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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Julie Turpin, CEO of The Advocator Group, LLC, Honored as Top Woman in Business

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I am proud to support the workforce in Daytona Beach, particularly upcoming leaders and women entrepreneurs.


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB)

The Advocator Group, LLC, part of Brown & Brown, Inc., is excited to announce that Chief Executive Officer, Julie Turpin, has been named as an Influential Woman in Business honoree by the Daytona Beach News-Journal and the Volusia-Flagler Business Report. Julie was honored at the 2019 Women in Business banquet in Daytona Beach on October 2, 2019 alongside other influential women in the Daytona Beach community.

Turpin joined The Advocator Group in 2012 as the Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer; she assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in 2014.

The disability and Medicare advocacy firm serves a wide range of individuals nationwide who are battling illnesses and injuries that keep them from working, and part of the growing company’s vision is to help as many people as possible.

Since Turpin’s appointment as CEO in 2014, The Advocator Group has refined its mission and vision statements as well as its core values, all to better reflect the evolving nature of the business and the company’s goal of enriching lives. This goal is one of the company’s core values, and Turpin believes that it applies equally to the company’s clients, business partners, and teammates. “I am proud to support the workforce in Daytona Beach, particularly upcoming leaders and women entrepreneurs. It’s an honor to be recognized for my growing role in the Daytona Beach business community. I look forward to establishing more relationships in the region as The Advocator Group and Brown & Brown’s presence within the community continue to grow over the coming years.”

ABOUT THE ADVOCATOR GROUP

The Advocator Group, LLC is a nationwide advocacy organization dedicated to helping individuals apply for and obtain Social Security Disability Insurance. In addition, The Advocator Group assists Medicare beneficiaries in identifying the best coverage possible for their unique needs. The Advocator Group’s team of experienced Social Security and Medicare advocates ensures that each client is provided phenomenal service while each case receives close attention. The company’s core values include creating opportunities, enriching lives, and growing through innovation. For more information, visit advocator.com.

ABOUT BROWN & BROWN, INC.

Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm, providing risk management solutions to individuals and businesses. With Brown & Brown’s 80 years of proven success and thousands of teammates, we offer knowledge you can trust and strive to deliver superior customer service. For more information, please visit bbinsurance.com.

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Fitness Machine Technicians to Open in Palm Beach and Broward County in November

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Southeast Florida has a fitness-minded population, and we believe this is a service that’s needed throughout the region. We are the only national player in this space and can draw on exceptional training, services and products unparalleled in this industry.


PALM BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB)

Fitness Machine Technicians, specialists in the maintenance and repair of exercise equipment for commercial and residential customers, announced today it will open its first location in Florida this fall. Husband and wife team Ted Konugkis and Helayne Kiler-Konugkis of Boynton Beach said they are scheduled to open the Palm Beach and Broward County location in November.

Headquartered in Philadelphia, Fitness Machine Technicians operates in more than 70 markets across the country and offers service/repair and maintenance on a variety of exercise equipment to fitness centers, universities, high schools, hotels, apartment complexes, corporate gyms and private residences.

For Ted and Helayne, transplants from New Jersey, being able to provide this type of service to both consumers and the fitness and hospitality industry is very exciting. Helayne gained valuable experience through her years in senior executive roles with Prudential and MetLife as a tunaround expert creating competitive advantage for customers and industry leading services. Ted honed his skills as an entrepreneur and business owner, managing and operating mobile home and landscaping companies. He also served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for more than 20 years. Looking for a change from corporate America, the two were drawn to Fitness Machine Technicians because of its national footprint, the growing population in Florida, access to a pool of talented workers, and an increased focus on healthy living achieved through exercise.

“Southeast Florida has a fitness-minded population, and we believe this is a service that’s needed throughout the region. We are the only national player in this space and can draw on exceptional training, services and products unparalleled in this industry. Because of this area’s focus on tourism, sports and fitness, we think we have a great opportunity to partner with our potential clients to understand how we can support their success with regard to the fitness offerings they provide their customers,” says Ted.

Helayne added that they plan to become a strong member of the business community in Palm Beach and Broward County. “Our goal is not only to be the provider of choice for our customers, but the employer of choice as well. We know our path to success is recruiting and retaining dedicated workers and we are committed to doing that. We believe that engaged employees will provide the exceptional service that we want to be known for in this area,” she said.

