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Springfield Healthy Smiles Announces Redesigned Website

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Springfield Healthy Smiles is owned by Dr. Farinaz Niroumand, DMD, a highly experienced general dentist and an active member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Niroumand obtained her DMD degree from Nova Southeastern University and specializes in general, cosmetic, and family dentistry.

“The new website is a great way to provide information and resources to our patients,” said Dr. Niroumand, founder of Springfield Healthy Smiles. “We are committed to educating people about the importance of taking care of their teeth and gums, as well as providing them with the tools they need to make informed decisions about dental care.”

Springfield Healthy Smiles is a full-service dental practice equipped with the latest in dental health technology that strives to provide a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for its patients. The practice offers a range of different dental services including:

  • Preventative dental care: Preventative dental care is intended to prevent future dental problems and includes deep cleaning, oral exams, diagnostics, fluoride treatments, and more.
  • Cosmetic dentistry: The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to improve the appearance of the teeth and smile and may include dental bonding, crowns, veneers, and teeth whitening.
  • Restorative dentistry: Restorative dentistry treats damaged or decayed with services including crowns and bridges, composite fillings, root canal therapy, and dental extractions.
  • Orthodontics: Springfield Healthy Smiles offers multiple orthodontic treatments to straighten teeth including clear braces and Invisalign.
  • Dental implants: Dental implants can replace one or more missing or damaged teeth and can last for many years if cared for properly.
  • Root canal therapy: A root canal may be needed to treat an infected tooth root. Procedures like root canals can be done under anesthesia for those who are apprehensive about dental procedures.
  • Teeth whitening: The practices provide a range of different whitening options including Zoom! In-office whitening.

About Springfield Healthy Smiles

Springfield Healthy Smiles is a dental practice in Springfield, Virginia, that has been serving patients for over 15 years. Contact the practice by calling 703-866-7000 or book an appointment online https://www.springfieldhealthysmile.com for a consultation. The office is located at 8338 Traford Lane Springfield, VA 22152.

Media Contact

Robert Messinger, Dentalfone, (203) 979-4013, [email protected], https://www.dentalfone.com 

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Technological Advancements and Key Acquisitions Fuel the Aortic Aneurysm Market, Expected to Reach $4.84 Billion by 2027 with a CAGR of 9.21%

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DUBLIN, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Aortic Aneurysm Global Market Report 2023” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global aortic aneurysm market is poised for robust growth, with projected revenues surging from $3.15 billion in 2022 to $3.41 billion in…

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3 Tips for Improved Digestion and Immune Health

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According to Robertson-Moe, the foods we eat affect the composition of the bacteria in our gut, or the microbiome, which then affects our immune cell function and production. So, the phrase “you are what you eat” can be taken quite literally. However, it’s not always clear what foods we should and should not be eating. So, for more easy ways to support your digestive health, Robertson-Moe recommends the following tips:

1.    Take a supplement with key prebiotics such as GI Stability™ (https://www.standardprocess.com/products/gi-stability) from Standard Process. It supports the GI tract by delivering 2′-FL, a prebiotic first identified in human milk, that is able to reach the lower GI tract where it is broken down to feed the growth of beneficial microbes.*^

2.    Adding fermented foods to your diet can support the microbiome. Fermented foods contain live probiotic bacteria that can benefit the microbiome by supporting the diversity of your gut bacteria. The process of fermentation can also make foods easier to digest. If you want to support your gut and immune function, try incorporating fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt and kefir.

3.    Reducing stress is key to good gut health. Stress may negatively impact digestion, increase gut permeability, and alter the composition of the gut bacteria. A nutrient rich diet combined with regular exercise, meditation and breathwork is a great way to reduce stress and support good gut health.

