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Ask The Doctor Launches Free Coronavirus Hotline

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It is our duty and it is our responsibility to help people around the world as we are trying to contain this deadly virus


TORONTO (PRWEB)

Canadian digital healthcare portal Ask The Doctor has launched a toll-free number for anyone around the world to call who are concerned about the Coronavirus.

“It is our duty and it is our responsibility to help people around the world as we are trying to contain this deadly virus” said Prakash Chand, CEO of Ask The Doctor.

Doctors and nurses around the globe are available around the clock to answer people’s concerns with the coronavirus toll-free at 1-877-453-4262 or via email at coronavirus@askthedoctor.com

The hotline is part of Ask The Doctor’s “first level response” for dealing with the impact of major health emergencies, a strategy that was first deployed following the 2015 Nepal earthquake, a disaster in which 5000+ people were killed and many more seriously injured.

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AIDS Services of Dallas holds ground breaking ceremony on its fifth affordable housing facility

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ASD has been developing and managing very low-income housing for over 30 years. We are excited about this new development, centrally located just across the Trinity river, south of downtown, that offers new quality affordable housing”- President and CEO Traswell C. Livingston III.


DALLAS (PRWEB)

On Tuesday, February 11, AIDS Services of Dallas (ASD) held its groundbreaking ceremony for its 511 Lancaster Project, a new affordable housing residential facility. The property, located at 511 Lancaster Avenue is the first housing development that ASD has undertaken since 1996.

“Dallas is full of new development projects for new multi-family housing. ASD has been developing and managing very low-income housing for over 30 years. We are excited about this new development, centrally located just across the Trinity river, south of downtown, that offers new quality affordable housing.” – President and CEO Traswell C. Livingston III.

Acquiring the property in 2018, ASD has received $1.19 million from the City of Dallas/HUD to remodel and refurbish the existing 8 units into 12 units with plans to open in late 2020. Once complete, The Lancaster Project will provide an independent living environment for low-income (80% or lower Area Media Income) men, women and families living with HIV/AIDS.

Working with construction partners Oglesby Greene Architects, ASD has developed a construction plan that will enable us to add four additional new construction housing units to The Lancaster Project property, increasing the project’s housing capacity by 50%. Grants from The Moody Foundation, the Perot Foundation and other private donations are being used for this expansion project.

Local government officials in attendance included Chad West, Dallas City Councilman, District 1 who currently leads the committee on Housing and Homelessness Solutions.

“This is a great day for affordable housing. Every year this organization takes another step in helping our affordable housing crisis”- Chad West

“We have fought these battles long and hard. I applaud you for the courage, the stick-to-it-ness of those who have been here on the ground fighting and meeting the challenges” – Dallas County Commissioner District 3 John Wiley Price.

Dallas County Commissioner District 1, Dr. Theresa Daniel, and Undra Miller from Senator Royce Wests office were also in attendance.

Livingston says -“This housing is focused on those that at some point were chronically homeless, have stabilized their health, no longer need supportive housing and are ready to move on to more independent housing. Too often they are faced with barriers of criminal to background, credit scores and just plain stigma based on income sources. This development offers hope, a promise that emergency shelter does not have to be forever, there are agencies out there working to provide affordable housing for them.”

Please contact Chris Turman, Development Director at (214) 941-0523, cturman@aidsdallas.org for additional funding information.

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M3 Global Research Reveals M3 Agile – Fast Insights from Physicians and Patients

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As experts in healthcare market research, we understand the need to gather insights quickly. M3 Agile has the potential to be transformational, harnessing the power of insights from healthcare stakeholders, says M3 Global Research CEO Anton Richter.


FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. (PRWEB)

First-to-market Product Offers Quantitative and Qualitative Methodologies

M3 Global Research, the leading healthcare market research company, announces the launch of its new M3 Agile product, designed to deliver quick turnaround research from physicians, and in an industry first, patients, through both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

Bringing fast insights to qualitative methodologies for the first time, M3 Agile has been developed with industry-leading compliance and adherence to ISO standards aligned with EphMRA, BHBIA, Intellus, and Insights Association.

