CHICAGO (PRWEB)
November 04, 2019

Oak Street Health, a network of primary care centers that delivers value-based care to adults on Medicare, announced the launch of its Fellowship for Value-Based Care Leadership, in partnership with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

The fellowship is designed to integrate medical training with advanced principles of value-based care and concepts to become an effective leader. Successful completion of the 24-month program results in a sponsored Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and consideration for a clinical leadership role with Oak Street Health.

The program begins in July 2020 and is based in Chicago. The selected fellows will have the unique opportunity to both provide patient care and rotate through three of Oak Street Health’s core business units: Clinical Quality, where they will collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure consistency in operation and create a high-quality patient experience; Care Navigation, where they will foster external relationships and partnerships to support care teams and patients across the entire patient lifecycle; and Population Health, where they will build interventions that contribute to a higher-quality and more cost-effective care delivery organization.

Fellows will spend six months in each business unit, three months in an elective rotation, and a final three months at an Oak Street Health center as interim Medical Director for hands-on training and experience. Throughout the entire program, fellows will be mentored by an Oak Street Health Senior Medical Director. Fellows will also complete the requirements to earn an MBA at the Kellogg School of Management, including core coursework and electives focused on the intricacies of the public-private nature of healthcare.

“Oak Street Health’s mission is to rebuild healthcare as it should be, and our providers are deeply committed to achieving that goal,” said Dr. Griffin Myers, Oak Street Health co-founder and Chief Medical Officer. “We’re thrilled to launch our Fellowship for Value-Based Care Leadership in partnership with the Kellogg School of Management. The program offers unprecedented access and experience for physicians to learn how to be an effective leader, through both clinical and business training, in a value-based care environment. We look forward to meeting and training future clinical leaders.”

“At Kellogg, we are always searching for ways to enable our students to have an impact on the business of healthcare,” said Professor Craig Garthwaite, faculty director of Healthcare at Kellogg. “Oak Street Health was a natural partner as an organization that is creating a sustainable business model to serve a vital need for an underserved community. We are excited to help train the next generation of leaders in this effort.”

Oak Street Health is currently seeking applications for its fellowship. Physicians that will be board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine when the program begins are encouraged to apply. To learn more about the program, contact Tayler Stogsdill, SVP of Provider Services, at tayler.stogsdill@oakstreethealth.com or Dr. Kevin Stephens, Medical Director of Avalon Park, at kevin.stephens@oakstreethealth.com. To learn more about Oak Street Health, visit oakstreethealth.com.

About Oak Street Health

Oak Street Health is a network of primary care centers for adults on Medicare designed to make healthcare more personal, equitable and accountable for all. Oak Street Health centers offer more than a standard visit with a doctor by providing transportation to and from appointments for eligible patients, insurance education, and other supplemental services such as podiatry, behavioral health, and in-center pharmacies. To encourage social wellness, each center hosts social, fitness and learning activities throughout the year.

About Kellogg School of Management

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is a premier global business school committed to its mission to educate, equip and inspire leaders who build strong organizations and wisely leverage the power of markets. Based just outside of Chicago, our vibrant, global community of faculty, staff, students and alumni shapes the practice of business and organizations around the world. Kellogg offers an innovative portfolio of programs: five Full-Time MBA programs including the accelerated One-Year MBA and Two-Year MBA options, and joint degree programs with the engineering, medical and law schools; an Evening & Weekend Program; the Executive MBA global network; a Master of Science in Management Studies; and extensive non-degree Executive Education programs.

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NORWALK, Conn. (PRWEB)
November 01, 2019

According to psychologist Tijana Mandic, trauma has become the “new normal” for people in every society. She explains, “The world is being defined by uncertainties, contradictions, complexities, and chaos,” and where trauma was once considered a rare human experience, modern psychology has now expanded the concept of trauma to include a wide variety of life-changing events. Dr. Mandic notes that “nearly every one of us will experience at least a mild trauma at some time during our lives.” Yet, most of us are not taught the tools to recover from trauma.

Dr. Mandic brings decades of experience to her thoughtful work. Her background has included treating trauma victims ranging from refugees of war to victims of natural disasters and political turmoil. While alleviating symptoms is important, Dr. Mandic believes that this is just the first step in helping people with trauma. Her workbook takes people on a journey from overcoming their symptoms to developing resiliency skills that will help them deal with additional life problems, enabling them to open themselves to daily experiences of happiness and fulfillment.

The workbook has been hailed as a “master-class” for therapists treating clients with PTSD, but also as a toolbox of highly practical techniques. The workbook provides over 50 practical worksheets and exercises to treat a wide variety of problems that are often overlooked or deemed too complex for treatment, including: handling impulsive behaviors, understanding the effect of trauma on memory, dealing with hallucinations, rebuilding trust, and much more. The book provides tools to help clients pursue happiness in their lives, develop closer relationships with their loved ones, and discover joy and balance.

