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New Everest Rehabilitation Hospital Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Northwest Arkansas

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Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals

We are so excited to provide our ultra-quality rehabilitation care to the citizens of Northwest Arkansas


DALLAS and ROGERS, Ark. (PRWEB)

Today, after nearly two years of planning and construction, Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals, NWA, LLC is cutting the ribbon on its newest, modern, state-of-the art, physical rehabilitation hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. Everest’s comprehensive rehabilitation hospital is centrally located for the entire Northwest Arkansas population to benefit. The rehabilitation hospital is located just a block east of Interstate 49 at the corner of South Pleasant Crossing and South Dixieland Road (4313 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd, Rogers AR).

Everest’s Rehabilitation Hospital includes:

  • 41,000 square feet of a modern, naturally sunlit design to enhance our patient and staff experience.

  • 36 private rooms with the predesigned ability to expand the hospital by another 18 rooms in the future.

  • 2 large, modern equipped, Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy Gyms.

  • A complete, licensed pharmacy and in-house dialysis.

  • A Therapy Car for mobility therapy.

  • A large therapy courtyard with a multitude of therapy options.

  • A HydroWorks pool/treadmill with water jets to create buoyancy for low impact resistance therapy.

  • A fully furnished Assisted Daily Living apartment with Kitchen and Bath.

  • A large dining hall with a patio for patients, physicians, staff and family to enjoy.

  • A multitude of family gathering and meeting areas.

Jay Quintana, Everest Rehabilitation’s CEO said, “We are so excited to provide our ultra-quality rehabilitation care to the citizens of Northwest Arkansas! We provide one to one, physical therapy care to our patients, five to seven days a week. We have a very strong nurse patient ratio that contributes to optimal outcomes in our modern, naturally lit hospitals. Our enormous level of care in our acute rehabilitation hospital setting cannot be provided at other levels of care such as skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes.”

Everest Rehabilitation Hospital’s physical therapy programs are led by physicians and staff specifically trained in medical rehabilitation and provide for around the clock registered nursing care to patients overcoming a stroke, brain injury, neurological deficits, orthopedic conditions, pulmonary disease, spinal cord injury, amputations and other medically complex conditions.

About Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals, LLC

Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals LLC, based in Dallas, Texas, is a multispecialty acute care physical rehabilitation hospital company focused on providing high quality, physical rehabilitation care. Everest is passionate about patient care; striving to create healing and nurturing environments for all patients that not only meet their medical needs but address their emotional and social needs as well. Patients are guided through the necessary steps to reclaim daily life, recover function, and return to an optimal quality of life by combining the latest treatments, technologies, and research with a unique interdisciplinary team approach involving the patient and family from day one. Everest provides the highest level of care available to patients with disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses, or from traumatic accidents.

http://www.everestrehab.com

Jay Quintana, CEO/ Co-Founder

Jquintana(at)everestrehab.com

469-713-1145

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Dr. Tye Thompson Trains with Pioneer in Implantology to Enhance Dental Implant Treatment in Midland, TX

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Dr. Tye Thompson, Dentist in Midland, TX

Dr. Tye Thompson Completes MaxiCourse® for Predictable Dental Implant Care in Midland, TX

I am excited to bring back what I have learned and continue to offer my patients nothing but the best dental implant care.


MIDLAND, Texas (PRWEB)

Dr. Tye Thompson of The Dental Studio of Midland recently attended The Advanced Implant Institute’s Puerto Rico MaxiCourse®. The course provided Dr. Thompson with comprehensive education that he is bringing back to Midland, TX. At The Dental Studio of Midland, Dr. Thompson, along with Drs. Jordon Green and Mallory Layman, offers comprehensive dental care and restorations, including complete dental implant care, bone grafting and tooth extractions. The goal is to help patients restore their mouths to optimum health, function and beauty again.

Dr. Thompson and fellow course attendees were trained by the prestigious Dr. Hilt Tatum, an expert and pioneer in the industry, in an intimate and hands-on course. The sessions included comprehensive training on the scope of implantology, the science behind implant dentistry, patient selection, medications, sedation, bone grafting and much more. Dr. Thompson had the opportunity to work one-on-one with Dr. Tatum, who reviewed and assisted him with a dental implant surgery. This type of mentorship is ideal to help better serve patients with safe and predictable results.

