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Industry: Healthcare

ChoiceSpine™ Announces Changes in Key Growth Leadership Positions

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Executive leadership changes designed to grow the company’s expertise, deepen its knowledge base, and drive sales growth.


KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

ChoiceSpine LLC, a privately-held spinal device manufacturer based in Knoxville, TN, today announced several executive leadership changes designed to grow the company’s expertise, deepen its knowledge base, and drive sales growth.

The following changes and new additions have been made in the sales and marketing teams.

  • KC Gilbert promoted to Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships;

  • Keith Clements hired as Vice President of Sales; and

  • Ron Moore hired as Senior Director of Marketing.


KC Gilbert ’s promotion to Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships expands his current marketing and surgeon education responsibilities to include: Sales Support and Asset Management, Employee Education and Training, Surgeon Relationship Management, Key Account Management, and Healthcare Institution and Distributor Contracting.

“ChoiceSpine is very fortunate to have a leader with KC’s expertise and proven track-record, which makes him an exceptional choice for this new leadership role. KC has demonstrated his strategic-thinking, management style, and surgeon relationships to be key drivers for the company’s future growth plans,” exclaimed Rick Henson and Marty Altshuler, co-founders of ChoiceSpine.

With 13 years of spinal device sales success, Keith Clements recently joined the ChoiceSpine sales team as Vice President of Sales. “We have known Keith, and respectively competed against him, for most of his previous spine sales career. Keith’s salesmanship, work ethic, and spine industry knowledge are a great fit with our corporate culture and business goals,” said Rick and Marty.

“We are excited to see what Ron Moore can do as ChoiceSpine’s Sr. Director of Marketing. His collaborative work style, creative thinking, and industry experience will energize our marketing team to continue to position the company and its product portfolios as industry leaders in the spinal surgery market,” concluded Rick and Marty.

These leadership changes and additions are aligned with the company’s long-term strategic goals and expectations of increased sales growth.

About ChoiceSpine

ChoiceSpine LLC is a spinal device company located in Knoxville, TN and is privately-held by Altus Capital Partners. The Company prides itself on providing excellent products and exceptional service to meet the needs of their customers. ChoiceSpine offers a breadth of innovative and surgeon-focused systems that are designed to be safe, efficient, and easy-to-use. By working closely with physicians and maintaining a service-focused distribution, ChoiceSpine will continue to bring technically-superior spinal products to market.

About Altus Capital Partners

Altus Capital Partners is a private equity firm that makes control investments in middle market manufacturing businesses. We believe that our exclusive focus on manufacturing provides us with a unique understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by companies in the sector. We utilize a patient, thoughtful investment approach and seek to partner with the management teams of our operating companies to achieve growth. With offices in Wilton, CT and Lincolnshire, IL, Altus Capital Partners has completed 18 platform investments and numerous add on acquisitions since 2003. For more information, please visit http://www.altuscapitalpartners.com.

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Business: Insurance

Leading provider of Self-Directed Retirement Plans to Attend Real Estate Wealth Expo

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IRA Financial at 2019 Real Estate Wealth Expo in San Francisco

IRA Financial will attend the Real Estate Wealth Expo in San Francisco to promote the benefits of investing with a Self-Directed retirement plan.

We are excited to participate at the Real Estate Wealth Expo and help educate real estate investors about the tax advantages of using retirement funds to generate tax-free real estate income and gains.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

IRA Financial Group & IRA Financial Trust Company, a leading financial technology self-directed IRA and 401(k) plan provider & custodian will participate at the Real Estate Wealth Expo in San Francisco From October 10-11, 2019. IRA Financial will be located at booth #1304.

The San Francisco Expo will feature celebrity instructors such as Sylvester Stallone, Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone and Trent Shelton, along with many other self-made speakers. The event is the largest real estate wealth expo in America.

“We are excited to participate at the Real Estate Wealth Expo and help educate real estate investors about the tax advantages of using retirement funds to generate tax-free real estate income and gains,” stated Adam Bergman, founder of the IRA Financial Group & IRA Financial Trust Company.

