In Don’t Hold Your Sh** (also available in the kid-friendly censored alternative, Don’t Hold Your Poo-Poo), Adeniyi tells the story of Baby, who struggles with going poo-poo due to fear and anxiety.
By following Baby’s journey as she attempts to go #2, the book helps young readers struggling with “poop anxiety”. Poop anxiety, also known as stool withholding, is common among toddlers, who may resist pooping because they had a negative experience in the past.
For adult readers, Don’t Hold Your Sh** delivers important lessons about the importance of letting go of toxic or limiting ideas and behaviors to support mental health. Featuring characters from diverse backgrounds, the book also encourages empathy — because we all have problems letting go sometimes.
Don’t Hold Your Sh** and Don’t Hold Your Poo-Poo are currently available in hardcover, paperback and Kindle on Amazon and www.dontholdyoursh.com
About the Author
Sydney Adeniyi is a Nigerian-American uncle, standup comedian, actor and writer from Belleville, IL who currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Passionate about mental health, Sydney is a Laughter on Call comedian who fosters mental wellness and connection for working professionals and memory care residents. Sydney’s unique brand of comedy encourages psychological safety, inclusion and equity.
“Each of these companies and their associated projects represent manufacturing facilities of the future in pharmaceutical industry,” said Tom Hartman, President and CEO of ISPE. “By recognizing these winners from around the world, we’re applauding a profound commitment to scientific innovation, sustainability, community engagement, and dedication to patients across the globe.”
2023 FOYA Category Winners include:
Innovation–Chugai Pharma Manufacturing Co., Ltd.: Based in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Chugai was awarded for its FJ2 project as it incorporates various cutting-edge building design and equipment concepts to ensure the protection of both the product and workers. These measures include the utilization of smart isolator containment technology, world-class high-potency containment technology, and careful design considerations for worst-case scenarios.
Operations–WuXi Biologics Ireland Limited: Based in County Louth, Ireland, WuXi was awarded for its project WuXi Biologics Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) Ireland. This inspiring project proves that facilities can be developed on a highly accelerated schedule, using innovative solutions while complying with regulatory requirements, overcoming unknown barriers, cooperating with the community, and upholding project success and product safety.
Pharma 4.0™–Genentech: Based in San Francisco, California, USA, Genentech’s project, the Genentech South San Francisco Clinical Supply Center (CSC), demonstrates how the application of bold objectives and end-to-end planning, innovation in applying digital technologies, deep team alignment and integration, and challenging paradigms all lead to a cutting-edge manufacturing facility. This delivers improved outcomes in terms of construction, safety, sustainability, facility productivity, and patient access to innovative medicines.
Social Impact & Supply Chain–Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd.: Based in Maharashtra, India, SERUM’s “NISHWAS” project achieved the exceptional feat of producing COVID-19 vaccines at a commercial scale in just six months. Ultimately, SERUM supplied over 1.7 billion doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVISHIELD™ vaccine in 2021 and 2022. During the same period, SERUM manufactured and supplied over 128 million doses of Novavax’s COVOVAX™/Nuvaxovid™ COVID-19 vaccine, providing COVID-19 vaccines to over 90 countries worldwide.
Social Impact–Takeda SA: Based in Lessines, Belgium, Takeda SA’s project, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Manufacturing Building, has successfully implemented a sustainable facility design aimed at optimizing energy utilization, minimizing waste generation, lowering its carbon footprint, and lessening its ecological influence. Their project showcases the integration of innovative methods, industry standards, and best practices combined with ambitious sustainability objectives.
Honorable Mention–Nexus Pharmaceuticals LLC.: Based in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, USA, Project Tomorrow showcases Nexus Pharmaceuticals’ consistent focus on meeting patient needs for the long term. While establishing an impressive design and technology aligned with current industry standards, Project Tomorrow includes thoughtful plans for maintaining quality standards while facility capacity and capability expand.
About the ISPE Facility of the Year Awards Program Established in 2005, The Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) recognize state-of-the-art projects utilizing new, innovative technologies to improve the quality of products, reduce the cost of producing high-quality medicines, and demonstrate advances in project delivery. The FOYA program provides a platform for the pharmaceutical science and manufacturing industry to showcase its accomplishments in facility design, construction, and operation while sharing the development of new applications of technology and cutting-edge approaches. Visit ISPE.org/FOYA for more information.
