An Interview with Business Development Manager Paige Pontrelli

AURORA, Ill. - January 17, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

At Mental Health Technologies (MHT), they bring awareness to mental health concerns daily. However, each year everyone goes from the hustle and bustle of the holidays to feeling weary. That is why every year in January, the nation focuses on mental wellness.

MHT is a cloud-based platform used by medical practices to assess mental health disorders, including substance abuse. MHT identifies areas in which patients are struggling and directs them to the proper behavioral healthcare through a referral process. In a recent interview, one of MHT's leading sales representatives, Paige Pontrelli, answers MHT's frequently received questions:

• What makes MHT stand out from its competitors?

MHT has over 45 different assessments, from depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, pain, sleep, ADHD, and many more. This gives clinics a wide range of assessments, enabling a range of specialties to screen for any disorder.

Paige says, "MHT has so much to offer any type of medical practice. We can integrate into any electronic medical record, making the assessment process seamless. It adds no additional work to the clinic staff. Assessments are sent to the patient via text or email prior to their appointment. Once completed, the assessments are automatically uploaded into the patient's chart for their provider to review for the appointment."

"We have what's called SmarTest—end-to-end testing for all patients for any disorder. The clinic sets the rules of who to test, as well as when and the assessments to use. SmarTest does the rest. These rules can be based on prior scores, age, gender, diagnosis, insurance information, etc."

• Why should MHT be trusted by medical professionals?

According to Paige, one of MHT's biggest selling points is that MHT is HIPAA compliant and uses Amazon web services for security. It has brought on an expert billing consultant to help clients properly bill for assessments. 

"We also offer a 30-day free trial to all of our new customers," Paige says. "During the trial, we work closely with them to make sure MHT is running smoothly within their practice. We work alongside their billing team to ensure proper and seeing accurate reimbursements."

• How does MHT build and sustain client relationships?

MHT keeps in regular communication with customers through emails, phone calls, Zoom, and face-to-face meetings. 

"We also send regular reports based on their preferred cadence. Each one of our clients receives quarterly reports as well as an annual end-of-year report and meeting," says Paige.

• What assessments are most used by medical practices? 

"As a leading salesforce within MHT," Paige says, "the main assessments clinics use are PHQ-9, depression, GAD-7, anxiety, DAST, drug abuse, AUDIT, alcohol.

"MHT has over 45 different assessments and depending on the type of clinic they are, they may use different assessments. For example, a pain clinic will use depression and anxiety along with a pain survey and opioid risk assessment."

Contact Information:
John Cray
CTO
[email protected]
630.544.8958

Ernie Wallerstein
CEO
[email protected]
6402400323

Bill Leonhard
VP of Sales
[email protected]
6308038582

Paige Pontrelli
Business Development Manager
[email protected]
6305469816


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BROOKLYN, N.Y. - January 17, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

dock., a highly accessible primary care and urgent care provider, announced the opening of its first two locations at 1022 Nostrand Ave. and 850 Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn, New York. 

The new locations offer same, next-day and virtual appointments for preventative and family care services in addition to illness and injury care, diagnostic imaging, labs and testing.

This transformative model will significantly increase healthcare access for thousands of underserved residents across Brooklyn. 

"Every citizen in Brooklyn deserves equal access to healthcare," said Alex Curran. "For decades, residents have faced limited options for convenient and comprehensive health care services. At dock., we are proud to increase access to primary and urgent care services and contribute to a stronger and healthier city for all."

Ryan Gessin, Managing Director for Newmark, is excited to work on the expansion of a healthcare company that makes care highly accessible in neighborhoods that need it. 

"Unlike the stereotypical urgent care, dock. is a tech-enabled company focusing on primary care and preventive care in addition to providing the standard urgent care services," said Gessin. "The shortage of primary care doctors is well documented. With dock., patients now have immediate access to their doctors with all their care under one umbrella. This allows patients to be proactive about their health while eliminating the typical red tape in the healthcare system."

dock.'s urgent care services are available for people with non-life-threatening conditions who need to see a healthcare provider within 24 hours but do not require an emergency department, such as sprains, cuts, high fevers and minor infections. Its primary care services include diagnosis and treatment for minor illnesses, as well as reproductive care, family medicine, vaccinations and injections, preventative care, medication management and more.

"Our model facilitates the full coordination of holistic healthcare," said Curran. "Our primary care doctors have immediate, on-site access to high-end urgent care equipment including X-Ray, EKG, and ultrasound machines. They also have the capability of running point-of-care testing for same-day results. Our urgent care physicians will have direct contact with the primary care physician, and any questions related to this patient can be answered immediately."

