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Rabbi Mark Borovitz on Addiction & Criminal Rehabilitation Expert and Author of Finding Recovery and Yourself in Torah

 
 
Rabbi Mark Borovitz, author of Finding Recovery of Yourself in Torah: A Daily Spiritual Path to Wholeness and Senior Rabbi at Beit T'Shuvah, a nonprofit, non-sectarian, Jewish addiction treatment center and synagogue community in Los Angeles joins eHealth Radio and the Addiction Prevention, Health News and Rehab Channels.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Rabbi Mark Borovitz discuss the following:
Tell us about your upbringing in Ohio and what led you to a life of crime.
When did your addiction begin to surface and how did it begin to show itself?
How did you finally become clean?
Today, you are the Senior Rabbi at Beit T'Shuvah in Los Angeles - tell us about the program and what makes Beit T'Shuvah unique.
Your latest book, "Finding Recovery and Yourself in Torah: A Daily Spiritual Path to Wholeness" outlines your treatment methods, can you tell us more about your book and how this can help others in recovery.
 
Officially ordained in 2000 at the University of Judaism with a Master’s in Rabbinic Literature, Rabbi Mark Borovitz combined his knowledge of Torah and street smarts to shape his calling: helping recovering addicts find their way in the world. Spiritual Leader, Author, Senior Rabbi, CEO, ex-con, recovering alcoholic, and overall anomaly, he is able to reach both the addict and the congregant, and de-stigmatize this life threatening disease.As the CEO and Senior Rabbi of Beit T’Shuvah, a nonprofit, non-sectarian, Jewish addiction treatment center and synagogue community in Los Angeles, Rabbi Mark’s leadership is unparalleled. Community members, addicts, educators, dignitaries, and executives all seek his wisdom; a blend of street savvy, and wise rabbinic teachings. When working with people, he is living proof that change is possible; when speaking to the congregant, he stands for the hope that every man has a higher purpose. After being released from prison in 1988 he began his work at Beit T’Shuvah. Over the past twenty-eight years, he has helped co-create one of the most exceptional approaches to addiction treatment and criminal rehabilitation and reintegration in the world.In early 2004, Rabbi Mark was one of seven people invited to a round table discussion with President George W. Bush about faith and recovery. The Rabbi was also mentioned in President Bush’s speech before the first conference on Faith-Based Initiatives. He is a highly sought-after feature speaker at many seminars all across the nation discussing spirituality and recovery, including CASA at Columbia University and Spirituality Day at Northwestern University.As his organization has grown, Rabbi Mark’s unique take on addiction treatment (“Addiction is a hole in the soul. It is a spiritual malady that says there is something inherently wrong with you. Recovery is about understanding that You Matter and you are a holy soul.”), has solidified him as an expert and visionary in the field. He co-authored his biography, The Holy Thief: A Conman’s Journey from Darkness to Light for which the rights were recently optioned.The story of Mark Borovitz and his work is also featured in a chapter of the book, Stalking Elijah by Roger Kamenetz, and he and his wife Harriet Rossetto, Founder and Executive Vice President of Beit T’Shuvah, are the subject of the exclusive art book, Two Broken People created by acclaimed Director and Producer, Jack Bender.Rabbi Mark has been featured in articles in the Los Angeles Times, Moment Magazine, The Jewish Journal, The Wall Street Journal and newspapers across the world, including Israel’s largest publication, Haaretz Daily Newspaper. Rabbi Mark Borovitz’s tireless efforts have been the driving force behind the robust and growing movement that is Beit T’Shuvah. His newest book, Finding Recovery and Yourself in Torah: A Daily Spiritual Path to Wholeness (Jewish Lights Publishing), will be released March 21st, 2016.
 
Website: www.rabbimark.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rabbimarkborovitz Twitter: @Rabbi_Mark
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How Ozmosi is helping transform how the world gets its medicine

 
 
Beau Bush, President and Founder of Ozmosi, discusses the trends shaping the Pharma Analytics industry and what Ozmosi is doing to help transform this field joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care, Health News and Pharmaceutical Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Beau Bush discuss the following:
What is Ozmosi? What were the elements that stimulated the conception for the company? Can you give us a quick snapshot of the company’s history and its evolution over the years?
What exactly does your company help them to do?  What kind of challenges do they face?
Could you give some insight on the current technological trends shaping the Pharma Analytics industry? Also, how do you inject those trends into the effective solutions you offer?
Can you talk more about the free website you mentioned?  How does that play a role in all of this?
Ozmosi invests greatly on innovative technologies to enhance Pharma Analytics measures. Can you please elaborate on the technologies you follow and the way you implement them within your client’s operations?
What do you hope the industry can accomplish with advances in technology? Who would benefit most from your solutions services?
Talking about the pharmaceutical industry’s roadmap, where do you see things in a few years down the lane? And how will this ultimately change the healthcare industry as we know it?
 
