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New Sigma Book Provides Strategies to Prevent Violence in Healthcare Settings

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“Healthcare professionals can, at any time, encounter an agitated person in their profession. How that healthcare worker responds to that situation can make the difference between the situation diffusing and resolving calmly or escalating to a physical, violent encounter.”


INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB)

Violent incidents are more than four times as likely to occur in healthcare settings than in other professional workplaces. In 2014, 21% of registered nurses and nursing students reported being physically assaulted at work and more than 50% reported being verbally abused. Experts estimate at least 50% of healthcare professionals will encounter violence at least once in their healthcare career.

The most beneficial method of preventing healthcare violence is de-escalation—using therapeutic communication and interventions to defuse emotional tension. In De-Escalating Violence in Healthcare, author S. E. McKnight provides a comprehensive guidebook of therapeutic de-escalation techniques to improve safety in healthcare settings and manage aggressive behavior. The content outlines best practice techniques for easy and successful application in real-world scenarios—providing objectives, case studies, and graphics, as well as electronic assessment and relevant documentation templates. Further, specific techniques that address difficult behavioral issues associated with schizophrenia, dementia, bipolar disorder, delirium, and anxiety/panic disorders are also provided.

“De-escalation is one of the most valuable skills a healthcare worker can possess,” said author S. E. McKnight, DNP, MSN, BA, RN-BC. “Healthcare professionals can, at any time, encounter an agitated person in their profession. How that healthcare worker responds to that situation can make the difference between the situation diffusing and resolving calmly or escalating to a physical, violent encounter.”

The author has also created material downloads to support the use of this book in classroom and professional settings. Materials such as the De-Escalating Violence in Healthcare Quiz (plus answer key) and a De-Escalation Body Language Tips Sheet, along with other supplemental files, are available for free download at https://sigma.nursingrepository.org/handle/10755/17096.

This book is available at SigmaMarketplace.org/SigmaBooks.

De-Escalating Violence in Healthcare: Strategies to Reduce Emotional Tension and Aggression

By S. E. McKnight, DNP, MSN, BA, RN-BC

Published by Sigma, 2019

ISBN-13: 9781948057493

EPUB ISBN: 9781948057509

PDF ISBN: 9781948057516

MOBI ISBN: 9781948057523

Price: US $59.95

Trade paperback, 296 pages

Trim size: 7 3/8 x 9 1/8

About the author:

S. E. McKnight, DNP, MSN, BA, RN-BC, a mental health educator for more than 22 years, is an adjunct instructor at the University of West Florida. She divides her time among clinical practice, training, consulting, scholarly writing, and research, focusing on de-escalation training to prevent violence and promote holistic wellness and recovery. McKnight developed the first competency-based mental health learning needs assessment for professional nursing practice, which has been published by the American Psychiatric Association as a best practice instrument for research and education.

The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Founded in 1922, Sigma has more than 135,000 active members in over 90 countries and territories. Members include practicing nurses, instructors, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and others. Sigma’s more than 530 chapters are located at more than 700 institutions of higher education throughout Armenia, Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, Ghana, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Swaziland, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, the United States, and Wales.

Learn more at http://www.SigmaNursing.org.

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Technology: Computer

BullGuard Launches Small Office Security To Protect Businesses From Cyber Threats

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Award-winning BullGuard is a cybersecurity company focused on the consumer and small business markets. We make it simple to protect everything in your digital life.

“Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyberattacks as cyber criminals increasingly focus their attention on the small office space and these companies are typically not as well protected as their enterprise counterparts,” said Paul Lipman, CEO of BullGuard.


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Award winning cybersecurity company, BullGuard today released BullGuard Small Office Security, a new, powerful, cloud-managed endpoint security service for the small business market. BullGuard Small Office Security enables businesses to operate with the knowledge they are protected against identity and data theft, account takeover, malware such as ransomware, and other cyber threats.

BullGuard Small Office Security provides robust endpoint protection for desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones, making it perfect for mobile workforces to work safely on their devices in the office, at home, or while hot desking or traveling. Small Office Security safeguards Windows®, Android® and MacOS® devices and is backed by BullGuard’s highly acclaimed live 24/7 technical support, while endpoint security management is simple via an easy-to-use cloud-based portal.

