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  • The Futurist Institute Releases Courses on Leadership, Energy, and Healthcare

    The Futurist Institute Releases Courses on Leadership, Energy, and Healthcare

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    The Futurist Institute now offers eight courses as part of its program to become a Certified Futurist™

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    updated: Apr 3, 2018


    AUSTIN, Texas, April 3, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    The Futurist Institute is proud to announce the release of three new courses as part of its Futurist and Long-Term Analyst™ (FLTA) designation program.

    The three new courses include:

    • The Future of Leadership
    • The Future of Energy
    • The Future of Healthcare

    The Futurist Institute helps analysts, economists, and professionals become futurists and recognizes individuals who have completed its program to become Certified Futurists™.

    Five existing courses from The Futurist Institute have previously been approved for continuing education by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, including:

    • The Future of Work
    • The Future of Data
    • The Future of Transportation
    • The Future of Finance
    • Futurist Fundamentals

    The Futurist Institute online courses present best practices to craft futurist strategies, analyze data, and conduct scenario planning for businesses with a focus on the impacts of new and emerging technologies.

    Jason Schenker, the Chairman of The Futurist institute and the world’s leading financial futurist, said, “We are very excited to expand our course offerings to include the critical topics of leadership, energy, and healthcare.”

    Schenker founded The Futurist Institute in 2016, and he was recently a mentor at SXSW, where he shared his views on the future of work and the need for futurist training. Schenker is also the editor of The Robot and Automation Almanac – 2018, which was created by The Futurist Institute. 

    “The future of energy, healthcare, and leadership are critical futurist topics,” Schenker noted. “We are excited to expand the content of The Futurist Institute.”

    The Futurist Institute is based in Austin, Texas.

    Media Contact:
    Jason Schenker
    +1 512 592 8905
    media@futuristinstitute.org

    Source: The Futurist Institute

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  • Pallium Canada Appoints Jeffrey Moat as Chief Executive Officer

    Pallium Canada Appoints Jeffrey Moat as Chief Executive Officer

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    updated: Nov 27, 2017


    OTTAWA, Ontario, November 27, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    Keynote Search, a company that helps organizations with business-critical hiring needs, announced today that Jeffrey Moat was selected by the Pallium Canada Board of Directors as their new Chief Executive Officer. Moat steps into the newly formed CEO role.

    Jeff was most recently President of Partners for Mental Health (PFMH), a charitable organization renowned for its exceptional work in the mental health sector. Their programs, ‘Not Myself Today©’ and ‘Right By You’ gained critical acclaim and more than 400,000 Canadians directly benefited from the programs. Moat said of his time at PFMH, “We catalyzed more than 1 million actions by our supporters: from making mental health part of the conversation at work and at home, to changing people’s mindsets and understanding about mental illness, we have a lot to be proud of.” As Jeff steps into Pallium he remarked, “I’m excited by the opportunity Pallium has to positively impact the end of life journey for every Canadian. It is my privilege to lead the team at Pallium and work with partners and stakeholders on an issue that touches every one of us.”

    It is my privilege to lead the team at Pallium and work with partners and stakeholders on an issue that touches every one of us.

    Jeffrey Moat, CEO, Pallium Canada

    About Pallium Canada

    Pallium Canada is a not-for-profit, internationally recognized, pan-Canadian organization that has been at the forefront of developing, testing and implementing strategies to increase primary-level palliative care. The overall goal of Pallium’s work is to strengthen Canadians’ ability to provide interprofessional, home and community-based palliative care through education and support to healthcare professionals and family/neighbor carers so that every Canadian who requires palliative care will receive it early, effectively and compassionately.

    About Keynote Group

    Keynote Group, the parent company of Keynote Search was launched in September 2015 and represents many of Ottawa’s fastest growing and most iconic organizations. They have received several accolades since launching, which include two Best New Business awards and Family Enterprise of the Year. Keynote Search is a revolutionary search firm that utilizes cutting-edge AI and technology whilst providing extensive post-placement support services to ensure the success of every hire.

    “We extend our sincere thanks to James and the team at Keynote Search for their exceptional work in leading the executive team through the process,” said Gérald Savoie, Chair of the Board. “I have no doubt that Jeff is the right person to lead the growth of Pallium.”

    For Media Inquiries or for further information about Pallium’s programs, please contact Hang Tran, Communications Manager at htran@pallium.ca.

