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Embark Behavioral Health Announces New Vice President of Quality and Outcomes, Group President, and CFO

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“I am proud to welcome Christy, Jeremy, and Darren to Embark; and love it when we bring great human beings onto our team that fit our core values. They are kind and caring with big hearts for our work and mission,” said Embark CEO Alex Stavros.


CHANDLER, Ariz. (PRWEB)

Embark Behavioral Health, a leading network of mental health treatment programs for youths, young adults, and their families, is pleased to announce the appointment of its new vice president of quality and outcomes, Dr. Christy Beaudin, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a doctorate in philosophy in public health. Additionally, Embark welcomes its new group president of outpatient clinics, Jeremy Behling, and new chief financial officer, Darren Wight. These leadership team members bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective roles, further strengthening Embark’s commitment to delivering high-quality and accessible care.

“I am proud to welcome Christy, Jeremy, and Darren to Embark; and love it when we bring great human beings onto our team that fit our core values. They are kind and caring with big hearts for our work and mission,” said Embark CEO Alex Stavros. “With their impressive backgrounds and leadership skills, they’ll further enhance our ability to reach the Big Goal we have set out on, which is to lead the way in taking teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028″.”

With a career spanning more than 25 years, Beaudin has demonstrated exceptional leadership in healthcare quality across diverse settings, including health plans, acute care hospitals, primary care clinics, and behavioral healthcare organizations. Using her expertise in quality and performance improvement, she’ll help Embark reach its strategic goals so it can fulfill its vision to become the most respected, recognized, and valuable family behavioral health company in the world.

One key area she’ll assist with is identifying the structure and investments needed for high-quality care and sustainable client outcomes so Embark can reach its big hairy audacious goal: to lead the way in driving teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028.

As a certified professional in healthcare quality (CPHQ), Beaudin’s dedication to translational science is evident through her extensive leadership of and involvement in multiple industry publications, including over 90 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, case studies, and reports. Notably, she serves as an associate editor for the esteemed Journal for Healthcare Quality and has contributed to the development of the CPHQ study guide, “HQ Solutions: Resource for the Healthcare Quality Professional.”

“With my extensive experience in healthcare quality and patient safety, I’m eager to collaborate with the talented professionals at Embark and support their commitment to delivering the best care,” Beaudin said. “Together, we’ll continue to enhance the quality of life for young people and their families nationwide.”

Behling will serve as the operational counterpart to Residential Group President Jamie Catlett. Behling brings more than 17 years of progressive expertise in creating scalable operations and driving awareness across multisite healthcare organizations. Prior to joining Embark, he provided strategic support for multisite healthcare organizations in various sectors, including oncology, dialysis, dermatology, and urgent care. Behling will help Embark in expanding the nation’s access to mental health care and opening clinics closer to people in need, ultimately improving the overall mental health outcomes of our communities.

Wight comes to Embark with almost 25 years of experience in multisite health care services. Most recently, he was the CFO for a leading provider in the treatment of infant plagiocephaly (flat skull syndrome) through its cranial orthotic helmet and treatment plan at its various clinics. Wight will lead the company’s financial operations, including financial planning, analysis, and strategy.

Embark Behavioral Health is confident that the addition of Beaudin, Behling, and Wight will strengthen its leadership team and position the organization for continued excellence in delivering comprehensive behavioral health services.

For more information about Embark Behavioral Health, visit the website.

ABOUT EMBARK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of outpatient centers and residential programs offering premier mental health treatment for preteens, teens, and young adults. Dedicated to its big mission of reversing the trends of teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide by 2028, Embark offers a robust continuum of care with different levels of service and programming; has a deep legacy of over 25 years serving youths; works with families to adjust treatment in real time to improve results; treats the entire family using an evidence-based approach; and offers the highest levels of quality care and safety standards. For more information about Embark or its treatment programs, including virtual services, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), residential treatment centers, and outdoor therapy, visit http://www.embarkbh.com.

