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The Fenway Institute issues report on best practices in management of LGBTI people in correctional settings


Cover of report titled Emerging Best Practices for the Management and Treatment of Incarcerated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Individuals

The discrimination that LGBTI people experience in broader society is often mirrored and intensified in the correctional environment. It’s critical [to adopt policies] that increase the safety of individuals in their care, especially those most vulnerable to sexual and violence victimization…

The Fenway Institute released a new report on emerging best practices in the management of LGBTI people in correctional settings at the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday, November 20.

Report co-author Timothy Wang, Senior Policy Analyst at The Fenway Institute, moderated a panel discussion about key recommendations in the report, which is titled “Emerging Best Practices for the Management and Treatment of Incarcerated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Individuals.”

Panelists included Sean Cahill, Ph.D., Director of Health Policy Research at The Fenway Institute and a coauthor of the report; Brad Brockmann, an Assistant Professor of the Practice in Health Services, Policy and Practice at Brown University’s School of Public Health and a coauthor of the report; Angelina Resto, a public speaker and advocate for LGBTI people who are incarcerated; and Michael Cox, Director of Policy for Black and Pink, Boston, an advocacy group for LGBTI people affected by incarceration.

The report documents that sexual and gender minority individuals who are incarcerated experience exceptionally high rates of sexual victimization in U.S. prisons and jails as compared to other inmates. It also notes that LGBTI people are disproportionately represented in corrections, most likely due to high rates of harassment and rejection that LGBTQI youth face from their families, schools, and communities, which contributes to the early involvement of LGBTI people in the juvenile justice system. The report also notes that historically same-sex behavior and gender variance were criminalized in the U.S. until recently.

“The discrimination that LGBTI people experience in broader society is often mirrored and intensified in the correctional environment. It’s critical for correctional institutions to adopt policies and practices that increase the safety of individuals in their care, especially those most vulnerable to sexual and violence victimization while imprisoned,” said Cahill. “The need to adopt practices that prevent discrimination and treat all inmate populations fairly doesn’t require correctional officers to change their personal or religious beliefs. All public safety and law enforcement professionals should understand that providing equitable protection to all while on duty is about being an effective professional.”

Key findings from the report are relevant to two pieces of legislation currently before Massachusetts lawmakers:

  • Bill S.905, “An Act to collect data on LGBTQI prisoners held in restrictive housing,” would require facilities in Massachusetts to regularly collect data and report on the status of LGBTQI prisoners held in restrictive housing. As noted in the report, LGBTI people may be subjected to solitary confinement more frequently than their heterosexual and cisgender peers, and decades of research have shown that solitary confinement can lead to significant, long-term harm to physical and mental well-being. Of particular concern, anecdotal evidence from formerly incarcerated LGBTI people indicate that the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is being misinterpreted and misused by staff to disproportionately punish LGBTI inmates with solitary confinement. The first step in ending the misuse of PREA and bringing oversight to the use of solitary confinement against LGBTI inmates is to pass bill S.905.
  • A second bill related to solitary confinement, SD.2532, “An Act to provide criminal justice reform protections to all prisoners in segregated confinement,” would strengthen and enforce protections for inmates placed into solitary or segregated confinement, including LGBTI inmates. The bill was created in response to the Department of Correction’s creation of new units that are technically not “restrictive confinement” within the meaning of current law as amended by the Criminal Justice Reform Action of 2018. In these new units, prisoners are not entitled to periodic placement reviews and conditions-based protections that are afforded to prisoners that meet the technical requirements of “restrictive confinement.” This bill creates an umbrella term of “segregated confinement” to ensure that all prisoners who are not in the general population are afforded the Criminal Justice Reform Act protections. Segregated confinement is defined as a housing placement where a prisoner is separated from the general prison population, and it includes restrictive housing, disciplinary restrictive housing, secure adjustment units, secure treatment units, and mental health watch. Among other changes, the bill makes placement reviews more rigorous and establishes an appeals process to the Superior Court for longer-term segregated confinement.

