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Vision 2020 USA to Hold Annual World Sight Day Briefing on October 17, 2019

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Vision 2020 USA to hold annual World Sight Day Briefing on October 17th, 2019.


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As part of World Sight Day events, on Thurs., Oct. 17, 2019, Vision 2020 USA will be holding an educational luncheon briefing at the Rayburn House Office Building, 2075 from noon to 1 p.m.

According to Prevent Blindness, by 2050, the impaired and blind populations are projected to reach 7.3 million (2.4 times higher than in 2014) and 3.1 million (2.3 times higher than in 2014), respectively. Each year, more Americans will experience vision loss and become at greater risk for deterioration in quality of life, financial well-being, and social engagement.

Among the many aspects of our health, the eye is uniquely suited to the promise of artificial intelligence and big data. These dynamic fields of research are discovering new solutions to long standing challenges in vision and eye health.

At this briefing Dr. Michael Chiang, a leading national figure in Artificial Intelligence and big data analytics research, will discuss where the field is headed. Dr. Chiang will also highlight the importance of federal leadership to ensure that the U.S. will realize full potential of these exciting new technologies.

Speaker:

Dr. Michael Chiang, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology & Medical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology at the Oregon Health and Science University and technical adviser to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Moderated by:

Dr. Mitchell Brinks, MD, MPH, Chair of Vision 2020/USA will lead off the event with an update on Vision 2020 USA activities.

Sponsors of the briefing include Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (AEVR), American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Casey Eye Institute, Helen Keller International, Himalayan Cataract Project, International Eye Foundation, Kellogg Eye Center for International Ophthalmology, Lighthouse Guild, Lions Club International, One Sight, Orbis International, Pacific University College of Optometry, Prevent Blindness, Rajeev S. Ramchandran, University of Rochester, Flaum Eye Institute, Seva Foundation, Vision Impact Institute.

To attend the Vision 2020 USA World Sight Day briefing and luncheon, please contact Dina Beaumont at (202) 407-8325 or dinabeau@aol.com.

About Vision 2020 USA

VISION 2020 USA has been organized to better coordinate the efforts of the many US organizations working in the field of blindness prevention, both nationally and internationally. VISION 2020 USA is committed to assuring the right to sight for all peoples both within the US and countries outside the US.

IAPB’s mission is to eliminate the main causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment by bringing together governments and non-governmental agencies to facilitate the planning, development and implementation of sustainable national eye care programs. VISION 2020 is a joint of the IAPB with the World Health Organization (WHO).

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The Conference Forum Announces 4th Annual Patients as Partners Europe 2020 Meeting on Bringing Value Back to Patients

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We are delighted to be back in London to share examples of incorporating the patient voice and their involvement throughout medicines development.


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The Conference Forum announced that the 4th annual Patients as Partners Europe (Patients EU) event will take place in London at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel on January 27-28, 2020. The 2020 theme is bringing value back to patients in clinical research.

Program leadership for 2020 includes Charity Research Involvement Group’s Claire Nolan and GSK’s Andrew Garvey as co-chairs; Lesley Gosden, Parkinson’s Patient Advocate Keynote; Charline Coquerel Couniot, Novo Nordisk; Dr Liz Clark, Norgine; and Camilla Krogh Lauritzen, LEO Pharma.

European biopharma R&D leaders, patients, patient advocates, and public sector voices join together to discuss ideas and programs to reduce the burden from patients and investigators to allow more people to take part in clinical research with the goal of getting medicines to patients faster.

“We are delighted to be back in London to share examples of incorporating the patient voice and their involvement throughout medicines development,” said Valerie Bowling, Executive Director of the Conference Forum.

Featured sessions include:

  • Keynote on Insights and Lessons from Lesley Gosden, a Patient Advocate who Experienced the GDNF Trial

  • Ask the Patient Panel: My Ideal Trial Design, with Patients who have Experienced at Least One Clinical Trial

  • Demonstrating Patient Value in Working with Industry, featuring International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations and LEO Pharma

  • Norgine on The Role of Social Media and The Rise of the Expert Patient

  • Novo Nordisk on Building Patient Advisory Boards

  • The Impact of Patient Public Involvement (PPI) on Health Technology Assessment Decisions, Moderated by Merck with Representation from: Health Technology Wales, Scottish Medicines Consortium and the European Federation of Neurological Associations


Attendees will meet patients who’ve experienced at least one clinical trial to learn through the patients about the realities of a clinical trial and how to improve access, engagement and how to incorporate feedback.

