DuPont Expands Territories for Interconnect Solutions Chemistries and Riston® Distributors


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ECEMS and Tritek are partners that align with DuPont’s value proposition of providing best-in-class service and support to our customers. They have a long history with our product lines and are a natural fit to support us into the future as the new DuPont.

DuPont Interconnect Solutions announced today that it is expanding the territory for two of its North American distributors.

Effective October 1, 2019, East Coast Electronic Materials Supply LLC (ECEMS) will become the distributor for the Eastern region of the United States and Eastern Canada for DuPont’s Interconnect Solutions’ chemistry product lines. Simultaneously, Tritek will become the distributor for the Western region of the United States and Western Canada for DuPont’s Interconnect Solutions’ chemistry product lines. Both ECEMS and Tritek will also be supporting DuPont™ Riston® products at selected accounts within their expanded territories.

“ECEMS and Tritek are partners that align with DuPont’s value proposition of providing best-in-class service and support to our customers. They have a long history with our product lines and are a natural fit to support us into the future as the new DuPont,” said Andy Kannurpatti, West Business Leader, DuPont Interconnect Solutions.

“ECEMS is committed to this industry and we recognize that change is an integral part of what it takes to be the value-added partner that our customers and our vendors need,” said John Robinson, President, ECEMS. “We are excited by the opportunity to grow our relationship with DuPont. By aligning more fully with DuPont we are able to leverage our strength in Technical Service and Logistics to meet the varied needs of our customers as the industry continues to change.”

“Tritek is looking forward to our expanded roll with a world-class company, DuPont Interconnect Solutions,” said Bill Seles, President, Tritek. “Our reputation for customer service and support has been our hallmark for the past 28 years. Tritek’s approach to our customers is yield driven so our partners get the best value proposition for their businesses. We are truly excited about this new opportunity to expand our brand.”

This announcement does not change or impact current distribution channels managed by Insulectro, Allen Woods, Etchomatic, Photo Chem and Matrix.

About ECEMS

East Coast Electronic Material Supply, as a principal distributor for DuPont, Hubbard Hall, AGFA, and Kyocera, supports over 250 customers across a variety of businesses, including Research and Development, Aerospace, Military, Photovoltaics, Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing, Chemical Milling, and General Metal Finishing. Our sales and service people have decades of experience in the industries we serve and are a valuable resource ready to answer all your technical questions and fulfill your product support needs. For more information please visit https://www.ecems.net.

About Tritek

Tritek Circuit Products is a full-service materials and equipment distributor to the Printed Circuit and Chemical Milling Industries. Started in 1991 Tritek continues to strive to meet our customers’ expectations and establish process driven results. For more information please visit http://www.tritekcp.com/.

About DuPont Electronics & Imaging

DuPont Electronics & Imaging is a global supplier of materials and technologies serving the semiconductor, advanced chip packaging, circuit board, electronic and industrial finishing, display, and digital and flexographic printing industries. From advanced technology centers worldwide, teams of talented research scientists and application experts work closely with customers, providing solutions, products and technical service to enable next-generation technologies. More information about DuPont Electronics & Imaging can be found on our electronic solutions and advanced printing websites.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food, and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com/.

DuPont™, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ™, ℠ or ® are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted.

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2020 Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced


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“We are proud to honor the legacies of these amazing athletes, who inspired our nation both on and off the water,” said USA-WWF Executive Director Tracy Mattes. “Their accomplishments and shining examples will live on to inspire future generations.”

Wakeboard athlete Shaun Murray, water ski athlete Mandy Nightingale and adaptive water ski athlete Joe Ray will be formally enshrined at the 38th Annual USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, May 2 at Walt Disney’s newly designed Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla.

“We are proud to honor the legacies of these amazing athletes, who inspired our nation both on and off the water,” said USA-WWF Executive Director Tracy Mattes. “Their accomplishments and shining examples will live on to inspire future generations.”

USA-WWF has partnered with Walt Disney World to create the Oscars of water skiing & wake sports. From the red-carpet arrivals to the lavish induction ceremony, it will certainly be a night filled with inspiration & magic as we celebrate the sports highest honor.

Congratulations Shaun, Mandy & Joe!