IRA Financial Group & IRA Financial Trust Company’s self-directed IRA and solo 401(k) plan platform allows investors to invest in IRS approved alternative asset investments digitally and with no account valuation or minimum balance fees. The Self-Directed IRA is growing in popularity because it allows investors to make private IRS approved alternative asset investments, such as real estate; diversify their retirement assets and invest in what they understand and trust.

IRA Financial Group is the market’s fastest growing provider of self-directed retirement plans, and has helped over 16,000 clients take control over their retirement funds and gain the ability to invest in almost any type of investment, including real estate, cryptocurrency, and private business investments.

The IRA Financial Trust Company, a self-directed IRA custodian, was founded by Adam Bergman, a partner with the IRA Financial Group. Mr. Bergman is a leading expert on the taxation of retirement funds and has authored multiple articles on how to use a self-directed IRA to buy cryptocurrencies.

Bergman, a leading voice in the Self-Directed retirement industry, has written seven books on the topic of self-directed retirement plans, including: “How to use Retirement Funds to Purchase Cryptocurrencies,” “Turning Retirement Funds into Start-Up Dreams,” “Solo 401(k) Plan in a Nutshell,” “Self-Directed IRA in a Nutshell,” and “In God We Trust, in Roth We Prosper.”

To learn more about the IRA Financial Group, visit their website at http://www.irafinancialgroup.com or call 800-472-0646.

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Business: Executives

Bridgepoint Consulting Announces Dallas Expansion to Focus on Middle Market Transformation

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Dallas’ vibrant business community is fueling demand for high-value solutions that will help CFOs and finance executives optimize and transform their operations to drive growth.


DALLAS (PRWEB)

Bridgepoint Consulting, an Addison Group company and leading management consulting firm that helps organizations drive innovation and transformation throughout their business lifecycle, has expanded into the Dallas market.

Founded in 1999 and with over 150 consultants engaged across U.S and globally, Bridgepoint provides finance, technology and risk & compliance services to help organizations with a broad array of initiatives, including post-acquisition integration, business process improvement, data analytics, technical accounting, systems implementation & integration and revenue recognition.

This renewed focus in the Dallas market, includes the promotion of Stephanie McNelis and Trent Turner, two highly accomplished CFO Consultants, who have been named Directors. McNelis and Turner will help propel the company’s growth strategy and rich network of high-quality consultants to help middle market companies drive successful business transformations.

“Dallas’ vibrant business community is fueling demand for high-value solutions that will help CFOs and finance executives optimize and transform their operations to drive growth,” said Manuel Azuara, Principal at Bridgepoint Consulting. “With the addition of Trent and Steph to our leadership team, Bridgepoint is well-positioned to help organizations in the software/technology, manufacturing and distribution and professional services sectors transform and realize immediate value.”

This growth signifies another milestone in Bridgepoint Consulting’s long history of service. For 20 years, the firm has delivered proven services and solutions to more than 2,500 clients, helping to transform their operations and amplify growth as they navigate the rapidly changing business landscape. Bridgepoint Consulting offers a broad range of finance, technology and risk/compliance services to help organizations of all sizes grow and scale efficiently through their business lifecycle.

Some of the firm’s service offerings:

  • Post-acquisition Integration

  • Complex Financial Reporting (including Revenue Recognition and Lease Accounting)

  • Interim CFO and senior-level Finance and Accounting roles

  • Systems Implementation & Integration (specializing in NetSuite ERP and Salesforce CRM)

  • Cybersecurity, Privacy & Compliance (including GDPR and CCPA)


Explore Bridgepoint’s full suite of services and solutions here.

“Our client-focused approach has helped us continue to retain clients and grow our service offerings to meet the evolving needs and challenges of today’s business leaders. We’re excited about what the future holds for our new Dallas location and growing team,” Azuara said.

Bridgepoint Consulting will operate from Addison Group’s Dallas office, which is located in the Galleria area of Dallas on the fourth floor of 14160 Dallas Parkway.

Dallas Leadership Profiles:

Stephanie McNelis has over 20 years of experience with multiple executive-level functions, including operations, human resources, accounting and finance. She has worked with C-Level executives and has extensive expertise with software, financial services, and professional services companies. She also specializes in process improvement, post-acquisition integration, and due diligence. McNelis earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas.

