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Business: Executives

Financial Poise Editorial Board Chair, Ron Diamond, Appointed to the Advisory Board of DealBox Inc.

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Deal Box is a pioneer in the digital marketplace and I look forward to helping them scale their innovative platform.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Financial Poise™ is pleased to congratulate Ron Diamond, Chair of the Family Office Advisor, a Financial Poise™ editorial board, and Founder/CEO of Diamond Wealth Strategies, on his appointment to the Advisory Board of DealBox Inc.

DealBox Inc. is a FinTech Merchant Bank and capital markets consulting firm that specializes in the securitization and productization of assets for emerging growth companies such as royalty distributions, revenue share agreements, equity and voting rights using the revolutionary technologies of the digital securities industry. DealBox has built an institutionally compliant marketplace ecosystem where sophisticated institutional and accredited individual investors can review high-quality private placement offerings with a level of due-diligence previously unavailable to the public.

In this new role on the Board of Advisors, Diamond will leverage his investment expertise and expansive network to work with DealBox Inc. on their innovative approach to venture capital fundraising and private equity investment.

ABOUT FINANCIAL POISE™

Financial Poise™ has one mission: to provide reliable plain English business, financial and legal education to individual investors and private business owners. Financial Poise™ content is created by seasoned, respected experts who are invited to join our Faculty only after being recommended by current Faculty Members. Our editorial staff then works to make sure that all content is easily digestible. Financial Poise™ is a meritocracy; nobody can “buy” her way onto the Financial Poise Faculty.™ Start learning today at https://www.financialpoise.com/

ABOUT DIAMOND WEALTH

Diamond Wealth is a boutique financial services firm that offers a comprehensive suite of advisory services catering to the unique needs of family offices, ultra-high net worth individuals, and business owners.

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Bright Now! Dental Expanding with New Office in Lodi, CA

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I’m looking forward to being a partner with Smile Brands to open this state-of-the-art facility and serve the community of Lodi.


IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nation’s leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office serving the community of Lodi, CA.

Patients will enjoy convenient hours, comfortable offices and full-service care at the new location. The newest Bright Now! Dental office provides full-service general dentistry, plus specialty care services, such as orthodontics (braces), Invisalign®, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, and implants. Located at 2309 W Kettleman Lane, #104, in Lodi, the office will be open five days a week, including evenings. Bright Now! Dental accepts most major insurance plans and offers flexible financing options so patients can afford the care they need.

To celebrate the grand opening, the new Lodi dental office will offer a special $29 New Patient Check-Up Package, including an exam with oral cancer screening and digital x-rays, and $100 off dental services over $300. Opening this new location helps Smile Brands and its affiliated dental groups achieve their mission to provide “Smiles for Everyone”® by bringing affordable dental care to local neighborhoods.

Leading the clinical team at the new Bright Now! Dental office is Dr. Nilesh Keshav. Dr. Keshav is certified in Laser and Implants. He has also provided dental care in rural villages in India to those in need.

“My patients always come first,” says Dr. Keshav. “I’m looking forward to being a partner with Smile Brands to open this state-of-the-art facility and serve the community of Lodi.”

This new office is open on Mondays and Fridays from 8am – 5pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am – 6pm and Wednesdays from 10am – 7pm.

Prospective patients can call the new Lodi Bright Now! Dental office at 209-371-6911 or toll-free at 1-888-BRIGHT-NOW (1-888-274-4486). People can also visit us online to schedule an appointment at the new Lodi location.

About Smile Brands Inc.

Based in Irvine California, Smile Brands Inc. is one of the largest providers of support services to dental groups in the United States. The culture-driven organization is the #1 ranked multi-location healthcare provider on Glassdoor’s 2019 Best Places to Work list. Smile Brands provides comprehensive business support services through exclusive long-term agreements with affiliate dental groups, so dentists can spend more time caring for their patients and less time on the administrative, marketing, and financial aspects of operating a dental practice. Smile Brands supports 440 Bright Now!® Dental, Monarch Dental®, Castle Dental®, A+ Dental Care, OneSmile Dental, Johnson Family Dental, P3 Dental Group, and DecisionOne Dental Partners offices in 18 states, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. Smile Brands is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit http://www.smilebrands.com.