“Dr. Tatum invented the sinus lift procedure and is a pioneer in dental implantology. It is an honor to learn from a legend,” said Dr. Thompson. “I am excited to bring back what I have learned and continue to offer my patients nothing but the best dental implant care.”

At The Dental Studio of Midland, Drs. Thompson, Green and Layman offer comprehensive dentistry and dental implant surgery, including placement and restoration in their office. Patients who are missing single, multiple and even all their teeth can receive dental implant care to restore their oral and overall health. Thanks to the dentist’s expertise and modern technology, the practice offers same-day full mouth dental implants, meaning patients can have teeth extracted, implants placed and a lifelike provisional bridge attached all in just one day. This allows patients to not have to wait another day for a full set of functional and attractive teeth.

The Dental Studio of Midland can perform every step of the implant process, including extraction, bone grafting, placement and restoration. For those worried about their treatment, the practice also offers sedation dentistry to block sensations of discomfort and relieve dental anxiety. Dental implant treatment offers numerous benefits, including:

  • Ability to bite and chew normally

  • Preservation of jawbone health

  • Enhanced self-esteem

  • Permanency with proper care

  • Natural look, feel and function

Patients interested in a dental makeover or dental implants in Midland, TX are encouraged to call The Dental Studio of Midland to schedule a consultation. The dental office can be reached by calling 432-687-0629 or visiting http://www.midlanddentalstudio.com.

About the Dentists

The Dental Studio of Midland offers comprehensive and caring dental care to patients in Midland, TX. Committed to serving custom care that patients truly need, Drs. Tye Thompson, Jordon Green, and Mallory Layman build relationships with each patient in order to understand their unique needs and goals. Both Drs. Thompson and Green completed dental training at the prestigious University of the Pacific and continue to expand their knowledge in dentistry by attending multiple continuing education courses. Dr. Layman brings her experience from the University of Texas to the team. The Dental Studio of Midland is equipped with advanced dental technology to provide patients with the highest standard of care. Drs. Thompson, Green, and Layman all bring their unique art and “niche” to The Dental Studio of Midland. Some of the services offered are laser dentistry, Invisalign®, full mouth reconstruction, and sedation dentistry. The Dental Studio of Midland team is dedicated to providing the most efficient, least painful procedures for patients, and offer minimally invasive surgery whenever possible. To learn more about Drs. Thompson, Green, and Layman and the services offered at The Dental Studio of Midland, call 432-687-0629 or visit http://www.midlanddentalstudio.com.

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StudyKIK Launches Patient Oriented Direct Scheduling Service with Transportation Concierge for Clinical Trials

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patient no show rates have dropped by over 65% and, in turn, consent and randomization rates have significantly grown since launch.


IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

StudyKIK, a patient recruitment and retention technology company, announced a new platform that will simplify entry into clinical trials for patients. The new interface will give StudyKIK the ability to directly schedule patients for over 3,600 research sites and support the required study visits through their Patient Transportation Concierge service. Developed to enhance the overall patient experience and decrease no-show rates, this new service offering is now available for all clinical trials being supported by StudyKIK for patient recruitment.

These developments were made possible due to advancements within StudyKIK’s in-house patient qualification call center and technology platform. With this innovative capability, StudyKIK can reduce the burden on research sites by identifying unqualified patients earlier in the process and facilitating the entrance of qualified patients into the respective study.

A major industry problem that takes place during clinical trial patient recruitment is when recruitment companies refer a large number of unqualified patients to research sites, which can lead to frustration and study fatigue for site staff. Following up with referrals for study visit scheduling can be a challenge in itself, since 82% of people do not answer phone calls from unknown phone numbers, thus making outreach time-consuming and oftentimes futile.

With StudyKIK’s pre-screening service, the patient is already on the phone with an agent at the time of pre-qualification, and the new direct scheduling feature allows each agent to preview the research site’s availability and set an appointment immediately, without ever having to interrupt the site’s workflow.

