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TriageLogic Announces Ebook on Telehealth Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 10, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

TriageLogic has released a study they conducted of their telehealth nurse system during the COVID-19 pandemic that analyzes caller data, protocols used, and care advice. The study sheds light on general changes in patient behavior during the outbreak and the efficacy of telehealth care in the modern medical age.

Telehealth Trends During COVID-19

TriageLogic has released a study they conducted of their telehealth nurse system during the COVID-19 pandemic that analyzes caller data, protocols used, and general changes in patient behavior to shed light on the efficacy of remote care in the modern medical age.

COVID-19 altered many patients’ perceptions of healthcare. So much of the population was afraid of contracting the virus, and this fear was exacerbated by the potential risk of exposure in a hospital setting. As a result, the telehealth nurse system took on a critical role in not only helping patients determine the circumstances under which they should seek emergency treatment but also in slowing the spread of the infection. TriageLogic already had experience providing excellent homecare advice to patients, scheduling telehealth appointments, and directing emergency cases to the appropriate providers, and these only became more important during the pandemic. In order to evaluate how those patients’ needs changed, the company reviewed patient demographics, medical conditions, and outcomes reported through their nurse triage call center from January to October of 2020. The resulting data is published in their ebook titled “2020 Telehealth Trends During COVID-19”

It supports the assertion that nurse triage and remote care are essential advisors when it comes to directing patients to emergency services or safe and accessible alternatives. Key findings from the study include:

  • Women called nearly 2-3 times more frequently than men, possibly due to OB/GYN patients.
  • Gender ratios were roughly the same in regards to pediatric patients.
  • More than 1-in-4 adults who called the nurse triage service required urgent medical attention, yet 86% of patients indicated they were not originally planning to go to the ER.
  • Women ages 18 – 45 tended to have more serious symptoms than other adult patients and were 1.5 times as likely to need urgent care than men their age.
  • Women were also more likely to underestimate the severity of their symptoms compared to all other patient groups.
  • Triage protocols determined that 30% of patients who were planning to go to the ER did not actually need urgent care, prompting nurses to advise them on alternative nonemergency options.
  • Patients had a tendency to underestimate symptoms that were signs of a serious medical condition, including abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, chest pain, high blood pressure, and COVID diagnosis or exposure.
  • Patients were more likely to delay seeking care during the pandemic when compared with data collected prior to COVID.
  • Telehealth nurse system has provided a safe and effective way to advise patients on the appropriate levels of care, saving lives and reducing burdens on healthcare systems during the COVID pandemic.

This data has been made available to the medical community at large in order to provide a transparent understanding of patient conduct and needs as the healthcare industry continues to evolve.

About TriageLogic®

TriageLogic is a URAC-accredited, physician-led provider of top-quality nurse telehealth technology, remote patient monitoring, and medical call center solutions, all for the purpose of encouraging positive patient behavior and improving access to healthcare. Founded in 2007, the TriageLogic Group now serves more than 9,000 physicians and covers over 25 million lives nationwide. They continue to partner with private practices, hospitals, and corporations throughout the U.S.

Visit http://www.TriageLogic.com for more information, or email them at info@triagelogic.com.

TriageLogic has released a study they conducted of their telehealth nurse system during the COVID-19 pandemic that analyzes caller data, protocols used, and general changes in patient behavior to shed light on the efficacy of remote care in the modern medical age.

COVID-19 altered many patients’ perceptions of healthcare. So much of the population was afraid of contracting the virus, and this fear was exacerbated by the potential risk of exposure in a hospital setting. As a result, telehealth nurse system took on a critical role in not only helping patients determine the circumstances under which they should seek emergency treatment, but also in slowing the spread of the infection. TriageLogic already had experience providing excellent homecare advice to patients, scheduling telehealth appointments, and directing emergency cases to the appropriate providers, and these only became more important during the pandemic. In order to evaluate how those patients’ needs changed, the company reviewed patient demographics, medical conditions, and outcomes reported through their nurse triage call center from January to October of 2020. The resulting data is published in their ebook titled “2020 Telehealth Trends During COVID-19”

It supports the assertion that nurse triage and remote care are essential advisors when it comes to directing patients to emergency services or safe and accessible alternatives. Key findings from the study include:

