Practice of medicine

American College of Lifestyle Medicine Announces Addition of Vertical Fitness Machine Innovator CLMBR to its Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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ST. LOUIS, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has announced the addition of connected vertical fitness machine enterprise CLMBR to its Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable, a group of thought leaders and industry professionals who explore effective clinical innovations, activate marketing strategies, accelerate reimbursement and policy adoption, and pursue research and demonstrations of lifestyle medicine in practice.

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  • ST. LOUIS, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has announced the addition of connected vertical fitness machine enterprise CLMBR to its Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable, a group of thought leaders and industry professionals who explore effective clinical innovations, activate marketing strategies, accelerate reimbursement and policy adoption, and pursue research and demonstrations of lifestyle medicine in practice.
  • ACLM launched its Corporate Roundtable in 2016 and it now includes more than 30 active member organizations in the lifestyle medicine ecosystem.
  • Denver-based CLMBR designs and manufactures digitally connected vertical climbers and produces on-demand, instructor-led classes and programming.
  • Jean Tips, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, 971-983-5383 x 119, [email protected]

Wolters Kluwer Launches Patient Education Platform to Meet Demand for Accessible Content Aligned With Care Team Recommendations

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Wolters Kluwer, Health announced today the release of EmmiEducate to improve alignment between patients and their care teams.

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  • Wolters Kluwer, Health announced today the release of EmmiEducate to improve alignment between patients and their care teams.
  • How patient education is developed and shared directly impacts whether or not it will be used.
  • At UMass Memorial Health, we integrated Wolters Kluwers patient education tools when we went live in our EMR.
  • Our patients have been very happy with the content, and it is very easy to attach to the patient after-visit summary.

New Tool Helps People Make Informed Decision on COVID-19 Vaccine

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Medicine, Medical specialties, Health care, Immune system, Immunology, Medical sociology, Patient advocacy, Practice of medicine, Shared decision-making in medicine, Asthma, Allergy, Shared

Allergy & Asthma Network partnered with SDMCentral , a LatinX-founded technology company in Madison, Wisconsin, to develop a Shared Decision Making tool that is conveniently designed for a desktop computer, tablet or mobile phone.

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  • Allergy & Asthma Network partnered with SDMCentral , a LatinX-founded technology company in Madison, Wisconsin, to develop a Shared Decision Making tool that is conveniently designed for a desktop computer, tablet or mobile phone.
  • The Shared Decision Making took can be accessed here: https://allergyasthmanetwork.sdm.health/
    "We know that most people want to make a decision about health care treatment as a partner with their doctors," says Sally Schoessler, Allergy & Asthma Network's Director of Education.
  • "With COVID-19, owning the decision to get the vaccine is paramount."
  • The Shared Decision Making tool also helps clinicians better understand patient preferences and cultural values.

In new publication, 96% of clinicians state that treatment plans informed using the MolecuLight procedure led to improved wound healing

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Branches of biology, Medicine, Health, Healing, Health care, Point of care, Practice of medicine, Fluorescence imaging, Fluorescence, Wound

The result was that 96% of clinicians reported that treatment plans informed by the MolecuLight procedure led to improved wound healing.

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  • The result was that 96% of clinicians reported that treatment plans informed by the MolecuLight procedure led to improved wound healing.
  • The agreed-upon guidelines will help to standardize the use of fluorescence imaging using the MolecuLight i:X among wound care providers and enhance the quality of patient care.
  • "This indicates strong support for the adoption of these clinical indications around the MolecuLight i:X point-of-care fluorescence imaging system".
  • Authors of the publication will participate in a panel discussion webinar entitled "When should I perform point-of-care fluorescence imaging of wound bioburden?

In new publication, 96% of clinicians state that treatment plans informed using the MolecuLight procedure led to improved wound healing

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Branches of biology, Medicine, Health, Healing, Health care, Point of care, Practice of medicine, Fluorescence imaging, Fluorescence, Wound

The result was that 96% of clinicians reported that treatment plans informed by the MolecuLight procedure led to improved wound healing.

Key Points: 
  • The result was that 96% of clinicians reported that treatment plans informed by the MolecuLight procedure led to improved wound healing.
  • The agreed-upon guidelines will help to standardize the use of fluorescence imaging using the MolecuLight i:X among wound care providers and enhance the quality of patient care.
  • "This indicates strong support for the adoption of these clinical indications around the MolecuLight i:X point-of-care fluorescence imaging system".
  • Authors of the publication will participate in a panel discussion webinar entitled "When should I perform point-of-care fluorescence imaging of wound bioburden?

American College of Lifestyle Medicine Unveils Global Campaign May 30-June 5 to Highlight Urgent Need for Healthier Lifestyle

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Friday, May 28, 2021
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ST. LOUIS, May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today announced the third annual Global Lifestyle Medicine Week, with the observance this year slated to run from May 30th to June 5th.

