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Clean Cooking Alliance Launches Inaugural Issue of New Digital Magazine

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“Through the stories and insights in Vantage Point, we’re shedding light on women’s crucial role in shaping the clean cooking landscape,” said CCA CEO Dymphna van der Lans. “We aim to inspire a collective drive toward universal access to clean cooking, which is a pivotal step to a more equitable and sustainable world. As this inaugural edition of Vantage Point clearly shows, we cannot achieve gender equality without clean cooking.”

The magazine shares stories of trailblazers like Rejoice Ntiriwaa, an accomplished engineer and clean energy advocate from Ghana. A feature story on CCA’s Women in Clean Cooking Mentorship Program showcases the importance of equipping women with the necessary tools for leadership in the clean cooking sector.

Vantage Point also explores the financial and policy solutions needed to increase access to clean cooking. These include gender-lens investing and results-based financing—which have the potential to help close the sector’s investment deficit—as well as national energy policies that fully incorporate gender considerations. Lastly, the magazine spotlights a selection of CCA’s partner organizations that are fostering women’s empowerment and leadership in clean cooking.

Around the world, billions of women and girls spend hours every day collecting firewood and cooking on polluting stoves—limiting their opportunities for education and jobs and affecting their health and well-being. This undeniably gendered burden costs the world $800 billion each year in women’s lost productivity. Despite these troubling outcomes, lack of access to clean cooking remains the world’s most neglected gender, health, and environmental challenge. CCA and its many partners are dedicated to addressing these challenges through rapid, local, women-centered transitions to clean cooking.

With this magazine, CCA hopes to ignite meaningful conversations, inspire decisive action, catalyze collaboration across sectors and geographical boundaries—and ultimately realize the shared vision of gender equality and global sustainability presented in Vantage Point.

Read the first edition of Vantage Point.

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Kip Patrick, Clean Cooking Alliance, 2028879040, [email protected], https://cleancooking.org

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American College of Lifestyle Medicine Designates Nudj Health a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Program

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“Nudj Health’s innovative program provides the resources and tools to support clinicians in using a collaborative care model to implement evidence-based lifestyle interventions focused on all six pillars of lifestyle medicine,” ACLM President Beth Frates, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, said. “ACLM is delighted to recognize Nudj Health as a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Program.”

Nudj Health has demonstrated effectiveness in the treatment of moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and insomnia with scores based on clinically validated rating scales decreasing by 39% to 44% within 12 weeks. Patients also report experiencing weight loss, a 9 mmHg decrease in systolic blood pressure, 60% to 70% increase in minutes of daily and weekly exercise, and a 41% increase in lower extremity strength and balance leading to decreased fall risk with Nudj Health support systems.

“We are honored to now be a part of The American College of Lifestyle Medicine, a prominent medical professional society leading the transformation of healthcare—and an organization that aligns with our vision to disrupt the healthcare industry,” said Yuri Sudhakar, founder and CEO of Nudj Health. “This partnership underscores our commitment to promoting whole-person health and adopting evidence-based strategies to address the root causes of chronic disease – our lifestyle. By joining ACLM, we eagerly anticipate contributing to the transition toward a value-based and equitable healthcare system that prioritizes health restoration over disease management.”

The ACLM program certification designation is based on alignment with lifestyle medicine practice and evidence of positive program outcomes. Nudj Health is the seventh program to earn certification designation from ACLM. The others are: Pivio (formerly the Complete Health Improvement Program), Chanwuyi Lifestyle Medicine Program, The Lift Project, Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute’s 15-Day WFPB Jumpstart, Full Plate Living and TrueNorth Health Center.

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. http://www.lifestylemedicine.org

About Nudj Health
Founded in 2021, Nudj Health delivers integrated, whole-person, and continuous care for patients with chronic disease beyond the walls of the doctor’s office. The company provides collaborative care using evidence-based therapeutic interventions centered around six interconnected lifestyle areas: stress management, physical activity, sleep quality, social support, behavioral risks, and nutrition.

Based in Pasadena, Calif., Nudj Health has already integrated its service with several primary care, cardiology, and oncology providers, including large health systems across the nation.

Affiliated providers can now integrate the use of evidence-based lifestyle medicine therapeutic interventions as a primary treatment designed to prevent, treat, and often reverse chronic disease.