  • Women called nearly 2-3 times more frequently than men, possibly due to OB/GYN patients.
  • Gender ratios were roughly the same in regards to pediatric patients.
  • More than 1-in-4 adults who called the nurse triage service required urgent medical attention, yet 86% of patients indicated they were not originally planning to go to the ER.
  • Women ages 18 – 45 tended to have more serious symptoms than other adult patients and were 1.5 times as likely to need urgent care than men their age.
  • Women were also more likely to underestimate the severity of their symptoms compared to all other patient groups.
  • Triage protocols determined that 30% of patients who were planning to go to the ER did not actually need urgent care, prompting nurses to advise them on alternative nonemergency options.
  • Patients had a tendency to underestimate symptoms that were signs of a serious medical condition, including abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, chest pain, high blood pressure, and COVID diagnosis or exposure.
  • Patients were more likely to delay seeking care during the pandemic when compared with data collected prior to COVID.
  • Telehealth nurse system has provided a safe and effective way to advise patients on the appropriate levels of care, saving lives and reducing burdens on healthcare systems during the COVID pandemic.

This data has been made available to the medical community at large in order to provide a transparent understanding of patient conduct and needs as the healthcare industry continues to evolve.

About TriageLogic®

TriageLogic is a URAC-accredited, physician-led provider of top-quality nurse telehealth technology, remote patient monitoring, and medical call center solutions, all for the purpose of encouraging positive patient behavior and improving access to healthcare. Founded in 2007, the TriageLogic Group now serves more than 9,000 physicians and covers over 25 million lives nationwide. They continue to partner with private practices, hospitals, and corporations throughout the U.S.

Visit http://www.TriageLogic.com for more information, or email them at info@triagelogic.com.

TriageLogic has released a study they conducted of their telehealth nurse system during the COVID-19 pandemic that analyzes caller data, protocols used, and general changes in patient behavior to shed light on the efficacy of remote care in the modern medical age.

COVID-19 altered many patients’ perceptions of healthcare. So much of the population was afraid of contracting the virus, and this fear was exacerbated by the potential risk of exposure in a hospital setting. As a result, telehealth nurse system took on a critical role in not only helping patients determine the circumstances under which they should seek emergency treatment, but also in slowing the spread of the infection. TriageLogic already had experience providing excellent homecare advice to patients, scheduling telehealth appointments, and directing emergency cases to the appropriate providers, and these only became more important during the pandemic. In order to evaluate how those patients’ needs changed, the company reviewed patient demographics, medical conditions, and outcomes reported through their nurse triage call center from January to October of 2020. The resulting data is published in their ebook titled “2020 Telehealth Trends During COVID-19”

It supports the assertion that nurse triage and remote care are essential advisors when it comes to directing patients to emergency services or safe and accessible alternatives. Key findings from the study include:

  • Women called nearly 2-3 times more frequently than men, possibly due to OB/GYN patients.
  • Gender ratios were roughly the same in regards to pediatric patients.
  • More than 1-in-4 adults who called the nurse triage service required urgent medical attention, yet 86% of patients indicated they were not originally planning to go to the ER.
  • Women ages 18 – 45 tended to have more serious symptoms than other adult patients and were 1.5 times as likely to need urgent care than men their age.
  • Women were also more likely to underestimate the severity of their symptoms compared to all other patient groups.
  • Triage protocols determined that 30% of patients who were planning to go to the ER did not actually need urgent care, prompting nurses to advise them on alternative nonemergency options.
  • Patients had a tendency to underestimate symptoms that were signs of a serious medical condition, including abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, chest pain, high blood pressure, and COVID diagnosis or exposure.
  • Patients were more likely to delay seeking care during the pandemic when compared with data collected prior to COVID.
  • Telehealth nurse system has provided a safe and effective way to advise patients on the appropriate levels of care, saving lives and reducing burdens on healthcare systems during the COVID pandemic.

This data has been made available to the medical community at large in order to provide a transparent understanding of patient conduct and needs as the healthcare industry continues to evolve.

About TriageLogic®

TriageLogic is a URAC-accredited, physician-led provider of top-quality nurse telehealth technology, remote patient monitoring, and medical call center solutions, all for the purpose of encouraging positive patient behavior and improving access to healthcare. Founded in 2007, the TriageLogic Group now serves more than 9,000 physicians and covers over 25 million lives nationwide. They continue to partner with private practices, hospitals, and corporations throughout the U.S.

