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Artificial Intelligence Can Scan Doctors’ Notes to Distinguish Between Types of Back Pain

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Mount Sinai researchers have designed an artificial intelligence model that can determine whether lower back pain is acute or chronic by scouring doctors’ notes within electronic medical records, an approach that can help to treat patients more accurately, according to a study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research in February.

About 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain in their lifetime; it is the most common cause of job-related disability. Many argue that prescribing opioids for lower back pain contributed to the opioid crisis; thus, determining the quality of lower back pain in clinical practice could provide an effective tool not only to improve the management of lower back pain but also to curb unnecessary opioid prescriptions.

Acute and chronic lower back pain are different conditions with different treatments. However, they are coded in electronic health records with the same code and can be differentiated only by retrospective reviews of the patient’s chart, which includes the review of clinical notes.

The single code for two different conditions prevents appropriate billing and therapy recommendations, including different return-to-work scenarios. The artificial intelligence model in this study, the first of its kind, could be used to improve the accuracy of coding, billing, and therapy for patients with lower back pain.

The researchers used 17,409 clinical notes for 16,715 patients to train artificial intelligence models to determine the severity of lower back pain.

“Several studies have documented increases in medication prescriptions and visits to physicians, physical therapists, and chiropractors for lower back pain episodes,” said Ismail Nabeel, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “This study is important because artificial intelligence can potentially more accurately distinguish whether the pain is acute or chronic, which would determine whether a patient should return to normal activities quickly or rest and schedule follow-up visits with a physician. This study also has implications for diagnosis, treatment, and billing purposes in other musculoskeletal conditions, such as the knee, elbow, and shoulder pain, where the medical codes also do not differentiate by pain level and acuity.”

This research was funded by Pilot Projects Research Training Program of the NY and NJ Education and Research Center (ERC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health grant # T42 OH 008422, Hasso Plattner Foundation and NVIDIA.

About the Mount Sinai Health System

The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City’s largest academic medical system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. Mount Sinai is a national and international source of unrivaled education, translational research and discovery, and collaborative clinical leadership ensuring that we deliver the highest quality care—from prevention to treatment of the most serious and complex human diseases. The Health System includes more than 7,200 physicians and features a robust and continually expanding network of multispecialty services, including more than 400 ambulatory practice locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, and Long Island. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report’s “Honor Roll” of the Top 20 Best Hospitals in the country and the Icahn School of Medicine as one of the Top 20 Best Medical Schools in country. Mount Sinai Health System hospitals are consistently ranked regionally by specialty by U.S. News & World Report.

For more information, visit https://www.mountsinai.org or find Mount Sinai on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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March Declared as Workplace Eye Wellness Month by Prevent Blindness in Effort to Help Protect Employees’ Vision

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For “Workplace Eye Wellness Month” in March, Prevent Blindness provides free resources to help save sight

“Recognizing your eye health and safety needs within the workplace, and taking all the necessary steps to protect vision, can help us all to continue to protect healthy eyesight for years to come,” said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness.


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Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest eye health and safety nonprofit organization, has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 2000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment a day. About one third of the injuries are treated in hospital emergency departments, and more than 100 of these injuries result in one or more days away from work.

For those who work outside an office setting, Prevent Blindness warns of common causes for eye injuries and urges everyone to wear the proper eye protection for risks that include:

  • Flying objects (bits of metal, glass)

  • Tools

  • Particles

  • Chemicals

  • Harmful radiation

  • Any combination of these or other hazards

The type of safety eye protection that Prevent Blindness recommends depends on the hazards in the workplace. For areas that have particles, flying objects, or dust, safety glasses with side protection (side shields) should be worn. Goggles should be worn for anyone working with chemicals. And, for those working near hazardous radiation (welding, lasers, or fiber optics) special-purpose safety glasses, goggles, face shields, or helmets designed for that task should be worn.

Those who work within an office setting (working with computers and other digital devices) are at higher risk for digital eye strain. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), eye strain symptoms include dry eyes, blurry vision, tearing or watery eyes, and headache. The cause of digital eye strain is that people blink less when they stare at digital devices. The AAO adds that normally, humans blink around 15 times per minute—but this “blink rate” can be cut in half when staring at screens or doing other near work activities (like reading).

Prevent Blindness recommends placing a digital screen 20 to 26 inches away from the eyes and slightly below eye level. Also, adjust lighting to lower glare and harsh reflections. More tips may be found at: https://www.preventblindness.org/computers-and-your-eyes.

“Recognizing your eye health and safety needs within the workplace, and taking all the necessary steps to protect vision, can help us all to continue to protect healthy eyesight for years to come,” said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness.

For more information about workplace eye health topics, please call Prevent Blindness at (800) 331-2020 or visit https://www.preventblindness.org/eye-safety-work.

