Showing posts with label Director. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Director. Show all posts

Monday, June 17, 2013

Perseus PCI President Buddy Long Announces Appointment of Dr. Sook Yin MD as Treating Physician and Clinic Director

Cayman Islands (PRWEB) April 12, 2013

Dr. Sook Yin holds innumerable community, national and professional awards for public service and her clinical work and is internationally known for her work in cancer prevention. She is admitted to private practice in the Cayman Islands and Great Britain. She has served as a director of the non-profit Cayman Islands Cancer Society since April 2001. In that capacity, Dr. Yin has headed efforts to successfully and significantly reduce the incidence of cancer in the Cayman Islands through comprehensive education programs, advanced early detection screening, and no-fee services that provide financial aid and counseling for the most needy.


Said Buddy Long: We are honored that an internationally renowned clinician, such as Dr. Yin, has agreed to lead our treatment team at our new Cayman Islands clinic. She has a long history of working effectively with the most advanced medical and cancer treatments and an earned reputation for her skill and compassion in patient care and cure.


Dr. Yin will serve at the new Perseus Caymans Clinic as treating physician for personalized patient care plans coordinated throughout the treatment process by a medical team of U.S.-based and licensed physicians who will evaluate each case for eligibility and function. Members of the U.S. team are also licensed to practice in the Cayman Islands.


Dr. Yin also holds degrees and certificates in surgery, obstetrics and gynecology earned in Great Britain where is also licensed to practice. She was born in Malaysia and speaks fluent English, Mandarin Chinese and Malay.


About Perseus PCI


Perseus PCI is a cancer treatment center headquartered in the Cayman Islands. Perseus provides an effective treatment approach for solid-tumor cancers that produces little to no side effects and can be an alternative to chemotherapy and radiation. The therapy, which uses the natural immune system, is easily administered by injection under the skin surface once a month for four months. This technologys safety and effectiveness has been proven in US FDA sanctioned trials. The US approval process is ongoing, but this treatment has been approved for manufacture and administration by the Health Practice Commission of the Cayman Islands.


The therapy offered by Perseus is a dendritic cell-based immunotherapy, which has already been shown to be effective against melanoma, renal cell carcinoma and neuroblastoma tumors. Dendritic cells can be stimulated to activate a cytotoxic (killer) response toward the particular tumor. The patients dendritic cells are loaded with all of the patients tumor cell components to make the vaccine. When the vaccine is administered to the patient, the dendritic cells, a type of antigen-presenting cell, present the tumor antigen to the effector lymphocytes (CD4+ T cells and CD8+ cells), which initiates a cytotoxic response against the tumor cells.







Cancer Treatment Centers of America Appoints Chief Medical Officer of the Cancer Research and Biostatistics Clinical Trials Consortium to Director of Clinical Research

Seattle, Wash. (PRWEB) April 18, 2013

For Immediate ReleaseApril 18, 2013


Cancer Treatment Centers of America Appoints Chief Medical Officer of the Cancer Research and Biostatistics (CRAB) Clinical Trials Consortium (Seattle) to Director of Clinical Research


SEATTLECancer Treatment Centers of America

DLCS Announces National Sales Director Stephen Nepkin


DAYTON, OHIO (PRWEB) April 19, 2013

Dermatopathology Laboratory of Central States (DLCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Nepkin as National Sales Director of DLCS, effective April 15th, 2013. Nepkin joined DLCS in 2010 as Regional Sales Manager and is responsible for impressive growth in the greater Chicago area.


Nepkin will be responsible for all sales operations including the management and expansion of the DLCS sales team.


I am honored to accept this position at DLCS, says Nepkin. I look forward to working with the management team as we continue building on decades of excellence in dermatopathology.


Nepkin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University.


Steves experience in sales, particularly in dermatopathology, will be a great asset to DLCS as we grow the laboratory, says Dr. Tom Olsen, Founder and President of DLCS.


ABOUT DLCS


Dermpath Lab of Central States (DLCS) is an independent, national dermatopathology laboratory whose goal is to provide physicians with accurate diagnoses of skin biopsies. DLCS has a focus on quality, efficient service, and education all essential to our dedication to patient care.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Cosmedics Medical Director Welcomes Cosmetic Surgery Industry Report


London (PRWEB UK) 15 January 2013

Since the PIP breast implant issue highlighted the need for closer regulation, there has been a thorough Department of Health investigation into the cosmetic surgery and non-surgical treatments industries, led by Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS Medical Director and a panel of experts.


Their call for evidence sought views from the general public as well as those working in the industry on issues such as the regulation and safety of products used, skills and qualifications of those carrying out procedures, patient care and informed choice.


The initial call for evidence report has now been published. Key messages from the report were that the current regulatory framework was inconsistent and did not reflect the changes and innovations in the marketplace and more specialised training was welcomed. In particular, tighter regulation for dermal fillers were suggested with regard to product safety as well as those carrying out the treatment itself; and laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) were highlighted as having insufficient legislation in place given the potential risks to consumers.


Cosmedics' Medical Director Dr Ross Perry welcomes these recommendations. He has worked in the cosmetic and medical skin treatments sector for over 10 years and believes that the industry needs tighter regulation in the interests of patient safety.


He explains:

"As medical professionals, my team welcome these recommendations. For too long, the public have been exposed to unnecessary levels of risk from the plethora of fillers available in this country and those non-medically qualified persons who are legally able to administer them."

"In addition, the appetite for cheap laser hair removal treatment is another area where we see too many problems occurring where either sub-standard equipment has caused problems or unsuitably qualified persons using it."

