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CLM Value Leader SirionLabs Announces 2019 Customer Advisory Board Event to Showcase Technology Innovations and Industry Trends

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This year, we’re honored to be joined by market-leading corporations from a wide range of industries – financial services, energy, pharmaceuticals, telecom, food & beverage – who all believe that CLM has become fundamental to business transformation.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

SirionLabs, the leader in contract lifecycle management (CLM) technology designed to enhance value across the full lifecycle of enterprise contracts, today announced that the company’s annual Customer Advisory Board (CAB) event will be held in Chicago on Sept. 17-18, 2019. This year’s event goes further than ever before in showcasing presentations on digital transformation initiatives, unveiling the company’s technology roadmap and bringing together industry luminaries to explore ongoing trends and future scenarios. SirionLabs CAB represents an engaged group that includes senior procurement, legal and business executives from SirionLabs customers such as BP, Vodafone, Credit Suisse, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), Fujitsu, Optus and Unilever. And for the first time, SirionLabs has invited a select group of companies outside its customer base to offer their perspective on this critical discipline and the technologies now reaching the market.

“As our Sirion community continues to blossom with each passing year, we look forward to this annual opportunity to meet in person, celebrate our joint successes, and set our collective agenda for the year ahead,” said Ajay Agrawal, Chairman and CEO of SirionLabs. “On behalf of all my SirionLabs colleagues, I warmly welcome our existing community, our prospective customers, and our partners to this very special get-together. This year, we’re honored to be joined by market-leading corporations from a wide range of industries – financial services, energy, pharmaceuticals, telecom, food & beverage – who all believe that CLM has become fundamental to business transformation. Sirion technology is purpose-built to play a critical role in this transformation, and we’re excited to learn more from the innovators attending this event.”

Key highlights from the agenda include:

Also on the agenda is “CLM 2020 and Beyond,” a webinar designed to explore key developments driving CLM as a foundational technology for the modern enterprise. The webinar will analyze trends accelerating this evolution, including the changing role of the Chief Procurement Officer; the Uberization of the supply chain; CLM data science; reverse contracting; and ‘smart’ contracts. The panel for the discussion includes Shanti Berggren, Deputy General Counsel, Optus; Liz Evans, Principal, KPMG; Tim Cummins, President, IACCM; and Claude Marais, Co-founder and President, SirionLabs.

ABOUT SIRIONLABS

SirionLabs transforms enterprise engagements by bringing buyers and suppliers closer together across the full lifecycle of the contract, from authoring to performance to closure. Sirion’s award-winning CLM platform serves as a single source of truth for both parties across all key disciplines: contract authoring and management, performance management, invoice validation and buyer-supplier collaboration. This holistic approach materially reduces friction between parties, improves transparency and trust, and drives improved outcomes and tangible savings while reducing the cost of governance.

Learn more about us at http://www.sirionlabs.com.

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Yoga Science Provides a New Perspective to Help Physicians Relieve Burnout while Changing the Medical Culture

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Gustavo Grodnitzky PhD and CME Conference presenter on “Culture Trumps Everything”

“When you change the way you see the world, the world you see changes.” Gustavo Grodnitzky PhD


AVERILL PARK, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Gustavo Grodnitzky, PhD will join the faculty of The American Meditation Institute (AMI) for a 31 credit CME conference on Yoga Science as holistic mind/body medicine for physicians and other health care professionals. Entitled The Heart and Science of Yoga this comprehensive training being held October 22-26, 2019 at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts, is accredited by the Albany Medical College and the American Medical Association, and is designed to help relieve physician stress and burnout.

Gustavo Grodnitzky, PhD is a noted speaker, author, consultant, psychologist, and Chair of the AMI Psychological Education Committee. After obtaining his Ph.D. in clinical and school psychology from Hofstra University, he completed post-doctorate degrees in both cognitive therapy and forensic psychology.