Our guts have the essential job of making sure any toxins or particles that aren’t supposed to pass through the intestinal lining don’t. These toxins may cause inflammation, pain and food sensitivities; that’s why it’s important to prioritize our digestive system health and promote a healthy gut microbiome, which in turn supports a healthy immune system response. So go with your gut if you’re looking to improve your overall health.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

^To date, shown in multiple animal studies, infants, and one adult human study.

About Standard Process
Standard Process is a third-generation, family-owned company that has been a leader in making whole food-based supplements since 1929. From the company’s certified organic farm at its Palmyra, Wisconsin headquarters to the Nutrition Innovation Center in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Standard Process is committed to clinical science that advances health and changes lives through whole food-based nutrition.

Learn more about Standard Process and find a health care professional who sells company products at: https://www.standardprocess.com/

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Robyn Nowak, Standard Process, 414-225-9520, [email protected], https://www.standardprocess.com/

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Filmmakers to champion the FSHD Society’s Los Angeles Walk & Roll to Cure FSH muscular dystrophy

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The Good Bad Things team has direct ties to FSHD. Kurtzman, a 35-year-old from Costa Mesa, California, was diagnosed with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) as a child. He co-wrote the script with childhood friend and filmmaker Shane Stanger. Besides Adler, the film also features Brett Dier (Jane the Virgin, Schooled, About My Father) and Jessica Parker Kennedy (Black Sails, The Flash TV series).

“We all struggle. We all listen to the voices in our heads that tell us we are not enough,” says Kurtzman. “This film is for everyone.”

For Max Adler, FSHD is deeply personal. “I watched my mom and Grandma struggle with this disease, and I don’t want that to happen to anyone, anywhere, ever again,” he said. This is Adler’s sixth year serving as national ambassador for the Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD. The fundraiser has grown to involve thousands of participants at 26 locations this year across the U.S. and Canada.

This year’s Walk & Roll aims to raise $1 million dollars to support research into treatments and a cure, as well as life-changing patient support and education services. Expenses for the event are offset by national sponsors Optum, Fulcrum Therapeutics, and Avidity Biosciences, as well as Los Angeles Walk & Roll sponsor The Baked Bear. In addition, the Lai family has pledged to match all donations up to a total of $250,000.

Supporters can donate and/or join a team by registering online for the Los Angeles FSHD Society’s Walk & Roll. Everyone is also encouraged to tune in to the FSHD Society Walk & Roll Facebook Live Celebration on September 23rd. Event participants from coast to coast will call in and Max Adler will make a special appearance.

About the FSHD Society

The FSHD Society is the world’s largest research-focused patient advocacy organization for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), one of the most prevalent forms of MD. Over the past 32 years, the organization has catalyzed major advancements and worked to accelerate the development of treatments and a cure to end the pain, disability, and suffering endured by one million people worldwide who live with FSHD. The FSHD Society has transformed the landscape for FSHD research and is committed to making sure that no one faces this disease alone.

The Society offers a community of support, news, and information through its website.

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June Kinoshita, FSHD Society, 781-301-6060, [email protected], https://www.fshdsociety.org/connect/local-chapters/los-angeles-chapter/

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Azad Plastic Surgery supports Orlando’s top fashion charity founded by former NFL player Jeff Faine

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Dr. Kamran Azad and the entire Azad Plastic Surgery practice are pleased to support the Hope For More Foundation. Former NFL player Jeffrey Fain started the organization over six years ago.

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dr. Kamran Azad, an expert plastic surgeon, is excited to announce that he sponsored a highly anticipated charity fashion show, which benefited The Faine House & Hope For More Foundation’s year-long grant initiative.

Now in its sixth year, the Hope For More Foundation was honored to collaborate with The Faine House, a leading organization in Central Florida dedicated to eradicating homelessness for young adults. Co-founded by retired NFL player, businessman, and philanthropist Jeff Faine, alongside financial executive and philanthropist Jeff Sharon, The Faine House provides a safe and empowering environment for young adults aged 18-23. Situated in a spacious 7,000-square-foot facility in the Pine Hills community of Orlando, Florida, The Faine House offers ten private bedroom suites, fostering a residential program that nurtures 18-23-year-olds in dire need of safety, stability, opportunity, and mentorship.

