BRIDGEWATER, N.J. - September 15, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
JOGO Health Inc., a New Jersey-based, privately held digital therapeutics company focused on the development and commercialization of treatments for chronic pain and neuromuscular (NM) conditions, today announced that it will present positive data on using its signature solution, JOGO-Gx, to treat patients with non-specific low back pain at the 19th World Congress on Pain held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center in Toronto from Sept. 19-25, 2022.
Non-specific low back pain is one of the most common reasons Americans miss work or leave jobs entirely. A professional organization estimates 200 million US productivity hours are consequently lost every year and nearly 40 million workers suffer from non-specific low back pain. Addressing a reduced quality of life while lacking an understanding of treatment options, clinicians and patients are often tempted to rely on medication alone.
Unlike most chronic pain studies relying on subjective numerical scales, this trial also used quantitative sensory testing (QST) instruments to evaluate physical responses. Conducted during the pandemic, the year-long clinical study assessed patients with non-specific back pain who had received traditional treatments before using JOGO. "Compared to baseline waitlist comparison groups, the JOGO-Gx group demonstrated statistically significant changes in pain intensity, pain interference and low back pain reduction. The most significant improvement was the reduction of pain disability (p<0.001)," JOGO Health's Chief Scientific Officer, Gary Krasilovksy, PT. PhD, explains. Reducing back pain disability is critical for helping people suffering from chronic conditions to return to productive lives.
With numerous clinics temporarily closed due to the pandemic, study participants mediated pain using JOGO-Gx telehealth.
JOGO Health's CEO, Sanjai Murali, describes one real-world patient's experience with JOGO-Gx digital therapeutics for non-specific lower back pain: "After a string of failed treatments, including physical therapy, the patient was pain-free for the first time in 10 years, returning to a normal lifestyle."
According to JOGO Health's President and Co-Founder, Siva Nadarajah, JOGO-Gx could be an alternative to opioids and pain killers: "In previously published clinical studies on chronic lower back pain, opioids such as Tapentadol ER and Oxycodone CR revealed significantly less pain reduction than JOGO-Gx. Although we didn't conduct a head-to-head study, data show JOGO-Gx could be superior to opioids in treating chronic lower back pain."
About JOGO Health:
JOGO Health is a digital therapeutics company founded after over nine years of thorough research and testing. Built on the pioneering work of late Dr. Joe Brudny, New York University's Rusk Rehabilitation Center, and Dr. Gordon Silverman, Rockefeller University, JOGO uses wearable sensors and an AI driven app to treat chronic pain, Parkinson's tremors and other movement disorders associated with neurological conditions via telemedicine.
The second annual Bumper Best and Worst States to Own Electric Cars study comes on the heels of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which calls for establishing a pathway for more electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the U.S. The IRA provides tax credits and funds to states for the building of more EV chargers. Bumper's analysis ranks states across several factors as they relate to EV ownership and each state's ability to support a growing EV owner population. Eleven metrics were weighted to determine the ranking list—including financial incentives, number of public charging stations, cost to charge an EV versus its gas-powered alternative and more.
"Americans are becoming more interested in what they can do personally to help the environment, and one way many drivers are doing that is by switching to electric vehicles," said Julianne Ohlander, a data analyst at Bumper. "For those who may be on the fence about making the switch, this study is a great resource to compare how their state supports EV owners versus other states around the country."
The top 10 states to own an electric car
Rank
State
Score
1
Maryland
14.65
2
New York
15.25
3
Massachusetts
17.10
4
Pennsylvania
17.45
5
Vermont
17.95
6
New Jersey
18.00
7
California
18.35
8
Virginia
18.90
9
Utah
19.25
10
Rhode Island
19.60
Scores are based on a state's overall rank across each of the eleven measured metrics—the lower the score, the better a state's ranking.
See the full list here; category winners can be found below.
Key takeaways:
Maryland is the best state overall for owning an electric vehicle; South Carolina is the worst.
Maryland tops the charts for having the best financial incentives to own an EV; Arkansas comes in last.
Rhode Island is the state with the best EV infrastructure; Wisconsin has the worst.
Nevada has the highest cost savings per 1,000 miles for EV drivers compared to gas-powered drivers; Connecticut has the lowest.
