U.S. Dermatology Partners Wichita Falls

“Thanks to the U.S. Dermatology Partners’ Outreach Program, we have been able to offer our premier dermatological services to underserved communities, and now, we are excited to expand our talented teams into Wichita County,” said Paul Singh, CEO of U.S. Dermatology Partners.

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (PRWEB)
June 12, 2023

U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office location in Wichita Falls, Texas. The new office is part of the organization’s Outreach Program serving rural and underserved communities and will offer convenient access to dermatology and skin cancer treatments to patients in Wichita County beginning June 12th. The office will treat patients of all ages for a range of dermatologic conditions including acne, psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer.

Access to essential dermatological care can be a challenge for patients seeking treatment in rural areas due to extended wait times or the need to travel long distances to reach the nearest practitioners. To alleviate this burden, U.S. Dermatology Partners is launching more than 30 new locations across eight states. These new offices, including the one in Wichita Falls, will provide patients in rural areas with more convenient access to the care they need and deserve. The Wichita Falls location will be led by Dermatology Experienced Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Khadeen Patrick, under the supervision of Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Clint Moss.

“Thanks to the U.S. Dermatology Partners’ Outreach Program, we have been able to offer our premier dermatological services to underserved communities, and now, we are excited to expand our talented teams into Wichita County,” said Paul Singh, CEO of U.S. Dermatology Partners. “Our new office will provide preventive care options, enhance well-being and enable the early detection of serious issues like skin cancer for more manageable treatment. We look forward to working with members of the community as partners in safeguarding their health.”

Wichita Falls is the county seat of Wichita County and is comfortably nestled in the North-East corner of the Panhandle/Plains area of North Texas. With a population of over 104,000, this family-oriented city is conveniently located within two hours of two metropolitan areas with populations each exceeding one million citizens: Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. Wichita Falls is home to Sheppard Air Force Base, a major training center for air force technicians, a flight training center for NATO, and the city’s largest employer. When it comes to fun, Wichita Falls prides itself on having something for everyone. You’ll find considerable cultural activities from the symphony to an authentic Texas rodeo. Additionally, residents of Wichita Falls enjoy the wonderful twenty-mile-long trail system that winds through neighborhoods and along attractive streams and lakes for use by walkers, joggers, bicycles, and rollerbladers and an additional parks system featuring 39 parks within the city limits.

Today’s announcement builds on U.S. Dermatology Partners’ recent openings of offices in Forney, Texas, Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Cushing, Oklahoma, which expand on their efforts to reach more patients while delivering the same high-quality care, throughout the country.

The new Wichita Falls office is conveniently located at 3916 Call Field Road, #300, Wichita Falls, TX 76308. Patient appointments are available year-round. The Wichita Falls office accepts Medicare and Medicare Supplement programs and most national medical insurances including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, and Aetna, as well as regional insurances including Amerigroup.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (940) 464-5922 or click here to request an appointment online.

About U.S. Dermatology Partners

U.S. Dermatology Partners is one of the premier dermatology practices in the country, caring for more than 1.5 million patients each year. With over 100 locations across eight states that span large metroplexes and rural, underserved communities, they provide the benefits of private, personalized levels of care paired with a network of coordinated, specialized dermatology physicians. U.S. Dermatology Partners is fervently focused on providing the highest level of compassionate and comprehensive patient-first care, making it seamless for all people to connect with dermatologists and national leaders in areas such as clinical research, psoriasis, and Mohs surgery, and gain access to state-of-the-art dermatological treatments, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. To learn more, visit usdermatologypartners.com.

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The featured speakers used a stirred suspension bioreactor system to create an optimal environment for cell growth and differentiation.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
June 12, 2023

The Nobel prize winning discovery of human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) facilitated a new era of disease modeling in vitro. This event inspired clinicians and scientists alike to use those cells for regenerative medicine, or for modeling of genetic diseases, to gain further insights into disease mechanisms on a cellular level. However, experimental studies using hiPSCs can experience high inter- and intra-experimental variability further fueling the reproducibility crisis in life sciences.

