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Every 13th man has a hair transplant according to Bookimed study


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Aesthetic tourism is especially developed in Thailand, where 20% of all patients are from abroad. Hair transplant is one out 5 of the most popular surgeries and the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures for men.

Hair transplant: facts and figures


  • As the Hair Society reports, 35 million men and 21 million women suffer from alopecia or hair loss worldwide. Over 650,000 of them undergo hair transplant as the most effective treatment option annually.
  • Surgical hair restoration procedures have been hiked by 60% since 2014 in agreement with ISHRS. 40% of them are covered by the USA, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, and Italy.
  • The procedure is included in the Top 5 most popular cosmetic procedures with men, and its popularity goes on increasing.
  • 87% of patients who get hair plantation are men, according to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Nevertheless, every year, the procedure becomes more and more popular with women — 13% of patients who have a hair transplant are female conforming to the Society.
  • The prevalence of hair plantation depends on the patient’s nationality. Asians choose a hair transplant by 38% more often than European patients. IMTJ reports that surgeons conduct almost 200,000 hair implants in Asia and about 75,000 in Europe.
  • Specialists implant the hair on the different body surfaces: in 89% of male cases, doctors transplant the hair on the scalp, in 4% — on the beard, 3% — on eyebrows. Hair transplant statistics in women differ. In 79% of female cases, surgeons implant the hair on the scalp and in 15% — on the eyebrows in accordance with ISHRS data.

Revolutionary methods of hair plantation

High demand gives rise to great discoveries. Doctors around the world are working on the development of new therapies that will help solve the hair loss issue by minimizing risks and reducing treatment time.

Except for the traditional hair transplant methods as FUE (follicular unit extraction) and FUT (follicular unit transplant), specialists apply stem cell hair restoration and robotic operation.

  • Stem cell therapy for complete hair restoration — an organic method when hair is renewed with stem cells obtained from the patient’s adipose tissue. Doctors inject the cells into the transplant area that promotes hair growth and allows avoiding surgery.
  • Robotic hair transplant — a surgical method performed with a special robot device that assists surgeon during the surgery. It helps a doctor avoid tiredness, cut down the operation time, and implant as many grafts as possible to allow patient early return home.

A doctor chooses the most effective treatment method according to your personal features and test results.

Hair transplant market trends

The hair transplant market is one of the fastest-growing health care specialties. The market size of hair plantation has developed by 64% since 2014, according to ISHRS statistics, and accounts for 6.5 billion USD.

Four factors are affecting the surgical hair restoration market:

1. the increasing number of people who suffer from baldness over the world

2. the growing interest in self-care procedures within the Asia Pacific region

3. development of minimally invasive and painless hair transplant techniques

4. changing lifestyles globally.

Because of the high demand, there are a lot of clinics providing this procedure at different prices. According to Bookimed stats, the lowest hair transplant cost is offered in India and Turkey due to the general price policy within the country and residents’ living wage. Patients also choose the UAE, Thailand, and South Korea in the interest of the combination of affordable prices and vacation.

About this study

This research is conducted by the Bookimed team and based on:

  • internal Bookimed statistics and patient reviews
  • surveys of authoritative organizations such as the International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).

About Bookimed

Bookimed is a global platform for matching medical facilities over the globe and arranging the medical trip in the shortest term. Over 300,000 users from almost 30 countries request Bookimed to get treatment assistance each month.

Bookimed is a medical tourism provider that cooperates with 340 medical centers to help each patient receive timely and high-quality health care. The services of this platform are free of charge for patients because all the proceeds Bookimed gets from the partner clinics.

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MBI Worldwide Background Checks & Drug Screening Celebrates Four Consecutive Years on HRO Today Baker’s Dozen List


MBI Worldwide is focused on providing and empowering our clients with the most advanced technology, superior customer service, and highest quality background and drug screening solutions.

MBI Worldwide Background Checks & Drug Screening, a global provider of compliant employment screening and risk-management solutions, has been named to the HRO Today Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings for Pre-Employment Screening, ranking first on the midsize leaders list for Quality of Service, second on the Overall Deal Leaders and in the top ten for both Breadth of Service and Deal Size.

