This is not Zaleski’s first walk across America. In 2010 he walked barefoot with a similar mission. That experience led him to form a non-profit organization—The Long Walk Home—that has helped more than 2,000 veterans with Post Traumatic Stress, learn the coping skills needed to live more fulfilled lives and hopefully, not consider taking their own.
“After working with veterans for the past eighteen years as the founder and executive director, I know our program causes a transformative shift in the trajectory of their lives. I have seen first-hand by supporting these veterans and their families we have been able to turn their anger into mindfulness, heal damaged relationships for themselves and their loved ones, and create a new mission,” Zaleski said. “In addition, my hope is to have this become a movement rather than just my own passion and advocacy; together we can make a dramatic change.”
“The skill sets being offered by Ron Zaleski’s program are critically important in being able to adopt optimal success and health not only after leaving the service but in life in general,” said Gary Delgado a Marine veteran who participated in Zaleski’s program. “Guys just like Gary have literally changed their lives by simply being willing to deal with the after-effects of military life and not just those who experienced combat. That is why I walk,” Zaleski added.
Coverage is invited throughout the nine-month walk. Interviews with Zaleski are available.
The recent Citeline-Greenphire collaboration will help sponsors and CROs streamline and accelerate clinical trials.
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Citeline, a leader in intelligence solutions for the life sciences industry, has partnered with financial management software company Greenphire to power solutions enabling clinical research sponsors and CROs to plan cost-effective trials that recruit patients faster and launch more efficiently.
Unrealistic recruitment planning can plague study start-up, creating costly delays of up to $4 million a day.
Each partner brings to the table a rich store of best-in-class data and expertise. Citeline has the industry’s leading drug, biomarker, claims, and lab data along with 500,000 investigator and site profiles, as well as protocol-specific data including trial endpoints and inclusion/exclusion criteria. Greenphire has the industry’s largest and most comprehensive dataset related to financial transactions within clinical trials, including participant payment data, site payment data and travel logistics information.
The collaboration employs Citeline’s data mastering, subject matter expertise, and technology capabilities to augment its historical site data, as well as create new predictive algorithms, with the support of Greenphire’s data. As Citeline applies its expertise in data science, analytics, and product development to these datasets, it establishes differentiating capabilities not found elsewhere in the market and the opportunity to deploy innovative tools for making more effective, predictive clinical trial decisions.
“This partnership presents a unique opportunity to solve the unmet needs of trial sponsors and all stakeholders involved in bringing treatments to patients in need,” said Michael Gallup, CEO of Citeline’s parent company, Norstella. “The additional metrics created by this collaboration will underpin intuitive solutions that allow the industry at large to optimize trials from planning to execution.”
“As sponsors embrace patient centricity and look to remove out-of-pocket expenses for clinical trial participants, it is critical that sponsors understand the time, cost and burden on patients who participate in clinical trials,” said Jim Murphy, CEO of Greenphire. “This partnership brings two best-in-class solutions together to enable sponsors to make smarter decisions sooner, increasing the likelihood of a successful clinical trial execution and new treatments getting to those who need them.”
About Citeline
Citeline, a Norstella company, powers a full suite of complementary business intelligence offerings to meet the evolving needs of life science professionals to accelerate the connection of treatments to patients and patients to treatments. These patient-focused solutions and services deliver and analyze data used to drive clinical, commercial, and regulatory-related decisions and create real-world opportunities for growth.
Citeline’s global teams of analysts, journalists, and consultants keep their fingers on the pulse of the pharmaceutical, biomedical and medtech industries, covering it all with expert insights: key diseases, clinical trials, drug R&D and approvals, market forecasts, and more. For more information on one of the world’s most trusted health science partners, visit Citeline and follow on LinkedIn and X.
About Greenphire
Greenphire, a Thoma Bravo-backed software company, provides comprehensive global financial management solutions for clinical trials that enable complete data and workflow automation to support trial budget planning and cost management. Greenphire empowers sites through simplified workflows, provides clinical trial sponsors and CROs with greater financial transparency, and removes cost-based obstacles to patient participation. For more information, visit Greenphire.
Dr. Cerrati received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston in his native South Carolina. His post-doctoral training included a 5-year surgical residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at New York University, one of the nation’s top programs. In New York City, he worked with some of the most prominent facial plastic surgeons in the world, including his primary mentor Dr. David Rosenberg, who is an internationally renowned deep plane facelift pioneer. Following residency, Dr. Cerrati completed one of the most prestigious fellowships in the country at the Facial Plastic Surgery Center in Chicago. As a highly credentialed leader in his field, Dr. Cerrati speaks at medical conferences and is a contributor to many medical journals and textbooks. For more information about Dr. Eric Cerrati and his practice, located at 1794 Olympic Pkwy Suite 100, Park City, UT, please visit http://www.drericcerrati.com or call (801) 497-6944.