About Prevent Blindness

Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 1-800-331-2020. Or, visit us on the Web at preventblindness.org or facebook.com/preventblindness.

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Psychics1on1.com Launches – transforming the way people connect with Spiritual Advisors

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Psychics1on1.com is single-handedly transforming this industry to bring these services to the masses, online!


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Psychics1on1.com is the newest way to connect with tarot card readers, clairvoyants, mediums, astrologists, psychics, and all-around healers. In just over a month, the site has over 3,000 returning customers and now boasts a verified network of over 750 purveyors who are giving up brick and mortar shops to now work exclusively from home and online through this amazing new site. This is a whole new model for people in this field to reach an audience that was not readily available to them with walk-in shops. Psychics1on1.com is single-handedly transforming this industry and utilizing advanced technology to bring these services to the masses, online!

Psychics1on.com is a brand new platform to browse, discover and instantly connect with the world’s best psychics, mediums, healers and astrologists. Browse our gallery of trusted Spiritual Advisors, check experience and credentials to find exactly what you’re looking for it’s easy to use, mobile-friendly and free to get started. With flexible options like booking in advance or connecting instantly, interact on your terms via Talk, Text or Video Chat. Feel empowered with direct 1:1 conversations – gain clarity and deeper understandings of what matters to you most. Get guidance whenever you need it, anywhere in the world, any time of day – our experts are here to provide best-in-class readings and advice at your convenience. Simple, upfront rates posted on each experts’ profile Verified user reviews so you can be confident in every reading. Our network of trusted Advisors is growing every day – from spiritual readings to relationship guidance to dream interpretation or horoscope navigation, it’s all right here. The industry is evolving towards wellness and self-care. Users need to feel comfortable speaking to people they can spill their deepest, darkest secrets to and ask for advice and guidance.

Below are some of our top performers on the site:

Maeva Sun – TAROT CARDS – Maeve specializes in Love, Relationships (beginning and ending), Money and Prosperity, Career and Work, Destiny and Lifepath. Originally from France, she grew up in West Africa with a Shamanic Clairvoyant and Clairaudient father. She has been reading tarot cards professionally for 28 years. Maeva is blessed with the gift of Psychic Healing and Life Coaching using Hawaiian and Polynesian techniques, helping clients to release resistance and remove blocks. She aims to connect clients with their Higher Self, bringing confidence and clarity into their lives

https://psychics1on1.com/maeva-sun

Love Readings By Sabrina- PALM READING- Sabrina is a natural born psychic with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in Palm Readings, Tarot Card Readings, and Psychic Love Readings, with her own office in Texas. For those feeling lost, confused or want to know what a loved one is thinking or feeling, Sabrina is confident she has the answers by tapping into energies for a better understanding.

https://psychics1on1.com/love-readings-by-sabrina

Psychic of the Starz -PSYCHIC- Lola “Psychic of the Stars” is a Psychic Reader & Advisor, Life Coach of Past-Present-Future, and Clairvoyant specializing in Love & Relationships & Dream interpretation. For 30 years, she has given every ounce of her existence to her spiritual path, healing, and helping to guide others in the right direction. https://psychics1on1.com/psychic-of-the-starz

Spiritual Healings by lily -MEDIUM -Lily is a Medium and Spiritual Healer specializing in Spirit World Connections with over 15 years of experience. From dream interpretation to past life to chakra reading and cleansing, Lily does it all.

https://psychics1on1.com/spiritual-healings-by-lily

Lucy White- CLAIRVOYANT- Lucy is a Spiritual European with 45 years of experience as a gifted Clairvoyant Reader and Advisor. Many of her clients praise her with 99.9% accuracy. She helps to overcome loneliness, fear, and confusion with her unique talent. She provides a clear understanding of the past, present, and future – her mission is client satisfaction, guaranteed.

https://psychics1on1.com/lucy-white

Luna Dawn -TAROT CARDS- Luna Dawn aims to deliver honest messages for peace of mind through her tarot readings. Whether you’re feeling unlucky in love, can’t decide on an important career path, are lost on how to take the next steps in life, or just want to see what the universe has to say, Luna has cards in hand to guide your journey.

https://psychics1on1.com/luna-dawn

Readings by Maggie- ASTROLOGY- Maggie specializes in love, career, and family-related situations. She through Tarot readings and energy channeling. Her areas of expertise are chakra healing in alignment with aura cleansing and distance Reiki healing. Clients can expect honesty no matter what that reading should entail – no problem is too big or too small to tackle together with Maggie.

https://psychics1on1.com/readingsbymaggie

Readings by Jenny- PSYCHIC- Jenny is a gifted and intuitive empath Psychic Reader and Advisor. With over 30 years of experience, she strives for honesty and does not offer false hope. Her goal is to provide guidance and solutions so her clients may get their lives back on track. She uses Tarot cards to uncover energies to provide meaning and understanding to pressing concerns. https://psychics1on1.com/readings-by-jenny

