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QuestionPro Achieves International Standard for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of Customer Information


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Because we are a customer-centric organization, securing our customers’ data has always been our top priority

QuestionPro Inc — a leading provider of online survey software, is now certified for implementing internationa l industry standard ISO 27001 – a proven systematic approach to manage information security risks that affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer information. Although QuestionPro already had systems in place to protect customer data, implementing the standard offers an extra layer of assurance to users with any remaining concerns about security risks.

“Because we are a customer-centric organization, securing our customers’ data has always been our top priority,” says Vivek Bhaskaran, Founder and CEO of QuestionPro. “As a technology company, we possess sensitive and important data from customers around the world who are at the behest of their various governments’ enforcement of privacy laws. It is imperative that customers place their valuable data only in trusted hands; our recent ISO 27001 certification shows that QuestionPro customers can trust us to protect their data.”

International Organization for Standardization(ISO) is an independent, non-governmental, international organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems. ISO certifications exist for a wide variety of industries and have been established to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency worldwide. Although ISO establishes the actual standards, an external certification body provides the certifications. For more information on ISO certification, visit https://www.iso.org/.

About QuestionPro:

With over 2.5 million users across 40 countries, QuestionPro is a leading provider of online survey software that allows users to generate the insights they need to make better business decisions. Their software includes not only tools for creation, distribution, and analysis of surveys, but also provides a platform for polling, tablet-based mobile research, and data visualization. QuestionPro has provided reliable and innovative technology to Fortune 100 companies, academic institutions, small businesses, and individual DIY researchers for over ten years. To learn more, visit http://www.questionpro.com.

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Body Contouring Treatments’ Rising Popularity Highlights Beauty Innovation, says Prime Body Sculpting


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More body contouring options mean more people are able to look their absolute best.

With the increase in body contouring treatments currently available worldwide, many experts may not be fully aware of all the latest options.

An October 12 article on Today Online reported on new statistics published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) regarding the rise of noninvasive body contouring procedures. According to the ASDS, there are more than 10 nonsurgical body sculpting treatments being obtained for every one liposuction procedure. Los Angeles-based beauty group Prime Body Sculpting notes that, with the increase in body contouring treatments currently available worldwide, many experts may not be fully aware of all the latest options.

The body contouring spa says that the rise in popularity of nonsurgical body contouring is largely due to the ability to target the kinds of stubborn pockets of fat without the difficulties of surgery. For those looking to improve stubborn areas that diet and exercise don’t seem to shrink or tone enough, such as the lower back or thighs, Prime Body Sculpting says new solutions are available.

Two of these treatments, Ultrasonic Cavitation and Lipo Light, Prime Body Sculpting notes were both brought over from Europe by its founder and chief practitioner, Goly. Ultrasonic Cavitation utilizes ultrasonic energy to heat fat cells, causing them to break up in order to be burned off as energy, says the spa. Lipo Light involves the use of state-of-the-art light technology to target stubborn fat cells and release energy, the beauty group explains. Prime Body Sculpting adds that both of these treatments are completely noninvasive and can often result in significant improvements with continued healthy diet and exercise. Impacts range from losing several inches around the waist or thighs, to more toned and firmer skin.

The nonsurgical body and facial solutions experts at Prime Body Sculpting comment that busy and active individuals looking to enhance their bodies are often concerned with time and convenience. In the past when the only fat loss solutions for targeting stubborn pockets of fat were surgical, patients would need to prepare to be at home recovering for a few days, if not longer. Since body sculpting treatments are done without surgery of any kind, individuals can to return to their regular activities immediately following their procedure, Prime Body Sculpting says.

Prime Body Sculpting adds that, by improving areas individuals are insecure or sensitive about, its clients can finally feel complete confidence without taking drastic steps. In the same way a new wardrobe or fresh hair makeover can change how people feel and carry themselves, the boost in self-confidence that comes from a sculpted and toned body can make all the difference in a successful job promotion or first impression, the clinic says.

For more information about Los Angeles-based beauty group Prime Body Sculpting and their nonsurgical facial rejuvenation and body contouring treatments, call (833) 328-9376 or visit the clinic’s website at http://primebodysculpting.com/.

