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Fitness Machine Technicians Opens in Nashville, Tennessee

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I know that my fitness routine has radically transformed my body and mind. When something interrupts that rhythm the impact is felt almost immediately in my personal, professional and mental life. Fitness Machine Technicians of Nashville is 100% committed to help keep you and your machines going.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

Fitness Machine Technicians, specialists in the maintenance and repair of exercise equipment for commercial and residential customers, announced it will open its first location in Tennessee today. Dudley Jacobs of Nashville will own and manage the local office.

Fitness Machine Technicians operates in more than 70 markets across the country and offers service, repair and maintenance on a variety of exercise equipment in fitness centers, universities, high schools, hotels, apartment complexes, corporate gyms and private residences.

Jacobs became interested in the exercise equipment repair industry after experiencing both the literal and physical headaches of trying to get his own treadmill fixed. An avid runner, he spent hours searching for a local technician to visit his home after the treadmill stopped working during marathon training. Unable to find a qualified tech to return his call and schedule a visit, Jacobs decided to take matters into his own hands by buying the parts online and doing the repair himself – which turned out to be a big mistake.

Unfortunately, he incorrectly tensioned the running belt and during a long run one day the treadmill came to a very abrupt halt. Jacobs tripped on the belt and crashed off the deck – and was quite lucky his injury was not permanent or disabling. Having to remove the damaged equipment from an upstairs room and dealing with the delivery, installation and assembly of a new treadmill was even further frustration. The whole experience caused him to think that there had to be an easier way to find help when an exercise machine malfunctioned. And that’s when he learned about Fitness Machine Technicians.

As a 25-year resident of Middle Tennessee, Jacobs has spent his professional career working with customer-facing technical systems for hotels, hospitals, universities and other facilities where large groups of people congregate. His business leadership background and passionate focus on excellent customer experience will serve the Nashville office well. Other members of the FMT Nashville team include managers Robert Kennedy and Erik Rickert, whom have worked with Jacobs for over 10 years, and a group of certified technicians who are qualified, insured and trained to work on all brands of exercise equipment.

Jacobs states, “I know that my fitness routine has radically transformed my body and mind. When something interrupts that rhythm the impact is felt almost immediately in my personal, professional and mental life. Fitness Machine Technicians of Nashville is 100% committed to help keep you and your machines going.”

Since its inception, Fitness Machine Technicians has been delivering high-quality service, repair and preventive maintenance services to customers across the nation. With more than 35 years’ experience in the fitness industry, Chief Executive and Founder Don Powers has created a company that always puts its customers first.

Powers notes, “We’re excited to expand into the Tennessee market, and I couldn’t think of a better team than Dudley, Robert and Erik to run the local office. Their experience as entrepreneurs and fitness enthusiasts, coupled with their passion to bring the best service to the Nashville-area community, is inspiring!”

For more information about having a fitness machine or exercise facility serviced, please contact Fitness Machine Technicians of Nashville at 615-398-3050 or visit http://www.fitnessmachinetechnicians.com/nashville

About Fitness Machine Technicians

Fitness Machine Technicians specializes in the maintenance and repair of equipment for commercial and home exercise facilities. Clients include health clubs, corporations, hotels, condos, education, government and residential homes across the United States. Fitness Machine Technicians also offers franchise opportunities to individuals with an interest in fitness and looking to run a service-based business based on a proven operating model. For more information, visit the website at http://www.FitnessMachineTechnicians.com or call 844-FMT-FIXX.

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Cecelia Health Reaches One Million Patient Interactions Milestone and Raises Awareness for World Diabetes Day

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

A crisis is unfolding in America as the diabetes epidemic continues to grow. Diabetes is ideally managed by an endocrinologist, but across the country there are less than 6,000 endocrinologists to meet the needs of 30 million people with the disease. By 2050, 1 in 3 adults are projected to have diabetes, raising the question of how as a society we will care for all of these people at scale.

As experts call for a new approach to diabetes care, Cecelia Health reaches its one-millionth live interaction with people suffering from chronic illness, doubling its coaching engagements from 2018 and proving that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. With its ability to scale the human touch backed by data-driven insights, Cecelia Health improves diabetes related health outcomes such as A1c reduction, medication adherence and associated quality measures. Demonstrated improvements in health outcomes from Cecelia Health programs cut the risk of heart attack in half, increase medication adherence by 20 percent, and decrease costs by $900 – $2,124 per patient per year.