Beau Bush is the President and Founder of Ozmosi. Beau brings to every client a rich background in predictive analytics, risk assessments, and valuation models for the pharmaceutical industry. He has more than 15 years of experience in developing data-based business and investment strategies, including extensive experience preparing and delivering senior-level summaries and recommendations for global investment and growth strategies.
After more than a decade working on new product development, Beau left his position as Associate Director of Strategy and Portfolio Analysis at Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) in 2013, when he saw the opportunity to engage more directly with an increasingly complex and dynamic healthcare market.
With newly emerging business models and increasing complexity in drug development making it more and more difficult to predict the impact of new products—or decide which products to pursue—Beau envisioned a company that could bring clarity and confidence to the investment decisions that shape tomorrow’s pharmaceutical products. In 2012 he launched Ozmosi, a competitive pharmaceutical analytics company based in New Jersey.
Beau has a BS in biology from Rutgers University and has worked in several industries, including finance, pharmaceuticals, marine biology, environmental science, and business consulting.  He brings to Ozmosi a deep understanding and broad knowledge of global market valuation and healthcare product development, as well as an extensive network of industry experts.
 
Websites: GlobalClinicalTrialData.com | www.ozmosi.com

All Dreams On Deck: Charting the Course for your life and work

 
 
Jeremy Cage, the President of the Cage Group, a firm that helps businesses and organizations unleash their full potential with breakthrough strategy, marketing and innovation solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Family Health and Personal Development Channels.
Jeremy sailed around the world with his family, and is the author of “All Dreams on Deck, Charting the course for your life and work.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jeremy Cage discuss the following:
What is your philosophy on Dreams?
Can you explain your thoughts on the ‘life-boat’?
Tell me more about why you think that most people are going to die full of potential?
What do you suggest our listeners do to dramatically alter that outcome?
What is the ladder of intentionality?
How did you go about the planning and preparing to sail around the world with your family?
Can you unpack the word courage and why you believe it is so critical in all aspects of our lives?
SUMMARY: Planning to make your dream a reality is key, and it is never too late to activate your life course!
ABOUT JEREMY CAGE
Jeremy is an optimistic and energetic leader with a 30 year track record of delivering profitable business growth - combining his skills in Marketing, Innovation, Strategy, and General Management with the kind of courage and spirit of adventure that took him and his family on a sailing voyage around the world in 2007 and 2008.  He spent the first 16 years of his career at Procter&Gamble.  He spent 10 years at PepsiCo – as Chief Marketing Officer of the International Foods business and Senior Vice President of the Global Snacks business.  He was subsequently appointed CEO of a leading Lighting Technology company called the Lighting Science Group.  Jeremy is now President of the Cage Group – a Strategy, Marketing and Innovation firm designed to help businesses and organizations unleash their full potential.  He is a founding partner in three business startups – A snacks business – called Farmer’s Pantry; a better for you ingredients business called Galapagos; and a Brand Potential Assessment service for Private Equity and Venture Capital called The Brand Charge.  He has just published his first book “All Dreams on Deck – Charting the course for your life and Work”.   Here is what Katie Couric had to say about it:“Jeremy Cage has written a great book that everyone who thinks about how to better balance work–life issues would benefit from reading. Everything starts with a dream—but Jeremy really shows us how to get started on making these dreams come to life. Generalities won’t get it done; it requires very specific charting and execution. Just as Jeremy navigated his way across oceans, he’s also shown us how we can better navigate life’s personal and professional challenges. I’m giving my daughters copies of his book, and I hope they get as much out of Jeremy’s insights as I did.”
Finally - Jeremy brings a unique global perspective to his work, as he is tri-lingual, and has lived and worked in Germany, France, Belgium, Sweden, the UK, Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico and the US. 
 