Best practices and key recommendations identified in the report include:

  • Continuing to follow the recommendations for housing outlined in Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, which states that housing decisions for transgender and intersex inmates should be made on a case-by-case basis that “seriously consider[s]” the inmates’ own wishes regarding where they feel the safest. Although the federal Bureau of Prisons under the Trump Administration is now housing transgender people based on their “biological sex” or sex at birth, state and local prison and jail systems can continue to follow the best practice of placing transgender women in women’s prisons. As of December 2018, according to Massachusetts state law, transgender prisoners should be “housed in a correctional facility with inmates of the same gender identity,” as long as this is consistent with the prisoner’s request and the prisoner’s health and safety.
  • PREA standards require corrections professionals to collect sexual orientation and gender identity information at intake and use it on a need to know basis to protect LGBTI inmates against sexual assault and physical violence. Federal and state prison data show that LGBT people, both adults and juveniles, are up to 10 times as likely to be raped in prison. PREA standards are aimed at reducing this victimization. However, PREA should not be used to punish gay and transgender prisoners for hugging, having conversations, or sharing meals together. Each of these activities have resulted in punishment under PREA according to LGBTI people who were formerly incarcerated in Massachusetts, and who will speak at the Nov. 20 event.
  • Solitary confinement should not be used to “protect” LGBT and intersex inmates. Solitary constitutes cruel and unusual punishment and should not be used in this way.
  • PREA seeks to end rape in prison. While the concept of consent in prison is fraught and complex, PREA distinguishes between coercive and consensual sex. PREA does not prohibit consensual sexual activity and does not allow for punishment invoking PREA for such activity. The PREA standards state that same-sex activity should not be considered sexual abuse if the facility staff determine that the conduct was not coerced.
  • LGBTI people have unique health risks and concerns that health care providers in correctional facilities should be equipped to address and treat in a competent and nondiscriminatory manner. Prisoners are more likely than the general population to be living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C. Facilities must ensure that LGBTI inmates have access to medical personnel who are knowledgeable about the health needs of LGBTI individuals.
  • Sometimes intersex and transgender prisoners are subjected to voyeuristic strip searches by corrections staff. This is abuse and it is explicitly prohibited in the PREA standards. Gender nonconforming prisoners have the right to specify whether they want a male or female corrections officer to search them.

The practices set forth in the report, titled “Emerging Best Practices for the Management and Treatment of Incarcerated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Individuals” are based on policies already implemented in various correctional systems, including in Texas, Colorado, Pennsylvania and California. These policies are emerging as best practices based on professional consensus. They cover intake, classification and housing placement, medical care, same-sex behavior and condom availability, privacy and confidentiality, and group inmate management for incarcerated LGBTI individuals.

Facts related to the incarceration of LGBTI people:

  • Just 4.5% of U.S. adults identify as LGBT, according to the Gallup Poll, yet 9.3% of men in prison, 6.2% of men in jail, 42.1% of women in prison, and 35.7% of women in jail identify as sexual minorities, according to the National Inmate Survey.
  • The 2015 National Transgender Discrimination Survey found that 16% of survey respondents had been in jail or prison at least once. Two percent said that they were incarcerated in the past year, more than twice the rate of the general population. Nine percent of Black transgender women said that they were incarcerated in the past year.
  • Of the transgender respondents who were incarcerated within the past year, 23% reported being physically assaulted by corrections staff or another inmate, and 20% reported being sexually assaulted by a staff member or inmate.
  • Gay or homosexual men are 11 times as likely as heterosexual men to report being sexually victimized by another inmate, and bisexual males are 10 times as likely.
  • Bisexual women prisoners are more likely to report sexual assault by another prisoner than heterosexual or lesbian prisoners, and incarcerated bisexual and lesbian women report higher rates of sexual assault by prison staff than do heterosexual women.
  • Intersex and transgender prisoners can experience trauma as a result of voyeuristic strip searches conducted by staff, forcing female-identified inmates to shower with men, and sexual harassment by staff and other inmates.

Download a PDF of the report here.

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First Derm® Joins Digital Garden powered by Almirall at the Barcelona Health Hub


First Derm® were one of the Digital Garden powered by Almirall winners for their BtoB product AUTODERM® API, which is a dermatology search engine using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The competition was held at the Berlin Frontiers Health conference, with top tier venture capital judges in the panel.

“We are so excited to have been selected to work closely with Almirall during the next nine months” says Dr Alexander Börve, CEO of First Derm. “Almirall will be a fantastic pharmaceutical dermatology partner. In their portfolio they have the range of skin disease medications that our search engine can give answers to. We have been in talks with several pharmaceutical companies over the years, and we’re very proud to partner with Almirall – a company that has shown great dedication to supporting the digital health industry.”

