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Business: Insurance

Top Factors That Influence Car Insurance Rates The Most

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“Determining car insurance rates involves analyzing numerous factors, from demographic factors, personal factors, the car’s safety rating, coverage options up to employment status. Nowadays, companies now use smart rates calculators that do the math”, said Russell Rabichev, IMC


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has released a new blog post that explains the main influential factors for car insurance rates.

For more info and free auto insurance quotes, visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/factors-that-influence-your-car-insurance-risk-profile/

By insuring a driver, companies take a risk. If the driver is involved in a covered event and files a claim, the insurance company will have to financially compensate him. Statistics help companies detect cars and drivers more likely to cause the company losses. Insurance companies carefully analyze a series of factors considered extremely relevant for a person’s risk profile. Find out the top influential factors and get free car insurance quotes online from http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com.


  • Driving history. Insurance companies are interested in two things: years of experience behind the wheel and recent traffic violations. Online questionnaires will ask about the driver’s license or permit and its status (valid/active or suspended). Furthermore, clients will be asked when they’ve got their license (at what age or exact year). Next, the client will be asked to answer if he or she committed any traffic violation in the past 3-5 years or were involved in an accident.

  • The quoted vehicle. Insurance companies ask about the car make and model, plus body-type, in order to get statistical data about price, numbers of accidents with that model involved and car theft frequency. The price difference between a Sedan and an SUV is significant. The Actual Cash Value is also calculated based on the age of the model.

  • Auto Insurance history. Car insurance companies ask about car coverage history, especially if the client has or had coverage with them, in order to check how long the client tends to stay with the same company. Furthermore, the client will be asked about the last maximum liability coverage (if the client was previously insured).

  • Marital status. On average, married people get better rates when compared with single people with similar ages, backgrounds, and vehicles. Married people are seen as more responsible. Being divorced or separated has the opposite effect.

  • Education level. Education plays an important role in getting better rates and persons with at least a college degree are also seen as more responsible and able to focus on the driving task ahead. Also, students can apply for various programs and access dedicated discounts.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com

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Business: Executives

Elevate Jet Hires Executive Vice President of Aircraft Management, Patti Ann Sullivan

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Patti has unsurpassed passion and energy for serving clients


BEDFORD, Mass. (PRWEB)

Aircraft management and aviation consultancy firm, Elevate Jet has hired esteemed aviation industry executive, Patti Ann Sullivan as the Executive Vice President of Aircraft Management. A consummate professional with over 30 years of invaluable experience in aircraft finance and aircraft management, Sullivan represents a world-class addition to the Elevate Team.

“Patti has unsurpassed passion and energy for serving clients,” said Scott LaForge, President of Elevate Jet, “Throughout her career, she has built deep relationships and a tremendous network in the aviation community because she is tenacious about discovering clients’ nuances, understanding their financial goals and delivering the boutique services that they require. I can’t think of anyone who can better serve our clients.” LaForge continued, “Patti has proven her skill at designing and delivering innovative solutions that meet the mission profiles and objectives of the aircraft owners and flyers that she serves.”

Patti Ann Sullivan said, “Elevate Jet is the perfect fit for my years of combined experience in financial analysis, aircraft operations, business development, sales, and client services. I am thrilled that Elevate Jet is a privately-owned company where our amazing team has the ability to build the business based on two foundational elements, safety and service. Safety always comes first. It is at the forefront of everything core to a successful aviation experience. I am passionate about building enduring, trusted relationships and providing world class, personalized service. As an independent company, Elevate has the ability to be agile in designing customized aviation solutions that meet the unique preferences of each individual client.”

Prior to joining Elevate Jet, Patti Ann Sullivan held executive and consultancy roles with Key Bank, Textron Financial, DEBIS, Aviation Resource Group, and Executive Jet Management. She has been a Board Member of NAFA, MBAA, NARA now IADA, and is a member of NBAA.

“I am looking forward to sharing with aviation influencers and aircraft owners the revenue-generating opportunities and ever-expanding aircraft management and consultancy offerings of Elevate Jet,” said Sullivan.

