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Play Yellow Surpasses $100 Million Milestone Raising Funds for Children’s Hospitals

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“We feel blessed that something so special came out of the tragedy of losing Craig at such a young age,” said Barbara Nicklaus. “Jack and Craig wore yellow to show each other support. Today, Play Yellow provides so many opportunities to be part of efforts to support children like Craig. To see the impact that over $100 million raised through the game of golf will have on member children’s hospitals across the country, and especially the families in those communities, is truly amazing.”

Golf’s greatest champion, along with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, engaged the PGA TOUR to advance the opportunity to do more for future pediatric patients. Building on the legacy Jack and Barbara built together to advance the care of pediatric patients, Play Yellow has become a foundation for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to support children’s hospitals in accessing resources that make a difference for young patients and their families. 100% of donations through Play Yellow go to local member hospitals supporting their efforts to improve care and outcomes for children, families and communities.

“Barbara and I have dedicated a significant portion of our lives to helping children and families in need,” Jack Nicklaus said. “So, when Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals approached us about five years ago to help their 170 hospitals across the U.S. and Canada, and the PGA TOUR quickly offered to work in joint-step with us, we knew this could be a tremendous way to rally the golf community to help children. So many individuals, companies and tournaments have stepped up to join Play Yellow and because of them we reached and surpassed our goal in less than five years. To all of them and to you, Barbara and I offer heartfelt thanks.”

“Golf has a unique value in bringing people together for a greater good,” said Aimee J. Daily, Ph.D., President and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “And so do Jack and Barbara Nicklaus. Together with Jack, Barbara and the PGA TOUR, we are excited to harness the power of golf as a sport, a hobby, and a business to help our member hospitals continually improve their care for pediatric patients. From life-saving equipment to life-changing hospital experiences, more than $100 million raised through golf has helped Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals change kids’ health to change the future.”

From the first conversation with Jack and Barbara Nicklaus, the PGA TOUR has continued its leadership in establishing the strength of golf to support local communities by raising funds for children’s hospitals. Working as local ambassadors and fundraisers, TOUR professionals are amplifying the message of Play Yellow to raise awareness and money for children’s hospitals.

“We’re honored to support the Play Yellow initiative alongside Barbara and Jack Nicklaus,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “For Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to surpass its $100 million goal in five years is staggering, and this accomplishment is yet another reminder of what makes the Nicklaus family so special.”

About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals 
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals was founded more than 40 years ago with the vision to Change Kids’ Health, Change the Future. We’ve raised over $8.5 billion for 170 children’s hospitals by empowering and engaging with local communities and businesses – and we’re not done yet. All donations benefit local member hospitals to fund what’s needed most, like critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids’ and families’ minds at ease during difficult hospital stays, and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services.

Together, we can change kids’ health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and your local member children’s hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.

About PGA TOUR
By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide.

The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Americas and administers PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry and PGA TOUR University. TOUR members represent the world’s best players, hailing from 28 countries and territories. Showcasing the biggest moments in the sport with history and legacy on the line, the PGA TOUR has long-term domestic distribution partnerships for broadcast coverage on CBS, NBC and Golf Channel and video streaming service on ESPN+. Internationally, PGA TOUR coverage is available across 200+ countries and territories in 28 languages via 44 broadcast and digital partners. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving, and to date, tournaments across all Tours have generated more than $3.64 billion.

Fans can follow the PGA TOUR on the new PGA TOUR app and PGATOUR.COM, and on social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram(in Spanish, Korean and Japanese), LinkedIn, TikTok, X (in English and Spanish), WhatsApp (in English and Spanish), WeChat, Weibo, Toutiao, Douyin and LINE.

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Brooke Uberty, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, 8012147400, [email protected], https://cmnhospitals.org

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New Options Medical Weight Loss Clinic Opens its Doors in Cleveland

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At Options, the care team of licensed medical providers and health coaches work together to create customized weight loss plans tailored to patients’ individual needs, aspirations, and lifestyles. Not only does this approach help patients achieve weight loss success, but it also provides invaluable education, guidance, and support needed to manage a healthy weight for years to come.

The comprehensive care team in University Heights is honored to bring a new standard of compassionate medical weight loss care to Cleveland residents looking to lose weight and improve their overall health.