Since its inception, Fitness Machine Technicians has been committed to delivering reliable service/repair and preventive maintenance services to customers across the nation. With more than 35 years’ experience in the fitness industry, Chief Executive and Founder Don Powers created a company that puts its customers first.

Powers notes, “We are thrilled to welcome Ted and Helayne to the Fitness Machine Technicians family. The knowledge they bring to our business, along with their passion to serve their community, is inspiring.”

Fitness Machine Technicians Palm Beach & Broward County will be locally owned and operated by Montana’s First, LLC.

For more information about having a fitness machine or exercise facility serviced, please contact Helayne Klier-Konugkis at (561) 600-5840 or visit http://www.FitnessMachineTechnicians.com/Palm-Beach-Broward-County-Fl.

About Fitness Machine Technicians

Fitness Machine Technicians specializes in the maintenance and repair of equipment for commercial and home exercise facilities. Clients include health clubs, corporations, hotels, condos, education, government and residential homes across the United States. Fitness Machine Technicians also offers franchise opportunities to individuals with an interest in fitness and looking to run a service-based business based on a proven operating model. For more information, visit the website at http://www.FitnessMachineTechnicians.com or call 844-FMT-FIXX.

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Industry: Healthcare

Wisconsin Surgical Clinic Welcomes Renowned Reflux Specialist to Team

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Fox Valley Surgical Associates

I aim to provide the most personalized approach that will result in the best possible treatment and outcome with the least risk of side effects.


APPLETON, Wis. (PRWEB)

Joining the team at Fox Valley Surgical Associates (FVSA) on November 4, Peter Janu, MD, FACS, is a laparoendoscopic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of heartburn and reflux conditions through minimally invasive procedures.

At FVSA, he will continue to pioneer the way in performing the most advanced surgeries to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Northeast Wisconsin, including transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) and magnetic sphincter augmentation. Dr. Janu’s latest role involved heading up an area reflux center and his experience includes ongoing participation in national clinical research trials for both endoscopic and laparoscopic reflux treatment options. He is also a founding member of the American Foregut Society.

Dr. Janu knew he wanted to become a doctor and work with people since he was just 12 years old, explaining, “I really appreciate being able to help patients fix their health issues so they can enjoy a better quality of life.”

An experienced surgeon who specializes in laparoscopy, endoscopy and general surgery, Dr. Janu earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completed his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin Medical School and received surgical residency training at the University of Tennessee-Memphis. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Wisconsin Surgical Society.

Dr. Janu was named to multiple honor societies throughout his studies, including the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He was also the recipient of a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching & Leadership.

Excited to be part of the multi-talented team of laparoscopic and endoscopic specialists at FVSA, Dr. Janu will carry on his commitment to providing patients with quality care. “I aim to provide the most personalized approach that will result in the best possible treatment and outcome with the least risk of side effects,” he said.

Dr. Janu joins FVSA as Dr. David Duppler – a surgeon who shares the same specialties – is retiring after 33 years in medicine. In growing its practice, FVSA has also welcomed three additional providers in the last few months:


  • Iftikhar Malik, MD, FACE, ECNU (endocrine care)

  • Christine Arendt, APNP (endocrine care)

  • Jason Le, MD (vascular care)

About FVSA

Fox Valley Surgical Associates (FVSA) has been serving patients in Northeast Wisconsin since 1970. The clinic specializes in breast, colorectal, endocrine, general, oncologic, thoracic and vascular care/surgery and provides the latest endoscopy and laparoscopy services as well. FVSA has a main location in Appleton and many of the team’s surgeons also see patients at other locations throughout the Fox Cities and Northeast Wisconsin. For more information, visit http://www.fvsa-wi.com.

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Health: Psychology

National ADHD Expert, Psychiatrist and New York Times best-selling Author Dr. Edward Hallowell Praises New ADHD Memoir by Dr. Katherine Quie, “Raising Will”

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“I would never have ‘gotten it’ had it not been for my son, Will.” Katherine Quie


ST. PAUL, Minn. (PRWEB)

ADHD memoir, “Raising Will: Surviving the Brilliance and Blues of ADHD,” by Dr. Katherine Quie is receiving national attention for its candor, real-life advice and wisdom. In fact, psychiatrist Edward Hallowell, known for his groundbreaking work on ADHD and its treatment, as well as 15 popular books on the subject, such as “Driven to Distraction” has described it in the following way:

“This memoir, this beautiful rendition of a life as it was lived by a family, is the real deal. Read it. Laugh, cry, learn, fly. Let this lovely, magical mother lead you into the lovely, magical worlds her son creates as they, together, discover the super-power embedded in the condition so misleadingly and inaccurately called ADHD. Not a deficit-disorder at all if managed properly, this fascinating condition can open new worlds for those who have it and help them open new worlds for the rest of humankind, which it has been doing for thousands of years. Bravo Katherine Quie!”