“Cybersecurity solutions for small offices are typically complex and challenging for businesses to deploy and use because they are re-engineered from legacy enterprise solutions designed for organizations with thousands of users,” said Paul Lipman, CEO of BullGuard. “Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyberattacks as cyber criminals increasingly focus their attention on the small office space and these companies are typically not as well protected as their enterprise counterparts. BullGuard Small Office Security is designed explicitly to meet the needs of today’s small offices.”

At the heart of BullGuard Small Office Security is BullGuard’s award-winning anti-malware protection, which consistently scores very highly in independent malware detection tests. Companies that fall victim to a cyberattack often experience significant downtime that seriously impacts productivity, data privacy, and even earnings. With BullGuard Small Office Security, small office businesses are fully protected by a proprietary multi-layered behavioral engine that stops all types of malware in its tracks. It also includes endpoint-based machine learning to bolster security even further with advanced zero-day threat detection, which ensures systems are protected even when offline, and without requiring signature updates.

BullGuard Small Office Security is ideal for any small office, including those that currently use third-party companies to install and manage their endpoint cybersecurity, as well as small offices that prefer to manage their own security in-house. Set-up and deployment take just minutes, security issues can be resolved in an instant, and the service uses minimal device resources.

The BullGuard Cloud Admin Portal is designed exclusively to meet small office endpoint management requirements, providing easy and comprehensive real-time management of all devices:

●    Easy deployment: A company administrator simply emails employees from the portal and they click on a link and register without the need for any credentials to be entered. This includes fixed workstations as well as personal mobile devices (BYOD).

●    Safe mobile working: Devices are completely secured enabling employees in the field to go safely about their business. Missing devices can be located and remotely locked or wiped.

●    Remote management: BullGuard Small Office Security provides an immediate 360-degree view of device security status, which in turn enables remote actions such as applying updates, disabling, enabling and restarting devices as well as the management of quarantined files.

●    Red flags: Malware infections spread rapidly and those such as ransomware can take businesses down in seconds. An alert system provides immediate notification about security events allowing instant remedial action, ensuring the company isn’t held hostage by cyber criminals.

●    Filter out danger: Blocks malicious websites, phishing emails and browser plug-ins and extensions that are known to be dangerous, keeping the company and employees safe from harmful downloads

●    Stay ahead of remote device infections: Sometimes devices can be infected via a USB or by plugging into a computer outside of the company network. In these cases, BullGuard Small Office Security detects, blocks and notifies the administrator. It also sends an alert if a device has been offline for too long.

●    Simple employee management: When an employee leaves or joins the company the relevant computing device is simply disabled via the portal, while security for new employee devices is just as easily enabled.

●    Group settings: Many websites can hide malicious code and some IP addresses can be identified as the source of undesirable websites and server hosts. An administrator can use group settings to stop suspicious websites and server hosts from causing harm to the company network and individual endpoints.

●    Full reports: Provides complete reports on device status, threats and tasks so that nothing is overlooked

“We have made cybersecurity a less daunting challenge for small business owners, making it simple for them to stop professional cybercriminals from gaining access to their company’s data, intellectual property and funds. Now, small companies can enjoy complete endpoint protection from a trusted brand and get on with the more important task of running their business,” added Paul Lipman.

To learn more about BullGuard Small Office Security, please visit: https://www.bullguard.com/business.

About BullGuard

BullGuard is an award-winning cybersecurity company focused on providing the consumer and small business markets with the confidence to use the internet in absolute safety. We make it simple for users to protect their data, identity and privacy – at home, in the office and on the go. The BullGuard product portfolio extends to PC, Mac, tablet and smartphone protection, and features a comprehensive product suite, including internet security, mobile security, identity protection, an easy-to-use VPN with military-grade encryption and BullGuard Small Office Security, a dedicated, cloud-managed endpoint service designed specifically for small offices. BullGuard released the world’s first IoT vulnerability scanner, real-time Home Network Scanner and unique Game Booster delivering the most secure and optimized gaming experience for PC Gamers. Today, BullGuard continues to lead the cybersecurity industry in providing innovations. All BullGuard customers enjoy expert live 24/7 customer support and a no-logs policy.

Follow us on Twitter @BullGuard, like us on Facebook at BullGuard, or learn more at http://www.bullguard.com.

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Technology: Electronics

macOS Catalina orphans thousands of scanner models without 64-bit drivers

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VueScan

We have seen a massive increase in the number of people trying our free trial version over the past few days, VueScan lets people to continue using their scanners on Catalina, saving the environment and saving money – good on both counts. says Ed Hamrick, President of Hamrick Software.