Trent Turner has over 25 years of experience with multiple executive-level functions, including process improvement, system implementation, cash management, forecasting and budgeting, complex financial reporting and analysis, strategic financial planning and risk management. He has worked with C-Level executives to help drive business strategy, financial analysis and process improvement services. Turner earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.

Careers at Bridgepoint

Bridgepoint consulting is currently hiring a variety of positions in Dallas and other markets. Check out all of the firm’s job openings at https://bridgepointconsulting.com/careers.

About Bridgepoint:

Bridgepoint Consulting, an Addison Group company, is a leading management consulting firm that helps organizations throughout their business lifecycle. Offering a broad range of finance, technology and risk/compliance services, Bridgepoint supports clients from the startup phase all the way to IPO readiness and beyond. Since 1999, the firm has been helping executives and management teams reduce their business and operational risks, bridge resource gaps and improve overall performance. Leveraging the added capabilities of its partner brands Addison Group and AIM Consulting, Bridgepoint now has a deep talent pool (5,000 high quality professionals and 800 developers) across the United States), to help companies of all sizes drive innovation across their organizations. Whether an organization needs interim expertise to improve infrastructure and processes, or strategic management of a major transition or transaction, Bridgepoint’s team of industry leaders is able to provide the critical support needed to ensure success. The firm is headquartered in Austin, with offices in Dallas and Houston and has the capability to deliver solutions across the US. To learn more about Bridgepoint Consulting and how the firm can help serve your business, please visit bridgepointconsulting.com.

About Addison Group

Addison Group is a leading provider of professional staffing and permanent placement services for Information Technology, Finance & Accounting, Executive Search, Healthcare, HR & Administrative, and Engineering. Addison’s strengths are its strong management and executive teams, a relationship‐focused selling strategy, a history with clients of delivering the right candidate at the right time, and a loyal candidate base. With 24 offices in cities across the United States, Addison Group offers a national reach with a localized touch. Learn more at http://www.addisongroup.com.

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Delivering Operational Consistency, Quality & Reproducibility to Preclinical Pharma, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Xtalks Life Science Webinars

Both at the sponsor and the contract service provider, value takes the form of price, delivery time, reputation, transparency and security — the kind of efficiencies a software investment is expected to provide.


TORONTO (PRWEB)

Fewer than 50 percent of preclinical research studies, conducted at a cost of $28 billion per year, are reproducible. Rigor in bioanalytical method validation is emerging in the form of a global standard: preclinical studies are increasingly outsourced (by some estimates, more than half of the time) and senior scientists add the management of an offshore team to their duties.

How can software increase the reproducibility of preclinical research studies amid the shift towards outsourcing and the convergence of regulation and expectations?

Both at the sponsor and the contract service provider, value takes the form of price, delivery time, reputation, transparency and security — the kind of efficiencies a software investment is expected to provide.

Join Graeme Dennis, Commercial Director of Preclinical Pharma at IDBS in a live webinar on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 10am EDT (3pm BST/UK) where attendees will learn about:


  • What sets apart a successful preclinical informatics implementation

  • How the software market has responded to the shift to outsourcing

  • Where competitive advantage may be gained for outsourced pharma

  • Why software can help improve reproducibility in preclinical studies

This webinar will examine how the deployment of tools in a unit operations or “Workflow-as-a-Service” context can enable reproducible, consistent and transparent work at the scientist bench — while delivering sponsor value at the same time.

For more information or to register for this event, visit Workflow-as-a-Service: Delivering Operational Consistency, Quality & Reproducibility to Preclinical Pharma.

ABOUT IDBS

IDBS helps research and development (R&D) teams around the world make discoveries that have the potential to transform the lives of populations worldwide.

Our advanced scientific informatics platform, The E-WorkBook Cloud, enables organizations to securely capture, manage, share and gain insight from their structured and unstructured data.