Psychic Sheena- PSYCHIC -Sheena specializes in life purpose, love, and relationships using a combination of Tarot Cards and her fine-tuned intuition. She is a natural-born Psychic, able to bring her clients clarity, guidance, and support during life’s ups and downs. She has tremendous empathy and compassion for others, known for her positivity, upbeat, and non-judgmental attitude. She helps show the truth of circumstances, empowering clients to make the best of any situation.

https://psychics1on1.com/psychic-sheena

Spiritualist Stephanie-SPIRITUAL HEALER­­- Stephanie has more than 11 years of experience in Psychic Readings, Intuitive Counseling, Past Life Readings, Life Coaching, Love Specialist, Holistic Healing, and more. She is a master in Psychology, a Certified Psychic Counselor, Certified in Tarot Reading, a genuine Clairvoyant, and Certified Spiritual Counselor.

https://psychics1on1.com/spiritualist-stephanie

Chloe McAlisster -PSYCHIC- Chloe is a Certified Oracle Reader by Colette Baron Reid, Far-Sight Remote Viewer and a Licensed Nurse who’s seen the worst and best – but the unexplained nudged her on her Spiritual Journey so long ago. She has over 20 years of experience translating accurate, clear answers quickly from Spirit. For anyone at a crossroads in their life, unsure about which path is the right one, Chloe can help. Revealing the truth can be as simple as a step in the right direction.

https://psychics1on1.com/chloe-mcalister

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Monster Energy’s Jamie Anderson Takes First Place in Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle at the 2020 Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships

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Monster Energy’s Jamie Anderson Takes First Place in Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle at the 2020 Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships

“I’m so happy, this one feels like the best win yet. This is my thirteenth U.S. Open and holy smokes – the level of progression is amazing!” Jamie Anderson


VALI, Colo. (PRWEB)

Monster Energy congratulates team rider Jamie Anderson on claiming first place in Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle at the 38th annual Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships today. Under perfect bluebird skies at Colorado’s Vail Mountain Resort, the 29-year-old from South Lake Tahoe, California, emerged on top of a field of the world’s best freestyle snowboarders to claim the coveted Burton U.S. Open title for the eighth time in her career.

In the down-to-the-wire Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle final, 16-year-old Dusty Henricksen from Mammoth Lakes, California, clinched second place by sending a never-been-done trick (NBD) over the final jump.

The annual Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships are respected as the world’s longest-running snowboard event. The competition’s humble beginnings date back to the year 1982, a time when the sport was in its infancy and pioneers such as Jake Burton created the foundation for the global culture of snowboarding. Today, the event is broadcast to international audiences and attracts the world’s best male and female riders with a $373,000 overall prize purse.

This year’s Burton U.S. Open was dedicated to the memory of the event’s creator, Jake Burton, who had passed away in November 2019. A snowboard history exhibit and Friday morning’s group ride down one of Burton’s favorite runs – now named ‘Jake’s Stash’ in his honor – celebrated the snowboard pioneer’s life and legacy.

In Friday’s Snowboard Slopestyle competitions, the freshly redesigned downhill course offered a challenging assortment of rails and jumps to the ten male and six female finalists. Special obstacles included flat-down tube rail, two ‘shark fin’ transition jumps with steep quarterpipes, as well as a cannon box obstacle and a traditional big kicker jump at the bottom.

Monster Energy’s Anderson came into the Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle final fresh off a gold medal win at X Games Aspen 2020 in January. Known as the most decorated female snowboarder in history, Anderson was hungry for a top spot after missing the final six at the 2019 Burton U.S. Open.

Reaching deep into her technical bag of tricks, Anderson pulled her winning run right on the first attempt. A stylish backside lipslide down the rail, frontside tailslide 270 out the second rail, alley-oop 540 Indy over the first hip, switch backside 540 mute over the second transition element, frontside boardslide 450 on the cannon box and a switch frontside double cork 900 earned Anderson 84.50 points and the win. Taking her third and final run as a victory lap, Anderson even threw in a Cab 1080 as the final aerial to stoke the crowd.

“I’m so happy, this one feels like the best win yet. This is my thirteenth U.S. Open and holy smokes – the level of progression is amazing!” said Anderson upon winning the Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle final at the Burton U.S. Open today.

Today’s victory marks Anderson’s eighth Burton U.S. Open title in an unparalleled snowboarding career. In January, the snowboard innovator claimed Slopestyle gold as her 17th X Games medal and set a new record: The two-time Olympic Gold medalist has now surpassed Shaun White and Mark McMorris for holding the most Snowboard Slopestyle gold medals in X Games history at six medals.

Following her win today, Anderson had words of gratitude for her long-time board sponsor Jake Burton: “Big shout to Jake, this event is dedicated to him and what he has brought to this beautiful industry we all get to enjoy now!”

