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Council for Quality Growth Hosts 300+ at 3rd Annual INTERSECTION Conference

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22 Experts Talk Innovative Partnerships & Housing Affordability in Metro Atlanta

ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — On August 10, 2023, the Council for Quality Growth, through the Quality Growth Institute, hosted The 2023 INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference at the City Springs Studio Theatre. Mayor Rusty Paul opened the conference with a warm welcome to the City of Sandy Springs. Over 300 Council for Quality Growth members, elected officials, government staff, and development industry professionals gathered for the 3rd annual event. The 2023 theme “Collaborate & Compete” convened 22 expert speakers to share stories, unwrap critical issues, and discuss opportunities as they relate to collaboration between public and private entities and housing affordability in the metro Atlanta region. On the backend of an economically trying pandemic, a region with a dependence on commercial property taxes has great opportunity to lean into public-private partnerships that create housing inventory that is affordable and attainable for the talent of continued investment. The Council for Quality Growth is a convener of private investors and public policy makers, advocating for regulations that support smart growth in the region. “The INTERSECTION Conference is about bringing these groups together,” said Rob Ross, 2023 Council Chairman and Senior Vice President of Kimley-Horn, “and to get them talking about ways to collaborate towards higher quality development in metro Atlanta. The best way for us to learn is from each other.” This annual event serves as the Council’s platform to educate both sides of development with outside approaches, best practices, and lessons learned. Doug Hooker, CEO of the Atlanta Connector Park and former ARC Executive Director, guided these conversations as emcee of the full conference.

Jonathan Tower, Founder & Manager Partner of Arctaris Impact Investors delivered the opening keynote address on “Expanding Your Community’s Fiscal Health Toolkit.” Tower flew from Boston to highlight the need for office to residential conversion in metro Atlanta. According to Tower, Atlanta’s over-reliance on tax revenues from commercial properties could prove problematic with the expected decline in property values. “Atlanta’s problem might be bigger,” said Tower, “but so is it’s opportunity.” He outlined his toolkit of ways local governments can mitigate what is typically a costly conversion, including modernizing zoning, eliminating risk with feasibility studies, providing anchor tenants, and creating tax abatement and direct subsidy programs. Arctaris Impact Investors is the largest impact-focused manager of opportunity zones nationally.

Three public-private partnership case studies showcased the important role collaboration plays in our region’s economic development. Greg Voetsch with I-3 Partners shared his private equity model for funding municipal projects, most recently with the Clayton County School District. Brian Johnson, City Manager of Peachtree Corners and Tiana McNeil with T-Mobile shared the partnership they’ve leaned on to create the very unique Curiosity Lab, and Centennial Yards’ Brian McGowan and Invest Atlanta’s Dr. Eloisa Klementich shared all their progress in redeveloping The Gulch.

Tony Perez, Senior Associate at Opticos Design delivered the second keynote, “An Objective Approach to Housing.” His California-based firm consults with local governments on form-based zoning to create sustainable communities. Perez presented the spectrum of housing choices available, reporting a growing realization that the vast amount of land dedicated to single family housing could be better utilized. “You can add housing without changing much about the community,” Perez said, comparing the varying levels of density that can be allowed from small changes to a zoning ordinance. He provided a look into what other states, regions, and local governments elsewhere are doing to creativity provide housing products that fit into existing communities. These include implementing Objective Design Standards (ODS), making Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) “by-right” for property owners, and writing zoning codes that better allow for the implementation of missing middle housing.

Mike Carnathan, Manager of Research & Analytics at the Atlanta Regional Commission, provided a look at regional housing data and numbers, further highlighting the need for housing that is affordable. Matt Bedsole, Director of Atlanta’s Housing Innovation Lab, gave an overview of the Dickens Administration’s effort to deliver 20,000 affordable housing units in the next 8 years. Bedsole was joined by Sarah Kirsch, Managing Director of Housing Funds at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, and Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President & CEO of Invest Atlanta, to detail the recent announcement of $300 million in affordable housing funds and the importance of partnerships to continue to provide capital and deliver affordable housing.

Two affordable housing panels followed, the first of which discussed some of the challenges faced when funding affordable housing projects and the opportunities presented from finding the right partners and properties. Alan Ferguson, President & CEO of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity moderated this conversation between Sharon Guest, Owner and Manager of Radiant Development Partners, Ashani O’Mard, Senior Vice President of Strategic Housing Investments for the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, and Richard Taylor, Managing Partner at ARRC Capital Partners.

