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Business: Executives

San Diego’s Menas Realty Company Achieves ACMC Designation

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Julie Menas understands the importance of California education in today’s competitive marketplace


LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB)

San Diego based management company, Menas Realty Company, ACMC, has achieved California Association of Community Managers’ (CACM) highest designation available for California community management companies–Accredited Community Management Company (ACMC). Accreditation as an ACMC demonstrates that a management company adheres to the highest state-specific standards for professional business practices when managing associations.

ACMC management companies meet strict risk management, education and insurance requirements which include:

  • Adhering to accounting standards for risk management practices and internal financial controls.

  • Submitting to and passing an independent CPA review that demonstrates compliance with best practices.

  • Ensuring community managers on staff obtain and maintain the Certified Community Association Managers (CCAM) or the Certified Association Financial Manager (CAFM) certification.

  • Maintaining a higher level of insurance coverage to protect the interests of the HOA clients, including general liability, fidelity insurance, errors and omission, and workers’ compensation.


In addition, the ACMC designation must be renewed every five years.

Menas Realty Company, ACMC is proud to serve 150 different communities throughout San Diego and Temecula. The company was founded in 1973 and today is led by Julie Menas who serves as President and CEO. Menas currently has 13 managers holding CACM’s Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM) designation, while the remaining five managers on staff are actively working to complete the state-specific CCAM designation.

Menas Realty Company encourages its managers to go through education and certification by CACM and contributes to the cost of the programs. Company managers are encouraged to attend legal seminars and events that offer an educational benefit, providing employees who have a long tenure with the company the ability to be fully reimbursed for these important educational opportunities.

“Expanding their knowledge and education makes them more valuable to the clients we serve and the company,” said Julie Menas. “Homeowners don’t just want a body in front of them. They want an experienced professional giving them good advice. Having an ACMC certification shows clients we’re a reputable company and that we’re an ethical company with integrity. It shows we can be trusted.”

“Julie Menas understands the importance of California education in today’s competitive marketplace,” said Judy Levinsohn, Director of Education & Credentialing for CACM. “We commend her for taking a leadership role in ensuring that her staff are up to date on the latest laws and issues around California CIDs. Her business is growing rapidly in San Diego and there’s no doubt that encouraging professional development at her company has a lot to do with that trend. We congratulate her and her staff on achieving ACMC.”

About CACM: With nearly 3,000 members, CACM is the only community association management organization to offer California-specific programs leading to a state-recognized designation of Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM®). The association trains community managers to understand and have a working knowledge of more than 1,200 laws and statutes regulating homeowners associations for the benefit of homeowners throughout California. For more information about CACM, our programs or services, visit http://www.cacm.org or contact Emily Yost, Director of Marketing & Communications, at (949) 340-6629 or eyost@cacm.org.

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Health: Addiction

Baymark Health Services Opens Applegate Recovery In Oakdale, LA

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“AppleGate Recovery was founded with the goal of providing patients comprehensive, individualized treatment for opioid addiction. As the opioid crisis continues unabated there has never been a greater need,” said Mike Saul, Division President of AppleGate Recovery.


LEWISVILLE, Texas (PRWEB)

AppleGate Recovery, a BayMark Health Services Company, announced the opening of a physician’s office-based opioid treatment facility in Oakdale, Louisiana. AppleGate Recovery Oakdale, a satellite office for the Lake Charles location, will provide proven medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine or Suboxone® by prescription along with counseling. AppleGate was founded in Louisiana in 2008, and has expanded across the state and the country, now providing care for individuals struggling with opioid addiction at 18 clinics in 8 states, including 6 in Louisiana.

“AppleGate Recovery was founded with the goal of providing patients comprehensive, individualized treatment for opioid addiction. As the opioid crisis continues unabated there has never been a greater need,” said Mike Saul, Division President of AppleGate Recovery. “Time and time again we have seen that when patients are provided a combination of medication, counseling and other support services, they can recover. Now the focus is on bringing treatment options to areas of the community that are currently underserved, helping patients identify what recovery looks like for them and how we can help them get there.”

AppleGate Recovery medical providers utilize buprenorphine and buprenorphine compounds, also known by the brand names Suboxone® Zubsolv®, Bunavail® to help patients control withdrawal symptoms and cravings for opioids. In addition to medication services,

AppleGate provides in house counseling, lab services and case management. This proven treatment model addresses both the physical symptoms and the mental and emotional aspects of addiction.