    For enquiries regarding Keynote Search and their executive search services, please contact James Baker at jbaker@keynotesearch.com.

    Source: Pallium Canada

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  • Wheelchair Market is Expected to Reach $6.1 Billion by 2022

    Wheelchair Market is Expected to Reach $6.1 Billion by 2022

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    Trends, opportunities and forecast in this market to 2022 by product (manual wheelchair and power wheelchair), category (adult wheelchair and pediatric wheelchair), design and function (basic wheelchair, sports wheelchair, bariatric wheelchair, standing wheelchair, and others), end user (homecare and institution and others), and region


    IRVING, Texas, November 14, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    ​According to a new market report published by Lucintel, the future of the global wheelchair market looks promising with opportunities in homecare and institutions. The global wheelchair market is expected to reach an estimated $6.1 billion by 2022 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2017 to 2022. The major drivers for the growth of this market are growing elderly population, rising spinal cord injuries, and necessity of wheelchair for physically disabled people.

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    53 Market Data Tables

    86 Figures

    145 Pages and in-depth TOC on “Global Wheelchair Market” http://www.lucintel.com/global-wheelchair-market-2017.aspx

    In this market, manual wheelchairs and power wheelchairs are used by physically disabled persons who are unable to walk by themselves. On the basis of comprehensive research, Lucintel forecasts that the power wheelchair product type is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

    Early buyers will receive 10% customization on this report

    Within the global wheelchair market, manual wheelchair is the largest segment by product type during the trend period.

    North America is expected to remain the largest region due to increasing obesity, availability of more sophisticated wheelchairs, and a high disposable income.   

    Download PDF Brochure @ http://www.lucintel.com/rb/global-wheelchair-market-2017.aspx

    APAC is expected to witness the highest growth rate over the forecast period due to a rising disabled population along with increasing consumer awareness and development of medical facilities.

    Emerging trends, which have a direct impact on the dynamics of the industry, include improved wheelchair efficiency to provide more comfort and convenience, increase adoption of power assistance device, and increase adoption of hybrid concept in wheelchair. Invacare Corporation, Pride Mobility Products Corporation, Sunrise Medical Limited, OttoBock Healthcare GmbH, and Permobil AB. are among the major suppliers of wheelchair market.

    The study includes a forecast for the global wheelchair market by product, category, design and function, end user, and region, as follows:

    By Product Type [Volume (Thousand Units) and Value ($ Million) from 2011 to 2022]:

    ·         Manual wheelchair

    ·         Power wheelchair

    ·         Front wheel drive

    ·         Central Wheel drive

    ·         Rear wheel drive

    ·         Standing electric wheelchair

    ·         Others

    By Category [Value ($ Million) from 2011 to 2022]:

    ·         Adult wheelchair

    ·         Pediatric wheelchair

    By Design and Function [Value ($ Million) from 2011 to 2022]:

    ·         Basic Wheelchair

    ·         Sports Wheelchairs

    ·         Bariatric Wheelchairs

    ·         Standing Wheelchair

    ·         Others

    By End user [Value ($ Million) from 2011 to 2022]:

    ·         Homecare

    ·         Institution and others

    By Region [Value ($ Million) from 2011 to 2022]:

    ·       North America

    −      US

    −      Mexico

    −      Canada

    ·       Europe

    −      United Kingdom

    −      Germany

    −      France

    −      Italy

    ·       APAC

    −      China

    −      Japan

    −      India

    ·       ROW

    Download Sample Pages @ http://www.lucintel.com/ds/global-wheelchair-market-2017.aspx

    This 145-page research report will enable you to make confident business decisions in this globally competitive marketplace. For a detailed table of contents, contact Lucintel at +1-972-636-5056 or    helpdesk@lucintel.com

    About Lucintel

    Lucintel, the premier global management consulting and market research firm, creates winning strategies for growth. It offers market assessments, competitive analysis, opportunity analysis, growth consulting, M&A, and due diligence services to executives and key decision-makers in a variety of industries. For further information, visit www.lucintel.com

    Current Press Releases of Lucintel @ http://www.lucintel.com/press-release.aspx

    This report addresses the following key questions:

    Q.1 What are some of the most promising, growth opportunities for global wheelchair market by product (manual wheelchair and power wheelchair), category (adult wheelchair and pediatric wheelchair), design and function (basic wheelchair, sports wheelchair, bariatric wheelchair, standing wheelchair, and others), end user (homecare and institution and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?