The clinic cordially invites the communities of University Heights, South Euclid, Mayfield Heights, Beachwood, Highland Heights and Shaker Heights, along with all surrounding communities to join in celebrating the clinic’s grand opening January 18, 2024 from 5-7pm. The grand opening will have refreshments and special giveaways to celebrate.

Options’ comprehensive approach to weight loss is what makes it different. “At Options, we’re approaching weight loss and wellness from all angles. We are equipping you with the knowledge to make empowered decisions and take ownership of the path to freedom that you carve out. You will never walk out of our clinic with a meal or medications and be left to figure it out on your own. We position each patient with a team of specialists that rally around you and support you all along the way,” said Dr. Katrina Mattingly, Chief Medical Officer of Options Medical Weight Loss.

Learn what makes Options Medical Weight Loss different in this short video.

Patients can start their journey by signing up for a free consultation and metabolic scan on our website, or by calling 888-405-LOSE (5673).

About Options Medical Weight Loss: Options Medical Weight Loss was founded in 2014 in Chicago, Illinois, and has since opened locations throughout Illinois, Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and now Indiana, with continued plans to expand to more states. Options Medical Weight Loss has helped more than 50,000 patients achieve their weight loss goals.

To learn more about the new University Heights Options Medical Weight Loss Clinic including sales and official grand opening details, click here.

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Stephanie Wright, Options Medical Weight Loss, 6144996291, [email protected], https://optionsmedicalweightloss.com/?utm_source=cision&utm_medium=press_release&utm_campaign=jan24_unh_go_pr 

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NovelVox Announces Epic Cheers and Hyperdrive Integration to Empower Cisco, Avaya, Webex, Genesys, Amazon Connect, Zoom, Nice, DialPad, 8×8, & Five9 Contact Centers

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NovelVox introduces two new Epic modules to its integration library; After Epic Hyperspace, announces compatibility with Epic Cheers and Hyperdrive to empower healthcare contact centers including Cisco, Webex, Avaya, Genesys, Amazon Connect, Dialpad, Zoom, 8×8, and Nice.

ROSWELL, Ga., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NovelVox, the leading contact center solution provider, has recently expanded its healthcare integration library with two new modules – Epic Cheers and Hyperdrive. The integrations will enable healthcare providers to leverage the full potential of Epic’s advanced functionalities while improving the experience for both healthcare agents and patients.

Healthcare is the primary segment for NovelVox. The contact center experience optimization company has more than 50 healthcare enterprise customers, including 3 biggest Healthcare providers in the US. NovelVox’s integrations are already powering healthcare contact centers with unified and optimized patient data. With products like Agent Accelerator and Epic CTI Connector, the company enables healthcare contact centers to seamlessly unify patient data for a better service experience. Ready integration with disjointed backend systems, databases, and EMR/EHR apps, including Epic Hyperspace helps streamline the service operations and improves efficiency. With the new integrations, these products will now offer ready connectivity with Epic’s on-cloud EMR software and healthcare CRM module Epic Cheers.

This is intended to cut down the average handling time that a healthcare agent takes to address and resolve an interaction. Furthermore, NovelVox’s existing phone system integrations with leading phone systems like Cisco, Avaya, Genesys, Amazon Connect, etc. ensure the queries are resolved without toggling screens. In short, the unified and uniquely integrated view of member and patient information empowers healthcare agents to not just resolve the query faster but offer a personalized and connected experience throughout the interaction.

NovelVox’s CEO Amit Gandhi quotes, “Epic, being the world’s largest electronic medical record service provider, has always been a key highlight of our integration library. We started with Epic Hyperspace Integration, which enabled healthcare contact centers to seamlessly integrate the Epic module within a telephony environment for improved efficiency. Since Epic Cheers is now gaining traction and is in demand, we have now introduced our CTI Connector integration with Epic Cheers and Epic Hyperdrive. With the launch of two new Epic modules, we are pleased to announce that our integration library is expanding and ready to deliver superior service experiences.”