Our diverse customer list includes 22 of the top 25 global pharmaceutical companies, and other R&D-driven organizations in biotechnology, agricultural sciences, chemicals, consumer goods, energy, food and beverage, and healthcare.

Privately held since 1989, IDBS joined Danaher’s Life Sciences platform at the end of 2017. IDBS will help provide the foundation for a portfolio of life sciences informatics and knowledge management solutions, within Danaher, that will accelerate the speed of discovering, developing and producing new drugs and therapies.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com

For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Science: Biology

Research Demonstrates Impact of 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’FL) on Gut Microbiota and Metabolite Production

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These kind of study approaches can give more understanding on the how HMOs can be utilized by the microbiota with a method that is not invasive, which is important especially in the case of infants.


KANTVIK, Finland (PRWEB)

Continuing its leading research on human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), DuPont released the findings of a new study showing that Care4U™ 2’-FL, a DuPont product, beneficially changes microbiota composition and the production of microbial metabolites in comparison to galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and lactose. The effects elicited to microbiota and metabolite composition by 2’-FL were between the responses elicited by GOS and lactose, which indicates that 2’-FL is selectively fermented by the infant microbes.

“Our previous in vitro cultivation experiments, as well as literature, indicated that 2’-FL is selectively utilized by only certain types of bifidobacteria and Bacteroides species, and this type of modelling with a complex microbiota is a step ahead in our journey to understand the prebiotic mechanisms of 2’-FL,” indicated Krista Salli, M.Sc., Scientist, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences.

“This study exemplifies the utility of the DuPont™ Enteromix® infant gut simulator to compare the fermentation of the carbohydrates between each other,” said Heli Anglenius, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences. “Over the years, the Enteromix® gut simulator developed in-house in Kantvik, Finland, has been used successfully for a multitude of studies with fecal microbiota sampled from adults, and this study demonstrates its applicability to studies where the microbiota is obtained from infants. This is a great continuation for more than 20 years of expertise using our own pre-clinical modelling.”

Among the study’s other achievements was the comparison of 2’-FL to GOS and lactose.

“While this study was done under simulated gut conditions, it showed the differences between the carbohydrates, especially in the production of microbial metabolites,” said Ratna Mukherjea, Ph.D., Technical Fellow and Global Research and Development Leader-Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO), DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences. “These kind of study approaches can give more understanding on the how HMOs can be utilized by the microbiota with a method that is not invasive, which is important especially in the case of infants.”

You can read more about this study at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-49497-z.

About DuPont™ Danisco®

DuPont™ Danisco® is the brand for a range of products that help provide enhanced bioprotection, an improved nutritional profile, and better taste and texture with greater cost efficiency and lower environmental impact, meeting the needs of manufacturers of food and beverages and dietary supplements. Through the work of the global network of food scientists and technologists in DuPont, the Danisco® range is supported by a uniquely broad spectrum of know-how across applications and processing.

About DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences applies expert science to advance market-driven, healthy and sustainable solutions for the food, beverage, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries. We also use cutting-edge biotechnology across a range of markets to advance bio-based solutions to meet the needs of a growing population, while protecting our environment for future generations. We are innovative solvers who help our customers turn challenges into high-value business opportunities. For more information: http://www.dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com or http://www.biosciences.dupont.com.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food, and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com.

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Technology: Computer

OnePoint HCM engages employees with Complete G Suite Integration.

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With 2 million+ businesses relying on Google G Suite to power employee communication from enterprise Gmail and collaboration tools, to calendar or secure file storage, OnePoint HCM has introduced seamless integration with Google G Suite. This new integration gives small and mid-sized businesses the ability to engage in-office and remote employees through connecting the Google platforms within the HCM platform.

“Employee experience and communication are a top priority for companies. With OnePoint G Suite integration business can leverage the superior capabilities of both platforms and streamline a number of critical business processes,” says David Miller, OnePoint HCM President. “From automating user provisioning and increased security with single sign-on and user authentication to streamlining communications and strengthening reporting, this integration offers a wide range of benefits by connecting these platforms,” adds Miller.

