Joining OCLI Vision fills Dr. Brett J. Karlik with absolute joy. His work revolves around delivering personalized and all-encompassing eye care, harnessing state-of-the-art ophthalmological advancements to maximize visual results and promote improved health and happiness for his patients. “Happy to use my experience and knowledge to benefit the people that also serve the community of McMurray.”
Dr. Karlik completed his undergraduate degree at Duquesne University before earning his medical degree from the esteemed Drexel University School of Medicine. He furthered his training with an ophthalmology residency at Nassau University Medical Center, honing his skills and expertise under the mentorship of experienced ophthalmic professionals.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Dr. Karlik currently resides in Robinson, PA, with his wife and four children. His dedication to enhancing visual health and well-being drives him to provide exceptional eye care services, ensuring his patients receive the highest standard of treatment and care. Dr. Karlik’s exceptional skills and commitment to patient care align perfectly with OCLI Vision’s core values, making him an ideal addition to their team of renowned ophthalmologists. Patients seeking expert comprehensive eye care can now benefit from Dr. Karlik’s exceptional services at the McMurray location.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Brett J. Karlik or to learn more about the comprehensive eye care services provided at OCLI Vision, please visit ocli.net.
About OCLI Vision
Founded in 1997, OCLI Vision (http://www.ocli.net) is one of the leading ophthalmology practices in the United States. The practices of OCLI Vision offer eye care services at locations throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. OCLI Vision is led by a large group of highly skilled ophthalmologists and optometrists in each major sub-specialty of eye care who provide comprehensive eye care services, including treatment for cataracts, corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, oculoplastics, refractive surgery, and neuro-ophthalmology.
“Each year, more than 10,000 babies are born at Holy Cross. The programs that we offer provide our community newborns and infants a fighting chance at life,” said Norvell V. Coots, MD, MSS, FAAD, president & CEO, Holy Cross Health. “We go beyond providing great care – we increase access to care with a relentless commitment to the most vulnerable patients and connecting them with services outside of the acute care setting. We help ensure parents and children in the DC metropolitan area have the best opportunity to live healthy lives.”
The Women and Infants’ programs include the Tiny Baby Program and Holy Cross Health Maternity Partnership Program, both providing a holistic approach to care – working in partnership with mothers who have often been overlooked. Despite the hurdles of the pandemic, implementation of the Tiny Baby Program began in 2020, developing specialized protocols focusing on the unique needs of our tiniest patients – babies born as early as 22-25 weeks gestation. Since 1999, thousands of patients were cared for through the Holy Cross Health Maternity Partnership Program, a collaborative agreement between Holy Cross Health and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services to provide maternity services to patients in need, regardless of their ability to pay. The program works with women to help build a positive healthcare relationship that goes through their pregnancy, post-pregnancy, and throughout their lifetimes.
“The Clark Foundation remains committed to building a comprehensive system of care for parents and children in the Washington DC region,” says Joe Del Guercio, president & CEO of the Clark Foundation. “We look forward to our partnership with Holy Cross Health as they remain dedicated to providing equitable and accessible health services to families in our community.”
The funding will also support new technology in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and staff training including two life-like Labor and Delivery maternal/neonatal simulators that will help continue educating clinicians, nurses, and staff on how to best care for laboring patients, deliveries, and critically ill babies and mothers.
“We are grateful and honored to partner with of the Clark Foundation to pursue the next level of innovation in care for our area’s women and children. We look forward to the great impact this gift will make in our community,” said Alisa Smallwood, CFRE, Chief Development Officer, Holy Cross Health.
About Holy Cross Health Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, people-centered health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary care practices and affordable health centers and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and move life ahead for individuals and populations in the communities served. In fiscal 2019, Holy Cross Health contributed nearly 10 percent of its $629 million revenue to community benefit activities that meet community needs and improve access to health. Learn more at HolyCrossHealth.org.
About the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation partners with organizations to strengthen their ability to meet the needs of the individuals, families, and communities they serve. In keeping with Mr. Clark’s desire to spend down within a decade and maximize the impact of this funding, the Clark Foundation established its current philanthropic model in 2016. The Foundation focuses its philanthropy in three strategic areas: educating future engineering leaders, improving the lives of veterans and their families, and providing members of the DC community the best opportunity to thrive.