Website: thecagegroup.org
 

Medela, advancing human health and wellbeing through knowledge-based and innovative human milk and medical vacuum solutions

 
Melissa Gonzales, Managing Director of Medela USA business unit, the largest of the Medela group joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Health News Channels.
Medela concentrates on two business units: "Human Milk" and "Healthcare". The “Human Milk” division is leading in the development and production of breast milk feeding products, the "Healthcare" division provides progressive solutions that make it easier for healthcare professionals to care for their patients.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Melissa Gonzales discuss the following:
I understand you also has a nursing background which I am sure is quite helpful for your role at Medela.
I didn’t realize that Medela had products beyond the Breast Feeding range. Tell me a little bit about your Healthcare division.
How does Medela help these patients with their diabetic ulcers?
So NPWT helps these patients’ wounds heal more quickly?  What’s different about your product?
So to clarify, you have a product which provides the reliability of normal NPWT but yet provides the convenience of a personal device?
Let`s get into the details of your portfolio again - you offer a "classical" re-usable pump as well, correct?
Sounds all quite practical to me. Here comes to my mind: if everything is so easy… can I change the wound dressing on my own as a patient?
Are there really synergies between the Human Milk and the Healthcare segment?
 
Melissa Gonzales serves as managing director of the Medela USA business unit, the largest within the Medela group. In this position, she manages both the Human Milk and Healthcare businesses. The “Human Milk” division is leading in the development and production of breast milk feeding products, the "Healthcare" division provides progressive solutions that make it easier for healthcare professionals to care for their patients.
Melissa joined Medela in 2008 as vice president of the healthcare division, before moving to support the breast milk side of the business as vice president of professional business. Prior to her current role, Melissa served as the vice president of sales and channel management for human milk.
Actively involved in her community, Melissa serves as on the board of the Northern Illinois Chapter for March of Dimes, as well as Chair for the McHenry County March for Babies. She is an active member in the American Legion Auxiliary, University of Illinois Alumni Association, Professional Women in Healthcare and the National Association for Professional Women.
Melissa graduated with a BSN from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and received her M.B.A.from the Keller Graduate School of Management.She currently maintains her license as Licensed Registered Nurse in State of Illinois.
Melissa lives in Tinley Park, Illinois with her husband and enjoys traveling, spending time with family and working on her golf game.
 
Website: www.medela.com

EverSleep, Giving you the Power to Improve your Sleep

 
 
Chris Crowley a R&D Manager, Senior Mechanical Engineer and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in medical devices, geophysics and consumer electronics that has developed a lot of fascinating products with the most recent one is EverSleep joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Sleep Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Chris Crowley discuss the following:
Can you tell our audience a little about your background as it pertains to health and medical devices?
What us EverSleep and can you tell us about how it was developed and funded?
What are your future plans for EverSleep?
Any tips for medical device entrepreneurs?
Where can the audience go to find more information about the crowdfunding campaign?
 
Chris Crowley is a R&D Manager, Senior Mechanical Engineer and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in medical devices, geophysics and consumer electronics.
His latest success has been the engineering and developing of a personal sleep tracker called EverSleep which has just been fully funded on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo with $100,000 raised and was featured in national media including VentureBeat, Popular Science and more.
 
Website: www.geteversleep.com
 

A national provider of outpatient Comprehensive Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Centers

 
 
Mr. David Davis, President and CEO at Shared Health Services who partners with hospitals to open and manage outpatient wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy centers across the United States joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Health News Channels.
 
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest David Davis discuss the following:
What is a chronic wound?
How many chronic wounds are there in America?
What types of wounds become chronic wounds?
Where, and how, are chronic wounds treated?
What is hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy?
What are some of the diagnosis's that HBO is used to treat?
How does Shared Health Services work with hospitals?
 
David Davis, BS, RRT, CHT is a former United States Congressman, Joint Commission Surveyor and healthcare entrepreneur.  He holds a degree in Organizational Management from Milligan College, an A.S. in Respiratory Therapy from California College for the Health Sciences, and Certification in Respiratory Care from East Tennessee State University. During his 30 years in the health care industry, he managed several Respiratory Care Departments throughout the Southeastern U.S., started and managed a very successful multi-state home medical equipment company, Advanced Home Care, in 1986, served as a Joint Commission surveyor and founded Shared Health Services in 1996.  Known as a leader in his local community and in his home state, he has served as a Leadership Council Member for the National Federation of Independent Business; as Chairman, Medicare Part B, Tennessee Association for Home Care; as Clinical Adjunct Faculty Member, Respiratory Care Department, East Tennessee State University; and as a member of the American Association for Respiratory Care.
Shared Health Services is a wound care company who contracts with hospitals to help them open and manage successful outpatient wound care and hyperbaric oxygen centers. The mission of our Centers of Excellence is to heal chronic wounds, improve patient outcomes, help prevent limb loss and provide a profitable service for our contracted hospitals.
 
