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School Wellbeing Solutions, a leader in education and leadership development, is expanding its reach to more school districts nationwide

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“We’re beyond a standalone training; we’re an opportunity to workshop with colleagues in a way many have never done,” says Founder Martín Blank, emphasizing the collaborative and transformative nature of their programs.

At the heart of School Wellbeing Solutions is a team of research-based practitioners and experts in wellbeing, positive psychology, education, facilitation, and data analysis. But the company doesn’t do the work for schools – it empowers leaders with the tools to create healthy systems according to their unique vision. This unique blend of skills and approaches contributes to the remarkable outcomes the company achieves.

Dave Gentile, superintendent of Ewing Public Schools says this about his team’s experience with School Wellbeing Solutions:

“I think that most professional development will tell you that the answer you’re looking for is out there and we’re going to give it to you. We’re the solution as the provider. This isn’t that. This is empowering others to find the answers and solutions within. The solutions are all there. To not only enjoy the work but to enjoy the company of each other. Being a better human being, and also being more productive. All those answers exist in all of us if you know how to tap into them. And that’s what I think this training does that no others do.”

In just 12 months, School Wellbeing Solutions expanded its reach from three to 20 school districts across the United States. In a New Jersey resilience journey district, participants showed astounding outcomes:

  • 100% reporting more enjoyable and productive team interactions.
  • 95% reporting increased connectedness in building positive workplace cultures.
  • 95% reporting improved relationships with self (the core of all leadership traits).
  • 88% reporting marked improvement in personal resilience.
  • 88% reporting greater work-life harmony.

Blank reflects on the evolution of School Wellbeing Solutions. Starting as a teacher and evolving into an administrator, vendor, consultant, and positive psychology researcher, Blank identified a critical pattern—the interconnectedness of student outcomes, teacher performance, and leader wellbeing. This realization led to the creation of the Resilience Journey, designed to empower leaders to authentically engage with their teams and enhance their own well-being and team dynamics.

School Wellbeing Solutions envisions a future where all districts and schools prioritize staff and teacher wellbeing. With district clients in Hawaii, California, Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, plans include leveraging partnerships with master facilitators, adding a suite of asynchronous offerings, offering train-the-trainer programs, and establishing certification programs for resilient leadership in partnership with universities.

“Happy adults are a school’s most valuable resource. Parents ultimately want to send their children to a school where teachers and staff are happy and engaged. That’s because happy people have the capacity to care for others. We are ready to be an integral part of any school district serious about strategic initiatives for leader and staff wellbeing and retention,” Martín Blank states.

School Wellbeing Solutions is the go-to choice for staff wellbeing and retention. Their innovative, data-based approach stands as the antithesis of traditional training, helping to build workplaces that attract and retain top talent, starting with healthy leadership teams. One of their core values is that positive psychology, powered by engaging, conversation-style training and coaching and a deep care for the human behind the employee holds the key to transformational change in schools. Results in every partner district show that investing in School Wellbeing Solutions pays off through improved relationships, staff engagement, wellbeing, and retention measures.

About Martín Blank

Martín Blank, founder of School Wellbeing Solutions, began as an educator addressing student stress in 2006. Recognized for his innovative stress-management practices, he founded Astronauts SEL in 2017. A 2019 UPenn Fellow, Martín now focuses on teacher, leader, and k12 staff wellbeing, impacting over 20,000 individuals during the pandemic.

Media Contact

Martín Blank, School Wellbeing Solutions, +1 510 338 2650, [email protected], https://schoolwellbeingsolutions.com/

SOURCE School Wellbeing Solutions

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Premia Spine’s TOPS™ System Launches In VA Hospitals

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The TOPS™ System, an advanced motion preservation spinal device, offers a new treatment option for spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis patients. Its availability in VA hospitals signifies a major advancement in spinal care for Veterans, providing a non-fusion alternative that is aligned with the device’s FDA-approved “superior to fusion” designation.

“We are thrilled to see the TOPS™ System become accessible to our nation’s heroes,” added Peter Wehrly, President of Premia Spine. “This is more than just a milestone for Premia Spine; it’s a significant stride in our ongoing commitment to enhancing the lives of Veterans through state-of-the-art medical solutions.”