About Elevate Jet

Headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, Elevate Jet is an aircraft management and consultancy firm which provides highly customized, boutique services to aircraft owners and flyers. The company’s offerings include management and consultancy services such as Part 91 and Part 135 aircraft management, private charter, aircraft acquisition, and valuations. Elevate Jet owns Embraer aircraft for VIP shuttle services. Elevate Jet is a wholly owned subsidiary of Elevate Holdings, Inc. Visit http://www.elevatejet.com to learn more.

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The Local Vapor Announces Support of Governor Tom Wolf’s Marijuana Legalization Initiative

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The Local Vapor in Doylestown, PA

The Local Vapor, Bucks County’s upmarket vapor shop, today announced its support of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s ongoing marijuana legalization efforts.

“We believe Governor Wolf’s support of marijuana legalization, both medical and recreational, bodes well for mindful, education-focused businesses like us.” — Ken Cala, Co-Owner and Executive Director, The Local Vapor


DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (PRWEB)

The Local Vapor, Bucks County’s leading retailer of premium e-liquids, vaping hardware and CBD products since 2014, today announced its support of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s ongoing marijuana legalization efforts. The shop has carried CBD vape oils, as well as non-vapor CBD products derived from hemp, since 2015.

“As a leading voice in Bucks County’s vaping community, we hold a responsibility to help shape public perception of vapor products in a constructive, facts-based manner — particularly when it comes to the various forms and applications of cannabis,” said Ken Cala, Co-Owner and Executive Director of The Local Vapor. “We believe Governor Wolf’s support of marijuana legalization, both medical and recreational, bodes well for mindful, education-focused businesses like us.”

In September, Governor Wolf proposed a plan to legalize marijuana beyond medical uses, calling for the decriminalization of nonviolent cannabis-related crimes as well as the legalization of adult recreational marijuana use. The announcement followed Lt. Governor John Fetterman’s statewide recreational marijuana tour, which helped the administration understand Pennsylvania residents’ views on whether or not marijuana should be legalized.

Since signing the bill to legalize medical marijuana use in Pennsylvania in 2016, Wolf’s administration has worked to make medical marijuana more accessible for PA residents, announcing a total of 100,000 patient certifications issued as of April 2019. The availability of medical marijuana corresponds with the rise of non-psychoactive cannabidiol products, with many consumers now using CBD for anxiety treatment, pain management, and an array of other uses.

In response to this market trend, The Local Vapor has expanded their CBD offerings to include products like CBD gummies. The shop also promotes several vapor-free CBD product variants that can be applied topically or ingested orally.

“Our culture has made a lot of progress in de-stigmatizing responsible use of cannabis. Lots of our customers use CBD for anxiety and other health concerns, but it’s clear that there’s a bigger shift happening,” Cala said. “It’s important to us to be a part of that conversation as we continue to dispel misinformation in our industry and fight substance abuse.”

The announcement comes on the heels of two Pennsylvania state senators introducing Senate Bill 350 — also known as the Adult Use Cannabis bill — in Harrisburg on Tuesday. The bill, if passed into law, would legalize consumer and recreational use of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

About The Local Vapor

The Local Vapor is a locally-owned, community-minded vapor shop offering only the highest quality vaping liquids, eCigarettes, CBD vape oils and non-vapor CBD products. It is widely regarded as the best vapor shop for conscious consumers in Bucks County and the Greater Philadelphia area. Founded in 2014, The Local Vapor seeks to promote safe vaping practices, provide expert product knowledge, and encourage alternatives to smoking. More information is available at http://www.thelocalvapor.com.

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Society: Christianity

Does and Doesn’t” is an enlightening read on diabetes and its effects on the health of patients and their loved ones

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“Diabetes: Does and Doesn’t”: an astute book that delves into diabetes and imparts guidelines on how to deal with it to live a healthier, fulfilling life. “Diabetes: Does and Doesn’t” is the creation of published author Katrina DuPree, a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

DuPree shares, “Have you ever wondered what diabetes does or doesn’t do? This book is designed to take you on a journey to introduce the basics of diabetes, share with you the author’s real-life diabetic experiences, and proclaim that the best way to live with a medical condition is to trust God with your medical health or the health of loved ones.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Katrina DuPree’s new book is an efficacious tool for health enthusiasts and patients who are on a mission to learn the repercussions of diabetes in their daily lives and the lives of those who care for them.