This announcement marks the fourth consecutive year MBI Worldwide has been recognized on this prestigious list and once again solidifies MBI’s national standing as a one-stop, all-inclusive employment background and drug screening provider.

“MBI Worldwide is focused on providing and empowering our clients with the most advanced technology, superior customer service, and highest quality background and drug screening solutions,” said Brian Chapman, Chief Executive Officer of MBI Worldwide. “It’s an honor to be ranked in HRO Today 2019 Baker’s Dozen List as the number one screening provider in the nation for quality of service. This ranking validates our customer service and quality commitment to our clients by helping them overcome their employment screening hurdles, and quickly on-board the most qualified candidates.”

HRO Today, a property of SharedXpertise Media, is a leading publication for human resource professionals. HRO Today annually compiles a Baker’s Dozen list of the best background screening providers. The HRO Today Baker’s Dozen List calculates the results of this annual survey on anonymous buyer client feedback, recognizing consumer reporting agencies that excel in categories including quality of service, breadth of service and deal size.

About MBI Worldwide Background Checks and Drug Screening

As a leading global Consumer Reporting Agency, MBI Worldwide Background Checks and Drug Screening offers a customer-driven and high-touch customer service level of all-inclusive employment background screening, verifications and drug testing products. MBI Worldwide’s AI provides a multitude of ordering options, HRIS/ATS integrations and customer customization. With both web and mobile accessibility, MBI’s cloud-based AI platform and online candidate invite portal, MBiScreenSMART, streamlines the ordering process, making it efficient and easy to hire the best talent fast, by quickly obtaining compliant, accurate and instant data during the on-boarding process.

MBI Worldwide Background Checks & Drug Screening is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), holds AICPA SOC 2 certification, adheres to the Privacy Shield Framework and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For more information about MBI Worldwide Background Checks and Drug Screening, please visit http://www.mbiworldwide.com.

“Good Screening is SMART Business” ™

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Heart to Heart Hospice Celebrates Thanksgiving


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“Spending one’s final months at home takes on special meaning this time of year.”

As American families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, many will do so knowing it may be the last such holiday for one of their loved ones. For those with a life-limiting illness, hospice care can provide comfort on many levels, while allowing them to be home for the holiday season.

Spending their final months at home takes on special meaning this time of year. During National Hospice and Palliative Care Month in November, Heart to Heart Hospice joins the nationwide effort to increase awareness and understanding of end-of-life care, and the many benefits hospice offers.

Hospice is a philosophy of compassionate care. When medicine cannot provide a cure, hospice redefines hope in terms of a patient’s quality of life. It is designed to help patients remain in the place they call home, while keeping them comfortable and as free from pain as possible.

The experienced professionals at Heart to Heart Hospice understand the physical and emotional challenges that come with end-of-life care and are specially trained to address them. Through a team-oriented approach, they care for the whole person, meeting each patient’s individual needs.

Because every family situation is unique, Heart to Heart tailors their care plan to support the caregivers, providing guidance and encouragement to help make the time together as peaceful as possible.

Thanksgiving is a time for families to relive positive memories and create new ones. Being able to do that together at home is truly a reason for giving thanks.

In that spirit, Heart to Heart Hospice Foundation was formed to honor those nearing their journey’s end through greater care and education, with a commitment to celebrating life. The Foundation is unique in that it serves not only hospice patients and their families, but the community at large through end-of-life support and education.

A dedicated group of employees, volunteers and generous donors help change lives through four unique programs: Patient and Family Need, Veteran’s Care, Education and Scholarship, and Alzheimer’s Support.

About Heart to Heart Hospice

Heart to Heart Hospice, founded in 2003, is one of the largest private providers of hospice care in the United States. Headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Heart to Heart provides a broad range of hospice services to patients with life-limiting illnesses across 37 locations in Texas, Michigan and Indiana. At Heart to Heart, we understand both the physical and emotional challenges for our patients and their loved ones and our care team is committed to providing them with what they need most: comfort, support and dignity. Learn more about Heart to Heart Hospice.

About Heart to Heart Hospice Foundation

Funded primarily through generous donations from families and friends of Heart to Heart Hospice patients, the Heart to Heart Hospice Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit public charity that provides financial support for patients nearing end-of-life, their families, and the greater community through various charitable programs. Each program includes financial support for critical unmet needs, as well as much-needed education for the under-utilized and often misinterpreted field of hospice and palliative care. Learn more about Heart to Heart Hospice Foundation.