MIAMI (PRWEB)

Many vendors have chosen not to update their old software to be 64-bit or include the new code-signing which has orphaned thousands of models.

VueScan 9.7 from Hamrick Software enables macOS Catalina users to continue using their existing scanners.

Hamrick Software, the developer of VueScan – the world’s most widely used scanning software – is rapidly increasing its customer base (already above 800,000) as people are turning to VueScan to ensure their scanner still works.

Tried and trusted for 20 years, the developers at Hamrick Software have recently released VueScan 9.7, which enables Mac OS Catalina users to continue using their existing scanners.

Ed Hamrick, President of Hamrick Software, says “One of the main things that Apple has done in Catalina is remove support for running 32-bit programs. Scanners don’t wear out and people like to use their scanners for a long time, sometimes for 10 or 15 years. However, most vendor-supplied scanner drivers are 32-bit programs on Mac OS and don’t work on Catalina. VueScan lets people to continue using their scanners on Catalina, saving the environment and saving money.”

Some notable scanners that work with VueScan 9.7 and don’t work with the vendor-supplied software on Catalina are most Fujitsu ScanSnap document scanners, most Canon DR-series document scanners, many older Epson flatbed and film scanners, many older Canon scanners and most PIE and Reflecta film scanners. Support for Plustek OpticFilm film scanners on Catalina is almost ready to release and will be available in the next month.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

WPTLA to host annual charity 5K to benefit the Steelwheelers

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Bob Eyler

The President’s Challenge has been the lifeblood of the Steelwheelers for the past 18 years. Without the support of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, the Steelwheelers would probably be a distant memory.


ALLISON PARK, Pa. (PRWEB)

The Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (WPTLA) will host its 19th annual President’s Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel benefiting the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers. The race will be held Oct. 12, 2019 at the boathouse in North Park.

The President’s Challenge is a charity 5K event benefitting the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers, an organization which provides programs for physically challenged athletes from Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia who desire to participate in competitive sports such as Quad Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball and Hand Cycling.

“The President’s Challenge has been the lifeblood of the Steelwheelers for the past 18 years. Without the support of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, the Steelwheelers would probably be a distant memory. The WPTLA, through the President’s Challenge, has continued to allow the Steelwheelers to positively affect the lives of people with disabilities in so many ways,” said Bob Eyler, a spokesperson for the Steelwheelers. WPTLA has raised over $469,000 for the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers since 2000.

The President’s Challenge is a family friendly event professionally timed by Miles of Smiles. Over $1,000 in raffle prizes are available, including a signed Adam Frazier Pittsburgh Pirates jersey, Pittsburgh Penguins tickets, and golf foursome at Seven Oaks Country Club, including carts and green fees.

WPTLA is a professional association of trial lawyers that exists to preserve the right to trial by jury for all citizens.

More information regarding WPTLA and the President’s Challenge can be found at https://wptla.org.

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Industry: Healthcare

Relatient Acquires Everseat, A Leading Patient Self-Scheduling And Waitlist Software Company

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“We’re excited to further develop Everseat’s patient self-scheduling and waitlist technology in-house and welcome Everseat’s customers and employees to Relatient.” Michele Perry, CEO, Relatient, Inc.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

Relatient, Inc., the leading customer-rated patient engagement SaaS company finalized the acquisition of Everseat, Inc., a SaaS company well-known for its patient self-scheduling and waitlist software used around the U.S. since 2013. The acquisition of Everseat by Relatient marks the culmination of a two-year-long working partnership between the two companies and will leverage resources for expanded solutions, deeper support, and faster innovation for existing customers and healthcare providers overall.

As patient expectations for mobile accessibility and self-service increase, scheduling has either become a point of dissatisfaction with providers or a point of differentiation. A study by Accenture found that 64% of patients would schedule at least one of their appointments online in 2019. As a result, practices and medical groups are quickly adopting this technology to avoid losing patients to more convenient and flexible care.

“Everseat developed an effective product that fits perfectly into the Relatient’s platform of patient-centered engagement tools and automated outreach,” said Michele Perry, CEO of Relatient. “We’re excited to further develop Everseat’s patient self-scheduling and waitlist technology in-house and welcome Everseat’s customers and employees to Relatient.”