Chief Executive Officer David K. White, Ph.D. shared, “BayMark, through our various treatment brands, focuses on the goal of improving access to the right treatment type for each patient we serve. Our expansion in Louisiana is a part of that focus, and we’ll continue to work to address areas of the state in need of meaningful, effective treatment options. In addition to office-based outpatient treatment, BayMark offers more structured MAT with methadone, as well as both inpatient and outpatient withdrawal management options in Louisiana. Regardless of where our patients are at in their journey, BayMark can offer help and hope.”

Located at 905 East 7th Avenue, Suite 7, Oakdale LA, AppleGate is now accepting new patients. Call 318.300.4254 to make an appointment or for more information about treatment visit: http://www.AppleGateRecovery.com.

About BayMark Health Services:

BayMark Health Services provides medication-assisted treatment to more than 53,000 patients in recovery from substance use disorder across the United States and Ontario, Canada. Our outpatient programs deliver medically supervised treatment, in a variety of modalities and settings, to meet the diverse needs of our patients who struggle with the use of opioids, alcohol and other prescription and illicit substances. The BayMark continuum of patient-focused services includes: highly structured opioid treatment programs utilizing methadone or buprenorphine and outpatient buprenorphine treatment programs, both of which incorporate counseling as part of an individualized treatment plan for opioid use disorder. Additionally, ambulatory withdrawal management services with naltrexone therapy, and inpatient detoxification services are offered for a variety of substance use disorders.

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Anti-Aging Skincare Company’s 12-Week Clinical Study to be Published in Prestigious Medical Journal

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Nourishing Biologicals: a skincare line where science meets beauty

Study Conclusion — Use of the test products produced significant improvements in skin hydration, TEWL, firmness and skin elasticity with corresponding improvement in facial skin appearance.

This recent article acceptance is noteworthy because it is uncommon for a skincare company to submit an article regarding its product based on scientific efficacy, innovative technology or novel formulation to a medical journal since the objectively measured results must support its conclusions.


SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. (PRWEB)

Nourishing Biologicals, a science-based, anti-aging skincare company, is proud to announce the acceptance of its article for publication in the prestigious Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, a peer-reviewed journal.

The article “Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Anti-aging Skin Care Regimen containing Nutraceuticals and Growth Factors on Facial Skin of Women: A 12-Week Open Label Study” reports the amazing results of an independent, third-party lab’s 12-week clinical study using L’Unique Miracular Facial Serum and L’Unique Skin Essence products produced by Nourishing Biologicals.

“We are delighted to have the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology publish the impressive results of our clinical study of Nourishing Biologicals products on the facial skin of women.”, said Dr. George Sadowski M.D., founder of Nourishing Biologicals.

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (JCAD) delivers “the latest research, comprehensive reviews, didactic case reports, and provocative commentaries on contemporary topics written by key opinion leaders” to over 14,000 practicing dermatologists.

This recent article acceptance is noteworthy because it is uncommon for a skincare company to submit an article regarding its product based on scientific efficacy, innovative technology or novel formulation to a medical journal since the objectively measured results must support its conclusions. Additionally, the article acceptance process is quite stringent. Article submission must be in accordance with the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Article submissions undergo peer review to ensure that the material is accurate, clinically relevant and presented without bias.

The objective of the clinical study was to assess the effectiveness of two sophisticated topical formulations — L’Unique Miracular Facial Serum and L’Unique Skin Essence (Nourishing Biologicals LLC St. Augustine, Fl) on hydration, firmness, elasticity, wrinkling and pore size of facial skin after initial application, then after four, eight and twelve weeks of use.

After Nourishing Biologicals conducted independent, twelve-week medical trials, each patient saw positive results, providing exciting data from the clinical trial that is supportive of this innovative approach for treating an individual’s unique skincare needs at the cellular level using growth factors via Miracular Cellular Communication™.

In short, Miracular Cellular Communication™ is how the skin aids in repair or resists damage. Miracular Cellular Communication™ refers to the continuous signaling within and between the cells through chemical messengers and cellular receptors. This process occurs with normal metabolism but is accentuated with any damaging event such as exposure to toxins, sunlight, and pollution. The signaling mobilizes cells as well as other molecules, turns on genes and in some cases, turns off injurious inflammatory genes and pathways.

“Our products bring scientifically proven ingredients in a sophisticated, one-of-a-kind formulation that produces sensational results in regard to skin firmness, hydration, and disappearance of wrinkles and age spots. The products treat the cause of aging, not the symptom,” continued Dr. Sadowski.

The conclusion of the study was as follows: use of the test products produced significant improvements in skin hydration, trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), firmness and skin elasticity with corresponding improvement in facial skin appearance. Progressive subject perceptions of product benefits were found to be remarkable.

