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PneumoWave Appoints New President and Board of Directors Member

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PneumoWave, a digital therapeutics company based in Scotland and the U.S., has announced the appointment of digital medicine and MedTech pioneer Richie Bavasso as the new President of the organization and member of the Board of Directors.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — PneumoWave, a digital therapeutics company based in Scotland and the U.S., has announced the appointment of digital medicine and MedTech pioneer Richie Bavasso as the new President of the organization and member of the Board of Directors. With high-level expertise and significant experience developing successful organizations in the healthcare industry, Mr. Bavasso joins the leadership team as an integral part of the company’s U.S. expansion.

Mr. Bavasso’s background in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital healthcare, along with extensive knowledge and expertise in supporting global MedTech companies introduce their products and services in the U.S. and United Kingdom, will have an immediate and significant impact on the continued growth of PneumoWave as it focuses on preventing death and reducing the population health burden associated with substance use disorder-induced respiratory depression.

PneumoWave has developed a novel, FDA Breakthrough Designated technology aimed at reducing deaths in patients who take opioids. Conceived by Dr. Bruce Henderson, a forensic physician working in Scotland (second in opioid deaths to the US), the technology comprises a small chest-worn biosensor that continuously measures chest movement, and a mobile device software application that uses proprietary algorithms to detect life-threatening respiratory depression and alert nearby responders.

“I have attended the deaths of thousands of loved ones who expired from opioid overdose. I grew tired of hearing over and over, “Why isn’t anyone doing anything to prevent this? If I had known my child was in distress, I would have done something,” explained Dr. Henderson, CEO, PneumoWave, LTD. “We know there is a big problem and we think we have a reliable solution. The addition of Richie to the PneumoWave executive leadership team was a strategic decision for the organization as it endeavors to expand upon our mission to save lives.”

“Having spent the last 7 years immersed in the challenging obstacles to digital health company success, I am pleased to see that many of the fundamentals required for growth and profitability have already been addressed by PneumoWave. The clinical need is validated, the revenue pathways are clear, and the team on both sides of the Atlantic is stellar. I look forward to leading this firm to the next level,” said Richie Bavasso, President at PneumoWave.

A frequent speaker at industry conferences and events, Mr. Bavasso serves as an advocate for the industry in promoting AI as integral to the various enterprise functions within the life sciences and healthcare communities. Drawing on his experience as a hospital administrator and co-founder of organizations like nQ Medical, RIMEDIO Inc., and Exploria SPS LLC, Mr. Bavasso will have an immediate impact on scaling operations.

For more information on the appointment of Mr. Bavasso and PneumoWave, visit pneumowave.com

About PneumoWave:

PneumoWave’s proprietary digital technology and behavioral health platform provides real-time physiological data via patient-centric digital biomarkers with the core focus of preventing deaths and reducing hospital admissions from respiratory failure.

Through early and accurate detection of respiratory depression and facilitating rapid access to overdose reversal agents, PneumoWave aims to markedly reduce deaths in patients at risk of accidental overdose.

The device is part of a wider remote digital behavioral health platform that aims to provide physicians and care teams with a range of validated digital technologies that will enable more effective and efficient assessment and remote management of patients. Given the shortage of physicians, surging hospital costs, and proven difficulties for patients in accessing treatment, PneumoWave has the potential to drive optimal, life-saving outcomes for patients.

www.pneumowave.com

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Samantha Feliz, MedTech Momentum, 1 4079602994, [email protected], https://medtechmomentum.com/

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Wellness Together, Inc. and Blue Shield of California Partner to Celebrate Education Leaders with the Mental Health Innovator Awards

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“Educators and school leaders are vital in promoting student mental wellness and cultivating a positive school environment. In a time where the well-being of our students is more critical than ever, these leaders shine as beacons of hope, forging innovative partnerships to respond to the student mental health crisis,” says Marlon Morgan, Founder and CEO of Wellness Together.

