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Senseware Announces Real-Time Bio-Sensing For Reopening Of Spaces After COVID-19


Senseware’s Modular IoT Architecture gives us the advantage in accelerating the time to market for leading-edge Bio-Sensors.

Senseware announced today the first real-time, continuous bio-sensing for reopening of spaces after COVID-19. This new capability will prove critical to efforts to assure building occupants that reopened spaces are healthy environments for work, learning, and all facets of everyday lives.

Senseware is a recognized leader in IAQ, bringing next-generation Particulate Matter (PM) sensing of particle sizes as small as 0.3 μm, and photoionization detector (PID) sensors for VOCs. IAQ is only the first step, however, and Senseware has recognized the value of real-time airflow monitoring to assess the impact of ventilation on airborne conditions. Airborne transmission as a mode of infection is usually scrutinized more extensively than any other possible transmission mode. Studies have shown that virus particles can remain in the air for up to three hours and on certain surfaces for up to three days.

With real-time, continuous bio-sensing, Senseware has delivered the most comprehensive Airborne Monitoring system to mitigate against potential airborne threats. The complement of bio-sensing with cleanroom grade IAQ and airflow monitoring will provide the essential scientific tools to assess the safety of reopened spaces.

“Everyone has been conditioned to be hyper-focused on what they breathe and touch. With little information available, the unknown has forced many into isolation. In order to prepare today for an unknown tomorrow, scientifically verifiable data is needed,” says Serene Almomen, CEO, Senseware.

Having real-time environmental data, airborne threat analytics and alerts can help keep the most vulnerable spaces operating safely. Senseware’s technology can give people the confidence to resume a more “normal” work environment adding more certainty to their daily lives.

About Senseware:

Senseware, located in Vienna, VA, is a leader in the IoT industry, accelerating the delivery of real-time services using its patented modular IoT architecture. Additional information about Senseware can be found at http://www.senseware.co.

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Aloisia Beauty™ Launches Its Newest Skin Care Solution, DEEP HYDRATION Aloe Gel Mist, Just In Time For Summer


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Our DEEP HYDRATION Aloe Gel Mist is the perfect summer solution for everything from post-sun relief, to hydrating dry or fatigued skin, to refreshing skin in the heat.

Aloisia Beauty™ is introducing DEEP HYDRATION Aloe Gel Mist, the newest product to join its signature line of genuine K-Beauty skin care products. An innovative, on-demand solution for skin irritated and depleted from sun exposure, dehydration, acne, and environmental stress, DEEP HYDRATION Aloe Gel Mist delivers intense hydration and a soothing, rebalancing blend of natural, clean ingredients to rehydrate, relieve, and refresh even the most sensitive skin with just a spritz. DEEP HYDRATION Aloe Gel Mist will be available on AloisiaBeauty.com starting June 1, 2020.

DEEP HYDRATION Aloe Gel Mist’s powerhouse formula includes a duo of aloe barbadensis leaf water and aloe barbadensis leaf extract to comfort and calm irritation, ultra-hydrating hydrolyzed collagen to boost collagen and smooth skin texture, witch hazel to balance and refresh, and other marine and botanical ingredients rich in antioxidants and vitamins to protect and nourish the skin.

“Facial mists are an important part of any skin care routine, and can be incorporated as a daily step or sprayed whenever the skin needs a pick-me-up,” says Veronica Konecke, Aloisia Beauty Co-Founder. “Our DEEP HYDRATION Aloe Gel Mist is the perfect summer solution for everything from post-sun relief, to hydrating dry or fatigued skin, to refreshing skin in the heat.”

Since its launch in Fall 2019 with the 7-Day Skin Care System, a sheet mask set that delivers comprehensive skin care in just one week, Aloisia Beauty has quickly become established across the K-beauty, clean beauty, and premium skin care categories. The brand is known for blending traditional Korean beauty principles with modern science, signature formulations, and clean, responsive ingredients. Aloisia Beauty is authentically developed and produced in partnership with one of Korea’s leading skin care labs.

DEEP HYDRATION Aloe Gel Mist meets Aloisia Beauty’s pledge to clean beauty, formulated without parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde donors, mineral oils, and over 80 other ingredients that have shown to be potentially health-harming. The brand is also cruelty-free and environmentally responsible.