The review echoes similar feedback from a growing network of professionals, parents, ADHD experts and bloggers who write online about the struggles and surprising blessings of handling what can be a potentially devastating diagnosis for children and adults.

According to the Center for Disease Control, up to 6.1 million children and teens 4-17 have already been diagnosed with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as of 2016. The real number of those affected is thought to be much higher, as only 20% or fewer of those suspected of having the disorder are brought to professionals for treatment. The experience of untreated ADHD can create severe disruptions to functioning in school, home and with peers, leading to statistically higher rates of under earning, depression, anxiety and even substance abuse among adults with untreated ADHD.

Dr. Quie, in her heartfelt, humble book, explores all these issues, as she chronicles her son Will’s journey through the disorder and into healing. Today, a college student at Oberlin College and Conservatory and blues musician, her son ultimately was able to meet the challenges of the diagnosis through medical intervention, sensitive parenting and his own self-awareness, although it’s an ongoing process. As Dr. Quie shares in her memoir, ADHD presented a significant and all-encompassing challenge for her and her family, both professionally and personally.

“It is my hope that through this book readers will come away with a greater respect for the impact a diagnosis, like ADHD, can have on a child, teen, and the entire family unit,” says Dr. Quie. “I never would have ‘gotten it’, even with my years of clinical training and experience, had it not been for my son, Will.”

Dr. Quie is in conversation with Dr. Hallowell and other ADHD experts throughout the country about ways to further promote the message of hope, and provide education and resources for those impacted by ADHD. She has shared about “Raising Will” on Dr. Hallowell’s podcast, Distraction, and will notify her readers as soon as it airs. She is also writing blogs and articles for national organizations, like ADDitude and Attention Magazine. Her event schedule, blogs and contact information for concerned parents and interested professionals are available on her website https://kqadhdandu.com.

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Health: Mental Health

Mental Health Does Not Discriminate By GPA

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Key findings from a recent survey by Active Minds and The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) of 9,319 academically high-achieving college students nationwide illustrate the unique needs of these students, and how their universities can better support their mental health while on campus. This comes at a time when depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts are on the rise among college students, according to the national Healthy Minds Study and National College Health Assessment (NCHA).

The vast majority (91%) of students surveyed, all of whom maintain grade point averages of 3.4 or above at U.S. colleges and universities, felt overwhelmed by all they had to do in the last year – higher than the national average at 87%, according to the NCHA. Despite achieving a high grade point average, two out of three respondents experienced a need for mental health services in the last year.

While dealing with significant challenges, high-achieving students also have positive attitudes about mental health services and are likely to seek help. In fact, 73% of respondents have sought help from someone in the last 12 months.

However, hurdles still remain: 46% of respondents believe that most people think less of a person who has received mental health treatment and more than 50% reported that either they do not have enough time or financial resources or that they prefer to deal with issues on their own.

Next to the counseling center and close friends, students reported a preference for seeking help from an academic advisor or professor. Unfortunately, more than two-thirds of students surveyed do not feel comfortable doing so.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS, FACULTY AND ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Validate, Appreciate, and Refer

“Faculty are not experts and do not need to be. They can help a struggling student just by being there for them,” says Active Minds’ Chief Program Officer, Laura Horne. Active Minds recommends a critical and yet simple means of providing help through V-A-R, their ‘Validate, Appreciate, and Refer’ process, as well as by keeping handy a quick reference sheet with contact information of the campus counseling center and other resources.

Normalize the need for help.

Faculty can validate that mental health issues are common, especially among college students, and verbalize to students that they can ask for help. Says Stephen Loflin, NSCS Founder and CEO, “the number one thing students report valuing most in a professor is approachability.”

Keep overachievers on your radar.

Loflin adds, “Our data validates that high-achieving students struggle, too. It is important for faculty and advisors to keep overachievers on their radar throughout the academic year.”