Through the partnership, Relatient has already integrated Everseat’s patient self-scheduling and waitlist technology into its platform. Relatient’s solution allows patients to see availabilities online and schedule on the practice calendar without making a call, creating a profile, or logging into a portal. In turn, the waitlist tool automatically contacts patients in the queue whenever an availability pops up and allows them to claim the appointment by simply replying to a text message. With the acquisition, Relatient is investing in more development of next-gen tools and expanded integration with the technology of other practice management solutions and applications.

“Relatient’s patient engagement platform and employees are the best I’ve encountered and they have the resources to get the technology we developed at Everseat to the next level more quickly so more customers can solve real healthcare challenges,” said Jeff Peres, CEO of Everseat. “The team and I are excited to join with Relatient and to keep serving our current and future customers.”

About Relatient

Relatient is an industry recognized and award-winning, SaaS-based patient engagement company that improves patient and provider communications for increased patient satisfaction and improved productivity. Relatient has engaged more than 25 million patients on behalf of U.S. providers, medical practices, hospitals, and health systems and annually delivers 120 million patient messages. Relatient’s platform integrates with more than 85 practice management and electronic health databases to stop the phone tag, eliminate bottlenecks, reduce no-shows, drive appointments, increase online reviews, get patient feedback, and speed patient payments, all while supporting health and care quality initiatives. Visit http://www.relatient.net, call 866-473-8160, or follow Relatient on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Business: Insurance

Blend Insurance Agency partners with Estated to improve the home buyer experience

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“Once we integrated with Estated, we were able to succeed closer to a 90% rate in getting replacement cost.” – Greg Isaacs, Head of Insurance


BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB)

Estated, a nationwide property data provider, has integrated with Blend Insurance Agency, a subsidiary of Blend, digital lending platform and FinTech powerhouse.

Blend Insurance Agency is building on Blend’s core services and mission to improve the homebuying experience by further removing friction from the mortgage lending process, “The more we learned about the insurance industry, the more we felt uniquely positioned to tackle this problem (delays in the application process) using our access to reliable borrower and property data captured in the application,” said Head of Insurance, Greg Isaacs.

Estated provides Blend Insurance Agency (BIA) with critical data points for calculating accurate replacement costs required to secure insurance policy quotes as part of the mortgage application process.

Greg Isaacs explains how instrumental this partnership has been for BIA,“Once we integrated with Estated, we were able to succeed closer to a 90% rate in getting replacement cost. This means the majority of customers are able to get quotes from several insurance carriers without giving us any additional information outside of the address.”

Once the property address is entered, Estated’s property data API pulls in additional structural information, such as size and age, required to assess replacement cost. By harnessing this data, Blend Insurance Agency is able to better partner with insurance underwriters to expedite accurate insurance policy offers for its customers.

In taking the step to establish BIA, Blend capitalized on the incredible opportunity gap that still exists for FinTech, InsurTech and PropTech vendors set on creating better user experiences through technology and data.

“Estated exists to offer solutions for fast-growing companies like Blend. The existing data providers have archaic technology and business practices that do not provide the flexibility or support Blend deserves/requires. We are thrilled to see our API adding value to Blend’s consumers by simplifying the homebuying process,” said Joshua Fraser, CEO of Estated.

About Estated

Estated makes accessing quality nationwide data on over 100 million U.S. residential properties simple and convenient. By providing mission-critical data, Estated ensures businesses have the information they need to build, grow and create modern digital experiences for their customers. Visit estated.com to learn more.

About Blend Insurance Agency

Blend Insurance Agency is powered by Blend, a technology platform that’s reimagining consumer lending. To learn more, visit insurance.blend.com. All insurance services are provided by Blend Insurance Agency, Inc.

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Business: Executives

State Bar of Nevada Taps Member Benefits, Inc to Run Their Health Benefits Marketplace

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB)

Member Benefits, a national leader in association benefits and private health exchanges, has announced their appointment as the exclusive provider of a private health insurance marketplace for members of the State Bar of Nevada.

Members will be able to shop customized benefit plans for individuals and explore group health options for law firms. The private exchange utilizes decision support technology to help members select the plans best suited for their needs.

“The State Bar of Nevada is excited to partner with Member Benefits on this insurance exchange. With health coverage on the minds of so many members, we’re pleased to be able to provide options for law firms, as well as solo and small firm practitioners,” said Kimberly K. Farmer, State Bar of Nevada Executive Director.