Additionally, StudyKIK offers transportation as a patient-centric convenience and means to increase study visit attendance. In providing these services, patient no show rates have dropped by over 65% and, in turn, consent and randomization rates have significantly grown since launch.

StudyKIK’s Chief Operating Officer, Brian Kay, states,”Three out of four referrals that sign up have never participated in a clinical trial before; StudyKIK’s pre-screening process not only helps identify potentially qualified patients, but also starts the trust-building process with each referral. If patients are told by sites immediately after pre-screening that they will not be reimbursed for their time or travel expenses for the initial visit if they don’t qualify, that patient is likely to no-show. From their perspective, this process can sound like a scam, which is precisely why the industry is seeing a 50% no-show rate in many cases. By taking over the logistics and covering the transportation costs, StudyKIK’s direct scheduling service clears the bureaucratic and financial obstacles that patients may worry about, reducing site no-show rates.”

Due to so many research sites utilizing StudyKIK’s recruitment platform to support their clinical trials, these new services will expedite the enrollment process across studies. Participating sites will receive pre-qualified patients directly on their calendars, and with confidence that the study visits will actually occur since transportation will be provided.

Every pharmaceutical company that is overseeing enrollment will be able to receive real-time confirmation of patients coming for their study visits – this could really shorten timelines and help meet enrollment targets.

More About StudyKIK:

StudyKIK is a patient recruitment and technology platform that utilizes patient communities across all major social media channels to increase awareness and connection to clinical trials. Furthermore, StudyKIK mitigates patient recruitment problems by building the technology solutions needed for research sites and pharmaceutical companies to access, manage, and communicate with high-quality patients in real-time.

To learn more about our services and technology solutions, visit StudyKIK.com or call 877-627-2509.

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Silicon Valley Hair Institute, the Bay Area Hair Transplant Leaders, Announces New Post on Micropigmentation Options for 2020

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micropigmentation in San Francisco

There are several treatments for dealing with hair loss. Some can be much simpler than others.


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Silicon Valley Hair Institute, a team of highly-trained hair loss doctors in the San Francisco Bay Area, is proud to announce a new informative post about micropigmentation. Some hair loss solutions may not involve significant surgical cuts to the scalp. As the new post explains, the insertion of pigment into the upper layer of the skin can create the illusion of more hair. The process, combined with other surgical hair procedures, may result in a better outcome. San Francisco residents can learn more at the new blog post.

“There are several treatments for dealing with hair loss. Some can be much simpler than others. If a male patient is concerned about an ugly scar on the scalp, or a few missing patches, micropigmentation could be the answer,” explained Miguel Canales, founder of Silicon Valley Hair Institute and a leading San Francisco Bay Area hair loss specialist. “Our post discusses how easy the process is and how it can improve the overall appearance of the scalp.”

San Francisco residents can review the new informative post about micro-pigmentation from Silicon Valley Hair Institute at https://siliconvalleyhairinstitute.com/if-you-need-a-hair-transplant-you-might-consider-micropigmentation-here-in-the-bay-area/. Bay Area residents can review the updated hair transplant page to learn about more hair restoration options at https://siliconvalleyhairinstitute.com/hair-transplant/. Persons seeking the best opportunities for hair loss treatment could reach out to Dr. Canales for a no obligation consultation.

HAIR LOSS EXPERT ‘FILLS IN THE BLANKS’ ABOUT MICROPIGMENTATION IN SAN FRANCISCO

Here is the background to this release. Typical answers to hair loss can involve lengthy, detailed surgical procedures. Men in the Bay Area could search for less invasive solutions to a smaller hair loss problem. San Francisco residents may be ready to find a simple, straightforward procedure for creating better-looking hair.

A hair restoration treatment called micropigmentation, or trichopigmentation could be the right choice. For these reasons, Silicon Valley Hair Institute announces a new post about the procedure. The need to remove the tell-tale signs of past hair transplant surgery may be relevant to Bay Area men. Micropigmentation could fill in spaces, hide scarring and leave the impression of fuller, thicker hair. The procedure includes imprinting a short-cropped pattern of ‘male stubble’ on the affected area. Outcomes can include a scar-free, natural looking hairline.

