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Health: Addiction

Surgeon Shares Story of Grief, Recovery and the Magic of Uganda

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“I want to share my own experiences of loss and how I learned to continue to live past this tragedy,” said Durante,” in hope that I can help someone struggling with their own grief. I also felt that it was my obligation to continue the work that Liz has started.”

“The Mourning After” also details Durante’s trips to Uganda, performing surgical procedures in remote areas and his visits into the impenetrable forest trekking the endangered silverback gorillas that captivated him as a young man. He also established the Elizabeth Durante Medical Clinic in Kabermaido, Uganda.

“I always knew I’d write a book, but I never imagined it would be about this,” said Durante. “I had lost my way, and losing Elizabeth led me to reinvent myself and focus on what really matters.”

“The Mourning After: A Surgeon’s Compelling Journey of Healing Through Forgiveness”
By Keith R. Durante MD PC FACS
ISBN: 9798765233467 (softcover); 9798765233450 (hardcover); 9798765233443 (electronic)
Available at Balboa Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author
Dr. Keith Durante completed a micro-vascular fellowship under world-renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Lester R. Sauvage after completing a traditional five-year general surgical residency in New York City. He utilized his background in microsurgery to become a leading hair restoration surgeon. He currently resides on Long Island, N.Y. with his wife. To learn more, please visit http://www.myhair.health/philanthrophy. 

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Ziggy Goldfarb, LAVIDGE, 4803067065, [email protected]

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Health

Genedata Collaborates with Astellas to Facilitate Regenerative Cell Therapy Product Development

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Genedata Selector is an end-to-end enterprise platform that consolidates scientific and validation consulting services. It assists biopharmaceutical companies in development of innovative therapies, in confirming critical quality attributes, and making informed decisions throughout the drug development process. The software features unique “Playbooks” that offer user-friendly interfaces for automating NGS-based analyses, including adventitious agent detection. Genedata Selector is fully compliant with FAIR data principles, as all results are associated with sample information that can be easily accessed, monitored, and tracked. The platform promotes data democratization and collaboration, helping researchers generate new insights and provide clear go/no-go signals for agile decision-making.

AIRM plans to leverage the Genedata Selector to help automate workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and speed up progress toward cell therapies.

“We are excited about our collaboration with Astellas in the context of automating the analysis of NGS-based assays to ensure the biosafety of cell therapy products,” said Othmar Pfannes, Ph.D., CEO of Genedata. “We have recognized the need to accelerate complex processes in biopharma R&D and are committed to investing into Genedata Selector as a platform for the automation of NGS-based assays for a variety of key workflows, such as the identification of viral contamination in bioreactors in GxP as well as non-GxP environments. We look forward to providing innovative leaders like Astellas a platform to bring therapies to market efficiently.”

About Genedata
Genedata transforms data into intelligence with innovative software solutions that incorporate extensive biopharma R&D domain knowledge. Multinational biopharmaceutical organizations and cutting-edge biotechs around the globe rely on Genedata to digitalize and automate data-rich and complex R&D processes. From early discovery all the way to the clinic, Genedata solutions help maximize the ROI in R&D expenditure. Founded in 1997, Genedata is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland with additional offices in Boston, London, Munich, San Francisco, Singapore, and Tokyo.

http://www.genedata.com
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Allison Kurz
Genedata
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Disclaimer
The statements in this press release that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with uncertainties related to contract cancellations, developing risks, competitive factors, uncertainties pertaining to customer orders, demand for products and services, development of markets for the Company’s products and services. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

All product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. 

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Health: Psychology

myFace Races for Faces 5K Walk/Run Celebrates Craniofacial Differences Month With Judgement-Free Zone

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Highlights include:

  • The National Anthem by myFace Star Emerson, a protege of opera tenor and myFace Trustee David Santiago.
  • A comedy skit by Grand Marshal Team The Cooper Sisters, featuring comedian and author Sarah Cooper and her sister Charmaine Cooper. Sarah Cooper’s new book, Foolish, is available for pre-sale now, and is set to be released in October. Charmaine, born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, cleft palate and deafness, is an accomplished nurse practitioner, who shared:

“I didn’t grow up with an organization like myFace. I wish I did. But I’m so glad I discovered it as an adult. It’s helped me see just how valuable myFace’s programs and services are. Not just for people with facial differences, but for their families, too. That’s why Sarah and I are participating in Races for Faces and leading the charge!”