About NovelVox

NovelVox is a global software company that has been developing flexible, optimized Contact Center Solutions for Cisco, Webex, Avaya, Genesys, Amazon Connect, Dialpad, Zoom, 8×8, and Nice contact centers for over 15 years. The company has an extensive library of 75+ third-party app integrations to empower agents with unique integrations powered by solutions like Unified Agent Desktops, Contact Center Wallboards, Reporting and analytics, Conversational AI, and more. With over 300 global deployments across verticals, including banking, telecoms, healthcare, government, education, and retail, NovelVox is redefining agent and customer experience for improved agent productivity and brand loyalty.

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Martin Katz, NovelVox, (+1) 301-788-5451, [email protected], https://www.novelvox.com/

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In Honor of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, Vector Solutions Offers Free Training

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Vector Solutions will donate $1 to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network for every NFPA 1851 course completion

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, Vector Solutions, the leading provider of training and compliance-based software solutions for public safety agencies, announced two of its most important National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) training courses will be complimentary during the month of January. In honor of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, Vector Solutions is offering these courses free of charge for fire service members in an effort to help raise awareness about the critical health issues affecting our nation’s firefighters. This is the fourth year in a row the company has offered this initiative.

“I am proud to be part of the team at Vector Solutions helping support my brothers and sisters in the fire service,” said Robbi King, a 27-year veteran firefighter, former Chief Officer, and now Solutions Engineer at Vector Solutions. “By providing critical resources like these free training courses, we are helping make firefighting a safer job for all. The health and safety of our first responders remains top of mind.”

Firefighters are 14% more likely to die from cancer than the general population. The occupational hazard of cancer-causing substances poses a clear threat to the health of our nation’s heroes. In fact, cancer has caused upwards of 70% of line-of-duty deaths in recent years. Vector Solutions understands these risks and is addressing them through its training management programs and initiatives.

“Firefighting is an inherently dangerous profession that can affect the physical and mental health of those that serve,” added Chief Todd LeDuc, (Ret), Deputy CEO of Life Scan Wellness Centers, IAFC Safety, and a Health & Survival Board Member. “The risks extend beyond the fireground, which makes it essential to provide training management programs to stay up to date on safety precautions, like the threat of cancer-causing substances. They show up for us every day, and now we need to show up for them.” Chief LeDuc retired as executive assistant fire chief of Broward County, FL after 30 years of service. He is also a technical committee member of NFPA 1582 and Chair of the advisory board for the First Responder Center of Excellence.

Vector Solutions’ complementary courses offered through the January initiative are both video-based online NFPA training to help agencies meet NFPA standards. The courses include engaging interactions, real-life case studies, critical lessons, as well as prevention strategies for first responders. The NFPA 1851: Cancer-Related Risks of Firefighting course provides a thorough understanding of fire-service-related cancer risks for today’s firefighters and fire personnel. The NFPA 1500: PTSD in the Fire Industry course provides a better understanding of PTSD, how to cope with symptoms and suicidal thoughts, and how to identify them in peers who may be struggling.

“The Firefighter Cancer Support Network is excited to continue working with Vector Solutions,” said Lisa Raggio, Executive Director. “By offering these two important NFPA courses free of charge, more fire service professionals will have access to additional support, education, and the tools necessary to guide their life-saving protocols. Departments can better tackle cancer prevention head-on while also supporting those who have received a cancer diagnosis.”

Vector Solutions remains committed to raising awareness and keeping firefighters safe. As a part of this campaign, Vector Solutions is pleased to donate $1 to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network for every completion of the NFPA 1851: Cancer-Related Risks of Firefighting course. Vector Solutions will donate $1 up to $3,000 for every course completed before March 30, 2024.

In addition to the donations, the company will also hold a webinar, Surviving Occupational Cancer and Other Health-Related Risks in the Fire Service, hosted by Chief LeDuc on January 25. The webinar will cover the prevalence of specific cancers among firefighters, risk reduction tips, and best practices for decontamination.

Learn more about the complementary NFPA training from Vector Solutions here.

