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MyBioGate Held PITCH and MATCH at China Focus @Biotech Week Boston

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MyBioGate Inc., a company that promotes and facilitates cross-border investment and collaborations in healthcare innovation, successfully concluded their latest PITCH and MATCH event as part of China Focus@ Biotech Week Boston, held at Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on September 10, 2019.

Mybiogate PITCH and MATCH events provide a platform to investors and companies, where they get to know each other in advance and can subsequently follow up through presentations, Q&A and one-on-one meetings.

In the opening, Dr. Ding, Director of Investment Analyst from MyBioGate Inc. encouraged western companies to actively explore the China opportunity and emphasized that despite the CFIUS reform, Chinese companies remain to be interested in investing in innovations all around the world, including United States. The in-licensing deals are not perceived to be restricted and thus reached a record high in 2018.

Nine companies took part in the Boston chapter of the PITCH & MATCH event. Each gave an 8-minute presentation about their cutting-edge science, and the business opportunities that brings globally and in Chinese market, in front of a diverse audience consisting of industrial KOLs and investors from well-known institutions.

Majority of the participating companies focused on therapeutics. For example, Virometix, a Swiss biotechnology company, showcased their technology for designing synthetic vaccines to prevent infectious diseases and treat chronic diseases. Another company, Feldan Therapeutics, grabbed attention by virtue of their proprietary peptide-based delivery platform for direct introduction of proteins into target cells.

Medical devices were also a major area of focus in this event. Sensus Healthcare, Inc., a clinical stage company looking for partners to expand into Chinese market, showed impressive results from use of a targeted single dose triple-modulated radiotherapy and Brachytherapy device.

Interestingly, the therapeutics pitched at this event were not just limited to human diseases. Hemomed, a pre-clinical stage biotech, pitched its lead product for developing and marketing a Canine Anemia drug, produced through its patented, platform technology, EAF PEGylation of Hemoglobin.

Finally, participating companies also came in different sizes. RNP Therapeutics, a seed stage biotechnology company attracted as much attention as Sorrento Therapeutics, a clinical stage biotechnology company with a rich and diverse pipeline.

“The Pitch and Match session at China Focus generated a high level of interest from investors and was a way to quickly connect with a relevant and sizeable audience. We are in due diligence with two companies as a result.” Cited from Anna Sumeray, CEO of Virometix AG. “I was really glad I had a chance to attend China Focus@BWB at Boston in 2019. It provided great opportunity to meet entrepreneurs, investors and make new friends. It is honored to present my startup company (RNP Therapeutics) in front of investors, who later on might be interested in further discussion. One-on-one meeting is extremely useful to make connection. I hope I can attend next meeting in future.” Tom Wang, Acting CFO of RNP Therapeutics responded to us with a passion.

For more information, please visit: https://events.mybiogate.com/biotechweekboston/

Mybiogate’s next event with PITCH and MATCH is at China Focus @Europe Hamburg is slated for November 10 at Grand Elysée Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany (https://events.mybiogate.com/europe/).

About China Focus

China Focus is bringing together investors, pharma leaders and innovators from China and around the world for an exclusive partnering event designed to inspire, educate and foster cross-border investment and collaboration in leading biopharma innovations. The forum features premier 1-to-1 networking opportunities prior to and during the forum.

For questions and inquiries:

Feier Chen

Marketing Manager

7707 Fannin Street

Ste. 200

Houston, TX 77054

United States

Phone: (832) 497-2220

Email: feier.chen@mybiogate.com

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Greer Named Director of Finance at TwelveStone Health Partners

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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (PRWEB)

TwelveStone Health Partners, a leading provider of comprehensive chronic care medication services, has named Tammy Greer as director of finance.

“With more than 15 years of public accounting experience working with growth companies like TwelveStone, Tammy’s background ensures that we maintain our high level of fiscal responsibility,” says Jozef Nuyens, chief financial officer of TwelveStone Health Partners.

Greer is responsible for establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. In this role, she will take the lead for legal and regulatory compliance with all accounting and financial reporting functions and overseeing cost and general accounting, payroll, and risk management.

She is an experienced CPA, who prior to TwelveStone, managed the accounting function at The Parkes Companies, including 32 affiliates. As a controller she was responsible for financial statements, risk management, and treasury management while managing the accounting system and controls to ensure accurate reporting of financial results in compliance with GAAP.

