“Performing this successful endoscopic TLIF procedure, and it being the second one completed on the West Coast, is an achievement I am quite proud of,” says Dr. Albert Wong.
More about DOCS Health: DOCS Health is located at 8436 W. 3rd St, Suite 800, in Los Angeles, CA. DOCS Health is the source of innovative medical treatments for spinal, orthopedic and neurological conditions, which can be performed at their state-of-the-art center. The team of orthopedic, sports injury, neurosurgery spine surgeons and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists have all received their education and training from some of the finest universities and most recognized medical institutions in the country. Dr. Albert Wong completed his fellowship training for minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) at Stanford University Medical School and complex spine deformity surgery at Northwestern University. He has extensive experience with cutting-edge technology, including computer-guided robotic navigation, augmented reality-assisted surgeries, microscopic minimally invasive surgeries, endoscopic surgeries with incisions less than ½ inch and motion preservation with artificial disc replacements. For more information or to schedule a consultation with one of DOCS Health specialists, please call (424) 800-3627 or visit http://www.docshealth.com.
“Vyapi’s international customers have responded favorably to our U.S. expansion,” added Sawhney. In addition to the U.S., Vyapi continues to expand in EMEA and APAC, and has invested in its Bangalore delivery center.
Unterberger is responsible for development and delivery of Vyapi’s contract services in the U.S., and will work closely with Sawhney, and Sameer Prakash, Vice President – Client Services, to coordinate overall strategy and growth. “We’re working hard to be where our small business customers need us, and to provide them with the specialized contract services they demand” explained Unterberger.
Vyapi helps understaffed and overworked smaller companies take control of their commercial agreements with contract expertise, process improvement, automation, analytics, and AI, to expedite transactions, avoid disputes, and navigate regulations.
Vyapi provides affordably priced contract solutions, including drafting, review, gap analyses, compliance, obligation management, and reporting. The company is available 24/7 for immediate contract relief, and down the road for customers’ end-to-end contract management needs. Additionally, instead of having to increase customers’ head count, Vypai offers dedicated, cost-effective contract professionals to manage customers’ contracts whether their needs are short- or long-term.
Vyapi team members have serviced contracts throughout the U.S. at the federal, state and local level. The company supports more than two dozen areas relevant to small and medium-sized businesses, including employment, finance, franchising, leasing, licensing, marketing, procurement, real estate, retail, sales, and supply chain.
About Vyapi – Vyapi is a global legal services company supporting small and medium-sized businesses looking to efficiently handle their contracts. Vyapi has offices in New York, London and Bangalore. For more information visit www.vyapi.com
Founded in 2007, the Isabella Santos Foundation was born from a mission to honor the memory of a brave little girl, Isabella Santos, who lost her life to neuroblastoma at just 7 years old. Isabella’s dreams were simple yet poignant – to beat cancer, grow her hair, and live her dreams. While advancements in research and treatment did not come in time for Isabella, her legacy continues to inspire a fight against pediatric cancer, giving other children a chance at survival and a future filled with dreams.
The Role of the ISF in Advancing Cancer Research
Over the years, ISF has made significant strides in pediatric cancer research, with an investment of $7 million to date. This funding has been instrumental in expanding the scope of research and improving treatment options, particularly for rare pediatric cancers. As ISF approaches their second decade, the organization seeks to only grow. The last two years have witnessed record-breaking donations, including consecutive years of over $1 million donated to pediatric cancer research and family support.
ISF’s Contributions: A Snapshot
Investment in Pediatric Cancer Research: $4,551,942
Donations to National Pediatric Cancer Trials & Studies: $1,953,635
Donations in Family Support: $718,625
One of ISF’s most significant achievements is the launch of the Isabella Santos Rare & Solid Tumor Program in collaboration with Levine Cancer Institute. With a commitment to becoming a global hub for children with solid tumors and rare cancers, this program aims to provide cutting-edge treatments and compassionate care to young warriors from around the world.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support and generosity of the Isabella Santos Foundation,” said Dr. Javier Oesterheld, Director of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and BMT at Levine Children’s Hospital. “Their partnership has been vital in our efforts to expand research and clinical operations, allowing us to provide the best possible care to children in our community and beyond. Together, we are making a real difference in the fight against pediatric cancer.”
