WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Connected Health Initiative conducted a national poll of Americans asking how they wear, share, and pay for their wearable devices. With the surge in popularity of wearable health technology devices, including activity trackers, smartwatches, and smart clothing, the study found the majority of those who own wearables experienced improved health and fitness outcomes, but upfront costs prove to be a barrier for many.

How Americans wear their wearables: 

• More than 89 million Americans use a wearable device.
• Of those Americans using a wearable, a majority of them track their exercise and fitness (86 percent), sleep (58 percent), and weight (51 percent).
• Of those Americans using a wearable, 37 percent are managing a chronic condition.

How Americans share their wearable data:

• Wearable health device owners currently, or are willing to, share this data with their healthcare provider: 82 percent. 
• Wearable health device owners with a chronic condition say their wearable device has simplified the management of their health, as well as improved their quality of life: 40 percent.

How Americans would like to pay for their wearable: 

• Millions of Americans have flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts (FSAs or HSAs), but they can't use them to purchase modern health technology. These accounts mainly benefit middle-income earners. An estimated 70 million Americans are covered by HSA accounts alone, with approximately 78 percent of account holders earning less than $100,000 annually—and 70 percent earning between $30,000 and $90,000.
• Fifty-seven percent of HSA/FSA participants without a wearable say they would be more likely to acquire one if their HSA or FSA covered it.

About the Connected Health Initiative

CHI is the leading effort by stakeholders across the connected health ecosystem to responsibly encourage the use of digital health innovations and support an environment in which patients and consumers can see improvements in their health. We seek essential policy changes that will help all Americans benefit from an information and communications technology-enabled American healthcare system. For more information, see www.connectedhi.com.

This nationwide poll was conducted between April 21-23, 2023, among a sample of 2,204 adults. The interviews were conducted online, and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of adults based on age, gender, race, educational attainment, region, gender by age, and race by educational attainment. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.

New College Readiness IOP (Intensive Outpatient)

CHICAGO, May 16, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Late adolescence and emerging adulthood (17-23) is a time of significant transition and stress. According to recent data, student mental health is significantly declining. When reflecting on the 2021-2022 school year, more than 40% of current college students considered withdrawing due to emotional stress.

To support students during this unique time of transition, Compass Health Center's Northbrook and Oak Brook locations are launching a College Readiness Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), running June 5 through August 11, 2023. The program is designed to help prepare students aged 17-23 as they transition to or return to college in the fall. Compass's specialized clinical team provides evidence-based skills necessary to make this transition a smooth one and empower students to thrive both academically and emotionally.

"We want to find ways to support our young adults with the transitions that occur as they launch into adulthood. Our goal is to create a space to help prepare them to better handle stressors, navigate interpersonal relationships, address the nuances of being a college student, design a system to address executive functioning challenges, and assist with healthy decision-making, amongst other challenges associated with young adulthood. We will provide them with the tools, resources, skills, and supports to set them up for success while normalizing the stressors associated with being a college student and entering adulthood," said Leslie Brankin, PsyD, Director of Young Adult and Adult Programming, Compass Health Center.

The program includes psychiatric evaluation and consultations, and individual, group, and family therapy. Groups, both skills-based and process-oriented, were created to specifically address the challenges faced by this population. Each participant will have their own treatment team, including a primary clinical therapist, family therapist, and psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. The program will also provide caregivers and parents with their own support and resources.  

"The College Readiness Program will support parents by providing tangible skills for communication, expectations, building independence, and exploring feelings about a young adult starting or returning to school," said Roz Lessem, Principal Family Therapist, Young Adult Program, Compass Health Center - Northbrook. 

Stressors that students face today are vast and include coursework demands, navigating friendships and dating relationships, adjusting to living with a roommate, social injustice, mass violence, and grief and loss associated with living through the COVID-19 pandemic. The transition away from home can be challenging as it relates to learning how to be independent and autonomous, and this can be seen with students who struggle with time management, sleep hygiene, and independent goal setting. 

Additionally, Compass Health Center has seen an uptick in stress and mental health challenges for young adults following the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only were students' lives and routines disrupted, but stress levels were also heightened, and mental health concerns became more prevalent. 

Compass's program could be beneficial for a young adult who answers 'yes' to any of the following: 

• Difficulty with decision-making? 
• Lack of independence and autonomy?  
• Anxious and worried about school (or not thinking about school enough)?  
• Avoidant tendencies?  
• Increased substance use?  
• Difficulty with concentration and focus?  
• Heightened anxiety related to socialization and making friends?  
• Trouble completing assignments or turning work in on time?  
• Lack of motivation to secure employment or volunteer opportunities?  
• Difficulty following through on household chores and expectations? 

Compass's College Readiness IOP begins June 5, 2023, and is currently open for enrollment at its Northbrook and Oak Brook locations with rolling admission. For more information or questions about this program please call Compass Health Center at 877.552.6672 or visit compasshealthcenter.net. 

