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Dental Care Alliance Proudly Announces the Opening of a De Novo Practice, Alliance Dental Care, in East Longmeadow, MA

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Dental Care Alliance announces the opening of a de novo practice, Alliance Dental Care, in East Longmeadow, MA. The brand new state-of-the-art de novo practice, led by Dr. Vinay Kapoor, opened its doors on July 17, 2023.

SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dental Care Alliance announces the opening of a de novo practice, Alliance Dental Care, in East Longmeadow, MA. The brand new state-of-the-art de novo practice, led by Dr. Vinay Kapoor, opened its doors on July 17, 2023.

The beautifully appointed new office features a full range of general dental services, cosmetic treatments, restorative dental procedures, tooth repair, dental implants and more for adults. With a warm and welcoming environment, patient centric approach to care, and the multitude of services offered, Alliance Dental Care is truly a one-stop dental care center that puts patients first.
Dr. Vinay Kapoor is a highly credentialed and experienced dentist in the community. Dr. Kapoor received his Bachelor of Science degree from Pace University in New York, New York. He continued his education by earning his Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) from The State University of New York at Buffalo. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Kapoor finished a one-year General Practice Residency at Buffalo General Hospital.

Dr. Kapoor has been practicing for over 25 years. He has an avid interest in all phases of dentistry and is committed to providing the highest standard of care to his patients.

Dr. Kapoor is also highly connected to his community, consistently giving back, and participating in community events such as the recent East Longmeadow July 4th Parade during which he exhibited a float to help announce the new office. The carefully constructed and creatively designed float won “Best Hometown Float.”

“Here at Alliance Dental Care, we provide dental services in a compassionate, fun and professional environment,” shared Dr. Kapoor. “We aim to treat everyone as our own family. We do the work we love, with those that we love, and we love the community we serve. As with all things in life, everything is better with an Ally!”

This new location builds on the rapid growth and momentum for the organization and expands DCA’s footprint in Massachusetts to 15 allied practices. DCA’s total footprint exceeds 400 allied practices across the US.

Dental Care Alliance’s mission is to advance the practice of dentistry by partnering with and supporting dental professionals to create a lifetime of healthy smiles. DCA currently supports over 400 allied practices and supports over 900 dentists across 23 states. DCA’s allied practices represent all dental specialties and treat patients under more than 150 brand names.

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Molly Benz, Dental Care Alliance, 9419553150, media@dentalcarealliance.com

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Chapters Health System Volunteer Coordinator Wins Public Service Award

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Janie Bennett, Volunteer Coordinator for HPH Hospice, Wins Florida Council on Aging Award

TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Florida Council on Aging (FCOA) announced Janie Bennett, volunteer coordinator for HPH Hospice, as a winner of its Quality Senior Living Public Service Award. The FCOA presented the award during the Florida Council on Aging & Florida Power and Light Quality Senior Living Awards Luncheon in Orlando on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

The Public Service Award recognizes volunteers of any age in Florida as well as organizations who demonstrate an elevated level of commitment to serving seniors in their respective communities.

“The individuals who are recognized by Quality Senior Living Awards represent the very best in volunteerism and service,” said Teresa Barton, FCOA board president. “They are truly heroes who have dedicated much of their lives to seniors and senior causes. They should be celebrated and honored by all of us.”

Bennett’s work in hospice care spans more than 18 years and her passion for volunteering began as early as elementary school when she volunteered to help handicap students in the fourth grade. As volunteer coordinator for HPH Hospice, Bennett directs and manages the organization’s volunteer efforts, which includes working with hospice patients, families and community members.

“I find joy in inspiring others to volunteer,” said Bennett. “My motto in life is ‘You make the world a better place by caring and giving to others daily.’ As a volunteer coordinator, it is important to me to be an example to the volunteers I manage by being a community volunteer myself.”

HPH Hospice volunteers make impacts for patients and families in many ways, including through the Chapters Health Valor Program, Chapters Health’s signature program supporting Veterans and First Responders. In recent years, the program and its volunteers earned accolades such as two Lightning Community Hero Awards from the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2022 and for the third consecutive year the non-profit group One Community Now named the Valor Program its presenting sponsor for Operation Stand Down in Pasco County.

