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Individuals and couples can now schedule new patient appointments with Dr. Joseph Davis at SGF Orlando.
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Shady Grove Fertility’s first location in Orlando, Florida, is now scheduling new patient appointments with Joseph B. Davis, D.O. Prior to joining SGF, Dr. Davis was the Medical Director at Cayman Fertility Centre in Grand Cayman.
“Shady Grove Fertility is dedicated to giving each patient the best possible chance at success,” shares Dr. Davis. “This is my top goal, and I am honored to be part of a care team that prioritizes exceptional care and world-class success rates as we walk with our patients through their family-building journey.”
Centrally located in Doctor Phillips, Shady Grove Fertility’s first location in Orlando extends top-tier family-building treatment options for the greater Central Florida community. SGF Orlando offers state-of-the-art technology, convenient access to care, and an expert medical team to help patients achieve their family-building goals.
SGF Orlando’s comprehensive fertility services include:
SGF Orlando is proud to make fertility care accessible by offering the Shared Risk 100% Refund program. This exclusive program provides patients with the opportunity to pay a fixed amount for up to six fresh IVF or donor egg cycles and unlimited subsequent frozen embryo transfers (FETs). Of the total Shared Risk 100% Refund Program participants, 82 percent take home a baby, and the rest receive a full refund to use for other family-building options.
Patients may now schedule a new patient appointment with Dr. Davis at SGF Orlando by calling 407-545-8755 or by submitting this brief form.
About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)
SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 100,000 babies born from 30+ years of continuous innovation and patient-centered fertility care. With convenient locations throughout the U.S. and in Santiago, Chile, SGF accepts most insurance plans and makes fertility treatment accessible and affordable through innovative financial solutions, including 100% refund guarantees for eligible patients. SGF is a proud partner practice of US Fertility, the largest physician-owned and physician-led partnership of top-tier fertility practices nationally. Call 1-888-761-1967 to schedule a new patient appointment or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com for more information.
Media Contact
Jean Dzierzak, Shady Grove Fertility, 301-545-1375, [email protected]
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As part of our commitment to deliver the utmost care, we are eager to welcome new talent who share our passion for providing exceptional behavioral and primary care to our patients and their families.
MOBILE, Ala. (PRWEB)
August 03, 2023
AltaPointe Health, a leader in healthcare for more than 60 years, is excited to announce its upcoming hiring events for August.
“We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and positive people to join our team,” said Tori Kraver, recruitment manager. “As part of our commitment to deliver the utmost care, we are eager to welcome new talent who share our passion for providing exceptional behavioral and primary care to our patients and their families.”
The hiring events will take place on the following dates and times.
August 15 – 3030 Knollwood Drive in Mobile, AL from 10 am – 2 pm
August 17 – 372 South Greeno Road in Fairhope, AL from 10 am – 2 pm
August 24 – 303 Knollwood Drive in Mobile, AL from 10 am – 2 pm
Prospective candidates can meet with program managers, learn about our services, and explore potential career opportunities that align with their talents and career goals. The hiring event is a chance for AltaPointe to identify individuals who will strengthen its mission to improve the health and wellness of all people across seven counties in Alabama.
Open positions available at the hiring event include but are not limited to nurses, certified medical assistants, office professionals, therapists, behavioral aides, direct care staff, and more.
“There is no need to register for the hiring events, but we would like for people to complete a job application online beforehand, but it is not required,” Kraver added. “Some potential candidates could be offered a job on the spot. We encourage you to bring a resume if you have one and hiring bonuses are available for some positions.”
Visit altapointe.org to learn more about open positions with AltaPointe.
