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MedTech Color Announces 2024 Pitch Competition to Advance Diversity in MedTech Innovation

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MedTech Color’s 4th Annual Pitch Competition will take place on March 15th, 2024 at Covel Commons, UCLA Campus, during LA Medtech Week.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — MedTech Color (MTC), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the representation of persons of color in the MedTech industry, is excited to announce its fourth annual Pitch Competition. Entering its fourth year, this event has become a significant catalyst for African-American and Hispanic entrepreneurship, offering a unique platform to present and promote groundbreaking technologies. This year, the Pitch Competition will include a special competition focusing on innovations addressing pediatric populations.

“Since its inception, the MedTech Color Pitch Competition has been an instrumental event for inspiring and supporting medical technology early-stage companies,” said Kwame Ulmer, Founder of MedTech Color. “In four years, we have received over 300 applications, invested in 30 companies, and awarded over $865,000 in cash and in-kind services. Our top prize winners, including African-American women-led startups, have been featured in prestigious publications like Forbes and Vanity Fair, and transitioned into major accelerators like MedTech Innovator and Techstars.”

MTC’s 2024 Pitch Competition continues to support diverse founders by providing industry sponsorships and awards to bring innovative products to the market. The top finalists will benefit from the MTC Pitch Bootcamp, a pre-competition accelerator offering speed interview sessions focused on venture capital, masterclasses, workshops, and a professional membership with MedTech Color network benefits.

Partnership with ADPI: Fostering Pediatric MedTech Innovation

This year, MTC has partnered with the Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation (APDI), led by Children’s National Hospital, for a special edition of the “Make Your Medical Device Pitch for Kids!”™ competition.

Only about one-quarter of medical devices designed, reviewed, and approved are for children. This leaves countless children and families without appropriate medical care, disproportionately affecting communities of color. This collaboration creates a space for pediatric medical device innovation to be more inclusive and supportive of African-American and Hispanic Pediatric innovators.

MedTech Color’s Annual Pitch Competition is vital in changing the landscape of venture capital funding, where African-American and Hispanic entrepreneurs receive less than 4% of total funding. By supporting these innovators, MedTech Color is fostering a more diverse and inclusive MedTech environment.

Please click here for more information about MedTech Color’s 2024 Pitch Competition finalists and their innovative business concepts. For more information about the event, please click here.

About MedTech Color:

MedTech Color is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization aiming to advance the representation of persons of color in the medical device industry; a destination and resource for professional development, thought leadership, and strategies to increase the number of underrepresented executives who enter, stay, and contribute to the industry. For more information, please visit: https://medtechcolor.org

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BRAND LA, MedTech Color, 1 3109902354, [email protected], https://www.medtechcolor.org/

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Auburn Village Joins Top 1% of Healthcare Facilities Achieving Improved Patient Safety and Quality of Patient Care

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Michael Wong, JD (Founder and Executive Director, Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety) emphasized the patient safety and quality of care standards that the Indiana community will now enjoy, saying, “Patients and their families often ask me how to ensure that their loved ones and friends are receiving the best possible care. For communities in Indiana, patients receiving care at Auburn Village can be assured that they are in a skilled nursing facility that meets or exceeds the national Standard of Care. I invite all healthcare facilities to apply for accreditation and demonstrate their commitment to delivering quality patient care by following the high Standards of Care set by the Enhanced Respiratory Care Committee.”

The Enhanced Respiratory Care Program is endorsed and supported by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) – please see the AARC letter of endorsement and support. This Program has achieved liberation rates of 65% and earned national recognition of best practice/center of excellence from the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST).