A personal care captain will be assigned to each patient to help navigate every step of their individual healthcare journey. An intuitive patient portal and mobile app will provide on-demand scheduling and provider communication. 

dock. is open seven days per week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

About dock. 

dock. is a highly accessible Primary Care Retail Practice, that includes Urgent Care services and benefits, and offers a modern, luxurious, and upscale experience with Primary Care, in addition to a full-scale Multi-Specialty Practice. Guided primary care is coordinated carefully to meet your immediate needs and long-term health.

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Amy Copeland
Director of Marketing
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MIAMI - January 17, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

Building upon the success of New York City, Dr. Edward Alvarez brings his Medical Spa Madison Avenue Face and Body to Brickell Miami. Located at 175 SW 7th Street in Brickell, Madison Avenue Face and Body looks to introduce procedures and techniques not yet available in the Brickell and Downtown Miami area. Acne treatment with Aviclear, the first and original FDA-cleared energy device for the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe acne, as well as non-surgical body contouring with TruBody devices TruSculpt ID and TruSculpt Flex by Cutera, will be the focus of the practice. Other services such as Botox and dermal fillers will also be offered.

"Our goal in coming to Brickell is to bring the level of professionalism, education, expertise, and luxury that has made our practice a desirable destination in New York City for Medical Spa treatments. Our team makes sure the patient feels special and completely taken care of from the moment they walk in the door to the moment they leave," states Dr. Edward Alvarez, owner and CEO. 

Dr. Alvarez, who has been injecting Botox and Juvéderm fillers for over 15 years in New York City and is a key opinion leader and speaker in the field of medical aesthetics, is joined in the practice by Dr. Gustavo Sepulveda, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and a physician at Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami. 

With doctors and staff that are fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, the practice is well suited to taking care of the diverse population of the Miami and South Florida area. 

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Alina Alvarez
COO
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786 522-6565


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CHICAGO - January 17, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) will present top awards to leaders in the field of transplantation and cellular therapy at the Tandem Meetings | Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Meetings of ASTCT™ and CIBMTR® on Saturday, Feb. 18 in Orlando, Florida. 

Fred Appelbaum, MD will receive the 2023 ASTCT Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Appelbaum has devoted his career to the development of transformative therapies for leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers. While with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), he was the lead author on the first publication demonstrating the successful use of cryopreserved autologous bone marrow transplantation in patients with malignant lymphomas, a therapy now used to treat more than 10,000 patients annually in the United States, and many more worldwide. During his research career, Dr. Appelbaum helped to refine stem cell transplantation and contributed to the development of novel non-transplant therapies to treat blood cancers. Dr. Appelbaum has hold leadership roles for national clinical research efforts, serving on the Board of Directors of ASH, ASCO, AACR, and ASTCT. Dr. Appelbaum is currently Executive Vice President of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and co-leader of their program in hematologic malignancies.

Since Feb. 25, 2022, Ukrainian medical professionals have provided top quality care in the midst of active war. The 2022 ASTCT Public Service Award will honor the dedication and resilience of the physicians, nurses, pharmacists and advanced practice practitioners of Ukraine who continue to serve their patients with blood disorders. Professor Sergiy Klymenko, MD, PhD and Sybiryna Korenkova, MD will accept this award on behalf of all Ukrainian medical professionals. 

Leslie Kean, MD, PhD will deliver the E. Donnall Thomas Lecture. The lecture is a special honor given to an individual who has contributed meritoriously to the advancement of knowledge in blood and marrow transplantation. In her presentation Targeting GVHD: From the Bench, to the Bedside, to the FDA, Kean will share her laboratory's work over the past two decades to improve the lives of children and adults undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation by understanding the molecular drivers of alloreactivity, and controlling these pathways towards the ultimate goal of inducing immune tolerance after transplantation.

Additional information about the 2023 award winners is available on the 2023 Tandem Meetings website. Members of the press are invited to attend the meetings in person or virtually. Follow #Tandem23 for the latest updates on the 2023 Tandem Meetings.

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About American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT)

ASTCT is an international professional membership association of more than 3,600 physicians, investigators, and other health care professionals from more than 45 countries. Our mission is dedicated to improving the application and success of blood and marrow transplantation and related cellular therapies. We strive to be the leading organization promoting research, education, and clinical practice in the field. For more information about ASTCT, visit www.astct.org and follow ASTCT on Twitter @ASTCT.

Contact Jennifer Kasowicz, Director of Marketing, [email protected], 312-673-4970.

