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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.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

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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Altig Announces Name Change to American Income Life: AO

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REDMOND, Wash. (PRWEB)

American Income Life: Altig has announced it is changing its name to American Income Life: AO, in an effort to better reflect the leadership of the organization and to unify online branding efforts for their 1,500 Associates across the United States and Canada.

“Combining the nicknames of our Chairman Rick Altig and Chief Executive Officer Ilija Orlovic, AO represents the largest distribution system of American Income Life,” said Rob Hay, Chief Marketing Officer for American Income Life: AO. “We hope this name change will represent the strength we have in our many leaders across North America, as we continue to serve our mission of protecting every child and serving all working people.”

This new name is effective immediately, and will be implemented across company outlets throughout 2019 and moving forward.

“When there are 1,500 representatives from your organization out in the field every single day, having a unified brand is of upmost importance, for adding new team members and for the families we protect,” Hay said.

American Income Life Insurance Company has been serving working families for more than 60 years by offering quality, affordable supplemental insurance benefits. AIL representatives develop long-term relationships with clients and meet clients where they are most comfortable … their home. The Company strives to become the premier in-home life insurance sales company serving working families in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and through its wholly-owned subsidiary, National Income Life Insurance Company in New York. To learn more about a sales career with American Income Life: AO, or to find an office in your region, visit http://www.americanincomelifeao.com.

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cbdMD Announces Advisory Agreement with Veteran Brand Builder Hans Molenkamp

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Hans Molenkamp (left) with MMA superstar Conor McGregor

“We expect that [Molenkamp’s] deep and broad experience in brand building will be a valuable asset to cbdMD as we continue to execute our strategic sports marketing blueprint.”


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)

cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD) announced today that it has entered into an advisory agreement with Hans Molenkamp. He will hold the title of Vice President of Sports Marketing.

Mr. Molenkamp has over 20 years of experience as a senior marketing executive to global brands such as Triumph United and Monster Energy. Mr. Molenkamp has a proven track record of driving business results through innovative campaigns and building high-performance teams. Mr. Molenkamp brings a wide variety of skill sets, including brand building, athlete and entertainment management, social media content activation, photography and digital production.

Mr. Molenkamp served as Vice President of Global Marketing for Osiris Shoes from 2001 to 2017, where he oversaw all marketing for the global footwear brand. While at Osiris Shoes, he created World Cup skateboarding events, award winning surf and motocross films, and built an A-list team of accomplished athletes, artists and celebrity endorsers for that company.

Mr. Molenkamp created Triumph United, a brand that was licensed to Revgear Sports in 2011. He also has an active advisory engagement with Monster Energy. Triumph United was created by Mr. Molenkamp in 2006 as a passion project because of his love of combat sports. The brand quickly became a sought after equipment and apparel brand, and boasted star athletes such as Rampage Jackson, Kimbo Slice, Tyron Woodley, Donald Cerrone and Conor McGregor. In 2010, Mr. Molenkamp was integral in creating the Monster Energy Combat and Athletic Sports Division and a super team of endorsed athletes and sponsor partnerships with the UFC, Bellator Fighting, Glory Kickboxing and Combates America. Monster Energy Combat is now currently a leader in MMA marketing with athletes including Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier, Conor McGregor, Jorge Masvidal and Rose Namjunas supporting the brand. Molenkamp’s experience in the sports, art and entertainment space, blended with his award-winning photography and design skills, creates a unique synergy with athletes.

Mr. Molenkamp also holds a black belt in jiu jitsu, fought in both Muay Thai and boxing and competed in surfing, motocross and skateboarding events.

“CBD is a daily maintenance tool for me,” said Mr. Molenkamp. “My partnership with cbdMD will become much more than a ‘job’, and it will be my mission to spread the gospel of how amazing the cbdMD product has been for me. I’m honored to be working with this amazing company.”

“We’re excited to have Hans bring his passion and enthusiasm to cbdMD,” said Ken Cohn, Chief Marketing Officer of cbdMD. “We expect that his deep and broad experience in brand building will be a valuable asset to cbdMD as we continue to execute our strategic sports marketing blueprint.”

About cbdMD, Inc.

cbdMD is a nationally recognized consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand whose current products include CBD tinctures, CBD gummies, CBD topicals, CBD bath bombs, and the CBD pet product line PawCBD. To learn more about cbdMD and their comprehensive line of premium, THC-free CBD oil products, please visit http://www.cbdmd.com or follow cbdMD on Instagram and Facebook.

