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Industry: Healthcare

Laser Society to Host 10th Annual Laser Aesthetics Course in December

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Gerald N. Goldberg, MD

What is special about this meeting is the high-quality didactic lectures with a great faculty and the small group feel which maximizes the participant experience and creates a stimulating interactive learning environment.


WAUSAU, Wis. (PRWEB)

The latest techniques and treatments in aesthetic laser medicine will be presented at the 10th Annual ASLMS Laser Aesthetics Course on December 7-8, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona.

This popular weekend course, hosted by the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), is designed for dermatologists, other specialists, general practitioners, nurses, physician’s assistants, and medical aesthetic personnel who use or are investigating the use of lasers and other energy-based technologies.

Faculty includes key ASLMS thought leaders Gerald N. Goldberg, MD, course director, and J. Stuart Nelson, MD, PhD; E. Victor Ross, MD; and Emil A. Tanghetti, MD.

“We will have a new format with a full one-day thorough laser didactic session, followed by a unique half-day session highlighting live patient laser demonstrations, and some opportunity to have some “hands-on” training with a variety of laser devices,” said Goldberg. “The hands-on training will take place in an intimate private practice clinic small group setting, with expert clinical faculty. The course will have a limited enrollment to maximize participant-faculty interaction and learning, which has been a hallmark of this meeting over the years.”

This year the course will be held in Tucson, Arizona. Day one sessions will take place at the Sheraton Tucson and the day two laser demonstrations will be held at Goldberg’s Pima Dermatology Clinic in Tucson.

The course provides a broad overview of devices used in aesthetic applications to achieve optimum clinical outcomes. Topics include: Non-Ablative Rejuvenation, IPL, Microneedling and RF Microneedling, Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions, Pigmented Lesions, Scars, Tattoos and Ethnic Skin, Laser Hair Removal, Fractional Ablative and Full Field Ablative CO2 and Erbium Resurfacing, Non-Invasive Body Contouring, Fat Reduction, Skin Tightening, Laser Complications and Laser Safety, Combining Lasers and Devices to Enhance Outcomes, and Combining Laser and Energy Sources with Cosmetic Injectables.

“What is special about this meeting is the high-quality didactic lectures with a great faculty and the small group feel which maximizes the participant experience and creates a stimulating interactive learning environment, said Goldberg. “The added bonus this year is to include some live patient demonstrations as well as an opportunity to have some “hands-on” experience with a number of lasers in a private practice clinical setting.”

Dr. Gerald N. Goldberg is an internationally recognized dermatologist with unique experience in laser surgery spanning more than 3 decades. Being board-certified in pediatrics and dermatology he has a special interest and expertise in the laser treatment of vascular birthmarks in children as well as in laser skin resurfacing.

For over 35 years, Dr. Goldberg has been in private practice at Pima Dermatology in Tucson, Arizona and works in a state of the art facility providing comprehensive dermatologic services spanning medical, surgical, cosmetic, and laser dermatology.

Pre-registration is required. Course registration fees range from $1050 for ASLMS members to $1400 for non-members. A limited number of seats are available for residents and fellows-in-training at a reduced fee. To register, or for more information, visit https://www.aslms.org/for-professionals/education-center/laser-aesthetics-course, call (877) 258-6028 or email information@aslms.org

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) is the largest multi-disciplinary professional organization dedicated to the development and application of lasers and related technology for health care applications. ASLMS promotes excellence in patient care by advancing biomedical application of lasers and other related technologies worldwide. ASLMS members include physicians and surgeons representing more than 35 specialties, physicists involved in product development, biomedical engineers, biologists, nurses, industry representatives, and manufacturers. For more information, visit http://www.aslms.org/

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Business: Insurance

Online Quotes Will Help Drivers Stop Overpaying For Car Insurance

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“The carrier that once offered the best prices on the market may now try to push really expensive premiums. This happens because you are a loyal customer and they think it’s unlikely to switch carriers. Use online quotes and avoid overpaying”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of IMC


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Overpaying for auto insurance is a big problem for drivers. After all, car insurance tends to be an expensive investment on its own. Adding hidden fees or price optimization can cause serious financial problems. The best way to investigate whether the price is too high or not is to use car insurance online quotes. Drivers can get them for free from http://compare-autoinsurance.org

For more info about car insurance and money-saving tips, visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/how-to-determine-if-you-overpay-for-car-insurance/

Take into consideration the following facts when analyzing the current coverage costs. They will help the driver determine if he overpays or not for auto insurance.