The Wellness Together Mental Health Innovator Awards, sponsored by Blue Shield of California, will be presented at the 7th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, in partnership with the California Department of Education, held on September 7-8th, 2023, at the Anaheim Convention Center. The award ceremony will be a conference highlight, bringing together a wide range of professionals – from educators and school administrators to mental health advocates and policymakers nationwide and beyond. “Since 2019, Blue Shield’s BlueSky youth mental health initiative and Wellness Together have worked to provide culturally responsive mental health supports for middle and high school students in California. The awards recognize leaders who have been integrally involved in these efforts,” says Antoinette Mayer, Vice President of Corporate Citizenship, Blue Shield of California.

For more details on the award or conference, please visit the conference website (https://www.wellnesstogether.org/conference) or contact event organizers.

About Wellness Together, Inc.:

Wellness Together, Inc., is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation leading the mental health movement through increasing mental health awareness, advocacy, and access. Wellness Together clinicians deliver

mental health services for students and educators on campus and individuals everywhere online, ensuring accessible support for all without any insurance requirements. Learn more about their free youth advocacy and mental health training initiatives at https://www.wellnesstogether.org/.

About Blue Shield of California:

Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Blue Shield of California is a tax-paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with over 4.8 million members, over 7,500 employees, and more than $24 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid, and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. Learn more at https://news.blueshieldca.com/.

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Britney Stone, Wellness Together, 1 9162343367, [email protected], https://www.wellnesstogether.org

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Nonprofit Wellness Together selected as Pinterest Purpose Partner to Support Student Mental Health and Social Connection

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Mind Out Loud (MOL), a division of Wellness Together, is the youth-led mental health movement amplifying the voice of youth, empowering students (13+) to become advocates for mental wellness on their school campuses. The highlight of the year is the free MOL annual virtual event, bringing together renowned figures and influencers from various fields, including Platinum Hip Hop Artist Big Sean, NYT Bestselling Author Angie Thomas, Actor/Writer Tony Hale, California Senator Anthony Portantino, and Marvel’s first queer Latina Author Gabby Rivera. The annual event is a powerful platform for youth from across North America, the UK, India, and beyond.

In partnership with the California Department of Education, the California Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, and the San Diego County Office of Education, Wellness Together has developed Mind Out Loud (MOL) as a free year-round mental health advocacy program available to all middle and high school students (13+).

About Wellness Together

Wellness Together, Inc. is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in California. They deliver on-campus mental health services to students and educators, ensuring accessible support for all without any insurance requirements. Mind Out Loud (MOL), a division of Wellness Together, is a youth-led mental health movement empowering youth voices through free online programming, promoting mental health advocacy, decreasing mental health stigma, and equipping students with suicide prevention resources. To learn more, please visit wellnesstogether.org or mindoutloud.org.

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Britney Stone, Wellness Together, 1 (916) 234-3367, [email protected], https://www.wellnesstogether.org/

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Argon 18 and Team Novo Nordisk on the World Stage in Quebec

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“It’s incredible for our riders to line up with these teams, the best in the world,” says TNN General Manager, Vassili Davidenko. “Our team has made our mark on the ProTeam circuit this season, and to receive the invitation to compete at the World Tour level is validation of our hard work. To be able to race in front of our partners at Argon 18 just makes it even more special.

Argon 18 has been bike sponsor for the team since 2022, and will extend that sponsorship for another three years, through 2026.

“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Team Novo Nordisk, and even more thrilled to be able to celebrate this partnership in our hometown of Montreal,” says Martin Le Sauteur, CEO of Argon 18. “We’ve heard from the riders how much they appreciate the quality and performance of our bikes. Committing to another three years with the team and contributing to the cause is as exciting for us as it is for them.”

“We are very excited to be extending our successful partnership with Argon 18 for three more years,” adds Vassili Davidenko. “To be able to compete at the highest level you need the best, most cutting-edge equipment possible and that’s what Argon 18 gives us.”

“Our results over the last two years of racing on the Sum Pro have been extremely positive, from Andrea Peron gaining his first career victory at GP Kranj last year to numerous breakthrough performances in big races by Matyas Kopecky and Filippo Ridolfo in 2023. Our aim is to continue building on this upward trend and Argon 18 bikes will help us to do that.”

The team has been riding Argon 18’s flagship road race bike the Sum Pro, as well as the UCI-legal aero-optimised TT model, the E-118.