Created in response to industry trends, the offer is a high value, cost-effective approach, delivering robust insights from both patient and physician respondents via online questionnaires, tele-depth interviews, or a combination of the two methodologies.

M3 Agile combines self-serve technology and an innovative platform with traditional account management support, offering fully compliant fieldwork, with all the benefits of randomly sampling the M3 Global Research proprietary panel, which boasts four million respondents in 248 markets across 70 countries worldwide.

There are three options available, with fieldwork closing as soon as 48 hours post launch:

Qualitative: Physicians – 20-minute tele-depth interviews (TDIs), available in English, in the US and EU5. Moderated interviews generally begin 48 hours after launch, on an M3 or client-hosted platform, with recording as an option.

Quantitative: Patients – Access M3 Global Research’s US patient panel, covering over 60 different conditions, with up to 10 questions. Live tracking offers immediate access to responses.

Quantitative: Physicians – With raw data and data tables typically available 48 hours from launch, clients can ask up to 10 questions to physicians from 16 countries (US, EU5, Nordics, Central Europe, Japan.)

“M3 Global Research continues to expand and evolve its research offerings to best serve our clients,” says M3 Global Research CEO Anton Richter. “As experts in healthcare market research, we understand the need to gather insights quickly. M3 Agile has the potential to be transformational, harnessing the power of insights from healthcare stakeholders to inform proposals, expand on outlier responses and many more varied applications.”

A key M3 Agile feature is an easy-to-use project feasibility and cost calculator that allows clients to select the number of responses needed within a country by medical specialty and patient condition areas. M3 Agile data visuals go beyond basic tabulation to allow for detailed analysis.

“We’ve taken into consideration all the things our clients want in an agile product, combining custom programming with ‘the human touch’ across multiple methodologies,” adds Tom Pugh, M3 Global Research EVP. “In this era of patient centricity and the importance of the patient voice, offering immediate access to both patients and physicians is incredibly exciting.”

To learn more about M3 Agile, visit: https://www.m3globalresearch.com/m3-custom-products.cfm

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Modern Internal Medicine of Frederick Offers Modern Medicine the Old-Fashioned Way

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FREDERICK, Md. (PRWEB)

Brendan Henderson, M.D., a Yale-trained and board-certified internal medicine physician, founded Modern Internal Medicine, LLC to provide outstanding access to high quality and affordable primary care. Through the Direct Primary Care model, the practice seeks to break down the major barriers to high quality health care: cost and inaccessibility. The result is a primary care experience reminiscent of the good old days when your doctor was afforded the time to listen to your concerns, got to know you as a person, and even made house calls. Founded in 2018, Modern Internal Medicine celebrated an official Ribbon Cutting in December 2019.

Modern Internal Medicine removes the barriers to accessing the doctor by returning all messages promptly, usually within the hour. Dr. Henderson offers same/next day access for appointments, home/worksite visits, and the appointments are relaxed and conversational – much like they used to be.

At the same time, the practice offers a modern, holistic approach employing modern therapies and lifestyle coaching designed to enhance wellness through better daily habits. Additionally, the option to discuss medical issues over email, phone, or video saves patients time and money otherwise spent traveling to and waiting in the doctor’s office. For in-office appointments, Dr. Henderson promises little to no waiting room time.

With nearly 1000 Direct Primary Care clinics nationwide, this model has gained traction. Forbes magazine has published multiple articles extolling both the health and financial benefits of the model.

Rather than accepting insurance co-pays, Direct Primary Care clinics like Modern Internal Medicine assess monthly membership dues starting as low as $49. This provides up to ten patient encounters per year, free annual labs, and access to many other services and money-saving discounts. Direct Primary Care encourages patients to seek medical care early and often which has been shown to prevent high cost encounters including: emergency room visits, hospital stays, specialty referrals, and imaging studies.