“We are thrilled to see Janie receiving this recognition for her work,” said Michele Sandoval, interim executive director at HPH Hospice. “She is such an asset in our mission. Her passion and talent for inspiring our volunteers makes our team so much more effective because it’s not just about the clinical side. Hospice is about caring for the whole person and their family. Janie and her team of volunteers help make that vision a reality.”
About HPH Hospice
HPH Hospice, an affiliate of Chapters Health System, is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that supports patients in Hernando, Pasco and Citrus counties. Since 1984, HPH Hospice has been committed to excellent service through compassionate care, accountability, respect, integrity and the goal of excelling through teamwork to maximize quality of life.

About Chapters Health System
As a progressive leader and premier healthcare organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates. All offerings are provided to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. In 2023, Chapters Health was named a Top Workplaces USA award-winner; in 2022, earned certified status for information security from HITRUST and for the sixth consecutive year was recognized as a great workplace in the Aging Services category by the independent analysts at the Great Place to Work® Institute. To learn more, visit http://www.chaptershealth.org , like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Austin Mudd, Chapters Health System, 813-310-4690, [email protected]

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Washington Research Foundation awards $100,000 to Pacific Northwest Research Institute in honor of David J. Galas, Ph.D.

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Funding will support continuation of work started by Galas and Lisa Stubbs, Ph.D., to identify genetic factors influencing the brain’s response to stress

SEATTLE, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Washington Research Foundation (WRF) has awarded a $100,000 grant to Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) in honor of David J. Galas, Ph.D., who helped to create the WRF Postdoctoral Fellowship program in 2017 and served on the WRF board of directors from 2010 until his death in May. The grant will support the continuation of work begun by Galas and his colleague Lisa Stubbs, Ph.D., investigating the genetic links between stress and a range of health disorders.

Galas was a renowned expert in molecular biology and human genetics. He was a leader in the Human Genome Project and a key contributor to the technology that enabled one of the earliest rapid tests for COVID-19. In 2012, he joined PNRI as a senior investigator.

Inspired to apply his novel computational approaches to find ways to improve the human condition, Galas, together with PNRI senior investigator Stubbs, launched the groundbreaking Decoding Stress Study in 2021. The goal of the study is to pinpoint the exact genes, gene networks and patterns of mutations responsible for how humans’ brains and bodies respond to chronic stress and to identify how an individual’s unique genetic makeup contributes to their risk of developing stress-related diseases, such as anxiety, depression, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Galas and his team focused on developing and applying innovative mathematical methods, providing new computational tools to seek out and validate genetic interactions significant to this research. The findings of the Decoding Stress Study will ultimately provide the basis for new genetic screens to identify people who are at the greatest risk of developing stress-related disease, as well as to guide doctors in choosing the right treatment for each person.

With support from WRF’s grant, Stubbs will continue to lead this project.

“We are honored to continue pursuing David’s vision—that of using an individual’s unique genetic make-up to identify those at greatest risk of stress-related diseases—with the goal of developing tailored therapies to identify and treat them. This is David’s legacy gift to all humanity,” said Stubbs.

In addition to his roles with PNRI and WRF, Galas was chair of the Hertz Foundation board of directors, a lifetime National Associate of the National Academy of Sciences, and an entrepreneur who held 20 issued U.S. patents and authored more than 180 scientific publications. He was also an accomplished artist and poet.

Brooks Simpson, WRF’s board chair, said, “David was an incredible board member and mentor to all of us. We are better board members, stronger staff and an enriched organization because of him. As an example, David’s insight and belief in postdocs led to the creation of our fellowship program. That will always remain a hallmark of our contributions to the research engines in the region.”

“WRF’s generous gift is a profound testament to David, who never stopped discovering and pushed the boundaries of our knowledge about genetics right up to the end of his life,” said Diane Isonaka, Galas’ widow. “This gift will ensure that the innovative methods and tools that David introduced in the Decoding Stress Study will continue to shape the field of genetics and benefit generations to come with improved healthcare, personalized treatments and a deeper understanding of life itself.”

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About Pacific Northwest Research Institute:

Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) is a nonprofit biomedical research institute, where scientists use innovative approaches in genetics and genomics to tackle some of the most difficult problems in science and medicine. The institute was founded 67 years ago in Seattle, Washington, as a place where scientists were free to pursue discoveries that promised the highest chance of improving human health. The goal was at the beginning, and remains today, to conduct foundational science that drives future medical innovations. To learn more, visit pnri.org.