The final panel, moderated by Parker Poe’s Shaun Adams, explored built environments and reimaging spaces to include deliverable housing products. Marjy Stagmeier, Founder of TriStar Real Estate Investment, Lejla Prljaca, Executive Director of the Gwinnett Housing Corporation, Booker Washington, Founder and CEO of South Park Cottages in College Park, and Mayor Vince Williams of the City of Union City joined this conversation, each presenting their unique approach to housing projects, including microhomes, education-based housing developments, and reinvesting in extended stays. This panel showed how the right housing in the right place can have lasting impacts on communities, including reduced crime and transiency and increased home ownership and generational wealth.

In 2023, housing continues to be pushed to the forefront of development woes, and the Council is working daily to support our local governments making critical regulatory decisions to provide homes for their communities. With proactive leadership in local governments and willing investors, our region will continue to thrive.

The INTERSECTION Conference is a product the Quality Growth Institute, the education arm of the Council for Quality Growth and an established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the state of Georgia.

More information can be found at http://www.councilforqualitygrowth.org/INTERSECTION.

View and download the conference program here: https://www.councilforqualitygrowth.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/INTERSECTION-2023-Program-Final.pdf

A full recording of the program, presentation slides, and a photo gallery will be posted to the Council for Quality Growth’s website in the coming days. Please direct all media inquiries to Kathryn Jones at [email protected].

About The INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference:
The INTERSECTION is the Council for Quality Growth’s Quality Development Conference that annually convenes the public and private sectors for an in-depth discussion of critical issues to our region and how we compare to national trends. The INTERSECTION was developed as a means of education and information for our members, partners, and other industry professionals, with a sharp focus on the most relevant trends and issues affecting the growth and development industry from year to year. The INTERSECTION Conference is a product the Quality Growth Institute, the education arm of the Council for Quality Growth and an established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the state of Georgia. https://www.councilforqualitygrowth.org/INTERSECTION

About the Council for Quality Growth:
The Council for Quality Growth is a trade organization that works to ensure continued growth and economic success for generations to come by providing advocacy, information, and education to its members. For 38 years, the Council has been committed to the mission of promoting balanced and responsible growth and is proactively involved in the formulation of policy and legislation critical to the growth and development industry. The Council addresses, head-on, strategic economic planning, infrastructure needs, and tough quality-of-life issues throughout the metro Atlanta region and state. http://www.councilforqualitygrowth.org

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John Casey, HL Strategy, 404-502-2736, john@hlstrategy.com

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Science: Biology

NetActuate Releases the 8th Generation of its Platform, Offering Streamlined, Intuitive Management of Complex Global Deployments

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NetActuate has just released the 8th generation of its infrastructure and network management platform. This new version includes a number of user enhancements, such enhanced API(s), as well as simple, seamless self-service control over large global deployments and BGP anycast networking.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NetActuate, a leading provider of global infrastructure and network services, has announced today the release of the eighth generation of its global platform. Existing customers can now experience powerful new features for streamlined self-service management of their global deployments.

The new release builds on NetActuate’s years of experience operating self-service cloud and networking platforms. The eighth version incorporates an intuitive, robust UI that enables greater insight and visibility across a range of infrastructure and network services. From virtual servers to bare metal and colocation, the new platform allows for easier monitoring and optimization, as well as greater self-service options than ever before.

“We couldn’t be prouder of the work done by our development and engineering teams to deliver the eighth generation of our platform,” said Mark Mahle, CEO of NetActuate. “From the data center up, we have always had full control over our entire stack. This allows us to innovate at all levels to deliver numerous improvements for our customers.”

Inside the new platform, users can intuitively and easily manage their entire global deployment. From spinning up new virtual servers, to monitoring bandwidth in the data center, NetActuate customers now have more control than ever before, right at their fingertips.

“Unlike other companies in this space, NetActuate is truly engineering-led,” said Mark Price, Vice President of Infrastructure. “Our development and engineering teams worked hand-in-hand to rework the entire platform experience for end users, and add in powerful new capabilities wherever we could.”

Anycast customers now have powerful new tools for node management. From adding and removing locations instantly, to enabling them to see their entire anycast network at-a-glance, network optimization is now easier than ever.

To learn more about NetActuate’s platform and services, you can schedule a discovery call with an engineer today at netactuate.com.

About NetActuate
NetActuate is a leading provider of highly available, low latency custom network and infrastructure services that reach every major global market. From the datacenter to the last mile, we help providers take their products and services to the global edge faster. Our customers can rapidly scale without fear of high costs or devastating performance issues. We built one of the world’s largest global networks by number of peers, and it serves as the foundation for our performance BGP anycast platform that powers over 25 billion transactions a day.

To schedule a call with NetActuate engineers or learn more about our products and services, visit netactuate.com. To discover how anycast can boost reliability, reduce latency, and simplify architecture all at the network level, visit NetActuate’s anycast resource site at anycast.com.

