GWI released the first in a series of Q&A interviews with wellness leaders and thinkers seeking to discover the impact of COVID-19′ The interviews will be conducted and curated by Beth McGroarty.

The goal of the series is to explore—in a short, easy-to-digest format—how these thought leaders see the COVID-19 pandemic impacting their worlds today and exploring their predictions for how this dramatic global event will alter the wellness markets of the future.

MIAMI (PRWEB)
April 14, 2020

The Global Wellness Institute™ (GWI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to empower wellness worldwide, today launched the first in a series of weekly Q&A interviews with wellness leaders and thinkers across the globe seeking to discover the impact of COVID-19—now and far into the future. The series is part of GWI’s PositivelyWell online resource and initiative to empower health and wellness in the age of Coronavirus; the interviews will be conducted and curated by Beth McGroarty, VP research & forecasting.

In the first Wellness Q&A, world-renowned architect Bill Bensley explores how the travel industry will change post-virus and cites critical silver linings that will emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, not only for the tourism industry but also for human health and the planet.

Click to read the Q&A with Bill Bensley.

“We’re thrilled to kick off the Q&As with the always candid, always humorous, Bill Bensley, who has made his mark by designing 200+ boundary-pushing, jaw-dropping hotels in 40 countries. He has completely redefined and “rewilded” luxury hospitality in Asia and is a true, greenwash-hating sustainability pioneer,” says McGroarty.

The second Wellness Q&A in the series will be with Martin Palmer, president of FaithInvest, an organization helping faiths of all types move their investments into environmental and sustainable development investing. Palmer will discuss the role and impact of faith in the Coronavirus crisis and how faith will evolve post-virus. He will also look at the crucial lessons humanity will learn; the divisive dangers of the “science” versus “faith” clashes happening in some nations; and how new faiths, beliefs and narratives will emerge post-COVID-19.

“The goal of the series is to explore—in a short, easy-to-digest format—how these thought leaders see the COVID-19 pandemic impacting their worlds today and exploring their predictions for how this dramatic global event will alter the wellness markets of the future,” said McGroarty.

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About the Global Wellness Institute: The Global Wellness Institute™ (GWI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the leading research and educational resource for the global wellness economy. Through its five pillars—research, industry initiatives, roundtable discussions, Wellness Evidence and The Wellness Moonshot: A World Free of Preventable Disease—the GWI informs and connects key global stakeholders who impact the health and wellness of our planet and its citizens. The GWI’s mission is to empower wellness worldwide.

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Given the strain placed on people and systems by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the need couldn’t be greater.

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)
April 14, 2020

Mental health represents the second target for “flattening the curve” in connection with the COVID-19 crisis. Against that backdrop, Madera County, California, through its comprehensive Live Well Madera County initiative, is the latest in a growing number of organizations taking proactive steps to protect population mental health and help people flourish, even in challenging times.

Live Well Madera County (LWMC) is a community-based collaborative composed of countywide government, healthcare providers, health plans, business, education, law enforcement, community-based, and faith-based stakeholders that are committed to improving community wellness through focused aligned action. LWMC plays a crucial role in expanding access, addressing health equity, and making healthy behaviors and environments the social norm for the county’s over 150,000 residents.

“At LWMC we are focused on destigmatizing seeking help for mental health issues, creating easier access to trustworthy resources, and integrating a broad wellness orientation across our community,” said Dennis Koch, Director of Behavioral Health Services for Madera County. “Given the strain placed on people and systems by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the need couldn’t be greater.”

CredibleMind is a new kind of population health company, focused on getting upstream in addressing mental health needs. With over 10,000 expert-vetted resources and an AI engine that evaluates new resources on an ongoing basis, the site offers something for everyone. Books, podcasts, videos, apps, and online programs span topics ranging from anxiety, depression, parenting, sleep, and relationships.

The company’s recently launched and frequently updated COVID-19 Resource Center includes:

MEDICAL INFORMATION AND NEWS. Trustworthy resources on the facts about COVID-19 to help keep people safe and informed.

PRACTICAL TIPS. Self-care, parenting, and work-related resources provide essential support to keep people calm and effective in balancing the unique demands of this time.

MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING SUPPORT. Expert-vetted resources on stress, anxiety, social connectedness, happiness, mindfulness, and meditation, as well as meaning, purpose, and gratitude to help employees cope and thrive in these challenging times and the days of “new normal” to come.

CredibleMind serves a growing roster of private employers, public agencies, and community health organizations in their efforts to de-stigmatize the mental health discussion and get upstream in addressing mental wellness issues early.

“We are honored to be of service to the community of Madera County,” said Deryk Van Brunt, founder and chief executive officer of CredibleMind. “Our aim is to help people get needed support both in this unique time and beyond it. The lessons learned after 9/11 tell us we can expect a significant increase in mental health and substance abuse problems. We are working hard with partners, such as LWMC to get out ahead and flatten the second curve of mental health issues.”

About CredibleMind

Our mission is to help people flourish by optimizing their mental health, emotional wellbeing, and spiritual growth. A majority of adults in the U.S. have a mental or emotional health challenge and want assistance. However, only a small fraction receive professional services. While 75 percent turn to self-care first, we uniquely provide users with evidence-based self-help approaches and help users find the most appropriate resources and interventions in a friendly, familiar, and accessible form. CredibleMind PRO, our enterprise offering, provides a digital platform that enables employers, insurers, healthcare providers and community organizations to engage users, provide evidence-based support for mental health improvement, and refers users to organizational and local resources. CredibleMind PRO provides a comprehensive upstream population-based mental health ecosystem, complete with analytics reporting on service needs, use, and outcomes. For more information visit us at CredibleMindPro.com.

About Live Well Madera County

LWMC is committed to an iterative transformational process focused through a Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) implementation every 3-5 years. The CHA and CHIP documents are the product and responsibility of all LWMC members. Appropriate CHIP goals and objectives are adopted into member organizations’ strategic plans. Measured results reflect the degree to which LWMC organizations collaborate and realize community transformation for Madera County resident wellness.

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We would like to have aggressive protocols in place to effectively test patients going forward. Ideally, widespread screening of patients would be undertaken prior to anesthesia. And then as the outbreak comes under better control, widespread screening will become less important, says Dr. Ben Stong

ATLANTA (PRWEB)
April 14, 2020

Prominent facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Stong, gave his insight during an interview with Rose Scott on 90.1 WABE’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott” program on Tuesday, April 7th, 2020. The popular Atlanta NPR news magazine features a mix of local, national and international stories. Dr. Stong shared with listeners the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his work volunteering internationally and on practicing medicine here at home. During the interview, Dr. Stong expressed his disappointment in the COVID-19 outbreak stopping the ability to travel and work with international non-profits. As a long-time volunteer, Dr. Stong discussed the importance of these international trip opportunities to provide cleft lip and palate facial surgeries for underprivileged children. He explained how these life-changing missions, including the one he was scheduled to go on this month, have been postponed until next year due to the global pandemic.

Later in the interview, Dr. Strong described the various issues affecting practitioners in the medical field dealing with the challenges of the COVID-19 health crisis. He shared with listeners the impact the outbreak has had on his medical practice and the complicated issues that will continue to affect all areas of medicine in the current climate. He stressed that quick action and rapid testing must become widely available to medical professionals.

“We would like to have aggressive protocols in place to effectively test patients going forward. Ideally, widespread screening of patients would be undertaken prior to anesthesia. And then as the outbreak comes under better control, widespread screening will become less important,” says Dr. Benjamin Stong.

Dr. Stong then detailed how U.S. public health policy will need to learn lessons from dealing with COVID-19 and implement changes for the future. To listen to the full “Closer Look with Rose Scott” radio program featuring Dr. Benjamin Stong, please visit http://www.wabe.org or click on the link below.

https://www.wabe.org/episode/closer-look-marietta-city-schools-superintendent-talks-transitioning-to-online-learning-local-plastic-surgeon-discusses-covid-19s-impact-on-his-global-volunteering-efforts-atlanta-practice/

More about Dr. Benjamin Stong and Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC:

Dr. Benjamin Stong is dual board-certified and fellowship-trained in head and neck surgery and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. At his practice Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery and The K Spa in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Stong combines his training, experience and talent to generate superior outcomes in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic surgery. For more information about Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC, please call their Atlanta office at (404) 963-6665 or visit the website at http://www.kalos-plasticsurgery.com.