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Science: Biology

PRP Science Expands Product Offering to Include FDA Approved Products and Devices

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“Our mission at PRP Science is to provide our clients with the latest FDA approved equipment, devices and products that are based on the most current scientific data available, with an unyielding focus on improving patient lives and advancing the field of regenerative medicine.” Jill Swartz


DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB)

PRP Science, Florida’s leading medical distribution company known for setting the standard in excellence for autologous biologics, is now representing two of the most respected manufacturers in the medical aesthetics arena; Ameia Med and Promotitalia.

Based in Germany, Ameia Med is the leading developer of the EXCEED micro-needling device (MN). Recognized as the most powerful MN device on the market today, and the world’s only MN device with double FDA clearance for two indications – wrinkle and acne scar reduction. With a unique, six-needle tilting plate and patented safety membrane for powerful and precise skin punctuation at 900 punctures per second, the EXCEED high-end needle cartridge delivers outstanding results in safety and efficacy.

“As a board-certified plastic surgeon and active member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, I have a passionate obligation to our patients to provide only the most effective, safe and proven technology and products. After experiencing ALL of the micro-needling options available, we have chosen the EXCEED device because of its exceptional precision and versatility, research proven efficacy and engineering, dual FDA clearance and superior patient safety.” Said Rank Barone, MD, FACS, board certified plastic surgeon and founder of Evolv Plastic Surgery and Medical.

Promoitalia, based in Italy, is the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced skin care and aesthetic products including Pink Intimate, V Carbon, and their newest platinum collection of injectables; all of which perfectly align with the PRP Science product offering.

Pink Intimate is the first product of its kind, clinically proven to lighten intimate areas in as little as five treatments with no side effects or downtime. A formulation specifically developed to brighten and rejuvenate the skin in a topical and non-invasive way. Pink Intimate System is recommended for the genital area, anal area, bikini line, nipples, and armpits.

“Our mission at PRP Science is to provide our clients with the latest FDA approved equipment, devices and products that are based on the most current scientific data available, with an unyielding focus on improving patient lives and advancing the field of regenerative medicine.” Said Jill Swartz, President of PRP Science. “We help eliminate the learning curve for our clients, vetting the leading systems, diagnostics, pre and post procedure devices and products so our clients can focus on what they do best, help their patients.”

To learn how you can become a client of PRP Science MD, visit prpsciencemd.com or call 561-510-510-6777.

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Technology: Computer

New Predator CG437K P Delivers 4K, Up to 144Hz Gameplay in a Massive 43-Inch Screen; Now Available in the United States

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The 43-inch Predator CG437K P gaming monitor provides a larger playing field for enjoying the latest titles.

“A blend of many of the most desired visual technologies available today, this new monitor delivers performance that will thrill even the most demanding PC and console gamers,” said Ronald Lau, Acer America director – stationary computing.


SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Editor’s Summary

  • New 43-inch 4K Predator monitor immerses gamers in big and bright gameplay

  • Supports buttery-smooth action scenes thanks to AdaptiveSync technology, G-Sync compatibility and up to a fast 144Hz refresh rate with overclocking(1)

  • VESA-Certified DisplayHDR™ 1000 certification ensures high contrast and color accuracy

  • Wide color gamut covers 90 percent of the DCI-P3 color space

  • Dual 10-watt speakers deepen gaming immersion with high-impact audio

Acer today announced the 43-inch Predator CG437K P large format gaming display (LFGD) is now available in the United States. Featuring a trifecta of the best technologies, including a giant 4K screen, up to 144Hz overclocking and VESA-Certified DisplayHDR™ 1000 certification, it’s the ultimate monitor for hardcore PC and console gaming enthusiasts seeking bigger and brighter gameplay.

“The Predator CG437K P provides a larger playing field for enjoying the latest titles,” said Ronald Lau, Acer America director – stationary computing. “A blend of many of the most desired visual technologies available today, this new monitor delivers performance that will thrill even the most demanding PC and console gamers.”

The ultra-high definition (3840 x 2160) 4K VA panel delivers sharp images, while a 1ms response time and up to a 144Hz refresh rate (120Hz native) via overclocking helps gamers respond quickly to gain an advantage over opponents. Leveraging AdaptiveSync and NVIDIA® G-Sync® compatible, it syncs to the frame rate of the system’s graphics card to eliminate stuttering, resulting in uninterrupted game play, so gamers can best focus on the task at hand. In addition, the CG437K also supports a variable refresh rate (VRR) via HDMI to provide smooth gaming on Xbox One consoles.