The Healthcare Innovation Company (thINc) and the Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness (ABHW) announced that they will be partnering to produce the Advancing Behavioral Health and Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., December 5-6 at The Watergate Hotel. The Summit is a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder event that focuses on policies, advancements, and collaborations that drive positive change in the equitable access, delivery, and quality of mental health and substance use disorder services.
NEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Healthcare Innovation Company (thINc) and the Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness (ABHW) announced that they will be partnering to produce the Advancing Behavioral Health and Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. on December 5-6.
Taking place at The Watergate Hotel, the Advancing Behavioral Health and Policy Summit is a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder event that focuses on policies, advancements, and collaborations that drive positive change in the equitable access, delivery, and quality of mental health and substance use disorder services.
“Since the founding of the Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness in 1994, ABHW has been staunch advocates for federal legislative and regulatory policies that help increase access to high-quality mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) care,” said Pamela Greenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness. “The Advancing Behavioral Health and Policy Summit is a great opportunity for attendees to engage in thought-provoking conversations and learn about how legislation and regulations can help remove barriers to care, improve crisis response, combat the workforce shortage, promote integrated care models, and ensure people continue to receive the care they need. This Summit provides a place for attendees to dive into and learn about behavioral health policies that ensure everyone who needs it has access to high-quality, affordable mental health and SUD care.”
The Summit is co-located with thINc’s Value-Based Care Summit, which brings together healthcare providers, health plans, pharmaceutical companies/manufacturers, and regulatory and legislative leaders to discuss novel approaches, innovative models, and mutually beneficial partnerships that drive care delivery transformation and accelerate the transition to value-based care.
“This Summit reinforces our mission and belief that elevating the focus on behavioral health services must be an integral element towards the value-based care movement,” said Haritha Krishnarathnam, VP of Strategy and Content, at The Healthcare Innovation Company. “This is a forward-thinking, two-day program that brings together the entire healthcare ecosystem, including, employers, government and public health agencies, and state, local community, and advocacy organizations to discuss major initiatives and the driving forces to advance behavioral health. We are proud to partner with ABHW and look forward to a fantastic, impactful event.”
Both Summits are expected to sell out. Organizations and their teams looking to attend, speak, and sponsor are encouraged to visit https://www.thINc360.com/behavioral to learn more.
About The Healthcare Innovation Company (thINc) The Healthcare Innovation Company (thINc) creates and produces the world-renowned Healthcare Innovation Congress, thINc360. It also develops content that keeps healthcare, pharma and life sciences executives engaged and informed. By delivering timely content through its live events, webinars, and additional digital offerings, thINc is a catalyst for change for today’s leading organizations, providing them with insights and recommendations to make better business decisions, contain costs, and deliver better results for the populations and markets they serve. Learn more at: https://www.thINc360.com
About the Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness (ABHW) ABHW is the leading health plan association working to improve access and quality of care for mental health and substance use disorders. ABHW’s members include national and regional health plans who care for more than 200 million people. Together, we work to reduce stigma and advance federal policy on mental health and substance use disorder care. ABHW member companies – Aetna Behavioral Health, Elevance Health, Centene Corporation/Magellan Health, Evernorth, a Cigna company, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, New Directions Behavioral Health/Lucet, Optum, and PerformCare, a subsidiary of AmeriHealth Caritas. To learn more, visit https://www.abhw.org and follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ABHWorg and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/association-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness/
“It is encouraging to see this support for the latest version of MIPI-D-PHY and key new features such as the optional embedded clock mode,” said Sanjiv Desai, chair of the MIPI Alliance. “We appreciate Introspect Technology’s active involvement with MIPI over the past decade and look forward to their continued innovation in tools that strengthen our ecosystem.”
With the optional embedded clock mode, a 128b–132b data encoding scheme is used on the data lanes, from which a clock can be recovered on the receiver side, removing the need for a dedicated clock lane. Additionally, this latest version of the D-PHY℠ specification runs at 9 Gbps and 11 Gbps for its short channel, which enables the latest ultra-high-definition displays and beyond. In true Introspect Technology fashion, the SV5C-DPTX MIPI D-PHY Generator exceeds these rates, thus offering product engineers the ability to truly stress their receiver designs and characterize them beyond the rated specifications. Additionally, switching between embedded clock mode and forwarded clock mode happens in software and is instantaneous – a true enabler for fast testing and data collection during characterization or high-volume yield ramps.