  • Check for current car insurance market trends . It is wise to check the insurance market every 6 months and with at least 1 month before renewal. If the driver has not checked the market in the past year, there are many chances to be overpaying. Many insurance company count of drivers not reviewing the market and increase the premiums every 6 months.

  • Carefully scan the contract for hidden fees. It may be time-consuming and boring to read every line of the contract. But behind every line and ambiguous phrase or term can hide additional fees. Call an insurance agent and ask him to explain every term or phrase that is hard to understand.

  • Some insurance companies charge extra loyal customers. Some companies practice a controversial technique called “price optimizations”. This involves analyzing data on consumers to find out who will shop around and who won’t. If a computer algorithm estimates that a person is unlikely to shop around, his premiums could likely go up. Companies use it to squeeze more profit out of policies and they often charge more in rates the longer the person has been a loyal customer because they’re relatively confident that he won’t switch companies.

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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Business: Executives

New CEO Study from Leaders On Purpose Reinforces The Role Corporate Purpose Plays In Reimagining Capitalism

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Leaders On Purpose 2019 Study


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The role of traditional capitalism is being questioned as never before. An economic system borne of the industrial age is currently threatening the extinction of life on earth, creating massive wealth disparities, and contributing to social injustice on a global scale.

The 2019 Leaders on Purpose CEO study provides fresh insight into the changing role of business in society and suggests some productive best practices for transforming capitalism. The report features interviews with CEOs from BMW, PayPal, Mastercard, Siemens, Kohler and many other businesses that are no longer treating social responsibility as an add-on. Instead, they are building purpose into the core of their business strategies. Building off our 2018 study, this new report delves deep into many issues including systems thinking, new models for cross-sectoral partnering, harnessing the unexpected and how new organizational models are unleashing employee engagement.

“All 30 CEOs talk about the tremendous leverage effect they’ve experienced by aligning their business growth objectives with the goal of promoting global wellbeing,” says Christa Gyori, CEO of Leaders on Purpose. “By recognizing the world as a holistic system of interrelated issues, these companies have been able to evolve faster, innovate more effectively and create and sustain long-term relationships with their employees, customers and partners.”

The five findings from the 2019 study are:

1. Companies with an established and embedded corporate purpose have a more comprehensive perspective of today’s challenges, allowing for clearer decisions and stronger future fitness. Today’s businesses operate amid expected and unexpected evolutionary pressures: collapsing industries, distrust of institutions, automation, artificial intelligence, rising inequality, demographic shifts, climate change, resource depletion and more. Not surprisingly, many leaders and organizations find it difficult to respond to this unprecedented rate of change. However, those that embrace the issues they can positively impact, find themselves better equipped to predict challenges and to pivot their businesses to capture opportunities, foster innovation and bolster their resilience.

For example, Turkish telecom giant, TurkCell saw the headwinds of the regional refugee crisis: overloaded cellular systems caused by displaced people desperate to connect with friends and family. The company quickly adjusted its network, provided free phones to people in need and reduced tensions in camps across the country. Their fast, forward-thinking action resulted in an expansion of their customer base, increased loyalty and an uptake in sales.

2. CEOs with a purpose agenda are entrepreneurial, push boundaries of short termism and aspire to transform industries, not just markets. Corporate leaders that embrace a globally anchored purpose understand the significance of an institutionalized long-term growth perspective. In fact, they come to view this as a necessity for both organizational competitiveness and transformation in the digital era. These CEOs lead by example, maintaining an operationally anchored leadership mindset and a consistent purpose-driven approach. What’s more, they understand that employee empowerment is more than a trigger for employee satisfaction; it is an effective way to unleash capabilities for market-leading and pioneering innovation.

Interface CEO, Jay Gould, demonstrates these traits as he continues to implement the same approach to business pioneered when the company first embraced purpose almost 25 years ago. A recent example of this is Interface’s global distribution of innovative carbon-negative products that actually capture more carbon than they use.

