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Industry: Healthcare

Amada Senior Care of Long Beach Marks 7th Anniversary Serving Seniors and Families

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Amada Senior Care enriches seniors’ lives.

“We’re proud to be celebrating our seventh year of services, providing compassionate care to our seniors, helping them thrive while aging in place, and taking the lead on care management,” said Cyndi Pegus.


LONG BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)

Amada Senior Care of Long Beach announced its 7th anniversary as a full-service provider of compassionate, in-home senior care from trained and knowledgeable Amada caregivers. From day one of opening, owners Andre and Cyndi Pegus have taken a highly personalized approach to meeting every client’s unique needs, preferences and desires, all with the goal of delivering the most comprehensive senior care for each individual.

For the husband-wife team, their independently owned franchise business is about much more than caring for seniors—it is their way of making a positive contribution to the many communities in the South Bay Los Angeles area, from Westwood to Seal Beach.

“I really wanted to open a home care business because I believed in our ability to care for seniors with compassion, dignity, and respect. It has been a dream fulfilled to make a positive impact on our seniors’ daily lives while supporting their family members through challenging times,” said Andre Pegus.

Since opening its doors in February 2013, Amada Long Beach has employed more than 750 caregivers, schedulers, recruiters and other staff. The Peguses estimate they have provided care services to more than 425 clients, of which 232 are military veterans.

Amada not only is dedicated to serving veterans but also to employing military spouses, who have difficulty getting hired due to frequently relocating. Last fall, Amada Senior Care Corp. was officially inducted as an employer-partner in the Department of Defense’s Military Spouse Employment Program (MSEP).

“We’re proud to be celebrating our seventh year of services, providing compassionate care to our seniors, helping them thrive while aging in place, and taking the lead on care management,” said Cyndi Pegus.

Along with becoming a trusted resource to seniors and their families, Amada Long Beach is a preferred partner among regional professionals, organizations and other specialists in the senior healthcare continuum dedicated to helping seniors thrive. The Amada Long Beach team leads with its in-depth knowledge and innovative approach to in-home senior care.

“Thank you for placing your trust in our team and with your support, Amada Senior Care will continue to be America’s trusted resource for caregiving, long-term care insurance (LTCi) claims advocacy, and care management now and in the future,” Cyndi Pegus said. “We look forward to many years of service ahead, helping seniors and their families.”

Contact info:

Cyndi Pegus

Amada Senior Care of Long Beach

3812 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 200, Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 953-0440

http://www.AmadaLongBeach.com

About Amada Senior Care

Amada Senior Care Inc. is committed to enriching lives. We provide nurturing, compassionate, nonmedical, in-home care and guide families through the many senior housing options available for assisted living. We also offer expertise in handling long-term care insurance claims and in certain forms of government aid, including Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits.

Headquartered in San Clemente, Calif., Amada was founded in 2007, and continues to expand nationally by adding to its elite team of franchise partners. The company jumped up 67 spots to take the 208th ranking on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for 2019. In May 2018, Amada signed a national agreement to become a sponsor and exclusive provider to the NFL Alumni Association. For more information, visit AmadaSeniorCare.com.

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Health: Mental Health

Highmark to Launch First Technology-Enabled Opioid Treatment Program in West Virginia

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Through this program, we will be able to partner with clinicians so that our members receive the kind of comprehensive, accessible OUD treatment that puts them on a path to long-term recovery-Dr. Caesar DeLeo, VP and executive medical director of strategic initiatives, Highmark


PARKERSBURG, W. Va. (PRWEB)

Highmark West Virginia announced today that its members now have access to a comprehensive, technology-enabled opioid use disorder (OUD) program that is the first of its kind in the state and one of the first of its kind in the nation. The program, offered in partnership with Bright Heart Health, is designed to extend OUD treatment in rural and underserved areas and address a critical shortage of available medication–assisted treatment (MAT) therapy.

“MAT therapy is considered the gold standard of care for opioid use disorder, but there are many MAT ‘deserts’ across West Virginia,” says Dr. Caesar DeLeo, vice president and executive medical director of strategic initiatives for Highmark. “In these areas, patients have extremely limited access to evidence-based OUD treatment and may face significant wait times or transportation challenges. Clinicians are overextended. Through this program, we will be able to partner with clinicians so that our members receive the kind of comprehensive, accessible OUD treatment that puts them on a path to long-term recovery.”

