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Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Announces Successful First-Time Accelerated BSN Program NCLEX Pass Rate

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“With our accelerated program, we ensure our students are fully prepared to enter the workforce as qualified and competent nurses,” said Dr. Kimberly Johnston, Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.


LANCASTER, Pa. (PRWEB)

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, the area’s preeminent institution for the health care field, today announced a 92.3% pass rate for its first-time accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) test takers of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for 2019, surpassing the national average of 89.41%.

The 92.03% pass rate on the national professional licensure exam for nurses creates a high-level benchmark for future accelerated BSN students to strive for and surpass.

“We are thrilled, but not surprised, to see such a high benchmark created for our accelerated BSN program,” said Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Dean of Nursing Dr. Cheryl Grab. “To continue seeing success from our students validates and is a direct reflection of the extensive efforts of our faculty and staff to provide an unparalleled education for our students.”

Students at the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences have the option to accelerate their education through the region’s only Three-Year BSN program. The College’s rigorous curriculum prepares students for a myriad of health care settings, immersing them in a unique theoretical learning environment where collaboration between disciplines mimics that of a hospital and fosters a holistic understanding of how each professional and department works with one another.

“With our accelerated program, we ensure our students are fully prepared to enter the workforce as qualified and competent nurses,” said Dr. Kimberly Johnston, Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. “As we receive the first NCLEX scores from this graduating class, we feel we have truly prepared these students to not only be ready, but to be leaders in their industry.”

The program allows students to accelerate their path into the nursing field, entering the workforce sooner and helping to close the nursing gap.

The College was recently recognized by The Best Schools for its online RN to BSN program, ranking 15 out of 50 nationwide on the “Best Online Bachelor’s Nursing Program” list.

To learn more about the College’s accelerated BSN program, visit: https://www.pacollege.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing/.

About Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

A dynamic and academically rigorous institution, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a private, accredited, four-year college focusing exclusively on the field of health care. Offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, as well as a number of certificate programs, PA College provides professional development for health care workers throughout their career. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the College attracts a select group of more than 1,800 students to study with faculty who are experts in their specialty areas. For more information, visit: https://www.pacollege.edu/.

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Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) to Host Donor Egg Treatment Informational Seminar in London, 3 November 2019 at the Grosvenor House Hotel

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More than 85 percent of participants in SGF’s Shared Risk 100% Refund Program for Donor Egg Treatment take home a baby. The rest receive a full refund* to pursue other family building options.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Shady Grove Fertility (SGF), a leader in reproductive medicine, will be hosting a complimentary patient seminar in the UK to discuss their renowned International Donor Egg Program. Shady Grove Fertility Founder and UK Program Director, Michael J. Levy, M.D. will outline the donor egg treatment process and discuss the specifics about this integrated program that allows patients to access exceptional services provided locally by multiple, local clinics and the donor egg registry available only at SGF.

Among the many benefits of SGF’s program, couples and individuals choose a medically, genetically, and psychologically prescreened egg donor who is ready to cycle and donate, without the wait. While SGF’s donor registry de-identifies the donors, the donor registry provides prospective recipients (the intended parents) with a wealth of information about the donor, including, in many cases, adult photos.

SGF, a pioneer in offering an IVF treatment financial guarantee for donor egg, makes treatment affordable through their exclusive Shared Donor Egg Program and Shared Risk 100% Refund Program for Donor Egg Treatment. With an IVF treatment guarantee, participants take home a baby or receive a 100% refund. Combined, these two programs offer patients up to six donor egg cycles for one flat amount at a 40 percent savings. SGF’s Donor Egg Program provides patients with a highly effective treatment to overcome infertility, with a 60 percent clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transfer.

Amanda Segal, SGF’s International Patient Liaison, will be onsite in London to discuss the benefits, success rates, and financial affordability of SGF’s program. Attendees of the free seminar will learn about traveling abroad for treatment, with only two trips required. In addition, former SGF patients will share their experience and journey to parenthood through this unique program.

The event will take place on 3 November 2019 at 18:00 (6 PM – 8 PM) at the Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel, Burlington Suite. 86-90 Park Lane, London W1K 7TN. Register for the seminar to learn more.