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Marketing Director, NetActuate, +1.919.381.5400, [email protected]

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Society: Christianity

Joellen Saddock announces the release of ‘Christian Awakening’

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New spirituality book explores the deeper meanings of the Holy Bible and the joy of achieving an “I AM” state of consciousness

POWHATAN, Va., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Upon reading the Bible, Joellen Saddock discovered that it did not say what she had been taught, but rather offered coded stories designed to teach the reader how to achieve ascension and oneness. Her goal, in writing this book, is to reveal “the mystery that has been kept hidden” by the early infiltration of churches (Colossians 1:26). She hopes that by presenting a new, and more empowering, interpretation that more people will wake up to their divine nature and expand the love and light available on the earth plane.

In “Christian Awakening” (published by Balboa Press), Saddock narrates a coming-of-age story about the way she discovered answers to all her tough religious questions. She leaves no stone unturned as she asks hard questions like: How can God be both punishing and forgiving? How can a loving God—whom Jesus said is better than earth parents — condemn His children to an eternity of torture? And why would an omniscient God need his people to prove their loyalty through human sacrifice? She brings logic, deductive reasoning, and hope back into religion as she reconfigures the ancient scriptures to paint an entirely different picture about God. Her personal accounts demonstrate how God’s law is actively working in everyone’s lives to teach and improve everyone. More than anything, her story is about man’s latent mountain-moving potential that has, until now, been obscured by religious hypocrites.

This book explores the deeper meanings of the Holy Bible, how it parallels other religions, and shares the message of a loving unity between all of God’s people. Saddock prods the reader to set aside the idea that man begins and ends in the confines of his own skin and suggests a broader perspective of what it means that men—of all religious backgrounds—are given “one spirit to drink” (1 Corinthians 12:13).

Through an intense scrutinization of many different translations, interwoven between riveting personal experiences, a new message of religious tolerance emerges. Offering a fascinating perspective on Christ’s death, Saddock leaves the readers at the crossroads of the divine, suggesting that the time has come to take each other by the hand and greet the dawn of “a new earth in which righteousness dwells” together as one united people. (2 Peter 3:13).

“As more and more people are becoming disillusioned with the idea of an angry, punishing God, this book shatters and rebuilds that concept using the actual Bible to do it,” Saddock says. When asked what she wants readers to take away from the book, she answers, “That they can live a life of tremendous joy, and that they feel empowered to create whatever they want out of life.” For more details about the book, please visit https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/837535-christian-awakening

“Christian Awakening”
By Joellen Saddock
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 300 pages | ISBN 9798765227176
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 300 pages | ISBN 9798765227152
E-Book | 300 pages | ISBN 9798765227169
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Joellen Saddock resides in Virginia with her husband and four children. Although raised in a Christian household, she often found herself on the outside of religion looking in. Her story is a coming-of-age story about the way she discovered the answers to her tough religious questions. More than anything, her story exemplifies how God’s law works to multiply one’s desires and create a life of possibilities.

Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, Inc. – a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with the worldwide self-publishing leader Author Solutions, LLC, authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages of the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 844-682-1282 today.

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Marketing Services, BalboaPress, 844-682-1282, pressreleases@balboapress.com

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Technology: Computer

Coastline Travel Group Launches Online Booking Platform that Outperforms

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TravelPro365 is an easy-to-use online GDS booking platform offering a point-and-click interface that allows you to research travel options, push quotes to your clients, secure client bookings, and run your back office with ease.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Coastline Travel Group announced the launch of TravelPro365, a comprehensive travel research and online booking tool built for the modern-day travel advisor. The online travel booking platform offers live GDS inventory for hotel, flight and car rental searches, quick quoting capabilities, promotions, tour itineraries, travel insurance options and access to preferred partner and Virtuoso rates, amenities and commissions side-by-side for seamless comparison, all on one user-friendly platform. TravelPro365 was built to provide a single system to research, plan, quote, and secure client vacation bookings.

Enhanced preferred partner commission levels are visible at the time of booking, and once reservations are confirmed, they are automatically invoiced to streamline commission payment directly to the advisor. TravelPro365 empowers advisors to navigate global travel offerings effortlessly, while driving their success by empowering them to offer quick and exceptional service to their valued clients.

Inspired by Coastline Travel Group’s commitment to innovation, growth and excellence in the luxury travel industry, TravelPro365 was developed in partnership with Kenny Wang, an experienced travel industry technology professional who has spent years developing cutting-edge tools for travel management. Wang’s deep understanding of the travel industry inspired him to create a solution to address the steep learning curve involved with using older technologies like Sabre. TravelPro365 removes the need to learn these older GDS systems, instead providing a simple point-and-click interface that allows advisors to easily navigate the tools.

