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Mercy Medical Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Opening of Nationally Acclaimed Center for Women’s Health and Medicine

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Mercy Medical Center clinical and lay staff gather to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Center for Women's Health and Medicine.

Mercy Medical Center clinical and lay staff gather to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Center for Women’s Health and Medicine.

“….Mercy continues to advocate for women’s needs in body, mind and spirit. Through the Women’s Center, we see the fulfillment of the mission of the Sisters of Mercy, each and every day,” said Thomas R. Mullen, President and CEO, Mercy Health Services.


BALTIMORE (PRWEB)

Mercy Medical Center is celebrating as the 144-year-old hospital recognizes the 25th anniversary of The Weinberg Center for Women’s Health & Medicine. The Center first opened on Sept. 23, 1994 with ceremonies led by CBS-TV “Sixty Minutes” anchor/reporter Leslie Stahl.

The Center’s offerings were originally scattered throughout the Mercy campus. The Center would find a new home under a single roof in 2003, as Mercy cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art, 6-floor facility—The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center at Mercy at 227 St. Paul Place—opening on time and within budget thanks to donations including a $10 million gift from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. Today, Mercy’s Weinberg Center hosts many of Mercy’s premier Centers of Excellence, including breast care, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, mammography, and radiation oncology services.

“A quarter century ago, we began a journey that would guide Mercy into the next millennium. A Gallup survey was commissioned, and Mercy medical and executive staff visited hospitals across the nation to determine the best way to enhance our women’s services. The result was the Center for Women’s Health and Medicine. As then, Mercy continues to advocate for women’s needs in body, mind and spirit. Through the Women’s Center, we see the fulfillment of the mission of the Sisters of Mercy, each and every day,” said Thomas R. Mullen, President and CEO, Mercy Health Services.

As part of the 25th anniversary celebratory campaign, Mercy will air via Facebook Watch a series of one-on-one interviews conducted by noted Baltimore broadcast journalist Donna Hamilton with leading Mercy Women’s Center physicians, including Drs. Neil Rosenshein, Dwight Im, and Neil Friedman. Mercy Health Foundation will present an invitation-only special celebratory event on Tuesday evening, Oct. 15th, 2019.

“I’ve been privileged to be a part of the growth of Mercy’s Women’s Center, and am gratified to think of the many patients who have been cared for by the dedicated and talented doctors, nurses and other medical providers, here at Mercy over the years,” said Neil B. Friedman, M.D., FACS, Medical Director of The Weinberg Center for Women’s Health & Medicine at Mercy, and Director of Mercy’s Hoffberger Breast Center.

Special 25th anniversary Women’s Center signage and banners are on view on Mercy’s downtown campus and at its hubsites, including Lutherville, Reisterstown, Glen Burnie, Overlea, Canton, and Columbia, MD. Other highlights include new furniture and entry-way enhancements to the Weinberg Center; the installation of a self-contained water feature and garden with live flowering plants located in the center’s 5th floor atrium; a day-long celebration held Sept. 23rd for patients and Mercy staff; and the debut of a new television segment showcasing Mercy’s Women’s Center to run on WBAL-TV11, home to Mercy’s acclaimed health/medical news segment, “The Woman’s Doctor,” which has aired on the top-rated Baltimore station and NBC affiliate for 25 years.

According to Dr. Friedman, Mercy’s “Woman’s Doctor” provides “important health education on a variety of topics, everything from breast and ovarian cancer to all manner of gynecologic issues, and much more. Education is still our most important tool to encourage women to seek treatment and become their own advocates for their health,” he said.

“What started 25 years ago in the heart of Baltimore now reaches throughout the mid-Atlantic region. The physicians of Mercy’s Women’s Center see patients across the state of Maryland, and through our growing network of primary and specialty care centers that ring the Beltway, on the Eastern Shore, and even into West Virginia,” Mr. Mullen said.

Founded in 1874 by The Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a university-affiliated Catholic hospital with a national reputation for women’s health. Mercy is home to the acclaimed Weinberg Center for Women’s Health and Medicine, and the $400+ million, 20-story Mary Catherine Bunting Center. For more information about Mercy, visit http://www.mdmercy.com, MDMercyMedia on Facebook and Twitter, or call 1-800-MD-Mercy.