Modern Internal Medicine breaks down the cost barrier by providing wholesale discounts to save patients money including: lab panels for about 20 dollars (retail $150,) medications for as low as $2 a month, and access to highly discounted CTs and MRIs. Often these prices are lower than those available through insurance, though patients still have the option to submit these items through insurance when needed. The cost savings are most pronounced for those paying for health care out-of-pocket: deductible to meet for insurance, medical sharing plans, and the uninsured.

In short, by eliminating the bureaucracy and paperwork associated with insurance, Direct Primary Care physicians, such as Dr. Henderson at Modern Internal Medicine, spend more time listening to and caring for patients and respond more quickly and more appropriately to patients’ needs – just like in the good old days. And they do so at a fraction of the cost as compared to the traditional insurance model.

Dr. Henderson works closely with his Wellness Partners on-site including: Emily Henderson of Elegance Waxing and Spa, Michael Holda – Massage Therapist, and Joyce Kwamena-Poh – Natural Wellness Coach of Vibrant Life Self-Care Wellness.

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Cupid Has Come to MilfordMD Offering Amazing Specials in February on Popular Lip Fillers, Body Sculpting, Skin Tightening, Facial Fillers and Skin Rejuvenating Treatments

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MilfordMD’s February 2020 cosmetic treatment specials

Don’t miss out on MilfordMD’s sweetheart deals in February on some of the most popular cosmetic treatments such as CoolSculpting, lip fillers and skin rejuvenation.

Now is the time to take advantage of some of MilfordMD’s most popular lip fillers, body sculpting and skin rejuvenation treatments. See why they are RealSelf.com’s most “Worth It” and highest rated treatments. Spoiler alert – it’s because they get amazing results!


MILFORD, Pa. (PRWEB)

“The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery survey found that consumers were most bothered by excess weight, skin texture and discoloration, and lines and wrinkles. And the treatments they are most interested in are body sculpting, skin tightening and injectables. MilfordMD is offering some great specials in February specifically to address the areas our patients are most concerned about,” says Dr. Richard E. Buckley, Medical Director and cosmetic surgeon at MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center, in Milford, Penn. “One of the cosmetic treatment specials we’re highlighting in February is “WOW” Factor Lip Special with Restylane to get your lips pucker-ready for Valentine’s Day and 2020. It’s a great opportunity for someone who hasn’t tried hyaluronic acid fillers in their lips and wants plumper, fuller lips.” MilfordMD is offering $200 off a syringe of Restylane for lip augmentation. Restylane is an FDA approved hyaluronic acid filler used to plump the lips for instant volumizing and hydrating effects. Restylane is among RealSelf.com’s 2020 Most Worth It treatments with a 97% Worth It rating.

For anyone wanting to make a cosmetic change, there’s no better time than now to book. Cosmetic consultations (a $150 value) with Marina Buckley, MD or Richard E. Buckley, MD are complimentary in February. “The cosmetic consultation is an opportunity for individuals to discuss their concerns, dislikes and aesthetic goals with a board-certified cosmetic medical doctor. It is an extremely important part of the process for the cosmetic surgeon and patient to get to know one another and create a customized plan to achieve the person’s goals,” says Dr. Buckley.

Save 28% on skin rejuvenation using bio-stimulating Radiesse injectable filler. Through artful placement of 2 syringes of Radiesse, Dr. Richard E. Buckley can smooth away fine lines and restore youthful looking skin on the face, neck, chest or hands. “There’s a fairly new use for Radiesse as a bio-stimulating agent,” says Dr. Buckley. “By placing Radiesse very superficially under the skin in a very thin, fine, smooth layer, one can stimulate a process where the body is making more collagen III as opposed to collagen I, which is a more desirable collagen. This is very useful for fine lines and very fine wrinkles on the neck and face. Not only does it provide immediate results, but it continues to work by stimulating natural collagen, which helps the results last a year or much more.”

