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CareConnect Selects Woolpert to Integrate, Manage Google Maps Platform Enterprise Account

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Through Woolpert and our Google Maps Platform, we can efficiently provide the most qualified, available and cost-effective caregivers to those in need.


DAYTON, Ohio (PRWEB)

Woolpert was recently chosen by CareConnect, a software-as-a-service-based (SaaS) technology provider for the home care market, to integrate and manage its Google Maps Platform Enterprise Account. CareConnect plans to leverage this platform to optimize the compliance, automated shift booking, communications and logistics of its caregiver management application.

CareConnect was initially designed for New York home care agencies and is rapidly expanding its national footprint. CareConnect developed a proprietary artificial intelligence-enabled algorithm that pairs individuals who receive services in their homes with a caregiver, considering factors that include compliance, location, cost, availability, skills and travel time. The system works across multiple databases and applications to increase operational efficiencies for home care providers.

“The idea behind CareConnect was to put more power into the hands of caregivers by providing an automated tool to manage their profiles, availability, skills and regulatory compliance,” CareConnect Founder Bert Brodsky said. “CareConnect recently announced strategic partnerships with Sandata Technologies, a leading provider in home health care technology solutions, and Mobile Health Management Services, a provider of clinical and other compliance services to the home care industry. Through these partnerships, we have access to a home health care network that enables providers to more cost-effectively manage their workforce and meet the needs of their clients in the home.

“Our objective is to deliver a more efficient match via our algorithm,” Brodsky said. “From the time the agency gets a new client to the time it matches that client with a caregiver now takes seconds as opposed to the minutes and hours it used to take by calling, emailing and texting with caregivers. It’s a huge value for home care providers because they don’t have to pay for that time. Operational efficiencies equal cost efficiencies.”

CareConnect initially approached Google about integrating and managing its Google Maps Platform to support its expanding network, and Google referred the provider to Woolpert. Brodsky said he had not heard of Woolpert, but a quick Google search yielded information about the firm’s international mapping technologies and “incredibly impressive operations.”

Woolpert began its partnership with Google in 2014 and in 2018 was named Global Google Maps Partner of the Year. The firm also recently expanded into Google Cloud services and products.

“We’d been using a basic version of Google that we’d subscribed to with the API (application programmer interface), but we wanted to leverage this tool to optimize the match around travel time,” Brodsky said. “Our business is logistics-based. The last piece of the puzzle where the matrix and the API come into play is in minimizing costs. Through Woolpert and our Google Maps Platform, we can efficiently provide the most qualified, available and cost-effective caregivers to those in need.”

Woolpert Director of Google Maps Services Rick Bennett said the Google Maps Platform will support CareConnect by providing the company and its customers reliable and highly accurate data, which will allow them to scale their location-based services efficiently.

“CareConnect is ahead of the game in how they leverage technology, yielding the most effective results for the company and its clients,” Bennett said. “We look forward to supporting CareConnect’s current use cases and to all future innovation efforts with cutting-edge, location-based technology moving forward.”

About Woolpert

Woolpert is committed to a vision to become the premier architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm, and one of the best companies in the country. It’s a vision we’ve been fine-tuning for decades. It guides our decisions and investments, provides our clients with optimal solutions and offers our employees unrivaled opportunities. Woolpert is recognized as a Great Place to Work by its employees and is America’s fastest-growing AEG firm. With more than a century of experience, close to 1,000 employees and 30 offices, Woolpert supports public, private, federal, and U.S. military clients nationally and around the globe. For more information, visit woolpert.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

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Just Add Ice® Donates 10% of Online Sales for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Two double-spike orchids with white/purple spotted blooms in a ten inch long rose gold planter on a circular coffee table in front of a large leather sofa.

Shop the Premium Orchid in Rose Gold Planter and all other products from Just Add Ice to donate 10% of sales to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in October 2019.

“The company will donate 10% of all e-commerce sales, so there is no limit on which products will result in a donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.”