Members can access services and meet on-demand with medical staff and counselors through a smart phone, tablet, or computer. Following an initial intake and assessment process, members are connected to a multidisciplinary care team that includes a physician, therapist, case manager, care manager and a wellness coach. The program offers individualized treatment plans and MAT that allows individuals to stop abusing opioids without experiencing powerful drug cravings or severe withdrawal symptoms. With the member’s permission, Bright Heart Health keeps the member’s care team updated on their progress and shares performance metrics.

Members may access Bright Heart Health services via self-referral or through a warm hand-off, a process of transitioning a patient with a substance use disorder from an intercept point, such as an emergency department, to a treatment provider once the patient is stable.

More than 90 percent of patients are retained in OUD treatment one month after beginning services, according to Bright Heart Health. More than 90 percent of patients are negative for opioids within 90 days of beginning treatment, and more than 85 percent are negative for other stimulants and sedatives. Health-related costs are reduced by $20,000 annually when opioid- dependent patients are on MAT.

The collaboration with Bright Heart Health continues Highmark’s leadership in responding to the opioid crisis with a comprehensive approach that emphasizes primary prevention, safe prescribing and community supports.

“We are excited about the partnership and the opportunity to work with Highmark,” says Jon Ciampi, president of Bright Heart Heath. “Highmark is proactive in addressing the needs of their members, and recognizing barriers patients face when seeking care. Through this relationship, and the Highmark network, we hope to reach individuals who have been unable to access care due to location or other barriers.”

Last month, Highmark announced that its employer-based members have access to new virtual education and advocacy tools that combat stigma associated with OUD and promote recovery in the workplace. These new resources, which are a value-added service for Highmark group customers in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, are offered in partnership with Shatterproof. Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the U.S.

Through Shatterproof, Highmark’s employer-based members can engage in brief, interactive education modules that explore the science of opioid use disorder; environmental and genetic risk factors; the dangers of opioids; signs, symptoms and evidence-based treatment options; ways to help individuals and families challenged by OUD; and success stories of individuals who are in recovery.

Throughout the past three years, Highmark and the Highmark Foundation have provided more than $3 million to community organizations and programs fighting the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Delaware.

As part of its continued commitment to address the opioid epidemic and in conjunction with broader national and local efforts to fight substance use disorder, Blue Cross Blue Shield companies across the country are launching the Substance Use Resource Center, which will include a call center and dedicated web site. For individuals seeking treatment for a substance use disorder, navigating treatment options and knowing how to find care they can trust is a daunting task. The Substance Use Resource Center was developed to help those impacted by substance use find quality-based resources for care close to home from a source they can trust.

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About Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia serves approximately 325,000 members through the company’s health care benefits business and hundreds of thousands of additional members through the BlueCard® program. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of West Virginia holds the largest share of the commercial market, and more West Virginians carry a Blue Cross Blue Shield card than any other insurance carrier in the state. With offices in Parkersburg, Charleston and Wheeling, Highmark West Virginia employs more than 700 people and serves as a key economic driver in the state with its total economic impact reaching $262 million. Highmark West Virginia is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. For more information, visit http://www.highmark.com.

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Health: Addiction

Washburn House Designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery

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“We are continually committed to providing accessible, high quality, evidence-based substance abuse care. Our recognition as a Blue Distinction® treatment and recovery facility is humbling and yet crucial in furthering our reach to the state of Massachusetts and beyond. “


WORCESTER, Mass. (PRWEB)

To help patients suffering from a substance use disorder find facilities that deliver quality treatment and care, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts recognizes Washburn House as one of the first facilities to receive the Blue Distinction® Center for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery (BDC Substance Use Treatment and Recovery) designation – a new designation under the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated facilities that show a commitment to delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the community and leading accreditation and quality organizations.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, which highlights the seriousness of the opioid epidemic and how critical it is for patients to receive comprehensive, meaningful care. The BDC Substance Use Treatment and Recovery program requires designated facilities to deliver coordinated multidisciplinary care to patients and provide timely access to quality medical and psychosocial care in all phases of treatment. Designated facilities must also offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) – a way to treat opioid addiction that includes a medication component and behavioral therapy.

