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American College of Lifestyle Medicine Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Announces Speakers, Presenting Sponsor for 2024 Annual CME/CE-Accredited Conference Oct. 27-30

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today announced the keynote speaker lineup for its 2024 Lifestyle Medicine Annual Conference, set for October 27-30, in person at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla., with virtual registration also available. The hybrid event will showcase how lifestyle medicine is changing the paradigm of medical education and clinical practice to restore health for those living with chronic disease. Presenting sponsor for the event is Lore Health, a leading lifestyle-medicine focused accountable care organization (ACO).

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  • The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today announced the keynote speaker lineup for its 2024 Lifestyle Medicine Annual Conference, set for October 27-30, in person at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Fla., as well as virtually.
  • ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today announced the keynote speaker lineup for its 2024 Lifestyle Medicine Annual Conference, set for October 27-30, in person at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla., with virtual registration also available.
  • Concurrent sessions for the in-person event will be offered in four tracks : Application of Lifestyle Medicine; Allied Health Providers in Lifestyle Medicine; Healthcare Transformation Through Lifestyle Medicine; and Current Issues in Healthcare.
  • For more information about the conference or to register, visit Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2024 - American College of Lifestyle Medicine .

International forum highlights the transformative power of lifestyle medicine to treat chronic disease and redefine health care

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than two dozen international experts in lifestyle medicine from 21 countries converged recently in Qatar at a forum to advocate for the growing medical specialty as an effective approach to treating noncommunicable chronic disease and transforming health worldwide.

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  • The Feb. 17 event, "Lifestyle Medicine - Redefining Healthcare to Promote Wellbeing," was organized by The Institute for Population Health (IPH) of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, the Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance (LMGA), and the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM).
  • The forum was designed for physicians and other health professionals, including nurses, public health professionals, dentists, pharmacists, health care administrators, researchers and educators to develop the knowledge to discuss the growing field of lifestyle medicine and its opportunities, advancement and challenges.
  • Since certification in lifestyle medicine began in 2017, nearly 6,700 physicians and other health professionals have earned certification globally.
  • Ravinder Mamtani, MD, MSc, FACPM, FACOEM, DipABLM, vice dean for Population Health and Lifestyle Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar, and Sivaneswaran Poobalasingam, MD, DipIBLM, president of the Malaysian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, said the forum reinforced their belief that lifestyle medicine is "the way forward" for health care.

Vitality and Tangelo Launch Partnership to Deliver Food as Medicine Benefits

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Tangelo’s food prescription benefit platform makes customizable and clinically driven Food as Medicine programs available for Vitality clients to help their populations achieve better health results.

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  • Tangelo’s food prescription benefit platform makes customizable and clinically driven Food as Medicine programs available for Vitality clients to help their populations achieve better health results.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109226637/en/
    This collaboration with Tangelo offers Vitality members easy access to high-quality, affordable, convenient, and condition-tailored nutritious food options.
  • To redeem their healthy food benefits through Tangelo, Vitality members simply complete a Diet ID assessment to get their food prescribed, make their food selections from a curated list of condition-tailored and culturally relevant food options, enter a delivery address, and check out using Vitality Bucks or direct payment.
  • Food as Medicine is our future and with the combined power of Tangelo, Diet ID, and Vitality, we're elevating this vision.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Jason Harrill as a Platinum Life Member for his contributions to the field of Podiatric Medicine

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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MESA, Ariz., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jason Harrill is acknowledged as a Platinum Life Member for his contributions to the field of Podiatric Medicine.

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  • MESA, Ariz., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jason Harrill is acknowledged as a Platinum Life Member for his contributions to the field of Podiatric Medicine.
  • Dr. Harrill attended the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco where he earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
  • Dr. Harrill is the owner and practitioner at Desert Foot & Ankle PC and deals with a wide range of foot and ankle conditions.
  • A published author, Dr. Harrill considers his service as the President of American College of Podiatric Medicine 2017-2019 as a highlight of his career.

WesternU College of Podiatric Medicine celebrates 100% match rate for 10 consecutive years

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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POMONA, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For graduating medical students in Western University of Health Sciences' College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), Match Day is a transformative, life-changing moment. The anxiety-filled day begins with reflections of personal endurance, hard work and self-sacrifice that instantly changes to excitement, joy and smiles learning that their journey at WesternU has made their dream come true: becoming a physician.

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  • POMONA, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For graduating medical students in Western University of Health Sciences' College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), Match Day is a transformative, life-changing moment.
  • Since 1976, the Central Application Service for Podiatric Residencies has coordinated this annual rite of passage for podiatric medical and surgical residencies.
  • CPM continues to keep its promise of leading the way in inspiring and preparing the next generation of podiatric physicians.
  • In a moment of reflection, College of Podiatric Medicine Dean Jonathan Labovitz, DPM, FACFAS, CHCQM, thought about the bigger picture of this accomplishment.

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE PRESENTS SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS AND ACPM AWARD WINNERS

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the final day of Preventive Medicine 2023 (PM2023), the American College of Preventive Medicine's (ACPM) annual conference, the College announced the winners of the ACPM Board of Regents Scientific Excellence Award for physician, member-led, evidence-based research to advance the field of preventive medicine. Additionally, the College honored ACPM award recipients for their service to the College and profession. ACPM President M. "Tonette" Krousel-Wood, MD, MSPH, FACPM, presented the awards during a ceremony at the annual conference, which assembled the brightest minds in public health and preventive medicine.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the final day of Preventive Medicine 2023 (PM2023), the American College of Preventive Medicine's (ACPM) annual conference, the College announced the winners of the ACPM Board of Regents Scientific Excellence Award for physician, member-led, evidence-based research to advance the field of preventive medicine.
  • Additionally, the College honored ACPM award recipients for their service to the College and profession.
  • The inaugural Scientific Excellence Award for accomplished preventive medicine physicians who exemplify scientific excellence in advancing the field of preventive medicine to improve health, was presented at the opening plenary session to Matthew Allision MD, MPH, RPVI and Timothy Holtz MD, MPH, FACPM.
  • The 2023 ACPM Scientific Excellence Poster Award winners are:
    A further five members and three organizations were honored for their role and efforts in advancing the field of preventive medicine and paving the way in health for current and aspiring preventive medicine physicians.