OBERLIN, Ohio (PRWEB)

Online orchid and tropical plant retailer Just Add Ice® has committed to donate 10% of all October e-commerce sales to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

A fall 2019 survey of Just Add Ice consumers reported that nearly half of respondents (45.6%) are interested in purchases that provide a donation to a reputable charity or research organization. While Just Add Ice has selected four featured products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the company will donate 10% of all e-commerce sales, so there is no limit on which products will result in a donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Orchids are prized as long-lasting floral decor, typically blooming for a minimum of two to three months, and Just Add Ice has made the care of these tropical plants simpler than ever. The scientifically-supported ice watering method allows plant owners to water their orchid with ice cubes, which provide efficient uptake of water by the roots due to the slow melt of the ice. Research shows that ice does not harm roots, leaves, or bloom life of orchids.

Just Add Ice provides support for all stages of orchid life through a complete online library of care blogs, educational web pages, and downloadable resources, as well as customer support via email and social media. Ordering online allows customers to select their ideal delivery date and choose from several bloom color and pot options. A member of the e-commerce team hand assembles the orchid to ship it directly from greenhouse to home.

In addition to the donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Just Add Ice is also running a Breast Cancer Awareness Month promotion for online orders. Use the code BCA10 to save 10% on all orders from http://www.justaddice.com through the end of October.

Green Circle Growers, the parent company of Just Add Ice, is the largest orchid producer in North America, growing more than 8 million orchids each year. The family-owned greenhouse has been in operation since 1968.

To schedule an interview or tour of the greenhouse, please contact Content Manager Caitlin Fisher at cfisher@greencirclegrowers.com.

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New findings from The American Association for Cancer Research show hidden benefits to probiotics

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Researchers are still trying to understand all the benefits and applications of probiotics. Until recently, most believed their main uses were specifically for gastrointestinal health, but there are many other benefits to these healthy forms of bacteria. There have been more and more studies where probiotics have been found to have more applications than ever previously understood.

For years, people would generally go to their local grocery store or health supplement store to purchase probiotics. But, recently, more and more dentists are offering these supplements due to the recent research findings where a lot of oral health benefits are being discovered where patients are using probiotics. From fighting plaque and bad breath to managing symptoms of gingivitis and preventing oral cancers, probiotics is a one stop shop for oral health.

A study from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in 2013 found that the strain, Lactobacillus salivarius produced better results for oral cancer reduction in rats. “There is no need to wait until you have a stomach issue to begin to take probiotics. You should be preemptively taking them for your oral health now,” says renowned Dentist Dr. Diana Zorro “While the study showed that taking probiotics as a multi formed approach was ideal, simply taking the probiotics lowered the degeneration of proliferating cell nuclear antigen which is essential in DNA repair.

Visit your nearest dentist or visit http://www.smilesforhealthdds.com and learn from Dr. Diana all the extra benefits of probiotics in your life.

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American Association of Cancer Research

https://cancerpreventionresearch.aacrjournals.org/content/6/7/686

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Allegheny General Hospital Opens State-of-the-Art Gastroenterology Lab

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We now have a beautiful, sophisticated new facility to meet the increasing demand for our services with a level of care, innovation, quality and efficiency that is second to none in our region.


PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and Highmark Health leaders today are celebrating the opening of a new AHN Center for Advanced Endoscopy at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH). The state-of-the-art, 13,000 square-foot facility is equipped with the latest advanced technologies for diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system.

Located on the 1st floor of the hospital’s Snyder Pavilion, the new center houses 18 spacious pre- and post-procedure bays, six procedure rooms and is staffed by AHN’s team of experienced, highly skilled gastroenterologists, advanced endoscopists, surgeons and nurses.

“This significant investment in the capacity and capabilities of our gastroenterology program is a testament to AGH’s long-history of providing exceptional, innovative care for patients in need of gastrointestinal screenings, diagnostic exams or therapeutic interventions,” said Elie Aoun, MD, MS, Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, and AHN Medical Director for Clinical Access. “We now have a beautiful, sophisticated new facility to meet the increasing demand for our services with a level of care, innovation, quality and efficiency that is second to none in our region.”

