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The Trevor Project Raises More Than $1.2 Million at TrevorLIVE Los Angeles Gala

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people, hosted its 2019 TrevorLIVE Los Angeles fundraising gala at The Beverly Hilton where it honored Cybill Shepherd, Hayley Kiyoko, and the PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc., which announced a $6 million investment in The Trevor Project’s mission. Zazie Beetz and Sasheer Zamata hosted the event, which helped raise more than $1.2 million and included show-stopping performances by singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal and the world’s top Beyoncé impersonator, Miss Shalae.

Additional attendees included Heidi Klum, Jesse Williams, Samira Wiley, Jane Lynch, Debby Ryan, Lance Bass, Jonathan Tucker, Madison Beer, drag personalities Raja & Nina West, Eugene Lee Yang, EJ Johnson, Gigi Gorgeous, Nats Getty, August Getty, Chris Daughtry, Terrell Carter, Alyson Stoner, Bruce Vilanch, Cassandra Cass, Charlie Barnett, Chester Lockhart, Daniel Franzese, Gregory Zarian, Ian Alexander, Jen Richards, John Flanagan, Lawrence Zarian, Mark Tennyson, Michael D. Cohen, Michael Turchin, Mikalah Gordon, Miss Shalae, Morgxn, Obiageliaku, On Mekahel, Parson James, Ryan Russell, and Sisterhood Band.

Highlights from the organization’s annual star-studded fundraiser included:

  • Jane Lynch presented the Champion Award to Cybill Shepherd: “Cybill is being honored tonight because, for many decades, she has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights and full equality… For years, Cybill Shepherd has been boldly, fearlessly and loudly making the case that everyone deserves acceptance, no matter who they love.”

  • In an emotional acceptance speech, Champion Award honoree Cybill Shepherd tearfully thanked her late sister, who was unable to live openly as a lesbian. “No, my sister did not have the support that these young people will be getting from this wonderful, wonderful organization; and so, I want to thank everyone here tonight, because we all have in our lives people that we would have liked to have saved.” Shepherd continued, “My sister lived the life she wanted to live, but she didn’t live it openly. Gladys Terry Shepherd, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, for the honor of being here tonight.”

  • “We’re thrilled to announce that the PwC Charitable Foundation is investing $6 million over the next four years… the largest grant ever received by The Trevor Project,” said Yolanda Seals-Coffield, President of the PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. “PwC (the company) is thrilled to announce now that they will be providing nearly $2 million in pro-bono consulting services and our subject matter experiences in people, technology, and business transformation to complement the PwC Foundation’s investment,” added Shannon Schuyler, PwC’s Chief Purpose & Inclusion Officer.

  • Hayley Kiyoko accepted the Youth Innovator Award, stating: “So many LGBTQ youth don’t have that same support in their own communities. It is our duty to share our strength to help guide the ones that get lost in the dark. I’m very proud to be standing here today, and I thank you all for continuing to inspire others by existing.”

  • “There is still so much more to do. We recently put out research that there are more than 1.8 million LGBTQ young people in the US who seriously consider suicide each year,” said Amit Paley, CEO of The Trevor Project. “One day, we will reach every single one of those young people in crisis. But we’re not there yet. And we don’t have the luxury of growing slowly. We are literally talking about life and death. That is why we need to build a global movement to end suicide among LGBTQ young people NOW. “

  • Eugene Lee Yang surprised seventeen-year-old high school senior Julia Lacher, who traveled all the way from Somerset, Wis., to share her story reaching out to The Trevor Project for support after watching a Try Guys video about Eugene volunteering at the organization.

The proud presenting sponsors of this year’s TrevorLIVE LA are the PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Abercrombie & Fitch. In addition, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants serves as the official hotel partner; and AT&T is the official VIP Reception Sponsor.