With a wide color gamut of 90 percent of the DCI-P3 color space, low Delta E less than 1 color accuracy and VESA-Certified DisplayHDR™ 1000 certification, colors are richer and blacks deeper, creating more vibrant images that pop with supreme contrast and color accuracy. The Predator CG437K P not only packs a giant display, but carries dual 10-watt speakers that deliver immersive and lifelike audio.

Futuristic, Flexible Design

The Predator CG437K P was designed with sleek angular details and refined panels for a futuristic, yet understated look and feel. It comes with four magnetic LED light strips offering 9 different modes with special lighting effects that can be attached to the back and programmed to gameplay, music or video. The solid metal stand is sleekly sculpted, yet strong and rigid to support the large panel, while the detachable base has concave areas for conveniently storing game controllers.

A bundled remote control and VESA mount compatibility affords the enjoyment of gameplay, movies and more from the comfort of the couch. Excellent connectivity includes a variety of ports, including Type-C, three HDMI, two DisplayPort 1.4, two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0. With USB Type-C, gamers can view their favorite mobile games on this huge display with friends using joysticks and smartphones via Bluetooth.

Power-Saving Technologies

A light sensor detects the room’s light level and automatically adjusts brightness to optimize visual comfort. With its built-in proximity sensor, the Predator CG437K P is able to detect if someone is within range. It wakes up when a person is close and enters a power-saving mode when they leave the area. If no one is detected for an extended length of time, the display enters standby mode.

Pricing and Warranty

The Predator CG437K P gaming monitor is available in the United States for $1,499.99 MSRP.

Acer displays are backed by professional, high-quality technical support and a standard three-year parts and labor warranty.(2) Acer’s online community at community.acer.com provides customers discussion forums, answers to frequently asked questions and the opportunity to share ideas for new and enhanced services and products.

About Acer

Founded in 1976, today Acer is one of the world’s top ICT companies and has a presence in over 160 countries. As Acer looks into the future, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another to open up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. From service-oriented technologies to the Internet of Things to gaming and virtual reality, Acer’s 7,000+ employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit http://www.acer.com for more information.

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© 2019 Acer America Corp. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra.

1) Using two DisplayPorts

2) Limited warranty agreement applies. For a copy, write to Acer Customer Service, P.S. Box 6137, Temple, TX 76503.

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Technology: Electronics

Flok Trackers Launches as the Most Reliable, Next Generation LPWA Network GPS-Tracking Devices

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Flok was founded after my beloved dog went missing four years ago,” said Pearu Praakle, CEO of Flok Trackers. “I soon came to realize the problem is even bigger. Every year, more and more pets, kids, seniors and valuable belongings go missing. Flok is here to keep your family and valuables safe.


TARTU, Estonia (PRWEB)

Flok Technology introduces Flok, the most dependable, next-generation GPS-tracking devices that ensure peace of mind when it comes to the safety and security of what matters most in life. Flok can track a multitude of things, including pets, valuables, everyday belongings and even loved ones.

“Flok was founded after my beloved dog went missing four years ago. I knew that I wanted to create a device that would help other pet owners by ensuring their pets would always find their way back home,” said Pearu Praakle, CEO of Flok Trackers. “I soon came to realize the problem is even bigger. Every year, more and more pets, kids, seniors and valuable belongings go missing. Flok is here to keep your family and valuables safe.”

Flok Trackers use Low Power Wide Area Networks LTE-M/NB-IoT, GPS & Bluetooth to offer maximum positioning accuracy and an extended battery life so users can find their loved ones or belongings as quickly as possible. Flok also uses LTE-M & Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology, which significantly reduces the power consumption of devices, system capacity and spectrum efficiency, especially in deep coverage. This technology allows the trackers to be lightweight with maximum positioning accuracy and a long battery life.

Using LTE-M/NB-IoT network technology and an accompanying mobile app, Flok is two times more accurate than other 3G trackers on the market. Flok has an unlimited working radius between the device and smartphone. With Flok, knowing the exact location of belongings, pets and loved ones is extremely accurate and effortless.