Greer joins several Middle Tennessee State University alumni at TwelveStone where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

About TwelveStone Health Partners

TwelveStone Health Partners incorporates the objective of glorifying God into its mission by delivering a higher level of service to partners and patients. As an organization, TwelveStone supports the transition from acute to post-acute care environments and the transition from sickness to health. This is the third evolution in the company’s history, beginning in 1980 when Richard Reeves and Ronald Powell created a single retail pharmacy location then called Reeves Powell Saveway Drug Store. In 1994 Shane Reeves and Rick Sain launched Reeves-Sain and over 20 years grew the organization to include seven companies. In 2015 Reeves Sain Drug Store, Inc., a retail pharmacy, and its specialty pharmacy, EntrustRx were sold to Fred’s, Inc. In 2016 Shane Reeves launched TwelveStone Health Partners with the objective of continuing to pursue the highest professional, business and community goals set forth by its founders. For more information visit http://www.12stonehealth.com.

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How To Pick The Best Car Insurance Plan For A Family And Save Money

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“Accessing multi-vehicle plans is usually the best solution for a family with multiple cars. However, it is recommended to get quotes and compare prices first,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


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Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains which are the best car insurance plans for a family and how these plans can help families save money.

For more info and free quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/best-auto-plans-for-a-family/

It is not unusual for a household to own 2 or more cars. In fact, it is quite common, since both parents may have different jobs, and the kids need to be in different locations. Selecting the best plans for a family becomes an urgent matter, given the current average cost of car insurance. Find out more and get free car insurance quotes from http://compare-autoinsurance.org

Each car must have its own insurance. Car owners must purchase coverage for each vehicle they own. Auto insurance is not transferable to another vehicle and it cannot be transferred to another driver.

Look for multi-car insurance plans. Bundling multiple vehicles under the same contract is the recommended thing to do. The reason is simple: the cost for insuring multiple cars under the same contract is cheaper than insuring each car individually.

The savings will be directly proportional with the number of added cars. Increasing the number of cars will also increase the overall value of the discount. However, be aware that the number of cars which can be added is limited. Usually, the maximum number is 5.

Get quotes before signing a deal. Although accessing multi-vehicle plans is considered the best solution for a family with multiple cars, it is wise to get quotes. Check if it really is worth accessing the plan and how much will it save. Compare the numbers with currently existing offers on the market.

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.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

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High Profile, Inc. President and CEO Purchases Company, Now Full Owner

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Bronwyn Allen, President & CEO of High Profile Staffing


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Bronwyn Allen, an employee at High Profile, Inc. for over 30 years, purchases Dallas-based staffing firm to become sole owner, adding another woman-owned business to the Dallas market.

R. Jock Stafford founded High Profile, Inc. in the summer of 1987. After corporate moves with Procter & Gamble and Frito Lay, he started High Profile with the vision of offering the most professional staffing firm in Dallas. His vision extended beyond just professionalism, and Jock sought to create a firm centered around honesty, responsibility, and respect. For over thirty-two years his vision has endured and adapted to provide the highest quality of service to the Dallas Fort Worth job market.

Four months after founding the company, Jock hired Bronwyn Allen to join the newly formed recruiting team. In 2000 Bronwyn was promoted to company President, where she continued to thrive and lead by example. Bronwyn’s commitment, work ethic, and innate leadership abilities are unparalleled and made her the obvious choice to succeed Jock as CEO in 2015. Carrying on Jock’s vision, Bronwyn initiated a community outreach program, Good Works!, to further promote High Profile’s dedication to corporate responsibility in the Dallas community.

Under Bronwyn’s leadership, the company has received numerous awards, such as Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and DFW Texas Recruiters Network’s “Recruiting Team of the Year”. In August of 2019, Bronwyn purchased the company from Jock Stafford, and is now owner, CEO, and President of one of the largest staffing firms in Dallas. Bronwyn’s dedication to promoting the values and philosophy of High Profile continues to carry the company to new heights.

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RJ Young’s Hands & Hearts Committee Partners with Dreams and Wishes of Tennessee to Grant Child’s Wish

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Ian and his mother, Anna

Ian and his mother, Anna

On behalf of Dreams & Wishes of TN, I would like to thank all of the employees at RJ Young for their support & donations which made Ian’s wish come true. We’ve been able to grant more wishes to kids fighting cancer because of our sponsorship with RJ Young –Program Dir. Tanya Sturm of Dreams & Wishes


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

On September 11th, 2019, RJ Young’s Hands & Hearts Committee granted ten-year-old Ian’s wish of going on a Disney cruise.