Starting with recruiting and onboarding, Google Maps lets SMBs list job openings with company-specific information on their Google Maps pin. The Maps app lets HR identify geographic talent pools for more efficient hiring. During the onboarding process, OnePoint user provisioning can create new user accounts automatically reducing IT administration and improving the new hire experience.

These are just some of several new integrations developed for the OnePoint platform. G Suite, in particular, is an example of the trend toward Platform as a Service technology investment. These integrations showcase how modern HCM platforms can create synergies for employees, managers and HR administrators with other business systems that the legacy payroll systems just aren’t able to support.

Take the Google Calendar connection and employee scheduling example. As employee schedules are created in OnePoint they can automatically synch to an employee’s personal google calendar. This eliminates the need for the employee to wait until the schedule is posted to see their assigned shifts. This automation can streamline shift coverage and expedite any changes/swaps that may be necessary.

Aside from scheduling, the G Suite integration is integral in supporting compliance, workforce analytics and HR reporting that companies use every day. The Google Drive integration means HR can schedule and push reports, graphs, timesheet, payroll information, exemption reports, and other critical documents from OnePoint securely into Google Drive while adhering to the permissions structure. This gives your management the regular data needed to monitor issues and prompt alerts; it can even help to make more informed business decisions.

More information on the one point GSuite integration can be found here:

https://onehcm.com/integrations/google-g-suite/

Additional integrations are planned to follow.

About OnePoint HCM and OnePoint Connect:

OnePoint HCM combines a powerful, enterprise-class HR technology with dedicated support services to help companies strengthen and streamline their workforce HCM. The OnePoint HCM platform is a single-database system that unifies employee data, increases productivity, boosts engagement, and simplifies compliance across the entire organization. OnePoint HCM was recently named to HR Tech Outlook’s 2018 Top 10 Workforce Management Solutions.

OnePoint Connect is the API manager from OnePoint HCM that leverages the single employee record to connect to third party products including Microsoft Office 365, Google G Suite, Box.com, Salesforce, Dropbox, and Indeed with more integrations in development.

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Technology: Electronics

Optoma ProScene ZK507 Delivers Powerful 4K UHD Laser Imagery and 5,000 Lumens in Compact Size

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Optoma ZK507

The Optoma ZK507 is a standout addition to our line of market-leading 4K UHD laser projectors, providing high brightness, incredible color and strong reliability in a compact design


FREMONT, Calif. (PRWEB)

Optoma, the world’s number one brand in 4K UHD projection technology,* today introduced its Optoma ProScene ZK507, a compact 4K UHD laser projector with 5,000 lumens of brightness designed for higher education, corporate environments and other professional installations. This mid-range powerhouse projector complements the array of innovative 4K and laser light source portfolio introduced this year, including the Optoma ZK1050, ZK750 and CinemaX P1, contributing to the company’s overall 4K market leadership.

Equipped with some of the most advanced projection technologies on the market, including 4K UHD resolution with 8.3 million pixels, HDR10 and HLG color compatibility, a laser light source, and optimal brightness, the Optoma ProScene ZK507 delivers incredibly detailed images, videos and graphics with bright whites, deep blacks, rich colors and razor-sharp text. The combination of these various features makes the ZK507 an optimal choice for professional applications requiring state of the art resolution and high-impact image performance.

Installation is also a breeze, with vertical lens shift, 1.6x optical zoom and a 12V trigger, along with a compact size, light weight, and quiet operation. RS-232C and LAN connectivity also enable simple integration and control with industry standards.

Optoma ZK507 additional specifications:

  • Dimensions: 19.6” x 6” x 13”

  • Weight: 22 lbs.

  • Brightness: 5,000 ANSI lumens

  • Contrast Ratio: 300,000:1

  • Light Source: DuraCore Laser

  • Light Source Life: Up to 30,000 hours of operation in Eco mode

  • Lens shift: 15% vertical

  • Throw Ratio: 1.39:2.22

  • Zoom: 1.6x

  • Audio: 2x 5W stereo speakers

  • I/O: HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4, 2X USB-A, 12v trigger, RS232, LAN and VGA


“The Optoma ZK507 is a standout addition to our line of market-leading 4K UHD laser projectors, providing high brightness, incredible color and strong reliability in a compact design,” said Brian Soto, head of product management at Optoma Technology. “Incredible image quality, high brightness and built-in installation features are a staple of Optoma ProScene projectors, giving our customers and partners the confidence that our products will provide quality, long lasting performance.”