Shaun Murray

Murray was a four-time world champion wakeboarder. He was born on April 28, 1976 in Mission Viejo, Calif., and started water skiing at the age of 8. In 1988, he moved with his family to Lake St. Louis, Mo., where he honed his skills as a member of the Lake St. Louis Water Ski Club. After graduating from high school, he moved to Florida to compete for the Florida Southern College water ski team and teach water skiing at the Benzel Ski School. His wakeboarding career started in 1995 and was full of innovation and accomplishment, including many pro tour and world championship titles. Murray invented several wakeboard tricks, including the Bel Air, Tweety Bird, Square Raley, Crook, Crow 5, Heelside frontside and more. He promoted his own “Backyard Tour” with pro rider and friend Gerry Nunn; has been featured in many wakeboard movies, magazine and television pieces; created his own wakeboard instructional series entitled “Detention;” and was the star of his own video game, Wakeboarding Unleashed. In the summer of 2004, Murray dislocated his knee while riding. He tore his ACL, PCL, and MCL. After reconstructive surgery he was told he might not ride again. But, just months later he was back riding. He helped develop signature products that include boats, wakeboards, life jackets, wet suits and clothing lines. Murray was the first wakeboarder to land a 900 (Regular Heelside) in a competition, and he is the only rider ever to hold World, Pro Tour and National Championship titles at once.

Mandy Nightingale

While considered a formidable three-event water ski athlete, Nightingale was one of the greatest trick skiers of her era, winning back-to-back world championships in 2003 and 2005, and establishing a world record of 8,740 points in 2006. She was a five-time champion of the U.S. Open and two-time champion of the Masters. She was named USA Water Ski & Wake Sports’ Female Athlete of the Year in 2007 when she competed on two U.S. water ski teams and collected four individual medals in the process. She also won women’s tricks title that year at the Australian Open and U.S. Open and swept both events of the IWWF Water Ski World Cup. At the 2007 Pan American Games, she earned the silver medal in tricks and bronze medals in slalom and jumping. At the 2007 Water Ski World Championships, she was the lone U.S. team member to win an individual medal, earning the bronze in tricks.

Joe Ray

Ray announced his retirement from competition at age 59 following the conclusion of the 2017 Disabled Water Ski World Championships. Competing in the MP2 Division from 1998-2016, Ray won 34 gold medals, seven silver medals and four bronze medals at the U.S. Disabled Water Ski National Championships. He was a 10-time national MP2 overall champion. As a nine-time member of the U.S. Disabled Water Ski Team, he won 13 gold medals, six silver medals and five bronze medals at the Disabled Water Ski World Championships. He was a three-time world MP2 overall champion and a member of five gold-medal winning U.S. Disabled Water Ski Teams. He set six MP2 world slalom records and he was the first MP2 water skier to run the outer course. At the only two Disabled Pan American Championships held, he won the overall gold medal both times in Seated Men. He was a six-time recipient of the Water Skiers with Disabilities Association’s Male Athlete of the Year award.

About the Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame

The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor and perpetuate the names and accomplishments of skiers, riders, pioneers and officials whose dedication and competitive achievements at national and international levels have brought lasting fame to the sport of water skiing. Four categories of membership have been approved by the USA Water Ski Foundation board of trustees: competitors in water skiing and wake sports, including participants in traditional water skiing, wakeboarding, show skiing, barefoot skiing, ski racing and any other nationally competitive individual discipline recognized by USA Water Ski & Wake Sports and approved by the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation board of trustees; water ski and wake sports pioneers; officials; and show skiing. For eligibility requirements and more information, visit the official website of the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation: http://www.usa-wwf.org

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The Conference Forum Announces Immuno-Oncology 360° (IO360°) Summit Early 2020 Keynotes and Notable Speakers


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What makes IO360° so important is that it joins cancer expertise from clinical, business, regulatory, academic and nonprofit communities together with the goal of advancing treatments to enable a patient’s immune system to eradicate cancer faster.

The Conference Forum has announced that the 6th annual IO360°: Immuno-Oncology 360° Summit will take place on February 26 – 28, 2020 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel in New York City, NY, with a full day dedicated to Cell & Gene Therapy for Solid Tumors on February 27.

The opening keynotes include IO pioneers and entrepreneurs, Carl June, MD, Director, Center for Cellular Immunotherapies at the Perelman School of Medicine; UPenn and Arie Belldegrun, MD, Executive Chair and Co-founder, Allogene who will address T-cell and CAR-T therapy advancements.