Premia Spine appreciates the pivotal role VA hospitals play in advancing spinal healthcare, and their collective commitment to providing the best possible solutions for Veterans. The Company extends its appreciation to the Veterans Administration and is thankful for this opportunity to partner on TOPS™ System.

About Premia Spine

Premia Spine, a medical technology company, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for patients suffering from chronic leg and back pain. Its products are specifically designed to offer durability, stability, and increased mobility to those struggling with lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, and related spinal conditions. The TOPS System, Premia Spine’s flagship product, has received the CE mark and has now obtained approval for distribution within the United States.

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Peter Wehrly, Premia Spine, 1 (303) 324-4983, [email protected], https://premiaspine.us/

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Celebrating Dr. Lena Varone’s Continued Excellence at the New York Center for Cosmetic Dentistry

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Her knowledge of artistry and aesthetics enhances her ability to create stunning smile makeovers, aligning perfectly with NYCCD’s dedication to cosmetic dental excellence.

“We are privileged to celebrate Dr. Lena Varone’s continued excellence within our team,” said Dr. Emanuel Layliev, premiere cosmetic dentist at NYCCD. “Her exceptional skills and patient-centered approach align seamlessly with our mission to provide unique, personalized dental care. We are confident that she will continue to be an invaluable asset to our patients and our team.”

NYCCD values teamwork, actively collaborating to ensure a unified and high-quality approach in the care of all patients. Dr. Varone’s commitment to delivering the highest quality care in a warm and welcoming environment has earned her recognition and respect from both patients and peers. As an active member of prestigious dental associations and a Fellow of the International Academy of Dental Facial Aesthetics, Dr. Varone continues to lead in advancing dental technology and treatment modalities.

NYCCD’s dedication to personalized care has established them as a trusted provider for a wide array of dental services, ranging from complete smile makeovers to subtle enhancements. For over 40 years, they have catered to a diverse clientele not only from the New York metropolitan area, but from all over the world! Their comprehensive range of services includes veneers, bonding, whitening, crowns, bridges, porcelain inlays/onlays, implants, Invisalign orthodontics, gum reshaping, cleanings, and more, all tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.

For additional information about NYCCD and the full spectrum of services they offer, please visit their website at https://www.nyccd.com/.

About New York Center for Cosmetic Dentistry (NYCCD):

NYCCD is New York’s premier smile design and smile restoration center, known for its exceptional service and cosmetic expertise. The center offers a wide range of services, all utilizing advanced technology. NYCCD prides itself on treating each client as unique, honoring their individual beauty and smile aspirations.

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Charlotte Arkwright, Exults, 954 – 773 – 9920, Charlotte.Arkwright@exults.com

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NAMB Applauds Congressional Lawmakers for the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (S.3502), Designed to End the Use of Trigger Leads

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New Legislation would protect consumers by ending the practice of mortgage application data being sold to parties not associated with mortgage transactions

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), the voice of the mortgage industry representing the interests of mortgage professionals and home buyers for the past 50-years announces its support of Senator Bill Hagerty and Senator Jack Reed’s recently introduced trigger leads legislation; the Homebuyers’ Privacy Protection Act (S.3502) in the U.S. Senate.

The Homebuyers’ Privacy Protection Act (S.3502) would end the dangerous practice of trigger leads which hurts consumers and damages the overall mortgage marketplace.

Trigger leads occur when a consumer applies for a mortgage, and the inquiry to credit by the lender is a trigger that notifies the credit bureau that the consumer is interested in applying for financing. Trigger leads are then sold by the credit bureaus to data brokers (including other lenders) without the consumer’s knowledge or approval.

Consumers are then often bombarded with hundreds of calls that confuse consumers and seek to lure them away from their chosen lenders.

The Homebuyers’ Privacy Protection Act (S.3502) will prohibit a consumer reporting agency from furnishing a trigger lead unless the third party certifies to the consumer reporting agency that the third party has a current relationship with the consumer. The bill is tailored to give consumers more control over the information they receive as part of the homebuying process and eliminates trigger lead abuses while preserving their use in appropriately limited circumstances.

“NAMB is honored to continue working with members of Congress on the Homebuyers’ Privacy Protection Act as this critical legislation will help many people across the nation to end this terrible practice that places undue hardships on consumers, mortgage professionals and the entire marketplace,” said NAMB President Valerie Saunders.