ABOUT VECTOR SOLUTIONS for FIRE & EMS
Vector Solutions for Fire & EMS is the industry leader in training and workforce management technology that enables Fire and Rescue Departments to meet their demanding training, compliance, and preparedness objectives. The Vector Solutions public safety suite of products includes software for training management, policy distribution, personnel scheduling, critical incident and exposure tracking, and promoting a positive department culture. Its online course library includes more than 450 hours of fire department training with 250+ hours of CAPCE-approved EMS recertification courses. Trusted by 10,000 public safety agencies and 2 million first responders, Vector’s purpose-built technology streamlines the full lifecycle of personnel management because readiness saves lives. For more information about Vector Solutions for Fire & EMS, visit https://www.vectorsolutions.com/industries/public-safety/.

ABOUT VECTOR SOLUTIONS
Vector Solutions is the leading provider of impactful technology solutions dedicated to driving safer, smarter, better decision-making in the world’s most critical industries. Embedded into daily workflows to drive improvements in compliance, safety, performance, and preparedness, our software includes training management, industry-focused online course libraries, EHS management, workforce scheduling, risk communication, operational readiness, and more. Vector’s unique combination of information and technology – delivered when and where it is needed – is integral to our more than 24 thousand clients looking to achieve better outcomes and safeguard lives. Vector is committed to providing resources to support those who need them most and launched a collection of free courses on critical mental health and safety topics through Vector Cares. For more information, visit http://www.vectorsolutions.com. For access to free Vector Cares courses visit https://www.vectorsolutions.com/about-us/vector-cares/.

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Kara Erwin, Vector Solutions, 512-771-6911, [email protected], https://www.vectorsolutions.com/

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Chicagoland Nonprofit Encourages Seniors to Move in Healthy Directions with Free Special Fitness Program; Elderwerks helps participants keep track of their progress

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“Our popular program makes it easy for seniors to incorporate exercise into their daily lives,” she explained. “It’s up to them to choose what they would like to do—anything from walking, lifting weights, participating in a yoga or tai chi class or any other physical activity. We give them the encouragement and support to personally modify their workouts to their own pace, which I think, makes exercising more fun.”

A recent article by the National Council on Aging advises that “older adults should engage in moderate exercise for at least 30 minutes five days a week and in muscle-strengthening activities for two or more days a week that work for all major muscle groups. Statistics show that less than one-third of Americans aged 65+ meet this recommendation.”

To help participants find different activities, Elderwerks also offers virtual exercise classes. Through a partnership with The Urban Health Initiative at the University of Chicago Medicine community health department, there are weekly low-impact strength and cardio classes presented by the Chicago-based BodyParts Fitness Initiative.

Leah Seidel, owner of Golden Oaks Personal Training in Deerfield and an instructor who presents some of the nonprofit’s virtual chair yoga and cardio strength classes, recommends the following general tips to help seniors go far in their exercise program:

  • Staying hydrated helps boost one’s energy levels and mood. She said that people are recommended to drink half of one’s weight in ounces of water each day.
  • Creating a bedtime routine helps prepare one’s body for sleep. Some ways to do this include meditating, listening to quiet music, or taking a hot shower.
  • Eating a rainbow of foods which means including fruits and vegetables
  • Stretching helps alleviate aches and pains in the muscles and joints. In the morning, help your body wake up and reduce soreness by stretching 3-5 minutes before you get out of bed.

For more information, visit Elderwerks’ website.

About Elderwerks:
Based in Palatine, Elderwerks, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has helped thousands of older adults and seniors age well. Elderwerks offers complimentary, person-centered information, referrals, and guidance for any type of senior living, home care, support services, and benefits. Acting as “senior guidance advisors,” we help find the right solutions for you or your loved one. Whether it’s assisted living, memory care, a referral for an elder law attorney, Veterans benefit specialist, or guidance for any type of senior care, Elderwerks simplifies the process of navigating senior living options and supportive services. We can offer you support in a very short period of time. Don’t let the future overwhelm you, call Elderwerks first: 855-462-0100. For more information, visit Elderwerks’ website. 

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Marie Lazzara, M2 Digital Media Group, 630-400-3361, [email protected], https://m2digitalmediagroup.com/ 

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New Clinical Studies Demonstrate Efficacy of ElleVet Sciences’ CBD + CBDA for Expanded List of Pet Health Conditions

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ElleVet expands investment in clinical research to support pet health.

PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ElleVet Sciences, the leader in CBD + CBDA for pets, announced that recent clinical studies show its products to be efficacious for an expanded number of pet health conditions. While starting with studies proving efficacy for mobility in dogs, ElleVet has since furthered its investment in clinical research and simultaneously supported the health of hundreds of thousands of pets, demonstrating efficacy for mobility, stress, skin, neuro, and cognitive support.

Reflecting the new findings, ElleVet’s packaging now includes condition-specific administration instructions to better assist veterinarians and pet parents in addressing specific health conditions using ElleVet’s CBD + CBDA products.

“Our dedication to scientific innovation has been ElleVet’s driving force, and our ability to address an expanded number of health conditions demonstrates our commitment to furthering research for the benefit of dogs, cats and other species,” said Christian Kjaer, CEO and Co-Founder of ElleVet Sciences.

ElleVet is renowned for its pursuit of science addressing CBD + CBDA products for pets, as demonstrated through 15 peer-reviewed studies, 40 completed or in-progress R&D projects, and a proven track record of improving the lives of dogs and cats.

As part of this announcement, ElleVet is also introducing a reformulated Feline Paste and a new 28mg soft gel option for dogs.

Aside from the feline paste, ElleVet’s product formulations have not changed. They are still the same safe and effective complete spectrum CBD + CBDA chews, soft gels, and oils veterinary professionals and pet parents have grown to rely on.

About ElleVet Sciences

ElleVet Sciences is a leading science-focused pet CBD + CBDA company based in Portland, Maine, USA. As the first and only organization to conduct successful CBD + CBDA clinical trials, ElleVet has pioneered the use of cannabinoids in pet health. ElleVet’s patented complete spectrum cannabinoid oil supports mobility, stress, skin, neuro, and cognitive health in pets. ElleVet’s team includes the very same veterinary professionals who brought CBD + CBDA veterinary science to the forefront of pet health research. ElleVet was founded in 2017, the same year their landmark clinical trial on osteoarthritis was completed at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. With more than 40 clinical trials and R&D projects completed or underway, ElleVet Sciences is committed to improving the lives of pets through science and innovation.

For more information, please visit ellevetsciences.com or on social media at @Ellevetsciences on Facebook and Instagram.

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Bob Menardi, DVM, ElleVet Sciences, 678-343-3402, [email protected], https://ellevetsciences.com/ 

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Conga Achieves Amazon Web Services (AWS) Life Sciences Competency Status

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AWS is enabling scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions from startups to global enterprises. To support the seamless integration and deployment of these solutions, AWS established the AWS Competency Program to help customers identify AWS Partners with deep industry experience and expertise.

Conga enables life sciences companies to improve operational efficiency, business agility, and patient experiences, all while managing the challenges of delivering healthcare. Through its life sciences solutions, Conga helps medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers effectively navigate the changing dynamics of the life sciences sector and rethink their operations by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and improving patient communication.

Conga’s Executive Advisory Board consists of leading healthcare and life sciences customers who help guide product direction and improvements, offering direct customer feedback when developing products to help prove Conga’s competency in the field. With an extensive focus and commitment to the unique needs of the Life Sciences industry, Conga supports its customers ultimately delivering better patient outcomes across the care spectrum.

“Conga is proud to achieve the AWS Life Sciences Competency designation and help organizations drive innovation in life sciences,” said Thomas Cowen, Head of Vertical Strategy – Healthcare and Life Sciences at Conga. “The Life Sciences industry faces significant challenges when it comes to the complexities of the healthcare system and many companies seek solutions that create a central workflow that drives efficiencies for better patient outcomes. Conga’s customers utilize these solutions to assist our customers in bringing breakthrough specialty medicines and devices to patients and providers. Earning this status will enable Conga to help more life sciences clients manage digital transformations and automate business processes to deliver higher-quality experiences for their internal stakeholders and external patients, providers and payers.”

The AWS Life Sciences Competency designation builds on Conga achieving AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner status and availability to purchase in AWS Marketplace, which was announced earlier this year. Many of Conga’s trusted solutions are built on AWS, including the entire Conga Revenue Lifecycle Cloud, enabling more customers to leverage Conga’s power to drive predictable revenue by aligning processes, teams, and technology under a unified data model.

For more details on how Conga helps companies reduce the complexities of life sciences, visit conga.com/life-sciences-industry-aws.