Flok’s mobile app controls it all – from the location of kids, pets and valuables to notifications of any unusual activity. The app allows users to choose a custom geofence radius, receive updates about whatever is being tracked in pre-selected intervals, track wherever loved ones are, enable sleep mode and review device-based user history.

Flok includes a geofence with notifications that send an alert if the tracker strays outside of the area that has been set. For finding belongings indoors, Flok makes a ringing sound at the press of a button. Additionally, an instant notification will be sent if the app detects any unusual activity. For those people with older family members, notifications and a fall down sensor can assist seniors in the case of an emergency.

Flok trackers are fully equipped with durable materials and are small, stylish and lightweight. Flok includes a silicon cover and a keychain/keyring so it can resist damage – no matter what it is attached to. Flok trackers are waterproof up to 1m below the water’s surface so users can bring the tracker wherever they go without the worry of water damage.

One Flok has a battery life of up to 180 days, keeping the tracker fully-functioning at all times. With an unlimited working radius and a weight of just 25g, these trackers are convenient, easy to use and reliable. Flok is now available on Kickstarter at a discounted price for a limited time only. To place a pre-order please visit pr.go2.fund/flok.

About Flok Tracker:

The Flok Tracker team has been working hard on Flok for over four years now and are excited to bring these trackers to the public. From their research, they see the need for a product that brings a sense of security to people who want to keep track of their important belongings and loved ones. They hope Flok helps give people peace of mind and helps make their lives easier and running smoothly. To find out more please visit pr.go2.fund/flok.

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Industry: Healthcare

Highly Experienced Orthopedic Surgeon R. Keith Jarman, MD Joins Advanced Bone & Joint

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Keith Jarman, MD, Advanced Bone and Joint, St. Peters, MO

Dr. Keith Jarman, Orthopedic Surgeon

“Dr. Jarman brings many years of experience in all areas of orthopedics. With his arrival Advanced Bone & Joint has created a presence in the Troy community and surrounding counties.”


ST. PETERS, Mo. (PRWEB)

A highly experienced orthopedic surgeon who specializes in an extensive range of orthopedic procedures, Dr. R. Keith Jarman adds a new dimension to Advanced Bone and Joint, by offering his services in Troy, Missouri.

As a general orthopedist with 30 years of experience, Dr. Jarman is trained in the evaluation and treatment of injuries and conditions of the extremities, including fracture care, joint dislocations/instability, tendon procedures, and arthritis procedures, including joint replacement.

A native of Missouri, Dr. Jarman completed his undergraduate studies at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and completed medical school at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Jarman has been board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons since 1996.

His extensive military service includes an internship in Aurora, Colorado, serving as a General Medical Officer near Nuremberg, Germany, Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, and serving as a Staff Orthopedist at Fort Polk in West Central Louisiana.

Upon completing his military service, Dr. Jarman moved to Dearborn County, Indiana, where he practiced general orthopedics for 23 years including a solo practice for nearly 10 years.

Recently added to Advanced Bone & Joint’s distinguished team of board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic physicians, Dr. Jarman will be providing service at the practice’s new Troy, Missouri office. In cooperation with the Mercy Health System, Dr. Jarman and the Troy office will be attending to the needs of patients in the local community as well as surrounding Lincoln, Pike and Warren Counties.

In welcoming Dr. Jarman to Advanced Bone & Joint, CEO Jim P. Kidd underscores the wealth of experience Dr. Jarman brings to the practice: “The Advanced Bone & Joint physicians and staff are extremely excited to have Dr. Keith Jarman join our team. He brings many years of experience in all areas of orthopedics. With his arrival, and in cooperation with Mercy Hospital, Advanced Bone & Joint has created a presence in the Troy community and surrounding counties to provide treatment for orthopedic injuries in this area. We are very pleased to be part of this reach into Lincoln County and beyond.”

Dr. Jarman is accepting new patients now at Mercy Clinic Orthopedics – Lincoln located at 1000 E. Cherry Street, Troy, Missouri. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jarman or to learn more about the services provided by Advanced Bone & Joint, visit https://www.advancedboneandjoint.com/ or call (636) 229-4222.