“We feel so fortunate to have found Dr. Levy. He is a wonderfully gifted doctor and so very calm and reassuring throughout the process. We are currently 5 months pregnant and have had such a positive experience with SGF,” shared a former Dr. Levy patient.

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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Palm Beach County Real Estate Total Home Sales Rise in September

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2019 JTHS-MIAMI President Kim Price

2019 JTHS-MIAMI President Kim Price

“Palm Beach is becoming more of an established community, and it’s attracting a diversified list of homebuyers”


MIAMI (PRWEB)

Palm Beach County total home sales, median prices, dollar volume and luxury transactions increased year-over-year in September 2019, according to the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system.

Palm Beach County total home sales increased 3.1% year-over-year, from 2,261 to 2,332.

“Palm Beach is becoming more of an established community, and it’s attracting a diversified list of homebuyers,” 2019 JTHS-MIAMI President Kim Price said. “More residents of high-tax states such as New York and California are looking to live here because of Palm Beach’s overall growth as a county, from academic to health care to cultural institutions.”

Palm Beach Single-Family Home Sales Rise Double Digits in September

Palm Beach County single-family home sales rose 10.5%, from 1,227 to 1,356. Palm Beach condo sales decreased 5.6%, from 1,034 to 976. With consumer confidence rising, unemployment low, job creation high and increased migration to Florida, Palm Beach real estate should enjoy steady growth.

Luxury ($1-million-and-up) home sales increased for single-family homes and condos in September 2019. Single-family home luxury sales increased 46.5% to 104 transactions last month. Condo luxury sales increased 12% to 28 transactions.

The increased number of luxury transactions raised the total dollar volume for Palm Beach real estate last month. Single-family home dollar volume rose 31.1%, from $590.1 million to $773.7 million. Condo dollar volume jumped 16.3%, from $259 million to $301.2 million.

According to Freddie Mac, the average commitment rate for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 3.61% in September, down from 3.62% in August. The average commitment rate across all of 2018 was 4.54%.

Lack of access to mortgage loans continues to inhibit further growth of the existing condominium market. Of the 9,307 condominium buildings in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, only 12 are approved for Federal Housing Administration loans, down from 29 last year, according to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and FHA.

A new condo approval process could increase sales in the future. The new guidance, which goes into effect in mid-October, extends certifications from two years to three, allows for single-unit mortgage approvals, provides more flexibility with owner/occupancy ratios, and increases the allowable number of FHA loans in a single project. The changes, many of which MIAMI and NAR has championed, should yield thousands of new homeownership opportunities.

Another Month of Price Appreciation in Palm Beach

Palm Beach County single-family home prices increased 2.9% in September 2019, increasing from $345,000 to $355,000. Existing condo prices increased 7.7%, from $175,000 to $188,500.

Palm Beach Distressed Sales Stay Low, Reflecting Healthy Market

Only 2.8% of all closed residential sales in Palm Beach were distressed last month, including REO (bank-owned properties) and short sales, compared to 3.5% in September 2019.

Total Miami distressed sales decreased 16.5%, from 79 to 66.

Short sales and REOs accounted for 0.6% and 2.2%, respectively, of total Palm Beach sales in September 2019. Short sale transactions increased 50% year-over-year while REOs decreased 26.1% percent.

Nationally, distressed sales represented 2% of sales in September, unchanged from August but down from 3% in September 2018.

Palm Beach Real Estate Selling Close to List Price

The median number of days between listing and contract dates for Palm Beach single-family home sales was 53 days, an 8.2% increase from 49 days last year. The median number of days between the listing date and closing date for single-family homes was 98 days, an 8.9% percent increase from 90 days.

The median time to contract for condos was 59 days, a 11.3% increase from 53 days last year. The median number of days between listing date and closing date increased 7.6% to 99 days.

The median percent of original list price received for single-family homes was 95%. The median percent of original list price received for existing condominiums was 94.3%.

National and State Statistics

Nationally, total existing-home sales transactions fell 2.2% from August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.38 million in September. Despite the decline, overall sales are up 3.9% from a year ago (5.18 million in September 2018).