The State Bar of Nevada is in good company; several other state bar associations are already on Member Benefits’ client roster – including the State Bar of Texas, The Florida Bar, the State Bar of Georgia, The Missouri Bar, and the Washington State Bar Association.

Product offerings available to State Bar of Nevada members will initially include:


  • group health insurance

  • individual health insurance

  • dental insurance

  • vision insurance

  • long-term disability insurance

  • term life insurance

  • long-term care insurance

  • Medicare supplemental insurance

These offerings will be available to Bar members, and their spouses, eligible dependents, and employees.

“When we launch a new exchange, the members are often pleasantly surprised with the service model behind the exchange. In other words, it’s more than just offering quality products. Our team of in-house benefits counselors have extensive experience working with lawyer’s insurance needs and provide an enhanced customer experience to each member,” said Nick Trefry, COO of Member Benefits.

The program, titled The State Bar of Nevada Health Insurance Marketplace, will be available to members starting in October 2019.

About Member Benefits

Member Benefits is a technology-driven insurance brokerage and third-party administrator that focuses on benefit programs and insurance exchanges for member-based organizations. They specialize in the design, marketing, and administration of programs for employer groups, associations, affinity groups, and franchises. The company has office locations in Jacksonville, FL and Austin, TX.

About The State Bar of Nevada

The State Bar of Nevada is a public corporation that operates under the supervision of the Nevada Supreme Court. The state bar regulates attorneys in Nevada and provides education and development programs for the legal profession and the public. The state bar has two office locations in Las Vegas and Reno and supports a staff of about 50 people who perform a wide variety of services.

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Meridian Senior Living is Pleased to Announce the Addition of The Meridian of Boca Raton and The Meridian of Waterways to Its Senior Housing Portfolio

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The Meridian at Boca Raton & The Meridian at Waterways

The Meridian at Boca Raton & The Meridian at Waterways

We are thrilled to welcome both The Meridian of Boca Raton and The Meridian of Waterways to our Meridian family


BETHESDA, Md. (PRWEB)

Meridian Senior Living, LLC (Meridian) is pleased to announce the addition of The Meridian at Boca Raton (Boca Raton) in Boca Raton, FL and The Meridian at Waterways (Waterways) in Fort Lauderdale, FL to its portfolio on September 27, 2019. Meridian is managing and operating Boca Raton and Waterways on a day-to-day basis.

“We are excited to continue to grow the Meridian Senior Living portfolio by welcoming employees of these communities, the residents, and resident families to the Meridian family,” says Meridian Senior Living Chief Operating Officer Kacy Kang. “We look forward to learning the unique stories and passions of our new residents, their families and our new colleagues.”

“We are thrilled to welcome both The Meridian of Boca Raton and The Meridian of Waterways to our Meridian family,” states Damon Thomas, Meridian Senior Living Regional Director of Operations. “We are eager to deliver high quality, compassionate care, and enrich the lives of our new community team members and residents by virtue of our WOW! culture.”

Approximately 10 miles west of the Atlantic, Boca Raton enjoys an extraordinary location surrounded by nature with Everglades wildlife expanses to the west and convenient amenities with a metropolitan area to the east. Boca Raton offers both assisted living and memory care services in a newly built senior living community featuring I-2 construction standards. This 3-story community offers 132 spacious, luxury residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Nestled in an exclusive north Miami suburban neighborhood at 21865 Ponderosa Drive in Boca Raton, FL, Boca Raton is convenient to the Boca Raton Natural Reserve, upscale shopping, dining, leisure, and healthcare options.

Boca Raton residents enjoy beautifully landscaped courtyards along with unparalleled building features including spacious luxury apartments with a variety of floor plans, an indulgent spa and salon, a modern fitness gym, a country kitchen, multiple activity rooms, a state-of-the-art theater, a card room, a library, and a full-service bar serving a selection of wine and cocktails. Residents can enjoy chef prepared meals in a choice of three elegant dining rooms along with a private dining area available for entertaining family and friends. Scheduled activities and social events including happy hours, musical entertainment, and various outings are geared toward a social, active lifestyle. Along with personalized care services, an in-house physician’s office and 24-hour nursing staff are available to offer residents convenience and an extra layer of safety. For more information regarding The Meridian at Boca Raton, visit themeridianatbocaraton.com or call (561) 328-0916.