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About The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. The Trevor Project offers a suite of crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs, including TrevorLifeline, TrevorText, and TrevorChat as well as a peer-to-peer social network support for LGBTQ young people under the age of 25, TrevorSpace. Trevor also offers an education program with resources for youth-serving adults and organizations, a legislative advocacy department fighting for pro-LGBTQ legislation and against anti-GBTQ rhetoric/policy positions, and conducts research to discover the most effective means to help young LGBTQ people in crisis and end suicide. If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or suicidal, our TrevorLifeline crisis counselors are available 24/7/365 at 866.488.7386. http://www.TheTrevorProject.org

TrevorLIVE is the signature annual fundraising event of The Trevor Project. This annual event brings together top entertainers and corporate leaders to support the organization’s life-saving initiatives. Learn more about TrevorLIVE at http://la.trevorlive.org.

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UCA2020 Convention: Something (Almost) Completely Different

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“Our new approach to the annual convention will provide industry leaders with the resources to live in two places at once: now and next, improving current practices while innovating for the future,” said Laurel Stoimenoff, CEO of UCA.


WARRENVILLE, Ill. (PRWEB)

On-demand medicine is a dynamic, ever-changing industry that raises the bar to meet evolving patient demands. To further advance industry innovation and learning, the Urgent Care Association (UCA) and College of Urgent Care Medicine (CUCM) redesigned their annual event to provide more meaningful connections and unique educational resources for members and partners. The UCA2020 Convention will deliver something (almost) completely different to participants, offering a thought-provoking experience and ground-breaking tools to propel the industry into the next decade. Registration is now open for UCA2020, which will take place May 3-6 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev.

“On-demand medicine doesn’t stand still – whether you are treating patients, growing a team or building a business – you have to think ahead so you can stay ahead,” said Laurel Stoimenoff, CEO of UCA. “Our new approach to the annual convention will provide industry leaders with the resources to live in two places at once: now and next, improving current practices while innovating for the future.”

At UCA2020, attendees will explore new ways to optimize patient care and strategies to take practice management to the next level. Experts will introduce the latest tools and best practices for staying nimble and adaptive through engaging discussions and hands-on activities.

“To be successful, our leaders must be creative, open-minded, innovative, connected and brave in their decisions,” said Richard Park, MD, UCA board president, vice chairman for the board of directors at CityMD. “At UCA2020, we will encourage leaders to think outside-the-box and challenge the status quo as they push the industry forward.”

UCA developed an educational agenda to introduce new topics, experts and activities, while ensuring more time throughout the event for valuable networking. In addition, the exhibit hall will provide opportunities for participants to learn about and from various industry resources.

Sessions at the event will cover a wide array of topics including the end-to-end patient experience, artificial intelligence, creating patient loyalty, engaging providers and clinical updates nuanced to the on-demand environment. Participants also will have the chance to ask accreditation questions in a hands-on workshop, and brainstorm new ideas at an industry ‘hack-a-thon’.

Several keynote speakers will share insights on the latest industry trends:

  • Disrupting Your Status Quo with Kai Kight

  • Reframing Healthcare with Zeev Neuwirth, MD, and Marcus Osborne

  • Deploying Emerging Technologies Strategically with Nathan Bays, Richard Roth and Peter Fleischut, MD

“Our rapidly evolving industry deserves an evolved approach at meeting, learning and networking,” said Stoimenoff. “We spoke with our members and partners to understand what kind of experience they want and then broke down and rebuilt our Convention with forward-focused content and more exciting ways to connect with and learn from one another.”

For more information about UCA2020 Urgent Care Convention & Expo and to register for the event, please visit http://www.ucaoa.org/Convention.

About the Urgent Care Association

The Urgent Care Association (UCA) is a membership association of leaders, providers and suppliers in the field of on-demand, consumer-focused health care. UCA advances the industry and supports member success through advocacy, research, education, collaboration and high standards of care. The association maintains an active online presence and member community for daily exchange of best practices. For more information, visit http://www.ucaoa.org.