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IDEAL Launches SKINRESTORE® SYSTEM The Best All-In-One Organic Oceanic Skin Care Solution On The Market! The Much Anticipated Treatment Is Receiving Critical Acclaim


IDEAL SKINRESTORE® SYSTEM The most effective all-in-one natural organic simple 3-step system to CLEAN, HEAL & PREVENT major skin problems.

“IDEAL SKINRESTORE® SYSTEM is the Best All-in-One All-Natural Skincare Solution with Vitamins & Nutrients from the Ocean & Organic Farms!”

THIS HAS HELPED ON MY PSORIASIS AND DRY SKIN IRRITATION! It’s a great product. I love how it helps my skin and makes it feel so fresh and clean with no harsh chemical. It’s so much softer and I dont have to wear make up as much. This has really helped with my Psoriasis over the past week.- Ashley V.

IDEAL Launches Organic Oceanic SKINRESTORE® SYSTEM.

IDEAL is a health, beauty, grooming and lifestyle brand that empowers people to strive for an ideal version of themselves, to live a more fulfilling, happy and phenomenal life without the use of toxic chemicals.

The company is pleased to announce the launch of the latest organic and marine biotechnology skincare product available on its website worldwideideal.com. Their breakthrough product, the SKINRESTORE® SYSTEM is the most effective all-in-one all-natural organic oceanic 3-step system to clean, heal, and prevent major skin problems.

Globally and from all walks of life, skin problems vary greatly in symptoms and their degree of severity. They can be permanent or temporary, and many times painful physically and emotionally. While some have situational causes, others can be genetic. Some skin problems are minor, while others can be lifelong. The minor ones can be alleviated with the help of some effective organic skincare products. IDEAL has a mission to provide the best natural skincare products that help people get rid of complicated skin problems and make them feel better about themselves.

Located in San Diego, California, the family, woman, minority and American owned company says, “We’re on a mission to help 1-Million people become the IDEAL version of themselves by providing them with the confidence to look and feel great about themselves. Living on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, we have access to the most abundant sources of natural vitamins, minerals and nutrients from the Sea and Organic farms,” said Mai Yang, VP Operations.

IDEAL’s organic skincare products are the most innovative natural skincare products on the market, which help people to bring out the inner beauty and to boost their confidence levels. The company uses organic raw materials and carefully extracts the required active ingredients to formulate skin care and hair care products that deliver real results.

Luke Yang, the Founder of IDEAL formulated the effective organic skincare product serendipitously while looking for the cure to his son’s skin problem. He said, “One night my worst nightmare came true. My 1-year-old baby boy was crying uncontrollably. As my wife and I turned on the light and we noticed that my baby had large 1-2 inch horrific lumps, blemishes, hives and rashes all over his face and body. He was scratching from the pain and he was bleeding all over his body.”

Having rushed the baby to the Emergency Room Hospital that same night to find out he had something called “Scabbies” which were tiny mites living underneath his skin causing him pain, rashes and bleeding. They were shocked and appalled with the doctor’s recommendation to use harmful toxic pesticides that were used to kill rodents and bugs onto the skin of his child. The loving father took to research to find a better, safer way. “I researched and didn’t find a single cure online. I used all-natural ingredients for myself for years, so I thought there had to be a way to heal him without toxic chemicals. I bought everything I could get my hands on that was organic and all-natural that was known to help disinfect bacteria, heal damaged skin and prevent future skin-related problems,” Yang.

Yang’s painstaking effort paid off and he was able to formulate a solution that restored his baby’s skin in just three days. Luke, who has also suffered skin problems with acne and cysts as a teen also understands the challenges that come with it, has now formulated an organic skincare system to help others with various skin conditions. “I always had skin problems all my life from acne, cysts, redness, rashes and more. When I tried this on my son and his body was healed in literally 3 days, I couldn’t believe it. So I know I wanted to make it a mission to help out Millions of other people across the World,” said the Founder.

The skincare system harnesses the most potent forms of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals from the Ocean and Organic Farms that is proven to treat 100’s of different kinds of skin conditions (acne, rashes, hives, redness, bumps, psoriasis, cysts, scars, irritation, more).

