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WeSellCellular Adds Untested Devices to Its Stock List


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Our goal is to provide the right kind of inventory to each one of our customers. For customers with channels for both fully and non-fully functional stock, this is a great opportunity to buy directly from the source at great prices

Starting in February, WeSellCellular, the premier online platform where wholesalers, retailers, refurbishers, and distributors can buy new and used cell phones wholesale, is offering select untested products for purchase.

WeSellCellular sources its untested stock through its partnership with Brightstar. All untested devices available follow Brightstar’s global cosmetic grading standards. While the stock is not formally tested for full functionality, untested products have an expected fully functional yield between 70 and 80 percent. Buyers should be aware that this anticipated functionality yield is not guaranteed.

“Our goal is to provide the right kind of inventory to each one of our customers. For customers with channels for both fully and non-fully functional stock, this is a great opportunity to buy directly from the source at great prices,” said Scott Tepfer, EVP of Sales for WeSellCellular.

WeSellCellular’s decision to sell untested devices is a great opportunity for larger wholesalers looking for bulk quantities at lower prices, as well as smaller retailers with repair capabilities.

While functional yield is not guaranteed, Brightstar certifies a variety of features. All items are guaranteed to have:

  • The ability to power on
  • No cracks, faults, heavy burns, and pixel/LCD damage (apart from mild screen discoloration)
  • No activation locks, screen locks, pin locks, passcode locks, financial locks, or bad ESNs


WeSellCellular will offer buyers credit for devices that have any of the defects listed above. For more information, buyers should visit WeSellCellular’s return policy page.

At the end of 2019, WeSellCellular partnered with Brightstar to provide WeSellCellular clients access to Brightstar’s vast, widely sourced selection of devices. Devices are now available through the new PhoneX Virtual Warehouse. The Brightstar partnership and new virtual warehouse are just part of WeSellCellular’s commitment to offering its customers better access to consistent inventory, on-demand. Customers can continue to access WeSellCellular’s tested catalog of devices on our Online Stock List.

To learn more about WeSellCellular, visit https://www.wesellcellular.com.

About WeSellCellular: WeSellCellular.com is the premier online platform where wholesalers, retailers, refurbishers, and distributors can buy new and used cell phones wholesale. Through relationships cultivated for over a decade, WeSellCellular sources inventory directly from carriers, manufacturers and big-box retailers. As veterans of the industry, the WeSellCellular team is well aware of the challenges that come along with inconsistent testing and grading, and it therefore strives to differentiate itself through transparency and consistency. When you buy from WeSellCellular, you know what you are getting, regardless of which stock you select.

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The 504 Loan Administered by TMC Financing Prevails


Vicente Solbes and Martina Solbes-Moran

“The support we received from TMC was unbeatable. This was the biggest loan we’ve ever taken out – and the only loan we have actually felt good about! We’d do it again in a heartbeat.”

Vicente Solbes and Martina Solbes-Moran are the proud owners of four Gold’s Gym franchises around the coast of Central California. They opened their first gym in 2002 in the Santa Cruz County town of Watsonville and have been hooked ever since.

After nearly 20 years of leasing property for their gyms, the power couple decided to make the switch from leasing to owning. While Vicente and Martina are veteran business owners and operators, they were new to the world commercial property ownership.

With the help of an SBA 504 Loan from TMC Financing, the Solbes purchased the 14,000 square foot building they were leasing in Watsonville for $4,000,000 and only 10 percent down. By utilizing the SBA 504 Program, they also obtained a below-market interest rate, fixed for 25 years.

“Owning our building is so beneficial to our business,” Solbes states. “The flexibility is so much better, I don’t have answer to a landlord, the tax savings are great, and we have stability. All these aspects combined make a huge difference.”

Their gym, located at 120 Westridge Drive, features state of the art amenities and offers a variety of classes including muscle cardio, circuit training, Zumba, and Cycle.

Coincidently, while the Solbes were closing on the Watsonville property, they were also in the process of purchasing the building their Hollister gym was operating out of, but for this project they utilized the SBA’s 7a program.