Gene Gantt, RRT, FAARC (Former Chair AARC Long Term Care; AARC Representative to the Respiratory Compromise Institute; President, Eventa, LLC) initiated and has been running the program in Tennessee since 2002. Mr. Gantt, who is also on PPAHS’s board of advisors and is PPAHS’s clinical partner, encourages all healthcare facilities to apply for Enhanced Respiratory Care accreditation, saying, “Facilities that meet or exceed the Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care demonstrate to their patients and the community that they are delivering the gold standard of care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation. Moreover, since implementing enhanced respiratory care in Tennessee in 2002, we have found that these facilities not only delivered high-value care to their patients but doubled their resource utilization rates from an average of $350 to $700 per day. “

To learn more about Enhanced Respiratory Care accreditation, visit https://ppahs.org/enhanced-respiratory-care/. To apply for accreditation, please complete the online form here.

About Auburn Village

Auburn Village, located at 1751 Wesley Road, Auburn, Indiana, is a premier provider of skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services, offering exclusive clinical programs not commonly found elsewhere. With specialized services like Respiratory Care, in-house Dialysis, and private rooms catering to both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care needs, we ensure unparalleled medical attention for our residents. Proudly affiliated with the Generations Healthcare Network, Auburn Village embodies core values of family, trust, and compassion. Our dedicated staff, with a rich multigenerational legacy, delivers personalized care, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of our residents and their families. For more information on Auburn Village, please visit https://auburnvillage.com/

About the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety

Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) is ranked internationally as a top-100 patient safety organization (Agilience Authority Index, August 2023) and is a national advocacy force for addressing patient health and safety priorities shared by patients, physicians, regulators, and industry. PPAHS seeks to ensure that the best medications, medical inventions, and technology that can improve care and reduce costs are employed. PPAHS works to advance patient health and safety by developing and highlighting best practices and recommendations through better use and application of clinical practices and experiences, information technologies and checklists, and healthcare information. As a voice supporting ideas and innovation that can improve care, we encourage a health ecosystem that fosters a culture of patient safety. For more about PPAHS, please go to www.ppahs.org.

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Michael Wong, PHYSICIAN-PATIENT ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH & SAFETY, 1 8477705582, [email protected], https://ppahs.org/ 

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New Options Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Detroit Metro

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At Options, the care team of licensed medical providers and health coaches work together to create customized weight loss plans tailored to patients’ individual needs, aspirations, and lifestyles. Not only does this approach help patients achieve weight loss success, but it also provides invaluable education, guidance, and support needed to manage a healthy weight for years to come.

The comprehensive care team in Rochester Hills is honored to bring a new standard of compassionate medical weight loss care to Indianapolis residents looking to lose weight and improve their overall health.

The clinic cordially invites the communities of Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Noblesville, Troy, Sterling Heights, and surrounding communities to join in celebrating the clinic’s grand opening January 11, 2024 from 4-6pm. The grand opening will have refreshments and special giveaways to celebrate.

Options’ comprehensive approach to weight loss is what makes it different. “At Options, we’re approaching weight loss and wellness from all angles. We are equipping you with the knowledge to make empowered decisions and take ownership of the path to freedom that you carve out. You will never walk out of our clinic with a meal or medications and be left to figure it out on your own. We position each patient with a team of specialists that rally around you and support you all along the way,” said Dr. Katrina Mattingly, Chief Medical Officer of Options Medical Weight Loss.

Learn what makes Options Medical Weight Loss different in this short video.

Patients can start their journey by signing up for a free consultation and metabolic scan on our website, or by calling 888-405-LOSE (5673).

About Options Medical Weight Loss: Options Medical Weight Loss was founded in 2014 in Chicago, Illinois, and has since opened locations throughout Illinois, Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and now Indiana, with continued plans to expand to more states. Options Medical Weight Loss has helped more than 50,000 patients achieve their weight loss goals.

To learn more about the new Rochester Hills Medical Weight Loss Clinic including sales and official grand opening details, click here.

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Stephanie Wright, Options Medical Weight Loss, 727.335.0235 x 115, [email protected], https://optionsmedicalweightloss.com/locations/michigan/rochester-hills-weight-loss-clinic/

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Ziegler Advises Ludi On Growth Recapitalization With Great Point Partners

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The growth recapitalization of Ludi will enable the company to expand its market-leading suite of products and enhance the value proposition it offers to health care organizations.