Dr. Grodnitzky’s participation at this year’s CME conference will include a thought-provoking lecture that explores how the power of culture impacts physician perspective and resilience. With a higher understanding of how the general culture and medical culture affect our thoughts and actions, physicians will be able to apply simple yogic principles and practices in their everyday lives to help relieve burnout. According to Grodnitzky, “If we want to ensure the best possible outcomes for ourselves and our profession, we must focus on developing the cultures that foster success for all stakeholders, because . . . culture trumps everything.”

Now in its eleventh year of providing physicians continuing medical education credits, this unique holistic mind/body medicine conference will present an in-depth study of the historical, philosophical, and scientific nature of Yoga Science. Practical yogic skills will be taught to all attendees to expand their knowledge of and experience with health-affirming, yogic practices.

The entire “Heart and Science of Yoga” CME curriculum is a transformative learning experience. It is dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive, and evidence-based education. Topics this year will include a comprehensive overview and instruction on AMI Meditation, Epigenetics, diaphragmatic breathing, mantra science, yoga psychology, mind function optimization, food as medicine, Ayurveda, easy-gentle yoga, lymph system detoxification, and detailed instruction on how to use the chakra system as a diagnostic tool.

The dedication, enthusiasm, and teaching methodology of the entire AMI faculty create a dynamic and interactive course for their students. Each faculty member is committed to the advancement and training of Yoga Science as holistic mind/body medicine. In addition to Dr. Grodnitzky, this year’s faculty also includes AMI founder Leonard Perlmutter; Dr. Robert Schneider MD, Dean of the College of Integrative Medicine and Director of the Institute for Natural Medicine and Prevention at Maharishi University; Anthony Santilli MD, board certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, PhD, Director of Research for the Kundalini Research Institute, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School; Renee Rodriguez-Goodemote, MD, Medical Director of the Saratoga Hospital Community Health Center; Susan Lord MD, a private practice holistic physician focusing on prevention and treatment, and former course director for the Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s “Food As Medicine” program in Washington, DC; Jesse Ritvo MD, Assistant Medical Director, Inpatient Psychiatry, University of Vermont Health Center; Joshua Zamer, MD, Medical Director for Addiction Medicine at Saratoga Hospital Community Health Center and Chairman of the Department of Family Practice; Anita Burock-Stotts, MD, board certified in Internal Medicine; Kristin Kaelber MD, PhD, board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics; Janine Pardo MD, board certified in Internal Medicine; Gustavo Grodnitzky PhD, Chair of the AMI Psychological Education Committee; Jenness Cortez Perlmutter, faculty member of The American Meditation Institute, and Lee Albert, NMT, acclaimed neuromuscular therapist and gentle yoga instructor.

According to Joel M. Kremer, MD, who is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology in Albany, New York and a recent AMI conference participant, “This teaching has been an enormous benefit in my personal and professional life. I have less stress, more focus, and am able to serve my patients with greater clarity. It becomes surprisingly easy now to recognize the many clinical situations in which patients with somatic manifestations of ‘dis-ease’ could greatly benefit from Yoga Science.”

Numerous medical pioneers and healthcare professionals such as Dean Ornish MD, Mehmet Oz MD, Larry Dossey MD, and Bernie Siegel MD have also endorsed AMI’s core curriculum.

About the American Meditation Institute

The American Meditation Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization devoted to the teaching and practice of Yoga Science, meditation, and its allied disciplines as mind/body medicine. In its holistic approach to wellness, AMI combines the healing arts of the East with the practicality of modern Western science. The American Meditation Institute offers a wide variety of classes, retreats, and teacher training programs. AMI also publishes “Transformation” a quarterly journal of meditation as holistic mind/body medicine. Call (518) 674-8714 for a mail or email subscription.

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San Luis Obispo Dentist, Dr. Douglas Ng, Releases ‘Warm Weather Treats That Are Good For Your Teeth’

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Berries are healthy treats alternatives to sugary treats.

Some of the most common beverages consumed by Americans are loaded with sugar, including those we think of as “healthy” such as juice.


SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (PRWEB)

Summer is a time for barbecues, parties and picnics and lots of delicious food and drink, but not all of it is good for our teeth and gums. Dr. Douglas Ng, family dentist in San Luis Obispo has some tips for healthy alternatives to sugary summer treats.