3. Corporate purpose agendas require new kinds of cross-sectoral partnerships to support bold goals, tackle big challenges and scale innovation faster. Alignment around a comprehensive approach to purpose allows companies to transform stakeholders into powerful long-term partners while fostering pre-competitive, non-traditional partnerships. While traditional businesses struggle with incremental improvements rather than incubating the next big thing, purpose-led companies set more ambitious long-term goals. These big picture initiatives present opportunities for new types of partnership, cross-sectoral collaboration and innovation. The CEOs in our 2019 study believe getting to scale with speed is an imperfect process. Instead, they foster a ‘test and learn’ environment and seek non-traditional partners and open-source capabilities to generate better ideas.

Paypal CEO, Dan Schulman, believes constant learning is critical, and that failure can lead to discovery. The company’s acceptance that things won’t always go to plan is critical to its ability to innovate and grow as a business, while its purpose-led agenda fosters a problem-solving approach.

4. Purpose-led CEOs embrace the essential role of the unexpected. The CEOs in our 2019 study recognize that the unexpected is often an opportunity rather than a threat. Hubert Joly, Chairman of Best Buy, remarks, “Dealing with the unexpected and seizing those as moments of truth is a very powerful idea. It is in those [unexpected] moments that you can really make a difference.” In Best Buy’s case, one such unexpected event was Hurricane Maria. The company responded to this crisis by organizing private planes, flying in food and water, and offering to evacuate employees. This approach spoke volumes about their values and the resulting increase in customer and employee loyalty has, in turn, increased Best Buy’s revenues.

5. Organizational agility empowers employees, enables a greater flow of ideas and supports innovation. Most of the CEOs featured in our 2019 study consider organizational agility the most important characteristic of a successful, purpose-driven organization. As such, many of them are taking steps to drastically reduce corporate hierarchy in an effort to boost agility. Most have already introduced a flatter structure to become more adaptive. All 30 CEOs were intensely focused on the motivation, engagement and collective intelligence of their employees.

David Kohler, CEO of Kohler, explains, “We look at measurements overall as a company, and regionally, and by business, but the greatest success is when the associates in an organization are driving the agenda on a self-directed passionate basis… We’ve learned a lot about organizational change, and you can’t mandate this. The power is in the passion of the enterprise. People genuinely want to do good things.” Organizational structures that reduce resistance to change empower and incent employees to fully engage with the driving purpose of their business.

Participating CEOs include:

CEO    Carlos Brito    AB InBev

CEO    Brian Duperreault    AIG

CEO    Hubert Joly    Best Buy

CEO    Herald Kruger    BMW

CEO    Tom Linebarger    Cummins

CEO    Emmanuel Faber    Danone

CEO    Remi Eriksen    DNV-GL

CEO    Feike Sijbesma    DSM

CEO    Zhang Ruimin    Haier

CEO    Peter Agnefjall    IKEA

CEO    Pablo Isla    Inditex

CEO    Jay Gould    Interface

CEO    Barry Rafferty    Ketchum

CEO    David Kohler    Kohler

BoD    Laura Kohler    Kohler

CEO    Jean Paul Agon    Loreal

CEO    Anand Mahindra    Mahindra & Mahindra

CEO    Grant Reid    Mars

CEO    Ajay Banga    Mastercard

CEO    Lars Sorensen    Novo Nordisk

CEO    David Taylor    Proctor & Gamble

CEO    Dan Schulman    PayPal

CEO    John Fallon    Pearson

CEO    Frans van Houten    Philips

CEO    Johan Torgeby    SEB

CEO    Joe Kaeser    Siemens

CEO    Denis Machuel    Sodexo Global

CEO    Lorna Donatone    Sodexo North America

CEO    Kaan Terzioğlu    Turkcell

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Find the full study here: Leaders on Purpose 2019 CEO Study.

For more information contact Monica Marshall at monica.marshall@ruderfinn.com.



Health

How to Optimize Clinical Study Planning & Operations with Automation & Digital Transformation, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Xtalks Life Science Webinars

Clinical trials have evolved tremendously over the last two decades. Bigger. Global. More complex. More regulated.