ProMed Staffing Resources
The ProMed Staffing Resources logo in the new healthcare staffing agency rebranded colors

NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 (Newswire.com) - After months of rigorous efforts put in by its Marketing team, a new chapter is set to begin for ProMed Staffing Resources. The healthcare staffing agency has launched a reimagined website — a digital platform that marks a shift in how it approaches connecting clients and candidates. The agency is thrilled to invite everyone to explore this exciting new venture.

"We are delighted to provide our clients and candidates with a modern resource that is sure to facilitate their search for top-notch healthcare staffing solutions," commented Mendy Hirsch, CEO of ProMed Staffing Resources, at the unveiling of the new website. "Enhancing user experience has been an essential part of our mission this year and we have gone to great lengths to deliver an engaging experience with a sense of authenticity for each individual that visits our website."

Zalman Goldman, President of ProMed Staffing Solutions, added, "Our objective is first and foremost to help our clients locate dependable and high-quality staffing solutions. Furthermore, job seekers from local and travel registered nurses to licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, administrative assistants, and other healthcare professionals will more easily and effectively garner promising career opportunities. We are certain they will be gratified with the design and performance of our new platform."

Maria Bingeman, Vice-President of ProMed Staffing Services, further explained, "As ProMed Staffing Resources has reached new heights in 2023, our team has taken additional care in crafting an accessible website that ensures our clients and candidates have a seamless experience. We believe this will empower them to navigate our site with ease and clarity so that their attention is always focused on the areas that are of most interest to them." 

"Our Marketing team has worked tirelessly to create an immersive, engaging platform to showcase ProMed Staffing Resources and create meaningful connections with our clients and candidates," emphasized Georges Chahwan, Marketing Manager. "Every click and scroll offers a unique, brand-consistent experience with the goal of fostering relationships that truly reflect the values and mission of our staffing agency. Our intuitive, user-oriented design is here to provide an unparalleled healthcare staffing journey," he concluded.

About ProMed Staffing Resources:

For over three decades, ProMed Staffing Resources has been a leading provider of healthcare staffing services across New York, New Jersey, the Northeast region, and beyond. By delivering innovative workforce solutions coupled with superior personnel management, we strive to satisfy the staffing needs of top-rating hospitals, medical centers, long term care facilities, schools, clinics, correctional and other medical facilities.

Our primary purpose is to facilitate our clients' search for highly qualified candidates and to provide job seekers with inspiring career opportunities.

Keep up to date on our latest news by following us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Glidewell Partners with Overjet to Expand AI Offerings in Restorative Dentistry
The partnership provides Glidewell customers with access to Overjet's artificial intelligence technology to analyze X-rays and provide clinical insights.

IRVINE, Calif., May 16, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Glidewell, the nation's largest dental lab, announced a partnership today with Overjet to improve dental diagnoses for patients by enabling easier access to AI-powered radiograph analysis and clinical insights.

Through this collaboration, Glidewell's customers can tap Overjet's innovative artificial intelligence technology to help dentists identify areas of concern, such as cavities, gum disease, and other dental issues. Overjet's solution complements the glidewell.io^™ In-Office Solution, which offers dentists everything they need to scan, design, mill and deliver same-day restorations.

"In the laboratory setting, AI has transformed how dentistry operates by making restoration production more accurate and predictable," said Glidewell CEO Stephenie Goddard. "Overjet has emerged as a powerful tool for dentists, and we are excited to partner together to provide our customers with the most advanced technology to identify restorative treatment needs, enhance the patient experience, and strengthen the patient-clinician relationship."

Wardah Inam, CEO and co-founder of Overjet, said: "We are excited to join forces with Glidewell, a technological innovator in restorative dentistry for more than 50 years. This collaboration will enable Glidewell's network of dentists to harness the power of AI to further advance patient care, opening the door to new opportunities and practice growth."

The glidewell.io In-Office Solution also uses AI technology to create single-visit restorations made from BruxZir^® NOW fully sintered zirconia and other industry-leading materials. This affordable AI-driven chairside CAD/CAM system gives clinicians full control over the restorative process and makes it simple to provide patients with high-quality, convenient treatment options while increasing practice profitability. With the addition of Overjet's AI platform, dentists will now be able to perform more accurate diagnoses and offer more comprehensive treatment options to their patients.

Glidewell's partnership with Overjet is the latest of its creative solutions to ensure that clinicians can take advantage of a digital lab without significantly altering their workflows.

Founded by experts from MIT and Harvard School of Dentistry, Overjet develops accurate and quantified ways to detect pathologies and integrates actionable insights into workflows. Every day, private practices, dental groups and insurance companies rely on the accurate information provided by Overjet to drive care and service to patients. Learn more at www.overjet.com.

Environmental Monitoring for Laboratories
Sonicu, which serves scores of public and private laboratories and research-intensive universities across North America, is improving its ability to serve their exacting Food and Drug Administration regulatory needs with its Lab21 offering.

GREENFIELD, Ind., May 16, 2023 (Newswire.com) - A national leader in temperature and environmental monitoring serving the research and laboratory industries is introducing an enhanced suite focused on better serving the life science professional focused on compliance automation and asset protection. 