To learn more about Nourishing Biologicals, please visit https://www.nourishingbiologicals.com.

About Nourishing Biologicals: 

Introduced by George E. Sadowski, M.D., Nourishing Biologicals is a leading skincare company bringing together a science-based formula to treat the signs of aging beneath the surface. Nourishing Biologicals provides the highest quality and most effective products carefully formulated with Nobel Prize-winning ingredients and bio-natural proteins that match those of the human body to defend and reverse the signs of skin aging at the cellular level and before skin damage becomes visible to the naked-eye, Miracular Cellular Communication™. Visit Nourishing Biologicals or connect via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube or LinkedIn.

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Technology: Computer

Hospital Angelina Caron extends the hospital coverage of Clinerion’s Patient Network Explorer platform in Brazil.

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BASEL, Switzerland (PRWEB)

Hospital Angelina Caron, of Campina Grande do Sul, Paraná, is the latest Brazilian hospital to join Clinerion’s network of partner hospitals on its Patient Network Explorer platform. Hospital Angelina Caron has nearly one million patients and specializes in cardiology, ophthalmology, pediatrics and neonatology, gynecology and obstetrics, orthopedics, transplants, obesity and digestive system, oncology, neurology, cardiology, nephrology, vascular and endovascular surgery. The hospital has run 10 international trials per year for the past 5 years.

Clinerion’s Patient Network Explorer accelerates drug development, bringing innovative drugs earlier to patients. It helps partner hospitals be visible to pharmaceutical companies seeking suitable patients and sites for their clinical trials. Leveraging patient medical data, queries based on trial protocols may be sent to partner hospitals to assess the count of eligible patients in their electronic health records. All patient data is de-identified and remains under the control of the hospital and inside its IT infrastructure. However, Clinerion’s patented technology also enables authorized trial staff at the hospital to re-identify the patient for the purpose of trial recruitment, while maintaining strict personal data privacy standards.

“With the Clinerion database system, there will be a great progress in research at our center, facilitating patient selection and increasing our effectiveness. Today, a database and facilitating access to information are fundamental to the evolution of research”, says Dalton B. Precoma (M.D; Ph.D), cardiologist of Hospital Angelina Caron.

“We are so pleased that our patient coverage in Brazil is expanding by leaps and bounds,” says Ian Rentsch, CEO of Clinerion. “It shows that the benefits of visibility to pharmaceutical trial sponsors that we offer to hospitals running international clinical trials are well understood and accepted.”

About Clinerion

Clinerion accelerates clinical research and medical access to treatments for patients. We use proprietary technologies for analysis of patient data from our global network of partner hospitals. Clinerion’s Patient Network Explorer radically improves the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trial recruitment by offering data-driven protocol optimization, site feasibility evaluation and real-time patient search and identification to match patients to treatments. Our technology solution provides real-world evidence analytics for medical access. Clinerion facilitates the participation of partner hospitals in leading-edge, industry-sponsored trials and time savings in patient recruitment. We create innovative and disruptive fit-for-purpose solutions which enable pharmaceutical companies to shorten patient recruitment and save costs by streamlining operations and leveraging strategic intelligence. Clinerion’s proprietary Big Data analytics technologies leverage real-time data from electronic health records which comply with international patient privacy and data security regulations. Clinerion is a global data technology service company headquartered in Switzerland.

Clinerion website: http://www.clinerion.com

Clinerion’s Patient Network Explorer: http://www.clinerion.com/index/OverviewOurSolutions/ClinerionPatientNetworkExplorer

For more information, please contact:

Le Vin Chin

Director, Head of Marketing & Communications

Clinerion Ltd

Elisabethenanlage 11, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Tel.: +41 61 865 60 54

media@clinerion.com

About Hospital Angelina Caron

The Angelina Caron Hospital’s mission is to fully serve its various audiences. Equally, humanely and integrally. Having as pillars the most rigorous ethical principles, social commitment and its tradition, as conditioning factors to offer the best health promotion, aimed at the full recovery of the quality of life of its patients. The hospital’s vision is to be a self-sustainable institution of excellence of social interest and state and national reference, capable to act in the areas of health, education, social assistance and medical-scientific research.