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Clinical trials have evolved tremendously over the last two decades. Bigger. Global. More complex. More regulated. The development and execution of a clinical trial involves intense collaboration between sponsors—biotechs and pharmaceutical companies developing a drug—and contract research organizations (CROs) and other service providers. However, some things have barely changed. Ninety percent of the planning and outsourcing processes are manual, involving tremendous effort with limited accuracy. The industry needs a modern approach and new tools to efficiently plan, initiate and manage complex clinical operations and contracts.

Join this free webinar on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK) to learn about new strategies to increase efficiencies across all aspects of study planning and clinical data management. The featured speaker, Anca Copaescu, Founder and CEO of Strategikon, will discuss:


  •     Ending the pitfalls of Excel budgeting plus simulating clinical study budgets and operational scenarios in a few hours

  •     How a digital transformation of clinical study plans, to RFP and contract can drive operational excellence

  •     Automating RFP processes with digital templates and dynamic bid benchmarking to replace sending bid grids via email and manually managing responses

  •     How bid and cost driver standardization increases bidding transparency and lowers costs

  •     Replacing manual monthly Excel progress reports with sophisticated data-driven reporting to modernize contract reporting and accruals

For more information or to register for this event, visit How to Optimize Clinical Study Planning & Operations with Automation & Digital Transformation.

ABOUT XTALKS

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

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

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

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Technology: Electronics

Dedicated Computing & MSOE Take Bold Step Forward with New Data Analytics Lab

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MSOE’s New Computational Science Hall

“This new lab provides an environment for students to develop the skills needed to fully leverage AI, data analytics, and advanced technologies,” says Jeff Krueger, Director of Systems Engineering at Dedicated Computing.


MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)

Dedicated Computing (DC) recently unveiled the Dedicated Computing Data Analytics Laboratory as part of their on-going partnership with the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). The unveiling was in conjunction with MSOE’s grand opening ceremonies for the new Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall. The Dedicated Computing Data Analytics Laboratory is a data-rich, reconfigurable laboratory which can evolve with the university’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum.

“This new lab provides an environment for students to develop the skills needed to fully leverage AI, data analytics, and advanced technologies,” says Jeff Krueger, Director of Systems Engineering at Dedicated Computing. “We are proud of our on-going partnership with MSOE and are strong supporters of their vision for AI-centric education in the future.”

The Diercks Hall grand opening featured a ribbon cutting, panel discussions, and visitor programming hosted by corporate sponsors, including two sessions from DC’s engineering team. DC highlighted technologies used to accelerate the approach for incorporating AI and data analytics into products used in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Industrial Automation, and Training and Simulation markets.

Dedicated Computing employs over 200 associates who collectively support its mission of Powering the World’s Most Important Devices®.

To learn more about Dedicated Computing, visit http://www.dedicatedcomputing.com

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health and fitness

innovaTel Telepsychiatry Becomes the First Company Exclusively Focused on Telepsychiatry to Earn CHQI Accreditation for Telemedicine

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innovaTel Telepsychiatry is proud to announce that it has earned ClearHealth Quality InstituteTM (CHQI) accreditation for telemedicine. CHQI is an independent health care accrediting body that offers the only telemedicine or telehealth accreditation program backed by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA).

By achieving this status, innovaTel Telepsychiatry demonstrates to consumers, the medical community, regulators and other stakeholders that its telemedicine policies, programs, and processes meet the clinical, legal, technology, and administrative standards set forth by CHQI to advance safety and quality.

“We are honored to achieve full accreditation from the ClearHealth Quality Institute. As a telemedicine provider that is owned and operated by clinicians, we are committed to the highest standard of care in partnership with community-based providers. This achievement reflects the dedication of our administrative clinical team and our clinical providers to maintain those standards every day with each patient. The ClearHealth Quality Institute team provided a level of guidance and oversight that ensured that quality care is achieved through a telepsychiatry partnership,” said Jon Evans, CEO, Co-Founder, innovaTel Telepsychiatry.

Patrick J. Kennedy, former U.S. Representative (D-RI) and co-chair of innovaTel’s Strategic Advisory Board echoes the excitement of this accreditation. “Telepsychiatry is a critical component of the system we need—one that treats mental illness and addiction on par with physical health. By expanding access to quality, standardized, and outcomes-driven care, innovaTel is helping to combat our nation’s mental health crisis head on. This accreditation speaks volumes of their drive and dedication. I applaud the innovaTel team for walking the walk and leading by example. You are making a difference.”