Statewide closed sales of existing single-family homes totaled 23,510 last month, up 11.5% from September 2018, according to Florida Realtors. Florida’s condo-townhouse market totaled 9,007, up 6.1% compared to a year ago. Closed sales may occur from 30- to 90-plus days after sales contracts are written.

The national median existing-home price for all housing types in September was $272,100, up 5.9% from September 2018 ($256,900), as prices rose in all regions. September’s price increase marks 91 straight months of year-over-year gains.

Statewide median sales prices for both single-family homes and condo-townhouse properties in September rose year-over-year for 93 consecutive months. The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes was $265,000, up 5.3% from the previous year, according to data from Florida Realtors Research Department in partnership with local Realtor boards/associations. Last month’s statewide median price for condo-townhouse units was $193,000, up 5.8% over the year-ago figure. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.

Palm Beach Cash Buyers Represent Double the National Figure

Palm Beach cash transactions comprised 39.4% of September 2019 total closed sales, compared to 42.7% last year. Palm Beach cash transactions are double the national figure (17%).

Condominiums comprise a large portion of Palm Beach cash purchases as 52.9% of condo closings were made in cash in September compared to 29.6% of single-family home sales.

Seller’s Market for Palm Beach Real Estate

Inventory of single-family homes 8.7% in September from 6,726 active listings last year to 6,144 last month. Condominium inventory decreased 5.7% to 5,357 from 5,678 listings during the same period in 2018.

Months supply of inventory for single-family homes decreased 6.5% to 4.3 months, which indicates a seller’s market. Existing condominiums have a 4.8-month supply, which also indicates a seller’s market. A balanced market between buyers and sellers offers between six- and nine-months supply.

Total active listings at the end of September decreased 7.3% year-over-year, from 12,404 to 11,501.

New listings of Palm Beach single-family homes decreased 11.1% percent to 1,622 from 1,824. New listings of condominiums decreased 6.2%, from 1,499 to 1,406.

Nationally, total housing inventory at the end of September sat at 1.83 million, approximately equal to the amount of existing-homes available for sale in August, but a 2.7% decrease from 1.88 million one year ago. Unsold inventory is at a 4.1-month supply at the current sales pace, up from 4.0 months in August and down from the 4.4-month figure recorded in September 2018

To access September 2019 Palm Beach Statistical Reports, visit http://www.SFMarketIntel.com

Note: Statistics in this news release may vary depending on reporting dates. MIAMI reports exact statistics directly from its MLS system.

About the MIAMI Association of Realtors

The MIAMI Association of Realtors was chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920 and is celebrating 99 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Comprised of six organizations, the Residential Association, the Realtors Commercial Alliance, the Broward-MIAMI Association of Realtors, the Jupiter Tequesta Hobe Sound (JTHS-MIAMI) Council, the Young Professionals Network (YPN) Council and the award-winning International Council, it represents 47,000 real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local Realtor association in the U.S. and has official partnerships with 215 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is http://www.MiamiRealtors.com

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Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation and Radiating Hope Announce Strategic Partnership to Treat Cancer Globally

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WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation (GACCF) http://www.globalaccf.org, the leading global cancer care organization providing oncology education programs in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), announced today a new strategic partnership with Radiating Hope http://www.radiatinghope.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to radiation cancer care for patients around the globe.

The partnership unites two organizations that share a mutual purpose of transforming lives through radiotherapy treatment in South America, Africa, South and East Asia. As part of the new partnership, Radiating Hope’s Executive Director, Tom Ladd, has joined the GACCF Board. Ladd will also continue his long-standing leadership role as Executive Director of Radiating Hope.

Together, the newly formed collaboration will continue to educate physicians and medical specialists who work in the field of oncology and bring hope and resilience to communities where cancer education and treatment are desperately needed.

“Radiating Hope has a long history of providing the operational solutions and support that nonprofits need to advance their mission in treating the most vulnerable patients who lack access to equipment and medical know-how to fight the disease,” said Tonya Steiner, executive director of Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation. “Our new partnership enhances these services as we empower more physicians and medical specialists to provide state-of-the-art radiotherapy treatment in these underserviced regions of the world.”