ABOUT SILICON VALLEY HAIR INSTITUTE

Silicon Valley Hair Institute (http://siliconvalleyhairinstitute.com/), under the leadership of top-rated California hair transplant surgeon Miguel Canales MD, is one of the best facilities offering San Francisco Bay Area hair transplants. Dr. Canales provides the full range of advanced hair transplant and hair restoration procedures for Bay Area residents, from San Francisco to San Mateo to Palo Alto. If one needs a FUE hair transplant specialist, look no further than this Bay Area hair transplant center. Dr. Canales also performs female hair transplants for women and eyebrow restoration, thus offering the best hair transplant and robotic hair replacement options. Persons interested in the cost of robotic hair transplantation can call today to 650-551-1100 for a no-cost consultation, for more.

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Joseph Spine Institute Patient First to Receive Revolutionary 3D Printed Aries Titanium Spinal Implant

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Lumbar Fusion Customized Spinal Implant

Aries-L Titanium Spinal Implant

“I can’t tell you what it is like to be without the pain! I am constantly saying, thank you God, thank you! Thank you Dr. Joseph, thank you,” Suzanne Shahan, first patient to receive Aries-L spinal implant.


TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

For over three decades Suzanne Shahan suffered from debilitating back pain, multiple spine issues and had undergone multiple surgeries that ultimately left her living a life in unbearable pain.

“My life went away overnight I just kind of lived my life in limbo, I had no strength, it took years to gain the ability just to walk to my mailbox.”

Suzanne got her new chance for a normal life on January 8, 2019, when she became the first person in the world to receive Osseus Fusion Systems revolutionary 3D Printed Aries Titanium Spinal Implant. The procedure was performed by Dr. Samuel A. Joseph Jr. and was assisted by Dr. Andrew Moulton of Joseph Spine Institute in Tampa.

“Through 3D printing we are able to manufacture spinal implants that are customized to the patient,” stated Dr. Joseph, “this cutting edge technology offers our patients implants such as the Aries L Interbody Fusion Device which can be created at a certain height, a certain length, as well as a certain angle, which offers our patients better, customized care.”

After many years of unsuccessful surgeries and procedures to reduce the debilitating pain she had been suffering from, Suzanne was referred to Dr. Joseph. Suzanne was willing to try new procedures, Dr. Joseph discussed the new implant that he had been developing with Osseus Fusion Systems. Dr. Joseph asked Suzanne if she wanted to give this new type of implant a try.

“Absolutely,” stated Suzanne, “I want my life back. I can’t grocery shop, I can’t cook, I can’t clean. I need to function.”

Osseus’ innovative and proprietary 3D printed technology provides surgeon-inspired spinal implants that fit perfectly with the patient’s anatomy which can be produced faster and more economically than traditional methods and provides better patient outcomes. 

The procedure consisted of two surgeries in two days. The first surgery was to take out Suzanne’s old fusion hardware, which consisted of vertical pedicle screws, which secure the vertebra to each other. The following day Dr. Joseph replaced the old implant with the new titanium implant Aries-L that has lateral rather than vertical screws.

“It was remarkable…instantly,” stated Suzanne, “I had never had a surgery like that which I was so able to just get up out of bed and walk around. They want you up that first 24 hours anyway, and I’m very good about that, but this was…ok, I’m up and I don’t have that profound pain.”

The Aries-L interbody fusion device features a proprietary multi-axis mesh and optimized micro-surface topology, both of which are designed to facilitate fusion. The product’s lattice helps increase the implant’s porosity to 80%, which provides unparalleled in-situ radio-visibility compared with other titanium implants. The implant’s anatomic profile, anti-migrational teeth, and streamlined insertion promote reduced recovery time by helping increase procedural efficiencies. 

Proprietary multi-axis mesh is designed to facilitate bone fusion throughout the implant.

Before the surgery Suzanne’s not only had the pain from sciatica but she also developed incredibly painful spasms that went from her rib cage all the way down into her ankle. Her whole side would lock up.

“I called them lightning pains, I didn’t know they were spasms, I had never had spasms before,” stated Suzanne, “the spasms started to diminish right away. I had fewer episodes and they lasted less time, but towards the end of the summer of 2019, they went away and they did not return, which was incredible!”

