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NeoTract Designates Peter Joseph Trinca, MD as UroLift® Center of Excellence

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“We are pleased to recognize Dr. Peter Joseph Trinca as a UroLift Center of Excellence for his commitment to providing consistent care to BPH patients using the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson


PLEASANTON, Calif. (PRWEB)

NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Peter Joseph Trinca, MD , CoxHealth Ferrell-Duncan Clinic in Springfield, MO has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Trinca has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.

Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.

The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.

“We are pleased to recognize Dr. Peter Joseph Trinca as a UroLift Center of Excellence for his commitment to providing consistent care to BPH patients using the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit. “This achievement has helped many patients experience durable, long-term relief from the burdensome symptoms of BPH while preserving sexual function*1,2.”

Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.

Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.

About the UroLift® System

The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.UroLift.com.

About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology

A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.NeoTract.com.

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rusch®, UroLift® and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose

For Teleflex Incorporated:

Jake Elguicze, 610.948.2836

Treasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations

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Nicole Osmer, 650.454.0504

nicole@healthandcommerce.com

*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction

1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study

2.McVary, J Sex Med 2016

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Intelligent.com Announces Best Master’s in Health Services Degree Programs for 2020

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Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 20 Master’s in Health Services Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 140 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 140 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 20 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master’s in Health Services Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-health-services-degree-programs/

2020 Master’s in Health Services Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Adelphi University

Arizona State University

Bellarmine University

California State University, East Bay

Cleveland State University

Excelsior College

Florida Gulf Coast University

Friends University

Indiana State University

Midwestern State University

Northern Kentucky University

Nova Southeastern University

Saint Francis University

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

University of Alabama

University of Central Arkansas

University of Mississippi

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Western Carolina University

Youngstown State University

About Intelligent.com

Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.

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Kyle Hayes, Who Saved His Wife and Unborn Child with CPR, Is Named Winner of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation’s People Saving People Award

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Kyle Hayes, winner of People Saving People Award, with Jennifer, Micah and Matthew

If not for Kyle, Micah and I would not be alive today. His quick actions in calling 911 and starting CPR not only saved one life, but two.


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Kyle Hayes, of Eastvale, California, has been named winner of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation’s People Saving People Award for saving the lives of his wife, Jennifer, 34, and their unborn son with CPR. The announcement and award presentation took place at the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit on December 13 in Seattle, WA.

It was November 9, 2017, and Jennifer Hayes, a pediatric nurse, was 30 weeks pregnant and enjoying a “perfect” pregnancy. That changed in an instant when she collapsed at home in sudden cardiac arrest. Kyle heard her fall and found her in their 3-year-old son’s room, face down, unresponsive, and having a seizure. He immediately called 911 and was instructed by the dispatcher to begin CPR. Moments later, remembering that his neighbor, Russ, a police officer, was trained in CPR, he ran across the street and pounded on the door. Not waiting for an answer, he rushed back and continued CPR. Russ soon followed and took over compressions until first responders arrived.

Five minutes after the 911 call was made, paramedics arrived. Jennifer received 15 minutes of CPR and two shocks with a defibrillator before her heart returned to a normal rhythm. She was taken to a local hospital, but due to her pregnancy, she was airlifted to a hospital with a specialized level of care.

It was determined that the likely cause of her cardiac arrest was eclampsia (when high blood pressure during pregnancy results in seizures). The cure was to deliver the baby. In the early morning of December 10, Micah was delivered by C-section, 10 weeks early. He was not breathing when he was born and weighed only 3.5 pounds. He was intubated and admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Following her C-section, Jennifer was cooled with induced hypothermia for 24 hours. Four days after her cardiac arrest, she met her new son. Eight days after her cardiac arrest, she was discharged home with a wearable defibrillator and no neurological impairments other than short-term memory loss.

Micah remained in the NICU for 71 days, meeting every milestone along the way. On January 21, 2018, he was discharged home. Today, both Jennifer and Micah are doing well.

