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Industry: Healthcare

Liposuction 360 Now Available from Beverly Hills Physicians

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The health and beauty medical group is now offering Liposuction 360 at its Southern California offices.

Liposuction 360 requires just one procedure to do the work of several traditional procedures.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Health and beauty medical group Beverly Hills Physicians says that is proud to announce its newest offering, Liposuction 360. The group, with offices located throughout Greater Los Angeles and Southern California, notes that the addition to its comprehensive catalog of plastic surgeries and cosmetic procedures is an exciting new addition to the list of available body contouring procedures, including traditional liposuction.

Often referred to as Lipo 360, Beverly Hills Physicians says Liposuction 360 is a body contouring treatment that removes excess fat from trouble areas such as the midsection, sides, and back in one procedure, hence its name. This gives patients a more sculpted appearance from every angle.

The medical group notes that the main difference between traditional liposuction and Liposuction 360 is that the traditional method only treats specific areas, such as the love handles or the abdominal area. The clinic adds that while this may be better for individuals primarily struggling to tone one or two regions, Liposuction 360 requires just one procedure to do the work of several traditional procedures and is not limited to one specific region for patients in search of a more global result. The health and beauty medical group says this newer method results in what many patients agree is a slimmer, more toned silhouette in less time than it would take to do several liposuctions separately.

The Los Angeles-based medical clinic says that the actual process of receiving Liposuction 360 is similar to traditional liposuction. After the patient is anesthetized, tiny incisions are made wherein a tube is inserted so that excess fat from the designated areas can be removed via a surgical vacuum. Beverly Hills Physicians says that the process is continued across strategically-selected locations so that the final result is balanced and appears natural.

The group notes that it understands the concerns patients may have regarding incisions and the subsequent scarring that may result. Beverly Hills Physicians says that the incisions made in this procedure are very small and placed intentionally in areas where visible scarring can be minimized. Regardless, most scars will fade over time as the body recovers, the clinic adds.

Readers interested in learning more about Liposuction 360 or other services provided by Beverly Hills Physicians can call 310-620-7911 or visit the clinic’s website at https://www.beverlyhillsphysicians.com/.

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Ziegler Closes $22,500,000 Financing For Beacon Hill At Eastgate

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Brandon Powell, Managing Director, Ziegler adds, “Jeff Huegli has transformed Beacon Hill at Eastgate into a premiere community….


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of $22,500,000 Series 2020 Bank Bonds for Michigan Christian Home d/b/a Beacon Hill at Eastgate (Beacon Hill). The Series 2020 Bank Bonds include a $9,800,000 long-term component with a 30-year amortization and a $12,700,000 short-term loan with a 3-year amortization that will be retired with initial entrance fees from the Project (detailed below).

Beacon Hill, a Michigan not-for-profit corporation was founded in 1951 by area Baptist churches to provide housing alternatives and healthcare services for mature adults to meet their ongoing physical, social and spiritual needs in a Christian family environment. In 1960, Beacon Hill constructed a retirement community (the “Community”) on approximately 20 acres in the Eastgate neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan, within one-quarter mile of the City of East Grand Rapids, an affluent suburb of Grand Rapids. The Community is a Type B continuing care retirement community consisting of 170 entrance fee independent living units, 20 rental independent living apartments, 46 assisted living units, 35 memory support units, and 29 skilled nursing beds.

Beacon Hill has retained Greenbrier to act as development consultant for the Project. Greenbrier’s role is to provide certain professional and consulting services related to the planning and development. The Project consists of the following:

(i) Demolish the recently purchased medical office building located on the northeast corner of campus and construct a new 26 unit independent living apartment building with underground parking, communal areas on each floor, and an outdoor patio/entertaining space. This new structure will be joined to the existing community by an enclosed walkway.

(ii) Renovate the existing Salon, Fitness Center, and the Dining Lounge to provide better service to current and future residents.