AUTODERM’s 3rd algorithm has been trained on a neural network with over 120 000 smartphone skin images on 43 skin disease classes, ranging from inflammatory diseases, skin cancer and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Almirall is focused on Acne, Psoriasis, Dermatitis and Actinic Keratosis, which are diseases that the AUTODERM® can analyze.

Potential business partners that would use the API, range from anyone with a skin disease userbase; like telemedicine platforms, health chatbots, health information websites and pharmacies, that need an instant dermatology search tool. Instead of using an online search engine submitting a text description and get photos back, users submit a skin disease image and receive five ranked answers.

First Derm will take full advantage of the expertise at Almirall such as furthering their research and distributing their API to Almirall’s network. Having access to Almirall’s team of mentors will allow for deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and potential for rapid growth of the AUTODERM® AI database, with an opportunity to collaborate on a commercial level.

A stones throw from the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona Spain, First Derm is now part of the Barcelona Health Hub, which is situated in the beautiful buildings of the old Hospital Sant Pau.

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About First Derm: Incorporated as iDoc24 Inc, is a Techstars and Skydeck alumn. They lead the mobile health revolution by empowering users to submit skin concerns anonymously to board-certified dermatologists with photos and a description from anywhere in the world. Their new product called AUTODERM® is a search engine API on skin diseases, with a BtoB model (AI As A Service).

About Digital Garden powered by Almirall: Allows start-ups focused on developing innovative technology-based services and solutions to accelerate their go-to-market process and to play a relevant role in facing some of the dermatology present and future challenges.

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Dr. Ronald A. Balkin and his New Hyde Park office become the latest practice to join OCLI


Ronald Balkin, MD – Ophthalmologist/Retina Specialsist

Ronald A. Balkin, MD states, “As an OCLI practice, our patients will have access to improved services and access to other eye specialists they may need.”

OCLI, a Spectrum Vision Partners (SVP) managed practice, has announced the addition of Ronald A. Balkin, MD, an esteemed Ophthalmologist/Retina Specialist with experience spanning four decades. As part of OCLI, Dr. Balkin will continue to see patients at his current practice location at 3003 New Hyde Park Rd # 311, New Hyde Park, NY 11042.

Over the past four decades, Dr. Balkin has built a respected practice that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Retinal disorders. Joining OCLI will allow his already successful practice to evolve by providing expanded subspecialty care options and improved patient service hours of operation.

“I look forward to providing my patients with the same, exceptional care they have come to expect, but with newly expanded services, as a result of joining OCLI,” explains Ronald A. Balkin, MD. “As an OCLI practice, our patients will have access to improved services and access to other eye specialists they may need.”

Tom Burke, CEO of Spectrum Vision Partners, commented, “Our company is excited to continue to strengthen the OCLI practice hub with the addition of Dr. Balkin and his team. Dr. Balkin’s 40-year history of providing high-quality care shows his dedication to delivering the outstanding patient experience for which OCLI is known.”

SVP administratively supports the growth and management of some of the leading ophthalmology practices and eye ambulatory surgery centers in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Tri-State area. In addition to OCLI, managed practices include Island Eye Surgicenter, Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut (OCC), New Vision Cataract Center, Long Island Eye Care, Eye Institute of New York, Glaucoma Associates of Long Island, Precision Eye Care, and Huntington Eye Care.

In its first year of business, SVP grew from 400 employees to a current total of nearly 800. The organization recently relocated to a new corporate service center in order to provide improved customer service. The company offers its network of multi-specialty ophthalmologists a complete range of business services.

For questions or further information regarding the OCLI team or Spectrum Vision Partners, please contact:            

Tom Burke                    

Chief Executive Officer                        

tburke@spectrumvisionpartners.com    

Justin Kuperberg

Chief Development Officer

jkuperberg@spectrumvisionpartners.com

About OCLI

Founded in 1997, OCLI (http://www.ocli.net) is one of the leading ophthalmology practices in the United States. OCLI boasts 20 state-of-the-art medical facilities across Manhattan, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, housing the most advanced technology available, to offer patients a variety of ophthalmic services and treatments. OCLI is led by 42 highly skilled eye surgeons in each major sub-specialty of eye care, providing comprehensive eye care services, including treatment for cataracts, corneal disease, refractive surgery, glaucoma, oculoplastics, retinal disease, and neuro-ophthalmology. OCLI also employs six Doctors of Optometry, three Physician Assistants, and one NYS Licensed Aesthetician.