The two iconic Grands Prix races see the world’s top cyclists race through the downtown core of Montreal and Quebec to the delight of thousands of cycling fans. In Argon 18’s hometown of Montreal, the company will host several related events throughout the city, and will have a major presence in the athletes’ village at both races.

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Tim Lindley, Team Novo Nordisk, +39 391 110 6499, [email protected], www.teamnovonordisk.com

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Positive Intelligence® Ranks No. 567 on the 2023 Inc. 5000

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The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands.

“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000 — with the fast growth that it requires — is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”

Positive Intelligence (PQ) is a vibrant global community of coaches, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, engineers, and passionate servant leaders. PQ offers coaching, training, and resources to individuals, teams, and organizations. The PQ Program for mental fitness is based on the science of positivity and is designed to help individuals and teams build mental fitness to fulfill their true potential.

Every person has negative thoughts that live quietly in their minds, causing most of their setbacks and sabotaging their potential. The PQ Program helps build new mental muscles that intercept these negative thoughts and activate positive reflexes. By shifting the balance of power in their minds, individuals and teams can elevate their mental fitness and increase their capacity to navigate life’s challenges. Through the PQ Program, participants experience profound changes in their wellbeing, performance, and relationships.

To learn more about Positive Intelligence, visit https://www.positiveintelligence.com/.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology

Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

About Inc.

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, slated for October 31 – November 2 in San Antonio, visit http://conference.inc.com/

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Melanie King, Positive Intelligence, 1 8014488936, [email protected], www.positiveintelligence.com

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VETS Announces Torchbearer Ball, the Third Annual Gala to End Veteran Suicide

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The event will feature award recipients Dr. Andrew Huberman (Associate Professor of Neurobiology at Stanford University and host of the Huberman Lab Podcast), Dr. Nolan Williams (Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University), and U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), with comedian Brent Pella serving as MC. Musical artist Humble G will provide entertainment. Notable guests will include Survivor winner Mike Gabler, former Texas Governor Rick Perry, and others.

Attendees can expect an evening of celebration and inspiration with live entertainment, a silent and live auction, and networking opportunities with like-minded individuals passionate about supporting veterans. Event sponsors will benefit from visibility among a targeted audience of potential donors and partners.

Amber Capone, co-founder and executive director of VETS, emphasized the significance of the Torchbearer Ball: “The Torchbearer Ball is our signature event, and this year’s theme is intended to highlight the impact that our mission is having across the nation,” she said. “We are grateful for the support of our sponsors who make this event possible and help us to continue our work to END veteran suicide.”

“Supporting our veterans in their most vulnerable moments is not just a duty, but an honor,” said U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw. “VETS stands as a beacon of hope, leading the way towards innovative solutions and therapies for those who have bravely served their country. I’m proud to be a part of the Torchbearer Ball, coming together to ensure that hope never dims for our Special Operators and their families.”

“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by VETS for our research of ibogaine to treat traumatic brain injury in Special Operations Forces Veterans,” said Dr. Nolan Williams, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. “We believe there is an urgent need to study the efficacy of new, alternative therapeutic options to treat post-traumatic stress disorder caused by traumatic brain injuries in veterans. Initial research performed in our lab shows that the use of ibogaine offers psychiatric benefits by allowing the brain to enter a highly responsive state and reprocess traumatic memories.”

“At the very heart of Black Rifle Coffee Company is our unwavering commitment to giving back to the very community that shaped us—our amazing veterans,” said Timothy “Chachi” Pachasa, Director of Philanthropy for Black Rifle Coffee Company. “We’re proud to sponsor the Torchbearer Ball, an event that embodies the spirit of innovation and dedication to improving veterans’ lives. Together, with the power of community and commitment, we can help create a more impactful treatment system for veteran mental health, and help pave the way for a brighter future for generations of veterans.”

The Torchbearer Ball follows the success of the previous two galas, both of which sold out with over 600 guests, raising over $3 million for VETS’ mission to end veteran suicide. Past speakers have included former Texas Governor Rick Perry, Dr. Rick Doblin, founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), and Tu Lam, former Green Beret and owner of Ronin Tactics. Both galas featured special guests and performances from veterans, artists, and musicians.