Ian was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 16 months old. He received three brain surgeries, six rounds of chemotherapy, and 30 days of proton radiation. Just prior to starting kindergarten, Ian had a mini stroke which led to two more brain surgeries to create a bypass in his brain. In May 2018, he was diagnosed with a radiation-induced high-grade sarcoma in his brow bone which required another brain surgery and six chemo treatments. Doctors are also closely monitoring suspicious spots on his lungs.

“On behalf of Dreams and Wishes of Tennessee, I would like to thank all of the employees at RJ Young for their support and donations which made Ian’s wish come true. We have been able to grant more wishes to kiddos fighting cancer because of our sponsorship with RJ Young,” said Program Director, Tanya Sturm of Dreams and Wishes.

Ian is currently recovering well and regaining strength. He is a huge Disney fan and has always dreamed of going on a Disney cruise. Ian and his family will be going on a four-night cruise on the Disney Dream ship in October 2019.

RJ Young’s COO, AJ Baggott said, “RJ Young’s commitment to giving back to our community is at the heart of our core values and culture. We were incredibly fortunate to have this opportunity to meet Ian and his family and to inform them that his wish was being granted. This is a testament to the more than 650 RJ Young employees who generously contributed to this amazing cause.”

RJ Young has raised funds to grant ten children with wishes throughout the past 15 years.

About Hands & Hearts Committee                                            

RJ Young’s Hands & Hearts Committee was created 15 years ago in order to raise awareness, recruit volunteers, and organize fundraisers for community service projects throughout the year for the RJ Young employees. In 2019, funds raised from RJ Young’s employees’ were allocated for Dreams and Wishes of Tennessee.

About Dreams and Wishes

Dreams and Wishes of Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Wish Granting organization that grants wishes to individuals between the ages of 5-21 who have relapsed from cancer. For giving opportunities, volunteer, or to refer a child visit https://www.dreamsandwishesoftn.org/how-to-help

About RJ Young

RJ Young is the largest, privately-held dealer in the Southeast and one of the largest in the nation, specializing in managed IT services, document management solutions, managed print services, remote support, remote monitoring, fulfillment services, and office imaging for small to enterprise level businesses. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, RJ Young has been partnering with businesses since 1955 and has over 650 employees in over 30 sales and service locations across nine states. Under the corporate tagline “Your productivity is our mission,” RJ Young helps modern professionals become more successful in their businesses with solutions to securely manage paper and digital information and empowers businesses with leading printing technologies. To learn more about RJ Young, visit https://www.rjyoung.com.

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Mercy Medical Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Opening of Nationally Acclaimed Center for Women’s Health and Medicine

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Mercy Medical Center clinical and lay staff gather to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Center for Women's Health and Medicine.

Mercy Medical Center clinical and lay staff gather to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Center for Women’s Health and Medicine.

“….Mercy continues to advocate for women’s needs in body, mind and spirit. Through the Women’s Center, we see the fulfillment of the mission of the Sisters of Mercy, each and every day,” said Thomas R. Mullen, President and CEO, Mercy Health Services.


BALTIMORE (PRWEB)

Mercy Medical Center is celebrating as the 144-year-old hospital recognizes the 25th anniversary of The Weinberg Center for Women’s Health & Medicine. The Center first opened on Sept. 23, 1994 with ceremonies led by CBS-TV “Sixty Minutes” anchor/reporter Leslie Stahl.

The Center’s offerings were originally scattered throughout the Mercy campus. The Center would find a new home under a single roof in 2003, as Mercy cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art, 6-floor facility—The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center at Mercy at 227 St. Paul Place—opening on time and within budget thanks to donations including a $10 million gift from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. Today, Mercy’s Weinberg Center hosts many of Mercy’s premier Centers of Excellence, including breast care, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, mammography, and radiation oncology services.

“A quarter century ago, we began a journey that would guide Mercy into the next millennium. A Gallup survey was commissioned, and Mercy medical and executive staff visited hospitals across the nation to determine the best way to enhance our women’s services. The result was the Center for Women’s Health and Medicine. As then, Mercy continues to advocate for women’s needs in body, mind and spirit. Through the Women’s Center, we see the fulfillment of the mission of the Sisters of Mercy, each and every day,” said Thomas R. Mullen, President and CEO, Mercy Health Services.

As part of the 25th anniversary celebratory campaign, Mercy will air via Facebook Watch a series of one-on-one interviews conducted by noted Baltimore broadcast journalist Donna Hamilton with leading Mercy Women’s Center physicians, including Drs. Neil Rosenshein, Dwight Im, and Neil Friedman. Mercy Health Foundation will present an invitation-only special celebratory event on Tuesday evening, Oct. 15th, 2019.