Gift and get in on February’s HydraFacial MD special. Gift one HydraFacial MD and get one at 50% off. “HydraFacial MD super cleans the skin, ridding it of what makes skin look dingy and older while infusing it with vital nutrients including peptides, hyaluronic acid and antioxidants. It achieves what microdermabrasion and some laser procedures do with no downtime,” says Dr. Buckley. “Clients love it because it’s a gentle and effective rejuvenating option for all ages. Many clients get it before a big event to look their best and then keep coming back because of how glowingly healthy it keeps the skin.”

Shrink pores, stimulate collagen and noticeably improve fine lines and wrinkles, skin laxity and acne scars with DermaTyte. In February, get 45% off DermaTyte non-invasive laser tightening combination treatment, developed by Dr. Richard E. Buckley. “DermaTyte is ideal for people who want a non-invasive skin tightening treatment without downtime. It’s a laser technique that improves skin tightening, texture and tone with each treatment. DermaTyte comfortably tightens skin virtually anywhere on the body and addresses fine wrinkles,” states Dr. Buckley.

Celebrate love, not love handles, in February with CoolSculpting. MilfordMD is offering buy one CoolSculpting cycle, get $150 off a second cycle. FDA-approved to treat the abdomen, flanks (aka love handles), inner and outer thighs, bra bulge, back fat, under the butt and upper arms, CoolSculpting is a state-of-the-art non-surgical procedure that uses cold temperatures to eliminate fat. “CoolSculpting reduces the temperature of the fatty tissue to where those cells die and are eliminated during the weeks after treatment. Once those fat cells are gone, they are gone for good. The best part is we can reduce unwanted fat without making any incisions or doing surgery,” says Dr. Marina Buckley.

For more information about these MilfordMD website specials, go to: https://milfordmd.com/pricing/specials/.

About MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center:

The MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center offers state-of-the-art highly specialized procedures in laser and cosmetic surgery and aesthetic skin care. In addition to its AAAHC nationally accredited surgical center and extensive laser surgery capabilities, MilfordMD offers physician designed skin care products for home use. Milford Pennsylvania’s MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center is sought out by patients from around the world for expertise and innovation in cosmetic treatments performed by Board Certified Physicians, Richard E. Buckley, M.D. and Marina Buckley, M.D.

MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center is located at 303 W. Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337. Tel: (570) 491-1962. For real patient video testimonials, follow MilfordMD on Instagram and Facebook, and visit our MilfordMD YouTube channel.

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Accumen to Host Patient Blood Management Certification Anemia Management Webinar Series

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We are a strong supporter of the PBM Certification program and so we developed this webinar series in partnership with AABB and The Joint Commission to encourage and support hospitals in successfully applying for it.”


PHOENIX (PRWEB)

Accumen Inc., the leader in healthcare performance within ancillary services, today announced that it is partnering with AABB and The Joint Commission to provide a complimentary series of Patient Blood Management (PBM) Certification webinars focusing on anemia management for PBM teams (directors, managers, coordinators and transfusion safety officers) within U.S. hospitals.

“Accumen’s mission is to help improve healthcare performance within the ancillary services of the health system. Within the laboratory space, we believe that implementing an anemia management program is the most effective approach for recognizing and managing anemia in perioperative patients as well as those with chronic diseases,” said Joseph Thomas, vice president and general manager, patient blood management at Accumen. “We are a strong supporter of the PBM Certification program and so we developed this webinar series in partnership with AABB and The Joint Commission to encourage and support hospitals in successfully applying for it.”

The Joint Commission/AABB PBM Certification is a voluntary, two-year program that provides a third-party evaluation of an institution’s patient blood management programs. It provides an evidence-based approach to optimizing the care of patients who might need a transfusion. It is based on the AABB Standards for a PBM Program and can help organizations realize maximum benefits from their PBM program. Changes to levels 1 and 2 of the certification program will go into effect in January 2021, but new applicants can begin to apply now.

This Accumen webinar series will help applicants better prepare for the certification process by walking through the AABB patient blood management standards applicable to anemia management. Staff from hospitals that have obtained The Joint Commission/AABB PBM Certification will discuss the challenges they faced when implementing their anemia management program and strategies they used to overcome them. Accumen will also share best practices garnered from its experience working with hundreds of hospitals across the U.S.