ISF’s investment of over $5 million in pediatric cancer research at Levine Children’s Hospital has set the foundation for this groundbreaking program – the first in the nation. To date, this state-of-the-art program has attracted families from over 26 countries, seeking the best treatment options for their children.
Building on Impact and Growth
The work of ISF is far from over. The foundation is committed to continuing its support for the Rare and Solid Tumor Program at the Levine Children’s Hospital, with plans to donate an additional $1 million in 2023 to complete the program.
Furthermore, the ISF is expanding its reach by establishing the inaugural Lake Norman Three Wish Society Giving Chapter. This new chapter aims to join forces with the existing Charlotte Chapter to deepen the impact of the foundation’s mission and bring innovative treatment options to the local community. Additional Giving Chapters will be launched in the months and years ahead.
“We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved in the past 16 years, but our work is not done,” said Erin Santos, Founder of the Isabella Santos Foundation and Isabella’s mom. “We are committed to building on our success and making an even greater impact in the fight against pediatric cancer. With the support of the Charlotte community and the business community, we can continue to change outcomes and provide hope to children and families facing this unimaginable challenge. With every contribution, we are one step closer to realizing Isabella’s dreams and giving other children a fighting chance against cancer.”
As part of their ongoing efforts, the ISF is launching the inaugural Ballantyne Brunch Festival in partnership with The Amp Ballantyne. This event, scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2023, will feature numerous live bands, a pickleball tournament, brunch bites, specialty drinks and family-friendly activities, while bringing together supporters, advocates, and survivors to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research.
ISF extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Charlotte community for their unwavering support throughout the years. From the very beginning, the community has stood by their side, offering encouragement, resources, and a sense of belonging. It is through this collective effort that ISF has been able to achieve its remarkable accomplishments and inspire hope in the lives of countless children and families.
To learn more about the Isabella Santos Foundation, their impactful work, and how you can get involved, visit their website at www.isabellasantosfoundation.org.
About the Isabella Santos Foundation
Established in 2007, The Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) is dedicated to eradicating pediatric cancer’s devastating impact, while honoring the legacy of Isabella Santos, a courageous neuroblastoma fighter. Collaborating with medical institutions, we drive innovative research to pioneer new treatments and enhance young cancer patients’ lives.
Over sixteen years, ISF has contributed $7 million to expand research and treatment and support affected families. Partnering with Atrium Health and Levine Children’s Hospital, ISF funded clinical trials, developmental therapeutics, and a top-tier MIBG therapy suite—one of 20 nationwide. In 2020, the Isabella Santos Rare & Solid Tumor Program launched with Levine Cancer Institute, aspiring to be a global hub for children with solid tumors and rare cancers.
Originating from one girl’s mission, and carried forward by her loving mom and the support of the Charlotte community, ISF’s impact thrives and its ability to transform lives will endure for generations. Join our commitment to bring hope, healing, and progress to young warriors and their families.
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Crafted with robust aluminum, these mounts feature a durable interior finish of chromate conversion complemented by an anticorrosion gray paint exterior. The innovative design not only ensures longevity but bolsters the functionality of the entire system.
Customers will find it beneficial to pair their antennas with these mounts. The seamless compatibility and improved performance offered by this combination is unparalleled. Furthermore, the cage-style design simplifies the antenna attachment process, thereby enhancing the stability of the entire setup.
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A leading supplier of on-demand RF and microwave products since 1992, Fairview offers immediate delivery of RF components including attenuators, adapters, coaxial cable assemblies, connectors, terminations and much more. All products are shipped same-day from the company’s ISO 9001:2015-certified production facilities in Lewisville, Texas. Fairview Microwave is an Infinite Electronics brand.
About Infinite Electronics:
Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions to the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Its brands include Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, ShowMeCables, NavePoint, INC Installs, Integra Optics, PolyPhaser, Transtector, KP Performance Antennas, RadioWaves and Aiconics. Infinite serves its customers with deep technical expertise and support. Its broad inventory is available for immediate shipment, fulfilling unplanned demand for engineers and technical buyers. Infinite is a Warburg Pincus portfolio company.
“The foundation of a safe park rests upon a holistic approach that considers its visitors’ comfort, vigilance, and well-being,” according to National Outdoor Furniture, Inc. Surveillance cameras, dedicated safety personnel, rules enforcement, and emphasis on visibility are factors that have a large impact on a park’s safety. Specific to playgrounds, visibility for supervision, frequent equipment inspections, and cushioned floor surfaces are important safety features.
