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Society: Social Services

Harmony Foundation Now In-Network With Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Giving Subscribers Access to 50-Year-Old Addiction Treatment Program

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We are so grateful to be able to serve those feeling particular strain in these times and prepare them to better navigate the challenges of the future with confidence and wellness.


ESTES PARK, Colo. (PRWEB)

Harmony Foundation, a longstanding Colorado-based nonprofit addiction treatment center, has announced that it has partnered with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and is now in-network for their subscribers. This change gives the over 42 million Anthem cardholders more affordable access to the program during the current COVID-19 pandemic, who previously would have to pay a considerable portion of the cost if they wanted to seek the medical detox, residential or intensive outpatient levels (IOP) of care at Harmony.

Anthem has a strong presence in Colorado and Wyoming, two states that drive thousands of phone calls each year to Harmony Foundation from families hoping for treatment at the program or from professionals seeking to refer patients. Established in 1969, Harmony Foundation has helped those with substance use disorders find lifelong sobriety in its secluded mountain setting in Estes Park, Colorado. One year ago this month, expansions helped to provide an IOP level of treatment at its Fort Collins Recovery Center where it also offers activities and support for the recovery community-at-large, regardless of how they found sobriety. Harmony has received the Gold Seal from the Joint Commission, the highest level offered by the global healthcare accreditation body.

Harmony is also a regular partner with universities that send clinical, medical, and pharmaceutical doctoral students to its treatment center for rounds to help provide first-hand experience. Additionally, the campus hosts ongoing lecture events awarding continuing education credits to other licensed professionals in the community.

“In our mission to save lives and provide the treatment necessary for lasting recovery, the Anthem partnership opens the door for so many to access this level of care here,” said Jim Geckler, Harmony Foundation CEO. “We are so grateful to be able to serve those feeling particular strain in these times and prepare them to better navigate the challenges of the future with confidence and wellness.”

 

About Harmony Foundation

Harmony Foundation is a nonprofit alcohol and drug addiction recovery program that serves in a collaborative and respectful treatment environment. Harmony promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual healing, empowering their clients to embark upon the lifelong journey of recovery. Visit https://harmonyfoundationinc.com to learn more.

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Society: Christianity

J. J. Wonderful’s newly released “Have You Ever…?” is an enjoyable tale of farm animals doing things people normally do every day

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“Have You Ever…?”: a heartwarming fable about farm animals who live everyday lives doing human tasks. “Have You Ever…?” is the creation of published author J. J. Wonderful, a young and dedicated writer who lives in a farming community and enjoys animals.

Wonderful shares, “‘Have You Ever…?’ is about farm animals dressing up, eating people food, and doing really silly things. Caution! This book causes uncontrollable laughter!”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, J. J. Wonderful’s new book will surely bring fun to children as they read and become amazed at the farm animals and their humanlike behavior.

This imaginative read is a wonderful and vivid masterpiece that shows the mirthful what-ifs in the animal world.

View the synopsis of “Have You Ever…?” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Have You Ever…?” at traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Have You Ever…?” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Society: Christianity

Gary Panzer’s newly released “Preparing for Christian Warfare” is an insightful book that guides Christians on how to arm their souls during spiritual warfare

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“Preparing for Christian Warfare: Ten Principles That Will Take Your Faith to the Next Level”: an enriching book filled with ten tenets used by the military that can be applied in preparing for spiritual warfare and reinforcing one’s faith and understanding of God and his Word. “Preparing for Christian Warfare: Ten Principles That Will Take Your Faith to the Next Level” is the creation of published author Gary Panzer, a twenty-four-year Memphis Fire Department veteran, firefighter, paramedic, and driver currently assigned to the Airport Rescue Firefighting Division at the Memphis International Airport.

Panzer shares, “Have you ever felt that your faith life is in a rut? That you have hit a plateau in your Christian walk and just can’t seem to push past it? ‘Preparing for Christian Warfare’ gives you ten principles that US Special Operations warriors use to give them the mindset they need in order to do their jobs and be the best in the world at what they do and shows you how to apply these principles to your Christian walk. No matter where you are in your walk with God, this book will help you propel your faith to the next level. ‘Preparing for Christian Warfare’ will challenge you and inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and up your game in preparation for the spiritual battles that lie ahead.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Gary Panzer’s new book is an efficacious tool that aids Christian believers in their journey of faith and as they face the spiritual odds that seek to destroy the soul and their relationship with God.