Embed wellbeing into your curriculum.

Research shows that skill-building is important. Faculty can showcase wellbeing resources and services in the first week of classes. Horne suggests, “add wellness resources to your course syllabi. Start class with a mindful moment or meditation. Assign self-care as homework. Set deadlines for assignments at a time of day that encourages students to get enough sleep — avoid midnight or late night deadlines.”

Advocate for more support.

Faculty can lead the charge in transforming their campus culture around mental health, says Horne. “Ask your administration for more training and resources to foster a culture of well-being.” She notes, “Mental health issues are the number one reason students drop out.” An institution can examine if and how it prioritizes mental health, using Active Minds’ Healthy Campus Award Key Finding Reports.

Remember to practice your own self-care.

As much as anything, it’s important for faculty to exemplify wellbeing practices. “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” reminds Horne. Faculty feeling down or stressed can investigate benefits and services available through their campus’ Employee Assistance Program.

To learn more about this research and what you can do for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, go to http://www.activeminds.org.

ABOUT ACTIVE MINDS

Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Through our presence on more than 800 high school and college campuses, in the workplace, and through a wide-reaching public audience, Active Minds is creating communities of support and saving lives. Together we can change the conversation about mental health. Join us at http://www.activeminds.org.

ABOUT NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS (NSCS)

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high-achieving first-and-second year students. With its three pillars of scholarship, leadership and service, NSCS is proud to provide career and graduate school connections, leadership and service opportunities and gives out more than a million dollars in scholarships (often with multiple recipients per award), awards and chapter funds annually. NSCS has 320+ chapters nation-wide and nearly two million lifetime members globally. NSCS is a 501c3 registered nonprofit, certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies, member of the National Collegiate Honors Council, American Association of Community Colleges, and 100 percent FERPA compliant, per an independent review by AACRAO.

Media contact:

Angela Gillis | Active Minds

angela@activeminds.org | 202.332.9595, ext. 119

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Business: Insurance

What New Technologies Will Be Soon Implemented On Cars?

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“Future technologies will reduce the likelihood of car accidents and car thefts,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents the main technologies that are currently tested and will soon be available to the general public.

Find out more and get free quotes from https://compare-autoinsurance.org/what-technologies-will-be-soon-implemented-in-cars/

Numerous research projects are currently under development on laboratories and test tracks all over the world. Researchers are looking for new technologies that will improve safety and prevent car theft. The most important technologies likely to be implemented soon are:


  • Fully autonomous vehicles. Industry giants are competing for developing the best driverless car. Replacing the human driver with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) will eliminate the risk of accidents. When self-driving cars will replace the driver, radical changes will happen. From changing the laws to changing our lifestyle, the self-driving car is the most significant innovation that can affect the auto market and insurance industry.

  • Driver override systems. The car’s AI will decide when to stop the vehicle. As soon as the sensors detect a possible collision, the car will apply the brakes, no matter how hard the driver tries to accelerate.

  • Augmented reality windshield and dashboard. In the future, windshields and dashboards will be capable of displaying different data about the car and local area. Collision warnings and lane departure alerts will be directly displayed on the windshield.

  • Health monitoring assistance. Future seatbelts and steering wheels will come fitted with health sensors. Cars will wirelessly pair with these devices in order to monitor driver’s health. In case of a heart attack, the vehicle can pull over and call an ambulance.

  • Biometrics accessed cars. In order to increase vehicle security, biometric access keys are being developed. The car owner will unlock and start the car using only his fingerprint, or retinal scan and even face recognition. All these technologies already exist in order to unlock our smartphones and some car models already use them.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

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

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Business: Executives

Lisa Pickell Honored by 22nd Century Media at North Shore Women in Business Awards

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“The construction industry remains about 90% male, with very few women in leadership roles, so it’s especially rewarding to be recognized for my contributions.”


WILMETTE, Ill. (PRWEB)

Lisa Pickell, president of Orren Pickell Building Group, was one of 15 winners in the 2019 North Shore Women in Business Awards, earning accolades in the Medium Company category. 22nd Century Media, parent of The Highland Park Landmark, The Lake Forest Leader and other publications, presented the awards in partnership with Autohaus on Edens at a luncheon at the Chicago Botanic Garden in September.