Category winners
Infrastructure
Rank
State
1
Rhode Island
2
Massachusetts
3
Utah
4
Vermont
5
California
Financial Incentives
Rank
State
1
Maryland
2
New Jersey
3
New York
4
Pennsylvania
5
Virginia
Average EV price relative to median income
Rank
State
1
Maryland
2
New Jersey
3
Massachusetts
4
Hawaii
5
Connecticut
Methodology
Bumper.com ranked financial incentives by six metrics:
Change in average gas price from August 2021 to August 2022;
Five-year change in recharge cost per 1,000 miles;
Cost difference to drive 1,000 miles by EV versus gas-powered cars;
Percent of workers commuting more than 30 minutes to work;
Current number of non-expired state financial incentives to switch to electric vehicles; and
Average current transaction price of a new electric vehicle relative to state median income.
We ranked infrastructure incentives by five metrics:
Number of public charging stations per state licensed driver;
Number of public EVSE ports per 100 EV registrations;
State annual growth rate of electric charging stations since 2018;
EV registrations per 1,000 motor vehicle registrations; and
2022 state allocations for the Electric Vehicle Charger Network, part of the November Bipartisan Infrastructure law, per licensed driver.
About Bumper
Bumper.com's mission is simple: make the car-owning, buying and selling experience better and more affordable through vehicle history reports for one low cost. Membership also unlocks access to reliable information on accidents, recalls, market value and easy-to-use tools available online or through the Bumper.com mobile app. Follow Bumper.com on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or follow their blog for content related to car maintenance, car selling, and car cleaning. For partnership inquiries, email [email protected].
With the new surgeon, the practice becomes more poised to meet the growing demand for non-invasive cosmetic care in the region
Dr. Molly Orban Joins Wilmington Eye Dr. Orban joins Wilmington Eye as newest oculoplastic surgeon, specializing in cosmetic and aesthetic procedures.
WILMINGTON, N.C. - September 15, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
Today, Wilmington Eye announced the addition of Dr. Molly Orban, a fellowship trained surgeon in ophthalmic plastic, reconstructive, and orbital surgery. Dr. Orban will be joining Wilmington Eye's oculoplastic team, comprised of Dr. Alan Oester, Jr., Dr. George Escaravage, and Tracey McKinzie, PA-C, to provide care that includes cancer reconstructive surgery, upper and lower eyelid lifts, eyelid malposition repair and an emphasis on aesthetic services.
The market in the US for noninvasive and invasive cosmetic procedures reached $18.8 billion (USD) in 2021 and is expected to grow at a rate (CAGR) of 4.3% from 2021 to 2030. With the addition of Dr. Orban, Wilmington Eye will be more poised to meet the growing demand for aesthetic services that the practice has seen at their oculoplastic center in the midtown area. Dr. Orban's training in oculoplastic surgery uniquely positions her to provide high-level aesthetic assessments and procedures that make up the fastest growing segments in non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
"Dr. Orban is a critical component of Wilmington Eye's plan to meet the rapidly growing demand for oculoplastics in our community. As the only two oculoplastic surgeons within a 130-mile radius, we are ecstatic to bring on someone as skilled and knowledgeable as Dr. Orban to help us serve the region," says Dr. Alan Oester, Jr., partner, oculoplastic surgeon, and fellowship director at Wilmington Eye.
"We are very excited to have Dr. Orban join us. Not only will she enhance our oculoplastic department to serve patients more efficiently, she will also lead and expand our cosmetic services with her unique aesthetic perspective," says Dr. George Escaravage, partner, oculoplastic surgeon, and fellowship instructor at Wilmington Eye.
Dr. Orban is originally from Jupiter, Florida and attended the University of Florida in Gainesville for her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Nutrition. She received her Medical Degree from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and went on to complete a one-year transitional year internship at the University of Central Florida and Osceola Regional Medical Center. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Storm Eye Institute in Charleston, South Carolina, where she served as the Chief Resident during her senior year. She then went on to complete her fellowship training in ophthalmic plastic, reconstructive, and orbital surgery with Dr. Alan Oester here at Wilmington Eye. Dr. Orban joins Dr. Alan Oester and Dr. George Escaravage as Wilmington's only fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeons.