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  • ST. LOUIS, May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today announced the third annual Global Lifestyle Medicine Week, with the observance this year slated to run from May 30th to June 5th.
  • Sixtypercent (60%) of American adults now live with at least one chronic condition, while forty-two percent (42%) have more than one.
  • The Lifestyle Medicine physician has been recognized by the Association of American Medical Colleges as one of the top five emerging medical careers.
  • Lifestyle medicine medical professional organizations have been established on every continent around the globe, with more than 20 represented as part of the Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance .

State of Alabama Launches App to Accelerate COVID-19 Public Health Response

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Public policy, Government, Software, State, Local, General Health, Health, Data management, Infectious diseases, Technology, Articles, Health care, Point of care, Practice of medicine, Workflow

The Response Network also puts the latest evidence-based protocols from the NIH and institutions like Johns Hopkins Medicine directly into the hands of clinicians, which is of particular benefit to hospitals across Alabama\xe2\x80\x99s 55 rural counties.

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  • The Response Network also puts the latest evidence-based protocols from the NIH and institutions like Johns Hopkins Medicine directly into the hands of clinicians, which is of particular benefit to hospitals across Alabama\xe2\x80\x99s 55 rural counties.
  • It's critical to get the latest information into the hands of those on the frontlines,\xe2\x80\x9d said Pronovost.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cI commend Governor Ivey and the State of Alabama for being the first to take this innovative step in tying together its healthcare organizations within a single network.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe platform fills an unmet need for mobile collaboration that delivers critical information and education to the point-of-care and improves efficiency and clinical workflow.

SuperVision180 Introduces a Unique Accelerated Training Model for Aesthetic Medicine

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Health care, Health, Aesthetic medicine, Cosmetic surgery, Practice of medicine, Physicians, Nurse practitioner, Nursing, Physician assistant, Competence

Courses in more than a dozen aesthetic topics are currently available on the platform, with more on the way.\n"This is not Zoom," CEO Tom Kristy says.

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  • Courses in more than a dozen aesthetic topics are currently available on the platform, with more on the way.\n"This is not Zoom," CEO Tom Kristy says.
  • They include the pioneers who invented the procedures and the innovators who are perfecting them.\nSuperVision180 introduces a unique accelerated training model that provides a fast track to competency.
  • Lastly, LIVE webinars provide continuing, advanced training where students can watch, ask and learn in real-time, and receive additional CMEs.\nSuperVision180 launched its first training series on aesthetic medicine led by renowned surgeon Jason Emer, M.D.
  • Training is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, estheticians and aestheticians.\nSuperVision is committed to offering high-quality online education to medical professionals.

LumiraDx, a Next-Generation Point of Care Diagnostics Testing Company to List on Nasdaq via Merger with CA Healthcare Acquisition Corp

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Software, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Managed care, General Health, Health, Infectious diseases, Technology, Health, Health care, Point of care, Practice of medicine, Life sciences, Alere

CA Healthcare Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: CAHC), a special purpose acquisition company focused on investing in a growth-oriented healthcare company which recently raised $115 million in its initial public offering, today announced a definitive merger agreement with LumiraDx Limited (LumiraDx) a next-generation point of care (POC) diagnostics testing company.

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  • CA Healthcare Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: CAHC), a special purpose acquisition company focused on investing in a growth-oriented healthcare company which recently raised $115 million in its initial public offering, today announced a definitive merger agreement with LumiraDx Limited (LumiraDx) a next-generation point of care (POC) diagnostics testing company.
  • This new public recognition will solidify our already growing presence in the point of care testing market, said Ron Zwanziger, Chairman and CEO of LumiraDx.
  • This access to increased testing will change the way care pathways are currently practiced, improving patient outcomes and saving human lives.
  • LumiraDxs next-generation point of care solutions provide a significant opportunity for our shareholders, said Larry Neiterman, Chairman and CEO of CAHC.

American College of Lifestyle Medicine Health Equity Initiative Announces Education Scholarship Program with Application Deadline of April 30, 2021

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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ST. LOUIS, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --As part of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) mission to address lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities through lifestyle medicine, and in recognition that achieving a diverse lifestyle medicine workforce is essential to that mission, the medical professional society's Health Equity Achieved through Lifestyle Medicine (HEAL) Initiative today announced establishment of the HEAL Education Scholarship Program.

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  • ST. LOUIS, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --As part of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) mission to address lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities through lifestyle medicine, and in recognition that achieving a diverse lifestyle medicine workforce is essential to that mission, the medical professional society's Health Equity Achieved through Lifestyle Medicine (HEAL) Initiative today announced establishment of the HEAL Education Scholarship Program.
  • The program will award underrepresented in medicine (URM) clinicians with need-based scholarships to assist applicants in meeting costs associated with attaining education and certification in lifestyle medicine.
  • The HEAL Education Scholarship Program will advance health equity by increasing access to lifestyle medicine training and certification for underrepresented physicians and other clinicians, improving access to care and improving culturally competent health care.
  • ABOUT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: ACLM is the medical professional society for those dedicated to the advancement and clinical practice of Lifestyle Medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable health care system.