Committed to making skin care an affordable luxury, DEEP HYDRATION Aloe Gel Mist will retail for $17.50. Visit http://www.aloisiabeauty.com for more information and to view the entire collection.

About Aloisia Beauty™

Aloisia Beauty blends the centuries-old Korean beauty principle of committed skin care with modern science and nature-derived ingredients for its advanced skin care collection. Product innovations include the 7-Day Skin Care System face mask regimen and patented ingredients. All products are researched, developed, and produced in partnership with one of South Korea’s leading skin care labs, and manufactured in an FDA, ISO 9001, and 14001 certified facility in South Korea. The brand’s U.S. headquarters are located in San Diego, CA. Visit http://www.aloisiabeauty.com for more information. Follow Aloisia Beauty on Instagram and Facebook.

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FocusCFO Supports Over $100M PPP Loans, Provides Pro Bono Services to Help Small Business


“Hundreds of hours of pro bono services have been provided and we’re really proud of that,” said David Bourke, Director of Client Services. “The small business community has been hit hard by the pandemic and we’re doing what we can to support as many as we can.”

FocusCFO announced today they have helped their clients and others with over $100 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other CARES Act loans since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. Businesses receiving loans were both for-profit and non-profit organizations, all with less than 500 employees. Applications were processed by over two dozen banks in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Kentucky.

“We are always passionate about helping business owners, but even more as they began to navigate early stages of the pandemic,” said Brad Martyn, Founder of FocusCFO. “The PPP loans were critical for employers to have some financial cushion and peace of mind so they could sustain their businesses while managing the impact of COVID-19. The application and subsequent forgiveness process have been confusing and chaotic. Nonetheless, we found it rewarding to help our clients with the vital funding and their on-going cash flow planning.”

In addition, as part of their commitment to supporting small business in the communities where they operate, FocusCFO provided pro-bono services to over 70 companies and individuals hit especially hard by pandemic closures and regulations. These complimentary services involved PPP applications, cash flow forecasting and stress modeling.

“Hundreds of hours of pro bono services have been provided and we’re really proud of that,” said David Bourke, Director of Client Services. “The small business community has been hit hard by the pandemic and we’re doing what we can to support as many as we can.”

In addition to pro bono services, FocusCFO provides complimentary resources and cash flow tools to help business owners through their website.

“Especially during business interruptions like the pandemic, the ability to access cash and understand cash flow becomes critical to every business and can determine whether a business survives,” said Martyn. “Our CFO’s are very skilled at forecasting and managing cash flow, and identifying and correcting risk. We look forward to helping our clients through the remainder of this business uncertainty so they will come out of it stronger than before.”

About FocusCFO:

Founded in 2001, FocusCFO is the leading onsite fractional CFO services provider in the Midwest, with more than 90 CFOs and Area Presidents serving clients throughout Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia.

FocusCFO works closely with small to medium sized businesses, helping business owners gain control over three key financial and operational areas: increasing cash flow, reducing business risk, and creating a platform for scalable growth. This allows business owners to then realize full financial control and increased value in their businesses. FocusCFO provides CFO Services on a fractional basis, meaning clients get all the advantages of a full-time, highly experienced CFO under terms that are flexible, affordable and within each client’s budget. What really sets FocusCFO apart is their CFOs are highly experienced and work exclusively onsite at the client’s office under a recurring schedule. Typically, engagements range from two days a month to several days per week, and many clients are in the $2 to 6 million revenue range when they initially engage with FocusCFO.

For more information, visit http://www.focuscfo.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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CellMax Life Shares Additional Data from its U.S. Study for FirstSight Blood Test to Detect Colorectal Precancerous Adenomas and Cancer


Significant Association of FirstSight Score with Polyp Size and Number

CellMax Life, a molecular diagnostics company with a proprietary technology to detect pre-cancer and cancer cells in the blood, today released further details from its U.S. study (Zenith) evaluating the efficacy of its FirstSight blood test in detecting colorectal neoplasia. The data was presented in an oral presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting on May 29-31 and is now available via the 2020 ASCO Virtual Scientific Program.