The PHA Connects: PH Community Workshop will be on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel. The free one-day event offers informational sessions and networking opportunities with local medical experts and PH community members. Co-chaired by Naomi Habib, MD, of Arizona Pulmonary Specialists and Karim El-Kersh, MD, of Banner University Lung Institute, the workshop aims to provide important treatment and disease management information to people with PH and increase awareness of this rare, life-threatening condition in local communities.
“Over and over, I have seen that the patients who are most successful at controlling their PH are the ones who are most educated about their disease and most proactive about their care,” says Habib. “This workshop will empower patients with the knowledge and tools they need to seek expert care and to live a lifestyle that provides the best chance of controlling their disease.”
Presenters, including health care professionals, people with PH and caregivers, will cover topics such as navigating diagnosis and treatment, living with PH and advances in PH research. The workshop offers an invaluable opportunity to learn more about PH, discover PHA resources, connect with industry representatives and meet others impacted by PH.
On Sunday morning, Oct. 27, the PH community will gather at Eldorado Park in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the second annual Phoenix O2breathe Walk. This free, family-friendly event aims to raise awareness of PH and funds for PHA’s programs and services that support the PH community. Participants can register individually or as part of a team. To register for the walk, visit PHAssocation.Donordrive.com/Event/Phoenix24.
Pulmonary hypertension, or high blood pressure in the lungs, causes symptoms, including shortness of breath, fatigue and chest pain. PH affects about 75 million people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. The condition is significantly underdiagnosed and misunderstood, even among health care providers. Because symptoms are not necessarily specific to PH, there can be dangerous delays in receiving a correct diagnosis.
While PH is incurable, early diagnosis and proper treatment can extend and improve an individual’s quality of life. Advances in treatment and a better understanding of PH have led to effective therapies, better quality of life and improved survival for many types of PH after diagnosis.
Members of the media are welcome to attend. To RSVP, please email [email protected]. Interviews with experts and others can be arranged upon request.
About the Pulmonary Hypertension Association
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Pulmonary Hypertension Association is the oldest and largest nonprofit patient association dedicated to the pulmonary hypertension community. Pulmonary hypertension is a rare, chronic and life-threatening lung condition for which no cure currently exists. PHA’s mission is to extend and improve the lives of those affected by PH. To achieve this mission, PHA engages people with PH and their families, caregivers, health care providers, and researchers worldwide who work together to advocate for the PH community, provide support to patients, caregivers and families, offer up- to-date education and information on PH, improve quality patient care, and fund and promote research. For more information, visit PHAssociation.org and connect with PHA on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
“People who experience mental illness and substance use disorders must receive the support they need when they need it,” Dr. Sizer said. “Behavioral health is essential to overall regional primary and population health outcomes. We also know that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover.”
NEDHSA’s Recovery Month activities and initiatives include daily social media messaging and in-person events for the public.
On Thursday, September 12, at 9:30 a.m., the agency will unveil its newly renovated rotunda at its Monroe Integrated Care Clinic. This facility upgrade is part of the agency’s renovation and branding plan to create an environment of light and hope for staff and clients who enter agency properties.
On Saturday, September 14, at 8 a.m., the agency partnered with the Faith Community of Hope Church of the Nazarene and Hellfighters Christian Ministries to provide showers and food for anyone in the community in an event called “Full & Clean.”
Dr. Sizer conceptualized NEDHSA’s Faith Partnership Initiative ten years ago to help faith leaders better understand the science, complexities, and treatment options available for those battling mental illness and addiction in their pulpits, congregations, homes, and communities. He said that as he continues to lead NEDHSA, the agency will work harder to earn further the trust and respect of our region’s tens of thousands of people.
“I have shared that we would work diligently to help meet the complex healthcare needs of our people,” Dr. Sizer said. “Additionally, I shared that we would help reduce negative social determinants of health and work to improve the overall economic footprint in Louisiana and the Delta.”
On Friday, September 20, at 10 a.m., at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo Pavilion, the agency is hosting its Second Annual Recovery Day Celebration, an event created to raise awareness of mental health and substance use disorders, celebrate individuals in recovery, and acknowledge the work of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. The theme for the event is “The Art of Recovery.”
“Our Recovery Day Celebration is specifically designed to encourage health-seeking behaviors and to build unity around what can unite us,” Dr. Sizer said. “This is why we continue to include our Arts as Medicine and related creative initiatives in our work. We must unify and thrive around the complex challenges we mutually face.”