About Washington Research Foundation:

Washington Research Foundation (WRF) supports research and scholarship in Washington state, with a focus on life sciences and enabling technologies. WRF was founded in 1981 to assist universities and other nonprofit research institutions in Washington with the commercialization and licensing of their technologies. WRF is one of the foremost technology transfer and grant-making organizations in the nation, having earned more than $445 million in licensing revenue for the University of Washington and providing over $147 million in grants to the state’s research institutions to date.

WRF Capital, the investment vehicle for Washington Research Foundation, has backed 122 local startups since 1996. Returns support the Foundation’s investment and grant-making programs.

For additional information, please visit wrfseattle.org.

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Dale Wadman, Washington Research Foundation, (206) 336-5600, [email protected]

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Standard Process Donates 61,000 Meals Through its 8th Annual One Day, One Bottle, One Meal Event

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The donations supported Feeding America and more than 200 food banks across the nation

PALMYRA, Wis., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Standard Process® has announced the donation of 61,000 meals to a network of more than 200 food banks across the nation as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to change lives through whole food nutrition. The donation — which supported Feeding America® — was made possible through the company’s 8th annual One Day, One Bottle, One Meal event, which was held on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

“I look forward to this event every year because it gives us an opportunity to partner with our employees and customers and continue to show what’s possible when people come together” said Standard Process President and CEO Charlie DuBois.

Standard Process has donated one meal for every Standard Process, MediHerb®, and Standard Process Veterinary Formulas™ product sold since the one-day event launched in 2016. The effort has resulted in more than 505,000 donated meals to help fight hunger across the country.

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About Standard Process Inc.
Standard Process is a third-generation, family-owned company that has been a leader in making whole food-based supplements since 1929. From the company’s certified organic farm at its Palmyra, Wisconsin headquarters to the Nutrition Innovation Center in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Standard Process is committed to clinical science that advances health and changes lives through whole food-based nutrition.

Learn more about Standard Process and find a health care professional who sells company products at: https://www.standardprocess.com/

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Kim Horneck, Standard Process, (262) 495-6564, khorneck@standardprocess.com

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Shady Grove Fertility expands to Orlando and welcomes Dr. Joseph Davis to the physician team

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Individuals and couples can now schedule new patient appointments with Dr. Joseph Davis at SGF Orlando.

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Shady Grove Fertility’s first location in Orlando, Florida, is now scheduling new patient appointments with Joseph B. Davis, D.O. Prior to joining SGF, Dr. Davis was the Medical Director at Cayman Fertility Centre in Grand Cayman.

“Shady Grove Fertility is dedicated to giving each patient the best possible chance at success,” shares Dr. Davis. “This is my top goal, and I am honored to be part of a care team that prioritizes exceptional care and world-class success rates as we walk with our patients through their family-building journey.”

Centrally located in Doctor Phillips, Shady Grove Fertility’s first location in Orlando extends top-tier family-building treatment options for the greater Central Florida community. SGF Orlando offers state-of-the-art technology, convenient access to care, and an expert medical team to help patients achieve their family-building goals.

SGF Orlando’s comprehensive fertility services include:

  • virtual and in-person new patient consults,
  • fertility and ovarian reserve testing and diagnosis,
  • low-tech fertility options,
  • in vitro fertilization (IVF),
  • donor egg, sperm, and embryo,
  • genetic screening and testing,
  • gestational carrier,
  • egg freezing,
  • fertility preservation for patients with cancer,
  • LGBTQ+ family building,
  • financial counseling, and more.

SGF Orlando is proud to make fertility care accessible by offering the Shared Risk 100% Refund program. This exclusive program provides patients with the opportunity to pay a fixed amount for up to six fresh IVF or donor egg cycles and unlimited subsequent frozen embryo transfers (FETs). Of the total Shared Risk 100% Refund Program participants, 82 percent take home a baby, and the rest receive a full refund to use for other family-building options.

Patients may now schedule a new patient appointment with Dr. Davis at SGF Orlando by calling 407-545-8755 or by submitting this brief form.

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)
SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 100,000 babies born from 30+ years of continuous innovation and patient-centered fertility care. With convenient locations throughout the U.S. and in Santiago, Chile, SGF accepts most insurance plans and makes fertility treatment accessible and affordable through innovative financial solutions, including 100% refund guarantees for eligible patients. SGF is a proud partner practice of US Fertility, the largest physician-owned and physician-led partnership of top-tier fertility practices nationally. Call 1-888-761-1967 to schedule a new patient appointment or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com for more information.