“NAMB and its members have been working on this issue for the past three congresses. We are encouraged by the expanded interest in this issue by Senators Reed and Hagerty as well as members of the House of Representatives,” added Saunders.

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers has been the voice of the mortgage industry representing the interests of mortgage professionals and homebuyers since 1973. NAMB provides mortgage professionals with advocacy, education, and rigorous certification programs to recognize members with the highest levels of professional knowledge and education. NAMB’s active lobbying and advocacy efforts focus on national and state issues, protecting the interests of its members and borrowers. As the leading national trade association for the mortgage industry, NAMB is affiliated with state associations throughout the country and represents the interests of more than 993,000 licensed and registered Mortgage Loan Originators and 68,000 licensed Mortgage Broker and Mortgage Lender businesses throughout the US. The Association hosts several meetings throughout the year. Engage the organization via social media: https://www.facebook.com/NAMBPros

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Joshua Steinfeld, Steinfeld Consulting, 1 339-225-1581, steinfeldconsulting@gmail.com

SOURCE National Association of Mortgage Brokers

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AMC Expands Outreach of Thanksgiving Dinner Deliveries Program

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“Thanksgiving is no time to go hungry, and the dinner deliveries program is one way we can give something back,” said McCarthy, noting that AMC refers to its residents as VIPs. “This goes to our core goal of making coming home the best part of the day for our VIPs. We’re trying to help them build long-lasting home atmospheres, and this is one way we can communicate that value.”

ErinLynn Scott, Regional Property Coordinator at AMC, has been overseeing the Thanksgiving deliveries since the program’s inception in 2010. In the early years, she said, 150–200 dinners were delivered annually. But since 2020, with COVID and other economic factors, the number of annual dinners has risen to over 300. This year’s 416 meals marked an all-time high for the program.

“The number of dinner deliveries is definitely trending upward,” Scott said, “as COVID hit hard for many families and things are much more expensive now.”

AMC manages 61 different properties throughout Southern California, totaling around 11,000 individual apartment units. Toward the end of October, Community Directors managing each property nominate families they think would be a good fit for the Thanksgiving deliveries that year. The community managers can either let the approved families know in advance or surprise them with their meal the week of Thanksgiving.

“Most of the recipients are overwhelmed,” Scott said. “They’re very emotional and often taken aback that someone recognizes their situation and cares about making their Thanksgiving memorable. At AMC, our VIPs are every bit as much a part of the AMC family as any of us working in the office. That type of attitude really blows them away, and they appreciate us stepping up and showing we care.”

Each dinner delivery offers a cornucopia of goodness, including the following items:

  • 13–15-pound turkey.
  • 10-pound bag of potatoes.
  • 2-pound bag of frozen mixed vegetables.
  • Box of stuffing.
  • Pumpkin pie.

AMC partners with Costco in Laguna for the turkeys and El Super in Santa Ana for the rest of the dinner package inclusions. R³ sorts and delivers the dinner items to three AMC communities in Santa Ana, Fullerton and Riverside that serve as hubs for the other properties close to them. The dinner packages are then delivered by the Community Directors at the individual properties.

Scott said she looks forward to coordinating the program for years to come.

“As our organization continues to grow, this program is something that is still true to each of our hearts,” she said. “It’s always a wonderful way for us to begin the holiday season. It’s so humbling to be a part of bringing such joy to our VIPs.”

About AMC
AMC is a subsidiary of Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc., a real estate investment company founded in 1982 by Richard Julian and Frank Holloway. AMC maintains and operates nearly 11,000 multifamily units in Southern California. Find out more at amcliving.com.

Media Contact

Camille Krahe Hardy, Advanced Management Company, (949) 595-5969, [email protected], https://www.amcliving.com/

SOURCE Advanced Management Company

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Imtuitive™, Crafted by a Harvard and Duke-Trained Surgeon, Announces Premium Surgical Recovery Formula

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Imtuitive is a product born from a holistic approach to surgery, where patients are seen as individuals, not just procedures. With its surgeon-formulated recipe, made with smart and trusted ingredients, imtuitive addresses multiple facets of a patient’s surgery prep and recovery, including immune status, wound healing, inflammation, pain control, and enhanced recovery.