About Conga

Conga crushes complexity in an increasingly complex world. With our Revenue Lifecycle Management solution, we transform each company’s unique complexities for order configuration, execution, fulfillment, and contract renewal processes with a unified data model that adapts to ever-changing business requirements and aligns the understanding and efforts of every team. Our approach is grounded in the Conga Way, a framework of entrepreneurial spirit and achieving together to champion our 11,000+ customers. We’re committed to our customers and to removing complexity in an increasingly complex world. Our solutions quickly adapt to changing business models so you can normalize your revenue management processes.

Conga has global operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at conga.com or follow Conga on Twitter: @congahq.

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Addie Reed, Conga, 1 312-766-5515, [email protected], www.conga.com 

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New Partnership Provides Increased Access to Radon Testing During National Radon Action Month

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When inhaled, radioactive particles released by radon gas in your lungs can damage lung tissue and cause breakages and irreversible damage to lung cell DNA or cell mutations that can lead to cancer. Since there is no cure for lung cancer, proactive prevention is key. The only way to know your risk of radon exposure is to test.

On January 18, Protect Environmental will be releasing its second annual National Radon Risk Index™ (check out last year’s here) which ranks communities by the known indoor radon measurements recorded using a database that represents more than 2.5 million data points compiled from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and internal radon testing data points provided by Protect Environmental.

“We discovered that my childhood home had high levels of radon when my father was diagnosed with lung cancer, even though he was a non-smoker,” said Kyle Hoylman, CEO of Protect Environmental. “Our team is doing its part to reduce exposure to cancer-causing radon gas, but more awareness and action is needed to prevent this deadly disease across the U.S. That’s why we have partnered with the American Lung Association to break down barriers to radon testing and to empower individuals to reduce their risk of radon exposure through no-cost professional radon testing and low-cost test kits.”

To inspire action and end radon-induced lung cancer, the American Lung Association and Protect Environmental partner to provide professional no-cost radon testing in eight (8) key markets: (1) Chicago, IL; (2) Columbus, OH; (3) Denver, CO; (4) Detroit, MI; (5) Lexington, KY; (6) Louisville, KY; (7) New Jersey, and New York City, NY, and (8) Salt Lake City. Homeowners can request no-cost professional radon testing here. Through this initiative, a qualified professional will conduct a radon test using a certified active radon measurement device and will provide a detailed report to the homeowner upon test completion at no cost. If elevated levels are identified, the problem can be fixed through the installation of a mitigation system.

During National Radon Action Month, do-it-yourself radon test kits are also available nationwide at a reduced price to encourage everyone to know their radon risk. The kits include lab analysis from national and state-certified analytical laboratory RAdata, a Protect Environmental company. During January kits can be purchased at a reduced rate.

“Radon in homes is more common than you think. Unfortunately, most places in the country remain undertested, so this isn’t something that should be taken lightly,” said Deb Brown, Chief Mission Officer for the American Lung Association. “This is why the American Lung Association is proud to partner with Protect Environmental to offer free or low-cost radon testing for families. We urge everyone to test their homes for this cancer-causing gas.”

During National Radon Action Month, everyone is urged everyone to:

1. Test Your Home for Radon: The EPA recommends that every home be tested for radon every two years. The colder months are the best time to test. If elevated levels are found, take action to reduce radon exposure by installing a radon mitigation system. Request a no-cost professional radon test or order your low-cost radon test kit low-cost radon test kit online today.

2. Talk to a Friend or Neighbor About the Risk of Radon. More awareness is needed to create safer indoor spaces. Protect Environmental developed the National Radon Risk Search™ Tool to help people learn about radon results in their zip code and better understand the potential health risks radon poses near them.

3. Encourage Schools and Workplaces to Test for Radon. Limit radon exposure in all the indoor spaces you spend time in. Any building can have elevated levels of radon and the long-term threat of lung cancer can impact anyone. For more information on protecting commercial buildings from radon, visit ProtectEnvironmental.com/Commercial.

4. Talk to your Doctor and Learn More About Your Risk. In many cases, radon-induced lung cancer is asymptomatic. When symptoms start to show the damage is irreversible. People who have never smoked make up one out of seven radon-related lung cancer deaths each year. If you believe you may have been exposed to elevated levels of radon, talk with your doctor about your options for lung cancer screening and early detection. Learn more at Lung.org/radon.