Past sponsors have included Dr. Bronner’s, Atai Life Sciences, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Doc Parsley’s Sleep Remedy, TARA Mind x Red Cell, Future Ventures, Ambio Life Sciences, Miramar Health, and Stone Canyon Industries.

The Torchbearer Ball is made possible with the support of its presenting sponsor, Black Rifle Coffee Company.

Event Details:

WHAT: Torchbearer Ball – Third Annual Gala to End Veteran Suicide
WHO: Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) and allies
WHEN: Veterans Day, November 11, 2023
WHERE: Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, California

Tickets for the Torchbearer Ball will be available soon. For more information or to become a sponsor, please visit vetsolutions.org/gala or download the Sponsorship Brochure.

About VETS

Founded in 2019, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to end the veteran suicide epidemic by providing resources, research, and advocacy for U.S. military veterans seeking psychedelic-assisted therapies for traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, and other health conditions. VETS envisions a world where our veterans have access to the most advanced healthcare options to heal from the mental and physical wounds of war.

Media Contact

Brad Burge, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), 1 6508636887, [email protected], https://vetsolutions.org

SOURCE Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS)



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The 100 Club Arizona Receives $4.8 Million Grant Over Three Years from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

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The grant will provide funding over a three-year period to the following 100 Club of Arizona programs and initiatives:

  •     Mental Health & Trauma Support which includes underwriting mental health treatment for first responders in need, including counseling, hyperbaric therapy, ketamine therapy, and stellate ganglion block procedures, etc.
  •     PEER 100 which includes training & resources geared towards those specifically coping with PTSD and other hazards of the job along with the 100 Club’s Bulletproof & Fireproof wellness apps, which allow first responders to access resources and tools on demand from any smart device.
  •     Critical Incident Support including cash grants through the H.E.R.O.S. program which ensures first responders experiencing a catastrophic life event such as cancer, terminal illness or death of a child or spouse have financial assistance. This program also includes support for on duty injury, as well as financial and wellness support for spouses and children of fallen first responders.
  •     Capacity Building to support the 100 Club of Arizona’s organizational infrastructure to enhance growth and improve long term sustainability.
  •     Death & Injury Prevention which includes Safety Enhancement Stipends (S.E.S.) for police and fire departments across the state to purchase equipment and supplies that further the safety of their members and general operations.

“Supporting the brave individuals who put our community first every day is a priority for us,” said Renee Parsons, Co-Founder, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. “We want first responders and their families to know the community cares about them and is grateful for everything they do to keep us safe.”

The 100 Club of Arizona provides much needed support to public safety agencies, their members and families statewide. Today, services have expanded beyond financial assistance to include funding for enhanced safety equipment, confidential mental health services and scholarships.

“As we draw near to 911, we are reminded how our first responders continually put our community’s well-being before their own,” said Angela Harrolle, CEO and President of the 100 Club of Arizona. “We are honored to be the backup to our officers, firefighters and their families, through the ups and downs of a challenging career.”

About The 100 Club of Arizona
Our mission is to provide financial assistance to families of first responders who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty and provide resources to enhance their safety and welfare. We have proudly served the public safety community since 1968. To learn more about the 100 Club, donate or get involved, visit: http://www.100club.org.

About The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers support to nonprofit organizations successfully working to empower, educate, nurture and nourish people during what is often the darkest time of their lives. Founded in 2012 by philanthropists and business leaders Bob and Renee Parsons to provide hope and life-changing assistance to the country’s most vulnerable populations, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers critical funding at critical times to those in need. The Foundation’s giving is driven by the core belief that all people – regardless of race, religion, roots, economic status, sexual orientation or gender identity – deserve access to quality healthcare, education and a safe place to call home. Follow @WeDealInHope on social media or visit TBRPF.org, to learn more about partner organizations and the important work being done in the community.

Media Contact

Lindsay Hansen, The 100 Club of Arizona, (602) 485-0100, [email protected], https://www.100club.org/

SOURCE The 100 Club of Arizona