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Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Announces Successful First-Time Accelerated BSN Program NCLEX Pass Rate


“With our accelerated program, we ensure our students are fully prepared to enter the workforce as qualified and competent nurses,” said Dr. Kimberly Johnston, Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, the area’s preeminent institution for the health care field, today announced a 92.3% pass rate for its first-time accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) test takers of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for 2019, surpassing the national average of 89.41%.

The 92.03% pass rate on the national professional licensure exam for nurses creates a high-level benchmark for future accelerated BSN students to strive for and surpass.

“We are thrilled, but not surprised, to see such a high benchmark created for our accelerated BSN program,” said Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Dean of Nursing Dr. Cheryl Grab. “To continue seeing success from our students validates and is a direct reflection of the extensive efforts of our faculty and staff to provide an unparalleled education for our students.”

Students at the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences have the option to accelerate their education through the region’s only Three-Year BSN program. The College’s rigorous curriculum prepares students for a myriad of health care settings, immersing them in a unique theoretical learning environment where collaboration between disciplines mimics that of a hospital and fosters a holistic understanding of how each professional and department works with one another.

“With our accelerated program, we ensure our students are fully prepared to enter the workforce as qualified and competent nurses,” said Dr. Kimberly Johnston, Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. “As we receive the first NCLEX scores from this graduating class, we feel we have truly prepared these students to not only be ready, but to be leaders in their industry.”

The program allows students to accelerate their path into the nursing field, entering the workforce sooner and helping to close the nursing gap.

The College was recently recognized by The Best Schools for its online RN to BSN program, ranking 15 out of 50 nationwide on the “Best Online Bachelor’s Nursing Program” list.

To learn more about the College’s accelerated BSN program, visit: https://www.pacollege.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing/.

About Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

A dynamic and academically rigorous institution, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a private, accredited, four-year college focusing exclusively on the field of health care. Offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, as well as a number of certificate programs, PA College provides professional development for health care workers throughout their career. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the College attracts a select group of more than 1,800 students to study with faculty who are experts in their specialty areas. For more information, visit: https://www.pacollege.edu/.

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Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) to Host Donor Egg Treatment Informational Seminar in London, 3 November 2019 at the Grosvenor House Hotel


More than 85 percent of participants in SGF’s Shared Risk 100% Refund Program for Donor Egg Treatment take home a baby. The rest receive a full refund* to pursue other family building options.

Shady Grove Fertility (SGF), a leader in reproductive medicine, will be hosting a complimentary patient seminar in the UK to discuss their renowned International Donor Egg Program. Shady Grove Fertility Founder and UK Program Director, Michael J. Levy, M.D. will outline the donor egg treatment process and discuss the specifics about this integrated program that allows patients to access exceptional services provided locally by multiple, local clinics and the donor egg registry available only at SGF.

Among the many benefits of SGF’s program, couples and individuals choose a medically, genetically, and psychologically prescreened egg donor who is ready to cycle and donate, without the wait. While SGF’s donor registry de-identifies the donors, the donor registry provides prospective recipients (the intended parents) with a wealth of information about the donor, including, in many cases, adult photos.

SGF, a pioneer in offering an IVF treatment financial guarantee for donor egg, makes treatment affordable through their exclusive Shared Donor Egg Program and Shared Risk 100% Refund Program for Donor Egg Treatment. With an IVF treatment guarantee, participants take home a baby or receive a 100% refund. Combined, these two programs offer patients up to six donor egg cycles for one flat amount at a 40 percent savings. SGF’s Donor Egg Program provides patients with a highly effective treatment to overcome infertility, with a 60 percent clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transfer.

Amanda Segal, SGF’s International Patient Liaison, will be onsite in London to discuss the benefits, success rates, and financial affordability of SGF’s program. Attendees of the free seminar will learn about traveling abroad for treatment, with only two trips required. In addition, former SGF patients will share their experience and journey to parenthood through this unique program.