About Spectrum Vision Partners

About Spectrum Vision Partners

Spectrum Vision Partners (http://www.spectrumvisionpartners.com) is a leading management services organization, serving the ophthalmology sector. Spectrum Vision Partners has over 700 employees, providing world-class practice management solutions to a network of nationally renowned, multi-specialty ophthalmologists in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut Tri-State region. The Spectrum platform in New York and Connecticut consists of 26 clinic locations, two State Licensed Ambulatory Centers, with 72 surgeons, doctors, and other medical professionals. Spectrum Vision Partners provides a comprehensive set of business support functions, including billing and collections, credential services, marketing, physician recruitment, ASC development, financial and accounting services, benefits and payroll management, and information technology. The company’s corporate service center is located at 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 111, Garden City, NY 11530.

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Delivering Transcriptions in a Culture of Confidentiality and Security


TranscriptionWing has successfully thrived as a trusted transcriptions provider over the years because we have always actively sought improvements in ensuring the security and confidentiality of client information that we process.

In light of a recent report concerning security issues involving on-demand transcriptions provider Rev and their handling of customer data, secure transcriptions provider Civicom™ TranscriptionWing weighs in on the importance of the implementation of stringent security measures in multiple components and stages of the transcription process.

In an article published last week, OneZero reports that information from clients who request transcriptions from transcription service Rev are stored in a database accessible to tens of thousands of Rev transcribers. This database allegedly displays full names and business titles of customers and any Rev transcriber can listen to an audio or video file while it is unclaimed.

TranscriptionWing, Civicom’s transcribing unit, is a leading provider of accurate and secure transcriptions. In contrast to Rev’s practices, TranscriptionWing utilizes a proprietary transcription manager where transcripts and audio files can only be accessed by transcriptionists to whom they are assigned – a measure put in place to eliminate the risk of client data breach.

Anonymized recordings and transcripts are processed by a thoroughly vetted group of transcriptionists and editors who are required to sign confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements. Transcribers are provided with secure, encrypted laptops with restricted access to non-essential applications offline and online.

Completed transcripts are deleted from the transcriber access tool once a project has been finished and sent to the client via encrypted mail. Additionally, when transcripts and audio files are deleted, they are securely purged to remove artifacts as well as the possibility of recovery from the TranscriptionWing database. More information on TranscriptionWing’s retention policy can be found here.

Earlier this year, TranscriptionWing was confirmed compliant by an external auditor with the federally mandated standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and continues to be GDPR compliant.

“We have successfully thrived as a trusted transcriptions provider over the years because we have always actively sought improvements in ensuring the security and confidentiality of client information that we process,” said Francis Bilowan, Managing Editor of TranscriptionWing. “We have security and confidentiality measures in place to ensure our compliance to various regulations that formalizes our utmost regard for the privacy and security of our clients’ information.”

TranscriptionWing continues to remain vigilant in keeping its security standards up-to-date through continuous review and audit of internal processes and controls, with the aid of external consultants and specialized staff dedicated to safeguarding data.

For more information on TranscriptionWing’s privacy policy, click here.

About TranscriptionWing™

TranscriptionWing continues to deliver affordable and accurate transcriptions to all industry sectors, including market research, technology, finance, healthcare, as well as to legal, educational, and religious institutions. TranscriptionWing™ also specializes provides accurate transcriptions of conference calls in every sector, including earnings calls. Flexible turnaround options range from four hours to five days at rates that are as low as $1.29 per recorded minute. TranscriptionWing solutions also include automated voice-to-text transcription clean-up as well as InSummary, a meeting minutes summary service.

TranscriptionWing is a service of Civicom Inc., a global leader in proprietary audio conferencing technology, online meeting software, web technology tools, and superior recording capabilities. For more information, call +1-203-413-2414 or visit https://www.transcriptionwing.com.