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“The commitment from DARPA validates the power of our approach that combines advances in natural and quantitative sciences with cutting-edge technology to solve fundamental problems.”

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (PRWEB)
April 14, 2020

Today, the Laboratory for Research in Complex Systems (LRC), is announcing it has won a prestigious US-wide competition and received a grant award from the United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which funds emerging technologies, through their polyplexus program. With this financing, LRC will study the development of complexity in biological systems.

“The commitment from DARPA validates the power of our approach that combines advances in natural and quantitative sciences with cutting-edge technology to solve fundamental problems,” said Dr. Shailesh Date, founder and CEO of LRC Systems. “The award will provide seed-funding to a crucial area of the project aimed at developing a computational model of biological complexity.”

The evolution of multicellular, higher order forms from a few organic molecules in primordial soup is one of the most important, and, as yet, unanswered questions in the sciences. Scientists at the LRC are trying to decipher why biological systems become complex in the first place, and how evolutionary hurdles act on systems to induce the development of complex features and attributes. By combining evolutionary theory, statistical physics models and knowledge of biochemistry, LRC scientists will aim to identify first principles of biocomplexity, and ascertain if systems could be tweaked and nudged towards exploring interesting new functional spaces.

For more information about the LRC team and its game-changing approach, visit https://www.lrc.systems/.

About LRC Systems

Laboratory for Research in Complex Systems (LRC) develops powerful research-based solutions that drive scientific, commercial and social breakthroughs. Led by a team of trailblazers from industry and academia, LRC uniquely combines advances in natural and quantitative sciences with cutting-edge technology to help solve fundamental health, economic and social problems for public and private organizations. LRC serves as an ideas hub for high-level transdisciplinary research that is bigger, faster and more impactful, to propel innovations that can change the world.

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Drs. John Wewel, Jerome Wees, and Benjamin Anderson Offer Facial Trauma Care in Omaha, NE

Thanks to the education, experience, and technology at Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, Drs. John Wewel, Jerome Wees, and Benjamin Anderson can treat even the most complex of surgical procedures.

OMAHA, Neb. (PRWEB)
April 14, 2020

The experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants provide effective facial trauma care for those who have been in an accident or received oral trauma. This can include surgery to correct broken bones or replacing knocked out teeth with dental implants in Omaha, NE and surrounding areas. Oral surgeons are considered the specialists when it comes to complicated or advanced surgeries of the neck, face, mouth, or head.

“One of the most common cases of facial trauma we see here is a knocked out tooth. Teeth can get knocked out for a variety of reasons, and the trauma can cause severe pain, bleeding, or even result in broken shards of teeth being left in the socket,” says Dr. John Wewel. “When this is the case, we can remove any broken bits, clean up the wound, and replace the missing tooth with a dental implant. This will give you back full function to your mouth and a great smile.”

When a patient has lost a tooth, due to trauma, disease, or any other cause, the jaw becomes significantly compromised. Missing teeth often leads to jawbone deterioration, shifting of surrounding teeth, and a less than optimal bite. When teeth have become lost or extracted, oral surgeons are able to replace them with a lifelike alternative through dental implants. This solution mimics the function and appearance of natural teeth, returning the ability to bite, chew, smile, and speak with confidence. The benefits of replacing a knocked out or lost tooth with a dental implant include:

• Preservation of the jawbone
• Ability to eat, bite, and chew normally
• Enhanced self-confidence
• Secured firmly in the jaw
• Can last a lifetime with proper oral care

Oral surgeons are the ideal specialist to treat facial trauma and accidents that have caused tooth loss. Thanks to the education, experience, and technology at Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, Drs. John Wewel, Jerome Wees, and Benjamin Anderson can treat even the most complex of surgical procedures. The oral surgeons are trained to administer advanced IV sedation and they closely monitor patients throughout the procedure to ensure safety at all times. The team has over 33 years of combined facial trauma experience and utilizes some of the latest in dental technology, including intraoral scanners and cone beam CT scanners.

Those in need of facial trauma care or who would like to replace missing teeth with dental implants in Omaha, NE are invited to schedule an appointment with the oral surgeons at Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants by visiting http://www.midwestoms.com or calling 402-397-7777.

