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Clinerion becomes EHDEN certified, supporting the building of a federated health data network in Europe


Clinerion was selected as one of eleven SMEs (Small and medium-sized enterprises) from a pool of twenty-eight eligible applications to the first EHDEN pilot call this year, to be trained and certified, with the objective to speed up the process to map health data from various formats and institutions to the OMOP common data model.

EHDEN aims to develop a federated and equitable ecosystem of institutions generating clinical data, with researchers across academia and industry, supported by certified and qualified SMEs, harmonizing clinical data and creating a network technology for real-world research. It will incorporate appropriate policy and regulatory requirements, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ethical research guidelines, via privacy by design in its sociotechnical infrastructure.

Central to EHDEN will be the standardization of health data to the ‘Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership’ (OMOP) common data model (CDM) and the utilization of analytical tools such as those developed by the international ‘Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics’ (OHDSI) open science collaboration and others.

EHDEN aims to harmonize 100 million anonymised health records over five years across multiple hospitals, primary care networks, regional databases, and similar, while developing a durable and sustainable network of mutual research interests. During the project, numerous use cases will validate EHDEN’s work with a focus on health outcomes, measured by relevant health outcome standards.

“We warmly welcome this initial group of SMEs,” says Associate Prof. Peter Rijnbeek, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Coordinator of EHDEN. “EHDEN provides SMEs with free training and certification, an ability to expand their market presence and work with our Data Partners, and to be part of a transformational initiative that will have positive impact on patient outcomes across Europe through open science.”

“Establishing this SME network throughout Europe is a critical step in building an eco-system that supports a range of Data Partners and other stakeholders in mapping and using health data,” says Nigel Hughes, Janssen Scientific Director RWD/WRE, and Co-Lead of EHDEN. “Certified, these SMEs, together with the Data Partners that will be joining in the coming months and years, become a key part of the EHDEN community,” he added.

“Clinerion is proud to be certified by EHDEN in its efforts to tap into the potential of real-world data,” says Ian Rentsch, CEO of Clinerion. “In our support of the improvement of patient treatments and outcomes, we are dedicated to rendering patient data worldwide mutually intelligible and the OMOP data model is fully interoperable with Clinerion’s Patient Network Explorer. We look forward to working closely with EHDEN and OHDSI on tapping into the transformational potential of real-world data.”

About Clinerion

Clinerion accelerates clinical research and medical access to treatments for patients. We use proprietary technologies for analysis of patient data from our global network of partner hospitals. Clinerion’s Patient Network Explorer radically improves the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trial recruitment by offering data-driven protocol optimization, site feasibility evaluation and real-time patient search and identification to match patients to treatments. Our technology solution provides real-world evidence analytics for medical access. Clinerion facilitates the participation of partner hospitals in leading-edge, industry-sponsored trials and time savings in patient recruitment. We create innovative and disruptive fit-for-purpose solutions which enable pharmaceutical companies to shorten patient recruitment and save costs by streamlining operations and leveraging strategic intelligence. Clinerion’s proprietary Big Data analytics technologies leverage real-time data from electronic health records which comply with international patient privacy and data security regulations. Clinerion is a global data technology service company headquartered in Switzerland.

Clinerion website: http://www.clinerion.com

Clinerion’s Patient Network Explorer: http://www.clinerion.com/index/OverviewOurSolutions/ClinerionPatientNetworkExplorer

For more information, please contact:

Le Vin Chin

Director, Head of Marketing & Communications

Clinerion Ltd

Elisabethenanlage 11, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Tel.: +41 61 865 60 54

media@clinerion.com

About EHDEN (European Health Data & Evidence Network)

Every day, patients are suffering or dying because we are not able to tap into the unlimited potential of real-world data. In response to this, the European Health Data and Evidence Network, was created as a public-private partnership under the framework of the Innovative Medicines Initiative.

The EHDEN project was launched as a public-private partnership under the framework of IMI2 (Innovative Medicines Initiative), with eleven public partners, led by Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam NL, and eleven pharmaceutical partners, led by Janssen Pharmaceutica, Belgium, working together as a consortium. EHDEN is disease-agnostic and aspires to provide a new paradigm for the discovery and analysis of health data in Europe.

EHDEN aspires to enable transparent and reproducible research using real-world data at an unprecedented scale. This will allow better regulatory decision-making, better outcomes, and ultimately better care for patients across Europe. To achieve this, EHDEN is creating a large-scale, federated network of harmonised data sources standardised to the OMOP common data model.

