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Hubbell Dermatology & Aesthetics Welcomes Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Cynthia Glass


I am pleased to join Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Chris Hubbell and his team of skinexperts.

Hubbell Dermatology & Aesthetics – Lafayette’s leading aesthetics and rejuvenation center – is pleased to announce that Board-Certified plastic surgeon Cynthia Glass has joined its medical practice. Dr. Glass brings more than 30 years of facial and body aesthetic experience and thousands of satisfied loyal patients to the practice.

Over the past several years at Coccolare Medspa, Dr. Glass has focused on the ever-expanding non-surgical aesthetic treatments available to her patients. Her established clients at Coccolare will now further benefit from Hubbell Dermatology & Aesthetics’ leading advancements and systems in aesthetic medicine.

“I am pleased to join Board-Certified dermatologist Dr. Chris Hubbell and his team of skin experts. Combining my face and body plastic surgery experience with Dr. Hubbell and his team’s leading Lafayette skin expertise will delight all of my Coccolare patients.” Hubbell Dermatology & Aesthetics has seen rapid increased growth and demand for non-surgical aesthetic treatments in the Lafayette community. Coccolare patients are now invited to see Dr. Glass at Hubbell’s current location at 913 College Rd, Suite 216. In Spring of 2020, the Hubbell team and Dr. Glass will move to its beautiful state of the art medical facility at 309 Settlers Trace.

“I’m very pleased and honored to have Dr. Glass and her loyal Coccolare clients join our growing aesthetics practice,” states Dr. Chris Hubbell. “Both her body shaping and facial rejuvenation expertise reflects my commitment to bring to Lafayette the highest level of aesthetic medical experience and training.” Combined with Dr. Glass’s aesthetic equipment, we now have one of the leading state of the art aesthetic offerings in all of Louisiana,” states Dr Hubbell.

Coccolare patients can now book their next procedures with Dr. Glass and the Hubbell team by calling or texting Kate Trahan, our Patient Care Coordinator at 337-989-7272, or via email at Kate@skinexpert.com

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EK Health Keeps San Francisco Moving


Working alongside one of our neighboring cities is a privilege and we are proud to be affiliated with SFMTA…It is evident we share like philosophies by providing necessary alternatives to long-standing issues. We look forward to a long, productive partnership.

In an expanding partnership with the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), EK Health Services, Inc. recently implemented medical bill review, utilization review and nurse case management services to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency oversees transit, streets and taxis in the city of San Francisco, California.

Since 2013, EK Health and CCSF have partnered to provide injured workers with the best possible medical care for work-related injuries and illnesses. In 2017, those services expanded to include medical bill review and repricing solutions, along with utilization review.

EK Health looks forward to partnering with SFMTA and their third-party administrator, Intercare, to continue optimizing workers’ compensation outcomes for CCSF’s and SFMTA’s employees. EK Health strategically combines technology and clinical excellence for its clients, now including SFMTA and their employees, while continuing its pursuit to transform managed care.

Kerri Wilson, President & COO, commented:

“Working alongside one of our neighboring cities is a privilege and we are proud to be affiliated with SFMTA. In the news you see SFMTA’s passion to promote efficient, economical and sustainable transportation options to travelers in San Francisco – making it not only easier, but enticing to change the way people navigate the City. It is evident we share like philosophies by providing necessary alternatives to long-standing issues. We look forward to a long, productive partnership.”

About San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

The SFMTA has oversight over the Municipal Railway (Muni) public transit, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking, traffic, walking, and taxis. SFMTA serves San Francisco by creating transportation options that are constant, practical and everywhere, connecting people with their community to enhance the economy, environment and quality of life. (Source: https://www.sfmta.com/about-sfmta)

About EK Health

EK Health Services, Inc. is a leading national Medical Management company specializing in workers’ compensation. EK Health sets the gold standard for providing the best people, process and technology to facilitate the most appropriate, highest quality and most cost-efficient medical treatment available for medical management in workers’ compensation. Learn more about EK Health’s solutions at http://www.ekhealth.com.

If you would like more information, please contact Shameel Kumar at 877-861-1595 or email skumar@ekhealth.com.