More than 54 teams have signed up to help myFace reach its goal of $265,000 to benefit the craniofacial community, including teams from medical institutions that partner with myFace.

Almost every hour in this country a child is born with a craniofacial difference. Every year 100,000 individuals are disfigured through accident or disease. For 73 years, myFace has been addressing the needs of anyone with a facial difference by providing access to resources, services, education and the tools to thrive.

myFace Executive Director Stephanie Paul says, “It is our honor to host this event every year to benefit and celebrate individuals with facial differences. Races for Faces allows us to come together as a community to support each other and help give individuals and families affected by craniofacial conditions the gift of confidence and hope for a brighter tomorrow while enabling them to lead full and productive lives.”

myFace’s mission of transforming lives is bolstered by the event’s sponsors: NYU Community Fund, Fogarty Finger Architecture, and Dr. Brown’s Medical.

In-kind sponsors who will be serving free refreshments, which include Shelsky’s Brooklyn Bagels, Doosra Indian-Inspired Snacks, McDonald’s of Third Ave (Goodman Group), JoeCoffee, Sanzo Sparkling Water, SuperSmile, and UPS who have so generously donated either goods or services.

To learn more about how you can support Races for Faces and myFace, visit http://www.RacesforFaces.org to register or make a donation today.

About myFace
For 73 years, myFace has advocated for individuals and families to ensure them access to comprehensive craniofacial care and support. Today, services include support groups for parents (in English and Spanish), adolescents and adults; institutional grants for medical care; educational webinars, and online resources. For more information about myFace, please visit http://www.myFace.org.

About our Event Sponsors
NYU Community Fund gives grants to local nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the neighborhoods surrounding NYU.

Fogarty Finger Architecture is one of New York City’s premier architecture and interiors firms. They have been supporting myFace for nearly 20 years, including sponsoring Races for Faces 7 years in a row.

Dr. Brown’s Medical develops products that focus on functionality for parents and good health for babies. Dr. Brown’s Medical is a longtime supporter of myFace, and is an integral part of our Newborn Craniofacial Care Kit program, which contains specialty items from Dr. Brown’s specifically designed for babies born with cleft lip/palate and other craniofacial conditions.

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Katie Bazyluk, myFace, (917) 720-4701, [email protected], www.myFace.org

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Health: Mental Health

Ideal Option Hosts Open House in Minot to Educate Community on Addiction Treatment

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All are welcome to attend the open house, see the new clinic and learn more about medication-assisted treatment for addiction on Wednesday, September 27, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

MINOT, N.D., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioids, methamphetamine, alcohol and polysubstance, will host an open house at their new clinic in Minot. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 27, in the new Blu on Broadway building, located at 1625 S Broadway, Ste. 160.

In the face of the increasingly prevalent role that fentanyl continues to play in the substance use epidemic in North Dakota, Ideal Option aims to educate the community about the effective treatment options available. Fentanyl is regularly being mixed with other illicit drugs such as methamphetamine to make them more addictive, often without the user knowing. According to North Dakota Highway Patrol, opioids and amphetamines were the most common drugs in 2021 overdose deaths.

Polysubstance use disorder is now the most common diagnosis at Ideal Option. Outcomes data from 2022 show over half of all North Dakota patients tested positive for two or more substances at enrollment, and 20% tested positive for three or more substances.

On Wednesday, September 27, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., all members of the community are invited to attend the open house at Ideal Option’s clinic in Minot located at 1625 S Broadway, Ste. 160. This event gives attendees the opportunity to explore the facility, meet expert staff and gain a comprehensive understanding of the services provided by Ideal Option.

Throughout the open house, guests will have the chance to engage in informative discussions, enjoy refreshments and pick up educational materials.

For questions about this event, email Marketing Director Olivia Roe at [email protected].

About Ideal Option

Headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, Ideal Option was founded in 2012 and has since helped‥more than 70,000 patients through a network of over 90 office-based‥medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinics across 11 states. With a mission to serve under-served communities, Ideal Option accepts all forms of insurance including Medicaid and Medicare. Financial assistance and payment plans are also available.

Ideal Option’s team of medical providers carry certifications in Addiction and Emergency Medicine, Internal, and Family Medicine, among other specialties. The company also employs social workers, caseworkers, counselors, and mental health practitioners. This holistic approach helps drive positive outcomes, including family stability, stable housing, improved overall health, and reduced rates of recidivism.