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Jean Dzierzak, Shady Grove Fertility, 301-545-1375, [email protected]

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APLA Health Announces the Michael S. Gottlieb Health Center, West Hollywood

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APLA Health has begun construction on the Michael S. Gottlieb Health Center, West Hollywood. APLA Health has named its newest health center in honor of Dr. Gottlieb’s remarkable contributions in the field of HIV/AIDS.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As the country celebrates National Health Care Center Week, APLA Health announces that it has begun construction on its newest health center to be located in the City of West Hollywood.

The Michael S. Gottlieb Health Center, West Hollywood will provide LGBTQ+ primary care services, HIV specialty care, comprehensive sexual health services, and behavioral health services. With ten exam rooms, this will be APLA Health’s largest health center to date.

APLA Health has chosen to name its new health center after Dr. Michael Gottlieb in honor of his remarkable contributions in the scientific response to HIV/AIDS, his activism and philanthropic efforts, and his direct service to people living with the disease.

Dr. Gottlieb was the lead writer of a report in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) on a novel immunologic condition affecting five immunocompromised gay patients in Los Angeles in June of 1981. This reported phenomenon would come to be known as AIDS, and the virus that causes it, HIV.

His early involvement cemented his role as a globally recognized HIV/AIDS specialist. Dr. Gottlieb served as Rock Hudson’s physician, and he partnered with Elizabeth Taylor to form the American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR). Dr. Gottlieb previously served on the Board of Directors at APLA Health and has been a medical provider at APLA Health for the past four years. He will be retiring from the medical profession in December of this year.

“Dr. Gottlieb’s scientific contributions in the early days of the epidemic revolutionized how the world understands HIV and AIDS. His work has left an indelible mark on the city of Los Angeles and the global LGBTQ+ community. We are honored that Dr. Gottlieb is concluding his illustrious medical career with us at APLA Health and naming this building in his honor shows our deep appreciation of his dedicated service to the Los Angeles community throughout his remarkable career,” said Craig E. Thompson, CEO of APLA Health.

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APLA Health restores dignity and trust within underserved communities by providing world-class LGBTQ+ empowering healthcare, HIV specialty care, food, housing, and other essential support services. Since 1983, APLA Health has remained steadfast in its commitment to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in our lifetime. The agency, a multi-site operation, includes seven Federally Qualified health Center (FQHC) locations serving more than 18,000 people annually in Los Angeles County, the nation’s most populous. We provide 20 different services including: medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare; HIV specialty care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home healthcare; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantry program. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impact the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities we serve. For more information on APLA Health please visit https://aplahealth.org

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Dino Hainline, APLA Health, (213) 201-1339, [email protected]

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ISPE Announces Leaders from Health Canada, AltruBio, AstraZeneca, Gilead, Lonza, Lyndra, and More to Speak at the 2023 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo

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The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) announced eight keynote speakers for the 2023 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo, taking place 15-18 October in Las Vegas, NV. This signature event brings together top pharmaceutical industry and regulatory leaders offering compelling presentations and interactive discussions on industry-critical technical developments.

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) announced eight keynote speakers for the 2023 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo, occurring 15-18 October in Las Vegas, NV, and virtually. This acclaimed event brings together top pharmaceutical industry and regulatory leaders, offering compelling presentations and interactive discussions on industry-critical technical developments.
The 2023 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo features a dynamic line-up of thought-provoking keynote presentations led by some of the most prominent names in the pharmaceutical industry.

Confirmed Keynote Speakers:
Pam Cheng – Executive Vice President, Global Operations and Information Technology – AstraZeneca
Pam Cheng is the Executive Vice President, Global Operations and Information Technology, and Chief Sustainability Officer for AstraZeneca. She led AstraZeneca’s Global Operations in developing and supplying 3 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to more than 170 countries. With oversight across 18 countries, Pam manages manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, IT, and sustainability, leading a team of over 20,000. Prior, she spent 18 years at Merck/MSD in global roles. Pam holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and an MBA in marketing from Pace University.