“Preparing for Christian Warfare: Ten Principles That Will Take Your Faith to the Next Level” allows the readers to attain spiritual fortitude through the application of ten battle principles that can strengthen their faith in God to a higher level.

View the synopsis of “Preparing for Christian Warfare: Ten Principles That Will Take Your Faith to the Next Level” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Preparing for Christian Warfare: Ten Principles That Will Take Your Faith to the Next Level” at traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Preparing for Christian Warfare: Ten Principles That Will Take Your Faith to the Next Level,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

James Scott Farrin Attorney Rick Fleming Re-Elected to NOSSCR Board of Directors

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“We all know that the work that we do is important and that it helps make a difference in the lives of thousands of our fellow citizens,” said NC Social Security Disability Attorney Rick Fleming.


DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB)

Shareholder and head of the Social Security Disability practice at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, Rick Fleming has recently been re-elected to the Board of Directors of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR). He will continue performing his responsibilities as the Fourth and D.C. Circuits Representative of NOSSCR and as a member of the NOSSCR PAC. He has also served as the former chair of NOSSCR’s Distinguished Service Committee and as a member of the Nominations and Elections Committee for the new members of the 2019-20 Board of Directors.

“Each and every one of my colleagues on the staff and the Board of Directors at NOSSCR shares a passion for the work that we do. We all know that the work we do is important and that it helps makes a difference in the lives of thousands of our fellow citizens,” said Mr. Fleming.

NOSSCR is a specialized bar association for those who represent the disabled for Social Security Disability benefits. It advocates for improvements in Social Security Disability programs and works to ensure that the disabled have access to highly qualified representation. The organization provides continuing legal education seminars, supports legislation that assists the disability community, and works together with the Social Security Administration and the courts to ensure that everyone has access to fair and independent adjudications.

“As a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability law, ensuring that the disability community has ready access to highly qualified representation and that the process itself is fair and independent are my primary motivating factors,” said Mr. Fleming.

Mr. Fleming has devoted the past nineteen years to advocating for the disabled. He has extended his reach by also serving the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) as past chair and Executive Committee member of the Disability Advocacy Section and past member of the Board of Governors. The NCAJ has recognized his service with the organization’s Order of Service award each year since the award’s inception.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Mr. Fleming has had an active presence in the Latino community as both an attorney and a speaker at events and on the radio. At the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, he is known for the depth of his Social Security Disability Insurance knowledge as well as his empathetic nature.

“We are proud of Rick’s re-election,” said James S. Farrin, founder and President. “He brings a caring heart, a deep reservoir of knowledge, and a fighting spirit to bear for his clients. These attributes will continue to serve him well in his role on the NOSSCR board.”

Mr. Fleming received his J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law, his B.A. from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and his M.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

ABOUT THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES SCOTT FARRIN

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is one of the largest personal injury firms in North Carolina and has served more than 46,000 injured people since 1997. Many of the firm’s more than 50 accomplished attorneys have won awards and are recognized professionals in their fields. The firm focuses on personal injury, car accidents, workers’ compensation, nursing home abuse, whistleblowing, defective products, eminent domain, mass torts, class actions, and Social Security Disability. Their headquarters is in Durham, North Carolina. Visit farrin.com for more information.

Contact Information:

David Chamberlin

280 S. Mangum Street

Suite 400

Durham, NC 27701

866-900-7078

https://www.farrin.com/

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Society: Christianity

Rick Chupek’s newly released “All That Matters” is an illuminating creation designed to help one live a fulfilling God-centered life

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“All That Matters”: a profound manuscript that leads everyone to the direction of God and illuminates the path that He provides.“All That Matters” is the creation of published author Rick Chupek, a writer with a successful and very blessed life.

Chupek shares, “Heaven or hell for all eternity and there’s nothing in between!

“Are you leading a life worthy of heaven?