In the past 10 years much progress has been made in defining quality criteria (QC) for hiPSCs to achieve genome stability and high pluripotency over prolonged culture duration. These QC parameters include single cell clonal selection, karyotyping, pluripotency assessment and the establishment of master cell banks, especially in the context of CRISPR-Cas9 genome edited hiPSCs. Additionally, Numerous cardiac differentiation protocols have been established using monolayer (ML) adherent or 3D suspension cultures. However, generating large numbers of high quality human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs) with high consistency between batches, different cell lines and cryo-storage has remained challenging leading to poor reproducibility of experimental results.

The featured speakers used a stirred suspension bioreactor system to create an optimal environment for cell growth and differentiation. This enabled them to create a unified differentiation protocol that can be applied to a variety of hiPSCs (patient and control lines) with high cardiomyocyte content and reduced batch-to-batch variability. Using a wide array of cardiac disease modeling assays, they then confirmed high reproducibility of cryo-preserved hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes.

Join this webinar to learn about optimizing the growth and differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) into cardiomyocytes and enhancing cardiac disease modeling.

Join Maksymilian Prondzynski, PhD, Instructor, The Department of Cardiology, Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, for the live webinar on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 9am CDT (4pm CEST/EU-Central).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Producing High Quality CRISPR-Cas9 Edited hiPSCs for Cardiac Disease Modeling.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com

For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Vera Kovacevic

Tel: +1 (416) 977-6555 x371

Email: vkovacevic@xtalks.com

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The clinical data management aspect of the trial is one that is currently time-consuming, taking months to complete. It is manually driven, leading to errors, with testing occurring primarily by teams of data managers.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
June 12, 2023

Applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in clinical data management processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and cost savings.

The introduction of AI & ML has come to the clinical trial research industry and offers tremendous potential in realizing the dreams of drug and device manufacturers and patients in having safer and more effective treatments. The biggest hurdles are the current processes that are antiquated and not leveraging digital technology to its maximum potential.

The clinical data management aspect of the trial is one that is currently time-consuming, taking months to complete. It is manually driven, leading to errors, with testing occurring primarily by teams of data managers.

Enter AI & ML to help drive the development of the database, do edit checks and provide a faster and more accurate process shortening the study build timelines by up to 10-fold.

In this webinar, the featured speakers will first discuss the opportunities where AI and ML will have the biggest impact on clinical operations. They will then focus specifically on the data management processes and identify the key areas of inefficiency and where errors occur.

Finally, the speakers will demonstrate how they are solving the issue by applying AI and ML and present the results of the work previously done in this area.

Join the featured speakers as they delve into the transformative power of AI & ML in the clinical trial industry. Learn how these technologies are revolutionizing clinical data management processes.

Join experts from Taimei Technology, Shou Yuan, Global Solutions Director EDC; Kevin Lu, Chief Technology Officer; and Scott Clark, Chief Commercial Officer, for the live webinar on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 1pm EDT (10am PDT).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Clinical Data Management: Leveraging AI and Machine Learning.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com

For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

Contact:

Vera Kovacevic

Tel: +1 (416) 977-6555 x371

Email: vkovacevic@xtalks.com

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“At TouchPoint One, our mission is to redefine the workforce experience and drive optimization in an unparalleled manner. We believe in harnessing technology to amplify human potential, thereby improving customer experience and business performance.” -Greg Salvato, TouchPoint One CEO

INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB)
June 12, 2023

TouchPoint One, the pioneer in performance management and employee engagement solutions for contact centers, proudly announces its participation in Customer Contact Week (CCW) 2023 from June 19-22 at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. As the world’s largest customer contact event, CCW offers a global stage for industry leaders. TouchPoint One is set to participate in the CCW Demo Drive, launch the A-GAME Leagues Gridiron IX pre-season, and present the newest enhancements to the Acuity performance management platform during the conference.