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Oak Street Health Partners with Kellogg School of Management to Launch Fellowship for Value-Based Care Leadership


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Oak Street Health, a network of primary care centers that delivers value-based care to adults on Medicare, announced the launch of its Fellowship for Value-Based Care Leadership, in partnership with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

The fellowship is designed to integrate medical training with advanced principles of value-based care and concepts to become an effective leader. Successful completion of the 24-month program results in a sponsored Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and consideration for a clinical leadership role with Oak Street Health.

The program begins in July 2020 and is based in Chicago. The selected fellows will have the unique opportunity to both provide patient care and rotate through three of Oak Street Health’s core business units: Clinical Quality, where they will collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure consistency in operation and create a high-quality patient experience; Care Navigation, where they will foster external relationships and partnerships to support care teams and patients across the entire patient lifecycle; and Population Health, where they will build interventions that contribute to a higher-quality and more cost-effective care delivery organization.

Fellows will spend six months in each business unit, three months in an elective rotation, and a final three months at an Oak Street Health center as interim Medical Director for hands-on training and experience. Throughout the entire program, fellows will be mentored by an Oak Street Health Senior Medical Director. Fellows will also complete the requirements to earn an MBA at the Kellogg School of Management, including core coursework and electives focused on the intricacies of the public-private nature of healthcare.

“Oak Street Health’s mission is to rebuild healthcare as it should be, and our providers are deeply committed to achieving that goal,” said Dr. Griffin Myers, Oak Street Health co-founder and Chief Medical Officer. “We’re thrilled to launch our Fellowship for Value-Based Care Leadership in partnership with the Kellogg School of Management. The program offers unprecedented access and experience for physicians to learn how to be an effective leader, through both clinical and business training, in a value-based care environment. We look forward to meeting and training future clinical leaders.”

“At Kellogg, we are always searching for ways to enable our students to have an impact on the business of healthcare,” said Professor Craig Garthwaite, faculty director of Healthcare at Kellogg. “Oak Street Health was a natural partner as an organization that is creating a sustainable business model to serve a vital need for an underserved community. We are excited to help train the next generation of leaders in this effort.”

Oak Street Health is currently seeking applications for its fellowship. Physicians that will be board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine when the program begins are encouraged to apply. To learn more about the program, contact Tayler Stogsdill, SVP of Provider Services, at tayler.stogsdill@oakstreethealth.com or Dr. Kevin Stephens, Medical Director of Avalon Park, at kevin.stephens@oakstreethealth.com. To learn more about Oak Street Health, visit oakstreethealth.com.

About Oak Street Health

Oak Street Health is a network of primary care centers for adults on Medicare designed to make healthcare more personal, equitable and accountable for all. Oak Street Health centers offer more than a standard visit with a doctor by providing transportation to and from appointments for eligible patients, insurance education, and other supplemental services such as podiatry, behavioral health, and in-center pharmacies. To encourage social wellness, each center hosts social, fitness and learning activities throughout the year.

About Kellogg School of Management

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is a premier global business school committed to its mission to educate, equip and inspire leaders who build strong organizations and wisely leverage the power of markets. Based just outside of Chicago, our vibrant, global community of faculty, staff, students and alumni shapes the practice of business and organizations around the world. Kellogg offers an innovative portfolio of programs: five Full-Time MBA programs including the accelerated One-Year MBA and Two-Year MBA options, and joint degree programs with the engineering, medical and law schools; an Evening & Weekend Program; the Executive MBA global network; a Master of Science in Management Studies; and extensive non-degree Executive Education programs.

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What Factors Influence Liability Car Insurance Costs The Most


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“Liability coverage is a must for every driver. Buying more than the minimum is, however, up to you”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that presents the main rating factors used by companies to determine car insurance rates.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/top-factors-that-affect-auto-liability-insurance-prices/

Before issuing a policy, companies will carefully scan the potential client. Some factors are extremely relevant and will influence the overall costs. These are:


  • The minimum imposed liability. Each state, except New Hampshire, imposes a minimum liability insurance responsibility in order to legally drive inside that state. As the state is the one who imposes the minimum liability requirements, the minimum price of liability insurance is not up to the policyholder. Depending on which state he lives and the imposed minimum requirements, the minimum price of liability can vary a lot.
  • The driving history. For insurance companies the driving history of a customer is critical, to determine his premium rates. Depending on past traffic violations and claims, the insurer can decide to increase or decrease the price paid on the liability insurance
  • Car model. There are a number of factors concerning the vehicle that can influence the price of liability insurance. Factors like car ownership, car make, model, age, installed safety devices, installed anti-theft devices, safety rating, value, condition, play a significant role when an insurer determines liability insurance rates. For example, a slightly used SUV, or family van will pay lower liability insurance rates than a new imported sports car.
  • The coverage limits. It’s up to the policyholder to decide the coverage limits, thus increasing or decreasing the overall costs. Online rates calculators allow users to simulate different coverage limits and receive cost estimates really fast