“We are proud to partner with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in their efforts to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes during treatment,” said David Brown, Executive Director of Washburn House. “We are continually committed to providing accessible, high quality, evidence-based substance abuse care. Our recognition as a Blue Distinction® treatment and recovery facility is humbling and yet crucial in furthering our reach to the state of Massachusetts and beyond. “

“Substance use disorders have a terrible cost on the individuals, their families and our economy,” said Bruce Nash, MD, chief physician executive, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. “Improving access to high-quality affordable treatment and recovery facilities is a priority for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and one way we are leading the effort to combat substance use. We are proud these provider partners have been recognized as leaders in treatment and recovery.”

Since 2006, the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program has helped patients find quality specialty care in the areas of bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiac care, cellular immunotherapy, fertility care, gene therapy, knee and hip replacements, maternity care, spine surgery, substance use treatment and recovery, and transplants, while encouraging health care professionals to improve the care they deliver. Research for many programs shows that, compared to other providers, those designated as Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients.

For more information about the program and for a complete listing of the designated facilities, visit http://www.bcbs.com/bluedistinction.

About Promises Behavioral Health

Promises Behavioral Health is a family of behavioral health programs with regional brands such as The Right Step, The Ranch, Promises and Clarity Way. The company currently operates facilities across Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Promises offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, sexual addiction, trauma, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders. Through its programs, the company is committed to delivering clinically sophisticated treatment that promotes permanent lifestyle change, not only for the patient but for the entire family network. For more information, please visit http://www.PromisesBehavioralHealth.com.

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (bluecrossma.com) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston. We are committed to the relentless pursuit of quality, affordable health care with an unparalleled consumer experience. Consistent with our promise to always put our members first, we are rated among the nation’s best health plans for member satisfaction and quality. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

About Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 36 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans. BCBSA provides health care insights through Blue Cross Blue Shield, The Health of America Report® series and the national BCBS Health IndexSM. For more information on BCBSA and its member companies, please visit BCBS.com. We also encourage you to connect with us on Facebook, check out our videos on YouTube and follow us on Twitter.

About Blue Distinction Centers

Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) met overall quality measures, developed with input from the medical community. A Local Blue Plan may require additional criteria for providers located in its own service area; for details, contact your Local Blue Plan. Blue Distinction Centers+ (BDC+) also met cost measures that address consumers’ need for affordable healthcare. Each provider’s cost of care is evaluated using data from its Local Blue Plan. Providers in CA, ID, NY, PA, and WA may lie in two Local Blue Plans’ areas, resulting in two evaluations for cost of care; and their own Local Blue Plans decide whether one or both cost of care evaluation(s) must meet BDC+ national criteria. National criteria for BDC and BDC+ are displayed on http://www.bcbs.com. Individual outcomes may vary. For details on a provider’s in-network status or your own policy’s coverage, contact your Local Blue Plan and ask your provider before making an appointment. Neither Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association nor any Blue Plans are responsible for non-covered charges or other losses or damages resulting from Blue Distinction or other provider finder information or care received from Blue Distinction or other providers.

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The Libman Company Offers Tips for Effective Spring Cleaning

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The Libman Wonder Mop


ARCOLA, Ill. (PRWEB)

Whether you look forward to your deep clean in the springtime or you dread the scrubbing, some simple things can be done to make the process painless, no matter how much motivation you may need. The Libman Company, a leading U.S. maker of household and commercial cleaning products, offers some tips to help you prepare for the task.

1. Schedule time

Our schedules are full and our to-do list continues to grow. It’s no surprise that spring cleaning often gets pushed back when other things pop up in our lives. Make an appointment with yourself to clean. It can be for an entire day or in hourly intervals but be sure to block out time solely dedicated to cleaning. Keep this time like you would an appointment for the doctor or dentist.

2. Make a Cleaning List

Write down all of the areas and tasks you’d like to tackle during your spring-cleaning initiative. If you feel overwhelmed listing them all at once, you can keep the list on the refrigerator and add to it whenever you come across an area you’d like to clean.

3. Stock Up on Supplies

Using your list as a reference, make sure you have all the tools and cleaners needed to accomplish your list. Stocking up on supplies ahead of time will allow you to keep the cleaning momentum during your cleaning time without having to break for quick trips to the store when you’re out of something.

Here are some of our spring cleaning must haves:

Wonder® Mop – Each Wonder Mop has microfiber GRIPSTRIPS™ that lift up to 20% more dirt leaving your floors cleaner and can be machine washed up to 50 times.