The Recovery Day Celebration highlights and celebrates people in recovery from substance use and mental disorders, along with treatment providers promoting that recovery is possible in all forms. This day of celebration, within Recovery Month, is part of a national observance that promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery. The event will feature speakers with lived experiences, NARCAN Training, health and wellness activities, interactive games and crafts, food, and music provided by SNAZZ Band.
On Saturday, September 21, at 7:30 a.m., NEDHSA is hosting a Recovery Race Fun Run in partnership with Freedom Fitness Ministry at 104 Chenier Lake Dr. in West Monroe. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the race will start at 8 a.m.
Dr. Sizer said, “Fitness plays a vital role in mental health and, when coupled with proper exercise, is a strong predictor of positive health outcomes.”
“So, when we combine our physical fitness initiatives with our prosocial mental health and primary healthcare mitigation strategies, we can expect to see overall regional population health improvements,” Dr. Sizer said.
On Tuesday, September 24, at 10 a.m., NEDHSA and The Louisiana Mental Health Association (LAMHA) collaborated to present “Harm Reduction and Opioid Mitigation Strategies in Louisiana’s Delta,” an effort to bring information, education, and solution-oriented strategies to the Delta Region. This event will occur at the Ouachita Parish Library – Main Branch at 1800 Stubbs Avenue Monroe, LA 71201.
At the “Harm Reduction and Opioid Mitigation Strategies in Louisiana’s Delta” event, attendees will hear from experts across the state with a wide array of experience. The event will conclude with a time for the audience to ask questions of the experts. The free educational event is open to the public but will primarily focus on those working in the behavioral health field. It is an opportunity to hear from statewide experts on the front lines of a compassionate, solution-oriented approach to this crisis.
“Fentanyl has infiltrated our communities, often disguised as other drugs, making it even more dangerous,” Dr. Sizer said. “Many who fall victim to its deadly effects may not even realize they are consuming it. This crisis knows no boundaries—it affects people from all walks of life, regardless of their background. The urgency to address this issue cannot be overstated, requiring a united front.”
On Thursday, September 26, at 6 p.m., at the Monroe Civic Center, NEDHSA will host a Stretch & Vibe Community Pilates event. The class will consist of a 5-minute warm-up and stretch, followed by 45 minutes of Pilates exercises, and concluding with a 5-minute breathing and relaxation session. Please note that while this class is designed for beginners, modifications will be provided to accommodate participants of all levels. Participants are asked to bring their yoga mats and sweat towels to class.
On Monday, September 30, at 7 p.m., NEDHSA partnered with the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council to host a Poetry Open Mic Night at Standard Coffee at 411 Desiard St. in Monroe. This poetry reading night will be open to community poets and feature local guest poets.
Dr. Sizer said NEDHSA “intends to help make Northeast Louisiana a regional creative hub, a preferred destination that will generate much-needed regional economic development, diversity, job creation, and more.”
“We believe there is medicine in creative expression, and the arts can help a person come alive in ways traditional treatment options can’t,” Dr. Sizer said. “We intend to help create an environment where dreams are realized, families are strong, bodies are healthy, community institutions are thriving, and spirits are renewed.”
Also, on September 30, at 6 p.m., NEDHSA sponsored “Saving a Generation: The Fentanyl Crisis,” a 60-minute television special containing a series of predetermined segments of different stories focusing on aspects of the Fentanyl crisis in America and how states’ laws are changing to combat the crisis. This TV special will air on KARD/FOX14.
“Raising awareness about the dangers of illegally made fentanyl is the first step in our collective fight,” Dr. Sizer said. “We must educate our communities about the risks, the signs of overdose, and the steps that can be taken to prevent it. Knowledge is power; we can prevent unnecessary deaths by empowering individuals with the correct information.”
The Foundation will also consider proposals that broadly support standardization of the exchange of healthcare information or otherwise align with its mission, vision, and purpose. In addition, the Foundation will consider funding white papers that explore how NCPDP standards should evolve or prove whether a planned future project’s methodology is viable.
Preference will be given to those who plan to publish the results of their work.
Grant Proposal Requirements
1. Projects must align with the NCPDP Foundation’s strategic initiatives. To be considered for funding, projects or white papers must benefit one or more of the NCPDP Foundation’s strategic initiatives:
Expanding the Role & Value of the Pharmacist
Increasing Patient Access to Care
Enhancing Patient Safety
Empowering Coordination of Care & Innovation
2. Projects must utilize and demonstrate the value of NCPDP standards. A project or white paper must seek to demonstrate and measure how one or more existing or future NCPDP standards support one or more of the Foundation’s strategic initiatives and encourage interoperability.