Mary Newman, president of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, presented the award to Kyle. “Everyone is a winner when people nearby act quickly and decisively to help victims of sudden cardiac arrest,” she said. “And so, it was very difficult to select the winner of the 2019 People Saving People Award. But we felt that Kyle’s heroic actions exemplify the critical importance of immediate bystander intervention when sudden cardiac arrest occurs. And the fact that he saved two lives is clearly remarkable.”

In accepting the award, Kyle thanked Russ, the dispatcher, and all those who contributed to saving the lives of his wife and unborn son. He was then joined onstage by Jennifer, Matthew and Micah.

In addition to the award, Kyle received an automated external defibrillator (AED), donated by ZOLL, which the family will give to an organization in their community.

“If not for Kyle,” said Jennifer, who nominated him for the award, “I am confident that Micah and I would not be alive today, doing as well as we are. His quick actions in calling 911 and starting CPR not only saved one life, but two.”

About the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a national community benefit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and saving lives. The People Saving People Award honors “ordinary” people with extraordinary spirits who help save the lives of SCA victims. The purpose of the award is to increase awareness about the critical need for laypersons to be prepared to intervene in sudden cardiac emergencies. Bystander intervention can triple the chance of survival.

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more Colorado startups are raising capital through angel investors

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Rockies Venture Club has made twenty-four investments along with the Rockies Venture Fund, totaling nearly $5 million in 2019 – with all but three investments going to Colorado companies.


DENVER (PRWEB)

While early stage angel investor-backed deals decreased by 2% between 2018 and 2019 according to Pitchbook, Colorado’s ecosystem saw an increase of over 28% during the past year. On a global scale, we’re seeing a “gentrification of capital”, with funds getting bigger, deal sizes growing, valuations rising and company exits taking longer. All of this means that capital has been moving away from early startups – except in Colorado.

Colorado’s vibrant startup community has a lot to do with that. Community leader Rockies Venture Club (RVC) had a record year of furthering economic development throughout Colorado, with more investments in local startups and more out-of-state deal syndication dollars brought into the community than in the past 35 years of its operations.

RVC held a total of 121 events throughout the year with nearly 2,700 people attending. These events included the Angel Capital Summit, the Colorado Capital Conference, two local HyperAccelerator programs and additional HyperAccelerators in Bozeman, MT and Adelaide, Australia. The organization also expanded its Angel Investor program from a one-day Angel Investing 101 program to three full days with Angel Investing 201 and 301. The advanced classes include topics such as leading angel syndication deals, serving on boards, post investment management, portfolio theory, tax strategies and hands-on due diligence process with live companies as well as case studies. According to Peter Adams, RVC Executive Director, “Angel investing education is rare, but for RVC it has become the cornerstone to creating a lively investing community in Colorado resulting in above average portfolio growth for well-educated investors of over 30% in most years.”

RVC has made twenty-four investments along with the Rockies Venture Fund, totaling nearly $5 million in 2019 – with all but three investments going to Colorado companies. RVC has actively syndicated with other venture funds, angel groups and individuals to help companies raise the capital they need with over $69 million additional investment contributed. Over half of RVC’s deals are syndicated in 2019. Investors in RVC deals are seeing year-on-year increases of about 30% on their investments, most of which are structured to be 100% free from federal long-term capital gains taxes.

The Rockies Venture Fund, which co-invests with RVC, also made eleven investments in Colorado companies such as GeoVisual Technologies, Inc., P2BInvestor, CirrusMD, Shotzr, CaliberUX, PolyPort, Sheets & Giggles, Nymbl Science, SmartMedia Technologies, Bitsbox and Realvolve. The Fund has now made thirty-three rounds of investment in twenty-four companies since its founding a little over two and a half years ago.