Visit http://www.TriageLogic.com for more information, or email them at info@triagelogic.com

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AMY SMITH
TriageLogic, LLC
336-529-2493

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Medicaid Expansion: How We Bounce Back

May 8, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

This week, Wisconsin’s budget committee voted – yet again – to turn down the opportunity to expand the state’s Medicaid program, thereby eliminating the opportunity to provide health care and long-term care services for more Wisconsinites and declining more than $1.6 billion in federal funding. The $1.6 billion in new federal resources is the best way to bolster our health system and help Wisconsin bounce back by investing in the people of our state, their businesses, their families, their health care providers, and their health.

People across Wisconsin need the health care, nursing home care, home care, and more that the Medicaid program provides. And as taxpayers, they deserve to have their fair share of federal tax dollars returned to Wisconsin to pay for these important services. A total of 38 states have adopted Medicaid expansion, plus Washington, D.C. We are one of only 12 states that has not. By staying on the sidelines, we are all losing out on significant resources.

By moving ahead to expand Medicaid, we will see real impact on real lives.

Melissa, a small business owner, will feel more secure knowing her employees are able to access affordable health care coverage.

Andy, a Wisconsin resident with cerebral palsy, will get better care because the caregivers who make it possible for him to live and work at home will be able to take on more hours without worrying about going over the income limits and losing their BadgerCare Plus coverage.

Zena, who lives with a chronic illness caused by a norovirus infection, could pick up more hours at work and maintain her BadgerCare Plus coverage, including coverage for the only medication suitable to treat her condition. There is no generic alternative, and this single prescription costs $6,000 each month.

Covering more Wisconsinites and drawing down more federal funds through Medicaid expansion will support our health care and long-term care providers. Wisconsin could increase payment rates to hospitals, doctors, mental health therapists, and nursing homes. As more people gain coverage, providers also have fewer patients for whom no payment is available.

Taking steps to improve the health of low-income families and individuals, and the financial solvency of our health care system, will strengthen our state’s economy and enable us to bounce back faster. And accepting $1.6 billion in federal funding – our fair share of the taxes people have paid, and will continue to pay into the system – will provide Wisconsin the opportunity to make far-reaching investments in our state.

Past legislatures and our past Governor decided not to step up to the plate and make this common-sense change to our state’s Medicaid program. Those short-sighted decisions have left hundreds of millions of our tax dollars in Washington and made it harder for tens of thousands of Wisconsinites to access the health care they and their families need. We can’t turn back the clock and recoup that funding, but we can make a different decision going forward. We can expand Medicaid, improve the health and well-being of our fellow Wisconsinites, invest in our state, and help Wisconsin bounce back.

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NuLife Helps Brick and Mortar Treatment Organizations Transition to Tech-Assisted Behavioral Health

April 14, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

The company creates an opportunity for addiction treatment centers to increase care access, improve outcomes, deliver mobile-based counseling, therapy, coaching, and recovery support for patients, their family, and alumni.

NuLife Helps Brick and Mortar Treatment Organizations Transition to Tech-Assisted Behavioral Health in Hopes to Connect 1 Million Additional Individuals in Need of Effective Treatments for Addiction Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond. For life!

The company creates an opportunity for addiction treatment centers to increase care access, improve outcomes, deliver mobile-based counseling, therapy, coaching, and recovery support for patients, their family, and alumni. 

  • The opioid crisis remains a serious public health threat across the U.S.;
  • By leveraging technology, NuLife Virtual is helping to ensure that effective treatment will be available to many more individuals struggling with addiction;
  • With a virtual experience, patients can remain connected to their treatment center, a therapist, and recovery communities while adhering to social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, NuLife was an industry leader for seven years in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. At the end of 2019, it closed its brick-and-mortar operations. It transitioned to a fully digital B2B2C digital platform that partners with existing addiction treatment centers to extend its brand into virtual care services and expand access for millions of others who are battling addiction during this unprecedented crisis. 

NuLife, while still operating brick-and-mortar facilities, successfully used telemedicine to expand access to outpatient treatment for sober livings in Southern California and keep clients engaged outside of in-office visits.  

On January 15, 2020, the company decided to transition 100% of its clinical services onto its telemedicine platform. “After realizing the delivery of care online combined with an APP connecting people post-treatment not only worked, but people loved it, I decided to focus 100% on showing other treatment organizations how our model can help increase access to care and improve outcomes,” said JD Meints, Chief Executive Officer.