To learn more, visit nudjhealth.com.

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Alex Branch, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, 18173072399, [email protected], https://lifestylemedicine.org/

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Top Reno/Tahoe, NV, Plastic Surgeon Dr. Erez Dayan Earns Gold Award in Sierra Nevada Magazine’s 2023 Best of Edition

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Dr. Erez Dayan’s unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to his craft has propelled him to the forefront of his field, earning him this well-deserved recognition as a renowned cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon.

RENO, Nev., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — With a passion for helping individuals achieve their aesthetic goals, Dr. Erez Dayan combines his extensive knowledge, artistic eye, and advanced surgical techniques to deliver exceptional results at his clinic Avance Plastic Surgery Institute in Reno, NV. His commitment to results, patient satisfaction, and safety has earned him a reputation as one of the top plastic surgeons in the region. Sierra Nevada Magazine, the leading publication celebrating the vibrant communities of Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Carson City, NV, asked readers to vote to recognize and honor the exceptional contributions of local businesses, service providers and restaurants that have made a significant impact on the community. As a result, Dr. Erez Dayan has emerged as the recipient of the prestigious Gold Award in the beauty and fitness category in the Best of Sierra Nevada edition for 2023. As a top plastic surgeon, Dr. Dayan has transformed the lives of countless individuals, helping them enhance their natural beauty and regain their self-confidence. With his innovative techniques and personalized approach, he has become a trusted name in the field, attracting patients from across the Sierra Nevada region and beyond.

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Mindray North America Partners with US Med-Equip for Hospital Rentals of Patient Monitoring, Anesthesia, And Ultrasound Equipment

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“Our goal is to provide healthcare providers with innovative solutions that help them deliver the best possible care to their patients. With hospitals across the country counting on US Med-Equip’s team to deliver the top equipment available, together we can achieve that goal,” said Bill Dwyer, Vice President, Corporate and Strategic Accounts, Mindray North America.

Mindray is a global leader and developer of healthcare technologies and solutions for monitoring, anesthesia, and ultrasound. USME is a Houston-based company entrusted by hospitals and healthcare systems across the nation to provide medical equipment rentals and services.

“Mindray North America and USME’s teams will help hospitals using Mindray’s solutions with rentals of monitoring, anesthesia, and ultrasound systems as needed,” said Greg Salario, CEO of US Med-Equip. “We’ll work together to help clinicians –singly focused on comforting and healing patients— secure Mindray equipment.”

About Mindray
Mindray is a leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of medical device solutions and technologies used in healthcare facilities around the globe. We believe we can change lives by making the most advanced healthcare technology attainable for all. We do this by empowering healthcare professionals through innovative, high-value solutions that help create the next generation of life-saving tools across three primary business segments: patient monitoring and life support, in-vitro diagnostics, and medical imaging. Mindray maintains its global headquarters in Shenzhen, China; Mindray North America is headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey. Our Ultrasound Innovation Center is located in Silicon Valley, with additional facilities in major international markets around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.mindray.com.

About US Med-Equip
US Med-Equip, the 11-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing company, partners with top hospitals across the nation in the rental, sale, biomedical service and asset management of movable medical equipment, patient beds and therapeutic surfaces. USME’s dedicated team works from more than 90 locations supporting clinicians with the highest quality medical equipment when they need it where they need it.

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Sondra Kaufman, Mindray North America, 201.995.8047, [email protected], https://www.mindraynorthamerica.com/

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Larksfield Place First in Kansas to Achieve Gold Level Certification as a Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® Community

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Gold Level organizations have resident-led committees, multidisciplinary Learning Circles, effective signage and environmental cues, personalization of resident spaces, and many other milestones. In addition, they have demonstrated at least one innovative achievement in applying MIL principles and have attended additional hours of advanced online learning in MIL from CARD, among other exemplary achievements.

“It’s something we all can be proud of – having a Montessori program that continues to elevate its care for our residents living with dementia. Our Assisted Living/Memory Support team also spreads the training and benefits to all of us to put into practice at every level of care. Having a ‘culture’ of awareness about living with memory loss is a meaningful and helpful goal of Larksfield.” – Mike Hambley, CEO, Larksfield Place

About Larksfield Place Retirement Communities, Inc.

opened in 1988 as a charitable, not-for-profit Life Plan Community comprised of 186 independent apartments and villas, 72 assisted living/memory support apartments, and an 83-unit health center providing short-term and long-term skilled nursing, located on 60 acres in Wichita, Kansas. For more information about Larksfield Place, please visit www.larksfield.org.