About ISPE The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is the world’s largest nonprofit association serving its members through leading scientific, technical, and regulatory advancement across the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000+ members of ISPE provide solutions to complex pharmaceutical industry challenges through innovation, member and workforce development, and technical, regulatory, and compliance collaborations in more than 120 countries worldwide. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters and training center in North Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and its operations center in Tampa, Florida, USA. For more information, visit ISPE.org.
At the heart of KAMUT® wheat pasta’s superior quality is the meticulous growing and processing of the grain. This care and attention helps to ensure that the final product achieves the perfect balance of optimal cooking, aroma, and flavor with every single serving.
Today, KAMUT® wheat pasta is available in various shapes, including the ever-popular spaghetti, making it easy to incorporate into family favorite meals. Leading producer of artisan organic pasta, Pastificio Felicetti, has been using KAMUT® Brand Wheat since 2000. Felicetti was initially won over by the incredible flavor profile that KAMUT® wheat offers, underscoring the other exceptional qualities of KAMUT® wheat and its place in modern, health-conscious cooking.
From a nutritional standpoint, KAMUT® Brand Wheat, as a “Still Ancient™” grain offers a great tasting, healthy, and nutritious alternative to modern wheats, which are often today associated with digestive and dietary issues. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Sharon Palmer, says, “Each KAMUT® Brand Wheat kernel packs an impressive punch of nutrients—notably fiber and protein—but also a host of health-promoting vitamins and minerals, such as zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, B vitamins thiamin and niacin, selenium, copper, and manganese. These nutrients contribute to many potential health benefits, from helping cognitive function and metabolism to supporting normal blood pressure and a thriving gut microbiome.” Additionally, evidence suggests that some people with wheat sensitivities who cannot tolerate modern wheat may better handle ancient wheat varieties, such as KAMUT® Brand Wheat.
This World Pasta Day, savor the richness of pasta made with KAMUT® Brand Wheat, a culinary icon, and a source of healthy nourishment. Stay connected with KAMUT® Brand Wheat and learn more about their offerings and recipes by following them on social media.
KAMUT® Brand Wheat is an ancient grain, guaranteed under the KAMUT® brand, to never be modified or hybridized, always organically grown, and prized for its nutrition, ease of digestibility, sweet nutty-buttery taste, and firm texture. It is an excellent source of protein, fiber, and many vitamins, as well as being high in minerals including selenium. The KAMUT® brand program encompasses the entire chain from the farm fields to final consumers, to ensure the standards of the KAMUT® brand – the authentic, pure, healthy, and delicious KAMUT® brand wheat – are always satisfied.
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This past September, esteemed cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Alexander Rivkin, attended the highly anticipated launch and training event in D.C. As a leading expert in the field, Dr. Rivkin is excited to bring the benefits of this revolutionary technology to his patients.
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Allergen’s SkinVive by JUVÉDERM training event, held in Washington D.C., provided attendees with invaluable insights and best practices through a series of enlightening talks, immersive workshops and live injections. This event served as a platform for professionals to delve into the potential of this groundbreaking treatment. SkinVive by JUVÉDERM is a trailblazing intradermal microdroplet injection, the first and only of its kind available in the United States. With results that can last up to six months with optimal treatment, this innovative solution is set to redefine the standards of skin smoothness. Unlike other hyaluronic acid (HA) powered injectables that primarily enhance and augment the treatment area, SkinVive by JUVÉDERM takes a different approach. By improving skin quality in the cheeks, this injectable HA gel works to smoothen the skin and enhance hydration, resulting in a more radiant and youthful appearance. Dr. Rivkin’s attendance at the launch and training event demonstrates his commitment to staying at the forefront of cutting-edge advancements in the field of cosmetic medicine. With his extensive knowledge and expertise, he is poised to provide his patients with the transformative benefits of SkinVive. He is confident that this new treatment’s ability to enhance skin quality and restore a natural radiance will undoubtedly become a staple in his practice. At RIVKIN Aesthetics, Dr. Rivkin has focused on developing and perfecting non-invasive, non-ablative cosmetic treatments. He provides expertise in creating undetectable subtle facial transformations and is a true expert in the world of aesthetic surgery with excellent credentials and a superior level of training.
