Dr. Hudson Garrett has been accepted as a member of the prestigious Forbes Coaches Council, which represents the most accomplished professional executive and career coaches in the world. He holds the honor of being a member of the Forbes Coaching, Nonprofit, and Business Councils. Dr. Garrett is a Certified Executive Coach and a John Maxwell Leadership Team Mentor, Coach, and Executive Director. He has held executive roles in medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare consulting, community health, academia, and healthcare nonprofits.
ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dr. Hudson Garrett Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer of Intuitive Coaching and Community Health Associates has been accepted into Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community for leading business and executive coaches.
Dr. Garrett was selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience, training, expertise, and industry certifications. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as validated personal and professional achievements and honors.
“As a reflection of our strong backing and support from our private equity partner, DFW Capital Partners, we have been given the opportunity and platform to build upon to execute our strategy of delivering rapid, high-quality clinical imaging endpoint data through the combination of innovation in technology and science.”
Andrew White, Principal of DFW Capital Partners commented, “Jim and his leadership team, as well as all the Voiant employees, have done an outstanding job of bringing these three differentiated businesses together into one. This merger greatly enhances our therapeutic area expertise and allows us to accelerate our investments in our technology platform, people, and science, to better serve our clients.”
About Voiant
Voiant is a leader in clinical trial imaging solutions, delivering global solutions to biopharmaceutical companies to help them achieve their clinical trial objectives to deliver therapies to improve human health. Additional information is available at www.voiantclinical.com.
About DFW Capital Partners
DFW Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm focused on lower middle-market companies. With over $2 billion under management, the firm concentrates on service companies, with an emphasis on outsourced business and industrial support services, and healthcare and life sciences companies. DFW has established a 20+ year track record of success in both building leading companies and recognizing attractive returns for its investors. DFW is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey and maintains an office in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Additional information is available at www.dfwcapital.com.
“ACA is a critical resource for organizations to collaborate on regulatory compliance, best practices and technology,” said Haag. “I’m honored to have been selected by my peers to further support the important work of the ACA and my fellow agencies.”
Haag’s father, Tom Haag, also held the position of ACA President 1995-96, making the Haags only the second family to have both father and son serve in the position.
“Tim is an exceptional leader, stewarding his family legacy, not only at State but also with ACA,” said Scott Purcell, ACA International’s CEO. “We are appreciative of his willingness to share his knowledge with the entire industry, to influence change that will be a benefit to the whole industry and the creditors it serves, and the consumers that benefit from access to credit at affordable prices. We’re also grateful for his continued leadership to operate with integrity and excellence.”
About ACA International
ACA International (ACA), the association of credit and collection professionals, is the largest membership organization in the credit and collection industry. Founded in 1939, ACA brings together third-party collection agencies, law firms, asset buying companies, creditors and vendor affiliates, representing tens of thousands of industry professionals. ACA produces a wide variety of products, services and publications, including educational and compliance-related information; and articulates the value of the credit and collection industry to businesses, policymakers and consumers. www.acainternational.org.
About State
State improves the financial picture for healthcare providers by delivering increased financial results while ensuring a positive patient experience. Rooted in a tradition of ethics, integrity and innovation since 1949, State uses data analytics to drive performance and speech analytics with ongoing training to ensure patient satisfaction. A family-owned company now in its third generation of leadership, State assists healthcare organizations with services spanning the complete revenue cycle including Pre-Service Financial Clearance, Early Out Self-Pay Resolution, Insurance Follow-Up and Bad Debt Collection. To learn more visit: www.statecollectionservice.com.
The $25.5M project is the latest in Everest’s construction of modern inpatient physical rehabilitation hospitals. Everest is known for its unmatched patient care and for developing state-of-the-art physical rehabilitation hospitals. With each of the 40 private rooms complete with contemporary art, 65″ flat screen TVs and a private spacious bathroom, staying at Everest’s hospitals are more compared to a luxury hotel versus a typical hospital setting.
To better serve the needs of patients, the hospital will include spacious, technologically advanced equipped inpatient and outpatient physical therapy gyms, a large outdoor mobility courtyard for therapeutic use, a completely furnished life skills training apartment with a full kitchen and bathroom, in-house dialysis, and an in-house pharmacy. Everest also understands the importance of the support system surrounding patients so, included in the facility are several family gathering areas and an extra-large dining hall. The hospital will serve patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, speech impediments, amputation, pulmonary disease, orthopedic injury, COVID-19, and other medically complex conditions.