The IDEAL SKINRESTORE® SYSTEM launches a huge promotion this month during Black Friday Holidays on November 29, 2019, and is already receiving critical acclaim for being one of the most effective all-in-one all-natural organic oceanic skincare systems on the market today. It’s a simple 3-step system to Clean, Heal & Prevent major skin problems.

To learn more about the IDEAL SKINRESTORE® SYSTEM and how it can help you clean, heal and prevent your skin problems visit HERE.

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Permanent Makeup Offers Picture Perfect Looks for the Holidays, says Beverly Hills Permanent Makeup


Microblading can make a dramatic — and time-saving — difference.

Permanent makeup and such innovations as microblading are often the perfect solutions for individuals wishing to look their best this holiday season without hassle.

A November 7 article on Stylecaster reported on some of this holiday season’s makeup trends. These particular trends focus on looking festive in a creative way for holiday photos and get-togethers. The looks varied in difficulty, from a simple glittering swipe of eyeliner to a more challenging application of tiny rhinestones around the eyes to achieve an ornamental aesthetic. Los Angeles-based beauty clinic Beverly Hills Permanent Makeup says that while these ideas are great for individuals who enjoy getting creative with their makeup, these holiday trends may not be the best for those who are short on time or struggle with makeup application for one reason or another. The salon adds that permanent makeup and such innovations as microblading are often the perfect solution for individuals wishing to look their best this holiday season without hassle.

The Beverly Hills salon says that everyone deserves to put their best face forward, especially during end-of-year social gatherings, regardless of makeup abilities or age. Beverly Hills Permanent Makeup notes that Ellie, its make-up artist in chief, understands the challenges that come with acquiring makeup skills, whether it’s with struggling to draw on symmetrical eyebrows or creating a natural eye look. Especially for people who may be older, dealing with health challenges, or who simply are not skilled with a pen or a brush, it can be difficult or even impossible to achieve many types of looks.

On the other hand, Beverly Hills Permanent Makeup adds that many of its customers are simply busy people who don’t have time to fuss with makeup on a daily basis. Permanent makeup allows individuals to have the perfect look created by a leading makeup artist and get on with their lives. The Los Angeles-based beauty clinic notes that one of the most popular treatments these days is on the eyebrows. A complete 180-degree change from previous trends of pencil-thin brows, full and lush eyebrows are all the rage these days, the salon says. While there are countless products in the market to achieve this look, Beverly Hills Permanent Makeup comments that the hottest of these solutions is longer lasting and time-saving.

The Southern California clinic says the most recent trend for the perfect brow look is microblading, which is a state-of-the-art aesthetic procedure that uses fine needles to inject tiny dots of ink to fill in brows into the desired shape. The ink used and detailed application all create a look that is natural and blends effortlessly with existing brow hairs. Beverly Hills Permanent Makeup says that the procedure is by one of their most popular offerings because of its realism and convenience.

Interested readers who would like to learn more about Beverly Hills Permanent Makeup and their services may call (424) 247-6411 or visit the clinic’s website at https://www.bhpermanentmakeup.com/.

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Autism Live, CARD and We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym Host Annual Sensitive Santa Holiday Event


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These youngsters can be overwhelmed with sensory issues such as lights, waiting in line and being placed on Santa’s lap. Even Santa’s beard and his jolly ‘ho, ho, ho’ can be intimidating

Autism Live, The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, and We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym have partnered again this holiday season to host a special event for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children who attend the Autism Live Sensitive Santa event will meet Santa, have their photos taken, and receive a wrapped toy, while also getting the opportunity to explore uniquely ASD-friendly gym equipment.

This year’s event will kick off on Thursday December 5th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym, 5520 Crebs Avenue, Tarzana, California. The event will continue on Friday, December 6th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday December 7th, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. While on-site, children will be able to play on unique sensory gym equipment, have a private sensory friendly visit with Santa, and receive a premium wrapped toy from a top toy company. Interested families can register to participate in this FREE event by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-lives-sensitive-santa-event-tickets-76813789111.

Approximately 1 in 59 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.