RVC’s officers are launching their next Colorado focused fund in 2020: the Rockies Impact Fund. The Rockies Impact Fund will be focusing on early-stage investments in companies that have measurable social and environmental impact, while providing returns at market-rate level or better. Investors in the Rockies Impact Fund will have an option to invest in the Fund for high returns, or through the Rockies Impact Donor Advised Fund (DAF) where they can leverage their tax-deductible giving up to 10X by investing their donation in the Rockies Impact Fund, then allocating the returns to their favorite charities.

RVC is also expanding its reach with new angel groups in 2020. “We’re looking forward to a big year in 2020 with a host of new angel investing groups focusing on Cleantech, Life Sciences, Tech, and regional access to capital in Colorado.” says Dave Harris, RVC’s Director of Operations. These efforts, and a goal to grow RVC by 110 new angel investors, is supported by Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) with a grant to help mobilize capital throughout the state of Colorado. Paul Foley, RVC’s Director of Capital Mobilization says, “We expect to be able to invest even more in great Colorado Startups in 2020 and beyond, thanks to these new initiatives.”

One of RVC’s largest investments this year came via Realvolve, a Denver-based real estate technology company. Realvolve helps real estate agents to cultivate client relationships from lead generation to transaction management through to relationship management post-sale. CEO Dave Crumby shared on the process of working with RVC as his lead investor, “My relationship with RVC is a partnership of high value. The culture there has always been defined by an appreciation for people over plans and product. They have a commitment to focus on strategic issues, a drive for practical solutions, and respect for operating expertise.”

RVC led Realvolve’s 2019 fund raise, along with participation from Rockies Venture Fund I, L.P., an early stage venture fund that has a strategic partnership with RVC. The two entities combined to invest over $700,000 in Realvolve.

Healthcare was one of the main industries that RVC investors gravitated towards in 2019. The Angel group made follow-on investments in portfolio companies like PharmaJet, a medical device company that creates needle-free injection devices based in Golden and CurvaFix, a Seattle-based company that develops flexible rodscrews that help repair fractures in curved bones.

RVC investors also backed a number of healthcare companies for the first time, like Nymbl Science, a Denver health-tech company that aims to improve balance in Seniors and prevent 1 million falls, and most recently, Vaporox. Vaporox has developed a patented, and FDA-510K-cleared technology that has shown the ability to dramatically speed up the healing process for 7 different types of skin wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and pressure ulcers (bed sores). Vaporox first presented at RVC’s annual Angel Capital Summit in the spring of 2019, gaining a large following from the local Angel community. “It was great working with RVC on our company’s first outside financing,” said Alan Sage, Vaporox’s CEO. “In my mind, RVC is what an angel investor group should be. RVC’s March 2019 ‘Angel Capital Summit’ conference gave us the opportunity to present our case directly to RVC members. After that, RVC’s knowledgeable and very professional staff worked with us to price and lead our investment round, thus making it easy for other angel investors to follow.”

Lastly, RVC investors helped Buderflys Technologies, Inc. close the first tranche of their round of series Seed funding at a total valuation of $4,250,000 post-money. RVC led the round with a number of other investors participating. From CEO/Founder Shea Gerhardt, “Buderflys mission is to own the ear while fundamentally changing this $20B, high-margin industry for the better, with our proprietary squishy, high-end acoustical line of earbuds/hearables. Buderflys are a high-end wireless earbud system different from anything on the market. They conform to your ear as you move while creating a near perfect seal. This combined with our advanced speaker system, provides an unparalleled pristine sound and talking experience (Buderflys.com). We like to say that it is like a sophisticated little pillow in your ear.” This new round of funding allowed Buderflys to ramp up for their international launch.

About the Rockies Venture Club: Rockies Venture Club is the longest-running and one of the largest Angel Groups in the U.S.A., founded in 1985, whose mission is to advance economic development by actively connecting the most promising entrepreneurial companies with Angel investors, venture capitalists, and other community members. Every year Rockies Venture Club invests in about 25 companies and offers over 140 educational programs, mastermind groups, angel forums, and two major conferences for both investors and entrepreneurs.