“I’ve seen firsthand the revolutionary impact that using the right touch at the right time and with sensitivities to patients’ language and culture can have, in both my former role as President and CEO of MetroPlus Health Plan and my current position with Cecelia Health,” said Dr. Arnold Saperstein, chief medical officer at Cecelia Health. “Better still, with Cecelia’s virtual clinical approach we are able to reach the toughest populations in diabetes care – the 18 percent of people who account for 40 percent of the cost.”

Every 21 seconds someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with diabetes and they need to figure out how to manage their health in a new way. This process is often challenging to navigate and results in a loss of hope. Studies show that 50 percent of medication is not taken as prescribed due to financial, psychological or educational barriers, or lack of support.

“I know first-hand how hard it is to learn to manage a new diagnosis with life or death stakes. Diabetes is a full-time job that no one wants and people deserve better solutions,” said David Weingard, founder and CEO of Cecelia Health. “Pairing advanced blood sugar monitoring tools like continuous glucose monitoring with access to expert clinicians and digital coaching through a virtual clinic has the power to address chronic disease management at scale, regardless of a person’s language, socioeconomic standing or geographic barriers.”

David founded Cecelia Health in remembrance of his own expert clinical coach, Cecelia, who transformed his life after he was diagnosed with diabetes. He named Cecelia Health in her honor to reinforce the company’s commitment to providing the same personalized service and compassion David received from Cecelia—for people across the world.

For more information on Cecelia Health visit https://www.ceceliahealth.com/.

About Cecelia Health

Cecelia Health’s mission is to positively transform the lives of people living with diabetes and related chronic disease states. Cecelia Health’s Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and other expert clinicians use Cecelia Health’s proprietary technology-enabled personalized coaching solution to optimize health outcomes at a low cost per patient and provide unique data-driven insights to health plans and ACOs seeking to improve quality measures, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies seeking to improve adherence. To learn more, visit http://www.ceceliahealth.com.

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Women Lead the Way at Embark Behavioral Health

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TEMPE, Ariz. (PRWEB)

With the recent promotions of several women to key leadership roles, Embark re-confirms its commitment to leading the industry in gender equality in the workforce. According to current statistics from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 80% of the healthcare workforce is made up of women, while fewer than 20% currently hold key leadership roles. At Embark that number is 64% and rising.

“Embark embraces gender diversity as a critical component of organizational success,” said Alex Stavros, President and CEO of Embark Behavioral Health. “We believe in gender diversity not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it is the best thing for our company and our clients.”

Nicole Fuglsang is the new Chief Operating Officer of Embark Calo Teens and Preteens programs and the mother of two daughters and a son. “Gender inequality is something I have chosen to fight for my entire adult life,” said Fuglsang. “As a mother, I want to be an example of what it means to be a strong, confident, capable, and impactful servant leader. I am thrilled for this new role–not just to be recognized for many years of service to Calo, but to be in a position to be a strong female role model for my children.”

Leah Madamba, who was recently promoted to VP of Embark’s Potomac Programs division, said, “In the field of mental health where many of our clients, therapists, and front line staff are women, I believe it is especially important to have female voices and input at the highest levels, where the most impactful decisions are made.”

Stavros said Embark recognizes the role women play at every level every of the company, and believes healthcare organizations need to change their culture from the boardroom to the executive teams and throughout the organization. “We have to set the expectation, and be intentional about it. If we do, we know from studies and from experience that organizations that actively pursue gender diversity in leadership will reap benefits throughout, all the way to the top,” said Stavros. Currently, nine out of fourteen Executive Directors and program-level CEOs are women.

“I believe many traits women have lend themselves well to leadership, especially in our field,” said Nikki Garza, LCSW newly-announced Executive Director at Fulshear Treatment to Transitions. “Communicating, listening, empathising, being open-minded, multitasking; these are things women often excel in.”

According to a 2019 report from the global organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry, 64% of Healthcare executives surveyed said they believed their organizations would be more profitable with more greater gender parity in leadership, while 59% said they would experience less employee turnover.

