reality capture imagery. The visually enhanced data is then automatically uploaded into PlanGrid where EarthCam creates a daily weather log. With 24/7 recording of environmental conditions for the entire jobsite – both inside and out – teams will benefit by saving time and generating a more accurate record within PlanGrid.

Another new feature is the ability to create requests for information (RFIs), which allows project managers to identify potential issues, designate them as actionable items, and assign them to a specific team. EarthCam reinforces these RFI submissions with its cameras, UAV and 360° reality capture content. The data-rich imagery provides clear visual evidence of jobsite conditions thanks to easy-to-understand annotated pictures.

“EarthCam’s continued partnership with PlanGrid demonstrates our long-term commitment to providing advanced solutions for the construction industry,” said Lisa Kelly, Executive Director for EarthCam. “By combining our high-resolution imagery with PlanGrid’s robust platform, construction teams can minimize time in the field, alleviate rework, and communicate from one single source of visual information to generate data-rich reports that support successful project management.”

Combined with EarthCam’s professional line of live streaming video, time-lapse construction cameras and 360° reality capture solutions, the valuable content is easy to analyze and is driving productivity for a more informative jobsite. EarthCam provides end-to-end services, including camera rentals, professional installation and same-day delivery. Visit EarthCam at Connect & Construct, Exhibit 2, or http://www.earthcam.net/plangrid to get started today.

ABOUT EARTHCAM

EarthCam is the global leader in providing webcam content, technology and services. Founded in 1996, EarthCam provides live streaming video, time-lapse construction cameras and reality capture solutions for corporate and government clients. EarthCam leads the industry with the highest resolution imagery available, including the world’s first outdoor gigapixel panorama camera system. This patent-pending technology delivers superior multi-billion pixel clarity for monitoring and archiving important projects and events. EarthCam has documented over a trillion dollars of construction projects around the world. The company is headquartered on a 10-acre campus in Northern New Jersey and maintains 13 additional offices internationally.

Projects documented by EarthCam include: Hudson Yards, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Los Angeles SoFi Stadium, Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium, Golden State Warriors’ Chase Center, LaGuardia Airport, TWA Hotel at JFK Airport, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Panama Canal Expansion, Qatar Rail, The Jeddah Tower, 56 Leonard Street, 432 Park Avenue, Whitney Museum of American Art, Louvre in Abu Dhabi, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, One World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty Museum, and the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum.

Learn more about EarthCam’s innovative solutions at http://www.earthcam.net/.

Click here to view EarthCam’s company video.

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Industry: Healthcare

Lowers Forensics International Taps Karl Weisheit as Senior Vice President

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Karl Weisheit

We are pleased to welcome Karl to our growing team of forensic accountants. His proven track record in the area of litigation services will deliver big benefits to our clients who require a strong case backed by sound numbers and persuasive evidence.


PURECLLVILLE, Va. (PRWEB)

Lowers Forensics International, a globally-recognized financial forensics firm headquartered in Northern Virginia, today announces the appointment of Karl Weisheit, CPA, CFF, CVA as Senior Vice President – Director of Litigation. The new position will support the continued growth of Lowers Forensics International in the area of litigation services.

Weisheit is a forensic accountant with more than 30 years of public accounting, consulting, and management experience. As Senior Vice President – Director of Litigation at Lowers Forensics International, Karl will focus on calculating and analyzing damage claims, providing testimony as a financial damages expert witness in federal and state courts, and supporting clients in arbitration proceedings. Karl has authored numerous reports and provided expert witness services to attorneys in trial settings, including the preparation for and rebuttal of opposing experts.

“We are pleased to welcome Karl to our growing team of forensic accountants. His proven track record in the area of litigation services will deliver big benefits to our clients who require a strong case backed by sound numbers and persuasive evidence,” remarks Marc Johnson, President of Lowers Forensics International.