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Intelligent.com Announces Best Master’s in Nutrition Degree Programs for 2020

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Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 45 Master’s in Nutrition Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 138 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 138 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 45 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master’s in Nutrition Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-nutrition-degree-programs/

2020 Master’s in Nutrition Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Adelphi University

American College of Healthcare Sciences

American University

Arizona State University

Auburn University

Benedictine University

Bowling Green State University

Canisius College

Central Michigan University

Colorado State University

East Carolina University

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Kansas State University

Logan University

Maryland University of Integrative Health

Mississippi State University

New York Institute of Technology

North Carolina State University

Northeastern University

Oklahoma State University

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Saybrook University

Stony Brook University

Texas Tech University

Texas Woman’s University

The Sage Colleges

University of Alabama

University of Alabama, Birmingham

University of Bridgeport

University of Georgia

University of Illinois

University of Kansas

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

University of North Dakota

University of North Florida

University of Saint Joseph

University of Southern California

University of Southern Mississippi

University of Texas at Austin

University of Utah

University of Wisconsin – Madison

About Intelligent.com

Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.

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Lightning Labels Kicks off the New Year at The Fit Expo in LA

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Attendees of The Fit Expo can learn how to transform the packaging for their health and wellness products.

This exciting gathering gives health and fitness industry stakeholders a chance to meet in a fun environment and get up to date on the state of the art in their space. We’re eager to show off the benefits of custom product labels in the wellness sector.


DENVER (PRWEB)

The New Year is a time of intense focus on health and fitness goals as people around the world strive to achieve their resolutions to live more actively. This makes January the perfect time for health, wellness and fitness industry stakeholders to gather in Los Angeles for The Fit Expo. Lightning Labels will appear at this year’s convention on Jan. 25-26, demonstrating how the right custom labels can make products stand out to an eager audience of health-conscious customers.

A Leading Convention in a Booming Industry

Health and fitness is a space full of excitement and innovation. The Fit Expo is not just an industry gathering – it also hosts events and competitions among bodybuilders, martial artists and other athletes. With the presence of celebrities and influencers from around the health and strength field, the convention is a must-attend for well-connected business owners.

Adding to the energy of The Fit Expo, the event is family-friendly and open to consumer attendees as well as corporate representatives. From taking free fitness classes to watching food demonstrations or cheering participants in the athletic events, there are lots of ways attendees to have fun.

“We at Lightning Labels are excited to be exhibiting at The Fit Expo,” said Lightning Labels Director of Sales and Client Services Gary Paulin. “This exciting gathering gives health and fitness industry stakeholders a chance to meet in a fun environment and get up to date on the state of the art in their space. We’re eager to show off the benefits of custom product labels in the wellness sector.”

A Great Chance to Learn About Custom Labels

Manufacturers and distributors of health and wellness goods need ways to make their products stand out from the competition. Custom labeling may be the key. With the right labels, these producers can combine impactful brand imagery with necessary information such as supplement ingredient lists. Lightning Labels offers a wide variety of health and wellness product labels in a multitude of shapes and sizes.

When Fit Expo attendees stop by the Lightning Labels booth, they can get a hands-on look at how high-quality digital printing can help them create attractive nutraceutical powder bottle labels and other fitness-specific packaging types. No matter how large or small a company’s production runs are, Lightning Labels’ flexible order sizes and quick turnaround times allow that business to receive the exact right amount and type of labels on a tight schedule. In the crowded and booming fitness space, the right label could be a branding masterstroke.