Tile & Grout Brush – This brush has an extra narrow head designed specifically to get into grout and other tight spaces. It features firm and flexible bristles for high power cleaning that toothbrushes can’t compare to.

Flexible Microfiber Duster– Premium microfiber fingers pick up dust and the allergens in them. Cleaning pads are machine washable and reusable.

4. Declutter Before Cleaning

Spend some time in the days or weeks leading up to your spring cleaning to declutter. It’s hard to clean when there is stuff in your way. Set daily goals to declutter one drawer, shelf or room in the days leading up to your cleaning time. This will help to keep the task of spring cleaning from becoming overwhelming and frustrating.

5. Follow Through

When your self-scheduled cleaning appointment arrives, it’s easy to convince yourself you can do it another time. Don’t – spend that allotted time cleaning and get it done. Once clean, you’ll feel better and realize all your prep made it the easiest spring cleaning yet.

6. Clean task by task

Instead of cleaning room-by-room, tackle your new home task-by-task. This method ends up being considerably quicker. Think about it – when you have equipped yourself with a sponge and soapy water, it’s much easier to just continue on than set it down and pick something else up. The new portable Libman Maid Caddy is a convenient way to store and transport frequently used cleaning tools from room to room.

About The Libman Company

The Libman Company is a family-owned company that has been making quality cleaning tools since 1896. The company manufactures products from brooms and mops to more specialized tools for kitchen and bathroom cleaning and industrial uses. Libman proudly manufactures most of their products in the United States, including the company’s well-known Wonder® Mop. For more information about the Libman Company, please visit http://www.libman.com.

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Alloy Personal Training Franchise Awards First Major Territory Development Deal in North Carolina

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Alloy Personal Training Session

Landon Smith Training Alloy PT Clients

“It is an exciting time to grow the Alloy brand with a longtime client who is so familiar with what Alloy stands for. As a franchisor, Alloy has incorporated years of experience and all that we have learned about owning and operating a successful personal training fitness business,”


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)

Senior Alloy personal trainer, Landon Smith, is teaming up with Alloy’s newest franchisee and longtime Alloy client Richard Levine and will serve as assistant general manager of the Charlotte, North Carolina fitness studios.

Levine, a graduate of Ohio State University, has been a client of Alloy and was trained by Smith for the past nine years. “I have been a long time fan and believer in the Alloy brand. Developing the Charlotte area will enable us to expand the reach and positive impact that the Alloy program has had on my life to a whole group of people,” says Levine.

Smith, a personal trainer, and coach, who has been part of the Alloy team for the past seven years, has witnessed the growth and evolution of the Alloy brand. “It is an exciting time to grow the Alloy brand with Richard, our longtime client who is so familiar with what Alloy stands for. As a franchisor, Alloy has incorporated years of experience and all that we have learned about owning and operating a successful personal training fitness business,” says Smith.

Alloy founder Rick Mayo began as a fitness entrepreneur in Alpharetta, Georgia, in 1992, launching Northpoint Fitness. Since that time, he has received many accolades as a fitness and personal training guru traveling the world speaking on fitness business trends in Australia, Europe, and the Americas. The Alloy methodology has been adopted by leading brands and fitness clubs around the world, and in 2020 Alloy launched its franchise opportunity to expand the concept further. In 2019 Mayo was recognized with the prestigious AFS Fitness Business of the Year award, which represents a studio or gym that excels in all areas of business and has demonstrated the ability to create unsurpassed customer experiences, dedicated staff, motivated clients, and leadership in their community.

“We are thrilled to be opening in the North Carolina market.” says founder Rick Mayo, “The Charlotte area has seen some of the highest rates of economic and population growth in the US. It is anticipated that by 2025 90 of the 100 counties in North Carolina are expected to have more people over the age of 60 than under 18. The area offers the perfect demographic for our personal training franchise solution uniquely focused on consumers seeking “active aging” exercise coaching and services.”

“It is an honor to have Richard and Landon representing Alloy in Charlotte,” says Suzanne Robb COO of Alloy, “We know that they will embody Alloy’s philosophy of business and service excellence, building on our 30-year success in a whole new market.

Franchise discovery days are underway for prospective Alloy franchisees, and territories are currently being awarded. If you or someone you know is interested in having their own successful personal training business, the Alloy systems are well developed and focused on an emerging sector of the fitness industry. Contact Tony Chemer, VP of Franchise Development

At (678) 430-8610 Ext. 105 and visit us online at alloyfranchise.com to learn more.