Weisheit is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in both Texas and Louisiana. He is also Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) and a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA). He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants, and the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Nicholls State University.

To reach Karl Weisheit call (214) 621-0658 or visit lowersforensics.com.

About Lowers Forensics International, LLC

Lowers Forensics International is a financial forensics firm offering expertise in insurance claims accounting, litigation services, investigative services, and expert testimony to support organizations worldwide. The company maintains offices across the globe to serve the needs of insurance companies, attorneys, and private and public entities in order to transform complex financial information into clear evidence.

For more information about Lowers Forensics International, visit lowersforensics.com.

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Business: Insurance

What Are The Main Benefits Of Working With A Car Insurance Agent

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“Drivers can take advantage of the car insurance agent knowledge in order to find the best policy deal,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Onlinequotesautoinsurance.com has launched a new blog post that explains how insurance agents can help drivers save car insurance money.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit https://onlinequotesautoinsurance.com/why-use-car-insurance-agents/

Many people still rely on car insurance agents to help them to obtain the right car insurance coverage. It’s important for drivers to know the role of insurance agents and see if the services they provide are necessary or valuable for them.

The most important services offered by car insurance agents are:


  • Present local regulation. Policyholders that buy coverage directly are responsible to verify if the policy they bought meets the minimum legal requirements of the state they live. Drivers that choose to work with insurance agents won’t have to worry to check if their insurance meets the legal requirements. Most insurance agents will present to their customers the minimum legal requirements for insurance.

  • Present multiple insurance options. Resourceful insurance agents are capable to offer their customers options and choices that they weren’t previously aware of. Insurance agents have knowledge of providers that customers might not be aware of. Those insurance providers can offer better policy deals.

  • Find special insurance policies. High-risk drivers and those who need to carry an SR-22 form will find out that it is easier to work with an insurance agent. Also, drivers that use their vehicles for both personal use and business purposes need specialized assistance in order to obtain the proper coverage.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://onlinequotesautoinsurance.com/

Onlinequotesautoinsurance.com 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

Curriki Names Keith Kostrzewski as CEO, Succeeding Chairman & Co-Founder Kim Jones

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Keith Kostrzewski, Curriki CEO

Keith Kostrzewski, Curriki CEO

“Keith is an ideal fit for CEO. His lifelong passion for and commitment to education technology will help us continue to build an exciting future for Curriki.” — Scott McNealy, co-founder of Sun Microsystems and Curriki


CUPERTINO, Calif. (PRWEB)

Curriki, the CODiE-award winning provider of free online education resources, is pleased to announce that Keith Kostrzewski has been named its new CEO, effective immediately. Kostrzewski succeeds Kim Jones, Curriki Co-founder, who will retain her role as Chairman of the Board. Kostrzewski will assume day-to-day leadership of the Organization, and will also join Curriki’s Board of Directors.

“I am delighted to introduce Keith Kostrzewski as Curriki’s new CEO,” said Kim Jones. “After an in-depth search, our Board unanimously named Keith to continue our efforts to deliver the critical content, tools and services that educators world-wide have come to rely on to meet their needs. Keith has the experience, the passion, and the leadership skills to continue to build on our successes into the future.”

Keith Kostrzewski has nearly 20 years’ experience in Education Technology. Most recently, Keith was the Head of Sales for LEGO Education North America. Prior to LEGO, he held leadership positions with Discovery Education, Pearson, and SchoolNet, as well as consulting with several early-stage EdTech firms.

Scott McNealy, co-founder of Sun Microsystems and Curriki added, “Keith is an ideal fit for CEO. His lifelong passion for and commitment to education technology will help us continue to build an exciting future for Curriki.”

“Learning environments and the content of the future will be much more student-oriented, with dynamic, flexible, and relevant experiences,” said Keith Kostrzewski. “The team has developed a vision and plan to develop innovative solutions for 21st-century learners and industry stakeholders. I’m thrilled to build upon this work and bring collaborative solutions to the K-12 ecosystem of learners, teachers, funders, and partners.”