Warm weather is the time for ice cream, and popsicles and ice-filled cold drinks to go along with the hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob and watermelon. But, the American Dental Association (ADA) reports that, no matter how refreshing, the consumption of sugar-filled sodas, iced tea, and other treats is not good for our teeth and oral health.

Some of the most common beverages consumed by Americans are loaded with sugar, including those we think of as “healthy” such as juice. The ADA reports a United States Department of Agriculture stated that “sugar should make up no more than 10%” of daily calories, or fewer than the equivalent of 18 teaspoons per day, depending on whether you are an adult man or woman, or a child. A single glass of apple juice contains close to the adult daily allocation of sugar. Children should not consume more than the equivalent of six teaspoons per day.

Don’t despair! There are many low to no-sugar foods and beverages that are going to make summer meals and treats as tasty and appealing as ever. Dr. Ng has prepared the following list to help parents and party hosts make better decisions.


  • Add crunch to the menu with slices of apples, pears, cucumbers, celery, and carrots instead of bowls of potato chips. Potato chips might not contain sugar but they do collect between the teeth, inviting cavity-causing bacteria to attack teeth and gums. Crunch fresh fruit and vegetables are like natural toothbrushes scrubbing the teeth and stimulating saliva.

  • Cheese! Dairy products like cheese, milk and yogurt are naturally low in sugar and rich in calcium and phosphorus for strengthening tooth enamel. Cheese, especially when served with crunchy fruit and vegetables give our mouths a healthy boost.

  • Read labels and choose low sugar or sugar-free ice cream and desserts. Or, make your own frozen desserts with sugar-free yogurt and fresh fruit.

  • Watch for traditional picnic and barbecue foods that contain sugar, such as baked beans and sauces. Make your own and cut down on the amount of sugar, or shop for sugar-free varieties.

  • Serve sparkling water —even flavor-infused sparkling waters have less sugar than sodas. Make ice tea without sugar and let guests sweeten to taste. Do some research to find recipes for sugar-free summer beverages.

Being watchful about sugar intake does not mean no one can have a good time. Good company and good healthy food are always the recipe for fun and companionship. Dr. Ng is always happy to help patients make dietary choices that promote dental health. And, remember to brush and floss daily.

Douglas Ng, DDS

862 Meinecke Ave #203

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

(805) 544-1246

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Medrio eClinical Rolls Out New CRO Resource Portal Designed to Empower CROs and Nurture Sponsor Relationships

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“Medrio’s CRO Portal contains extremely helpful information for capabilities and bid defense meetings. The one-pagers and sales decks are easily integrated into our company presentations and provide just the right amount of information without too much detail”


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Medrio, a leading provider of eClinical technology for pharma, medical device, and diagnostics companies conducting clinical trials, today announced the launch of a new resource portal designed to empower CROs and consultants to develop and nurture sponsor relationships.

Medrio’s CRO Resource Portal equips CROs and consultants for success with leading support, training, and self-service tools. Medrio’s enhanced support of CROs is a collaborative effort aligning Medrio’s sales, marketing, product, and development resources with trusted CROs and consultancies to deliver superior customer experiences.

The Medrio CRO Resource Portal provides partners with outstanding resources to rise above the competition, deliver greater sponsor satisfaction, and grow their business. As digital technology continues to disrupt clinical trials and as more sponsors choose to outsource to CROs, channel partners are turning to Medrio for proven solutions that quickly integrate into clinical workflows, facilitate research, and deliver high value to study Sponsors.

Medro’s new CRO Resource Portal provides partners with on-demand sales growth tools, marketing resources, and top-tier training for success in the rapidly-changing clinical research landscape:


  • Win more sponsor bids: Increase competitiveness by accelerating research timelines and lowering clinical trial costs.

  • Boost sales and relationships: Discover new sales opportunities and grow existing relationships with a comprehensive resource center, sales assets, video testimonials, product demos, and co-marketing opportunities.

  • Stay ahead of the competition: Access exclusive learning and development opportunities, including information on the latest industry developments.