To learn more about Patients as Partners EU 2020, please click here.

About Patients as Partners

Patients as Partners EU is co-produced with patients, industry, academia, and public sector voices to implement and advance patient involvement across the entire clinical development continuum. The Patients EU program will be located at Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington on January 27-28, 2020. For more information, visit Patients as Partners Europe.

About the Conference Forum

The Conference Forum is a life science industry research firm that develops conferences primarily around how to get therapeutics to patients faster. The organization examines and challenges the complex ecosystem of drug development and delivery, bringing ideas together from a variety of sources to help advance clinical research with common goals that are patient-focused. The company also presents PharmaTalkRadio with free podcasts for the life science industry and patient advocacy. For more information, visit http://www.theconferenceforum.org.

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DuPont Launches HOLDBAC® YM VEGE, Dairy-Free Protective Cultures for Plant-Based Fermented Products

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DuPont N&B has worked with customers for decades as consumer demands for plant-based options have increased, and we are constantly looking for ways to innovate in this space. As more consumers look for fermented food and drinks, our HOLDBAC® YM VEGE cultures will help our customers meet that demand.


COPENHAGEN, Denmark (PRWEB)

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has announced a new ingredient – HOLDBAC® YM VEGE – as the latest addition to the DuPont™ Danisco® HOLDBAC® line of protective cultures, known for their ability to extend shelf-life and secure the quality of products by holding off yeast and mold spoilage – all without use of synthetic preservatives. Now, HOLDBAC® YM VEGE brings this effective and label-friendly spoilage prevention to plant-based, fermented foods and beverages, at a time when customer demand in this space has never been higher.

“The industry has seen enormous growth for fermented plant-based products in recent years, driven by higher numbers of flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan consumers around the world. These shifts in diets are driven by a number of factors, including a search for improved health that comes with a plant-based diet, ethical choices toward foods with lower environmental impact and which are deemed better for animal welfare, and switching to dairy alternatives for lactose-intolerant consumers,” said Eve Martinet-Bareau, Global Product Manager, Cultures for plant-based fermented food and beverages.

“DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has been working with customers for decades as consumer demands for plant-based options have increased, and we are constantly looking for ways to innovate in this space,” added Martinet-Bareau. “For example, in May 2018, we launched a new cultures line – Danisco® VEGE Cultures – especially designed for fermented plant-based products, helping customers attain desired taste and texture profiles in a wide variety of plant-based dairy alternatives and beverages.”

However, with that demand came certain challenges for producers of fermented goods, including the need to:


  • Gain market share in the fast-growing plant-based food sector;

  • consistently ensure high-quality products with the desired taste and texture, particularly across regions with differing consumer preferences;

  • secure that quality throughout a product’s shelf-life;

  • address the fast-growing demand for friendly labeled consumer products;

  • make a substantial contribution to the sustainability of the food and beverage sector; and

  • provide consumers with products that improve their health and wellbeing.

“As more consumers look for fermented food and drinks, our HOLDBAC® YM VEGE cultures will help our customers meet that demand.”

This innovative new ingredient also offers customers the ability to make a significant difference in terms of environmental and social impact through reduced food waste and plant-based alternatives. The potential impact is massive: DuPont has estimated that if just 5 percent of the global yogurt market is replaced with plant-based alternatives made with Danisco® VEGE and HOLDBAC® YM VEGE cultures, the carbon dioxide emission saving would theoretically be as high as 3,000,000 tons CO2 annually. This would be roughly equivalent to 1,700,000 EU-based cars off the roads.

“We are thrilled to add HOLDBAC® YM VEGE to our range of plant-based and sustainable offerings,” said Mikkel Thrane, Global Sustainability Lead for DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences. “We look at our environmental footprint through the lens of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and we are proud to say that this culture supports at least three – SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 12 (Responsible Production and Consumption) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). HOLDBAC® YM VEGE is helping us facilitate the transition to a healthier and more environmental-friendly diet.”

This transition to a healthier diet for people and the planet is powered by DuPont’s expertise in microbiology, food protection and fermentation, as well its commitment to developing and offering more sustainable ingredients for customers. For more information, visit https://www.dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com/products/holdbac.html.