“We need to recognize that while both men and women have strengths and bring amazing things to the table, female leaders are unique. Teams are strongest when they have multiple perspectives and leadership styles represented,” said Jeana Thomsen, new Executive Director of New Haven Residential Treatment Center. “I think it is especially important to allow women the space to lead differently than men. I’ve appreciated that I’ve been given the freedom to lead in my own style.”

“Though we’re proud of our current diversity, we can always do better,” said Stavros. “Our goal is to reflect our core values and have the very best people in every position.”

The Embark promotions include:

Nicole Fuglsang M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C., current VP of Business Development, was promoted to CEO of Calo Programs Teens and Preteens. As one of Calo’s original founders, Nicole has led in many capacities during her twelve years with the program.

Nikki Garza, LCSW, Executive Director of Fulshear Treatment to Transition, is the new Chief Executive Officer of Fulshear Programs. Nikki has worked as the clinical director for a young adult treatment centers, as a clinician at Utah State hospital, and in private practice.

Leah Madamba, MS, NCC, LPC, a 20-year veteran of the mental health field, was promoted to Vice President of Embark Potomac Programs. Leah was the former Director of Vive Family Services, and before that Vice President of Clinical Integration at InnerChange.

Jeana Thomsen, LCSW, ED is returning to Embark after stepping away to raise her three children. She returns as the Executive Director of New Haven Residential Treatment Center. She has experience as both a therapist and a clinical director.

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Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) and Specialty Technical Consultants (STC) Publish Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Audit Protocol for Argentina

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (PRWEB)

Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) and Specialty Technical Consultants (STC) announce the availability of the newly updated International Audit Protocol Consortium (IAPC) EHS audit protocol for Argentina. Leading companies around the world use IAPC EHS audit protocols to understand the scope of their EHS regulatory obligations and rapidly collect, share, archive, and export audit findings in a cost effective manner. IAPC EHS audit protocols are now prepared by STC in partnership with STP and continue to focus on those national (plus, in some cases, regional or provincial) EHS requirements that have site-specific application for manufacturing operations. As a leading EHS management consulting firm with a global network of experienced EHS teaming partners, STC has indepth knowledge and technical expertise of local/regional EHS requirements.

STP and STC maintain leading-edge EHS audit protocols for more than 50 jurisdictions. The protocol documents are written in English and are available in MS Word, Adobe Acrobat and Excel formats, as well as through STP’s web-based portal or can be integrated into an existing company platform. Using the protocols’ custom templates and advanced functionality features, auditors can easily track audit findings and manage data over time to improve compliance, risk management and safety performance. In addition, STP’s formatting is compatible with leading risk management and sustainability platform providers.

Highlights of selected legislation covered in the newly developed protocol include:


  • “Resolution No. 297 of September 10, 2018” establishes a new Registry of Establishments and Activities of the Matanza Riachuelo Basin, in which all operations and activities in the Matanza Riachuelo Basin and the Dock Sud sector must register (unless their operations are specifically excluded).    

  • “Decree No. 531 of May 17, 2019” implements “Law No. 11,459/93” and sets the general requirements for industrial facilities in the province to apply for classification of the facility’s Environmental Complexity Level and to obtain an environmental operating authorization.

  • “Resolution No. 494 of July 15, 2019” details the 3-phase framework for industrial facilities to apply for a Classification of Environmental Complexity Level and environmental certificate through the provincial web portal.

  • “Decree No. 1074 of September 13, 2018” repeals “Decree No. 3,395/96” and creates new rules to control air pollution.

  • “Resolution No. 71 of February 12, 2019” requires that anyone who imports or exports mercury must obtain prior informed consent.

  • “Resolution No. 75 of February 13, 2019” prohibits the manufacture, import, and export of products with added mercury.

  • “Decree No. 593 of August 27, 2019” re-approves the regulation of “Law No. 26,045” related to precursor chemicals, and requires that containers of listed chemicals destined for the domestic market have special labeling. The listed substances include many common industrial chemicals such as acetone, ethyl ether, sulfuric acid, etc.


For more information on all International EHS audit protocols offered by STP and STC click here.