In today’s highly competitive Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle final, the battle between ten of the world’s elite riders came down to a dramatic showdown on the third runs. After Monster Energy’s Darcy Sharpe traded the top spot with defending champion Redmond Gerard and Japanese tech wunderkind Yuki Kadono, the crowd was in for a surprise: Rookie pro Henricksen had a special move up his sleeve, which he unleashed on his last run in the final.

Starting his run on a strong note in the rail section, Henricksen posted 50-50 backside 270 and a technical frontside 270 on 270 out down the kink rail. On the transition elements, the young gun sent a switch frontside 900 double cork japan and a frontside 900 double cork melon, followed by a technical switch noseslide pretzel 630 cork stalefish on the cannon box. For the grand finale, Henricksen landed the first-ever backside 1800 quad cork mute – spinning a full five rotations – in competition, sending the crowd and his peers on the course into a frenzy.

When all was said and done, the judges rewarded Henricksen’s perfect run with 84.70 points for second place, handing the win to Japan’s Yuki Kadano.

Today’s second place finish at the Burton U.S. Open continues a breakout season for young Henricksen. In early February, the rookie turned heads by claiming first place at the Land Rover U.S. Grand Prix at Mammoth Mountain, his first podium at a World Cup contest. As a member of the U.S. Snowboard Rookie Team, the 16-year-old also took the gold medal at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland earlier this year and now commands first place on the FIS 2019/20 Snowboard World Cup season rankings. To be continued…

Also stoking the crowd at the Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships, Monster Energy’s Sharpe seemed like a lock for a podium spot but was bumped on last attempts. Still buzzing from his recent gold medal finish at X Games Aspen 2020, the Canadian put down an extremely well-rounded first run including back 270 on 270 out and switch noseblunt pretzel the kink rail, backside 900 nose/tail double grab, switch backside 900 mute, frontside 180 on switch back 540 stalefish out on the cannon box and a frontside triple cork 1440 for an 83.85-point score and fourth place.

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Earlier today, defending Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle champion Zoi Sadowski-Synnott put down three perfect runs in the final, except for one small glitch: The 19-year-old from Wanaka, New Zealand sent difficult tech tricks down the course such as switch boardslide 270 and 50-50 to 360 melon out on the rails, backside 540 stalefish and switch backside 540 stalefish over the shark fins, and 50-50 to backflip the cannon box. But ultimately, Sadowski-Synnott could not reign in her final trick, a technical 1080 double cork mute, and had to settle for sixth place in the competitive final.

Stay tuned for more snowboard action on Vail Mountain tomorrow when Monster Energy’s Yuto Totsuka revisits his rivalry with Australia’s Scotty James in the Men’s Snowboard Halfpipe final. You can catch the live webcast at events.burton.com starting at 4:00 pm EST on Saturday, February 29.

Visit http://www.monsterenergy.com and follow Monster Energy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter for exclusive updates on our snowboard team.

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About Monster Energy

Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer and distributor of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it’s the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at http://www.monsterenergy.com.

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New App Supports Growing Families at Every Age and Every Stage

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“What makes My Family by Sutter Health app unique is that it offers advice that has been reviewed and vetted by Sutter physicians. It gives our patients convenient, accessible and reliable information, when and where they want it.”


SACRAMENTO, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

From the moment a woman realizes she’s pregnant, there’s so much to think about, from coping with morning sickness to remembering to take prenatal vitamins and preparing for delivery.

In hopes of making it easier for prospective moms to find all the information they may need, Sutter Health and Wildflower Health have teamed up to offer an app that supports women and their partners before, during and after pregnancy: My Family by Sutter Health™.

The app, which is intended for those 18 years or older, is powered by Wildflower’s digital platform. It is designed to help patients connect to trusted local resources available within Sutter Health, a not-for-profit health network serving more than 3 million patients in Northern California.

It provides pregnancy guidance reviewed by Sutter network doctors as well as other helpful resources, including nutrition and exercise ideas, weekly pregnancy checklists and reminders, and a guide for discussing a woman’s labor and birth preferences with her provider. It provides tips for caring for newborns, too—from breastfeeding to safe sleeping. The entire family’s health can also be supported in the app. With the ability to create multiple profiles for parents and kids, users can manage their family’s health at every age and stage.

“What makes My Family by Sutter Health app unique is that it offers advice that has been reviewed and vetted by Sutter physicians,” said Albert Chan, M.D., M.S., FAAFP, Sutter Health chief of digital patient experience. “The information comes from sources like the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is backed by the local doctors taking care of local families. It gives our patients convenient, accessible and reliable information, when and where they want it.”

The free mobile app joins Sutter’s comprehensive suite of maternity, pediatric, family medicine and women’s health care services, connecting families to hospital birth centers, classes, breastfeeding support, neonatal care services, emergency services and more.

