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Orthodontic Arts Announces Practice Expansion & Partnership with Dr. Chris Hunt

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthodontic Arts, a leading orthodontic practice in Midtown OKC, announced today that founder, Dr. David Birdwell, and partner Dr. Brian Wilson, have expanded their thriving practice with a partnership with Dr. Chris Hunt.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthodontic Arts, a leading orthodontic practice in Midtown OKC, announced today that founder, Dr. David Birdwell, and partner Dr. Brian Wilson, have expanded their thriving practice with a partnership with Dr. Chris Hunt.
  • "It has been a privilege to work alongside Dr. David Birdwell at Orthodontic Arts for these past five years.
  • Dr. Chris Hunt is a native of Oklahoma, attended Oklahoma Christian University for his undergraduate degree.
  • "I am incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to join Orthodontic Arts, which many consider one of the best orthodontic practices in Oklahoma.

Abbott's CardioMEMS™ HF System Receives FDA Approval to Support Patients Battling Earlier-Stage Heart Failure

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Monday, February 21, 2022
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While heart failure is a chronic disease, medical options like CardioMEMS can provide patients and their doctors with actionable insights to help manage heart failure before it progresses to a later stage.

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  • While heart failure is a chronic disease, medical options like CardioMEMS can provide patients and their doctors with actionable insights to help manage heart failure before it progresses to a later stage.
  • The CardioMEMS HF System was initially approved in 2014 for use in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III heart failure patients with a prior heart failure hospitalization within the last year.
  • The new indication allows the CardioMEMS sensor to be used by people living with Class II heart failure and for patients who undergo a blood test showing elevated levels of biomarkers known as natriuretic peptides, which indicate worsening heart failure.
  • Class II heart failure is generally categorized as mild heart failure where patients have a slight limitation with physical activity.

New research reveals business leaders and employees hold differing views on how the pandemic has affected work-life balance and productivity

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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For business leaders, flexibilitywith the opportunity to work remotelyis key for their own work-life balance.

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  • For business leaders, flexibilitywith the opportunity to work remotelyis key for their own work-life balance.
  • "At the beginning of the pandemic, when a huge number of the global workforce were forced to work from home, employees in less senior roles really suffered both in terms of their work-life balance and their productivity.
  • Business leaders, on the other hand, seemed to benefit: they reported better work-life balance and increased productivity," said Jonathan Birdwell, Regional Head (EMEA), Policy & Insights at Economist Impact.
  • Policies around offices and workspaces need to ensure that they are addressing employees' concerns about feeling safe in busy offices.

Aramark’s Alison Birdwell Selected to Sports Business Journal’s 2021 Class of “Game Changers: Women in Sports Business”

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports and Entertainment, has been selected to Sports Business Journals (SBJ) 2021 Class of Game Changers: Women in Sports Business.

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  • Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports and Entertainment, has been selected to Sports Business Journals (SBJ) 2021 Class of Game Changers: Women in Sports Business.
  • As part of the 11th class of Game Changers, Birdwell is one of only 440 women to ever win the award.
  • Prior to assuming her role as President and CEO in February 2020, Birdwell was Vice President-Central Region for Aramark Sports and Entertainment.
  • Birdwell will be profiled in SBJ on Sept. 27 and recognized during a conference and award ceremony on Oct. 20 in New York City.

Dr. Jay's Naturals Selects The Birdwell Foundation For PTSD As Primary Charity Recipient

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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HOUSTON, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Gene Birdwell, majority stockholder of Dr. Jay's Naturals, announces adoption of the Birdwell Foundation for PTSD as the charitable recipient of 20% of profits from Dr. Jay's proprietary products.

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  • HOUSTON, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Gene Birdwell, majority stockholder of Dr. Jay's Naturals, announces adoption of the Birdwell Foundation for PTSD as the charitable recipient of 20% of profits from Dr. Jay's proprietary products.
  • Dr. Jay's Naturals would like to inspire other businesses and individuals to support the Birdwell Foundation for PTSD 's work on behalf of those suffering PTSD and related illnesses.
  • Helping Birdwell reach, serve and help restore more veterans and first responders is consistent with the mission of Dr. Jay's Naturals ( https://drjaysnaturals.com ).
  • Even more PTSD suffers can be reached if more companies and product lines follow suit and support the Foundation.

Birdwell Foundation Is Opening Camp Valor In Texas For Veterans And First Responders With PTSD

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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HOUSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Birdwell Foundation for PTSD announces the opening this summer of Camp Valor in Conroe, Texas for Veterans and First Responders recovering from PTSD and addictions.

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  • HOUSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Birdwell Foundation for PTSD announces the opening this summer of Camp Valor in Conroe, Texas for Veterans and First Responders recovering from PTSD and addictions.
  • The Camp currently provides a two-story brick home with beds for 16 people, large country kitchen and two fireplaces, a saltwater pool, and two barns.
  • Stay informed and see the current Wish List of items to complete Camp set-up on the "Friends of Camp Valor" Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/BirdwellFoundationCampValor .
  • The Birdwell Foundation for PTSD ( www.BirdwellFoundation.org ) is a Houston, Texas-based non-profit organization serving Veterans and First Responders suffering from PTSD and related illnesses.

Birdwell Foundation-Arkansas Receives CARES Act Grant For Veterans With Behavioral Health Needs

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Birdwell Foundation for PTSD's Arkansas chapter has received $30,000 in CARES Act funding to help service Veterans in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Birdwell Foundation for PTSD's Arkansas chapter has received $30,000 in CARES Act funding to help service Veterans in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Birdwell is among the 21 non-profit Veteran Service Organizations to receive this help from the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS).
  • A total of $1,208,437 is being allocated by DHS to serve the behavioral health needs of Arkansas Veterans and their families.
  • Birdwell Foundation for PTSD provides Suicide Intervention Skills and Beekeeping Training for Arkansas Veterans.