The most prestigious analyst in IO, Andrew Baum, MD, Head of Global Healthcare and Managing Director, Equity Research for Citi will deliver the financial opening keynote on the Evolution and Forecast of the IO Space.

Delivering a cornerstone presentation on New Scientific Frontiers in Cell Therapies for Solid Tumors will be immunotherapy expert Crystal Mackall, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine and Director of the Stanford Center for Cancer Cell Therapy at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Peter Marks, MD, PhD, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, FDA will be leading a panel discussion on the Evolution of Regulatory Policy for Cell & Gene Therapy.

Joining the program as the 2020 guest keynote is cancer veteran and advocate Jane Perlmutter, PhD, who will participate in a fireside chat to share her remarkable journey with immunotherapy.

New leadership to IO360° includes:


  • Charles Drake, MD, PhD, Columbia University Medical Center
  • Stephanie Goff, MD, National Cancer Institute
  • Stephan Grupp, MD, PhD, Children’s Hospital Of Pennsylvania (CHOP)
  • Ramy Ibrahim, MD, Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy
  • Beth Metzheiser, BMS
  • Annette Schmid, MD, Takeda
  • Aiman Shalabi, PharmD, GSK
  • Martin Stumpe, PhD, Tempus
  • Roman Yelensky, PhD, Gritstone Oncology


Amongst many more

With more than 80 IO topics covered, IO360° is divided into the following plenaries with data presentations and panel discussions on Discovery and Preclinical Science, Translational Science, Clinical Developments, Bispecifics, Biomarkers and Diagnostics, Clinical Operations, AI for Cancer Immunotherapy, Imaging Aspects, Business Developments, and Emerging Technologies.

For the first time, IO360° 2020 features a day dedicated to Cell and Gene Therapy with a focus on solid tumors to take place on February 27. Chairing the Cell & Gene Therapy day will be Aiman Shalabi, PharmD, Vice President of R&D, Cell and Gene Therapies for GSK and will lead the program in addressing the following topics: Landscape and Evolution of the Cell & Gene Therapy Marketplace, New Scientific Frontiers in Cell Therapies for Solid Tumors, Cell Therapy Pivotal Pharma Developments for Solid Tumors, Current and Future Innovations Toward GMP Manufacturing of CAR and TCR Engineered T cells, FDA Led Session on the Evolution of Regulatory Policy for Cell & Gene Therapy, New Collaborative Development Paradigms for Cell Therapies and Cell & Gene Therapy Debates.

“Developing immuno-oncology treatments for patients that could become the standard of care across a wide variety of cancers is still a complex challenge,” said Kate Woda, Director, IO360°. “What makes IO360° so important is that it joins cancer expertise from clinical, business, regulatory, academic and nonprofit communities together with the goal of advancing treatments to enable a patient’s immune system to eradicate cancer faster.”

IO360° will also feature extensive networking opportunities and includes one-on-one partnering to help facilitate business meetings and additional collaborations.

To learn more please visit theconferenceforum.org

About Immuno-Oncology 360˚:

Immuno-Oncology (IO) 360° is the premier meeting across all stakeholders in IO, addressing the rapid advancements of clinical, scientific and business developments of IO in one setting to help develop therapeutics for a wider range of cancers at an accelerated rate. Guided by lead advisors Axel Hoos, MD, PhD, SVP of Oncology R&D, GSK, James Gulley, MD, PhD, Head of Immunotherapy Section and Director of Medical Oncology Service at the Office of the Clinical Director, Center for Cancer Research, NCI, Priti Hegde, MD, Chief Scientific Officer, Foundation Medicine, Andrew Baum, MD, Head of Global Healthcare and Managing Director, Equity Research, Citi, Dan Chen, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, IGM Biosciences, Jacqueline Karmel, Principal International Scientific Director, Roche and Ian McCaffery, VP, Oncology Translational Science, Janssen. The three-day summit features ten plenary sessions, a dedicated day to Cell & Gene Therapy, over 120 speakers and more than ten hours of networking. There will be over 500 attendees representing pharma, biotechs, academia, research organizations, business development and the IO investment community.

About the Conference Forum:

The Conference Forum is a life science industry research firm that develops conferences primarily around how to get therapeutics to patients faster. They examine and challenge the complex ecosystem of drug development and delivery, bringing ideas together from a variety of sources to help advance clinical research with common goals that are patient-focused. They are committed to creating the best content, exchange of ideas and solutions among peers, as well as providing high quality networking.