Procedures commonly performed in the lab include colonoscopy to detect colon cancer and polyps, upper endoscopy for evaluation of mucosal disease, endoscopic ultrasound for staging and sampling of gastrointestinal tumors, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for diagnostic and therapeutic management of pancreatico-biliary diseases.

The lab’s ERCP rooms are equipped with advanced imaging equipment that includes the e-view™ MP Fluoro System from Omega Medical Imaging. The only system designed specifically for interventional endoscopy, e-view facilitates the most complex endoscopic procedures by providing physicians with unprecedented visualization of the GI anatomy while significantly reducing radiation exposure to both patients and staff.

Some of the highly specialized, complex procedures performed include endoscopic stricturotomies and fistulotomies for complex inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, lumen apposing metal stents (LAMS) to assist in the drainage of pancreatic fluid collections, and peroral endoscopic myotomy for the management of swallowing disorders such as achalasia.

“The center’s unique design and build helps facilitate these novel treatments and places it as one of the most elite for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders,” said Shyam Thakkar, MD, AHN Director of Endoscopy. “From its innovative infection prevention technology, to a video integration system which enables our staff to more seamlessly collaborate in the management of the most complex patients, this facility assures truly best-in-class patient care.”

Recognized by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) as a center of excellence for pancreatic care, the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition was also recently recognized by the American College of Gastroenterology(ACG) for its efforts in providing the community the option to receive screening colonoscopies more conveniently on Saturdays. For the second consecutive year, the group received a SCOPY (Service Award for Colorectal Cancer Outreach, Prevention and Year-Round Excellence) for ‘Best Community Service Delivery and Comprehensive Community Education Initiative by a Health System.’

The ACG recommends for most people that colorectal cancer screening begin at age 50. To schedule a colonoscopy or an appointment with an AHN gastroenterologist, call 412.359.8900 or 412.DOCTORS.

About the Allegheny Health Network

Allegheny Health Network (http://www.AHN.org), a Highmark Health company, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. Among the network’s 250 clinical locations are eight hospitals — Allegheny General Hospital, its flagship academic medical center in Pittsburgh; Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, Pa.; Canonsburg Hospital in Canonsburg, Pa.; Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, Pa.; Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, Pa.; Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa.; West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh; and Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, NY. AHN also is home to a comprehensive research institute; Health + Wellness Pavilions; home- and community-based health services; and a group purchasing organization. The network employs 20,000 people and has more than 2,400 doctors on its medical staff. Established in 2013, AHN’s member hospitals share legacies of charitable care that date back more than 160 years.

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Eliminate Destructive Patterns and Unlock the Ultimate You”

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Renowned Life and Corporate Mentor, Kimberly Lou, is releasing her fourth book, “Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be: Eliminate Destructive Patterns and Unlock the Ultimate You,” an integrative self-help guide offering readers the tools to tap into their own ability to take control of their personal story and achieve the next level of success in their personal and professional careers.

In Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be, Lou is addressing the three core elements required to achieve an optimized life: mental focus, emotional fitness and physical training.

“What gives some people the ability to take their lives to heightened levels of success, while others can barely make it through the day? How can we become the person we know deep down we were meant to be without burning out or breaking down? Many of you are already successful, but it seems like it’s impossible to reach your greatest potential because you feel you are already operating at your maximum capacity.” Says Kimberly Lou.

“What if I were to tell you that there is a source so great and so powerful within you that all you need to do is tap into it? I am here to tell you there is a whole other level of success you never even knew existed. Imagine a great source that is enormously rewarding, yet all it takes to access this source is a change of your old ideas.”

In Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be, Lou teaches readers how to build a solid foundation for a new life using personal freedom as their foundation.

