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GoTelecare Trusts The Viability of Telemedicine to Counter The Coronavirus Menace

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GoTelecare endorses the role of Telemedicine in tackling Corona Virus Outbreak


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With an expected swell in virtual visits, the Senate approved a sweeping spending package in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The final tally for the Senate vote was 96-1 with appropriations of $8.3 billion in all with $500 million in mandatory to be spent on telehealth program.

The bill gives the Health and Home Services Secretary to suspend rules that restrict access to Medicare patients over the age of 65 years to remote care or telehealth. For doctors to be reimbursed earlier through Medicare through telehealth visits, the patients have to be in certain rural areas / have to be in a facility / they cannot use the service from home. With older adults susceptible to COVID-19, the risks are high with a hospital visit for Medicare patients.

Insurance companies like Anthem are ramping up its telemedicine tool called LiveHealth Online, with a more significant number of physicians and health professionals lined up to consult with patients concerned about Coronavirus.

Companies like Teladoc offering telemedicine services have seen a stock surge in the last week. Telemedicine visits are indeed a great way to minimize exposure, evaluate, and treat from the comfort of one’s home.

Telemedicine for long has been an ideal means to expedite care during flu outbreaks. The novel Coronavirus is similar to influenza in how it is transmitted (airborne), how symptoms manifest, and the fear it stirs. If it expands to a wide community spread, Coronavirus like illness will likely be diagnosed on a clinical basis without testing. Those with milder symptoms will be more likely treated at home to limit the spread of the disease as well as not overwhelm the healthcare facilities.

GoTelecare encourages the strides ahead for a mainstream presence of Telemedicine. They firmly believe that Telemedicine expands possibilities to handle the Coronavirus outbreak with reduced wait times, extending easy access to healthcare services over in-person interactions, and improved patient engagement. The company has made a presence over the last decade by working with both the payer and provider side of the healthcare business.

A member of their leadership team and someone who drives their growth initiatives observed, “GoTelecare delivers scalable solutions in Telemedicine and remote patient monitoring devices that helps in streamlining care management. We believe that to deal with Corona Virus , telemedicine finally extends a strong foundation to help physicians interact with patients helping them stay at the comfort of home. “

The company also offers host of solutions in RCM to leading healthcare providers across the country. With Telemedicine, they intend to assist the US Government initiatives to counter the deadly menace of Coronavirus. Physicians today are welcoming the disruptive approach to healthcare, benefits with costs, and extending access to a broader patient base. Believing that Telemedicine is clearly the future, GoTelecare intends to set a benchmark for a value-based model of care.

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Ronnie Hastings

Director of Business Development

GoTelecare

Contact Number: +1-917-565-8683

Email Id: Ronnie.Hastings(at)gotelecare.com

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Chicago Cloud Group, Concludes Virtual Booth Experience As Coronavirus Cancels HIMSS

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Our objective was to showcase the solutions we provide and the benefits of using Salesforce while delivering it in a way that’s safe for all viewers and exhibitors.


SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (PRWEB)

Chicago Cloud Group, powered by SMG3, has concluded a week of live streams from inside their offices in Schaumburg, IL. The Salesforce experts pivoted to a virtual booth experience after the global health conference and exhibition was cancelled last week due to the concern for COVID19.

HIMSS has continually proved itself as the industry-leading conference, bringing together nearly 45,000 health information and technology professionals, clinicians, executives and market suppliers from around the world. Chicago Cloud Group was determined to keep the conversation going by providing an educational forum for would-be attendees.

The newly certified Salesforce partners scheduled the live streams from March 10-12. Transpiring at various times over the course of the three-day event, Chicago Cloud Group wanted to give everyone a chance to tune in.

Leslie Campbell, VP of CRM Solutions & Training VP of Chicago Cloud Group, and Jennifer Rutledge, Senior Project Manager, spoke on the various services offered by the Salesforce consulting firm including implementation, training, data migration, and more.