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Nexus Names New Leadership to Drive Innovation in Mental Health Services


Nationally, there is a large gap in mental health care for families…Margaret’s extensive background makes her well-positioned to identify the needs of our communities and help creatively build service lines that can meet families where they live.

Nexus, a nonprofit organization providing mental health services to families, has hired Margaret Vimont as Vice President of Strategy and Service Development and Scott McGuire as Chief Financial Officer.

Margaret Vimont, LCSW, steps into the newly created position of Vice President of Strategy and Service Development, to focus on identification, growth and implementation of community-based programs to add to Nexus service offerings.

Dr. Michelle K. Murray, Nexus President and CEO, stated, “Nationally, there is a large gap in mental health care for families, whether that’s due to a shrinking workforce, an overflow of clients, lack of insurance coverage or other obstacles. Margaret’s extensive background makes her well-positioned to identify the needs of our communities and help creatively build service lines that can meet families where they live.”

Vimont has a 30-year career dedicated to leading youth and family service programs in mental health services, residential and foster care, workforce development, early childhood services, services to people with disabilities, and community-based programs related to both prevention and child welfare. She most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of One Hope United, and prior to that, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS).

Vimont served on the board of directors for the Association of Children’s Residential Centers and acted as Board President from 2009 to 2011. She has represented JCFS, One Hope United, and the private sector on Illinois’ Child Welfare Advisory Committee and on subcommittees for over 10 years. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, as well as an Advance Clinical Practice Certificate from the University of Chicago.

Scott McGuire has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for Nexus. Scott brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Ecumen, one of the nation’s largest non-profit senior living providers. Prior to that, McGuire worked at Sysco Corporation as Market CFO and Vice President of Finance.

“Scott brings extensive financial, operational, and strategic experience. This will be a huge asset to Nexus as we continue to grow, develop partnerships and further our mission of positively impacting more families through our services.” says Murray.

Since Murray took over as CEO in June 2018, she has moved Nexus into a stronger position to innovatively address the growing need for community-based family mental health services. In addition to adding key positions to her leadership team, Murray has extended Nexus’s service reach through key partnerships, most recently with Family Adolescence and Child Therapy Services (FACTS).

About Nexus:

Nexus, a national nonprofit organization based in Minnesota, has a 45-year history of serving children, youth, and families through Community Mental Health Services, Education Programs, Foster Care/Adoption, and Residential Treatment Programs. In 2018, Nexus provided these services to over 3,500 children and their families. The nonprofit has sites and affiliates in Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, and North Dakota. Nexus programs consist of Gerard Academy, Indian Oaks Academy, Kindred Family Focus, Mille Lacs Academy, Nexus Glen Lake, Onarga Academy, PATH of North Dakota, Woodbourne Center, and FACTS.

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How Many Car Insurance Quotes Are Necessary For A Fair Comparison?


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“It is important for drivers to obtain as many quotes possible before comparing prices. Brokerage websites are the ideal tool to help the drivers in this matter”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains what advantages are gained by using free online car insurance quotes.

For more info and free quotes online, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/how-many-quotes-should-you-get-before-comparing-prices/

Online insurance quotes are free, convenient, and available to anyone. These factors lead to an increase in popularity for brokerage websites. In order to obtain online quotes, drivers have to complete an online form with correct information.

Many people wonder how many quotes they need before they start comparing offers. Usually, ten quotes are enough for most drivers that want to compare prices.

Drivers that obtain quotes directly from the car insurance websites, can obtain five, maybe six insurance quotes per hour. The more quotes a driver acquires, the higher are the chances to find better car insurance deals. Most people will start comparing prices after they obtained five quotes.

Drivers can choose to obtain online quotes with the help of brokerage websites. These sites have the advantage of displaying multiple offers from various insurance companies in just one search.

It is important for drivers, to always buy the minimum requirements imposed by the law. Drivers should check the state’s department of insurance website, or consult an insurance agent to find out the minimum requirements. Drivers that don’t carry the minimum required coverage, can expect to be penalized with fines or have their license suspended.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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John Guilfoyle Named Director of Technology and Innovation at Stanley Consultants


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John Guilfoyle named director of technology and innovation at Stanley Consultants.