According to Bruce Whitaker, TMC Financing’s senior vice president of business development who facilitated the 504 deal, both SBA programs can be utilized by small business owners looking to purchase fixed assets, such as real estate or equipment, for their business. TMC Financing is the nation’s No. 1 provider of U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loans. The company has helped more than 5,000 business owners own their own real estate.

“Both the 504 loan and the 7a loan can be utilized by small business owners to purchase real estate or equipment for their business,” explained Whitaker. “If your business is in need of working capital, the 7a may be your best bet.

“However, if you need capital to buy or construct a building, the 504 loan terms beat those of the 7a loan. The 504 interest rate is always below-market and fixed while the 7a loan is often variable and tied to prime.”

Solbes found himself in agreement with Whitaker and stated he had a much better experience with the 504 loan.

“The 504 process was much shorter, the fees were better and our interest rate is a heck of a lot better,” said Solbes. “The support we received from TMC was unbeatable. This was the biggest loan we’ve ever taken out – and the only loan we have actually felt good about! We’d do it again in a heartbeat.”

Vicente and Martina Solbes are passionate about their work and have no plans on slowing down. The Solbes have an expansion plan in place and intend to open another Gold’s Gym in Soledad, California soon.

“We love being gym owners,” said Solbes. “We have the privilege of making a positive difference on people’s lives. We feel lucky to play a part in their growth and transformation. Owning our buildings gives us the security of being here for our members for the long haul.”

About SBA 504 real estate loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loan program allows small-business owners to finance commercial real estate and other fixed assets with long-term, below-market, fixed interest rates. SBA 504 loans can be used to finance the total project cost (TPC), which can include the purchase price, construction/renovations, equipment, soft costs and closing costs. A typical 504 loan project requires a down payment of only 10 percent of the TPC from the borrower, with the remaining amount split between a first mortgage provided by a commercial lender and a second mortgage provided by a certified development company (CDC). By enabling owners to keep their capital working to grow the business and create jobs, the 504 program provides long-term stability to both businesses and communities.

About TMC Financing

Founded in 1981, TMC Financing is the nation’s No. 1 provider of SBA 504 commercial real estate financing for fiscal year 2019. The company has funded projects worth about $10 billion across California and Nevada. Nearly 6,000 businesses have benefited from this financing, resulting in the creation of an estimated 60,000 jobs.

For more information on SBA 504 loans and the local businesses they support, visit http://www.tmcfinancing.com.

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MediTelecare Is Expanding Telehealth Access for Long Term Care Facilities in the Wake of the Coronavirus


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This technology suite is a hub for patients and residents who will need medical support and treatment as many Skilled Nursing Centers try to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus while still working to provide around the clock care.

MediTelecare, the nation’s leading provider of behavioral telehealth services for the skilled nursing, post-acute, and long term care markets, is now allowing all of its skilled nursing facilities to utilize their televideo technology and platform for any medical provider in the wake of the Coronavirus Outbreak. The goal of opening access to MediTelecare’s platform beyond behavioral health services is to help these facilities be better prepared to provide more immediate care and connect their residents with the outside medical providers they need without exposing their at-risk population.

MediTelecareGo!™ is a digital hub designed to equip partnering facilities with a secure online platform, televideo workstation on wheels, and a tech-library of helpful resources, which enable the facility staff to link residents to outside medical practitioners virtually. The company is now providing this expanded use of its platform during the Coronavirus crisis to all contracted facilities and medical practitioners within their network who wish to help reduce the risk of outside contact to patients and residents by using telehealth connectivity. This is especially helpful to long-term care facilities who are now limiting outside access to protect their vulnerable senior population, yet still need to deliver specialized care for these residents.

CEO and Founder of MediTelecare, Ed Mercadante, commented, “This technology suite is a hub for patients and residents who will need medical support and treatment as many Skilled Nursing Centers try to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus while still working to provide around the clock care. MediTelecareGo!™ is the platform that can help these facilities to provide a ‘care in place environment’ with the goal of helping to reduce hospitalizations and improve outcomes.”