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About MIPI Alliance® MIPI Alliance (MIPI) develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries. There is at least one MIPI specification in every smartphone manufactured today. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023, the organization has over 375 member companies worldwide and more than 15 active working groups delivering specifications within the mobile ecosystem. Members of the organization include handset manufacturers, device OEMs, software providers, semiconductor companies, application processor developers, IP tool providers, automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, and test and test equipment companies, as well as camera, tablet and laptop manufacturers. For more information, please visit http://www.mipi.org.
About Introspect Technology Founded in 2012, Introspect Technology designs and manufactures innovative test and measurement equipment for high-speed digital applications. Whether it is the next augmented reality headset or the level-4 autonomy engine in a mobility solution, these award-winning tools are used to develop, test, and manufacture next-generation products. In short, Introspect Technology helps the leading global technology companies make tomorrow’s technology today’s possibility.
“At AllCampus, we pride ourselves on our special company culture, so we’re honored to be recognized as an Inclusive Workplace and for our commitment to our diverse employee population,” said Joe Diamond, CEO of AllCampus. “We strive to create an environment where all ideas are welcomed and perspectives are valued and championed, and we actively work to build an organization with a strong emphasis on inclusion, open communication and trust.”
The Inclusive Workplace awards program, launched last fall, assesses participating companies through comprehensive surveys and data analysis. Areas of evaluation include inclusion, belonging, psychological safety, community and purpose.
“This program highlights the real strides companies are making in cultivating inclusive cultures that help all employees feel valued and engaged,” said Jaime Raul Zepeda, Executive Vice President of Best Companies Group. “These companies serve as an inspiring example of what it truly means to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong and can bring their full selves to work. Their commitment and their actions are paving the way for a better and more inclusive future,” Zepeda added.
In addition to being honored as an Inclusive Workplace, AllCampus also recently announced its certification as a B Corporation™ (B Corp™), a designation administered by the nonprofit B Lab to companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.
For more information on AllCampus, its services and its university and employer partners, please visit: allcampus.com.
About AllCampus With a mission to make higher education more affordable, accessible, and equitable for all students, AllCampus is a leading higher education services provider that helps universities evolve their academic programs and exceed the dynamic expectations of students. Universities and employers trust AllCampus to build lasting partnerships that bring high value education to over 20 million working professionals. AllCampus is a company of lifelong learners, quantitative data geeks and creative thinkers looking to make a difference through education. To learn more, follow AllCampus on LinkedIn or visit allcampus.com.
At Discovery Cube Los Angeles, families will be transported to the underground home of the heroes in a half shell to get an insider’s look at their secret hideaway. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ brothers Leonardo (the tactical, courageous leader in blue), Raphael (the aggressive, tough guy in red), Donatello (the scientist and technological genius in purple), and Michelangelo (the free-spirited jokester in orange), invite families to their sewer lair to train together and learn about the Turtles’ comedic, skillful strategies. During their time in the TMNT lair, families can hone their mental and physical skills before taking on New York City’s toughest villains in an action-packed adventure.
“Welcoming this new exhibit to our Los Angeles campus challenges families to work together as a team and discover how each family member has something unique to contribute to solving the problem. By the end of their visit to the Discover Cube, we hope they have learned they can accomplish much more together than alone,” said Joe Adams, CEO of Discovery Cube.
The Turtles are known and respected for their teamwork. As the TMNT’s sensei and adoptive father Splinter often tells them, “Together, there is nothing you cannot accomplish.” Through team-building challenges, collaborative games, and mind-teasing puzzles, families and friends will learn skills to help them successfully work together.
Here are a few examples:
Explore the 3,000 sq ft. lair and discover the individual skills each Turtle brings to the team, such as leadership, creative problem-solving, speed, and humor!
Build a “bridge” together and think creatively as a team to overcome challenges.
Assemble two electrical circuit puzzles by taking one apart to build another.