The abstract titled “A sensitive and quantitative multimodal blood test for the detection of colorectal adenomas and cancer: correlation with size and number of polyps,” highlights a significant association between FirstSight scores and the number and size of polyps (precancerous adenomas) found in enrolled subjects by colonoscopy. Additionally, gastrointestinal circulating epithelial cells (CECs) were shown to be a key biomarker in providing substantive predictive information of polyp size and number above and beyond the cell-free DNA and methylation biomarkers.

The study, led by Dr. Shai Friedland, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and Chief of Gastroenterology at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System, is being conducted with a team of leading gastroenterologists at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.

These details come less than one month after Digestive Disease Week 2020, where the company revealed data showing the performance of its FirstSight blood test detecting pre-cancers (advanced adenomas) with 75.5% (95% CI: 61.7%-86.2%) sensitivity, at a 90% specificity (81.0%, 95.5%), while successfully detecting colorectal cancer with 100% (95% CI: 71.5%-100%) sensitivity. This study suggests that compared with the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved screening tests, the FirstSight blood test has the potential to be superior for the detection of advanced adenomas with high specificity.

The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer Guidelines provides recommendations for when to repeat colonoscopy based on risk stratification according to the number of adenomas, maximum size of polyps and histopathologic findings of all resected lesions. Low-risk patients, those with 1-2 adenomas less than 1 centimeter, are recommended to have a repeat colonoscopy in 7-10 years. Higher risk patients with findings such as multiple adenomas, adenomas larger than 1 centimeter, or adenomas with villous features or high-grade dysplasia should have a repeat colonoscopy in 1-5 years. However, up to 50% of patients who have had a polypectomy are not compliant with the recommended timing of follow up colonoscopy. Since these patients could be at an above-average risk based on their previous findings, this lack of compliance is noteworthy. The ASCO data showing the correlation of FirstSight scores with polyp size and number brings a notable clinical opportunity to inform the subsequent surveillance colonoscopy interval after polypectomy for this population. With a blood test, FirstSight testing has the potential to identify those who may benefit from closer surveillance, reducing colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence.

“Detecting precancerous polyps and then performing a colonoscopy to remove the polyps is the most effective way to screen for colon cancer,” said Dr. Friedland. “The results from this study show promise of what this noninvasive test offers: a combination of convenience and high sensitivity for detecting precancerous polyps.”

The study enrolled 354 patients with no prior diagnosis of colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. Patients who consented had their blood drawn prior to colonoscopy and processed at CellMax Life. CEC counts, mutation and methylation data from the blood test, along with the patient’s age and gender were analyzed against the colonoscopy results and used to derive the performance of the FirstSight test.

“We know colorectal cancer is among the most preventable cancers when detected early, yet there are more than 50,000 colorectal cancer deaths in the United States per year,” said Atul Sharan, co-founder and CEO of CellMax Life. “This can be prevented by having a noninvasive test that can effectively detect precancerous adenomas and have high compliance, ideally for both screening and in patients with previous polypectomy who are under surveillance.”

More than one-third of the eligible 112 million Americans in the 50-75 age group have never been tested or are not up to date. Lack of compliance with the recommended surveillance intervals after polypectomy is also a significant contributor to CRC incidence, especially in patients after removal of numerous or large adenomas, or adenomas with high-risk features.

CellMax Life continues to enroll patients at the Veterans Affairs Hospital and has now opened the study to additional sites across the United States to further validate the FirstSight blood test. Individuals can visit the ASCO 2020 Meeting Library to view the published abstract in detail, as well as CellMaxLife.com to learn more about the FirstSight blood test.

About CellMax Life

CellMax Life is a diagnostics company focused on cancer screening with proprietary technology for detecting precancer and cancer cells, and genomic markers in a single blood sample. CellMax Life is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and has a CLIA certified and CAP accredited laboratory at this location. For more information, visit http://www.cellmaxlife.com.

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Holly Dugan

cellmaxlife@antennagroup.com

201-465-8019

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Green Flower launches World’s Biggest Online Training Program for Cannabis Businesses and Professionals


Green Flower Business Essentials Course

For the first time ever, we have brought together many of the world’s most successful cannabis business leaders to break down the cannabis supply chain, and take you deep into the strategies and secrets needed to succeed in every sector. – Max Simon, CEO

The cannabis industry is finally getting the advanced online training it needs and deserves.