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7-ELEVEN, INC. Raises $3 Million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® at 32nd Annual Miracle Tournament and Celebration Dinner

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CMN Hospitals’ co-founder John Schneider gathers a group of the nonprofit’s local champions at the 32nd Annual Miracle Tournament and Celebration Dinner hosted by 7-Eleven, Inc.

“Celebrations like these encourage us to unite around a shared mission to support our local member children’s hospitals so that they can provide kids and families with the best care possible – no matter life’s circumstances.” Teri Nestel, President and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.


SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB)

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) today announced that 7-Eleven, Inc. raised nearly $3 million to support member children’s hospitals across America through the company’s 32nd Annual Miracle Tournament and Celebration Dinner.

Nearly 1,000 supporters, including 7-Eleven Franchisees, vendors and employees, rallied together to raise funds and celebrate the children who directly benefit from CMN Hospitals. This year, 50 Miracle Children and their families – each representing their local member hospital – were on hand to meet and interact with the participants, share their personal stories and, most importantly, have fun!

In addition to the golf tournament, a highlight of the annual event is the inspirational Miracle Children parade and medal ceremony at the celebration dinner. As part of the program, Wendy Inkley shared the inspiring story of her son, 13-year-old Utah native and leukemia survivor Payson Inkley. Wendy painted an emotional portrait of what CMN Hospitals has meant to her family, including their experience at Salt Lake City’s Primary Children’s Hospital where Payson received his treatment.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the support given to our family through CMN Hospitals because you don’t go into a hospital and ask for the bargain rate — you just want your kid to be healthy, whatever the cost. And to not have to worry about financial strains while getting the absolute best possible treatment imaginable is just priceless.”

Payson is just one of the hundreds of thousands of young patients deriving life-saving benefits from CMN Hospitals and fundraising partners like 7-Eleven, Inc. Through events like the Miracle Tournament and Celebration Dinner, and in-store fundraising campaigns conducted across the 7-Eleven family of brands – including 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® stores, the company has raised more than $170 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals since 1991.

Marissa Jarratt, 7-Eleven Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer, said the Annual Miracle Tournament and Celebration Dinner is one of her favorite events of the year because it’s an opportunity to see first-hand the impact that the company’s support is making.

“Leading through service has always been part of our company DNA, and nothing underscores this commitment more than our long-standing support of CMN Hospitals,” Jarratt said.

She also noted that as the premier name in convenience retail, 7-Eleven, Inc. is uniquely positioned to make a meaningful difference in the communities it serves.

“Our industry-leading size and scale allows us to make significant philanthropic investments like those with CMN Hospitals. By ensuring that every child has a healthier future, we’re helping our communities thrive for years to come,” said Jarratt.

For 40 years, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has worked to change kids’ health to change the future. It has raised more than $8 billion since its inception to provide funding to support purchases of life-saving equipment, charitable care, educational resources, innovative research and more. The nonprofit’s footprint has grown from 22 member hospitals in 15 U.S. states to 170 member hospitals across the U.S. and Canada that care for more than 10 million kids annually. Donations are unrestricted so that hospitals can use them to address the most urgent needs in their communities.

“The 7-Eleven family of brands is so much more than a corporate partner, they’re an integral part of the miracle that is our network,” said Teri Nestel, President and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “Celebrations like these encourage us to unite around a shared mission to support our local member children’s hospitals so that they can provide kids and families with the best care possible – no matter life’s circumstances.”

About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals that support the health of 10 million kids each year across the U.S. and Canada. Donations go to local hospitals to fund critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids’ and families’ minds at ease during difficult hospital stays and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services. When we improve the health of all children and allow them the opportunity to reach their full potential, we also improve our communities for years to come. Together, we can change kids’ health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and your local children’s hospital,

visit cmnhospitals.org.

About 7-Eleven, Inc.