Kimberly’s programs are geared towards men and women looking for more than just standard life-coaching, in order to excel at the maximum level of their ability without burning out. She expands the concept of “fitness” to address personal accountability, mindset, nutrition and physical exercise — a fully cohesive approach to sustainable health and success.

Lou is not only giving readers the tools for success, she’s showing them how to put those tools into practice in order to motivate them to write their own story and dictate the future of their personal and professional successes.

Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be is now available on Amazon (Paperback or Hard Cover), Kindle and Audible.

KIMBERLY LOU is an integrative Life and Corporate Mentor who coaches top CEOs, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and world-class athletes around the world. She helps clients accelerate and thrive through mental focus, emotional fitness and physical training. In addition to Kimberly’s mentoring programs, she is an accomplished author, and a nationally recognized spokesperson for mental health and wellness. With over two decades of experience and extensive education, Advanced Fitness and Certified Wellness Specialist, Kimberly Lou creates attainable solutions using techniques that work at all fitness and wellness levels. Kimberly Lou has helped doctors create programs addressing mental illness, cognitive disabilities, and major addictions, in addition to, facilitating workshops and support groups for clients struggling with cognitive, mental, emotional, drug, and eating disorders.

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Verge Health Recognized in the Credentialing 2019 KLAS Report

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Verge Health President, Chris Malanuk, said, “Verge Health takes great pride in our customers rating us as one of the highest in the industry for Credentialing Services. We continue to evolve how the healthcare industry manages practitioners to further drive safety efforts.”


CHARLESTON, S.C. (PRWEB)

Verge Health, the healthcare industry’s leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) company, was once again named by KLAS Research as one of the highest in the industry for Credentialing Services in the Credentialing 2019 KLAS Report.

This year’s report, a follow-up to KLAS’ first credentialing report from 2018, dives into how well solutions resolve some of credentialing’s biggest pain points today—time consuming onboarding, manual and paper processes, and the need for a single, enterprise source of truth.

Verge Health President, Chris Malanuk, said, “Verge Health takes great pride in our customers rating us as one of the highest in the industry for Credentialing Services. We continue to evolve how the healthcare industry manages practitioners to further drive safety efforts.”

Verge Health customers were among the most satisfied of the measured customer bases, with larger customers reporting experiences similar to those of smaller organizations. Verge offers an interactive web portal that includes provider profiles and other functionality to support management of the credentialing process. Many, within the report, cite specific outcomes they have achieved through their partnership and engagement with Verge’s software and services, such as “no CMS or Joint Commission issues, no lapsed physician licenses and establishment of an automated peer review process.”

Driving high value, Verge Health continues to be recognized as one of the leaders in the HIT industry addressing credentialing challenges and pain points. Verge received an “A” in KLAS’s six Customer Experience Pillars which included culture, loyalty, operations, product, relationship and value, with the latter receiving an “A+” score.

Each year, KLAS Research interviews thousands of healthcare professionals to provide accurate, honest, and impartial research on the software and services used by providers and payers worldwide for the healthcare IT (HIT) industry. These interviews, scores and commentary are collected in real time so that other providers and IT professionals can benefit from their peers’ experiences.

One Medical Staff Office Director commented about Verge Health, “People want to see the various primary source verifications, and with all the data that we have had within our credentialing system, we don’t ever run into problems. We have taken many surveys in the past few years, and we have never had an issue with any of the basic credentialing requirements. Verge Health’s platform has been very helpful in realizing those outcomes.”

Verge Health’s Credentialing offering pairs software and services, including credentialing services, privilege management, and an integrated practitioner application. Additional process extensions in Verge’s Practitioner Management Application, including the capability to manage peer review, the payer enrollment process and incorporate practitioner performance data, create a turnkey practitioner management tool.

The above commentary collected about Verge Health Credentialing by KLAS January 2019, © KLAS 2019, for a complete view, https://klasresearch.com/report/credentialing-2019/1510.