To obtain financing, Ziegler initiated a competitive bank solicitation search and was able to obtain attractive bank commitment terms from seven different providers. Beacon Hill selected BBVA as they provided the most attractive proposal. The Series 2020 Bank Bonds were issued as additional indebtedness under Beacon Hill’s existing Master Trust Indenture (“MTI”) and structured as non-bank qualified tax-exempt debt with the following primary terms:

  • 12 year bank commitment period

  • 3 year interest only followed by 27 year amortization

  • Tax-exempt interest rate of (79% * 1M LIBOR) + 1.25%

  • To mitigate interest rate risk, Beacon Hill implemented a forward starting swap at 2.004% for the period (3/1/22 to 7/1/32) on the $9.8 million long-term debt component

  • Financial covenants and security features are consistent with the existing MTI that was completed in 2017 with the exception of the following:

  • Maintain a DSCR of at least 1.15x, tested annually

  • Maintain at least 150 DCOH, tested semi-annually

Jeff Huegli, President and CEO, Beacon Hill stated, “Brandon Powell’s team and Ziegler have been indispensable partners to Beacon Hill in supporting the community’s strategic growth plan for over 10 years. This third phase of redevelopment has been highly complex and their counsel through the land acquisition, planning and closing processes during challenging market conditions was essential to our overall success.”

Brandon Powell, Managing Director, Ziegler adds, “Jeff Huegli has transformed Beacon Hill at Eastgate into a premiere community. I am pleased that this financing was completed at an attractive cost of capital as it will further allow Beacon Hill to be a best-in-class facility.”

Ziegler is one of the nation’s leading underwriters of financing for not-for-profit senior living providers. Ziegler offers creative, tailored solutions to its senior living clientele, including investment banking, financial risk management, merger and acquisition services, seed capital, FHA/HUD, capital and strategic planning as well as senior living research, education, and communication.

For more information about Ziegler, please visit us at http://www.ziegler.com.

About Ziegler:

Ziegler is a privately held, national boutique investment bank, capital markets and proprietary investments firm. It has a unique focus on healthcare, senior living and education sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory services, fixed income sales, underwriting and trading as well as Ziegler Credit, Surveillance and Analytics. To learn more, visit http://www.ziegler.com.

Certain comments in this news release represent forward-looking statements made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This client’s experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients, nor is it indicative of future performance or success. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, in particular, the overall financial health of the securities industry, the strength of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy and the municipal securities marketplace, the ability of the Company to underwrite and distribute securities, the market value of mutual fund portfolios and separate account portfolios advised by the Company, the volume of sales by its retail brokers, the outcome of pending litigation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified employees.

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WARE BoilerU: Now offered Online

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Boiler Training

Designed to give full understanding of boiler functionality


LOUISVILLE, Ky. (PRWEB)

WARE is excited to announce that, in addition to our popular hands-on training, we are bringing our first BoilerU course online! WARE’s Boiler University is a college-accredited program that offers an in-depth understanding of industrial boiler operation and safety. Students travel from across the country to attend our engaging courses and hear boiler professionals share their decades of field experience. Now, with our online platform, students can experience our foundational course, Boiler U 101, no matter where they are.

Our New Online Platform

WARE is committed to making our courses more accessible and affordable, without sacrificing quality. To make our students feel like they’re in the training facility with us, we’ve taken the materials that we typically cover in a two-day, in-person course and added audio, curated video content, and other resources to develop an online curriculum that students can complete over 30 days.

This format allows students to move through coursework at their own pace, in the comfort of their homes—no more travel costs, hotels, per-diems, or time away from the office. We currently offer Boiler U 101 online for a significantly discounted rate.

Boiler U 101: What You’ll Learn

Boiler U 101 is a seminar-style class that introduces you to boiler room fundamentals. Our media-rich, online format introduces beginners—those with less than five years of experience—to the inner workings of a boiler room. This course is perfect for anyone looking for an introductory class or a refresher. Whether you’re an engineer, salesperson, maintenance worker, or an operator, Boiler U 101 is for you!

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PrestigePEO Partners with FinFit to Offer Financial Wellness Resources

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Financial wellness is key to overall employee wellness. During these economically uncertain times, these wellness tools can prove invaluable to individuals trying to navigate their financial futures.


LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PRWEB)

PrestigePEO, a leading professional employer organization (PEO) that partners with small and mid-sized businesses throughout the United States to deliver full-service HR solutions, is excited to announce a new partnership with FinFit to offer clients and their employees access to a comprehensive suite of financial wellness resources.