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 https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

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Carla Luke joins MGT Consulting Group as Chief Financial Officer


“I am excited to join a dynamic team committed to delivering meaningful and purposeful work to the public sector,” said Luke. “I am eager to share my expertise and passion to support the growth of our impact on communities.”

MGT Consulting Group (MGT), a national leader in public sector management consulting and technology services, announced today that Carla Luke, an accomplished C-level finance and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) leader, has joined MGT as Chief Financial Officer. She will lead the execution of the company’s financial operations and inorganic growth strategy. Luke brings more than 25 years of experience in public and private equity-backed companies pursuing growth and market leadership.

“As an employee-owned enterprise dedicated to serving public sector leaders with transformational solutions, MGT’s daily quest is to power the work of the public professional to advance the lives of the citizens we serve. By expanding our team and capabilities, we continue to elevate the solutions we offer our clients, enabling us to enhance the social impact our state, local and education (SLED) management consulting and technology services provide. Acquiring talent-rich organizations that align with our culture, client-focus, and market strategy is a key priority and Carla is an expert in creating the financial and transactional conditions that foster and sustain strategic growth,” says MGT CEO and Chairman, Trey Traviesa.

Leveraging a stellar 45-year track record serving thousands of public sector agencies and communities, MGT has experienced tremendous growth and transformation since a strategic restructuring in 2016. This year, the company grew its Cyber Security Solutions practice by 450%, acquired Chicago-based municipal solutions leader Fiscal Choice Consulting, and extended its leadership position in education transformation and turnaround. MGT also expanded national technology partnerships and grew its workforce by 30%. As MGT’s clients seek uniquely qualified partners to address their most strategic challenges and opportunities, Luke’s deep expertise and SaaS experience will support the development and execution of MGT’s market leadership strategy.

Before joining MGT, Luke worked at Vector Solutions as Chief Financial Officer. Vector is a $100 million private equity-owned provider of online education, safety, compliance, and performance-optimization solutions for the commercial, education and public sectors. There, she drove double digit growth in revenue and EBITDA (both organic and inorganic) while implementing critical infrastructure for scalable growth.

Prior to Vector Solutions, Luke served as the CFO at Greenway Health, a $400 million, private equity-owned provider of technology enabled software and services to the physician ambulatory market. There, she drove significant improvement in EBITDA margins, successfully refinanced a syndicated debt facility, and implemented new cloud-based systems to drive efficiency and improve performance.

Prior to her nearly 14 years with Greenway Health, Luke worked in financial leadership roles at Comdial Corporation, Vicorp, and Danka Business Systems after starting her career in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers. She graduated from Arizona State University Honors College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is also a Certified Public Accountant.

About MGT Consulting

MGT is a national public sector management consulting and technology services firm that delivers diverse consulting services to a wide range of state, local and education clients across the U.S. and abroad. Leveraging a 45-yer track record and reputation, our industry subject matter experts partner with thousands of public agencies to provide trusted solutions that improve government performance and help communities thrive. Visit us at http://www.mgtconsulting.com or find us on social media.

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Tiffanie Reynolds

MGT Media Relations

(813) 480-9749 (c) treynolds@mgtconsulting.com

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Origins Recovery Center Announces Launch of New Website


Origins Recovery Center, one of the nation’s most recognized leaders in addiction treatment for men, is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website at https://www.OriginsTexas.com/. The new site features a clean, modern design, streamlined functionality, and easy access to essential information about Origins’ treatment services and modalities. 

The newly redesigned website outlines Origins Recovery Center’s multidisciplinary treatment options and provides comprehensive information to patients, families, and healthcare professionals who are looking for guidance. Led by a diverse team of addiction treatment professionals, Origins Recovery Center offers gender-separate care for men, complete with fully integrated counseling, psychology, and psychiatric services for complex, co-occurring disorders.