"I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve our patients as I start my practice at Wilmington Eye. I love the aesthetic side of oculoplastic surgery and applying the latest technologies and products to my practice to offer my patients the best in facial rejuvenation and eye care. My family and I have grown to love the wonderful Wilmington community and this beautiful city that we now call home. I'm excited to meet my new patients and for the opportunity to serve their aesthetic and oculoplastic surgery needs." - Dr. Molly Orban
Dr. Orban is currently accepting new patients at Wilmington Eye's Oculoplastic Center, located at 1025 Medical Center Drive, suite 201. For more details or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Orban, visit wilmingtoneye.com. For questions or media inquiries, please contact [email protected]
There are approximately 672,000 tonnes of HFC-23 credits within the BCT pool, KlimaDAO's community has voted to remove them from the pool to improve the quality of contained credits.
SAN FRANCISCO - September 15, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
KlimaDAO has announced that it has allocated a limited amount of its treasury holdings to remove the HFC-23 credits from the Base Carbon Tonne pool and "burn" them - an act which means that the environmental benefit of these tokenized carbon credits cannot be claimed by any entity or organization. You can view the details here.
HFC-23 carbon credits were phased out from the Verra Registry in January 2014 after they were banned in the compliance markets, with concerns cited around HFC-23 facilities gaming the system to create new carbon credit issuances that could be sold on into the market for a profit.
Two carbon projects had been registered with the Verra Registry prior to the phase-out, with one issuance made from the Yingpeng HFC23 Decomposition Project of 4.5mn credits. A number of these credits remain live on the Verra Registry, meaning their environmental benefit can still be claimed through the retirement of the credits. Data from AlliedOffsets shows that up until 2020, these credits have been retired by a number of entities to claim their environmental benefit.
The initial design of the Base Carbon Tonne pool by the Toucan Protocol allowed a broad range of carbon credits to be deposited in the pool, providing they had a vintage of 2008 and onwards. It wasn't until a number of HFC-23 credits had been deposited into the pool, and concerns were raised about the quality of these credits, that the depositing of HFC-23 credits was blacklisted by Toucan.
Today, KlimaDAO holds over 90% of the Base Carbon Tonne pool within its treasury reserves and its liquidity pools on the SushiSwap platform. The primary function of the credits within the liquidity pools is to enable users of on-chain carbon to acquire tokenized carbon credits and claim their environmental benefit of them efficiently and transparently by retiring them on the blockchain using KlimaDAO's retirement aggregator infrastructure.
To address concerns around the quality of these credits, KlimaDAO utilized its decentralized governance process to host a discussion with its community members on its Forum about the removal of these credits from its ecosystem. A token vote of the community members on the SnapShot platform passed with 83% approval to destroy the credits.
The approximately 672,000 HFC-23 credits in the BCT pool have now been burnt and removed from KlimaDAO's tokenized carbon credit ecosystem.
Drew Bonneau of KlimaDAO said, "Both market commentary and the available data on the HFC-23 credits demonstrate to us that this credit is considered at best low-quality, and at worst valueless. After discussing the issue with our community it is clear to us that removing these tokenized carbon credits from our ecosystem is the desired approach."
Bonneau added, "One of our strengths as a DAO is that we are able to bring in the perspectives of our 70,000-strong community, which includes a number of advisors from across the carbon market - we are grateful for their engagement and encourage continued participation with our DAO's governance processes as we develop our ecosystem in line with market needs."
About KlimaDAO
KlimaDAO is an on-chain scaling solution for the Voluntary Carbon Market. By combining tokenized carbon credits with a blockchain-enabled technology stack, KlimaDAO aims to open up the market to greater transparency and efficiency.
If you are interested in participating in KlimaDAO's governance process, join the Forum. If you are a business looking to offset your carbon footprint, get started here.
WELLINGTON, Fla. - September 15, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
The United States Polo Association; U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the USPA; the National Polo Center - Wellington (NPC) and Valiente Polo Farm are making final preparations to host the XII Federation of International Polo (FIP) World Polo Championship in Florida this October. Welcoming the international contest to the United States for the second time in the competition's history, the tournament will take place from Oct. 29 - Nov. 6. Held every three to four years, the international tournament was originally scheduled for 2021 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Representing the top 10- to 14-goal teams from around the world, eight countries will grapple for international polo glory, including Argentina, Australia, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Spain, the United States and Uruguay.