About DuPont™ Danisco®

DuPont™ Danisco® is the brand for a range of products that help provide enhanced bioprotection, an improved nutritional profile, and better taste and texture with greater cost efficiency and lower environmental impact, meeting the needs of manufacturers of food and beverages and dietary supplements. Through the work of the global network of food scientists and technologists in DuPont, the Danisco® range is supported by a uniquely broad spectrum of know-how across applications and processing.

About DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences applies expert science to advance market-driven, healthy and sustainable solutions for the food, beverage, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries. We also use cutting-edge biotechnology across a range of markets to advance bio-based solutions to meet the needs of a growing population, while protecting our environment for future generations. We are innovative solvers who help our customers turn challenges into high-value business opportunities. For more information: http://www.dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com or http://www.biosciences.dupont.com.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food, and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com.

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Preventative Veterinary Medicine to be discussed on “Behind The Scenes” with Laurence Fishburne

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One of the recent episodes has highlighted the importance of preventative veterinary medicine.


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One of the most iconic actors from series such as The Matrix as well as John Wick also helps educate audiences with informative television. As the host of the series “Behind The Scenes,” Laurence Fishburne opens a series that attracts attention to some of the major issues that are facing the modern world. O ver the past few years, “Behind The Scenes” has drawn attention to a wide variety of important problems facing the public. One of the recent episodes has highlighted the importance of preventative veterinary medicine.

An Often-Overlooked Aspect of Healthcare

Growing up, most people went to the doctor at least once per year to get their checkup. Even though people should continue to do this during adulthood, this often falls by the wayside as people get bogged down with school, work, and their family. On the other hand, these checkups are important. Certain health conditions can be picked up before symptoms start to show. People need to remain up to date on their vaccinations to remain protected against deadly diseases.

Furthermore, these checkups are also important for pets. Pets need the same type of care that people do; however, many pet owners do not always participate in these checkups. This issue is discussed in a forthcoming episode of “Behind The Scenes” that will feature veterinary personnel and other individuals in veterinary science.

Recognition and Awards

“Behind The Scenes” with Laurence Fishburne is reviewed by a team of experts to ensure that the information meets the highest of quality standards before dissemination for viewing. The show has received a wide variety of awards in recognition of its dedication to quality work.

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Frankenmuth Insurance Welcomes Todd Piersol to Agency Council

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Frankenmuth Insurance welcomes Brown & Brown of Detroit’s Todd Piersol to its Agency Council.

“We are grateful to all our council members for their time and efforts and look forward to working with Todd in the years to come,” Benson said.


DETROIT (PRWEB)

Frankenmuth Insurance, a regional insurance carrier based in Frankenmuth, Mich., is pleased to announce the addition of Todd Piersol of Brown & Brown of Detroit to its Agency Council. Frankenmuth Insurance (FI) formed its Agency Council in 2009 and selects agents from each region where FI does business to ensure the needs and concerns of all its agency partners are represented.

Piersol has been in the insurance business since 2006 after getting his start as a commercial insurance producer with Brown & Brown. In 2013, he relocated to Michigan from Florida to work as the profit center leader for Brown & Brown of Detroit, and today serves as executive vice president. Piersol specializes in risk management, workers’ compensation and executive liability insurance, and offers a relationship-based approach to business by working with entrepreneurs and business owners to become familiar with their stories and understand how they develop their business.

“Todd brings more than 13 years of insurance experience and is a great addition to the Agency Council,” said John Benson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for FI. “His contributions will be vital as we work together to explore strategic issues that ultimately benefit all our agency partners.”

Members of the Frankenmuth Insurance Agency Council meet twice annually to discuss strategic issues of mutual interest, providing valuable insight that helps strengthen the company’s partnerships with all agencies. Other members of Frankenmuth Insurance’s Agency Council include:


  • Brian Bartosh, Top O’ Michigan Insurance Agency (MI)

  • Gary Burton, Robertson Ryan & Associates Inc. (WI)

  • Gretchen Hopp Doyle, Baker-Hopp & Associates (MI)

  • Victor Jowers, Upchurch & Jowers Agency (SC)

  • Mike Kuhl, Kuhl Insurance Agency (IL)

  • Scott McVicker, Savage McVicker Insurance (OH)

  • Brent Neal, Frank E. Neal & Co. (TN)

  • Jeff Lind, Clark Insurance (ME)

  • Rich Smith, Hickok & Boardman (VT)

  • Bill St. Charles, Michigan Community Insurance Agency (MI)

  • Todd VanDyk, Olivier – VanDyk Insurance Agency (MI)

  • Vickie Wolcott, M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services (IN)

Benson said, “We are grateful to all our council members for their time and efforts and look forward to working with Todd in the years to come.”