“From Baby Friendly Hospitals, to well-child visits and high-quality women’s healthcare, Sutter Health and Wildflower Health understand the needs of growing families in Northern California,” said Leah Sparks, founder and CEO of Wildflower Health. “Our collaboration will build trusted solutions for families, personalized to their health needs.”

The results from a one-year pilot study with Sutter Health and Circle, another Wildflower Health pregnancy app, indicated that patient satisfaction was a key indicator of success. Of participants from the pilot study, 100 percent rated the app “easy to very easy” to navigate with a Net Promoter Score of 28. Almost 80 percent said they were likely to recommend the app experience to others.

Additionally, a peer-reviewed journal article found that users of a Wildflower Health app engaged in prenatal care earlier and had fewer low-birth weight babies than non-app users.

With the goal of creating greater access to the right care at the right times, the My Family by Sutter Health app helps support healthier families. The My Family by Sutter Health™ app seeks to help with the early identification of health issues to ensure that every individual receives the most appropriate level of care, decision support to enable healthy choices for a variety of scenarios, and adherence and compliance with care plans, appointments, vaccinations and prevention.

The My Family by Sutter Health™ app is available in English and Spanish. It can be downloaded in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store by following the links provided, or searching “My Family Sutter” in the app stores.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is more than 60,000 people strong thanks to its integrated network of clinicians, employees and volunteers. Headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., Sutter Health provides access to high quality, affordable care for more than 3 million Northern Californians through its network of hospitals, medical foundations, urgent and walk-in care centers, home health and hospice services. Nearly 14,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians care for Sutter patients.

For more information about the Sutter Health network visit: sutterhealth.org | facebook.com/sutterhealth | youtube.com/sutterhealth | twitter.com/sutterhealth.

About Wildflower Health

Wildflower empowers women and their families to confidently navigate and access the care they need, when they need it. By deeply integrating our technology into healthcare and personalizing the user experience, we help the entire healthcare ecosystem meet the expectations of today’s consumer, driving a meaningful impact on health for entire families. Learn more at http://www.wildflowerhealth.com.

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Nash Family Dentistry Transforms Smiles in Jackson, MS with Porcelain Veneers and Smile Makeovers

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Drs. Kenneth Nash and Jonathan Nash, Implant Dentists in Jackson, MS

Drs. Kenneth Nash and Jonathan Nash Provide Smile Makeovers to Jackson, MS

A smile makeover can literally change a person’s personality because their treatment has relieved that subconscious worry that something is wrong with their teeth.


JACKSON, Miss. (PRWEB)

Respected dentists, Drs. Kenneth Nash and Jonathan Nash, are transforming the lives of patients with flawed, incomplete or damaged smiles through smile makeovers in Jackson, MS. Porcelain veneers, dental implants and other cosmetic dentistry treatments are often part of a smile makeover, offering solutions to those who want to improve the look and function of their smiles.

“The first thing you notice when you encounter a person is their smile. Veneers improve the smile with minimal destruction or damage to the surrounding teeth,” says Dr. Kenneth Nash. “A smile makeover can literally change a person’s personality because their treatment has relieved that subconscious worry that something is wrong with their teeth or that someone has noticed them.”

A smile makeover can transform a person’s life by improving their self-confidence as well as their ability to use their mouth properly. Smile makeovers are composed of multiple cosmetic dentistry treatments that change the look, function and comfort of the teeth. Often, a smile makeover can take several appointments to reach the desired outcome, but once patients have completed all their treatments, their smile is drastically improved. Common treatments include:

  • Porcelain veneers

  • Dental implants

  • Teeth whitening

  • ClearCorrect orthodontics

  • Crowns and bridges

One of the most versatile smile makeover treatments offered is porcelain veneers. Typically used as a form of cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers are thin “masks” for the front of the teeth that cover imperfections. The treatment for veneers is minimal and no damage occurs to surrounding teeth. Veneers can be used to fill gaps between teeth, improve the color of stained teeth, correct crooked or misaligned teeth or improve the appearance of teeth that are cracked, chipped or worn down. The procedure takes only two appointments and patients can have a healthy and attractive smile again.

Those interested in learning more about smile makeovers, porcelain veneers, or other cosmetic dentistry treatments available in the Jackson, MS area are encouraged to contact Nash Family Dentistry for a consultation at their Vicksburg, MS practice. Appointments can be made by visiting http://www.vicksburgdentist.com or by calling 601-634-1812.

About the Dentists

Nash Family Dentistry is a general practice offering personalized dental care for patients in Vicksburg, MS. Dr. Kenneth Nash, Dr. Jonathan Nash and their team provide patients with the latest in dental technology in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Drs. Nash offer a variety of services including laser dentistry, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry services, among others. To learn more about the services offered at Nash Family Dentistry please visit the website at http://www.vicksburgdentist.com or call 601-634-1812 to schedule an appointment.