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Health: Addiction

mother and grandfather of children born opioid dependent appointed to Purdue Phrma creditors committee

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Said Co-Counsel Celeste Brustowicz, “This is the first definitive sign that the fight we have waged on behalf of the innocent victims caught up in the prescription opioid crisis may finally get the medical trust fund we have advocated for.”


NEW ORLEANS (PRWEB)

Among four individuals appointed to the official committee of unsecured creditors finalized by the U.S. Trustee regarding the $10 billion Purdue Pharma LP bankruptcy filing will be a mother and grandfather of children born opioid dependent and represented by the legal-medical partnership known as the Opioid Justice Team.

“This finally represents a recognition of the hundreds of thousands of children who are exposed to opioids in the mother’s womb and who upon birth require immediate intervention, as well as life-long medical monitoring and services,” said Attorney Scott Bickford, one of several attorneys representing these children in more than 35 class actions filed in states across the U.S.

Others appointed to the nine-representative committee during a recent meeting in New York are Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association, CVC caremark, LTS Lohmann, West Boca Medical Center, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and two additional personal injury victims.

Mr. Bickford immediately moved to file a friend of the court legal brief in the U.S. Sixth District Appellate court supporting the State of Ohio’s position that municipalities trying to siphon off money from the Purdue bankruptcy settlement lack the legal ability to ask for those damages.    

Said Co-Counsel Celeste Brustowicz, “This is the first definitive sign that the fight we have waged on behalf of the innocent victims caught up in the prescription opioid crisis may finally get the medical trust fund we have advocated for.”

The Opioid Justice Team estimates that every 15 to 19 minutes in the U.S., a baby is born already dependent on opioids due to the mother’s in-vitro exposure. For more information on this condition known as Neo-Natal Abstinence Syndrome, go to http://www.opioidjusticeteam.com

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Pediatric Dental Office to Host Third Biannual Community Day in Columbus

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All patients under 18 will be accepted regardless of ability to pay.

“Moms and Dads don’t have to worry if their kids’ Medicaid cards are up to date – they just have to bring them to our events to get their normal twice-yearly exams and cleanings.” – Dr. Mitzi Hines


COLUMBUS, Ohio (PRWEB)

On Saturday, September 28, 2019, Hines Little Smiles will once again take action to improve the oral health of uninsured or underinsured children from the Columbus, Ohio, area. The pediatric dental practice’s third Biannual Community Day will open at 9:00 AM and run until 3:00 PM. Patients will be accepted in order of arrival, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and will receive basic dental services free of charge.

Hines Little Smiles hosted their first Biannual Community Day in 2018, in response to rising dental care costs and an insurance system that was unable to provide support and care for children from low-income families. The event was met by enormous response from parents of children in the local community, and has since become a twice-yearly affair.

“We realized in 2018 that Medicaid wasn’t providing sufficient coverage for patients under our care,” says Dr. Mitzi Hines, who opened the practice in 2009. “We made the difficult decision to stop accepting Medicaid at our practice, because we felt we could provide more and better care for our patients independently through a biannual community day. It was the right choice. Our time and energy that were previously wrapped up in fighting a broken system on these children’s behalf, are now poured into a completely free, walk-in community event we hold twice a year.”

Dr. Hines says the turnout at each event has been incredible. “Parents know we don’t accept Medicaid anymore, but they also know we are looking out for their children. We have seen our former patients return to us for care, and are able to continue safeguarding their oral health outside of the restrictive insurance system. Moms and Dads don’t have to worry if their kids’ Medicaid cards are up to date – they just have to bring them to our events to get their normal twice-yearly exams and cleanings. We’ve also seen a lot of new faces, which just drives home how important this kind of event is to our community.”

The free dental services provided during the event include standard cleanings, fillings, extractions, and more. (Treatments requiring general anesthesia will not be provided.) Children will be seen on a first come, first serve basis, and all patients up to age 18 will be accepted regardless of their ability to pay.

“At Hines Little Smiles, the focus is always on the children of our community,” says Dr. Hines. “During our last event, we saw 75 children and dispensed nearly $40,000 worth of quality dental services. We are excited to be holding our third biannual no-charge day, and plan to continue this twice a year for the foreseeable future – it’s the perfect way to reach the kids who need us most.”

To learn more about the Hines Little Smiles Biannual Community Day, parents and guardians can call the practice at 614-475-KIDZ (5439).

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