Frankenmuth Insurance has been providing peace of mind for families and businesses for 150 years. Because insurance is both complicated and critical to people’s lives, Frankenmuth works exclusively with 600 independent agents to provide business, home, auto and life insurance policies. With more than 700 employees, the company is headquartered in Frankenmuth, Michigan, and offers insurance products in 15 states. Frankenmuth Insurance is financially sound, with $1.7 billion in assets. The company has an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent) and is a Ward 50® Top Performer. For more information visit fmins.com.

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GYMGUYZ Launches ‘Opportunity October’ Campaign with a Goal of Hiring 200 New Personal Trainers by the End of the Year

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GYMGUYZ, the nation’s first in-home mobile personal training and fitness franchise, has announced its Opportunity October hiring campaign. The campaign seeks to aggregate 2,000 new applications which translate to the hiring of another 200 personal fitness trainers before the end of 2020. In addition to helping meet the company’s growth plan of opening 100 new locations by the end of 2020, the Opportunity October campaign is meant to aid in the fitness industry’s pressing need for quality personal trainers.

GYMGUYZ currently has over 250 locations across the globe serving over 575 cities and continues to eye national and international expansion as it seeks out territories that show a demand for its in-home personal training services. This year, GYMGUYZ has successfully added new locations to several states including California, New Jersey, Florida, Maryland, Oklahoma, as well as Canada and the United Kingdom, with additional territories expected to open before the end of the year. The Opportunity October hiring campaign is part of GYMGUYZ’s plan to aggressively increase hiring efforts to help support its growth strategy.

“GYMGUYZ offers personal trainers the opportunity to be a part of a team that is changing the fitness industry,” said Josh York, CEO and Founder of GYMGUYZ. “We are extremely proud of our team and are excited to hire more highly-skilled, energetic and driven individuals to provide convenient, customized and creative workouts in the setting of our clients’ choice. Before starting GYMGUYZ, I worked as a personal trainer and I recognize how important it is to pair our clients with the best trainers possible. The incredible culture of the fitness industry has allowed me to work my way up from being a personal trainer to opening my own mobile personal training business.”

The fitness industry suffers from an annual trainer turnover rate of 80%, according to a study done by W.I.T.S. GYMGUYZ combats this turnover rate by offering trainers the opportunity to “bust out of the gym” and take their training to the client. GYMGUYZ also stresses a uniquely personalized training approach, creating a high level of trust and collaboration between trainers and clients. The brand’s coaches, who must be nationally certified personal trainers and pass a rigorous background check to be considered for employment, are trained using GYMGUYZ methodologies and employ various techniques and tools to ensure that no two workouts are ever the same and that clients are always having fun and being challenged.

The brand structures convenient, customized and creative workouts to help every client meet their own personal goals. Training programs begin with a comprehensive health and fitness assessment that creates a thorough fitness baseline for the client, as well as a deep discussion of fitness goals and timelines for achievement. This helps to determine a customized and ideal course of action. This client-focused approach and more effective delivery model is the reason that GYMGUYZ holds an above-industry average NPS score of 94—showcasing the positive regard clients everywhere have for the company and the results they are able to achieve due to the convenience and effectiveness of the service.

GYMGUYZ was recognized earlier in 2019 as having jumped up 49% on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2019 Franchise 500® and also ranked No. 50 on Entrepreneur’s list of Fastest-Growing Franchises and No. 25 on its Best For Any Budget list in the under $100,000 category.

Those interested in applying to become a GYMGUYZ trainer can visit https://www.gymguyz.com/about-us/careers/.