Chris Rogers, Senior Managing Director in Ziegler’s Healthcare Investment Banking Practice, commented, “Ludi’s purpose-built software platform has transformed the way its health system customers pay physicians. With physician compensation becoming increasingly complex, Ludi fills a critical gap in the industry by improving operational efficiency, reducing compliance risk and providing executives with visibility into their total physician enterprise. We were thrilled to serve Ludi and its shareholders in their successful outcome and future partnership with GPP.”

Gail Peace, the Founder and CEO of Ludi added, “In evaluating advisors, we placed particular importance on working with a team that understood our sector and end-markets, had relationships with the most relevant parties, and a partner that would dedicate senior level attention throughout the entire process to ensure a successful outcome. We could not be happier with our partnership with Ziegler and the expert perspective they provided throughout the process. We are excited for our next chapter of growth.”

Ziegler’s Healthcare Investment Banking team is focused on delivering best-in-class advisory and financing solutions for companies and organizations across the health care industry. In our core practice areas of health care services, information technology, hospitals and senior living, Ziegler is one of the most active M&A firms offering innovative sell-side, buy-side, recapitalization / restructuring, equity private placement and strategic partnering services.

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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Christine McCarty, Ziegler, 3125961617, [email protected], www.ziegler.com

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AdaptIV Infusion Now Offering Leqembi® Infusion Therapy for Alzheimer’s Patients at Sugar Land Clinic

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AdaptIV Infusion is proud to extend its services to Alzheimer’s patients. Shareef Defrawi, CEO of AdaptIV Infusion, emphasizes, “Our mission is to reimagine infusion care with a relentless focus on the patient experience. While Leqembi may not be a cure, it offers individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s an extended timeline to maintain independence and engage in activities they enjoy.”

AdaptIV Infusion’s facility in Sugar Land, TX, is conveniently located to serve residents of Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City, Stafford, and the greater Houston area. The ground-floor, freestanding clinic, equipped with private and semi-private treatment areas, a community infusion room, and patient lounges with amenities like fireplaces, snacks, entertainment options, and plenty of free parking, aims to provide an unparalleled patient experience during infusion sessions.

Patients prescribed Leqembi at AdaptIV Infusion will undergo intravenous infusions every two weeks, accompanied by regular MRI scans and physician visits to monitor potential side effects. To access Leqembi infusion treatment at AdaptIV Infusion, patients can follow these steps:

  • Ask their healthcare provider to fax a completed Leqembi medication order form, clinical notes, demographics, and insurance card to 832-895-4040.
  • Verify enrollment in a CMS-approved Alzheimer’s registry.

An AdaptIV Infusion patient care coordinator will confirm receipt of the Leqembi referral and proceed to verify benefits, obtain necessary prior authorizations, and schedule an appointment.

For more information on AdaptIV Infusion and infusion therapy, visit their website at http://www.adaptivinfusion.com.

About AdaptIV Infusion:
AdaptIV Infusion is a leading ambulatory infusion clinic offering intravenous and injection therapies for autoimmune disorders and complex chronic conditions. Committed to reimagining infusion care, AdaptIV Infusion focuses on delivering best-in-class clinical care, ensuring affordable access to therapies, and creating a comfortable environment close to home, outside of the hospital setting.

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Shareef Defrawi, AdaptIV Infusion, 832-895-5000, [email protected], https://www.adaptivinfusion.com/

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$32 million NIA grant boosts long COVID cognition study of under-studied populations including South Texas Hispanics

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  •     Hispanic Mexican Americans in San Antonio and Laredo, Texas.
  •     Hispanics and African Americans of Caribbean descent in the Bronx, N.Y.
  •     Non-tribal Native Americans in Seattle, Wash.
  •     Amerindians in Jujuy, Argentina.
  •     Africans of Yoruba ancestry in Ibadan, Nigeria.