The workbook is being sold at major online retailers as well as CounselingStore.com, where along with their paperback copy, readers can get immediate access to a digital version of the book to print out the exercises.

Dr. Mandic also gives workshops around the world on treating people with trauma as well as overcoming creative blocks.

“Overcoming PTSD” is published by Between Sessions Resources, a leader in providing practical tools for clinicians to use with their clients.

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)
November 01, 2019

For the second year in a row, Total Spectrum – a leading behavioral service provider with locations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin – hosted seven festive Halloween-themed parties to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families enjoy fun Halloween festivities in a knowledgeable and sensory-friendly environment. 43 families and 80 children collectively joined the Total Spectrum staff to celebrate with mysterious games and activities on October 29th from 3 to 6pm.

Therapists and staff at the Illinois centers decked out their spaces with fake spider webs, balloons, streamers and spooky décor. Activities included practice trick-or-treating with food allergy friendly candy and toys, a mini pumpkin decorating station, and a witch hat toss. Kids also dug into the Halloween sensory bin for hidden objects further develop motor skills and encourage sensory play.

“This event was a great opportunity for children to practice for Halloween and for families to come together and build community. It gave families and their children a safe and familiar environment to celebrate a holiday they may otherwise not be able to take part in – all while practicing behaviors and skills they work on in therapy,” said Megan Romero, Regional Manager for Total Spectrum.

For children with ASD, Halloween can be an overwhelming holiday. Many families prepare by doing a trial run at home with visual stories for the day, costume try-on’s and ringing doorbells for candy. Total Spooktrums offers a hands-on and interactive experience with traditional Halloween festivities so children with ASD are equipped to enjoy the holiday. The event also provides children who aren’t comfortable partaking in community trick-or-treating or parties the opportunity to celebrate without stress.

Total Spectrum received an Award of Distinction from The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) as a top behavioral service provider in the country. Based on clinical quality, staff satisfaction, and qualifications and consumer satisfaction, Total Spectrum is ranked as a top behavioral service provider in the nation.

Total Spectrum specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an adaptable therapy that uses the science of learning and behavior to improve attention, refine communication and teach social skills. ABA Therapy is an individualized treatment that takes place at home or at one of Total Spectrum’s eight centers located in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.

About Total Spectrum

The mission at Total Spectrum is to achieve an environment that allows the clients we serve to reach their maximum potential and highest level of independence. With over 30 years of healthcare background, we know what it takes to achieve success. At Total Spectrum we think that every child deserves individualized attention in order to achieve their maximum level of independence. Through our services we will work to reduce behavior challenges and increase skills important to their daily life. Overall, our goal is to use Applied Behavior Analysis to set up an environment where your family can be comfortable and successful. For more information, please visit https://www.totalspectrumcare.com/

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CINCINNATI (PRWEB)
November 01, 2019

The Victory of Light Expo, one of the nation’s largest metaphysical conventions, has announced its lineup of more than 85 presenters and 300 psychics, healers and exhibitors for its November 23rd and 24th event at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

One of the world’s most famous psychic mediums, Lisa Williams, headlines the Victory of Light Expo (VOL) with two sessions of live readings and a workshop on transforming grief.

Williams has starred in multiple hit shows, including Lifetime’s “Life Among the Dead” and “Voices from the Other Side.”

The world-renowned psychic medium has appeared on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Anderson Cooper, Oprah, The Ricki Lake Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Larry King Live and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Williams is a bestselling author and spiritual teacher who tours globally, channeling messages from loved ones to sold out audiences. She also teaches sought-after workshops and courses on mediumship.

“William’s presentations are warm, relaxed and fun,” said expo founder Victor Paruta. “The room may be filled with laughter, but her messages from loved ones are detailed, accurate and deeply comforting,” he continued. “Williams wants people to know that there is life after death, and that those they have loved and lost are never far away,” he added.

Williams will present, “Live Mediumship Demonstrations – Readings for the Audience,” from noon to 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday ($65), and a three-hour workshop, “Flowing through Grief: The Transformation of Life (with Messages!),” Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. ($90), during which she will help attendees understand grief from a spiritual perspective, guide them through transformative exercises, channel messages from their loved ones, and perform a releasing ceremony to honor the loss, whether of a loved one, pet, relationship or job.

Tickets for Williams’ three presentations are available in advance at victoryoflight.com or at the door, if not sold out, and include free same-day admission to the Victory of Light Expo.