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About the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org. To support the work of the American Lung Association, find a local event at Lung.org/events.
American Lung Association • 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150 • Chicago, IL 60601
1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 1425 North • Washington, D.C. 20004 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) Lung.org

About Protect Environmental
Protect Environmental is a national leader in the environmental consulting and construction industry, focusing on radon and chemical vapor intrusion management. With a proven track record spanning 38 years and more than 200,000 completed projects in all 50 U.S. states and 2 U.S. territories, the company provides expert service from its trusted professionals to provide peace of mind protection to property owners seeking to build and maintain healthy, safe, and sustainable indoor environments. Join our rapidly expanding team, apply today. For more information, call 502-410-5000 or click on https://www.protectenvironmental.com.
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Buford Family Dental is Pleased to Offer Patients the Blueprint Smiles Membership Plan

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More about Buford Family Dental:

From the clinic’s modern office décor to soothing patient amenities, Buford Family Dental has gone to great lengths to provide comfortable, streamlined dental care for every patient. By taking advantage of the latest equipment and technology in modern dentistry, their talented team can provide outstanding results with less discomfort and less time in the dental chair for patients. The experienced professionals at Buford Family Dental provide a wide menu of services, including general, cosmetic, restorative and pediatric dentistry, as well as orthodontics (OrthoFX™).

Buford Family Dental is located at 4700 Nelson Brogdon Boulevard in Buford, Georgia. For more information about the services offered at Buford Family Dental, please visit http://www.bufordfamilydental.com or call (678) 730-2005.

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Dipesh Patel, Buford Family Dental, (678) 730-2005, [email protected], www.bufordfamilydental.com

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DOMA Technologies Announces Nick Marchand’s Promotion to Chief Growth Officer as Ian Checcio Transitions into the Position of Chief Relationship Officer

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As part of their continued growth trajectory, DOMA has announced Nick Marchand as their Chief Growth Officer and Ian Checcio as their Chief Relationship Officer

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DOMA Technologies, a USA-headquartered software and digital transformation company, has announced the promotion of Nick Marchand as the Company’s Chief Growth Officer. In his new role, Nick will be responsible for leading the company’s overall growth strategy, encompassing strategic planning, sales, and business development. Nick’s previous experience as DOMA’s Vice President of Federal Markets, extensive experience, and proven track record in the federal markets sector make him uniquely qualified to steer DOMA through the next phase of its expansion.

Nick has spent the last 15 years in the federal government landscape supporting defense, civilian, health, and intelligence agency efforts. He has led organizations in multiple C-Level roles, including President, Chief Innovation Officer, and Chief Growth Officer across 40+ programs, 15 different states, five countries, and overall budgets of $300M. Nick has led growth opportunity pipelines of over $ 2B and developed growth strategies for both small and large business technology companies, doubling the revenue at each organization. He has individually led and captured over $500M in new business across diverse acquisition paths from research and development to operations and sustainment. He has led the concept development and successful award of 3 SBIR concepts. Nick has also supported the execution of 2 Private Equity transactions and 3 Joint Venture collaborations.

“With this proven ability to develop, lead, and deliver, Nick is poised to continue DOMA’s growth trajectory into 2024,” said DOMA’s Chief Operating Officer, Chirs Hutcheson, about his new appointment.

Simultaneously, DOMA has announced that Ian Checcio, the previous Chief Growth Officer, is transitioning into the role of Chief Relationship Officer. In his new role, Ian will focus on developing long-term partnerships with key clients, understanding their evolving needs, and ensuring that DOMA continues to deliver exceptional value and support. This new role underscores DOMA’s commitment to cultivating and strengthening client relationships.

“Ian’s deep industry knowledge and client-centric approach will be instrumental in maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and loyalty,” said Chris Hutcheson, about his transition.

Since 2000, DOMA has provided dynamic data and workflow solutions that support organizations in their digital transformation goals. This new year has the potential to be a year of unprecedented growth for DOMA, so the appointment of their Chief Growth Officer and Chief Relationship Officer will be paramount as they continue to expand in 2024.

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