This book also highlights the significance of responsible diet and health maintenance in keeping one’s self from further harm.

View the synopsis of “Diabetes: Does and Doesn’t” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Diabetes: Does and Doesn’t” at traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Diabetes: Does and Doesn’t,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Technology: Computer

Technology Sales Leads Provider, Good Leads® to Attend Autodesk University 2019

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Good Leads CEO Bob Good

Having supported over 450 tech centric firms, we are attending in support of our Autodesk partner customers and look forward to seeking new business opportunities of firms looking for phone based outreach services,” said Bob Good, CEO of Good Leads


SALEM, N.H. (PRWEB)

Technology sales leads provider, Good Leads® will be attending Autodesk University 2019 held in Las Vegas, NV November 18-21, 2019. Autodesk University is the world’s leading conference for those executives and professionals who design, build, make and create.

The event is home to Autodesk’s latest trends and technologies that will have the greatest impact in design and build as well as strategies on driving change through innovation. Many Autodesk partners who Good Leads supports choose to exhibit and announce their latest products for the first time at AU. “Having supported over 450 tech centric firms, we are attending in support of our customers and look forward to seeking new business opportunities of firms looking for phone based outreach services,” said Bob Good, CEO of Good Leads.

About Good Leads:

Good Leads is a leading provider of outsourced business development services including closing sales, qualified lead generation and qualified voice-to-voice and face-to-face appointments. For almost 16 years, Good Leads has partnered with domestic and international institutions, from high-tech to governmental agencies, to develop and implement a business development strategy as part of their integrated marketing plan inclusive of trade missions and inward direct investment. Good Leads can be contacted at: http://www.GoodLeads.com 866 -894-LEAD

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Technology: Electronics

TRX Systems Provides Mission-Critical 3D Location for First Responders During Department of Homeland Security Shaken Fury OpEx in Birmingham, Alabama

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NEON Command at Birmingham OpEx


GREENBELT, Md. (PRWEB)

TRX Systems, provider of NEON® Location Solutions, announced today the successful delivery of mission-critical 3D personnel tracking and location data in support of the Department of Homeland Security S&T Directorate’s Next Generation First Responder (DHS S&T NGFR) – Birmingham Shaken Fury OpEx. From August 19th-23rd, the OpEx demonstrated the ability of NEON® Personnel Tracker and other integrated technologies to enhance first responders’ mission capabilities and improve response time in search and rescue, mass casualty treatment, and HAZMAT containment during a simulated earthquake scenario in Birmingham, Alabama.

For its final NGFR Integration Demonstration, DHS S&T selected Birmingham which will host the 2021 World Games, a major international and multi-sport competition. By using Legion Field Stadium with a capacity for 71,000 people, DHS S&T was able to identify their mission-critical technology needs, pair them with DHS-funded and industry technologies such as NEON®, and integrate those technologies to enhance their response capabilities.

DHS’s NGFR program strives to provide better protection, connection, and awareness for public safety through the development, adoption, and integration of cutting-edge first responder technologies.

TRX Systems was selected by DHS to deliver NEON® Personnel Tracker, a 3D mapping and location solution that improves operational efficiency, command effectiveness, and safety for industrial, security, public safety, and defense applications. Personnel Tracker delivers real-time indoor and outdoor location, including 3D building modeling indoors, underground, and in other GPS-denied environments. At the Shaken Fury OpEx, NEON provided seamless personnel location as well as geolocation of other body-worn sensors including explosive gas detectors and biometric data.

“For large scale incident response like this earthquake, deploying our resources is made so much easier by having this 3D mapping and personnel tracking technology.” – Shaken Fury OpEx Incident Commander, Battalion Chief Cory Moon, Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services.