About Lightning Labels:

Lightning Labels uses state-of-the-art printing technology to provide affordable, full-color custom labels and custom stickers of all shapes and sizes. From small orders for individuals to the bulk needs of big businesses, Lightning Labels is equipped to handle and fulfill custom label and sticker projects of all types. Best of all, like the name implies, Lightning Labels provides a quick turnaround for every customer’s labeling needs. Uses for Lightning Labels’ custom product labels and custom stickers include food packaging and organic food labels, wine and beverage labels, bath and body labels, and nutraceutical products, such as vitamins, essentials oils, and herbal remedies, as well as event stickers, adhesive window stickers and more. Lightning Labels strongly supports the development of environmentally friendly printing materials and carries Biostone, a green label material made from stone paper is water resistant and inherently strong and durable. While operating as a high-tech printer, Lightning Labels prides itself on its personalized customer service. Lightning Labels provides one stop shopping for all of your custom label needs. For more information and to place orders online, visit LightningLabels.com. For the latest in packaging news and labeling promotional offers, find Lightning Labels on Twitter (@LightningLabels), Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.

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Sensorscall Honored With 2020 CES Innovation Awards

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we believe as we gather more data over time, we will be able to recognize onset of depression, loneliness or other issues


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An annual program that celebrates outstanding design, the CES Innovation Awards recognizes honorees across 28 product categories. An elite panel of judges, including designers, engineers and members of the tech media, review submissions based on design, functionality, consumer appeal, engineering and how the products compare with competition.

CareAlert is the first product from Atlanta-based Sensorscall that uses advanced sensors and machine learning to unobtrusively monitor the wellbeing of seniors living independently in their home. It uses standard environmental data to infer the living patterns of the senior in their home. CareAlert is designed to look like and function as a smart nightlight that learns the habit of the inhabitants without using cameras or listening to their words. It then alerts caregivers if there are any anomalies in the senior’s daily activity pattern.

In addition to letting the caregivers know that their loved ones are okay at home, CareAlert allows them to communicate with them using an app on their phone, without relying on the senior answering their phone. CareAlert also can record medication reminders or other reminders and have them delivered at scheduled time automatically directly on the device’s inbuilt speaker.

The idea occurred to the founder and serial entrepreneur Fereydoun Taslimi when he saw his wife Lili frantically trying to contact her 85-year mom to see if she got back home safely from shopping at 10 PM. Her mom’s cell phone would not answer, and the land line was busy. After a stressful drive to her mom’s house, she found her mom relaxing in front of the TV.

“We looked everywhere to see if there is any technology out there that would let us know if her mom is okay at home” says Fereydoun Taslimi, “she has a medical alert device that she dislikes very much and never carries it, besides the medical alert is reactive and it does not tell you if your loved ones got back home safely or they are up and about, their shower was un-eventful or if their environment is safe”.

Sensorscall has been collecting millions of data points using CareAlerts installed in a variety of pilot sites. Normal installation includes 1 CareAlert device each, in the bathroom, the bedroom and the kitchen or living room. Data gathered from the 8 sensors including air quality, sound, light, vibration, temperature etc. is fed to a proprietary machine learning algorithm that infers actions such as getting up from bed, cooking etc. and build a baseline of normal daily activity.

CareAlert is designed to get smarter over time through over the air update. This enables Sensorscall to add features and enhancements. “we believe as we gather more data over time, we will be able to recognize onset of depression, loneliness or other issues” says Fereydoun Taslimi Cofounder. “Or even measure recovery after an operation or procedure”

CareAlert will be available for shipping in 1Q2020 and can be ordered at http://www.sensorscall.com or http://www.carealert.io

About Sensorscall

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Sensorscall is reducing the cost of senior care by enabling seniors to age in place, longer, using an innovative senior care platform that includes hardware and software. Sensorscall is founded by seasoned entrepreneurs, technologists and a research scientist. For additional information, visit http://www.sensorscall.com

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OnePoint HCM Partners with Relias LMS to Bridge the Professional Development Gap Between HR and Healthcare Workers

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Learning management is a critical part of workforce development and compliance in the healthcare industry. Which is why more than10,000 healthcare organizations and 4.5 million caregivers trust the Relias LMS platform to deliver world class training to address gaps in clinical knowledge, meet compliance requirements and improve patient experience. OnePoint’s game-changing integration automates the way HR and training departments to identify training needs, assign training to staff and track training for performance and compliance purposes.