“Medrio’s CRO Portal contains extremely helpful information for capabilities and bid defense meetings. The one-pagers and sales decks are easily integrated into our company presentations and provide just the right amount of information without too much detail”.

Deborah Bates, MA, CCRP, Clinical Project Manager, Tranquil Clinical Research

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Intalere’s Illuminated Path Podcast Series Latest Episode Focuses on Traceability and Transparency of the Healthcare Supply Chain

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Intalere, the healthcare industry leader in delivering optimal cost, quality and clinical outcomes, today announced the release of Episode 10 of its Illuminated Path Podcast Series, examining the need for more Traceability and Transparency in the Supply Chain with Intalere Chief Commercial Officer and AHRMM 2020 Board Chair Elect Steve Kiewiet.

In the episode, Kiewiet shared insight on how healthcare is undergoing a change of primary focus from B2B (hospital to payor) to B2C and how consumerism will only increase and require health systems to truly build their service delivery models around the needs and desires of the patient and the family. “The ability to effectively access data, correlate the information to other sources of data, validate the accuracy, and transform it all into meaningful, actionable evidence for clinicians, administration, finance, supply chain, patients and the community is a significant gap in the industry today,” he said.

According to Kiewiet, world class supply chain organizations can drive organizational strategy and have the people, process and technology to play the lead facilitation role in all non-labor resource management. “The organizations that recognize this and relentlessly pursue data-driven decisions on variation reduction, process improvement, cost management, relationship management and resource management – will be the organizations that thrive in the new healthcare economy,” he said.

Listen to Episode 10, Traceability and Transparency of the Healthcare Supply Chain now.

For a synopsis of this season’s upcoming episodes, listen to the Season 3 Trailer now. If you missed any Illuminated Path episodes from our previous seasons, visit intalere.com to access the podcast series.

You can listen to Illuminated Path podcasts on your iPhone, Android phone, tablet and/ or computer. You can listen to individual episodes or subscribe so that you get every episode when it’s released. Simply go to iTunes or anywhere you subscribe to podcasts and type “Illuminated Path” in your search box. You don’t need to have an iPhone or use Apple’s Podcast app to listen. You can download iTunes onto any computer or tablet and then search for Illuminated Path.

About Intalere

Intalere’s mission focuses on elevating the operational & financial health of America’s healthcare providers by designing tailored, smart solutions that deliver optimal cost, quality and clinical outcomes. We strive to be the essential partner for operational excellence in healthcare through customized solutions that address customers’ individual needs. We assist our customers in managing their entire spend, providing innovative technologies, products and services, and leveraging the best practices of a provider-led model. As Intalere draws on the power of our owner Intermountain Healthcare’s nationally-recognized supply chain expertise and leadership in technology, process improvement, and evidence-based clinical and business best practices, we are uniquely positioned to be the innovation leader in the healthcare industry. Visit http://www.intalere.com to learn more.

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Robinson Pharma, Inc., Opens its 6th Facility in Costa Mesa, CA

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SANTA ANA, Calif. (PRWEB)

Robinson Pharma, Inc. (“RPI”), a contract manufacturer of nutraceutical and dietary supplements, is pleased to announce its newest expansion in September 2019. The new building will be located at 1585 MacArthur Blvd., Costa Mesa, California.

This new addition brings Robinson Pharma to now six buildings and totaling over 650,000 square feet. The new state-of-the-art eco-friendly facility will serve as RPI’s newest expansion to accommodate its continuing business growth. The building spans 100,276 square feet and sits on more than five acres of land. RPI has committed to invest $20M in this facility to better serve its customers with the latest advances in nutraceutical contract manufacturing and quality assurance.

With these new investments, RPI will keep pace with the growing demand for wellness products and continue in its vision to provide the best in service in the supplement industry.

About Robinson Pharma, Inc.

Robinson Pharma, Inc., is a Southern California-based full-service contract manufacturer of dietary supplements with over 650,000 square feet of production capabilities of capsules, softgels, tablets, powders, and liquids. Robinson Pharma, Inc. possesses multiple third-party certifications of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) compliance from well-reputed organizations, such as Eurofins, NPA, NSF, and UL for supplement manufacturing in the United States.