Helpful Resources Working knowledge of the NCPDP standard(s) to be measured is essential. Standards descriptions are available on the NCPDP website. NCPDP membership is required to access the standards themselves. Log in at MyNCPDP or become a member.
A frequently asked questions document is available with additional details to support proposal development.
How to Submit a Proposal To submit a proposal, please send the completed grant proposal form, along with any supplemental material, to Stephanie Staker. She may be reached by email at [email protected] or by post at the NCPDP Foundation, 9240 East Raintree Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260. Grant proposals must be received via email or postmarked by October 31, 2024.
About the NCPDP Foundation As the grant-giving arm of the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP), the NCPDP Foundation collaborates with organizations and individuals to support research initiatives that improve data sharing throughout the healthcare ecosystem, removing obstacles to quality care for patients. The NCPDP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Season 2 hosts include diverse nurse advocates, executives, entrepreneurs, educators, leaders, travelers, personal finance gurus, creative influencers and more. Raquél Pérez, BSN, RN, a TEDx speaker and a new host this season said, “I’m thrilled to be part of ‘Nurse Converse’ Season 2, where the diverse voices of nursing professionals take center stage. The opportunity to share insights on our experiences with such a supportive community is truly empowering.”
Another new Season 2 host, Rich G. Kenny, MMCi, RN, serves as a SAS “Intrapreneur” to drive the development and adoption of analytics and AI into care delivery and operations. In his episode, he will cover “Artificial Intelligence in Nursing: Beyond the Buzzwords to Real-World Impact.” He said of participating in this season, “The thoughtful selection of topics and hosts for ‘Nurse Converse’ Season 2 reflects the podcast’s commitment to delivering meaningful content. It’s an honor to contribute to this powerful platform that truly represents the heart of nursing.”
Nurse listeners will be able to stream additional episodes this season including, “Death Isn’t a Dirty Word: A Hospice Nurse’s Perspective on Peaceful Endings,” “How Your Nurse License Opens Doors Beyond Healthcare,” “A Relationship Therapist’s Advice for Nurses on Overcoming Toxic Dating Patterns,” and “The Making of a Nurse Anesthetist: My Path from Paramedic to CRNA.”
To learn more about the “Nurse Converse” podcast, please visit www.nurse.org/podcast. Episodes are available to stream on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and any other podcast platform.
Nurse.org cares about nurses at every stage of their journey. We support and empower them to better their careers, lives, and profession by publishing trusted educational resources and covering relevant news for nurses by nurses. Nurse.org influences and amplifies the nursing voices and issues that matter most, and is a trusted mentor to nurses worldwide: each month, >1M current and future nurses visit our website and we engage millions more via our email newsletters, social channels, and “Nurse Converse” collaborative podcast. Nurse.org was proud to be named a 2023 Medical Marketing and Media (MM+M) Awards Finalist for Healthcare Professional Media Brand. Nurse.org is owned and operated by Full Beaker, Inc.
Dr. Adam Gropper, Board-Certified Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist and owner of Vivid Vascular and Prostate Specialists of Miami in Miami-Dade County, Announces the Opening of Fox Vein & Laser Experts.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dr. Adam Gropper and his team are thrilled to announce the opening of their new office in Broward! This new location, Fox Vein & Laser Experts, joins the Vivid Vascular Family and represents their ongoing commitment to providing exceptional vascular care and innovative treatments to the community.
Dr. Gropper and his dedicated team are excited to bring their expertise to Broward, offering a full range of services, including:
Comprehensive vascular screenings
Advanced minimally invasive procedures including prostate embolization, hemorrhoid embolization and uterine fibroid embolization
Personalized treatment plans designed to ensure the best outcomes for patients
The new office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and facilities, allowing Dr. Gropper and his team to deliver the highest standard of care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Whether you need a routine check-up or specialized treatment, they will provide the expert care you deserve.
“I’m grateful to our patients and community for their continued trust and support,” Dr. Gropper said. “We look forward to serving the Broward community and making a positive impact on our patients’ vascular health. We welcome everyone to come visit us at our new location and experience the exceptional care that our team is known for!”