Cannabis, industrial hemp, CBD – all emerging industries where the path to building a strong business is exciting – and far from easy. Training and education are now more important than ever for those who want to succeed in building sustainable cannabis businesses while avoiding costly pitfalls and catastrophic mistakes.

Cannabis Business Essentials is a set of 14 courses featuring industry-leading experts who will give anyone the playbook to find success in the cannabis industry today – effective training tools to plan, develop, and operate a business in cannabis, hemp, or CBD.

This set of courses equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex guidelines and challenges that each sector of the cannabis industry must take into consideration when building or maintaining a business.

Quote from Max Simon, CEO and co-founder of Green Flower:

“The cannabis industry is immensely complex and requires deep specialized knowledge if you want to play any significant role in the space. For the first time ever, we have brought together many of the world’s most successful cannabis business leaders to break down the cannabis supply chain, and take you deep into the strategies and secrets needed to succeed in every sector. I’m immensely excited about the value and impact of this first-of-its-kind education program, as it provides a much-needed blueprint for people to thrive within the fast-growing cannabis landscape.”

Students will learn directly from big-name industry leaders in all sectors of operation, including:

Kevin Jodrey – Wonderland Nursery

Jared Mirsky – Wick & Mortar

Avis Bulbulyan – SIVA Enterprises

Ari Sherman – Evo Hemp

Keegan Peterson – Wurk,

and more.

Courses in this online program include:

The Business of Cannabis

Cultivation Cannabis

Processing & Manufacturing

Cannabis Lab Testing and Analytics

The Cannabis Retail Guide

The Business of Cannabis Distribution

The Business of Industrial Hemp

Obtaining Licensing in the Cannabis Industry

Securing Real Estate for Your Cannabis Business

Regulatory Compliance in the Cannabis Industry

Marketing in the Cannabis Industry

Sales in the Cannabis Industry

Accounting Principles in the Cannabis Industry

Human Resources and the Cannabis Workforce

An Investor’s Guide to the Legal Cannabis Industry

Bonus Roundtable Discussion on Cannabis Extraction

To access Cannabis Business Essentials, please visit: http://green-flower.com/academy/business

High Res Imagery for download here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/riz8phv2wp19zqu/AABXiYmmP1HNtKRNMMtxLJ0oa?dl=0

About Green Flower:

Founded in 2014, Green Flower is the undisputed global leader in cannabis education and training to help professionals and enterprises succeed in the industry. From medical, to patient care, to growing, extraction, compliance, legal, and so much more – Green Flower collaborates with the top cannabis minds in the world to create the best training, education tools, and content for those who need it most.

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Free Online Infrared (IR) Temperature Measurement Training for Fever Detection Now Live From American Academy of Thermology (AAT)


Free IR Temperature Measurement Fever Screening Training Courses From the American Academy of Thermology

Free IR Temperature Measurement Fever Screening Training Courses From the American Academy of Thermology

“In the absence of proper training it is very common for someone who uses infrared thermometers or cameras to perform fever screening to do it wrong,” commented Dr. Robert G. Schwartz, AAT Chairman of the Board.

Fever detection is a critical tool for businesses and public spaces as the Country begins opening back up in the face of Covid-19 – but only when performed accurately. To help, the AAT has issued and published new, science-based temperature measurement fever screening training programs and recommendations (available now at http://courses.aathermology.org). Statements or certificates of participation and compliance attestation are also available upon successful completion of the course.

Our free, online training courses and white paper on IR temperature measurement and fever screening offer individuals, businesses, and agencies a reliable educational format to help assure that IR fever screening is being done right. Our recommendations are internationally peer reviewed and conform to the FDA’s Guidance for Industry (April 2020), and ISO standard Technical Report 13154 as published in 2017.

When the media reports that the White House and the CDC are at odds over IR fever screening it is not because of accurate reporting, but rather due to incomplete understanding of subject.

In the absence of proper training it is very common for someone who uses infrared thermometers or cameras to perform fever screening to do it wrong. This results in unreliable results. Worse yet, fevers can be missed and healthy people can be told they need secondary screening.

Since secondary screening is still needed, some ask why do IR fever screening at all? The answer is simple. IR temperature measurement is non-contact, and better still, with medical grade devices it can be obtained while still practicing social distancing. This allows or rapid screening without risking safety – a critical tool to allow for our Country to reopen.