The Optoma ZK507 is available now for an estimated street price of $3,999 at authorized retailers. For more information, please visit https://www.optoma.com/us/product/zk507-w/.

*PMA Research, Q1-Q2 2019

About Optoma Technology

Optoma combines cutting-edge technology and innovation to deliver remarkable visual display products designed to connect audiences with engaging video and audio experiences. From the company’s ProScene projectors and Creative Touch interactive flat panel displays, to LED displays, Optoma’s suite of products can meet the demands of nearly any professional environment, including conference rooms and classrooms, digital signage, corporate, houses of worship, retail, simulation environments and control rooms. Optoma Technology is the U.S. headquarters for The Optoma Group, with continental headquarters also in Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit http://www.optoma.com.

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health and fitness

Oregon Organic Coalition Names LivBar “Processor of the Year”

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Jessi Freitag and Wade Brooks from LivBar, with Susan Schechter (middle) OOC Board Treasurer

LivBar is honored to be recognized by the Oregon Organic Coalition. We take great pride in making our bars organic and hope to use this award to further educate consumers about the benefits of supporting organic products.


EUGENE, Ore. (PRWEB)

LivBar was named “Processor of the Year” by the Oregon Organic Coalition in the 2019 Organic Awards for Excellence. To be considered for this prestigious award, nominees are required to qualify in a variety of categories, including innovation in organic practices; service to the industry; expansion of organic business opportunities; and overall achievement in the state’s organic trade.

The recipients of the 2019 Oregon Organic Coalition (OOC) Awards for Excellence were presented awards by OOC leadership during a statewide tour of recipient individuals and organizations. Susan Schechter, OOC Board Treasurer, presented LivBar’s award in Salem to CEO Wade Brooks and Director of Marketing and Operations Jessi Freitag.

Brooks said, “LivBar is honored to be recognized by the Oregon Organic Coalition. We take great pride in making our bars organic and hope to use this award to further educate consumers about the benefits of supporting organic products.”

“We’d like to thank the Oregon Organic Coalition for their support of organic companies like LivBar,” Freitag said. “Everyone at LivBar is passionate about living and buying organic and also sustainability practices, such as compostable packaging. Together we can make real change in the consumer packaged goods industry!”

LivBar is setting a new standard for energy bars by creating a bar that is made from organic, whole food in a planet-friendly compostable wrapper. LivBar recently publicly challenged energy bar juggernaut CLIF Bar, and the bar community at large, to switch to compostable packaging in addition to all-organic ingredients. LivBar also does not use a co-packer and instead hand-bakes every bar in Oregon, creating and keeping organic product manufacturing jobs in the state.

This latest award for LivBar comes directly on the heels of the company’s nomination as one of the top gluten free snack bars by the Gluten Free Awards and their win as “Entrepreneur of the Year” from SEDCOR. Earlier in the year, LivBar was awarded “Most Mindful Consumer Packaged Good” by the Mindful Awards.

LivBars are currently available online at Amazon Prime, Amazon Subscribe and Save, direct from the LivBar website (http://www.livbar.com), and in hundreds of stores including Erewhon, New Seasons Markets, Market of Choice, Zupan’s, Garden Bar, and Roth’s Fresh Markets.

LivBar is distributed nationally through KeHE and DPI Specialty Foods.

About LivBar®

LivBar was founded in 2012 in Salem, Oregon, by two nutrition and fitness experts, Jan and Gabe Johansen. Jan was challenged to find any truly healthy energy bars she could recommend to her clients, so she created the LivBar recipes. LivBars are crunchy and chewy and come in five delicious superfood flavors: Coffee Maple Cacao, Raspberry Kale Maca, Blueberry Vanilla Kale, Ginger Lemon Turmeric, and Lemongrass Cherry Matcha. For more about LivBar, visit http://www.LivBar.com or check out our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn.

