NECC Founder and CEO Vinnie Strully and Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders

“Reaching the $1 million mark is a milestone for The New England Center for Children’s annual gala,” said Vinnie Strully, NECC’s founder and CEO. “Thank you to those who supported the gala. Together we continue to strengthen NECC’s world-class autism education, research and teacher training.”

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. (PRWEB)
November 19, 2019

The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in education and research for children with autism, announced today that its 2019 Children of Promise Gala achieved unprecedented fundraising results, raising over $1 million dollars.

Held on Nov. 15 at Boston’s InterContinental Hotel, nearly 500 business leaders, philanthropists, and NECC families and friends enjoyed a lively evening of awards, auctions, and stories of inspiration.

“Reaching the $1 million mark is a milestone for The New England Center for Children’s annual gala,” said Vinnie Strully, NECC’s founder and CEO. “Thank you to those who supported the gala. Together we continue to strengthen NECC’s world-class education, research and teacher training to promote independence in children with autism.”

The funds raised will support NECC’s comprehensive autism education programs, teacher professional development, research, instructional technology, and vocational programming.

The Gala was co-chaired by Elizabeth Wetherbee Klein and Matthew Wosk and hosted by NESN’s Jenny Johnson. Among the guests were Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services, Marylou Sudders; former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis and his wife Kitty; New England Patriots sports commentator, Bob Socci; Boston 25 News anchor, Heather Hegedus; and comedian and actor Robert Smigel and screenwriter Michelle Saks Smigel. Live music from Groove Authority capped off the night.

Erland Construction, Inc. and the Erland Charitable Foundation were honored with the 2019 Community Autism Champion Award for their commitment to fundraising for autism education and research. The NECC 2019 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Award was given to Andrew Roberts for his inspiring personal and vocational achievement in sports commentating. Andrew received home-based early intervention services at NECC when he was a young child and is now a high school sophomore.

“NECC is incredibly fortunate to have a community of supporters who contributed to the success of the 2019 Children of Promise Gala,” said Jared Bouzan, NECC Chief Development Officer. “We also celebrated the incredible work of our teaching staff, who work tirelessly to help children with autism be successful. As a parent of a child with autism, I am overjoyed to recognize the meaningful work our teachers do every day.”

About The New England Center for Children

The New England Center for Children® (NECC®) is an award-winning autism education center and research institute. Our community of teachers, researchers, and clinicians have transformed the lives of thousands of children with autism worldwide through education, research, and technology. The Center provides comprehensive services to maximize independence: home-based, day, and residential programs, partner classrooms in public school systems, consulting services, the ACE® ABA Software System (http://www.acenecc.org), teacher professional development, and research on educational best practices.

NECC is committed to staff professional development, partnering with local colleges to provide on-site graduate training and degrees at little to no cost to the NECC teacher. The result is a growing pool of exceptional teachers trained in best-in-class methodologies, whether they continue their careers at NECC or move on to public schools or private agencies. The New England Center for Children is based in Southborough, MA, and operates a center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Learn more at http://www.necc.org.

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Everyone wants to look their best for the holidays, so we see lots of patients coming during the fall to get the treatments they want. Plus, patients can take advantage of their time off and downtime at work for these procedures, some of which require recovery times and some of which do not.

ATLANTA (PRWEB)
November 19, 2019

World-renowned cosmetic and facial plastic surgeon Ben Stong states that “the holidays are really the optimal time for surgical procedures for a number of reasons” – and he should know. With many years of providing elite and cutting-edge cosmetic and plastic surgery to patients from across the country, he is about as knowledgeable as one can person can be on the topic.

As Stong states “Everyone wants to look their best for the holidays, so we see lots of patients coming during the fall every year to get the treatments they want. Plus, patients can take advantage of their time off and downtime at work for these procedures, some of which require recovery times and some of which do not.”

Renowned for results in facial plastic surgery that are natural, balanced, rejuvenated and attractive, Dr. Ben Stong is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained Facial Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta. Thus, he’s the perfect person to discuss plastic and cosmetic surgery during the holidays.