About TRX Systems

TRX Systems is the developer of NEON® GPS-denied location solutions, delivering location and mapping where GPS is not available or is unreliable including indoors, underground, in dense urban areas, and where GPS is jammed or erroneous. NEON delivers ubiquitous, low-cost, GPS-denied location through the use of advanced sensor fusion, ranging, and patented dynamic mapping algorithms. NEON® location technology provides the foundation for a number of commercial applications, including NEON® Personnel Tracker and NEON® Signal Mapper.

TRX is the recipient of the Silver Edison Award for Innovation in the Navigation and Robotics category, the Tibbetts Award given by the U.S. Small Business Administration for Innovation and Economic Impact of Research and Development, the TEDCO ICE Award for Corporate Excellence, and the Innovator Award from the Chesapeake Regional Tech Counsel (CRTC). TRX’s indoor location software development has been supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the U.S. Army, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

For more information, visit http://www.trxsystems.com.

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Industry: Healthcare

OhioHealth and ChenMed open three Dedicated Senior Medical Centers in underserved areas of Columbus

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We’re so grateful to be collaborating with OhioHealth to improve the health of seniors in underserved Columbus neighborhoods.


COLUMBUS, Ohio (PRWEB)

OhioHealth, a nationally recognized health system based in Columbus, Ohio, and ChenMed, a nationally recognized physician-led primary care provider serving seniors in eight states, announced today the opening of the third, of three, primary care offices for seniors, called “Dedicated Senior Medical Centers.” The Dedicated centers bring the proven ChenMed approach to value-based care to underserved Columbus neighborhoods that have long needed personalized primary care to improve the lives of moderate-to-low-income, at-risk seniors. Plus, the three new Dedicated practices are a milestone for the healthcare industry. As the first time ChenMed has partnered with a health care system in opening primary care practices, the multifaceted partnership with OhioHealth could accelerate similar value-based care relationships involving hospital systems nationwide (watch VNR).

Making care simple – more time with patients means better outcomes

The Dedicated center concept is simple and vital to Medicare-eligible seniors, many of whom are living with major and multiple chronic health challenges. The more you see your patients, the better you know them. And the better you know them, the better chance you have of helping them stay healthy by catching small issues before they turn into big ones.

Dedicated primary care physicians (PCPs) spend up to TEN TIMES as much face-to-face time with their patients than a typical physician does. Instead of the national average of just 20.3 minutes of direct time with patients, Dedicated patients spend an average exceeding 200 minutes annually with the physician who knows them best.

“Doctors in our high-touch centers will serve approximately 400 patients each,” reports Christopher Chen, M.D., ChenMed CEO. “That’s roughly one-fifth the national average of 2,300 patients per doctor, so Dedicated primary care physicians are able to invest substantively more time with each patient, earning trust; detecting and managing high-risk diseases; and helping seniors enjoy more healthy days.”

Important personalized care benefits for each Dedicated patient include:

  • Door-to-doctor transportation, if necessary

  • Having the cell phone number for his/her Dedicated primary care physician for timely and informed help whenever a health concern might arise

  • Walk-in appointments

  • Unlimited visits

  • On-site cardiology, medication dispensing, imaging, labs, acupuncture, and more.

  • Healthy lifestyle classes

Making care affordable

Dedicated patients benefit from having almost all costs of care covered by fixed Medicare and/Medicaid reimbursements that are enhanced by Medicare Advantage supplemental insurance plans. In Columbus, Dedicated accepts Aetna, Anthem, Humana, and Medical Mutual of Ohio health plans.

Making care accessible

“The centers are ideally located to serve a population of people who have found it difficult just to see their doctor on a regular basis,” says Michael Krouse, OhioHealth senior vice president, and chief strategy and transformation officer. “This is truly transformational medicine and we are confident that our Dedicated center partnership will help seniors address routine health needs before they turn into major health emergencies.”

Center locations:

  • Columbus Westside – 50 N. Wilson Road (Grand Opening: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM today)

  • Northland – 2260 Morse Road (opened September 03)

  • Whitehall – 5156 East Main Street (opened August 01)

Ribbon cutting and open house at the Westside center, Monday, October 21.