FinFit enables employees to achieve greater financial well-being through a wide range of educational resources, tools, and financial services. FinFit’s platform includes personal wellness assessments for each employee with recommended learning paths, budgeting tools and a financial planning dashboard, one-on-one financial coaching, student loan assistance, and access to financial services.

“Financial wellness is key to overall employee wellness. During these economically uncertain times, these wellness tools can prove invaluable to individuals trying to navigate their financial futures. Furthermore, corporations offering these value-added benefits are better situated to attract and retain top talent. PrestigePEO is thrilled to partner with FinFit to offer our clients and their employees such a benefit” says Ryan Yannalfo, Director of Client Implementation at PrestigePEO.

PrestigePEO is committed to helping our clients streamline operations and reduce costs by stepping in to manage critical HR functions like employee benefits, payroll administration, legal compliance, and more. Contact us today to learn more about FinFit and all our employee benefits offerings.

About PrestigePEO

PrestigePEO, incorporated as Prestige Employee Administrators Inc., empowers small and mid-sized businesses to simplify HR by offering end-to-end support for employee benefits management, payroll administration, workers’ compliance, HR guidance, and more. Merging the power of industry-leading customer service with innovative technology options, PrestigePEO delivers a full spectrum of HR services and solutions to help SMBs lower employee benefit costs, reduce administrative workloads, and manage critical HR functions. PrestigePEO is among only 1% of PEOs that are ESAC-accredited, Workers Comp Risk Management (CI)-certified, and classified as a Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) by the IRS – demonstrating financial stability and strict adherence with a diverse range of regulatory and security standards. Headquartered in Melville, NY, PrestigePEO is licensed to support SMBs nationwide and proud to serve long-standing clients across the tri-state area.

Learn more at http://www.prestigepeo.com.

About FinFit

Founded in 2008, FinFit has grown to be the nation’s largest holistic financial wellness benefit platform that has transformed thousands of lives, servicing over 150,000 clients. FinFit helps employees improve their financial well-being and become financially stable. Through personalized financial assessments, premier educational resources and one-on-one financial coaching, employees are motivated to increase their financial knowledge and change their behavior to better manage their finances. FinFit helps to eliminate stress in the workplace by providing sensible financial solutions like early wage access, student loan services and consumer loans made by Celtic Bank, Member FDIC. FinFit is a powerful way for employers to attract and retain talent by helping employees get focused, get healthy and become more productive.

Learn more at http://www.FinFit.com.

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Create a Virtual Waiting Room with DOCPACE

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NEW ORLEANS (PRWEB)

DOCPACE, a provider of virtual waiting rooms and schedule recommendations to optimize patient demand, today announced a partnership with athenahealth, Inc. through the company’s Marketplace program. As part of the athenahealth ® Marketplace, this newly integrated application is now available to athenahealth’s growing network of healthcare providers to/for easy virtual waiting room implementation, machine learning analytics that makes scheduling more efficient, and predictive software that prevents delays before they happen.

“DOCPACE partners with physicians to eliminate waiting room stress,” said Jim Trounson, President of Medvale. “Like the airlines, they automate the prediction and notification of exactly when the patient will actually be seen by the provider. Patient satisfaction goes up. Reimbursement goes up. The physician’s and staff’s burnout goes down.”

athenahealth is a network-enabled, results-oriented software and services company that offers medical record, revenue cycle, patient engagement, and care coordination services for hospital and ambulatory clients nationwide. The company’s vision is to build a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. As a Marketplace partner, DOCPACE joins a network of like-minded healthcare professionals who are looking to disrupt established approaches in healthcare that simply aren’t working, aren’t good enough, or aren’t advancing the industry and help providers thrive in the face of industry change.

To learn more about DOCPACE’s new integrated application, please visit DOCPACE’s product listing page on the Marketplace at https://marketplace.athenahealth.com/product/docpace.