“We had incredible live streams and I want to personally thank everyone who watched and participated in the Q&A segments with Chicago Cloud Group. We dove into all things Salesforce and SMG3”, said President and CEO of SMG3, Nancy Gorski. “Our objective was to showcase the solutions we provide and the benefits of using Salesforce while delivering it in a way that’s safe for all viewers and exhibitors.”

Sign up on the Chicago Cloud Group website to gain access to the live stream: chicagocloudgroup.com/himss-2020-virtual-booth/

About Chicago Cloud Group

Chicago Cloud Group, powered by SMG3, is a Salesforce consulting, implementation, and training company based out of Chicago, IL. With over 20 years of experience, we help businesses get the most out of their CRM investment. We offer a wide range of services including training, implementation, performance analysis, adoption improvement, data migration, and starter kits. Each one of our comprehensive solutions is tailor-made to fit the needs of our clients. Flexibility is what sets us apart, with certified team members ready to jump in at any stage of your implementation process. Learn more about us at: https://chicagocloudgroup.com/

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The Nations Leader in Service Dogs is Accepting Applications for Autism Service Dog Grants

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Autism Service Dog Grant

Service Dogs by SDWR

Until we find cures for these invisible diseases, we can bring hope and comfort to those who are afflicted. This grant opportunity is just one way to help.


MADISON, Va. (PRWEB)

In recognition of April being Autism Awareness Month Service Dogs by SDWR will be sponsoring a Grant Program for Autism Service Dogs. SDWR is the leader in providing access, training, and grant opportunities for Autism, PTSD, Diabetes, and Seizure Response service dogs. The grant program is for individuals in North America diagnosed with either Autism Spectrum Disorder or Aspergers.

The grant program helps provide recipients with funds needed to secure and train an Autism Service Dog. “Our grant program is just one way that we give back,” said Dan Warren, Founder and President of Service Dogs by SDWR. “Until we find cures for these invisible diseases, we can bring hope and comfort to those who are afflicted. This grant opportunity is just one way to help,” he added.

SDWR will be offering the following grant opportunities:

1 ea $25,000 Grant

2 ea $12,500 Grant

2 ea $10,000 Grant

4 ea $ 7,500 Grant

Visit the Service Dogs by SDWR website to submit a grant application here: https://www.sdwr.org/autism-service-dog-grant/

Electronic Applications must be received during March 1st-March 23, 2020 at 12:00 pm Eastern Time and Paper Applications must be postmarked by March 23, 2020. Any applications received after the above deadlines will not be considered. All applications (as defined below) are subject to the rules and regulations below. We will announce our recipient winners by April 2, 2020 which is World Autism Awareness Day.

More About Service Dogs by SDWR: Service Dogs by SDWR, Inc. helps families find local resources to help offset the costs associated with the purchase and training of a service dog. In addition, Service Dogs by SDWR, Inc. will host fundraising and community programs to help spread awareness and grow our programs, thereby reaching more families and providing increased access to our services. For more information, please visit https://www.sdwr.org.

For more information about World Autism Awareness Month, please visit https://www.autismspeaks.org/world-autism-month.

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Dermatologist Fran Cook-Bolden, MD with Advanced Dermatology PC, Offers Tips on Ending the Frustrating Cycle of Keloid Scars

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Dr. Fran Cook-Bolden

With keloids the scar bubbles up and over the confines of the wound, expanding to form pink, red or purple extrusions of shiny tissue, sometimes hard and rubbery, sometimes soft and doughy.


BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. (PRWEB)

The patient had been battling the scar since his twenties: there were cycles of surgery, steroid injections, chemotherapy, lasers and pressure clips. Now, at forty-three, he was desperate: the bubble of shiny red skin below his ear was bigger than ever – and still growing, seemingly impervious to repeated treatments. “Keloid scars can be devastatingly persistent,” notes Dr. Fran Cook-Bolden, dermatologist with Advanced Dermatology PC. “It’s vital to work with a specialist who is aware of the latest research and treatment options.”