AltaPointe Health is an extensive healthcare system providing primary and behavioral healthcare. Each year it provides more than 1 million services to 45,000 patients across Alabama. A national leader in behavioral health for more than 60 years, AltaPointe expanded its service array in 2018 to include primary care. With an even greater focus on the patient’s whole health, it operates Accordia Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center with six clinic sites. Rounding out the continuum, AltaPointe operates two psychiatric hospitals serving children and adults, a Behavioral Health Crisis Center, 27 outpatient behavioral and primary health care clinics, and BayView Professional Associates, its private practice arm serving southwest Alabama. Its team of 28 physicians and 16 physician extenders renders the medical care services throughout the organization and serves as the administration and faculty for the University of South Alabama, College of Medicine-Department of Psychiatry. J. Tuerk Schlesinger is its chief executive officer.
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Validation Institute confers Program-Level Validation only for vendors whose savings or outcomes are backed by actual double-blinded trials. Validation Institute backs the mathematical integrity of these validations with a unique $50,000 Credibility Guarantee.
WOBURN, Mass. (PRWEB)
August 03, 2023
Acacia Mental Health (“Acacia”), the leader in rapid, medication-free treatment of depression and anxiety, announced that it has achieved the prestigious Program Validation from Validation Institute for its BRAIN™ protocol. The Program Validation delivers unmatched cost reductions and better outcomes for treatment-resistant Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Per the independent analysis, the BRAIN™ protocol is cost-effective in addressing treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder, with remission rates >30%. Further, 58% have a meaningful response.
This validation follows scientific publications co-authored by Acacia scientists. This research showed that remission was possible in many cases. Remarkably, the remission of symptoms was rapid – relief was experienced in days or weeks after treatment.
The approach is both safer, and less costly compared to the standard of care. “It’s been remarkable to see people regain hope,” says David Carreon, M.D., the Stanford-trained psychiatrist and co-founder of Acacia.
Acacia is the first mental health vendor and only the third solution provider to achieve a Program validation. They join two other companies, Kaia Health, and Virta Health, as program-level validated vendors.
“In a crowded marketplace, Acacia’s innovative OCD treatment with Behavioral Response Augmented Intelligent Neuromodulation™ (BRAIN) treatment stands out for proven impact on health outcomes and driving significant cost savings,” said Benny DiCecca, CEO of Validation Institute.
Robust solutions to the mental health crisis have never been more critical. Acacia treats a full range of patients, from depression and anxiety to severe OCD. “OCD has a 10x higher suicide rate compared to depression. Our rapid-acting, medication-free treatment available for OCD as part of a health benefit plan could be lifesaving,” said Owen Muir, M.D., SVP of Strategy for Acacia and a dual board-certified child and adult psychiatrist in Acacia’s New York Center of Excellence.
Meanwhile, payers struggle to manage skyrocketing employee medical costs. The Department of Labor issued recent guidance that could “crackdown” on mental health parity violations. Unlike mental health solutions that offer only medication or therapy, the Acacia approach goes further– even when other treatments have not helped.
Guarantees of Valid Outcomes Measurement
Validation Institute confers Program-Level Validation only for vendors whose savings or outcomes are backed by actual double-blinded trials rather than participants-vs-non-participants or other methodologies. Validation Institute backs the mathematical integrity of these validations with a unique $50,000 Credibility Guarantee.
Al Lewis, generally acknowledged as the country’s leading outcomes reviewer and author of the only textbook on vendor outcomes measurement, is adding his own $100,000 guarantee separately. He says, “No vendor in OCD even approaches this level of integrity in study design or outcomes. And certainly not both together. No need to take my word for this. I guarantee it.”
Read the Validation Report here.
About Validation Institute
Validation Institute is an independent, objective, third party organization on a mission to improve the quality and cost of healthcare. Based in Woburn, MA the organization is made up of a network of health benefits purchasers, health benefits advisors, and healthcare solution providers focused on delivering better health value and stronger outcomes than conventional healthcare. http://www.validationinstitute.com
To learn more, visit AcaciaClinics.com
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Typically, it is by studying populations that haven’t yet been studied that we find answers. — Sudha Seshadri, MD, UT Health San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (PRWEB)
August 02, 2023
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has received a five-year, $15.5 million grant to conduct the San Antonio Heart and Mind Study, an investigation of why the region’s older Mexican Americans experience a higher rate of dementia than older non-Hispanic white adults. The National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging awarded the funding.