“Cognitive impairment is seen in some adults over 60 who are experiencing long COVID, and this impairment appears to be progressive. We will study the genetics of older individuals in these specific lineage cohorts that proved to be at higher risk for COVID sequalae during the pandemic,” said the study’s lead principal investigator, Gabriel de Erausquin, MD, PhD, MSc, professor of neurology at UT Health San Antonio’s Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases.

The researchers will perform whole-genome sequencing on samples from 4,300 study participants to understand genetic variations that protect some older people against long COVID cognitive impairment. They will likewise seek to discover variations that make other people over 60 more prone to impairment.

“What is the underlying biology?” de Erausquin asked. “We have some preliminary genetic data already, but we’ve only looked at 500 individuals, so we are early in the process.”

Participant recruitment is beginning in San Antonio and Laredo, he said. In Webb County, the Biggs Institute is partnering with the Laredo Health Department and The University of Texas Education and Research Center at Laredo.

The researchers will also analyze biomarkers from blood samples taken at intervals over the five years. Proteins and antibodies in plasma are expected to shed light on immune responses over time in the participants.

The team will conduct magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies, as well, to determine whether there is shrinkage in brain structures related to memory function.

“Some of the expectation is that our collective efforts will illuminate genetic and other factors that predispose people to developing Alzheimer’s disease after COVID-19 and other infections,” de Erausquin said.

The Alzheimer’s Association is a funding contributor to this three-continent initiative. The association’s support will go to Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., which is leading the biomarkers research core of the study, and to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, which is leading a study of biomarkers as predictors of outcomes.

International consortium

The Alzheimer’s Association Consortium on Chronic Neuropsychiatric Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 began in 2021 and includes the participant enrolling sites. “Seed money from the Alzheimer’s Association supported the creation of this international consortium,” de Erausquin said. “This earlier funding also sponsored data collection in Argentina during the first couple of years of the pandemic.”

The Argentine sample is from inhabitants of the Andes region on the country’s border with Chile and Bolivia. De Erausquin spent time there during and after the acute phase of the pandemic getting the effort underway.

Reflecting demographics

South Texas is another target. “The San Antonio and Laredo sample will be 60% to 90% Hispanic, matching the ethnic makeup of the region,” de Erausquin said.

The goal of the five recruitment sites is to identify and enroll a study population that is as representative of under-represented minorities as possible and consists of ethnic groups most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, he said.

UT Health San Antonio is the primary grant awardee, and subcontracts will go to Albert Einstein School of Medicine, to the University of Washington in Seattle, to the Laredo Health Department, to Fundacion FULTRA in Argentina and the University of Ibadan in Nigeria.

Notes

The project is titled “Interaction between SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Ancestral Genomic Variations in the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease” (ISAVRAD).

De Erausquin is the Zachry Foundation Distinguished Professor of Alzheimer’s Clinical Care and Research and the Greehey Family Foundation Distinguished University Professor of Alzheimer’s Research at UT Health San Antonio. He conducts studies at the Biggs Institute and the Research Imaging Institute at UT Health San Antonio.

The Biggs Institute is a national center of excellence that, in collaboration with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, is the state’s only Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) as designated by the National Institute on Aging.

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 $400 million. Driving substantial economic impact with its six professional schools, a diverse workforce of 7,900, an annual expense budget of $1.46 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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Will Sansom, UT Health Science Center San Antonio, 210-567-2579, [email protected], www.uthscsa.edu

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The Ultimate English/Spanish Bilingual Mental Health and Wellness App for Leaders Available for Android and iOS

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I-M.I.N.D.™ created IMINDNOW, a comprehensive wellness bilingual (Spanish/English) app designed to empower leaders – parents, managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, influencers, and anyone who wants to improve their leadership skills – on their journey toward well-being and success was launched December 14th,2023.