  • When:    VIP tour + official welcome w/ribbon cutting (11:00 to 11:30 AM)

  • Where: 50 N. Wilson Road (just north of Broad Street)

  • What:    Ribbon-cutting, dedication with physicians, patients and local dignitaries

  • Who:     Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, City of Columbus

  •              Stephen E. Markovich, M.D., President and CEO of OhioHealth

  •              Christopher Chen, M.D., ChenMed CEO

  •              Dedicated doctors, diverse community leaders and 150 to 200 seniors

Dedicated’s approach

“We honor seniors with affordable VIP care that delivers better health,” explains Gaurov Dayal, M.D., ChenMed president new markets and chief growth officer. “Our patients know their Dedicated PCPs want to help them thrive, and this is important because many of the seniors we serve are living with multiple and major health challenges. We’re so grateful to be collaborating with OhioHealth to improve the health of seniors in underserved Columbus neighborhoods.”

“For seniors, especially those living in underserved areas, there’s simply no substitute for the personalized primary care that Dedicated Senior Medical Center physicians provide,” says Bruce Vanderhoff, M.D., MBA, OhioHealth senior vice president and chief medical officer. “We’re delighted to be partnering with Dedicated in opening three senior-friendly medical practices in Columbus. It’s the way healthcare should be delivered to truly improve the health of our senior patients.”

Local economic impact

The five-year investment in Franklin County will exceed $60 million and provide intensive primary care for up to 8,000 seniors. Initially, the three Dedicated centers will employ about 60 full-time workers, including front desk, Medical Assistants, RN case managers, and physicians – the vast majority of whom will be hired locally. As the alliance grows, it’s possible that the partnership could expand to serve more than 20,000 seniors in central Ohio, with a total investment that could top $200 million.

“As I meet with community leaders and constituents, it is clear that more can be done to provide better care for seniors in Central Ohio,” said U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03). “That is why I am so excited about OhioHealth and ChenMed’s new partnership to improve upon the delivery and access to healthcare for seniors in underserved communities.”

Dedicated primary care physicians

Four senior-focused physicians already practicing in the three centers are:

About OhioHealth

OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, charitable, healthcare outreach of the United Methodist Church. Based in Columbus, Ohio, OhioHealth has been recognized as one of the top five large health systems in America by Truven Health Analytics, an honor it has received six times. It is also recognized by FORTUNE as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” and has been for 13 years in a row, 2007-2019.

Serving its communities since 1891, it is a family of 30,000 associates, physicians and volunteers, and a network of 12 hospitals, 200+ ambulatory sites, hospice, home-health, medical equipment and other health services spanning a 47-county area. OhioHealth hospitals include OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, OhioHealth Doctors Hospital, OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital, OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital, OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, OhioHealth Shelby Hospital, OhioHealth Grove City Methodist Hospital and OhioHealth Berger Hospital. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.ohiohealth.com.

About ChenMed

For seniors most in need of care, high-quality health care often is beyond reach. ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine — and better health outcomes — to the neediest populations. ChenMed is a privately owned medical, management and technology company operating more than 60 primary care medical practices for seniors in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Its brands include Chen Senior Medical Center, Dedicated Senior Medical Center, and JenCare Senior Medical Center.

ChenMed honors seniors with affordable VIP care that delivers better health. Results of its high-touch approach to primary care are impressive, as illustrated in the recent Modern Healthcare cover story (Oct. 20, 2018), which reports that: “Indeed, ChenMed’s approach has resulted in 50 percent fewer hospital admissions compared with a standard primary-care practice, 28 percent lower per-member costs, and significantly higher use of evidence-based medications.” Inspired by ChenMed chairman and founder James Chen, M.D., Ph.D., the company has been serving low-to-moderate-income seniors with multiple complex chronic conditions for over 30 years.

Business: Insurance

EK Health Hits The Slopes With Vail Resorts

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“At EK Health, we share Vail Resorts’ commitment to delivering “exceptional experiences”. We are delighted to begin a long and productive relationship with Vail Resorts,” said Kerri Wilson President and COO of EK Health Services, Inc.


SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB)

We are delighted to announce that effective October 1, 2019, EK Health Services, Inc. is providing Vail Resorts, Inc. with medical case management, medical bill review, utilization review, Medicare set aside services and clinical specialty services for their national workers’ compensation claims. For the delivery of advanced pharmacy solutions, we’ve partnered with RxBridge, a leading pharmacy benefits management company in the workers’ compensation industry.

EK Health has partnered with Vail Resorts to deliver the best-in-class quality care and customer service that Vail Resorts’ valued employees deserve.

“At EK Health, we share Vail Resorts’ commitment to delivering “exceptional experiences”. In managed care, that translates to building partnerships with our clients and programs that deliver clinical excellence, technological innovation and transparency. We are delighted to begin a long and productive relationship with Vail Resorts,” said Kerri Wilson, President and COO of EK Health Services, Inc.

About Vail Resorts

Recognized as the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury, destination-based travel at iconic locations, Vail Resorts, Inc. operates in three segments: Mountain, Lodging, and Real Estate Development. The Mountain segment owns and operates ten world-class mountain resorts and three urban ski areas, in Colorado, Utah, California, Nevada, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Canada, and Australia. Vail Resorts Hospitality owns and/or manages a portfolio of luxury hotels and condominiums, including three destination resorts at Grand Teton National Park and several award-winning golf courses. Vail Resorts Development Company, holds, develops, buys and sells real estate in and around their resort communities. (Source: http://www.vailresorts.com/Corp/info/company-profile.aspx)

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 services at http://www.ekhealth.com.

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

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Business: Executives

EC-Council Announces CISO Award Winners at Black Tie Gala

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The award was given based on Mr. Naiyer’s immense contributions to growing the CISO and Certified CISO community in his region.


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

In a black-tie ceremony, EC-Council (https://www.eccouncil.org) honored leaders in information security by recognizing finalists and winners in four categories. The CISO Awards precedes both Hacker Halted (hackerhalted.com), EC-Council’s largest annual cybersecurity conference, and the Global CISO Forum (https://ciso.eccouncil.org/ciso-events/), EC-Council’s premier executive-level event. EC-Council’s CISO Awards recognize leaders making an impact by implementing security programs and security awareness programs that break the mold and address the root problems of modern breaches. These awards are decided by a committee in an anonymous voting process.

The first award given was the Presidential Award for Excellence to Farooq Naiyer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farooqwahab/), the CISO of ORION, Ontario’s research and education network. The award was given based on Mr. Naiyer’s immense contributions to growing the CISO and Certified CISO community in his region. He just helped EC-Council host the first CISO Forum in Canada (, bringing hundreds of CISOs to the Niagara region and he’s led the charge to make Certified CISO the standard in Canada.

The next category was the Most Promising New CISO of the Year, an award given based on the strength of the nomination narrative, but all those considered for the award had to meet three basic criteria:


  • Work for one of the largest 500 companies in the world

  • Be younger than 40 years old.

  • Hold the role of CISO or be the budget controller for company-wide security program

There were two finalists for the award: Joseph Tso, Chief Information Security Officer for Scotiabank US, and Marco Tulio Moraes, Head of Information Security – Brazil, Banco MUFG Brasil S.A.

The winner was Moraes, chosen because he is experienced in a broad range of industries such as finance, insurance, e-commerce, entertainment, fashion, and aerospace and his command over the various disciplines required to be a CISO is tremendous. He also has a rare ability to partner with the business while looking out for the security interests of the organization.

The next award was the CISO of the Year award. This award, one EC-Council has been giving since the start of the CISO program, is designed to honor a CISO who is going above and beyond the already formidable duties of a CISO and making a difference in the industry with groundbreaking projects and outreach beyond his or her own organization. The finalists for the awards were Dave Summitt, CISO of Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute; Lauren Dana Rosenblatt, Executive Director, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), The Estée Lauder Companies; and Abdulla Bader Al Sayari, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Health Abu Dhabi.