With normal scarring, the skin’s repair processes come to an end once the new surface is complete. With keloids, however, the off switch is missing: scar tissue bubbles up and over the confines of the wound, expanding to form pink, red or purple extrusions of shiny tissue, sometimes hard and rubbery, sometimes soft and doughy.

Dr. Cook-Bolden, notes that these abnormal scars are unpredictable: “A keloid may be smaller than an inch or grow as big as a football. They may begin immediately after skin trauma – or not until months later. Once started, they can continue to grow for years.”

Research continues on the reasons and mechanisms behind keloid scars, which affect about ten percent of the population. Genetics plays a role. Those with darker skin, including African Americans, Hispanics and Asians are more susceptible to the condition, which runs in families; more than fifty percent who experience keloids have a family member who is also affected. And, in particular, keloids develop during one’s teens and twenties, leading researchers to suspect that hormones also play a role.

“The particular challenge with keloids,” explains Dr. Cook-Bolden, “is that, in some cases, treatments to reduce the scar are only temporary – and may have the opposite effect, involving skin trauma that provokes additional scarring.”

“Fortunately, however,” he continues, “we are seeing new techniques that offer the possibility of ending the keloid regrowth cycle.”

For the forty-three year old patient who had contended with fifteen years of treatment failures, relief finally came when his doctors employed a new form of cryotherapy – using a specialized needle to pierce and freeze the aggressive scar from within, killing the problem cells and altering the tissue composition to inhibit regrowth.

“Intralesional cryotherapy,” observes Dr. Cook-Bolden, “is a good example of a recent newcomer that adds to our arsenal against keloid scars.”

To help patients understand more recent treatments and other considerations, Dr. Cook-Bolden makes the following suggestions:

5 Tips to Say Goodbye to Keloid Scars

1. Act fast: “Don’t ‘wait and see’,” emphasizes Dr. Cook-Bolden. “Younger, smaller scars are more treatable with a wider range of modalities.”

2. Double up: “In many cases,” explains Dr. Cook-Bolden, “a single approach – monotherapy – is not enough to prevent regrowth. For example, the often-employed steroid injections are more effective when paired with cryotherapy.”

3. “Frozen II” – The sequel is improved: “The traditional approach,” Dr. Cook-Bolden observes, “has been contact cryotherapy: freezing the outside of the scar. But, especially for larger scars, this didn’t penetrate to interior cells. We use the CryoShape needle to freeze the entire scar from the inside – and protect the healthy epidermis.”

4. Listen up! There’s a radiation news flash: “As with cryotherapy,” notes Dr. Cook-Bolden, “we also have newer approaches with superficial radiation therapy. The SRT-100 targets the overgrowth scar cells while protecting deeper cells. It’s especially effective when used within twenty-four hours of surgical scar removal – which does not prevent reoccurrence when used on its own.”

5. Take action to prevent keloids: “The American Academy of Dermatology’s web site provides steps on dressing wounds to avoid keloids,” says Dr Cook-Bolden. “Those at risk may want to consider life-style choices, such as piercings or tattoos. Piercings should be carefully monitored for skin thickening – with immediate action taken. If you’re thinking about a tattoo, do a sample skin check first.”

“The advances we’re seeing in treating keloids,” concludes Dr. Cook-Bolden, “offer patients relief without having to go through years of frustration.”

Fran Cook-Bolden, M.D., F.A.A.D., is board-certified in dermatology.

Advanced Dermatology P.C. and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery (New York & New Jersey) is one of the leading dermatology centers in the nation, offering highly experienced physicians in the fields of cosmetic and laser dermatology as well as plastic surgery and state-of-the-art medical technologies. http://www.advanceddermatologypc.com.

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Cancer Support Community Central NJ Proactive Against COVID-19

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Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey

“While there may be a lot going on in the community and reported through the media, our participants are still worried about their cancer diagnosis and the stressors that come along with it. It’s our job to support our participants through the various programs and services we offer.”