“I’ve been privileged to be a part of the growth of Mercy’s Women’s Center, and am gratified to think of the many patients who have been cared for by the dedicated and talented doctors, nurses and other medical providers, here at Mercy over the years,” said Neil B. Friedman, M.D., FACS, Medical Director of The Weinberg Center for Women’s Health & Medicine at Mercy, and Director of Mercy’s Hoffberger Breast Center.

Special 25th anniversary Women’s Center signage and banners are on view on Mercy’s downtown campus and at its hubsites, including Lutherville, Reisterstown, Glen Burnie, Overlea, Canton, and Columbia, MD. Other highlights include new furniture and entry-way enhancements to the Weinberg Center; the installation of a self-contained water feature and garden with live flowering plants located in the center’s 5th floor atrium; a day-long celebration held Sept. 23rd for patients and Mercy staff; and the debut of a new television segment showcasing Mercy’s Women’s Center to run on WBAL-TV11, home to Mercy’s acclaimed health/medical news segment, “The Woman’s Doctor,” which has aired on the top-rated Baltimore station and NBC affiliate for 25 years.

According to Dr. Friedman, Mercy’s “Woman’s Doctor” provides “important health education on a variety of topics, everything from breast and ovarian cancer to all manner of gynecologic issues, and much more. Education is still our most important tool to encourage women to seek treatment and become their own advocates for their health,” he said.

“What started 25 years ago in the heart of Baltimore now reaches throughout the mid-Atlantic region. The physicians of Mercy’s Women’s Center see patients across the state of Maryland, and through our growing network of primary and specialty care centers that ring the Beltway, on the Eastern Shore, and even into West Virginia,” Mr. Mullen said.

Founded in 1874 by The Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a university-affiliated Catholic hospital with a national reputation for women’s health. Mercy is home to the acclaimed Weinberg Center for Women’s Health and Medicine, and the $400+ million, 20-story Mary Catherine Bunting Center. For more information about Mercy, visit http://www.mdmercy.com, MDMercyMedia on Facebook and Twitter, or call 1-800-MD-Mercy.

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How To Compare Car Insurance Prices Online And Save Money

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“Comparing cat insurance prices ensures that clients get access to the best offers on the market. Policyholders should check prices every six months”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


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Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains why drivers should use car insurance quotes and compare prices.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/why-is-price-comparison-so-important-for-car-insurance-market/

Comparing prices online ensures a fair competition between companies. It also helps the buyer get access to fair prices. Periodically reviewing the market is recommended. In this way, the client will verify if he still pays a fair price. Drivers should get free quotes from http://compare-autoinsurance.org and compare prices.


  • Car insurance companies have their own algorithms of determining premiums. This is basically the main reason why prices differ so much between companies, even for the same insurance product. Insurers quantify factors in different ways. For example, a company will consider driving history more influential than car model.

  • Car insurance quotes will help drivers with special needs. Some categories of people are considered high-risk drivers. In many cases, they need to look for non-standard carriers in order to get insurance. Premiums are really high for them. Getting quotes for nonstandard carriers and comparing prices is really important to those drivers.

  • Online quotes also help drivers avoid scams. We have all heard of car insurance scams. And scammers develop all sorts of cunning baits and scenarios, from pop-up ads, up to fake lawyers and insurance agents. If the prices offered are really low, this might be a scam. It is recommended to check online quotes, from reliable and well-established companies and check the average costs.

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.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

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LAND BROKER CO-OP Partners with Century 21®

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“We are proud to be an Affiliate Partner of the Land Broker Co-op and recognize the many benefits they bring to brokers in the rural real estate industry. We strongly believe in their vision of data control and ownership.” – Randy Workman, Senior Director at Century 21®


HOUSTON (PRWEB)

Century 21® has joined The Land Broker Co-op as a National Affiliate partner, offsetting the cost of Co-op Membership for its affiliated brokers and agents nationwide. All Century 21 affiliated brokers and agents joining the Co-op will enjoy significant discounts, equal ownership and voting rights, collective buying power, and shared participation in profits.

The Land Broker Co-op is a movement by and for rural real estate professionals to take control of listings data and advertising costs, and to provide other benefits that result from group buying power.

Dan Hatfield, a Texas Broker and Co-op VP of Sponsor Development, said, “With vast real estate experience and nationwide coverage, Century 21 brings added value to all Members and owners of the Co-op. The addition of these new listings brings supplementary leads, views, and increases online engagement.”