Claudia L. Satizabal, PhD, associate professor of population health sciences in the health science center’s Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, is the study principal investigator. She will conduct the study with colleagues of UT Health San Antonio’s Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases.
The new research is an extension of the San Antonio Heart Study conducted at UT Health San Antonio between 1979 and 2006. Helen P. Hazuda, PhD, professor of medicine, was a study leader during its run and provided access to the cohort and data collected in the initial study to carry out the new iteration.
“The original study enrolled participants ages 25 to 64,” Satizabal said. “The participants returned for follow-up visits, which means we have information about them from their midlife. This is precious, unique data that is hardly ever available, and it now enables us to employ a life-course approach to dementia because we have this information.”
Goal is to reconnect with surviving study participants
People on the younger end of the cohort are now in their 60s. Of the 5,158 participants who were included in the San Antonio Heart Study, about 3,000 are still alive according to a search of death records.
“We will seek to enroll as many of the surviving participants as we can in the San Antonio Heart and Mind Study,” Satizabal said. Only people who were in the original study are eligible. About 65% of the survivors are Mexican American.
Information about deceased participants will be gleaned from electronic medical records and the National Death Index. “We will look for cause of death, any potential diagnosis that was registered and whether they were part of Medicare. We will use as much information as we can to answer questions about who ultimately develops dementia,” Satizabal said.
Older Hispanics at increased risk
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (AD/ADRD) disproportionately affect minoritized populations, according to the study summary. Compared to non-Hispanic whites, older Hispanic adults in the United States are estimated to have a 50% increased risk of AD and are projected to bear the largest relative increase in AD/ADRD cases by 2060.
Mexican Americans not only represent the largest segment of Hispanics in the United States, but they also experience a high burden of cardiometabolic diseases, which has the potential to increase AD/ADRD disparities over the next decades, the summary states.
New assessments
The San Antonio Heart Study focused on diabetes and heart disease and didn’t include brain imaging. The new study will utilize MRI and positron emission tomography (PET) to learn how much amyloid and tau, the two main proteins related to Alzheimer’s disease, is in the brains of San Antonio Heart and Mind Study participants.
“And we will do other assessments that were not done in the other studies, such as a comprehensive neuropsychological battery and studies of blood markers and cerebrospinal fluid markers indicating disease,” Satizabal said.
Filling the gap: Understanding how AD affects Mexican Americans
Sudha Seshadri, MD, professor of neurology at UT Health San Antonio and founding director of the Biggs Institute, is a senior investigator with the famed Framingham Heart Study that is an observational study of multiple generations of family members in the town of Framingham outside Boston. The study began in 1948.
Because the Framingham research is primarily in people of European ancestry, it is not the best sample in which to explore racial ethnic influences on disease such as dementia. Studies in other populations, including Mexican Americans, are needed.
“We believe the San Antonio Heart and Mind Study will fill that gap,” Seshadri said. “Studies like this are vital to understand what is unique about Hispanic populations and their risk, both in terms of genetic and environmental factors.
“And finding answers that help Hispanics is not just helpful to Hispanics,” she said. “It’s helpful to everyone in the community. Typically, it is by studying populations that haven’t yet been studied that we find answers.”
Sifting a mosaic of information
The San Antonio Heart Study captured diversity in several ways. Participants lived in different geographical areas of San Antonio, for example.
“We wanted to capture the full diversity of our population, and we didn’t want to only compare Mexican Americans to non-Hispanic whites,” Hazuda said. “Within our Mexican American study population, we wanted to compare those who lived in different neighborhoods and had varying levels of socioeconomic status.”
Satizabal added: “The Mexican American culture is unique. For example, in the barrio we know that they have big families, and maybe that supportive social network helps brain aging. Those questions are not well explored. That’s why this study is exciting.”
Other studies being done in cities such as San Diego and Miami are focused on different Hispanic subgroups originating from South America, Cuba and Puerto Rico. But in South Texas, the population is Mexican Americans.