To qualify as one of the eight teams to advance to the FIP World Polo Championship, the road begins with five zone playoffs and includes more than 25 countries vying for the opportunity of a lifetime to represent their nation on an international stage. The defending champions (Argentina in 2017) and host country (United States) automatically qualify, and the remaining six teams have been decided from zone competition. Teams advancing from zone playoffs to the FIP World Polo Championship include Mexico (Zone A - North America and Central America), Uruguay (Zone B - South America), Spain and Italy (Zone C - Europe), Australia (Zone D - Asia and Oceania) and Pakistan (Zone E - Africa, Pakistan and India).
The strengths of the United States lie in both high-quality horses and a prime location featuring world-class fields and facilities. Home to the GAUNTLET OF POLO®, NPC is the ideal venue for the event, attracting South Florida's passionate polo and equestrian community. Featuring top-rated polo fields, VIP experiences for both fans and players, and unrivaled corporate hospitality, the XII FIP World Polo Championship promises to be an exceptional and unforgettable global event for players, sponsors and spectators. Preliminary games will be held at Valiente Polo Farm and the opening ceremony, semifinals and final will take place at NPC. Ticketed NPC events will include the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 29, and the XII FIP World Polo Championship Final on Sunday, Nov. 6. Tickets will become available mid-September at nationalpolocenter.com. The 2022 tournament will draw the eyes of the global polo community to the winter equestrian capital of the world with the FIP World Polo Championship semifinals and final broadcast on ESPN for the first time. All games will also be available for free on GlobalPolo.com.
XII FIP World Polo Championship Tournament Schedule:
*Denotes a ticketed event.
Saturday, Oct. 29
Game 1 Valiente Polo Farm Game 2 Valiente Polo Farm Game 3 NPC Game 4 & Opening Ceremony: USA Team vs. TBD NPC, U.S. Polo Assn. Field One*
Monday, Oct. 31
Game 5 Valiente Polo Farm Game 6 Valiente Polo Farm Game 7 Valiente Polo Farm Game 8 Valiente Polo Farm
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Game 9 Valiente Polo Farm Game 10 Valiente Polo Farm Game 11 Valiente Polo Farm Game 12 Valiente Polo Farm
Friday, Nov. 4
1:00 p.m. ET - Semifinal 1 NPC 3:00 p.m. ET - Semifinal 2 NPC
Sunday, Nov. 6
1:00 p.m. ET - Third Place Match NPC 3:00 p.m. ET - XII FIP World Polo Championship Final NPC, U.S. Polo Assn. Field One*
"We are putting in a lot of resources to make this a world-class event," shared FIP United States Ambassador and USPA President Tony Coppola. "No stone has been left unturned. The string of horses we are going to provide will be great, and the facilities will be fantastic and at their prime. The USPA's goal is to make this a world-class tournament and showcase what we have now that we own NPC."
A defining feature of the XII FIP World Polo Championship is the 176 exceptional horses representing some of the best bloodlines in the world from sole horse provider J5 Equestrian. USPA Executive Director of Services Carlucho Arellano noted the importance of having such high-quality horses for a competition of this caliber, sharing, "Providing good horses is one of the three key ingredients to quality polo, along with great fields and solid management."
Further detailing how the horses will be preparing for intense competition, he continued, "The horses are currently in several different locations and have been played during the summer in California and Colorado. They will get some rest time and then come to Wellington a month in advance of the Championship for the legging-up process. The final two weeks of that process will consist of practices that increase in intensity. The teams all arrive by Oct. 26, and they will get to ride their string once and play them in one practice before their first game on Oct. 29."
