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The Retreat at Sunbrook Senior Living Scores a Strike with Their 1st Annual Turkey Bowl Fundraiser

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“I am humbled and inspired by the incredible spirit of our residents and the unwavering support of our St. George community”, said Garrett Wilkerson, Executive Director of The Retreat at Sunbrook. “The Turkey Bowl was a testament to the compassion and unity that define us, and I couldn’t be prouder of the collective effort to make Barbara Nash’s dream come true. In St. George, we prove that together, we can turn dreams into reality.”

Barbara Nash, a resilient and positive resident of Sunbrook, was nominated as the deserving recipient of this heartwarming program. Her life took a significant turn last year when she suffered a stroke shortly after Christmas. Nash, who had always been an active and adventurous individual, is known for her daring spirit, even riding in a hot air balloon in her earlier years. The stroke changed the course of Nash’s life, and she required significant adjustments to her living space. Sunbrook dedicated itself to retrofitting her apartment to ensure it met her unique needs, allowing her to regain some sense of independence and comfort.

Nash’s dream, despite her challenging circumstances, was to experience the tranquility and beauty of Zion National Park while enjoying an overnight spa retreat, complete with massages and pampering to uplift her spirits. Her radiant smile at the Turkey Bowl event showcased her excitement for the upcoming adventure, despite her inability to verbally express her emotions.

The Turkey Bowl event Sunbrook participated in, not only raised essential funds but also brought the entire community together in a heartwarming display of support for Nash and her fellow residents. The event provided an opportunity for residents to participate in the spirit of camaraderie, laughter, and fun as they shared the joy of bowling.

About The Retreat at Sunbrook: The Retreat at Sunbrook is a premier senior living community in St. George, Utah, offering assisted living and memory care services. With a commitment to providing exceptional care and an engaging lifestyle, The Retreat offers a range of personalized services and amenities to meet the unique needs of each resident. From luxurious accommodations to vibrant social activities, The Retreat is dedicated to ensuring seniors enjoy a fulfilling and enriching retirement experience. For more information about The Retreat at Sunbrook, call (435) 272-0202 or visit theretreatatsunbrook.com.

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Janet Davis, MERIDIAN SENIOR LIVING, 1 7036748310, [email protected], www.meridiansenior.com

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Brown & Brown Absence Services Group announces appointment of new President and new Chief Operating Officer

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Ms. Schreiber brings over 20 years of experience in relationship management, leadership and developing innovative growth strategies, including 15 years spent developing a deep understanding of the employee benefits industry. She brings a proven track record of success in growing market presence to the role of president. Ms. Schreiber will lead Brown & Brown Absence’s efforts to expand into new markets and enhance the value the company drives for existing customers, including growth in employee benefits and Medicare insurance solutions and meeting employer needs related to absence and disability.

Mr. Sullivan, the new COO, is a seasoned executive with a background in operational leadership and analytics, turning data into information that drives the business forward. With 18 years of leadership experience, he has consistently optimized operational processes and efficiencies, resulting in improved performance and profitability. In this role, Mr. Sullivan will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across Brown & Brown Absence Services Group’s entire value chain while also spearheading the implementation of new and emerging strategic initiatives.

“We are excited to name Gina and Sean to these critical executive positions,” said Michael Shunney, CEO. “Their combined experience in expanding market presence and enhancing operational excellence will be instrumental in propelling Brown & Brown Absence as we look to grow and deepen our services portfolio. These strategic appointments demonstrate our commitment to delivering excellence to our customers and stakeholders while investing in new strategic businesses and continuing to excel in our foundational service lines, where we’ve maintained a leadership position for many years.”

Ms. Schreiber will focus on market research, customer insights and innovation that enhances our brand and positions us for sustained success. Meanwhile, Mr. Sullivan will lead efforts to streamline and optimize all operational functions to drive operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction through quality service delivery, all while maintaining the brand promise at the highest levels.

About Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, LLC

Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, LLC, is focused on adding value across the absence continuum. We bring industry-wide experience and extensive capabilities to deliver value-driven solutions that meet the evolving needs of disability insurance companies and self-insured entities. Our solutions include SSDI advocacy, medical file review, clinical services, advisory services, recovery services, claims management, talent solutions and consultative solutions. Aevo Services, an affiliate of Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, provides Medicare eligibility and policy decision advisory services. For more information, please visit http://www.bbabsence.com.

About Brown & Brown, Inc.

Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm, delivering risk management solutions to individuals and businesses since 1939. With 16,000+ teammates in approximately 500 locations worldwide, we are committed to providing innovative strategies to help protect what our customers value most. For more information or to find an office near you, please visit bbinsurance.com.