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About Alloy:

Alloy’s fitness program was created in 1992 around a very straightforward philosophy: people who get personalized coaching get better results. The Alloy systems, platforms, and know-how have already been used to serve millions of members in thousands of fitness facilities around the world and was recently awarded the AFS Fitness Business of the Year.

Alloy’s established, effective fitness platform and business management solutions have delivered real results throughout the world. Alloy Personal Training Franchise gives franchisees the chance to make an impact, both on their community and their future with a branded, brick-and-mortar Alloy personal training franchise location.

Today, Alloy programs are among the most effective programs in the world for helping people, especially those over 50, who want to look and feel their absolute best.

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Industry: Healthcare

G-CON Manufacturing Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with LEDspan

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LEDspan, G-CON, POD, cleanroom, lights, led lights

LEDspan lights in G-CON POD

With our new manufacturing capabilities in Europe, it became clear that LEDspan lights are state of the art and should be included in PODs manufactured in the U.S as well.


COLLEGE STATION, Texas (PRWEB)

G-CON Manufacturing, the leader in prefabricated, flexible cleanroom solutions, today announced that it has entered a distribution agreement with LEDspan as the exclusive distributor of the company’s bespoke, low-UV LED lighting products into the United States.

LEDspan provides premium lighting solutions for cleanrooms in multiple sectors including the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry. With 30 years in the cleanroom industry and 15 years’ experience in manufacturing and LED technology, LEDspan is an industry leader in creating quality LED luminaries specific to controlled environment standards and settings. LEDspan’s products provide market leading energy performance which results in low operational costs, low maintenance, energy savings and high financial return for its customers.

“We firmly believe LEDspan has designed and developed a world class cleanroom LED light fitting for all controlled environments,” stated John Comerford, CEO of LEDspan. “LEDspan products offer many benefits when integrated into a cleanroom, one example would be our fittings’ walk on capabilities. It is a great honor for LEDspan that G-CON has decided to adopt our light fittings as a key product offering for the U.S market.”

“G-CON strives for the highest quality cleanroom product and cleanroom components. With our new manufacturing capabilities in Europe, it became clear that LEDspan lights are state of the art and should be included in PODs manufactured in the U.S as well. Moreover, LEDspan’s lights are a key product addition for our G-CON Building Services customers as well,” stated Maik Jornitz, CEO of G-CON.

The partnership benefits G-CON’s and LEDspan’s U.S. customers by providing quality LED lighting solutions with efficiency, speed and quality inside of and in the areas surrounding G-CON’s PODs, making G-CON offerings even more industry leading.

About G-CON Manufacturing

G-CON Manufacturing designs, builds and installs prefabricated cleanrooms. G-CON’s POD portfolio provides cleanrooms in a number of dimensions for a variety of uses, from laboratory environments to personalized medicine and production process platforms. G-CON POD cleanrooms surpass traditional cleanroom structures in scalability, mobility and the possibility of repurposing once the production process reaches its lifecycle end. For more information, please visit G-CON’s website at http://www.gconbio.com.

About LEDspan

LEDspan is a dynamic Bespoke LED Lighting Design company providing bespoke lighting solutions for hi-end cleanrooms in the pharmaceutical, biopharma, laboratories, semi-conductor, medical devices, healthcare, kitchens, food industry, cold room & food preparation applications, along with other industrial and commercial sectors. LEDspan’s bespoke design for its IP Rated lights and fittings are specifically tailored to satisfy corporate client needs. For more information, visit http://www.ledspan.com.

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Health: Mental Health

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences Study Demonstrates Stress-Modulating Effects of Candidate Probiotics in Mouse Model of Chronic Stress

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These promising results may have future implications in the development of novel probiotic supplements which may offer a benefit to humans feeling the negative effects of daily stress. We are excited to explore whether these results can be translated to humans.


WILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB)

A collaborative research study between DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences and Amylgen, a research center which specializes in rodent models of neurodegenerative and psychiatric disease, analyzed the effects of differing probiotic strains on the behaviors and neuroendocrine responses of chronically stressed mice.

This study builds on the established notion that changes in gut microbiota affect mood and cognition by delving deeper and examining the performance of different strains in comparison to each other.