About Curriki

Curriki, a nonprofit organization, is an internationally renowned, award-winning, global online K-12 community of experts, educators, parents, and learners that collaborates to create and use quality educational materials. With more than 700,000 members, Curriki has reached over 15 million users worldwide. Join today and be part of our future at http://www.curriki.org.

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Health

Robins & Morton breaks ground on replacement facility for Reeves County Hospital

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Robins & Morton, Reeves County Hospital District and Perkins&Will – Dallas broke ground on the replacement hospital on Nov. 8.

“It was great to see the community come out to support this important project. We are thrilled to be assisting Reeves County Community Hospital to better serve its patients and their families by constructing a beautiful, sustainable building.”


PECOS, Texas (PRWEB)

Reeves County Hospital District staff members, Robins & Morton and community members gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Reeves County Hospital replacement facility on Nov. 8.

This $80 million project represents the district’s investment in a total replacement of the community’s hospital, which will include 25 all-private inpatient beds, a level four emergency department with at least eight exam rooms and three trauma rooms, a delivery suite, a nursery, women’s imaging department, a physical therapy gym, a 15-bay dialysis unit, surgical services space, an inpatient/outpatient lab, a cardiovascular rehabilitation program, and support service spaces. The current design, led by project architect Perkins&Will of Dallas, is 140,000 square feet and has the goal of LEED Certified under LEED for Healthcare’s v4 rating system.

“It was great to see the community come out to support this important project,” Robins & Morton Vice President Bob Wall said. “We are thrilled to be assisting Reeves County Community Hospital to better serve its patients and their families by constructing a beautiful, sustainable building.”

Currently, the project is slated for completion in late 2020.

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About Robins & Morton

Founded in 1946, Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm that consistently ranks among the 100 largest U.S. contractors in Engineering News-Record Magazine. The company has also been named one of the best mid-sized companies to work for in America because of its worker-friendly and family-friendly practices. Robins & Morton is based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Dallas, Texas; Huntsville, Alabama; Orlando and Miami Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.robinsmorton.com

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Technology: Computer

Swappa Launches Local Marketplace in More Than 30 Metros to Transform User-to-User Commerce Experience

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“Being sold a blacklisted phone wasn’t worth the high speed chase that almost happened, but it was the motivation to create a better, safer marketplace,” said Ben Edwards, Founder and CEO of Swappa.


KANSAS CITY, Mo. (PRWEB)

No stranger to taking on major brand competitors, Swappa, known as the safe and friendly marketplace to buy and sell used consumer electronics, is set to challenge traditional local online marketplaces with its innovative people-powered practices and “no junk” policies. Swappa has rolled out its new Swappa Local service in more than 30 metros. Aligning with the company’s commitment to safety and simplicity, Swappa Local is transforming the experience of buying and selling consumer electronics, and is on track to help its users pocket over $100 million this year.

While known as a “friendly” marketplace, Swappa wants to call out competitors’ shortcomings in protecting consumers from fraud and would-be scammers. Unlike other online marketplaces, Swappa manually verifies devices and listings on the site to help ensure products are not lost, stolen, broken or financed. From iPhones and laptops to cameras and video games, Swappa is the first and only local marketplace for used tech that provides a thorough review process to screen devices before they are made available for sale.

“Being sold a blacklisted phone wasn’t worth the high speed chase that almost happened, but it was the motivation to create a better, safer marketplace,” said Ben Edwards, founder and CEO of Swappa. “Our focus on safety is personal to me, having been ripped off using competitor sites. People want and need discounted tech and our goal has always been to connect buyers with gently used, fully functional devices. Swappa wants our users to trust the tech they buy. That’s why we review product listings, implement a unique photo verification process, and even verify serial numbers of all smartphones, the most popular products on the site.”