Media Contact

Courtney Scott, Brown & Brown Absence Services, 1 6173088697, [email protected], Brown & Brown Absence Services

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The Art of Campaign Design, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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  •     For challenging targets, it is often necessary to rigorously characterize target protein activity and optimize screening buffers, which has proved crucial for effective hit identification
  •     Moreover, there are new screening methods for discovering compounds with novel mechanisms of action, including covalent inhibitors and molecular glues
  •     These examples illustrate how innovative thinking and a sophisticated approach to DEL screening campaign design can bring success to challenging drug discovery projects

To discover tailored DEL campaigns and innovative hit identification for challenging targets, join X-Chem experts, Dr. Zhen Chen, Ph.D., senior principal research scientist, and Anthony Keefe, Ph.D., senior vice president, Alliance Management and Innovation, for the live webinar on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at 10 a.m. EST (4 p.m. CET/EU-Central).
For more information, or to register for this event, visit DNA-Encoded Library Screening: The Art of Campaign Design.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars and digital content to the global life science, food, healthcare and medical device communities. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps professionals stay current with industry developments, regulations and jobs. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, vkovacevic@xtalks.com

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Enhancing Treatments using Targeted Protein Degradation, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Due to its advantages in low application dose and side effects, and the ability to make the ‘undruggable’ druggable with less concern about direct activity inhibition, UPD drug development pipelines have increased dramatically in recent years for a variety of indications, including cancer, autoimmunity, neurodegeneration infections as well as agriculture.

To develop UPD drugs, both degrader components as well as target proteins are essential and are the start. Efficient and highly customized protein production will be a strong engine that can boost UPD drug discovery. GenScript has production experience on more than 200 ubiquitin ligase constructs and has provided thousands of high-quality target protein candidates.

Join this webinar to explore insights into TPD and learn new avenues for enhanced treatment efficacy through selective protein removal.

Join Yongheng Huang, Doctor in Biochemistry, Protein Senior Scientist, GenScript, for the live webinar on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 9am EST (3pm CET/EU-Central).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Enhancing Treatments using Targeted Protein Degradation.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars and digital content to the global life science, food, healthcare and medical device communities. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps professionals stay current with industry developments, regulations and jobs. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

Media Contact

Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, [email protected]

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Automating High-throughput Peptide Synthesis and Purification, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Automated parallel peptide synthesizers enable the preparation of hundreds to thousands of peptides simultaneously, further driving a peptide drug discovery campaign. However, solutions that address the onerous downstream and high-throughput workup requirements for those peptide libraries are limited.

A demand for changes to the traditional workflow to avoid significant productivity bottlenecks has begun. The featured speaker will present data demonstrating a disruptive approach to downstream handling of peptide libraries that replaces traditionally manual processes without compromising peptide integrity and product yield. All the while potentially improving purity before delivery to downstream biological assays. Join this webinar to gain insight into the uncompromising criteria and understand how those demands are addressed in this newly proposed peptide library workflow.

Join Elizabeth Denton, PhD, Senior Scientist, Biotage, for the live webinar on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 11am EST (4pm GMT/UK).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Unparalleled Peptide Library Production: Automating High-throughput Peptide Synthesis and Purification.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

Media Contact

Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, [email protected]

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Lifestyle: Self Help

Exploring Porous Glass as a Cutting-Edge Substrate for Life Science Applications, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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In this webinar, Dr. Bill James, PhD, will share an innovation in porous glass, SCHOTT CoralPor®, that has broad applications across life science. Porous glass can be used as a substrate to improve DNA synthesis, serve as a superior alternative to standard nitrocellulose membranes for filtration or separation, carry liquids more efficiently and more. Utilization has even extended further into an innovative application space: point-of-care (POC) diagnostics.

In this cutting-edge landscape, CoralPor® porous glass stands out as a potential game-changing material due to its distinctive properties, high specific surface area and rigid microstructure, offering a series of inherent advantages over competing materials within the POC domain. Leveraging these characteristics, devices utilizing porous glass manifest superior performance metrics, which have been instrumental in reshaping the landscape of diagnostic applications.

Join this webinar to explore the diverse applications of porous glass, from improving DNA synthesis to serving as a superior alternative in filtration and separation processes.

Join Dr. James Downs, Business Development Manager, US, SCHOTT MINIFAB; and Bill James, VP of R&D and New Ventures, SCHOTT North America, for the live webinar on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 11am EST.