Contact:

Jam Eleazar

TranscriptionWing™

jam@transcriptionwing.com

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Project Lifeline Community Partner, Researcher to be Honored at NACDS Foundation Dinner for Opioid Abuse Prevention Work


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There is no greater tribute to their work than to announce that the NACDS Foundation is expanding Project Lifeline to Allegheny County to help even more Pennsylvanians now, and to provide the framework model that can make a positive impact across the nation.

Project Lifeline – a community partnership and research program initiated by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation to address substance use disorder (SUD) – will take center stage at the upcoming NACDS Foundation Dinner.

Two individuals who have led to the program’s effectiveness in preventing and treating opioid abuse in Blair County, Pennsylvania, will receive the NACDS Foundation’s Excellence in Patient Care Award. At the same time, the NACDS Foundation is announcing that the program is expanding to Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County.

The NACDS Foundation will present the award to Janice L. Pringle, Ph.D., founder and director of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU), and to Judy Rosser, executive director of Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships. The 21st Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner will be held December 4, 2019, at the Sheraton New York Times Square in New York City.

NACDS President Kathleen Jaeger said, “We look forward to honoring the community partnership and research of Dr. Janice Pringle and Judy Rosser. Their incredible work has helped to make a difference in Blair County and in the lives of those who have benefited from more than 4,000 screenings over the past year – in a way that seeks to remove the stigma of SUD while providing much-needed care. There is no greater tribute to their work than to announce that the NACDS Foundation is expanding Project Lifeline to Allegheny County to help even more Pennsylvanians now, and to provide the framework model that can make a positive impact across the nation.”

The awardees and their organizations, in partnership with local community pharmacies, set out in October 2018 to evaluate the sustainability and feasibility of the evidence-based practice known as SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment). SBIRT is a process designed to provide comprehensive care for a patient with, or at risk of developing, SUD.

In Project Lifeline, individuals with a schedule II opioid prescription are screened for opioid use disorder and SUD at the pharmacy. The results are used to provide the appropriate intervention or linkage to care. Patients are provided education and counseling, naloxone, immunizations, and HIV/Hepatitis C screenings and linkage to care, as appropriate. Project Lifeline has conducted over 4,200 SUD screenings over the past year and has distributed naloxone to over 300 patients.

Project Lifeline reflects the public-health and patient-outcomes focus of the NACDS Foundation, which funds evidence-based research, educational programs and philanthropic initiatives.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that pursues evidence-based research, and related medication management and educational initiatives, that benefit patients, improve outcomes and advance public health. For more information, please visit http://www.NACDSFoundation.org.

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Heart to Heart Hospice Recognizes National Hospice and Palliative Care Month


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“We are privileged to make a difference in the lives of our patients and families through compassionate care that provides comfort, support and dignity.”

Throughout November, Heart to Heart Hospice is joining organizations across the nation in recognizing National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and encouraging people to increase their understanding and awareness of end-of-life care.

For more than 40 years, hospice has provided comfort and dignity to millions of people, allowing them to spend their final months at home – where 80 percent of Americans prefer to be – surrounded by their loved ones.

Nearly 1.5 million Medicare beneficiaries receive care from hospices in this country every year, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). And it’s important to note that the cost of hospice care is covered through the Medicare Hospice Benefit, the Medicaid Hospice Benefit, and by most private insurers.

Hospice ensures that pain management, therapies, and treatments all support a plan of care that is centered on the person’s goals. This specialized care also provides emotional and practical support to help family members become confident caregivers and adjust to the future, with grief support for up to 13 months.

“It is essential that people understand that hospice and palliative care is not giving up, it is not the abandonment of care, and it is not reserved for the imminently dying,” said Edo Banach, president and CEO of the NHPCO. “Hospice is a successful model of person-centered care that brings hope, dignity and compassion.”

Hospice is unique in that it offers a team-oriented approach to treating individuals living with life-limiting illnesses. Caring for the whole person allows the team to address each patient’s unique needs and challenges.

“Hospice provides the best level of care possible when people need it most,” said Heather Lumsdon, BSN, RN and Chief Clinical Officer of Heart to Heart Hospice. “Our professional care team comes alongside patients and their families during very difficult times,” she said. “We are privileged to make a difference in the lives of our patients and families through compassionate care that provides comfort, support and dignity.”