“This was always a pipe dream of mine. I knew that if we could ever make a GDS user-friendly, it would be a game changer. And it’s here now,” said Jay Johnson, President and CEO of Coastline Travel Group. “TravelPro365 has enabled us to attract a wave of talented new entrepreneurs who are entering the industry. They no longer need to invest time to learn complicated GDS systems. With TravelPro365, travel advisors are equipped to respond quickly to client inquiries, with a set of tools that dramatically increases the value they offer, on a platform that simplifies everything for them!”

Coastline Travel Group has made significant strides in enhancing internal systems for its growing community of advisors over the past few years, with a strong focus on technology development. The introduction of the TravelPro365 booking tool, along with an Intranet site, Invoicing and Administrative Support Team, Annual Advisor Retreat and various community engagement opportunities, demonstrate Coastline Travel Group’s commitment to empowering its growing network of talented travel advisors.
As an industry leader, Coastline Travel Group prides itself on staying ahead of the curve, providing cutting-edge technology and invaluable industry insights to give its advisors a competitive advantage. Travel entrepreneurs who choose Coastline Travel Group as their industry partner become part of a team that prioritizes innovation, offers robust infrastructure, provides access to a global network of established preferred partnerships and fosters an authentic, engaged and knowledgeable advisor community. As a host agency, Coastline Travel Group allows advisors to experience the benefits of a small, family-owned company coupled with the influence and reach of a larger organization.

Learn more about the booking platform TravelPro365 here: http://www.travelpro365.com

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Taylor Feller, Coastline Travel Group, 1 646-434-0104, taylor@tafaritravel.com

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Health: Abortion

Stanford University Student Shares Educational and Career Updates After Receiving SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship

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The SBB Research Group Foundation celebrates the success of Bryanna Godfrey after receiving STEM Scholarship

CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The SBB Research Group Foundation is proud to highlight the continued success of Bryanna Godfrey after receiving the STEM Scholarship in 2021. The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Godfrey received the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship during her senior year at Stanford University while pursuing a degree in Human Biology.

After being awarded the scholarship, Godfrey focused on independent projects in her lab, collecting cell-free RNA from cerebrospinal fluid samples to investigate gene expression in breast cancer patients with brain metastases. While continuing her research until graduation, Godfrey also volunteered as a teaching assistant for a free introductory neuroscience course at the International Youth Neuroscience Association. Godfrey is currently planning to matriculate at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons in the fall of 2023 to pursue a medical degree.

“Bryanna has a very promising medical career ahead of her, and I’m so pleased we could be a step on her path to her medical degree,” said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation.

The SBB Research Group Foundation is honored to have played a role in Godfrey’s success. We look forward to continuing to support outstanding students in STEM and helping them achieve their full potential.

For eligibility criteria and more information on the Foundation’s STEM scholarship, please visit http://www.sbbscholarship.org.

About the SBB Research Group Foundation
The SBB Research Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that furthers the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm led by Sam Barnett, Ph.D., and Matt Aven. The Foundation sponsors the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship, supporting students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees. In addition to its scholarship program, the Foundation provides grants to support ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies.

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Erin Noonan, SBB Research Group Foundation, 1-847-656-1111, [email protected]

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Health: Addiction

RevSpring Executive Kenneth Stoll Honored with Healthcare Financial Management Association Individual Achievement Award

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Receives 2023 Frederick C. Morgan Individual Achievement Award for lifelong contributions to HFMA

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — RevSpring, the leading provider of healthcare engagement and payment solutions, proudly announces that Kenneth Stoll, RevSpring vice president of strategic accounts, has received the 2023 Frederick C. Morgan Individual Achievement Award. The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) presented Stoll with the award at its 2023 Annual Conference for his lifelong contributions to HFMA and the healthcare finance profession.

“It’s an honor to receive the Individual Achievement Award from HFMA,” said Stoll. “I have been very fortunate throughout my career and always have made an effort to pay it forward, whether that involves giving back to the Columbus, Ohio area, serving HFMA or helping clients reach their goals.”

Stoll’s HFMA membership spans more than 25 years, during which he has held numerous volunteer roles at the local, regional and national levels. For nearly 20 years, he was a board member of the Central Ohio Chapter, including serving as chapter president and chair from 2007-11. In this term, Stoll led efforts that increased membership satisfaction rates and resulted in the chapter winning six national HFMA awards in 2010.