7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the U.S. convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven® stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®, Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken and Biscuits locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven has expanded into high-quality sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven offers customers industry-leading private brand products at an outstanding value. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards® and Speedy Rewards® loyalty programs with more than 80 million members, place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app in over 95% of the convenience retailer’s footprint, or rely on 7-Eleven for other convenient services. Find out more online at http://www.7-Eleven.com.

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Bellus Academy Teams up with 360 Wellness Education and Universal Companies to Deliver Advanced Spa and Skincare Education with a Hybrid Learning Experience

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Working with 360 Wellness Education and Universal Companies, Bellus Academy is bringing an integrated, virtuous cycle to continuing education in the spa and skincare sector.


SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

Expanding upon its promise to be inventive in every category of beauty education, Bellus Academy in collaboration with 360 Wellness Education and Universal Companies is changing the game when it comes to advanced spa and skincare education. Launching Sunday, July 23, the Bellus Academy Advanced Education Program will become the first school in the U.S. to deliver advanced education on popular and emerging modalities spanning the spa industry.

While the Bellus Academy Advanced Education Program offering hybrid education makes it practical and convenient for licensed professionals to earn certifications, the program also facilitates opportunities for mentorship and the opportunity for licensed skin care professionals to teach courses, build their personal brand and earn additional income.

“Working with 360 Wellness Education and Universal Companies, Bellus Academy is bringing an integrated, virtuous cycle to continuing education in the spa and skincare sector,” said Joanne Berry, a global spa authority who has guided Bellus Academy’s spa program for more than a decade.

The Bellus Academy Advanced Education Program goes beyond serving today’s skincare, spa and wellness community, and is also investing in the next generation of beauty and wellness professionals. Ten percent of all revenue from the program will benefit Beauty Changes Lives, a non-profit that provides educational scholarships and mentorships for aspiring beauty and wellness professionals. “In collaboration with the generosity of Universal Companies and 360 Wellness Education, Bellus Academy is spotlighting the continuous thread of learning that is woven throughout the beauty and wellness journey,” said Lynelle Lynch, owner of Bellus Academy.

Courses available starting July 23rd include:

  • Aromatherapy Fundamentals Workshop

  • Principles of Facial Cupping

  • Facial Gua Sha & Face Rolling Massage

  • Sound Therapy: Singing Bowls Foundation


The inaugural four classes will be followed by a 26 other courses that can be found here in the course catalog.

ABOUT BELLUS ACADEMY

Bellus Academy is an award-winning destination group of beauty schools providing education in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering and nails. Maintaining relationships with several of the nation’s top salons, spas, wellness facilities and celebrity hairdressers, Bellus Academy is an innovator and industry leader in professional beauty education.

Media Contact: Susan Miller, 765-620-2007 / smiller@5metacom.com

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Cloudticity Announces They Are Now Supporting Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

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As a Google Cloud partner, Cloudticity offers customers using GCP access to unprecedented cloud efficiency to help them maintain compliance, manage multi-cloud environments and accelerate HIPAA workloads with the reliable security of Cloudticity’s HITRUST-certified platform.


SEATTLE (PRWEB)

Cloudticity announced today that Cloudticity Oxygen™, the company’s HITRUST-certified managed cloud solution for healthcare, is now supporting Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Cloudticity customers can now enjoy the benefits of the reliable Google Cloud Platform, with modernized management and deployment.

Founded in 2011, Cloudticity’s core focus is helping healthcare organizations be successful on the public cloud. As a Google Cloud partner, Cloudticity offers customers using GCP access to unprecedented cloud efficiency to help them maintain compliance, manage multi-cloud environments and accelerate HIPAA workloads with the reliable security of Cloudticity’s HITRUST-certified platform. Key features include:-

  • Continuous compliance support for HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST 800-53, GDPR, SOC 2, and 83 different frameworks.

  • Cloud workload protection for cloud-native workloads, powered by Prisma Cloud™ by Palo Alto Networks.

  • Automated patching, backups, high availability, and cloud analytics to reduce the overhead of managing and maintaining GCP infrastructure.

  • Cloud Security posture management (CSPM) with full management from Cloudticity healthcare cloud experts.