Plan ahead and use patience to navigate the rope maze.
Practice ninja speed and slicing skills while playing a dexterity-based computer game.
Shred up and practice your balance on skateboards.
Create a sewer pipe together and see where it goes.
The Turtles took the comic book world by storm in 1984—and since then, Leo, Raph, Donnie and Mikey have brought Turtle Power to cartoons, movies, video games, and toys, Children and families across the nation will have the opportunity to explore Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™: Secrets of the Sewer™ as it travels to children’s museums and science centers coast to coast.
General admission to Discovery Cube Los Angeles is $19.95 for adults and $14.95 for children. For those looking to enjoy Discovery Cube year-round, memberships are available for as low as $99 for a duo (all prices are subject to change). Our members enjoy 12 months of access to our Discovery Cube Science centers plus admission to seasonal and year-round exhibits. Members also receive discounts to popular special events such as Bubblefest and Winter Lights (OC), as well as benefits and exclusive offers to both Orange County and Los Angeles Discovery Cube locations, plus additional discounted admission to over 300 ASTC Science Centers around the world.
The museum is located at 11800 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91342.
About Discovery Cube
Established in 1989, the Discovery Cube is one of Southern California’s leading children’s science museums. With locations in Los Angeles and Orange County, the Cube focuses on INSPIRE, EDUCATE, and IMPACT young minds through engaging science-based programs, activities, and exhibits. Discovery Cube was named one of the “10 Most Trusted Brands” in Orange County and awarded the National Medal of Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Last year, Discovery Cube adopted a digital-first approach to STEM education with the launch of Discovery Cube Connect, a digital platform for developing and distributing interactive STEM educational offerings, activities, and gameplay. For more information, visit discoverycube.org and discoverycubeconnect.org
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This exhibit was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and Nickelodeon. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.
“As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, we are proud to start this campaign to let our members, board members, supporters, and partners know that investing in the Latino/a/x/e community displays a strong commitment to building the foundation of the next generation of leaders,” said HACE President and CEO Patricia Mota. “Through these scholarships, HACE will provide these young men and women guidance, confidence, skills, and personal and professional development to equip them with tools and knowledge to have successful careers, make a meaningful impact in their communities, and continue a positive legacy that will live for many years.”
HACE supports future leaders through scholarships such as the Dr. Ervin “Vinny” Caraballo Scholarship to continue their education. Caraballo was on HACE’s Board of Directors and was a driving force on the organization’s programming and growing impact Latino/a/x/e community.
HACE also recently created the UIC LARES Olga Camargo scholarship. Named after Olga Camargo, HACE’s chair emeritus and a University of Chicago (UIC) alumna, this scholarship is administered by The Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES), a premier academic advising, financial aid and educational assistance unit servicing Latino students at the high school and college levels. LARES assists Latino students interested in pursuing higher education with guidance and support.
“Since we launched our scholarship programs, we’ve awarded up to 40 students annually,” Mota said. “Many have said how the scholarships have helped them achieve their dream of attaining a college education, enrolling into a graduate program, and helping make ends meet while they focus on their education. As a benefactor of scholarships myself, I could not have achieved my higher education, and that’s one of the many reasons I give back to my community.”
About HACE: The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) is a national nonprofit dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals. Since 1982, HACE has served as a resource for Latinos in the workplace and is a subject matter expert for corporations seeking to access diverse talent. Through professional development, resources, and networks, and by facilitating access to meaningful career opportunities, HACE helps Latinos succeed in every phase of their career. With a network of over 97,000 members across the country, HACE works with employers to remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic economy by helping them attract, develop, and retain Latino and diverse professionals. For information, visit https://www.haceonline.org/about-hace/.
In August, Roa was noted for her efforts in implementing diversity and inclusion policies in her company by two other publications. She was one of 13 companies that was an honoree for the Daily Herald Suburban Business’ third annual Diversity in Business Awards. These awards recognize the Chicagoland suburban businesses that have shown exceptional commitment to promoting practices advancing diversity and inclusion in workplaces, in business leadership, and owners who support equality across all areas of diversity, including age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, and religion. The publication is the leading provider of business news and information about businesses and the economy in suburban Chicago.