About Advanced Bone & Joint

Advanced Bone & Joint has been treating patients in St. Charles County, Missouri since 1980. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic doctors diagnose and treat all manner of injuries and conditions that affect bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. That includes complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a form of chronic nerve pain after surgery or persistent pain of any kind post-surgery. We provide care for both adults and children in a friendly, comfortable environment, where you and your doctor are truly partners in your care. Our orthopedic specialists will explain your diagnosis in detail and present treatment options so you can make an informed choice that is right for you. For more information, visit Advanced Bone & Joint at https://www.advancedboneandjoint.com/ or call (636) 229-4222.

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Business: Insurance

Drivers Can Get Cheap Car Insurance When Shopping Online

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“Getting cheap car insurance is easier than you may think. Visit our website and get free quotes provided by top insurance companies,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has released a new blog post that explains how to find cheaper car insurance online.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/how-to-find-cheap-car-insurance-online/

Getting online car insurance provides multiple benefits to prospective drivers. The internet is the biggest repository of knowledge worldwide and used properly, it can save drivers a lot of money. Get more info about car insurance and free car insurance quotes online from http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com


  • Be a safe driver. This is imperative for those who want to get cheap car insurance. People with recent traffic violations and coverage lapses are considered high-risk and pay more on auto insurance. In extreme cases, they will be denied coverage for a number of years.

  • Install safety devices. Adding extra safety features and anti-theft devices will be rewarded by companies with lower premiums. The investment will be recovered in time.

  • Create a list with reputable insurance companies. It is important to work only with companies known to be trustworthy. When evaluating a potential insurer, look for customer satisfaction indexes, like J.D. Powell customer satisfaction rating and the insurer’s financial solvency. Again, drivers can check more info online. Also, look for companies with low complaint ratios.

  • Get online quotes from those companies. After selecting 4-5 insurance companies, make sure to obtain quotes. Provide accurate and honest data about the car, driving history and recent traffic violations.

  • Customize coverage limits. Online questionnaires are highly customizable, allowing the driver to create coverage suitable for his budget. The user can select liability coverage limits, full coverage deductibles, payment options and extra riders. The price will fluctuate with tens-hundreds of dollars, depending on the user’s selections.

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.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

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Business: Executives

Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine Announces President-Elect and New Board Member

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“The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine continues to make major strides towards improving diagnostic quality and safety in our healthcare system. I am very proud of all we have accomplished over the last year,” said David Newman-Toker, MD, PhD, President of SIDM.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) today announced that Robert Trowbridge, MD will serve as President-Elect of the organization, becoming president when Dr. David-Newman Toker’s term ends in November 2020. In addition, SIDM announced that Ronald Wyatt, MD, MHA has joined the board of directors.

According to the 2015 NAM report, Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, missed, wrong, or delayed diagnoses are the most common, most catastrophic, and most costly of serious medical errors and affect more than 12 million Americans each year. Conservative estimates find 40,000-80,000 people die each year from diagnostic failures in U.S. hospitals alone, and that such errors affect 1 in 20 outpatient adults annually. Research released this year by SIDM found that one third (34%) of malpractice cases that result in death or permanent disability stem from an inaccurate or delayed diagnosis.

Dr. Trowbridge is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine and Director of Undergraduate Medical Curriculum at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. He is a clinician-educator with expertise in teaching clinical reasoning and avoidance of diagnostic error. He has won over 20 clinical teaching awards and remains clinically active as a hospitalist. His research has centered on ways of helping to identify diagnostic errors and provide feedback to clinicians in a manner that improves diagnostic reliability with over 30 peer-reviewed publications and 20 book chapters.

“The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine continues to make major strides towards improving diagnostic quality and safety in our healthcare system. I am very proud of all we have accomplished over the last year,” said David Newman-Toker, MD, PhD, President of SIDM and Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he serves as Director of the Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence. “But there is a great deal more work that needs to be done to reduce the harm caused by diagnostic errors. Our mission is to catalyze and lead change to improve diagnosis and eliminate harm from diagnostic error, in partnership with patients, their families, the healthcare community and every interested stakeholder. Bob lives this mission every day in his clinical practice and his work teaching the next generation of clinicians. He is an ideal choice to serve as SIDM’s next President. SIDM will benefit greatly from having someone with his knowledge, skills, and capabilities at the helm in coming years, and I look forward to working side-by-side with him to achieve the mission.”

In addition to Trowbridge’s new role as President-Elect, the SIDM Board announced its newest member, Dr. Ronald Wyatt.