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Tammy Flaming, Larksfield Place, 1 (316) 204-8866, [email protected], https://larksfield.org

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Stoltenberg Consulting’s Health IT Industry Outlook Survey reveals CIO plans for competitive growth despite ongoing resource strain

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Faced with limited resources and increased competition for IT talent, healthcare organizations seek new staffing models to keep up with support demands. Over one-third (36%) of health IT executives identified “flexible IT staffing support to ramp up or down with real-time project demands” as the top priority where additional support is needed.

“While being asked to do more with less, health IT departments are contending with rising resource costs despite limited qualified talent pools,” Sheri Stoltenberg, president and CEO of Stoltenberg Consulting, said. “This creates added burden on current IT staff to meet advancing patient and provider technology expectations while juggling cost containment and operational consolidation initiatives.”

To contend with ongoing financial pressures, CIOs are focused on current system optimization, as evidenced by multiple survey outcomes. “Getting the most out of existing IT purchases, like the EHR or ERP system” ranked highest for IT-related financial goals at 56%, and “EHR new version upgrades and/or system(s) alignment (including consolidation)” earned the greatest IT spend focus at 28%. Both of these results have topped their respective IT investment categories for the third consecutive year.

Having received only 6% of survey responses in 2022, “Artificial Intelligence and machine learning” quickly became the top HIT industry focus in 2023 with 32% of votes, shifting from a low to high priority topic amongst executives. With potential to solve continued operational and workforce challenges, CIOs anticipate the rapid evolution and real adoption of generative AI technologies in healthcare over the next several years.

Stoltenberg Consulting surveyed healthcare CIOs — all members of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) — through a virtual survey. Survey participants represented a comprehensive spectrum of U.S. hospital facilities, including multi-hospital health systems, community hospitals, academic medical centers and ambulatory surgical facilities. This year’s report features special segments on tactics hospitals are pursuing to elicit data-driven decision making at the point of care, as well as greater value from their IT help desk programs.

For a complete look at the 2023 survey, visit stoltenberg.com.

About Stoltenberg Consulting

For over 28 years, Stoltenberg Consulting has exclusively served the healthcare industry by providing customizable IT support solutions. FlexSourcing, Stoltenberg Consulting’s three-time Best in KLAS Partial IT Outsourcing program, delivers day-one ROI through a versatile, certified health IT support workforce — including Tier 1+ help desk services — that can scale up at any time. Averaging 15 years of experience, Stoltenberg analysts are skilled in both financial and clinical EHR systems with best practice expertise for Epic, Oracle Cerner, MEDITECH, NextGen, Veradigm (Allscripts), Altera and eClinicalWorks. To see how Stoltenberg simplifies healthcare technology, visit stoltenberg.com.

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Shana Tachikawa, Stoltenberg Consulting, 1 412-854-5688, [email protected], https://www.stoltenberg.com/

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Medicus Pharma Opens the Market

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TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Raza Bokhari, MD, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Medicus Pharma Ltd. (“Medicus” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MDCX), and his team joined Dani Lipkin, Managing Director, Global Innovation Sector, Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), to celebrate…

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Kento Health Secures $3M in Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Funding

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David Charbonneau, managing partner at Boreal Ventures, mentioned, “We are thrilled to be part of Kento’s mission to redefine cardiovascular care and have a global impact for underserved populations.”

Supporting this sentiment, Alex Norman, partner at N49P, expressed his confidence in the venture by stating, “We backed the Kento team as they have the rare combination of experience and insight that can lead to significantly better health outcomes globally. Cardiac rehabilitation is not widely available and Kento’s approach will change this.”

This pre-seed financing round reinforces Kento’s commitment to revolutionizing cardiovascular care and rehabilitation by delivering life-transforming, clinically-backed programs built by a top-tier medical team. Using the latest scientific insights and advanced technology, Kento is poised to make a substantial impact in the fight against the world’s leading cause of death. Furthermore, Kento has also recently solidified a strategic co-development agreement with one of the world’s leading medical institutions.