EHDEN website: http://www.ehden.eu

OHDSI website: http://www.ohdsi.org

EHDEN has received funding from the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (JU) under grant agreement No 806968. The JU receives support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and EFPIA.

For more information, please contact:

EHDEN

enquiries@ehden.eu

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GCI Consultants to Oversee the Construction of Fisherman’s Hospital in Middle Florida Keys


Fisherman's Hospital Architectural Rendering

Architectural Rendering of Fisherman’s Hospital

For two years, the only hospital in the Middle Florida Keys has been a 1-story temporary facility comprised of modular buildings. Hurricane Irma devastated the old building and the hospital carried on, first in tents and then in these buildings.

For two years, the only hospital in the Middle Florida Keys has been a 1-story temporary facility comprised of modular buildings. Driving into the parking lot would make you think of the temporary buildings you would see at school growing up. The reason behind this odd situation is simple. Hurricane Irma devastated the old building and the hospital carried on, first in tents and then in these buildings.

GCI Consultants was hired to provide expert input and direction on how to hurricane harden the new hospital building which will perform better during the next storms that hit the Florida Keys. GCI specializes in the exterior building envelope with an emphasis on windows and doors. Managing member, Paul Beers was involved in creating new building codes after Hurricane Andrew devastated the Miami area. GCI’s collective experience and expertise will be instrumental in creating a more durable facility.

GCI offers clients a unique skill-set that is not available anywhere else, with specialized knowledge in any aspect of the building envelope and vast experience with construction claims, natural disaster assessments and forensic investigations. GCI offers cost effective development and project oversight of envelope systems. We are working closely with Baptist Health and Nelson to develop project specific plans and to optimize the building envelope of Fisherman’s Hospital.

During the Summer of 2019, GCI Consultants had a Pre-Installation Meeting and Jobsite Visit before we broke ground. GCI oversees Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bid Review & Contract Awarding, Shop Drawings & Submittals Review and Field Water Infiltration Testing Services.

This critical part of the Keys medical care system will be restored in the Summer of 2021. For more information about GCI Consultants and the services that they are providing, check out their web site.

https://www.gciconsultants.com/services/building-envelope

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Accordia Health in Coosa County welcomes Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey for a visit


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“I came to learn and see what we can do to replicate this model,” Ivey said to attendees.

Gov. Kay Ivey praised Accordia Health’s newly opened clinic as an example of how the medical community can better serve Alabama’s rural communities.

At Ivey’s request, she toured the facility on Tuesday, Dec. 10. She was joined by state and local dignitaries, including legislators, town and Coosa County leaders, and judges from the region. The tour was led by Tuerk Schlesinger, CEO of AltaPointe Health, a regional behavioral healthcare and psychiatric system that also provides primary medical care through Accordia Health clinics in Bayou La Batre and, now, in Rockford.

“I came to learn and see what we can do to replicate this model,” Ivey said to attendees.

Accordia Health is recognized by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration as a federally qualified health center, meaning that it is a safety-net provider of health care regardless of patients’ ability to pay. Discounts are offered on services based on a sliding fee scale depending on household size and income.

Medical services offered at the clinic include treatment for allergic reactions, flu, fever, and sinus infections; management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, obesity, and asthma; family planning; annual check-ups; and medical screenings and lab testing.

Schlesinger told the governor that with the addition of Accordia Health to its services, AltaPointe can address patients’ physical as well as their mental health needs.

“It’s an integrated care model, where you have primary healthcare and mental healthcare at the same location,” he said. “When someone comes to the clinic, they take a screening test to detect problems they might be having related to their mental health. We send a social worker in at the end of each visit to do the discharge, at which he or she can touch on these problems and perhaps suggest a referral.”

AltaPointe provides care to more than 34,000 people per year in Baldwin, Mobile, Clay, Coosa, Randolph, Talladega, and Washington counties. It operates two psychiatric hospitals in the Mobile Bay area.    

Accordia Health is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. People can call 256-377-8008 or toll-free at 833-921-1810. Phone lines are answered 24/7 by a healthcare professional. Translation services are available.

As a federally qualified health center, the Accordia Health clinic receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itselfand its covered individuals.