Gerry Miller, Founder and CEO of Cloudticity commented, “Our partnership with Google empowers us to enhance our support for healthcare cloud customers. Numerous healthcare institutions aspire to harness the adaptability and dependability of the Google Cloud Platform; however, they often face resource limitations, hindering their progress. Oxygen serves as a catalyst for healthcare, bridging this gap and rendering the cloud more readily available. Ultimately, it fosters innovation within the healthcare domain, opening up new possibilities. We are extremely proud of this partnership with GCP.”

Start maximizing Google Cloud with specialized expertise and unmatched healthcare cloud experience. Visit [cloudticity.com/google-cloud] to learn more.

ABOUT CLOUDTICITY:

Cloudticity is a digital enablement partner for healthcare generating measurable business and clinical outcomes by unlocking the cloud’s full potential. Through advanced automation and deep cloud expertise, Cloudticity empowers healthcare organizations to create, scale, and deliver next-gen healthcare solutions that are resilient and secure.

Cloudticity has built some of the first and largest health systems on the public cloud, including:

  • The first patient portal

  • The first health information exchange

  • The first FISMA high deployment

  • The first Meaningful Use 2 (MU2) compliance attestation for a large hospital system

  • The first Covid-19 registry for a state health department

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Leptospirosis Danger for Traveling Dogs—Vaccinate Before You Go Overseas

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You don’t want your previous pet to travel overseas and become sick because they’ve splashed in puddles.

“Before traveling overseas with a dog, pet parents should ask their for the leptospirosis vaccine. Vaccination protects dogs for 12 months.”–Walter M. Woolf, VMD, Air Animal Founder and Veterinarian


TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

Leptospirosis is emerging around the world. If your dog is infected it can cause kidney damage, liver failure and even death. Prevention is easy, according to Walter M. Woolf, VMD, veterinarian founder of Air Animal Pet Movers. Vaccination with a booster 14 days later prevents Leptospirosis and protects dogs for 12 months.

“Before traveling overseas with a dog, pet parents should direct their veterinarian to give the leptospirosis vaccine,” said Woolf. “This vaccination is really important for traveling dogs moving offshore. It’s not an emerging disease in the United States. That’s why some veterinarians will tell you that the jab is not needed.

“You don’t want to go overseas with your precious pet and have them become sick because they’ve walked in the woods, splashed in puddles or chased a squirrel through brush. If your veterinarian is reluctant, show them the links to the American Veterinary Medical Association leptospirosis information below,” Woolf said.

Air Animal Pet Movers has helped thousands of families relocate with their pets. They’ve also provided pet health certificates for thousands traveling with their small pets in the passenger cabin.

Leptospira organisms occur anywhere. They are more common in wooded areas and locales with warm climates and high annual rainfalls. Leptospirosis is rare in people. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control advises reducing potential exposure by:

  • Avoiding swimming or wading in water that might be contaminated with animal urine.

  • Wearing protective footwear when walking through the woods or near contaminated water and soil.

The American Veterinary Medical Association offers more information in English and Spanish.

About Air Animal

Air Animal has helped more than 50,000 families move their 110,000 furry, feathered and scaly pets around the globe since 1977. They welcome referrals from major corporations, relocation management agencies, household goods movers, veterinarians, families, U.S. military and government transferees. Get the best in animal care and transportation. Air Animal is an appointed and endorsed IATA air cargo sales agency working with all airlines that move animals. They are an Indirect Air Carrier cleared for tendering live animals to airlines by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. See airanimal.com to learn more about Pet Moving Made Easy®.

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Taking Computer Vision in Healthcare to the Next Level with Dynamsoft Vision Framework

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Released with a Brand-new Experience for Dynamsoft’s Computer Vision SDK Product Line

Dynamsoft Vision framework is designed to adapt to a variety of different image-processing scenarios to derive and extract useful information from images.