Everest Rehabilitation Hospital in West San Antonio, Texas will create over 100 jobs and provide for an approximate $8 million-dollar a year payroll to the community. “Bringing another high-end comprehensive physical rehabilitation hospital to Bexar County is so exciting. We are eager to not only serve the residents of West San Antonio, but also the rapidly growing cities of Westover Hills, Hondo, Lake Hills, Somerset, Boerne and the surrounding communities. We absolutely believe that patients thrive when their environment and their level of care surpass their expectations. The level of care in our acute physical rehabilitation hospital setting cannot be provided at other levels of care such as skilled nursing facilities (SNF). The average length of stay at a comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation hospital is one-third of a typical stay at a skilled nursing facility with far better results.” Jay Quintana, Everest Rehabilitation’s CEO said. “We provide one to one physical therapy, five to seven days a week, daily medical visits by rehabilitation physicians and a strong 24 hour a day nurse to patient ratio that contributes to optimal outcomes and the highest quality of care.”
Everest Rehabilitation Hospital West San Antonio’s location will feature an interdisciplinary physician-led experienced team of rehabilitation therapists focused on increasing patient strength and endurance and improving quality of life in a modern, state-of-the-art setting.
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. www.everestrehab.com
Jay Quintana, CEO/ Co-Founder Jquintana(at)everestrehab.com 469-713-1145
Leading western New York orthodontic practice Koch Orthodontics is ecstatic to announce the addition of Ryan Koch, DDS to their team! Dr. Ryan Koch plans to carry on the practice family name alongside his father, Dr. Keith Koch. Ryan Koch completed his undergraduate studies at Canisius College (2016) in Buffalo, NY, and attended dental school at SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2020). He holds a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and a MS degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2023). He is a member in good standing with several professional organizations, including the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. Koch Orthodontics offers affordable, comprehensive orthodontic treatment and care for patients of all ages. They are centrally located in Geneseo, NY and serve the surrounding areas of Avon, Dansville, Warsaw, Perry, Mt. Morris, Rush, Henrietta and Livonia/
GENESEO, N.Y., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Leading Geneseo, NY orthodontic practice Koch Orthodontics is ecstatic to announce the addition of Ryan Koch, DDS to their team!
The son of Dr. Keith Koch, Dr. Ryan Koch plans to carry on the practice family name alongside his father, Dr. Keith Koch.
Ryan Koch completed his undergraduate studies at Canisius College (2016) in Buffalo, NY, and attended dental school at SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2020). He holds a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and a MS degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2023). He is a member in good standing with several professional organizations, including the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association.
“I plan to bring well-rounded personal care to each and every one of my patients at Koch Orthodontics,” pledged “Dr. Ryan.”
“Additionally, I plan to utilize the most up-to-date treatment mechanics and technological advancements to maximize treatment efficiency. My experience in clear aligner treatment and digital orthodontics separates me as a top provider.”
At a young age Dr. Ryan spent numerous hours in his father’s orthodontic practice learning about the profession and watching the elder Dr. Koch provide the utmost care to all of his patients.
“During these interactions I was enlightened about the intricacies of the orthodontic profession and the attention to detail that is required in order to achieve a perfect smile and occlusion. All oral health disciplines require attention to detail but I think it is vitally important in the orthodontic profession. This attention to detail is something that became ingrained in me during my time in orthodontic residency at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Along with this, during my time in my father’s practice, I appreciated the artistry and skill involved in the orthodontic profession.”
Dr. Ryan Koch’s skill and acumen is central to Koch Orthodontics enhancing their suite of treatment options to deliver an unparalleled level of patient care.
“The technology behind clear aligners has made vast improvements in the last ten years,” he remarked.
Clear aligners now have an ability to treat more complex cases such as extraction and surgical cases as well as phase I adolescent treatment. These advancements have resulted in clear aligners being able to treat a wider variety of cases with more accuracy and decreased treatment times. I personally look forward to the further advancements of clear aligners.”
Koch Orthodontics is centrally located in Geneseo, NY. They are currently accepting new patients. Visit their website at: drkochortho.com.
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“This is a dream come true,” says Tracy Meier, chief program and education officer at the National Ability Center, who has dedicated over 21 years to the organization. “The McGrath Mountain Center will empower us to provide even more life-changing experiences for our participants. It represents our esteemed partners and donors coming together to create an inclusive community for the #AdaptiveNation.”
The McGrath Mountain Center stands as a monumental milestone in the National Ability Center’s nearly 40-year legacy, thanks to a historic land lease donated by Vail Resorts. Co-founder Meeche White, who continues to advocate for inclusive recreation, has witnessed the organization’s growth from its humble beginnings in a double-wide trailer to the new two-story, 9,400-square-foot facility. Traditionally recognized for its ski and snowboard lessons, the National Ability Center’s new facility elevates its programs and ability to serve participants through year-round seasonal activities and events.