“The construction industry has traditionally been male-dominated and perceived as exclusionary. By actively promoting women in construction and challenging stereotypes, L.B. Hall creates a more inclusive environment,” Roa said. “Encouraging women to pursue careers in construction and providing equal opportunities can help break down barriers, inspire future generations, and pave the way for a more balanced and diverse workforce.”
The most recent honor came from Profiles in Diversity Journal which named Roa as one of 84 Women Worth Watching for in Leadership for 2023. The award celebrates women who show dedication to their careers, families, and their communities, as well as the young adults who they often mentor in their fields. The Westlake, Ohio quarterly magazine promotes and advances diversity and inclusion in the corporate, government, nonprofit, STEM, and higher education areas.
“I’m very proud to be recognized by the journal,” Roa said. “As part of promoting diversity as a business owner, it is important to align with others who have the same mission. For example, my company collaborates with local organizations to plan joint initiatives, co-host events, or engage in volunteering opportunities to address specific community needs.”
Roa is constantly involved in multiple organizations and is always ready to provide support. She believes that the first step is to engage through various communication channels and support entrepreneurship, as this inherently drives the community forward. For example, she will be present as an ambassador for women in construction on Oct. 11 and 12 at the Chicago Build Expo at McCormick Place. This event is the leading construction, design, and real estate show in the Midwest.
She is a member of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), various chambers of commerce, and different organizations focusing on women’s empowerment such as Professional Women in Construction (PWC) Chicago and the National Association of Women in Construction. She also oversees her nonprofit called HOLA Happy with the mission of promoting change in the lives of young Latinas. For example, it has awarded educational scholarships to more than 10 single mothers and teenagers. These scholarships have opened doors to educational resources in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. The foundation has also formed partnerships with coaches who are always willing to provide mentoring on different topics.
Roa’s dedication to these organizations and her commitment to empowering women in various fields highlight her passion for positively impacting her community.
About the L.B Hall Fireproofing: Originally founded in 1990, we have decades of experience in improving the fireproofing and insulation of homes, hospitals, schools, libraries, hotels, warehouses, churches, office buildings, and many other facilities. The goal of our founders was to provide a safer and lower-cost solution for fireproofing, and we continue to strive to provide our customers with great products at competitive prices.
There are many competitors in our field, but very few can compare to our decades of experience and expertise. With L.B. Hall, you will always receive timely and professional service at a very reasonable price, and if you need assistance, we are available 24/7. In addition to competitive pricing, L.B. Hall’s commitment to our customers is communication. Ultimately, L.B. Hall will provide excellent value as well as effective project management. Our high-quality workmanship will ensure that you meet your construction schedule. L.B. Hall is a minority-woman-owned and run business. For more information, visit https://lbhall.com/.
The Baccalaureate in Public Health Planning Committee members included Erin Grinshteyn, associate professor; associate dean of Health Professions; Laura Chyu, assistant professor, BSPH and Masters of Public Health (MPH) Program director; Taryn Vian, MPH professor and director of the Community and Public Health Practice and Health Policy Leadership concentrations; Bryan Whaley, professor, Health Studies Director; and Brian Thornton, associate professor.
“I joined BSPH at USF because it conjoins all aspects of health and how they propel and impact each other,” stated student Karima Jalloh. “From environmental health to epidemiology, physiological health, and mental health…the list goes on. This new major is a bridge for those seeking to impact the health of our communities and individuals.”
BSPH student Ashton Green added, “I decided to join the BSPH at USF because I’m trying to understand health care in a more holistic and integrated manner.”
“There was a lot of enthusiasm and energy among students, faculty, and staff at orientation and the first week of classes,” said Laura Chyu, BSPH and MPH program director. “We have a fantastic group of diverse students.”
“The new BS in Public Health is a wonderful opportunity both for our students, who are excited to develop their knowledge and practice in this field, and our communities, which desperately need well-trained public health graduates,” said Erin Grinshteyn, associate dean of Health Professions. “I am so excited to see this major come to fruition here at USF, and I can’t wait to see all the wonderful contributions to the field that our students will make.”