Unique to Swappa is its dedication to remaining people-powered. In addition to its “no junk” policy, enforced by manually approving every listing on the site and verifying the serial number of cellular devices, Swappa also offers an active support team, monitors communication between buyers and sellers on the site, and enforces a “no jerks” policy by removing users who do not adhere to the site’s friendly policies.

With Swappa Local, buyers and sellers in these markets may now confidently purchase or sell a newish phone, MacBook, and other consumer tech product the same day at a great discount, with the reassurance of Swappa’s verification policies and commitment to safety. Sellers never pay a fee to list their products on Swappa and are ensured fast payment for their devices once sold.

Swappa Local is now live in the following areas:

Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland/Akron, Columbus, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York City, Orange County, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh/Durham, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle-Tacoma and Washington, D.C. For more information and to list or shop for a personal technology product, visit Swappa.com.

ABOUT SWAPPA:

Founded in 2010, Swappa is on a mission to offer the best marketplace for buying and selling used consumer electronics. Emphasizing safety, simplicity, low fees and the “human factor,” Swappa has grown to be the marketplace to buy and sell newish tech, with over $100 million in commerce projected this year.

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Technology: Electronics

BrainTap Brings Digital Health and Wellness to Amusement Parks by Showcasing Brain-Entrainment At The IAAPA EXPO 2019

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This week, BrainTap, a company in the vanguard of digital health and wellness, announced they are bringing their proprietary mindfulness technology to theme parks, zoos, aquariums, and other attraction centers.


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

What do chaotic amusement parks and relaxing meditation have in common? Absolutely nothing until now, thanks to BrainTap. This week, BrainTap, a company in the vanguard of digital health and wellness, announced they are bringing their proprietary mindfulness technology to theme parks, zoos, aquariums, and other attraction centers.

“Our goal is to optimize the experience for guests at these venues. Whether they need a burst of energy to hop on a few more rides, their kids are tired and acting out, or they just need a good night’s sleep at your hotel, Braintapping is a quick and easy way to relax and reboot —anytime, anywhere,” says Dr. Patrick Porter, neuroscience expert, and BrainTap founder.

BrainTap’s digital tools and mind development apps use Creative Visualization and Relaxation, a biohacking technique that has made tremendous advances in helping people boost energy, relax, and reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Backed by neuroscience and research, BrainTap enables guests to quickly manage their brainwave activity through light and sound therapy, improving the quality of their thoughts, and putting stress in its proper place.

BrainTap has partnered with IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, and will be showcasing their digital wellness tools at the 2019 IAAPA expo which kicks off November 19 in Orlando. At this 4-day event, more than 38,000 global attractions industry professionals from more than 100 countries will gather to see the latest innovations, products, and technologies.

“The mindfulness space is forecasted to become a two-billion-dollar market by 2022 and BrainTap developing the next generation of innovative products for this fast-growing industry,” says Nicholas Zaldastani, BrainTap CEO. “BrainTap’s approach to human performance and mindfulness is a gamechanger and I am excited to share this with the hospitality and attractions industry.”

ABOUT BRAINTAP:

With a mission to better a billion brains, BrainTap is the leader in brain-entrainment performance and mindfulness technology. BrainTap’s apps and hardware accessories restore the brain’s natural balance, so users feel relaxed, rebooted, and revitalized anytime, anywhere. With over 1.8M sessions played, braintapping de-stresses lives and maximizes peak performance. The BrainTap Pro App was awarded “Best Of CES 2019 Top Picks” and has been featured in notable publications such as Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, and Inc. BrainTap has offices in San Francisco and North Carolina.