Addiction is often an isolating experience, and social connections are essential for sustainable recovery. But maintaining recovery communities is challenging with social distancing, as is the delivery of basic but powerful recovery capital needed to stay healthy in the best of times.

By developing a digital model that leverages multiple platforms—including secure, HIPAA-compliant voice, video, and SMS—NuLife Virtual is helping to ensure that effective treatment continues to be available to everyone who needs it. From California to Maine, patients can and will be using their mobile phones and the NuLife Virtual platform to meet and support one another through the challenges of addiction and, now, COVID-19.

“By leveraging technology, we can take an addiction treatment center virtual and ensure that patients remain connected to professionals, peers in recovery, even while physically separated,” says JD Meints, founder NuLife Virtual. 

“We founded NuLife Virtual to show those who struggle a way, a way to find help, a way to stay connected because I knew there was a way; they just need the right map,” said J.D. Meints. “Today, as the COVID-19 pandemic stresses our healthcare system, economy, and every aspect of daily life, it is up to us to create innovative solutions to save more lives. Our goal is to impact an additional 1 million lives with our platform.”

About NuLife Virtual

NuLife Virtual is a leader in delivering a social, mobile, digital health care platform. NuLife provides a uniquely effective tech-assisted behavioral health model that combines technology with evidence-based therapies, access to community professionals and peers, and holistic care content at the much of a button. What differentiates the NuLife Virtual model is the belief that long-term recovery from addiction is tied to aspects of life that are beyond the reach of traditional treatment models. They enhance reach by helping brick-and-mortar centers and their patients to form round-the-clock professional and peer community bonds, seek round-the-clock care and support, and address social determinants of health all in the virtual world right from the palm of their hand on an app.

NuLife Virtual will continue to lead industry innovations and ultimately will help change the world.

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NuLife Virtual
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http://www.nulifevirtual.com

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Healthcare IT Leaders, BD and TrackMy Solutions Deliver COVID-19 Testing for Sports Marketing Leader IMG During Masters Week

April 11, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Comprehensive test and notification program ensures safety and provides peace of mind for IMG clients, staff, and vendors at the 2021 Masters® Golf Tournament.

Guests of IMG enjoyed world-class golf at The Masters this week and attended the Tournament and surrounding events with greater reassurance, thanks to COVID-19 testing provided by Healthcare IT Leaders, BD and TrackMy Solutions.

In the week prior to the Masters and during the tournament, IMG, a global leader in sports marketing and athlete representation, took steps to ensure the health and safety of its guests, staff, and vendors by providing a suite of COVID-19 testing services that included onsite Rapid Antigen testing with the BD Veritor™ System for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2, as well as at-home and onsite PCR testing.

Testing professionals from Healthcare IT Leaders managed and administered the program, and rapid test result notifications were provided to individuals with technology from TrackMy Solutions, built on a Blockchain platform.

“As sporting events open up to larger crowds, providing for the health and safety of our associates, clients, and guests is paramount,” said Samuel Tippit, Director of Golf, IMG Events. “We enjoyed a wonderful week of golf with greater peace of mind thanks to the testing and tracking capabilities provided by Healthcare IT Leaders, BD, and TrackMy Solutions.

About Healthcare IT Leaders
Healthcare IT Leaders is a national leader in IT consulting and workforce solutions, connecting healthcare organizations with experienced technology talent for implementation services, project management, consulting, and full-time hiring. Our COVID-19 practice, Healthy Returns, delivers COVID-19 testing, contract tracing, and vaccination services for leading businesses and schools. Based in Greater Atlanta, our company ranked #1 for Business Solutions in the 2020 Best of KLAS Report, ranked 5 consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 five consecutive years, and has been named a Best Place to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. For more information, visit www.healthcareitleaders.com and www.healthyreturns.info.

About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 70,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/bd1 and Twitter @BDandCo.

*The BD Veritor™ Plus System for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 is intended for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigens in direct anterior nasal swabs from individuals who are either suspected of COVID-19 by their health care provider within the first five days of the onset of symptoms, or from individuals without symptoms or other epidemiological reasons to suspect COVID-19 when tested twice over two or three days with at least 24 hours and no more than 48 hours between tests.