    Q.2 Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?

    Q.3 Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?

    Q.4 What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the drivers and challenges, and business risks in this market?

    Q.5 What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?

    Q.6 What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?

    Q.7 What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?

    Q.8 What are the new developments in the market and which companies are leading these developments?

    Q.9 Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are being taken by key players for business growth?

    Q.10 What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by product substitution?

    Q. 11 What M & A activity has occurred in the last 5 years?

    Source: Lucintel

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  • Long Island Group Focuses on Bias in Healthcare to Improve Patient Outcomes

    Long Island Group Focuses on Bias in Healthcare to Improve Patient Outcomes

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    Raising awareness about implicit racial bias and unequal treatment.

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    updated: Oct 20, 2017


    WANTAGH, N.Y., October 20, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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     Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy (formerly PULSE of NY), a community-based grassroots patient safety organization, has been addressing racial disparities in healthcare across Long Island and New York. And they do exist: according to healthcare accrediting organization The Joint Commission, “There is extensive evidence and research that finds unconscious biases can lead to differential treatment of patients by race, gender, weight, age, language, income and insurance status.”

    Founded in 1996, Pulse began listening to and sharing patients’ stories of obstacles to safe care following the founder’s year-long training in patient safety through the National Patient Safety Foundation/American Hospital Association.

    We all have biases. If we acknowledge that, we can address it.

    Ilene Corina, President, PULSE Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy

    Pulse founder and president Ilene Corina found unequal treatment of people belonging to a wide range of groups — treatment that affected outcomes and was an obstacle to “patient-centered care.” Today, Pulse has several programs that seek to remove those obstacles.

    The Healthcare Equality Project

    The Healthcare Equality Project gives patients an outlet to discuss some of the challenges that may be unique to the group they represent. People with HIV/AIDS found that the stigma was a heavy, stressful burden, and people who have lupus often are misdiagnosed. Those who are disabled, transgender, or Hispanic are also affected. Pulse finds the problem and addresses it using the information shared by the people representing each group.

    Perceptions about race are also important. Pulse’s ASK For Your Life Campaign was developed to raise awareness about implicit racial bias and unequal treatment, which has been studied and confirmed in public health research for decades. It creates and distributes workshops, videos, brochures and handouts to educate the Black community, patients, and families of patients, about the steps they can take to advocate for themselves and partner with their healthcare providers for better outcomes.

    100,000 lives per year lost

    “We all have biases,” explains Pulse CPSEA’s Ilene Corina. “If we acknowledge that, we can address it.” Dr. Leslie Farrington, a retired African-American OB/GYN from Freeport, Long Island and board chair of Pulse, started the ASK For Your Life Campaign in 2016. Farrington says, “I always knew there were racial disparities, but it wasn’t until I began studying the public health literature that I recognized the magnitude of the problem — 100,000 lives per year lost due to inequality.”

    There is a team of volunteers who are traveling Long Island to hold workshops empowering people of color to be active partners in their care. They are available to speak to groups about disparities in care and how all patients can address discrimination in healthcare settings. To contact the ASK for Your Life campaign or to request a workshop or become a volunteer, please contact: 516-579-4711 or icorina@pulsecenterforpatientsafety.org.

    This program is made possible with a grant from the Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund.

    Source: Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy

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  • Health 2.0 and Mad*Pow Announce Agenda for 2017 HxRefactored

    Health 2.0 and Mad*Pow Announce Agenda for 2017 HxRefactored

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    Design & Technology-focused Conference on June 20th & 21st Explores Improving
    Health Experiences through Human-centered Design and Tech

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    updated: May 2, 2017


    Boston, MA, May 2, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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     Mad*Pow and Health 2.0 today announced the final agenda for the HxRefactored 2017 Conference being held on June 20-21, 2017, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge, MA. HxRefactored is a revolutionary design and technology conference, gathering more than 600 cross-disciplinary thinkers from around the world for two days of thought-provoking panels, workshops, and discussions on how to improve the quality of health experiences. Conference speakers and attendees apply design, science, evidence, and theory to re-imagine the entire health journey and find new ways to deliver that vision. Tickets to attend the conference can be purchased at https://2017.hxrefactored.com.