VANCOUVER, British Columbia (PRWEB)

Dynamsoft™ released Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK C++ Edition v10.0.0. The updated SDK has been refactored into a brand-new experience for Dynamsoft’s computer vision SDK product line, which is designed to adapt to a variety of different image-processing scenarios to derive and extract useful information from images. Dynamsoft Vision framework allows developers to easily apply computer vision algorithms to perform various tasks on input images and videos and extract useful information for further processing. The Vision framework includes the following image-processing products:


  • Dynamsoft Barcode Reader (DBR) – Robust high-speed 1D & 2D barcode scanner.

  • Dynamsoft Label Recognizer (DLR) – Localize and extract key data from specified regions using OCR.

  • Dynamsoft Document Normalizer (DDN) – Detect quadrilaterals and normalize documents.

  • Dynamsoft Code Parser (DCP) – Parses driver’s license/identification data string into human-readable information.

  • Dynamsoft Camera Enhancer (DCE) – High-level camera APIs to enhance the camera frame acquisition process.

This update consolidates all of Dynamsoft’s image processing capabilities into a single framework and represents a significant step forward for Dynamsoft and its customers. The revamped Vision framework now features an orchestrator module that acts as a central hub, managing the flow of data between various SDKs and ensuring seamless integration. The orchestrator is designed to standardize input and output data interfaces while coordinating processes of different SDKs.

How does it revolutionize the most common workflow process in healthcare: new patient intake? Typically, a patient would be asked to provide a valid identity document and fill out a patient intake application form at reception. Healthcare staff needs to enter the form into the database, verify the ID, register the new patient, and save all relevant information at the correct locations. With the new Vision framework, all the employee needs to do is snap a picture of the form and the ID of the patient. Let’s see what goes on behind the scenes.

When the picture was snapped by the clinic’s receptionist, DCE auto-focuses and auto-zooms to take a high-quality image.

Then DDN comes in to detect the document’s border and automatically crops the image to save a nice and clean document. If necessary, it could also perform other editing functions such as perspective correction, color correction, etc.

Next, DBR reads the barcode to determine the form type, repository location, and other information to ensure proper patient registration and document management.

DLR is used to read the MRZ code on the patient’s passport or other IDs which is used to verify the patient’s identity or retrieve any information from the database. Now a patient record has been instantaneously created and fully registered with ID verified and the intake form saved in just a quick snap thanks to Dynamsoft’s aggregated SDKs.

The highly customizable aggregation could also be tweaked to cater to and streamline many processes in government, airline, retail, and other industries.

While the SDKs can still function independently, the real advantage comes from using multiple SDKs in tandem.

  • Built with scalability at the forefront of the architectural design using pluggable components. As organizations grow and business needs shift, future expansion is as easy as plug-and-play.

  • Fast, efficient, parallel processing as all Dynamsoft SDKs work seamlessly with each other.

  • Flexible with intermediate results sharing, which allows you to use your algorithm for binarization or share any of the intermediate results produced by the framework with other parts of your application.

Getting started with development can be done easily. Developers can download the SDKs from the Dynamsoft website, including a trial version. A 30-day trial license comes with the installer and the developer is ready to customize the application to their specific workflow requirement with the help of our developer’s guide, API references, and 22/5 technical support team.

About Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK C++ Edition

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK C++ Edition is a barcode reading tool designed specifically for C++ developers. Leveraging the efficiency and flexibility of the C++ language, it provides rich APIs for developers to easily integrate barcode reading functionality into a C++ application. In addition, the C++ Edition provides cross-platform support, running on multiple operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and Mac, to meet the needs of different development environments. This reduces development costs, saves project managers months of added development time, and significantly reduces long-term technical support resources and costs.

Pricing and Availability

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK C++ Edition Version 10.0.0 is now available for download from the Dynamsoft website, including a trial version. Pricing can be found on the website. Supported platforms include Windows, Linux, and Mac. The SDK is provided with rich code samples. There are various technical support channels for the SDK, including email, live chat, phone, an online knowledge base, and more.

About Dynamsoft Corp.