We understand your unique challenges as a business growing in the health/nutrition industry, and we believe that your success is our success.

Contact us today to learn more about our new offerings.

Ph. 714-241-0235 ext. 1214

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Robinson Pharma, Inc.

3330 South Harbor Blvd.

Santa Ana, California 92704

1 (714) 241-0235

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Spoke Health Selected for Launch Health Accelerator Powered by Nueterra Capital

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DENVER (PRWEB)

Spoke Health, a healthcare marketplace solution that tackles high cost care episodes for value-based programs, has been selected to join the Launch Health Accelerator powered by Nueterra Capital. The accelerator is designed for early-stage businesses deemed likely to disrupt and improve the current healthcare system. Along with 5 other companies, Spoke Health will receive an equity award as well as a 75-day boot camp of collaboration and development with Nueterra Capital and program supporters in Kansas City (https://www.nueterra.com/nueterra-capital-accelerator-selects-cohort/).

“We have been introduced to several accelerator programs and the Launch Health Accelerator is one of the most comprehensive programs for businesses like Spoke Health that are working to disrupt the current healthcare system. We are proud to be working with a team that shares Spoke Health’s mission and vision to build powerful technology solutions that make the healthcare system work better and create healthier consumers. We are impressed with the amount of time and resources Nueterra Capital is investing to accelerate our business” said Linda Bernier, CEO at Spoke Health.

Spoke Health’s unique position to create a transparent, efficient and engaging marketplace for high quality, low cost care episodes leverages the company’s roots in global medical tourism. The company’s founders built the core technology platform after experiencing high quality healthcare abroad from hospitals offering pre-packaged, bundled care services, transparent costs, cash pay and open market competition. In 2016 Spoke Health was launched in the US market to address the unsustainable healthcare cost crisis and the demand for new care and payment models by employers, who cover over 150 million people.

“We started with the $700B surgery market, which represents the largest healthcare spend category for employers and their biggest opportunity to cut costs, in some cases by 50%,” said Jason Coppage, Spoke Health’s co-founder and Chief Product Officer. “Our software went live in April and is being used by our partners and a large health system to engage employees toward better outcomes for expensive hip and knee surgeries. The technology automates the entire episode experience and offers robust workflow along with ‘high tech and high touch’ consumer interactions. In fact, early results for the nearly 30 patients and 26 care advocate and concierge users leveraging the platform demonstrate a 10x increase in touchpoints to better engage employees in their care episode, resulting in reduced complications and greater overall satisfaction.”

“Spoke Health’s platform helps health systems, TPAs, payers and other benefits providers package and automate value-based programs at scale for their employer clients.The solution includes three main capabilities: robust digital consumer tools, care and concierge workflow and dashboards, and provider contract administration capabilities that efficiently display and manage componentized costs for bundled contracts ,” said Greg Mogab, Spoke Health’s co-founder and Chief Technology Officer. “We wake up every day highly motivated to build powerful, easy-to-use SaaS technology that takes the hassle out of the US healthcare system and creates great consumer experiences even during a stressful care event.”

About Spoke Health

Spoke Health partners with healthcare organizations to deploy and scale new care and payment models to tackle high cost care episodes from “ouch to outcome” while offering high tech and high touch customer service. The Spoke Health platform is the connected ecosystem hub built specifically to power value-based programs and create healthcare marketplaces that integrate and automate the full episode of care experience for consumers, concierge and care advocates. Launched in 2016 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Spoke Health is led by Chief Executive Officer Linda Bernier and co-founders Jason Coppage and Greg Mogab.

For more information go to http://www.spokehealth.com or contact Linda Bernier, CEO at Spoke Health at Linda@Spokehealth.com.

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OncoLens Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2019 Presenting Company

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ATLANTA (PRWEB)

OncoLens announced today that it has been chosen out of hundreds of applicants as one of the top 36 rising star technology companies in the Southeast that will present on stage at Venture Atlanta 2019. The 12th annual Venture Atlanta, the Southeast’s premier event for connecting technology innovation and investment capital, will be held October 16-17 in the heart of downtown Atlanta. With representation of over 150 national investor funds, an expected attendance of over 1,000 technology entrepreneurs, premier investors and key executives from across the country, Venture Atlanta has served as a launching pad for hundreds of companies over the past twelve years, connecting them with game-changing capital and opportunities to drive significant growth.