BEDMINSTER, N.J. (PRWEB)

In the midst of a media firestorm where seemingly every story is centered on COVID-19, there are thousands of individuals and families coping with a cancer diagnosis. Cancer Support Community Central NJ (CSCCNJ) is creating a model for dealing with emergencies that participants feel may or may not be bigger than the cancer diagnosis on their family.

The CSCCNJ social workers and allied health professionals provide vital psychosocial support and services to people who never expected that they or a loved one would be facing a life threatening health crisis. The cancer diagnosis is the primary stressor in their lives. In an effort to get ahead of the COVID-19 emergency, it is important to check in with the community to ensure that they feel supported and informed. To understand the needs of participants, CSCCNJ sent out a survey asking questions such as: how concerned are you about COVID-19? what would make you change your mind about coming to our programs? and would you be interested in participating in virtual programs? The results of this survey were impactful, with over half of respondents stating that they are waiting to see how the situation unfolds. One participant in particular said, “Gathering together at CSCCNJ falls into necessary trips for me.”

“This solidifies that even in emergency situations like COVID-19, cancer is the primary stressor in their lives,” says Amy Sutton, CEO of CSCCNJ. “While there may be a lot going on in the community and reported through the media, our participants are still worried about their cancer diagnosis and the stressors that come along with it. It’s our job to support our participants through the various programs and services we offer.”

The Institute of Medicine has said psychosocial support is crucial in the delivery of quality cancer care. Distress caused by cancer, and the inability to connect with support and resources, causes disruptions at work and home. Working family members may need to become caregivers, impacting their income and potentially their entire workplace, and putting a family—and their colleagues’ families—further at risk. With this in mind, communities must plan ahead and prepare themselves before, during, or after a disaster. Thoughtful and enlightened planning makes a tremendous difference in readiness.

The organization also shared tips recommended by the CDC and other reputable sources for preparedness. Sutton says, “As a mental health resource in the community, it is important for our organization to inform our participants as well as check in with their stressors to determine what the best course of action is for them and the organization.”

“My experience tells me there is hope, if we are prepared and walk through life with one eye on the risks, so that the other eye can be open to live life fully. For now, however, the time is to focus all of our resources on joining together and doing what’s necessary to ensure we all come through the COVID-19 situation with resilience and better preparation for future crises,” Sutton concludes.

To learn more about preparedness during a cancer diagnosis in the face of COVID-19, visit http://www.cancersupportcnj.org/covid.

About Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey:

Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey (CSCCNJ) is a registered 501c(3) and an independently licensed affiliate of Cancer Support Community, an international nonprofit organization. As experts in oncology mental health, the organization provides support, education, and hope to all people with cancer and their loved ones, So That No One Faces Cancer Alone®. Backed by evidence that the best cancer care includes social and emotional support, CSCCNJ creates a caring community to help individuals live with, through, and beyond cancer. At no cost to patients, family members and caregivers, the organization delivers essential programs and services including individual and group support; educational workshops; hands-on nutrition and healthy cooking education; classes to enhance health and wellness; and social activities for the entire family. For more information please visit their website at cancersupportcnj.org or call (908) 658-5400.

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Comagine Health Names New Executive Directors

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Comagine Health is committed to reimagining health care, together, Marc Bennett, Comagine Health’s president and chief executive officer said. To do this, we need to partner closely with health care stakeholders in our communities and work side by side.


SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB)

Comagine Health, a leading national nonprofit health care consulting firm, recently named several state executive directors. Following the merger between Qualis Health and HealthInsight, Marc Bennett, Comagine Health’s president and chief executive officer, recognized that a clear focus on local relationships and community engagement is needed to achieve the organization’s mission and vision. This move supports Comagine Health’s commitment to a heightened level of collaboration with local partners.

“Comagine Health is committed to reimagining health care, together,” Bennett said. “To do this, we need to partner closely with health care stakeholders in our communities and work side by side. Our executive directors in Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington have deep connections in their communities and a strong understanding of the health care landscape in their states. This combined with their in-depth industry knowledge will enhance our ability to transform the health care system starting at the local level.”