Acuity, a robust contact center performance management platform, serves as the ultimate toolbox for agents, supervisors, managers, and executives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and empowerment. Deployed via a cloud-based SaaS platform, this dynamic solution integrates real-time dashboards, granular scorecards, tailored quality management, personalized agent coaching, innovative gamification solutions, and more. All these features synergize to enable the CX workforce to surpass performance expectations, continually raising the bar for excellence and productivity. Join us at Booth #431 for an interactive Acuity experience, where you can engage with our software demos, network during our meet-and-greets, participate in exciting giveaways, and stand a chance to win a pair of Sony Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the transformative power of Acuity and learn how it can supercharge your contact center operations.

“As we converge in Las Vegas to celebrate the 25th anniversary of CCW, we are eager to unveil our groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven coaching, gamification, and collaborative solutions,” said Greg Salvato, CEO of TouchPoint One. “These innovations not only enhance the human element of customer service but also redefine business optimization and workforce experience.”

Salvato further added, “We are poised to demonstrate the transformative power of integrating these AI-enhanced elements. At TouchPoint One, our mission is to redefine the workforce experience and drive optimization in an unparalleled manner. We believe in harnessing technology to amplify human potential, thereby improving customer experience and business performance.”

Join us at TouchPoint One CCW Events:

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  CCW Demo Drive – Wednesday, Thursday, June 21-22, Booth #431. Experience the Acuity tour, get your Demo Drive Card stamped, and enter for a chance to win Sony Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones.
• A-GAME Gridiron Season IX Pre-Season Kick-Off – Wednesday, Thursday, June 21-22, Booth #431. Be part of our Season IX Kick-off giveaways and promotions.
• Acuity SaaS Demonstrations – Tuesday – Thursday, June 21-23. Schedule a consultation with TouchPoint One executives to address your specific workforce performance, engagement, and digital transformation needs.
• Meet the Customer – Wednesday, June 21, 10:00-noon, Booth #431. Participate in our interactive session with Dial America as they share their successful strategies for performance management and employee engagement.

Acuity is at the forefront of contact center performance management, offering an advanced platform that aggregates data from various sources to power a specialized suite of business tools. It enables digital transformation in performance management and employee engagement, driving better understanding of operations, improving alignment, enhancing both employee and customer experiences, and delivering increased financial and operational performance. Acuity is the go-to solution for contact center leaders aiming to tackle attrition, absenteeism, and engagement challenges, and to effectively reduce operating expenses.”

To learn more about Acuity and TouchPoint One, visit TouchPoint One. Please also follow us on Twitter @TouchPoint_One and LinkedIn.

About TouchPoint One

TouchPoint One stands at the forefront of employee engagement and performance management solutions, uniquely tailored for contact centers. Our flagship product, Acuity, is an innovative, AI-powered platform that empowers enhanced decision-making, fosters talent development, and facilitates streamlined process execution across all operational levels. Acuity brings together advanced employee dashboards, balanced scorecards, strategic gamification, and high-impact performance management tools. Each element is thoughtfully designed and perfectly aligned with business processes, ensuring we deliver solutions that amplify human potential and redefine business optimization. At TouchPoint One, we seamlessly blend innovative design, cutting-edge technology, and practical functionality to bring unprecedented benefits to your business and workforce. Discover more at http://www.touchpointone.com.

TouchPoint One, Acuity, Sidekick, and A-GAME are registered trademarks of TouchPoint One, LLC. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. © 2023 TouchPoint One, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Be a Gamer in Life… Level Up your Health, Skills, Lifestyle and Save the Earth

Be a Gamer in Life… Level Up your Health, Skills, and Lifestyle while Saving the Earth!

