As a leading evidence-based trauma and PTSD treatment center here in British Columbia, we are always on the lookout for new therapies for our clients.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (PRWEB)
November 30, 2019

Sunshine Coast Health Centre (SCHC), considered one of the best residential trauma and PTSD treatment programs in British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to announce its new offering, Somatic Therapy. Somatic Counseling or Sensorimotor psychotherapy is a body-based talk therapy, integrating current findings from neuroscience to transform traumatic memories into strengths and resources for the client. It works with depression, fear, and anxiety. The technique works with developmental trauma, such as maternal lack of attunement, as well as acute or gross trauma like PTSD, sexual abuse, violence, or verbal abuse.

“As a leading evidence-based trauma and PTSD treatment center here in British Columbia, we are always on the lookout for new therapies for our clients,” explained Casey Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer. “Somatic therapy is another tool in our toolbox to help clients recover from trauma and PTSD. Persons who are interested in the therapy should reach out to us for a private, confidential consultation on the methodology.”

Persons who are interested in the PTSD treatment options should visit https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/ptsd-therapy-program/. Persons interested in trauma treatment options should visit https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/trauma-program/. Again, those interested in learning more about the new Somatic Therapy options are urged to reach out to the Centre via the Website or via telephone. It should be noted that persons come not only from British Columbia but from Alberta and Saskatchewan provinces to the Centre.

SOMATIC THERAPY OFFERS NEW OPTIONS FOR PTSD AND TRAUMA

Here is the background on this release. In a Somatic Counseling session, the client will talk about what’s coming up for them as they would with any form of talk therapy. The therapist will gently help the client increase awareness of emotions, bodily sensations, and behaviours. Some of the ways in which the therapist may do this is by bringing focused attention to one’s body as the client shares their story, such as their physical sensations that accompany their feelings or any movements. The therapist also provides somatic exercises at this time. Everything done is consent-based in a non-judgemental environment.

ABOUT SUNSHINE COAST HEALTH CENTRE

Sunshine Coast Health Centre is a 47-bed drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility exclusively designed for men, officially opened on the 15th of March 2004. The Centre has a philosophy of care that goes beyond just addiction to include personal transformation based on three key therapeutic principles: interpersonal relatedness, self definition (autonomy & competence), and intrinsic motivation. The Centre offers both drug rehabilitation and alcohol treatment near Vancouver, BC, but serving patients across Canada, particularly British Columbia and Alberta and cities such as Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. Sunshine Coast Health Centre uses a form of drug rehabilitation based on the research of Viktor Frankl and methodology of Paul T.P. Wong, namely ‘Meaning ­Centered Therapy’.

Website. http://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca

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Christian Bowman cooks for NBA Talent

A rising star in both men and women’s health and lifestyle audience, it takes a chef who has cooked for stars like Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, and Jimmy Butler, to know how to compose a diet fit for a champion.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
November 29, 2019

In the United States, we regard chefs as a talented creative and necessary resource of our time. With countless awards, reviews, and media, there is no shortage of phenomenal restaurants for guests to visit. Meet the chef behind the scenes in the private kitchens of the most exceptional talent in the world. Christian Bowman, Chef to NBA All-Stars and celebrities, is a culinary master with raw natural born talent.

A team is more than just the players and, much like an excellent recipe, requires specific ingredients to thrive: family, dedication, loyalty, community, love, and health. Without all of these ingredients, persistence somewhere weakens. Food is the common ground that links everything together, and Chef Christian Bowman’s diverse and unique palate is what is needed both on and off the court.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Christian grew up in a very rough part of South Central LA, where, unfortunately, gangs and drugs are present. Chef’s faith in God, his friendships, and his family, as well as his hard work in the culinary industry, now inspires the community. Chef Cbo’s value is widely recognized in celebrity communities as perfectly tailored dishes that are always new and innovative. We are seeing a rise in the demand for portioned and unique ways of eating. The meal-kit industry now valued at over 1.5 billion dollars and rising needs chefs with Cbo’s talent to push forward and stand out among competitors.

A rising star in both men and women’s health and lifestyle audience, it takes a chef who has cooked for stars like Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, and Jimmy Butler, to know how to compose a diet fit for a champion. Requested by the best personal trainers, celebrities, and athletes, Chef Cbo knows how to accommodate the needs of his client without hesitation. His real gift lies in his limitless creativity and beautiful spirit. He will launch a recipe blog taking you behind the scenes of his best recipes in January 2020.