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Pressley Ridge Hosts Trauma Summit

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“We are privileged to be able to bring together our region’s leading social service providers along with national experts to collaborate and create communities that thrive,” said Susanne Cole, President and CEO of Pressley Ridge.


PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)

Trauma and adversity have been shown to directly correlate with an increase in addiction, systematic racism, poverty and poor mental health. As a leader in trauma-informed care, Pressley Ridge continuously seeks to improve the services offered to children and families impacted by adversity. With a goal of creating a shared power that advances policy and practice from trauma-informed to trauma-infused institutions, Pressley Ridge will bring together national and regional mental health professionals invested in the advancement of trauma-informed care on October 23rd and 24th for the 2019 Building Connections and Hope for the Future Trauma Summit.

The summit will facilitate an exchange of information, an exploration of successful strategies and the opportunity for a deeper dialogue on what sustains hope for those who have experienced significant adversity and trauma. Through building social connections and links to new ideas regarding the sources of trauma, the summit aims to explore and identify the means to create environments in which resilience thrives. After a day of exploring innovative practices, summit participants will spend a half-day building on their collaborative vision of what trauma-infused care means for them and how they will act on this vision.

“Our long history of serving children and families affected by trauma has led us toward infusing trauma-informed practices into everything we do. We are privileged to be able to bring together our region’s leading social service providers along with national experts to collaborate and create communities that thrive,” said Susanne Cole, President and CEO of Pressley Ridge.

Renowned expert in the field of mental health and trauma, Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, will serve as keynote speaker at the summit. He will discuss how trauma interrupts human development and what therapists can do to help children who have experienced trauma. Dr. Perry, who recently was interviewed by Oprah Winfrey on 60 Minutes, is a psychiatrist and the Founder and Senior Fellow of the ChildTrauma Academy in Houston, Texas. He also is an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL.

Dr. Perry developed the Neurosequential Model, which is a developmentally-informed, biologically-respectful approach to working with at-risk children and their families that has revolutionized the trauma-informed community. Pressley Ridge is in the final stages of certification as a Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics flagship site through the ChildTrauma Academy.

Following the keynote, Michelle McMurray, MSW, will discuss her personal experiences surrounding mental health and culture and how it has led to a compassionate pursuit of system change. She strives to improve access to high-quality physical and mental health care for low-income and racial and ethnic minority populations and to strengthen small, community-based nonprofits.

The summit will feature a panel discussion around trauma-informed care and future action. In addition to Dr. Perry and Ms. McMurray, panel members include:

  • Walter Smith, Jr., PhD, founder of The Western Pennsylvania Family Center and former executive director of Family Resources, a child abuse treatment and prevention organization in Pittsburgh, PA

  • Joyce James, LMSW-AP, CEO and owner of Joyce James Consulting based in Central Texas, focuses on supporting and developing leaders toward a race equity analysis using data and racial equity principles that lead to systems transformation and the achievement of equity.

  • Dr. Dennis Daley, PhD, former Senior Clinical Director of Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health Integration Division, UPMC Insurance Division; former Director of Regional Research & Training Center of Appalachian Tri-State node of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Clinical Trials Network; and former Chief of Addiction Medicine Services, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic


The 2019 Building Connections and Hope for the Future Trauma Summit will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in McCandless Twp., PA. The summit is made possible through the generous support of Highmark, Inc. and the Staunton Farm Foundation. For more information on Pressley Ridge, visit http://www.pressleyridge.org.

ABOUT PRESSLEY RIDGE

Pressley Ridge provides individuals and families with hope and support through life’s challenges. We pride ourselves on partnering with families and meeting them where they are, when they need it the most. Each year, 8,000 children and families are strengthened through community-based mental health services, foster care and adoption, specialized education and new services for transition-age youth. Our more than 70 programs all share a common goal of establishing stable, healthy families and life-long connections that result in a successful, happy life. Pressley Ridge was founded in 1832 and remains headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A legacy of successful outcomes has allowed the organization to expanded services to communities in Central Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.