BRISBANE, Australia (PRWEB)
June 10, 2023

New Era in Gaming: ‘Vitality for Gamers’ Revamps Website, Gamifying Real-Life Experiences

Vitality For Gamers, the pioneering platform that seeks to gamify life, has launched its newly redesigned website. The revamped platform aims to infuse everyday life with vitality, providing a unique way for individuals and families to engage in real-world activities.

The innovative ‘Vitality Challenge’ program, a central feature of the site, encourages users to adopt healthy habits through gamification of life routines. Moreover, the website includes a specialized section, ‘Parents with Gamers.’ This area aims to help parents encourage their children to integrate vitality into everyday activities. The ‘Achieve Before Reward’ system gamifies tasks such as homework, chores, sports, hobbies, and more, providing a fun and engaging way for kids to learn responsibility and enjoy their achievements.

“While we are developing tools and apps to enhance the experience of the ‘Gamification of Life’, this website launch serves as a significant step in our mission to make everyday life more vibrant and engaging,” stated Lionel Thomas from Vitality For Gamers.

The company aims to transform how people view and interact with their life choices. They encourage users to be active participants, not Non-Player Characters (NPCs), in their lives. Through the Achieve Before Reward system, individuals are motivated to level up their real-life avatar and achieve real-life goals before indulging in screen time, gaming, treats, or other indulgences.

The Vitality Challenge and other company initiatives promote personal health and advocate for a sustainable lifestyle that benefits our Earth. By making healthier choices, being active, buying local, and consuming less, users can improve their lives while reducing their impact on the Earth.

To experience this exciting, gamified way of life, visit http://www.VitalityForGamers.com or http://www.VforG.com (Short Link) and join the community creating vitality for the greater good.

About Vitality For Gamers

Vitality For Gamers aims to create vitality in one’s life by gaming in the Real World while saving the Earth through Gamification of Life.

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Surgeon’s Advisor Partners with BrightLocal Partner Program

MIAMI (PRWEB)
June 10, 2023

Surgeon’s Advisor is proud to announce a strategic partnership with SEO software provider BrightLocal. The BrightLocal Partner Program provides agencies with powerful marketing tools to give clients a competitive edge when it comes to enhancing local search performance, amplifying online presence, and cultivating exceptional online reputations.

Surgeon’s Advisor represents many of the most prominent medical practices in the United States and is an industry leader in digital marketing for medical professionals. In addition to partnering with BrightLocal, Surgeon’s Advisor is also a Premier Google Partner, Semrush Certified Agency Partner, and a WP Engine Agency Partner Member.

By collaborating with BrightLocal, Surgeon’s Advisor can provide clients with unparalleled performance. BrightLocal’s cutting edge tools allow for advanced SEO auditing, local rank tracking, review monitoring and detailed reporting. These marketing tools streamline processes, making it easy for Surgeon’s Advisor to maximize reach and ROI for medical practices.

About Surgeon’s Advisor

Surgeon’s Advisor is a leading digital marketing agency dedicated to assisting medical practices expand their online visibility to attract a larger pool of potential patients. As experts in the digital marketing landscape, they provide a suite of comprehensive services designed to enhance the online footprint of healthcare providers, enabling them to reach and engage with their target audience more effectively.

So much more than a digital marketing agency, Surgeon’s Advisor is a partner that works alongside medical practices, helping them navigate the complex digital landscape and achieve their online marketing goals. Through their industry expertise, personalized strategies, and dedication to results, Surgeon’s Advisor provides a service that truly sets them apart in the field of digital marketing for healthcare providers.

Services Provided by Surgeon’s Advisor

One of the key offerings from Surgeon’s Advisor is Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The agency utilizes advanced, data-driven strategies to improve the ranking of clients’ websites on search engine results pages. This drives more organic traffic to the websites, increasing the chances of attracting potential patients. In an industry where credibility and visibility are crucial, Surgeon’s Advisor ensures their clients’ online presence is optimized for maximum exposure.