About Verge Health

Founded in 2001, Verge Health is a Governance, Risk, and Compliance software and services company. Verge Health’s software solutions enable healthcare organizations to proactively protect and defend patients, caregivers, and frontline staff, against errors, adverse events, and policy violations. With over 900 facilities and 500,000 active users, the company’s Converge Platform provides hospital and healthcare organizations with cross-functional, proactive tools that drive optimal quality and safety results while also leveraging integrated services offerings to enhance performance and achieve success with high reliability initiatives. Learn more at: https://www.vergehealth.com

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International Health Experts to Discuss Advancing the Science & Art of Integrative Oncology at 16th International Conference of Society for Integrative Oncology

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More than 400 healthcare professionals, patients and advocates from 35 countries will convene at the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) 16th International Conference, to be held October 19-21, 2019, in New York, NY, to discuss the latest in evidence-based research and clinical practice in person-centered integrative cancer care. This multi-disciplinary forum includes physicians, scientists, researchers, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, and other complementary care practitioners.

This year’s theme – Advancing the Science & Art of Integrative Oncology – aims to advance the scientific understanding of the role integrative therapies play in cancer care and to promote patient-centered care that recognizes the values, preferences, and rights of patients and families. SIO continues to be a critical hub, advancing the latest evidence-based research, insights, and collaborations of the multidisciplinary teams dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said SIO President Lynda Balneaves, PhD, RN. “The sessions will highlight the collaborative and multidisciplinary approach involving healthcare professionals and patients.”

The conference is presented in cooperation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Integrative Medicine Program, which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its creation.

Integrative oncology approaches help prevent cancer, facilitate cancer treatment and recovery, and aid in its control through use of diet and complementary therapeutic options, including physical activity, nutritional supplementation, botanical products, mind-body therapies, acupuncture, massage therapy, and more. The options are strategically integrated within conventional medical care models, which often include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery and targeted agents informed by genomic and molecular diagnostics.

Today, significant portions of cancer patients use some types of integrative or complementary therapeutic approaches throughout their cancer journey. In addition to conventional therapies, they want to learn about and utilize an integrative approach to personalized comprehensive care. Integrative oncology interventions have been shown to decrease some of the side effects of traditional cancer treatment, allowing many patients to tolerate their full, prescriptive course, thereby improving clinical outcomes and quality of life. Many health consumers also incorporate lifestyle medicine approaches to help prevent the onset of cancer.

About the Society for Integrative Oncology

The Society for Integrative Oncology is the leading worldwide organization dedicated to integrative medicine specific to cancer patients. A non-profit, multi-disciplinary organization founded in 2003, the organization’s mission is to advance evidence-based, comprehensive, integrative healthcare to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. For more information or to register for the conference, visit our conference web site or contact the SIO at 518-694-5543.

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Erchonia Hosts Business Meeting in Orlando & 18th Annual Golf Tournament

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“With this event, we’re giving our industry leaders, doctors, partners, laser supporters and suppliers the opportunities for these business relationships to grow as we review goals and objectives for 2020 and beyond,” says Steven Shanks, president of Erchonia Corporation.


MELBOURNE, Fla. (PRWEB)

Erchonia, the global leader in the manufacturing and development of low-level laser therapy technology, today announces its upcoming Business Meeting in Orlando & 18th Annual Golf Tournament. The invite-only, four-day event starts Thursday, October 24 at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando, near Erchonia’s headquarters in Melbourne.

The first day will kick off with training and roundtable discussions scheduled with Erchonia’s management, researchers, international partners, college representatives and suppliers from around the world, and concludes with a cocktail party at 7:00 p.m. The second day will be filled with golfing activities at the Ritz Carlton, which has one of the most beautiful, championship-level golf courses in the world. Erchonia’s putting contest will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and the golf tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “College Football Teams,” and golfers are encouraged to wear their college colors proudly.

“Erchonia has established many important relationships over the last two decades,” says Steven Shanks, president of Erchonia Corporation. “With this event, we’re giving our industry leaders, doctors, partners, laser supporters and suppliers the opportunities for these business relationships to grow as we review goals and objectives for 2020 and beyond.”