“I am thrilled to bring imtuitive to the market, a product that symbolizes a leap forward in the pre and post-surgical care industry,” says Stephen Kavolus, Co-Founder and Head of Operations. “My extensive experience in product and brand development has been instrumental in shaping a mission that not only benefits physicians, but more importantly, offers significant advantages to patients. Our goal is to ensure that patients are not just undergoing surgery but are also optimally prepared and supported throughout their recovery journey.”

“During my residency, the importance of perioperative nutrition was always clear to me,” added Dr. Kavolus. “However, existing products in the market didn’t meet my expectations. That’s why I created imtuitive – to provide a comprehensive nutritional aid that supports safe surgical experiences, tastes great, and is low in unnecessary sugars. The majority of patients enter surgery without optimal nutrition, akin to planting a garden without enriching the soil. You cannot expect the best growth without the right nourishment. Our research-backed formula is designed to reduce complications, morbidity, mortality, and enhance healing and muscle recovery.”

About imtuitive:

Crafted by a surgeon educated at Harvard and Duke, imtuitive is the first-of-its-kind formula, setting a new standard for premium surgical recovery optimization. Proudly family-owned and made in North America, our FDA-compliant labs and factories ensure the highest quality and care in every product.

For more information about imtuitive and its benefits, visit www.imtuitive.com.

Contact:

imtuitive LLC

Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

[email protected] 

+1 (201)-256-1566

Media Contact

Stephen Kavolus, imtuitive, 1 201-256-1566, [email protected], https://www.imtuitive.com/ 

SOURCE imtuitive

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The PrideStaff Companies Celebrate the Spirit of the Holidays with a Generous Gift to Local Family

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This year, The PrideStaff Companies raised $1,000 in the form of gift cards, the most that has been collected since the program’s inception. This generous gift is intended to lift the spirits and brighten the holidays for a family struggling with illness.

Tammi Heaton, Co-CEO of PrideStaff, is proud of the phenomenal generosity of the team this year. “Helping people in the communities we serve is central to our company culture. The PrideStaff Companies offer many opportunities for associates, clients, and internal team members to give back, such as this year’s successful canned food drive benefiting the Fresno Mission,” stated Heaton. “Our Spirit of the Holidays Program is one more way to make a direct, immediate impact on a family in our community.

“The Valley Children’s Hospital does heroic work, and we are thrilled to partner with them to brighten the holiday for a child and their family. We are grateful to every team member who made a contribution—and we’re proud to give back to our community this holiday season and always.”

“It is Valley Children’s mission—each and every day—to help children heal and to care for their families, as well,” said Valley Children’s Social Work Manager Maria L. Gutierrez. “Our team is honored to organize this Spirit of the Holidays event each holiday season and to see our internal teams and external partners come together to support our patients and families in need truly touches my heart. We are extremely grateful for PrideStaff’s generosity over the years and hope we can continue to partner with their generous employees for many years to come.”

About PrideStaff 
PrideStaff was founded in the 1970s as 100% company-owned units and began staffing franchising in 1995. They operate over 80 offices in North America to serve more than 5,000 clients and are headquartered in Fresno, CA. With 40 plus years in the staffing business, PrideStaff offers the resources and expertise of a national firm, with the spirit, dedication, and personal service of smaller, entrepreneurial firms. PrideStaff is the only nationwide, commercial staffing firm in the U.S. and Canada with over $100 million in annual revenue to earn ClearlyRated’s prestigious Best of Staffing 10-Year Diamond Awards five years in a row, highlighting exceptional client and talent service quality. 

For more information on our services, or for staffing franchise information, visit our website.  

Media Contact

Bri Castro, PrideStaff, 559.432.7780, [email protected], https://www.pridestaff.com

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Attached at the Heart, 3rd Edition

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Attached at the Heart is endorsed by parenting experts, pediatricians and luminary moms such as Alanis Morissette and Mayim Bialik, PhD.

“When we co-founded Attachment Parenting International, now known as Nurturings, nearly 30 years ago, we knew that parents needed evidence-informed education and practical information about how best to nurture their babies. That’s how Attached at the Heart came about – as a guidebook for parents to help them lean into their caregiving instincts and set their children up for success,” said co-author Lysa Parker, MS, CFLE, CEIM.