Since 2019, Stoll has served as chair of the Central Ohio Gives Back Committee, which, among other community efforts, has donated more than 40,000 much-needed socks to the homeless population in Columbus. Beyond Ohio, Stoll held regional executive roles from 2011-13, representing seven local chapters from Michigan and Ohio. Nationally, Stoll was appointed to an HFMA committee tasked with reinventing the chapter volunteer experience from 2015-19.

Stoll joined RevSpring in 2020 as vice president of strategic accounts. In this role, he proactively identifies RevSpring solutions that can help existing clients optimize their patient engagement and billing strategies. Stoll has made significant contributions during his tenure with RevSpring, which include leading the company in sales last year, an achievement he is on pace to repeat this year.

“We join HFMA in applauding Ken for his decades of service,” said Casey Williams, senior vice president, engagement and payment applications, RevSpring. “Through decades of delivering results and giving back, he has earned the trust and respect of revenue cycle management professionals, making him an inspiring colleague and effective steward of the RevSpring name. We are honored to have him on our team.”

Stoll is a graduate from Wittenberg University and has lived in Westerville, Ohio, with his wife Kelly, for the past 33 years. In addition to the Individual Achievement Award, he has been recognized repeatedly for his service by the HFMA, receiving the Central Ohio Chapter’s George Gevis Award; the Dick Schrock Award for promoting collaboration among HFMA chapters; and the President’s Gavel and Pin; and more.

About RevSpring
RevSpring leads the market in engagement and payment solutions that inspire patients to participate in and pay for their healthcare. The company has built the industry’s most comprehensive and impactful patient engagement suite, spanning the clinical, administrative and financial experience. RevSpring’s OmniChannel communications and payment solutions are backed by behavior analysis, propensity-to-pay scoring, contextual messaging, and user experience best practices. Using proprietary data analytics to tailor the engagement from preservice to post-service to payment, RevSpring improves the patient experience and outcomes for providers, members and patients. To learn more, visit revspringinc.com/healthcare. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Kristen Jacobsen, RevSpring, 7639235280, [email protected]

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Dr. Shervin Naderi Recognized as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for Rhinoplasty in the 2023 issue of Newsweek

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Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Shervin Naderi, MD, FACS, has been named one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2023 by Newsweek magazine for his outstanding surgical skills and expertise in rhinoplasty.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dr. Shervin Naderi was distinguished in the rhinoplasty category in Newsweek’s prestigious second annual ranking of the country’s top plastic surgeons. He was recognized for his artistic mastery, innovative techniques, and commitment to patient satisfaction at The Naderi Center, which has two locations in the Greater Washington DC metro with offices in Reston Virginia, and Chevy Chase Maryland.

As a preeminent rhinoplasty expert, Dr. Naderi combines his extensive experience and perceptive eye to craft elegant, natural-looking results tailored to each patient. Unlike any other Plastic Surgeon in the United States, Dr. Naderi exclusively performs only one surgery – Rhinoplasty, making him a true Rhinoplasty specialist.

A Prestigious Honor Among the Nation’s Best

Earning a spot on Newsweek’s selective list is an exceptional achievement that denotes superior expertise and patient satisfaction. The America’s Best Plastic Surgeons ranking is based on a rigorous selection process involving thousands of medical professional recommendations and assessments of quality of care.

Out of about 12,000 plastic surgeons only 358 plastic surgeons across 20 states made the final list this year, which speaks to the highly competitive nature of this honor. Dr. Naderi was one of only 165 honored for rhinoplasty surgery.

This prestigious accolade affirms Dr. Naderi’s leading reputation and validates the consistently outstanding care he provides patients. His position among the top plastic surgeons world wide underscores Dr. Naderi’s commitment to achieving beautiful, natural, harmonious results and the highest levels of patient satisfaction through his rhinoplasty practice.

About Dr. Shervin Naderi

Dr. Shervin Naderi is renowned as an exceptional rhinoplasty surgeon and a leading authority on nasal surgery. Although The Naderi Center provides a full array of face and body cosmetic surgery procedures with several ultra specialist surgeons, Dr. Naderi is focused on the nose.

Almost a quarter century ago, after completing his residency in Head and Neck Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Naderi pursued an intensive fellowship under world-renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Stephen Perkins. This advanced training allowed him to hone his skills and develop techniques to expertly handle the intricacies of nasal surgery. He has grown exponentially and innovated far more superior techniques since then.

With over two decades of experience performing thousands of rhinoplasties, Dr. Naderi has become one of the most sought-after rhinoplasty surgeons in the world. He is able to precisely diagnose structural issues and create customized surgical plans to optimize both form and function. A Naderi Nose is uniquely tailored for each patient with no cookie cutter noses and no telltale signs of plastic surgery.