The executive directors serve lead roles in convening stakeholders in health care quality improvement efforts and contribute to corporate strategies, including regional business development. Additionally, they will be a part of a team engaging nursing homes, health systems, home health agencies, hospitals, primary care and specialty providers, community organizations, and patients and their families in the Partnership to Reimagine Health Care, a new initiative to improve care for people with Medicare.

The state executive directors are:

Linda Rowe, Idaho – Rowe has worked in several settings of the health care industry including inpatient and ambulatory care as a clinic nurse. She spent 20 years of her career as a director for Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, where she was responsible for strategic and operational leadership for senior health services, women’s and children’s services and behavioral health. A visionary leader, she is a passionate about improving health care in her community.

Kevin Kennedy, Nevada – With more than 25 years of service with the organization, Kennedy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this expanded role. He has served in various capacities, including health care analyst, senior vice president of Nevada operations, and senior vice president of corporate operations, where he oversaw the management of several federal and local quality improvement contracts. He is well-known and widely connected in his community.

James Silva, New Mexico – Silva brings more than 28 years of experience in health care leadership. His previous positions include executive director of clinical operations at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Medical Group; administrator of the heart service line at Presbyterian Healthcare Services; and vice president of business development at Heart Hospital of New Mexico. He has served on numerous local boards, including the Heart Hospital of New Mexico Foundation and the UNM Lobo Club, and he is a member of the National Association for Healthcare Quality.

Meredith Roberts, Oregon – Roberts previously served as a senior program director working with total cost of care and payment reform programs. She has strong relationships with a wide array of health care leaders in the state. Prior to joining Comagine Health, she was an administrative fellow and manager of clinical planning at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. She also served as an employee benefits manager for a large self-insured employer and as a consultant. She is an active volunteer with Kaiser Permanente’s hospice program and serves on various alumni committees.

Joan Gallegos, Utah – A skilled leader with more than 30 years of experience in health care management, Gallegos had been serving as the community engagement director of Comagine Health’s Utah office. She is a leader in the patient and family advisory arena and was part of the team that launched an award-winning patient and family advisory council in Utah. Her previous roles include executive director of the Utah Health Care Association and director of the Division of Health Care Financing (Medicaid) at the Utah Department of Health. She has also served on numerous local boards.

Lisa Packard, Washington – Packard is a leader in developing equity programming in communities. She previously served as Comagine Health’s senior director of community engagement as well as directed the community engagement, quality and safety initiatives in Idaho and Washington. Her background includes positions in research at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, as a licensed acupuncturist, and with the Regional Extension Center, which helped health care providers with adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records.

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About Comagine Health

Comagine Health, formerly Qualis Health and HealthInsight, works collaboratively with patients, providers, payers and other stakeholders to reimagine, redesign and implement sustainable improvements in the health care system. As a trusted, neutral party, we work in our communities to address key, complex health and health care delivery problems. In all our engagements and initiatives, we draw upon our expertise in quality improvement, care management, health information technology, analytics and research. We invite our partners and communities to work with us to improve health and redesign the health care delivery system. For more information, please visit comagine.org.

Join the Partnership to Reimagine Health Care

Comagine Health is leading a new initiative to improve care for people with Medicare. We’re working together with nursing homes, health systems, home health agencies, hospitals, primary care and specialty providers, community organizations, and patients and their families. For more information or to sign up, visit comagine.org/partnership.

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The Institute of Transformational Nutrition (ITN) Launches Groundbreaking Passion-Based Learning Model to Certify Modern-Day, Forward-Thinking Health Coaches

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“After observing and being intimately involved in the health and nutrition coaching industry for almost a decade, we realized that it’s perfectly suited for a world that no longer exists.” – Cynthia Garcia, CEO


VANCOUVER, Wash. (PRWEB)

The Institute of Transformational Nutrition (ITN), led by its founder and renowned celebrity nutritionist, Cynthia Garcia, announced today that they have recently implemented enhancements in their health coaching course curriculum that will forever change the way health, wellness, and nutrition are viewed.

