Michelle Obama’s openness along with other prominent celebrities such as Gabrielle Union, sparked a national conversation about equity in women’s healthcare for black women along with a need to break the taboos in the black community about infertility, something we should all be grateful for.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB)
November 14, 2019

Just 1 year ago, former First Lady, Michelle Obama, opened up about her own infertility struggles in her personal memoir that, after 15 days, became the best-selling book of 2018 in the United States.

In the book, described by Obama as her “deeply personal experience,” Obama shared of feeling “lost and alone” after suffering a miscarriage 20 years ago and eventually undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment to have her daughters, Malia and Sasha. At the time, Obama was in her mid-30s and expressed how “the biological clock is real” and “egg production is limited.”

Obama continued, “I think it’s the worst thing that we do to each other as women … not share the truth about our bodies and how they work and how they don’t work,” a statement that has since struck a very real cord with many women.

“I’m so thankful to our former First Lady for elevating the conversation of miscarriage, loss, and infertility to the level of importance it deserves. It’s encouraging to see the increasing rate of black women now seeking infertility care,” says Desireé McCarthy-Keith, M.D., M.P.H., a board certified reproductive endocrinologist who sees patients in SGF Atlanta’s Atlanta-Northside and Alpharetta locations.

“Too often black women don’t seek care at the same rate as white women, but infertility can impact anyone, regardless of their race,” added McCarthy-Keith. “And while we are still a long way away from equality when it comes to the number of black women who seek care compared to white women, Michelle Obama shedding an important light, and igniting more women to take action, is definitely a step in the right direction.”

SGF, a national fertility center dedicated to advocating on behalf of making high quality and affordable fertility more accessible for all, is now reporting a larger share of women self-reporting as black, African, or African-American, that are going through IVF treatment—a previously underserved population when it comes to electing fertility treatment.

“I cannot encourage my sisters of color enough to reach out, make the call, heed the warning signs, and get help. You do not have to suffer in silence. Infertility is a real medical condition, and there are outstanding treatments available that can help almost any woman conceive, provided she seeks appropriate help early,” added McCarthy-Keith.

When comparing treatment data from SGF’s mid-Atlantic fertility centers from January 1 to June 30, 2018, to the same time period in 2019, the share of black women starting treatment grew 50 percent faster compared to treatment rates as a whole.

In a survey of over 1,000 women published by Women’s Health Magazine and Oprah Magazine in 2018, black women were less likely to talk with their friends, family, or doctors, compared to their white counterparts. The lack of conversation doesn’t impact the support of black women on their path to parenthood, but the likelihood that they will seek the needed medical care to grow their families.

To learn more about how SGF or to schedule a consult with a physician to discuss options for overcoming infertility, call 1-888-761-1967 or fill out this brief online form.

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)

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

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Compared to custom solutions, Instantly Configurable SaaS solutions provide greater efficiency and agility while reducing IT costs.

COSTA MESA, Calif. (PRWEB)
November 14, 2019

Certemy, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for professional credentialing organizations, will present the industry’s first instantly configurable platform for certification and licensing management at this year’s ICE Exchange conference hosted by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE).

Three things set Certemy apart from the other credentialing management solutions. First, Certemy is instantly configurable. Credentialing professionals can use Certemy to model and automate even the most complex credentialing workflows in a few hours and change them in minutes. Neither requires IT skills or custom programming. Certemy helps credentialing organizations keep their management software current with their business needs and puts an end to missed business opportunities and escalating IT costs.

Second, Certemy offers the most affordable credentialing management solution available. With Certemy, you don’t pay for custom programming, and you don’t need a large IT staff. Our all-in-one pricing covers everything, including implementation, data conversion, support, unlimited data and document storage, and bi-weekly upgrades.

Third, Certemy is the only credentialing management solution provider founded by and staffed by industry experts. We are a technology firm that is deeply rooted in credentialing and regulation. Our staff and advisors have decades of experience in the professional credentialing industry and help us ensure that our products address the specific business needs and pain points of our credentialing customers.

“We are delighted to be a Platinum Sponsor of ICE Exchange, the premier annual conference for the professional credentialing community,” said Zorik Gordon, co-founder and CEO of Certemy. “We look forward to introducing the industry’s first instantly configurable SaaS-based credentialing management solution to boards and associations and showing how we can help them become more efficient and agile while dramatically reducing IT costs.”