ABOUT GYMGUYZ

GYMGUYZ is # 1 in Home Personal Training providing convenient, customized, and creative workouts wherever you are. Headquartered in Plainview, N.Y., and founded in 2008 by fitness specialist Josh York, the mobile brand utilizes a fleet of franchise vans that bring more than 365 pieces of state-of-the-art fitness equipment and expert coaches to their customers’ doors to drive accountability and provide tailored workouts. Since beginning franchising in 2014, the brand’s growth has exploded 1,700 percent. Now with nearly 200 locations internationally, including the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, GYMGUYZ is the fastest growing fitness concept in the U.S. with plans to open another 100+ locations globally in the coming year. Beyond rapid expansion, the brand was also recognized in 2019 having jumped up 49 percent on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2019 Franchise 500®, also ranking #50 on Entrepreneur’s list of Fastest-Growing Franchises and #25 on its Best For Any Budget list in the under $100,000 category. Due to the uniquely personalized approach the company takes, GYMGUYZ prioritizes cultivating a high level of trust and respect between trainers and clients. For more information on GYMGUYZ, visit http://www.gymguyz.com/. To learn more about franchising opportunities with GYMGUYZ, visit http://www.gymguyzfranchise.com/.

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China Focus@Europe 2019 to be Held in November in Hamburg; Early Bird Discount Available

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Representatives with MyBioGate (https://events.mybiogate.com/) announced that China Focus@Europe 2019 will be held November 10 at the Grand Elysée Hamburg Rothenbaumchaussee in Hamburg.

“To better connect Chinese companies and European markets, China Focus comes to Europe again this November,” said Miao Guo, Vice President of Operations and spokesperson for MyBioGate.

Guo went on to highlight that China Focus@Euorpe will bring together investors, pharma leaders, and innovators from China and around the world for an exclusive partnering event designed to inspire, educate and foster cross-border investment and collaboration in leading biopharma innovations.

Guo noted that the event would feature keynote speech, panel discussions, Chinese companies showcase, 1-on-1 meetings, and company presentations (Pitch & Match).

Guo added that Forum Admissions are available at an early bird rate of €845+19% VAT after a discount of €150, and Group discounts are available for 3 or more attendees. Company presentations (Pitch & Match) also has a €500 off for the first 5 registrants. Send inquiry to info (at) mybiogate (dot) com for more details.

“The pharma market in China grew to about Rmb1,558bn (US$226bn) in 2018, at a CAGR of 10% in 2013-18, becoming the 2nd largest pharma market in the world,” Guo highlighted, before adding, “as the youngest member of ICH (International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use), China joined with the least experience but holding the promise to bring domestic clinical trials to world standard and open its market. There will be new revenues for innovative therapeutics and more business development opportunities for global players. The current U.S.-China relationship and CFIUS regulations in the U.S. derived interest from some Chinese investors to the European market.”

Regarding the topics to be discussed at the event, Guo explained that the topics include: NMPA (previously CFDA) regulatory reforms and new opportunities for biotech & pharma; opportunities and barriers for new Chinese players entering the market; new IPO opportunities and the impact on the valuation of biotech companies; European biotech space: how is it unique?; and current and future hot spots in modality and therapeutic area – how can China and Europe join forces?

China Focus@Europe 2019, according to Guo, is designed to provide a meaningful platform to inform, inspire, and foster cross-border partnerships in life science and healthcare.

The event will feature speakers such as Stephen Sunderland, Partner, L.E.K. Consulting; Dong Chen, Senior Director and China head of business development, Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine; Sebastian Gensior, Founder, Sino-European Pharma Forum (SEPF); Managing Director, Global Health Access Solutions; James Huang, Managing Partner, KPCB China, and more to be announced soon.

For more information, please visit: https://events.mybiogate.com/europe/.

About China Focus

China Focus brings together investors, pharma leaders, and innovators from China and around the world for an exclusive partnering event designed to inspire, educate, and foster cross-border investment and collaboration in leading biopharma innovations.

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Phone: (832) 497-2220

Email: feier.chen at mybiogate.com

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Grand opening of new Community Center completes a decade of transformative change at Pine Run Retirement Community

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Carol Elia, Jerry Gorski, Maria Santangelo, Jim Brexler, and Amber Bahr celebrate the opening of the Community Center on October 2 in Doylestown, Pa.

“Work over the last decade at Pine Run is transformational, encompassing renovations to resident cottages, construction of a four-story apartment complex, upgrades of the 90-bed Pine Run Health Center, and improvements to infrastructure,”said Maria Santangelo, executive director at Pine Run.