About DOCPACE:

DOCPACE is a female-founded health-tech company from New Orleans. Founded with the vision to eliminate patient wait times, DOCPACE has pivoted its offerings in the light of Covid-19 to offer easily implementable Virtual Waiting Rooms for practitioners that allow patients to check-in remotely and walk directly into the exam room. In addition, DOCPACE’S predictive P.A.C.E. analytics use current and historical data to identify schedule trends that help increase practice revenue through appointment optimization. With DOCPACE, practitioners can easily text patients of appointment delays, leading to higher patient satisfaction.

About athenahealth Marketplace:

The athenahealth Marketplace, the largest EHR app store, is where athenahealth customers find innovative healthcare IT solutions that extend athenahealth services and allow customers to create highly tailored user experiences. Customers use Marketplace partner solutions to boost practice efficiency, increase patient satisfaction, and engage patients in their own care. The Marketplace has more than 250 solutions across 60 categories that are seamlessly integrated with athenaNet, athenahealth’s network-enabled platform through which the company offers medical records, revenue cycle, patient engagement, and care coordination service offerings.

For more info, visit http://www.docpace.com or email info@docpace.com.

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Fitness and the Future of the Health Coach Professional

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EGYM Expert Series

EGYM Expert Series – July 14, 2020, 2:00 PM Eastern

“The roles of fitness professionals in the traditional fitness industry are going to evolve as megatrends like technology, demographics, and rising health care costs have a greater impact on innovation and new health service models. “


BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB)

EGYM, a global fitness technology leader providing fitness and health facilities with intelligent hardware and software solutions, announced the third edition of their live expert series: Fitness and the Future of the Health Coach Professional on July 14, 2020, 12:00 PM Mountain/ 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada).

Due to the recent pandemic, the fitness industry has changed. No longer are members strictly health-focused they are increasingly hygiene-conscious. Understanding the role the new health coach professional will play in the ‘new normal’ is critical.

“The 2020 pandemic has taught an important lesson for personal trainers and health coaches. The old method of trading time for money face-to-face alone doesn’t work and that if one wants to be successful moving forward, they MUST integrate with technology, or they will struggle,” said Ted Vickey, Founder and CEO, FitWell.

EGYM, in collaboration with Fitness Industry Technology Council, invites gym owners and operators to an ongoing discussion on recent changes in the fitness industry and the role fitness professionals will play in the future.

Topics will include:

  • Update on the Latest Reopening Trends

  • Understanding Fitness Professionals of Today

  • Understanding Market Opportunities

  • Understanding the Health Coach of Tomorrow

  • Enabling Health Coaching Services

Panelists will include:

“In many respects, the future of gyms and health clubs is already here. With the acceleration of digital as a result of the recent pandemic and with changing megatrends that were already underway, operators need to have a strategy around their technology path to help them compete more effectively,” Says Bryan K. O’Rourke CEO of the Fitness Technology Council.

For registration and more information, please follow the link to Register Here.

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About EGYM

EGYM is a global fitness technology leader providing fitness and health facilities with intelligent workout solutions. EGYM makes exercising smarter and more efficient with its comprehensive suite of connected gym equipment and digital products that integrate seamlessly with 3rd-party hard- and software. The result is a fully connected training experience that drives measurable business and health outcomes on and off the training floor.

EGYM’s global headquarters are in Munich, Germany, with North American offices in Boulder, Colorado.

https://egym.com

About The Fitness Industry Technology Council

The Fitness Industry Technology Council is a not for profit consortium of leading professionals and organizations representing the fitness industry. The council seeks to grow the fitness industry, improve fitness user experience through thoughtful adoption of technologies, and mature the collection of real-time wellness data through the creation of interoperability standards.

FITC’s headquarters are located in the New Orleans, Louisiana area.

http://www.fittechcouncil.org/

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ProMach Acquires Modern Packaging, a Leading Provider of Cup and Tray Filling Solutions

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ProMach – Performance, Packaged

“Modern expands our keystone filling capabilities, giving ProMach even more options to provide our customers where processing and packaging converge on the production line.” –Mark Anderson, ProMach President and CEO


CINCINNATI (PRWEB)

ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions, announced today that it has acquired Modern Packaging, a leading manufacturer of filling and sealing solutions for the food and dairy industries. The addition of Modern expands ProMach’s capabilities into the filling of cups and trays to complement its existing solutions in filling free-flowing liquids, semi-viscous products, and viscous products into bottles and other rigid containers.