The first webinar, entitled “The Impact of Anemia Management Programs,” will take place at 12 p.m. ET on. Feb 18 and be co-presented by Dr. Kathrine Frey, AABB chairperson, Patient Blood Management Standards Program Unit; Heather Hurley, executive director at The Joint Commission; Joseph Thomas and Jason Carney, vice president, anemia management at Accumen.

Webinar Series

  • Feb. 18 – The Impact of Anemia Management Programs

  • May 19 – Unveiling the Journey and Assessment Process to Achieve PBM Certification

  • Aug. 11 – You Can’t Improve What You Can’t Measure – Meaningful Data = Success

  • Nov. 3 – Keys to Achieving PBM Certification and Lessons Learned

Interested persons can register for the webinar series at http://bit.ly/38tGjZB

About AABB

AABB is an international, not-for-profit association representing individuals and institutions involved in the fields of transfusion medicine and cellular therapies. The association is committed to improving health through the development and delivery of standards, accreditation and educational programs that focus on optimizing patient and donor care and safety. AABB membership includes physicians, nurses, scientists, researchers, administrators, medical technologists and other health care providers. AABB members are located in more than 80 countries and AABB accredits institutions in more than 50 countries. For more information visit, http://www.aabb.org.

About The Joint Commission

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 22,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, nonprofit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commission at http://www.jointcommission.org.

About Accumen Inc.

At Accumen, our focus is healthcare performance. Accumen utilizes healthcare technology along with our expert performance team members to drive significant value to hospital, health system, commercial laboratory and payer clients, providing strategic solutions, services and technology that deliver sustainable performance improvements in operations, clinical services, and data management. These offerings include lab and imaging transformation, consulting, supply chain optimization, lab outreach, patient blood utilization, test utilization, anemia management and clinical data exchange. Accumen’s offerings enable its clients to achieve and exceed their cost, quality, and service targets, as well as deliver excellent patient care through evidence-based data and clinical decision support capabilities.

We share the belief that performance matters. We are inspired to improve operational, clinical, and data performance across the healthcare industry because transformational change will make healthcare better for our clients, our communities and our families.

For more information, visit https://Accumen.com.

Disclaimer: Accumen has no authority, responsibility, or liability with respect to any clinical decisions made by – or in connection with – a provider’s laboratory, patient blood management, or other operations. Nothing herein and no aspect of any services provided by Accumen is intended – or shall be deemed – to subordinate, usurp, or otherwise diminish any providers’ sole authority and discretion with respect to all clinical decision-making for its patients.

Accumen Contact

Kimberly MacDowell, Chief Marketing Officer

Phone: 858.621.3167 | Email: kmacdowell@accumen.com

2111 E Highland Ave, Ste 145 | Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Lisa Osborne, CEO

Rana Healthcare Solutions

Phone: 206.992.5245 | Email: lisa@ranahealth.com

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The Root Cause Coalition to Unveil New Health Equity Report and Recommendations

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The report identifies and recommends the top three actionable strategies that can be implemented by organizations and communities to improve health equity.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

The Root Cause Coalition, representing 77 organizations from the healthcare, non-profit and business sectors, committed to achieving health equity for all Americans will unveil its new Status of Health Equity Report and discuss its findings and recommendations at a February 26th event at the National Press Club.

The event will feature a presentation and discussion of the Coalition’s new Status of Health Equity Report, which examines both the progress and the gaps in addressing the health disparities and socioeconomic factors impacting the health and well-being of individuals and communities. The report identifies and recommends the top three actionable strategies that can be implemented by organizations and communities to improve health equity, as well as provides examples of the extraordinary work being undertaken across the country to address the root causes of health inequities.

Healthcare industry leaders will participate in the discussion, including Randy Oostra, President and CEO of ProMedica; Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President of AARP Foundation; Leigh Caswell, Vice President of Community Health for Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Julia Ryan, Vice President of Health Initiatives for Local Initiatives Support Corporation; and Barbara Petee, Executive Director of The Root Cause Coalition.