“As a CHQI accredited organization for telemedicine, innovaTel Telepsychiatry represents a new standard of quality in the delivery of telemedicine in our country,” said Michael Gomes, CEO, CHQI. “innovaTel Telepsychiatry has taken the important steps necessary to promote access to safe, quality, and competent health care.”

About innovaTel Telepsychiatry

innovaTel Telepsychiatry is a clinically owned and operated telepsychiatry company that was founded in 2014 to address the shortage of psychiatric clinicians that our country is facing. innovaTel has a nationwide network of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed clinical social workers and our focused mission is to enhance timely access to care, wherever it is needed. For more information, visit http://www.innovatel.com.

About ClearHealth Quality Institute™ (CHQI)

ClearHealth Quality Institute’s (CHQI) mission is to promote quality-based practices for providers, health plans, and other stakeholders across the United States and its territories. Our accreditation and certification programs help assess, track and report on trends to enhance key insurance and provider outcomes. CHQI also offers educational programs, publishes issue briefs and underwrites research to raise awareness of patient safety issues and promote best practices.

ClearHealth Quality Institute’s (CHQI) mission is to promote quality-based practices for providers, health plans, and other stakeholders across the United States and its territories. Our accreditation and certification programs help assess, track and report on trends to enhance key insurance and provider outcomes. CHQI also offers educational programs, publishes issue briefs and underwrites research to raise awareness of patient safety issues and promote best practices.

The organization is governed by an independent board and committee system, which is open to a wide range of volunteer members to ensure transparency and accountability. CHQI provides resources to serve patients, providers, payers, government agencies, and other stakeholder groups. To learn more about CHQI, please contact us at (410) 756-1300, info@CHQI.com, or visit http://www.CHQI.com.

innovaTel Telepsychiatry

Lauren Lashbrook, Director of Strategic Partnerships

Lauren.Lashbrook@innovatel.com

866.492.7597

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Industry: Healthcare

Infoverity Launches Flexiframe™ System Health Check

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Infoverity, a leading systems integrator and global professional services firm, today announced its Flexiframe™ System Health Check, an accelerator that provides a holistic review of Master Data Management (MDM) throughout an enterprise to minimize costs associated with downtime and accelerate digital transformation. 

IT downtime can cost companies $300,000 per hour on average, and as much as $540,000 per hour, according to Gartner. To help companies through digital transformation in their business, optimize system performance and reduce costs and downtime, Infoverity has developed the Flexiframe™ System Health Check.  

Infoverity’s Flexiframe™ System Health Check 

The Flexiframe™ System Health Check is based on the digital transformation framework that Infoverity has implemented for many of its customers. The accelerator provides:


  • Audits of company’s organizational structure to develop a data governance plan 

  • Audits of data usage throughout the enterprise to determine how the information flows throughout the organization

  • Evaluation of all hardware and software system investments to align Master Data Management (MDM) roadmap and governance initiatives in order to maximize ROI and eliminate unnecessary spending. Determines if the right tools are being used efficiently. 

  • Identification and correction of slow application performance to prevent downtime and associated costs with MDM specific integration into enterprise environment 

  • Reduction of the potential cost issues (prevent problems vs fix problems}

Optimized MDM is a critical component of a successful digital transformation strategy. For more information, download this PDF Infoverity Flexiframe™ System Health Check and contact us today.             

About Infoverity

Founded in 2011, Infoverity is a leading systems integrator and global professional services firm that provides MDM and PIM Strategy and Implementation, Data Governance and Analytics, Content Management, Data Integration, Enterprise Hosting and Managed Services that help large enterprises in the retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, financial and healthcare sectors to simplify and maximize the value of their information. Infoverity, a 100% employee-owned company, is on the Inc. 5000, is recognized by IDG’s Computerworld as one of the Best Places to Work in IT, as a Wonderful Workplace for Young Professionals and as a Best Place to Work by Business First. Infoverity’s global headquarters is in Dublin, Ohio, the EMEA headquarters and Global Development Center is in Valencia, Spain and additional offices are located in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Norway and Russia.

For more information on Infoverity solutions, visit Infoverity.com, follow @Infoverity on Twitter, or contact us today.