Hospital Angelina Caron website: http://www.hospitalangelinacaron.org.br

For more information, please contact:

André Nunes

Talk Comunicação (PR)

Hospital Angelina Caron

Tel.: +55 41 99681-7075

andre@talkcomunicacao.com.br

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Technology: Electronics

Technical Training Discount for Wireless Communications Professionals at EF20

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“This training taught me new ways to efficiently do my job and will open the door to greater opportunities. It is well worth the money and time!” Roger Hopp, MCEI, Radio Technician, City of Cleveland Ohio


GREENCASTLE, Ind. (PRWEB)

The job demand for skilled professionals in wireless communications technology has never been greater. In order to help develop qualified professionals who can meet that demand, ETA® International will again host hands-on training courses during Education Forum 2020 (EF20), which will co-locate with the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE). ETA’s industry partners will offer unparalleled hands-on training opportunities leading to accredited certifications that validate both knowledge and skills necessary for successful careers in today’s communications industry.

Get a 20% discount with code ETASOCIAL on these popular hands-on training workshops leading to accredited ETA certification:

  • Basic Electronics – Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)


This course is designed for practicing electronics technicians needing more in-depth information and expert guidance to enhance their skill level.

  • Communications Site Installer (R56)


This course provides a documented set of standards & guidelines for designing safe and reliable communications sites to help guarantee personnel safety, equipment reliability and equipment availability.

  • Cybersecurity – Information Technology Security (ITS)


This course will give attendees all of the necessary skills to be successful in today’s Cybersecurity industry.

  • Distributed Antenna Systems and BDA Design, Installation & Maintenance (DAS)


This course is open to anyone in the industry, regardless of experience level or job classification. It is for anyone interested in learning the fundamental theories, components, installation, maintenance, and support of in-building DAS and bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs).

  • Fiber Optics for Wireless (FTAA)


This course examines ‘how fiber works’ and the fundamentals of different fibers, cables, connectors and other hardware used in fiber optic communication networks. All of this is with a focus on Fiber to Any Antenna (FTAA) and small cell network applications. After learning the basics and the nuances of fiber within wireless networks, attendees will build skills and best practices in hands-on labs for fiber splicing, cable preparation, OTDR and optical loss testing.

  • General Communications Technician, Level 1 (GCT1)


This course will train on the practices and procedures common to radio communications technicians. It is ideal for federal, state, local and tribal emergency response professionals, communications/support personnel with communications backgrounds and individuals who are responsible for managing a Strategic Technology Reserve (radio cache, mobile communications vehicle or other deployable communications assets).

  • Line and Antenna Sweep (LAS)


This course is for technicians who use a frequency domain reflectometer (FDR) for an introduction to antenna system commissioning. Examine the RF fundamentals and mathematics of decibels, coaxial cable fundamentals and installation, RF connectors, and antenna theory, frequency domain reflectometer testing and interpretations, FDR operation and troubleshooting techniques.

  • Microwave Radio Technician (MRT)


This course will take a systems approach in the examination and analysis of microwave radio communication. Attendees will learn the importance of microwave and millimeter wave radio systems as we move further into 5G, LTE and FirstNet, while addressing the changes in roles, performance, installation and maintenance of microwave and millimeter wave radios.    

  • Passive Intermodulation Testing (PIM)


This course will address what PIM is, how it is tested, why it is important, and the difference between PIM testing and other antenna testing techniques. Prerequisites include a general wireless knowledge. Antenna construction practices and antenna line sweep testing are a plus, but not required.

  • Practical Antenna Basics (PAB)


This course will examine the fundamental principles of RF propagation and explore antennas’ critical roles in wireless communications systems.

  • RF Interference Mitigation (RFIM)


This course will provide all of the necessary skills in order to find and correct RF signal interference. The class begins with basic theory of radio and test equipment, concluding with hands-on applications of everyday problems found in the field. Designed to include beginners as well as senior level technicians and engineers, this course goes beyond interference hunting!

  • 5G Technician – An Introduction to 5G (5GT)


This course is aimed at cellular technicians and engineers with basic knowledge of the wireless industry and covers a variety of topics including: 5G linguistics, uses of 5G (enterprise, consumers and government systems), 5G equipment specifications, 5G networks, 5G construction best practices, 5G infrastructure design and general design thinking principles and concepts.

Discover workshop dates, specific details, and register to attend these hands-on training workshops at http://iwceexpo.com.

About the Education Forum – ETA International is proud to host hands-on training through outside vendors in popular technology areas related to ETA certification during Education Forum, co-located with the International Wireless Communications Expo, March 30-April 3, 2020, in Las Vegas, NV. ETA’s partners, the industry’s most respected trainers, will provide in-depth hands-on training in key areas of expertise beginning on Monday, March 30th. Following each training class, ETA will provide opportunities to test for ETA certification.