Today, cancer is the leading cause of death in Africa, killing more people than HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. GACCF and Radiating Hope are dedicated to advancing cancer care in developing countries and addressing the scarcity of cancer care due to outdated equipment and simplified techniques. Radiation therapy is a vital component of most cancer treatments. Approximately 60-70 percent of all cancer patients in the US will receive some form of radiation therapy. Most people living in developing nations do not have access to this crucial treatment.

GACCF helps cancer care professionals expand their knowledge base by implementing and overseeing training courses and workshops that improve cancer treatment through radiotherapy to destroy cancer cells – an essential component required in more than 50 percent of all cancer patients, along with surgery and chemotherapy. An increase in radiotherapy training can ultimately result in increased positive patient outcomes and a reduction of side effects commonly experienced with cancer treatment.

“Radiating Hope is delighted to work with GACCF and bring together the complementary services of two great organizations to better treat cancer on a global scale,” said Tom Ladd, executive director of Radiating Hope. “This partnership merges Radiating Hope’s expertise in developing countries and our volunteer force of radiation oncology professionals with GACCF’s medical training programs to meet critical needs around the world.”

To make a donation, visit http://www.globalaccf.org.

About Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation:

The Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation (GACCF) offers training, technology, access, and hope; specifically for low and middle-income countries (LMICs) in South America, Africa, South and East Asia. The Foundation’s cancer care professionals help to implement and oversee training courses and workshops in collaboration with local partners such as universities, hospitals or governmental institutions that enhance cancer treatment through radiotherapy treatment. These regional programs aim to overcome the lack of trained professionals who treat cancer patients in the near term. By empowering local faculty to deliver training, the GACCF education programs encourage self-reliance and sustainability. To support the success of these programs, the GACCF provides project management, financial support, and professional teams from within and outside the region. For more information, visit: http://www.globalaccf.org.

About Radiating Hope:

Since 2012, Radiating Hope has placed 24 radiation machines in underserved areas of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with more machine donations in progress. Along with this equipment, Radiating Hope provides ongoing education and training to the medical teams who use these machines to treat patients. In addition, Radiating Hope organizes medical symposia, such as the Greater Horn Oncology Symposium (GHOS) in Eastern Africa, to further share best practices and new research. To help fund these efforts, Radiating Hope invites its supporters to participate in fundraising expeditions that take them trekking to places like the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, and the Inca Trail. To support Radiating Hope’s mission, please visit http://www.radiatinghope.org.

Media Contact:

Dwain Schenck

(203) 223-5230

dwain@globalaccf.org

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Io-Tahoe to Feature Customer Insight on “Organizing the Chaos of Healthcare Data with Smart Data Discovery” at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™, Orlando, Florida

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“Staying ahead in today’s healthcare market means organizations must find ways to improve efficiencies across all areas of their operations. Io-Tahoe is helping us achieve this.”


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

Io-Tahoe, a pioneer in Smart Data Discovery and AI-Driven Data Catalog products, in its efforts to continue to transform the data discovery market, today announced it will showcase how its Smart Data Discovery platform is helping to organize healthcare data, to the audiences attending the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™, taking place in Orlando, Florida, from October 20 – 24. As an Emerging Technology Exhibitor, Io-Tahoe will showcase the latest product features and share demonstrations on how data discovery can enable organizations to become insights-driven and achieve the desired business outcomes.

Join us at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ (Exhibit ET5)

On Wednesday 23 October at 6:40pm (IT Xpo Stage 1/Atlantic Hall), join Charles Boicey, Clearsense’s Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, for his session on “Organizing the Chaos of Healthcare Data with Smart Data Discovery”. Boicey will share with attendees, how Clearsense is using Io-Tahoe, leveraging the power of machine learning in data discovery to identify specific fields in medical records, such as medications or allergies, in a fraction of the time previously required. Attendees will also learn how the application of technology, such as machine learning, is speeding up the process of making healthcare data comprehendible, thus shrinking the discovery time from days to hours.