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About National Outdoor Furniture, Inc.: National Outdoor Furniture, Inc. specializes in commercial outdoor furniture including picnic tables, park benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, and aluminum bleachers. Founded in 1998, National Outdoor Furniture, Inc. prides itself on providing customers with products that are high-quality and backed by a manufacturer warranty. Their products can be found in parks and gathering areas across the United States.
Importantly, the orders, which the church published online on their website at ULCCaseLaw.com, specifically address ministers of the Universal Life Church – meaning individuals who were ordained online by other organizations may not have the same protections as ministers of the ULC and may not be able to legally solemnize marriages anywhere in Tennessee.
In an emailed message to its ministers declaring victory, the ULC thanked its members and vowed to circulate the order to all county clerks in the state of Tennessee. The ULC also promised to re-address the issue if or when any other county clerk ever chose to challenge the ability of one of its ministers to solemnize marriage.
The orders stem from a legal dispute that began in June of 2019, when the state legislature of Tennessee passed a law that was specifically designed to prohibit ministers who were ordained by the Universal Life Church from solemnizing legal marriages. The Church immediately took state officials into federal court, and were successful in winning an injunction that blocked that law from taking effect as this litigation was pending.
“The goal with these new offerings is to empower individuals at every stage of their fitness journey,” said personal trainer, William Byrd. “From those taking their first steps in strength training to seasoned athletes seeking new challenges, our programs are meticulously crafted to cater to everyone. Plus, our new mobility breathing course adds a refreshing, holistic dimension to traditional fitness routines.”
The release of these programs is a testament to Microdose Fitness’s ongoing mission to revolutionize the fitness industry by bridging the gap between beginner, intermediate, and advanced fitness enthusiasts, while promoting the integration of strength, function, and wellness.
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Medical Guardian’s personal emergency response systems empower people to live confidently with the reassurance that help is at their fingertips. They offer a variety of devices for each lifestyle, all equipped with 24/7 US-based monitoring. The FSA Store and HSA store eligible discount includes the popular Home 2.0 and the Mini Guardian. The Home 2.0 provides comprehensive home protection with a base station and an interchangeable help button that is wearable as a wristband or a necklace. Meanwhile, the Mini Guardian is perfect for seniors on the go, with a discreet help button available in multiple colors, wearable on a belt clip or lanyard.
“Our devices and reliable monitoring service provide immediate assistance for any fall or health emergency,” said Geoff Gross, founder and CEO of Medical Guardian. “We are determined to make our life-saving devices accessible to all those in need of protection. That’s why we’re thrilled to be partnering with Health-E Commerce, expanding the reach of our protection to individuals and families covered by FSAs and HSAs, and empowering them to live confidently and independently.”
Health-E Commerce is the parent brand to FSA Store, HSA Store and WellDeservedHealth, a family of online marketplaces that serve the 70+ million consumers enrolled in pre-tax health and wellness accounts. The company also created Caring Mill, a popular private-label line of health products that benefits Children’s Health Fund and enables customers to make a donation with each purchase. Since 2010, the Health-E Commerce brands have led the direct-to-consumer e-commerce market for exclusively pre-tax health and wellness benefits. Health-E Commerce plays an essential role in expanding product eligibility for important new categories within the list of eligible medical expenses.
About Medical Guardian
Founded in 2005, Medical Guardian is a leading provider of innovative senior health solutions, with 310,000+ active members across the country. The company offers a full suite of connected-care medical alert systems that empower older adults to live a life without limits and age safely at home. Medical Guardian boasts a 93% customer satisfaction rate, a #1 ranking on 16 medical alert consumer choice sites, and achieves a 4.6+ star rating on Google Reviews. For more information about Medical Guardian, please visit: http://www.medicalguardian.com.
Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders in Technology for 2023
NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders in Technology for 2023. Women in the technology space have broken down barriers and shattered stereotypes, carving out an inspiring path for generations to come. These trailblazing individuals have demonstrated remarkable innovation, resilience, and determination in a field traditionally dominated by men. Through their visionary leadership, they have pioneered groundbreaking technologies, spearheaded transformative initiatives, and fostered inclusive work environments. Some of this year’s awardees serve at organizations known around the world including McKinsey & Company, IBM, and Microsoft. Each individual has not only achieved remarkable success in their own right but has also become a powerful advocate for diversity and gender equality within the industry.