GTMRx Welcomes America's Physician Groups to GTMRx Board of Directors

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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TYSONS CORNER, Va., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APG Chief Medical Officer Appointed to GTMRx Board

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  • The GTMRx Board of Directors voted earlier this month to approve the appointment of Susan M. Huang, MD, MS, to the GTMRx board.
  • The GTMRx Board of Directors voted earlier this month to approve the appointment of Susan M. Huang, MD, MS, to the GTMRx board.
  • As Chief Medical Officer and as a key member of America's Physician Groups (APG) leadership team, Dr. Huang is the lead contact with APG's member organizations on clinical matters related to their participation in value-based care.
  • APG is a national association representing more than 360 physician groups with approximately 170,000 physicians providing care to nearly 90 million patients.

Arch Therapeutics Announces Formation of Medical Advisory Board to Advance Commercialization of AC5® Advanced Wound System

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arch Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: ARTH) (“Arch” or the “Company”), a marketer and developer of novel self-assembling wound care and biosurgical products, today announced the formation of a medical advisory board (the “Medical Advisory Board”) comprised of respected wound care professionals across multiple medical specialties, including vascular surgery, podiatric medicine, and foot and ankle surgery.

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  • FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arch Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: ARTH) (“Arch” or the “Company”), a marketer and developer of novel self-assembling wound care and biosurgical products, today announced the formation of a medical advisory board (the “Medical Advisory Board”) comprised of respected wound care professionals across multiple medical specialties, including vascular surgery, podiatric medicine, and foot and ankle surgery.
  • The Company believes that the Medical Advisory Board will support the strategic alignment of patient, payor, and provider goals to help advance the ongoing commercialization of its AC5® Advanced Wound System (“AC5”).
  • “We are honored to draw on the expertise of these industry leaders as we continue to pursue our mission of creating a better patient experience for those with challenging chronic and acute surgical wounds, while simultaneously improving value for both payors and medical practices,” stated Terrence W. Norchi, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arch.
  • “We believe the combined experience and expertise of this Medical Advisory Board will help drive the continued adoption and utilization of AC5, as well as potentially shape our work for years to come.”
    Arch welcomes the following six members to its Medical Advisory Board:
    Dr. Gregory A. Bohn, MD, FACS, ABPM/UHM, MAPWCA, CWSP, board-certified in General Surgery and Hyperbaric Medicine, and President of the American Board of Wound Healing;
    Dr. Matthew G. Garoufalis, DPM, FASPS, FACPM, CWS, board-certified in Podiatric Medicine and Foot and Ankle Surgery, Chief Medical Officer of Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc., and key opinion leader on diabetic foot care, lower extremity wound care, and limb salvage;
    Dr. John C. Lantis, MD, FACS, Chief and Professor of Surgery at Mount Sinai West Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine, and key opinion leader on limb salvage and lower extremity wound healing;
    Dr. Brock A. Liden, DPM, FABWH, FAPWCA, board-certified in Podiatry, attending physician at WAFL, and expert lecturer on wound care, podiatric medicine, surgery, and practice management; and,
    Dr. Terry A. Treadwell, MD, FACS is a vascular surgeon, Medical Director of the Institute of Advanced Wound Care in Montgomery, Alabama, and renowned lecturer on chronic wound care.

Closing Chronic Wounds with Collagen Powder: University of Michigan case study demonstrates the efficacy of ColActive Plus Powder in resolving non-healing wounds

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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The study, conducted by Dr. Alton Johnson Jr., DPM, FACPM, DABPM, CWSP,at University of Michigan School of Medicine, demonstrates the efficacy of ColActive Plus Powder in treating chronic non-healing wounds.

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  • The study, conducted by Dr. Alton Johnson Jr., DPM, FACPM, DABPM, CWSP,at University of Michigan School of Medicine, demonstrates the efficacy of ColActive Plus Powder in treating chronic non-healing wounds.
  • "I've had success using the ColActive Plus Powder to close challenging stalled wounds.
  • "In just a short time on the market, ColActive Plus Powder has become known as a "closer" of challenging wounds.
  • Treatment with weekly pulse lavage and ColActive Plus Powder resulted in the chronic post-amputation wounds being closed within 28 days, remaining healed to date.

GoodCell Launches in Concierge Practices to Meet the Demand for Proactive & Preventative Longevity Services

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Atlanta, GA, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At Concierge Medicine Todays annual Forum, GoodCell , a life sciences company, launched its Personal Biobanking service in concierge medicine practices nationwide.

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  • Atlanta, GA, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At Concierge Medicine Todays annual Forum, GoodCell , a life sciences company, launched its Personal Biobanking service in concierge medicine practices nationwide.
  • As healthcare continues to move toward precision medicine, GoodCell will help to keep my patients at the cutting edge of science and ready for future cellular therapies.
  • GoodCell extracts and stores the most valuable components of the blood for future use in potential therapeutics and diagnostics.
  • We are thrilled to partner with concierge physicians across the country to deliver GoodCell directly to their patient populations, said Chris Garcia, CEO at GoodCell.