“John will help us with the ability to offer practical, agile and actionable ways that help our clients, communities and employees tackle real problems in an increasingly fast-paced, changing world.” – Kate Harris, CEO, Stanley Consultants.

Stanley Consultants, a worldwide provider of engineering, environmental and construction services, named John Guilfoyle director of technology and innovation. Guilfoyle is charged with executing the firm’s digital delivery strategy as part of the overall goal to improve the client experience and accelerate profitable growth, Chief Executive Officer Kate Harris said.

“John brings an outstanding and unusual combination of practical, customer-centric thinking,” Harris said. “He will help us with the ability to offer practical, agile and actionable ways that help our clients, communities and employees tackle real problems in an increasingly fast-paced, changing world.”

With over 20 years serving in government agencies, cities, utilities and other engineering consulting firms, Guilfoyle helped communities and businesses throughout the world accelerate innovation and technological growth. Prior to joining Stanley Consultants, he was executive vice president and director of the integrated utility planning practice at Westin Technology Solutions. Guilfoyle will work out of the employee-owned company’s Broomfield office, reporting to Harris.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Stanley Consultants as the company starts on its journey of digital transformation, working with our staff to develop and deliver innovative solutions that will help our clients become smarter, more effective organizations,” Guilfoyle said.

The company’s digital delivery strategy is to embed technology, data, media and analytics in its processes and solutions. Working in partnership with the shared services unit, Guilfoyle will advise on both emerging trends and core technologies across all markets, as well as help improve internal efficiency and effectiveness. He will also lead and advise technology and innovation advocates and experts, including the firm’s young professionals group.

“Hiring John is part of the belief that tackling engineering problems in ways that create the best outcomes and experiences requires us to harness the full extent of the world’s resources,” Harris added. “These resources include the effective and efficient combination of technology, data, media and analytics.”

About Stanley Consultants

Stanley Consultants provides program management, planning, engineering, environmental and construction services worldwide. Recognized for its commitment to client service and a passion to make a difference, Stanley Consultants brings global knowledge, experience and capabilities to serve federal, municipal and industrial clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Since 1913, Stanley Consultants has successfully completed more than 25,000 engagements in all 50 states, U.S. territories, and in 110 countries. For more information on Stanley Consultants, please visit http://www.stanleyconsultants.com.

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Comagine Health participates in study to reduce the risk of post-incarceration opioid overdose in women


“We know from experiences in other states, that women are at a significantly higher risk of opioid overdose compared to their male counterparts,” says Elizabeth Needham Waddell, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health.

More than 75 percent of incarcerated women in Oregon’s state prison system require treatment for a substance use disorder. Further, according to Elizabeth Needham Waddell, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, opioid overdose is a leading cause of death following prison release.

“We know from experiences in other states, that women are at a significantly higher risk of opioid overdose compared to their male counterparts,” she says. “Especially in the first few weeks following their release.”

While sex-related differences specific to overdose risk in incarcerated adults are not yet fully understood, there are multiple individual and social factors to consider, Waddell explains. For example, compared with incarcerated men, women have higher rates of substance use disorders and co-occurring medical and mental health conditions. Limited access to treatment, supportive social networks and affordable housing also are related to overdose risk.

“When these factors aren’t considered, and effective links to treatment and recovery support services are not provided prior to release from prison, women are not set up for success in the community and are more likely to return to substance use,” Waddell says. “We need to offer an appropriate continuum of treatment and recovery support that starts before their release.”

Introducing ROAR

Waddell is collaborating with researchers in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, OHSU School of Medicine, the Oregon State University/OHSU College of Pharmacy and Comagine Health in conducting a three-year pilot study to evaluate a new opioid overdose prevention program called Reducing Overdose After Release from Incarceration, or ROAR.

Comagine Health is providing support to certified recovery mentors from CODA and Bridgeway Recovery Services and leading data collection efforts, which include baseline surveys collected prior to release from Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, follow-up surveys collected three and six months after release, and qualitative interviews collected three months after release.

Launched in June 2019 in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Corrections, ROAR is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of incarcerated women diagnosed with moderate to severe opioid use disorder. The program, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has already recruited more than 20 participants.

Certified recovery mentor Morgan Nelson works with a number of them. Nelson, formerly incarcerated herself, works for ROAR program partner Bridgeway Recovery Services. She credits a five-year stint in the state prison system with saving her life.