For more information visit: http://www.braintap.com

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Industry: Healthcare

North Carolina-based MCO Eastpointe Selects Altruista’s Technology Platform to Enable Integrated Care Management for Health Plan Members

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Altruista Health has strong experience in clinical health plan operations, behavioral health and the social determinants of health. This experience makes it the best choice for us to improve our member services — Eastpointe CEO Sarah N. Stroud


RESTON, Va. (PRWEB)

Altruista Health, an innovative provider of care management technology solutions for health plans and provider organizations, today said that Eastpointe, a public managed care organization, has chosen Altruista’s GuidingCare® technology platform for care management of its health plan members. The decision will support Eastpointe during North Carolina’s move to fully integrated Medicaid managed care. This migration is the largest change to North Carolina’s Medicaid program in more than 40 years.

Eastpointe is a managed care organization that coordinates public behavioral healthcare in 10 counties in eastern North Carolina for people with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“Altruista Health has strong experience in clinical health plan operations, behavioral health and the social determinants of health. This experience makes it the best choice for us to improve our member services,” said Eastpointe CEO Sarah N. Stroud. “We’ve been focused on behavioral health and delivering whole person care. Adding physical health care and pharmacy requires us to have a comprehensive foundation in technology to continue to serve our members with excellence.”

As one example of the expertise Altruista brings to the table, the company’s executive vice president of clinical services, Mike McKitterick, held a senior clinical operations role at Colorado Access, a non-profit health plan providing behavioral and physical health services to more than 1 million Medicaid members. His experience in applying technology solutions to clinical and operational challenges is considerable, especially for behavioral health.

“Eastpointe has all of the fundamentals to translate their expertise in behavioral health to a broader health plan paradigm because the biopsychosocial approach also works well in chronic care management,” McKitterick said. “We are well-positioned to support them from a technology and people standpoint because we have tools and expertise in both realms. Our blended perspectives can enable a smoother transformation for Eastpointe.”

Altruista also holds a leadership position in addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH) that especially affect Medicaid populations and create barriers to care. GuidingCare was the first care management platform to directly integrate SDOH supports into the member care plan, providing real-time access to social services search-and-referral tools. Eastpointe will be using Altruista’s Mobile Clinician app, which extends GuidingCare functionality into remote and rural areas that may have unreliable internet connectivity.

About Altruista Health

Altruista Health delivers care management and population health management solutions that support value-based and person-centered care models. Its GuidingCare® technology platform integrates care management, care coordination and quality improvement programs through a suite of sophisticated yet easy-to-use web applications. GuidingCare is the largest and most widely adopted platform of its kind in the United States. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, Altruista Health has grown into a recognized industry leader, and was named twice as one of the Top Population Health Management Companies to Know by Becker’s Healthcare. Health plans and healthcare providers use GuidingCare to transform their processes, reduce avoidable expenses and improve patient health outcomes. For more information, visit http://www.altruistahealth.com.

About Eastpointe

Eastpointe is a managed care organization dedicated to working with individuals and families in eastern North Carolina who struggle with substance use disorder, mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities in partnership with 247 agencies, 47 licensed independent practitioners and 41 hospitals. Eastpointe helps the uninsured and those on Medicaid get comprehensive, effective treatment, connecting members with the personalized, high-quality services they need. Deeply rooted in its communities, Eastpointe proudly serves the counties of Bladen, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Lenoir, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Wayne and Wilson. For more information, visit http://www.eastpointe.net.

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Health: Mental Health

The Trevor Project Raises More Than $1.2 Million at TrevorLIVE Los Angeles Gala

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people, hosted its 2019 TrevorLIVE Los Angeles fundraising gala at The Beverly Hilton where it honored Cybill Shepherd, Hayley Kiyoko, and the PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc., which announced a $6 million investment in The Trevor Project’s mission. Zazie Beetz and Sasheer Zamata hosted the event, which helped raise more than $1.2 million and included show-stopping performances by singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal and the world’s top Beyoncé impersonator, Miss Shalae.