WINDERMERE, Fla., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Leadership can be both rewarding and demanding, and for leaders, the challenges can be even more pronounced. IMINDNOW is here to provide a transformative solution, combining leadership development and mental health and well-being support, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling life.

María Feaster, founder of I-M.I.N.D.™ Inc, who has benefited from the mindfulness practice created IMINDNOW so that the English/Spanish speaking community has access to inspiring and uplifting content that transforms their mind, spirit, and body.

“As leaders – parents, managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and influencers, we experience challenges such as decision-making, time management, stress management, and conflict resolution, among others. We need to take care of our well-being to succeed in the workplace, our families, and friendships. I created IMINDNOW to empower the English/Spanish speaking leaders to transform their mind, spirit, and body during their journey toward well-being and success,” says Maria.

IMINDNOW Transforms The Mind, Spirit, and Body for Leaders Everywhere.

1. Leadership support: IMINDNOW offers a wide range of content in numerous categories that users can select according to their need and interest and that will holistically result in a journey toward well-being and success.

2. Leadership Development Tool: IMINDNOW integrates leadership development categories designed to help users refine their leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and decision-making abilities.

3. Business Success: IMINDNOW offers resources to business owners and entrepreneurs for managing stress, enhancing productivity, and driving business success.

4. Breathing Notifications: in IMINDNOW users can program notifications to remind them to breathe consciously and, in this way, to be in the here and now.

5. Self-assessment: users can track their mood, according to the content they listen to daily.

6. Community and Support: users can connect with a global community of like-minded individuals. It makes it easy to keep in touch with the groups the users create and those the users are invited to where they can share information to strengthen their leadership, growth, and empowerment. Users can learn from others while providing and receiving support in a welcoming environment.

7. Daily Growth: IMINDNOW provides daily motivational quotes to start your day with optimism and energy.

8. Bilingual Spanish / English App: IMINDNOW is completely English / Spanish bilingual, which is ideal for users who want to learn, practice, and perfect their second language while improving their well-being.

9. 24/7 Accessibility: IMINDNOW is accessible anytime, anywhere, ensuring users can access mental health and wellness resources and leadership support when they need it most.

What makes IMINDNOW different?

Leaders – parents, managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and influencers- often sacrifice their own well-being for the success of their organizations and families. I-M.I.N.D.™ recognizes the importance of self-care for leaders. By providing practical tools for mental health and leadership development, IMINDNOW empowers its users to navigate the complexities of well-being and success.

Availability:

The IMINDNOW app is now available for download on both Android and iOS devices. Whether you’re an experienced leader, a parent, a manager, a business owner, an entrepreneur, an influencer, or someone who wants to improve their leadership skills, IMINDNOW is your dedicated companion in the pursuit of balanced leadership while staying mentally fit.

Unlock your full potential as a leader with IMINDNOW. Download the app today and embark on a transformative journey.

I-M.I.N.D.- BREATH DEEP AND EMPOWER YOUR BODY, SPIRIT, AND MIND.

If you would like to learn more about IMINDNOW, go to www.imindnow.com, https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-m-i-n-d/?viewAsMember=true, and https://www.facebook.com/Imindnow

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Health: Psychology

CancerIQ Adds Dr. Jeffrey Weitzel, MD as Strategic Advisor

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“Dr. Weitzel has developed a valuable, multidimensional perspective working across education, industry and clinical sectors, all of which are integral to our business model,” said Feyi Ayodele, CEO and co-founder of CancerIQ. “We are excited to tap this unparalleled expertise and officially bring Dr. Weitzel on board to help take CancerIQ to the next level.”

Dr. Weitzel has collaborated with CancerIQ since the platform’s early product development stages. CancerIQ first partnered with Dr. Weitzel to conduct a rigorous analysis of the barriers clinicians face when putting cancer genetics training into practice. This research paved the way for CancerIQ’s purpose-built precision prevention platform, which is now empowering genetics-trained professionals to apply their knowledge in over 225 diverse clinical locations across the country.