Spending time with Santa can be a challenge for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families according to Shannon Penrod, host of Autism Live and the mother of a child diagnosed with autism. “These youngsters can be overwhelmed with sensory issues such as lights, waiting in line and being placed on Santa’s lap. Even Santa’s beard and his jolly ‘ho, ho, ho’ can be intimidating,” explains Penrod. “An experience that is a joy to a typical child could cause a meltdown in those with autism.”

At Autism Live’s Sensitive Santa event, Santa and his helpers are experts in interacting with children on the spectrum and know behavioral techniques to help keep children calm and attentive during their visit. Behavior therapists from the Center for Autism and Related Disorders are on hand to support families and help every child access the fun. Instead of waiting in line, children play in the sensory gym which sets the entire family up for a successful Santa visit.

“This is one of our favorite days of the year,” says We Rock the Spectrum founder and CEO, Dina Kimmel, “The kids light up the second they see Santa. The parents feel comfort knowing their children are in a safe and accepting environment. We are so proud to host something so magical with our friends at Autism Live.”

The high quality toys that will be given away are featured on Autism Live’s Festival of Toys throughout the month of December and are chosen based upon quality and how they help children on the spectrum build skills and make progress toward achieving their goals. “The reality is that many children on the autism spectrum don’t know how to play or don’t enjoy it,” states Penrod. “You know you are doing something amazing when you get a great toy and use it to help a child grow and have fun!” Some of the manufacturers donating toys to the event and featured on Festival of Toys are PopOhVer®, OSMO, Think Fun, Endless Games, Imperial Toys, Craftastic® (Ann Williams Group) and more! To view Autism Live’s 2019 Toy & Gift Guide visit http://www.autism-live.com/ToyGuide.

Autism Live, We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym, The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), and My Brother Rocks the Spectrum all participate in making Autism Live’s Sensitive Santa a reality.

About Autism Live is an interactive webshow providing support, resources, information, facts, entertainment and inspiration to parents, teachers and practitioners working with children on the Autism Spectrum. With live and recorded programing Monday through Friday Autism Live is the most watched program dedicated solely to the larger Autism Community. For more information, visit http://www.autism-live.com.

About We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment to foster learning, exploration and safe sensory experiences. Through their nonprofit, My Brother Rocks The Spectrum Foundation, they provide social skills groups and activities for children across the spectrum. We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym provides children with a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, communication, positive behavior modification, social interactions, and self-care skills. Their unique equipment assists all children in their neurological growth and development.provides children with a safe, nurturing, fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, communication, positive behavior modification, social interactions, and self-care skills. Its unique equipment assists all children in their neurological growth and development. For more information, visit http://www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com.

About Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)

CARD treats individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at treatment centers around the globe. CARD was founded in 1990 by leading autism expert and clinical psychologist Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D. CARD treats individuals with ASD using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method for treating individuals with ASD and recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Surgeon General. CARD employs a dedicated team of trained professionals across the nation and internationally. For more information, visit http://www.centerforautism.com.

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AltMed Florida to Open its 11th MÜV™ Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Lakeland with Grand Opening Set for Nov. 30


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AltMed Florida, one of the fastest growing Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTC) in Florida (source: OMMU), has announced the grand opening of its newest MÜV™ Medical Cannabis Dispensary at 10 a.m. Saturday Nov. 30 (pending final approvals) at 224 North Florida Avenue in Lakeland.

AltMed’s eleventh MÜV Dispensary in Florida, is located on the corner of North Florida Avenue and West Pine Street next door to the popular Swan Brewery.

“At 3,300 square feet, this is one of our largest dispensaries and, combined with our existing Longwood dispensary and another planned soon in Orlando, our new Lakeland location allows us to better serve more patients along the heavily populated i-4 Corridor,” said AltMed Marketing Director Todd Beckwith. “This is part of our broader corporate strategy to open 40 dispensaries conveniently located to serve patients throughout Florida.”

The Lakeland MÜV Dispensary will offer an extensive selection of award-winning products including flower, pre-rolls, a wide range of vaporizer pens, metered dose inhalers, topicals, oral sprays, patent-pending encapsulation formulations in its Tinctures, 72-Hour Transdermal patches and transdermal gels. MÜV is also recognized for having one of the widest selections of concentrates for patients needing macro-dosing options.