“We are thrilled to be coming back to Venture Atlanta this year as a presenting company. We were a showcase company last year and it is an honor to have been recognized for the traction we have built over the past year. We look forward to meeting industry experts, investors and fellow entrepreneurs at Venture Atlanta,” said Anju Mathew, CEO of OncoLens.

OncoLens was chosen as one of 36 selected presenting companies from a large pool of applicants that represent the region’s most innovative tech businesses.

OncoLens is a cloud-based SaaS (software as a service) platform that facilitates cancer care treatment planning by streamlining multi-disciplinary case collaboration among providers and providing clinical decision support, survivorship care planning, accreditation and quality improvement. This multi-disciplinary approach has shown increased positive outcomes for cancer patients. OncoLens automatically collects needed information in a platform which promotes collaboration, multi-disciplinary treatment planning, and clinical trial participation. Utilizing OncoLens services, clients have decreased their administrative time for treatment planning by up to 90% and were able to run additional cases through this multi-disciplinary approach. The use of OncoLens has been proven to improve the quality and time to treatment for cancer patients.

“Venture Atlanta has become the authority for recognizing technology innovation across the largest footprint in the Southeast, connecting the region’s best and brightest innovators with top-tier investors and other leaders in our technology ecosystem that helps drive success and results with over $4.3 billion in funding awarded to date,” said Allyson Eman, executive director of Venture Atlanta. “This year, with over one-third of the presenting companies coming from outside of Georgia, we’re thrilled to be showcasing the largest line up yet of companies from emerging technologies to venture-stage companies. These companies reflect our region’s incredible pool of talented people, inspiring innovation, and continued opportunities for growth within our technology community.”

During the two-day event, presenting companies and conference attendees will engage with regional as well as national venture capitalists, investors, and other key players in the current technology landscape. The conference results in funding, national investor exposure, and invaluable relationship-building with successful technology executives. In addition to hearing from the 36 presenting companies and lineup of over a dozen expert speakers, attendees will have an opportunity to network with over 40 selected Venture Atlanta “startup showcase companies” to watch that represent the most exciting emerging technologies in the Southeast. These innovators will be highlighted with dedicated tables at the conference to provide sneak peeks into their plans and products. Atlanta- based independent investment management firm, Invesco, is this year’s premier sponsor. Techstars will help kick off the conference on October 14 with Techstars Atlanta 2019 Demo Day in partnership with Cox Enterprises.

To learn more about OncoLens, visit http://www.OncoLens.com. For additional information about Venture Atlanta, to register for the event or to view the conference schedule, please visit http://www.ventureatlanta.org.

About Venture Atlanta

Venture Atlanta, the Southeast’s technology innovation event, is where the region’s most promising tech companies meet the country’s top-tier investors. As the Southeast’s largest investor showcase helping launch more than 350 companies and raise over $4.3 billion in funding to date, Venture Atlanta connects the region’s top entrepreneurs with local and national venture capitalists, bankers, angel investors and others in the technology ecosystem who can help them raise the capital they need to grow their businesses. The annual nonprofit event is a collaboration of three leading Georgia business organizations: Atlanta CEO Council, Metro Atlanta Chamber and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). For more information, visit http://www.ventureatlanta.org. For updates, follow us on Twitter, and visit our blog.

About OncoLens

OncoLens develops technologies that improve cancer treatment planning, simplify Tumor Board management, facilitate survivorship care planning, and automate accreditation and quality reporting through an intelligent workflow engine that streamlines business processes and enables more informed clinical decision-making.

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ISA Foundation Accepting Grant Applications From U.S.-Based Nonprofits

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The ISA Foundation strives to provide healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all, and aid for those affected by natural disasters.