The company is rapidly rolling out its MediTelecareGo!™ technology and has provided an FAQ on telehealth access at http://www.MediTelecare.com.

About MediTelecare: MediTelecare is the industry leader in providing behavioral telehealth services to residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The company’s clinical team consists of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and clinical social workers providing behavioral telehealth services to approximately 20,000 residents in over 250 Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) across 16 states. MediTelecare services utilize synchronous Televideo with face-to-face communication, and other virtual telemedicine technologies to streamline diagnostic evaluations and design personalized treatment plans for each resident’s needs.

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Starting July 1, Districts with Gaggle’s Safety Management Solution are Eligible for Web Filter Support and Tipline Service—Free of Cost


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“Gaggle continues to innovate and provide new ways to help keep students safe,” said Gaggle founder and CEO Jeff Patterson. “By offering our partners a wider student safety net, we can provide school districts with greater support to proactively identify those who are struggling.”

Gaggle announced that districts using the full Gaggle Safety Management solution will receive web filter safety integration as well as Gaggle’s SpeakUp for Safety tipline at no additional cost, starting July 1. Prior to this announcement, each of these services cost an additional $2 per student. This expansion of services is part of Gaggle’s ongoing mission to support schools and districts by providing the best student safety solution available.

Gaggle works with web filtering platforms to create an integrated digital safety solution that helps districts protect students both on and off campus. As a result, our Gaggle Safety Management solution works with most web filters, including ContentKeeper, iBoss, Palo Alto Networks, LineWize, and others.

Gaggle’s first partner was ContentKeeper Technologies. “Student safety is essential, and a cross-platform solution is the right way to approach cybersecurity,” said ContentKeeper Director of Sales David Lemmon. “To be proactive, school districts must have a solution that can detect threats sourced from all device platforms and web browsers. The combination of a web filter, such as ContentKeeper, and the Gaggle safety solution provides a district with the most powerful and failsafe student safety available.”

Systems Engineer Lara Humphries at Ascension Public Schools in Louisiana has seen firsthand how the Gaggle-ContentKeeper partnership has helped individuals in her district. One instance involved a student who was diagnosed with a mental health issue. After going through treatment, his psychologist and parents thought it was time to take him off his medicine. “Within a few weeks of that happening, he started to look for self-harm information through some internet searches, and we got the phone call from Gaggle,” said Humphries. The technology department alerted the school and they were able to investigate, contacting the parents and counselor so that the student received the extra intervention he needed before being completely removed from his medicine.

The SpeakUp for Safety tipline creates an environment where students have an easy and confidential way to voice concerns without feeling as though they will get themselves or their peers in trouble. Unlike statewide tip systems, which go directly to law enforcement, information sent to our SpeakUp safety tipline is immediately reviewed and easily verified, allowing school administrators to decide how to best take action with their students.

“SpeakUp for Safety helps Milford Public Schools be proactive keeping our schools and students safe. The 24/7 human touch that Gaggle provides differentiates its safety tipline from other solutions,” said Kevin McIntyre, Ed.D., the superintendent of Milford Public Schools in Massachusetts.

Gaggle is the pioneer in helping school districts manage student safety on school-provided collaboration platforms. By combining technology and trained safety experts, Gaggle provides real-time analysis of students’ email accounts and the content they are creating on their school’s digital tools; in particular, Google G Suite for Education and Microsoft Office 365.

“Gaggle continues to innovate and provide new ways to help keep students safe,” said Gaggle founder and CEO Jeff Patterson. “By offering our partners a wider student safety net, we can provide school districts with greater support to proactively identify those who are struggling.”