Dynamsoft Corp. provides enterprise-class TWAIN™ software development kits (SDK), a Barcode Reader SDK, and a Label Recognition SDK to help developers meet document imaging, scanning, barcode reader, and OCR extraction applications requirements when developing web, desktop, or mobile document management and label reading applications. The imaging SDKs help today’s businesses seeking to migrate from wasteful paper-based workflows to efficient paperless electronic document and records management. Thousands of customers use Dynamsoft’s solutions. Customers include 3M®; EMC®; FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.; Fujitsu®; GE®; H&R Block®; HP®; IBM®, Intel®; Infosys®; Lockheed Martin®; Olympus®; Philips®; PricewaterhouseCoopers®; Samsung®; Siemens®; Symantec®; Unisys®; Verizon®; and more. Dynamsoft is an ISO 27001-certified organization and an associate member of the TWAIN Working Group that develops TWAIN standards. The company was founded in 2003. More information is available at http://www.dynamsoft.com.

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New Guidelines Established for the Treatment of Vascular Birthmarks

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It is important to realize that just because someone is board certified does not mean they are skilled in treating all conditions or using all lasers. ASLMS offers resources and access to the best in the field with amazing continuing educational opportunities.


WAUSAU, Wis. (PRWEB)

When lasers are used to treat cutaneous vascular anomalies, including vascular birthmarks, settings vary based on skin type, vascular anomaly type, and location of the anomaly. A lack of guidelines has resulted in inconsistent settings and varied, sometimes adverse, outcomes.

To address this, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) worked with the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (VBF) and an international, multidisciplinary team to create a consensus of uniform guidelines for treating vascular birthmarks with laser therapy. The 32 guidelines were published in a booklet, ASLMS/VBF Laser Treatment Best Practices for Vascular Birthmarks. The guidelines, with supporting videos and links to peer-reviewed studies, are offered in a resource library on the ASLMS Online Learning Center and serve as a valuable educational tool for its members.

The project was led by Paul M. Friedman, MD, 2022-23 ASLMS president, and Linda Rozell-Shannon, PhD, VBF founder and president.

“It is important to realize that just because someone is board certified does not mean they are skilled in treating all conditions or using all lasers. ASLMS offers resources and access to the best in the field with amazing continuing educational opportunities,” said Friedman. “While president of ASLMS, I sought to advance the mission and forge a partnership with the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation to create much-needed consensus guidelines to optimize laser treatments of cutaneous vascular anomalies.”

VBF is an international charitable organization that networks families affected by vascular birthmarks, anomalies, and/or related syndromes (VBARS) to the appropriate medical professionals for evaluation and treatment. VBF provides informational resources and sponsors physician education, mobilizes medical mission trips, and supports research and programs that promote acceptance for individuals with birthmarks.

“For decades, I have observed adverse outcomes from the improper laser treatment of vascular birthmarks. When Dr. Paul Friedman became president of the ASLMS, I knew we had our champion for the cause to establish uniform guidelines,” said Rozell-Shannon. “He did not disappoint. As a result of these guidelines, patient outcomes will be improved. VBF is very proud of this partnership with the ASLMS.”

Visit the ASLMS website for more information about the ASLMS and Vascular Birthmark Foundation Joint Project.

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) is the largest multi-disciplinary professional organization dedicated to the development and application of lasers and related technology for health care applications. ASLMS promotes excellence in patient care by advancing biomedical application of lasers and other related technologies worldwide. ASLMS members include physicians, surgeons, nurses, and allied health professionals representing multiple specialties, physicists involved in product development, biomedical engineers, biologists, industry representatives, and manufacturers. For more information on the Society’s mission, vision, and leaders, visit ASLMS | About ASLMS

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DPHARM’s 13th Annual Event on Modernizing Clinical Research Announces the 2023 Agenda from the Conference Forum

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In addition to learning about innovations in the clinical trial industry through a diverse spectrum of presentations and exhibitors, I’m eager to take advantage of opportunities to meet and network with colleagues.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

The Conference Forum announced today the launch of the 13th annual DPHARM: Disruptive Innovations to Modernize Clinical Research conference, taking place September 20-22, 2023 in Boston at the Westin Copley Place.