About Specialty Technical Publishers

Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) produces technical resource guides covering environmental, health & safety, transportation, accounting, business practices, standards and law, offering comprehensive guidance on key compliance and regulatory issues. STP is a division of Glacier Media Inc., a Canadian information communications company that provides primary and essential information in print, electronic and online media. Glacier’s Business and Professional Information Group publishes directories, technical manuals, research and development materials, medical education, electronic databases, investment information and specialty websites.

About Specialty Technical Consultants

Specialty Technical Consultants, Inc. (STC) is a specialized management consulting firm working to enhance environmental health and safety (EHS) performance. Through its consulting services, STC partners with clients to strengthen management systems’ design and implementation, and identifies needs and implements solutions to meet business objectives. Services provided include: EHS compliance support; risk assessment; EHS auditing; corporate responsibility and sustainability; EHS management systems development and implementation; EHS regulatory information tools; and EHS training.

STC is certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the Supplier Clearinghouse for the California Public Utilities Commission, and as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.

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Accredited Home Care Named One of the Most Influential Family-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles

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Taffy and I are honored to be named to this distinguished group of family-owned businesses. This recognition validates Accredited’s commitment to provide the finest patient care and career growth opportunities for our employees, and to keep home care affordable and accessible.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

“Taffy and I are honored to be named to this distinguished group of family-owned businesses,” noted Accredited founder and owner Barry Berger. “This recognition validates Accredited’s commitment to provide the finest patient care and career growth opportunities for our employees, and to keep home care affordable and accessible.”

The latest accolade follows Accredited being named among the “Best Places to Work throughout California” just a few weeks ago by Forbes Magazine. Since opening their business back in 1980, Barry and Taffy Berger have expanded Accredited from a modest, single location start-up into one of the largest privately-owned home care providers west of the Mississippi, with seven offices employing more than 4,000 Californians.

“In an industry that’s become increasingly automated and backed by venture capital, I am proud of the meaningful relationships we’ve built the old-fashioned way — through face-to-face meetings and having our nurses available to answer patient calls at midnight,” Berger continued. “Although it certainly plays its part, technology alone isn’t the answer … having a powerful app isn’t enough to succeed in our industry.”

Mr. Berger has dedicated his career to making home care services readily available to Californians who, in growing numbers, have voiced their preference to age in place. As a longstanding contributor to patient advocacy campaigns in Sacramento, he served as board chair of the California Association for Health Services at Home and was presented the 2010 Lois C. Lillick Award for his lifetime contributions to the home care industry.

According to the Los Angeles Business Journal, family-owned businesses account for 90% of American companies today. Their prevalence speaks to the positive impact family leadership has on customers. Additionally, family-owned businesses, such as Accredited Home Care, are largely considered to be more stable, trustworthy and customer-friendly.

About Accredited Home Care

Accredited provides non-medical home care to the disabled, elderly and homebound throughout Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties. Accredited also provides in-home respite care to nearly 5,000 developmentally disabled clients from San Diego to the Oregon border, through vendor agreements with 17 of California’s 21 Regional Centers. For more information about Accredited Home Care and the services it provides, please call Steven Davidson at (818) 205-0435, or visit http://www.accreditednursing.com.

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Four Big Must-dos Before Deploying Your Bots

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Organizations need to look at multiple factors and ask questions for long-term RPA success


Atlanta, GA (PRWEB)

As adoption of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) goes more mainstream, enthusiastic yet unsuspecting businesses can fall victim to a potential number of bot blind spots.

“Think macro to micro,” says Will Funderberg, a director in Jabian Consulting’s Charlotte office. “There are some tasks at this stage of RPA usage that align perfectly with their utility. But before deploying anything, it’s essential to get a really good handle on a well thought out use and integration strategy to take advantage of what this technology can provide.”

To review, an RPA tool operates by mapping and mimicking the manual computerized processes humans do. The software bot follows computer pathways to access multiple applications to automate and perform rule-based tasks that are highly repetitive and labor intensive.

As presented on Jabian Consulting’s Strategy That Works Podcast, here are some key considerations to think about when implementing RPA:


  •     Think volume and value – High task volumes, customer touchpoints and value of a person’s time are where RPA will deliver the most value. Initially look for areas where task volumes are extremely high, such if a task is repeated thousands of times a month. For example, Finance loves RPA. Giving it back hours at the end of the month by helping them close books more quickly can be a significant win over time.