“I can’t tell you what it is like to be without the pain! I am constantly saying, thank you God, thank you! Thank you Dr. Joseph, thank you! The first thing I think about when I get up in the morning is…I’m not in pain. I can stand up. I don’t have to grab on to my walker to get up. I can just stand up and walk downstairs, take care of feeding my animals and get them outside, get my coffee and move about normally without profound pain.”

About Joseph Spine Institute

Joseph Spine Institute is the advanced center for spine, scoliosis and minimally invasive spine surgery. Founded by Dr. Samuel A. Joseph, Jr., a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon. From state-of-the-art technology to alternate therapies and interventional pain management treatments our industry-leading spine care practice offers patients a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of spinal conditions. Our highly-trained surgeons and physicians offer an integrated approach to patients that includes surgical and non-surgical options such as pain management and physical therapy.

About Our Founder Dr. Samuel A. Joseph Jr.

Dr. Joseph has been practicing in the Tampa Bay area for over 10 years and is the founder of Joseph Spine Institute. He is dedicated to pioneering minimally invasive, outpatient spine surgical techniques along with complex scoliosis and revision surgery. He is also the team spine surgeon for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dr. Joseph has assembled a comprehensive team of highly skilled spine specialists that are devoted to offering the highest level of spine care available. He has also strategically partnered with some of the most innovative leaders in the spine care industry in order to bring our patients the latest in technology, products, and resources.

About Osseus Fusion Systems 

Osseus was founded in 2012, and is based in Dallas, Texas. Osseus is an innovative medical device firm focused on developing advanced technology products for minimally invasive surgery. Its team of visionary product developers and forward-thinking surgeons push the boundaries of device development, creating unique products that make surgeries more successful, help patients recover faster, and improve healthcare outcomes. The Osseus product line includes Black Diamond Pedicle Screw System, White Pearl Anterior Cervical Plate, Red Ruby Anchored Cervical Interbody, Gemini-C Cervical Interbody and now Aries-TS, Aries-TC, Aries-A, and Aries-L. For more information about Osseus, please visit our website.

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New Office Makes a Splash in Livonia, Michigan

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We’ve seen a wide variety of cases improve, from carpal tunnel syndrome to a disc herniation, without the need for addictive opioids or spinal fusions.


LIVONIA, Mich. (PRWEB)

One year ago, Life in Motion Chiropractic opened their doors to the Livonia community. The owner was a young and eager doctor, ready to make his impact and redefine what healthcare means. The office was founded on a simple philosophy: to aid people who struggle with pain and injuries. They provide safe and effective treatment that allows individuals to perform better in life without medication or unnecessary surgery.

Life in Motion Chiropractic is able to achieve this mission through a variety of treatment options. In addition to chiropractic care, rehabilitative exercises are a staple adjunct to most patients’ treatments. This provides an active component to recovery that patients can perform at home. The office has also added a licensed massage therapist to the team to handle soft tissue and muscle complaints. This multi-pronged approach to healthcare allows patients to feel better, faster.

Dr. Dockery states, “We separate ourselves from other offices in the area focusing on Evidence-Based-Care. We typically enroll our patients in a short trial-of-care consisting of a few consecutive weeks of treatment followed by a re-examination to determine the results of that treatment. Most of our patients see improvements, but we make the appropriate treatment plan modification or referrals for those who are still experiencing discomfort. We do not want our patients to waste time and money searching for results.”

Dr. Dockery adds, “One of the greatest compliments we receive is a patient cancelling his/her scheduled surgery after beginning care. We’ve seen a wide variety of cases improve, from carpal tunnel syndrome to a disc herniation, without the need for addictive opioids or spinal fusions. We always recommend conservative measures before jumping into irreversible interventions like spinal surgery.”

Their office is working to redefine what a visit to a healthcare provider looks like. Their goal is to have every patient that leaves the office say, “WOW!” At Life in Motion Chiropractic, the experience begins before you walk through the door. The staff will gather your health insurance information over the phone and look up your insurance benefits to have them ready for the first visit. This prevents unexplained payments or surprise bills months after your appointment.