In all the communities it serves, Ideal Option collaborates with existing stakeholders and providers to improve the continuum of care. This approach includes partnerships with emergency rooms and county jail systems, where individuals with substance use disorder often appear, as well as collaborating with numerous support agencies and municipal programs addressing social needs such as housing, mental health, and nutrition support.

Media Contact

Olivia Roe, Ideal Option, 1 9199466644, [email protected], www.idealoption.com

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Health

PRMA Partners with Methodist Landmark Boutique Hospital to offer their patients a state of the art facility.

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“At PRMA, patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction have always been our utmost priority. This move to the Methodist Landmark campus is a testament to our ongoing efforts to elevate the standard of care and provide our patients with the best facilities in the nation,” said Dr Minas Chrysopoulo, PRMA President and CEO.

What truly stands out about the new location is the thoughtfully designed in-patient rooms. Tailored with the patient’s comfort in mind, these rooms redefine the traditional hospital stay experience. Patients can expect spacious, serene, and aesthetically pleasing spaces that provide a tranquil environment conducive to recovery.

In a bid to cater to families and ensure they can stay close to their loved ones, the hospital boasts “suite” style rooms. These suites come with an additional room equipped with a separate bed, a TV, and a desk area, specifically for family members. Such an arrangement not only provides family members with a comfortable space but also ensures patients have their loved ones nearby, which provides added comfort during their initial recovery process.

As PRMA embarks on this transformative journey, the team bubbles with anticipation at the thought of serving its patients at Methodist Landmark. With a gaze that stretches beyond the horizons of San Antonio to other states and across the global tapestry, PRMA is poised to not only cement its leadership in patient-centric care locally but also to shine as a beacon of excellence internationally.

For more information about PRMA, please contact Tabetha Williams.

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Tabetha Williams
Marketing Manager
[email protected]

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Tabetha Williams, PRMA Plastic Surgery, 2102744139, [email protected], prma-enhance.com

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Lifestyle: Self Help

Springfield Healthy Smiles Announces Redesigned Website

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Springfield Healthy Smiles is owned by Dr. Farinaz Niroumand, DMD, a highly experienced general dentist and an active member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Niroumand obtained her DMD degree from Nova Southeastern University and specializes in general, cosmetic, and family dentistry.

“The new website is a great way to provide information and resources to our patients,” said Dr. Niroumand, founder of Springfield Healthy Smiles. “We are committed to educating people about the importance of taking care of their teeth and gums, as well as providing them with the tools they need to make informed decisions about dental care.”

Springfield Healthy Smiles is a full-service dental practice equipped with the latest in dental health technology that strives to provide a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for its patients. The practice offers a range of different dental services including:

  • Preventative dental care: Preventative dental care is intended to prevent future dental problems and includes deep cleaning, oral exams, diagnostics, fluoride treatments, and more.
  • Cosmetic dentistry: The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to improve the appearance of the teeth and smile and may include dental bonding, crowns, veneers, and teeth whitening.
  • Restorative dentistry: Restorative dentistry treats damaged or decayed with services including crowns and bridges, composite fillings, root canal therapy, and dental extractions.
  • Orthodontics: Springfield Healthy Smiles offers multiple orthodontic treatments to straighten teeth including clear braces and Invisalign.
  • Dental implants: Dental implants can replace one or more missing or damaged teeth and can last for many years if cared for properly.
  • Root canal therapy: A root canal may be needed to treat an infected tooth root. Procedures like root canals can be done under anesthesia for those who are apprehensive about dental procedures.
  • Teeth whitening: The practices provide a range of different whitening options including Zoom! In-office whitening.

About Springfield Healthy Smiles

Springfield Healthy Smiles is a dental practice in Springfield, Virginia, that has been serving patients for over 15 years. Contact the practice by calling 703-866-7000 or book an appointment online https://www.springfieldhealthysmile.com for a consultation. The office is located at 8338 Traford Lane Springfield, VA 22152.

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Robert Messinger, Dentalfone, (203) 979-4013, [email protected], https://www.dentalfone.com 

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Health: Mental Health

Martin Searle Solicitors run their annual October 2023 campaign “Disability Matters” to stamp out Disability Discrimination in the Workplace

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A 2020 study carried out by Citizens Advice found that disabled people were twice as likely to face redundancy at work. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) also found that disabled people earn 13.8% less on average than non-disabled people – almost 2 less per hour. The disability employment gap, which shows the difference between the employment rates of disabled and non-disabled people, begun widening during the Coronavirus pandemic, and is how at 29.8% – the widest point since 2018. Although the measures introduced by the government at the height of the pandemic have now been dropped, in January 2023 the ONS estimated that two million people (3.1% of the population) were experiencing long COVID symptoms, with 19% of these reporting that their ability to undertake day-to-day activities had been “limited a lot” since the onset of symptoms.