“Having a new mountain center completes my original vision for the evolution of our facilities,” said White. “After seven years of planning, I am thrilled to celebrate this joyous occasion with the community. We are thankful for our incredible partnerships with Vail Resorts, Park City Mountain, Big-D Signature, Architectural Nexus, and the town of Park City that allowed us to bring this project to the finish line.”
The ADA-accessible facility will provide a homebase for the organization’s adaptive ski and snowboard programs and will provide:
The ability to serve participants and the community with year-round programs and events.
Adequate indoor space to properly fit participants in a variety of adaptive equipment including mono and bi-skis. Once fitted, participants will slide on an artificial surface directly to the snow!
Ample storage space for specialized adaptive ski equipment.
Locker rooms for instructors as well as separate locker rooms for adaptive competitive athletes.
Reception area, staff break room, offices, uniform storage room with laundry facilities, specialized sensory room for calming and multi-purpose rooms for training and education.
Restroom facilities on-site for National Ability Center participants and their families: a major upgrade from the current reliance on public restrooms, which were a short walk from the existing center.
“Our longstanding partnership with the National Ability Center is an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to creating a place for people of all ages and abilities to experience the joy of skiing and snowboarding,” said Deirdra Walsh, vice president and chief operating officer, Park City Mountain. “We are honored to support this incredible step forward for their world-class adaptive programs. The mountains are for everyone, and the McGrath Mountain Center at Park City Mountain will be a cornerstone of that vision for many decades to come.”
To learn more about the project, visit discovernac.org/ican. For questions regarding the McGrath Mountain Center, call Carey Cusimano at 435-649-3991. To learn more about the National Ability Center’s programs and services, visit discovernac.org.
About the National Ability Center The National Ability Center provides world-class adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures for individuals and families with disabilities, physical, cognitive, and developmental, including competitive athletes, youth, veterans, and more. Rooted in Park City, UT for nearly 40 years, with an additional facility in Moab, the National Ability Center empowers participants by building self-esteem, confidence and lifetime skills through inclusive programming and activities such as alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, cycling, swimming, rafting, archery, among others. With Vail’s EpicPromise as the National Ability Center’s largest annual community partner, NAC is globally recognized as a leader in adaptive sports. For more information, visit discovernac.org.
Aesthetically appealing…easy opening…smoothly operating…all with low noise–the new NABCO SWING includes the following unique features for installers and service technicians:
New Snap and Click cover design that provides a robust snap-together over the full length of the header, held in place with the click mechanism and secured to the endcaps.
Non-Handed Gear Assembly with the motor turning in one direction only! No reverse motor circuit required, and an easy plug-and-play motor connection.
Motor break circuit provides safe operation of the door during service by preventing slamming with the motor disconnected from control during install or service.
Standard adjustable arm assemblies with simple pre-load methods allow for easy customization at the time of installation.
The NABCO SWING utilizes NABCO’s Opus microprocessor controller to provide reliable door operation, important usage counts, and diagnostic features for quick troubleshooting and reduced maintenance costs. The total package offers low total cost of ownership, ultra-quiet operation, and high performance in an attractive low-profile package.
This new product is great for many applications in Health Care, Hospitality, Schools & Universities, Office Buildings, Grocery & Retail and more.
The NABCO SWING was tested internally for over 1 million cycles at the maximum door weight capacity of 330 lbs. before completing successful field testing in over 20 locations throughout North America.
Events will be held in local, state, and national parks, national forests, and many of the country’s iconic places, including the Vermillion Cliffs, San Juan Islands, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, and Grand Canyon, Everglades, Shenandoah, Yosemite, and Rocky Mountain national parks. NPLD is also a Fee-Free Day, granting free admission for visitors at federal sites managed by the Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, and other participating agencies.
Led by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), with support from NPLD national corporate sponsor Toyota Motor North America (Toyota), seven federal agency partners, hundreds of state and local partners, and dozens of nonprofit organizations, National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for America’s public lands.
“NPLD has proven invaluable in our mission to make the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant, and connected to people’s daily lives,” said Sara Espinoza, president and CEO of NEEF. “As we look forward, NEEF is excited to build on this legacy, expanding connections and nurturing a culture of care for our public lands.”
** NPLD Events Around the Country
This year, with hundreds of volunteer events currently registered on NEEF’s website—and more being added each day—there will be plenty of opportunities for the thousands of expected volunteers to get involved in their communities.