“Kento Health is on a mission to make heart health a universal right, not a privilege. This funding not only boosts our mission to make cutting-edge heart healthcare accessible to all, but it also represents a significant step toward transforming heart disease from a life sentence into a manageable condition”, said Max Leca, co-founder and CEO of Kento Health.

With this financing, Kento Health is well-prepared for its launch in the United States, having already made significant progress in its mission to reach those in need of its transformative programs.

About Kento Health :

Kento Health is a digital health company dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care. We blend the latest scientific insights, cutting-edge technology, and medical expertise to deliver life-transforming, clinically-backed programs for individuals living with heart disease. Our mission is to make heart health a universal right, empowering people to live healthier and bolder lives.

For more information, please contact:

Mike Furino

Co-Founder and COO

Kento Health

Email: [email protected]

www.kentohealth.com

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Labroots’ CRISPR Conference Marks 6 years of CRISPR Engineering and Beyond

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The one-day virtual event will focus on the latest gene-editing tools and CRISPR technologies, uniting innovators and thought leaders and highlighting novel advancements and key challenges ahead

YORBA LINDA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Labroots, the leading scientific social networking website offering premier, interactive virtual and hybrid events and webinars, today announced its 6th annual event in the CRISPR Virtual Event Series, hosted on November 1, 2023. The free event runs the gamut of cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs and current research that promises to uncover the ever-evolving innovative approaches in sessions devoted to CRISPR Biology and Biotechnology, CRISPR in Diagnostics, and CRISPR in Disease Therapy.

CRISPR 2023 will bring together bioengineers, top scientists, research scholars, and key stakeholders who will deliver academic and industry perspectives on the accomplishments and promise of CRISPR-based techniques while sharing the latest intelligence in the field.

The educational agenda will feature presentations across many disciplines by eminent speakers including unleashing the power of non-viral gene editing: transforming cell therapy development, an overview of electrophoresis uses and applications, building amplification-free CRISPR/Cas biosensors through autocatalysis reaction induced by circular DNA nanostructure, CRISPR-based diagnostics of kidney disease, CRISPR-enabled gene regulation tools for biotechnology, engineering CRISPR/Cas12 components toward simple and robust next-generation diagnostics, molecular diagnosis enabled by dynamic DNA assembly and CRISPR Cas Toolbox, the advantages of CRISPR in POC diagnostics, and much more.

Keynote presentation highlights include:

  • Dr. Xingyu Jiang, Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Southern University of Science and Technology, discusses microfluidics and CRISPR-Diagnostics/Therapy with a live Q&A session. “New technologies have changed the landscape of biology and medicine in the past century; continuously evolving tools will play an even more significant role in understanding biology and curing diseases,” said Xingyu Jiang, Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology.
  • Molly Stevens, FREng, FRS, John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the University of Oxford and the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, exploring design and translation of ultrasensitive diagnostics in healthcare. “For next-generation precision diagnostic medicine, we need technologies that are highly effective and amenable to the point-of-need. It is key to catalyse a global effort to make medical innovations accessible to all through affordable, deployable, user-friendly technology and leveraging the growing data connectivity infrastructure,” said Molly Stevens, FREng, FRS, John Black Professor, Bionanoscience, University of Oxford and Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery.

Labroots is a proud partner of Chati, a virtual event platform that allows for the hosting of engaging and interactive virtual and hybrid events, catering to businesses of any vertical or size. Produced on Chati, attendees can connect seamlessly across all desktops and mobile devices while engaged in an interactive, one-stop educational experience. Attendees will visit the lobby with leaderboard and gamification, an auditorium featuring live-streaming video webcasts with live attendee chats during scheduled presentations, an exhibit hall to interact with sponsors and view their products and technologies, a poster hall including a poster competition, live chat conversations, and a newly added Poster Networking Hour with live poster authors, and a networking lounge to connect and collaborate with colleagues. By participating, you can earn up to 1 P.A.C.E. Continuing Education credit per presentation for a maximum of 30 credits.

To register for the event, click here. Join the online conversation and use the hashtag #LRcrispr. Follow @Genetics_LR on Twitter and @GeneticsandGenomics on Facebook to connect with our specialist Genetics & Genomics Writers and stay updated with the latest Trending News in Genetics & Genomics. Now, you can also join our professional community on LinkedIn by being a part of the Genetics & Genomics group!