As we see significant and long overdue recognition for our African American chefs here in the US, he is one to watch. This holiday season, he recommends a Spiral Honey Baked Ham as the main dish to be a crowd-pleaser and for more plating ideas follow him on Instagram @chefcbo

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What’s exciting about Transpara 1.6 is that there is now evidence to show that it is catching high grade cancers earlier so that treatment can begin earlier and so improve a woman’s chances of a cure

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
November 29, 2019

Transpara™ 1.6, the leading Artificial Intelligence decision support system for breast cancer screening, that uses deep learning algorithms to automatically detect potential breast cancer in 2D and 3D DBT mammograms, will be unveiled at the Annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting, December 1-6, 2019 (ScreenPoint Medical, South Hall #4380).

The software uniquely ranks mammograms on a 10-point scale indicating the short term risk that cancer is present. Independent clinical validations demonstrate that this Transpara Exam Score can reduce workload and help radiologists prioritise patients for further investigation. Interactive decision support is provided to assist radiologists with image interpretation. Studies have shown that Transpara matches the performance of radiologists , thus acting as a ‘second pair of eyes’ which increases diagnostic confidence and accuracy .

Transpara is CE Marked for use with 2D mammography and 3D digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) images from multiple vendors and is installed at leading breast imaging centers in Europe. Transpara is FDA Cleared for use with 2D mammography in the U.S. and is pending FDA Clearance for use with 3D DBT.

“The showcasing of Transpara 1.6 at RSNA demonstrates our focus on continually improving to ensure we can provide our clients with the best commercially available breast AI,” said Nico Karssemeijer, CEO for ScreenPoint Medical. “We understand that reading 3D mammography presents radiologists with huge workload and reading time challenges compared to 2D. With feedback from the field, we redesigned the Transpara 1.6 interface and utilised our patented co-registration slice technology to optimise reading workflow and to ensure peace of mind. Users just click on the region of interest on the synthetic 2D image and are immediately taken directly to the exact slice which saves time.”

“ScreenPoint’s aim is to help radiologists to identify and diagnose breast cancer as early as possible whilst minimizing problems associated with mammography including over-diagnosis. What’s exciting about Transpara 1.6 is that there is now evidence to show that it is catching high grade cancers earlier so that treatment can begin earlier and so improve a woman’s chances of a cure,” said ScreenPoint co-founder, Professor Sir Michael Brady.

Pieter Kroese, COO of ScreenPoint Medical, said: “International interest in the success of the Transpara system has been growing rapidly: Transpara is now being used or piloted in around 20 countries around the world and the feedback from radiologists has been universally positive. We are extremely fortunate to have some excellent partners who have seen at first hand the benefits Transpara can bring to increasingly busy radiologists.”

Transpara is marketed in the USA by Siemens Healthineers USA and Volpara Solutions, a wholly owned sales and marketing arm of Volpara Health Technologies.

Following the successful launch of ScreenPoint Medical’s medical education program at EUSOBI this year, ScreenPoint is collaborating with Siemens Healthineers for Transpara self-reading workshop sessions (10:15 – 5:00pm, Sunday 1 December -Thursday 5 December) in the North Hall at booth #8563”

Transpara will also be featured in an abstract accepted for presentation: ‘Artificial Intelligence Detecting Breast Cancer in a Screening Population: Accuracy, Earlier Detection on Prior Mammograms and Relation with Cancer Grade. Sunday, Dec. 1st 11:55am to 12:05pm in Room S406A.’

About ScreenPoint Medical BV

ScreenPoint Medical is the leading developer of AI driven image analysis technology which enables the automated reading of mammograms and digital breast tomosynthesis examinations. With proven accuracy matching that of experienced radiologists, ScreenPoint’s Transpara™ system is the most advanced available, exploiting Big Data, Deep Learning and the latest advances in Artificial Intelligence. The system can identify high risk breast lesions quickly, enabling earlier detection, earlier treatment and a greater chance of survival. ScreenPoint Medical was founded in 2014 by Professor Nico Karssemeijer and Professor Sir Michael Brady, two internationally respected experts in breast imaging, machine learning and computer aided detection. The company’s Head Office is in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. For more information, please email info@screenpointmed.com

1 “Stand-alone artificial intelligence for breast cancer detection in mammography: Comparison with 101 radiologists”, Rodriguez-Ruiz et al, JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute, djy222, https://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/djy222, 2019..

2 “Detection of Breast Cancer with Mammography: Effect of an Artificial Intelligence Support System” Rodríguez-Ruiz et al, Radiology 290:2, 305-314, 2019

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*Disclaimer: Transpara is CE marked for 2D and 3D mammography. Transpara is FDA cleared for 2D mammography and currently being assessed for 3D . Not all features are available in all countries. Please check with local representatives.