Leading up to the tournament, the horses will also be evaluated and ranked in October by FIP horse master Adam Snow. Snow is a former 10-goaler and Hall of Famer. His experience both in the saddle and in the barn will make him an invaluable asset throughout the event. Snow will rank horses based on their ability and then place them into evenly-matched strings. Each team will be assigned a group of 22 horses, and teams will draw to select their pooled polo ponies in person on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
In 1982, to broaden the scope of international polo and restore the sport's Olympic status, Marcos Uranga created the Federation of International Polo, officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Five years later, Uranga and American polo player Glen Holden organized the inaugural FIP World Polo Championship in Argentina. Aware of the challenges of fielding high-goal teams worldwide, FIP organizers decided to limit the competition to teams rated 10 to 14 goals.
Capturing the title in Germany in 1989, the United States Polo Association has selected the most talented players to represent the USA team. Selected as the coach for the USA team, former 9-goal professional Julio Arellano was on the winning team in 1989 and is humbled at the opportunity to lead the United States for a FIP title on home soil.
Ranging in age from 17 to 25, the eight American players vying for a spot on the starting roster include Nico Diaz Alberdi, Agustin Arellano, Hope Arellano, Joaquin Avendaño, Lucas Escobar, Nico Escobar, Jake Klentner and Kristos "Keko" Magrini. Of this extremely accomplished roster, Hope Arellano stands out, as she is the first woman to ever be considered for the American team. Players will train together in weekly practice games and stick-and-ball sessions for a month in Argentina beginning in September to determine the team's final lineup. Once the U.S. team returns home, they will begin practicing in Wellington, Florida, and exercising and preparing J5 Equestrian horses for competition leading up to the championship.
Outfitting the teams with official performance jerseys and equipment as the Official Apparel Partner and Presenting Sponsor, U.S. Polo Assn. is proud to join forces once again with the FIP World Polo Championship to promote the brand during the pinnacle of international polo competition. "This is truly a global event that will resonate with our consumers and sports fans around the world, across 190 countries. We are also excited our partners at ESPN will broadcast the opening ceremony featuring the USA team," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing.
The United States Polo Association was organized and exists for the purposes of promoting the game of polo, coordinating the activities of its Member Clubs and Registered Players, arranging and supervising polo tournaments, competitions and games, and providing rules, handicaps, and conditions for those tournaments, competitions, and games including the safety and welfare of participants and mounts. Founded in 1890, the USPA is the national governing body for the sport of polo. The USPA is currently comprised of almost 300 member clubs with thousands of individual members, and oversees 40 national tournaments. For more information, please visit uspolo.org.
About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL)
U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores and thousands of department stores as well as sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 190 countries worldwide. Today, U.S. Polo Assn. is ranked the 28th largest licensor in the world and within the top five sports licensors, according to License Global's 2022 list of "Top Global Licensors." Visit uspoloassnglobal.com.
USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) is the for-profit subsidiary of the USPA and its exclusive worldwide licensor. USPAGL manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand and is the steward of the USPA's intellectual properties, providing the sport with a long-term source of revenue. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPAGL also manages Global Polo TV, the world's leading digital platform with polo and lifestyle content. In addition, USPAGL partners with ESPN and beIN Sports globally to share the sport of polo broadcasts on television and on-demand to millions of viewers around the world. For more polo content visit globalpolo.com.
About Federation of International Polo (FIP)
The Federation of International Polo (FIP) is the international federation representing the sport of polo, officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee. It was created in 1982 by representatives of eleven national polo associations. FIP's principal aim is to enhance the image and status of the great game of polo internationally.
FIP's mission is to promote the practice of the sport of polo worldwide in order to defend and ensure the spirit of fair play and moral fortitude, with the objective of forming the sporting attitude of gentlemanly behavior during and after the game, on the playing fields and wherever polo players should meet, so as to form one great world polo family. FIP currently has 76 registered member associations representing over 23,000 players. For more information, please visit www.fippolo.com.
About The National Polo Center - Wellington (NPC)
The National Polo Center - Wellington is located in the heart of South Florida's legendary horse country. The perpetual home for polo in America, NPC is owned and managed by the United States Polo Association to showcase the finest the sport has to offer. The Association's premiere event, the GAUNTLET OF POLO, takes place from February to April each winter season showcasing the world's preeminent teams, professional athletes and finest horses which come together for three months to battle head-to-head for the coveted C.V. Whitney Cup, USPA Gold Cup and U.S. Open Polo Championship trophies. Throughout the year, the facilities are also used to showcase USPA Member Clubs and prestigious national tournament competition.