    HxRefactored keynotes, workshops, and panels will touch on the most pressing issues and innovative ideas of the day. Topics explored at this year’s conference will include:

    “HxRefactored is a truly unique event because it is designed to explore opportunities to humanize our healthcare and deliver value to the people we serve and ways to put those ideas into action.”

    Amy Cueva, Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Mad*Pow

    • Designing for Mental Health
    • Creating a Culture of Health
    • Data Security and Privacy
    • Improving Clinician Experiences
    • Motivation and Health Behavior Change
    • Culture of Innovation
    • Breaking Down the Silos
    • The Future of Technology
    • Navigating the Health System
    • Patient Experiences of the Future
    • Designing for Vulnerable and At-Risk Populations
    • Tech for the Aging Population
    • Pharma Innovation
    • Blockchain: The Now and the Future
    • Co-Creation and Participatory Design
    • Journey Mapping and Service Design
    • Organizational Design and Training

    Speakers headlining this year’s HxRefactored include:

    • Aneesh Chopra, President, NavHealth
    • Robin Farmanfarmaian, Author, The Patient as CEO
    • Bakul Patel, Associate Director of Digital Health, FDA
    • Kathleen Howland, Professor, Berklee College of Music
    • Busy Burr, VP, Innovation and Health, Humana Health Ventures
    • Bryan Mazlish, Chief Technology Officer, Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    • John Torous, Co-Director of Digital Psychiatry at BIDMC, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    • John Weiss, Co-Founder/CEO, Human Design
    • Aron Semle, CEO, upBed
    • Matthew Holt, Co-Chairman, Health 2.0
    • Amy Cueva, Founder & Chief Experience Officer, Mad*Pow
    • Sumit Nagpal, Co-Founder & CEO, LumiraDx, Inc.
    • Steven Ledbetter, CEO and Co-Founder, Habitry
    • Wolf Shlagman, CEO, Care Angel
    • Zac Jiwa, CEO, MI7
    • Juhan Sonin, Creative Sandpaper, goinvo, MIT
    • Patricia Beirne, Design and Innovation Creative Lead, Memorial Sloan Kettering
    • Bradford Diephuis, CEO, Herald Health
    • Natasha Awasthi, Head of Product, Medal
    • Charles Hillman, Founder and CEO, GrandCare
    • Cory Kidd, Founder and CEO, Catalia Health
    • Linda Sanches, Senior Advisor, HIT and Privacy Policy, Office for Civil Rights, HHS
    • Abbie Barbir, Senior Architect, Aetna
    • Ted Tanner, CTO, PokitDok
    • Dustin DiTommaso, SVP Behavior Change Design, Mad*Pow
    • Jay Gupta, Co-Founder, RxRelax

    “HxRefactored draws speakers and panelists who live and work at the intersection of health, design, and technology,” says Health 2.0 Co-Chairman Matthew Holt. “Their unique perspective can help shed light on solutions to some of the most challenging problems in our health system. The conference offers attendees an opportunity to hear this perspective and to get involved in the effort to make our health system more effective.”

    “HxRefactored is a truly unique event because it is designed to explore opportunities to humanize our healthcare and deliver value to the people we serve and ways to put those ideas into action,” said Amy Cueva, Mad*Pow Founder, and Chief Experience Officer. “Attendees at this event hear a wealth of exciting, groundbreaking ideas and walk out of the conference motivated to create real change in the healthcare system.”

    For more information on the conference and to register for HxRefactored, visit our website.

    About Mad*Pow

    Mad*Pow is a design agency that improves the experience people have with technology, organizations and each other. The company’s mission is to help people improve their health, achieve financial well-being, learn, and connect. Using human-centered design, Mad*Pow collaborates with clients to understand and empathize with the people they serve. Through this collaboration, Mad*Pow delivers an experience that addresses customer needs across channels, and throughout the entire journey. Founded in 2000, Mad*Pow has partnered with industry leaders including Cigna, John Hancock, Pearson, and Google, and has received honors for design excellence by the Webby Awards, MITX, and the W3C. In addition to HXR, Mad*Pow also hosts the Center for Health Experience Design (http://www.centerhxd.com) which will serve as a resource for design and experiential innovation in health.

    About Health 2.0

    Health 2.0 is the premiere showcase and catalyst for the advancement of new health technologies. Through a global series of conferences, thought leadership roundtables, developer competitions, pilot programs, and leading market intelligence, Health 2.0 drives the innovation and collaboration necessary to transform health and health care.