In addition to striving to design and build beautiful, well-crafted homes and provide clients with outstanding service, Lisa has embraced innovative technology that vastly improves the customer experience. What’s more, she has become a champion of women in the construction industry and is focused on developing the next generation of construction professionals. Her efforts have helped the company make a difference for home buyers and communities across the North Shore.

“I’m honored to be included among so many talented professional women,” offered Lisa Pickell. “The construction industry remains about 90% male, with very few women in leadership roles, so it’s especially rewarding to be recognized for my contributions.”

Orren Pickell Building Group has been a leading design-build firm on Chicago’s North Shore for more than 40 years. The company provides custom home architecture and construction throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan.

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Health

Mira And the Urgent Care Association to Enter into A Strategic Partnership

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Mira + UCA Partnership to bring affordable healthcare to middle class Americans

“We think this is a win-win for both the patients and the providers.” – Laurel Stoimenoff – Chief Executive Officer of the Urgent Care Association


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Mira, featured as one of the most promising healthcare companies by the Washington Business Journal, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Urgent Care Association (UCA) through the Association’s newly formed Gateway2Better Network.

The Urgent Care Association is recognized as the largest and most notable trade and professional association in the urgent care market.

The partnership was formalized after month-long discussions between the two organizations. “Our goal was to explore possible ways to align UCA’s mission of advancing the industry and supporting its members’ success with Mira’s mission of making healthcare pricing transparent and affordable for middle-class Americans” – said Khang T. Vuong – Founder and Chief Executive Office of Mira.

BRINGING AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE TO MIDDLE CLASS AMERICANS

There are 86 million Americans without insurance or have insurance but with a high deductible, many of those work for a small business or straddle the gig economy – a trend that is on the rise. According to research done by MBO Partners, as of 2019, there are 41 million independent workers in the U.S, representing 31% of the American workforce and generating $1.28 trillion of revenue – the size of Spain’s economy.

“Being an independent worker comes with many perks and flexibility. However, healthcare benefits, specifically access to affordable healthcare, has always been a big setback for folks who chose to work outside of the corporate world. Mira fills in this gap by bridging access to high quality and fairly priced medical services enabled by a membership plan that is 20-30 times less than the cost of insurance premiums. For folks who have a high deductible insurance or a health sharing plan, Mira can be added on top of their existing policy to lower out-of-pocket costs,” said Vuong, Mira’s CEO.

Within the partnership agreement, Mira will tap into an extensive network of urgent care centers nationally, allowing its members to access medical treatments at the right time and the right place, with or without insurance.

HOW MIRA WORKS

Mira provides its members with an affordable way to access preventative and urgent care. With a low monthly membership fee, Mira’s members will get access to healthcare services at an all-inclusive fixed price covering a comprehensive list of conditions ranging from flu, women health to minor injuries, and wound care.

While Mira does not cover hospitalization, the company’s goal is to help consumers become more proactive in managing their own health and move toward a preventative mindset.

Under the current system, healthcare consumers get access to a provider network with pre-negotiated prices via an insurance policy. But for middle class Americans who do not receive employer-sponsored health benefits, buying in an insurance policy on their own is a financial challenge, especially when the monthly premium cost often exceeds that of renting a house. And for folks who can afford it, the thousands of dollars limit on out-of-pocket deductible deter them from getting care.

HELPING PROVIDERS STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME

For providers within the network, Mira brings a first-in-market digital experience that will transform how patients access healthcare, without the complexity of navigating insurance policy or finding a same-day appointment within a narrow network.

On top of that, by simplifying payment, Mira helps providers save a significant amount of time, effort, and overhead expenses, associated with traditional billing and coding. Hence, enabling providers to spend more time with the individual patient, restoring the high touch aspect of healthcare.

“We think this is a win-win for both the patients and the providers. Healthcare is a very complex industry and we anticipate the market to evolve rapidly within the next few years, largely due to big players from adjacent industries entering the space. Urgent care operators and providers have historically been quick to innovate and adapt to changes around them and this is no exception. Collaborating through the network with organizations like Mira will help our members stay a step ahead of the game.” – Laurel Stoimenoff – Chief Executive Officer of the Urgent Care Association

HOW TO SIGN UP

Both Mira and UCA expect to launch the network as early as November 1st, ahead of the Open Enrollment and Flu season.