This product has not been FDA cleared or approved; but has been authorized by FDA under an EUA for use by authorized laboratories. This product has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. This product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated, or authorization is revoked sooner. Testing is limited to laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), 42 U.S.C §263a, that meet the requirements to perform moderate, high or waived complexity tests. This test is authorized for use at the Point of Care (POC), i.e., in patient care settings operating under a CLIA Certificate of Waiver, Certificate of Compliance, or Certificate of Accreditation.

About TrackMy Solutions
TrackMy Solutions is a technology company born out of the recognition of massive deficits in the tracking of recalls in healthcare. Tracking medical devices, drugs, and vaccines on a patient level is the core competence of the company. Learn more at www.trackmysolutions.us.

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Alex Gramling, Chief Marketing Officer
Healthcare IT Leaders
978-417-9738
agramling@healthcareitleaders.com

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Environmental Justice Leader Mustafa Ali to Dialogue with White House Advisor Gina McCarthy at BIPOC Climate Justice Virtual Event

April 8, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry, Rep. Alma Adams, and Sen. Ed Markey will also address national climate goals and implementing the historic Justice40 initiative

After an introduction by U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry, environmental justice leader, Mustafa Santiago Ali, will discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s approach to climate justice with White House Advisor Gina McCarthy during a panel discussion at the day-long virtual BIPOC Climate Justice event. The panel, “White House Climate Overview,” starts at 12:55 PM on Thursday, April 8, 2020, the HBCU Green Fund announced today.

Environmental Justice Leader Mustafa Ali.

A former official at the Environmental Protection Agency, Ali is the vice president of environmental justice, climate and community revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation and founder of Revitalization Strategies.

Gina McCarthy is a leading environmental health and air quality expert under President Obama and helped in efforts to secure the Paris Climate agreement.

Convened by the HBCU Green Fund, Land Peace Foundation, BIPOC Climate Scholars Project, and U.S. Action for Climate Empowerment Coordinating Team, the event will provide an opportunity for climate leaders to discuss national climate goals and priorities with top administration officials and federal agency representatives.

Climate leaders will discuss BIPOC priorities for a just transition, culturally responsive climate action, and will also introduce the community-driven U.S. framework for Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE), as recommended in Article 12 of the Paris Agreement. They will also discuss implementation of Biden’s Justice40 initiative across federal agencies.

The BIPOC Climate Justice Dialogue is free and open to the public. For An agenda, participant list visit http://hbcugreenfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BIPOC_Dialogues_Agenda.pdf.

WHAT: Panel featuring John Kerry, Mustafa Ali, Gina McCarthy, Felicia M. Davis

WHERE: Facebook Live: https://m.facebook.com/HBCUGreenFund

ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81039783325?pwd=RUV1dUZpY0ZxcEpSVENTV2RuSzZqZz09

WHEN: DATE: Thursday April 8, 2020 TIME: 12:55 PM until 1:30 PM**

**(please note: the day-long event is 9 AM – 5 PM)

CONTACT: Media is invited to attend. For more information email edmedia@dogonvillage.com, text: 818.613.9521, phone: 770.961.6200.

ABOUT HBCU GREEN FUND

The HBCU Green Fund promotes investment in sustainable campus solutions, interdisciplinary sustainability curriculum development, student and faculty engagement and just climate policy with a focus on historically black colleges and universities.

ABOUT LAND PEACE FOUNDATION

The Land Peace Foundation (LPF) is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Indigenous way of Life, which includes: the protection and preservation of Indigenous land, water, religious and/or spiritual rights; proliferation of cultural and traditional practices; strengthening of kinship roles, and; preservation of ceremonial ways of being.

ABOUT BIPOC CLIMATE SCHOLARS PROJECT

The BIPOC Climate Scholars Project is established as a resource hub activating a national network of Black, Indigenous, Latinx and Asian/Pacific climate scientists and policy experts eager to advise, conduct and support research and implementation of public and private action to address climate change.

ABOUT U.S. ACTION FOR CLIMATE EMPOWERMENT COORDINATING TEAM

The ACE team promotes the alignment of climate education, workforce development, and civic engagement nationally to accelerate a just transition to a low carbon economy and coordinates multi-level participation in the development of an Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) Framework to advance the US national strategy as articulated in UNFCCC and Article 12 of the Paris Agreement.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Edrea Davis, 770.961.6200/818.613.9521 (cell).