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Health: Mental Health

Youth Advocates Call on Global Leaders to Prioritize Youth Mental Health

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Youth Advocates Call on Global Leaders to Prioritize Youth Mental Health

The Global Coalition on Youth Mental Health, with Presenting Sponsor, American Eagle, Host Advocacy Event in Conjunction with United Nations General Assembly

Today, the second annual event, “YMentalHealth? Our Future Depends on It,” will convene youth advocates, health experts, policy-makers, and other stakeholders in New York City to call on global leaders to prioritize youth mental health, in conjunction with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Organized by the Global Coalition on Youth Mental Health – an inclusive, multinational, youth-inspired initiative – and hosted at American Eagle Union Square. American Eagle is a leading youth specialty apparel brand committed to empowering its customers through their style, strength, passion and purpose. The event will urge policy action on youth mental health and ask advocates and young people to share why youth mental health matters with the hashtag #YNow.

“As policy-makers gather for the UN General Assembly, youth advocates are seizing this opportunity to push for a comprehensive policy effort on youth mental health,” said Kathryn Goetzke, founder of iFred and Advisory Committee member of the Global Coalition on Youth Mental Health which aims to amplify the many voices on youth mental health to galvanize awareness, collaboration, and action. “We are proud to help these advocates raise awareness of the growing toll of mental illness on youth, families, and communities in every country around the world. We need policy action, now – our future depends on it.”

The event will feature youth advocates who will speak about their experiences with mental health and why this challenge should be at the top the global agenda. Policy-makers from around the world will also attend and discuss mental health responses, especially in light of the UN’s growing focus on achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The event is part of the Global Coalition on Youth Mental Health’s ongoing campaign to drive global policy momentum, building on recent achievements like the mental health language in the G7 Communiques from 2018 and 2019.

“At American Eagle we work hard to put our customers first, and we believe we have a responsibility to raise awareness for the importance of youth mental health,” commented Chad Kessler, American Eagle Global Brand President. “We are proud to sponsor this event, while helping to amplify the voices of inspiring young leaders who are dedicated to changing the conversation surrounding mental health.”

“Young people are demanding long overdue innovation in how mental health can thrive and how treatment for mental illness can be designed and accessed, questioning conventional wisdom about more traditional approaches.” said Gary Belkin, Chief – Policy and Strategy, Thrive NYC in the NYC Mayors Office. “Safeguarding youth mental health in more ambitious ways has to be a cornerstone for building sustainable societies, and for the social climate and resilience to get there.”

The event invites people online and in-person to share what youth mental health means to them and why it matters now, using the hashtag #YNow. Youth advocates from around the globe will have the opportunity to join the conversation online, through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook’s livestreaming platform. Users can participate on social media by following @y_mentalhealth and @AEO on Twitter using the #ynow and #mentalhealth hashtags.

Globally, one-in-five adolescents may experience a mental health problem each year, and the majority of mental health conditions manifest before age 24. In economic terms, the annual cost of mental illness is projected to more than double from $2.5 trillion in 2010 to $6 trillion in 2030. These disastrous, growing impacts indicate the importance of building global and national policy responses to youth mental health.

Featured Speakers include:

Youth Advocates:

  • Lian Zeitz, CitiesRise

  • Gabby Frost, The Buddy Project

  • Ali Hougnou, Project Heal

  • Nora Nissenbaum and Charlotte Holzapfel, Commit2Kind

  • Peter Lee-Kramer, Student Advocate


Global Policy experts:

  • Dr. Victor Ugo, Founder, Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI)

  • Dr. Gary Belkin, MD, PhD, MPH, Chief – Strategy and Policy, Office of the Mayor

  • Dr. Emmanuel Ankrah Odame, Director, Policy, Planning, and Monitoring and Evaluation, Ministry of Health, Ghana and Member of UHC 2030 Steering Committee

  • Dr. Holly K. Shaw, PhD, RN, Representative to the United Nations DPI & ECOSOC


About the Global Coalition on Youth Mental Health

The Global Coalition on Youth Mental Health is an inclusive, multinational, youth-inspired initiative that aims to amplify the many voices on youth mental health. Worldwide, we are engaging with leading mental health organizations, young people experiencing mental illness, and the communities that support them to galvanize awareness, collaboration, and action. For more information, follow the Coalition on their website ymentalhealth.org or on Twitter @y_mentalhealth.