Judy Chou – President and CEO – AltruBio, Inc
Judy Chou, PhD is the CEO, President, and board member of AltruBio, Inc., a clinical-stage biotech company in San Francisco, CA. With a remarkable career in the biomedical industry, she has led global biotech organizations, including Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Judy’s expertise lies in the development and manufacturing of biologics, and she has made significant contributions to breakthrough technologies and accelerated product development. She serves on the boards of Akero Therapeutics, Inc., California Institute of Regenerative Medicines (CIRM), and advisory boards for UC Berkeley Engineering School and Silicon Valley Women in Engineering.

David Churchward – Global Head Sterility Assurance, Cell and Gene Technologies – Lonza Biologics
David Churchward is the Global Head of Sterility Assurance for Lonza Biologics’ cell and gene technologies business unit. With extensive experience in regulatory collaboration and international harmonization, David ensures sterility assurance standards for manufacturing cell therapies and viral vector products. He previously served as a GMP inspector with the UK MHRA and contributed to major regulatory initiatives.

Kyle Haraldsen – Chief Technology Officer – Lyndra Therapeutics
Kyle Haraldsen is the Chief Technology Officer of Lyndra Therapeutics. With over 20 years of industry experience, he leads product and platform R&D activities, including the development of the LYNX™ drug delivery platform. Kyle has a strong background in technical operations, product development, and project management, having held leadership positions at Saniona and AMAG Pharmaceuticals.

Celia Lourenco – Acting Associate Assistant Deputy Minister – Health Canada
Celia Lourenco, PhD, is the Acting Associate Assistant Deputy Minister for the Health Products and Food Branch of Health Canada. With extensive experience in drug regulation, Celia provides strategic direction for health product and food regulation. She has engaged with international regulatory authorities and co-chaired the COVID-19 working group at the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities.

Flavius Martin – Executive Vice President of Research – Gilead Sciences, Inc
Flavius Martin is the Executive Vice President of Research at Gilead Sciences, Inc. In this role, he oversees innovative research and preclinical programs across therapeutic areas. With nearly 20 years in the biopharmaceutical industry, Flavius has held leadership positions at Amgen and Genentech, contributing to advancements in oncology, inflammation, and cardiometabolic research.

Matthew Pearl – Patient Advocate – Fanconi Anemia Research Fund & EveryLife Foundation
Matthew Pearl is a remarkable patient advocate and a dedicated contributor to various nonprofits who captivates audiences worldwide, sharing his invaluable insights and inspiring the Rare Disease Community. His commitment extends to organizations such as the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, the Rare Action Network, the National Organization for Rare Disorders, and the National Ability Center. Matthew’s groundbreaking research at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard, where he was the first Fanconi Anemia (FA) patient to investigate FA, has garnered international recognition.

Michael Lee Sherwood – Chief Innovation and Technology Officer – City of Las Vegas
Michael Lee Sherwood has over 20 years of experience in process improvement, technology, and innovation. As the Chief Innovation and Technology Officer for the City of Las Vegas, he drives initiatives to create brighter and more sustainable communities through collaboration and workforce development. Michael previously served as the Deputy Director of Public Safety, Business Services & City Technology for the City of Irvine, California.

Learn more and register for the 2023 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo today.

About ISPE
The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is a global nonprofit association serving its members through leading scientific, technical, and regulatory advancement across the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000+ members of ISPE provide solutions to complex pharmaceutical industry challenges through innovation, member and workforce development, and technical, regulatory, and compliance collaborations in more than 120 countries worldwide. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters and training center in North Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and its operations center in Tampa, Florida, USA. For more information, visit ISPE.org.

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Jessica Bleess, ISPE, 813-739-2289 x280, [email protected]

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British Swim School Dives into the Greater Anaheim Region

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The Nation’s Premier ‘Learn to Swim’ Provider Adds Two New Locations in the City of Orange

ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — British Swim School, the nation’s leading “learn to swim” franchise company, continues its rapid expansion across North America with the opening of its newest franchise locations in Greater Anaheim’s City of Orange. Lessons will be held at the Embassy Suites at 400 N. State College Boulevard Orange, CA 92868 starting in early August and at the 24-Hour Fitness at 3600 W. Orangewood Avenue. in early September.

New British Swim School owners, Kris and Joanne Salas are no strangers to how businesses run. With extensive backgrounds in healthcare business operations, the couple is well prepared to take on the challenges of franchise ownership. They both specialized in client, resource, and operational management as well as cash application in the healthcare business.