Dr. Wyatt is Chief Quality Officer at Cook County Health, one of the largest public health systems in the United States. He was previously Chief Quality Officer at the Hamad Medical Corporation, as well as Medical Director of the Hamad Health Quality Institute, reporting to the Minister of Health for Qatar. He was the executive sponsor of the IHI/Qatar national patient safety collaborative that established the Qatar national patient safety Initiative. In 2010, Ron served as Director of the Patient Safety Analysis Center in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), now the Defense Health Agency (DHA), where he was responsible for establishing and maintaining patient safety registries that include clinical, root cause analyses and failure mode and effects analyses data on adverse events at over 60 military health facilities, both in the U.S. and abroad. While at the Department of Defense, he co-directed the Partnership for Patients initiative and served as Chair of the Readmissions Workgroup and led the development of the Sentinel Event Watch and the Data Pulse publications.

In 2016, Dr. Wyatt was appointed as the first Patient Safety Officer for the Joint Commission, where he directed the Office of Quality and Patient Safety, established a patient safety fellowship and was a contributor to the Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alerts and the National Patient Safety Goals. While at The Joint Commission, Dr. Wyatt co-chaired the first health equity leadership forum and he has contributed to multiple publications on Health Equity, work place violence prevention, racial bias and implicit bias as patient safety issues.

“Dr. Wyatt’s experience as part of a large health systems both in the U.S. and abroad will help the SIDM Board immensely, particularly as we develop targeted approaches to reducing diagnostic errors in hospitals and health systems,” added Newman-Toker. “Reaching C-Suite leadership, such as that of Dr. Wyatt, is fundamental to any success we could have in improving diagnostic quality and safety for our patients.”

About the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM)

The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine catalyzes and leads change to improve diagnosis and eliminate harm from diagnostic error. We work in partnership with patients, their families, the healthcare community and every interested stakeholder. SIDM is the only organization focused solely on the problem of diagnostic error and improving the accuracy and timeliness of diagnosis. In 2015, SIDM established the Coalition to Improve Diagnosis to increase awareness and actions that improve diagnosis. Members of the Coalition represent hundreds of thousands of healthcare providers and patients—and the leading health organizations and government agencies involved in patient care. Together, we work to find solutions that enhance diagnostic safety and quality, reduce harm, and ultimately, ensure better health outcomes for patients. Visit http://www.ImproveDiagnosis.org to learn more.

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Help Heal Veteran’s and La-Z-Boy Incorporated team up and recycle 400,000 pounds of materials to help veterans

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Help Heal Veterans Headquarters

To date, the joint recycling effort between Help Heal Veterans and La-Z-Boy has kept over 400,000 pounds of product upcycled and out of landfills and created 47,894 therapy kits with a retail value of $1,538,647.00.


WINCHESTER, Calif. (PRWEB)

Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets), a nonprofit dedicated to serving military veterans by supplying them with therapeutic craft kits, is pleased to announce that over the past two years it has received a donation amounting to over 400,000 pounds of recycled material from La-Z-Boy Incorporated.

Help Heal Veterans repurposes the unused leather, cloth, and other materials to create therapeutic craft kits that are sent to veterans and active-duty military around the world to help with long-term support and recovery for those impacted by wounds of war.

Recycled leather skins, cloth, and wood are used in the production of many Heal Vets therapy kits. Individual handmade dyes cut the leather into the components for each kit, which the veteran will put together, using glue or hemp cord. To date, the joint recycling effort between Help Heal Veterans and La-Z-Boy has kept over 400,000 pounds of product upcycled and out of landfills and created 47,894 therapy kits with a retail value of $1,538,647.00.

Help Heal Veterans’ partnership with La-Z-Boy plans to reach an impactful Half-A-Million pounds of donated, recycled material by Earth Day 2020.

Commitment to sustainability is at the forefront of Help Heal Veterans’ mission. It instills a drive to ensure the long-term existence of its business, its partners’ businesses, its natural resources, the human talent necessary to provide the products and services it offers, the communities within which it operates, and the well-being of those it serves.

CEO of Help Heal Veterans, Joe McClain, said, “We greatly appreciate La-Z-Boy’s donations year after year. The company has been a major asset to our production. Incredibly, a company as large as La-Z-Boy is dedicated to an almost zero waste policy, while at the same time, it is healing so many of our nation’s veterans.”