In addition to SEO, Surgeon’s Advisor offers Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising services. PPC campaigns can be a highly effective way of driving targeted traffic to a website. With their deep understanding of the medical industry, Surgeon’s Advisor crafts targeted PPC campaigns that aim to reach patients who are actively seeking medical services, ensuring a higher return on investment.

Social media marketing is another area where Surgeon’s Advisor excels. In today’s interconnected world, maintaining a strong social media presence is critical for any business, including medical practices. Surgeon’s Advisor helps clients establish and manage their social media profiles, creating engaging content that resonates with their audience and builds their brand online.

In their ongoing commitment to comprehensive digital solutions, Surgeon’s Advisor is also proud to offer specialized website design services. Recognizing the crucial role a website plays as the digital entry point to a medical practice, they focus on crafting websites that are as visually appealing as they are functional and user-friendly. With an emphasis on conversion optimization, each website is meticulously designed to resonate with the practice’s target audience while seamlessly aligning with the established brand image.

Surgeon’s Advisor also provides reputation management services. In the medical industry, a practice’s reputation can significantly impact its success. Surgeon’s Advisor helps its clients to manage and improve their online reputation, addressing negative reviews and highlighting positive patient experiences.

What sets Surgeon’s Advisor apart from other digital agencies is their industry-specific expertise. They have a deep understanding of the medical industry and the unique challenges it presents. They tailor their strategies to the specific needs of each client, ensuring that the solutions they provide are not only effective but also compliant with industry regulations.

Moreover, Surgeon’s Advisor is committed to delivering measurable results. They understand that their clients need to see a return on their investment, and they work tirelessly to ensure that the strategies they implement lead to tangible improvements in online visibility, website traffic, and patient acquisition.

Contact Surgeon’s Advisor

Surgeon’s Advisor invites medical practices seeking to elevate their digital presence and connect more effectively with potential patients to take advantage of industry-leading services and strategic partnerships. The agency’s specialized knowledge and comprehensive suite of offerings are designed to meet the unique challenges of the medical industry in an increasingly digital world.

Contact Surgeon’s Advisor directly for a free SEO Audit or more information on how they can drive your practice forward and help you reach your digital marketing goals.

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Bay Alarm Medical’s latest version of the SOS Smartwatch uses artificial intelligence to accurately recognize falls and filter out false alarms

CONCORD, Calif. (PRWEB)
June 12, 2023

Bay Alarm Medical, a leading medical alert systems company, has announced the addition of automatic fall detection to its popular SOS Smartwatch.

“A smartwatch needs AI-powered, next generation fall detection,” says Alan Wu, Bay Alarm Medical’s Vice President of Marketing. “Our new option delivers extremely accurate fall detection. It’s a real game-changer.”

Few medical alert watches on the market include automatic fall detection because wearing the watch on the wrist has historically made it prone to false alarms. But Wu says that Bay Alarm Medical’s latest version of the SOS Smartwatch uses artificial intelligence to accurately recognize falls and filter out false alarms.

“Our SOS Smartwatch is the modern-day alternative to traditional medical alert systems and has proven very popular with our clients,” says Wu. “One of the top requests we received was for high quality, highly reliable fall detection for our smartwatch.”

Wu says that the underlying technology used in the SOS Smartwatch allows for more accurate fall detection with a higher ability to detect many types of falls.

When a fall is detected by the smart fall detection algorithm, the SOS Smartwatch checks in with an intelligent, cloud-based machine learning engine. If the intelligent engine detects a real fall, the SOS Smartwatch will ask the wearer if they’ve fallen. If the wearer does not respond, or confirms the fall, a call is immediately initiated to Bay Alarm Medical’s always-operational emergency dispatch center.

With the location and communication capabilities of the SOS Smartwatch, wearers are assured that they will be helped immediately by Bay Alarm Medical’s highly trained call center agents.