Monthly dose of testosterone cypionate (50-200mg weekly), Optional weekly nursing visits for medication administration, Monthly B12 shot for enhanced energy levels, Direct physician communication through email, Physician follow-up visits every 3 months included
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“Testosterone replacement therapy is a game-changer for men who want to regain vitality and reclaim their lives. I am thrilled to offer this revolutionary treatment option to my patients, providing the very best personalized medicine,” says Dr. Daniel Benhuri.
More about Dr. Daniel Benhuri:
Dr. Daniel Benhuri is a board-certified internal medicine and primary care doctor serving families in and around Beverly Hills, California. His state-of-the-art clinic is located at 9400 Brighton Way, Suite #303 in Beverly Hills, California. After graduating from UCLA and attending medical school at the University of Toledo, he completed internal medicine training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC. As both an internal medicine and primary care doctor, Dr. Daniel Benhuri is a trusted source for all types of health care services such as annual physical exams, vaccines and advanced diagnostic testing to help prevent the development of chronic health conditions. For more information, please visit http://www.danielbenhurimd.com or call 310-683-0180 to schedule an appointment at his Beverly Hills, CA, clinic location.
“By integrating deep TMS and ketamine therapy, we aim to enhance the therapeutic benefits for our patients, offering a more comprehensive and effective approach to their mental well-being, says Dr. David Mahjoubi.
More about Dr. David Mahjoubi:
David Mahjoubi, M.D. is a board-certified anesthesiologist. He earned his medical degree from The Chicago Medical School and completed his residency training at the University of Southern California (USC) and Los Angeles County Medical Center. Dr. Mahjoubi became an active user of IV ketamine for both conscious sedation and general anesthesia cases. He quickly realized the beneficial mental health effects of IV ketamine in many patients post-procedurally, and as a result, he founded The Ketamine Healing Clinic of Los Angeles. For information on the Ketamine Healing Clinic of Los Angeles and the Ketamine Healing Clinic of Orange County please visit the website at http://www.ketaminehealing.com, or call (424) 278-4241 or (949) 514-8261.
“We are extremely excited” said Stuart Sullivan, Chief Philanthropy Officer for Shriners Children’s. “This partnership serves as an example of the philanthropic mindset that ThreePeaks Brands, Inc. has for their company, and we are honored they selected Shriners Children’s to support.”
Shriners Children’s is a special, one-of-a-kind healthcare system with a reputation for finding answers and giving families hope for their child’s future. Since opening its first hospital in 1922, Shriners Children’s has made it their mission to improve the lives of children, regardless of a family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Over the last century, Shriners Children’s has treated more than 1.5 million children from more than 170 countries. Today, their multiple locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico provide advanced care for children with a range of orthopedic issues, as well as care for burn injuries, craniofacial conditions, spine care and spinal cord injuries, colorectal and gastrointestinal care, and sports medicine.
The connection between Shriners Children’s and ThreePeaks Brands was seeded well before the organizations even knew about each other. “I used to drive by the Shriners Children’s location on 19th Avenue in San Francisco,” reflected Andy Salis, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ThreePeaks Brands, who grew up in San Francisco. “That was the second hospital in the system and was built in 1928. It was beautiful. But what was really beautiful was what they were doing inside to help kids. Everybody in town was proud of the Shriners. And now, decades later, we’re proud to be supporting them in their continuing efforts to provide such needed care.”
ThreePeaks Brands, Inc. produces, markets, and distributes “functional” foods and beverages, products that not only taste good, but also provide enhanced nutritional value. One of their flagship products is Heathy Dairy® Yogurt Smoothie, a drinkable yogurt that provides 23 essential nutrients, prebiotics, probiotics and active plant botanicals that reduce serum cholesterol.
“We’ve sold this product to the U.S. Navy for more than six years,” Salis said. “The Defense Logistics Agency tested it against all the big-name brands, and it won hands-down. That’s why it is the only such product on the Navy’s Master Load List and has won their Core Menu Honors status for all six years.”