About ETA International – Since 1978, ETA has delivered over 232,000 certification examinations successfully. Widely recognized and frequently used in worker job selection, hiring processes, pay increases, and advancements, ETA certifications are often required as companies bid on contracts. ETA’s certifications are personal and travel with the individual, regardless of employment or status change and measure competencies of persons, not products or vendors. All ETA certifications are accredited through the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC) and align with the ISO-17024 standard. http://www.eta-i.org

About International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) – Since 1977, the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has been the authoritative annual event for communications technology professionals. IWCE features over 370 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry. Over 7,000 individuals attend from a diverse group of industry professionals including government/military, public safety, utility, transportation and business enterprise. IWCE 2020 will be held March 30-April 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information, visit http://www.iwceexpo.com.

Download this press release at –

http://www.eta-i.org/pr/Technical_Training_Discount_for_Wireless_Communications_Professionals_at_EF20.pdf

Industry: Healthcare

Good Leads® Announces the “End of Year” Incentive Plan for Outsourced B2B Lead Generation Services

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Good Leads CEO Bob Good

The goal is to quickly fill our client’s sales pipeline in the fall such that they meet their annual target and get an early start on their 2020 revenue goals stated Bob Good CEO


SALEM, N.H. (PRWEB)

Good Leads® is announcing the “EOY” incentive plan with a 2 month offering and financing for outsourced B2B Lead Generation services. Good Leads will rapidly deploy a Strategic Strike inside sales team under their Prospect Builder® Program and extend delayed payments till the end of the contract term.

Using a proven process and knowledge of a client company, the Good Leads Strategic Strike Team will skillfully act as their inside sales team. Key features of the Build The Pipeline EOY incentive plan are customization of an ideal prospect contact database; rapid deployment of seasoned outbound calling business development professionals; short term program commitment that is scalable and extendable and a financial incentive of delayed payments on new programs.

The Good Leads “EOY” incentive plan is also applicable to their Sales Builder® Program and Event Builder™ Program, respectively, to drive fall sales or event attendance. And in all cases, the plan is backed by Good Leads’ signature guarantee and warranty to further protect and maximize client’s marketing and sales investment.

Good Leads CEO Bob Good stated, “Many companies are uncertain as to how to deal with the many marketing spend options. In announcing the Good Leads ‘EOY’ plan, we are creating an incentive for our technology clients to finish the year with a pipeline of opportunities by offering a quick deployment of skilled business development resources and adding a delayed payment option to assist with cash flow. The goal is to quickly fill our client’s sales pipeline in the fall such that they get an early start on their 2020 revenue goals.”

About Good Leads:

Good Leads is a leading provider of outsourced business developmen t services including qualified B2B lead generation, setting phone, face to face and web demo appointments specializing in enterprise software, healthcare IT, network security and product design & engineering software and design services. For 16 years, Good Leads has partnered with 450 domestic and international institutions, from high-tech to governmental agencies, to develop and implement a business development strategy as part of their integrated marketing plan. http://www.GoodLeads.com; 866 894-LEAD

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Health: Mental Health

American Psychiatric Nurses Association Announces 2019 Annual Awards Recipients

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As we celebrate the extraordinary individuals and chapter who are nurturing our workforce and embracing leadership roles, we send a message that psychiatric nurses can have a significant influence on our nation’s overall health.


FALLS CHURCH, Va. (PRWEB)

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) announces the selection of nine outstanding individuals from the field of psychiatric-mental health nursing, and one APNA chapter, to honor for excellence at the APNA 33rd Annual Conference in New Orleans in October. These award recipients lead by example, make a positive impact and elevate the work of those around them.

“Psychiatric-mental health nurses are the whole health connection,” APNA President Gail R. Stern, RN, MSN, PMHCNS-BCsays. “As we celebrate the extraordinary individuals and chapter that are nurturing our workforce and embracing leadership roles, we send a message that psychiatric nurses can have a significant influence on our nation’s overall health.”

For daring to innovate and giving voice to other nurses and the patients they serve, the recipients below were nominated by their colleagues and chosen for recognition by a committee of their peers.

Susie M. Adams, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, Professor of Nursing, Faculty Scholar for Community Engaged Behavioral Health, Nashville, TN, will be awarded Psychiatric Nurse of the Year, honoring her career-long passion for community engagement and psychiatric-mental health nursing, which improved the lives of those with mental health and substance use needs, strengthened communities, and inspired new nurses.

Marlene Nadler-Moodie, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, Clinical Nurse Specialist, San Diego, CA, will receive the Award for Distinguished Service. Her work exemplifies the possibilities for psychiatric-mental health nurses: as an advocate for patients, as a community and APNA leader, and as a dedicated servant of psychiatric-mental health nursing as a whole.