From a friendly receptionist that greets you by name to a complimentary beverage station, the office wants the experience to comfortable and welcoming. We tailor our approach towards each patient’s unique problems and goals. The doctor’s examination combines the results of thorough orthopedic, chiropractic, radiographic (if needed) and movement exams together to develop a personalized plan of action. The doctor also gives a personal phone call after your first visit to see how you’re feeling after the first treatment and to answer any questions you may have.

Life in Motion Chiropractic strives to be accessible to the Livonia community. They accept most of the major medical insurances, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cofinity, HAP, Cigna, United Health Care, Medicare, Meridian, Tricare, and Auto Accident insurance. They also know your time is important; that’s why they offer same-day and Saturday appointments for both new and established patients. No more waiting weeks or months to see a specialist.

As a proud members of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, Life in Motion Chiropractic puts its community first. The office has received many endorsements, including from former Livonia Mayor, Dennis Wright. They also partner with the non-profit group Livonia Families and Friends, an organization that provides meals for low-income students.

Outside of the office, Dr. Dockery makes a personal impact in the community as a member of the local service organization, Livonia Jaycees. In his downtime, Dr. Dockery also participates in several local soccer leagues and is a regular member at the Jack Kingsley Livonia Recreation Center. He enjoys running into patients outside of the office.

Dr. Dockery and his team would like to thank everyone who has made this past year so successful. Thanks to the community’s support, they have been able to impact patients’ lives through the power of chiropractic health. He is looking forward to the coming years as they plan to add additional staff, services and therapies.

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Advancing Genomics for Pediatric Orthopaedic Diseases

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“We are excited to collaborate with the world-renowned Jackson Laboratory to advance precision medicine and specialized pediatric care for the more than 100,000 patients we treat every year,” said Marc Lalande, Ph.D., vice president of research programs, Shriners Hospitals for Children.


TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

With the goal of identifying advanced treatment approaches for children with genetic orthopaedic conditions, Shriners Hospitals for Children® and The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) have entered into a research affiliation agreement.

The agreement is part of Shriners Hospitals for Children’s new Genomics Institute. Based at its headquarters in Tampa, Florida, the Genomics Institute is focused on finding the genetic causes of orthopaedic conditions and disabilities such as clubfoot, scoliosis, and osteogenesis imperfecta, and easing – and, in some cases, perhaps even ending – the potential for a lifetime of medical care and personal struggle.

“We are excited to collaborate with the world-renowned Jackson Laboratory to advance precision medicine and specialized pediatric care for the more than 100,000 patients we treat every year,” said Marc Lalande, Ph.D., vice president of research programs, Shriners Hospitals for Children.

The availability of individual genetic data can lead to the identification of disease-related variations, or gene alterations, which can further lead to better ways to diagnose and treat pediatric orthopaedic diseases and other conditions.

As part of this agreement, Shriners Hospitals will perform next-generation sequencing on DNA samples obtained from families at its 22 hospitals and outpatient locations in North America and from its international network of outreach clinics.

Investigators at JAX will provide expertise on genomic data analysis, specialized knowledge bases and algorithms, as well as the microbiome. JAX will also aim to develop mouse models carrying the same genetic variations as patients with these rare pediatric diseases, providing impactful research platforms for discovering new treatments and important clinical information.

“Harnessing the power of genomics to understand the basis for orthopaedic and other pediatric diseases is of the utmost importance,” said Charles Lee, Ph.D., FACMG, scientific director and professor, The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine. “This research can bring hope to countless families, and we’re looking forward to working with Shriners Hospitals to help children around the world.”

About The Jackson Laboratory

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with more than 2,200 employees. Headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine, it has a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center, a genomic medicine institute in Farmington, Conn., and facilities in Ellsworth, Maine, Sacramento, Calif., and Shanghai, China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. For more information, please visit http://www.jax.org.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children

Shriners Hospitals for Children is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. Our health care system provides care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. All care and services are provided regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Since opening its first location in 1922, the health care system has treated more than 1.4 million children. For more information, please visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.

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BabyLabs® Healing Balm Named A Dual delicious living Magazine 2020 Beauty & Body Award Winner

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“To win an award like this in a market that has traditionally been dominated by products made with harsh chemical-based ingredients is a testament to parents’ desire for safer, natural products, says Renee Barch-Niles, EVP – Retail at WR Group.


SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB)

WR Group, one of the country’s leading global wellness companies, is pleased to announce that its BabyLabs® Healing Balm has won the Retailer Choice and Consumer Choice Silver Awards in the Baby/Kids category of delicious living magazine’s 10th annual Beauty & Body Awards.

delicious living magazine has been a trusted health and wellness resource for more than 34 years and initiated these awards to educate consumers on how to make trusted beauty and body-care purchases in a market increasingly saturated with new products and wellness claims.

“It has been incredible to see all the wonderful beauty and body-care products on the market that are clean and sustainable and that have a unique mission and story to tell,” said Kristina Hall, editor-in-chief of delicious living.

BabyLabs Healing Balm is exactly what dry, irritated baby skin needs to restore its soft and healthy feel. This extra gentle, naturally scented formula is crafted with USDA Certified Organic ingredients, including beeswax, cocoa butter and soothing botanicals and extracts to help nourish baby’s skin naturally. BabyLabs Healing Balm is also cruelty, dairy, nut and wheat free, Non-GMO and vegan, making it the ideal product for parents searching for a wholesome, natural solution to soothe their child’s sensitive, dry, chafed skin.

“We are honored that BabyLabs has received this prestigious recognition from delicious living magazine,” says Renee Barch-Niles, EVP – Retail at WR Group.

“To win an award like this in a market that has traditionally been dominated by products made with harsh chemical-based ingredients is a testament to parents’ desire for safer, natural products. BabyLabs’ Healing Balm is a gentle solution parents can trust to nourish their child’s dry, sensitive skin and restore its baby-soft and healthy feel.”

For more exclusive content on these winners and the runners-up, visit deliciousliving.com and pick up the February 2020 issue of delicious living at your local natural products retailer.

BabyLabs products are available for sale online at BabyLabs.com and at select fine retailers including HEB and Amazon. For more information about BabyLabs, please visit BabyLabs.com.

About delicious living: delicious living is a leading consumer-facing magazine and health information provider for the natural, organic, and healthy products industry. The print edition is distributed 12 times annually and available at natural product retailers nationwide.

About WR Group: WR Group is one of the world’s fastest growing global manufacturers and distributors of high-end health and personal care products. Its extensive brand portfolio includes nearly 900 products, which are distributed to more than 60 countries worldwide. WR Group, based in Scottsdale, AZ., has an active consumer base of over 2 million customers that have grown to become loyal, repeat purchasers. Since 2001, WR Group has been a leader in the health and wellness industry. WR Group has designed 16 uniquely high-quality brands with a focus on delivering the cleanest, most effective products available for families including BabyLabs®, FOLIGAIN®, Probiogen™, ORALGEN NuPearl®, BareOrganics™ and more.

EDITOR’S NOTE: For more information about WR Group, Inc. and to arrange to speak with a company spokesperson, please contact Nicole Heath at (480) 505-4005 or nicole(at)wrgroup.com

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FDAnews Announces — Early Bird Pricing Ends on Feb. 18, EU-Medical Device Regulation Compliance Workshops March 17-20, 2020

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. (PRWEB)

EU-Medical Device Regulation Compliance Workshops

Interactive Workshop Training from FDAnews and Ombu Enterprises

March 17-20, 2020 • Philadelphia, PA

https://www.fdanews.com/eumdrworkshops

Early bird pricing for EU-Medical Device Regulation Compliance Workshops ends on Feb. 18.

Accept our invitation for one, two, three or four productive days of hands-on training.

The EU-MDR compliance clock is ticking. Legacy products marketed in the EU are at serious risk unless one acts now. Many devicemakers still aren’t ready for May 2020 set date. The transition is one complicated set of rules!