About Heart to Heart Hospice

Heart to Heart Hospice, founded in 2003, is one of the largest private providers of hospice care in the United States. Headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Heart to Heart provides a broad range of hospice services to patients with life-limiting illnesses across 35 locations in Texas, Michigan and Indiana. At Heart to Heart, we understand both the physical and emotional challenges for our patients and their loved ones and our care team is committed to providing them with what they need most: comfort, support and dignity. Learn more about Heart to Heart Hospice.

About the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is the nation’s first and largest membership organization for providers and professionals who care for people affected by serious and life-limiting illness. The organization is committed to improving and advancing the proven integrated, person-centered healthcare model that its members put into practice daily – one that provides patients and their loved ones with comfort, peace, and dignity during life’s most intimate and vulnerable experiences, while also addressing holistic health and the well-being of communities. http://www.nhpco.org

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Louisville Dental E.R. Brings Emergency Dental Care Office to Louisville, Kentucky


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“After 10 years of dentistry, I have seen far too many patients deal with issues that could have been avoided if a dedicated Emergency Dental Provider had been available. That’s why I started Louisville Dental E.R.”

Rinto Adeniran, DMD, a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, is proud to announce the opening of a dedicated Emergency Dental Care office right here in Louisville, Kentucky. With over 10 years of experience treating patients in Florence and Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Adeniran found there was a true need for an office solely focused on dental emergencies. “After 10 years of dentistry, I have seen far too many patients deal with issues that could have been avoided if a dedicated Emergency Dental Provider had been available. That’s why I started Louisville Dental E.R. By focusing on Emergency Dental Care, we are able to help people keep their smiles bright during those critical times.” Thus, Louisville Dental E.R. was born. Conveniently located at 4122 Shelbyville Rd, Suite 103, Louisville, Kentucky, the staff at Louisville Dental E.R. can help you today.

With a full offering of dental care services, the only thing that separates Louisville Dental E.R. from your regular dentist is the fact that they specialize in and focus on emergency dental procedures. Their expert staff includes surgeons and root canal specialists capable of handling every case that walks through the door. There are no referrals, and no wait. You will be seen when you come in to the office for your care.

As one of the only dedicated Emergency Dental Providers in the Louisville area, Louisville Dental E.R. is uniquely positioned to help you get past your dental emergency. Whether you are suffering from a broken tooth, an abscess, toothache, or other kind of dental injury, the staff at Louisville Dental E.R. can help. Trust your smile to a dentist that specializes in Emergency Dental Care. Come by our office on Shelbyville Road, or call us at 502.890.7759, to get the help you need. You can also visit our website at http://www.LouisvilleDentalER.com.

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Yuma Senior Living Announces its First Annual Thanksgiving GIVESBACK Event


Thanksgiving Community Event Yuma Senior Living

Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

“We’ll give out turkeys and pies to seniors who come visit us, so they’ll need to show up early because we will have a limited supply.”

Yuma Senior Living announced it’s first annual YSL Givesback function to be held Wednesday, November 20th from 10 to noon in the community’s multi-activity hall. The community and its employees will give away free turkeys and pies to Yuma seniors who are 65 years or older and come in for a tour. “We are excited about this giving back opportunity, as we heard from our many visitors during our Halloween event how much fun they had and how beautiful our community is shaping up since the last time they visited” said Deborah Hall, Executive Director. “We’ll give out turkeys and pies to seniors who come visit us, so they’ll need to show up early because we will have a limited supply.”

Privately owned and locally operated Yuma Senior Living is committed to being Yuma and the surrounding areas resource for seniors or their loved ones when searching for quality accommodations and/or assisted living services. “This event will be another way to showcase our organization and all the improvements we’ve made over the last nine months,” said Hall.

About Yuma Senior Living: Yuma Senior Living is a garden style independent and assisted living facility located near Yuma Regional Hospital at 2600 S. 4th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364. A locally owned business, they employ 50 team members. Yuma Senior Living has made part of their company philosophy to provide the highest quality life possible for its residents.

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Dr. David Stoker Adds Top Injection and Aesthetic Specialist


Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Stoker and Carla Crespo, MSHS, PA at Stoker Plastic Surgery

Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. David Stoker and Carla Crespo, MSHS, PA

Dr. David Stoker recently welcomed Carla Crespo, MSHS, PA, to his team at Stoker Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles. Carla’s expertise in nonsurgical and body contouring procedures is recognized nationally, as she is a premier instructor for industry leaders Allergan, Galderma, and CoolSculpting®.