“This book will help guide you to:

1) Grow in the knowledge of God

2) Lead a life worthy of the Lord

3) Let go of this sinful world

4) Endure in times of trials

5) Multiply good works

6) Place your past in the trash

7) Recognize Satan and his deceit in our lives

“Defeat all your daily temptations and totally grasp how to follow that difficult narrow path. Never again travel the wide path that Satan invites us to travel by deceiving and blinding us in thinking that it’s the right path.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Rick Chupek’s new book is a thought-provoking read shared to guide everyone in bettering their life as they walk with the Lord and trust Him in leading the way.

View a synopsis of “All That Matters” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “All That Matters” at traditional brick & mortarbookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store,or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “All That Matters,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Society: Christianity

New Autobiography Inspires Readers with Stories of Personal Growth

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Even when he was enduring satanic attacks from the devil, he knew God was there protecting his path.


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French Strother’s book, My Life, God’s Grace and My Visions ($16.49, paperback, 9781498482035; $8.99, ebook, 9781498482042), is available for purchase.

My Life, God’s Grace and My Visions describes the author’s life story of his years growing up in the farming community, experiencing racism at a young age, learning he was a father and raising his family in a godly manner. Even when he was enduring satanic attacks from the devil, he knew God was there protecting his path.

After thirteen adventurous years in Virginia, French Strother moved to Pennsylvania. He experienced supernatural happenings and visions into the spirit world from a very young age. French is a graduate of Delaware Valley College in Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He believes in studying the Word of God along with having a good teacher of the abundance of grace, and the gift of righteousness.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 12,000 titles published to date. My Life, God’s Grace and My Visions is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Society: Christianity

Revolutionizing Marriages Takes Hard Work, but Is Worth The Effort

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My hope and prayers are for every couple to have a joyful and fulfilling marriage.


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John Sharrock’s book, 4 Godly Tools for A Happy Marriage ($11.49, paperback, 9781632211880; $5.99, ebook, 9781632211897), is available for purchase.

4 Godly Tools for A Happy Marriage will help readers grow in love and marriage. Tackling the task of a lifetime marriage is a lifelong task. It’s the hardest job we will ever undertake, but it can be one of the most rewarding efforts we will ever make. Most of us don’t know how to love our spouse “until death us do part.” We need the correct tools, which include:

  • Forgiveness

  • Caring for my spouse’s heart

  • Giving grace, allowing my spouse to be themselves.

  • Keeping a clear account.


These tools can make marriages wonderful.

“My hope and prayers are for every couple to have a joyful and fulfilling marriage,” said Sharrock.

John Sharrock is a former worship leader and preacher. As a straightforward teacher, he uses situational examples that most can relate to their own experience when illustrating concepts.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 12,000 titles published to date. 4 Godly Tools for A Happy Marriage is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Readers Will Learn that God Is Speaking and How to Hear His Voice.

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MT. CARMEL, Ill. (PRWEB)

Mary Jane Fischer’s book, God Speaks to All of Us: Are We Listening? ($15.49, paperback, 9781498489461; $7.99, ebook, 9781498489478), is available for purchase.

God Speaks to All of Us: Are We Listening? has a 5-star rating on Amazon.

Mary Jane Fischer is a graduate of the University of Evansville (1975) with a degree in English and Psychology. She resides in Mt. Carmel, Il. She is also the author of Praying Through First John and Praying Through First Peter. She is the ninth of twelve children. She has four children and sixteen grandchildren, and she has five years of preaching experience. Mary Jane began hearing God speak to her in 1975 and believes God is speaking to all of us all the time.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 12,000 titles published to date. God Speaks to All of Us: Are We Listening? is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Society: Christianity

Continuous Peace Paves the Way For Us to Live the Life That God Intended

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Readers will encounter personal testimony and practical situations through which peace can be developed.


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Dawn Marasco’s book, Continuous Peace: 4 Steps to Living the Life of Peace God Intended ($17.99, paperback, 9781631299261; $8.99, ebook, 9781631299278), is available for purchase.

Continuous Peace: 4 Steps to Living the Life of Peace God Intended will help readers recognize what peace is, where it comes from, what is robbing them of their peace, and how they can keep God’s peace as a way of life.

Readers will encounter personal testimony and practical situations through which peace can be developed. The book contains encouragement through inspiring testimony, biblical teaching, and wisdom which illuminates the 4 Steps to God’s Continuous Peace.