About ICE

The Institute for Credentialing Excellence, or ICE, is a professional membership association that provides education, networking, and other resources for organizations and individuals who work in and serve the credentialing industry. ICE is a leading developer of standards for both certification and certificate programs, and it is both a provider of and a clearinghouse for information on trends in certification, test development and delivery, assessment-based certificate programs, and other information relevant to the credentialing community. Learn more about ICE at https://credentialingexcellence.org.

About ICE Exchange

ICE Exchange, presented by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), is the annual conference for the credentialing community across the public and private sectors. The name reflects what is valued most by conference attendees: the exchange of industry trends and best practice through live education and networking. This year’s ICE Exchange will be held November 18-21, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. Learn more about ICE Exchange at https://ice-exchange.org.

About Certemy

Certemy is the first instantly configurable SaaS automation platform for professional certification, licensing, and compliance management. Our platform automates certification, licensing, and compliance management programs—without custom programming—for professional boards, associations, and employers of credentialed professionals. We help these customers become more efficient, transparent, and agile while reducing IT costs. Unlike custom solutions that are expensive to implement and change, Certemy enables rapid implementation and continuous change at an affordable price. Learn more about Certemy at https://certemy.com.

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Drs. Kenneth and Jonathan Nash Restore Chewing Power with Implant Supported Dentures in Jackson, MS

Functionally, a dental implant can be restored to act as a natural tooth. You can eat what you want to eat with it and you treat it as a natural tooth, flossing and brushing it every day.

Jackson, MS (PRWEB)
November 14, 2019

Denture-wearing patients in Jackson, MS can stabilize their prosthesis at Nash Family Dentistry through implant supported dentures. Dental implants give denture-wearers a more stable, comfortable and oftentimes permanent new smile as a solution to missing teeth. Implant supported dentures offer numerous benefits to patients over traditional dentures, bridges or flippers.

“The implant is simply a titanium screw that fits into the space that is left from missing teeth,” says Dr. Jonathan Nash. “Functionally, a dental implant can be restored to act as a natural tooth. You can eat what you want to eat with it and you treat it as a natural tooth, flossing and brushing it every day.”

Implant supported dentures are designed to look, feel and function as close to natural teeth as possible. With just two to four dental implants placed into the jawbone, a lifelike prosthesis can be attached and held firmly in place by the implants. Depending on your needs or what the dentists recommend, this new implant supported denture can be permanently attached or allowed to be removed at night or for cleaning. With either option, implant supported dentures provide patients with many benefits, including:

• No slipping, shifting or falling out
• Restoration of 55 to 90 percent bite strength
• Retained facial appearance
• Improved comfort
• Lasting many years

Dental implants work by placing a biocompatible titanium post to the jawbone where teeth are missing. With implant supported dentures, only two to four implants are needed, and they are placed in areas of the jaw with the most bone, often making bone grafting treatments unnecessary. Once fully healed, these implants can support a denture by “snapping” into it, making it stable in the mouth. Traditional dentures only provide patients with around ten percent bite strength, but when attached to dental implants, patients are restored with up to 90 percent of their natural biting and chewing power.

For many patients, implant supported dentures are a life changing solution to missing teeth. Being able to bite, chew, talk and act comfortably in front of others drastically improves self-esteem and lifestyle. Nash Family Dentistry also can replace individual missing teeth with implants and treat peri-implantitis, an infection of the gum tissue around implants, so patients are able to protect their dental implant investment. To make implant supported denture surgery more gentle and easier for patients, the dentists offer soothing sedation dentistry, including oral sedation and nitrous oxide.

Those interested in securing their dentures with implant supported dentures in Jackson, MS are encouraged to contact Nash Family Dentistry by calling 601-634-1812 or visiting http://www.vicksburgdentist.com.

About the Dentists

Nash Family Dentistry is a general practice offering personalized dental care for patients in Vicksburg, MS. Dr. Kenneth Nash, Dr. Jonathan Nash and their team provide patients with the latest in dental technology in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Drs. Nash offer a variety of services including laser dentistry, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry services, among others. To learn more about the services offered at Nash Family Dentistry please visit the website at http://www.vicksburgdentist.com or call 601-634-1812 to schedule an appointment.

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