About Gaggle | http://www.gaggle.net

Since 1999, Gaggle has been the leader in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology. Using a powerful combination of both artificial intelligence and trained safety experts, the safety solution proactively assists districts 24/7/365 in the prevention of student suicide, bullying, inappropriate behaviors, school violence, and other harmful situations. Most importantly, Gaggle continues to help hundreds of districts avoid tragedies and save lives, while also protecting their liability. In the 2018–19 academic year, Gaggle helped districts save the lives of more than 700 students who were planning or actually attempting suicide. For more information, visit http://www.gaggle.net and follow Gaggle on Twitter at @Gaggle_K12.

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DataXoom Joins the VMware Technology Alliance Partner Program


“DataXoom is committed to building direct API integration with our partners so our proprietary platform can seamlessly become part of our customers’ existing systems,” said Chris Hill, CEO of DataXoom. “We want our customers to manage their mobility without exiting their current IT environment.”

DataXoom, the leading mobility provider dedicated to supporting purpose-built LTE mobile deployments in the enterprise, today announced it has joined the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program as a standard level partner.

Members of the TAP program collaborate with VMware to deliver innovative solutions for virtualization and cloud computing. The diversity and depth of the TAP ecosystem provides customers with the flexibility to choose a partner with the right expertise to satisfy their unique needs. With thousands of members worldwide, the VMware TAP program includes technology partners with the shared goal to bring the best expertise and business solutions for each unique customer environment.

“We welcome DataXoom as a valued member of the VMware TAP program,” said Kristen Edwards, director, Technology Alliance Partner Program, VMware. “This membership means customers can take full advantage of a streamlined cloud infrastructure experience. By joining the program, DataXoom is working with VMware to develop technologies that can transform customers’ environments.”

“DataXoom is committed to building direct API integration with our partners so our proprietary platform can seamlessly become part of our customers’ existing systems,” said Chris Hill, DataXoom CEO. “We want our customers to manage their mobility without exiting their current IT environment. Our goal is to provide value without adding complexity.”

DataXoom‘s product information, collateral and other assets are listed within the online VMware Solution Exchange at https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/dataxoom-mobility-implementation-platform-1.

The VMware Solution Exchange is an online marketplace where VMware partners and developers can publish rich marketing content and downloadable software for our customers.

About DataXoom

DataXoom is the leading mobility provider dedicated to supporting purpose-built mobile deployments in the enterprise. DataXoom’s success is driven by its proprietary platform, vast partner ecosystem, and deep mobility expertise. DataXoom’s multi-carrier billing, rating, and provisioning platform connects its enterprise customers to LTE and 5G networks from the leading US wireless providers. DataXoom’s platform integrates a complex set of mobility services and partners into one platform, which was built to integrate these services into an enterprise’s existing CRM, help desk or homegrown enterprise management software.

VMware is a registered trademark of VMware, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

For more information, please visit http://www.dataxoom.com, email info@dataxoom.com or call 510-474-0044. Follow us on Twitter @DataXoom.

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Wellness Workdays Announces 2020 Best Wellness Employer Awards


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The Best Wellness Employer program, developed by Wellness Workdays in collaboration with experts from Harvard Medical School, recognizes the significant achievements of employers dedicated to improving employee health and well-being.

Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of corporate wellness programs, announces that 19 organizations achieved 2020 Best Wellness Employer gold certification: A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Companies; Brown University; Bryant University; Cape Cod Healthcare; City of Portland, Maine; EMD Serono, Rockland; Howell Laboratories; Jefferson County, CO; John Hancock Life Insurance Company; Maine State Department of Transportation; Maine Veterans’ Homes; New Balance; Norway Savings Bank; Orlando Utilities Commission; Putnam Investments; South County Health; Symmons Industries; Systems Engineering, Inc. and Veissmann Manufacturing U.S. The Best Wellness Employer program, developed by Wellness Workdays in collaboration with experts from Harvard Medical School, recognizes the significant achievements of employers dedicated to improving employee health and well-being.

“Focusing on employee well-being is a key component of an organization’s overall plan for a productive, top-performing workforce,” said Debra Wein, founder and CEO of Wellness Workdays. “Employers that offer wellness programs that meet the rigorous evaluation standards for certification can validate their investment in well-being while building a stronger organization and becoming an employer of choice.”