“After observing and being intimately involved in the health and nutrition coaching industry for almost a decade, we realized that it’s perfectly suited for a world that no longer exists,” said Cynthia Garcia.

Consumers are demanding more, and it’s critical that coaches are educated to meet those demands.

That’s why ITN has launched a new passion-based learning model that allows coaches to learn what they love by specializing in a topic of their choice after they complete their core certification program. Students can choose from 8 different specialties including the Certified Mental Wellness Coach program, the Certified Weight Loss Coach program, the Certified Life Coach program, and many more. This provides each graduate with two certifications in one so they stand out as professional, highly-educated coaches.

After listening to their students and pushing to always stay at the forefront of the forward-thinking, modern-day coaching movement they began almost ten years ago, the Institute of Transformational Nutrition has not only committed to always keeping their curriculum up to date, but they’ve also added 40 weeks of live coaching training for each student to ensure that every coach who graduates from ITN will be highly trained with direct feedback from the world’s leading coaching and nutrition experts.

“At ITN, we see a real opportunity to usher coaching into the next generation by setting higher standards in the industry and creating educational solutions that exceed those standards,” says Garcia.

ITN coaches are the only coaches trained to navigate and apply Transformational Nutrition – the scientific study of nutrition that integrates physical nutrition, mental nutrition, and spiritual nutrition, as they discover how to ask the bigger questions and coach the whole person while understanding that food is only a small part of what feeds us.

These changes will further solidify ITN’s position at the top of coaching schools as they push boundaries, start bigger conversations, and question the status quo of health and wellness as we know it. For those interested in participating in this movement who might not yet be coaches, ITN also offers a free, public Facebook group focused on Transformational Nutrition that educates the #TransformationGeneration, a movement for coaches and non-coaches alike who are working together to create better lives for themselves, their clients, and the world.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL NUTRITION (ITN)

Founded in 2011 by best-selling author and celebrity nutritionist, Cynthia Garcia, ITN is the modern-day coaching school for forward-thinking coaches (and those who want to become one. Students of ITN discover a well-rounded and highly sought-after curriculum based on the Transformational Nutrition Coaching Method – the scientific study of health and human wellness in multiple areas including physical nutrition, mental nutrition, and spiritual nutrition. It’s the only coaching method that allows its coaches to transform their clients’ health and lives at the same time. The mission of ITN is to redefine nutrition by educating and certifying the next generation of modern-day successful coaches and entrepreneurs.

Students are taught a proven, step-by-step method to coaching that allows them to create personalized nutrition protocols to help their clients succeed while also building successful businesses that allow them to make more money, enjoy a flexible schedule, and live a life of freedom.

Discover more at http://www.transformationalnutrition.com.

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NeoTract Designates Dr. Walter Chiles as UroLift® Center of Excellence

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“We are proud to name Dr. Walter Chiles as a UroLift Center of Excellence and provider of care for men with enlarged prostate symptoms using the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson


PLEASANTON, Calif. (PRWEB)

NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Walter Chiles, MD, Tennessee Urology in Nashville, TN, has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Chiles has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.

Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.

The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.

“We are proud to name Dr. Walter Chiles as a UroLift Center of Excellence and provider of care for men with enlarged prostate symptoms using the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit. “The UroLift System is a safe and effective treatment that allows physicians to treat men in-office under local anesthesia, so they can experience lasting symptom relief within days after receiving treatment.”

Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.

Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.

About the UroLift® System

The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.UroLift.com.

About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology

A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.NeoTract.com.