The transition from healthcare to swim schools feels natural for the duo. As they were searching for a new business opportunity, the Salas’s trusted the mission that British swim school offered. “British Swim School offers a proven, gentle, and caring teaching method that focuses on water survival skills and risk mitigation,” Kris explained. “There are many options for swim lessons, but the programs offered by British Swim School are unique and truly set us apart from all others.”

For more than 40 years, British Swim School has been dedicated to teaching water survival skills by teaching infants, children, and adults of all ages the skills needed for water acclimation, water survival, and stroke development. Its mission — ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer.

Across the nation, eleven people die every day from unintentional drownings, with nearly 4,000 deaths occurring each year. Research shows that participation in formal swim programs, such as those offered by British Swim School, can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children who are most at risk for deaths caused by drowning. However, the risk of drowning isn’t limited to children: a Red Cross survey found that more than half of all Americans (54%) either can’t swim or don’t have the basic swimming skills needed to save themselves in the event of a water emergency.

For Kris and Jojo, swim safety is a driving force behind opening their swim schools. “Swim safety is of utmost importance to us as it encompasses the knowledge, skills, and precautions necessary to minimize risks in water activities,” says Kris. “When I was growing up, swimming brought joy, freedom, and personal growth, providing memorable experiences and a sense of accomplishment. As adults, swimming became a means to maintain fitness, relieve stress, and find tranquility.”

“We’re thrilled to add Kris and Jojo to the British Swim School family,” said Ashley Gundlach, British Swim School President. “We know their first location in Orange will be a terrific addition to the community.”

For more information about British Swim School, visit http://www.britishswimschool.com/greater-anaheim/.

To learn more about the benefits of British Swim School’s franchising opportunities, visit http://www.britishswimschoolfranchise.com.

About British Swim School

British Swim School, the nation’s most established swim school franchise, with over 40 years in business, believes that every individual, regardless of age or ability, should have the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer. Offering lessons for babies, children, and adults, the brand is dedicated to its mantra, “Survival of the Littlest,” focusing first on the survival skills needed to survive a water accident, then moving on to stroke development and more advanced skills. Not only does British Swim Schools give peace of mind to countless families who seek the essential life skill the brand offers their children but the purpose-driven franchise also offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs who seek a fulfilling business venture with a sound foundation, low investment, and easily scalable model. Part of the Buzz Franchise Brands family, British Swim School currently operates over 315 schools across the United States and Canada.

For more information about British Swim School, visit http://www.britishswimschool.com.

To learn more about the benefits of British Swim School’s franchising opportunities, visit http://www.britishswimschoolfranchise.com.

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Mike Toper, 919 Marketing, (919) 813-6511, [email protected]

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Pulse Health Launches Google Analytics 4 Integration to Better Support the Life Science Industry

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The company’s GA4 integration is now available, enabling its life science customers to gain even more insights into the performance of a brand’s digital messaging to healthcare professionals.

GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Pulse Health, a leading provider of cloud-based technology and services for the life science industry, announced that it has completed its integration of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) within the Pulse Engagement Cloud. This feature is immediately available to all customers.

Pulse Health’s Google Analytics 4 Integration will give users a more complete way to understand the impact of the brand’s non-personal messaging to its healthcare professionals, allowing deeper insight and visibility into visitor interactions. The GA4 plugin reinforces Pulse Health’s overall commitment to providing its clients with the most robust offering of integrations, whether pharma focused or generalized technologies.

“With the launch of GA4, our life science clients will have a deeper understanding of how their audience is engaging and with what content. As always, we’ll continue powering their HCP messaging via email, SMS, banners, all while providing even more visibility to their overall traffic data.” said Ryan Alovis, Chief Executive Officer of Pulse Health. “There is a CRM blind spot when it comes to the emerging biotech, or small to mid-size pharma companies, and we want them to know that we’re purpose built to help them grow.”

Widely known as the only life science focused omnichannel platform that offers an emphasis on NPI-driven integrations, quality HCP and patient data, all with built-in customer support to assist in executing and monitoring campaigns. The platform has a proven track record of upping script lift, most recently finalizing a third-party impact review, showing Pulse was responsible for yielding a 15% lift in scripts written for one of their brands. Pulse Health is committed to bringing effective solutions to an industry that is plagued with inefficiencies ranging from disparate data sources to the reliance of multiple single-feature industry generic platforms, absentee client support, or the inability to access actionable data in real-time.