Dr. Kamran Azad’s sponsorship of this esteemed fashion event exemplified his commitment to supporting initiatives that positively impact the community. As an expert plastic surgeon, Dr. Azad recognizes the importance of self-confidence and empowerment in transforming lives. With his unwavering dedication to helping individuals feel their best, Dr. Azad was thrilled to align with The Faine House and the Hope For More Foundation to bring attention and support to this cause.

The fashion show, known for its trendsetting approach, promised a captivating evening celebrating fashion, creativity, and philanthropy. The event successfully raised funds that directly contributed to The Faine House & Hope For More Foundation’s grant initiative, empowering young adults to define and pursue their goals while participating in a life skills-based curriculum designed to heal and empower them towards independence.

“We are excited to have collaborated with The Faine House and the Hope For More Foundation,” said Dr. Kamran Azad. “By sponsoring this fashion-forward charity fashion show, we aimed to raise awareness and funds to support The Faine House’s mission of providing a nurturing environment for young adults in need. Together, we made a lasting impact and empowered these individuals to build brighter futures.”

The fashion show was an unforgettable experience, uniting fashion enthusiasts and community supporters for a noble cause.

For more information about the fashion event, sponsorship opportunities, and eligibility to attend, please visit

https://fashionandhope.org

About Dr. Kamran Azad:

Dr. Kamran Azad is a highly respected and experienced plastic surgeon known for his exceptional skills in cosmetic surgery. With a commitment to providing personalized care and transformative results, Dr. Azad helps individuals enhance their confidence and overall well-being through a wide range of aesthetic procedures. His dedication to his craft and his passion for giving back to the community solidifies his status as a trusted and esteemed member of the medical profession.

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Royce Pope, Chief Internet Marketer, 1 813-403-9306, [email protected], www.chiefinternetmarketer.com

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Cardiovascular Institute of The South Partners with IronRod Health to Provide New Technology & An End-To-End Support Platform to Help Improve Patient Outcomes & Save Lives

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Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), one of the largest independent cardiovascular practices in the country, chose IronRod Health to manage their ‘at home’ blood pressure monitoring program. In April 2023, CIS was named a Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champion by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for achieving more than 80% control rates in adult hypertensive patients. Through their partnership with IronRod Health, CIS looks to achieve their next goal of 90% control rates in their hypertensive patients.

PHOENIX, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), one of the largest independent cardiovascular practices in the country, chose IronRod Health to manage their ‘at home’ blood pressure monitoring program. In April 2023, CIS was named a Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champion by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for achieving more than 80% control rates in adult hypertensive patients. Through their partnership with IronRod Health, CIS looks to achieve their next goal of 90% control rates in their hypertensive patients.

CIS has created an extensive program called Cardio@Home which allows patients to have a custom-tailored program focused on modifying lifestyle behaviors for improved cardiovascular health. This program is fully-managed by CIS, apart from remote patient monitoring (RPM) which they elected IronRod to use as a managed service partner.

CIS evaluated 10 vendors as potential partners for the remote patient monitoring program. After an evaluation period that lasted over a year, CIS decided that IronRod Health was the partner to help elevate their at-home blood pressure monitoring program. This was the result of IronRod’s end-to-end support platform, integrated software, and ability to customize a partnership that could scale as the program grows. Together, both CIS and IronRod share in the vision of using technology to reduce healthcare costs, improve time efficiencies, and most importantly – provide better patient outcomes.

IronRod’s RPM program will not only be fully integrated with Cardio@Home, but it will also be integrated throughout their regular clinic and virtual care center to ensure a complete continuum of care. “IronRod’s platform and services deliver efficiencies and incremental revenue to CIS, which of course, is important,” said Jude Hebert, Executive Vice President of Nursing Services at CIS. “However, what is critical is their ability to collect, analyze, and understand what RPM data tells you to make proactive decisions and improve patient health outcomes and save lives.”