‘An incredible resource’
“The main differential between our study and others like it is that we have midlife information, and that is something not all the other study cohorts have,” Satizabal said.
“The fact that the original study collected information on blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes starting in the late 1970s makes it an incredible research resource,” Seshadri said. “We can reconnect with the participants today and see how the last 20 to 50 years of their lives have impacted their brain structure and function.”
Participants in the original San Antonio Heart Study are encouraged to contact sahms@uthscsa.edu.
The San Antonio Heart and Mind Study is funded by the National Institute on Aging (grant number 1R01AG082360-01).
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), a primary driver for San Antonio’s $44.1 billion health care and biosciences sector, is the largest academic research institution in South Texas with an annual research portfolio of more than $360 million. Driving substantial economic impact with its six professional schools, a diverse workforce of 7,900, an annual operating budget of $1.23 billion and clinical practices that provide 2.6 million patient visits each year, UT Health San Antonio plans to add more than 1,500 higher-wage jobs over the next five years to serve San Antonio, Bexar County and South Texas. To learn about the many ways “We make lives better®,” visit UTHealthSA.org.
The Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases is dedicated to providing comprehensive dementia care while advancing treatment through clinical trials and research. The Biggs Institute is a National Institute on Aging (NIA)-designated Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). In addition to patient care and research, the Biggs Institute partners with the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio to offer the Caring for the Caregiver program.
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“Remote work has helped create greater work-from-anywhere opportunities for job seekers but because being an ‘anywhere worker’ is growing in popularity, these roles can still be surprisingly challenging to secure,” said Keith Spencer, Career Expert at FlexJobs.
BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB)
August 01, 2023
With the rise in remote work––and more than half (54 percent) of people wanting to work fully remote––interest in work-from-anywhere jobs has also gained momentum. Coveted for providing professionals the chance to perform their careers while exploring the world, these sought-after roles can be some of the most challenging to land. To help job seekers better assess remote job opportunities while embracing a work-from-anywhere lifestyle, FlexJobs has released its 2023 Digital Nomad Guide to the top 10 companies, career categories, and job titles for work-from-anywhere jobs, as well as key advice for anywhere workers.
A “digital nomad” is generally described as any professional who has the ability to work remotely from various locations around the world and is not tied to a specific city, state, or country.
To compile the comprehensive guide, FlexJobs analyzed its database and determined which companies had the highest volume of work-from-anywhere job postings that met the following criteria between January 1 and July 31, 2023:
The top 10 companies below are ordered from highest to lowest for the volume of work-from-anywhere job listings so far in 2023.
1. FluentU
2. Finixio
3. Invisible Technologies
4. Magic Media & Entertainment Group
5. Study.com
6. Wikimedia Foundation
7. Outliant
8. Cash App
9. Yodo1
10. Chainlink Labs
A historically strong employer for work-from-anywhere roles, Wikimedia Foundation also ranked on the 2022 list of top 10 companies. On this year’s list, it was joined by newcomers including FluentU, Finixio, and Invisible Technologies, among others, demonstrating the expanding marketplace for these types of job opportunities.
The top 10 career categories that posted the most work-from-anywhere jobs during that same period included:
1. Marketing
2. Writing
3. Computer & IT
4. Education
5. Bilingual
6. Accounting & Finance
7. Graphic Design
8. HR & Recruiting
9. Project Management
10. Business Development
Similarly to past years, marketing, writing, and computer and IT continue to dominate the top three career categories with the most work-from-anywhere jobs. More notably, education and bilingual career categories showed growth and climbed in rankings, while project management and HR and recruiting fell.