Stong points out that some of the most popular procedures during the Holiday Season are nonsurgical, including facial fillers and neuromodulators like Botox. Patients consider facial fillers and injectables great options to get themselves ready for holiday parties and the many photographs involved. Stong advises his clients how fillers can restore lost volume in the cheeks or under the eyes, can plump lips and fill in facial lines. These procedures can have immediate results and so they are often undertaken even a few days from holiday events. Lasers, IPL treatments and chemical peels are also popular during this time.

About Dr. Benjamin K. Stong and Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC:

Owner and facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Stong is dual board-certified in Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He completed his fellowship under one of the most nationally renowned plastic surgeons, Dr. Andrew Jacono in New York. He has combined such an elite level of training with his own proven experience and talent to bring patients of Atlanta outstanding results in plastic surgery. Kalos Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialize in providing the most advanced techniques in facial plastic surgery and other cosmetic services. If you would like more information about the services offered by Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC, please call their Atlanta office at (404) 963-6665 or visit their website at http://www.kalos-plasticsurgery.com

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Lotus powdered nutrients

A relative newcomer in the nutrient market, Lotus Nutrients blends all the essential nutrients into a simple three-part system formulated by medical growers and specifically designed for medicinal plants.

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (PRWEB)
November 19, 2019

Liquid nutrients have reigned supreme in the home grow market for a long time; however growers in the commercial space have been transitioning to powdered nutrients because of the cost-effectiveness and ease of use, and home growers have begun to follow suit as well. Due to the difficulty in combining essential macro and micronutrients, most nutrient companies package them separately, forcing a grower to buy as many as a dozen separate products in order to obtain all of the nutrients cannabis plants need throughout their lifecycle. Liquid nutrient programs can often be complicated and bulky, due mostly to the abundance of plain water included in every mix.

A relative newcomer in the nutrient market, Lotus Nutrients blends all the essential nutrients into a simple three-part system formulated by medical growers and specifically designed for medicinal plants. Their water-soluble powdered nutrients are quickly becoming a preferred choice for commercial agriculture and a great solution for new home growers, and work in both hydroponic and soil growth environments.

Lotus Nutrients was founded by a team of Northern California growers, scientists, and horticulturists with decades of cultivation experience. Frustrated with the glut of overly complicated liquid nutrients on the market, they united with one goal—to create the benchmark for pure medicinal-grade plant nutrients. Specially formulated for medicinal plants, Lotus Nutrients are comprised of 15 unique, raw, natural ingredients including 13 essential macro and microelements as well as raw materials in seaweed plant extract, humalite, and plant protein hydrolysate.

Lotus Pro Series Nutrients feature a simplified 3-part powder-based formula that promises to outperform any 8, 9 or 10 part liquid recipe. The naturally formulated recipe is also dust-free, 100 percent water-soluble, dye-free and anti-caking, with no fillers.

Lotus Grow aids in producing thick stems, tight internodal spacing, dense canopy development, and massive roots, while Bloom is designed to trigger rapid on-set of flowering by providing plants with all necessary components needed for strong development. Finally, Boost is the turbo-charged secret weapon that leads to unsurpassed size and density of flowers while maximizing oil production for increased potency and taste.

Lotus powdered nutrients are absolutely something to consider for commercial facilities, and something retailers should be stocking on their shelves. While liquid nutrients have dominated the market for a considerable time, they can be needlessly bulky and complicated, and growers are getting tired of spending money on nutrient systems that are largely made up of plain ol’ water.

Available online at lotusnutrients.com and at hundreds of retailers nationwide, Lotus Nutrients was scientifically developed by Northern California growers with decades of medicinal plant cultivation experience. Specifically formulated for medicinal plants and comprised of 15 unique raw, natural ingredients including 13 essential macro and microelements, Lotus Nutrients are 100 percent water-soluble formula milled and blended to provide perfect consistency while containing no binders, fillers or dyes.