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AdventHealth Tampa Unveils ‘One Stop Shop’ to Help Bariatric Patients on Health and Wellness Journey

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TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

AdventHealth Tampa unveiled its one-of-a-kind Bariatric & Metabolic Institute on Thursday, September 26. Florida State Senator Janet Cruz and Florida State Representative Fentrice Driskell helped cut the ribbon on the comprehensive institute that offers patients convenience and comfort to help solve chronic health problems such as obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. In addition to the surgical team, the institute also offers an on-site licensed psychologist specializing in weight loss; a registered dietitian, and a patient navigator to assist each patient from the time they make their appointment through each step of their journey to whole health.

“The AdventHealth Tampa Bariatric and Metabolic Institute is the only place in Tampa to provide this level of clinical expertise and support to patients affected by health issues related to obesity,” said Denyse Bales-Chubb, President and CEO of AdventHealth Tampa. “Our experts are bringing bariatric solutions to our communities that will help people live their healthiest life possible.”

The AdventHealth Tampa Bariatric and Metabolic Institute care team is led by Drs. John Dietrick, Michel Murr and John Paul Gonzalvo who have over 50 years of pioneering research and clinical expertise in bariatric surgical procedures for both adolescents and adults.

“We are excited to join forces to the build an institute that provides bariatric patients with the best care to start their journey to better health,” said Dr. John Dietrick, Medical Director at AdventHealth Tampa Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. “We are positioned to leverage the best clinical and surgical expertise, technology, and resources to get patients on a path the wellness.”

The institute specializes in adult weight loss surgery, including the gastric bypass, the sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional bariatric surgery. Additionally, the institute offers a weight loss management program and a wide array of retail products for all patients.

“Nearly 40% of Americans are affected by obesity and with that, diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease are prevalent in our communities,” said Dr. Michel Murr, surgeon at AdventHealth Tampa Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. “We can do more than help people lose weight, we can help treat these illnesses and solve a health crisis in America.”

The AdventHealth Tampa Bariatric and Metabolic Institute is nationally accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for its focus on prioritizing patient safety. The Bariatric & Metabolic Institute is located at 3000 Medical Park Drive, Suite 490, Tampa FL 33613.

About AdventHealth West Florida Division

The West Florida Division of AdventHealth has some of the nation’s brightest medical minds making lifesaving breakthroughs with surgical pioneers, scientists and researchers using leading edge technology and innovation to deliver our brand of whole-person care. Our network of care includes AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Connerton, AdventHealth Dade City, AdventHealth Lake Placid, AdventHealth North Pinellas, AdventHealth Ocala, AdventHealth Sebring, AdventHealth Tampa, AdventHealth Wauchula, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills, as well as three freestanding offsite Emergency Rooms including AdventHealth Central Pasco ER, AdventHealth Palm Harbor ER and AdventHealth TimberRidge ER. We are more than hospitals, as we have a robust system of care including specialty acute care, over 200 primary care and specialty employed physicians, Express Care at Walgreens clinics, urgent care centers, wound care, physical therapy and home health care. AdventHealth is a faith-based not-for-profit health care system with a mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. AdventHealth has hundreds of care sites and nearly 50 hospitals across the United States. For more information about AdventHealth, visit http://www.AdventHealth.com, or http://www.Facebook.com/AdventHealth.

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mother and grandfather of children born opioid dependent appointed to Purdue Phrma creditors committee

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Said Co-Counsel Celeste Brustowicz, “This is the first definitive sign that the fight we have waged on behalf of the innocent victims caught up in the prescription opioid crisis may finally get the medical trust fund we have advocated for.”


NEW ORLEANS (PRWEB)

Among four individuals appointed to the official committee of unsecured creditors finalized by the U.S. Trustee regarding the $10 billion Purdue Pharma LP bankruptcy filing will be a mother and grandfather of children born opioid dependent and represented by the legal-medical partnership known as the Opioid Justice Team.

“This finally represents a recognition of the hundreds of thousands of children who are exposed to opioids in the mother’s womb and who upon birth require immediate intervention, as well as life-long medical monitoring and services,” said Attorney Scott Bickford, one of several attorneys representing these children in more than 35 class actions filed in states across the U.S.