Diane H. Esposito, PhD, ARNP, PMHCNS-BC, Visiting Professor, Palm City, FL, will receive the Award for Excellence in Education. Her drive to help improve nursing education included spearheading the creation of an undergraduate education faculty toolkit to expand psychiatric-mental health resources for nursing students nationwide.

APNA Kentucky Chapter, will receive the Award for Innovation – Chapter. This chapter is intentional about ensuring diverse perspectives are represented in conference programming and looks outward to participate in their community, enriching the mental health care conversation.

Joseph Giovannoni, DNP, PMHCNS-BC, APRN-RX , Honolulu, HI, will receive the Award for Innovation – Individual. His innovative practice, including a model guided by loving kindness and compassion, has resulted in improved outcomes for both individuals on probation and victims of sexual abuse.

Matthew Tierney, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FANP-BC, FAAN, Clinical Faculty and Clinical Director of Substance Use Treatment and Education, San Francisco, CA, will receive the Award for Excellence in Leadership – APRN. His leadership both ensures care for stigmatized individuals with substance use disorders and that new nurses in the field receive expert mentorship and support.

Brynne Delaney Calleran, MSN, BSN, BS, NE-BC, IN/RN-BC, PMH/RN-BC, Nurse Clinician, Nurse Educator, Magnet Designation Specialist, Bronxville, NY, will receive the Award for Excellence in Leadership – RN. Her accomplishments include leading initiatives around the pursuit of Magnet status for the hospital where she works. It was among the first freestanding psychiatric hospitals to achieve this designation.

Francine Pingitore, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Johnston, RI, will receive the Award for Excellence in Practice – APRN. Her body of work with child and adolescent group therapy promotes a person-centered approach to care and includes programs for individuals living with eating disorders.

Vanessa H. Barlow, MBA, BSN, RN, Supervisor Charge Nurse, Alabaster, AL, will receive the Award for Excellence in Practice – RN. Her achievements have included both implementing strategies for de-escalation and restraint reduction and a career-long dedication to offering mentoring and guidance to her team.

Janet Ann York, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, Director PMHNP Residency, Charleston, SC, will receive the Award for Excellence in Research. For decades, Janet has applied her research to clinical work, trainings, and advocacy to ensure that the standards of care for psychiatric-mental health nursing remain current.

About the APNA Annual Conference:

The APNA 33nd Annual Conference will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, October 2-5, 2019, in New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition to honoring this year’s awards recipients, the APNA Annual Conference offers hundreds of varied sessions and networking opportunities to more than 2000 psychiatric-mental health RNs and APRNs who attend each year.

About the APNA:

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is a national professional membership organization committed to the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing and wellness promotion, prevention of mental health problems and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders. APNA’s membership is inclusive of all psychiatric-mental health registered nurses including associate degree, baccalaureate, advanced practice (comprised of clinical nurse specialists and psychiatric nurse practitioners), and nurse scientists and academicians (PhD). APNA serves as a resource for psychiatric-mental health nurses to engage in networking, education, and the dissemination of research.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Business: Executives

Colorado Chapter of AA-ISP Announces New Board Members to Expand Learning and Networking Amongst Local Sales Community

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“There is still a huge need to get the word out on the importance of proper alignment between sales and marketing. AA-ISP can serve as a platform to educate marketers and sellers on the benefits of true collaboration to grow the funnel.


DENVER (PRWEB)

The Colorado Chapter of the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP) today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors are Gretchen Lehman, Jen Holtvluwer and Morgan Kirkland. “All three of our newest Board members embody the spirit of giving back to the local sales community and bring talent, vigor and energy to the table. We are fortunate to have them serve on the board as we continue to strengthen the Colorado chapter of AA-ISP,” Tim Corken, President, Colorado AA-ISP.

Gretchen Lehman leads the sales and marketing strategy at Unthink Solutions. Unthink Solutions is a Denver based team of consultants & specialists that work with B2B startups and professional services nationally. Lehman’s background of branding and marketing includes over 16 years of experience in the creative industry. “Together with an incredible team of leaders I am eager to showcase what is likely one of highest concentrations of high caliber sales professionals in the nation. I am honored to assist in building strong connections within our Colorado chapter and watch our community become unstoppable,” stated Lehman.

Jen Holtvluwer leads the marketing and inside sales function at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE). ALE is a leading network, communications and cloud solution provider. Holtvluwer’s background includes creating demand generation and inside sales organizations for challenger brands looking to substantially increase revenue. She has served on previous boards for PRSA (Public Relations Society of America), AMA (American Marketing Association) and Alpha House of Tampa. “There is still a huge need to get the word out on the importance of proper alignment between sales and marketing. AA-ISP can serve as a platform to educate marketers and sellers on the benefits of true collaboration to grow the funnel. I look forward to working with some of the brightest sales leaders in the nation,” stated Holtvluwer.