His accomplishments and reputation for excellence have earned Dr. Naderi international recognition. Patients come from all over the United States and overseas for the opportunity to have their surgery performed by Dr. Naderi.

Dr. Naderi’s Prestigious Accolades and Accomplishments

Dr. Shervin Naderi has received numerous honors and distinctions that underscore his leading reputation as an elite rhinoplasty surgeon, including:

  • Double board certification in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
  • Named one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons by Newsweek (2023)
  • Recognized as a Top Beauty Doctor (2016)
  • Awarded the RealSelf 500 Award (2015)
  • Selected as one of Virginia’s Favorite Physicians by Vitals Patients’ Choice Award (2016)
  • Chosen as the Most Compassionate Doctor by his patients (2011)
  • Voted the #1 Top Rated Cosmetic Surgeon in Washington, DC
  • Listed in the Global Directory of Who’s Who
  • Named an Outstanding Cosmetic Surgeon by the National Institute of Cosmetic And Plastic Surgery Research

Dr. Naderi’s extensive expertise and commitment to patient satisfaction have earned him a reputation as one of the country’s foremost rhinoplasty experts. But his reputation for honesty and ethics is truly unique in a profession often known for too many sales pitches. Dr. Naderi spends many hours each week talking potential patients out of cosmetic surgery.

A Personalized Approach to Facial Harmony

During consultations, Dr. Naderi conducts a detailed assessment of the entire facial structure. He takes the time to understand his patients’ specific goals and address any concerns they may have. With this understanding, professional insight, and experience, Dr. Naderi crafts personalized surgical plans that aim to create a natural-looking nose, perfectly complementing the individual’s facial features.

Dr. Nader’s patients have the opportunity to see advanced computer imaging to demonstrate the potential outcome of their surgery.

In certain cases, Dr. Naderi may advise patients that rhinoplasty is unnecessary or recommend alternative treatments better suited to their objectives. Patient education and satisfaction take precedence over any other incentives.

Dr. Naderi’s thorough, honest communication and mastery of facial aesthetics have earned the trust of his patients. His focus remains on fulfilling their goals and creating a nose they will feel proud of for a lifetime.

About The Naderi Center

The Naderi Center was founded by Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Shervin Naderi who is an expert in revision rhinoplasty and rhinoplasty surgery. Patients from around the world seek his expertise. The Naderi Center for Plastic Surgery & Dermatology and Dr. Shervin Naderi have been featured in numerous media publications such as the Northern Virginia Magazine, New Beauty Magazine, Capital Files Magazine, Washingtonian Magazine, DC Magazine and Bethesda Magazine, among many others.

If you are interested in learning more about the services offered at The Naderi Center or would like to schedule a consultation with double board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Naderi or one of the other ultra specialist plastic surgeons there please call 703-481-0002 or 301-222-2020 to set up a consultation at the Reston or Chevy Chase office.

Media Contact

Amelia Viera, virginiafacialplasticsurgery.com, 301-222-2020, info@virginiafacialplasticsurgery.com

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Health

Northeast Delta HSA unveils Harm-Reduction Vending Machines; effort to reduce drug overdose, misuse

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Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) announces the launch of its innovative harm-reduction vending machines. These state-of-the-art machines are designed to provide critical resources and support to individuals at risk of substance abuse, promoting harm reduction and improving public health outcomes.

MONROE, La., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) announces the launch of its innovative harm-reduction vending machines. These state-of-the-art machines are designed to provide critical resources and support to individuals at risk of substance abuse, promoting harm reduction and improving public health outcomes.

With the alarming rise in substance abuse and related health issues across the region, NEDHSA has taken a proactive approach to combat this crisis. The harm-reduction vending machines are an innovative solution to bridge the gap between vulnerable populations and the necessary resources to promote safer practices. By making essential harm-reduction tools readily available, NEDHSA aims to minimize the risks associated with substance abuse and promote a healthier community.

NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A. Sizer said, “Our harm-reduction vending machines represent a critical step forward in addressing the challenges posed by substance abuse in our community.”

“We believe in meeting individuals where they are and providing them with the tools and resources they need to make healthier choices,” Dr. Sizer said. “Through this innovative initiative, we hope to save lives, reduce harm, and create a pathway to recovery.”

The first vending machine placement will be in the Phoenix Peer Support Center at 722 Adams Street, Monroe, LA 71201. The items placed in the machine are Narcan, Deterra, Fentanyl test strips, Rapid HIV tests, Pregnancy tests, Safe Sex Kits, Needle Cleaning Kits, Hygiene Kits, Wound Care Kits, and Period Packs.