The 10 most popular job titles work-from-anywhere job titles were:
1. Accountant
2. Business Development Manager
3. Copywriter
4. Customer Success Representative
5. Editor
6. Engineering Manager
7. Marketing Manager
8. Product Manager
9. Senior Product Designer
10. Software Engineer
“Remote work has helped create greater work-from-anywhere opportunities for job seekers,” said Keith Spencer, Career Expert at FlexJobs. “But because being an “anywhere worker” is growing in popularity, these roles can still be surprisingly challenging to secure. In addition to referencing our Digital Nomad Guide of companies and resources, digital nomads can stay competitive in their job search by paying close attention to location requirements in job postings and spotlighting key qualifications that demonstrate why they’re perfect for the job on every application,” Spencer concluded.
In addition to landing a work-from-anywhere job, working as a digital nomad may be more complex than workers anticipate. Before diving into a digital nomad lifestyle, FlexJobs’ career experts advise workers familiarize themselves with the following information on digital nomad visas when staying in a chosen country for an extended period.
1. What Are Digital Nomad Visas
Regardless of specific terms used, digital nomad visas are designed to offer a residency permit for long-term, location-independent workers desiring an extended stay. Digital nomads are typically expected to work as freelancers, remote employees, or entrepreneurs. Some countries allow for freelancing for local companies, and others require the traveler to limit work to companies they already had a relationship with before traveling.
2. How to Get a Digital Nomad Visa
Requirements for digital nomad visas vary from country to country. In general however, workers will need financial proof of income for living expenses in their destination country and proof that they will continue to work remotely. In addition, they’ll need to apply for a digital nomad visa through the embassy of their host country, noting that response times can vary greatly––anywhere from two weeks to several months. Finally, workers should be mindful of the time constraint and ensure they have a backup plan if a visa is delayed.
3. Know the Countries Offering Digital Nomad Visas
Some countries have a track record for being excellent remote work locations. These include:
For more details, please visit https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/companies-hiring-digital-nomads/ or contact Shanna Briggs at sbriggs@flexjobs.com.
About FlexJobs
FlexJobs is the leading career service specializing in remote, hybrid, and flexible jobs, with over 135 million people having used its resources since 2007. FlexJobs provides the highest-quality database of vetted remote and flexible job listings, from entry-level to executive, startups to public companies, part-time to full-time. To support job seekers in all phases of their career journey, FlexJobs also offers extensive expert advice, webinars, and other resources. In parallel, FlexJobs works with leading companies to recruit quality remote talent and optimize their remote and flexible workplace. A trusted source for data, trends, and insight, FlexJobs has been cited extensively in top national outlets, including CNN, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, CNBC, Forbes magazine, and many more. FlexJobs also has partner sites Remote.co and Job-Hunt.org to help round out its content and job search offerings. Follow FlexJobs on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
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In the past year, 65% of people took at least one sick day due to illness, and nearly half of the sample (44%) took time off because of stress.
Stress levels are becoming extreme, to the point where people are struggling to function in everyday life.
MONTREAL (PRWEB)
July 26, 2023
In the time of our grandparents, taking a day off from work due to illness was rare, and missing work as a result of stress was even rarer. To do so would mean no pay for the day, risking the loss of their job, and perhaps even ridicule. We now have the luxury of sick days, but as a study from the researchers at PsychTests reveals, many people are using them as “de-stress days,” especially individuals who struggle to cope with the pressures of their job and everyday life. This begs the question: should it become standard practice to provide employees with mental health days in addition to sick days?