  •     Cost vs. time – Yes, RPA software and license costs can be pretty inexpensive. But utilization is almost less about the dollars and more about the ancillary impacts of time saved and maximized efficiencies. If a repetitive task only needs to be automated for six months, it might still make sense to deploy a bot. The cost of several weeks of set up could be quickly recouped through the greater efficiency of using a person’s time elsewhere.

  •     Look at the arc of use and deployment – “While a single use case can build interest, lack of due diligence over expanded deployments will create issues,” says Jed Manfull, manager with Jabian Consulting, Charlotte. Organizations need to look at multiple factors and ask questions for long-term RPA success, including:


o    What is our value proposition?

o    What and how many functions can be automated?

o    How are we going to integrate or interact with different business areas?

o    What is our governance structure going to look like?

o    How do we to scale up?

o    What does usage look like in five years?

  •     RPA ownership – Any department can take a manual repetitive task, load a bot on their desktop, and automate it. However, IT should know what’s going on to help with possible issues and oversee future applications. So, on the very front end of setting up an RPA capability, establish an understanding between who is using RPA and who will ultimately support it.

Delve deeper into the current state of Robotic Process Automation in Episode #2 of the Strategy That Works Podcast.

Strategy That Works Podcast features the best minds in management and technology. Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.

About Jabian Consulting

Jabian Consulting is a strategic management and technology consulting firm with an integrated approach to creating and implementing strategies, enhancing business processes, developing human capital, and better aligning technology – ultimately helping clients become more competitive and profitable. Jabian blends functional expertise, industry knowledge, and senior experience to think strategically and act practically. It’s a Strategy that Works®.

For more information, visit http://www.jabian.com.

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Robert Amberg, (678) 824-7372‬

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The Cannabis Hemp Heritage Act Files for 2020 Election

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

The Cannabis Hemp Heritage Act of 2020 proudly announces the launching its website and official campaign to amend Prop. 64 this upcoming General Election November 3, 2020.

After having predicted and witnessed the failings of California’s Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), a broad coalition of concerned citizens, patient advocates, and liberty-minded individuals have come together to preserve California’s Cannabis Heritage through simple and reasonable legislation. This initiative was crafted originally by Jack Herer and polished by his peers and associates over the last 30 years.

This year’s version of the initiative adds second amendment protections for cannabis consumers. Having already seen the early attempts by states and special interest groups to pass laws that infringe upon cannabis consumers’ 2A rights, this Act preemptively aims to defend this constitutional right. This Act also aims to protect all our other guaranteed constitutional rights.

Previous amendments to the Act include banning of un-natural GMO cannabis seeds, citing the 9th and 10th amendments of the federal constitution, and creating guides to address the DUI issue. This initiative also guarantees the right to personal grows, frees a greater number of non-violent Cannabis prisoners, and limits taxation and licensing fees. The latter of which are the two major stumbling blocks facing the post- Prop. 64 cannabis industry.

The #CHHA2020 campaign in currently raising funds and preparing a volunteer effort to gather the required signatures to place this important initiative on the ballot. Learn more about the initiative, sign up for updates, become a volunteer, and donate to the campaign at http://www.chha2020.com

Contact: Patrick H. Moore, Proponent

Email: patrick@chha2020.com

Phone: 831-229-0399

Website: http://www.chha2020.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chha2020/

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Why are more RNs deciding to travel?

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Six of the Most Important Reasons that RNs Choose Travel Nursing

There are as many reasons for deciding to become a travel nurse as there are travelers. As healthcare staffing experts, we do hear some common themes.


BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB)

Travel nurses, so named because they “travel” from location to location, fill short- and long-term staffing needs at hospitals across the U.S. The popularity of travel nursing is in part due to a decades-long nursing shortage that creates temporary staffing shortfalls in hospitals. The need for travel nurses shows no signs of easing, and a strong healthcare employment market means that skilled healthcare professionals have more career options than ever.