“We are pleased to debut Origins Recovery Center’s new website to our patients, their loved ones, and referring professionals,” said Jim Caldwell, Origins Behavioral HealthCare’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “This new website highlights Origins Recovery Center’s well-respected, gender-separate program and will allow those seeking help to find the resources to recover with ease.” 

Origins Recovery Center’s new website will serve as the hub for vital admissions information, accreditations, addiction treatment modalities, and up to date news. Visitors are invited to explore through the website and learn more about Origins Recovery Center’s unique program for men.

About Origins Recovery Center:

Origins Recovery Center, a part of Origins Behavioral HealthCare’s family of programs, is a licensed provider of residential substance use disorder treatment for men. Their mission is to provide a clear path to a life of healing and restoration. This boutique, gender-separate program offers robust medical and psychiatric care, coupled with comprehensive clinical interventions. Surrounded by the natural beauty of South Padre Island, and set in a former luxury resort, Origins offers a tranquil southwestern setting for male residents to recover. Origins’ innovative alcohol and drug rehab program delivers a comprehensive, gender-specific model for the treatment of alcoholism, addiction, and co-occurring disorders.

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French International School of San Diego Fundraises for Canine Companions for Independence to Raise Awareness


“This is a great cause and we hope to raise awareness amongst the students, parents and the Southern California community as a whole.” – Thierry Pasquet, School Director

Students from two to fourteen years of age from La Petite Ecole du Lycee Francais de San Diego have raised $6,727.55 for Canine Companions for Independence. The funds were raised in the school Fun Run Fundraiser held last May. The students will present a large check to Canine Companions for Independence to raise awareness.

Canine Companions breeds, raises and trains dogs that aren’t just the ears and eyes of their human partners; they are their goodwill ambassadors and often their best friends. They open up new opportunities and possibilities and spread incredible joy. Canine Companions for Independence unites people with assistance dogs in a powerful program that leads to greater independence and confidence. As of 2018, it has placed over 6,000 assistance dogs with disabled recipients at no charge.

La Petite Ecole du Lycee Francais de San Diego is a fully-immersive bilingual school of 215 students from 29 nationalities that offers small class sizes to students ages two and up. Accredited by the French Ministry of Education, it uses traditional French teaching methods to build intelligent young scholars with strong moral character and the profound educational advantages of bilingualism.

We hope to see you there: 8401 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

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Linda Hughes’s newly released “The King Has Spoken Through the Power of Poetry” is a powerful anthology of poems that speak about God’s divine beauty


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“The King Has Spoken Through the Power of Poetry”: an inspirational compendium of poems that voice out the endless grace and agape love of God. “The King Has Spoken Through the Power of Poetry” is the creation of published author Linda Hughes, a writer from Lorain, Ohio. She believes that her purpose is to spread the Good News of God and inspire people.

Hughes shares, “Second Chance Romance — when God gives you another chance to be in his loving arms (like a baby wrapped in a blanket). Do everything you can do, to let go, and let God enter into your life (heart). Sometimes we don’t realize what a privilege it is to have a second chance romance with our Savior Jesus Christ. How awesome it is to tell you, personally, some of the experiences I have had to see, feel and breath the beauty of our almighty King’s love which has and still is leaving me yearning to want more of His agape love.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Linda Hughes’s new book is a beautiful and personal manuscript filled with pieces that tell about one’s experiences and realizations of love and faith that hopes to move the readers in their faith in the Lord.

View a synopsis of “The King Has Spoken Through the Power of Poetry” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “The King Has Spoken Through the Power of Poetry” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “The King Has Spoken Through the Power of Poetry,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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ACCESS Manufacturing Systems, Inc. Hosts First-Ever 3D Print Lab Workshop for Orange County Cypress Creek High School


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ACCESS Additive Manufacturing Rep., Ken Stevens, demonstrating how to produce Stainless Steel parts on the Markforged MetalX 3D Printer.

It’s very important to educate these students on the latest, most innovative manufacturing technologies. We’re really proud to be a part of this campaign.

ACCESS Manufacturing Systems partnered with the Manufacturer’s Association of Central Florida (MACF) for the ‘MACFinMOTION’ campaign, which includes various student tours of manufacturing facilities for ‘MFGDay2019’.

Twenty-one Cypress Creek High School students were welcomed at the new ACCESS Orlando office for a full day of 3D printing demonstrations, followed by presentations on advanced CAM software, concluding with lunch and a Q&A session with ACCESS manufacturing experts.