Analyzing data collected from 1,456 people who took the Hardiness Test, PsychTests’ researchers compared people who took more than five sick days in the last year (“Sick Days” or SD group) and those who did not take any at all (“Non-Sick Days” NSD group). Here’s what the data revealed:
PEOPLE WHO TOOK MORE THAN FIVE SICK DAYS IN THE LAST YEAR SCORED LOWER ON SPECIFIC PERSONALITY TRAITS ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL TOUGHNESS:
PEOPLE WHO TOOK MORE THAN FIVE SICK DAYS IN THE LAST YEAR ARE MORE LIKELY TO USE UNHEALTHY, INEFFECTIVE, AND POTENTIALLY HARMFUL COPING STRATEGIES:
IN ADDITION, AMONG THE PEOPLE WHO TOOK MORE THAN FIVE SICK DAYS DUE TO STRESS…
“Effective coping skills are a must, as nearly every job has an element of stress. And as we have seen in our study, people who don’t have a good repertoire of coping strategies will struggle significantly,” explains Dr. Ilona Jerabek, president of PsychTests. “I think that taking a personal day if a person is feeling strained is a necessity. Of course, older generations will often deride younger people for taking time off due to stress. Your grandparents will probably tell you that they pushed themselves to go to work no matter what the circumstances—through 3 feet of snow or with a fever so severe they could barely stand. Maybe they were tougher cookies; maybe they just repressed their feelings and soldiered on at the cost of physical illness. Maybe the pressure is higher nowadays, with economic pressure to have two-income households, job security being a distant memory, inflation, and high prices. The bottom line is that sick days are not being used solely for physical illness anymore. This means that stress levels are becoming extreme, to the point where people are struggling to function in everyday life.”
“Many companies are going in the right direction, but most are not doing enough to reduce the strain on workers or help them manage the pressure effectively. This is why the implementation of a stress-reduction strategy is essential. So is normalizing mental health or personal days and making sure that employees feel comfortable asking for time off when the stress becomes overwhelming, even in the absence of physical symptoms. If you think your company cannot afford it, think again. There is a strong business case even for small companies: you avoid losing good employees and prevent absenteeism, illness, and burnout. In addition, psychological wellbeing leads to higher productivity, better efficiency, more creativity, and increased morale. Taking good care of employee wellbeing is not only the right thing to do, it actually pays off.”
Are you mentally tough? Check out the Hardiness Test, at https://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/4189
Professional users, such as HR managers, coaches, and therapists, can request a free demo for this or other assessments from ARCH Profile’s extensive battery: http://hrtests.archprofile.com/testdrive_gen_1
To learn more about psychological testing, download this free eBook: http://hrtests.archprofile.com/personality-tests-in-hr
About PsychTests AIM Inc.
PsychTests AIM Inc. originally appeared on the internet scene in 1996. Since its inception, it has become a pre-eminent provider of psychological assessment products and services to human resource personnel, therapists and coaches, academics, researchers and a host of other professionals around the world. PsychTests AIM Inc. staff is comprised of a dedicated team of psychologists, test developers, researchers, statisticians, writers, and artificial intelligence experts (see ARCHProfile.com).
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Silver Lake Psychology’s company culture has been built on the foundation of Dr. Engler’s relationship expertise and her vision for a safe and healing environment
The opening of the new Virginia location is a testament to Silver Lake Psychology’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for mental health services in Virginia.
ARLINGTON, Va. (PRWEB)
July 18, 2023
With the opening of its new Virginia location, Silver Lake Psychology reaffirms its commitment to providing accessible and high-quality mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. From addiction to infertility, and grief and loss to trauma, the team of experienced professionals at Silver Lake Psychology offers an array of evidence-based therapies and counseling services to address a variety of mental health concerns.
Silver Lake Psychology is committed to providing compassionate and patient-centered services to all clients. This is seen in the company culture that has been built on the foundation of Dr. Engler’s relationship expertise and her vision for a safe and healing environment.
The new location will offer evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-focused therapies, as well as counseling services for couples and families.
In addition to in-person appointments, Silver Lake Psychology also offers telehealth services, allowing individuals to receive counseling and therapy remotely from the comfort of their own homes.
The opening of the new Virginia location is a testament to Silver Lake Psychology’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for mental health services in Virginia. As the company continues to expand its services, they remain committed to their core values of patient-centered care, compassion, and evidence-based practices.
To schedule an appointment or learn more about the services offered at the new Virginia location, please visit https://www.silverlakepsychology.com/ or contact (800) 726-3890 for further assistance.
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The University of La Verne has been awarded a $2.2 million U.S. Department of Education grant to establish the Institute of Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being.