ThreePeaks Brands, Inc. is looking forward to this partnership and supporting Shriners Children’s life-changing mission.
“That’s what our products do,” said Carleton Prince, CEO and President of ThreePeaks Brands, Inc., “they provide enhanced nutrition to improve the lives of our consumers, to help them feel better, live better, get better. What Shriners Children’s is doing to improve kids’ lives from a medical perspective, ThreePeaks Brands is doing from a nutritional perspective. We are honored to be able to provide support for the critically important work of Shriners Children’s. With a portion of every dollar, of every purchase, of every one of our products, going to the organization, this is a very appropriate natural next step in our efforts to improve the health and well-being of people.”
Shriners Children’s is also looking forward to the partnership.
“ThreePeaks Brands not only provides beneficial products, but they, too, share a commitment to improving lives, which is what Shriners Children’s is all about,” said Mel Bower, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for Shriners Children’s. “This partnership is a great fit for both organizations, and we are looking forward to what we can accomplish together in the future.”
ABOUT SHRINERS CHILDREN’S
Shriners Children’s is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. Our multiple locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico provide care for children with orthopedic conditions, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries and other spine disorders, rehabilitation, sports injuries and craniofacial conditions. All care is provided regardless of the families’ ability to pay or insurance status. Shriners Children’s has treated more than 1.5 million children from more than 170 countries since its founding in 1922.
For more information on the care provided by Shriners Children’s, go to shrinerschildrens.org.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
ABOUT THREEPEAKS BRANDS
ThreePeaks Brands, Inc. produces, markets, and distributes high-quality nutritional foods, beverages, and supplements in selective high-value, high-return niche categories. Using cutting-edge science to solve real-world nutritional challenges on an individual basis, ThreePeaks Brands focuses on improving the lives of individuals by helping them achieve whatever goals they might have, whether it’s peak enjoyment out of better health and happiness, peak experience in weekend recreation, or peak performance on the job or on the athletic field. We use Peak Science to develop Peak Nutrition to empower a Peak You™.
That the council achieved 100 members in only two years reflects the recognition by health systems that lifestyle medicine is a potential solution to the ineffective and unsustainable current U.S. model of health care delivery. In fact, for many diseases, clinical practice guidelines recommend lifestyle intervention as the first and optimal treatment, but clinicians too often lack the knowledge and skills to help patients make successful behavior changes. Lifestyle medicine clinicians use therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
HSC member organizations from both urban and rural areas nationwide are incorporating lifestyle medicine in a variety of innovative ways, from community-wide initiatives at Mayo Clinic, Emory Healthcare and NYC Health + Hospitals to “employee health first” projects in Alaska and Wyoming. The U.S. military, one of the largest health systems in the country, is integrating lifestyle medicine into care it provides active-duty service members due to the increasing levels of chronic disease that negatively affect readiness.
“The enthusiasm and urgency with which this diverse and collaborative community of health systems responded when ACLM launched its Health Systems Council two years ago has surpassed even our initial expectations,” said ACLM President Beth Frates, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, clinical assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. “HSC member organizations are pioneering the integration of lifestyle medicine into health systems to improve the health and quality of life of large populations, to lower costs, to improve health equity and to increase clinician and patient satisfaction. ACLM is incredibly proud of the great success of the HSC and is excited for its future.”
The health care landscape is shifting from fee-for-service toward value-based care payment models, and lifestyle medicine is synonymous with high-value care delivery. Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse lifestyle-related chronic disease. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connections—also provides effective prevention for these conditions.
HSC member NYC Health + Hospitals is a prime example of system innovation in lifestyle medicine. The health system is expanding its original lifestyle medicine program to six new sites across all five boroughs. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has championed the expansion and other large city mayors have taken notice. In June, the U.S. Conference of Mayors ratified a resolution supporting a lifestyle medicine approach to addressing the nation’s trajectory of chronic disease.