Modern designs, manufactures, and supports stainless steel equipment for filling, heat sealing, overcapping, loading, and denesting premade cups and trays as well as gas flush, HEPA, Clean in Place (CIP), and Sterilization in Place (SIP) systems. Filling systems can be provided in fully enclosed, ultra-clean, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) with gas flush, or aseptic configurations and all systems are designed to fulfill USDA and 3-A Sanitary Standards.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the team from Modern Packaging to ProMach,” said Mark Anderson, ProMach President and CEO. “Modern expands our keystone filling capabilities, giving ProMach even more options to provide our customers where processing and packaging converge on the production line. Modern provides innovative solutions in key segments like the growing snack food market where SKUs continue to grow with better-for-you, single serve, meal replacement, and combination snacks gaining significant traction on both physical and online store shelves. The Modern team has a well-earned reputation for being a great partner for their customers and I’m excited to have them join the ProMach family.”

Founded in 1989 and located in Deer Park, New York, Modern has solutions in operation worldwide, providing inline and rotary filling systems for food products such as hummus, salsa, condiments, dressings, sauces, and dips along with dairy products such as sour cream, ice cream, yogurt, and cheeses, as well as many more packaged products. Modern solutions can fill containers from 5g to 5kg, at speeds nearing 1,000 containers per minute, with a wide array of features available. Modern also provides foil lid converting capabilities through their PDF Seal division that produces full color die cut lids for food packaging containers used in both single serve consumer and food service industries.

Modern joins ProMach’s Filling Business Line along with existing ProMach product brands Pacific and Federal. “Modern brings even more value to our established customers in the food market with their solutions,” said Doug Stambaugh, ProMach President, Primary Packaging. “Modern’s leadership is fully committed to their customers and their team and ProMach is fully committed to supporting Modern’s next phase of growth.”

Modern co-founders, Syed (Zaki) Hossain and Jaroslaw (Jerry) Dabek, will continue leading the Modern team that includes over 100 employees, with Mr. Hossain serving as Vice President and General Manager and Mr. Dabek serving as Vice President of Engineering. ProMach will continue to invest in Modern’s New York-based facility, team, and operations to strengthen their product lineup and accelerate growth and support capabilities in key markets.

“ProMach is well regarded for acquiring and investing in its portfolio companies, and they’ve shown a strong commitment to building out a broad range of filling systems capabilities over the last few years,” said Mr. Hossain. “For over three decades our amazing team at Modern has been helping customers succeed and we look forward to working with the entire ProMach team to continue this remarkable journey for many more decades to come. ProMach’s vision for strong, entrepreneurial companies backed by its unique systems and resources means Modern can continue to expand our business and bring both new and existing customers around the globe a more complete offering that spans across the entire packaging line, including complete turnkey packaging lines downstream of Modern’s innovative filling technology.”

For more information about Modern Packaging please call them at +1 (631) 595-2437 or visit them online at http://www.ModernPackagingInc.com.

About ProMach

ProMach is a family of best-in-class packaging solution brands serving manufacturers of all sizes and geographies in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and household and industrial goods industries. ProMach brands operate across the entire packaging spectrum: filling, bottling and capping, decorative labeling, flexibles and trays, pharma, handling and sterilizing, labeling and coding, and robotics and end of line. ProMach also provides systems and integration including turnkey solutions, design/build, engineering services, and productivity software to optimize packaging line design and deliver maximum uptime.

ProMach designs, manufactures, integrates, and supports the most sophisticated and advanced packaging solutions in the global marketplace. Its diverse customer base, from Fortune 500 companies to smaller, privately-held businesses worldwide, depends on reliable, flexible, technologically advanced equipment and integrated solutions. ProMach is headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information about ProMach, visit http://www.ProMachBuilt.com.

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MagMutual introduces new commercial auto policy for healthcare sector

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“One of our core precepts is to deliver the best product, and our new commercial auto option is part of that promise.”


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

MagMutual, one of the nation’s leading healthcare liability insurance providers, announced today that it will be launching a commercial auto product. The new offering is part of MagMutual’s business of medicine product suite, which also includes management liability, businessowners, workers’ compensation and commercial umbrella liability coverage.