“Our dispensaries set the standard for quality products, service and overall patient experience at our current locations and we’re excited to offer our premium MÜV medical cannabis brand to even more people as we expand our presence across central Florida,” said AltMed Florida CEO John Tipton. “Our MÜV dispensaries are unlike anything in the state and we’re excited to invite licensed patients throughout Polk County and the surrounding areas to visit our newest state-of-the-art location in Lakeland.”

Like AltMed Florida’s 10 other locations (Apollo Beach, Clearwater, Fort Myers, Gainesville, Jacksonville/San Marco, Jacksonville Beach, Longwood/Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa and Wellington/West Palm), the new Lakeland MÜV Dispensary stands out from others because it’s designed as a premium experience. Think Apple store, with a modern, open-concept design and expert staff with extensive training.

During the grand opening, all licensed Florida medical cannabis patients will receive 25 percent off their entire first purchase and the first 100 patients will receive a MÜV SWAG bag with their purchase. Patients can also order online at http://www.muvfl.com for express pickup or delivery.

The MÜV brand already has a wide following in other legal medical cannabis markets, including Arizona, where it has won five Best of Arizona medical cannabis awards. MÜV products are sold exclusively in Florida at MÜV dispensaries because, unlike other states, Florida does not allow wholesale of product between license holders – only products that license holders make themselves can be sold in their dispensaries.

For more information about the new ADA-compliant Lakeland MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensary, including hours and available MÜV products, visit altmedflorida.com.

AltMed Florida is on pace to open 40 MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensaries across the state, all supplied by its 200,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art cultivation facility. Visit this link for images of AltMed Florida’s cultivation operations and watch this brief video to see what makes AltMed Florida and its MÜV™ Medical Cannabis Dispensaries stand out.

About Plants of Ruskin, LLC – d.b.a. AltMed Florida, LLC – With a focus on quality and attention to detail, Plants of Ruskin has more than 35 years of experience in providing seedlings to farmers for vegetable and medical product production. Plants of Ruskin founders, the Dickman Family, are 4th generation farmers with a long history of working in conjunction with the University of Florida, including an endowed chair specifically dedicated to plant improvement.

About AltMed Enterprises – Alternative Medical Enterprises, LLC, headquartered in Sarasota, FL and doing business as AltMed Enterprises, is a fully integrated medical cannabis company that brings compassion, community engagement and pharmaceutical industry precision to the development, production and dispensing of medical cannabinoids.

About MÜV™ – The MÜV brand of cannabis infused products was launched in Arizona in 2016 and quickly gained international attention and recognition. In its first six months alone, MÜV received four best of Arizona medical cannabis awards, including two first prizes for its proprietary Ethanol extractions that are the basis of all MÜV products.

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Benchmark Wellness Management President and COO Co-Chairs FriendshipWorks 35th Anniversary Gala Celebration


Not enough can be said about the positive effect of human connection – the invaluable gift that FriendshipWorks has provided for 35 years to Boston-area seniors -Denise McQuaide, president and COO, Benchmark Wellness Management

Benchmark Senior Living, a human connection company and leading provider of senior living services in the Northeast, today announced that Benchmark Wellness Management President and COO Denise McQuaide, serving as co-chair for the FriendshipWorks My Friend, My World anniversary gala celebration and fundraiser on Nov. 21, 2019, helped raise nearly $375,000 for the organization. McQuaide served as co-chair with Andrea Cohen, co-founder and CEO of HouseWorks.

FriendshipWorks is a Boston-based, non-profit human connection organization. For the past 35 years, the company has addressed one of the key issues affecting older adults, social isolation, by offering a variety of volunteer-driven programs, including Friendly Visiting and Friendly Helping, Medical Escorts, PetPals, Relaxing Through the Arts and MusicWorks, La Cadena de Amistad and the Elder Low-Vision Initiative to seniors in the Boston area. These programs make it possible for seniors of all income levels to attend their medical appointments, get their medications, receive help with small tasks, partake in art or music therapy or simply enjoy a visit from volunteers at no cost to them.

Benchmark is partnering with FriendshipWorks for its Newton area communities as an extension of its own mission to elevate human connection and provide purposeful programming. For example, Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle, a Benchmark assisted living and memory care community in Brighton, Mass., has been a longtime participant of the FriendshipWorks PetPals program through which residents enjoy weekly visits from a canine. Each week a group of residents participates in exercises with the dog and its owner, increasing their activity and engagement.