“Dr. Weitzel and I have worked together for over 30 years in cancer genomics,” said Olufunmilayo Olopade, MD, FACP, Chief Scientific Officer and Co-founder, CancerIQ. “I am excited to have an esteemed peer on board to help continue to improve our platform and service offerings.”

As a strategic advisor, Dr. Weitzel will work with CancerIQ to advance translational research in the delivery of cancer genetics and genomics. Today most patients with elevated cancer risk only learn of this risk after diagnosis, according to the President’s Cancer Panel 2022 Report. In alignment with the Panel’s recommendations to expand access to genetics to support cancer prevention and early detection, CancerIQ remains focused on identifying barriers to access and accelerating digital solutions that make these life-saving tools accessible to all patients. CancerIQ also joined the national Cancer Moonshot CancerX coalition, a public-private partnership for digital innovation in oncology, as part of its commitment to delivering on this mission at the highest levels. Dr. Weitzel’s expertise will help CancerIQ continue to advance the goals of CancerX and the President’s Cancer Panel.

“Bringing cancer genomics into everyday care can be a challenge due to many factors, including provider expertise, genetic testing access and long-term medical management. CancerIQ’s efforts to provide critical practice support address these challenges closely align with my personal mission to expand access to cancer risk assessment for all patients.” said Dr. Weitzel. “As a strategic advisor to CancerIQ, I look forward to driving continued innovation in this space.”

Dr. Weitzel’s past research emphasizes precision prevention and implementation science to expand access to cancer risk reduction tools and address disparities at both the local and global levels. He is a Breast Cancer Research Foundation Scholar, support that enabled him to develop the Genomic Risk Assessment for Cancer Implementation and Sustainment (GRACIAS) project, which aims to reduce disparities in hereditary breast cancer outcomes throughout Latin America. He was the founder of the Clinical Cancer Genomics Community Research Network and his influential contributions to cancer research and human genetics education merited the 2019 American Society of Human Genetics Award for Human Genetics Education, the 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology Conquer Cancer Research Professorship in Breast Cancer Disparities and an honorary professorship for the Latin American School of Oncology.

Dr. Weitzel is also a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and served on the NCCN Genetics/Familial Risk Assessment practice guidelines committee for 19 years. He earned his medical degree from University of Minnesota Medical School.

About CancerIQ

CancerIQ is the only cancer-focused precision health platform that empowers healthcare providers to detect cancer earlier and prevent it altogether across all patient populations. Integrated directly into real-time EHR workflows, CancerIQ makes it easy to gather comprehensive patient data, automatically map it to the latest evidence-based guidelines, and expand access to personalized care plans, cutting-edge clinical solutions, and genomic innovations. Learn more at canceriq.com, and follow CancerIQ on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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Learn About Recent Developments in Medical Technology on Advancements

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Explore how science and technology are working together to foster innovation.

JUPITER, Fla., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — An upcoming segment of Advancements with Ted Danson will explore how advances in medical devices are improving patient care in health and medicine.

With a look at AlPep LLC (AlPep), the show will explore UniSUC, an EUCD External Urinary Catheter Device for adult urinary incontinence management. Viewers will learn how the non-invasive (external) urine management system is improving patient care for various adult incontinence populations, including the bed-bound or those with limited mobility.

Audiences will hear how UniSUC’s versatility provides a comfortable, low-cost universal solution for adult incontinence that can be used on either female or male patients.

“UniSUC is engineered with precision to address the challenges of incontinence with a dignified, non-invasive solution that’s both effective and comfortable for users. To rethink traditional methods, the unisex system not only enhances patient outcomes, but also delivers caregiver workflows, ensuring that both efficiency and care go hand-in-hand,” said, Alvin M. Pepito, RN, PHN, CEO of AlPep LLC.