Just steps from the seashore in the waterways region of Fort Lauderdale, Waterways enjoys an exceptional location with stunning views overlooking the ocean. Waterways offers both assisted living and memory care services in a custom designed, brand new senior living community featuring best-in-class construction and finishes. This community offers 106 spacious, luxury residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Located at 3001 E. Oakland Park Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Waterways is convenient to upscale retail malls, restaurants, country clubs, entertainment in an active coastal environment, two proximate hospitals, and medical office buildings.

While taking in breathtaking views, Waterways residents dine on cuisine from an executive chef and enjoy unmatched amenities such as an expansive fitness and wellness center, luxury spa and salon, an elegant restaurant overlooking the intracoastal waterway, a tavern, an eighth floor sky lounge with grand piano, and a state-of-the-art theater with a 90” screen. A vast array of social events including happy hours, dances, barbecues, and various outings are geared toward a social, active lifestyle. Residents are encouraged to embrace their independence along with peace of mind at Waterways where 24-hour nursing staff is available if needed. For more information regarding The Meridian at Waterways, visit themeridianatwaterways.com or call (754) 206-6485.

For more information regarding The Meridian of Boca Raton, The Meridian of Waterways, and other Meridian Senior Living communities, please visit meridiansenior.com.

About Meridian Senior Living:

Meridian Senior Living, a privately held company based in Bethesda, Maryland, owns and operates seniors housing communities across the country and provides operational consulting to 24 communities in China. With more than 70 communities in 21 states and more in development, Meridian is one of the largest seniors housing operators in the U.S. The company prides itself on providing the highest quality care, exceptional lifestyle programming and a distinctive dining experience for its residents. For more information on Meridian Senior Living, visit meridiansenior.com.

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Society: Christianity

Gary O’Neal’s newly released “The Big Game” is a powerful story about a boy who chose to serve rather than win

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“The Big Game”: a moving story of Christlike selflessness, is the creation of published author Gary O’Neal, a man whose life of foster homes, violence, and self-destruction led to his current life sentence in a Virginia state prison. He is a convicted Christian after finding God during a Kairos Four-Day Walk, an event that has left him filled with love and purpose, a freer man than ever.

O’Neal writes, “In The Big Game, a group of city kids are on their way to an all decisive baseball game between the east and the west. While on their way, three friends, Tommy, David, and Brian witness an elderly lady fall. They help her up, and while David and Brian are anxious to continue on to the game, Tommy helps the elderly lady home. As a result, Tommy is late getting to the game and discovers that his team has fallen behind.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Gary O’Neal’s new book is an important and engaging tale that does double duty in helping young readers decide wisely when they find themselves caught between two options.

O’Neal describes a realistic situation with consequences that children can immediately grasp, strongly underscoring the lesson of faith beautifully demonstrated by young Tommy’s inspiring example.

View a synopsis of “The Big Game” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “The Big Game” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “The Big Game”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Technology: Computer

Abby Trexler Named Newest Partner to Hot Paper Lantern

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Hot Paper Lantern, an agency that helps aspiring brands create greater relevance, is pleased to announce that Abby Trexler has been promoted to Partner. Abby joins five other partners: Ed Moed (CEO), Ted Birkhahn (President), Sara Whitman (Chief People Officer), Mike Friedin (Chief Strategy Officer) and Debbie Salerno (Chief Financial Officer).

Abby leads client services at Hot Paper Lantern and is responsible for developing a best-in-class client service function that meets the needs and expectations of our clients. In this role, she also works closely with the agency’s largest B2B and financial services clients across a range of integrated services, overseeing account teams and providing strategic counsel.

“We are delighted to recognize Abby as a partner. It’s really well deserved and is the highest accolade given within our firm,” said Edward Moed, CEO of Hot Paper Lantern. “Since HPL’s inception in 2018, Abby has been instrumental in creating structure, quality and a new level of client service across the firm. When she’s not ensuring our clients receive the absolute best possible service, she’s mentoring her teams and acting as a stellar role model for everyone at our company. We’re fortunate to have someone like Abby as a leader here.”

Abby has over 15 years of experience in communications and marketing, with a strong focus on professional and financial services. Throughout her career, she has supported an array of companies, including EY, Genpact, Pershing, Fiserv, The Hartford, Starbucks, Abbott, and more.

For more information about Hot Paper Lantern, visit http://www.hotpaperlantern.com.

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