(PRWeb June 28, 2023)
Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/university_of_la_verne_awarded_2_2_million_grant_to_establish_institute_of_mental_health_and_psychological_well_being/prweb19418522.htm
Psych Congress is committed to addressing the rising prevalence of mental health issues by providing high-quality education and training opportunities for health care professionals.
MALVERN, Pa. (PRWEB)
June 28, 2023
HMP Global, the leading omnichannel healthcare events and education company, today announced that Dr. Peter Weiden, internationally renowned expert on schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders, is joining Psych Congress as a consultant. The move solidifies the organization’s commitment to advancing mental health education to improve outcomes for patients.
Psych Congress provides a unique, integrated forum to connect members of the entire mental health team. In his new role, Dr. Weiden will provide guidance on educational programming throughout the Psych Congress portfolio, including the Psych Congress national meeting and Psych Congress Regionals, Psych Congress Elevate, Psych Congress Europe, and the Psych Congress NP Institute.
“Dr. Weiden’s extensive background in psychopharmacology, clinical trials, and evidence-based practices has made him a sought-after authority in the field,” said Psych Congress Co-Chair Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, clinical professor, Department of Psychiatry, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Midland, Texas. “His insights will be a substantial asset to Psych Congress and the clinicians we serve, his expertise will help us deepen our educational offerings, and his contributions will enhance the overall attendee experience.”
Throughout his career, Dr. Weiden has published more than 200 peer-reviewed papers and made fundamental contributions and innovations addressing mental illness. His academic career includes positions as tenured full professor of psychiatry at SUNY Downstate Medical Center from 1999-2007 and at UIC Medical Center from 2007-2014, and he is currently serving as a visiting professor of psychiatry at Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. He served as Chief Medical Officer for Uptown Research in Chicago and served as a clinical investigator for new and emerging treatments for schizophrenia from 2014-2016.
Dr. Weiden was recognized as “Best Doctor” in New York City and Chicago respectively for his work and contributions as an outstanding clinical expert in the treatment of patients with severe mental illness. He was recognized three times by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) with a “NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist” award. From 2016 to early 2023, he worked for biotechnology companies focused on new treatments for persons with serious mental illness, most recently supporting the development of a promising investigational treatment for schizophrenia in the pipeline that works differently than currently available treatments for schizophrenia. He will be joining the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at SUNY Stony Brook as a Visiting Clinical Professor of Psychiatry to return to academic educational and research missions.
“As the prevalence of mental health issues rises, it is paramount to invest in quality education and training for healthcare professionals,” said Randy Robbin, President, HMP Education, a subsidiary of HMP Global. “Psych Congress has earned a reputation as the premier choice for mental health professionals seeking the latest knowledge, research, and practical insights with a goal of improving outcomes for patients.
“Dr. Weiden’s addition to Psych Congress will provide unparalleled educational opportunities that empower mental health professionals to deliver exceptional care and support to their patients.”
Psych Congress is committed to addressing the rising prevalence of mental health issues by providing high-quality education and training opportunities for health care professionals. Through Psych Congress, participants receive a diverse range of educational programming, including conferences, webinars, and online resources that are tailored to meet the evolving needs of clinicians, therapists, and allied healthcare providers.
For more information or to register for upcoming events, visit psychcongress.com.
ABOUT HMP GLOBAL
HMP Global is the force behind Healthcare Made Practical — and is an omnichannel leader in healthcare content, events, and education, with a mission to improve patient care. The company produces accredited medical education events — in person and online via its proprietary VRTX virtual platform — and clinically relevant, evidence-based content for the global healthcare community across a range of therapeutic areas. Its brands include the HMP Global Learning Network, healthcare’s most comprehensive source for news and information; Psych Congress, the largest independent mental health meeting in the U.S.; the Evolution of Psychotherapy, the world’s largest independent educational event for mental health professionals; the Leipzig Interventional Course (LINC), the leading, global gathering for interdisciplinary cardiovascular specialists; EMS World Expo, North America’s largest EMT and paramedic event; and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), the largest wound care meeting in the world. For more information, visit hmpglobal.com.
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