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Intelligent.com Announces Best Master’s in Child Development 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 15 Master’s in Child Development Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 167 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 167 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 15 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 Child Development Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-child-development-degree-programs/

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

Capella University

Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Missouri State University

Northcentral University

Southern New Hampshire University

University of La Verne

University of Minnesota

University of Missouri

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

University of Southern Mississippi

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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Dr. William Lane Treats Painful, Broken Teeth in Sandwich, MA with Fast and Gentle Tooth Extractions


Dr. William Lane, Oral Surgeon Serving Plymouth, MA and Sandwich, MA

Oral Surgeon, Dr. William Lane, Gently Extracts Broken Teeth in Sandwich, MA

One of the real benefits about working with Dr. Lane is the time and care he takes to explain the procedure you are about to undergo.

Esteemed oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. William Lane of Lane Oral Surgery, is offering gentle tooth extractions in Sandwich, MA as well as Plymouth, MA to rid patients of problem teeth and improve their overall oral health. Decayed, infected or broken teeth can cause severe pain to patients, limit proper function, and even cause systemic health concerns if not treated. To complement tooth extractions, Lane Oral Surgery offers modern dental implants to replace extracted teeth so patients can return to a normal quality of life. With over 35 years of experience practicing as an oral surgeon in the Massachusetts area, Dr. Lane has helped countless patients rid their smiles of infection and restore a complete, healthy smile.

“After my tooth was extracted, Dr. Lane placed an implant in my upper jaw and then placed a temporary tooth that looked remarkable in its own right,” says Allen, a patient of Dr. Lane. “One of the real benefits about working with Dr. Lane is the time and care he takes to explain the procedure you are about to undergo. He is obviously very up to date on not just the procedures, but the current and emerging technology.”

Tooth extractions are common procedures for oral surgeons like Dr. Lane, but still require precision and expertise to ensure that surrounding teeth, bone and gum tissues are not damaged. With timely tooth extractions, patients can alleviate tooth pain caused by broken teeth or severe infection. During the actual tooth extraction, patients receive custom sedation dentistry treatment to help block discomfort and pain as well as to help minimize anxiety. Most patients report only feeling a dull pressure at the site of their tooth extraction, however, Dr. Lane offers oral sedation, nitrous oxide and IV sedation at his cutting-edge office to make each patient as comfortable as possible.

After a tooth has been extracted, Dr. Lane often recommends bone grafting to restore the jawline. Socket preservation bone grafting allows bone material to be placed in the empty socket where the tooth once was. Once the graft heals and integrates with the existing jawbone, patients will have a solid foundation again. This prevents surrounding teeth from shifting and stops bone deterioration from affecting the jaw.

After a tooth extraction, patients have several options to replace their missing tooth. Dr. Lane recommends a dental implant be placed since they mimic the function and appearance of natural, healthy teeth and allow patients to chew, bite, speak and smile with confidence. As an oral surgeon, Dr. Lane offers his expertise for accurate and safe dental implant placement so that patients can enjoy their new smile for a lifetime.

Patients with infected or broken teeth in Sandwich, MA are encouraged to contact Lane Oral Surgery to discuss a tooth extraction. Dr. Lane conveniently offers tooth extractions at both of his offices, located in Sandwich, MA and Plymouth, MA. Appointments can be made at either location by calling 508-746-8700 or visiting http://www.laneoralsurgery.com.

About the Oral Surgeon

Lane Oral Surgery offers oral and maxillofacial surgical care at their offices in Plymouth, MA and Sandwich, MA. Renowned oral surgeon, Dr. William Lane graduated from Harvard University, received his doctorate from Boston University, and completed his residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery in a combined program at Boston University and Tufts University. Dr. Lane created the revolutionary SmileOn!™ same day full arch dental implant solution to help patients with missing teeth regain their smile, their confidence, and normal dental function. In addition to his SmileOn! solution, Dr. Lane offers bone grafting, wisdom teeth removal, and full mouth reconstruction. The entire team at Lane Oral Surgery is devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of smiles. To learn more about Dr. Lane, his practice, and the services offered at Lane Oral Surgery, visit http://www.laneoralsurgery.com or call 508-746-8700 to schedule a consultation.

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Ovation Hair Teams Up with Toys for Tots this Holiday Season


This truly is the most wonderful time of the year and it is important that we make sure everyone enjoys the holiday season!

D.C. Labs, nationwide provider of the luxurious Ovation Cell Therapy® Hair & Scalp Treatment, kicks off this holiday season encouraging employees, friends and family to join them in support of the local Toys for Tots® Program. The annual toy drive marks the tenth year Ovation Hair has participated in providing corporate donations to the charitable program.