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Sharpen Social-Emotional Skills Over the Holidays

“We want our students to be able to transition into the holidays as smoothly as possible. Discussing the pros and cons and what to expect makes this time of year that much more enjoyable,” said Debbi Scarborough, founder/headmaster.

ATLANTA (PRWEB)
November 29, 2019

As Cumberland students enter the festive holiday season filled with family gatherings and honored customs, teachers aren’t focusing on the potential for academic backslide but rather opportunities for social-emotional growth. Teachers and counselors realize that students won’t be picking up their textbooks or logging into GoogleClassroom as often during the break but might be faced with challenges surrounding the busyness and stress that come with the holidays. “The travel, shopping, unfamiliar smells, noises and additional faces can be a lot for our kids, so we try to talk about what to expect and equip them with coping strategies,” said Britani Wilson, teacher and counselor at Cumberland.

Before leaving campus for the break Cumberland families are encouraged to do the following: Remember the things your thankful for –the holidays are an important time to realize all of the gifts we have been given and the people that support us. Keep expectations reasonable and take time for yourself. Give yourself permission to request & allow help from others. Try to build in as much routine as possible. Try to not over-schedule.

Adjusting to changes in routine or to new events and experiences is often a huge challenge for students on the spectrum and can be taxing at times. “We want our students to be able to transition into the holidays as smoothly as possible. Discussing the pros and cons and what to expect makes this time of year that much more enjoyable,” said Debbi Scarborough, founder/headmaster. Students will be out of school for Thanksgiving break starting on November 25th and will return on December 1st.

About Cumberland Academy of Georgia

Cumberland Academy of Georgia specializes in the needs of students in grades 4 through 12 who have high-functioning autism, Asperger’s syndrome, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities. Cumberland was founded in 2007 by Debbi and Matthew Scarborough, and is a fully-accredited, independent, non-profit school that seeks to provide a safe and supportive academic atmosphere for its students. Cumberland accepts applications year-round. To schedule a family tour, please contact Jane Paoletta, Director of Admissions, at 404-835-9000, or email admissions@cumberlandacademy.org.

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This is a great accomplishment for our company and also for the talented creative team who spent countless hours making our packaging for Dreamland Chocolates one-of-a-kind

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)
November 28, 2019

Planet 13, a vertically integrated Las Vegas cannabis company known for its award-winning cannabis cultivation, production and dispensary operations, has received a Clio Cannabis Award in Brand Design for the packaging of its Dreamland Chocolates™ line of products.

“This is a great accomplishment for our company and also for the talented creative team who spent countless hours making our packaging for Dreamland Chocolates one-of-a-kind,” said Planet 13 Director of Sales and Marketing David Farris. “More than 6,000 photos were shot, with 200 photographs integrated to come up with the visuals used on the eight cannabis-infused chocolate packages that we introduced in July.”

Planet 13’s Dreamland Chocolates received a Clio Bronze Award in Brand Design in the Packaging Category during an awards ceremony held in Los Angeles.

Clio Cannabis is a joint venture with High Times that celebrates the creators at the forefront of cannabis marketing and communications. The awards were developed to raise the bar for creative work in a rapidly expanding CannaBusiness Industry.

Farris notes that the Dreamland Chocolates varieties were also designed “from the ground up,” based on customer insights the company received from some of the 400,000 people they served at the Planet 13 Las Vegas Cannabis Entertainment Complex over an eight-month period.

“We wanted to showcase these chocolates using real people and real props, while at the same time creating surreal and dream-like imagery on the packaging,” Farris said. “We’re honored and grateful that our team’s work was recognized for creating this truly unique packaging.”

The luxury chocolate infused with premium cannabis will be available in eight varieties, with an integrated theme along with a unique design on each package. Flavors include Cookies N’ Dream, Cool Mint, Crackling Crunch, Dark Chocolate With Pistachio ‘N’ Chili Powder, Decadent Dark, Mystical Milk, White Chocolate with Radiant Raspberry and Simply Salted Toffee. For more information, visit DreamlandChocolates.com.

Chosen as ‘Best Overall Nevada Dispensary’ (source: Leafly Dec.20,2018), Planet 13 customers are visiting and shopping online in huge numbers. Planet 13’s superstore alone accounts for close to nine percent of all dispensary sales statewide in Nevada. Planet 13 continues to expand its attractions in its massive 112,000 square foot facility to accommodate the growing demand with a Phase II build-out which includes a restaurant, café, events space and customer-facing production facility (see press kit for photos and videos).