News Source: HBCU Green Fund

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Top Questions to Ask before Choosing an Orthodontist

April 3, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

The oral healthcare of children is just as important as their education and not something to be taken lightly.

The oral healthcare of children is just as important as their education and not something to be taken lightly. Research has shown that oral health is linked with overall health, which means that a problem with the first can lead to a problem with the second. In order to pick the right one, you need to ask them a couple of questions. What are they? Let’s take a look:

–        Are you an orthodontist?

This seems like a strange question to ask, but the fact is that while all orthodontists are dentists, not all dentists are orthodontists. Orthodontists are actually specially trained dentists who have taken on several additional years of training to master the art of straightening teeth.

–        What qualifications do you have?

One of the best ways to identify whether an orthodontist is who they claim to be and not just a regular dentist, you can take a look at their qualifications. If they are an orthodontist, they would have gotten their qualification after doing three years of postgraduate study in the field.

–        How much experience do you have?

Would you trust your child’s oral healthcare to just anyone? No parent would ever do that and the best way to ensure your child’s health is not compromised is by opting for an experienced children’s orthodontist in Idaho Falls. You should take a look at the years of experience they have had as an orthodontist and you should also ask them their areas of interest.

–        Who will assist during the treatment?

The simple fact is that an orthodontist doesn’t provide their services alone. They have a team of professionals who work alongside them, which include dental nurses, orthodontic therapists, and treatment coordinators. Hence, you don’t just need to take a look at the orthodontist, but you also need to consider their team and their expertise.

–        Do you provide follow-up care?

Professional and capable specialist orthodontists are dedicated to their work and the health of their patients. Therefore, they are more than willing to provide follow-up care after treatment.

–        What insurance do you accept?

Last, but not the least, cost of using an orthodontist shouldn’t be disregarded and you need to ask them about what insurance they accept. You would definitely want to keep your costs down, which means you should prioritize an orthodontist who falls under your plan and you will not have to pay out of your own pocket.

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Randall Orthodontics

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Changing the paradigm for how adults with autism thrive

April 2, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

A statement from Gillian Leek, CEO, NEXT for AUTISM as we embark upon Autism Acceptance Month

This last year has been a remarkable and challenging year for everyone. We have all experienced incalculable loss — of life, of opportunity, and of our daily patterns of living. For the community NEXT for AUTISM proudly serves, the isolation brought on by COVID-19 restrictions has only magnified the many disparities that individuals with autism face at work, at home, and in our communities.

NEXT for AUTISM is keenly aware of how disconnected from their larger communities individuals with autism and their families often feel, even in the best of circumstances. With renewed demands for social justice, calls for greater equity, and increased focus on diversity across our country, it is also time for autistic individuals to not only be seen, but to join in, to be included in this important movement toward acceptance, representation, and true belonging, no matter our perceived differences.

This April is different than in past years when it comes to autism. NEXT for AUTISM and our colleagues across the disability community are formally calling for a change to the terminology we use to recognize this month, moving away from the previous moniker of “Autism Awareness Month,” to the more relevant and meaningful “Autism Acceptance Month.” This shift speaks volumes, and not in name alone.

Autism Acceptance Month signifies a necessary evolution in expecting a deeper understanding, value, and inclusion of individuals with autism in society. It also ushers in a new era for NEXT for AUTISM as an organization intent on growing our mission impact and core areas of work to best support autistic individuals. Adults living with autism deserve equity in the workforce, homes that are safe and welcoming, a rich social life—life experiences that all adults crave.

NEXT for AUTISM is a critical part of the solution. We are committed to building needed resources that promote opportunities and choice and truly move the needle to make foundational changes for adults with autism. The team at NEXT for AUTISM is working hard to bring this vision to reality, sharply attuned to projects that will have the greatest impact, particularly in the areas of home, work, social, and health & wellbeing.

We know this important work takes a village. Valuable partnerships are essential to NEXT for AUTISM, and we are working with like-minded groups and individuals at the community, non-profit and corporate levels committed to challenging the status quo. In teaming with others, our aim is to develop innovative content and meaningful offerings that build capacity, improve outcomes, and ultimately, enhance the lives and experiences of autistic individuals.
This year, we are embarking on several exciting efforts to quickly address some of the most pressing issues adults on the spectrum now face. Read about our 2021 priorities, as outlined by SVP of Strategic Initiatives, Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH.