Many RNs choose to travel because of the enticing travel nurse pay and the opportunities for career advancement. But sometimes the reasons for choosing travel nursing are intangible: adventure, experience, time-off, an opportunity to give back. Because it’s key for employers to understand the motivations behind career choices, top travel nursing agency, American Traveler is sharing six inspiring traveler stories, from nurses who have decided to travel for reasons and lifestyles that are as different as can be.

1. A First Time Traveler / New Nurse

Full of energy and enthusiasm, our agency’s first-time travelers want to see and do as much as they can, explore new cities, meet new people and work in new clinical settings. Real Traveler Story: Young and road tripping with friends, Melissa’s goal was to visit all of California’s main attractions, especially San Francisco.

2. A Family Traveler

Many of American Traveler’s RNs take the journey with family — including partners, kids, and even pets — creating priceless life experiences for the whole gang. Real Traveler Story: Tamara is a Certified Surgical Tech who traveled with her three children while finishing up nursing school.

3. A Break-Taking Traveler

Some RNs travel so that they can spend their time off seeing the world and pursuing their life-passions and hobbies. Traveling gives them the freedom to choose when and where they work. Real Traveler Story: An Operating Room RN who travels so that she can spend her time off seeing the world and pursuing her passions. Chef, blogger, skateboarder and freelance photographer: this RN does it all.

4. An Experienced Traveler

With multiple assignments on their resumes, experienced travelers know the drill. Hospitals want to hire them, and they can count on a steady stream of work. Real Traveler Story: Stephanie just completed her 30th assignment with American Traveler. She’s worked consistently for years, most recently in Alaska where she did a lot of exploring.

5. An Adventure-Seeking Traveler

“Adventure Travelers” are known for non-stop sightseeing and thrill-seeking. They’re into sharing their photo-friendly explorations on social media. Real Traveler Story: Ashlee is a non-stop wanderer. She wants to do it all! East Coast to West Coast and beyond. She is dedicated to sharing on social media and encouraging others to follow their dreams.

6. A Humanitarian Traveler

Some of American Traveler’s most altruistic RNs take their skills to locations where the less-fortunate need specialized care. Traveling gives them the flexible schedule and the earning power to donate their time. Real Traveler Story: Amy, a Surgical Tech takes her skills to other countries to help individuals in need of medical treatment.

Resource: Types of Travelers – Infographic

About American Traveler

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is a healthcare staffing agency that staffs nursing and allied health professionals at more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide including over 80% of the largest hospital systems in the United States. American Traveler is GSA-approved and a go-to staffing source for temporary and permanent registered nurses, occupational therapists and physical therapists. The company has continuously demonstrated the quality of its healthcare staffing services by earning the Joint Commission’s prestigious Gold Seal of Approval since 2005.

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Gloomiest Places in America – New Study Reveals Pacific NW #1

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Gloomiest Places in America

With a high Percentage of Cloud Cover, low Average Hours of Daylight, and many Days with Precipitation – Seattle and Portland are officially the Gloomiest Places in America.


PORTLAND, Ore. (PRWEB)

As we near the winter months, some areas of the country are affected by the changing seasons more than others. We’ve determined the Gloomiest Places in America, and the Pacific Northwest won’t be happy about it.

Topping our list at #1 and #2 are Seattle and Portland – both famous for their coffee shops and the 90’s “grunge” music genre that reflects this oft-oppressive feeling of Gloom.

Of the 50 largest metro areas, the top 10 Gloomiest Places are:

1. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

2. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

3. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY

4. Cleveland-Elyria, OH

5. Pittsburgh, PA

6. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

7. Columbus, OH

8. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI

9. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

10. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

The data team at BestPlaces.net determined each metro area’s Gloom Score by looking at three key environmental factors for the months of November, December, and January:

  • Percentage of Cloud Cover

  • Average Hours of Daylight

  • Days with Precipitation


Also in the top 10 – Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and upstate New York can be bitterly cold and cloudy in the winter. As such, the list of Gloomy Places doesn’t hold too many surprises.

Alaska might come to mind as a gloomy place, and indeed country’s gloomiest counties are in that state. But those parts of Alaska (e.g. Juneau and Ketchikan) weren’t included in this study because they’re not in the 50 largest metro areas. Furthermore, some smaller metro areas like Fairbanks actually have less cloud cover in these months than one might expect.