Sonicu, which serves scores of public and private laboratories and research-intensive universities across North America, is improving its ability to serve their exacting Food and Drug Administration regulatory needs with its Lab21 offering. 

Lab21 represents a significant upgrade in delivering affordable and simple monitoring and compliance services, including: 

• Enhanced software features to comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
• Group reports and the ability to have users all be able to comment/review/approve reports with cover sheets
• Strict personnel controls and enhanced audit trails required by the FDA
• Rapid alarm and notification testing with SoniCloud Validation Alarm feature for PQ compliance
• A password allowing users to time-stamp who and when specific actions are executed 
• Double-verification, compliant with 21 CFR Part 11, for significant changes to the system settings
• Full probe calibration history and regularly updated monitoring system health reports
• Access restriction to unauthorized users, device check performance and support written procedures and system documentation which are all required for full compliance 
• White glove IQ/OQ offering to help customers streamline implementation

Joe Mundell, Chief Revenue Officer, Sonicu, said the new offering reflects significant growth in the life science industry around protecting their research and complying with increasingly strict regulatory requirements. 

"Lab21 represents feedback from dozens of customers who request more sophisticated monitoring and regulatory reporting to support their research," Mundell said. 

"We've worked closely with our customers to develop the features and functionality they need to work more efficiently and stay compliant." 

When coupled with the Sonicu Incubator Monitoring sensor, which includes temperature, humidity and CO2, the new package is ideal for laboratory or life science applications. 

The incubator monitor installs in minutes and configures simply into the SoniCloud software, providing real-time and historical visibility to help researchers validate their work and remain compliant with Food and Drug Administration guidelines. 

When combined with our robust suite of temperature monitoring solutions, Sonicu offers labs and life science organizations the opportunity to consolidate their monitoring, protect their perishable assets and automate tedious regulatory reporting.

All Sonicu monitoring systems can be supported with our SNAP calibration program which automates the NIST calibration process, delivering another layer of compliance simplicity.

When coupled with the robust IQ/OQ service, Sonicu has the ability to help more labs with superior compliance readiness. 

IQ and OQ protocols are methods for showing that the equipment being used or installed will deliver a high degree of assurance so production processes will consistently manufacture products that meet quality requirements.

Scores of laboratories and similar organizations, including the Ohio University Innovation Center, Xytex Sperm Bank and MiraVista Diagnostics, rely on Sonicu for their temperature and environmental monitoring. 

Dr. Matthew Rumley
Dr. Matthew Rumley of Rumley Family Chiropractic

WINTER PARK, Fla., May 16, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Rumley Family Chiropractic, the premier Winter Park chiropractor, is proud to introduce their natural approach to holistic wellness and restoration of the body's natural balance and alignment. With a steadfast commitment to enhancing the overall well-being of their patients, Rumley Family Chiropractic is helping patients in Winter Park and beyond by integrating natural techniques and personalized treatment plans.

As the leading Winter Park chiropractor, Rumley Family Chiropractic employs various "tried and true" chiropractic techniques to address multiple health concerns, including spinal misalignments, degenerative disc disease, joint fibrosis, stiffness, whiplash, chronic pain, and much more.

Rumley Family Chiropractic is led by Dr. Matthew Rumley, along with his team of "therapists and assistants" who customize each treatment plan to meet the unique needs of every patient. Through meticulous assessments, comprehensive examinations, and advanced diagnostic tools, their team can gain valuable insights into the underlying causes of discomfort, enabling them to create targeted and effective interventions.

Recognizing the importance of a holistic approach to wellness, Rumley Family Chiropractic goes beyond chiropractic care. Complementing their services, they offer chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, "Deep Tissue LASER," and spinal decompression, treating and teaching patients as a whole to help them to make informed decisions about their health and adopt long-term preventive measures.

Renowned for their patient-centered approach, Rumley Family Chiropractic has created a warm and welcoming environment in Winter Park. The compassionate staff is dedicated to ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients throughout their entire chiropractic journey. 

"Everyone experiences illness and pain, but not everyone has the strength and bravery to seek answers to their health problems, face those problems, and fight to solve those problems," said Dr. Matthew Rumley, founder and lead chiropractor at Rumley Family Chiropractic. "It's not easy, but it's not supposed to be easy. You will need support during your journey of self-improvement, and my team and I will be with you shoulder to shoulder all the way."

Rumley Family Chiropractic invites individuals in Winter Park seeking a transformative chiropractic experience to visit their state-of-the-art facility and discover the benefits of their natural approach to holistic wellness. Check out their website for further information or to schedule an appointment. 

About Rumley Family Chiropractic

Rumley Family Chiropractic is the leading Winter Park chiropractor, dedicated to delivering exceptional chiropractic care in a patient-centered environment. With their natural approach to holistic wellness, state-of-the-art techniques, and personalized treatment plans, they empower patients in Winter Park and beyond to achieve optimal health and well-being.

Rumley Family Chiropractic

2221 Lee Rd. #20

Winter Park, Florida, 32789

[email protected]