The entrance to the club is via a palm tree-lined drive, that leads past tennis courts to the steps of the magnificent pool and Mallet Grille. The natural Florida terrain is augmented by a large lake, lush tropical landscaping and some of the most carefully manicured polo fields in the world. Spectating from the stadium, private boxes, fieldside tailgates and special hospitality tents, all overlooking the U.S. Polo Assn. Field One is an unparalleled experience. NPC invites you to experience the best polo in the country, taking place at one of the most beautiful venues in the world, the National Polo Center - Wellington
MEDIA CONTACTS
United States Polo Association:
Matt Baran, Director of Communications (561) 373-4954 [email protected]
USPA Global Licensing:
Shannon Stilson, Assistant Vice President of Marketing (561) 227-6994 [email protected]
Northern Virginia Magazine has released its annual "Top Financial Professionals" List for 2022 and once again Centurion Wealth Management Partners Sterling Neblett, Wendy Payne and Mark McKaig find themselves shoulder to shoulder with this elite group of Financial Professionals.
Northern Virginia Magazine selects its honorees via peer survey. This survey rates the top financial professionals in the broker, financial planner, insurance adviser, and tax accountant fields.
Since opening in 2015, Centurion Wealth Management, LLC has experienced tremendous growth while maintaining a stellar reputation within the financial services community. Being honored by Northern Virginia Magazine validates the dedication Centurion has to delivering world-class financial advice to respective clients.
This marks the sixth straight year Centurion's Partners have made this distinct list.
"This is a very proud moment for me and the entire Centurion Wealth Management team. This award is not only a proud achievement, but also a reflection of our hard work and persistent commitment to our client's financial success." - Mark McKaig
Centurion Wealth Management, LLC is a fiduciary wealth management and planning services company offering entrepreneurs, executives, and empowered women comprehensive financial advice. The firm offers investment, tax, estate, and cash flow analysis, retirement planning, risk management, and much more.
When notified she was once again named to this elite list, Wendy Payne added, "I feel humbled to receive this industry recognition and want to thank our wonderful clients for making each day working with them tremendously rewarding."
"It's always special when you are recognized by your peers," Neblett added. "It's an exciting time at Centurion."
Centurion Wealth continues to grow their footprint helping successful families plan for retirement in the greater Washington DC Metro and beyond.
For media inquiries and more information about Centurion, please contact J. Cooper Simmerman, MBA, at [email protected] or directly at (571) 765-2223.
Advisory services offered through Centurion Wealth Management, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Securities offered through Spire Securities, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.
WESTERVILLE, Ohio - September 14, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) announced today, after conducting a national executive search, that Rachael DeLeon will serve as its new executive director, effective Sept. 1, 2022.
DeLeon has been a part of AFCPE's team for nearly nine years, serving as both the communications director and the director of member services & education. Her strategic vision and leadership have been felt throughout the entire organization. She looks forward to continuing to grow the organization through her leadership.
"Rachael brings enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the staff, membership, and our partners," said Michele Godfrey, AFCPE® Board of Directors President. "The Board of Directors is excited to welcome Rachael into this role as we work together to increase awareness of the Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) certification."
Through her work, she hopes to shine a light on financial inequities and the need for high-quality, trusted financial education that meets you where you are. DeLeon notes, "The work of Accredited Financial Counselors is critical to the financial wellbeing of individuals and families in our country. AFCPE plays an important and unique role in our field — delivering critical certification, training, and ongoing education for financial counselors, coaches, and educators while also building a bridge for a more integrated personal finance field — one where Americans can find a trusted professional at any point in their financial journey."
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal finance landscape changed. Financial professionals and nonprofit organizations are uniquely positioned to support those struggling in the communities in which they reside. In her new role, DeLeon hopes to lean into this by advocating for a more integrated personal finance field that ensures that all people can access trusted financial guidance to reach their goals.
"When I joined AFCPE, I was looking to be a part of something bigger than myself," said DeLeon. "I found that and so much more. I look forward to this opportunity to further support the meaningful work of financial professionals in their communities."