In a recent announcement, Boicey said, “Healthcare leaders need solutions to help navigate the increasing expectation for the highest levels of clinical data quality and growing regulations. Staying ahead in today’s healthcare market means organizations must find ways to improve efficiencies across all areas of their operations. Io-Tahoe is helping us achieve this.”

Io-Tahoe is an Emerging Technology Exhibitor at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™, which provides an opportunity for Io-Tahoe’s customers and potential customers to schedule a one-to-one meeting with Io-Tahoe executives and product experts; and hear how organizations have already successfully implemented Io-Tahoe’s technology. Email: info@io-tahoe.com to schedule one-to-one meetings, at Exhibit ET5, with Io-Tahoe executives and product experts.

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About Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ is the world’s most important gathering of CIOs and senior IT executives. This event delivers independent and objective content with the authority and weight of the world’s leading IT research and advisory organization, and provides access to the latest solutions from key technology providers. CIOs and IT executives rely on Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ to gain insights into how their organizations can use IT to address business challenges and improve operational efficiency. For more information, please visit https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/symposium-us.

About Io-Tahoe

Io-Tahoe (http://www.io-tahoe.com) is a pioneer in Smart Data Discovery and AI-Driven Data Catalog products. In its efforts to continue to transform the data discovery market, the platform enables organizations to discover and search data across a wide range of heterogeneous technology platforms from traditional databases, data warehouses and data lakes to the cloud and other modern repositories, helping enterprises trace data elements across their systems in spite of outdated metadata definitions. Io-Tahoe utilizes machine learning algorithms to dramatically increase the accuracy, intelligence and speed of learning of complex data elements and data relationships throughout the entire business environment. Our platform saves time by processing many data sources in weeks, instead of manual discovery and cataloging for months.

Our product has been custom-built by a team with a deep understanding of data challenges, giving us first-hand insight and appreciation into our customers’ diverse and complex data needs. Io-Tahoe is particularly valuable to businesses with large numbers of customers and diverse data sets, such as those in the financial services, utilities, retail, transportation, insurance, healthcare and manufacturing industries.

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Greenberg Traurig Texas Shareholders Sandra D. Gonzalez and Adelaida Vasquez Accepted into HBNA Latina Executive Leadership Program

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“Sandra and Adelaida are positive role models for women attorneys from all backgrounds and we congratulate them on being chosen. Their dedication to the profession and their clients are beacons in the profession and we look forward to many additional honors for both of them,” said Mary-Olga Lovett


HOUSTON and AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

Sandra D. Gonzalez and Adelaida Vasquez, shareholders in the Austin and Houston, Texas offices of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been accepted into the Latina Executive Leadership Program from the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). The program is a new initiative of the HNBA’s Commission on Latinas in the Profession. The two-part, high-level leadership program is geared towards Latina lawyers who have been in the profession for more than 10 years and are high-potential, according to the organization. The program focuses on executive legal management, soft skills leadership training and executive coaching. The executive programming will provide training on a variety of tactics aimed at taking the careers of participants to the next professional level and improving their team leadership skills.

“Sandra and Adelaida are positive role models for women attorneys from all backgrounds and we congratulate them on being chosen. Their dedication to the profession and their clients are beacons in the profession and we look forward to many additional honors for both of them,” said Mary-Olga Lovett, Senior Vice President of Greenberg Traurig, the Co-Regional Operating Shareholder of the firm’s Texas offices and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.

Gonzalez, resident in the firm’s Austin office, focuses her practice on international corporate compliance matters and more specifically, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act. She assists clients around the world to design, build, and implement anti-corruption compliance policies and procedures consistent with the elements of an “effective compliance program” under U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidelines. Gonzalez has advised clients on corruption issues in an array of scenarios including, assisting with internal investigations, designing and performing compliance assessments and risk assessments, performing compliance due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, training company personnel, and advising on relationships with third parties. She has advised clients in a variety of industries including: telecommunications, real estate, retail, oilfield equipment, financial banking, aerospace, and hospitality. To be sustainable, an anti-corruption compliance program must be practical, flexible, and adaptable, so that compliance resources are targeted to high risk areas. Gonzalez assists clients to tailor a compliance program to meet these goals.