Training kicks off with an introductory 2-day workshop Understanding and Implementing the EU-Medical Device Regulation/In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation on March 17-18. Master the conversion and implement the new MDR including:

  • The new MDR classification system (how to apply the system)

  • Conformity assessment paths (how paths apply to specific devices)

  • Annex I requirements (how to document compliance)

  • Technical documentation requirements

  • Unique Device Identification (EU approach)

  • Notified Body (its role)

Stay an extra day, March 19, to continue training with Post-Market Activities in the EU-MDR — A Detailed Analysis. Untangle one of the most complicated aspects of the new EU-MDR:

  • Which devices (by class and other attributes) require any specific activity

  • How to develop a plan and report for each activity

  • Understanding frequency and distribution of each report

  • Adverse events classification and reporting

Need help with EU-MDR auditing? Extend to March 20 with Implementing Effective EU-MDR/IVDR Internal Audit Programs. Get the information needed to integrate a Notified Body (NB) EU-MDR/IVDR type audit into internal quality programs:

  • Conformity assessment paths in the EU-MDR/IVDR based on device class

  • Initial NB auditing requirements in each conformity assessment annex

  • Surveillance NB auditing requirements

  • NB QMS requirements for Annex VII

  • Specific Annex VII areas in the initial audit

  • NB auditor qualifications from Annex VII

  • Mapping the NB audit approach to the medical device auditing program

Space is limited. First come – first served. There’s no time to waste between now and May 2020.

Early bird pricing ends on Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Conference Details:

EU-Medical Device Regulation Compliance Workshops

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Purpose Planning Takes Bold Stand with Children of Fallen Heroes

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Angels of America’s Fallen and Purpose Planning come together to support children of our fallen military and first responders.

“Children of our fallen military and first responders deserve the support of our nation. Purpose Planning is stepping up to stand by them. They focus on long term commitment to their clients, and they are helping us honor our long term commitment to children we support” says Joe lewis Angels CEO


COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (PRWEB)

Angels of America’s Fallen (Angels) is honored to announce that Purpose Planning, the Colorado Springs-based wealth management firm, has made an unprecedented commitment to be the Presenting Sponsor for the next three Angel Galas—including this year’s much anticipated event on February 15, 2020 at the Broadmoor.

Hailed as one of the most magical evenings of the year, Angel Gala is the flagship benefit for the Colorado Springs headquartered not-for-profit, Angels of America’s Fallen. This distinctive organization funds healthy developmental activities for the children of fallen military, law enforcement, EMS, and firefighting professionals.

“We were deeply humbled and excited when Purpose Planning approached us with a three-year commitment to this event and the children that we support,” said Joe Lewis, Founder and CEO of Angels. “Community partners like Purpose Planning don’t come around very often—but when they do, they become game changers.”

“It was an easy decision to stand with this remarkable organization by doing what they do for these remarkable children: Make a long-term commitment,” said Jennifer K. Hicks, the owner of Purpose Planning. “It’s a great honor for Purpose Planning to remember our nations heroes and invest in the lives of their children.”

The Angel Gala is celebrating its fifth consecutive year and gala goers will enjoy a five-star dinner, live child performances, music & dancing, live & silent auctions and more.

Tickets are now on sale at https://www.aoafallen.org.

About Angels of America’s Fallen

Founded in 2013, Angels of America’s Fallen (Angels) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help the children of America’s fallen military, law enforcement, EMS, and firefighting professionals develop into strong and successful adults. Angels does this by granting funds and/or supplies for positive developmental activities such as sports, art, or music during their most crucial developmental years (from the time of loss through age 18). Rather than applying a blanket program, and regardless of the cause of the parent’s death, Angels is organized around providing opportunities and support that is based on the unique needs and interests of each child. Although Angels covers the costs of the children’s activities, their support is much more than just writing checks; they follow up with and encourage the children, and share in celebrating their successes throughout each year. This long term engagement is crucial for creating true lasting positive impact. For more information please visit http://www.aoafallen.org or call (719) 377-7352.

About Purpose Planning

Purpose Planning is an independently managed, full service, financial planning firm that provides quality planning and creative solutions for individuals and business owners. With over two decades of experience in over 20 states, Purpose Planning provides comprehensive wealth management services for every stage of the journey. For more information, please visit https://www.purposeplanning.com or call 719-590-4110.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 62937, Colorado Springs, CO 80962

1980 Dominon Way, Ste 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Securities and advisory services offered through Registered Representatives of Cetera Advisors LLC, member FINRA, SIPC, a broker/ dealer and a registered investment adviser. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity.

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