Bay Alarm Medical’s SOS Smartwatch is a standalone medical alert system. It does not need to be paired with a smartphone. In addition to its smart fall detection capabilities, the watch includes a 4G cellular connection and GPS. This allows the wearer to get emergency help anywhere with an AT&T cellular signal and allows Bay Alarm Medical’s emergency operators know the wearer’s precise location where they need help.

Wu says that the stylish SOS Smartwatch is designed for ease of use, even by seniors who may not be tech savvy.

The watch arrives already programmed with perfect screen display lighting and pre-installed with an AT&T 4G LTE sim card. No setup or installation is required by the customer, enabling immediate use.

The SOS Smartwatch has an optional wrist extender and the battery lasts up to 24 hours, depending on screen brightness level, cellular signal strength and daily movement. The waterproof watch’s step tracker also allows wearers to set daily goals, track progress and celebrate achievements.

To learn more about the SOS Smartwatch, visit https://www.bayalarmmedical.com/medical-alert-system/sos-smartwatch/

About Bay Alarm Medical

Bay Alarm Medical is an arm of Bay Alarm, one of the nation’s oldest alarm monitoring companies. The company offers landline, cellular and mobile GPS medical alert systems together with 24/7 monitoring by professionally training emergency operators who contact family members, friends, neighbors and, if necessary, local 911 emergency services.

For more information, visit the company’s website at https://www.bayalarmmedical.com or call 877-522-9633.

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Gilbane and its construction partners deliver University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center Phase 2 on time and on budget. Project 2 includes the UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute.

“Gilbane was entrusted with the responsibility of delivering University Hospitals’ vision for their transformative healthcare facility,” said Kyle Merrill, Vice President, Cleveland Business Leader, Gilbane Building Company.

BEACHWOOD, Ohio (PRWEB)
June 09, 2023

Gilbane Building Company and its construction partners, Regency Construction Services, Inc., Next Generation Construction, and Adrian Maldonado & Associates, Inc. (AMAINC), celebrate the grand opening of University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center Phase 2. The $236 million project nearly doubles the existing footprint of the hospital, which opened in 2011 and was also built by Gilbane.

“Gilbane was entrusted with the responsibility of delivering University Hospitals’ vision for their transformative healthcare facility,” said Kyle Merrill, Vice President, Cleveland Business Leader, Gilbane Building Company. “Today, we are proud to turn the keys over to UH, knowing that our team – including our many partners – delivered a job well done, safely, on time, on budget, and exceeded our diversity goals.”

UH Ahuja Phase 2 includes the UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute, Steve and Loree Potash Women & Newborn Center; UH Cutler Center for Men, UH Breast Center, Emergency Department and Short-Stay Unit and the Surgery Center.

“As an anchor healthcare institution on the east side of Cleveland, we look forward to opening new and expanded services through our Phase 2 expansion and continuing to grow with our community,” said Percival Kane, Jr., MHA, Chief Operating Officer, UH Ahuja Medical Center. “We are bringing an enhanced level of patient experience and customer service that reimagines the way healthcare is delivered and creates a sense of ease when it comes to scheduling appointments, seeing physicians and staying healthy.”

Given the timing of the project – planning began before the Covid-19 pandemic struck and the groundbreaking occurred in July 2021 – several unique challenges needed to be met to stay on time and on budget, while also meeting diversity goals for contracting and workforce participation, a priority for both University Hospitals and Gilbane.

“Not only did we have to address the health concerns of everyone on the job, but we also needed to deal with disruption in the global supply chain, material shortages and long lead times,” said Merrill. “I credit the creative and forward-thinking of our team and strong relationships with our partners for being able to deliver on our promise.”

Gilbane and its partners used a component design approach to accelerate the project timeline. The trades and design-assist partners for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, curtainwall and steel were engaged early. Virtual coordination via Gilbane’s proprietary scheduling software, SmartSite, helped keep the team safe during the pandemic and increased efficiencies. Additional time and cost savings measures include:

• Re-sequencing the schedule through pull planning sessions to plan for workforce commitments
• Implementing the early drawing release of structural steel to mitigate anticipated escalation costs, including prepurchasing of common beam and column sizes
• Sending the completed foundation package for early bidding to provide greater cost certainty, solidifying contractors before others were out to bid.