Experts from around the country will lead 87 additional seminars on topics such as astrology, past lives, and spirit guides. Expo tickets, $15 daily/$25 for both days, are available at the door, and include admission to all of the seminars except Williams’ and six others, which have additional fees or suggested donations of $10-20.

Parking is free; overflow parking is available next door at the Queen City Racquet Club and at Princeton High School, just a block away, in designated parking areas. Visit Victory of Light Expo on Facebook, online at victoryoflight.com or call 513-929-0406 for more information.

As a family-friendly festival, the expo has healthy food and beverages available for purchase. Over 150 door prizes will be given away throughout the weekend for psychic readings, healings and merchandise.

“Victory of Light brings an abundance of spiritual, paranormal and holistic information and experiences to the region. If you have even a casual interest in psychic topics, you will love this show,” said Paruta of Clifton, who is also a highly sought-after psychic medium.

The expo also features some of the country’s best psychics, available for personal readings; healers using techniques such as Thai massage, foot reflexology and Reiki healing; and vendors creating a unique shopping experience with crystals, jewelry, art, pottery, essential oils, books, wellness products, herbs and exotic, imported clothing. Aura photography and face painting will be available.

Seminar Highlights

“Many of our presenters provide simple techniques for busy people which can make life less stressful and more meaningful, including guided meditations which can help people connect with their own inner guidance,” said Paruta. “Our goal is to make spirituality fun, practical and easy.”

Special Guest Terrie Christine is an Intuitive Energy Healer and author of the book “The Secret Power of You”. She has been featured on The Real Housewives of the Potomac, Hay House Radio, Beyond The Ordinary, Straight Talk for the Soul, and many other shows. Christine has the ability to see and release the blockages that keep people from moving forward in life. Her workshop, “The Secret Power of You” takes place Saturday at 2 p.m. ($20 donation.)

Native American Spirituality

Headlining the expo’s Native American Spirituality seminars is Eagle Skyfire, author of the book, “Journeying Between the Worlds: Walking with the Sacred Spirits through Native American Teachings and Practices.” During her seminar of the same title, Skyfire will present shamanic teachings in a way that is easily understood by everyone. (2 p.m., Saturday.) She also presents, “Journey of the Soul,” which explores Native American beliefs about the soul, reincarnation and karma. (1 p.m., Saturday.)

Other Native American inspired topics include “Clearing Negative Energy By Smudging and Other Techniques,” “How to Play the Native American Flute,” and “Megalithic Stone Sites.”

The Astrology of 2020

Astrologers are forecasting powerful astrological influences that will affect the nation and its economy in 2020. Headlining the Astrology seminars is Pam Gallagher, author of the brand new book, “Becoming Your Sun Sign,” whose seminar, “Current Astrology Forecast & Your Sun Sign,” takes place at 1 p.m. Saturday. In addition, Diane Marie Goetz presents “The Astrology of 2020 – Impact on the U.S. and its Citizens,” (11 a.m., Saturday.) and Jenni Webb presents, “2020 Astrology: Jupiter & Saturn Conjunct in Aquarius.” (1 p.m., Sunday.)

Paranormal Topics

Headlining the Paranormal seminars is Cincinnati’s John Kachuba, author of the brand new book, “Shapeshifters: A History.” Shapeshifters are people who can transform into animals, such as werewolves and vampires. (3 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday).

In a Victory of Light exclusive, Maria Schultz, founder of the World’s Largest Ghost Hunt, will reveal the paranormal evidence (photographs and audio and video recordings) collected at historic sites around the world during her most recent annual event at 1 p.m., Saturday.

Communication with Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CETI) will also be represented at VOL by Jeff Becker, ET contactee and author of “Paths to Contact: True Stories from the Contact Underground” in his presentation, “Extraterrestrial Contact, Earth’s Future & You.” (2 p.m., Saturday.)

Free Psychic Demonstrations

“The most popular presentations, year after year, are the free demonstrations of psychic abilities,” said Paruta. “There will be 12 free demonstrations of mediumship, clairvoyance and channeling by some of the best psychics in the region.”

“In the spirit portraits session, psychic medium Chad Seibert connects audience members with their loved ones while artist Janette Kaye draws the loved one’s portrait for the audience member to take home with them. This experience can be quite powerful,” he continued.

Paruta‘s “Ask A Psychic” session, during which he provides rapid-fire, mini-readings to a standing room only audience, takes place at 2 p.m., Sunday.

Musical Performance

A live musical performance by award winning Cincinnati musician and radio personality Ron Esposito, “Crystal & Tibetan Bowls Meditation Concert,” (1 p.m., Saturday.) will immerse attendees in a powerfully stress-erasing sound bath meditation.