The Danish concept of “Hygge” means making the most of these times of year by being cozy and partaking in activities that elevate mood – such as reading books, lighting candles, and playing board games with friends and family. For more on “Hygge” read our list of Top Hygge Cities.

If you live in a Gloomy Place you may be at risk for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), symptoms of which include feeling down, having low energy, and disruption of your sleep patterns. Although the specific cause of SAD remains unknown, reduced levels of sunlight can disrupt your circadian rhythms, reduce serotonin, and affect melatonin levels.

Therefore, it’s important to take active steps to counteract these tendencies. Exercise, healthy eating, light therapy, and regular social interaction are some of the basics. It’s normal to have “down” days, but if you have extended periods like this you should see your doctor.

Looking at the full ranking before, it’s not surprising to see famously bright places like Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles coming up as the Least Gloomy Places. Oklahoma City and New Orleans are a bit unexpected, but maybe now they’ll find their way onto people’s lists when it’s time to beat the winter blues.

Click here for the full ranking of Top 50 Gloomiest Places in America.

About BestPlaces

With over 3 million monthly users, BestPlaces (http://www.bestplaces.net) is the nation’s premier source for finding your best place to live. Founded by author and researcher Bert Sperling over thirty years ago, BestPlaces helps users make informed decisions about where to live, work, and retire. Bert’s bestselling books “Cities Ranked and Rated” and “Best Places to Raise Your Family” are published by John Wiley & Sons and he was tagged as the “The Guy Who Picks the Best Places” by the New York Times. BestPlaces is responsible for more “Best Places” studies and research than any other single organization.

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PMV Pharma Secures $62 Million in Series C Financing To Develop Cancer Drugs Targeting p53

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CRANBURY, N.J. (PRWEB)

PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leader in the discovery and development of p53-targeted small molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer, today announced the completion of a $62 million Series C financing round. The financing was led by Nextech Invest and other new investors Viking Global Investors and Boxer Capital of Tavistock Group. Existing investors Topspin, Euclidean Capital, InterWest Partners, OrbiMed Advisors, and Osage University Partners also participated in the round.

The proceeds will be used to develop and advance into the clinic the company’s p53 drug candidates.

p53 is the most commonly mutated protein in human cancers, with more than half of all tumors containing mutant p53. The wild type protein plays a pivotal role in the body’s natural defense mechanism against cancer and induces a highly organized program of cellular death to prevent the proliferation of potentially cancerous cells.

Cancer cells often have mutations in p53 that enable them to escape death. PMV Pharma’s unique mechanism of action promises to restore p53 to its normal function, eliminating this escape route and selectively killing the mutant cancer cells without affecting normal tissues.

“PMV has made significant progress in designing small molecules that modulate p53 function, a well-known but previously undrugged target in oncology,” said Thilo Schroeder, Ph.D., Partner of Nextech Invest. “The PMV team, their scientific founders and advisors have created potential therapies that could be first-in-class. Nextech is excited to support PMV in bringing targeted p53 drugs to cancer patients in the clinic.” In conjunction with the Series C financing, Dr. Schroeder will join PMV’s Board of Directors.

“This financing provides PMV Pharma with the resources to broadly expand our pipeline and to bring p53 therapies into the clinic,” said David Mack, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive of PMV Pharma. “We are excited to have Nextech, Viking and Boxer Capital join us in our pursuit of developing meaningful new medicines for large segments of the cancer population. The enthusiasm and confidence from our new and existing investors underscore the important advances we have made.”

About PMV Pharma

PMV Pharma was co-founded by Dr. Arnold Levine, one of the discoverers of the p53 protein and a professor emeritus at the Simons Center for Systems Biology at the Institute for Advanced Study. p53 is the most commonly mutated gene in cancer, with over 50 percent of all human tumors containing a p53 mutant protein. PMV Pharma is developing first-in-class p53 and p53 pathway modulators for the treatment of cancer. Bringing together leaders in the field to utilize over three decades of p53 biology, PMV Pharma combines unique biological understanding with pharmaceutical development focus. PMV Pharma is headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey.

Contact

David H. Mack, Ph.D.

President & CEO

PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

dmack@pmvpharma.com

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