Among this year’s awardees is Kinnera Angadi, Chief Technology Officer for Honeywell Smart Energy & Thermal Solutions, who leads digital transformation and sustainability efforts by delivering innovative metering, communication, and software solutions for utilities, fostering innovation, resource preservation, and energy efficiency. Awardee Tanya Rodriguez-Heffel, Chief Technology Officer for the State of Kansas, drives strategic digital evolution, technology integration, and innovation collaboration among state agencies to enhance the state’s position as a technology leader, encompassing information security and privacy. Also awarded is Lakecia Gunter, the Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft’s Global Partner Solutions, who leads the technical vision and strategy to drive digital transformation within the industry’s largest partner ecosystem while navigating the forefront of AI and technological advancements.
Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of The Top 50 Women Leaders in Technology for 2023.
Nancy Kramer (IBM iX), Kinnera Angadi (Honeywell Smart Energy & Thermal Solutions), Jill Niland (ServiceMaster Companies), Monika Panpaliya (JPMorgan Chase), Kate Richling (Media.Monks), Felicia Ratka (Toll Brothers Smart Home Technologies), Lakecia Gunter (Microsoft), Arati Chavan (Elevance Health), Rong Pan (AMD), Tanya Rodriguez-Heffel (State of Kansas), Jaya Vaidhyanathan (BCT Digital), Susannah P. Torpey (Winston & Strawn), Tiffani Misencik (Greenway Health), Susan Hubbard (Oak Ridge National Laboratory for Science & Technology; UT-Battelle), Chitra Madhwacharyula, Rachael Britt-McGraw (Summit Medical Group), Lynn Tornabene (Anteriad), Cereen Varghese (Caresoft Global), Shoma Thomas (WellSky), Alex Gobbi (Code42), Jennifer Leatherbarrow (Complete Care Management), Lydia Scherr (Appreciation Financial), Hetal Parikh (Rangam Consultants), Monica Rosser (Tria Federal), Kristin Begley (Capital Rx), Penelope Merced (MidCap Financial), Rachel Cohen (RFC Strategies, LLC), Chandralekha Tanwar (Webonise), Cecily Mak (Wisdom Ventures), Betsy Soehren-Jones (Fortress Information Security), Kathy Carter (PhotoShelter), Ling Ling Sun (Nebraska Public Media), Chrissie Coon (Mutualink), Kelley Mullick (Iceotope Technologies Ltd), Rebecca Hofmann (Blockchain For Energy), Portia Hemphill (Scientists for Social Progress, Inc), Sandra Previde (KP IT Telehealth), Pat Taylor (Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association), Casee Lemons (Tetra Tech), and many others.
Women We Admire provides news and information on today’s women leaders in business, entertainment, sports, motherhood, medicine, law, and many other fields. We cover a broad range of topics and areas of interest aimed at recognizing the achievements of exceptional women while inspiring others to aim high and continue their journey towards reaching their full potential. Women We Admire and its affiliates circulate its content to over 32,000 individuals and businesses.
Michael B. Atkins, MD – Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Nina Bhardwaj, MD, PhD – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, The Tisch Cancer Institute Douglas R. Lowy, MD – National Cancer Institute, NIH Crystal Mackall, MD – Stanford University Miriam Merad, MD, PhD – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Jeffrey S. Weber, MD, PhD – Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health
SITC solicits nominations and inducts a new class of FAIO on an annual basis. The next call for nominations will be in the spring of 2024.
The Academy of Immuno-Oncology was established by SITC to honor individuals who have launched the field of cancer immunotherapy into the breakthrough cancer treatment it is today, bringing together the brightest minds in the field in order to inspire the next generation of immuno-oncologists.
About SITC Established in 1984, the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is a nonprofit organization of medical professionals dedicated to improving cancer patient outcomes by advancing the development, science and application of cancer immunotherapy and tumor immunology. SITC is comprised of influential basic and translational scientists, practitioners, health care professionals, government leaders and industry professionals around the globe. Through educational initiatives that foster scientific exchange and collaboration among leaders in the field, SITC aims to one day make the word “cure” a reality for cancer patients everywhere. Learn more about SITC, our educational offerings and other resources at sitcancer.org and follow us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