The event will take place on 3 November 2019 at 18:00 (6 PM – 8 PM) at the Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel, Burlington Suite. 86-90 Park Lane, London W1K 7TN. Register for the seminar to learn more.

“We feel so fortunate to have found Dr. Levy. He is a wonderfully gifted doctor and so very calm and reassuring throughout the process. We are currently 5 months pregnant and have had such a positive experience with SGF,” shared a former Dr. Levy patient.

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)

SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 36 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment guarantees. More physicians refer their patients to SGF than any other center. Call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com.

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Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation and Radiating Hope Announce Strategic Partnership to Treat Cancer Globally


Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation (GACCF) http://www.globalaccf.org, the leading global cancer care organization providing oncology education programs in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), announced today a new strategic partnership with Radiating Hope http://www.radiatinghope.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to radiation cancer care for patients around the globe.

The partnership unites two organizations that share a mutual purpose of transforming lives through radiotherapy treatment in South America, Africa, South and East Asia. As part of the new partnership, Radiating Hope’s Executive Director, Tom Ladd, has joined the GACCF Board. Ladd will also continue his long-standing leadership role as Executive Director of Radiating Hope.

Together, the newly formed collaboration will continue to educate physicians and medical specialists who work in the field of oncology and bring hope and resilience to communities where cancer education and treatment are desperately needed.

“Radiating Hope has a long history of providing the operational solutions and support that nonprofits need to advance their mission in treating the most vulnerable patients who lack access to equipment and medical know-how to fight the disease,” said Tonya Steiner, executive director of Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation. “Our new partnership enhances these services as we empower more physicians and medical specialists to provide state-of-the-art radiotherapy treatment in these underserviced regions of the world.”

Today, cancer is the leading cause of death in Africa, killing more people than HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. GACCF and Radiating Hope are dedicated to advancing cancer care in developing countries and addressing the scarcity of cancer care due to outdated equipment and simplified techniques. Radiation therapy is a vital component of most cancer treatments. Approximately 60-70 percent of all cancer patients in the US will receive some form of radiation therapy. Most people living in developing nations do not have access to this crucial treatment.

GACCF helps cancer care professionals expand their knowledge base by implementing and overseeing training courses and workshops that improve cancer treatment through radiotherapy to destroy cancer cells – an essential component required in more than 50 percent of all cancer patients, along with surgery and chemotherapy. An increase in radiotherapy training can ultimately result in increased positive patient outcomes and a reduction of side effects commonly experienced with cancer treatment.

“Radiating Hope is delighted to work with GACCF and bring together the complementary services of two great organizations to better treat cancer on a global scale,” said Tom Ladd, executive director of Radiating Hope. “This partnership merges Radiating Hope’s expertise in developing countries and our volunteer force of radiation oncology professionals with GACCF’s medical training programs to meet critical needs around the world.”

To make a donation, visit http://www.globalaccf.org.

About Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation:

The Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation (GACCF) offers training, technology, access, and hope; specifically for low and middle-income countries (LMICs) in South America, Africa, South and East Asia. The Foundation’s cancer care professionals help to implement and oversee training courses and workshops in collaboration with local partners such as universities, hospitals or governmental institutions that enhance cancer treatment through radiotherapy treatment. These regional programs aim to overcome the lack of trained professionals who treat cancer patients in the near term. By empowering local faculty to deliver training, the GACCF education programs encourage self-reliance and sustainability. To support the success of these programs, the GACCF provides project management, financial support, and professional teams from within and outside the region. For more information, visit: http://www.globalaccf.org.

About Radiating Hope:

Since 2012, Radiating Hope has placed 24 radiation machines in underserved areas of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with more machine donations in progress. Along with this equipment, Radiating Hope provides ongoing education and training to the medical teams who use these machines to treat patients. In addition, Radiating Hope organizes medical symposia, such as the Greater Horn Oncology Symposium (GHOS) in Eastern Africa, to further share best practices and new research. To help fund these efforts, Radiating Hope invites its supporters to participate in fundraising expeditions that take them trekking to places like the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, and the Inca Trail. To support Radiating Hope’s mission, please visit http://www.radiatinghope.org.