“Many incarcerated women have the odds stacked up against them from the beginning of their time in prison: mental health, addiction and minimal support,” she says. “The experience of being released from prison can be incredibly overwhelming and emotional. It is a realization that the world continued on without you. That children have grown older, that simple things like banking or shopping can be hard in so many ways.”

Nelson believes ROAR can set women up for success and help ease the stressful transition back to their community.

“Now, as a mentor, I get to build relationships with women with similar experiences to mine,” she says. “The combination of substance use disorder treatment and a mentor’s ability to relate to the challenges of incarceration create a support system that can help to normalize the emotions they are experiencing around release.”

The ROAR experience

A cross-disciplinary approach, ROAR combines initiation of medication and peer support with an ongoing link to community substance use disorder treatment, prior to release.

In the month before leaving Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, Oregon’s only women’s prison, program participants connect with certified recovery mentors via “reach-in” visits, which help to prepare participants to enter community-based treatment. The visits also help to educate adults in custody about the importance of carrying a nasal naloxone overdose rescue kit, commonly known as Narcan, upon release. All participants are released with Narcan rescue kits provided by the project.

Women who elect to participate in the ROAR pilot study receive an injection of extended release naltrexone from a correctional health services provider in the week prior to release. Extended-release naltrexone is an opioid antagonist drug that can block the effects of opioids for up to four weeks, as well as provide overdose protection.

Following incarceration, a certified recovery mentor will help the study participant connect to substance use disorder treatment and provide support for treatment retention and ongoing recovery efforts. Participants can work with their health care providers at partnering treatment recovery facilities, CODA and Bridgeway Recovery Services, to continue extended-release naltrexone or explore alternative treatments.

Tracking ROAR impacts

Working with Oregon’s Department of Corrections, Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority, Waddell and colleagues will use vital statistics, hospital and Medicaid data interviews to assess the pilot project’s impact on overdose rates among participants in four Oregon counties — Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah and Washington — compared with women released in the rest of the state. Insights obtained from the participants will help the research team assess feasibility and acceptability of scaling up the project in future years.

“We’ll follow these women to learn about their experiences in the program, conducting interviews with them as well as their mentors and clinicians, for six months after their release,” says Waddell, who hopes to involve 100 participants in the program over the next 18 months.

She and the research team hope to see a reduction in overdose rates, and, together with the Department of Corrections, identify concrete, feasible strategies for scaling up the program to reach both men and women incarcerated in Oregon and other states. Results are anticipated 2022.

This work is funded by a $2 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (grant: 1 R01CE003008-01-00). Study partners include OHSU, PSU, Oregon State University, Oregon Department of Corrections, Comagine Health, CODA, Inc. and Bridgeway Recovery Services.

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About Comagine Health

Comagine Health, formerly Qualis Health and HealthInsight, works collaboratively with patients, providers, payers and other stakeholders to reimagine, redesign and implement sustainable improvements in the health care system. As a trusted, neutral party, we work in our communities to address key, complex health and health care delivery problems. In all our engagements and initiatives, we draw upon our expertise in quality improvement, care management, health information technology, analytics and research. We invite our partners and communities to work with us to improve health and redesign the health care delivery system. For more information, please visit http://comagine.org.



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Netflix Reality Series Highlights the Benefits of a More Personalized Approach to Medicine, says Dr. Michael Farzam of House Call Doctor Los Angeles


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Modern mobile medicine offers the most commonly performed medical tests.

Medical quandaries can usually be avoided when a doctor is allowed to take a little extra time and is able to see patients in their regular environment.

An August 20 article on USA Today reports on Netflix’s new series “Diagnosis,” which follows seven real-life medical cases in which patients were misdiagnosed and better diagnoses are being sought. Some of the featured patients cite a lack of empathy from prior healthcare providers and even alleged that prejudices and pre-judgments of various types may have led to hasty and inaccurate conclusions by physicians under undue time pressures. Dr. Michael Farzam of House Call Doctor Los Angeles says that medical quandaries can usually be avoided when a doctor is allowed to take a little extra time and is able to see patients in their regular environment.

Dr. Farzam notes that a house call from a 24-hour doctor offers personalized and intimate care that most busy medical clinics simply do not have the time or resources to provide. He adds that, when doctors take the time to get to know their patients’ overall situation, they and their patients are much more likely to find a successful solution together. He adds that meeting patients at home can often provide additional clues about a patients’ lifestyle that can lead to a more comprehensive and accurate diagnosis.