In total, the team achieved approximately $26.4 million in value management savings.

Gilbane and University Hospitals also focused on achieving – and exceeding – diversity goals for the project. By contracting with small, local, and diverse-owned businesses as well as ensuring local residents worked on the project, the team was able to increase the economic impact within the region.

As of April 2023, the project exceeded all business and workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. Project goals included contracting with diverse firms, including 15% minority business enterprise (MBE), 8% small business enterprise (CSBE), and 7% female business enterprise (FBE). Currently, MBE stands at 16.09%, CSBE is at 10.75%, and FBE is at 11.41%.

Similar successes were achieved in workforce participation goals. Cuyahoga County residents worked 46.73% of the hours on the project, more than double the 20% target. Minority residents performed 17.71% of the hours worked on the project, besting the 15% goal; and women performed 5.95% of the hours worked on the project, beating a 5% goal.

These figures were audited and reported by the Euell Consulting Group, a female-owned, third-party firm, to ensure accurate and true numbers.

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About Gilbane Building Company

Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from preconstruction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations worldwide. Gilbane is one of the most established and leading construction managers in the Northeast Ohio market and averages more than $500 million in revenue in the state annually. For more information, visit http://www.gilbaneco.com.

About Regency Construction Services, Inc.

In the nearly three decades since our founding, Regency Construction Services, Inc., a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), has completed hundreds of projects for public and private clients across Ohio. With offices in Brook Park and Columbus, our goal is to create environments that provide opportunity while ensuring quality, building trust, and fostering relationships — both for our clients and our team. Regency serves the commercial, healthcare, higher education, PK–12, library, nonprofit, park, and civic markets by specializing in Construction Manager at Risk, Design- Build, General Contracting, and Owner’s Representation services. We also offer standalone estimating and scheduling services, and we self-perform rough and finish carpentry scopes of work. What started as a three-person firm in 1994, has grown to a team of a diverse group of nearly 80 professionals, carpenters, and laborers. Learn more at: http://www.regencycsi.com.

About Next Generation Construction

Next Generation Construction (Next Gen) supplies a robust roster of construction services in the Greater Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio markets. Founded in 2009, Next Gen is a multi-faceted, minority-owned business, established to provide carpentry, laborer, and general contractor services initially, and growing into plumbing, metal stud framing, acoustical ceilings, hardware, development, and consulting support services over the last fourteen years. Next Gen strives to build an inclusive and diverse group of construction professionals and has become one of the leading minority-owned construction companies in the Northeastern Ohio market, with over $30 million in revenue annually. For more information, visit http://www.nxtgc.com.

About Adrian Maldonado & Associates, Inc.

Adrian Maldonado & Associates, Inc. (AMAINC) was started in 2007 as a small post-construction clean-up operation and provided consulting services for diversity and inclusion reporting for various clients in the government sector. Over the last 10 years, the company has evolved into providing highly trained and qualified project engineers, safety officers, and superintendents on some of Northeast Ohio’s largest projects. In addition, AMAINC is a trusted partner in providing preconstruction and associate construction management Services. AMAINC has a diverse staff which is bi-lingual as well. AMAINC is a signatory company. More information can be found at http://www.adrianmaldonadoandassociates.org.

About The Euell Group

The Euell Group is a full-service strategic supplier, diversity education and consulting firm with expertise in construction outreach, engagement, community liaison, and minority business development, reporting, and monitoring. Professional services in the area of diversity and inclusion training, as well as drug-free safety programs and training, are also our specialties. We are committed to our clients, their business strategies and delivering excellence in partnering on short-list presentations and representation at the highest caliber to bring home the contract. Learn more at http://www.theeuellgroup.com/.