As a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated toward promulgating scientific medical thermology applications, the AAT wants to help as we deal with the current pandemic. IR screening has a definite role in helping America if done safely and correctly.

Those who are interested in hands on training and presentations should register at http://annualmeeting.aathermology.org for the AAT’s Annual Scientific Session to be held September 12 & 13, 2020 at the Emory University Conference Center and Hotel.

The American Academy of Thermology (AAT) is the premiere North American non-profit professional organization consisting of medical doctors and professionals focused on the advancement of scientific development and education for medical infrared imaging. It was founded in 1971 and is a multi-disciplinary organization that promotes education, research and the clinical application of medical infrared imaging.

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Psychologist Advocates “Vaccination” for Mental Health Problems Related to the Pandemic


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Mental health problems are preventable even in times of extreme stress. Learning resiliency skills can prevent symptoms and other self-defeating behaviors.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented level of mental health problems. In a report released by the Robert Graham Trust and the Well Being Trust, as many as 75,000 people in the U.S. could die of “deaths of despair” triggered by psychological problems related to the pandemic. Deaths of despair refer to deaths caused by suicide or drug and alcohol abuse. These problems are largely attributed to massive unemployment and social isolation. While this level of psychological suffering is almost unimaginable, it is only the tip of the iceberg. Stress associated with the pandemic has triggered widespread depression, anxiety, and other severe mental health problems. The American Psychological Association has predicted a rise in domestic violence and child abuse resulting from the stress of social isolation and sheltering in place.

“However, people need to realize that mental health problems can be prevented, just like physical health problems,” explains psychologist and author Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D. “For decades, we’ve known that people can be taught resiliency skills which can help ‘vaccinate’ them against the effects of depression and anxiety, as well as behavioral problems like using alcohol and food to cope with stress. We can teach resiliency skills to children, teens, adults, and even whole families. These are difficult times, but we have the mental health tools to make a tremendous difference in people’s lives. Like vaccinations against physical disease, these tools can be used to help people fight off the emotional effects of the pandemic as well as the inevitable emotional stressors we encounter throughout our lives. Teaching people resiliency skills has even been shown to improve their physical health by lowering cortisol, the stress hormone, which in turn improves the immune system.”

Shapiro’s company, Between Sessions Resources, publishes psychological tools for counselors and psychotherapists to use as homework assignments for their clients. In the last two months, he has turned his attention to downloadable tools, including the interactive workbook Taking Care of Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic, which includes 44 worksheets to help people cope with specific pandemic-related problems and develop general resiliency skills. Shapiro notes, “Resiliency skills, like optimism and emotional communication, are teachable. These skills not only help protect us from the negative impact of stress and the effects of trauma, research also tells us they can help improve our physical health, lowering blood pressure and even boosting our immune systems.” Shapiro is considered an expert on developing emotional intelligence skills, having published more than 100 books, workbooks, and therapeutic games on the subject, including The Depression Workbook, Stopping the Pain: A Workbook for Teens Who Self-Injure, and Bounce Back: A Game That Teaches Resiliency Skills.

The company has also produced printable games to help families work together and support each other while dealing with the upheaval caused by the pandemic. The Family Meeting Game is a complete board game used to stimulate communication and positive problem solving. It contains questions specific to the unique family problems caused by the pandemic. The Family Dinner Card Game is intended to promote family support and bonding through humorous and thoughtful questions. There is also a Spanish version of this game. These printable games are available for free on the company’s website https://CounselingStore.com.

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Wellness Workdays “From Surviving to Thriving” Program Highlights the Future of Corporate Wellness


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Approximately 60 percent of U.S. workers have at least one chronic health condition and 40 percent have two or more. As the nation’s businesses move forward, and ultimately beyond the coronavirus pandemic, healthy employees will be critical to the success of each organization.

Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of award-winning corporate wellness programs, unveiled its “From Surviving to Thriving” program to help employers improve employee well-being during the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative, which focuses on employee engagement, communications and population health management, highlights the future of corporate wellness and the role it will play in ensuring organizational success. A 90-day complimentary trial of Wellness Workdays’ benefits and wellness hub is being offered to US employers as part of the initiative.