“We strive to make sure we offer our PolicyOwners protection for all the potential risk exposures they face in the practice, business and regulation of medicine,” said Joe Wilson, MD, executive chairman of MagMutual. “One of our core precepts is to deliver the best product, and our new commercial auto option is part of that promise.”

MagMutual’s commercial auto policy will include industry-leading loss-control and joint claims-handling services provided through a partnership with RLI Transportation, a division of RLI Insurance Company. RLI has been at the forefront of specialty insurance coverage for more than 50 years and their Transportation division offers extensive experience and resources to support MagMutual commercial auto policyholders.

“MagMutual is one of the country’s top healthcare liability insurers, and our PolicyOwners count on us to deliver superior insurance solutions,” noted Neil Morrell, CEO and president, MagMutual. “We are confident RLI Transportation will help us give our PolicyOwners the same exceptional level of care and expertise that they’ve come to expect from MagMutual.”

More information about MagMutual’s commercial auto coverage option will be available on the company’s website, MagMutual.com, and through its sales representatives and insurance brokers later this month. Contact your agent or MagMutual company representative to learn more.

About MagMutual

For nearly four decades, MagMutual has been a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance. Today, we deliver comprehensive coverage for the practice, business and regulation of medicine to over 30,000 physicians and healthcare organizations nationwide. Our focus on innovation enables us to provide exceptional service, extensive support and financial benefits that result in improved outcomes and stronger PolicyOwners™. For more information, visit MagMutual.com.

Media contact:

Ed Lynch, EVP, MagMutual

elynch@magmutual.com, 404-842-5536

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White and Haines Advanced Dentistry Enhances Smiles and Lives with Cosmetic Dentistry in Davidson, NC

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Drs. Steven White and Brad Haines, Dentists in Davidson, NC

Drs. Steven White and Brad Haines Offer Cosmetic Dentistry to Davidson, NC

Considering the connection emotional and physical health share, Drs. Steven White and Brad Haines are striving to help patients restore their confidence and self-esteem, now more than ever.


Davidson, NC (PRWEB)

White and Haines Advanced Dentistry now welcomes patients from Davidson, NC and surrounding areas to receive restorative and cosmetic dentistry treatment with or without a referral. Considering the connection emotional and physical health share, Drs. Steven White and Brad Haines are striving to help patients restore their confidence and self-esteem, now more than ever. Restorative and cosmetic dentistry offered by this team can improve both aesthetics and function to the mouth through treatments like teeth whitening, porcelain veneers and Invisalign® orthodontics. Additionally, the practice takes great pride in offering a relaxing spa-like atmosphere complete with comforting amenities.

Cosmetic dentistry can include many different treatments with the goal of improving the look and function of teeth. Depending on each individual patient’s case, treatment plans are customized and can include one or more of the following treatments:


  • Teeth whitening

  • Same-day crowns

  • Invisalign

  • Dental bridges

  • Lumineers®

  • Snap-on Smile®

Patients who receive cosmetic dentistry tend to feel more confidence in themselves afterward. Before treatment, many patients express embarrassment and shame due to the condition of their smile, hindering them from normal activities or from engaging with others. White and Haines Advanced Dentistry is proud to provide the self-esteem boost that cosmetic dentistry treatments offer patients.

“Before coming here, my teeth were yellow, crooked and two of my teeth were almost crossed,” says Mary, a patient of White and Haines Advanced Dentistry. “Now, my overall confidence level has been boosted ten thousand percent. I can smile with confidence and it has boosted my moral and self-confidence tremendously. I wouldn’t trade it for anything—I’d do it again!”

The practice also offers a spa-like atmosphere to help put nervous patients at ease. For comfort, patients can enjoy pillows and warm blankets, noise canceling headphones and even a hot tea bar. These services complement the level of care patients receive and helps them feel comfortable before, during and after their treatments.

Those who would like to learn more about Invisalign, teeth whitening or any of the cosmetic dentistry services offered at White and Haines Advanced Dentistry can call the practice at 704-896-9535 or visit the website http://www.drswhiteandhaines.com.