The Ovation Hair team is in the gift-giving spirit by sponsoring their local Marine Toys for Tots program. Starting in November and continuing through to mid-December, Ovation Hair is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys to be distributed throughout their community to children less fortunate.

The team behind the scenes at Ovation Hair looks forward to participating in another generous outpouring of toys, books and games. “We look forward to this special toy drive each year during the holiday season,” explains Erika Sherwood, Market Manager. “It’s inspiring to see the level of enthusiasm and generosity increase year after year. Truly everyone at Ovation Hair brings in gifts. We rally together as a team to show our support for those less fortunate.”

To learn more about Ovation Hair go to http://www.ovationhair.com.

About Ovation Hair®

The philosophy of Ovation Hair is to meet clients’ high expectations with quality, nourishing and rejuvenating products that demonstrate proven effectiveness. Ovation Hair has been helping clients achieve healthy hair since 2007. Their flagship product, Ovation Cell Therapy is proven to deliver thicker, stronger, longer hair. Ovation products include high quality ingredients, demonstrated to be safe and effective to create healthy hair. For more information please visit http://www.ovationhair.com.

About Toys for Tots® Foundation

Since 1947, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots® Program has carried out their mission to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. The books, toys and other gifts collected and distributed by the Marines offer these children a message of hope to help these youngsters become responsible, productive citizens and caring members of their community. For more information, visit http://www.toysfortots.org.

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The Dentists of Schaumburg Dental Studio Call on the Community to Donate Stockings for Children near Schaumburg, IL


Dr. Jig Patel, Dentist in Schaumburg, IL

Dr. Jig Patel, Schaumburg, IL Dentist, Hosts Toy Drive in Lake County, IL

This toy drive is just one of many events that Schaumburg Dental Studio participates in to serve their community.

Schaumburg Dental Studio is hosting an annual toy drive just in time for the holidays. The respected dentists of Schaumburg Dental Studio invite their community to join them in collecting stockings for children in Lake County, IL. The toy drive will be hosted at a local bowling alley where attendees can donate stockings filled with toys and enjoy bowling, pizza, and a visit from Santa. The compassion that Dr. Jig Patel, Dr. Muizz Merchant, and the staff at Schaumburg Dental Studio have for their patients and their community can be seen in the many ways they actively serve them, from fundraising events to minimally invasive techniques. This highly experienced team offers modern and leading-edge services whenever possible, including laser gum disease treatment, gentle pediatric dentistry, and lasting dental implants.

The toy drive will take place Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Poplar Creek Bowl. The Schaumburg Dental Studio dentists and staff are inviting attendees to donate a gender- and age-specific stocking that is purposely stuffed for a boy or girl between the ages of three and twelve. Attendees can deliver the stockings to Santa himself and take a picture with him. After the stockings are collected, Santa will perform Christmas carols and a raffle will be held. Participants will receive a raffle ticket for every stocking they donate with a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. All stockings donated at this event will be given to the Church of Joy in Waukegan, IL, where they will be distributed to children throughout the Lake County area.

This toy drive is just one of many events that Schaumburg Dental Studio participates in to serve their community. They also host an annual Dentistry from the Heart event where they reserve one day a year to offer completely complimentary services to their community, including cleanings, fillings, and tooth extractions. Plus, they provide the most advanced, and often minimally invasive care to their patients year-round. This includes helping pediatric patients build a stable foundation for their future oral and overall health with customized and gentle dentistry. They also educate patients on the serious effects of oral health concerns, such as tooth decay and gum disease, and treat patients with gentle techniques including laser dentistry.

While gum disease can cause pain, inflammation, and bleeding of the gums, there are other severe effects that gum disease has on the whole body. Bacteria from gum disease can enter the bloodstream and research shows links between gum disease and other diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. While the causes, symptoms, and overall effects of gum disease are complex, Drs. Patel and Merchant have simplified its treatment through minimally invasive laser dentistry.

With laser dentistry, the dentists of Schaumburg Dental Studio can provide treatment for gum disease and other gum related health concerns, including gingivectomies and gum recontouring. This technology allows a dentist to target only the diseased gum tissue, leaving the healthy tissue unharmed. Because the laser technology is less invasive than traditional treatments, there is usually little bleeding or post-operative discomfort. Patients who choose laser dentistry typically do not require anesthetic and often note faster healing times.