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ASTCT Director of Marketing
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The biggest challenges to growing membership include difficulty reaching prospective members and attracting and retaining younger members.

NISSWA, Minn. - January 17, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

GrowthZone, provider of association management software, has released its 2023 Medical & Healthcare Association Survey results. 

The survey polls medical and healthcare association professionals on membership practices including retention and recruiting; innovation and initiatives; revenue; and more. 

While over half of respondents say engagement is about the same as last year, lack of engagement is listed as one of the top reasons for members not renewing.

"66% of those polled believe their members recognize the unique value of their organization," said John Cook, GrowthZone Senior Vice President of Marketing. "It is our goal to support these association professionals with the technology tools to engage members and increase revenue."

Conducted in the fourth quarter of 2022, the survey was sent by email and received responses from 115 medical and healthcare professionals across North America.

Detailed survey findings can be accessed on GrowthZone.com.

About GrowthZone

GrowthZone Association Management Software helps over 4,000 member-based organizations grow and retain membership, generate revenue, engage, and communicate with members and prospects, and streamline their day-to-day operations. For more information, visit https://www.growthzone.com.

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John Cook
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218-825-9200


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LA VERNE, Calif. - January 17, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

SKY-HERO and AARDVARK have expanded their Tactical Robotics Suite by adding three new accessories and payloads to the current system. A new Tactical Wrist Monitor system, Typhon distraction device payload, and LED/LASER payload have joined the versatile list of equipment in the SKY-HERO Tactical Robotics Suite.

SKY-HERO's newest accessory, the Tactical Wrist Monitor, allows for the sharing of situational awareness by providing each team member with the ability to view the real-time video streams of up to four different LOKI and SIGYN systems. The monitor features a 2.7-inch, high-res display with individual channel buttons. Team members can switch between the live video feeds of deployed vehicles, even on scrambled channels, without regard for what the pilot is seeing or operating. With a 150-minute run time, wireless scrambled video, and NLOS 150m reception range, the Tactical Wrist Monitor broadens the use of the system's multiple devices and provides situational awareness for the entire team.

The new Typhon Noise Flash Diversionary Device (NFDD) payload and SKY-HERO LED payloads — designed to provide deceptive diversions to enhance operator safety — have also been added to the Tactical Robotics Suite. These payloads are indispensable tools that facilitate safe entry into hostile environments and distract suspects. Each of these payloads features a plug-and-go design and can operate on both LOKI and SIGYN.

Built in conjunction with Typhon in the UK, the Noise Flash Diversionary Device (NFDD) payload acts as a non-lethal, multi-shot distraction system, capable of producing a 165dB report as either single shots or as a burst. The pilot and other operators can initiate this payload through the SKY-HERO GCS or with SKY-HERO's new Remote Trigger system. 

Built-in conjunction with top SKY-HERO users, the LED payload is a multi-function, selectable payload providing bright white light, colored LEDs, and a designating green laser in a single device. Designed to distract, temporarily disorient, and confuse suspects, the payload's high-intensity front LEDs can be used as a solid source of bright white or as a disorienting high-intensity strobe. The programmable colored LEDs can be used as a distraction or to indicate the drone is law enforcement. The powerful green laser pointer can designate targets or get suspects' attention.

The SKY-HERO Tactical Robotics Suite is the world's most widely used tactical robotics system. It combines the power of the LOKI Mk2 tactical drone, the SIGYN Mk1 ground robot, and integrated payloads to operate from a single GCS. The Tactical Robotics Suite allows teams to scout unknown areas, reduce risk to operators and share situational awareness.

The Tactical Robotics Suite is built by SKY-HERO and sold exclusively in North America by AARDVARK. 

Visit aardvarktactical.com/tactical-robotics-suite or contact AARDVARK to learn more about how the complete Tactical Robotics Suite can change the way your team operates.

About SKY-HERO: Founded in 2013 and located in Brussels, SKY-HERO is a dynamic, flexible, fast-growing company that specializes in drones and robotics. With a target market in civil security, their clients range from Police Special Forces to International Security companies, mountain rescue teams, and firefighters.

About AARDVARK: Founded in 1987, AARDVARK is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and system integrator specializing in the protection of tactical operators from Local, State, Federal, and Military Units. AARDVARK is headquartered in La Verne, CA.

About Typhon® Group Limited: Typhon is a technical innovation company based in the UK that has developed a range of less lethal, reloadable distraction systems and products with precision remote control initiation capabilities.

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Brent Doan
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909-451-6105


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