Morgan Kirkland leads the inside sales team at Autodesk. Autodesk makes software for people who make things. For over a decade Kirkland has managed inside sales teams for several brands, some include SAP, Epicore Software, Epicor and Veritiv. He has served on the Minneapolis and Columbus AA-ISP boards and brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the chapter.

The mission of the Colorado chapter of AA-ISP is to create compelling programs and content the local sales community can leverage to grow their knowledge of inside/digital sales. This is done by offering learning and networking events in the greater Denver area in addition to compelling on-line webinars. “The chapter is already seeing higher engagement rates due to added support from our new board members. The August chapter event included a panel-discussion of 5 sales leaders sharing candid best practices and was standing room only. We make sure there is plenty of learning and networking and are known to offer free libations to those that attend – we have fun in addition to offering compelling content,” shared Corken.

About AA-ISP – https://www.aa-isp.org/chapter/colorado

The AA-ISP is a global community dedicated exclusively to advancing the profession of Inside/Digital Sales. Our mission is to help Inside/Digital sales reps and leaders leverage our peer community and resources through published content, local chapters, community research and benchmarking, global conferences, career development, and Inside/Digital Sales virtual training/certification programs for all levels.

Media Contact:

Jen Holtvluwer, Denver AA-ISP Chapter Officer

Jen.holtvluwer@al-enterprise.com

1-616-540-7656

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DuPont Continues to Lead Microbiome Innovation with Strategic Research Partnership

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I’m pleased that DuPont is partnering with us, funding this project and turning fundamental discoveries in the laboratory into potential new therapies that will address an urgent need.


COPENHAGEN, Denmark (PRWEB)

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences today announced its strategic partnership with Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB). This is its fifth research collaboration since the establishment of the DuPont Microbiome Venture in late 2017.

Jointly with QIB, a research institute with world leading expertise in microbiome interactions, this 3-year preclinical project will focus on studying the gut bacteria’s ability in influencing the immune system. The research will evaluate how extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are naturally produced by the gut bacteria, can be used to enhance immunity and prevent or treat inflammatory conditions. A key step to having a better understanding of the human health and diseases is to understand the interaction between gut bacteria and the body as such scientific findings are increasingly used to develop new strategies for the treatment and prevention of health conditions.

Current microbiome-based therapeutic approaches being explored around the world include live biotherapeutics or next-generation probiotics, small diffusible molecules produced by gut bacteria, and faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). The new study promises an approach that directly targets mucosal sites in the gut lining that integrate with the immune system using EVs derived from gut bacteria.

Researchers in QIB, Professor Simon Carding and Regis Stentz, Ph.D., have discovered that EVs produced by one specific type of gut bacterium, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, target immune cells of the gut lining, especially the dendritic cells known as the master regulators of the immune system. They found that EVs, produced naturally by gut bacteria are well tolerated, safe to use and have several properties which make them ideal candidates to be used in novel therapeutics to enhance immunity.

“I’m pleased that DuPont is partnering with us, funding this project and turning fundamental discoveries in the laboratory into potential new therapies that will address an urgent need. We look forward to working together with them to bring forward a solution that we can deliver to consumers and patients,” said Prof. Carding.

Researchers from the St. Mark’s Hospital, Imperial College London and University of Liverpool also will participate and bring additional preclinical and clinical expertise to this joint project.

Sebastien Guery, leader of DuPont’s Human Microbiome Venture said, “We are delighted to be partnering with Quadram Institute Bioscience, a world leader in the science and technology of extracellular vesicles produced by gut bacteria. If successful, the project will provide the basis for a new form of immuno-therapy based on gut bacterial extracellular vesicles that will be taken forward for human clinical trials. I believe this technology has the potential to reduce the global burden of infectious and chronic diseases.”

The Microbiome Venture is a focused entrepreneurial team with a strong connection to the larger DuPont organization, tapping into capabilities including R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, legal and marketing. The Microbiome Venture investment will complement DuPont’s existing product portfolio, especially in the areas of probiotics and prebiotics, including human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). To find out more, visit http://www.human-microbiome.dupont.com.

About Quadram Institute

The Quadram Institute (quadram.ac.uk) is an interdisciplinary research center at the forefront of a new era of food and health research. It brings together researchers and clinicians under one roof and houses one of Europe’s largest endoscopy units and a clinical research facility.

Based on the Norwich Research Park, The Quadram Institute is a partnership between Quadram Institute Bioscience, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the University of East Anglia and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).