Of the more than 50 certifications awarded in 2020, which also include silver and bronze certifications, the 19 gold organizations met rigorous evaluation standards in the four key areas of assessment, strategy, implementation and evaluation. Five of these organizations earned gold certification for each of the past three years – A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Companies, Brown University, Bryant University, the Orlando Utilities Commission and Putnam Investments – and six organization earned gold certification for each of the past two years – Cape Cod Healthcare, Maine Veterans’ Homes, New Balance, Norway Savings Bank, Systems Engineering and Viessmann Manufacturing US. See the list of organizations that received 2020 Best Wellness Employer certifications.

Several of the Best Wellness Employers will be featured at Wellness Workdays’ 7th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference on April 1-2. Recipients will share insights on best practices and provide real life examples of how to overcome challenges when starting and growing an employee wellness program.

About Wellness Workdays

Wellness Workdays is a Massachusetts company with offices in New York, Florida and Texas that designs and delivers corporate wellness programs to promote employee health, productivity and a culture of well-being. Our subsidiary, OMC Wellness, based in Portland, Maine, provides population health management solutions utilizing onsite health coaching and proprietary technology to sustain measurable outcomes. A Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, we have earned industry recognition and best practices awards for our clients, which include New Balance, EMD Millipore, Putnam Investments, Cape Cod Healthcare, Brown University, Maine Department of Transportation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Rockland Trust, Titan America, Norway Savings Bank and Harvard Business School. For more information about Wellness Workdays, visit http://www.wellnessworkdays.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Learn more about the Best Wellness Employer certification program at http://www.bestwellnessemployer.com and join the conversation on Twitter #BestWellness2020.

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DiabetesSisters Continues Support for Women Living with Diabetes during COVID-19 Watch


“We know that even (and especially) during this time, women living with diabetes need peer support,” said Anna Norton, MS, CEO of DiabetesSisters.

DiabetesSisters will offer Meetup Leaders and the community they serve the opportunity to continue monthly PODS Meetups using online or conference call methods through May 1, 2020. As a national nonprofit with a large number of volunteer leaders in communities across the United States, striving to improve the health and quality of life for women with diabetes, DiabetesSisters is committed to closely following the situation regarding COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), and lowering the impact of COVID-19 on both its volunteers and the members of peer support groups those volunteers lead.

“We know that even (and especially) during this time, women living with diabetes need peer support,” said Anna Norton, MS, CEO of DiabetesSisters. “We will monitor the situation and communicate with PODS Leaders if these dates require an extension.”

People with diabetes have been identified as one group that may face higher risks of complications when dealing with COVID-19. For the health and safety of its volunteer leaders, group members, and staff, DiabetesSisters is following recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

About the PODS Meetup Program:

Since 2010, the PODS (Part of DiabetesSisters) Meetup Program has offered monthly support to women living with any type of diabetes or prediabetes, providing a safe and nonjudgmental place to discuss the successes and challenges of living with diabetes. Led by women living with diabetes, the groups offer true peer support focused on women and diabetes. The PODS Meetup Program reaches more than 2,000 women annually in person and online. Women age 18 and over, living with any type of diabetes or prediabetes, are invited to attend PODS Meetups.

About DiabetesSisters:

A 501(c)3 nonprofit, DiabetesSisters is the only organization nationwide focusing exclusively on women living with diabetes. Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of women living with and at risk of developing diabetes and to advocate on their behalf. DiabetesSisters has a nearly 50,000-member peer network that united women with diabetes for the purpose of support, education, and advocacy. Signature programs include monthly peer support meetings (PODS Meetups); the Minority Initiative Program; Annual Leadership Institute for volunteer leaders; online expert articles, blog posts, forums; and conference. For more information, visit http://www.diabetessisters.org.

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Major Maryland Vein Group Partners with Center for Vein Restoration


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For over a decade, both CVR and MVP have been serving the community, providing the highest excellence in vein care… By joining forces, we can collectively serve more patients while moving the needle forward on treating venous disorders.

Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is proud to announce a new partnership with Maryland Vein Professionals (MVP) – a major vein group in the state of Maryland, founded and directed by Jonathan Calure, MD since 2005. MVP locations in Columbia, Annapolis, and Towson, served by Dr. Calure and his physician team, Jon A. Hupp, MD, FSVS, FACS; Peter Liao, MD, PhD; and David R. Whittaker, MD, FACS, will now join the network of 85 CVR locations nationwide and 17 in the state of Maryland alone. MVP has been long known for its outstanding patient care, board-certified physicians, and clinical expertise. Through this partnership, gold-standard vein care will be available to more Maryland residents than ever before.

Dr. Jonathan Calure was the President and Surgical Director of Maryland Vein Professionals for 15 years. As one of the first physicians in the Baltimore-Washington-Annapolis area to perform the Venous Closure® procedure, Dr. Calure is a national leader in the technique, performing over 30,000 treatments so far. Dr. Calure has two certifications by the American Board of Medical Specialties; he is board-certified in General Surgery and Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Calure is trained in both classic open surgical techniques, and is broadly trained in minimally invasive, video assisted, and catheter-based techniques.

A lifelong resident of Maryland, Dr. Calure has had the distinction of practicing Cardiac Surgery in the hospital of his birth, The Washington Adventist Hospital. Dr. Calure completed his undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering as a Chancellor’s Scholar at The University of Maryland. While working part-time as an engineer at The NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center, he earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Calure completed his General Surgery Residency as well as his Cardiac Surgery Fellowship at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Calure is a member of The American Vein and Lymphatic Society, The International Society of Endovascular Specialists, and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He will be practicing out of the Columbia, MD – Columbia 100 Parkway location.

Of the partnership with CVR, Dr. Calure said, “For over a decade, both CVR and MVP have been serving the community, providing the highest excellence in vein care with our board-certified teams, IAC accredited clinics, and dedication to the research and advancement in the field of phlebology,” Calure continued, “By joining CVR, we can collectively serve more patients while moving the needle forward on treating venous disorders.”

Dr. Sanjiv Lakhanpal, CEO; Dr. Khanh Q. Nguyen, Chief Medical Officer; and Ken Abod, CFO at CVR are all pleased to welcome Dr. Calure, Dr. Hupp, Dr. Liao, and Dr. Whittaker, as well as the rest of the MVP team, to the company. “We are truly humbled by Dr. Calure’s decision to join his team with ours. With the MVP team at our side, our vision to ‘to continuously redefine the care of patients with venous disorders’ seems more in reach than ever before.”

The other MVP Physicians joining CVR include:


  • Jon A. Hupp, MD, FSVS, FACS, a board-certified vascular surgeon with over 25 years of medical experience. Dr. Hupp has practiced vascular surgery in the Annapolis area since 2002. He was the first surgeon in the Annapolis area to perform endovenous ablations starting in 2005 and he has performed thousands of procedures since. Dr. Hupp attended Stanford University and received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston. He completed his General Surgery Residency and Vascular Surgery Fellowship at Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital. He also completed and Endovascular Fellowship at Southern Illinois University in 2002. He will be practicing out of the Annapolis, MD – Bestgate Road location.
  • Peter Liao, MD, PhD, a board-certified General Surgeon with special expertise minimally invasive procedures and over 20 years of medical experience. Dr. Liao obtained his medical degree from the Jefferson Medical College as part of the Penn State/Jefferson combined six-year BS, MD program. During his time at Jefferson, Dr. Liao also completed a PhD in Pharmacology. In 1994, he started Residency in General Surgery at University of Maryland. He continued at University of Maryland with a Fellowship in Surgical Endoscopy and Advanced Laparoscopy. Following his medical education, he had many and prestigious academic and private practice appointments before shifting to focus exclusively on treating venous disorders for the last four years. He will be practicing out of the Towson, MD – Dulaney Valley location.
  • David R. Whittaker, MD, FACS, a board-certified vascular surgeon with over 20 years of medical experience. Dr. Whittaker graduated from the US Naval Academy with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and completed medical school at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He subsequently obtained his General Surgery residency at Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital. After a tour as the Battle Group Surgeon during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he returned to complete his Vascular Fellowship at Dartmouth in New Hampshire. Dr. Whittaker has published numerous manuscripts in the field of Vascular Surgery and has authored and co-authored several textbook chapters related to Vascular Disease and treatments. He has a particular interest in the advancement of venous disease treatments and is continuously evaluating new and innovative technologies to improve patient care. He will be practicing out of the Columbia, MD – Columbia 100 Parkway location.