Attached at the Heart has been a key resource for the attachment parenting movement, encouraging parents to trust their instincts and provide responsive care for their children.

“Research has proven that early nurturing experiences transform lives. The Eight Principles of Parenting that are detailed in our book are supported by research and rooted in attachment theory. Attached at the Heart provides science and evidence-backed recommendations to guide new parents in their loving journey,” said Nicholson.

The 3rd edition provides new recommendations regarding infant sleep, how to help children and their parents maintain a secure attachment, and how parents can learn to be more emotionally self-aware in order to teach their children emotional regulation strategies.

Additions to the 3rd Edition of Attached at the Heart include new information on:

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) vs. Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs). Adverse childhood experiences can have a lifelong impact on physical and psychological health. Recent research has shown that positive childhood experiences and relational buffers can mitigate the impact of ACEs.
  • Parents are their child’s emotional regulators. Babies cannot regulate intense emotions on their own. Parents must learn to self-regulate so that they can help babies regulate their emotions. This book offers trauma-informed strategies to help parents regulate their own emotions such as “Heart-focused Breathing” and other calming techniques.
  • Resilience is the key to adapting to life’s ups and downs. When babies and young children receive nurturing care in the first years of their lives, it builds strong, resilient brains. As they grow older, resilience isn’t about tough love but rather guiding and teaching children strategies to navigate life’s stressors with a safety net of connection.
  • The way a baby is born influences the infant’s gut microbiome. Vaginal birth is the primary way that the baby receives gut bacteria from the mother, providing a powerful head start for their immune system. Breastfeeding and skin-to-skin holding are additional ways of “seeding and feeding” the bacteria in the gut known as the microbiome.
  • “Breastsleeping” is a protective way of sharing sleep. “Breastsleeping” is a new term coined by infant sleep researchers Dr. James McKenna and Dr. Helen Ball to describe the integral relationship between feeding method and sleep. Learn how mothers can be responsive even while they sleep.
  • Gentle alternatives to Sleep Training. Attached at the Heart offers gentle strategies to help babies sleep without resorting to cry-it-out approaches. These tried-and-true methods have helped many exhausted parents get more sleep while still meeting their babies’ needs.
  • More nature and less screen time strengthens attachment. Screens have diverted our children from enjoying heart-to-heart connection and the joys of nature. Attached at the Heart offers strategies for reducing screen time and encouraging children to use nature for learning, playing and calming.

Attached at the Heart, 3rd Edition continues to be an irreplaceable guide to raising compassionate, resilient children and ultimately making the world a happier, healthier and better place. It is also the textbook for the Attached at the Heart Parenting Program.

Preorder Attached at the Heart today at Praeclarus Press and receive an exclusive discount. The book is also available for pre-order at Amazon. Visit the Attached at the Heart website for more information.

About Praeclarus Press

Praeclarus Press is a small Amarillo, Texas-based press specializing in women’s health, parenting, breastfeeding, and maternal mental health. Learn more at praeclaruspress.com.

Media Contact

Lara Kretler, Attachment Parenting International, 1 9372719151, [email protected], attachedattheheart.nurturings.org

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New Options Medical Weight Loss Clinic Grand Opening in Carmel, IN

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Options Medical Weight Loss is excited to open a second clinic in the Indianapolis metro area. Options is the nation’s premier medical weight loss clinic offering non-surgical medical weight loss solutions that are safe, effective and affordable. Our prescription and non-prescription treatment plans are designed by board-certified obesity medicine doctors to provide long-term weight loss solutions through comprehensive support and wellness initiatives

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Options Medical Weight Loss™, the nation’s premier medical weight loss clinic and provider of medical weight loss solutions, is proud to announce its second Metro Indianapolis clinic at 2456 E 146th St., Carmel, IN 46033. The opening of this clinic, along with twenty-one established locations throughout Florida, Arizona, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana represents the company’s commitment to reducing the national year-over-year growth of obesity rates through positive life-changing medical weight loss experiences.

The new, state-of-the-art Options Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Carmel offers a comprehensive range of services to empower and support patients in achieving their weight loss goals including prescription GLP-1 medications, semaglutide and tirzepatide, one-on-one weight loss coaching, lipotropic fat burning injections, the Options Diet System, and more, all conveniently accessible to residents in Northern Indianapolis. The Carmel clinic is open and already helping patients start their life-changing weight loss journey.