“We are proud to partner with a leader and a pioneer like the Cardiovascular Institute of the South,” said Andrew Nash, CEO of IronRod. “For nearly 40 years, CIS has been advancing innovation and technology into medical practice. Through our state-of-the-art RPM monitoring, analysis, and processing, we look forward to partnering with CIS to help them meet their goals for managing their patients with hypertension and expand into their a-fib and heart failure management programs.”

Solutions that combine new technology with end-to-end support platforms, like the one offered by IronRod Health and utilized by CIS, save lives and improve the quality of life for millions of patients. Data collected remotely from patients is interpreted and transmitted to clinicians who proactively make care decisions. When managed and handled expertly, remote patient monitoring programs introduce efficiencies that save patients money and more importantly, improve outcomes.

About IronRod Health:
IronRod Health (https://www.ironrod.health/) is the leader and premier provider of end-to-end remote patient monitoring solutions in the United States. IronRod Health provides equipment, personnel, and technology – including proprietary software – to support healthcare providers through remote physiological monitoring, implantable device monitoring, and wearable cardiac monitoring.

The solutions provided by IronRod Health offer better and more efficient care, which contributes to improved outcomes and quality of life for patients.

About Cardiovascular Institute of the South:
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (https://www.cardio.com/) was founded in 1983 by Dr. Craig Walker, who first established the company as a one-physician practice in Houma, Louisiana. At that time, the city was experiencing one of the highest cardiovascular disease mortality rates in the nation. Driven by a desire to serve and heal people in his community, Dr. Walker envisioned CIS as a leader in the development of new techniques and technologies in the treatment of both coronary and peripheral artery diseases.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South is now one of the largest independent cardiovascular practices in the country, with over 60 physicians across 21 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi and 23 additional physicians under management in Chicago, IL.

Company Contact:
Jude Hebert , R.N., BSN, MBA/HCA
Executive Vice President of Nursing Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 985-873-5035 Ext. 5035
Website: https://www.cardio.com/ 

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Brad Timchuk, IronRod Health, 1 888-743-3866 480-540-0225, [email protected], https://www.ironrod.health/

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Walk-in vaccine appointments available at all Harris Teeter Pharmacy locations

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Qualifying customers who receive a vaccine through the Harris Teeter pharmacy will receive a $5 Harris Teeter coupon

MATTHEWS, N.C., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Harris Teeter understands the importance of keeping families and communities healthy going into cold and flu season which is why Harris Teeter is accepting walk-in vaccination appointments throughout the peak of flu season as an added convenience to shoppers. Flu, COVID, pneumonia and RSV vaccinations are available at all Harris Teeter Pharmacy locations. Customers can make an appointment for vaccinations on Harris Teeter’s pharmacy website.

Starting now through Oct. 31, 2023, qualifying customers who receive a vaccine (flu or other) through the Harris Teeter pharmacy will receive a $5 Harris Teeter coupon.

The recently FDA-approved RSV vaccine is available at all pharmacies and eligible patients in select states can receive the vaccine without a prescription. The RSV vaccine is FDA-approved for adults 60 and older and for pregnant people.

“Harris Teeter’s trusted pharmacists remain committed to helping our patients and associates live healthier lives,” said Danna Robinson, Director of Corporate Affairs for Harris Teeter. “We are proud to give our customers a convenient and efficient way to protect their friends, family members and neighbors as we head into cold and flu season.”

About Harris Teeter: For more than 60 years, Harris Teeter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), has enriched lives – one meal, one family, one associate, and one community at a time. Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, Harris Teeter employs 36,000 valued associates across more than 250 stores and 60 fuel centers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, and the District of Columbia.

Media Contact

Paige Pauroso, Harris Teeter, 7048443101, ppauroso@harristeeter.com

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