Darrell Edwards, Chief Operating Officer of La-Z-Boy Incorporated, said, “We are delighted to partner with the Help Heal Veterans organization to support our nation’s veterans as they go through the healing process. In addition to helping the men and women who served our country, in concert with our reduce, reuse and recycle philosophy, we are also caring for the environment as we eliminate waste.”

About Help Heal Veterans

A nonprofit organization founded during the Vietnam War supplies free therapeutic kits to injured servicemen and women and U.S. veterans. The therapy kits often become a part of the patient’s treatment plan, providing a creative outlet for stress and boredom and a way to rebuild confidence and self-esteem. Help Heal Veterans has distributed more than 29 million kits since 1971 from hundreds of craft categories.

About La-Z-Boy Furniture

La-Z-Boy Incorporated is one of the world’s leading residential furniture producers, marketing furniture for every room of the home. The La-Z-Boy Upholstery segment companies are England and La-Z-Boy. The Casegoods segment consists of three brands: American Drew®, Hammary®, and Kincaid®. The company-owned Retail segment includes 155 of the 352 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores. Joybird is an e-commerce retailer and manufacturer of upholstered furniture operating on a stand-alone basis.

The corporation’s branded distribution network is dedicated to selling La-Z-Boy Incorporated products and brands and includes 352 stand-alone La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores and 554 independent Comfort Studio® locations, in addition to in-store gallery programs for the company’s Kincaid and England operating units. Additional information is available at http://www.la-z-boy.com/.

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Science: Biology

Rothman Institute Accepts Eastern Orthopaedic Association’s Musculoskeletal Infection Award

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Eastern Orthopaedic Association Award Winners

This study is further evidence that NGS technology is superior to traditional culture techniques.


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

MicroGenDX, the world leader in providing Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) in microbial identification, played a key role in the award-winning study “Next Generation Sequencing for the Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Knee Infection: A Multicenter Investigation” led by the Rothman Institute. The molecular diagnostic laboratory processed samples using Next Generation DNA Sequencing to examine the ability of NGS to identify the causative organisms in patients with PJI of the knee. The study recently accepted the Eastern Orthopaedic Association’s Musculoskeletal Infection Award.

“This is a quantum leap in orthopedics,” says Javad Parvizi, MD. “In my practice alone, using NGS to study the microbiome of joints allowed us to isolate the infective organisms in over 90% of culture negative cases. This is science moving the clinical practice to another realm.”

Identifying the infecting organism in periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) as well as surgical management of PJI remains a challenge with a third of PJIs reported to have negative cultures. The multi-institutional investigation was initiated to examine the ability of NGS to identify the causative organisms in patients with PJI of the knee.

“The use of NGS in my patient population has been transformative,” continues Dr. Parvizi. “I have access to comprehensive microbial data quickly which expedites administration of appropriate antimicrobials and substantially improves outcome of surgical care.”

The hypothesis of this multicenter endeavor was that NGS is able to identify potential pathogens in the majority of culture-negative PJIs. Findings of the study point convincingly to the demonstrative value of diagnosing chronic infections with Next-Generation DNA Sequencing.

“This study is further evidence that NGS technology is superior to traditional culture techniques,” says Rick Martin, MicroGenDX CEO. “Our advanced molecular diagnostic test gives hope to patients suffering from devastating chronic infections and will help to save limbs and lives.”

About MicroGenDX

MicroGenDX is a CAP accredited and CLIA certified molecular diagnostic lab and is the leader in providing the gold standard of microbial diagnostics via DNA technology: Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS), qPCR and Resistance Gene detection. Through the utilization of a curated database of 50,000+ microbial species DNA Sequence codes, MicroGenDX provides clinicians and their patients with the most informative microbial diagnostic testing that science can offer; resulting in better outcomes.

Unlike the traditional culturing of samples, Next Generation DNA Sequencing is able to extract the microbial DNA from the sample you provide and report precisely what the patient is dealing with via NGS technology versus what a lab was able to grow. This technology allows for faster and more accurate diagnostics resulting in improved treatment and healing times in clinical outcomes.

MicroGenDX has over 10 years experience running more NGS samples – over 400,000 and counting — than any laboratory in the world. The laboratory location in Lubbock Texas MicroGenDX is led by a team of molecular biologists, biochemists, and physicians.

To learn more information, visit microgendx.com.

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