Those with gum disease in Schaumburg, IL are invited to connect with dentists, Drs. Patel and Merchant, for minimally invasive laser dentistry. To schedule an appointment, visit http://www.SchaumburgDentalStudio.com or call the office at 847-348-8673. Those interested in donating to the Schaumburg Dental Studio toy drive or attending the event this Sunday can connect with Lizette by emailing lizette@drjig.com.

About the Dentists

Schaumburg Dental Studio is a general and cosmetic dental practice offering personalized dental care to patients in Schaumburg, IL since 2004. With over 30 years of combined experience, Drs. Jig Patel and Muizz Merchant provide cutting-edge care including dental implants, laser gum disease therapy, orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry treatments. Dedicated to their patients, this team frequently participates in community charities including the Dentistry from the Heart program each year. A patient-centered office, the entire team at Schaumburg Dental Studio strives to offer leading-edge treatments using the latest technology while also making them affordable for their community. To learn more about Dr. Patel, Dr. Merchant, Schaumburg Dental Studio or the services they offer, visit their website at http://www.SchaumburgDentalStudio.com or call 847-348-8673 to schedule a custom consultation.

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Evolution Labs Launches Suite360:Mental Health and Suite360:Prevention in Districts and Schools Across Florida to Meet New State Education Mandates


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Conceptualizing the optimal course of action to address this important issue was facilitated by Evolution Labs being proactive in meeting the needs of our students and teachers

Evolution Labs announced today that K-12 schools and districts in Florida will launch its Suite360:Mental Health and Suite360:Prevention programs, developed to help students navigate a range of issues related to Mental health, substance abuse and child trafficking prevention. As of December 1st, 2019, The Florida State Board of Education implemented mandates that require students to receive a minimum of 5 hours of mental health education, annually, for grades six through twelve. The child trafficking and substance abuse prevention mandates span kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Florida schools and districts must provide their students with preventative lessons after recent studies of social media impact on mental health have been released. The state is requiring the submittal of instruction plans, along with completion reports of this instruction. With Evolution Labs’ reporting dashboard, Schools and Districts are able to effortlessly generate reports to provide to the department of education.

Not only do the Suite360 programs exceed the state mandated requirements, they allow for versatility in deployment to fit the needs of students, schools, and districts. “Conceptualizing the optimal course of action to address this important issue was facilitated by Evolution Labs being proactive in meeting the needs of our students and teachers,” said Dr. Mark Malham, Coordinator of Special Projects at Martin County School District.

Some of the Florida districts implementing Suite360 include:

Palm Beach County Schools

Escambia County School District

Volusia County Schools

Martin County School District

Santa Rosa County District schools

“We are thrilled to play an important role in helping Florida districts meet the state mandate,” said Tracy Howe, EVP and Co-Founder of Evolution Labs. “The incredible content in our programs has led us to this point of state-specific customization, and we commend Florida and its Districts for taking this important initiative around mental health, drug prevention and human trafficking awareness.”

“The Evolution Labs team has been instrumental in assisting us in bringing SEL to a new level in the Escambia County School District. The students are engaged in the curriculum because it is relevant to the issues they are facing everyday. We are seeing the Suite 360 curriculum positively impact our students on a daily basis. In addition, to the traditional Suite 360 programs, Evolution Labs has worked with our school district to create a comprehensive mental health curriculum based on the state of Florida mandate. This curriculum is easy to use, engaging to students, informative, and relevant to today’s youth mental health issues. As it is being implemented by the schools we are seeing a positive effect on our students’ mental health. The product also promotes accountability through pre- and post-tests, progress monitoring reports, student assignment report cards, and much more. On top of the curriculum, the customer service, technology support, and affordability of the product makes it, in my opinion, the best product on the market for schools wanting to implement SEL.” – Jeremy C. Tompkins, Coordinator of Student Engagement at Escambia County School District.

Suite360 enables districts and individual K-12 schools to offer a highly immersive content experience that can be tailored to class cohorts. The programs use an array of content features, including short, expert-written content, engaging videos and interactive self-tests. Students complete a required topic/lesson, including a pre- and post-assessment, which measures learning outcomes. Suite360:Mental Health and Suite360:Prevention include grade appropriate content, along with plans to H.E.L.P.™ others and A.C.T.™ for themselves.