It is time to change the paradigm for how individuals with autism thrive throughout their adult lives – and NEXT for AUTISM is completely committed to being a leader in this movement. We are doing whatever it takes to make the world a better, more inclusive, and more equitable place. We are working tirelessly to change the narrative, to ensure that all people with autism are valued, contributing members of society – living their very best lives. We work every day toward one goal: advancing our vision of a world where differences are embraced, where people with autism are your neighbors, your colleagues, and your friends.

And it begins with acceptance, by all. Remember: Someone you know loves someone with autism.

ABOUT NEXT FOR AUTISM:
NEXT for AUTISM transforms the national landscape of services for people with autism by strategically designing, launching, and supporting innovative programs. We believe that individuals with autism have the potential to live fulfilling, productive lives when supported by excellent services and connected to their communities. We continually ask, what’s next for people on the autism spectrum? www.NEXTforAUTISM.org

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Change for Balance
tiernan@changeforbalance.com

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Clinical psychologist releases new book with guidance for students as they transition to college

March 31, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

‘After the Acceptance Letter’ by Dr. Gina Davis, PsyD offers tips for how college students can embrace emotional wellness and mental health for life

The transition to college life can have some bumps in the road for many young adults. Especially in the post-pandemic age, many students are struggling to maintain the proper balance necessary to achieve emotional wellness.

According to the American Psychological Association, 41.6 percent of college students struggle with anxiety and 36.4 percent of college students are depressed. And those numbers are growing.

One licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in multiple college and university settings wants to help. Dr. Gina Davis has published the new book “After the Acceptance Letter: Seven Healthy Mindsets for Emotional Wellness in College” (Rosered, March 2021).

The book is a self-help guide aimed at supporting college and high school students in learning how to manage their mental health during the college years. Readers are encouraged to reflect on the relationship between their personal values and undergraduate goals, set realistic expectations, and practice self-compassion. The book also includes a guide to additional resources, interactive exercises for self-reflection, and information on how to utilize student support services on campus.

“Mental health is much more of a discussion now than it was when I was a young adult, and I’m so happy to see that change,” she said. “I’m concerned, however, by the number of students I see who still aren’t having those conversations with their families, teachers, friends, etc. I want this book to promote open dialogue and normalize talking with others about mental health issues. Learning how to manage one’s mental health is a lifelong process.”

After the Acceptance Letter is now available in paperback and eBook formats on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. For more information, go to www.ginadavispsyd.com/college. Follow the book on Instagram at www.instagram.com/after.the.acceptance.letter.

About the Author
Dr. Gina Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist in the San Francisco Bay area. She previously worked at Mount St. Mary’s University’s Counseling & Psychological Services in Los Angeles as a Postdoctoral Fellow and as an Accessibility Specialist at the San Francisco Art Institute. Learn more about Dr. Davis at https://ginadavispsyd.com.

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IntelliCentrics Announces $100 Million Savings Pledge in Support of Healthcare’s Frontline Workers

March 28, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

By offering free medical credentialing on the industry’s most advanced technology platform, IntelliCentrics takes a huge leap forward in its mission to make high-quality healthcare as accessible as a good cup of coffee.

IntelliCentrics (6819.HK) announces a $100 million savings pledge in support of the frontline workers and the locations of care its technology platform serves. IntelliCentrics’ innovative technologies include SEC³URE Ethos, SEC³URE Passport, Link & GO!, BioBytes™, and BioBytes™ Visitor, serving healthcare facilities across North America, the United Kingdom, and China.

“Healthcare’s frontline workers have allowed locations of care to remain at the forefront of our collective defense during the pandemic. We want to say ‘thank-you healthcare’ by providing free medical credentialing to as many frontline workers as possible” Tweet

“Healthcare’s frontline workers have allowed locations of care to remain at the forefront of our collective defense during the pandemic. We want to say ‘thank-you healthcare’ by providing free medical credentialing to as many frontline workers as possible,” said Mike Sheehan, CEO of IntelliCentrics. “Because IntelliCentrics is a subscription model that replaces paper-based, manual processes with technology, we estimate every free year of medical credentialing that we deliver to each medical staff personnel will save $5,000 shared between the medical staff and the locations of care that served us during the pandemic. To put this into perspective, our pledge combined with our technology platform could literally save $3 million a year for a 100-bed acute care facility,” continued Sheehan.