The placement of this vending machine is in line with regional, state, and national harm reduction models. The primary goal is to save lives and protect the health of people who use drugs and those they interact with regionally. In addition to preventing drug-related deaths, NEDHSA’s vending machine strategy will help facilitate access to healthcare, social services, and treatment.

There is no cost associated with accessing any of the products, and it is free and open to the public to use. Those who wish to utilize the machine will also be provided confidential 1:1 peer-to-peer support on using all items.

NEDHSA recognizes that addiction is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach. These harm-reduction vending machines are just one component of a comprehensive strategy that includes counseling, education, and community outreach. By combining these efforts, NEDHSA aims to reduce the transmission of bloodborne infections, prevent overdose deaths, and foster a supportive environment for individuals seeking recovery.

Dr. Sizer added: “As I continue to say, our current drug and opioid crisis will only be mitigated when we learn how to effectively work across race, class, governmental silos, and political divisions. Additionally, various addictions will be mitigated once we develop enough compassion for those addicted and get them the evidence-based treatment they need, work to reduce those negative social determinants that drive their addiction, and help the people addicted to illicit substances find something to live for other than drugs. We intend to hold those addicted to substances accountable for their decisions and to help them heal through evidence-based strategies as well.”

For more information regarding the Harm Reduction Vending Machine and other harm reduction topics, contact Kara Etienne at [email protected].

Media Contact

DeRon Talley, NEDHSA, 318-237-9973, [email protected]

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Enter the GOLO Summer Inspirations Giveaway for the Opportunity to Win Great Prizes

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Help name our new air fryer chicken recipe and you could win

NEWARK, Del., Aug. 11, 2023   GOLO, the health and wellness solutions company, understands that interest in recipes for the grill and barbeque really heats up this time of year. Whether firing up the backyard grill or turning to the convenience of an air fryer in the kitchen, tasty and healthy meals from the grill are definitely on the menu for families and friends. This summer, celebrate the season by entering the GOLO Summer Inspirations Giveaway and help name our latest air fryer chicken recipe.

It’s easy, and you could win a special gift package including the GOLO for Life® Plan with one bottle of Release® dietary supplement, an AeroTrainer® exercise platform, a COSORI Dual Blaze Air Fryer, and an Etekcity HR Fitness Scale.

Here’s how to enter the Giveaway:

  • Between August 4, 2023, at 8:00 AM EST and August 16, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST, you can enter by submitting your name, email, mailing address, and your most inspired name for our new recipe.
  • Two winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries; and
  • Each winner will receive a special gift package, including the GOLO for Life® Plan with one bottle of Release® dietary supplement, an AeroTrainer® exercise platform, a COSORI Dual Blaze Air Fryer, and an Etekcity HR Fitness Scale
  • One entry per person

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Giveaway runs from August 4, 2023, at 8:00 AM EST to August 16, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST. No purchase necessary. Two winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries and notified via email on or after August 18, 2023. Each winner will receive a prize package including GOLO for Life® Plan with one bottle of Release® dietary supplement, an AeroTrainer® exercise platform, an Etekcity HR Fitness Scale, and a COSORI Dual Blaze Air Fryer, with a total estimated retail value of $410 for the prize package. Giveaway not associated with Instagram or Facebook. One entry per person.

Full giveaway terms and conditions are available online here.

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GOLO® products provide safe solutions to weight-loss and wellness while helping individuals transition to a healthier and sustainable lifestyle. GOLO has reached over three million people worldwide who now have a chance at healthy, sustainable, and affordable weight loss. For more information about the GOLO for Life® plan, visit golo.com or call 800-730-4656.

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Fat Burning During Exercise Varies Widely Between Individuals; Study reveals limitations of commercial exercise machines

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The best heart rate for burning fat differs for each individual and often does not align with the “fat burning zone” on commercial exercise machines, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers report. Instead, the researchers said, clinical exercise testing—a diagnostic procedure to measure a person’s physiological response to exercise—may be a more useful tool to help individuals achieve intended fat loss goals. The study, which used a machine learning-based modeling approach, was published online today in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease.

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The best heart rate for burning fat differs for each individual and often does not align with the “fat burning zone” on commercial exercise machines, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers report.

Instead, the researchers said, clinical exercise testing—a diagnostic procedure to measure a person’s physiological response to exercise—may be a more useful tool to help individuals achieve intended fat loss goals. The study, which used a machine learning-based modeling approach, was published online today in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease.