About the Oral Surgeons

Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants is a full scope oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty practice serving patients in Omaha, NE. Dr. Jerome Wees has been practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery for over 20 years and is the current President of the Omaha District Dental Society. Dr. John Wewel completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Nebraska and is a Diplomat with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Both Dr. Wees and Dr. Wewel maintain hospital privileges at the surrounding Omaha hospitals. Dr. Benjamin Anderson graduated summa cum laude from the University of Nebraska and completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Mississippi. Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants utilizes state-of-the-art technology and offers a full spectrum of oral surgical procedures including full mouth reconstructions, dental implants, and wisdom teeth extractions. To learn more about Drs. Wees, Wewel, and Anderson and the services they offer, visit http://www.midwestoms.com or call 402-397-7777 to schedule a consultation.

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Our aim is to help everyone in the cannabis food chain, from legally licensed dispensaries to the farmer and consumer as well, as we protect the ecosystem and ensure there’s a win-win for everyone.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
April 14, 2020

Kush Klubs, a first of its kind monthly membership cannabis club, today announces its Los Angeles debut, starting with select California Cannabis Dispensaries signing on as the first affiliate dispensaries to participate. Through flexible membership pricing, consumers (21 and over) can join and receive up to a gram a day for just $5.14 per gram or more (depending on their monthly subscription level) from participating dispensaries.

Through Kush Klubs’ powerful new business model, dispensary partners benefit through increased traffic, frequency, loyalty and revenue, while cannabis consumers gain access to high-quality flower below market rate. Additionally, Kush Klubs provides non-cannabis related benefits to neighboring businesses who participate in its loyalty partnerships that include promotional discount programs, events, and community relations through advocacy, information and education.

With nearly 55 million adult Americans using cannabis and approximately 188 licensed dispensaries throughout Los Angeles County alone, the illicit market still owns the majority of the market share, impacting potential tax benefits for the LA community along with the risk of potentially harmful products being distributed to consumers.

“We’re proud to be known as the very first cannabis membership club offering really high value to consumers while also looking out for licensed dispensaries to increase their ROI – especially with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said JP Fatta, founder and CEO of Kush Klubs. “Our value to the consumer and the dispensaries is already increased. As wages are tight and need for affordable, high-quality cannabis increases, we’re helping consumers save money, while increasing traffic for participating dispensaries. Our aim is to help everyone in the cannabis food chain, from legally licensed dispensaries to the farmer and consumer as well, as we protect the ecosystem and ensure there’s a win-win for everyone.”

With three unique membership packages to choose from cannabis consumers can join for one flat monthly rate based on their individual preferences. Through their Kush Klubs membership, consumers can search for dispensaries, discover flower strains from trusted growers, reserve and then pick up their orders at the applicable dispensary of their choice.

Kush Klubs’ electronic wallet, accessible via their website, makes for easy, cashless transactions. Additionally, each member receives credits at the beginning of each month that are built into their membership fee, which are redeemed via a quick scan upon walking in the door and picking up their pre-ordered/reserved product.

After the initial launch in Los Angeles, Kush Klubs plans to grow within California and beyond. The first California Cannabis dispensary locations include their Crenshaw (7415 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043), Boyle Heights (1601 S Soto St, Los Angeles, CA 90023), and Melrose (654 N. Manhattan Pl. Los Angeles CA 90004) stores. Virgil Grant, CEO and founder of California Cannabis, believes in the vision and mission of Kush Klubs and is in full support of this innovative program.

“This new program is going to change the game for licensed dispensaries everywhere,” said Virgil Grant, Founder of California Cannabis and Co-Founder and President of the Southern California Coalition (SCC). “By choosing to be the first to participate in this program, I have no doubts this will give California Cannabis a competitive advantage in the cannabis market. I look forward to seeing the impact this will have on the industry and support what Kush Klubs is trying to do for dispensaries and cannabis consumers.”

ABOUT KUSH KLUBS

Kush Klubs is the first monthly subscription cannabis club, with operations and ties throughout Los Angeles, California. By building a network of local businesses and looking to the community to get involved the company’s innovative cannabis consumption model gives consumers flexible flat-rate pricing, while working directly with licensed dispensaries to help them increase traffic, purchase frequency, loyalty and revenue. Kush Klubs has created a win-win solution, benefitting both consumers and dispensaries.