    Contact:

    Liz Griffith
    lgriffith@madpow.com
    SOURCE Mad*Pow

    Tarek Cotran
    ​Tarek@health2con.com
    SOURCE Health 2.0

    Source: Mad*Pow, Health 2.0

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  • JobMedic Announces 24 Healthcare Career Fair Dates in 2017

    JobMedic Announces 24 Healthcare Career Fair Dates in 2017

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    updated: Nov 18, 2016


    HOUSTON, TX, November 18, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    After a successful year developing specialized healthcare career fairs across Texas, JobMedic announces 24 new event dates for the 2017 calendar year.

    Event locations include Albuquerque, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, San Antonio, Sugar Land, San Antonio, and Willowbrook (North Houston).

    I have been able to fill some tough-to-fill positions and have hired, on average, about 10 candidates
    from each fair.

    Andria B., Senior Recruiter, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions

    JobMedic events start with a free Continuing Education (CE) class that provides state-required jurisprudence and medical ethics contact hours to nurses and social workers. A live hiring event follows that is open to all healthcare professionals. 

    Job seekers and passive candidates are presented with hundreds of opportunities at each event. Recent exhibitors include Tenet Health, DaVita, Houston Methodist, Kindred Healthcare, Fresenius Kidney Care​, HealthSouth, and The University of Texas Medical Branch.

    Attendees often receive job offers or interviews during the career fairs. “I have been able to fill some tough-to-fill positions and have hired, on average, about 10 candidates from each fair,” says Andria B., Senior Recruiter for HealthTrust Workforce Solutions (Formerly Parallon).

    Companies interested in exhibiting or becoming a sponsor should download the 2017 Exhibitor Packet or call (800) 707-7595 to learn more.

    Media Contact: 
    Matt Bertram 
    Phone: (800) 707-7595 ext. 701
    Email: events@jobmedic.com

    Source: JobMedic

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  • abilityJOBS.com Surveys “The Good, the Bad & the Ugly” of the 2016 Presidential Election

    abilityJOBS.com Surveys “The Good, the Bad & the Ugly” of the 2016 Presidential Election

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    Oct 14, 2016


    Costa Mesa, CA, October 14, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​​abilityJOBS.com surveyed 40,000 job seekers with disabilities to ask the question, “Why Are You Voting?”

    A survey unlike any other in its size, scope and domain, abilityJOBS.com founder, Chet Cooper, and team launched some of the most intrinsic questions to the career site’s immense pool of job seekers with disabilities – the purpose?  To discover what is compelling a practicing professional or active job-seeker to ‘get out to vote’ in this 2016 election.  With the contentious match-up of Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump in play, Cooper knew the voices of PWD’s was a crucial one to assess.

    “We’ve dedicated ourselves to understanding the needs of unemployed people with disabilities (PWDs). This survey has brought a new level of awareness.”

    Chet Cooper, Founder & Editor in Chief, Ability Magazine

    The abilityJOBS team took a risk in asking their audience to speak up, especially in the unusual terrain of a campaign that has featured the controversial portrayal by Presidential candidate Donald Trump, of NEW YORK TIMES reporter, Serge F. Kovalevsky (who has cerebral palsy). Committing himself to put forth the opinions disabled workers play in the US GDP, Cooper said, “We’ve dedicated ourselves to understanding the needs of unemployed people with disabilities (PWDs). This survey has brought a new level of awareness.”  As the shepherd of the largest online source of employment resources for both corporations and PWDs, Cooper immediately saw the demand for INTEGRITY as a high note amongst the responses; “When you’re already expecting a lopsided playing field, the focus on ‘character’ and ‘trust’ becomes even more dynamic. It’s a game-changer – especially now.”

    Interested in what unemployed PWDs were voting for in a President, questions ranged from Homeland security to Immigration. For instance, “Is it important for a President to make GOOD on their promises to create new jobs?”—​readership resoundingly responded with a consensus of 85%.  Or “Do you feel the healthcare system is UGLY?”  “As far as BAD is concerned, we’ve seen quite a bit in this presidential race. PWDs make up the largest minority in the country, yet have been ignored as a significant voting power—56 million people can sway an election,” says Cooper.