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Pine Run Villagers and Doylestown Health and Pine Run leaders celebrated the grand opening of Pine Run’s new community center devoted to healthy living on Oct. 2. Amenities in the 37,000-square-foot building include indoor and outdoor dining venues, entertainment galleries, a swimming pool and fitness facilities.

The two-story building was constructed in two phases after a groundbreaking in Spring 2017. The new center will continue to be the heart of the Pine Run community for years to come.

“While this may be the end of construction, we are poised on the precipice of a new chapter in senior living,” said Maria Santangelo, executive director at Pine Run. “In fact, work over the last decade at Pine Run is transformational, encompassing renovations to resident cottages, construction of a four-story apartment complex, upgrades of the 90-bed Pine Run Health Center, and improvements to infrastructure.”

The new center features versatile spaces known as “galleries” for food, fitness and fun activities. The first phase of construction included three indoor and two outdoor dining galleries overlooking the pond, as well as a café. The second phase includes an expanded fitness center with new equipment, space for classes, an indoor pool with a private changing area, and a 175-seat auditorium.

“Pine Run is an integral part of Doylestown Health, now and far into the future,” said Jim Brexler, President and CEO. “Doylestown Health has a bright future – a visionary future – and Pine Run is an important part of the continuum of care we offer our community, today and always.”

Construction of the new Community Center is one of the priorities of ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health, a $75 million philanthropic effort that includes Pine Run and the Doylestown Hospital campus. The campaign launched last year and has received nearly $60 million in gifts, pledges and bequests.

Two other new Doylestown Health construction projects are nearing completion: The Cardiovascular and Critical Care Pavilion, housing the Woodall Center for Heart and Vascular Care, which will open in early 2020. The Ambulatory Center on the health system’s flagship hospital campus, with its same-day surgery center, orthopedic offices and rehabilitation facilities, will be finished in Spring 2020.

The ONE VISION campaign launched publicly in June 2018 and will end in 2023 to mark the centennial of Doylestown Hospital, founded by the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown.

“Nearly 125 years ago at its founding, I suspect the women of the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown would never have imaged how their vision to create a healthier community would one day result in a time and place like this,” said Joyce Hanson, president of the VIA. “This community center is the embodiment of that vision – it offers healthy options in food and activities, but most of all, it helps to build a better community.”

Located on 43 acres in Doylestown Township, Pine Run was originally built in 1976. The Ferry Road campus is home to more than 300 seniors who enjoy independent living in cottages and apartments. Also located on the campus are the Pine Run Health Center, which offers rehabilitation services and 90 skilled nursing beds.

Pine Run continues to grow and re-invest in Villager services and facilities. The $13 million Community Center is part of a decade-long investment in Pine Run.

The New Community Center also features a library and computer nook, living room with fireplace, a hair and nail salon and a Country Store.

Designed by AG Architecture Inc. and built by Gorski Engineering of Collegeville, the center uses environmentally-friendly green materials and innovative features to reduce energy costs. The site incorporates a rain garden with plantings, a greenhouse, and a pond with new landscaping enjoyable in all four seasons.

About Pine Run

Pine Run Retirement Community in Doylestown has 272 cottages and 24 apartments situated on a beautiful 43-acre campus. Also located on the campus are the Pine Run Health Center, which offers rehabilitation services and 90 skilled nursing beds. The Garden, a 40-bed, secure dementia neighborhood, is located on the top floor of the five-story Health Center. The Willows neighborhood offers an intimate setting for end-of-life care. An additional 107-bed personal care residence, Pine Run Lakeview, is located on Lower State Road in Doylestown.

About ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health

Doylestown Health is beginning a bold new chapter as we approach our second century of health care delivery. To honor our centennial, Doylestown Health launched an ambitious $75 million comprehensive campaign, ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health, to elevate the patient experience to new heights and unlock our full potential to deliver exceptional care.

Philanthropic support of ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health will fund transformational renovation and expansion across the Doylestown Hospital and Pine Run campuses and will help chart the course for the next generation of patients, providers and technology. For more information, visit the Doylestown Health Foundation website or call 215-345-2009.

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ChildLife Essentials® Echinacea Recognized in Taste for Life 2019 Back-to-School Essentials

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ChildLife Essentials®, the best nutritional liquid supplements for infants and children developed by Dr. Murray Clarke, announced today that ChildLife Essentials® Echinacea is a winner of Taste for Life 2019 Back-to-School Essentials. August and September launch back-to-school season!