WHAT:     

The Root Cause Coalition unveils new Status of Health Equity Report

WHEN:     

February 26, 2020

8:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. ET

WHERE:     

National Press Club, Holeman Lounge

529 14th Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20045

WHO:     

Randy Oostra, President and CEO, ProMedica; Chair, The Root Cause Coalition Board

Barbara Petee, Executive Director, The Root Cause Coalition

Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President, AARP Foundation; Vice-Chair, The Root Cause Coalition Board

Leigh Caswell, Vice President, Community Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Julia Ryan, Vice President of Health Initiatives, Local Initiatives Support Corporation

RSVP: Media planning to attend the event should RSVP https://www.rootcausecoalition.org/healthequityreport to register and obtain credentials.

The Root Cause Coalition is a non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of 77 leading health systems, hospital associations, foundations, businesses, national and community nonprofits, health insurers, academic institutions, and policy centers. The Coalition works to achieve health equity through cross-sector collaboration in advocacy, education, and research. In support of this mission, the Coalition seeks to uphold its four core values: Focusing on Community Change, Advancing Authentic Collaboration, Scaling Innovative Solutions, and Engaging and Learning from Communities.

Press Contact: betsy.holahan@720strategies.com or 202-604-0020

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One of America’s Best Ophthalmologists, Brent Bellotte MD., now services patients from Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach

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Thanks to the recently widened footprint covered by the West Boca Eye Center, adults and children alike can entrust all aspects of their visual health to the expertise of Dr. Bellotte and his industry-leading clinical team.


BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB)

Eye health is so much more than simply prescription glasses—it’s about ensuring that a person’s vision is the very best it can be, both in the short term and throughout their life. There’s no better way of ensuring this than by taking advantage of the expertise of a globally-renowned eye doctor. Led by an esteemed ophthalmologist, Brent Bellotte MD., the West Boca Eye Center is delighted to be able to extend its services to those in areas other than that of their home base of Boca Raton.

As of today, those in easy reach of Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Delray Beach can register their interest in having their eye health serviced at this cutting-edge center of excellence.

Specialist services: cataract surgery and laser vision correction

Advances in technology afford the best eye surgeons with a host of options when it comes to cataract surgery and laser vision correction. Restorative cataract surgery is truly life-changing, and recent innovations mean specialists such as Brent Bellotte MD. can determine bespoke treatments that take advantage of fast, laser procedures and the insertion of the particular intraocular lens (IOLs) that best suits a person’s needs and lifestyle.

Today’s premium IOLs include toric implants, accommodative, and multi-focal choices, leading to freedom from glasses or contact lenses at both near and far distances—a far superior option to the cataract surgery of the past.

Another specialty of the West Boca Eye Center is that of laser vision correction. Bellotte plays a pivotal role in bringing the very latest solutions to South Florida and has an exemplary track record in improving the vision of those with nearsightedness, longsightedness, and astigmatism. Techniques offered at the center include LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomileusis) and PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy).

A full range of ophthalmic services

The clinical services on offer at West Boca Eye Center are dedicated to providing the latest solutions surrounding all areas of eye health. Dr. Bellotte and his team believe in a proactive approach to great vision, something that begins with the provision of regular eye exams. Such examinations mean that any evolving conditions will be picked up at the earliest stages, providing the ability to monitor and put any necessary treatment in place at the optimal stage for the best results.

With eyesight being the most precious of all senses, such judicious management provides the highest chance of excellent visual acuity at all stages of life.

Advanced and vital ophthalmic services are on offer for those with or at risk of Diabetic Retinopathy, as well as the latest in Glaucoma Dropless Therapy and the treatment of Macular Degeneration. Other pioneering procedures include laser floater removal and the ultimate in the treatment of dry eyes and allergies.

Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach residents can also take full advantage of the West Boca Eye Center’s expertise in treating eye infections and for any eye-related emergency.

The clinic serves patients of all ages and is welcoming new patients to get in contact to discover how they can benefit from the services of one of the country’s preeminent ophthalmologists.