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Exploring Porous Glass as a Cutting-Edge Substrate for Life Science Applications.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars and digital content to the global life science, food, healthcare and medical device communities. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps professionals stay current with industry developments, regulations and jobs. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

Media Contact

Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, [email protected]

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Health

Transforming Communication on a Global Scale

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The Solution
Enter Skyted, the brainchild of former Airbus VP, Stéphane Hersen. Skyted’s Silent Mask is not just a mask; it’s an experience designed to tackle the growing need for secure silent communication. Harnessing the expertise of deep tech aeronautical engineering, Skyted has developed an innovative acoustic solution that ensures silent, secure, and confidential audio and video calls from any location – on land, water, and even in the air.

Be Part of the Demo Experience at CES 2024:
To showcase the transformative power of Skyted’s Mobility Privacy Mask and Hybrid Silent Mask, there will be live Skyted demonstrations at the following CES 2024 events in Las Vegas:

  •     CES Unveiled, Jan. 7 (5 p.m. at Mandalay Bay Convention Center)
  •     Pepcom, Jan. 8 (7 p.m. at The Mirage)
  •     ShowStoppers, Jan. 9 (6 p.m. at Bellagio)
  •     Throughout CES Jan. 9-12 at Skyted’s booth in Eureka Park (details below).

Skyted at CES in Eureka Park:
Where: The Venetian Expo, Hall G – booth 61001 in Eureka Park
When: January 9 to 12, 2024
Times: Jan.9/10 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.), Jan.11 (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.), Jan.12 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

To book an interview and experience a live Skyted Mask demo with CEO Stéphane Hersen email us at the media contacts below.

About Skyted:
Founded in 2021, Skyted is at the forefront of revolutionizing communication. Supported by the French Aerospace Lab (ONERA), Airbus, and the European Space Agency, Skyted is committed to providing everyone with the ability to make silent, secure, and confidential calls and video calls from anywhere. Skyted’s Gaming Mask will allow gamers worldwide to indulge in roaring gaming sessions without disturbing anyone around.

Join us at CES 2024 and witness the future of communication unfold with Skyted’s Silent Mask Experience.

Website: https://skyted.io/

Kickstarter:
Stay tuned for Skyted’s Kickstarter launch on January 8, 2024, and be part of transforming the way the world communicates.

Media Contacts:

English Media:
Colin Trethewey / PRmediaNow Communications
[email protected]

French Media:
Aurore Guery / Skyted
[email protected]

Media Contact

Colin Trethewey, Skyted, 813.480.1354, [email protected], https://skyted.io/

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Ideal Option Partners with Baltimore City Health and Police Departments to Host “COVID & Coats” Community Drive Event

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All members of the community are invited to receive vaccinations and learn more about recovery resources at Langston Hughes CRBC on Friday, December 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioids, methamphetamine, alcohol and polysubstance, is partnering with Baltimore City Health Department, Police Department and other organizations to host COVID & Coats, a community drive event for city residents. Attendees will have access to COVID and flu vaccinations, warm coat donations and local recovery resources. The event will also have an onsite food pantry and a bounce house for children to enjoy.

According to the Maryland Health Department, there has been a recent uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the state. During the first week of December, there were 386 people in Maryland hospitalized with COVID-19 and 90 people died from the virus within that same week. Officials are urging residents to get vaccinated, including booster shots, to prevent infection.

COVID & Coats will take place on Friday, December 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Langston Hughes Community, Business & Resource Center, located at 5011 Arbutus Ave in Baltimore. In addition to receiving onsite vaccinations, attendees will have the chance to learn more about local recovery resource organizations, gain insight into their work and pick up educational materials.

For questions about this event, email Olivia Roe, marketing director for Ideal Option, at [email protected].

About Ideal Option 

Headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, Ideal Option was founded in 2012 and has since helped more than 75,000 patients through a network of 80+ office-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinics across 9 states. With a mission to serve under-served communities, Ideal Option accepts all forms of insurance including Medicaid and Medicare. Financial assistance and payment plans are also available. 

Ideal Option’s team of medical providers carry certifications in Addiction and Emergency Medicine, Internal, and Family Medicine, among other specialties. The company also employs social workers, caseworkers, counselors, and mental health practitioners. This holistic approach helps drive positive outcomes, including family stability, stable housing, improved overall health, and reduced rates of recidivism.  

In all the communities it serves, Ideal Option collaborates with existing stakeholders and providers to improve the continuum of care. This approach includes partnerships with emergency rooms and county jail systems, where individuals with substance use disorder often appear, as well as collaborating with numerous support agencies and municipal programs addressing social needs such as housing, mental health, and nutrition support. 