The Study Design

This study took a systematic approach to test the efficacy of 12 candidate probiotics strains from 10 species/subspecies of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus on stressed mice. The strains were tested across four screening experiments and the three most promising strains were re-tested to validate the results. The mice were orally administered the individual probiotic strains for five weeks, during which a three-week daily chronic restraint stress procedure was imposed on mice within stressed groups. On the final week of probiotic intervention and post the three-week stress procedure, all mice entered a behavioral test paradigm to measure stress-related behaviors. Furthermore, in the validation experiment, corticosterone and adrenocorticotrophic hormones were analyzed to measure the neuroendocrine response to stress, as well as additional tissue samples collected for further analyses. Of the 12 candidate probiotics, Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37®, Lactobacillus plantarum LP12407, Lactobacillus plantarum LP12418, and Lactobacillus plantarum LP12151 prevented stress-associated anxiety- and depression-related behaviors from developing compared with chronically stressed mice in the placebo group. In addition, Lpc-37®, LP12407 and LP12418 prevented stress-associated deficits in cognitive function from developing.

Fantastic Opportunities for Novel Approaches to Anxiety and Depression

“Up to now, we have been using our rodent models for screening classical drugs aiming at psychiatric conditions,” stated Francois Roman, Ph.D., Scientific Board Member and Co-founder of Amylgen.

“The therapeutic improvement for the treatment of psychiatric diseases using the classical drug discovery process has been very disappointing and has not been able yet to bring satisfactory solutions for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression. Novel approaches such as the one described in this paper opens fantastic opportunities for the discovery of new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of these disorders conducive to stress that need to be clinically translated.”

“This study demonstrated that this pre-clinical model of stress is suitable for screening candidate probiotic strains for psychological health benefits toward preventing stress-related disruptions in behavior from developing. This study highlighted the extent of screening required to discover successful candidate probiotic strains which could influence gut-brain axis communication,” said Elaine Patterson, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences.

“Out of the 12 candidate probiotic strains tested, we identified three candidate strains which prevented all behavioral impairments from developing in mice caused by chronic daily restraint stress. These promising results may have future implications in the development of novel probiotic supplements which may offer a benefit to humans feeling the negative effects of daily stress. We are excited to explore whether these results can be translated to humans. We also demonstrated unique strain-specific effects concerning potential mechanistic pathways worth exploring in follow-up studies, and perhaps even in different models.”

You can read the full study at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2019.112376

About Amylgen

Amylgen proposes rodent models of neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases allowing the rapid testing of new drugs with validated predictive value.

Amylgen services have been proven to facilitate the decision-making process at critical phases of drug development. Furthermore, Amylgen evaluates nutraceutical products aiming the field of “brain health” or “healthy brain ageing.”

About DuPont™ Danisco®

DuPont™ Danisco® is the brand for a range of ingredients that help provide enhanced bioprotection, an improved nutritional profile, and better taste and texture with greater cost efficiency and lower environmental impact, meeting the needs of manufacturers of food and beverages, dietary supplements and pet food. Through the work of the global network of food scientists and technologists in DuPont, the Danisco® range is supported by a uniquely broad spectrum of know-how across applications and processing. http://www.danisco.com.

About DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences applies expert science to advance market-driven, healthy and sustainable solutions for the food, beverage, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries. We also use cutting-edge biotechnology across a range of markets to advance bio-based solutions to meet the needs of a growing population, while protecting our environment for future generations. We are innovative solvers who help our customers turn challenges into high-value business opportunities. For more information: http;//http://www.dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com or http://www.biosciences.dupont.com.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com.

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02/20/2020

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G5 Announced as a Silver Sponsor of Enquire Summit 2020

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G5 Enquire Summit 2020 Silver Sponsor

G5 Enquire Summit 2020 Silver Sponsor

“G5 is proud to return to Enquire Summit as a Silver Sponsor,” Jamison Gosselin, Vice President of Senior Living Strategy, G5.


DENVER (PRWEB)

Enquire, a leading provider of cloud CRM, marketing automation and sales contact center solutions for senior living and post-acute care, is proud to announce G5 as a Silver Sponsor of Enquire Summit 2020, scheduled for April 20 – 22, 2020 in Denver, CO.

“G5 is proud to return to Enquire Summit as a Silver Sponsor. This event truly empowers sales and marketing professionals in the senior living and post-acute care industries with the resources, tools and technology they need to be more efficient and drive performance,” stated Jamison Gosselin, Vice President of Senior Living Strategy, G5.