To find out more visit https://westbocaeyecenter.com

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Clean the World Produces Record Breaking 5.8 Million Bars of Life-Saving Soap in 2019

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Clean the World now has an easy-to-use, engaging, and interactive mechanism to deploy new impact solutions and services to partners, giving them innovative ways to make a difference and drive positive impact locally and globally.


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

Clean the World, a leader in global health dedicated to WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) and global sustainability, announced today that its full-service customer portal for hospitality partners has enabled them to increase customer support capacity by 600%, leading to an increase of soap production by 52% in 2019. This has allowed Clean the World to produce 5.8 million bars in 2019 – 2 million additional bars, up from 3.8 million in 2018. Clean the World’s innovative technology gives its 8,000 hospitality partners access to new impact engagement tools, real-time impact and sustainability reporting, and the ability to service their account at any time, from any desktop or mobile device.

“Through the portal, our partners are better informed on ways to engage with Clean the World and the communities we serve,” says Shawn Seipler, founder and CEO of Clean the World. “We are addressing the world’s biggest health issues across hygiene, clean water, emergency relief, and hunger and are continuously looking for new ways to improve the lives of children and families in need. Our partners are the true heroes. The more they engage with us, the more impact we can deliver.”

With the help of its hospitality partners, Clean the World collects the soap bars and bathroom amenities left behind daily by guests, diverting these materials from landfills. Once received at a Clean the World facility, soap bars collected from over 1.2 million rooms are recycled into new bars and the bathroom amenity bottles are sorted for plastic recycling or energy-from-waste. Since 2009, Clean the World and its partners have distributed 53 million soap bars and 5 million hygiene kits globally to 127 countries, while diverting 20 million pounds of waste from landfills. By providing access to soap and hygiene education, Clean the World has contributed to a 60% reduction in pre-adolescent deaths from hygiene-related illnesses.

“Our customer impact and engagement portal allows partners to deliver impact around the world,” says Shawn Seipler. “As our portal evolves, Clean the World now has an easy-to-use, engaging, and interactive mechanism to deploy new impact solutions and services to our partners, giving them innovative ways to make a difference and drive positive impact locally and globally.”

Previously, Clean the World partners were required to contact their account representative to order bins, get shipping labels, and receive impact reports. This technology offers a better user experience, giving partners the ability to manage their accounts at any time and from any device. In the past year, Clean the World doubled the amount of hotel partners it serviced. As the Clean the World team was busy onboarding new properties, the portal was able to assist by managing 65,000 customer support requests, increasing capacity by 600% over the previous year.

Florida-based software and website design firms, Concepta and Click Laboratory, built out Clean the World’s customer portal in January 2019 with the first phase serving roughly 4,500 properties. Since then, Clean the World has doubled the number of properties and continues to enhance its portal to better serve partners.

“Helping people understand how technology can change a person’s way of life has been the driving force behind Concepta’s operations,” says Thomas Capone, Vice President of Business Development at Concepta. “Through our partnership with Clean the World, we hope to inspire others to lead the charge and think differently. The customer impact & engagement portal provides automated tools and personalized insights so that partners can see their direct global impact. Clean the World is using technology to drive social good. The impact is monumental.”

“Clean the World is one of those rare organizations we love working with that is working to improve the lives of people across the globe,” says John Paul Mains, Founder and Chief Scientist at Click Laboratory. “They love to think outside of the box and have been inspirational to our team on using technology and innovation to serve others.”

This newly-implemented technology equips Clean the World’s Hospitality Recycling partners with the data needed to exceed their sustainability and impact goals. Partners receive deeper insights into their impact, encouraging them to make an even bigger commitment and increase their participation in social and environment issues. This portal is the key driver to increasing their sustainability initiatives, giving partners enhanced reporting, impact tracking, studies and trends on corporate responsibility, and more timely updates on emergency response efforts.