“The current pandemic has reinforced the critical need for employers to prioritize employee well-being,” said Debra Wein, CEO of Wellness Workdays. “Data confirms that individuals with chronic health conditions such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes are at greater risk for complications from the coronavirus. Comprehensive wellness programs can help employees improve pre-existing conditions and co-morbidities while helping employers develop a strong and healthy workforce.”

Approximately 60 percent of U.S. workers have at least one chronic health condition and 40 percent have two or more. As the nation’s businesses move forward, and ultimately beyond the coronavirus pandemic, healthy employees will be critical to the success of each organization. Corporate wellness will play a significant role in improving and sustaining employee engagement and well-being and helping organizations transition from surviving to thriving.

Wellness Workdays’ initiative will support organizations as they move through this difficult period. The key pillars of Wellness Workdays’ “From Surviving to Thriving” initiative include easily accessible and frequently updated resources for employers on employee engagement, communications and population health management, including checklists and case studies, complimentary webinars led by industry experts, thought leadership articles, and 90-day complimentary access to Wellness Workdays’ wellness portal. While the technology includes all aspects of well-being, employers can choose to target specific campaigns during the 90 days that address their employees’ needs, including resilience and positivity, mindfulness, financial wellness, healthy eating and/or physical activity.

The turnkey wellness platform includes a wellness portal branded for each organization, individual and team wellness challenges, incentive tracking, biometrics management, and instant access to 90+ standardized reports and 30 languages. The self-service program administration allows employers to target health risks and behavior change while improving health outcomes, ultimately developing a healthy workforce that can withstand the challenges of a global pandemic. The 90-day free trial is valid for organizations that sign up between June 1 and September 1, 2020. Employers can visit Wellness Workdays’ website to learn more and determine their eligibility.

About Wellness Workdays

Wellness Workdays is a Massachusetts company with offices in New York, Florida and Texas that designs and delivers corporate wellness programs to promote employee health, productivity and a culture of well-being. Our subsidiary, OMC Wellness, based in Portland, Maine, provides population health management solutions utilizing onsite health coaching and proprietary technology to sustain measurable outcomes. A Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, we have earned industry recognition and best practices awards for our clients, which include New Balance, EMD Millipore, Putnam Investments, Cape Cod Healthcare, Brown University, the Maine Department of Transportation, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Rockland Trust, The City of Portland, ME and Norway Savings Bank. For more information about Wellness Workdays, visit http://www.wellnessworkdays.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Associated Oral & Implant Surgeons Improve Patients’ Oral Health in Kingsport, TN with Full Mouth Reconstructions


Associated Oral & Implant Surgeons Offers Expert Full Mouth Reconstructions to Kingsport and the Tri-City Area

The most important question we ask is, ‘What are your goals?’

Patients in need of enhancing their oral health in Kingsport, TN or the nearby tri-city areas can receive full mouth reconstruction at Associated Oral & Implant Surgeons (AOIS). Understanding that the health of the mouth affects a patient’s diet, confidence and overall health, the oral and maxillofacial surgeons at AOIS customize treatments to improve oral health. During a full mouth reconstruction, patients can undergo many life changing dental treatments, including dental implants or corrective jaw surgery.

“The most important question we ask is, ‘What are your goals?’ Full mouth reconstruction is a solution for a great number of individuals,” says Dr. Nathaniel Wells. “For those who really want to do as much as possible with their teeth, full arch dental implants provide a great solution.”

The mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body. When a patient is suffering from oral concerns like missing teeth, gum disease or an improper bite, the rest of the patient’s health can suffer as well. For some, this can also result in lower self-confidence or the inability to interact with others. Full mouth reconstruction can improve a patient’s failing oral health in numerous ways so that they can once again enjoy a natural and healthy quality of life. A full mouth reconstruction can include multiple different dental procedures, all of which share the same goal of improving oral health and quality of life. Some common treatments include:

  • Dental Implants
  • Soft tissue recontouring
  • Corrective jaw surgery
  • Tooth extractions

One of the most versatile options for improving oral health is a dental implant. This solution can replace missing or failing teeth with lifelike and permanent new teeth. The new teeth mimic the function and appearance of natural teeth, so most people can never tell that a tooth has been lost. This effectively treats both the oral health and self-esteem concerns of having a lost tooth. Another versatile treatment is soft tissue recontouring, which can also enhance both a patient’s oral health and appearance. By gently reshaping the gum tissue and removing any infected tissue, the oral surgeons can provide a healthy and attractive smile.