About the USF School of Nursing and Health Professions
The mission of the USF School of Nursing and Health Professions is to improve the health of all populations through equitable and compassionate service, value-driven research, and innovative education of health professionals, preparing them to use their hearts, minds, and souls to change the health of the world. For more information, visit our website.
About the University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco is a private, Jesuit Catholic university that reflects the diversity, optimism, and opportunities of the city that surrounds it. USF offers more than 230 undergraduate, graduate, professional, and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, law, education, and nursing and health professions. At USF, each course is an intimate learning community in which top professors encourage students to turn learning into positive action, so the students graduate equipped to do well in the world — and inspired to change it for the better. For more information, visit usfca.edu.
“We’re excited to partner with JDRF and Antidote to provide this critical resource for our community, which includes roughly half a million Spanish speakers,” said Beyond Type 1’s VP of Community Programs and Hispanic Relations Mariana Gomez. “At Beyond Type 1, we believe language should never be a barrier that keeps individuals from accessing life-saving diabetes information and tools, and that includes access to information about clinical trials that may be available to them.”
At the time of writing, there are more than 400 type 1 diabetes clinical trials currently looking for patients in the United States, which would necessitate the participation of 2.14 million patients to be fully enrolled. Through the collaboration with Beyond Type 1 and JDRF, Antidote Match™ is now accessible to a larger audience. This breakthrough has the potential to increase trial participation, improve diversity, and foster research findings that are more applicable to individuals in the real world. Patients and caregivers can now visit BeyondType1.org, JDRF.org, and other patient advocacy websites that host Antidote Match™ to choose between an English or Spanish version of the journey when searching for T1D clinical trials. By answering a few health-related questions, they can be matched to trials and view results in their preferred language, opening up new opportunities for Spanish-speaking individuals to engage in diabetes research.
“Advancing care technology and developing treatments and cures through research that will work for everyone living with type 1 diabetes is a top priority for JDRF. This research is not possible without broad and diverse participation in clinical trials,” said Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, Ph.D., Director of Community Screening and Clinical Trials Education for JDRF. “Integrating Spanish into Antidote Match™ will allow more people to access this clinical trials search engine in their preferred language. This promises to make the platform more inclusive and equitable and increases the likelihood of reaching more members of the type 1 diabetes community.”
The lack of diversity among clinical trial participants has been a long-standing issue in medical research, with well-documented evidence showing that underrepresentation at the study level can lead to inferior health outcomes. In 2022, the FDA took a significant step by issuing guidance to drug, biologic, and medical device manufacturers, urging them to improve the enrollment of participants from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations into clinical trials. The aim of this guidance is to facilitate the development of medications and treatments that are not only effective but also applicable to a broader spectrum of patient populations.
Grace McElroy, VP of Patient Experience & Partnerships at Antidote, expressed Antidote’s commitment to championing the cause of increasing representation in clinical trials. “By breaking down the language barrier for Spanish-speaking patients and caregivers, we aim to connect even more patients with research opportunities that best suit their needs”, she said. “Together, with support from our partners like JDRF and Beyond Type 1, we will offer Spanish search capability across more therapeutic condition areas, especially those that disproportionally impact Hispanic and Latino individuals.”
About Antidote Technologies Antidote Technologies is a digital health company with a mission to enable faster medical innovation by transforming how sponsors and patients connect. Our precision recruitment approach meets patients where they are, leading to high-quality referrals, reduced site burden, and efficient enrollment. This is made possible by a unique high-tech, high-touch approach, and the largest global partnership network of its kind. We provide patient-centric clinical search technology to hundreds of patient advocacy groups and research foundations, at no cost, to advance medical breakthroughs and increase clinical trial participation. Antidote, formerly known as TrialReach, is based in the US and the UK. For more information, please visit http://www.antidote.me.
About Beyond Type 1 Beyond Type 1 is a global nonprofit dedicated to the diabetes community. We serve the largest digital audience of any diabetes nonprofit, and our mission is to help people living with diabetes to stay alive and thrive. Through peer support programs, global campaigns and digital platforms, Beyond Type 1 is uniting the global diabetes community—across all types—helping to change what it means to live with chronic illness.
About JDRF JDRF’s mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally and globally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a global stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers throughout the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter (@JDRF), Facebook (@myjdrf), and Instagram (@jdrfhq).
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