    To participate in the 2016 Presidential survey please click here:  http://abilitymagazine.com/Survey-Job-seekers-with-disabilities-ability-JOBS-voting-Questions.html

    ​About abilityJOBS.com

    Established in 1995, abilityJOBS.com is the first career site dedicated to employment of PWDs. It houses the largest resume bank with tens of thousands of job seekers with disabilities, from entry level candidates to PhD.

    The goal of abilityJOBS is to enable PWDs to enhance their professional lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment. By posting job opportunities, or searching resumes, employers can find qualified PWDs as well as demonstrate their affirmative action and open door policies.

    About ABILITY Magazine 

    ABILITY Magazine is the leading magazine covering Health, Disability and Human Potential. ABILITYMagazine.com is consistently ranked in the Top 50 Magazines in the World. AM is an award-winning publication, distributed by Time-Warner. For over 25 years, its mission has been to provide new insights into our individual levels of ability.

    From Diabetes to Spinal Cord Injury and celebrity interviews to CEO profiles, AM covers the latest on Health, Environmental Protection, Assistive Technology, Employment, Sports, Travel, Universal Design, Mental Health and much more. Writers include MDs, PhDs, JDs, best-selling authors, U.S. Senators and advocates. Cover interviews consist of Movie and TV Celebrities, Business Leaders, Sports Figures, Presidents, First Ladies and more.

    AM is first to embed VOICEYE (High Density code) on its editorial pages to hear print through smartphones and tablets—giving greater access to people with low vision, blindness or reading challenges in 58 languages.

    @REALabilityJOBS

    ​Press Release Contact: 
    Solution Road, Inc.  
    info@solution-road.com
    404 788 9650  
    http://solution-road.com

    Source: abilityJOBS.com

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  • EIKONIC Wins Consumer Health Category in Global Competition

    EIKONIC Wins Consumer Health Category in Global Competition

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    Jun 17, 2016


    Brisbane, Australia, June 17, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​​​​Melbourne-based Eikonic R&D Pty Ltd, “Eikonic” yesterday announced that it is the winner of $100K in a global competition initiated by a partnership between the Queensland Government and Johnson & Johnson Innovation. The competition was seeking novel and  disruptive human healthcare innovations to address unmet medical needs. The funding will assist EIKONIC in the development and commercialisation of its nanotechnology-inspired, preventive topical application for the treatment of gum disease.

    At least half of the world’s population experiences some form of gum disease, a disease with links to many chronic non-communicable diseases, for example: diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. It is a huge market problem that hasn’t been solved. It affects the supporting structures around the teeth and, when not treated, can result in tooth loss. It affects quality of life as people can’t eat properly and may suffer from physical, psychological, and social disability.

    Oral health is a basic human right and we believe we have a solution for the prevention of gum disease; a solution, which may positively impact other chronic diseases and significantly reduce dental and medical costs worldwide. Every man, woman and child should have access to these products.

    Ingrid Rodriguez, Founder & Managing Director

    Eikonic’s Founder and MD Ingrid Rodriguez said, “We are extremely grateful to the Queensland Government and Johnson & Johnson Innovation for their commitment to human healthcare innovation and support of our company. Oral health is a basic human right and we believe we have a solution for the prevention of gum disease; a solution, which may positively impact other chronic diseases and significantly reduce dental and medical costs worldwide. Every man, woman and child should have access to these products. This funding will help us deliver on our objective of an easy to use, daily applied, topical application, avoiding the need for conventional complex, costly and invasive procedures. As a state and country, we need to focus on innovation through research and development in order to ensure that Australian research and innovation remains at the forefront of global health solutions. This funding reflects a public and private partnership approach to supporting research and development.”

    This latest funding represents a significant milestone for this social enterprise company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

    Eikonic will work with a number of Queensland-based academic partners and contract research organisations to help further validate the technology. This work will accelerate the development of the technology, thus bringing it closer to the patients that need it the most.

    Contact: Ingrid Rodriguez, Founder and MD of Eikonic: Tel: +61(0) 417 974 276

     NOTES TO EDITORS:

    About EIKONIC R&D PTY LTD

    EIKONIC R&D PTY LTD is a Melbourne-based company developing nanotechnology-based compounds for the prevention of oral diseases, in particular gum disease and tooth decay. The company’s vision is to benefit human wellbeing through oral healthcare by driving improvements through the delivery of innovative oral healthcare products.