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rusch®, UroLift® and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose

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For Teleflex Incorporated:

Jake Elguicze, 610.948.2836

Treasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations

Media:

Nicole Osmer, 650.454.0504 nicole@healthandcommerce.com

*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction

1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study

2.McVary, J Sex Med 2016

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Hemp Health One Launches Its Website and New Product Line of CBD Gummies, Tincture Oil and Pain Relief Cream

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ENCINITAS, Calif. (PRWEB)

Hemp Health One announced the release of their new line of CBD products, which became available for sale today on their website. Their full spectrum CBD oil and gummies are made from organic, full spectrum hemp oil. The synergistic plant compounds in these CBD products can help support the body and mind towards well-being.*

“We are a family run company on a mission to improve the lives of our family, friends, customers, and pets,” said the Co-Founders of Hemp Health One. “We’ve experienced the amazing effects of CBD, and want to share its nutrient rich, non-psychoactive, botanical benefits with others.”

Both the CBD oil and CBD sour gummies are organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO. The CBD premium hemp oil contains 1,000 mg of CBD per bottle. And the CBD sour gummies come in two distinct flavors, watermelon and strawberry. Each container includes 30 gummies and a total of 300 mg of CBD. Before the products become available for sale, they are subject to independent third-party lab testing. This helps to ensure safety, accurate potency, and purity.

Due to the passing of the Hemp Farming Act of 2018, CBD products derived from hemp became legal in the United States. With the legalization, the scientific community has taken an interest in CBD. In fact, there are more studies on CBD than ever before. So far, these studies show CBD is safe to consume and is well tolerated.

“Since we only want the best quality for our customers, they’re guaranteed to receive unrivaled CBD products,” said the Co-Founders of Hemp Health One. “We don’t cut any corners. So, our products maintain the highest standards in safety, quality, and potency.”

To celebrate the launch of their products, Hemp Health One is offering customers a 20 percent discount, when using promo code Web20. You can learn more about CBD on their blog page, and can browse their products at http://www.hemphealthone.com. Be sure to look out for CBD pain cream and CBD infused pet treats for dogs and cats, coming soon.

*These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Yet, they may help you feel better.

For more information, please contact them at info@hemphealthone.com or visit their website at http://www.hemphealthone.com.

WRITTEN BY ALLIE MURPHY

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Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® Explores the World of Virtual Healthcare Access with MDCallU

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Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® and MDCallU

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Barry Tidrow, CEO of MDCallU to discuss how their business sets the new standard in healthcare access through telemedicine.


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Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Barry Tidrow, CEO of MDCallU to discuss how their business sets the new standard in healthcare access through telemedicine.

Virtual healthcare access is growing as an accessible and affordable solution for individuals and families, offering an array of services with zero copay for families. Currently, up to 70% of health conditions can be treated remotely. Telemedicine provides convenient care in the comfort of your home.

“In 2018 we had 40 million visits, in 2019 over 60 million, and by 2025 there will more virtual healthcare visits online than brick and mortar,” says Tidrow. “There are so many benefits you’re getting, like time, convenience and the cost. Let’s face it. Doctors are overworked. A simple prescription can now be handled by phone, and have behavioral health services online allows more people to take advantage who wouldn’t go in to see a psychiatrist. Millennials are this option. The market is demanding this, and we’re in the position to be there.”

MDCallU is a package of services where individuals can speak to a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist and certified counselor 24/7. Telemedicine, Teledermatology, Behavioral services, a discount pharmacy card, board-certified, state licensed and credentialed physicians and dermatologists, psychiatrists and counselors offering the best healthcare coverage for individuals and families of up to 6 with no copay through an app.

Patients do not have to wait more than 10 minutes to speak to a doctor of their choice, and the service also offers bilingual doctors.

For more information about MDCallU, visit mdcallu.com and tune in to Fox Business Network as sponsored content on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 5:30pm ET. Please refer to your local TV listings for the exact time in your area.

About Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® is a weekly half-hour show featuring global executives sharing their business insights and framing the opportunities shaping their industries. Hosted by a business mogul, Kathy Ireland interviews some of the brightest minds in business today. The show broadcasts on Fox Business Network as part of their sponsored content line up and globally on Bloomberg Television. Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® extends beyond the weekly on-air program with digital content delivered on various video platforms and across social media.

Visit http://www.wwbki.com for detailed airing schedules or check local listings.

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