Randy Workman, Senior Director at Century 21, said, “We are proud to be an Affiliate Partner of the Land Broker Co-op and recognize the many benefits they bring to brokers in the rural real estate industry. We strongly believe in their vision of data control and ownership.”

The additional 20,000 listings will be added to LandBrokerMLS.com over the next few weeks, with leads going directly to the brokers/agents. *

Dan Murphy, Co-op President & owner of M4 Ranch Group, said, “We are delighted Century 21® is joining the broker led movement in their support of the Co-op. The addition of these 20,000 land listings is yet another reason why the future is bright for our broker/agent Member -Owners.”

About the Land Broker Co-op:

The Co-op was formed to create an avenue for rural real estate professionals to join forces and mutually enjoy benefits normally offered to larger organizations, while also working to regulate technological changes in a manner that maintains listings data integrity and ownership. The historical protocol of direct broker/agent to buyer/seller relationships is critical to the mission of the Co-op, without such relationships being intercepted, tolled and re-distributed by technologists. For those unsatisfied with the current state of real estate advertising, the Co-op helps foster change, as every broker/agent who joins the Co-op shares equal ownership and holds a unique voice. The Co-op’s philosophy of equal ownership and voice for all is beneficial for everyone involved.

As a true cooperative, 100% of the Co-op is owned by Member brokers and agents, who enjoy equal voting rights, group buying power, and shared participation in profits. Although the mission of the Co-op isn’t to generate a profit, any profit is equally shared by Members as patronage dividends.

*Disclaimer: This is an approximate number, exact number varies month to month.

© 2019 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All rights reserved. CENTURY 21® and the CENTURY 21 Logo are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated.

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Pressley Ridge Hosts Trauma Summit

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“We are privileged to be able to bring together our region’s leading social service providers along with national experts to collaborate and create communities that thrive,” said Susanne Cole, President and CEO of Pressley Ridge.


PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)

Trauma and adversity have been shown to directly correlate with an increase in addiction, systematic racism, poverty and poor mental health. As a leader in trauma-informed care, Pressley Ridge continuously seeks to improve the services offered to children and families impacted by adversity. With a goal of creating a shared power that advances policy and practice from trauma-informed to trauma-infused institutions, Pressley Ridge will bring together national and regional mental health professionals invested in the advancement of trauma-informed care on October 23rd and 24th for the 2019 Building Connections and Hope for the Future Trauma Summit.

The summit will facilitate an exchange of information, an exploration of successful strategies and the opportunity for a deeper dialogue on what sustains hope for those who have experienced significant adversity and trauma. Through building social connections and links to new ideas regarding the sources of trauma, the summit aims to explore and identify the means to create environments in which resilience thrives. After a day of exploring innovative practices, summit participants will spend a half-day building on their collaborative vision of what trauma-infused care means for them and how they will act on this vision.

“Our long history of serving children and families affected by trauma has led us toward infusing trauma-informed practices into everything we do. We are privileged to be able to bring together our region’s leading social service providers along with national experts to collaborate and create communities that thrive,” said Susanne Cole, President and CEO of Pressley Ridge.

Renowned expert in the field of mental health and trauma, Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, will serve as keynote speaker at the summit. He will discuss how trauma interrupts human development and what therapists can do to help children who have experienced trauma. Dr. Perry, who recently was interviewed by Oprah Winfrey on 60 Minutes, is a psychiatrist and the Founder and Senior Fellow of the ChildTrauma Academy in Houston, Texas. He also is an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL.

Dr. Perry developed the Neurosequential Model, which is a developmentally-informed, biologically-respectful approach to working with at-risk children and their families that has revolutionized the trauma-informed community. Pressley Ridge is in the final stages of certification as a Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics flagship site through the ChildTrauma Academy.

Following the keynote, Michelle McMurray, MSW, will discuss her personal experiences surrounding mental health and culture and how it has led to a compassionate pursuit of system change. She strives to improve access to high-quality physical and mental health care for low-income and racial and ethnic minority populations and to strengthen small, community-based nonprofits.

The summit will feature a panel discussion around trauma-informed care and future action. In addition to Dr. Perry and Ms. McMurray, panel members include:

  • Walter Smith, Jr., PhD, founder of The Western Pennsylvania Family Center and former executive director of Family Resources, a child abuse treatment and prevention organization in Pittsburgh, PA

  • Joyce James, LMSW-AP, CEO and owner of Joyce James Consulting based in Central Texas, focuses on supporting and developing leaders toward a race equity analysis using data and racial equity principles that lead to systems transformation and the achievement of equity.