On Saturday and Sunday, Dr. Dan Murphy, DC, DABCO will teach a special, two-day seminar, and attendees will be able to choose from a variety of breakout sessions. Other diverse health professionals will present on a wide range of topics including the science behind low level lasers, sports medicine, how the Erchonia laser and nutrition work together, strategic marketing for physicians, and much more.

For more information, please visit https://www.erchonia.com/product/erchonias-18th-annual-golf-tournament-orlando-fl/.

About Erchonia Corporation

Based in Melbourne, Florida, family-owned Erchonia is the global leader in the manufacturing and development of low-level laser therapy technology (“3LT®”). From humble beginnings in a garage in 1996, Erchonia today develops and sells the most advanced, non-invasive 3LT medical equipment on the market in over 50 countries. With 17 clearances from the FDA with different indications, Erchonia remains passionately committed to effective, research-based 3LT solutions for a wide variety of conditions — from managing chronic pain to promoting fat loss. For more information, please visit http://www.erchonia.com.

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A Specific Spinal Adjustment is the Latest Development in the Science of Treating Drug Addiction

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Spinal adjustments for reducing pain and improving brain/nervous system function in patients recovering from drug and alcohol dependency.


GREAT NECK, N.J. (PRWEB)

A chiropractic college and a long-established outpatient addiction treatment program have entered a unique partnership to offer spinal adjustments for reducing pain and improving brain/nervous system function in patients recovering from drug and alcohol dependency – an approach some experts are calling a “major leap forward” in the science of addictive care, says neurologist and addiction medicine specialist Dr. Russell Surasky, FAAN ABAM ABPM.

The pioneering agreement between New York Chiropractic College and the multi-center, New York-based Bridge Back to Life will provide a specific form of spinal adjustments in addition to cutting edge medications to help their patients heal from addiction. “Clinical research findings have shown that patients in treatment from addiction who receive certain types of spinal adjustments have higher rates of recovery than those who undergo only standard addiction therapies” says Dr. Russell Surasky, who serves as medical director of Bridge Back to Life.

Additionally, Dr. Surasky has his own private practice, Surasky Neurological Center for Addiction, in Great Neck, New York. He is triple board-certified in neurology, addiction medicine and preventive medicine – the only physician in the nation with this combination of credentials.

“I truly believe that this agreement with the College will serve as a national model for drug rehabilitation centers throughout the country,” Dr. Surasky concludes. “Not only can spinal adjustments reduce the chronic pain issues that may have led patients into drug addiction in the first place, but now we also have evidence that spinal adjustments actually accelerates the healing of the brain from addiction.”

Dr. Surasky refers specifically to a study, published in the prestigious journal Nature, which shows that chemically dependent patients who received specific spinal adjustments as part of their treatment in recovery reported “less drug cravings and fewer mental health symptoms,” Dr. Surasky notes. “Most significantly, 100 percent of the study patients who received chiropractic care completed the inpatient program, while about half of those who did not receive spinal adjustments dropped out prior to completion.”

One of the most important indicators for a patient’s success in recovery is the ability to remain in treatment, Dr. Surasky emphasizes. “A 100% retention rate in an addiction treatment program is, frankly, unprecedented.”

The neurological pathways involved in addiction are complex and still not completely understood, but research and clinical experience indicate that it is the brains limbic system which becomes hijacked by drugs such as opiates and alcohol. The limbic system is an area of the brain that is located near the brainstem but also extends into the upper cervical spine. “The limbic system has widespread connections throughout the brain and is the most powerful driver of human behavior. The limbic system of the brain is precisely the region that gets hijacked by drugs of abuse, thereby perpetuating patients’ cravings to keep using these drugs,” Dr. Surasky explains.