Others appointed to the nine-representative committee during a recent meeting in New York are Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association, CVC caremark, LTS Lohmann, West Boca Medical Center, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and two additional personal injury victims.

Mr. Bickford immediately moved to file a friend of the court legal brief in the U.S. Sixth District Appellate court supporting the State of Ohio’s position that municipalities trying to siphon off money from the Purdue bankruptcy settlement lack the legal ability to ask for those damages.    

Said Co-Counsel Celeste Brustowicz, “This is the first definitive sign that the fight we have waged on behalf of the innocent victims caught up in the prescription opioid crisis may finally get the medical trust fund we have advocated for.”

The Opioid Justice Team estimates that every 15 to 19 minutes in the U.S., a baby is born already dependent on opioids due to the mother’s in-vitro exposure. For more information on this condition known as Neo-Natal Abstinence Syndrome, go to http://www.opioidjusticeteam.com

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Pediatric Dental Office to Host Third Biannual Community Day in Columbus

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All patients under 18 will be accepted regardless of ability to pay.

“Moms and Dads don’t have to worry if their kids’ Medicaid cards are up to date – they just have to bring them to our events to get their normal twice-yearly exams and cleanings.” – Dr. Mitzi Hines


COLUMBUS, Ohio (PRWEB)

On Saturday, September 28, 2019, Hines Little Smiles will once again take action to improve the oral health of uninsured or underinsured children from the Columbus, Ohio, area. The pediatric dental practice’s third Biannual Community Day will open at 9:00 AM and run until 3:00 PM. Patients will be accepted in order of arrival, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and will receive basic dental services free of charge.

Hines Little Smiles hosted their first Biannual Community Day in 2018, in response to rising dental care costs and an insurance system that was unable to provide support and care for children from low-income families. The event was met by enormous response from parents of children in the local community, and has since become a twice-yearly affair.

“We realized in 2018 that Medicaid wasn’t providing sufficient coverage for patients under our care,” says Dr. Mitzi Hines, who opened the practice in 2009. “We made the difficult decision to stop accepting Medicaid at our practice, because we felt we could provide more and better care for our patients independently through a biannual community day. It was the right choice. Our time and energy that were previously wrapped up in fighting a broken system on these children’s behalf, are now poured into a completely free, walk-in community event we hold twice a year.”

Dr. Hines says the turnout at each event has been incredible. “Parents know we don’t accept Medicaid anymore, but they also know we are looking out for their children. We have seen our former patients return to us for care, and are able to continue safeguarding their oral health outside of the restrictive insurance system. Moms and Dads don’t have to worry if their kids’ Medicaid cards are up to date – they just have to bring them to our events to get their normal twice-yearly exams and cleanings. We’ve also seen a lot of new faces, which just drives home how important this kind of event is to our community.”

The free dental services provided during the event include standard cleanings, fillings, extractions, and more. (Treatments requiring general anesthesia will not be provided.) Children will be seen on a first come, first serve basis, and all patients up to age 18 will be accepted regardless of their ability to pay.

“At Hines Little Smiles, the focus is always on the children of our community,” says Dr. Hines. “During our last event, we saw 75 children and dispensed nearly $40,000 worth of quality dental services. We are excited to be holding our third biannual no-charge day, and plan to continue this twice a year for the foreseeable future – it’s the perfect way to reach the kids who need us most.”

To learn more about the Hines Little Smiles Biannual Community Day, parents and guardians can call the practice at 614-475-KIDZ (5439).

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Leveraging Healthcare Technology Guide Now Available To Support Improved Management Of High-Risk Patients And Patient Outcomes Presented By Acuma Health

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Acuma Health Leveraging Healthcare Technology

The Guide to Leveraging Healthcare Technology was developed because we wanted to provide healthcare stakeholders with a roadmap to improving high-risk patient care and outcomes while optimizing healthcare costs.


SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Fast growing leader in digital health and disease management solutions, Acuma Health, is pleased to introduce the Guide to Leveraging Healthcare Technology to Improve Management of High-Risk Patients. The free 16-page download will help healthcare organizations truly understand the complexity of the healthcare industry and the challenges of disease management in high-risk patient care. The guide will also illuminate how healthcare technology can be used to maximize patient engagement and transform the collection, analysis, and reporting of patient generated health data to achieve improved patient outcomes.

Patients with chronic complex conditions such as (hemophilia, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and more) are cared for by several different healthcare providers, making care coordination a challenge and resulting in increased cost of care.

The Guide to Leveraging Healthcare Technology to Improve Management of High-Risk Patients covers a variety of crucial areas that healthcare stakeholders should be well-versed on to ensure better management of patient care and costs including:

  • Challenges of chronic care management in high-risk patients

  • Increased use and availability of technology in healthcare

  • Growth in use of smart connected consumer devices

  • Ways to improve and enhance patient self-care

  • How a digital disease management solution can help improve patient outcomes and reduce cost


“The Guide to Leveraging Healthcare Technology to Improve Management of High-Risk Patients was developed because we wanted to provide healthcare stakeholders with a roadmap to improving high-risk patient care and outcomes while optimizing healthcare costs. We know that implementing the right healthcare technology is a major part of that journey,” said Anoo Nathan, President and CEO of Acuma Health.

“The Acuma Health team is passionately dedicated to assisting healthcare stakeholders who are treating and managing patients with chronic conditions. We focus on leveraging the most up-to-date technologies to provide a frictionless process to allow patients and their healthcare providers to engage,” said Dr. Sanjaya Kumar, Chief Medical Officer Smart Monitor.

Those interested in obtaining the Guide to Leveraging Healthcare Technology to Improve Management of High-Risk Patients can download the guide for free at the Guide to Leveraging Healthcare Technology download page. Interested parties can also contact our healthcare technology experts with any questions or to request a consultation.

About Acuma Health

Acuma Health, a business unit of Smart Monitor, is a fast-growing Silicon Valley company and leader in digital health and disease management solutions. The company is led by a management team that encompasses a vital blend of technology, healthcare, and clinical expertise leadership.

Acuma Health serves leading specialty pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, self-insured employers, hospitals and healthcare institutions, and accountable care organizations across the country. The patent-protected, proprietary, digital health platform, Acuma Health’s Digital Disease Management Solution, collects, manages, and analyzes patient generated health data which provides actionable, cost-reducing, real-time insights and workflow optimizations to healthcare stakeholders.

For more information about Acuma Health, please visit http://www.acumahealth.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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Atlantic Shores Retirement Community Vocal Groups Use Music for Therapy and Personal Expression

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We’re thrilled to bring music that brightens their souls.


VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (PRWEB)

Their talents light up a room, but it’s not just audiences that are inspired as they experience a performance by vocal groups from Atlantic Shores Retirement Community in Virginia Beach, Virginia, it’s the chorus members themselves. The only retirement community in the region with both a four-part chorus and special ensemble group, Atlantic Shores proactively supports music education and performance for the personal expression of their musically talented residents, to enrich the lives of its independent living, assisted living and memory care residents, to give back to the greater community, and to span the generations.

The long tradition of resident musical groups began almost 23 years ago when Atlantic Shores first opened. Resident Dean Hatheway, who loved to sing in his Barber Shop Quartet, started the first group, Community Singing. They performed with no accompaniment, but with Dean leading songs with his harmonica. This group evolved into the Forget-Me-Notes, an a cappella group started in 2009 by resident Mike Ferguson, who led with skills learned in his church choir. When the choir was in need of a new director, resident Don Beamon reached out to former resident Beth Smallwood with a request for her to teach them a song in three-part harmony, after which she was asked to remain as their leader.

A trained vocalist, band member and professional piano teacher, her first act as director was to change the name of the group to the Atlantic Shores Chorus. She put out a call for singers, and discovered many who had never participated before. The group’s 40 members range from those who sang in college and community choruses, to an 89 year-old Methodist minister who had never learned to read music.

Members also expressed interest in creating a smaller group to do special performances inside and outside the community as a show choir. Tryouts were held, and 12 members selected to create the Atlantic Shores Coastal Singers.