Additional attendees included Heidi Klum, Jesse Williams, Samira Wiley, Jane Lynch, Debby Ryan, Lance Bass, Jonathan Tucker, Madison Beer, drag personalities Raja & Nina West, Eugene Lee Yang, EJ Johnson, Gigi Gorgeous, Nats Getty, August Getty, Chris Daughtry, Terrell Carter, Alyson Stoner, Bruce Vilanch, Cassandra Cass, Charlie Barnett, Chester Lockhart, Daniel Franzese, Gregory Zarian, Ian Alexander, Jen Richards, John Flanagan, Lawrence Zarian, Mark Tennyson, Michael D. Cohen, Michael Turchin, Mikalah Gordon, Miss Shalae, Morgxn, Obiageliaku, On Mekahel, Parson James, Ryan Russell, and Sisterhood Band.

Highlights from the organization’s annual star-studded fundraiser included:

  • Jane Lynch presented the Champion Award to Cybill Shepherd: “Cybill is being honored tonight because, for many decades, she has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights and full equality… For years, Cybill Shepherd has been boldly, fearlessly and loudly making the case that everyone deserves acceptance, no matter who they love.”

  • In an emotional acceptance speech, Champion Award honoree Cybill Shepherd tearfully thanked her late sister, who was unable to live openly as a lesbian. “No, my sister did not have the support that these young people will be getting from this wonderful, wonderful organization; and so, I want to thank everyone here tonight, because we all have in our lives people that we would have liked to have saved.” Shepherd continued, “My sister lived the life she wanted to live, but she didn’t live it openly. Gladys Terry Shepherd, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, for the honor of being here tonight.”

  • “We’re thrilled to announce that the PwC Charitable Foundation is investing $6 million over the next four years… the largest grant ever received by The Trevor Project,” said Yolanda Seals-Coffield, President of the PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. “PwC (the company) is thrilled to announce now that they will be providing nearly $2 million in pro-bono consulting services and our subject matter experiences in people, technology, and business transformation to complement the PwC Foundation’s investment,” added Shannon Schuyler, PwC’s Chief Purpose & Inclusion Officer.

  • Hayley Kiyoko accepted the Youth Innovator Award, stating: “So many LGBTQ youth don’t have that same support in their own communities. It is our duty to share our strength to help guide the ones that get lost in the dark. I’m very proud to be standing here today, and I thank you all for continuing to inspire others by existing.”

  • “There is still so much more to do. We recently put out research that there are more than 1.8 million LGBTQ young people in the US who seriously consider suicide each year,” said Amit Paley, CEO of The Trevor Project. “One day, we will reach every single one of those young people in crisis. But we’re not there yet. And we don’t have the luxury of growing slowly. We are literally talking about life and death. That is why we need to build a global movement to end suicide among LGBTQ young people NOW. “

  • Eugene Lee Yang surprised seventeen-year-old high school senior Julia Lacher, who traveled all the way from Somerset, Wis., to share her story reaching out to The Trevor Project for support after watching a Try Guys video about Eugene volunteering at the organization.

The proud presenting sponsors of this year’s TrevorLIVE LA are the PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Abercrombie & Fitch. In addition, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants serves as the official hotel partner; and AT&T is the official VIP Reception Sponsor.

Use the following links to access photos and video from the event:

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About The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. The Trevor Project offers a suite of crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs, including TrevorLifeline, TrevorText, and TrevorChat as well as a peer-to-peer social network support for LGBTQ young people under the age of 25, TrevorSpace. Trevor also offers an education program with resources for youth-serving adults and organizations, a legislative advocacy department fighting for pro-LGBTQ legislation and against anti-GBTQ rhetoric/policy positions, and conducts research to discover the most effective means to help young LGBTQ people in crisis and end suicide. If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or suicidal, our TrevorLifeline crisis counselors are available 24/7/365 at 866.488.7386. http://www.TheTrevorProject.org

TrevorLIVE is the signature annual fundraising event of The Trevor Project. This annual event brings together top entertainers and corporate leaders to support the organization’s life-saving initiatives. Learn more about TrevorLIVE at http://la.trevorlive.org.

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