Here is just a small sample of events taking place across the country on NPLD:
Yosemite National Park: One of the largest NPLD events, the annual Facelift at Yosemite National Park is expected to draw up to 2,000 volunteers out for a park-wide clean-up. Organized by the Yosemite National Park Volunteer Office and the Yosemite Climbing Association, Facelift attracts climbers from all over the world who spend up to a week giving back to this premier climbing spot. There will be raffle prizes for volunteers, as well as evening programs including guest speakers, film screenings, live music, and more.
** Collaboration That Benefits Public Lands
Partnerships between NEEF and its federal, state, and local partners are essential to the success of National Public Lands Day. This collaboration not only amplifies the impact of NPLD, but also fosters a collective sense of care and responsibility towards our recreational, historic, and cultural public land sites.
“The collaborative spirit of shared stewardship on National Public Lands Day is really energizing,” said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. “It clearly showcases the appreciation and pride that people have for their public lands. Whether lending a hand on a volunteer work project, attending a special event, or simply enjoying time outdoors, it is a fantastic day for people to connect with their national parks and other public lands.”
On NPLD, in addition to fee-free entry at participating federal and state lands, attendees can participate in diverse volunteer, educational, and interpretive activities, enhancing participation and creating an inclusive environment for a broad audience.
“National Public Lands Day and our partnership with the National Environmental Education Foundation enables us to build diverse new connections with communities across the country, fostering care and commitment to our public lands,” said Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. “This year, we anticipate hosting approximately 10,000 volunteers at more than 250 Forest Service sites throughout the country.”
** Investing in the Future of NPLD
A major component of NPLD is the opportunity to use America’s public lands for education and to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation.
With this in mind, NEEF is partnering with Trinity Park Conservancy and Toyota to celebrate National Public Lands Day at Fish Trap Lake Park in West Dallas, Texas. This event will focus on connecting people to public lands in their community, inspiring environmental stewardship, and educating local youth about the environment as part of a three-year, $150,000 grant from NEEF, funded by Toyota, the national corporate sponsor of NPLD.
“Toyota is proud to have supported NPLD for over 20 years and all that it has accomplished,” said Kevin Butt, senior director, environmental sustainability, sustainability & regulatory affairs Toyota. “Throughout this time, NPLD has offered opportunities for community improvement and environmental education to the public as well as our team members.”
Volunteers at the NPLD event will have the opportunity to dive into water quality and environmental science with a fun macroinvertebrate activity, participate in a park clean-up through the park’s new volunteer event series, and provide feedback on future events and infrastructure improvements they would like to see implemented at Fish Trap Lake Park.
** Find Your Event
With hundreds of activities planned for the day, there are ample opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to join the celebration and spend the day giving back to America’s public lands. NEEF’s interactive map allows users to enter their zip code to find events close to home—or wherever they happen to be on National Public Lands Day. More events will be added to the map throughout the month. To learn more about National Public Lands Day, visit https://www.neefusa.org/what-we-do/conservation/national-public-lands-day
Joining OCLI Vision fills Dr. Brett J. Karlik with absolute joy. His work revolves around delivering personalized and all-encompassing eye care, harnessing state-of-the-art ophthalmological advancements to maximize visual results and promote improved health and happiness for his patients. “Happy to use my experience and knowledge to benefit the people that also serve the community of McMurray.”
Dr. Karlik completed his undergraduate degree at Duquesne University before earning his medical degree from the esteemed Drexel University School of Medicine. He furthered his training with an ophthalmology residency at Nassau University Medical Center, honing his skills and expertise under the mentorship of experienced ophthalmic professionals.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Dr. Karlik currently resides in Robinson, PA, with his wife and four children. His dedication to enhancing visual health and well-being drives him to provide exceptional eye care services, ensuring his patients receive the highest standard of treatment and care. Dr. Karlik’s exceptional skills and commitment to patient care align perfectly with OCLI Vision’s core values, making him an ideal addition to their team of renowned ophthalmologists. Patients seeking expert comprehensive eye care can now benefit from Dr. Karlik’s exceptional services at the McMurray location.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Brett J. Karlik or to learn more about the comprehensive eye care services provided at OCLI Vision, please visit ocli.net.
About OCLI Vision
Founded in 1997, OCLI Vision (http://www.ocli.net) is one of the leading ophthalmology practices in the United States. The practices of OCLI Vision offer eye care services at locations throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. OCLI Vision is led by a large group of highly skilled ophthalmologists and optometrists in each major sub-specialty of eye care who provide comprehensive eye care services, including treatment for cataracts, corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, oculoplastics, refractive surgery, and neuro-ophthalmology.