Learn more at http://www.KushKlubs.com and http://www.kushklubspartners.com

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Xtalks Life Science Webinars

Clinical trials in diabetes have also improved data capture, safety and accessibility using new mobile health platforms, specifically hybrid and virtual trial technology.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
April 14, 2020

The management landscape for Diabetes Mellitus (both Type 1 and Type 2) has changed drastically. Innovations in the mobile health technology space have allowed patients with diabetes to have improved glycemic control with more data available to them and their providers. Clinical trials in diabetes have also improved data capture, safety and accessibility using new mobile health platforms, specifically hybrid and virtual trial technology.

This educational webinar will provide an overview of the mobile health technology space, highlighting current innovations and challenges. The webinar will review recent clinical research experiences and explore the current state of these technologies in T1DM and T2DM.

Join this live webinar on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 1pm EDT with featured speakers from Covance:

• Barry Goldstein, MD, PhD, FACE, Vice President & Therapeutic Area Head, Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Endocrinology & Renal
• Manasi Jaiman, MD, MPH, Senior Medical Director, Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Endocrinology & Renal
• Bola Oyegunwa, PhD, MBA, Vice President and Global Head of Hybrid and Virtual Trials

For more information or to register for this event, visit Mobile Health and Hybrid/Virtual Trials in Diabetes.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com

For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Jeff Kovatch, CEO and Founder of JK Consulting Group, Guides Dentists During COVID-19 Pandemic

WAYNE, N.J. (PRWEB)
April 14, 2020

JK Consulting Group hosts an online training offering general dentists and dental specialists the steps they should take to stay successful during the COVID-19 outbreak. Over 15 dental practices from across the nation took part in this meeting. Founded in Wayne, NJ by Jeff Kovatch, JK Consulting Group has become a trusted source for small, mid-sized, and large businesses in the hospitality and healthcare fields with particular experience in the dental industry. From the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, dental clinicians have turned to this seasoned consulting firm for guidance.

JK Consulting Group offers capital and operational resources for small single-owner practices as well as Dental Service Organizations (DSO) through a team of experienced private equity professionals and Industry Operating Advisors. Proven advertising, innovative marketing, and honest consulting are staples for this team. Kovatch, CEO of JK Consulting Group, led their recent training by providing tactics dental clinicians should be following in order to stay successful during the coronavirus outbreak. After the meeting concluded, he also held one-on-one strategy sessions, offering tailored advice.

Kovatch and his team believe that now is not the time for complacency, it is the time to be even more flexible and available for patients. If practices are able to stay open for emergency dentistry services, they should. This will relieve their local hospitals and help maintain their patients’ oral and overall health when they need it most.

Tele-dentistry is playing an important role in healthcare now as well. Kovatch recommends dentists and dental specialists including periodontists and oral surgeons, to maintain contact with current and potential patients through phone and virtual consultations. Doctors can make their expertise available virtually, pre-screening patients for emergency care as well as elective treatments that can be scheduled in the future.

Marketing and advertising were also discussed during this training. JK Consulting Group recommends, even to those who cannot currently accept patients, to maintain marketing campaigns with an honest branding strategy. Potential patients are consuming digital advertising now, more than ever; Kovatch encourages dentists not to hide from this opportunity to connect with them.

JK Consulting Group understands how complex running a dental practice can be during this time. From information on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), to developing an advertising campaign that uses the right message in a time of crisis, JK Consulting Group offers the guidance many dental practices need right now.

To learn more about JK Consulting Group or their recommendations on how businesses can stay successful during COVID-19, call 973-809-5466.

About JK Consulting Group

JK Consulting Group brings over three decades of experience partnering with small, mid-sized, and large companies across the country. Jeff Kovatch, founder and CEO, has proven experience in the healthcare, hospitality, and dental fields and leverages his expertise as a multi-talented business growth visionary with each new partnership. JK Consulting Group takes a hands-on approach to consulting whether through mergers and acquisitions, marketing and sales, facilitation of investments, or tailored coaching and training regimens. Those interested in partnering with an innovative and experienced consultant can call 973-809-5466 or visit http://www.jkconsultinggroup.com to learn more.

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