With today’s advances in medical technology, many of the capabilities that have made modern medicine so successful are now portable, Dr. Farzam adds. Patients can expect nearly all of the most commonly used tools, such as blood and urine tests, X-rays, and ultrasounds. He also notes that in most cases, a house call doctor can arrive within an hour of being called—comparable, if not much faster than a typical emergency room visit and, depending on the situation, very possibly at a lower cost to the patient.

Patients who receive a house call doctor can do so from the comfort of their home, office, or virtually anywhere that is conducive to a medical examination, says Dr. Farzam. He notes that this also reduces the risk of being exposed to illnesses in a crowded waiting room and presents an option for those who may be facing multiple health issues that make getting to and from doctors’ offices difficult.

The board-certified internist adds that a house call doctor is capable of treating virtually all of the ailments that patients may suffer that are not immediately life-threatening. This can include conditions ranging from simple upper respiratory infections and flu to chronic issues, minor injuries, various infections, allergies, and more. In short, the doctor adds, most patients can expect the same level of treatment as a fully equipped medical office but with more personal attention and without the hassle or stress of staying in a crowded waiting room.

For more information, readers can get in touch with Hose Call Doctor Los Angeles by visiting its website at https://www.housecalldoctorla.com/ or by calling (310) 849-7991.

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A Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange


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“I am delighted to share my expertise on open innovation,“ said Lucas-Conwell, “which is the lifeblood of future success. across industries ranging from Agtech to space commercialization.”

CSIRO US, Australia’s pre-eminent national science organization, today announced that Susan Lucas-Conwell, Executive Vice President CSIRO US, will be speaking at the Frost & Sullivan Growth, Innovation and Leadership Summit on September 17, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa.

This 15th Anniversary Growth, Innovation and Leadership: A Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange will focus on how innovation will drive growth and revolutionize the workforce, customer engagement and strategies in the digital future. Drawing on her deep expertise in Global 1000 corporate innovation and venturing, Lucas-Conwell will lead a discussion on “Where Ventures are Venturing” with ATX Ventures, Baird Capital, Dreamit Ventures, gener8tor, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures LLC, and S3 Ventures.

“We are seeing that cross-industry innovation is the primary source for digital disruption and the enabling technology behind it. Entire markets are being redefined and reshaped from one day to the next,” said Lori Salazar Strubhart, Senior Vice President, Business Financial Services, Frost & Sullivan. “Alternative strategies around diverse VC investing models, gut versus data investing to IPO versus mega-investing, and the number of capital sources and opportunities for funding are on the rise. Now entrepreneurs have more options to go direct. Corporate and private equity firms are listening, too. This session will be extremely insightful from the VC perspective.”

Lucas-Conwell opened CSIRO’s North American innovation center in Silicon Valley in 2017. She is a member of Frost & Sullivan’s Growth Innovation Leadership Council, an independent Board Director and NACD Fellow recognized for her successful track record of driving innovation and accelerating revenue growth.

“I am delighted to share my expertise on open innovation,“ said Lucas-Conwell, “which is the lifeblood of future success across industries ranging from Agtech to space commercialization. At CSIRO US we work with global leaders to solve the world’s greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.”

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New BullGuard Commissioned Study Reveals Substantial Gaps Between Privacy Concerns And Actual Behaviors Of American, British and German Consumers


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BullGuard makes it simple to protect everything in your digital life – from your data, your identity, your privacy and your smart home.

“Accessing public Wi-Fi without the use of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), is akin to driving your car without insurance — sooner or later you’re going to end up paying the price for being negligent,” said Paul Lipman, CEO, BullGuard

Amid ongoing identity theft and privacy-related breaches, new research published today by cybersecurity company, BullGuard, revealed substantial gaps between consumers’ privacy concerns and their actual behaviors. The study shows 53% of Americans, 48% of Brits and 62% of Germans are concerned about privacy, but 74% of Americans, 80% of Brits, and 86% of Germans don’t use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) when accessing public Wi-Fi, with convenience trumping privacy and security risks in their rush to get online. A VPN empowers consumers with a highly effective, easy way to safeguard themselves when using public Wi-Fi from their smartphone, tablet or laptop, and adds an extra layer of security and privacy when used on the home network.