Enquire Summit is an experience where ambitious sales and marketing professionals can discover, learn and shape the future together. It is three days of best practice sessions, hands-on workshops and interactive training to help attendees build, grow and monetize their sales and marketing processes and technology. With dynamic curriculum providing educational takeaways, it is the only event that truly reflects the innovative, strategic and tactical job of sales and marketing professionals in senior living and post-acute care.

Key-insights will be provided by industry experts on topics including:

  •     Advanced Strategies for Senior Living and Post-Acute Leadership

  •     Relationship Management and Creating Effective Sales Plans

  •     Enquire CRM Best Practices (Revenue Attribution, Targeting Referral Sources and Effective Follow-Up)

  •     Marketing Automation Strategy

  •     How to Reduce Paid Referrals

  •     Data and Analytics Training

Jamison will lead a session on “The Trials and Tribulations of the Modern Day Marketer: How to Get Your Data to Work For You” on Tuesday, April 21 from 2:15-3 p.m.

Full agenda including registration and hotel details are available here: https://www.enquiresummit.com/


ABOUT G5

As the leader in real estate marketing optimization, G5 is a predictive marketing SaaS company that uses AI and other emerging technologies to help marketers turn marketing into move-ins. More than 8,000 properties throughout the US and Canada leverage the power of G5 technologies to increase occupancy and NOI.

Media Contact: Natalie Dent, G5, Natalie.Dent@getg5.com

ABOUT ENQUIRE

Enquire is the premier CRM, marketing automation and contact center solution provider in senior living and post-acute care. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Enquire serves senior living communities and healthcare facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Enquire’s vision is to improve the experience for prospects and family members through customer service centric products paired with cutting-edge technology and analytics.

Media Contact: Joshua Darnell, Enquire, Joshua.Darnell@enquiresolutions.com

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Industry: Healthcare

MediStreams Medical Lockbox Grows in Popularity

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Protect payment and patient data with a HIPAA compliant Medical Lockbox and secure flow of healthcare information.


ROSWELL, Ga. (PRWEB)

MediStreams, a leader in the RCM market, offers full end-to-end payment processing services that reduce manual, time-consuming, error prone tasks for healthcare billing facilities. The MediStreams’ proprietary and innovative platform offers customized integration into the provider’s A/R workflow. All services revolve around healthcare remittances and correspondence; from receipt, deposit, capture, posting, and reconciling. National health systems, hospitals, clinics, labs, and physicians’ groups turn to MediStreams for help.

Automated remittance services, coupled with Medical Lockbox, continue to grow in popularity. Medical Lockbox is a unique service for healthcare. On the surface, lockboxes appear the same; but they are not. The key to correct data for posting is in the preparation for processing and the advanced technology used to capture correct, complete data every time. The Medical Lockbox service supplies a seamless, transparent flow of remittances from payers and patients to the diversified remittance automation services provided by MediStreams.

Medical Lockbox is a critical first step. Payers route all provider payments to a PO Box specific for each provider. A single lockbox can accept all remittances including patient and miscellaneous payments, credit card transactions and correspondence. Healthcare lockbox specialists process all mail. They open, sort, prep, and scan all payments received paying close attention to detail and quality. There is no need to change the provider’s financial institution. A deposit occurs daily to the provider’s bank of choice.

The advantages are clear. A Medical Lockbox eliminates the manual, time-consuming, and error prone process while reducing errors downstream. Collection of payments through a lockbox provides both greater security and faster access to funds. Manual tasks of opening, sorting and daily trips to the bank are gone; giving back valuable time for staff to focus on an overall better patient experience.

Healthcare payment processing is complex. MediStreams works with their clients to define and address their unique set of billing challenges. No two are alike. They integrate with all major practice management and patient accounting systems, each with a unique set of business rules. The online Configuration Engine allows MediStreams to create custom output formats and split posting files using an online portal.

MediStreams is shaping the future for healthcare billing with innovative solutions. Cloud based. Easy to use. Secure and compliant, and highly customizable.

About MediStreams

MediStreams, LLC, supplies outsourced Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management services for healthcare billing entities. The services address automation for all payments and more: Medical Lockbox, Correspondence Workflow, ERA Normalization, Paper EOB Conversion, Patient Payments, Credit Card Processing, and Financial Reconciliation. For more information, visit http://www.MediStreams.com or call 866-836-2835.

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