Both groups perform a wide variety of styles, with almost half the music arranged by Beth, and rehearsals held once a week.

The groups delight fellow residents throughout the year, with a season running from September through May, always ending with a popular Memorial Day concert. Performances for 250 guests are held in the community’s beautiful Chesapeake Room. Special sing-along shows are created for Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. Patriotic songs are featured in a special Veteran’s Day celebration. In the off-season, July and August, the chorus performs sing-along’s for the community, including a special preview of songs they will be performing in the fall.

Throughout the year, several themed shows add to the fun, including the upcoming “Cruise Around The Word,” performance, and “The Weather Channel” performance, starring resident Bob Burchett as a weatherman announcing weather-themed songs like “Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head.” A special multigenerational Christmas concert is being planned for this year, with Virginia Beach’s Ocean Lakes High School students joining the chorus for a special holiday event at Atlantic Shores.

Performances frequently integrate actors or dancers for an additional element of fun, including fellow resident groups, like Atlantic Shores’ Friday morning dance group.

Throughout the years, many memorable performances have especially touched the group’s director. According to Beth, “My favorite one has to be our Broadway Musicals performance featuring Rogers & Hammerstein, and Gershwin. It was challenging because there were so many songs, but also so beautiful, especially when our resident couple, the Beamons, danced to the Tennessee Waltz.”

The Coastal Singers provide a very special welcome to new Atlantic Shores residents by performing at New Member’s Tea events, and also entertain local church and civic groups at luncheons and meetings held at Atlantic Shores. The group also donates their time to perform for organizations in the area, like the Thoroughgood Ladies Music Club.

One of the most popular and rewarding ways this group uses its musical talents is by performing each month for residents at Harbourway, Atlantic Shores’ assisted living facility. The interactive sing-along concerts are one of the most eagerly anticipated social events, and also serve as informal music therapy for the residents.

According to Beth, “I’m a psychiatric nurse, so I know the value of music therapy. Many of these residents have physical disabilities or cognitive challenges. We’re thrilled to bring music that brightens their souls. They even come early to listen to our rehearsals.” Atlantic Shores Chorus and Coastal Singers member Shirley Barcus adds, “It’s so obvious that these wonderful residents really enjoy the music, they always smile and sing along. Their joy brings me joy.”

Musical talents at Atlantic Shores extend beyond singing, to a pool of talented musicians who use instruments to perform, including a couple that plays duets on the piano, residents and staff who play the guitar, and even a gentleman who plays the harmonica.

The community’s love of music also attracts talented performers from around the region, who stage four to five performances at Atlantic Shores every week. Big Bands play for special parties, grade school children sing for afternoon gatherings, and popular local bands take to the stage for Atlantic Shores’ popular weekly TGIF happy hours. And young rising stars from The Hurrah Players, Virginia’s leading family theatre company, pack the house to perform portions of their acclaimed stage shows.

In turn, Atlantic Shores residents frequently attend a wide range of area performances including, Tidewater Winds, Symphonicity, Symphony by the Sea, and Big Bands on the Bay. And Atlantic Shores has a tradition of supporting the performing arts by partnering with the Virginia Opera, and the Sandler Center.

As the musical “face” of the retirement community, Atlantic Shores’ vocal performance groups continue a tradition that is driven by its member’s love of performance. Beth agrees, “Their enthusiasm is amazing. They’re always prepared, eager, gracious, and ready to go above and beyond. Whether performing or just rehearsing, they say the experience fills them with happiness. For that we are all grateful.”

For more information on Atlantic Shores, visit: http://www.atlanticshoresliving.com, or http://www.facebook.com/atlanticshoresliving.

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Avante Health Solutions Diagnostic Imaging Division Receives ISO 13485:2016

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)

Avante Health Solutions is pleased to announce that its diagnostic imaging division has achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification through NSF-ISR. The new certification strengthens Avante’s commitment to quality service, equipment, and parts.

ISO 13485:2016 is the current quality management standard for the medical device industry. As the recipient of an ISO 13485:2016 certification, Avante’s Quality Management System demonstrates the ability to consistently meet customer, ISO, and regulatory requirements.