Its mission is to deliver healthier lives through innovation in gut health, microbiology and food and its vision is to understand how food and microbes interact to promote health and prevent disease.

Four interconnected research themes in Quadram Institute Bioscience deliver a pipeline of research in plants, microbes, food and health: microbes in the food chain; the gut and the microbiome; food innovation and population health.

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.

DuPont™, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ™, ℠ or ® are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted.

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Enabling Technologies helps IT Departments Detect and Respond to Phishing Attacks

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Before, “managing email security-related tasks took up about 25 percent of my time.” Now, he says: “we’re dealing with email security only 5 percent of the time.” – Chris Gielow, Director of Information Technology at Viewpoint


ESTERO, Fla. (PRWEB)

Enabling Technologies has announced the availability of its PhishHunter and BreachHunter solutions, developed for the detection and prevention of phishing attacks.

The Verizon 2017 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) found that 81% of hacking-related breaches leveraged either stolen or weak passwords. And the most common method of stealing passwords was phishing.

PhishHunter and BreachHunter utilize Enabling’s forensic knowledge to analyze threats, customize rules, and automate responses to targeted attacks. Administrators are provided with a shortlist of actionable next steps and users are left with a clean inbox and less risk. “In almost every PhishHunter engagement we have found compromised accounts during the first day and several issues that needed to be addressed. Most clients are amazed at how easy it is to use and how much time the solution saves them,” said Brandon Bowlin, Director of Security Services at Enabling Technologies.

With PhishHunter, clients set the rules for automated actions, giving them full control of what is protected and how they will be notified. BreachHunter uses Enabling’s team of security experts to set the rules, update clients, and aid with remediation.

To date, Enabling has successfully deployed these solutions in more than 50 organizations, with stellar results. Among these success stories are Viewpoint Software and Volusia County Schools.

The IT team at Viewpoint Software, a global construction software developer, was burdened by frequent phishing scams. “We used to respond to unplanned issues, which would interrupt our other work,” said Chris Gielow, Director of Information Technology at Viewpoint. “Just being reactive was untenable.” “ We needed to be proactive to protect our users and our systems.”

Assisted by Enabling Technologies, Viewpoint saw immediate results with their customized PhishHunter configurations. “We’re now able to be more proactive, and are much more scalable,” said Gielow. Before, he says that “managing email security-related tasks took up about 25 percent of my time.” Now, he says: “we’re dealing with email security only 5 percent of the time.”

In central Florida, Volusia County Schools (VCS) was struggling to deal with a growing number of phishing attacks. VCS needed a solution to get ahead of the problem.

Enter Enabling Technologies, to help activate and configure custom policies .On the first day, Enabling was able to help identify nine compromised accounts, allowing VCS to immediately address them before attackers had the chance to cause further damage in their environment. “We enabled PhishHunter at exactly the right time,” said Alex Kennedy, Volusia County Schools’ Director of Infrastructure and Technical Services.

Custom Advanced Threat Protection policies – combined with custom Exchange Transport Rules – enabled VCS to be much more proactive going forward. And by implementing the automated account reset capability of PhishHunter, VCS quickly gained the capability to be reactive as well – identifying and automatically remediating compromises faster than a person could. “We quickly made the decision to use PhishHunter to automatically disable compromised accounts,” said Kennedy. “Within seven minutes of a compromise, the account is automatically disabled. No human could detect or respond that fast.”

About Enabling Technologies

Enabling Technologies is a leading systems integrator of Microsoft 365 solutions. Enabling has 27 years of messaging and real-time communications experience, and over 1700 deployments of Microsoft Teams/Skype for Business, Exchange, Exchange Unified Messaging, and Office 365.

Enabling’s tried-and-true processes have helped customers minimize risk, maximize existing investments, and optimize the end-user Unified Communications experience. Enabling takes an all-inclusive approach to projects, mastering the technical components while also optimizing the people and process side to technology rollouts. We specialize in secure cloud solutions, including Office 365 and hybrid migrations.

Having Enabling design, implement, and proactively monitor your Office 365 and Skype for Business systems is the first step to changing the way your workforce thinks about communications – for the better. Enabling’s seasoned, certified IT professionals work with a range of next-generation technologies and can recommend and implement the “right solution” for our customers. A four-time recipient of the Microsoft Partner of the Year award, Enabling Technologies has provided professional services and solutions to organizations of various sizes – across industries including government, legal, financial, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and medical.

https://www.enablingtechcorp.com/phishhunter

For additional information:

Elle DiCasparro – 443.625.5112

edicasparro@enablingtechcorp.com

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