About the Dentists

White and Haines Advanced Dentistry is a general dental practice offering personalized dental care to patients in Cornelius, NC. Dr. Steven White offers more than 20 years of experience in general and cosmetic dentistry. He has served as a mentor at the Nash Institute for Dental Learning as well as an instructor with the Advanced Aesthetics Program. Dr. Brad Haines was named a Top 40 Dentist Under 40 in Incisal Edge Magazine and brings more than a decade of experience in general and cosmetic dentistry. Drs. White and Haines strive to understand each patient’s unique set of goals to help them reach a healthy smile and they are members of the American Dental Association, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and Charlotte Dental Society, among many others. To learn more about Drs. White and Haines or the services they offer at their practice, please visit their website at http://www.drswhiteandhaines.com or call 704-896-9535 to schedule an appointment.

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AESKU.GROUP Submits first Quantitative SARS-CoV-2 antibody test for EUA

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SARS-CoV-2 Antigens

Quantitative antibody tests are the primary tool clinicians and researchers use to measure our immune response to both infections and vaccines.


OAKLAND, Calif. and WENDELSHEIM, Germany (PRWEB)

Shortly after infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, our immune system reacts with IgM and/or IgA antibodies. Once the virus is detected and attacked, the body produces specific IgG to eliminate the virus and maintain some level of protection against future exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Vaccines similarly work by teaching the immune system to make antibodies to protect against specific pathogens. Quantitative antibody tests are the primary tool clinicians and researchers use to measure our immune response to both infections and vaccines.

Antibody measurement requires carefully sifting through the many potential targets and selecting those most immunogenic and unique for the pathogen of interest. Immunogenicity is important because higher levels of antibodies help improve differentiation between positive and negative samples, improving sensitivity. Finding specific proteins reduces the risk of cross-reaction with antibodies to other pathogens, improving specificity. For a SARS-CoV-2 antibody test, the two most established targets are the nucleocapsid protein (NP) and the spike protein (S1).

NP has been demonstrated to be the most sensitive antibody target so NP antibody tests might support earlier identification, but the protein is highly conserved in the coronavirus family, increasing the risk of cross-reaction with non-specific antibodies. Anti-NP antibodies have also not been demonstrated to have a neutralizing effect, so their measurement may not be appropriate to help assess immunity.

S1 has been demonstrated to be highly specific for the SARS-CoV-2 virus lowering the risk of cross-reactions with antibodies against other members of the coronavirus family. S1 contains the receptor-binding domain (RBD) so antibodies against it may be neutralizing.

Additional information about SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing with NP and S1 proteins can be found here.

AESKU.Diagnostics will offer six different SARS-CoV-2 antibody assays, AESKULISA® SARS-CoV-2 NP IgM/ IgA / IgG and AESKULISA® SARS-CoV-2 S1 IgM/ IgA / IgG. IgG and IgM SARS-CoV-2 antibody assays qualify for EUA FDA submission, but IgA assays currently do not.

At a glance:

Advantages of the AESKULISA® SARS-CoV-2 immunoassays at a glance:

  • First quantitative test in the market

  • Room Temperature incubation

  • Easy to automate, optimized for use with any ELISA platform

  • Breakaway wells allow customizable panels

  • Assay Protocol Files available

  • Common reagents

  • Optimized incubation (30 min, 30 min, 30 min)

  • Nucleocapsid Protein IgA / IgG/ IgM


or

  • Spike-Protein S1 IgA / IgG/ IgM

Submission number:EUA201942

ABOUT AESKU

AESKU.GROUP is headquartered in Wendelsheim, Germany and is made up of the following divisions: AESKU.DIAGNOSTICS, AESKU.THERAPY (Autoimmune Therapies), AESKU.SYSTEMS (Lab Automation), AESKU.INC (N. American headquarters in Oakland, CA), AESKU.NY (IFA Manufacturing and Research in Buffalo, NY).

Besides its own outstanding commitment to research and development, AESKU.GROUP initiated and supports the AESKU.KIPP INSTITUTE, an independent non-profit organization, primarily active in basic research and interdisciplinary knowledge transfer in autoimmunity.

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