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Dr. Larry Nichter and Dr. Jed Horowitz, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons

“By offering high-resolution ultrasound, we can offer women with implants an accurate, safe, and affordable option for screening, in the comfort and privacy of our practice.” Dr. Nichter

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)
November 19, 2019

Women with silicone gel breast implants are advised by the FDA and plastic surgeons to routinely monitor their implants for silent silicone rupture and other potential issues. MRI has historically been the FDA’s suggested screening method for women with silicone implants and recommends having it done every 2 to 3 years. Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Larry Nichter and Dr. Jed Horowitz state that very few women actually follow through with this recommendation. MRI screening can be very expensive, time-consuming, and uncomfortable making it less likely for women to adhere to the suggested guidelines. Mammograms are also not the most accurate method to look for an implant problem.

​Fortunately, an option for breast implant screening is high-resolution ultrasound which also has numerous benefits for women. Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach, California is now offering high-resolution ultrasound for all women with breast implants, regardless of who performed their breast implant surgery.

“The well-being of breast implant patients is a matter that is very important to us. The risk for rupture exist​s with all implants​ and increases with time especially for implants after 10 years, we, therefore, encourage women to​ monitor their implants after 5 years as silicone implant rupture is usually silent and the standard of care is to have them replaced if this is the case. We can also detect fluid. We understand MRI screening is not an ideal option for ​many patients so it just made sense for us to offer high-resolution ultrasound” explains Dr. Nichter.

Why high-resolution ultrasound breast implant imaging over MRI?

Dr. Nichter highlights several benefits of high-resolution ultrasound over MRI, including:

Significantly lower cost

Immediate results

Painless

Safe, even for those with metal implants or devices

Accurate & reliable

Ultrasound has been used in the medical field for decades and is proven to be one of the safest, most reliable imaging technologies available. Women also feel a sense of ease and comfort knowing they can have their breast implants checked without exposure to radiation or magnetic fields.

At Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery, ultrasound screening is only performed by ​breast surgery experts ​and board-certified plastic surgeons. Patients also appreciate receiving their results immediately with the ability to discuss any findings of concern in greater detail. This is not something imaging centers offer.

Should the ultrasound screening detect an issue such as a silent rupture, the implant or implants may not need to be replaced immediately, but breast implant revision is an option that can be discussed with the doctor in greater detail should the patient take advantage of Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery’s comprehensive screening package which provides a complete consultation with best surgical options suited to the individual case. Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery is currently accepting appointments for high-resolution ultrasound screening for all women with breast implants, regardless of where their implant surgery was initially performed. Dr. Larry Nichter and Dr. Jed Horowitz are some of the most experienced breast revision surgeons including advanced removal techniques (e.g. en bloc capsulectomy), breast lifts and breast augmentation using a woman’s own fat (e.g. California Breast Lift®).

To schedule an appointment or request more information, patients should call 949.720.3888

About Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery:

Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery, located in Newport Beach, California is headed by two of Orange County’s word-class plastic surgeons, Dr. Larry Nichter and Dr. Jed Horowitz. Both doctors have over 27 years of experience specializing in cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation, California Breast Lift®, breast reduction, breast revisions. mommy makeover, and tummy tucks. Dr. Nichter and Dr. Horowitz are board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and belong to the the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the most exclusive plastic surgery societies in the United States. Dr. Nichter and Dr. Horowitz have received numerous awards over the years for their surgical expertise and patient care.

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (PRWEB)
November 19, 2019

Oak Street Health, a network of primary care centers that delivers value-based care to adults on Medicare, opened a new center in Youngstown, its fourth center in Ohio. Committed to rebuilding healthcare as it should be, Oak Street Health’s model focuses on quality of care rather than quantity of services. Its proactive approach to integrated and preventive services improves outcomes for its patients.

The center will serve Youngstown residents at 3551 Belmont Ave. Patients will have a healthcare experience they may not have encountered before, including extended time with their provider and individualized treatment plans, community-centered support for social wellness, and access to transportation to and from the center for eligible patients. Supplementary services, such as behavioral health support and Medicare education classes, will also be offered to help older adults meet their unique needs in one convenient location.