The show will also explore how the company remains focused on introducing innovative products that offer superior solutions and alternatives to existing products.

“We are excited to share how innovations in the industry are providing game-changing solutions for medical patients,” said John Galvin, senior producer for the Advancements series.

About AlPep LLC:
At the forefront of innovation, UniSUC’s non-invasive urinary management solutions enhance the quality of life for individuals with incontinence. AlPep’s cutting-edge products offer reliability, comfort, and dignity to improve patient outcomes as well as to reduce caregiver workload and cost-effectiveness. In addition to revolutionizing incontinence care and to supporting the millions who face related challenges, UniSUC remains committed to keeping healthcare practices environmentally sustainable.

For more information, visit: https://www.alpepllc.com/.

About Advancements and DMG Productions:
Advancements is an information-based educational television series that explores recent developments taking place across several industries and economies. Shining a light on important issues and topics impacting society today, the series features the cutting-edge improvements, state-of-the-art technologies, and innovative solutions responsible for shaping, molding, and transforming our world.

Backed by experts in various fields, DMG Productions is dedicated to education and advancement, and to consistently producing commercial-free, educational programming for viewers and networks.

For more information, please visit http://www.AdvancementsTV.com or call 866-496-4065.

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Sarah McBrayer, DMG Productions, 866-496-4065, [email protected], www.AdvancementsTV.com

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Chicago Fire Department Foundation Celebrates 2023 Heroes

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The 2023 Founders Award was presented to Gallagher Insurance, Risk Management and Consulting for their dedicated support to the CFD and citizens of Chicago. Tom Tropp, Gallagher’s Global Chief Ethics Officer, accepted the award, reinforcing Gallagher’s commitment to the brave men and women of the Chicago Fire Department.

The luncheon recognized 15 CFD heroes who exemplify the qualities at the core of every CFD member – honor, courage and commitment. The 2023 CFD Heroes are:

  • Firefighter Award of Valor – FF/EMT Juan Gonzales rescued a trapped victim in an intense and dangerous apartment fire.
  • Firefighter Award of Valor – Captain John Haring discovered and rescued an unconscious victim in an uncontrolled house fire.
  • Paramedic Award of Valor – Paramedic in Charge Randie Hillison and Fire Paramedic Karen Nuemann disregarded their own safety when assisting a pregnant gunshot victim as shots were fired around them.
  • Firefighter of the Year and Paramedic of the Year – This team of firefighters and paramedics rescued and performed lifesaving measures on a firefighter who was electrocuted and went into cardiac arrest while extinguishing a fire in a flooded basement.
    • Captain/EMT Denijal Milat
    • FF/EMT Christopher Wyher .
    • FF/EMT Timothy Beucher
    • FF/EMT Brandon Gasparas
    • LT/EMT David Navarro
    • FF Frank Carone
    • FF/EMT Daniel Myers
    • PIC Steven Gutzmer
    • FPM Terry Jones, Jr.
    • FF/EMT Michael Guzolek
    • FF/EMT Kevin Mayer

In addition, St. Ignatius high school junior John Hennelly received the 2023 Civilian Life Saving Award. While on a lakefront run with his school’s cross-country team, Hennelly noticed a man in Lake Michigan yelling for help and immediately sprang into action to assist the man until the CFD arrived.

For more information and to donate, visit the Chicago Fire Department Foundation at cfdfoundation.com.

About the Chicago Fire Department Foundation

The Chicago Fire Department Foundation supports the critical lifesaving work of the Chicago Fire Department. The Foundation works collaboratively with the CFD and its members to support its most crucial priorities: to reduce firefighter, paramedic and civilian deaths and injury. The Foundation supports CFD initiatives for education, fire prevention, training and equipment needs that are not funded through city, state, or federal budgets. The Foundation assists the firefighters/paramedics and their families in times of need.

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Dorothy Coyle, Chicago Fire Department Foundation, 1 7733326201, [email protected], cfdfoundation.com

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