“Every one of these doctors represents the clinical expertise and values of CVR as a whole, and we are so proud to have them on our team,” concluded Dr. Lakhanpal.

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ABOUT VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY

Venous insufficiency, the cause of significant suffering due to the sequelae of venous hypertension, most commonly arises as achy, tired and heavy legs. It may or may not be associated with varicose veins, spider veins or skin changes including venous ulcerations and indiscriminately affects between 30–40 million Americans. Numerous factors including age, weight, prolonged sitting or standing, genetics or a history of DVT (blood clots) can increase the risk of developing this common and often underdiagnosed disorder. Treatment options have evolved to an array of minimally invasive procedures in an office setting.

ABOUT CENTER FOR VEIN RESTORATION

Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is the largest physician-led practice treating vein disease in the country. Having performed its first procedure in 2007 under President and CEO Dr. Sanjiv Lakhanpal, Center for Vein Restoration has since become nationally recognized as the clinical leader in treating chronic venous insufficiency. With 90 centers and growing, CVR has over 600 employees and conducts over 200,000 patient interactions annually. To learn more about CVR and its mission, visit http://www.centerforvein.com or by phone at 1-800-FIX-LEGS.

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Talaria Expands into Maryland Market Provides Third-Party Secure Cannabis Transportation in 14 States


Talaria has the ability to handle state-specific compliance measures and the industry’s unique distribution ecosystem. Nearly 80 percent of our accounts are multi-state operators and Maryland was the natural next market for us to increase our geographic footprint.

Talaria Transportation, LLC, a privately held company specializing in secure, compliant logistics for the legal cannabis industry, today announced its cash management, product distribution, and testing fleet services have expanded to Maryland. The Philadelphia-based company is now operating in 14 states, with a stronghold in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

Established in 2017, Talaria Transportation has grown exponentially to meet the increasing delivery needs of cannabis cultivators, dispensaries, and brands. Over 223 dispensaries rely on the company as well as cultivation operators with upwards of four million square-feet in facility space.

“Talaria has the ability to handle state-specific compliance measures and the industry’s unique distribution ecosystem. Nearly 80 percent of our accounts are multi-state operators and Maryland was the natural next market for us to increase our geographic footprint,” stated Ari Raptis, CEO and founder of Talaria Transportation.

In 2019, Maryland dispensary sales topped $252 million more than doubling the previous sum of $109.3 million accrued during its first year, according to state data. Additional cultivation and processing licenses are expected to bolster market sales and competition in 2020.

Talaria Transportation provides a single source solution for companies and brands looking to improve their cannabis distribution and sourcing networks. “Operators are able to mitigate risk and shift the liability to us by considering the transfer of product an ‘end of sale.’ From there, we take on the role of brand accelerators and find the right end consumer for those products through our home delivery platform,” explained Raptis. “On the cash handling end, we are able to process straight to the federal reserve, providing a multi-faceted supply chain for an industry with limited access to banking.”

The Talaria Transportation cash handling arm is currently processing $40 million dollars per month across its custom-outfitted fleet with top-of-the-line tracking technology to ensure secure and reliable transfers.

The growing company plans to increase its team of professional drivers to 130 and enter another six U.S. markets and be operational in 20 states by the end of year. For more information, visit TryTalaria.com.