The Relias Academy library offers personalized, accredited continuing education courses for healthcare professionals including nursing, physical and occupational therapists, behavioral health, and social work professionals. The online CE program provider helps HR to recognize and potential issues and assign appropriate training, producing better outcomes for all.

The integration between OnePoint and Relias underscores the efficiency and savings potential for organizations to utilize data feeds and API to connect their business platforms.

“Our decision to integrate with Relias was a no-brainer,” says David Miller, President of OnePoint. “While our HCM solution does offer LMS capabilities, we recognize that in healthcare, Relias is the leader in content and delivery for accredited CE credits. OnePoint can configure an automated feed for clients using Relias, based on roles and job requirements that live in the HRIS. HR and training departments are able to quickly and efficiently get new employees and temps trained and on the job with real-time reporting for compliance.”

OnePoint clients using the integration have realized substantial administrative savings and efficiencies that have a real cost benefit to their organizations.

Streamline Processes, Stay Compliant, and Save Money

A large healthcare client using the Relias integration noted the significant benefits from linking the two systems. Their HR and training departments are separate so to keep up with new hires and temporary staff training they required a full time resource just to keep the HRIS and LMS in synch.

With more than 100 entry level positions, Children’s Home Stockton has a lot of employees coming and going and transferring between departments. Without the feed, they would have two different departments making two sets of changes, creating an administrative burden, inefficiencies and increased risk for mistakes. They estimate the connection has saved them a part-time staff position. It also gives them the ability to get new employees trained and working faster which affects productivity and our bottom line.

Learn more about the Relias integration with OnePoint HCM here: https://onehcm.com/product_updates/onepoint-relias-lms-integration-expands-training-options/.

About OnePoint HCM and OnePoint Connect:

OnePoint HCM combines a powerful, enterprise-class HR technology with dedicated support services to help companies strengthen and streamline their workforce HCM. The OnePoint HCM platform is a single-database system that unifies employee data, increases productivity, boosts engagement, and simplifies compliance across the entire organization. OnePoint HCM was recently named to HR Tech Outlook’s 2018 Top 10 Workforce Management Solutions.

OnePoint Connect is the API manager from OnePoint HCM that leverages the single employee record to connect to third party products including Microsoft Office 365, Google G Suite, Box.com, Salesforce, Dropbox, and Indeed with more integrations in development.

To learn more about OnePoint HCM, visit https://onehcm.com.

Media Contact:

Heath Hutchison

Director of Marketing

(707) 238-9030

heath.hutchison@onehcm.com

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CortiCare strengthens its leadership team with the addition of Janet Dillione to the Board of Directors

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Janet Dillione

“Janet’s knowledge and experience from her years of involvement in leading companies that provide healthcare IT solutions to our customer base, will help us grow our services and move into the future,” said Brad Westcott, CortiCare’s President and Chairman of the Board.


CARLSBAD, Calif. (PRWEB)

CortiCare, Inc., a leading provider of technology and electroencephalographic (EEG) services to the hospital and physician office markets, today announced that Janet Dillione has joined its Board of Directors.

“With the growth of the company tied directly to its strength in tele-neurology through its remote EEG monitoring of patients in the hospital and in the home, as well as supporting its nationwide panel of neurophysiologists who review and interpret EEG studies for our clients, Janet’s knowledge and experience from her years of involvement in leading companies that provide healthcare IT solutions to our customer base, will help us grow our services and move into the future,” said Brad Westcott, CortiCare’s President and Chairman of the Board.

Ms Dillione is a recognized expert in the Healthcare information technology space, she has demonstrated these capabilities in large scale global businesses such as Siemens Health Services and Nuance Healthcare as well as in startup scenarios such as Bernoulli Health Enterprise. She champions sustainable and differentiated innovation and has experience managing the complexities of global deployments and FDA regulated products. Janet holds a bachelor’s degree from Brown University and completed the Executive Development Program at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She has been a member of the HIMSS Board, voted one of the Top Leaders in Healthcare IT by Becker’s and she also has been voted one of the Top 100 Female Leaders in Healthcare IT several times including most recently in 2018.