"We see this report as a major step forward, recognising the need to put adequate controls into the industry to protect the public. Treatments such as fillers and laser are highly beneficial, but must be carried out safely using quality equipment by skilled and qualified professionals. They should be viewed as medical procedures, not simple beauty treatments."

"A lot of respondents in the report suggested that accredited training for practitioners should be mandatory and we endorse this."

"The GMC has put in place guidelines that state only a doctor or suitably qualified practitioner can prescribe Botox

Friday, June 14, 2013

Experienced Camp Director Returns to Fight the Fat Camp Stigma


Bourne, MA (PRWEB) May 15, 2013

BalanceME, a leading fitness and weight loss camp for ages 10 20 with a location in Cape Cod, Massachusetts proudly announces the hiring of Christine Johnson for her second summer as a Camp Director. Ms. Johnson returns to lead a proven, medically based weight loss approach in order to fight other fat camp approaches lacking a research basis.


Im excited to return to BalanceME summer weight loss camps as we had a very successful summer last year, commented Ms. Johnson, I wanted to continue my involvement with a program that has a medical and research basis, unlike fat camps where campers return year after year.


BalanceME is led by staff with master degrees in exercise sciences, behavioral sciences, and nutrition fields. Ms. Johnson reflects this focus, as she has received her Masters of Science degree in Kinesiology as well as her B.S. Ed in Health and Physical Education from Georgia Southern University. She is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Kentucky in Educational Science.


Christine is an exceptional budding leader in the health industry and were fortunate to have her leadership again this summer, commented John Gordon, CEO of BalanceME, She represents everything fat camps lackshe is bright, experienced, and holds advanced degrees.


Ms. Johnson has experience as a middle school physical education teacher and worked for Statesboro Recreation Department and other weight loss camps. She will lead campers through the medical and research-based ME Plan fitness and weight loss health approach designed to help campers make lifelong changes to diet and activity.


In 2012, campers needing to lose weight lost an average of 4.25 lbs per week, a result unmatched by other weight loss camps or fat camps.


We arent a fat camp with poor facilities, a short-term focus, and a young unqualified staff, stated Ms. Johnson, We found a great campus and fantastic staff to help lead what we believe will be the best weight loss camp in Massachusetts.


BalanceME Cape Cod is hosted on the campus of Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The Cape Cod camp opens June 23 and runs for 8 weeks with 2, 4, 6, and 8 week sessions. For additional information about enrolling in Cape Cod weight loss camp or for additional information about Christine Johnson or the rest of the expert staff, please visit http://www.BalanceME.com or contact John Gordon at (800) 975-0435.


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BalanceME designed the ME Plan to Motivate & Educate on what medical research shows works for sustainable fitness, weight loss, and health success. Founded by professionals and guided by experts who have led some of the largest behavioral health, mental health, and treatment programs in the country, BalanceME is working to become the leader with a focus on improving an individuals overall health. BalanceME developed the BalanceME Health Score

BalanceME Weight Loss Camp California Hires Expert Camp Director to Lead Top Tier Staff


Santa Cruz, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013

BalanceME, a leading fitness and weight loss camp in California for ages 10 20 proudly announces Jeremy Whitworth as Camp Director. Mr. Whitworth brings decades of camp experience with specific expertise in the health, wellness, and weight loss industry. Whitworth, a former college athlete and current Crossfit trainer and competitor, has run weight loss camps all over North America and has appeared in a number of documentaries and media pieces covering residential weight loss programs.


BalanceME weight loss camps are the most effective programs Ive seen in my near decade in this industry, commented Whitworth. The caliber of staff we have in education and experience is above any other camp out there.


BalanceME weight loss camps California and Cape Cod locations hire staff from top universities around the country, with many staff having Masters and Doctoral level degrees in health-related fields. Staff includes doctoral candidates in health education as well as staff with masters in nutrition science and dietetics, kinesiology, clinical nutrition, and sports psychology. Staff at BalanceME camps comes from leading universities such as Cornell, University of North Carolina, Brigham Young University, and University of Kentucky.


To run the most effective and medically based program you need dedicated staff with expertise in diet, fitness, and behavioral change, and we have done that at BalanceME, commented John Gordon, BalanceME Camps CEO, Jeremys experience as a camp director and operator in the weight loss camp industry are rare and reflect our hiring goals as we strive to help campers lose weight, gain confidence, and get healthy.


Whitworth ran cross country and track for Brevard College where he attained a degree in Wilderness Leadership and Experiential education. He coaches and competes in Crossfit when hes not running camps, owned a rock climbing gym for a number of years where he coached youth climbing teams, and has run weight loss camps all over the US and Canada.


Campers at the weight loss camp California location will learn the ME Plan designed to Motivate & Educate on what works for lasting teen fitness and weight loss. Ms. Whitworths role will be to ensure the skills and motivations are instilled in every camper and staff member in order to ensure lasting health success.


BalanceME weight loss camp California opens June 23 and runs for 8 weeks. Start dates are available every Sunday throughout the 8 week weight loss camp season. For additional information about enrolling in BalanceMEs weight loss camp California for children and teens or for additional information about Jeremy Whitworth or the rest of the expert staff, please visit http://www.BalanceME.com or contact John Gordon at (800) 975-0435.


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BalanceME designed the ME Plan to Motivate & Educate on what medical research shows works for sustainable fitness, weight loss, and health success. Founded by professionals and guided by experts who have led some of the largest behavioral health, mental health, and treatment programs in the country, BalanceME is working to become the leader with a focus on improving an individuals overall health. BalanceME developed the BalanceME Health Score