With a rich history as an industry innovator and market leader, the technology platform, known as the IntelliCentrics Healthcare Ethos, or Ethos for short, consists of many industry firsts. Examples of breakthrough innovations include medical credentials that are digital, portable, and function like a passport to enter the location of care; integration of scheduling with digital credentialing; wearable technologies integrated with visitor compliance; patient-centered visitor management; and advanced telemedicine capabilities. Ethos provides all this on a single, integrated, end-to-end technology platform and is the first platform to connect the entire continuum of care in such a unique and extremely valuable way.

“Since our pledge includes the use of all innovations in the Ethos, we believe the $100 million savings pledge could be fully committed in as little as six months. For this reason, we want to engage with every location of care that may have an interest in participating as quickly as possible. Moreover, the $100 million savings pledge is a great way for locations of care to witness firsthand how IntelliCentrics is transforming how care is delivered, received, and paid for on an even broader level,” said Sheehan.

About IntelliCentrics

With a mission to use trust to make high-quality healthcare as accessible as a good cup of coffee, IntelliCentrics created the SEC³URE Ethos. Built on three core principles – transparency, neutrality, and independence, over 11,000 locations of care worldwide rely on the SEC³URE Ethos to ensure mutual trust between patients, doctors, vendor representatives, and healthcare companies. To learn more about the world’s largest trusted healthcare technology platform, visit www.intellicentrics.com.To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine credential, visit our COVID-19 Solution Center. IntelliCentrics is publicly traded on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock code 6819.

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Peggy Lillis Foundation releases Care Guide for Patients with C. diff Infections

March 26, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

New guide offers comprehensive information for C. diff patients and family members

Peggy Lillis Foundation for C. diff Education & Advocacy (PLF) today announced the online publication of its new “C. diff Care Guide.” The Care Guide provides patients with C. difficile infections and their caregivers’ wide-ranging information about the disease, its treatment and its long-term impacts in accessible language.

“While our website has long been a valuable resource for C. diff patients and their caregivers, we want to provide all the key information in one place.”

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“When our late mother, Peggy, was fighting for her life against this preventable infection, I and my brother were scouring the Internet for information on C. diff,” said PLF’s Executive Director Christian John Lillis. “Unfortunately, what we found was either outdated or in the form of medical and scientific literature that was not easy to understand. While our website has long been a valuable resource for C. diff patients and their caregivers, we want to provide all the key information in one place.”

The Care Guide was funded by Bio-K+, a division of Kerry. The Guide includes easy to understand information on topics C. diff patients frequently ask about, including how C. diff is spread, getting an accurate diagnosis, treatment options for primary and recurrent C. diff, preventing C. diff spread in the home, and socio-emotional impacts of recurrent C. diff.

According to Michel Sirgent, Senior Vice President of Bio-K Plus, “C. diff infection is still a life-threatening challenge facing hospitalized and long-term care patients as well as those at risk in the community. Bio-K+ is relentless in its pursuit of helping health professionals across North America become more aware of and adopt improved prevention practices. Our work with C. dif goes back almost 20 years to our very first randomized clinical study. We are extremely proud to partner with the Peggy Lillis Foundation for this critical initiative.’

Carol Raye, a C. diff survivor and member of PLF’s Board of Directors said, “When I was diagnosed with C. diff in 2011, there were very few resources for patients with information on the disease and how to cope with being infected. I lived alone and had no one to be my advocate, so I had to search the internet to find out what was happening to me and how to care for myself. Luckily, I had been a medical secretary in my youth and could filter through the Journals of Microbiology and discover things to make life somewhat more tolerable. All of the research, along with the effects of the disease, were exhausting. If there had been a one-stop information resource like the PLF “C. diff Care Guide”, I believe that I would have sought the right help faster, learned what to do at home, and not have spent 6 months suffering before finding the right doctors to beat it.”

The Care Guide is now available with free registration at PLF’s website: http://www.peggyfoundation.org.

About Peggy Lillis Foundation for C. diff Education & Advocacy
Founded in response to the April 2010 death of a 56-year-old kindergarten teacher, Peggy Lillis Foundation for C. diff Education & Advocacy (PLF) is the leading national organization dedicated to combating C. difficile infections through educating the public, empowering advocates and shaping policy. For more information visit http://www.peggyfoundation.org.

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CHRISTIAN JOHN LILLIS
Peggy Lillis Foundation
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