About Mira

TalktoMira, Inc. (Mira) is an innovative healthcare company with a mission to bring affordable and immediate healthcare access to uninsured and underinsured Americans. Mira was featured in multiple publications including the Washington Business Journal, Leaps Magazine, and the Direct Primary Care Journal. The company was selected as one of the 15 most innovative healthcare startups by HLTH in 2019.

About the Urgent Care Association and the Gateway2Better Network

The Urgent Care Association (UCA) is a membership association of leaders, providers, and suppliers in the field of on-demand, consumer-focused healthcare. UCA advances the industry and supports member success through advocacy, research, education, collaboration, and high standards of care. The association maintains an active online presence and member community for daily exchange of best practices. The Gateway2Better Network™ (G2BN) is an exclusive opportunity for UCA organizational members to become part of a one-of-a-kind, on-demand, nationwide network of urgent care. G2BN connects participants with organizations seeking urgent care and on-demand services through contractual partnerships. The network enables individual, regional and national healthcare organizations to join a nationwide network and secure partnerships designed to support growth, innovation and access to care. For more information visit ucaoa.org/G2BN

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Society: Christianity

Betty Hobbs’ newly released “In My Dreams” is a wonderful collection of poetic pieces born from journeys of love, faith, hope, and life.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“In My Dreams”: a stirring anthology of poems that expresses one person’s faith in life, in love, in hope, and especially in the Lord God. “In My Dreams” is the creation of published author Betty Hobbs, a mother of four who moved to Texas at a very young age. She attended Bassfield High School in Bassfield, Mississippi. She also received an art diploma and has a positive outlook on life.

Hobbs shares, “Looking back over a period of forty-eight years, when my daughter was born, my mother came for a visit. She sat down at the dining table and read a chapter of the Bible. Afterward, she wrote a poem. I thought then, if she could write poetry, so could I. I read the Bible afterward, and God inspired me to write, especially after reading the book of Psalms. Psalms is my favorite book in the Bible. I always had a dream of writing a book and came up with the title, In my Dreams.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Betty Hobbs’ new book is a beautifully created manuscript shared in the hopes of strengthening the hearts and inspiring the souls of those who want to experience the author’s poetic journey.

View a synopsis of “In My Dreams” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase“In My Dreams” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “In My Dreams”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Technology: Computer

Utelogy Introduces USB Device Monitoring for Today’s Conference Room

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And now that we can also see reporting and analytics for USB devices, an organization can get a complete view of its workplace technology to improve collaboration at a lower cost,” explained Frank Pellkofer, President and Co-founder of Utelogy.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Utelogy, maker of enterprise management and monitoring software platform for intelligent connected workspaces, announces USB device monitoring to enhance employee productivity. With this feature, IT departments can deliver an enhanced user experience for employees using these kinds of collaboration tools.

With companies rapidly moving to Unified Communications (UC) including Webex, Zoom, and Ring Central, and other computer-based collaboration platforms, a growing number of USB peripheral devices are part of these AV systems. Until now, it was not possible to monitor the status of these USB devices.

By simply adding U-Computer and USB devices to a Utelogy configuration, the USB devices now become managed assets within the U-Manage portal. U-Computer acts as a proxy for Utelogy drivers, where secure APIs are used, that don’t expose the API outside of the local host. For those assets that don’t have an API, Utelogy can also monitor generic USB peripherals and assets. After installing the USB driver on Utelogy’s U-Server and connecting the device to U-Computer in the room, Utelogy can provide users with rich data, analytics, and monitoring capabilities.

“A key frustration for organizations has been the lack of visibility into these devices. The average huddle room probably has 6 or 7 devices in total and half of those are USB devices—cameras, microphones and speakers. If you can only monitor half of your devices, that creates a less than desirable user-experience,” explained Frank Pellkofer, President and Co-Founder of Utelogy. “And now that we can also look at reporting and analytics, organizations are able to deliver a better workplace technology experience at a lower cost. The extraction of actionable data for these devices is invaluable,” explained Pellkofer.

Utelogy, named to 2018 INC 5000, won several awards this year for U-Manage including Best of Show at InfoComm 2019 and ISE 2019 as well as 2019 AV Awards Shortlist.

About Utelogy Corporation

Utelogy Corporation publishes an enterprise-grade software platform for managing and controlling connected workspaces. This hardware-agnostic platform revolutionizes productivity for end-users and enables advanced services for integrators and other service providers.

For more information, visit https://www.utelogy.com/.

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