We’ve been privileged to partner with several dozen nonprofits already, and we look forward to funding even more so we can best serve people in communities around the world. – Travis Ogden, CEO


GILBERT, Ariz. (PRWEB)

The ISA Foundation is accepting grant applications from U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that can help the foundation provide healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all, and aid for those affected by natural disasters. Nonprofits can apply online. The deadline is Oct. 15.

The ISA Foundation expects to award single-year or multiyear grants in amounts of up to $150,000 per year. Recipients will be notified in December and announced at the Isagenix International New Year Kick Off 2020 event in January in Phoenix, Arizona. Isagenix is the global health and wellness company that operates the foundation.

The ISA Foundation awarded its first two rounds of grants, totaling more than $1.8 million, to 51 U.S.-based nonprofits earlier this year.

“There are so many fantastic nonprofits in the U.S. who share our commitment to ensuring that every person can live a healthy life and every family can recover from natural disasters,” said Isagenix Chief Executive Officer Travis Ogden. “We’ve been privileged to partner with several dozen already, and we look forward to funding even more so we can best serve people in communities around the world.”

The ISA Foundation launched in August 2018 as the Isagenix Legacy Foundation. It changed its name in August 2019 to better reflect its three guiding principles:

  • Inspire: Inspire generosity and positive change by paying it forward.

  • Share: Give a helping hand. Everyone can do their share.

  • Advocate: Advocate for change, and raise awareness.


To learn more about the ISA Foundation, visit ISAFoundation.net, or follow the foundation on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

To learn more about Isagenix, visit the Newsroom, like the company on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter and Instagram.

About the ISA Foundation

Established in 2018, the ISA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to create sustainable impact globally through volunteer efforts and charitable contributions focused on healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all, and aid for those affected by natural disasters. Isagenix International covers all administrative costs of the foundation so 100% of donations can benefit those in need. For more information, visit ISAFoundation.net.

About Isagenix International

Established in 2002, Isagenix provides systems for weight loss, performance, vitality and well-being, personal care and beauty, and financial wellness. With half a million customers worldwide and more than 100 products, packs, and systems globally, the company is committed to supporting healthy change in its customers’ and independent distributors’ lives. Isagenix shares its products and solutions through a network of independent distributors in 18 markets: the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, Colombia, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and South Korea. Isagenix is a privately owned company with headquarters in Gilbert, Arizona. For more information, visit Isagenix.com.

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Mario Lemieux Foundation, Highmark Health Establish Research Fund in the Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology at Allegheny Health Network

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“Our Foundation is committed to supporting important research and patient care, and we are pleased to give this gift that will help so many people in our community,” said Lemieux.


PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)

Commitment of $2 million aims to advance leading-edge care for patients with atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders

PITTSBURGH, Pa (September 16, 2019) – Representatives from the Mario Lemieux Foundation today joined Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) officials to announce a major investment in the health of patients with heart rhythm disorders. A $1 million gift from the Mario Lemieux Foundation, with matching funds from Highmark Health, will establish The Mario Lemieux Innovation and Research Fund in the Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) at AHN’s Cardiovascular Institute.

The $2 million investment by the Foundation and Highmark Health will support medical research and the development of innovative therapies and technologies for heart rhythm disorders, a cause close to the heart of Mario Lemieux, Foundation chairman, NHL Hall of Famer and Pittsburgh Penguins owner.

“Our Foundation is committed to supporting important research and patient care, and we are pleased to give this gift that will help so many people in our community,” said Lemieux.

Lemieux was diagnosed with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation (Afib) in 2005 and guides his foundation by supporting important patient care and research in the region. The Foundation’s gift to AHN is its first to an adult cardiovascular program.

“Our mission is to create programs that improve the lives of western Pennsylvanians and to collaborate with organizations who share that commitment,” said Tom Grealish, president of the Mario Lemieux Foundation. “Allegheny Health Network’s Cardiovascular Institute is nationally recognized for its expertise in the treatment of heart and vascular disease, and we are excited to help further enhance its capabilities in the specialized care of heart rhythm disorders.”