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Allergy Standards at the US 2019 Greenbuild Conference

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Greenbuild 2019 Allergy Standards, SCS Global Services, Tarkett

Greenbuild 2019 Allergy Standards, SCS Global Services, Tarkett

“Greenbuild is a great opportunity for Allergy Standards to reinforce how our science is leading the way in healthier Certified building materials.”


DUBLIN (PRWEB)

Greenbuild is the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide to learn and source cutting edge solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildings, cities, and communities. This year’s event theme is “A New Living Standard” and a keynote will be presented by Barack Obama.

Allergy Standards’ CEO, Dr John McKeon, will be delivering 2 sessions at the Tarkett Education lab with Roxane Spears (VP of Sustainability North America at Tarkett) and our partner Karen Righthand (SCS Global Services). These CE credited sessions will highlight “Indoor Air Quality Issues and asthma & allergy friendly® Certification for Manufacturers and Specifiers”.

The key objectives are to:

1. Learn about the overall health impacts of VOCs and TVOCs and how exposure can impact occupants’ overall health.

2. Understand why it is important to address beyond merely tracking how and which products contribute to a building’s environment.

3. Learn about the scientific process, standards, and best practices associated with low VOC building materials within the context of reducing allergens and irritants that can trigger asthma symptoms.

4. Learn about the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification standards and how manufacturers are utilizing them to create better products.

In parallel Allergy Standards will also be hosting a mastermind event facilitating networking between asthma & allergy friendly® Certified clients and partners of the Certification Program.

“Greenbuild is a great opportunity for Allergy Standards to reinforce how our science is leading the way in healthier Certified building materials. It is an honour to be working with clients such as Tarkett to highlight how they and others like them are working to create a healthier and sustainable indoor environment,” said Dr. McKeon.

About Allergy Standards

Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) mantra is design thinking and an innovation for healthier indoor air for the allergy aware consumer. As an independent, international certification company, it creates meaningful scientific standards for testing a wide range of products and services to determine their impact on improving indoor air quality. ASL’s intellectual property portfolio includes unique testing protocols and suitability specifications for products to be CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly®. ASL’s mission is to improve lives by empowering people create the healthiest possible indoor environment through science, education and innovation. Our vision is a world where all ER visits caused by exposure to avoidable indoor allergens are eliminated.

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Leading Heart Surgeon Condemns Vaping Flavor Bans

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New study on vaping shows that banning flavors could be detrimental to the goal of harm reduction

The argument that [vaping] appeals to youth and is directed solely at them is false


TORONTO (PRWEB)

180Smoke Vape Shop has interviewed Dr. Gopal Bhatnagar, a leading Canadian cardiac surgeon and head of cardiovascular surgery unit at the Trillium Health Centre on the recent vaping health crisis and his opinion on the political response across North America. He provides expert insight from a medical perspective on how vaping is used by smokers and clinicians as a cessation tool.

Dr. Bhatnagar stresses that the condemnation of vaping is a regressive step for society and calls out the media for not clearly identifying the difference between vaping eliquid and THC, which has influenced policy and regulations.

According to the latest CDC research, vitamin E acetate is a “chemical of concern” and was found in all of the patients who suffered from vaping related lung injuries. Vitamin E acetate might be used “as a thickening agent” in THC products.

A flavor ban would alienate 87% of vapers who do not prefer to vape tobacco or flavorless eliquids according to a recent study by 180Smoke. This user demographics study and associated infographic, revealed that the proposed Trump flavor ban would limit vapers to flavors that are preferred by only 13% of users. Experts believe that this could discourage others from considering vaping as an alternative nicotine delivery system.

The study also shows that younger people do not vape in larger numbers, and that the majority of those surveyed used to smoke and now only vape.