Contact: Brooks Kenny, 240-535-0848

About American Eagle

Since 1977, American Eagle has offered an assortment of specialty apparel and accessories for men and women that enables self-expression and empowers our customers to celebrate their individuality. The brand has broadened its leadership in jeans by producing innovative fabric with options for all styles and fits for all at a value. We aren’t just passionate about making great clothing, we’re passionate about making real connections with the people who wear them. Visit http://www.ae.com to find your perfect pair of #AEJeans

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Business: Insurance

Boyd & Jenerette Welcomes Construction Law Partner Gregory J. Kahn

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Greg has extensive experience defending construction contractors and design professionals in multi-million dollar claims,” said shareholder and construction practice group leader Beth-Ann Schulman. “He handles disputes involving luxury homes, apartment building renovations, and other projects.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB)

Boyd & Jenerette is pleased to announce the expansion of its Construction Law Group with the addition of partner Gregory Kahn, who is based in the Miami area. He is Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar, qualifying him as an expert in the field. In addition, Mr. Kahn has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” in the area of Construction Litigation from 2016 to the present.

“Greg has extensive experience defending construction contractors and design professionals in multi-million dollar claims,” said shareholder and construction practice group leader Beth-Ann Schulman. “He handles disputes involving luxury homes and condominiums, apartment building renovations, commercial pipe systems, and other construction projects.”

Mr. Kahn’s practice focuses on the representation of design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, developers, insurers, businesses and individuals in all areas of construction law. He has a broad range of experience in both transactional and litigation matters including, but not limited to design and construction defect litigation, contract disputes, delay claims, insurance defense, construction contract drafting and review, judgment enforcement and collection, licensing and professional regulation of contractors and design professionals, liens, and other complex construction and commercial disputes.

In terms of notable cases, Mr. Kahn defended an internationally recognized engineer against a $25 million claim related to an explosion at the Miami International Airport fuel farm, defended an architect against a $30 million claim related to alleged design defects at one of Miami’s premier luxury condominium projects, defended a nationally recognized water treatment contractor against a $20 million claim related to systemic failure of the HVAC system in a 495-unit condominium complex, and defended an internationally recognized engineer against a $26 million claim related to the conversion of apartment project.

Prior to joining Boyd & Jenerette, Mr. Kahn worked for a construction law firm for eight years where he represented design professionals, developers, contractors, and subcontractors in all areas of construction law. He was promoted to partner within just five years of practicing law with the firm.

Mr. Kahn is admitted to practice law in Florida (2011), as well as the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.

He holds a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law and a B.S. in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park.

ABOUT THE BOYD & JENERETTE CONSTRUCTION LAW GROUP

The Boyd & Jenerette Construction Law Group offers clients a full-service construction law practice throughout Florida. The firm understands the specialized needs of those in the construction industry, from pre-suit intervention when litigation can be avoided, to a full trial when needed and through appeal.

The Construction Law Group works closely with the Workers’ Compensation and Employment Practices Liability practice groups to assist clients with employment issues and stop work orders. Several attorneys concentrate in professional liability defense of contractors and design professionals.

Three attorneys in the Construction Law Group—Michael J. Childers, Gregory Kahn and Beth-Ann Schulman—are Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law. They are experts in residential, commercial and roadway construction law matters, from pre-suit through trial or arbitration.

Litigation avoidance is a priority for Boyd & Jenerette, so the firm works closely with owners, contractors, design professionals, developers, and suppliers on a day-to-day basis to support a range of business and legal needs.

ABOUT BOYD & JENERETTE

Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. is a civil litigation law firm with offices in Florida and Georgia. The firm’s practice areas include civil matters involving insurance defense, construction defects, workers’ compensation, Longshore and Defense Base Act claims, Admiralty and Jones Act claims, transportation and trucking, aviation law, employment practices liability, property damage, professional liability, coverage and bad faith, and mass torts. The firm is also experienced in handling civil appeals in state and federal courts, and offers alternative dispute resolution techniques such as arbitration or mediation.

The firm is AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and 12 of the firm’s attorneys are also AV Peer Review Rated at an individual level.

Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. is recognized in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® in the following two areas: Tier 2 Jacksonville, Insurance Law, and Tier 3 Jacksonville, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. The firm is honored to have been recognized in Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings for nine consecutive years (2011 – 2019).