Vasquez, a member of the firm’s Houston office, focuses her practice on international compliance matters and counsels companies doing business in international markets. She advises on a host of compliance and transactional due diligence issues arising out of various government regulations, including the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act. In addition to analyzing corruption risks in corporate transactions, she assists clients in designing and building anti-corruption programs, assesses existing anti-corruption programs, and advises on post-acquisition integration of anti-corruption programs. Vasquez’s practice also includes assisting with internal corruption investigations as well as designing and performing compliance audits and risk assessments. Vasquez has experience in handling compliance and diligence matters in Mexico, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. Her practice spans a wide variety of industries, including: telecommunications, retail, construction, healthcare/pharmaceuticals, energy, financial banking, aerospace, automobile, agriculture, and hospitality. She is a 2019 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow.

Gonzalez and Vasquez also serve as leaders of the firm’s Latino Affinity Group, Somos GT. The Group connects the firm’s Latino attorneys and allies based on a shared desire for greater collaboration and to increase opportunities for personal and professional development for Latino lawyers throughout the firm.

“We are excited to be part of this incredible program that seeks to empower and elevate Latinas in the legal profession. Today, Latinas make up only 1.47% of all lawyers although we represent one in four U.S. women. We welcome the challenge and are grateful to the HNBA and Greenberg Traurig for affording us this opportunity,” Gonzalez and Vasquez said in a joint statement.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP – Texas: Texas is important to Greenberg Traurig and part of its history. With more than 125 Texas lawyers in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Greenberg Traurig has deep roots in the Texas business, legal, and governmental communities. Greenberg Traurig Texas works with clients to address their interdisciplinary legal needs across the state utilizing the firm’s global platform. The Texas attorneys are experienced in industries key to the state’s future, including: aviation, chemicals, construction, education, energy and natural resources, financial institutions, health care, hedge funds, hospitality, infrastructure, insurance, media, medical devices, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, real estate, retail, sports, technology and software, telecommunications, transportation, and video games and esports.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Women’s Initiative: Greenberg Traurig is committed to its women lawyers’ success, which includes a firmwide women’s affinity group encompassing recruiting, retention, and business development. The firm regularly collaborates with like-minded organizations to address these issues on a broader scale in a variety of industries and communities. Greenberg Traurig also takes thoughtful action to when addressing issues such as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, breaking the glass ceiling, mentoring, creating and maintaining healthy lifestyles, and giving back to the community.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Greenberg Traurig is a uniquely empowering and diverse firm built on a foundation of fairness, equality, and authenticity. The firm’s efforts have been recognized by local, national, and global publications and organizations including Chambers and Partners. Web: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/general/our-firm/diversity Twitter: @GT_Drives.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2100 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.



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Hammes Company celebrates groundbreaking of Virginia Hospital Center expansion project

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Hammes Company, the nation’s leading healthcare developer as ranked by Modern Healthcare’s Construction and Design Survey, celebrated the groundbreaking of the Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) expansion project on October 22. The expansion will take place in phases, first with the construction of a new 1,700-car parking garage followed by the hospital’s new 250,000-square foot, seven-story outpatient center on its Edison Street site, just north of its current campus.

Hammes Company was first engaged by VHC to complete a facility master plan to guide the hospital’s growth and expansion strategy. Hammes Company was subsequently engaged through a competitive process to provide project management services for the expansion, which includes advising on all aspects of the design, construction and occupancy planning for the new facility. The architect for the project is HDR and the construction manager is Skanska USA Building.

“The Hammes Company team has worked alongside Virginia Hospital Center and Arlington County officials since the early stages of this project to ensure a thoughtful expansion strategy was in place to best serve the hospital’s growing population well into the future,” said Michael Killian, vice president of Hammes Company Healthcare. “The groundbreaking is an exciting milestone as we move toward the construction phase of the project.”

“This will be the most significant expansion of Virginia Hospital Center’s facilities in more than 20 years,” said Charles Fletcher, Virginia Hospital Center’s vice president of support services. “We have an outstanding team in place to help us complete this transformative project over the next three years.”