In the United States, Afib is the most common heart rhythm disorder affecting more than six million people. The condition occurs when the two upper chambers of the heart quiver out of sync with the lower chambers causing less blood to be circulated throughout the body, elevating a patient’s risk of heart failure and stroke.

The funding from the Foundation and Highmark Health will help further establish AHN’s EP program as a center for innovative research into the cause and treatment of heart rhythm disorders with a particular focus on minimally invasive therapies for Afib. The funds will also support the use of advanced data systems to develop predictive algorithms that promote more efficient and effective care pathways for patients with cardiac arrhythmias.

“At Highmark Health, we take great pride in our legacy of service to the western Pennsylvania community and one of the key elements of our success through the years has been the many opportunities we have had to work with outstanding organizations like the Mario Lemieux Foundation to make our communities better, healthier places to live,” said David Holmberg, president and CEO of Highmark Health. “Together with the Foundation, we are extremely excited to establish the framework of a game changing program that will help mend and strengthen the hearts of our members and patients today, and well into the future.”

AHN’s flagship Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) is a leading referral center in Western Pennsylvania for advanced cardiovascular care and cardiovascular research, including clinical trials of new medications and technologies available only at the most specialized medical centers in the country. AHN’s community hospitals also have some of the best cardiovascular programs in the region with cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons who have led the way in transforming community-based cardiovascular care.

“We are immensely grateful to the Mario Lemieux Foundation and to Highmark Health for their generous support of our Cardiovascular Institute, their recognition of the quality and capabilities of our clinicians, their understanding of the importance of research and their confidence in our vision for transforming the treatment of heart rhythm disorders and other diseases of the heart and vascular system,” said Allie Quick, chief philanthropy officer at Allegheny Health Network.

AHN’s EP program has long been at the forefront of innovative techniques and technologies for treating heart rhythm disorders and similar heart conditions. Led by Amit Thosani, MD, director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Division, the program was the first in the region to perform zero fluoroscopy ablation to treat Afib and other heart rhythm abnormalities, greatly improving the safety of a common procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to stabilize an irregular heartbeat. In collaboration with the Network’s advanced heart failure and cardiac surgery teams, the EP program was also a first in the region to perform mapping and ablation of ventricular tachycardia at the time of open heart surgery.

“As the U.S. population continues to age, the number of those diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is expected to increase to 12 million by 2030 so it’s important that our multidisciplinary cardiac teams continue to deliver treatments that improve outcomes and bring world-class care to our patients, close to home,” said Srinivas Murali, MD, chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Allegheny Health Network. “Thanks to the vision and generosity of organizations like the Mario Lemieux Foundation, our team can only further advance the development and implementation of more innovative diagnostic and minimally invasive solutions which benefit patients.”

Other faculty of the Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology who will play a role in work supported by fund include William Belden, MD, Chris Bonnet, MD, John Chenarides, MD, Mati Friehling, MD, Emerson Liu, MD, and George Shaw, MD.

“Exceptional clinical care and pioneering expertise in the study and treatment of complex cardiovascular diseases has been a hallmark of our Network, and its hospitals, for more than a century,” said George Magovern, MD, chair, AHN Cardiovascular Institute. “Patients with heart rhythm disorders in particular can be assured that the scope of resources available to them at Allegheny Health Network is second to none.”

About the Allegheny Health Network:

Allegheny Health Network (AHN.org), a Highmark Health company, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. The Network is composed of eight hospitals, including Allegheny General Hospital, its flagship academic medical center in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, Canonsburg Hospital in Canonsburg, Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh and Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, NY. The Network provides patients with access to a complete spectrum of advanced medical services, including nationally recognized programs for primary and emergency care, cardiovascular disease, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, women’s health, diabetes and more. It also is home to a comprehensive research institute; Health + Wellness Pavilions; an employed physician organization, home and community based health services and a group purchasing organization. The Network employs approximately 21,000 people, has more than 2,400 physicians on its medical staff and serves as a clinical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

About the Mario Lemieux Foundation

The Mario Lemieux Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 organization that raises funds for cancer research and patient care, as well as Austin’s Playrooms, an initiative that creates playrooms for children and families in medical facilities. http://www.mariolemieux.org.