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Benefits Science Technologies Forms Innovative Partnership with Hollis Consulting

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Benefits Science Technologies (BST) and Hollis Consulting (HCI) form an innovative partnership with the goal to improve the economic alignment of medical and supplemental health plan designs. The model leverages new insights from advanced analytics to improve risk assessment, modify contribution strategies and enable cost-sharing to lessen the impact on self-funded plan sponsors and their participants.

“I tried to implement this concept years ago”, said Amy Hollis, President of Hollis Consulting, “but the tools just weren’t available. BST’s mathematically derived insights provide the foundation for a paradigm-shifting strategy that can potentially lower the overall medical cost-share between the employer, the employee, or possibly in some situations, both. The risk stratification availed through BST may support our ability to define designs and contribution scenarios that would create a win for the employee and employer, as well as the VB provider. It’s exciting to explore with BST where this concept could lead.”

BST normalizes disparate data sources and produces in-depth analysis, applying predictive and prescriptive plan configuration recommendations while obeying the overall premium, business quality, and other plan owner specified criteria. This enables the integration of the VB carrier into the core of the plan design in a precise and balanced way. The result is a shift from the traditional medical and supplemental health plan model. By leveraging sophisticated insights, the aligned insertion of the VB Carrier into the plan eases the cost burden on the employer and their participants and creates a new opportunity for the carrier.

“Amy’s considerable experience working with large case employers with complex plan designs through multiple consulting organizations, and her unmatched expertise in the VB space, brings tremendous value.” said Marc Kutter, Director of Sales for BST. “We are excited to partner with the Hollis team to help design smart health plans and cost-containment strategies. They are a perfect fit to translate our optimization and machine learning capabilities into meaningful actions that produce results for self-funded plan sponsors. The benefit market wants better alignment between traditional health plan offerings and supplemental insurance products, with Hollis Consulting, Benefits Science can bring tremendous value to our consultant, carriers and employers.”

About Benefits Science Technologies

BST provides data analytics software/analysis to employers, consultants and insurance carriers to help manage the risk of self-funded health plans. Plan holders improve their connection to data, empowering optimal decisions to control costs, and improve the quality of care for plan members.

Founded in 2012, the company is recognized as a world-leading research and applied science team, applying advanced analytics and Robust Optimization to complex health insurance decisions. Led by a 30-year MIT professor and Co-Director of the Operations Research Center, the MIT-trained team combines world-class technical knowledge and practical financial experience.

A powerful and unique feature of the platform lies in its ability to provide prescriptive recommendations. The company’s Health Plan Optimizer designs optimal health plan configurations while obeying overall premium, business quality, and other plan owner-specified criteria. These tools enable consultants/brokers and employers to model “what if” scenarios for plan configuration, including stop-loss and supplemental plan design. BST delivers timely, customized business intelligence, tailored to the specific healthcare needs of the group, empowering decision-makers to maximize every healthcare dollar. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA, with offices in Atlanta, GA, and Houston, TX.

About Hollis Consulting

Amy Hollis is known as one of the top industry experts in the design, implementation, marketing, communications and enrollment of voluntary benefit programs, predominantly within the large employer market. She has more than 20 years of benefits experience, and while her most recent focus has been in voluntary benefits, she also has broad-based experience ranging from core benefits, employer-paid plans, comprehensive benefit delivery, and benefit administration. Throughout her career, Amy’s passion has been to creatively intersect voluntary and core benefit strategies, reducing cost or elevating plan value, in order to optimize a total rewards approach.

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Don’t Be A Super Spreader

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Spreading and Symptoms

This is not a time to panic but a time to prepare


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At the very heart of Korea’s Coronavirus Outbreak is the Shincheonji religious group where being ill was no deterent to mandatory attendance in crowded conditions at the church in Daegu, South Korea. There, a parishioner easily spread it to the thousands who are now sickened with the disease.

In America, we too have our gathering places where one can expect to meet up with the flu and other communicable diseases. Grocery stores, the workplace, concerts, anywhere people congregate in close proximity.

Super spreaders are not only carriers of a particular disease, but it’s their habits that contribute to their ability to infect others. Openly sneezing and coughing or simply touching and leaving the virus behind will spread an airborne disease like the Covid-19 Virus to everyone in the immediate vicinity.

“These bad habits must be broken and people need to speak up when a mother allows her sick child to openly cough and sneeze with no coverage while in line at your local drug store,” says Todd West, owner of First Aid Global LLC. “These bad habits, more than anything else will almost assuredly give you the flu if you allow it to happen. That’s where masks come in as a most helpful device. Sick persons especially need to dawn a mask in order to keep the virus contained therein. And those who aren’t yet affected need to understand that wearing a mask and gloves made from latex or nitrile will deter you from touching your own face, something we tend to do unconsciously at least 3 to 6 times per minute.”