About Oregon Organic Coalition

The Oregon Organic Coalition (OOC) is a trade support organization, working to advance the development and growth of the organic industry and community in Oregon. The OOC consists of a wide array of key players in Oregon’s organic industry who volunteer their time and energy-from farmers to wholesalers and processors, as well as organic certifiers, scientists, consumers and retailers. The OOC acts as an organizing body, providing direction and endorsement of activities in promotion of Oregon’s organic trade, such as the celebration of OGOW every September, advocating for state policy in favor of Oregon’s organic trade and supporting continued federal support for organic research at Oregon State University.

About the Organic Awards for Excellence

The Oregon Organic Coalition Awards for Excellence provide an opportunity for the Coalition to honor colleagues and organic enterprises for their support of Oregon’s organic trade through their hard work and leadership—farmers, food processors, researchers, organizations and individuals who are leading the state’s organic sector. To be considered for this prestigious award, nominees are required to qualify in a variety of categories, including innovation in organic practices; service to the industry; expansion of organic business opportunities; and overall achievement in the state’s organic trade.

If you would like more information, please call Jessi Freitag, Marketing and Operations Director at (971) 200-5257.

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Industry: Healthcare

Sentara Home Care Employs Telehealth to Reduce Hospital Readmissions

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We believe in the ability of technology to bolster patient care and highly value patient engagement to promote patient independence.


CHESAPEAKE, Va. (PRWEB)

Sentara Home Care Services has achieved a 30-day all-cause readmission rate of 9.09% for their telehealth patients over seven months; 39% lower than the average hospital readmission rate among Medicare patients in Virginia. In December 2018, Sentara Home Care partnered with Health Recovery Solutions, bringing advanced telehealth and remote monitoring to their high-acuity patients.

Patients enrolled in the telehealth program primarily suffer from CHF, COPD, and other chronic conditions. Sentara telehealth patients show an average acuity of 3.62 according to SHP, placing their risk for readmission 25% higher than Sentara’s non-telehealth patients. Sentara’s telehealth program has maintained an average patient satisfaction score of over 90% from January through June of this year.

Sentara attributes the telehealth program’s success to the care continuum set up by the clinical team. The telehealth clinical team leverages the use of a centralized care model and careful clinical documentation to ensure communication across providers and quality care for all patients.

Patients are enrolled in Sentara’s telehealth program following a direct physician referral or home health nurse assessment. Once enrolled, patients receive a 4G tablet, pre-loaded with HRS’ software, and a suite of Bluetooth devices to record their vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, and heart rate. Via the tablet, patients also have access to educational videos and quizzes, daily symptom surveys, and medication reminders. Patient data, from biometric readings to survey and quiz answers, are forwarded in real-time from the patient’s tablet to the clinicians’ dashboard at Sentara’s central office.

Sentara’s centralized care model places a dedicated team of nurses at the core of the care team. The primary responsibility of the nursing team is to monitor the vital signs and health status of patients on the telehealth program. The telehealth nurses collaborate directly with nurses and physicians when an intervention is required to mitigate a patient’s symptoms or prevent an ED visit or hospitalization.

When a patient’s vitals fall out of normal range, the central telehealth team contacts the patient immediately to retest the patient’s vital signs and document any additional symptoms. An intervention is deemed necessary if the patient’s vital sign abnormalities persist, prompting the central telehealth team to contact the patient’s nurse, as well as send a trending report to the patient’s physician.

The tablet and telehealth software provided by HRS enable continuous communication between patient, clinician, and caregiver through voice calling, three-way video conferencing, and text messaging platforms. In recent months, Sentara’s telehealth team has significantly increased the use of text messaging to improve patient engagement, resulting in monthly patient satisfaction scores over 90%.

“We have experienced an increase in patient engagement when patients utilize all features of the system, i.e. those patients reviewing their disease-specific educational sessions tend to be more engaged in their care, said Kim Bradley, Nurse Executive and Director of Clinical Services at Sentara Home Care. “We believe in the ability of technology to bolster patient care and highly value patient engagement to promote patient independence.”