Unbeknownst to most consumers, hackers can easily spoof and set up malicious open Wi-Fi networks that appear to be legitimate (e.g. ‘Free Airport Wi-Fi’), but in fact intercept and record all network traffic, including people’s intimate personal data, and allow fraudsters to steal usernames, passwords, credit card details, bank account information and more. Alarmingly, approximately one in five Americans (19%) used a credit card while connected to public Wi-Fi, 17% of Brits performed online banking, and 14% of Germans accessed an insecure website — even though 53% of Americans, 48% of Brits and 62% of Germans believe their data is not secure while on a public Wi-Fi network and two-thirds of all survey respondents stated they are most worried about their banking information being hacked and stolen.

“Consumers are playing Russian Roulette with their personal data and privacy, opting for convenience over safety when using public Wi-Fi,” said Paul Lipman, CEO of BullGuard. “The research findings clearly indicate that Americans, Brits, and Germans do not feel safe online, yet they are ignoring their fears and risking financial theft, identity theft, account fraud and more in their quest to use public Wi-Fi. Accessing public Wi-Fi without the use of a VPN is akin to driving your car without insurance – sooner or later you’re going to end up paying the price for being negligent.”

The research also revealed 48% of Americans, 62% of Brits and 69% of Germans are only using antivirus (AV) software to protect their online information on their home Wi-Fi. AV software prevents, detects and removes malware and helps protect users from other threats such as ransomware, malicious URLs, phishing scams, botnet DDoS attacks and more, but it does not hide a consumer’s origin IP address or prevent others – including ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and government organizations – from monitoring a consumer’s online browsing activity, including what websites they visit, what they download or what services and applications they use.

“A disconnect currently exists in the minds of consumers between the benefits and differences of AV software and VPN. The research findings indicate a need to educate consumers that VPN is not simply a useful tool for streaming geo-locked content, but an integral component to safeguard their overall online security and privacy,” stated Lipman. “While antivirus software is essential for detecting and removing malware from your PC, smartphone and tablet devices, it offers no protection from having your personal data intercepted by a malicious hotspot or blocking your ISP from monitoring your online browsing activity.”

Additionally, a significant number of individuals (19% of Americans, 12% of Brits and 7% of Germans, respectively) use no additional methods and rely solely on their ISP and browser to keep their online information private and secure. This despite results that show consumers believe the following entities are tracking their online activities:

1.    Search engines such as Google (56% Americans, 63% Brits and 71% Germans)

2.    Internet Browser (51% Americans, 57% Brits and 57% Germans)

3.    Internet Service Provider (53% Americans, 58% Brits and 44% Germans)

4.    Online retailers like Amazon (46% Americans, 54% Brits and 61% Germans)

5.    Social media platforms such as Facebook (55% Americans and 62% Brits)*

6.    Messenger apps such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp (42% Americans and 51% Brits)*

7.    Social media platforms and messengers, e.g. Facebook and WhatsApp (65% Germans)**

8.    US government (52% Americans and 36% Brits)*

9.    UK government (15% Americans and 55% Brits)*

10.    German government (34% Germans)**


  • US and UK only; **Germany only

The BullGuard commissioned survey was conducted in August 2019 and queried a total of 5,000 adult consumers across the US, the UK, and Germany (2000 each in the US and UK, and 1000 in Germany). A press kit including graphs, charts, logos and other assets related to the research study can be accessed here. Journalists who are interested in the raw data, please contact bullguard@wearemgp.com.

About BullGuard

BullGuard is a multi-award winning, consumer cybersecurity company. We make it simple to protect everything in your digital life – from your data, your identity and your Smart Home. The BullGuard product portfolio extends to PCs, tablets and smartphone protection, and includes internet security, comprehensive mobile security, 24/7 identity protection and VPN, which provides the highest levels of privacy and protection. BullGuard released the world’s first IoT vulnerability scanner and leads the consumer cybersecurity industry in providing continuous innovation. Dojo by BullGuard is an award-winning intelligent defense system and service that provides the highest level of protection to consumers across all of their connected devices and smart homes. Dojo by BullGuard is the cornerstone of a Smart Home, ensuring a connected world where every consumer in every home, is smart, safe and protected. Follow us on Twitter @BullGuard, like us on Facebook at BullGuard, or learn more at https://www.bullguard.com.

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