About Hammes

Hammes Company has been ranked as a leading healthcare facility developer for 21 years by Modern Healthcare’s Construction and Design Survey. Hammes has managed in excess of 57 million square feet of complex new, expansion, renovation, replacement, ambulatory care and acute care projects with a value of more than $23 billion for hospitals and health systems nationwide. The company has extensive experience managing the planning, financing, development, construction, leasing and management of non-acute and acute healthcare facilities. Hammes has helped many of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations plan, implement and manage facility strategies and solutions for more than a quarter of a century. The company delivers measurable results that help healthcare providers grow while meeting the unique health and wellness needs of their communities. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hammes provides services through a network of regional offices strategically located across the United States.

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BabelBark® Drives Continuity of Care When Hospice Care is Needed

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BabelBark is a unique digital platform dedicated to connecting families to the many facets of their pet’s life.

BabelBark’s two-way pet journal is a critical time-saving tool that can reduce the stress on the entire care team while aggregating all care providers’ observations on one platform.


NEWTON, Mass. (PRWEB)

BabelBark, Inc., a pet-related software developer, unveiled during the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) conference in October how its asynchronous two-way pet journal assists veterinary care providers and pet parents when hospice care and palliative is needed. BabelBark is the first technology platform to work closely with hospice workers to ensure its pet journal could be easily updated by both medical professionals and caregivers to ensure information can be shared easily in an effort to enhance the quality of life of pets.

Sharing of medical information and overall status of a pet is critical for veterinary hospice and palliative caregivers, as it can make a big difference in the level and quality of end-of-life care.

“It is sad, but in situations where a difficult diagnosis or terminal disease is shared with a pet owner, the stress can be so overwhelming that pet owners easily forget or misunderstand medical guidance,” says Dr. Mary Gardner, BabelBark advisory board member and cofounder of Lap of Love. “We need tools like BabelBark’s two-way pet journal to share updates about the pet’s condition and medical records, send videos of how the pet is acting, and get advice from their veterinary care team. This is a critical time-saving tool that can reduce the stress on the entire care team while aggregating all care providers’ observations on one platform.”

Babelbark’s pet journal includes a list of medications and compliance logs, diet, nutrition, and the opportunity to record weight changes. For example, if a hospice patient visits a specialist and a new diet recommendation or medication is started, every member of their care team on the platform is notified in the pet journal. This makes the continuity of care seamless and efficient.

“The ease of the pet journaling allows for the sharing of information across providers all under one easy to use system, which will revolutionize the way hospice and palliative care providers practice medicine and share their expertise with their clients and patients,” says Gardner.

For more information, a demonstration and a free trial of the BabelBark system, visit http://www.babelvet.com.

About BabelBark, Inc.

BabelBark is a unique digital platform dedicated to connecting families to the many facets of their pet’s life. The integrated app and software system help pet parents better understand their dog or cat to provide them the happiest and healthiest life possible, while also helping pet businesses and veterinarians communicate directly to customers and clients. It means BabelBark can help connect the love for each pet while revolutionizing veterinary care and pet business models, giving pet parents a key tool they want — a digital and personal healthcare team. For more information, visit BabelBark, BizBark and BabelVet or email at info@babelbark.com.

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Health

Gaines Plastic Surgery Introduces BOOtox Day On October 31st 2019 Botox specials plus a live demo of the revolutionary PRP Morpheus8.

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB)

In an unprecedented one day event, Gaines Plastic Surgery is offering $11 Botox treatments as part of “BOOtox Day” on Thursday, October 31st, 2019. In addition to this amazing deal, Gaines Plastic Surgery is offering a live demo of PRP Morpheus8 for all who attend. Come watch nurse Kaley Harris perform a Morpheus8 treatment plus PRP add-on, starting at 10am. If you’ve been curious about Morpheus8, now is your chance to see the whole procedure.

Botox, being one of the most popular anti-wrinkle treatments, has a long history of effectiveness when used on forehead lines, crow’s feet (lines around the eye), and frown lines. Unlike Botox, Morpheus8 is a micro-needling treatment that uses RF energy to restructure fat and stimulate collagen and elastin just beneath the surface of the skin on the face and neck.