About Planet 13

Planet 13 (http://www.planet13holdings.com) is a vertically integrated cannabis company based in Nevada, with award-winning cultivation, production and dispensary operations in Las Vegas – the entertainment capital of the world. Planet 13’s mission is to build a recognizable global brand known for world-class dispensary operations and a creator of innovative cannabis products. Planet 13’s common shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the symbol PLTH and on the OTCQX under the symbol PLNHF.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward looking-statements relate to, among other things, future expansion plans.

These forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time such statements were made. Actual future results may differ materially as forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to materially differ from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors, among other things, include: final regulatory and other approvals or consents; fluctuations in general macroeconomic conditions; fluctuations in securities markets; expectations regarding the size of the Nevada cannabis market and changing consumer habits; the ability of the Company to successfully achieve its business objectives; plans for expansion; political and social uncertainties; inability to obtain adequate insurance to cover risks and hazards; and the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on cultivation, production, distribution and sale of cannabis and cannabis related products in the State of Nevada; and employee relations. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure shareholders that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplace in the United States through its subsidiary MMDC. Local state laws where MMDC operates permit such activities however, these activities are currently illegal under United States federal law. Additional information regarding this and other risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s business are contained under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual information form dated April 30, 2019 filed on its issuer profile on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com.

No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

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“Due to visionary leadership, a great staff and member support, ISEA is stronger than ever,” said Votel.

ARLINGTON, Va. (PRWEB)
November 28, 2019

Craig Wallentine, Global Business Development Manager, DuPont Safety & Construction (Retired) (DowDuPont) was elected chairman of the board of trustees of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), at the group’s annual meeting in Arlington, Virginia. Tom Votel, President & CEO, Ergodyne, was elected vice chairman.

Nate Kogler, Senior Director of Product Management, Bradley Corporation, was elected ISEA board treasurer. Kogler is new to the role of treasurer, and the treasurer role itself is a newly created board position.

In addition, industry leaders Steve Blanco, President, Americas Business Segment, MSA; Rodney Taylor, Global Sales and Marketing Manager, Industrial PPE, D3O, LLC; and Ned Hickok, President, OccuNomix International, were elected as new board members.

Craig Wallentine joined DowDuPont in 1989 and during his 30-year career there he held a broad range of leadership positions in the field of industrial personal protection. Particular areas of expertise are marketing leadership training and development, sales force effectiveness and channel strategy, new product development, global supply chain design, emergency event response planning and emerging region market development. Prior to joining DowDuPont, Wallentine worked for Exxon USA in several operational and planning roles.

“It is an honor and pleasure to hold this position,” said Wallentine. “I have the great fortune to follow in the footsteps of two successful leadership teams with a solid foundation having been built by former Chairman Eric Beck and retired ISEA President Dan Shipp, followed by the thoughtful organizational improvements made by my immediate predecessor as chair, Sheila Eads, who also on-boarded our dynamic new president, Charles Johnson.”

“We are also seeing the fruition of investments made to update and digitize our industry-leading Qualified Safety Sales Professional (QSSP) training program to ensure that training participants have modern learning tools and the most relevant safety information,” added Wallentine. “Looking ahead, we will stay focused on the needs of end users to identify and implement safety innovations to protect more workers in more work environments, especially where we can quantify the impact of better safety standards. That is what we believe is important and what we want to deliver going forward.”

Tom Votel became Ergodyne president & CEO in 1986, in a turnaround and rebranding of the company’s prior incarnation. He led the firm through a variety of existential threats, helping it evolve into a respected leading developer of specialized gear for worker safety and productivity.

“Due to visionary leadership, a great staff and member support, ISEA is stronger than ever,” said Votel. “I look forward to continuing to improve and enhance our value to members and the noble goal of advancing standards that ensure worker safety and protection.”

Continuing members of the ISEA board are past chairman Sheila Eads, President and Chief Executive Officer of ERB Industries; Kelly Kolb, Senior Business Development Manager, Kimberly-Clark Professional; Brian Myers, Global Business Manager, 3M Personal Safety; and Bill Schubach is Vice President of Sales for Moldex-Metric.

About ISEA

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) is the trade association in the U.S. for personal protective equipment and technologies. Its member companies are world leaders in the design, manufacture, testing and distribution of protective clothing and equipment used in factories, construction sites, hospitals and clinics, farms, schools, laboratories, emergency response and in the home. Since 1933, ISEA has set the standard for the personal protective equipment industry, supporting member companies united in the goal of protecting the health and safety of people worldwide.

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