The winner was Summitt, and he was chosen because he has demonstrated exceptional leadership within his institution and beyond. He single-handedly built his organization’s cyber security program from the ground up, and his team is recognized across the organization for diligence and thought leadership in an escalating threat environment. Moreover, through his outreach efforts and compelling message, there is now broad awareness of cyber security throughout all faculty and staff. He also has established credibility and respect with the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership team, relationships that are critical to harvesting support and funding for key investments.

The last CISO award is for the Certified CISO (https://ciso.eccouncil.org/cciso-certification/), or CCISO, of the year. The CCISO program has been an integral part of EC-Council and the security industry since 2011. It is a program specifically for information security leaders – those already in and those with the right experience and expertise to fill the role of CISO. By recognizing the best of this group of leaders, EC-Council highlights the elite members of information security leadership.

Two finalists for the award were able to travel and attend the Gala: Roota Almeida, Chief Information Security Officer Delta Dental of New Jersey and s Rob Johnston, Head of Operations, Integrated Financial Solutions at FIS.

The winner, Almeida (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rootaalmeida/), was chosen because ensuring that the safety of proprietary company and customer information for more than 1.7 million customers has been her number one priority. She has completely transformed the information security department in those four years by providing a level of structure and cohesiveness that centralized and refined programs, processes, and resources relied on to mitigate against various forms of risk and threat vulnerability.

About EC-Council

EC-Council has been the world’s leading information security certification body since the launch of their flagship program, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), which created the ethical hacking industry in 2002. Since the launch of CEH, EC-Council has added industry-leading programs to their portfolio to cover all aspects of information security including EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), among others. EC-Council Foundation, the non-profit branch of EC-Council, created Global CyberLympics, the world’s first global hacking competition. EC-Council Foundation also hosts a suite of conferences across the US and around the world including Hacker Halted, Global CISO Forum, TakeDownCon, and CISO Summit. For more information about EC-Council, please see http://www.eccouncil.org.

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Dr. Rahal Becomes First Surgeon In Beverly Hills To Offer This Non-Invasive Treatment For Breast Implant Complication, Capsular Contracture

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The Aspen treatment has a 90% success rate in eliminating capsular contracture.


BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB)

An ultrasound machine known as Aspen is the best non-invasive treatment for capsular contracture. Dr. Rahal is the first plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills to invest in this technology. The treatment uses a specific type of ultrasound to break up the hardening around the implant, breaking the capsule, allowing the implant to sit comfortably inside of the breast cavity and provides a soft and natural feel. “This is a very successful and non-invasive option for capsular contracture” says Dr. Rahal. He also stated “The Aspen treatment has a 90% success rate in eliminating capsular contracture.”

Patient Denise Olsen explains “My breasts started to harden and they raised & twisted causing some pain” after undergoing breast augmentation surgery with another plastic surgeon, just 4 weeks after her procedure. After only 4 treatments with the Aspen Ultrasound, she states “I can’t even explain the softness, it doesn’t hurt anymore, I don’t have any more pain in my breasts.”

Capsular Contracture is when a hard capsule forms around the implant. Doctors believe a “biofilm” forms around it and may be caused by bacterial contamination. The capsule around the implant makes the implant more firm, and can make the breasts’ shape look different and uneven.

Capsular Contracture cannot be prevented 100%. Dr. Rahal uses the most up-to-date, and best, practices to reduce its rate of occurrence. This includes not touching the implant, placing it underneath the muscle, and using antibiotics during surgery.

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon. If the diagnosis is made of capsular contracture, you should explore treatment options. Fortunately, there are now non-invasive treatments for capsular contracture.

Symptoms Include:

  • The implant begins to feel hard

  • You are experiencing pain, tightness, or discomfort in your chest

  • The implant shape is off, like in the form of a ball.

  • You notice asymmetry after three months as one implant is higher on your chest

Dr. William Rahal is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with offices located in Beverly Hills, California and Los Angeles, CA. His specialties include Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift, as well as Surgical & Non-Surgical options to treat Capsular Contracture (Breast Implant Complications).

Additional information can be found on Dr. William Rahal’s website at https://drwilliamrahal.com. Consultations can be scheduled with Dr. William Rahal by calling his office at (424) 512-1902.

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