Carla is among an exclusive group of experts in the U.S. who train injectors for Allergan and Galderma,” says Dr. Stoker. “She is also a speaker, trainer, and advisor for CoolSculpting, the popular fat reduction treatment. We’re thrilled to have Carla join us at our Marina del Rey office.”

Allergan and Galderma are 2 of the leading aesthetics companies in the world, manufacturing products such as JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® dermal fillers and BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Dr. Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon who sees patients from all over the world, has collaborated professionally with Carla for 15 years, including working together for 7 years.

“I’m thrilled to be working again with Dr. Stoker and his team, including Stacy and Rachel,” says Carla.

Stacy Wright and Rachel Lynn Thompson are both registered nurses and injection and laser specialists at Stoker Plastic Surgery.

Carla’s specialized training in clinical dermatology and cosmetic treatments led to a highly respected career as one of the leading providers of injectable and laser skin rejuvenation procedures in Southern California. Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in nursing from San Diego State University and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies from Western University of Health Sciences.

She’s a native of Madrid, Spain, and speaks fluent English and Spanish, a benefit that helps communication among both patients and staff.

“Patients who benefit from Carla’s broad range of skills return to her year after year because of her ability to produce beautiful results that look natural,” says Dr. Stoker. “She stays current on the latest research and techniques in the aesthetics field. Carla has the special combination of a personable demeanor and outstanding techniques that make her a valuable addition to our practice.”

Carla is married with 3 children. Her family lives in Manhattan Beach, CA, and she plays an active role in the community, serving on the board of the Schulzman-Neri Foundation and as a trustee for the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Stoker (http://www.drstoker.com) is based in Marina del Rey, CA. He offers expertise in plastic surgery of the body, breasts and face, including mommy makeover, tummy tuck, liposuction, breast augmentation, facelift, rhinoplasty, and surgery after weight loss. He sees patients from all over the world, including local Los Angeles patients from Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach.

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Premier Men’s Healthcare Comes to West Palm Beach Florida with the Grand Opening of Genesis Men’s Medical!


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“Genesis Men’s Medical specializes in Men’s Sexual Health, and that’s all we do. All day. Everyday. We have satisfied patients ranging from 21-91, regardless of their medical condition, because we know a one size fits all approach doesn’t work.”

Genesis Men’s Medical Open’s New Office in West Palm Beach, Florida!

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Nov 18, 2019 12:00 pm EST

With a treatment success record of over 97%, and a history of treating over 30,000 men through their treatment network, Genesis Men’s Medical is now bringing that same level of men’s healthcare to the West Palm Beach, Florida area. Genesis Men’s Medical of West Palm Beach is proud to announce the opening of their newest clinic. Located at 2051 N. 45th St. STE 200, West Palm Beach, Florida, Genesis Men’s is able to offer a full line of men’s health services to all of the guys in the area.

Whether you are dealing with Erectile Dysfunction, Peyronies Disease, PE, or suffer from Low Testosterone, Genesis Men’s Medical can help you. “Genesis Men’s Medical specializes in Men’s Sexual Health, and that’s all we do. All day. Everyday. I have been a physician in this city for over 20 years and I have seen the affects ED has on men.” Says Dr. Sam Margiotta, “We have satisfied patients ranging from 21-91 regardless of their medical condition because we know a one size fits all approach doesn’t work.”

Genesis touts an over 97% treatment success rate with the custom treatment options they have available. Pills not worked for you in the past? That’s fine, they have options that will help you get past your issues. The Genesis network has treated over 30,000 guys that have suffered from the same types of dysfunction you’re dealing with. Trust Dr. Sam and their expert staff to help you identify what works, and get you on a treatment plan that will restore the spark in your relationship.

Genesis Men’s Medical is here to help. They have been helping men all across the country beat the male sexual dysfunction, and have now joined the West Palm Beach community to help you beat yours. If you are ready for a solution that ACTUALLY WORKS, than you are ready to call Genesis Men’s Medical. Call their office today at 561.614.4444 to setup your first visit. You can also schedule your appointment by visiting their website at GenesisMensMedical.Com.

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