These are all helpful tips for avoiding viral transmission, but in the face of a government lockdown of vital public information, we need to be smart about protecting ourselves and our families. Not only has the CDC stated that masks won’t help you but it’s been learned that the government has eliminated many of the positions and agencies responsible for keeping our population safe during an outbreak. Stifling the flow of information will only serve to frustrate and confuse citizens so it is up to each of us to prepare for the inevitability of a pandemic.

“If the Covid-19 Virus takes hold here in the states, you can expect your life to change dramatically and not for just two weeks, but for two years,” Mr. West says. “We recommend that you stock up on long-term storage food and water and have an extra supply of your prescription medications. This is not a time to panic but a time to prepare. Wash your hands often, use hand sanitizers whenever possible, have a supply of masks and gloves and limit your exposure to those we consider super spreaders.”

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Ziegler Closes $42,545,000 Wingate Healthcare, Inc. 2020 A&B Rental Senior Housing Bonds

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“Ziegler is proud to have served Wingate to fund the acquisition of these two quality senior living communities. We look forward to new opportunities to serve Wingate in the future,” stated, Chad Himel, Director, Ziegler Senior Living Finance. Practice.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the $42,545,000 Wingate Healthcare, Inc. (Wingate) 2020 A&B Rental Senior Housing Bonds (the “Bonds”).

The Bonds financed the acquisition of Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place (Melbourne), a 125-bed/118-unit senior living community offering assisted living and memory care as well as Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard (“Blackstone”, and jointly with Melbourne the “Facilities”), a 96-bed/93-unit senior living community also offering assisted living and memory care services.

Headquartered in Needham, MA, Wingate is a senior living healthcare organization that provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care, independent living, and hospice services for seniors in Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island. Through acquiring the Facilities, Wingate is executing on its strategic plan to expand its exposure to senior housing – a widespread trend seen throughout the senior housing and care space today. Post-transaction, Wingate now operates or manages sixteen senior housing and healthcare communities in the Northeast. Melbourne and Blackstone are located in Pittsfield, MA and Providence, RI, respectively, and were previously leased by an affiliate of Wingate.

Distribution of the bonds was handled by Ziegler’s Capital Markets division. After reviewing multiple proposals, Ziegler was able to select and negotiate a competitive offer for the client. In addition, Ziegler suggested the rental senior housing bonds execution as a vehicle to help Wingate implement its strategic plan.

Wingate saw an opportunity to acquire the Facilities and implement a program of strategic repositioning and renovation; of particular note, the previously closed skilled nursing units on the second floor of Blackstone will be converted into early stage memory care units. The overall bond issue was $42,545,000, consisting of tax-exempt and taxable rental senior housing fixed rate bonds with a final maturity of thirty-two years. Most of the Bonds are to be amortized on a long-term basis with taxable tails paid off in 2028. Proceeds of the Bonds, along with equity, will be used to fund: (i) acquisition costs, (ii) capital expenditures, (iii) a debt service reserve fund, (iv) an operating reserve, and (v) costs of issuance of the Bonds.

Scott Schuster, Wingate Founder and President stated, “Wingate is excited to have this opportunity to make substantial investments in properties that have been part of the Wingate family for several years. This financing will allow these communities to continue to thrive and grow, as we provide our residents and their families with the high level of service and amenities that are the cornerstone to Wingate’s approach to resident care. Ziegler’s expertise and guidance in underwriting and marketing this deal were invaluable, and we look forward to continue working with Ziegler on future financing opportunities.”

“Ziegler is proud to have served Wingate to fund the acquisition of these two quality senior living communities. We look forward to new opportunities to serve Wingate in the future,” stated, Chad Himel, Director, Ziegler Senior Living Finance. Practice.

Alex Loo, Vice President, Ziegler Senior Housing & Care Finance Practice, stated, “We look forward to seeing the communities after the renovations are complete.”

Ziegler’s Senior Housing & Care Finance Practice brings its experience and expertise to senior housing and post-acute care clients. By offering a comprehensive suite of products for debt, equity and M&A services, our professionals provide creative solutions that meet your organization’s capital goals.

For more information about Ziegler, please visit us at http://www.ziegler.com.

About Ziegler:

Ziegler is a privately held, national boutique investment bank, capital markets and proprietary investments firm. It has a unique focus on healthcare, senior living and education sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory services, fixed income sales, underwriting and trading as well as Ziegler Credit, Surveillance and Analytics. To learn more, visit http://www.ziegler.com.

Certain comments in this news release represent forward-looking statements made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This client’s experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients, nor is it indicative of future performance or success. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, in particular, the overall financial health of the securities industry, the strength of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy and the municipal securities marketplace, the ability of the Company to underwrite and distribute securities, the market value of mutual fund portfolios and separate account portfolios advised by the Company, the volume of sales by its retail brokers, the outcome of pending litigation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified employees.