    About Gum Disease

    Gum disease impacts fifty to ninety percent of global population and prevalence increases with age. Current treatments take the form of physically scraping the tooth and root surface as well as surgery, which are mostly invasive, painful and expensive. Therapeutics exist in the form of gels, rinses, paste and antibiotics, but they don’t solve the problem. The global treatment market for gum disease is approximately worth USD $2B. It’s a treatment market that doesn’t address prevention. 

    Source: Eikonic R&D Pty Ltd

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  • ICBioethics Earns Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award

    ICBioethics Earns Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award

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    Feb 26, 2016


    Pittsburgh, PA, February 26, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    ​The Institute of Consultative Bioethics (ICBioethics) has been named the winner of a Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award in the Small Business category.

    The 15th Annual Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards (PBEA) were presented by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals during the PBEA Awards Ceremony and Luncheon Banquet at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, February 24. Co-presenters were the David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadershipat the University of Pittsburgh, the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh, and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development.

    “We believe exemplary organizations are those that clearly convey their values, then put them into action visibly and consistently.”

    Dr. Kathy Detar Gennuso, CEO

    The awards are designed to recognize U.S. companies that demonstrate a firm commitment to ethical practices in their day-to-day operations, philosophies, and response to crises and challenges. ICBioethics’ CEO, Dr. Kathy Detar Gennuso, commented, “We are very honored to receive this award focused on business ethics.” During the awards ceremony, it was noted that the company’s name contains the word “ethics.” Dr. Gennuso commented on this, “Indeed, it’s all part of the broader umbrella of ethics, a set of moral principles to guide one’s behavior. In our case, our product EthAssist® helps healthcare professionals learn more about or review principles and issues related to bioethics, sometimes referred to as clinical or medical ethics. More important, we want EthAssist to help users also bridge from the theory to the practical application of bioethics, like being able to demonstrate respect for patient autonomy and patient rights, or understanding what to do when conflicts of interest arise. We also look at organizational ethics in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, academic organizations, and hospice facilities, as that plays a big role in developing a culture of ethical behavior.”

    ICBioethics’ product and services involve bioethics, but the PBEA award pertains to the business ethics within the company itself, especially how it relates to its customers, employees, business associates, and the community at large. Accepting the award on behalf of the company, COO Rich Gennuso stated, “Our business ethics are measured in part by how we work with our customers. When we formed the company in 2011, our goal was to make every client into a referenceable account who would actually see our business ethics in action.” He added, “In our team meetings, when evaluating approaches to a particular challenge, we still always ask ourselves, ‘What is the ethical thing to do?’ It’s actually part of the team discussion.”

    During the ceremony, several speakers commented on the importance of moving beyond the focus of what “not to do” towards building a culture of “what is ethical to do.” “We couldn’t agree more!” stated Dr. Gennuso. “That’s why our company was formed, and that’s what we do internally as an organization and what we strive to achieve with our clients.”

    Each year hundreds of firms are nominated. Applications are received in the fall in three categories: small, medium, and large business. Then three finalists are selected in each category at the beginning of each year, and the winners are announced at the awards ceremony. ICBioethics was nominated by Debbie Schlaegle, Director of Business Development at Clearview Federal Credit Union. She commented, “I get a sense of our business members’ ethical standards as we work on business plans and finances, and I’ve been nominating outstanding organizations for the award for several years. I am delighted that one of my nominees was selected for the award this year, and I think it’s a reflection of the exceptional businesses that choose to partner with Clearview. We’re happy to serve local businesses like ICBioethics that value their employees, their work and their community as much as we do.”

    “We believe exemplary organizations are those that clearly convey their values, then put them into action visibly and consistently,” Dr. Gennuso said. “Without that happening, morale can drop and motivation lag, and soon the execution of the obligations and responsibilities of the entire organization are negatively impacted, especially under rapidly changing conditions that naturally occur when growing a business. Because we wanted ICBioethics to be exemplary, our first task was to set a solid foundation internally so that we could assure ourselves, as well as our clients, that we were committed to keeping ethics firmly rooted at the center of our organization.”

    About ICBioethics

    The Institute of Consultative Bioethics (ICBioethics) is a western Pennsylvania based provider of comprehensive, customizable, knowledge delivery software and coaching/consulting services that support health care and other highly regulated industries, as well as academic organizations that train professionals. For more information, visit www.icbioethics.com.

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