Media Contact

Olivia Roe, Ideal Option, 1 9199466644, [email protected], www.idealoption.com

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American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Hosts its 43rd Annual Conference

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The ASLMS Annual Conference is known as the place where all the latest breakthroughs in the field of medical lasers and energy-based devices are first presented and discussed. Hundreds of clinical and basic science studies are submitted each year to highlight the latest developments and newest devices on the market.

“ASLMS is a unique society where people from many specialties in clinical medicine come together with scientists and engineers to explore energy-based technologies to improve patient care,” said Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, ASLMS President. “Diversity is our strength, and we have developed a program that reflects this.”

The 2024 conference will feature a greater emphasis on the science and engineering behind the devices. In addition to the Basic Science and Translational Research abstract sessions, new workshops include How Does It Work? Inside the Machines, Lasers in Surgical Specialties: Basic Science and Translational Applications, Think Tank: Beyond the Shark Tank., and Fundamentals and Applications of Photobiomodulation (LLLT).

On April 11, the ASLMS Plenary Session will feature Mordecai D. Rosen, PhD, an acclaimed plasma physicist from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Dr. Rosen will discuss the world’s largest laser at the National Ignition Facility (NIF), detailing the 2022 achievement of generating more fusion energy than the laser energy driving it—a breakthrough with implications for carbon-free, inherently safe fusion energy production.

With over 40 workshops, daily special sessions, and cutting-edge research studies, the ASLMS Annual Conference will be the go-to meeting in 2024 for practical knowledge and an understanding of the future of energy-based medicine.

The Society offers complimentary registration to qualified members of the press who wish to attend the conference. For more information about all registration options, visit aslms.org/annual-conference-2024.

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) is the largest multi-disciplinary professional organization dedicated to the development and application of lasers and related technology for health care applications. ASLMS promotes excellence in patient care by advancing biomedical application of lasers and other related technologies worldwide. ASLMS members include physicians, surgeons, nurses, and allied health professionals representing multiple specialties, physicists involved in product development, biomedical engineers, biologists, industry representatives and manufacturers. For more information on the Society’s mission, vision, and leaders, visit ASLMS | About ASLMS 

Media Contact

Andrea Alstad, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc., 715-845-9283, [email protected], https://www.aslms.org/

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Health: Psychology

Mobile Satellite Users Association Announces Newly Elected 2024 Board of Directors

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Representing satellite mobile users and solution providers globally, MSUA’s 2024 board of directors includes, (alphabetically by last name):

  • Francis Auricchio, President and CEO, Mission Microwave Technologies
  • M. Brian Barnett, Founder and CEO, Solstar Space Company
  • Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, SVP, Government Strategy and Policy, U.S., Inmarsat
  • Ana Maria Edwards, VP Channel Sales, Blue Sky Network
  • Erwan Emilian, CEO and Board Member, IEC Telecom
  • Andrew Faiola, Individual MSUA Member
  • Doug Harvey, VP Business Development and Marketing, Galaxy Broadband Communications
  • Roger McGarrahan, CEO, Pathfinder Digital
  • Lilac Muller, SVP Product Development, Kymeta
  • J. Alberto Palacios, CEO, Globalsat Group
  • Joel Schroeder, Director Land Mobile, Intelsat

In addition to announcing the 2024 board of directors, MSUA announced that nominations and sponsorships are now open for the 2024 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards. Nominations for the awards program close on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 11:59pm East.

The annual Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. This annual awards program recognizes the leading satellite mobile innovations from across the industry and around the world. Sponsorships and tickets for this special awards program are available now. Space is limited. The details are available at msua.org/awards.

To learn more about the MSUA and apply for membership, visit msua.org/join.

For more information visit https://www.msua.org.

ABOUT MSUA

The Mobile Satellite Users Association is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting the interests of users of satellite services for mobile communication, navigation, and safety worldwide. The association fosters the exchange of news, information, and ideas among and between users, suppliers of equipment and services, operators of satellite systems, and the various entities affecting the future of the industry. MSUA sponsors the annual Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards, celebrating the top anticipated and market-proven advancements in satellite services, and collaborates with conference organizers around the world to shape and facilitate conference programming dedicated to the users of satellite services. We invite you to join MSUA and to take part in our community. Visit msua.org to learn more.

Twitter: @MSUAorg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/msua/

Media Contact

Lisa Dreher, Mobile Satellite Users Association, 1 4254421301, [email protected], https://www.msua.org/

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