“Sentara’s Telehealth Team is capitalizing on the full capabilities of a telehealth and remote monitoring platform through their detailed clinical documentation, use of text messaging, and implementation of a centralized telehealth model, resulting in fewer hospital readmissions and healthier patients,” added Nolan Santosa, Director of Client Success at HRS.

About Sentara Home Care Services

Sentara Home Care Services is the leading provider of home health and hospice services in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. The organization provides a full spectrum of home care services to meet the individual needs of patients and works closely with physicians to coordinate the multiple therapies and services each patient may require – from skilled nursing care and rehabilitative services to infusion therapy and hospice care. Sentara Home Care Services is part of Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Healthcare. To learn more about Sentara Home Care Services, visit http://www.sentara.com/homecare or call 1-888-461-5649.

About Health Recovery Solutions

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New Company Launches Innovative Breathwork Training Programs

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Breath Control Opening Today

Breath Control

The breath is the horse and the mind is the rider.


NANAIMO, British Columbia (PRWEB)

Today, Breath Control launches their new business and innovate website (https://www.breathcontrol.ca) providing professional Breath training and therapy services for the general public, professional athletes, first responders and military personnel.

Founder of Breath Control, Tyler Huston, is a leading figure and pioneer for Breathwork across Canada and internationally. Tyler is a First Responder Paramedic; Addictions Nurse with specialized training in respiratory therapy and also a competitive athlete and coach. Tyler is trained in The Oxygen Advantage Method and is British Columbia’s first and only Certified Breatheology Instructor’s out of only a handful across North America. Tyler has collaborated with Physicians, Coaches, Counsellors, Navy SEALS, Veterans, Police Officers, Olympic medalists, Firefighters, CEO’s, Parents, Grandparents and Children to develop a sophisticated yet approachable complete breathing system – Breath Control. Tyler has spent years working with clients from all walks of life including Canadian Forces, Professional Athletes, Corporate Executives and First Responders in the community and private and clinical settings including several of Canada’s premier Addiction Rehabilitation Treatment Centers.

The specific breathing exercises are comprised of evidence-based scientifically proven principles, exercises and techniques from numerous methodologies to form one unique comprehensive program.

Breath Control is based upon three main pillars:

  • Biochemistry and composition of the blood

  • Biomechanics of ventilation and functional breathing patterns

  • Psychology and motivational techniques

Breath Control is heavily influenced by scientifically proven Western medical science and psychotherapy techniques while incorporating elements of ancient Eastern practices and philosophies. The Breath Control method is a somatic based therapy that strengthens the coordination between the respiratory system and the nervous system.

Through breathwork, a link can be created between body and mind that enables a person to control stress, increase energy, increase physical and mental performance, alleviate pain, improve health and enhance happiness.

“The breath is the horse and the mind is the rider.”

The average person will breathe 20,000-30,000 times each day and most only utilize 60%-70% of each breath. We waste up to 40% of the body’s main energy supply by inefficient, dysfunctional breathing patterns.

“How we breathe is how we feel, how we breathe is how we live. If we are not breathing fully how can we expect to feel good, feel complete and experience life to it’s fullest.”

Breathing is our #1 source of energy; arguably more important than food or water, yet the breath is often over-looked. Attention to nutrition and hydration is obviously critical to maintaining optimal health but emphasis on breathing should be the paramount priority.

Functional breathing techniques cleanse your body of unwanted waste products, the lungs are strengthened and the immune system is harmonized. Thoughts calm down which enables control over stress levels, pulse is lowered and more energy is acquired to improve resilience and allow clients to reach their full potential. Breath Control training can help clients achieve this in everyday life, while recovering from illness or injuries, at home, at work, for sport performance or in the line of duty. (https://www.breathcontrol.ca/begin-breathing/)

Breath Control training and programming is offered in a variety of different formats and platforms to accommodate and suit their client’s unique lifestyle including:

  • Live Online Individual Training

  • In-Person Private Sessions

  • Workshops and Clinics

  • Retreats

Prices vary from case-to-case as every program is tailored from the ground up based on the requirements of each client. Visit the Breath Control website to view, inquire and register.

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