Morpheus8 treats fine lines, acne scarring, increased pore size, loose skin, and jowls on the lower face. Morpheus8 may be combined with FaceTite (known as Embrace) to fight the signs of aging from above and below the skin of the face and neck as it can be used on all skin types and skin tones.

FaceTite and BodyTite are performed under IV sedation to tighten the tissues in the face and body, as well as stimulate collagen and elastin production. FaceTite addresses loose skin around the face and neck, most notably jowls and fullness or laxity beneath the chin. BodyTite may be used on any area of the body to tighten the underlying tissues and remodel the fat in the chosen area.

Dr. Gaines and Gaines Plastic Surgery have been voted into the “10 Best Plastic Surgeons of 2019” as published by the American Institute of Plastic Surgeons and the “Top Botox Provider” representing Gainesville, FL on the 2019 Top Doctor List from the American Institute of Plastic Surgeons.

With more than 15 years of surgical experience and a strong belief in open communication between doctors and patients, Dr. Gaines can help determine a proper treatment plan and address each patient’s individual needs. Dr. Gaines trained at the Center for Advanced Surgical Aesthetics in Birmingham where he obtained extensive experience in performing the most innovative techniques in elective cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Gaines always stresses the importance of doctor-patient communication in order to ensure his patients receive the best care possible. During the consultation process, Dr. Gaines provides in-depth information to his patients covering every step of the treatment process.

Now is your chance to experience what Gaines Plastic Surgery can do for you. Join us at 217 NW 76th Dr., Gainesville, FL 32607 for a free presentation of PRP Morpheus8 treatment, as well as an unprecedented offer of just $11 for a Botox treatment, on October 31st, 2019. If you have been considering Botox or Morpheus8 treatment, now is your chance to see how treatment may be right for you.

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Business: Executives

StatSocial Appoints David Barker as Chief Executive Officer

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

StatSocial Inc., the leader in earned media and influencer insights, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Barker as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Barker replaces Michael Hussey who is moving to the position of President. Barker is an experienced digital media executive with strong connections to market leaders in the industry. Prior to joining StatSocial, he served as President of Data Solutions and Innovation at Cision and Vice President of Media and Data Platform Sales at Oracle. He has also held senior positions at Accenture and Adobe Systems. David holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Cornell University and an MBA from Columbia Business School at New York’s Columbia University.

Michael Hussey, Founder & President, said: “Over the past five years StatSocial has developed a one-of-a-kind earned media and influencer audience platform. We have used our technology to successfully work with many of the world’s leading brands and agencies to connect strategy, insights and media activation, something no other company has been able to accomplish at our scale.

“To capitalize on our technical leadership and momentum in the market, we recently completed a significant financing round. David is joining us to guide the company to the next stage in its development. David has a proven track record of partnering with industry leaders and building successful and highly engaged sales and service teams. His ability to turn innovation into customer-driven market solutions makes him an ideal fit for StatSocial, so I’m delighted to have David join us.”

Commenting on his new position, David Barker stated, “Michael and I share a common vision for how StatSocial can revolutionize the marketing technology industry. The platform he and his team have developed demonstrates the value of earned media audiences across insights and marketing programs while complying with data privacy standards. In my experience, no other platform offers the scale, depth, and accuracy of insights to support all CMO initiatives. I am really excited about the opportunity to work with the team and lead StatSocial to the next stage of its strategic development. StatSocial’s data fills an important gap across the marketing technology landscape, and I am confident that we will be a leading supplier of data and insights across the marketing technology industry.”

About StatSocial:

StatSocial enables brands and agencies to gain extensive insights on consumer and market trends while being able to identify their best consumer prospects. The company’s earned media data platform is built on a taxonomy of over 80,000 attributes (demographics, brand affinities, interests, media, influencers, and IBM Watson Personality Insights), linked to consumers covering 1.2 Billion Social profiles and 70% of US households. Clients can access insights and data through StatSocial’s proprietary reporting interface or across most marketing technology platforms.

For more information, visit http://www.statsocial.com or contact us at ​press@statsocial.com

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