“People with a goal of weight or fat loss may be interested in exercising at the intensity which allows for the maximal rate of fat burning. Most commercial exercise machines offer a ‘fat-burning zone’ option, depending upon age, sex, and heart rate,” says lead author Hannah Kittrell, MS, RD, CDN, a PhD candidate at Icahn Mount Sinai in the Augmented Intelligence in Medicine and Science laboratory. “However, the typically recommended fat-burning zone has not been validated, thus individuals may be exercising at intensities that are not aligned with their personalized weight loss goals.”

Ms. Kittrell is also Director of the Mount Sinai Physiolab, a clinical body composition and exercise physiology laboratory at Mount Sinai Morningside.

The term FATmax is sometimes used to represent the exercise intensity and associated heart rate at which the body reaches its highest fat-burning rate during aerobic exercise. At this point, fat is a significant fuel source and therefore this intensity may be of interest to those seeking to optimize fat loss during workouts.

As part of the study, the researchers compared heart rate at FATmax, as measured during a clinical exercise test, to predicted heart rate at percentages of maximal effort within the typically recommended “fat-burning zone.” In a sample of 26 individuals, the researchers found that there was poor agreement between measured and predicted heart rate, with a mean difference of 23 beats per minute between the two measures. This suggests that general recommendations for a “fat-burning zone” may not provide accurate guidance.

Next, the researchers plan to study whether individuals who receive a more personalized exercise prescription demonstrate more weight and fat loss, as well as improvement of metabolic health markers that identify health risks like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.

“We hope that this work will inspire more individuals and trainers to utilize clinical exercise testing to prescribe personalized exercise routines tailored to fat loss. It also emphasizes the role that data-driven approaches can have toward precision exercise,” says senior author Girish Nadkarni, MD, MPH, Irene and Dr. Arthur M. Fishberg Professor of Medicine at Icahn Mount Sinai, Director of The Charles Bronfman Institute of Personalized Medicine, and System Chief, Division of Data-Driven and Digital Medicine, Department of Medicine.

The paper is titled “Discrepancy between predicted and measured exercise intensity for eliciting the maximal rate of lipid oxidation.”

The remaining authors are Fred J. DiMenna (The Mount Sinai Hospital), Avigdor D. Arad (Tel Aviv Medical Center), Wonsuk Oh (Icahn Mount Sinai), Ira Hofer (Icahn Mount Sinai), Ryan W. Walker (Icahn Mount Sinai), Ruth J.F. Loos (Icahn Mount Sinai & University of Copenhagen), and Jeanine B. Albu (Icahn Mount Sinai).

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About the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is internationally renowned for its outstanding research, educational, and clinical care programs. It is the sole academic partner for the eight- member hospitals* of the Mount Sinai Health System, one of the largest academic health systems in the United States, providing care to a large and diverse patient population.

Ranked 14th nationwide in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding and among the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges, Icahn Mount Sinai has a talented, productive, and successful faculty. More than 3,000 full-time scientists, educators, and clinicians work within and across 44 academic departments and 36 multidisciplinary institutes, a structure that facilitates tremendous collaboration and synergy. Our emphasis on translational research and therapeutics is evident in such diverse areas as genomics/big data, virology, neuroscience, cardiology, geriatrics, as well as gastrointestinal and liver diseases.

Icahn Mount Sinai offers highly competitive MD, PhD, and Master’s degree programs, with current enrollment of approximately 1,300 students. It has the largest graduate medical education program in the country, with more than 2,000 clinical residents and fellows training throughout the Health System. In addition, more than 550 postdoctoral research fellows are in training within the Health System.

A culture of innovation and discovery permeates every Icahn Mount Sinai program. Mount Sinai’s technology transfer office, one of the largest in the country, partners with faculty and trainees to pursue optimal commercialization of intellectual property to ensure that Mount Sinai discoveries and innovations translate into healthcare products and services that benefit the public.

Icahn Mount Sinai’s commitment to breakthrough science and clinical care is enhanced by academic affiliations that supplement and complement the School’s programs.

Through the Mount Sinai Innovation Partners (MSIP), the Health System facilitates the real-world application and commercialization of medical breakthroughs made at Mount Sinai. Additionally, MSIP develops research partnerships with industry leaders such as Merck & Co., AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and others.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is located in New York City on the border between the Upper East Side and East Harlem, and classroom teaching takes place on a campus facing Central Park. Icahn Mount Sinai’s location offers many opportunities to interact with and care for diverse communities. Learning extends well beyond the borders of our physical campus, to the eight hospitals of the Mount Sinai Health System, our academic affiliates, and globally.
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  • Mount Sinai Health System member hospitals: The Mount Sinai Hospital; Mount Sinai Beth Israel; Mount Sinai Brooklyn; Mount Sinai Morningside; Mount Sinai Queens; Mount Sinai South Nassau; Mount Sinai West; and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

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