The firm maintains a commitment to excellence in advocacy when pursuing client’s goals through pre-suit resolution, mediation, arbitration or trial. A team of experienced attorneys help insurance carriers, their insureds, self-insured entities and businesses manage risk and reduce exposure through training, counsel, and a commitment to early resolution. If it is not possible to settle the case early, then an aggressive but cost-effective defense litigation strategy is developed. The firm’s focus on cost effective representation includes alternative attorney’s fee structures such as fixed rate options for handling pre-suit matters including coverage opinions.

Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. strives to build long-term client relationships through outstanding service, which is reflected in part through attorney credentials and peer recognition. Nine of the firm’s attorneys are Board Certified by The Florida Bar, including one in the area of Aviation Law, one in Civil Trial, two in Appellate Practice, three in Construction Law, and two in Workers’ Compensation.

Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. was founded by Charles T. Boyd, Jr. and Noah H. Jenerette, Jr. in 1952. The firm maintains Florida offices in Boca Raton, Jacksonville, Orlando, and St. Petersburg, and a Georgia office in Savannah. Attorneys are also available for consultation in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Tallahassee. Details online at https://www.boydjen.com/.

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Industrial Internet Consortium and Fira Barcelona Unveil Women and Diversity in Industry Program for IOT Solutions World Congress

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BARCELONA, Spain (PRWEB)

The Industrial Internet Consortium® (IIC™) and Fira Barcelona today announced the Women and Diversity in Industry program as part of IoT Solutions World Congress. The program will take place on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, and will feature participants from large, international companies discussing why it’s crucial to attract and support diversity in leadership positions in industry.

“The journey to the boardroom is rarely a straight line for women,” said Sheila Ronning, CEO and Founder, Women in the Boardroom. “At the Women and Diversity in Industry program, I’ll answer participants’ questions about what to expect and how to prepare, and offer tools to help female executives succeed in business and the boardroom.”

“Diversity by itself can create chaos, whereas a culture of inclusion and belonging enables teams to outperform others,” said Dr. Sally Saba, Diversity Consultant. “As a speaker on this program, I look forward to empowering participants with useful information regarding how, and why, to integrate diversity and inclusion into their business practices to improve their employee engagement and business outcomes.”

The program includes two keynote speeches and two panel sessions focused on key issues women face during various aspects of their careers:

Keynote: Serving on a Corporate Board: Uncover if it’s for You & Where to Start:

  • Sheila Ronning, CEO and Founder, Women in the Boardroom

Panel Session: Navigating the Executive Ladder

Panelists:

  • Helena Lisachuk, Global Lead, IoT, Deloitte Consulting

  • Leila Dillon, VP Marketing & Communications, Ameresco

  • Shannon Lucas, EVP, Head of Emerging Business Global Customer Unit, Ericsson

  • Kimberly Kerr, Senior Vice President, Sprint Business Solutions

  • Mandy Chung, Co-Founder, Women in IoT

  • Nicole Bulgarino, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Federal Solutions

  • Sumita Yadav, Vice President, Cardiovascular and Orthopedics Servicelines, Catholic Health Services of Long Island


Keynote: Why Diversity & Inclusion Matter to Your Bottom Line

  • Dr. Sally Saba, Diversity Consultant

Panel Session: Moving the needle

Moderator:

  • Dr. Sally Saba, Diversity Consultant


Panelists:

  • Teresa Tung, Managing Director at Accenture Labs

  • Jaishree Subramania, Technology Marketing Executive, Microsoft

  • Brad Surak, Chief Product & Strategy Officer, Hitachi Vantara

  • Egon Hoppe, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Deloitte NL

  • Jenn Mann, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, SAS

  • Maria Schwenger, Vice President, DevSecOps & Strategy, Honeywell

Registration pricing and information, including press passes, can be found here.

About the Industrial Internet Consortium

The Industrial Internet Consortium is the world’s leading membership program transforming business and society by accelerating the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The IIC delivers a trustworthy IIoT in which the world’s systems and devices are securely connected and controlled to deliver transformational outcomes. The Industrial Internet Consortium is a program of the Object Management Group (OMG). For more information, visit http://www.iiconsortium.org.

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