In 2018, Benchmark, along with the MIT AgeLab and GE Healthcare, co-sponsored the global In Good Company Optimal Aging Challenge and funded a $5,000 grant awarded to FriendshipWorks for its role in addressing social isolation and loneliness among those over 50.

“Research overwhelmingly shows us that organizations like FriendshipWorks can help overcome social determinants of health – such as lack of social supports, poor nutrition and inadequate transportation – that contribute to preventable ER visits and hospital re-admissions,” says McQuaide. “Something as simple as someone to say hello to regularly or knowing a visitor will stop by can help break a debilitating sense of isolation and loneliness. Not enough can be said about the positive effect of human connection – the invaluable gift that FriendshipWorks has provided for 35 years to Boston-area seniors.”

McQuaide has over 30 years of executive health care experience, having previously served as vice president of post-acute care for Mount Auburn Hospital. Prior to that, she served as president of Brickstone Senior Living and COO of Hebrew Senior Life. She also served as senior vice president of operations for New England for Genesis HealthCare, overseeing 60 hospital-based and community skilled nursing facilities and five assisted living communities.

About Benchmark Senior Living

Benchmark is a leading provider of senior living communities in the Northeast with nearly 6,500 associates and 61 communities. Founded in 1997 by Tom Grape, Benchmark offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care retirement communities in eight states. The company was named to FORTUNE magazine’s Best Workplaces for Aging Services list in both the first year it was published, 2018, and in 2019, ranking number five among senior living companies with 50 or more communities. The company has been named to The Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work list every year of the 12 years it has been published. It also has been consistently recognized as a top workplace by Boston Business Journal, Hartford Courant and Hartford Business Journal and as one of the healthiest employers by the Boston Business Journal, Providence Business News and Hartford Business Journal. Visit BenchmarkSeniorLiving.com for more information.

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USAID/PATH Healthy Markets and partners review first year of PrEP implementation in 11 provinces and announce rollout of PrEP in 15 new provinces in Vietnam


Since the one year anniversary of the nationwide launch of the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) program in 11 provinces in Vietnam, the country is ready to roll out the program more widely due to global PrEP successes in reaching epidemic control for HIV. At the One-year PrEP Implementation Review Forum today, the Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC) presented a review of the PrEP program’s progress to date and announced its expansion to an additional 15 provinces across Vietnam, as part of the country’s commitment to ending HIV by 2030. The event brought together nearly 300 people, including representatives from the VAAC; the President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Coordination Office; the United States Agency for International Development (USAID); the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); the World Health Organization (WHO); The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; global health non-profit organization PATH; program partners; key population organizations; and the media.

In June 2017, VAAC, together with USAID/PATH Healthy Markets and UNAIDS kicked-off the first PrEP pilot in Vietnam in two cities: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Learnings from this pilot highlighted the demand for differentiated service delivery among key populations in order to ensure access to a range of PrEP service options in both the public and private sectors. These diverse models were incorporated into the nationwide scale-up implementation of PrEP—launched in November 2018 in 11 PEPFAR-supported provinces based on decision 5866/QĐ-BYT issued by the Ministry of Health on the PrEP Plan 2018-2020 on September 28, 2018.

Since PrEP was first initiated in 2017, more than 6,000 people have enrolled, with 3,946 newly enrolled in fiscal year 2019. “This clearly demonstrates there is a demand for PrEP in Vietnam,” said Dr. Phan Thi Thu Huong, the Vice Director of the VAAC. “We are excited to expand access to PrEP to 15 additional provinces and cities. Along with The Global Fund’s non-refundable assistance to support Vietnam’s response to HIV/AIDS among the MSM community in 2019-2020, we can enable greater access to and uptake of PrEP for those that are at highest risk of HIV.”

Even though PrEP use is increasing in Vietnam, many more people need to have access to it for there to be population-level impact in reducing HIV incidence. “Moving forward, we will assist the VAAC and our implementing partners in further boosting demand creation and in ensuring that PrEP clients get the support they need to stay on PrEP,” said Ms. Ritu Singh, USAID Vietnam Health Office Director. “We congratulate the VAAC on its stellar leadership in scaling PrEP to 15 additional provinces and cities across Vietnam, and we look forward to continue to support this important work to accelerate epidemic control.”