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 Carmel 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 Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Crow’s Nest, Meridian Hills, and surrounding communities to join in celebrating the clinic’s grand opening January 4, 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 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 Carmel Medical Weight Loss Clinic including sales and official grand opening details, click here.

Media Contact

Stephanie Wright, Options Medical Weight Loss, 727.335.0235 x 115, [email protected], https://optionsmedicalweightloss.com/

SOURCE Options Medical Weight Loss

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American College of Lifestyle Medicine commits over $2 million to train physicians who provide care to patients disproportionately at-risk for chronic disease

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Communities of color are disproportionately impacted by lifestyle-related chronic disease. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, in 2019 non-Hispanic blacks were twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites to die from diabetes. In addition, Hispanics have higher rates of diabetes related kidney failure and blindness.

“With more than 1,400 FQHCs and CHCs in the nation, the impact that the clinicians from these institutions can have on addressing health care disparities is tremendous,” said ACLM President and Harvard Medical School faculty member Beth Frates, MD, FACLM, DipABLM. “The National Training Initiative is a major step in the right direction in making lifestyle medicine accessible to all.”

ACE is recognized as the first impact partner of the Lifestyle Medicine National Training Initiative, having donated more than $100,000 to ensure the national reach of the Initiative. As the leading nonprofit organization certifying health coaches and exercise professionals in the United States and worldwide, ACE collaborates with public health partners to educate people of all backgrounds about the importance of physical activity and other healthy lifestyle behaviors; advocates for public policies to increase physical activity opportunities; and supports scientific research that investigates the efficacy of behavior-change interventions and the effectiveness of exercise practices and trends.

With dollar-for-dollar matched funding up to $2 million from generous donors like ACE and other in-kind marketing and promotional partners that include Association of Clinicians for the Underserved, Health Choice Network and National Association of Chronic Disease Directors among others, scholarship funding for FQHC and CHC organizations in each state across the U.S. can empower health care practitioners with the knowledge and education to positively impact thousands of lives through a transformed health care system.

“The need to address chronic disease health disparities is urgent,” said ACE President and Chief Science Officer Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM. “Through the National Training Initiative, ACLM is catalyzing funders and key partners to support the integration of lifestyle medicine by providing training and education to interdisciplinary care teams that work with communities facing an undue burden of chronic disease. We are proud to serve as the first impact partner, empowering clinicians within community health centers with the lifestyle medicine knowledge and behavior change tools they need to support at-risk populations.”

The year 2024 will mark ACLM’s 20th anniversary, and to kick off the year-long celebration, the National Training Initiative scholarship application will open in January. Those who are interested in applying are invited to submit their interest to receive notification when the application window begins. ACLM continues to actively seek matching funds from organizations across the country that are dedicated to eliminating health disparities.

The National Training Initiative scholarship, worth $3,300 each, covers a one-year membership in ACLM, registration and travel stipend for the organization’s annual conference, and American Board of Lifestyle Medicine exam registration.

The National Training Initiative is an extension of ACLM’s commitment to the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Health and Nutrition, which also includes 5.5 complimentary hours of continuing medical education and continuing (CME/CE) credits in nutrition and lifestyle medicine coursework to 200,000 physicians and other medical professionals through September of 2025. To date, more than 32,000 medical professionals have registered for the course. Clinicians, especially those who are treating patients in areas with a high prevalence of diet-related disease, are invited to register at no charge for that “Lifestyle Medicine and Food as Medicine Essentials” online course at lifesylemedicine.org/WHConference.

ACLM’s HEAL (Health Equity Achieved through Lifestyle Medicine) Initiative addresses lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities through lifestyle medicine solutions, one priority of which is its FQHC Outreach Strategy.

ABOUT ACLM
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine is the nation’s medical professional society advancing lifestyle medicine as the foundation for a redesigned, value-based and equitable healthcare delivery system, leading to whole person health. ACLM educates, equips, empowers and supports its members through quality, evidence- based education, certification and research to identify and eradicate the root cause of chronic disease, with a clinical outcome goal of health restoration as opposed to disease management.

Media Contact

Stacia Johnston, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, 17189747213, [email protected], lifestylemedicine.org

SOURCE American College of Lifestyle Medicine