  • Dr. Dennis Daley, PhD, former Senior Clinical Director of Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health Integration Division, UPMC Insurance Division; former Director of Regional Research & Training Center of Appalachian Tri-State node of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Clinical Trials Network; and former Chief of Addiction Medicine Services, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic


The 2019 Building Connections and Hope for the Future Trauma Summit will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in McCandless Twp., PA. The summit is made possible through the generous support of Highmark, Inc. and the Staunton Farm Foundation. For more information on Pressley Ridge, visit http://www.pressleyridge.org.

ABOUT PRESSLEY RIDGE

Pressley Ridge provides individuals and families with hope and support through life’s challenges. We pride ourselves on partnering with families and meeting them where they are, when they need it the most. Each year, 8,000 children and families are strengthened through community-based mental health services, foster care and adoption, specialized education and new services for transition-age youth. Our more than 70 programs all share a common goal of establishing stable, healthy families and life-long connections that result in a successful, happy life. Pressley Ridge was founded in 1832 and remains headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A legacy of successful outcomes has allowed the organization to expanded services to communities in Central Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.

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AdventHealth Tampa Unveils ‘One Stop Shop’ to Help Bariatric Patients on Health and Wellness Journey

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TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

AdventHealth Tampa unveiled its one-of-a-kind Bariatric & Metabolic Institute on Thursday, September 26. Florida State Senator Janet Cruz and Florida State Representative Fentrice Driskell helped cut the ribbon on the comprehensive institute that offers patients convenience and comfort to help solve chronic health problems such as obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. In addition to the surgical team, the institute also offers an on-site licensed psychologist specializing in weight loss; a registered dietitian, and a patient navigator to assist each patient from the time they make their appointment through each step of their journey to whole health.

“The AdventHealth Tampa Bariatric and Metabolic Institute is the only place in Tampa to provide this level of clinical expertise and support to patients affected by health issues related to obesity,” said Denyse Bales-Chubb, President and CEO of AdventHealth Tampa. “Our experts are bringing bariatric solutions to our communities that will help people live their healthiest life possible.”

The AdventHealth Tampa Bariatric and Metabolic Institute care team is led by Drs. John Dietrick, Michel Murr and John Paul Gonzalvo who have over 50 years of pioneering research and clinical expertise in bariatric surgical procedures for both adolescents and adults.

“We are excited to join forces to the build an institute that provides bariatric patients with the best care to start their journey to better health,” said Dr. John Dietrick, Medical Director at AdventHealth Tampa Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. “We are positioned to leverage the best clinical and surgical expertise, technology, and resources to get patients on a path the wellness.”

The institute specializes in adult weight loss surgery, including the gastric bypass, the sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional bariatric surgery. Additionally, the institute offers a weight loss management program and a wide array of retail products for all patients.

“Nearly 40% of Americans are affected by obesity and with that, diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease are prevalent in our communities,” said Dr. Michel Murr, surgeon at AdventHealth Tampa Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. “We can do more than help people lose weight, we can help treat these illnesses and solve a health crisis in America.”

The AdventHealth Tampa Bariatric and Metabolic Institute is nationally accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for its focus on prioritizing patient safety. The Bariatric & Metabolic Institute is located at 3000 Medical Park Drive, Suite 490, Tampa FL 33613.

About AdventHealth West Florida Division

The West Florida Division of AdventHealth has some of the nation’s brightest medical minds making lifesaving breakthroughs with surgical pioneers, scientists and researchers using leading edge technology and innovation to deliver our brand of whole-person care. Our network of care includes AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Connerton, AdventHealth Dade City, AdventHealth Lake Placid, AdventHealth North Pinellas, AdventHealth Ocala, AdventHealth Sebring, AdventHealth Tampa, AdventHealth Wauchula, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills, as well as three freestanding offsite Emergency Rooms including AdventHealth Central Pasco ER, AdventHealth Palm Harbor ER and AdventHealth TimberRidge ER. We are more than hospitals, as we have a robust system of care including specialty acute care, over 200 primary care and specialty employed physicians, Express Care at Walgreens clinics, urgent care centers, wound care, physical therapy and home health care. AdventHealth is a faith-based not-for-profit health care system with a mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. AdventHealth has hundreds of care sites and nearly 50 hospitals across the United States. For more information about AdventHealth, visit http://www.AdventHealth.com, or http://www.Facebook.com/AdventHealth.

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