Founded by Boris Giller and Ashutosh Jha, 180Smoke is a vape shop and online store that offers e-cigarettes, vaporizers, and vape liquids. According to leading Canadian heart surgeon, Dr Gopal Bhatnagar, the vaping flavor ban proposed by Trump is incredibly dangerous.

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The Financial Services Network Wins the Kolbe Enterprise Award

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Representatives from The Financial Services Network receive the Kolbe Enterprise Award with David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp.

Kolbe helps vitalize [our clients’] practice and improve efficiency.


PHOENIX (PRWEB)

The Financial Services Network (The Network) started as a study group and is now known as a thought leader in supporting independent financial advisors. In recognition of the company’s positive impact and culture, Kolbe Corp has awarded The Network with the 2019 Conative Excellence Enterprise Award. The Sacramento-based firm received the award Oct. 24 at Conation Nation Symposium—the authoritative conference dedicated to the science of instinctive strengths and human achievement.

“Kolbe is a powerful tool for helping our clients,” says Daxs Stadjuhar, Managing Partner and Chief Compliance Officer. “That’s why a segment of our partnership includes helping clients discover their Kolbe A™ Index to vitalize their practice and improve efficiency.”

“The Financial Services Network is more than a financial services organization,” said David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp. “They are fully committed to leveraging the power of conation in their people and processes.” The Financial Services Network has used Kolbe for over 5 years at all levels within the organization. Engaging with Kolbe since 2014, they now have five Kolbe Certified™ Consultants, representing their commitment to providing clear, practical advice by better understanding the unique strengths of their affiliates. The Network utilizes Kolbe wisdom to work more efficiently with their internal team, as well as provide coaching to the advisors with whom they partner.

About The Financial Services Network

The Financial Services Network comprises a highly specialized group of business, investment and compliance professionals dedicated to serving the needs of an elite community of independent financial advisors. United by a common bond of excellence and sharing the desire to elevate their practices, its advisors partner with The Financial Services Network in the pursuit of growth, efficiency, acquisition strategies and seamless succession plans.

For more information on Financial Services Network, visit https://www.fsnweb.com

About Kolbe Corp

Since 1977, Kolbe Corp’s mission is to help people succeed by having the freedom to be themselves. More than one million individuals have completed Kolbe assessments to better understand their conative strengths – natural instincts that govern action and achievement. Thousands of employers use Kolbe Corp’s assessments and consulting services to build and grow more productive, effective and engaged teams.

Kolbe Corp’s flagship online assessment, the Kolbe A™ Index, is used by individuals around the world, including certified consultants in 34 countries, to understand their natural strengths. It is the most powerful assessment of its kind with proven reliability and validity. Its diverse users include academic thought-leaders, organizational theoreticians and practitioners in the business, non-profit and public sectors.

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The Pathfinder Network Launches Enhanced Visiting Pilot Program for Incarcerated Parents in Oregon

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“In Oregon alone there are 70,000 children who have had a parent in prison or jail—it is important for these kids to know they are loved and that their parents want to spend time with them,” said TPN director of corrections programs Sheri Sandoval.


PORTLAND, Ore. (PRWEB)

After a year of development, this month The Pathfinder Network (TPN) began piloting its new parenting program, Parenting Inside Out (PIO) Phase II: Enhanced Visiting. An advanced skills development and parent-child visiting program for incarcerated parents, PIO Phase II builds upon the evidence-based Parenting Inside Out® (PIO) curriculum and provides special focus on strengthening positive parenting practices through individual and group coaching on communication, connection and planning for life as a parent after release. With a strengths-based and holistic approach, the program supports incarcerated parents as well provides materials and resources for children and caregivers, all with the goal of enhancing the parent-child relationship, increasing positive family engagement and mitigating the impact of parental incarceration on children.

PIO Phase II is a pilot project made possible by a federal Second Chance Act grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and a partnership with the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC). Over the next two years, the pilot is projected to serve more than 140 incarcerated parents at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and Santiam Correctional Institution, along with their children and caregivers of their children.