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Dwain Schenck

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dwain@globalaccf.org

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Io-Tahoe to Feature Customer Insight on “Organizing the Chaos of Healthcare Data with Smart Data Discovery” at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™, Orlando, Florida


“Staying ahead in today’s healthcare market means organizations must find ways to improve efficiencies across all areas of their operations. Io-Tahoe is helping us achieve this.”

Io-Tahoe, a pioneer in Smart Data Discovery and AI-Driven Data Catalog products, in its efforts to continue to transform the data discovery market, today announced it will showcase how its Smart Data Discovery platform is helping to organize healthcare data, to the audiences attending the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™, taking place in Orlando, Florida, from October 20 – 24. As an Emerging Technology Exhibitor, Io-Tahoe will showcase the latest product features and share demonstrations on how data discovery can enable organizations to become insights-driven and achieve the desired business outcomes.

Join us at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ (Exhibit ET5)

On Wednesday 23 October at 6:40pm (IT Xpo Stage 1/Atlantic Hall), join Charles Boicey, Clearsense’s Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, for his session on “Organizing the Chaos of Healthcare Data with Smart Data Discovery”. Boicey will share with attendees, how Clearsense is using Io-Tahoe, leveraging the power of machine learning in data discovery to identify specific fields in medical records, such as medications or allergies, in a fraction of the time previously required. Attendees will also learn how the application of technology, such as machine learning, is speeding up the process of making healthcare data comprehendible, thus shrinking the discovery time from days to hours.

In a recent announcement, Boicey said, “Healthcare leaders need solutions to help navigate the increasing expectation for the highest levels of clinical data quality and growing regulations. Staying ahead in today’s healthcare market means organizations must find ways to improve efficiencies across all areas of their operations. Io-Tahoe is helping us achieve this.”

Io-Tahoe is an Emerging Technology Exhibitor at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™, which provides an opportunity for Io-Tahoe’s customers and potential customers to schedule a one-to-one meeting with Io-Tahoe executives and product experts; and hear how organizations have already successfully implemented Io-Tahoe’s technology. Email: info@io-tahoe.com to schedule one-to-one meetings, at Exhibit ET5, with Io-Tahoe executives and product experts.

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About Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ is the world’s most important gathering of CIOs and senior IT executives. This event delivers independent and objective content with the authority and weight of the world’s leading IT research and advisory organization, and provides access to the latest solutions from key technology providers. CIOs and IT executives rely on Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ to gain insights into how their organizations can use IT to address business challenges and improve operational efficiency. For more information, please visit https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/symposium-us.

About Io-Tahoe

Io-Tahoe (http://www.io-tahoe.com) is a pioneer in Smart Data Discovery and AI-Driven Data Catalog products. In its efforts to continue to transform the data discovery market, the platform enables organizations to discover and search data across a wide range of heterogeneous technology platforms from traditional databases, data warehouses and data lakes to the cloud and other modern repositories, helping enterprises trace data elements across their systems in spite of outdated metadata definitions. Io-Tahoe utilizes machine learning algorithms to dramatically increase the accuracy, intelligence and speed of learning of complex data elements and data relationships throughout the entire business environment. Our platform saves time by processing many data sources in weeks, instead of manual discovery and cataloging for months.

Our product has been custom-built by a team with a deep understanding of data challenges, giving us first-hand insight and appreciation into our customers’ diverse and complex data needs. Io-Tahoe is particularly valuable to businesses with large numbers of customers and diverse data sets, such as those in the financial services, utilities, retail, transportation, insurance, healthcare and manufacturing industries.

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Hammes Company celebrates groundbreaking of Virginia Hospital Center expansion project


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Hammes Company, the nation’s leading healthcare developer as ranked by Modern Healthcare’s Construction and Design Survey, celebrated the groundbreaking of the Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) expansion project on October 22. The expansion will take place in phases, first with the construction of a new 1,700-car parking garage followed by the hospital’s new 250,000-square foot, seven-story outpatient center on its Edison Street site, just north of its current campus.