The diagnostic imaging division of Avante Health Solutions is a leading provider of high-quality new and refurbished cath/angio, CT and MRI equipment, backed by a wide range of technical support, and repair services from experienced engineers.

As a trusted equipment supplier, Avante Health Solutions is committed to complying with all applicable requirements and maintaining the effectiveness of its Quality Management System.

About Avante Health Solutions

Avante is expanding its global leadership in the healthcare market by acquiring, partnering, and growing with healthcare equipment companies that provide smart solutions for a wide variety of medical facilities. Our companies are focused on the complete lifecycle of medical, surgical, diagnostic imaging, cath/angio, and radiation oncology equipment, including sales, installation, service, repair, sourcing, and refurbishing. Through organic growth and targeted acquisitions, Avante provides a breadth of service and product offerings throughout North America and the world.

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Xulon Press Author and Minister Hopes Each One of His Readers Discover Their Purpose

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You’d be surprised to know how many people wonder why they even entered this world in the first place….


ALABASTER, Ala. (PRWEB)

Author Sam Richardson, Jr. believes that many people search for their life’s meaning in all the wrong places. In his new book,Live On Purpose ($11.49, paperback, 9781545675892; $5.99, e-book, 9781545675908), he points his readers to a deeper purpose in life than a job, a status or meaningless relationships.

“You’d be surprised to know how many people wonder why they even entered this world in the first place….They feel that if they disappeared tomorrow, they would easily be replaced by another. It is unfortunate, but it is because they have yet to realize just how meaningful their life is!” said Richardson.

Sam Richardson, Jr. was raised in Prichard, Alabama and felt God’s calling into the ministry at the age of 18. It was through this calling that he became determined not only to discover purpose, but to live on purpose.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Live on Purpose is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Danny Musico joins GYM SOURCE as full-time strategic partner.

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I’ve partnered with major development companies to design their gyms and I hand-pick every piece of equipment that goes in there. Gym Source is a natural fit since they offer a variety of brands and best in class service and installation.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Gym Source announced that Danny Musico will join the company as a full-time Strategic Partner. This partnership expands the previous Gym Source relationship with Musico and offers his world-class fitness expertise to commercial and retail clients.

Musico is a former Olympic Boxing team member, a former Golden Gloves Champion and a two-time Professional World Super MiddleWeight Boxing Champion. He regularly trains elite athletes including Saquon Barkley, Todd Gurley and Ezekiel Elliott. He is considered Hollywood’s #1 celebrity trainer and has worked with Leonardo DiCaprio, Sylvester Stallone, Justin Bieber, Toby Maguire, Carrie Underwood, Hillary Swank and the cast of Entourage. He is an on-air commentator for ESPN, HBO & USA Networks. He is also the owner of Danny Musico Enterprises providing gym development services for hospitality, resort, residential and commercial properties.

Musico commented on his role at Gym Source. “I’m coming on board to make Gym Source a household name – to make it the largest associated personal trainer program in the country and to expand the company’s presence in both high end residential and multi-family housing markets. I’ve partnered with major development companies to design their gyms and I hand-pick every piece of equipment that goes in there. Gym Source is a natural fit since they offer a variety of brands and best in class service and installation. I will never associate myself with a product that I wouldn’t want my mother to buy and know that Gym Source shares my values.”

Ed Pryts, Gym Source VP of Sales & Marketing states, “We are very pleased to be working with Danny because we know he associates himself only with premium brands, premium products and premium companies. Danny is trusted, not only by fitness-conscious actors and personalities, but also by top athletes. He’s covered all ends of the spectrum. Danny is going to be important in not only expanding commercial development with our Club Preferred program, but in our plan to offer free workouts at our stores. We’re calling it The No Sale Zone where people can come in and workout on our equipment and not feel pressured to buy anything. He will connect with personal trainers on a regular basis to make them an extension of The Gym Source and expand that connection in every store.”

Gym Source is the leading specialty fitness dealer in the United States and represents the finest equipment brands including True, Precor, Octane, Stairmaster, Nautilus, StarTrac, Hoist and Schwinn.

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