“We are committed to working together with the parents, caregivers, children and staff, as well as with our partners at DOC and the Department of Human Services, in order to provide opportunities for children to have healthy, structured and positive interactions with their parents,” shared Milo Dittrich, TPN corrections program manager over seeing PIO Phase II. “When people are dealing with difficult things, we can meet them where they are to provide tangible support and walk alongside with them.”

Once parents have completed PIO, they are eligible to apply for the PIO Phase II program, which provides advanced skill development of core PIO topics and includes lessons on communication with children, child centered parenting and nurturing children’s individuality. Over the course of three months, parents participate in 30 hours of advanced skills development and practice workshops with trained TPN coaches, one-on-one coaching, monthly enhanced coached visits with their children, post-visit debrief sessions, and peer support groups. Additionally, coaches partner with parents to develop individualized parenting re-entry plans that include identifying relevant community-based services for ongoing support after they release. All parents and families who participate in the program are also invited to an annual family engagement event. The first two cohorts of the program consist of 12 mothers and fathers, and around 20 children ranging in age from infant to 17 and living across the state of Oregon and parts of Washington.

Unlike many existing programs currently available for incarcerated parents, a key component of PIO Phase II provides ongoing support and resources for children and caregivers, addressing the barriers that often prevent positive visiting experiences and building protective factors that reduce the social and emotional impact of having an incarcerated parent. Before visits, TPN coaches offer outreach to the families to develop a relationship and prepare children and caregivers for what to expect from the program. Coaches also provide developmentally specific support materials to children that mirror what the incarcerated parents are learning along with referrals to community resources when needed.

A portion of the grant award will fund transportation and lodging costs for caregivers and children traveling from far away, and efforts to increase contact through video calls and technology are underway. Additionally, PIO Phase II includes a trauma informed emotional intelligence training for visiting security staff in order to promote the creation of safer institutions and visiting spaces that allow for empowerment, growth and healing for the families.

“In Oregon alone there are 70,000 children who have had a parent in prison or jail—it is important for these kids to know they are loved and that their parents want to spend time with them,” said TPN director of corrections programs Sheri Sandoval, citing a 2016 policy report by The Annie E. Casey Foundation. “PIO Phase II provides the opportunity to not only increase contact between children and their incarcerated parents, but to really support families throughout the process.”

For more information, please visit https://www.thepathfindernetwork.org.

The Pathfinder Network is a 501 (c) (3) social service agency founded in 1993 with a mission to provide justice system-impacted individuals and families the tools and support they need to be safe and thrive in their communities. The Pathfinder Network provides cognitive-behavioral programs, parenting programs, education and support services for pro-social living to adults in the Oregon prison system and to children and families in the community.

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MEDI Leadership Hires Executive Coach Gary Hoffman, MD

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Gary Hoffman, MD, Executive Coach for Healthcare Leaders

Gary Hoffman, MD, Executive Coach for Healthcare Leaders


ST. LOUIS (PRWEB)

MEDI Leadership (MEDI) is proud to announce the addition of its newest employed executive coach, Gary Hoffman, MD. Dr. Hoffman joins MEDI with vast experience in healthcare administration, business management, and clinical leadership, building upon its existing coach bench strength with deep expertise in coaching and healthcare.

“MEDI Leadership understands the many challenges that healthcare leaders face in today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment. Primarily because they focus solely on healthcare, and because many of the coaches come from within the healthcare industry themselves,” Hoffman said. “Their philosophy that coaching leaders and teams is critical to improving culture and outcomes, aligns with my own beliefs about the importance of developing effective leadership within healthcare, both for current leaders as well as future leaders.”

Lee Angus, president of MEDI Leadership, added, “Gary is wonderful with our clients. He integrates his experiences in private practice and working within hospital and health system leadership teams with his extensive coach training and accreditation from the Hudson Institute of Coaching. He’s a great add to our team.”