Hammes Company was first engaged by VHC to complete a facility master plan to guide the hospital’s growth and expansion strategy. Hammes Company was subsequently engaged through a competitive process to provide project management services for the expansion, which includes advising on all aspects of the design, construction and occupancy planning for the new facility. The architect for the project is HDR and the construction manager is Skanska USA Building.

“The Hammes Company team has worked alongside Virginia Hospital Center and Arlington County officials since the early stages of this project to ensure a thoughtful expansion strategy was in place to best serve the hospital’s growing population well into the future,” said Michael Killian, vice president of Hammes Company Healthcare. “The groundbreaking is an exciting milestone as we move toward the construction phase of the project.”

“This will be the most significant expansion of Virginia Hospital Center’s facilities in more than 20 years,” said Charles Fletcher, Virginia Hospital Center’s vice president of support services. “We have an outstanding team in place to help us complete this transformative project over the next three years.”

About Hammes

Hammes Company has been ranked as a leading healthcare facility developer for 21 years by Modern Healthcare’s Construction and Design Survey. Hammes has managed in excess of 57 million square feet of complex new, expansion, renovation, replacement, ambulatory care and acute care projects with a value of more than $23 billion for hospitals and health systems nationwide. The company has extensive experience managing the planning, financing, development, construction, leasing and management of non-acute and acute healthcare facilities. Hammes has helped many of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations plan, implement and manage facility strategies and solutions for more than a quarter of a century. The company delivers measurable results that help healthcare providers grow while meeting the unique health and wellness needs of their communities. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hammes provides services through a network of regional offices strategically located across the United States.

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BabelBark® Drives Continuity of Care When Hospice Care is Needed


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BabelBark is a unique digital platform dedicated to connecting families to the many facets of their pet’s life.

BabelBark’s two-way pet journal is a critical time-saving tool that can reduce the stress on the entire care team while aggregating all care providers’ observations on one platform.

BabelBark, Inc., a pet-related software developer, unveiled during the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) conference in October how its asynchronous two-way pet journal assists veterinary care providers and pet parents when hospice care and palliative is needed. BabelBark is the first technology platform to work closely with hospice workers to ensure its pet journal could be easily updated by both medical professionals and caregivers to ensure information can be shared easily in an effort to enhance the quality of life of pets.

Sharing of medical information and overall status of a pet is critical for veterinary hospice and palliative caregivers, as it can make a big difference in the level and quality of end-of-life care.

“It is sad, but in situations where a difficult diagnosis or terminal disease is shared with a pet owner, the stress can be so overwhelming that pet owners easily forget or misunderstand medical guidance,” says Dr. Mary Gardner, BabelBark advisory board member and cofounder of Lap of Love. “We need tools like BabelBark’s two-way pet journal to share updates about the pet’s condition and medical records, send videos of how the pet is acting, and get advice from their veterinary care team. This is a critical time-saving tool that can reduce the stress on the entire care team while aggregating all care providers’ observations on one platform.”

Babelbark’s pet journal includes a list of medications and compliance logs, diet, nutrition, and the opportunity to record weight changes. For example, if a hospice patient visits a specialist and a new diet recommendation or medication is started, every member of their care team on the platform is notified in the pet journal. This makes the continuity of care seamless and efficient.

“The ease of the pet journaling allows for the sharing of information across providers all under one easy to use system, which will revolutionize the way hospice and palliative care providers practice medicine and share their expertise with their clients and patients,” says Gardner.

For more information, a demonstration and a free trial of the BabelBark system, visit http://www.babelvet.com.

About BabelBark, Inc.

BabelBark is a unique digital platform dedicated to connecting families to the many facets of their pet’s life. The integrated app and software system help pet parents better understand their dog or cat to provide them the happiest and healthiest life possible, while also helping pet businesses and veterinarians communicate directly to customers and clients. It means BabelBark can help connect the love for each pet while revolutionizing veterinary care and pet business models, giving pet parents a key tool they want — a digital and personal healthcare team. For more information, visit BabelBark, BizBark and BabelVet or email at info@babelbark.com.

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Gaines Plastic Surgery Introduces BOOtox Day On October 31st 2019 Botox specials plus a live demo of the revolutionary PRP Morpheus8.