“DPHARM is the most highly anticipated event of the year for the clinical trials community because it reports on innovation to increase trial access, reduce burden to patient participation, increase efficiencies and reduce time to market,” said Valerie Bowling, Executive Director, Conference Forum.

Senior industry leadership across clinical operations, trial design and digital transformation provide examples of innovations including:

  • Boehringer Ingelheim on their medical excellence journey to achieve holistic evidence generation

  • Merck and Moderna on integrating innovative science & operational excellence to develop individualized neoantigen therapies

  • Eisai on the Bayesian methods that resulted in an accelerated approval in Alzheimer’s Disease

  • Biogen on assessing pandemic-era changes to clinical operations to ensure clinical trial operations are scalable, repeatable and optimized

  • And Operation Warp Speed on the largest, safest, and most rapid vaccine deployment effort in global history

“In addition to learning about innovations in the clinical trial industry through a diverse spectrum of presentations and exhibitors, I’m eager to take advantage of opportunities to meet and network with colleagues,” said Doug Schantz, SVP of Clinical Operations, Asklepios BioPharmaceuticals. “DPHARM also brings the perspective of the patient and from outside the industry, which differentiates it from other conferences.”

Through pharma-led sessions and case studies, the 2023 meeting will take a deep focus on innovations in the following specialized areas:

  • Workflow processes and scalable execution to achieve speed, quality and access

  • Gaps in site workforce capabilities

  • Patient-enabled clinical trial technologies

  • State of innovation in clinical trial technology and methodologies for scalability

  • Digital biomarker development

  • Utilizing data for better protocol designs and trial execution

  • Innovative trial designs

  • Implementing an end-to-end digital transformation strategy

  • Rebuilding trust and loyalty with diverse communities and sites

  • Strategic approaches to AI/ML and ChatGPT

  • Delivering exceptional clinical trial experiences for patients

  • Effective approaches to drive hybrid and DCT model deployment

DPHARM will be preceded by the 10th annual Mobile Tech in Clinical Trials, September 19, 2023. To learn more about the full DPHARM agenda, visit http://www.DPHARMconference.com.

About DPHARM:

DPHARM®: Disruptive Innovations to Modernize Clinical Research offers an unparalleled opportunity to hear senior clinical operation executives and innovative thought leaders unveil the latest innovations to modernize clinical trials and reduce patient burden. The concept of DPHARM was founded by Pfizer and Janssen, who continue to play a key role on the steering committee to deliver a highly relevant and engaging program.

About The Conference Forum:

The Conference Forum is a life science industry research firm that develops conferences primarily around how to get therapeutics to patients faster. The company also publishes six newsletters and produces PharmaTalkRadio, virtual events, and webinars.

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SightMD Connecticut Welcomes Shimy Apoorva, DO to its expert team

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When asked what excites her most about joining SightMD Connecticut, Dr. Apoorva said “I am very excited to be a part of the SightMD Connecticut team because physicians are enabled to focus on patient care through the assistance of a fully supportive staff & office management team.”


HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (PRWEB)

SightMD Connecticut, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in Connecticut, welcomes Shimy Apoorva, DO to its expert team.

Dr. Shimy Apoorva is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Ophthalmologist specializing in the management of ocular inflammatory diseases, the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory and infectious eye conditions including scleritis, ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, and uveitis. She also manages patients with glaucoma, cataracts, keratitis, diabetic retinopathy, AMD and dry eyes. Dr. Apoorva earned a doctorate of osteopathic medicine in 2017 from Philadelphia college of osteopathic medicine, Suwanee Georgia. Upon completing her medicine training Dr. Apoorva completed her TRI and ophthalmology residency from St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Far Rockaway, NY. After residency Dr. Apoorva pursued a one year fellowship in Ocular Immunology and Uveitis with Dr. Stephen C. Foster at MERSI, Waltham, MA. Dr. Apoorva is a member of American academy of Ophthalmology, American Uveitis Society, and American Osteopathic Association. In her spare time Dr. Apoorva enjoys walking, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. Dr. Apoorva will be seeing patients at our locations in Manchester (178 Hartford Rd, Manchester, CT 06040) and Torrington (1144 E Main St, Torrington, CT 06790).