As with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, employers are often unaware of their responsibilities to employees who are experiencing long COVID, and may not realise that their employees are disabled under the Equality Act, and that they could be inadvertently discriminating against them at work.

Fiona Martin, Director and Head of Employment Law at Martin Searle Solicitors, said “We have been contacted by many employees who believe they have been unfairly selected for redundancy or whose employers have failed to make reasonable adjustments for their disability. We are a campaigning law firm who educate employers to follow best practice while fighting for employees who have been discriminated against. This is because we want to make disability discrimination at work a thing of the past.”

Martin Searle Solicitors have produced a series of free factsheets, case studies and FAQs for employers and employees covering basic disability rights, as well as avoiding disability discrimination in the workplace which are available on their website.

Their campaign includes a virtual seminar for charities and non-profit organisations on Managing Ill Health and Disability, run in partnership with Community Works. This takes place on Thursday 19 October at 10.30am. For more information and to book, see here.

They will also run a virtual seminar for HR and Employment Professionals on Managing Ill Health and Disability in association with MBL Seminars, from 1pm on Thursday 26 October which you can book here. .

Martin Searle Solicitors are providing a free 30 minute confidential advice line for employers and employees on disability rights and employer duties throughout October 2023.

Employers, employees and workers can call 01273 609911 from 3.30pm – 5.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout October.

For more information, please visit www.ms-solicitors.co.uk/disability-matters

Media Contact

Chris Parkinson, Martin Searle Solicitors, 44 01273609911, [email protected], http://www.ms-solicitors.co.uk

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Health

CuraLinc Healthcare Launches CuraConnect to Proactively Support Vulnerable and At-Risk Employees

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CuraConnect was developed to bridge this gap by strategically identifying at-risk employees within an employer’s population and connecting them to the most appropriate benefit or resource at the ideal time.

How CuraConnect Works

After a discussion with the client about their objectives, CuraLinc will create a customized employee identification pool. This process brings together science and data to analyze demographic and social factors that can uncover risk, including location, education, income and medical claims, as well as client-specific indicators such as recent promotions, relocations and reductions in force.

These employees then receive personal outreach from a licensed mental health clinician who can provide in-the-moment support, clinical assessment and guidance toward appropriate company-sponsored benefits, including employee assistance programs, wellness programs, telehealth and financial benefits, or even community resources.

“Traditional benefit engagement relies on employees taking the first step. But what about those who stay silent? CuraConnect shifts the paradigm by proactively reaching out to those who need support the most,” shared Kathy Mahieu, Senior Vice President of Strategy at CuraLinc Healthcare. “It’s more than navigation; it’s a lifeline for those on a challenging journey.”

To learn more about how CuraConnect can support employee wellbeing and organizational success, visit www.curalinc.com/curaconnect.

About CuraLinc Healthcare

CuraLinc Healthcare provides transformative mental health care fueled by connectivity – marrying technology and personalized advocacy to engage, empower and support employees throughout their care journey. For more information, please call 800.490.1585, email [email protected] or visit curalinc.com.

Media Contact

Ashley Price-Wallace, CuraLinc Healthcare, 1 224-935-4797, [email protected], www.curalinc.com

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Health: Mental Health

Selling Power Hosts 2nd Annual CRO of the Year Awards Reception

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Emceed by SalesHood’s CEO and Cofounder, Elay Cohen, six awards were presented to CRO’s whose companies range from startups to enterprises across a variety of industries. During the application process, companies were asked to describe their nominee’s most important achievement and summarize three reasons why they should be recognized. To aid in the nominee’s achievements, companies could include a short five-minute video expanding on why they should be recognized.

About Selling Power

In addition to Selling Power, the leading digital magazine for sales managers and sales VPs since 1981, Personal Selling Power, Inc., produces the Sales Management Digest and Daily Boost of Positivity online newsletters as well as videos featuring interviews with top executives. Selling Power is a regular media sponsor of the Sales 3.0 Conference (https://www.sales30conf.com), which is attended by a total of more than 4,500 sales leaders each year. For additional information, please visit www.sellingpower.com.

Media Contact

Jeff Campbell, Selling Power, 1 5405387706, [email protected], www.sellingpower.com

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