Customer portal users receive real-time feedback on the amount of soap that has been collected, pounds of plastic (shampoo, conditioner, and lotion bottles) that have been recycled, and the number of soap bars that have been distributed because of their efforts, arming these hotels with real-time impact metrics that can be shared with their guests. In addition, properties can use the portal to engage in various impact solutions and sustainability services and receive updates on Clean the World’s mission-based programs. Partners can also easily upgrade their account, manage team access, and update contact information right from the portal, thereby equipping them with an easy way to service their account at their convenience. In addition, a backend tracking tool allows Clean the World’s operation team to easily monitor shipments and update impact totals in real-time giving properties immediate feedback on their waste diversion.    

For partner properties interested in accessing Clean the World’s customer portal, please visit: https://cleantheworld.org/portal/. For more information on how you can participate in Clean the World’s world-renowned recycling program, please visit https://cleantheworld.org/get-involved/hotel-recycling-program/.

About Clean the World

Clean the World is a social enterprise dedicated to WASH (water, sanitization, and hygiene) and sustainability. It operates soap recycling centers in Orlando, Las Vegas, Hong Kong, Netherlands, and Punta Cana and leads a “Global Hygiene Revolution” to distribute recycled soap and hygiene products from more than 8,000 hotel and resort partners. Clean the World’s foundation provides WASH (water, sanitization, and hygiene) programming to benefit global communities with high pre-adolescent death rates due to acute respiratory infection (pneumonia) and diarrheal diseases (cholera) – which are two of the top killers of children under the age of five. Since 2009, the foundation has served over 10 million individuals and distributed 53 million bars of soap and 5 million hygiene kits in 127 countries. More information: https://cleantheworld.org/.

About Concepta

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Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Docs for Infertility 2020 Honorees Include Eight Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) Physicians from Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.

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My heartfelt appreciation goes out to our patients, physician peers, and the community for this recognition. We feel fortunate to have earned your continued support. We’re humbled to have such a long and successful history of helping patients of this community build their families.


FAIRFAX, Va. (PRWEB)

The largest fertility center in the state of Virginia with seven locations in Northern Virginia: Arlington, Dulles-Aldie, Fair Oaks, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Leesburg, and Woodbridge, as well as two locations in the District, is proud to announce that eight D.C.- and Virginia-based fertility specialists have been named as Top Docs for Infertility by Northern Virginia Magazine.

Each of the board certified reproductive endocrinologists provide best-in-class fertility care and offer a full range of diagnostic and treatment options for male and female infertility. This year’s honorees include:

Paulette E. Browne, M.D. | Fair Oaks, VA

Rachana V. Garde, M.D., M.P.H. | Fairfax, VA

Naveed Khan, M.D. | Leesburg and Dulles-Aldie, VA

Eric D. Levens, M.D. | Fairfax, VA

Anitha Nair, M.D. | Arlington, VA, and K Street, Washington, D.C.

Barbara Osborn, M.D. | Sibley Hospital Campus, Washington, D.C.

David S. Saffan, M.D. | Fairfax, VA

Eric Widra, M.D. | K Street and Sibley Hospital Campus, Washington, D.C.

To determine the region’s “Top Doctors,” Northern Virginia Magazine complies a list based on a peer nominations and physician-led panels. A research team vets each nomination to ensure the physician is in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals.

“My heartfelt appreciation goes out to our patients, physician peers, and the community for this recognition. We feel fortunate to have earned your continued support. We’re humbled to have such a long and successful history of helping patients of this community build their families,” says Dr. Widra, SGF’s Chief Medical Officer, who sees patients in SGF’s K Street and Sibley Hospital Campus, Washington, D.C. locations.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by my physician peers and to be named among so many distinguished physicians,” said Dr. Browne of SGF’s Fair Oaks, VA, location.

Providing personalized care has always been at the heart of SGF, which is why 96 percent of SGF patients would recommend SGF to a family member or friend.

To schedule a physician consultation, call the SGF New Patient Center at 1-888-761-1967 or submit this brief online form.

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)

SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 38 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment guarantees. More physicians refer their patients to SGF than any other center. Call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com.

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