Choosing an oral surgeon practice like Associated Oral and Implant Surgeons gives patients the most predictable and successful results. Oral surgeons receive years of additional education and perform advanced dental procedures like dental implants on a routine basis. For those who have been affected by oral trauma that has broken or disfigured part of their mouth, jaw or face, oral surgeons are experts who can help rebuild the damage.

Those in need of full mouth reconstruction or who want to improve their oral health in Kingsport, TN are invited to schedule a consultation with the doctors at Associated Oral and Implant Surgeons. To schedule an appointment, call 423-732-7575 for the Kingsport office, 423-915-1072 for Johnson City or 423-844-6200 for the Bristol location, or visit http://www.aomstri.com.

About the Oral Surgeons

Associated Oral and Implant Surgeons is a renown oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty practice serving patients in the tri-city area for over 20 years. Drs. Carl Eilers, Michael Hamlin, Jason Pickup, Michael Foster, Nathaniel Wells, and Ryan Dowling provide emergency care to patients with maxillofacial trauma at local hospitals in addition to serving their loyal patients at AOIS. The doctors are also all active members of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Associated Oral and Implant Surgeons offers state-of-the-art surgical facilities with the most current sterilization, anesthesia monitoring, and imaging equipment at their three locations in Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, TN. The staff is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care in a timely and considerate manner. To learn more about Associated Oral and Implant Surgeons and the services they provide visit http://www.aomstri.com or call 423-915-1072 for the Johnson City office, 423-732-7575 for Kingsport, or 423-844-6200 for the Bristol location.

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A New Book for Anyone With Type 1 Diabetes — “Actually, I Can.” by 19-year-old Author — Gives Insight and Inspiration


In her upcoming book “Actually, I Can: Growing Up with Type 1 Diabetes, A Story of Unexpected Empowerment” (T1D Media) Morgan Panzirer writes: “It has made me appreciate every hour, every minute, and every second I stand on this Earth. But the truth is everyone should live this way, because you don’t know if you’ll receive life-changing news tomorrow, and you don’t know if today is your last day. Everyone has obstacles in their lives; it’s just the way life is. But you don’t have to sit there and let them beat you down. Defeat them. Strength is a choice, and if you tell yourself you can get through whatever you’re battling, then you can.”

From the diagnosis at six years old with the autoimmune disease, through all of the challenges battling it, and everything she and her parents have learned — Morgan’s goal is to help other families and children facing Type 1, and to show everyone it can be viewed as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.

Robin Roberts, co-Anchor Good Morning America, says: “An inspiring young woman whose insight into her Type 1 diabetes will help others, and their families, to confront the vulnerabilities of the disease. Readers will learn from Morgan how to manage these issues with composure and strength.”

Emmy-award winning medical correspondent and senior health editor for NBC, Dr. Max Gomez, explains: “What I took away from ‘Actually, I Can’ was not the charmed life, meeting celebrities and traveling the world. It was that after confronting the awfulness of her diagnosis, Morgan was able to face her disease and take control of it, including the difficult, painful ups and downs.”

Founder of diaTribe.org Kelly L. Close reviews: “This is a story about family, faith, and friendships, and includes remarkable encounters with politicians, pop stars, and even the Pope. Every teenager with diabetes should read this book. So, too, should their parents and their health care providers as well. A triumph.”

“Morgan has an authentic voice in the diabetes patient perspective. She unabashedly stares down and addresses the unrelenting challenges one faces in diabetes diagnosis and management, sans sugarcoating. Accompanied by gritty optimism, her impressive insight on progressing diabetes research, emerging tech and medications will impress readers with a resilient hope that a fulfilled and healthy life is possible,” responds Gary Hall, Jr., first Olympian/Gold Medalist with Type One Diabetes.

About the Author

A member of the Villanova University Equestrian Team, and a biology major planning to attend medical school for pediatric endocrinology, Morgan Panzirer has traveled the world discussing her disease, including a trip to Rome to meet with the Pope. Morgan is available as a keynote speaker and media presenter with invaluable information on Type 1 Diabetes, self-care and perseverance —speaking to groups and offering copies of “Actually, I Can.” for the audience.

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