Also on CortiCare’s Board of Directors are:

Dr. Marc Nuwer, MD a Corporate Board Member since 2012. Dr. Nuwer is Chief, Clinical Neurophysiology UCLA, Neurology Professor. Dr. Nuwer Graduated from Stanford School of Medicine and is Past Board Member American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and President of the Int’l Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology. He is considered an expert on Medicare reimbursement and CPT coding.

Mr. Hope Mago joined the Board in April 2019. Mr. Mago is a Principal of HCAP Partners and he led the HCAP Partners investment in CortiCare, Inc. in 2019. He earned an International MBA from the University of San Diego. He has led investment initiatives into several companies in the healthcare space. He is Deputy Chairman of Impact Capital Managers and an Advisory Board Member of Local Initiatives Support Corporation in San Diego.

Patricia Cloyd-Santos, RN, BSN, joined the Board in June 2019. She is the Founder and Owner of Santos Neuro Care, LLC which provides strategic planning and development in neuroscience acute care. Formerly the Executive Director, Neuroscience and Research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after holding similar positions at Providence Health and Services and Centura Health.

About CortiCare, Inc.

CortiCare provides continuous EEG Services for the ICU, NICU or EMU using a robust infrastructure of monitoring personnel and reading neurophysiologists. The first nationwide Telemedicine network of registered electroencephalographic technologists (R.EEG.T and CLTM) and neurophysiologists available 24/7, 365 days a year for full-time or gap coverage. CortiCare is also a leading provider of in-home ambulatory Video-EEG and routine EEG studies. CortiCare is especially prepared, staffed and equipped to support clinical trials that involve the collection and processing of EEG recordings for safety or clinical response to therapy. We work with many CRO’s and can assist with protocol design, logistics, and data processing and interpretation for all phases of single-site or multi-site trials.

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Mediaplanet and Actor Victor Garber Team Up in the Fight Against Diabetes

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With 29 million people diagnosed and an estimated 8 million undiagnosed, about 10 percent of the entire United States population is living with diabetes


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In support of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Mediaplanet today announces the launch of this December’s edition of “Diabetes Awareness.” This campaign partners with leading healthcare professionals, associations, and relevant influencers to educate millions on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of diabetes, as well as research being done for a possible cure. It debunks myths often associated with diagnosis and inspires hope for the diabetic community.

With 29 million people diagnosed and an estimated 8 million undiagnosed, about 10 percent of the entire United States population is living with diabetes. Diabetes remains the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is associated with countless additional health complications such as unhealed wounds that can lead to amputations, eye damage leading to possible blindness, and kidney failure. Even though the disease is extremely common, many are still unaware of the causes and symptoms of diabetes and therefore lack the tools and resources needed to successfully manage a diagnosis.

Cover star, actor Victor Garber, says in an exclusive interview that new technologies have made managing his type 1 diabetes a lot simpler than when he was first diagnosed at age 12. But he still works every day to find peace and acceptance in his daily life. He says, “I still have a love of acting and being with my close friends, which provides a balance that usually helps me deal with the intricacy of type 1. When I see the disease as an opportunity to grow, that is usually a very good day.”

This campaign was made possible with the support of Victor Garber, Brec Bassinger, MiMedx, SweetLeaf, the American Heart Association, Medela, Swift Medical, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, DiabetesSisters, the American Optometric Association, Mila Clarke Buckley, and Jillian Rippolone.

The print component of “Diabetes Awareness” is distributed within today’s edition of USA Today in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Washington DC/Baltimore, ad any more here markets, with a circulation of approximately 200,000 copies and an estimated readership of 600,000. The digital component is distributed nationally, through a vast social media strategy, and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets. To explore the digital version of the campaign, visit: https://www.futureofpersonalhealth.com/campaign/diabetes/

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