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SightMD Earns Top Honors In Three Categories In 2020 Annual ‘Best of Long Island’ Competition

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SMITHTOWN, N.Y. (PRWEB)

In what has become the most professional and prestigious award program on Long Island, SightMD has once again earned top honors in the 15th Annual Best of Long Island (BOLI) 2020.

For the past seven years SightMD has been named ‘Best LASIK Surgery Practice’, the past six years ‘Best Ophthalmologist’, and for the past three years Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACS has been named as ‘Best Cosmetic Surgeon’, which makes SightMD the most awarded ophthalmology practice in the 15-year history of the BOLI competition.

“Being named the ‘most awarded’ ophthalmology practice in the history of BOLI is a tremendous honor,” said Jeffrey Martin, MD, FACS, Co-Founder and CEO of SightMD. “On behalf of all the dedicated physicians and surgeons at SightMD, who work tirelessly 7 days a week to provide the personal quality care that results in this type of recognition, I want to thank the thousands of patients who participated in the voting process and who have trusted us with their vision for over 50 years,” added Dr. Martin. Jonathan Lujan, CEO of SightGrowth Partners said “It is such an honor for SightGrowth Partners to be the administrative services provider for SightMD, the most awarded ophthalmology practice on Long Island.”

The ‘Best of Long Island’ is conducted each year by the Long Island Press newspaper. The voting for ‘Best of Long Island’ runs from October 1st to December 15th, in which everyone can vote for their favorite physician, business person, local store or business they feel should hold a ‘Best of Long Island’ title. With more than 900,000 Long Island voters, it is also the largest and most popular awards program in New York.

“As physicians, we consider it a lifelong challenge to become ‘the best’ in our field and to earn that recognition in three categories is truly humbling. These awards serve as recognition that our efforts to serve our patients with integrity, empathy and professionalism have not gone unnoticed,” commented John Passarelli, MD, Co-Founder and Chairman of SightMD

Samuel Baharestani, M.D., FACS was incredibly humbled to learn he had won the highly coveted award for the third year in a row. “As a surgeon who strives daily to treat each of my patients with the same attention and care as I would any member of my family, I am honored to be named Long Island’s best cosmetic surgeon,” stated Dr. Baharestani. “My goal as an ophthalmic plastic surgeon is to combine attention to detail with a passion to help my patients look and feel their best by offering the most modern techniques for those who present to me for cosmetic procedures.”

“To win the ‘Best LASIK Surgery Practice’ is a distinct honor because of the popularity of the procedure and the number of LASIK providers in the region,” said Dr. Martin. “Our iDesign LASIK procedure is truly state-of-the-art and offers patients the potential to see better than 20/20 vision,” he said.

Dr. Martin pointed out that winning the ‘Best Ophthalmologist’ category is especially important to everyone at SightMD. “Since my father Sidney Martin, MD founded North Shore Eye Care more than 50 years ago – which has today become SightMD – we have all strived to be the very best at what we do. So this award has special meaning because it shows we are truly continuing his legacy of eye care excellence.”

With over 35 locations throughout Long Island, Westchester, and New York City, and plans for continued expansion, the SightMD team of physicians and specialty trained staff are dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of patient care. With over 60 surgeons and specialists, SightMD is New York’s fastest growing ophthalmic provider group, offering patients and their families greater access to more comprehensive eye care services in more convenient locations.

The doctors and staff of SightMD represent the region’s most established, full-service comprehensive eye care provider. SightMD is also the official LASIK Provider of the New York Mets. Many of their physicians have been voted as ‘TOP DOCTORS’ in the New York Metro Area by Castle Connolly.

About SightMD

SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, offering patients access to over 60 ophthalmic surgeons and specialists through the convenience of 38 locations spanning the east end of Long Island, Westchester County and New York City. SightMD’s track record of providing clinically excellent care spans over 50 years, and its services include laser cataract surgery and lens implantation, glaucoma management, retinal disorder treatment, corneal services, neuro-ophthalmology, LASIK laser vision correction, oculoplastic surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, and audiology. For more information about SightMD, please visit http://www.sightmd.com

About Sight Growth Partners

Sight Growth Partners is a leading management services organization serving the ophthalmology sector. It has over 100 employees who provide administrative solutions to 38 ophthalmology clinics and one ambulatory surgery center, which combined serve over 80 providers. Sight Growth Partners provides its physicians with world-class administrative services, including a 24/7 call center, billing, credentialing, human resources and other services, enabling them to continue delivering best-in-class care to patients in their communities. Sight Growth Partners is backed by Chicago Pacific Founders, a leading middle market private equity firm which focuses exclusively on partnerships with growing companies in the healthcare services sector. For more information about Sight Growth Partners, please visit http://www.sightgrowthpartners.com

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