About AFCPE®
At the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education® (AFCPE®), our mission is to ensure the highest level of knowledge, skill, and integrity of the personal finance profession by certifying, connecting, and supporting diverse and capable professionals who serve communities worldwide. The Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) certification is accredited by NCCA. Visit AFCPE.org to learn more.
The conversational podcast will cover topics such as Recruitment, Team Training, and Clinic Culture that will help aid in developing a CareFirst Approach.
PetDesk, the leading veterinary client engagement solution that specializes in connecting pet owners with their clinics for better pet care, has partnered with Evergreen Podcasts, a leading podcast distribution provider and production house, to create a new show. The podcast Simple, Interrupted: Surviving Radical Vet Industry Changes is aimed at offering best practices and solutions to veterinary professionals for surviving and thriving in the shifting industry.
"The veterinary industry is evolving at breakneck speed these days. With over 70% of households in North America owning one or more pets, the time to guide pet owners to the best care is now," said Mary Schwartz, host of the podcast. "In the face of big-box retailers offering cheap and fast veterinary services, and pet owners consulting the Internet for pet medical advice, independent clinics must adapt now and arm themselves with the tools for fighting back."
"With the help of Mary, and an amazing line-up of top veterinary professionals who have the clinics' and pets' best interests at heart, I'm excited for the veterinary world to listen to these much-needed discussions," said Judie Vegh, executive producer. "These urgent topics must be examined so that together, we can embrace what's happening and evolve for the betterment of veterinary care."
Thousands of veterinary practices use PetDesk to assist their staff, expand their business, and guide clients to better care. With PetDesk's 5-star rated mobile app, automated reminders, texting platform, and other engagement tools, clinics retain their best clients that put care first and find more "CareFirst" clients just like them. All for a less stressful, more successful clinic. Learn more about PetDesk by visiting petdesk.com.
About Evergreen Podcasts
Evergreen Podcasts is an award-winning production house that brings entertaining, thought-provoking content to people wherever they are. We produce podcasts that capture the everyday color of modern thinkers, influencers, and personalities. Top thought leaders and breakout brands choose Evergreen to capture inspiring stories through branded content, original shows, and partner podcasts. Ask us how our comprehensive podcast production, creative marketing, and distribution solutions can help connect your brand to a broader audience.
The American Association of Medical Assistants® releases observation suggestions to commemorate medical assistants' contribution to health care on October 17-21
The American Association of Medical Assistants® (AAMA), the only organization in the world devoted exclusively to the medical assisting profession, will celebrate Medical Assistants Recognition Week (MARWeek) with the theme "Medical Assistants Are MAGIC: Medical Assistants Give Incredible Care." The national appreciation week will take place October 17-21, and medical assistants across the country will be honored on Medical Assistants Recognition Day, Wednesday, October 19.
This year's theme, "Medical Assistants Are MAGIC," spotlights the spectacular care provided by medical assistants as multiskilled medical professionals. The theme honors medical assistants' versatility and commitment to excellence, ensuring quality patient-centered health care.
"MARWeek is a special time for patients, providers and employers to celebrate and recognize medical assistants as vital members of the outpatient care team," says Deborah Novak, CMA (AAMA), 2021-2022 vice president of the AAMA. "Credentialed medical assistants are multiskilled professionals who are trained to provide safe, compassionate, and quality patient care."
MARWeek offers employers, medical assistants and CMAs (AAMA)® an opportunity to recognize medical assistants' contributions to health care delivery effectiveness. Here are suggestions for ways to observe the week:
Implement new policies for medical assisting staff training, educational assistance, benefits, flex time or other new programs.
Hold a special medical assisting training seminar on company time.
Dedicate the October issue of your practice newsletter to your medical assisting staff, recognizing exceptional efforts and overall contributions.
Offer to display the MARWeek poster in a prominent place in your practice.
The AAMA created MARWeek to recognize medical assistants' contributions to health care delivery effectiveness. Medical assistants function as members of the health care delivery team and perform administrative and clinical procedures. With their unique versatility, medical assistants are proving to be the allied health professionals of choice for this decade and beyond. Medical assisting is one of the nation's careers growing much faster than average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
For more information, please visit www.aama-ntl.org or call the AAMA directly at 800/228-2262.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS®
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