“Throughout the nation, there is a growing need for high-quality, preventative care options that are individualized to each patient,” said Oak Street Health Regional Vice President, Gina Chia. “We are eager to meet this need with our approach that specializes in a broad spectrum of healthcare services for older adults with complex medical needs. Our model is dedicated to treating the whole person, and we’re thrilled to bring our services to help Youngstown residents live a healthy life.”

“Expanding our reach in the Youngstown area is an important milestone for Oak Street Health, as we’ve already seen how our model has made a difference in our neighboring centers,” added Oak Street Health CEO, Mike Pykosz. “Our innovative community-based approach can help local seniors live healthy lives, and we’re excited to offer our services to residents in Youngtown with this new center.”

The care teams at Oak Street Health are deeply embedded in each of the neighborhoods they serve with the majority of providers living near the local centers, emphasizing the importance of community support and relationship building. Ohio is already home to three other Oak Street Health centers in Cleveland, located in Glenville, Lee Harvard and Westown. Oak Street Health accepts multiple health plans at all locations.

To learn more about Oak Street Health’s value-based primary care model, visit oakstreethealth.com.

About Oak Street Health

Oak Street Health is a network of primary care centers for adults on Medicare designed to make healthcare more personal, equitable and accountable for all. Oak Street Health centers offer more than a standard visit with a doctor by providing transportation to and from appointments for eligible patients, insurance education, and other supplemental services such as podiatry, behavioral health, and in-center pharmacies. To encourage social wellness, each center hosts social, fitness and learning activities throughout the year.

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“Following an extensive search of available LIMS, STACS Casework is the only software we saw that fundamentally understood the DNA testing process and supported multiple DNA labs,” says Leslie Parke, Forensic DNA Laboratory Director, Signature Science

OTTAWA, Ontario (PRWEB)
November 19, 2019

STACS DNA, the sample-tracking software company, today announced that Signature Science, LLC, has selected STACS Casework DNA sample tracking and laboratory management software for its ANAB accredited laboratory in Austin, TX and the firm’s Center for Advanced Genomics in Charlottesville, VA.

“Following an extensive search of available LIMS, STACS Casework is the only software we saw that fundamentally understood the DNA testing process and supported multiple DNA labs,” says Leslie Parke, Forensic DNA Laboratory Director, Signature Science. “Other vendors said they could customize their product to our processes, but STACS had a leg up in understanding and addressing DNA testing.”

STACS Casework will replace an internally-developed LIMS, streamlining routine tasks in the labs and enabling analysts to dedicate more of their time to casework. Leslie Parke says that the STACS Casework discovery module will also streamline the discovery process, specifically with respect to pulling the correct versions of SOPs for a specific case. Other expected improvements include more complete and consistent records, reduced time to perform reviews, and production-related statistics reporting for management.

“We are delighted to work with Signature Science, such a well-respected laboratory,” says Jocelyn Tremblay, President and COO, STACS DNA. “Their choice of STACS Casework to support their commercial practice validates that we have the best DNA sample processing software and services available.”

ABOUT SIGNATURE SCIENCE, LLC

A subsidiary of the Southwest Research Institute, Signature Science, LLC, is a scientific and technical consulting firm providing multi-disciplinary applied research, technology design and development, and scientific, technical and operational services to government and industry. The forensic DNA laboratory in Austin has been accredited since 2013 and provides outsource testing services for clients nationwide.

ABOUT STACS DNA

STACS DNA offers sample tracking software for forensics and healthcare. Track-Kit™ tracks every sample statewide to prevent delayed or lost kits and keep thousands of stakeholders informed. STACS® software is the most comprehensive DNA sample tracking and lab management software, maximizing processing throughput and minimizing risk. Our customers are federal, state, regional and local agencies, including many of the largest forensics DNA labs in North America.

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