For more information, call 954-627-1045
About Vivid Vascular
Vivid Vascular is the creation of Dr. Adam Gropper, MD, a board-certified Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist, bringing a unique blend of medical expertise and technological innovation to his practice. Dr. Gropper’s experience as a physician shaped his commitment to provide a high level of care and personal interaction with his patients. “One of the real challenges in medicine in the current day is finding medical practices where the physicians are fully engaged with spending enough time with their patients,” according to Dr. Gropper. “At my office, that is the way we want to practice”. Equipped with a state-of-the-art cath lab, Vivid Vascular offers highly effective and low risk treatments for many conditions including women’s and men’s health such as uterine fibroids, prostate, hemorrhoids, knee arthritis and many others.
After earning his M.D. from Emory University, Dr. Gropper completed his residency and fellowship training in Vascular & Interventional Radiology. He has been serving the Florida community since 1999, previously holding positions as an Associate Professor at FIU Medical School, Radiology Chief at North Shore Medical Center, Jackson South Community Hospital and Hollywood Medical Center, and Chief of Radiology at Jackson North Medical Center for over a decade.
Mployer, the nation’s leader in providing employee benefits ratings and analytics, today announced the launch of Insights+, an industry-first solution designed to empower employers, employees and leading brokers to rate their employee benefit plans against similar companies and easily communicate their position to employees and recruits.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mployer, the nation’s leader in providing employee benefits ratings and analytics, today announced the launch of Insights+, an industry-first solution designed to empower employers, employees and leading brokers to rate their employee benefit plans against similar companies and easily communicate their position to employees and recruits.
Employers spend $1.5T+ on employee benefits each year, yet there is no definitive measure for employers or employees of what good benefits are. Some employers offer benefits much richer than intended overspending on benefits while others provide benefits that lag the market, yet do not know it. Insights+ solves this problem for free by allowing employers and employees to rate their benefits quickly and easily against employers just like them.
Key Features of Insights+ include:
1. Free to use: Employers can access their rating for free by sharing their benefit plans guide. After sharing the guide, you will receive your rating in under 24 hours.
2. Detailed Plan Assessment: A 25-page assessment of your benefits vs. your custom cohort is available evaluating each component of your benefit package, from medical and contribution to leave and retirement.
3. Recognition and Communication Package: For employers who qualify, you will receive a Recognition Package to use to promote and communicate the value of your benefits to their employees.
“Insights+ is a game-changer for employers looking to stand out among the competition,” said Anthony Waters, Chief Growth Officer. “Providing recognition for great benefit plans will not only enhance employer branding, but also drive greater employee satisfaction, trust and retention.”
Chris Burns, CFO of Touchstone Closing, shared “Employees and new hires always ask if our benefits are good. We can finally answer that with confidence and show proof with Mployer’s Insights+. Being able to see how our benefits compare to similar companies from an independent source is exactly what we needed to be confident and validate in the investment we make in benefits each year.”
Mployer is transforming employee benefits by empowering employers and leading benefit consultants to easily assess, rate, and communicate the value of employee benefits. Providing industry-first transparency through unbiased research, benchmarking, and advanced analytics, our goal is to support employers and brokers in providing benefit plans that optimize costs and employee-employer relationships. To learn more about Mployer, visit https://mployeradvisor.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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Customers using the Protein Metrics Byosphere® cloud platform can rapidly compare data across samples, projects, and geographic sites leveraging the Company’s deep query and dashboard capabilities. Byosphere enabled workflows are GxP/compliance-ready.
“This release will expand our offering and serve a broader part of the proteomics use cases and thus more users,” said Eric Carlson, President of Protein Metrics. “Increasingly, our customers are interested in comparing protein profiles across samples and projects and using these data to inform predictive models in order to accelerate development.”
About Protein Metrics
Protein Metrics, LLC provides solutions for biopharmaceutical applications and biologics characterization, enabling raw data to become information ready for AI and ML applications at the point of delivery to users, lab managers, informaticians, and biotherapeutics developers. Protein Metrics is part of the Dotmatics portfolio of scientific software businesses. Details about the Protein Metrics vendor-neutral biologics characterization software can be found at www.proteinmetrics.com.
About Dotmatics
Dotmatics is a leader in R&D scientific software connecting science, data, and decision-making. Its scientific intelligence platform and scientists’ favorite applications drive efficiency and accelerate innovation. More than 2 million scientists and 10,000 customers trust Dotmatics to help them create a healthier, cleaner, safer world. Dotmatics is a global team of more than 800 people dedicated to supporting its customers in over 180 countries. Dotmatics has made 14 acquisitions since 2017. The company’s principal office is in Boston, with 14 offices and R&D teams located around the world.
Dotmatics is backed by Insight Partners, a leading global venture capital and private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software scaleup companies. Learn more about Dotmatics, its platform, and applications including Protein Metrics, GraphPad Prism, Geneious, SnapGene, and LabArchives athttps://www.dotmatics.com.