In an unprecedented one day event, Gaines Plastic Surgery is offering $11 Botox treatments as part of “BOOtox Day” on Thursday, October 31st, 2019. In addition to this amazing deal, Gaines Plastic Surgery is offering a live demo of PRP Morpheus8 for all who attend. Come watch nurse Kaley Harris perform a Morpheus8 treatment plus PRP add-on, starting at 10am. If you’ve been curious about Morpheus8, now is your chance to see the whole procedure.

Botox, being one of the most popular anti-wrinkle treatments, has a long history of effectiveness when used on forehead lines, crow’s feet (lines around the eye), and frown lines. Unlike Botox, Morpheus8 is a micro-needling treatment that uses RF energy to restructure fat and stimulate collagen and elastin just beneath the surface of the skin on the face and neck.

Morpheus8 treats fine lines, acne scarring, increased pore size, loose skin, and jowls on the lower face. Morpheus8 may be combined with FaceTite (known as Embrace) to fight the signs of aging from above and below the skin of the face and neck as it can be used on all skin types and skin tones.

FaceTite and BodyTite are performed under IV sedation to tighten the tissues in the face and body, as well as stimulate collagen and elastin production. FaceTite addresses loose skin around the face and neck, most notably jowls and fullness or laxity beneath the chin. BodyTite may be used on any area of the body to tighten the underlying tissues and remodel the fat in the chosen area.

Dr. Gaines and Gaines Plastic Surgery have been voted into the “10 Best Plastic Surgeons of 2019” as published by the American Institute of Plastic Surgeons and the “Top Botox Provider” representing Gainesville, FL on the 2019 Top Doctor List from the American Institute of Plastic Surgeons.

With more than 15 years of surgical experience and a strong belief in open communication between doctors and patients, Dr. Gaines can help determine a proper treatment plan and address each patient’s individual needs. Dr. Gaines trained at the Center for Advanced Surgical Aesthetics in Birmingham where he obtained extensive experience in performing the most innovative techniques in elective cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Gaines always stresses the importance of doctor-patient communication in order to ensure his patients receive the best care possible. During the consultation process, Dr. Gaines provides in-depth information to his patients covering every step of the treatment process.

Now is your chance to experience what Gaines Plastic Surgery can do for you. Join us at 217 NW 76th Dr., Gainesville, FL 32607 for a free presentation of PRP Morpheus8 treatment, as well as an unprecedented offer of just $11 for a Botox treatment, on October 31st, 2019. If you have been considering Botox or Morpheus8 treatment, now is your chance to see how treatment may be right for you.

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Olmstead Williams Communications Honored for Nonprofit Work at the 55th Annual PRSA-Los Angeles Awards


Olmstead Williams Communications (OWC), a leading Los Angeles reputation management and public relations agency, was awarded two PRisms at the 55th Annual PRSA Los Angeles Awards on October 15, 2019. OWC won the awards in the Events & Observances, Healthcare and the Public Service, Not-For-Profit categories for its work with Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services.

“It is an honor to be recognized by our peers for the work we are doing on something as meaningful as mental health,” said Tracy Williams, CEO and founder of OWC. “Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and we want to be part of the solution. We are proud to partner with Didi Hirsch to help remove the stigma surrounding suicide and bring awareness and education on this important issue.”

OWC won the PRisms for its work with Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services to bring suicide out from the shadows with the opening of the newly relocated Suicide Prevention Center in February 2019. The 14,156-square-foot building has a monument sign, which marks the first time the word “suicide” has appeared on the exterior of any U.S. health care facility.

The PRism Awards, PRSA-LA’s signature event, honors the best in strategic public relations and communications programs and tactical execution by PR professionals throughout the greater Los Angeles region. OWC has won 11 PRism Awards since the firm’s inception in 2008.

About Olmstead Williams Communications

Founded in 2008, Olmstead Williams Communications is a leading Los Angeles reputation management and public relations boutique that works with B2B technology and professional services companies to accelerate growth, build brand, and capture mind and market share.

To learn more, visit http://www.olmsteadwilliams.com.

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