When asked what excites her most about joining the SightMD CT team, Dr. Apoorva said “I am very excited to be a part of the SightMD Connecticut team because physicians are fully supported to achieve their potential & at the same time, enabled to focus on patient care through the assistance of a fully supportive staff & office management team”

SightMD Connecticut is actively seeking ophthalmology professionals who are interested in joining our outstanding team. If you are an ophthalmology practice owner interested in merging or selling your practice, please contact our VP of Growth, Franc Galinanes, at (631) 396-8340 or fgalinanes@sightgrowthpartners.com

About SightMD Connecticut

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WetKeys Washable Keyboards Partners with Admor, Unveiling Expanded Range of Waterproof and Washable Computer Peripherals

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SF09-02W-v4 – A durable, medical-grade, wireless antibacterial flat surface keyboard that can be cleaned easily with antibacterial, alcohol-based, or chlorine-based agents.

Our collaboration with Admor is a significant milestone in expanding our offerings to better serve our global customers.


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WetKeys Washable Keyboards, the leading provider of innovative waterproof and washable computer peripherals, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Admor, the United Kingdom’s premier dental supplier specializing in practice management solutions and easy to sanitize waterproof keyboards and mice. This collaboration allows WetKeys to enhance its product line, catering to the evolving needs of customers across various industries, especially the dental industry

As part of this partnership, WetKeys is introducing four exceptional computer keyboards and mice from Admor into its comprehensive range. By combining the expertise of both industry leaders, WetKeys reinforces its position as a top provider of washable and waterproof keyboards and mice to the medical-dental category. The wireless functionality of Admor’s products not only delivers reliability and ease of use but also helps reduce cable clutter, a feature appreciated by customers.

“Our collaboration with Admor is a significant milestone in expanding our offerings to better serve our global customers,” stated Paul Lawrence, WetKeys CEO. “With Admor’s SterileFlat® product line, we strengthen our position as leaders in delivering easy to sanitize, durable, washable, and wireless keyboards and mice.”

This partnership empowers organizations to create hygienic and efficient work environments. WetKeys’ expanded product line ensures productivity, durability, and ease of use, meeting the diverse needs of customers in healthcare, food processing, education, and other industries. The perfectly flat surface and wireless features enhance the durability of Admor products making them particularly valuable in medical offices.

Take your workplace hygiene to the next level with WetKeys Washable Keyboards and Admor: upgrade to durable, washable, and wireless peripherals for a clean and efficient work environment. Visit our website or contact us now to explore our expanded range of medical and industrial solutions. Enhance productivity while improving hygiene standards!

About WetKeys

WetKeys® Washable Keyboards was founded with a focus on function for industrial, food processing, and general use with easy-to-sanitize products. Later, SaniType® Sanitary Typing created affordable, germ-resistant medical keyboards to help prevent cross-contamination, improving patient and staff safety in healthcare facilities and dental offices.

Today, WetKeys & SaniType offer more than ten unique product brands and are home to the widest selection of sealed, washable computer keyboards and waterproof computer mice. WetKeys® Washable Keyboards is a certified Small Business Enterprise, and a Certified Diversity Supplier. For current updates, follow WetKeys on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About Admor

Admor is a leading dental supplier based in the United Kingdom with over 50 years of experience providing specialized equipment to thousands of dental practices. With a reputation for reliability and ease of use, Admor products are recognized by dentists worldwide. The partnership between WetKeys Washable Keyboards and Admor aligns their shared commitment to providing easy to use and sanitize computer peripherals.

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