“NYC Health + Hospitals is proud to be a founding member of ACLM’s Health Systems Council, demonstrating our commitment to advancing lifestyle medicine as a core approach to preventing and treating chronic disease,” said Michelle McMacken, MD, FACP, DipABLM, NYC Health + Hospitals Executive Director, Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine. “Kudos to the Health Systems Council for achieving a 100-member milestone and inspiring a sea change in the practice of medicine.”
Since certification began in 2017 by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM), more than 5,000 physicians and other health professionals worldwide have become certified. The largest class ever – more than 1,200 physicians and other health professionals — has registered to take the 2023 certification exam this fall.
Dawn Mussallem, DO, DipABLM, a breast cancer and lifestyle medicine specialist at Mayo’s Comprehensive Cancer Center in Florida who represents Mayo Clinic on the HSC, said her entire medical practice is dedicated to helping patients incorporate the pillars of lifestyle medicine alongside conventional cancer treatments. This approach is directly in line with Mayo Clinic’s mission of inspiring hope and contributing to whole-person health and well-being.
“Lifestyle medicine is integral to delivering successful world-class care and is a fundamental part of Mayo’s integrated clinical practice, education and research,” Dr. Mussallem said.
Scott Kashman, President and CEO of Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville, Fla., the 100th organization to join the HSC, said “Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside is humbled to be the 100th member of this innovative and dynamic group of health care leaders. This collaboration will allow us to leverage resources from American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the support of our health system to promote the health of our associates and the communities we are blessed to serve.”
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
A member of FSP since 2017, Mr. Elbert has been active in FSP’s Kansas City Chapter and served as chapter president from 2019-2021.
Always contributing to the community of which he is a part, Mr. Elbert currently is a deacon and children’s ministry leader at the New Life Community Church in Gardner, Kansas.
The 2023-2024 executive committee of the FSP board are: president Jesse G. Dogillo, CFP, CLU, ChFC, AEP; past-president Ernest J. Guerriero, CLU, ChFC, CEBS, CPCU, CPC, CMS, AIF, RICP, CPFA; president-elect Andrew J. Rinn, JD, CFP, CLU, ChFC; secretary Troy D. Branch, JD, CLU, ChFC; and David M. Maola, JD, MBA, chief executive officer of FSP.
About FSP FSP is a multidisciplinary community of experienced financial professionals, a unique collaboration of investment advisors, attorneys, CPAs, insurance professionals, and experts across a variety of sectors. FSP’s chapters provide opportunities for learning and relationship building locally, while the national organization offers additional resources on a larger scale. With a strong commitment to building relationships and expertise across the financial services profession, FSP strives both nationally and locally to empower the highest level of client service possible. For more information, email [email protected] or visit http://www.SocietyofFSP.org
GRANDVIEW, Ohio, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — GRIND Fitness is excited to announce the Grand Opening of their first brick and mortar studio, The GRIND Garage. Nestled on 3rd Avenue next to Woodlands Tavern & Winn Winn Cafe in Grandview, OH, the spacious studio with a garage door for fresh air provides the opportunity to run fitness programs year-round.
Maggie Simcic, owner and founder, has been the driving force behind the GRIND Fitness community, a project she embarked upon four years ago. From its inception, her mission has been clear: design effective and enjoyable workout programs while fostering a culture of encouragement and inclusivity.
Maggie’s journey began with a modest Instagram account during the COVID-19 shutdown, where she shared accessible at-home workouts. Over time, as her virtual community grew so did her desire for in-person fitness interactions. On a leap of faith, she initiated outdoor training programs in a nearby park, which quickly gained a loyal following. However, she always knew that this outdoor setting was not a year-round solution due to Ohio’s harsh winters.
With a place to call home now established, GRIND strength training classes will be conducted in a group setting and are designed to cater to individuals of all fitness levels. With sessions ranging from 30-45 minutes, participants can expect engaging and enjoyable workouts that incorporate dumbbells and various equipment, ensuring variety in each session.
Future plans for the studio also include expanding offerings that will incorporate yoga and mobility programs for recovery, introducing kids’ fitness programs, and hosting monthly donation-based classes to give back to the community.
Your first visit at The GRIND Garage is always on the house and the current schedule features morning and evening classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as well as weekend sessions on Saturday mornings.