The use of echinacea for children has been researched for its’ ability to boost and support a healthy immune system. And now, infants and kids can benefit from one of the most popular, respected and highly researched herbs in the world.

One of the things that prevented children from taking echinacea in the past was its taste. Our echinacea is flavored with a natural, sweet, orange essential oil that kids will love. ChildLife Essentials Echinacea contains the two most potent, absorbable and bioavailable forms of echinacea: Echinacea angustifolia (root) and Echinacea purpurea (leaf & flower).

“It’s a great honor to receive recognition from such a discerning publication for one of our supplements,” said Karyn McCarthy, VP of Sales + Marketing at ChildLife Essentials®. “Just one-time a day, every other day will boost and support a healthy immune system for infants and children.”

Visitors are encouraged to explore the website to learn more about Nutrition for Kids ® and sign up for updates at childlifenutrition.com.

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About ChildLife Essentials:

Since 2000, ChildLife Essentials® has been committed to offering the first complete line of premium liquid nutritional supplements made especially for infants and children to keep them healthy and strong. Our mission to improve, enhance and support children’s overall health has had a global reach with operations in Asia, Europe, and North America. To learn more, please visit online at childlifenutrition.com.

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Nextremity Solutions, Inc. Announces Commercial Launch of Stratum™ MPJ Plating System

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We are pleased with the recent clinical success with the Stratum MPJ system and the continued adoption by our surgeon customers.


WARSAW, Ind. (PRWEB)

Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a strategic commercialization organization with a focus on the musculoskeletal space, located in “The Orthopedic Capital of the World,” Warsaw, Ind., has recently made commercially available the Stratum MPJ Plating System as an extension to its already successful Stratum Foot Plating System.

The Stratum MPJ Plating System provides surgeons with twelve total plates with both 0-degree and 7-degree options. These plates address issues in the first metatarsophalangeal joint, which is the joint between the first metatarsal and proximal phalanx of the foot. MPJ fusion surgery is intended to help relieve pain in the front of the foot for the patient in need of surgery.

Ryan Schlotterback, Chief Technology Officer of Nextremity Solutions said, “The team has done an excellent job of developing our Stratum plating technology. We are pleased with the recent clinical success with the Stratum MPJ system and the continued adoption by our surgeon customers. Surgeons appreciate the combination of features that allow for efficient trialing and placement of the plate with the ability to dial in desired compression prior to final fixation. The Stratum MPJ Plating System further builds on the Stratum family of plates and we are excited about the additional applications in the pipeline.”

The Stratum MPJ Plating System launch was preceded by the launches of the Stratum Foot Plating System, Stratum Lapidus Plating System, and InCore® Lapidus System. All of these systems address various deformities or traumatic injuries of the foot. Additionally, Nextremity Solutions notes that its success in product development is owed to its i3® Strategic Solutions micro-commercialization strategy.

“Over the last two and a half years we have remained passionately focused on our i3 Strategic Solutions strategy. This strategy is driven by our collaboration with surgeon designers and surgeon evaluators that are committed to the development and pre-market evaluation of innovative surgical solutions. The most recent integration of these technologies continues to validate our unique strategic commercialization model,” said Rod Mayer, President & Chief Executive Officer for Nextremity Solutions.

The Nextremity Solutions Stratum Foot Plating System, which includes the Lapidus and MPJ plating systems, is a plate and screws construct indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and fusions of small bones and small bone segments, particularly in osteopenic bone. An application for a CE mark is pending.

The Nextremity Solutions InCore Lapidus System is a three-part construct intended for internal fixation for First Metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis (also known as Lapidus or First Tarsometatarsal Fusion).

To learn more about these products, visit http://www.nextremity.com.

About Nextremity Solutions, Inc.

Nextremity Solutions, Inc. is a privately held strategic commercialization organization with a focus on the musculoskeletal space, offering innovative solutions and Revenue Ready® products for various musculoskeletal applications and for the benefit of our industry partners. The Company’s procedure-ready, sterile implant systems include uniquely precise, proprietary technology designed to achieve repeatable and superior clinical outcomes.

For further information, visit http://www.nextremitysolutions.com or call Dave Temple, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications at 574-635-3022.

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