In addition to the GA4 integration, Pulse Health has recently announced its integration with Smarty Streets, enabling its pharma partners to validate over 160 million USPS addresses plus over 15 million non-postal addresses. By offering Smarty Streets via the Pulse Engagement Cloud, customers can have access to real-time hygiene to maintain the highest quality database and optimization of tactic delivery.

For more information on how Pulse Health is powering digital engagement for the life science industry, visit https://pulsehealth.tech/

About Pulse Health

Pulse Health is an industry leader in cloud-based non-personal promotional engagement software and services for the life science industry. Powering a brands journey from launch to life. Pulse Health’s suite of products range from Pulse Engagement Cloud, Pulse Sample Management, Pulse HCP & Patient Data Access, Pulse Insights, and Pulse MCM Tactics. Pulse Health’s client base range from emerging biotech bringing their brands to commercialization, to global pharmaceutical companies looking to amplify their existing brands.

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Krissy Goelz, Pulse Health, (888) 888-4115, [email protected]

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Dental Care Alliance Welcomes Dental Health Associates of Virginia

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Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is proud to welcome Dental Health Associates of Virginia to its growing portfolio of affiliated practices. Dental Health Associates offers full-service dental care with clinics in five Shenandoah Valley locations, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Dayton, Fishersville, and Lexington, VA.

SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is proud to welcome Dental Health Associates of Virginia to its growing portfolio of affiliated practices. Dental Health Associates offers full-service dental care with clinics in five Shenandoah Valley locations, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Dayton, Fishersville, and Lexington, VA.

Dental Health Associates has a fantastic online reputation, and regularly wins awards for excellence and outstanding service in the community, including Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia. Dental Health Associates was founded nearly 20 years ago in 2003, and is currently owned by Drs. Daniel LaGrua, Dennis Calvano, and Cameron Roberts.

Dr. Daniel LaGrua started his dental career in the U.S. Army, where he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in July 2000 at Fort Jackson, SC. He then spent two years at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and was deployed to Bosnia Herzegovina with the Stabilization Forces in the former Yugoslavia. In 2009, Dr. LaGrua earned his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry becoming one of only 7 percent of dentists who have achieved this honor. Dr. LaGrua has also completed training through the Misch International Implant Institute and is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

Dr. Dennis Calvano began his dental career in the U.S. Navy where he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency in July of 2000 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina. During his time with the Marines, Dr. Calvano was proud to be deployed to the Mediterranean, the Indian Ocean, and Afghanistan with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2007, Dr. Calvano earned his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. He is one of just 7 percent of dentists to have achieved this honor. In 2011, Dr. Calvano completed an extensive continuing education series in orthodontics with Progressive Orthodontic Seminars.

Following his graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry Dr. Cameron Roberts worked as an associate dentist in Richmond, Virginia. During this time, he attended many continuing education seminars to become more proficient at Endodontics, aesthetic dentistry and he is Invisalign and Clear Correct certified. Dr Roberts joined Dental Health Associates in 2013 and has loved living in the Shenandoah Valley and working with great coworkers. He is currently working to complete the requirements to become a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry.

Shenandoah Valley area patients experience exceptional expertise and service at each of the five locations, who each offer a full range of general, preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry offerings, as well as adult and family orthodontia, professional take home whitening, and invaluable knowledge for your dental education. With the latest in technology including several types of state-of-the-art digital X-ray and dental equipment, patients receive the absolute best quality of care available.

“We are so excited to be a part of the DCA family! It is great to be partnered with a group large enough to have the support and resources we need but still feels like a small business,” shared Dr. Roberts. “I am looking forward to our next chapter of growth with such great people to support us,” he added.

This affiliation continues the rapid growth and momentum for the organization and expands DCA’s footprint in Virginia to 63 allied practices, and DCA’s total footprint to over 400 allied practices across the US.

“It has been an absolute pleasure working with the doctors and management at DHA over the last several weeks,” stated Mandy Gast, VP, Business Development. “They are a wonderful cultural fit for DCA, excited to watch them grow with the help of DCA’s industry-leading infrastructure.”

Dental Care Alliance’s mission is to advance the practice of dentistry by partnering with and supporting dental professionals to create a lifetime of healthy smiles. DCA currently supports over 400 allied practices and supports over 900 dentists across 23 states. DCA’s allied practices represent all dental specialties and treat patients under more than 150 brand names.

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SOURCE Dental Care Alliance