About Victory of Light: Cincinnati’s Premier Body, Mind & Spirit Event

Victory of Light began 27 years ago as a small psychic fair in a hotel ballroom. Today, with 56 festivals to date, it has grown to become greater Cincinnati’s 13th largest convention based on annual attendance, according to the Cincinnati Business Courier, and one of the largest body, mind and spirit events in the country, according to Paruta.

The Victory of Light Expo takes place twice each year, in April and November, at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.

About Victor Paruta, Victory of Light Founder & Psychic

Victor Paruta is a highly sought after and respected psychic medium. He was featured on two episodes of “Beyond Belief” with host George Noory on Gaia TV. Named “Best Psychic” by Cincinnati Magazine for his “mysteriously accurate and compelling readings,” Paruta is a regular guest on radio and television and has been featured in dozens of articles and publications. He has also appeared on ABC’s “The View.”

Paruta has produced the Victory of Light Expo since 1992 to provide the general public with a venue for experiencing and learning about the holistic and psychic arts and sciences.

For a complete schedule of events and seminars, visit victoryoflight.com

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24, 2019

Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days

Location: Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

Tickets: $15 per day; $25 for both days. Children 12 & under: FREE

$2.00 discount for seniors (60+); students and active duty military (with ID)

Special Event tickets: Tickets to Lisa Williams’ workshops are available in advance at http://www.VictoryofLight.com or at the door, if not sold out. Tickets to the other six seminars with fees or donations are available at the seminar as you walk in.

Parking: On-site, FREE.

More Information: Call 513-929-0406, email Victor@VictoryofLight.com, visit VictoryofLight.com or VOL’s Facebook.

DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB)
November 01, 2019

Veritas Collaborative, a national healthcare system for the treatment of eating disorders, announced Rollyn M. Ornstein, M.D. as the new medical director of its Child & Adolescent Hospital in Durham, N.C. Ornstein is a recognized leader in eating disorder treatment and brings nearly 20 years of eating disorders experience to the organization’s senior leadership team.

In her new role, Ornstein will oversee comprehensive medical and psychiatric care provided to adolescent patients at all levels of care. She will also provide leadership and guidance to clinical staff and work cross-functionally with a variety of teams throughout the organization to ensure positive outcomes and eliminate barriers to best-practice care. As a researcher with more than 25 published works, Ornstein hopes to carry on that work as priorities allow.

“Dr. Ornstein’s expertise in eating disorder research and treatment, alongside her unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality care to all patients, regardless of age, gender or socioeconomic status, made her a natural fit to lead our Durham adolescent medical team,” said Stacie McEntyre, founder and CEO of Veritas Collaborative.

After graduating from Brown University with a Bachelor of Science in psychology, Ornstein attended New York University School of Medicine to earn her medical degree. With a passion for the healthcare needs of teenagers, Ornstein completed her residency in pediatrics and began a fellowship in adolescent medicine at what is now Cohen Children’s Medical Center – Northwell Health. Following her fellowship, Ornstein stayed on the team as an attending physician for six years. She spent the last 11 years at Penn State Health Medical Center in Hershey, Pa., where she was the adolescent medicine director of the eating disorders partial hospitalization program. She also served as the interim division chief of adolescent medicine for three years and earned the position of full professor of pediatrics. Her multifaceted career equips her well for the road ahead.

“Dr. Ornstein is an extraordinary addition to our team of expert physicians, a clinician-scholar who brings with her knowledge and skills earned over two decades of scholarly publications and subspecialty clinical experience in the field of eating disorders. Though Veritas Collaborative is fortunate to have her as a clinical leader at our adolescent facility, it is our patients who will benefit most, with the opportunity to pursue recovery under the direction of a true leader in our field,” said Brian Keefe, M.D., chief medical officer of Veritas Collaborative.

Ornstein began her role as medical director at Veritas Collaborative’s Child & Adolescent Hospital in Durham, N.C. in September 2019 and already has plans for building upon the Veritas mission to drive the standard of care in eating disorder treatment.

“Working as part of the Veritas Collaborative team is more than a job shift for me. It’s a merging of my multiple passions for adolescent medical care, eating disorder recovery, and forward-thinking leadership,” said Ornstein. “It is extremely gratifying to help create a recovery journey using the skills I’ve honed throughout my professional career, and I’m looking forward to making a positive impact.”

About Veritas Collaborative

Veritas Collaborative is a national healthcare system for the treatment of eating disorders. Veritas provides a range of individualized, evidence-based services for patients eight years of age and older, including inpatient, acute residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care in a gender-neutral and inclusive environment. Veritas envisions a world in which all persons with eating disorders and their families have access to best-practice care and hold hope for a cure. Their multidisciplinary teams of treatment professionals include physicians, psychiatrists, dietitians, therapists, nurses, teachers, culinary team members and therapeutic assistants.

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