About Talaria:

Established in 2017, Talaria Transportation, LLC is a privately held company specializing in secure logistics for the legal cannabis industry. Talaria is currently operating in 14 states and provides optimum systems for every facet of the market, including product, payment, cash processing, and lab testing transportation. With a professional team comprised of retired police officers and military veterans, the Company is dedicated to delivering health throughout the United States and North America. Talaria Transportation is headquartered at 3576 West Chester Pike, #373, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, 19073. For information, visit TryTalaria.com.

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The Urban Assembly and Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman and Yvette D. Clarke Host Inaugural International SEL Day Briefing


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“SEL provides tools for empathy, the skillset to direct emotions, and the capacity to find ways to collaborate, giving us a chance to come back together rather than be torn farther apart. It’s critically important for our schools… and the fabric of our American life,” says Watson Coleman.

Join the Urban Assembly and Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ) and Yvette Clarke (NY) at a Congressional Briefing on March 27th, the inaugural International SEL Day. A panel of experts, community leaders, policy makers, and students will convene to discuss the significance of social-emotional learning in schools and communities. The Congressional Briefing will be held on March 27th at 11:30 am at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC.

Dr. Maurice Elias of the Social Emotional Character Development Lab at Rutgers University will join Kristen Hopkins of Dangers of the Minds, Heather Rieman of The Education Trust, and Ross Wiener of the Aspen Institute to discuss the ways in which social-emotional learning improves academic and professional outcomes, positively impacts behavior and social and emotional development and growth, and provides young people with the tools to be socially and economically mobile. Urban Assembly students Ariel Fernandez and Annaistasia Morris will give testimony on how social-emotional learning has helped them in school, at home, and in their communities.

Congresswoman Clarke has been a long-standing supporter of social-emotional learning, especially for students.

“Social emotional learning plays such a vital role in building communities. SEL competencies develop throughout one’s lifespan, and they shape how we show up at work, in school, and in everyday life,” says Congresswoman Clarke. “I believe in the power of SEL to empower young people to develop positive relationships, demonstrate empathy, and make responsible decisions.”

A champion of education and advancing outcomes for young women, Congresswoman Watson Coleman asserts, “We live in a world where issues like online bullying, hate and bigotry, and disregard for the humanity of others in our communities have become commonplace, and it’s holding us back. SEL provides tools for empathy, the skillset to direct emotions, and the capacity to find ways to collaborate — giving us a chance to come back together rather than be torn farther apart. It’s critically important for our schools, our businesses, and the fabric of our American life.”

Organized by the Urban Assembly and SEL4US, International SEL Day seeks to bring awareness to the ways in which communities can become stronger through social-emotional learning.

David Adams, Director of Social-Emotional Learning with the Urban Assembly, says, “As we look forward to 2020 and beyond, our future is bright. School systems across the country have embraced social-emotional learning, civics, and a renewed commitment to restoring the social contract between Americans. Those who have committed themselves to this work represent the vanguard who seek a higher purpose of education, one that prepares those who can build physical bridges as well as those who create the desire among our citizens for those bridges to be built.”

Urban Assembly CEO Kristin Kearns Jordan, shares, “It is a fundamental responsibility of schools to support students’ social-emotional development. It is by using these skills that students will learn to persist through challenges, navigate college and career, and re-center our country around the value of mutual respect.”

The International SEL Day Congressional Briefing will be held on March 27th from 11:30am – 1pm at the 2168 Rayburn House Office Building (Gold Room), 45 Independence Avenue SW in Washington DC. Attendees should register at bit.ly/SELDayBriefing. The panel will be livestreamed on Twitter @UrbanAssembly for those not able to attend in person.

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About The Urban Assembly:

With a mission of advancing students’ social and economic mobility by improving education, the Urban Assembly (UA) supports a network of 23 small, high-performing career-themed NYC schools. The UA provides school support in key areas to advance student growth: Academics (math and literacy), Leadership, College Access, Career Readiness, and Social-Emotional Development – as well as Postsecondary Success support in college and career for UA alumni. The UA engages hundreds of public, private and non-profit sector partners to increase educational opportunities and close the opportunity gap.

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