About Labroots
Labroots is the leading scientific social networking website and primary source for scientific trending news, premier educational virtual events, webinars, and more. Contributing to the advancement of science through content-sharing capabilities, Labroots is a powerful advocate for amplifying global networks and communities. Founded in 2008, Labroots emphasizes digital innovation in scientific collaboration and learning. Offering more than articles and webcasts that go beyond the mundane and explore the latest discoveries in the world of science, Labroots users can stay atop their field by gaining continuing education credits from a wide range of topics through their participation in webinars and virtual events. Now, Labroots offers more than ever with Chati, a flexible, highly scalable event platform that allows for the creation of unique, effective, and memorable virtual events.

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Lynn Brainard, Labroots, 714-771-4397, [email protected], www.labroots.com

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Captello’s Universal Lead Capture and Event Engagement Platform Sees Wide Adoption Amidst Explosive Post-COVID Growth

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As the events industry continues to experience its revival, Captello’s platform has become an indispensable tool for brands worldwide, providing a holistic, end-to-end solution for event lead capture and engagement. These outstanding post-COVID metrics showcase Captello’s role as a driving force in shaping the future of event experiences:

  • 45,499 users onboarded to the Captello platform.
  • 28,707 devices are actively connected, demonstrating the platform’s broad reach.
  • 11,740 custom lead capture forms have been created by the users, emphasizing the platform’s ease of use and adaptability to diverse business needs.
  • A staggering 765,041 completed form submissions have been recorded.
  • Of these submissions, 300,572 were completed through badge scans, underscoring the platform’s versatility.

“Captello’s growth isn’t just a metric – it’s a testament to the dedication, innovation, and relentless effort we’ve put into developing a platform that goes beyond mere badge scanning,” commented Ryan Schefke, CEO of Captello. “Our aim has always been to provide event professionals with the tools they need to foster meaningful connections and drive genuine results.”

Captello has consistently emphasized the importance of customizable forms, instant data transfer, its industry leading integrations and new solutions such as their exclusive AI-assisted personalized follow-up solutions. By allowing brands to collect and act quickly on the most meaningful data, Captello ensures that every engagement is strategic, relevant, and impactful.

Beyond its impressive statistics, Captello stands out for its award-winning Universal Lead Capture app, recognized as a G2 Lead Retrieval category high performer for six consecutive seasons and counting. The app’s features, such as digital document sharing, in-app meeting scheduler, automated follow-up communications, and in-app team communications, highlight its focus on streamlining event processes from beginning to end.

The platform’s commitment to security is further evidenced by its association with Drata’s advanced compliance platform, adhering to rigorous standards like SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR. “Our client’s data safety has always been our top priority. We want to provide a platform that’s not just efficient but also trustworthy,” added Mike Pauer, Director of Security at Captello.

The versatility of Captello extends beyond lead capture, with the platform offering an event engagement suite boasting over 60 customizable activations. These activations range from educational games to scavenger hunts, ensuring attendees are not only engaged but are also receiving meaningful brand experiences.

Captello’s growth story, especially post-COVID, is a testament to its adaptability, reliability, and commitment to driving value for its users. The platform’s unique ability to combine lead capture with engagement tools under a single umbrella makes it an invaluable asset for brands and event organizers globally.

“We’ve always believed that lead capture is more than just collecting data—it’s about creating lasting impressions and fostering genuine relationships,” said Brad Froese, Director of Marketing at Captello. “These numbers solidify our belief, and we’re excited to continue being the industry’s preferred choice.”

The company’s success is also a testament to its mature, stable, and proven platform, solidifying its position as an industry leader and an essential tool for brands seeking to elevate their event experiences.

Event teams looking for a fresh, rewarding, and comprehensive approach to lead capture are encouraged to explore what Captello has to offer.

About Captello

Captello is a leading software company that specializes in Universal Lead Capture and Event Engagement solutions. Recognized for its award-winning app and 24/7 world-class support, Captello offers brands and event professionals an end-to-end solution for creating standout brand experiences. With a dedication to innovation, quality, and data security, Captello continues to pave the way for the future of event engagement.

Media Contact

Brad Froese, captello, (888) 399.6430, [email protected], captello.com

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