The atlas bone (C1) at the top of the neck is what protects the limbic system and brain stem. When this Atlas bone of the neck is out of alignment it can have far reaching effects on the function of the brain and its limbic system. Safe, painless adjustments to the upper cervical spinal bones can help normalize the brain’s limbic system.

According to Dr. Surasky “Cutting Edge Research done by Dr. Raymond Damadian (inventor of the MRI machine) has show that misalignments at the top of the neck cause disruptions in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.” The brain is bathed in cerebrospinal fluid (csf) and the brain depends on CSF to carry away the iron deposition that builds up from normal brain metabolism. If a misalignment exists at the junction between the Atlas bone (C1) and the skull this could hinder the drainage of CSF. Researchers have hypothesized that not only can an upper spinal adjustment help patients suffering with addiction but that it may also help prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease”.

Mounting evidence that “gentle specific spinal adjustments of the upper cervical spine” can help reset and restore normal function to the brain is what prompted Dr. Surasky and his Bridge Back to Life team to seek a partnership with New York Chiropractic College. Dr. Surasky also credits Bridge Back to Life owner Gary Butchen LCSW for “his vision in helping make this collaboration with the college happen. Thanks to Mr. Butchen’s willingness to move forward with the agreement, countless more patients will be helped.”

Under terms of the partnership, New York Chiropractic College doctors and students in clinical training will evaluate and treat Bridge Back to Life patients undergoing addiction therapy.

Bio: Dr. Russell Surasky is triple board certified in neurology, addiction medicine and preventative Medicine and the founder of the Surasky Neurological Center for Addiction in Great Neck New York. He is the medical director for Bride Back to Life and a national speaker for Alkermes, the manufacturer of Vivitrol. Additionally, he educates physicians and the New York criminal justice system about addiction and these new advancements in treatment. Dr. Surasky is currently the only neurologist in the U.S. who is trained to perform upper cervical spinal adjustments. http://www.drsurasky.com

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Over 200 Laptop Computers Gifted to Inner City High School Students

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East High School Principal Jeremy Batchelor with Blue Sky Therapy Business Development Manager Jim Marlowe.

“Right now, there is a big focus on student attendance. These laptops are going to become a part of our program to encourage and incentivize students for strong attendance,” said Principal Jeremy Batchelor.


CANFIELD, Ohio (PRWEB)

Blue Sky Therapy announced they are donating 213 gently-used laptop computers to East High School in Youngstown, OH to promote use of new technology and increase attendance rates among students.

Blue Sky Therapy has over 1,500 employees across skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home health care and outpatient therapy clinics. Since 1986, Blue Sky Therapy has been committed to serving the greater-Youngstown area as both an industry leader and community partner.

“I hope that these computers will be able to expand student’s studies, help them to explore new course material and help provide access to computers that might have otherwise not existed,” said Renee Halfhill, CEO and President of Blue Sky Therapy. “As a graduate of Chaney High School, it is my hope that this donation can help to make a significant educational impact for both students and teachers in the district.”

“Right now, there is a big focus on student attendance. These laptops are going to become a part of our program to encourage and incentivize students for strong attendance,” said Principal Jeremy Batchelor.

Batchelor also noted, “Today, the school laptops we have are not allowed to be taken home. Because of this donation we will be able to sign-out computers for students to take home for projects and other assignments.”

Dean of Restoration, Denise Zordich, also highlighted consideration of laptops being gifted to deserving seniors with collegiate plans. “At the end of the day, our biggest duty is to make a positive impact on these kids through genuine connections and showing we care about their future. The opportunity to give a senior a laptop for their college endeavors is huge.” Batchelor noted that a lot of colleges are now putting laptops on their new student needs list.

Blue Sky Therapy delivers innovative physical, occupation and speech therapy services across the care continuum. Blue Sky’s mission is to maintain the highest level of patient-driven quality care at all times and to demonstrate uncompromised integrity and excellence through a family of dedicated professionals who are valued, cared for, and empowered with innovation. Learn more: http://www.blueskytherapy.net

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