Dr. Hoffman is located in Portland, Oregon, expanding MEDI Leadership’s coach footprint into the Northwest. He previously served as the Chief of the Women and Children’s Division at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. As a founding member of his own practice, he led the transition of a small group practice into a highly resilient organization recognized as one of the largest single-specialty private Ob-Gyn groups in the nation. He also serves on the Board of Health Share of Oregon. In this capacity, he contributes to leading the transformation to value-based healthcare in that state.

About MEDI Leadership

MEDI Leadership is in St. Louis, Missouri and was founded in 2000. It is the largest executive coaching firm in the nation dedicated exclusively to the healthcare industry. The coaches are known and respected industry experts with a unique blend of healthcare leadership and coaching experience. We offer executive coaching, team transformational development, and c ohort-based coaching. MEDI Leadership is a service of Navvis.

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Free Physician Career Fair Coming to Phoenix November 21, 2019

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PracticeLink Live! is much more than a job fair; it’s a unique opportunity to network and build relationships with colleagues and hiring organizations. Whether you already have a job, are looking for a job or are wanting to advance in your career, we invite you to attend our free event.


PHOENIX (PRWEB)

PracticeLink Live! Phoenix Physician Career Fair will take place Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. and continue until 8:00 p.m. A free, optional seminar for job-seeking physicians, residents and fellows, When to Do What in Your Job Search, will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Both the career fair and seminar are open to residents and fellows, as well as practicing physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The casual, family-friendly environment provides a chance for physicians and advanced practice providers to connect with recruiters and find the best fit for their first or next practice. Premium food and drinks, along with parking, are available at no charge. Pre-register for the event to receive a $25 Amazon.com Gift Card at the door.

“PracticeLink Live! is much more than a job fair; it’s a unique opportunity to network and build relationships with colleagues and hiring organizations, ask questions and get answers directly from subject matter experts, and enjoy great food and beverage. Whether you already have a job, are looking for a job or are wanting to advance in your career, we invite you to attend our free PracticeLink Live! Physician Career Fair,” said Ken Allman, PracticeLink Founder and CEO.

According to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, the state of Arizona has 1,607 residents and 282 fellows for the 2019-2020 academic year. There are 81 specialty programs and 97 subspecialty programs. Exhibiting organizations include Phoenix Medical Group PC, HonorHealth, Banner Health, Tanana Chiefs Conference and Tenet Healthcare.

Visit the event page for more information or to register for this free event.

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Relaymed selected November 2019 App of the Month by Allscripts

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The need for easy to use technologies that help improve quality is clear. That’s why Allscripts is proud to recognize Relaymed for the contribution they make to this challenge.


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

Relaymed has been chosen as the Allscripts App of the Month for the third time. Their integrated solution makes a significant impact on clinician workflow by enabling healthcare providers to focus on what matters most: providing amazing patient care.

Every year, billions of point-of-care test results (urinalyses, blood tests, etc.) are still entered manually from paper printouts into the electronic health record (EHR). This time-consuming process presents opportunities for human error and lost results. Relaymed automates this process, eliminating manual effort and mistakes.

In a world where so many of our day to day tasks can now be streamlined with technology, why continue to enter these results manually when solutions are available to automate the process? That’s why Allscripts chose Relaymed as their November App of the Month.

“We’re honored to be a 3-time Allscripts App of the Month partner. This gives us the opportunity to showcase Relaymed to more physician practices that use Allscripts on how we can help them work smarter, not harder, to spend more facetime with patients. Together with Allscripts, we’re working to improve quality of care while also reducing clinical staff burden,” said Neil Farish, CEO at Relaymed.

Being chosen as Allscripts App of the Month recognizes the real difference that Relaymed can make in a busy physician practice and why it’s a solution that they are promoting to their clients.