When taken correctly, PrEP is one of the most powerful tools to prevent transmission of HIV infection. In 2014, WHO recommended offering PrEP to men who have sex with men (MSM). Based on the effectiveness and acceptability of PrEP, WHO expanded this recommendation beyond MSM in 2015 to include PrEP for all people at substantial risk of HIV. Key population groups at substantial risk of acquiring HIV in Vietnam include MSM, transgender women, people who inject drugs and the HIV-negative sex or injecting partners of people living with HIV who are not virally suppressed. “PrEP is a powerful tool in terms of enabling population-level epidemic control,” reflected Dr. Kimberly Green, Global Director for HIV and tuberculosis at PATH, “but it is much more than that. On the individual level, it is transforming people’s lives by enabling greater intimacy, quality of life, and peace of mind for those at risk of acquiring HIV.”

Social enterprise Glink has been involved from the beginning; it provided PrEP under the pilot study, and since the program launched nationally has enrolled more than 1,500 people on PrEP “It’s great! The expanded PrEP program means PrEP will be even more available and accessible to people who need it most, but it is also an exciting opportunity for key population-owned health care clinics,” said Le Minh Thanh, CEO and founder of Glink. Glink, which began as a support group for MSM in Ho Chi Minh City in 2009, saw the chance to grow a successful socially-minded business and has since established five clinics nationwide. “The USAID/PATH Healthy Markets project has facilitated an enabling environment for community-led clinics to offer PrEP in a way that meets the needs of those looking for the three C’s: convenience, confidentiality, and comfort,” said Minh Thanh.

The Review Forum was hosted by the VAAC, in coordination with USAID/PATH Healthy Markets. The roll-out of PrEP services to 15 new provinces in Vietnam will be supported by the U.S. Government, the Global Fund, and the Government of Vietnam.

For more information, please contact the Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control, Ministry of Health, or USAID/PATH Healthy Markets.

Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control

The VAAC is a department within the Ministry of Health that assists the Minister of Health in government management and implementation of legal policies, specifically to supervise the planning, direction and management of the implementation of HIV programs across the country. Please visit http://vaac.gov.vn/ for more information.

The US Agency for International Development

USAID leads the U.S. Government’s international development and disaster assistance through partnerships and investments that save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, and help people emerge from humanitarian crises. Following more than 50 years of improving lives through development and humanitarian assistance, USAID continues to support partners to become self-reliant and capable of leading their own development journeys. Please visit http://www.usaid.gov or follow https://www.facebook.com/USAID/ for more information. Vietnam-specific sites are https://www.usaid.gov/vietnam and https://www.facebook.com/USAIDVietnam.

PATH

PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide. Learn more at http://www.path.org.

USAID/PATH Healthy Markets

The Healthy Markets project is a five-year initiative that aims to grow a viable market for HIV-related goods and services capable of meeting the needs of populations facing the greatest risks. Healthy Markets aims to improve the environment for private-sector and social enterprise engagement and investment; increase demand for HIV-related goods and services; and generate a sustainable supply of high-quality HIV commodities and services that are accessible and affordable. By growing a market for HIV-related goods and services, Healthy Markets (1) contributes to improved sustainability and country ownership of the HIV response and (2) supports efforts to reduce HIV incidence, including the UNAIDS 90-90-90 treatment target. Healthy Markets is funded by USAID and implemented by PATH in partnership with the Center for Creative Initiatives in Health and Population. PATH works closely with manufacturers, distributors, private health care providers, pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies, national and local governments, social enterprises, and community-based organizations.

Media contacts:


  • Mr. Do Huu Thuy | Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control, Ministry of Health | huuthuyvaac@gmail.com | +84 912368438
  • Ms. Ngo Minh Trang| HIV & AIDS Prevention Specialist, USAID/Vietnam | tngo@usaid.gov | +84 987304968    
  • Dr. Kimberly Green | USAID/PATH Healthy Markets | kgreen@path.org | +84 902214858
  • Lindsay Bosslet | PATH Media Relations | media@path.org

Wickenburg Ranch Celebrates 500th Net Home Sale and Announces Community Expansion


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