About Evolution Labs

Evolution Labs improves student engagement and outcomes through its proprietary suite of tools for K-12 schools and districts, and Colleges and Universities. In K-12, the Company’s Suite360 program delivers Social & Emotional Learning and Restorative Programming to Students, with additional programs for Parents and Staff to better equip them to be the school/district’s ally. The Company’s S360 program helps K-12 Independent Schools drive enrollment and retention. In Higher Ed, the Company’s S360 program drives inquiries, applications, enrollment yield and student wellness/success. The team at Evolution Labs has served the educational sector for over 20 years, working with thousands of schools and engaging millions of students. Learn more at http://www.evpco.com.

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Attainia Names New Vice President, Sales


Attainia’s new VP Sales leads the organization into a new era of rapid growth that will reduce costs and increase efficiencies in the medical equipment planning industry.

Attainia today announced that Michael Burns has been named VP, Sales. With more than 1,000 member hospital locations, Attainia is the world’s most widely used equipment planning, budgeting, and tracking system software for healthcare equipment.

“I am thrilled to be a part of an exciting time at Attainia,” said Burns. “Attainia has established a leadership position in the healthcare capital planning and replacement space, and I am ecstatic to be partnering with a team of talented and passionate individuals to shepherd in a new era of growth for the organization. There is tremendous opportunity to continue to delight our clients by ushering in new and exciting solutions, and to disrupt the status quo of capital planning and replacement within the healthcare ecosystem.”

Hospitals and planning organizations use Attainia’s cloud-based software solutions to optimally manage the capital equipment procurement and replacement process, positively impacting new facility builds, expansions of existing infrastructure, and the replacement of capital equipment. Attainia solutions increase efficiencies and reduce costs by driving better budgeting decisions, providing insights into future capital needs, and helping planners and facility designers avoid costly change orders and revisions.

“I’m very excited to have Mike join Attainia as our vice president of sales, and his addition to the Attainia leadership team,” said DJ Chhabra, Attainia’s CEO and Chairman of the Board. “Mike joins us with more than 10 years of SaaS sales experience in the healthcare space, most recently as sales leader of a division of Nextgen Healthcare. Mike’s past success as a sales leader, and his knowledge of our market makes him a perfect choice to lead Attainia’s next phase of growth. I look forward to the impact MIke will make not only for our business but the community we serve.”

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Cheef Botanicals Launches New Line of Topical CBD Products


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We are truly excited to bring the amazing benefits of our CBD products to your skincare routine.

Cheef Botanicals, a leading CBD manufacturer, today announced a new line of topical CBD, which include bath bombs, body lotion, and relief salve. The line of topical contains full-spectrum CBD, which can be absorbed by the skin. The popularity of topical CBD has been growing year over year, as consumers are looking for new ways to incorporate the hemp plant into their lifestyle.

“We are truly excited to bring the amazing benefits of our CBD products to your skincare routine. The skin is one of the largest organs in the body, and it can be easy to forget that endocannabinoid receptors exist all throughout the skin. Because of this, topical CBD products can also provide the benefit of the cannabinoids found in the hemp plant,” says Dareh Zadoorian, Owner of Cheef Botanicals. “After months of careful research and testing with consumers, we have formulated a line of products that not only smell amazing, but leave no oils or residue on the skin.”

Each product includes full-spectrum CBD oil with different levels of CBD for consumer needs:


  • CBD Bath Bomb, Citrus Obsession – 100mg; MSRP $13.95
  • CBD Bath Bomb, Lavender Awaken – 100mg; MSRP $13.95
  • CBD Bath Bomb, Peppermint Ora – 100mg; MSRP $13.95
  • CBD Body Lotion, Cucumber Melon – 200mg; MSRP $17.95
  • CBD Body Lotion, Orange Bliss – 200mg; MSRP $17.95
  • CBD Body Lotion, Cucumber Melon – 800mg; MSRP $39.95
  • CBD Body Lotion, Orange Bliss – 800mg; MSRP $39.95
  • CBD Relief Salve – 500mg; MSRP $39.95

The topical CBD products are currently available on the Cheef Botanicals website, CheefBotanicals.com, and will begin shipping to retailers this month. The new line expands Cheef Botanicals’ offering of CBD to include topical products as well. All products are lab tested by a third party to ensure that purity and quality standards are met, and THC levels are under 0.3%. For more information on topical CBD, visit Cheef Botanicals.

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