“We greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with MACF and help the local education community,” said Joe Lagennusa, national sales manager of ACCESS Manufacturing Systems. “It’s very important to educate these students on the latest, most innovative manufacturing technologies. We’re really proud to be a part of this campaign.”

According to the Program Coordinator at Orange County Public Schools, Franco Frazzetta, the goal of the 3D printing program is ultimately to promote additive manufacturing as a career field. “[Because] this is such a new field, we are looking for some mentoring. Our students do have 3D printing programs that they utilize, but we are always looking towards our local manufacturers as models for best practices in the industry to help guide our instruction,” Frazzetta said.

Manufacturers Association of Central Florida Director of Marketing & Communications, Christian Davidson, said, “I know the students are excited to visit [the ACCESS] facility!”

The MACF has worked as a non-profit organization, for over 27 years, elevating the local manufacturing industry. Their ties to Central Florida educational institutions allows for partnerships with manufacturing companies, encouraging students to enhance their knowledge and take advantage of the various local manufacturing career opportunities.

ACCESS successfully created an immersive experience for the students, who were able to discover the complexities of designing parts in advanced 3D printing software, as well as witnessing those designs come to life by being printed in various metals and composites on Markforged 3D printers, and RIZE full-color industrial 3D printers.

Students also enjoyed presentations on advanced CAM software and 3D G-code simulation, followed by a Q&A session, along with lunch, courtesy of ACCESS Manufacturing Systems.

About ACCESS:

ACCESS Manufacturing Systems, Inc. is the largest CAMWorks® reseller in the world. For more than 30 years, ACCESS has delivered best-in-class manufacturing software and accessories, along with unsurpassed industry expertise, to thousands of companies across the nation. Our extensive industry knowledge has allowed our customers to enhance their machining operations by reducing setup time, doubling machine capacity, and improving overall quality. To gain ACCESS to the most qualified team of CAM experts in the industry, please visit accessmfgsys.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.

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ZVOX Announces New Online Hearing Screening Ahead of Over The Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Regulation Implementation


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ZVOX Online Hearing Test Screen Shot

The ZVOX screening uses words in background noise, which may better represent your difficulty in noisy environments. Available at zvox.com/hearingtest, all you need to take the screening is a pair of headphones or earbuds.

ZVOX Audio, the pioneering speaker and hearing technology company, has launched an online hearing screening that allows people to get a hearing analysis without leaving their homes. Unlike conventional tests, which measure your ability to hear “beep sounds” at various frequencies and volumes, the ZVOX test measures your ability to understand the human voice in a noisy environment. Developed by hearX Group, a South African digital hearing company, the new test is based on a recently published study of hearing assessment.

“Conventional hearing tests use tones to evaluate your hearing,” says ZVOX CEO Tom Hannaher. “But this screening uses words in background noise, which may better represent your difficulty in noisy environments.” Available at zvox.com/hearingtest, all you need to take the screening is a pair of headphones or earbuds. While some people should have their hearing tested by a trained audiologist, for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, the ZVOX test should prove to be highly effective.

ZVOX. A new kind of hearing company.

ZVOX was founded in 2003 by two long-time consumer electronics veterans. ZVOX is credited by CNET with “perfecting the TV sound bar.” In 2016 they introduced a TV speaker that uses hearing aid technology to make dialogue easier to understand. Their patented AccuVoice design led them into the world of audiology and hearing aids, where they met Dr. Thomas Powers, former VP of Audiology for Siemens Hearing Aids. Dr. Powers helped guide the development of ZVOX’s VB20 hearing aid.

ZVOX now makes a variety of hearing related products including speakers, wireless headphones and hearing aids. It sells though zvox.com, Amazon, Home Shopping Network, QVC, and selected retailers including Magnolia stores within Best Buy locations.

About ZVOX.

ZVOX, a pioneer in speaker and hearing aid technology, is recognized for introducing the first commercially successful sound bar in 2004, the first soundbase TV audio system in 2008, and the first speaker dedicated to dialogue clarity in 2016. The company has been committed to enhanced hearing solutions for over 16 years.

ZVOX Audio, 17 Columbia St., Swampscott, MA 01907

Press contact: Sara Trujillo, sara@trujillopr.com

http://www.zvox.com info@zvoxaudio.com

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