“The need for easy to use technologies that help improve quality is clear. That’s why Allscripts is proud to recognize Relaymed for the contribution they make to this challenge, as timely, accurate lab results that clinicians can immediately use during a patient encounter are an important part of the overall patient experience,” said Tina Joros, Vice President & General Manager, Open & Allscripts Practice Financial Platform.

Allscripts is a leader in EHR interoperability and healthcare information technology solutions that advance clinical, financial and operational results across an Open platform. Featuring the industry’s most innovative Healthcare IT developers, the award-winning Allscripts Developer Program (ADP) speeds time from innovation to implementation to help increase productivity, deliver higher-quality, more personalized care, seamlessly integrate devices, manage population health and much more.

Just as the Allscripts Developer Program offers first class open APIs, so does Relaymed, which has some of the leading medical device vendors (including Abbott, Siemens, Roche) on its lab interface platform. These interconnecting ecosystems are where the power of open, quality and value all intersect.

Allscripts clients can learn more about Relaymed on the Allscripts Application Store and register for the Allscripts App of the Month webinar on November 21.

About Relaymed

Relaymed is the middleware solution the ambulatory market was missing, linking the disparate worlds of point-of-care testing and electronic health record systems. Relaymed eliminates manual tasks that slow down staff and providers so they can concentrate on what matters — patient care. Now millions of patient test results are transmitted securely and efficiently across a growing network of healthcare delivery organizations leveraging a single connectivity platform compatible with the leading vendors. Learn how you can take advantage of the efficiency gains of Relaymed.

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Consider Supporting Hospitalized Veterans on Giving Tuesday

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“The holidays can be a very lonely and challenging time of the year for many people, but this is even more evident for veterans who are hospitalized and far from their loved ones,” says Dr. Adam M. Robinson, Jr., director of the VA Maryland Health Care System.


BALTIMORE (PRWEB)

With Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3, 2019, the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System reminds community members, businesses and organizations about the benefits of supporting local hospitalized veterans throughout Maryland. Created in 2012, Giving Tuesday is a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity before the holidays, and enables participants to turn good intentions into action.

Each year, hundreds of Veterans spend the holidays at a VA Maryland Health Care System inpatient facility. Many of these hospitalized veterans may not have an opportunity to see family members and friends during the holiday season. On Giving Tuesday and throughout the year, community members, corporate donors and other organizations can support veteran inpatients by making a donation to the VA Maryland Health Care System’s Holiday Gift Program, which provides gift packages valued at $70 for each hospitalized veteran at the Baltimore, Loch Raven and Perry Point VA Medical Centers during the holiday season.

“The holidays can be a very lonely and challenging time of the year for many people, but this is even more evident for veterans who are hospitalized and far from their loved ones,” says Dr. Adam M. Robinson, Jr., director of the VA Maryland Health Care System. “GivingTuesday is a wonderful opportunity to support the needs of our hospitalized veterans this holiday season and to remind them that their service in the armed forces has not been forgotten.”

To make a donation, visit http://www.maryland.va.gov and click on “Volunteer or Donate” on the left side of the landing page, or call 410-642-2411, ext. 25409.    

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The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) is a dynamic and progressive health care organization that is dedicated to providing safe, quality and compassionate care to Maryland’s veterans. The Baltimore, Loch Raven and Perry Point VA Medical Centers, in addition to Cambridge, Eastern Baltimore County, Fort Meade, Glen Burnie and Pocomoke City VA Outpatient Clinics, all work together to form this integrated health care delivery system. Nationally recognized for its quality patient care and cutting-edge technology, the VAMHCS is proud of its reputation as a leader in veterans’ health care, research and education. The health care system is known for providing comprehensive services to veterans in Central Maryland and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, including medical, surgical, rehabilitative, neurological, primary, mental health and long-term care on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. More than 53,000 veterans receive their care from the VAMHCS annually. All veterans are encouraged to apply for VA health care by calling 877-222-8387 or visiting http://www.va.gov.

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