Dawn Marasco has a deep desire to help others to live the life of peace that God intended. She is a Christian woman who was deeply broken, empty, and desperate for God’s peace. She has sought the Lord and over the last twenty-four years has developed a deep walk with Him. Since 1998 she has greatly enjoyed teaching and sharing the God-given treasures that have enriched her own life.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 12,000 titles published to date. Continuous Peace: 4 Steps to Living the Life of Peace God Intended is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Louisiana Association for the Blind and OrCam Technologies Announce Cooperation Agreement

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A woman wearing OrCam MyEye and pointing to the device.

OrCam MyEye is the size of a finger and the only wearable assistive technology that is activated by an intuitive pointing gesture, enabling people who are blind or have low vision to more independentl

With many older and medically compromised members of our community, OrCam’s technology affords opportunities for remote work.


SHREVEPORT, La. (PRWEB)

OrCam Technologies, a leader in personal, AI-driven innovations, and Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.), a private, non-profit community service organization for people who are visually impaired, announced today a cooperative agreement that aims to empower people who are blind and visually impaired in Louisiana and Mississippi with increased independence through OrCam’s AI-driven artificial vision technology.

The cooperation between L.A.B. and OrCam will help introduce OrCam’s pioneering assistive technology to L.A.B. clients to support its use in education and employment settings as well as to generally improve quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired.

“We hope to identify and work with additional clients and vendors to bring this important piece of technology to those who can truly benefit from it. OrCam has the potential to create new opportunities and encourage independence for those with visual impairments by enabling them to better navigate the visual world,” said Audra Muslow-Hicks, VP of Community Services of Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.). “We take a communal approach to service delivery, communicating with people in the eyecare field, their patients and families to educate them on this device and how it can benefit both the individual and their family.”

Muslow-Hicks also noted the benefits of OrCam’s technology during COVID-19 in Louisiana, where case numbers are high. “With many older and medically compromised members of our community, OrCam’s technology affords opportunities for remote work. We have been able to shift our work model to minimize contact between people, while still enabling them to remain productive in a work from home environment.”

OrCam harnesses breakthrough AI-driven computer vision and machine learning to innovate wearable and handheld platforms that provide increased independence to device users, enabling access to any text, printed or digital, in addition to identification of known faces, products, money notes and colors. Magnetically mounted on the wearer’s eyeglass frames – allowing for hands-free use – OrCam MyEye is the size of a finger and the only wearable assistive technology that is activated by an intuitive pointing gesture, enabling people who are blind or have low vision to more independently study, work and perform daily activities. The device does not require the use of a smartphone or Wi-Fi, resulting in real time audio communication while ensuring data privacy.

“We are proud to cooperate with L.A.B., an organization which has tirelessly supported people with visual impairments through training, services and employment since 1927, and is gradually expanding its reach across the southern U.S.,” said Tzahi Israel, OrCam Technologies VP of Global Sales. “Joining forces with L.A.B. will help facilitate our efforts to enhance independence and accessibility for those who are blind or visually impaired throughout the areas where L.A.B. is active. We are honored to aid the association in its commitment to reduce the 70 percent unemployment rate of those with visual impairments.”

About OrCam Technologies: OrCam Technologies, a leader in personal, wearable AI platforms, was jointly founded in 2010 by Israeli innovators Prof. Amnon Shashua and Mr. Ziv Aviram, who are also the Co-founders of Mobileye (now an Intel company), the collision avoidance system leader and autonomous driving innovator. Inspired by this development of groundbreaking artificial vision technology that supports safer driving, OrCam harnesses AI-driven computer vision to provide increased independence to people who are blind or visually impaired, are hearing impaired, have reading challenges, and for other populations. The company’s flagship OrCam MyEye assistive technology device was named to the TIME Best Inventions of 2019 list.

For more information: http://www.orcam.com and YouTube and follow OrCam on Facebook and Twitter.

About Louisiana Association for the Blind: Established in 1927, Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B) is a private, non-profit community service organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people who are visually impaired through training, services and employment. As a part of National Industries for the Blind (NIB), L.A.B participates in the nation’s AbilityOne Program, providing recycled content copy paper and 3M Safety-Walk nonskid material to the federal government, made by Americans with visual or severe disabilities in Shreveport, LA. Follow L.A.B. on Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn.

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