Website: www.sharedhealthservices.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharedhealthservices

TeloYears DNA Test: A genetic test that measures telomere length to reveal your cellular age

 
 
Jason Shelton, CEO of Telomere Diagnostics, the maker of TeloYears, an advanced DNA test that measures telomere length to provide a person’s cellular age and overall cellular health joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jason Shelton discuss the following:
What is TeloYears DNA test? How does the test work? Why take the test?
What are Telomeres?
Why is telomere length important? Is telomere length dynamic? Does it change over time? What factors affect telomere length?
What do the test results mean? What approach do you use to measure telomere length
How does telomere length relate to my health and longevity? Are there scientific papers or clinical studies that demonstrate this link?
What can one do to improve my TeloYears?
 
Jason joined Telomere Diagnostics in early 2014 with nearly two decades of leadership experience in building start-up, medical device, and consumer healthcare companies. He currently serves as CEO of the Company.
From early 2000 through 2005, he was with Align Technology, Inc., the maker of Invisalign® invisible braces. Jason led consumer marketing for Invisalign as a key part of the early team that helped build the company from its initial launch as a venture-backed start-up, through its IPO, and ultimately into a global leader and profitable public company with then revenues in excess of $200 million annually.
He then served as Vice President of Marketing for BioForm Medical, Inc., where he led the aesthetic launch of its flagship Radiesse® dermal filler during a span that included its FDA approval (PMA), rapid revenue growth to over $80 million annually, and the company’s eventual IPO.
Subsequently, Jason was Vice President of Marketing for Sonitus Medical, Inc., marketer of the SoundBite™ Hearing System, which he helped to achieve critical milestones including product design, clinical trials, two FDA clearances, and commercial launch. Most recently, Jason was CEO of EarLens Corporation where he led the company’s efforts through key milestones in product development, regulatory affairs, and operations.
Jason’s earlier experience includes years at SmithKline Beecham (now GlaxoSmithKline) working on the brand marketing teams of national consumer healthcare brands including NicoDerm CQ® and Aquafresh® toothpaste. Jason earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from The Ohio State University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.
 
 
Available for $89 at www.teloyears.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teloyears Twitter: @TeloYears

Physiatrists: Doctors Getting Rehab Patients Home Sooner, More Safely

 
 
Dr. Steve Gnatz, MD, MHA, Chief Medical Officer of Integrated Rehab Consultants (IRC) joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care, Health News & Rehab Channels. IRC provides rehabilitation physicians (also called physiatrists) to more than 300 skilled nursing facilities across the country to improve patient care and get rehab patients home sooner.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Steve Gnatz discuss the following:
You are a physiatrist and Past President of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Can you please tell us what a physiatrist is?
In terms of rehab, your group, Integrated Rehab Consultants, provides an interesting service. Can you please explain?
Why is physiatry in skilled nursing facilities so hot right now?
How do physiatrists make patient care better in skilled nursing facilities?
Should patients going into rehab after something like a stroke or orthopedic surgery look for a facility with a physiatrist?
 
Steve M. Gnatz, M.D., M.H.A., is the Chief Medical Officer for Integrated Rehab Consultants, a nationwide group of physiatrists practicing sub-acute rehabilitation. He holds a faculty appointment as Professor in the department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.Dr. Gnatz served as Medical Director of PM&R at Loyola between 2004 and 2014. Prior to that, he was Medical Director and EVP for Medical Services at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital. He also previously held the position of Medical Director of the Howard A. Rusk Rehabilitation Center in Columbia, Missouri. At the University of Missouri, he was Professor and Chair of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) between 1996 and 2001.Dr. Gnatz received his medical degree (MD) from the University of Illinois and completed his residency in PM&R at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He received a master’s degree in health administration (MHA) from the University of Missouri.
He has authored many peer-reviewed articles and the well-regarded book EMG Basics. An avid lecturer, his CV lists over 100 presentations to audiences of all types on a wide variety of topics.Dr Gnatz remains very active in organized medicine, currently holding the position of President of the US Bone and Joint Initiative – the US National Action Network sanctioned by the World Health Organization – with the goal of minimizing the burden of musculoskeletal disorders in America. He is also Past President of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2005-2006) and has held many other leadership positions in professional associations.
 
Website: www.irehabconsultants.com

Alcoholism & Addiction: No Cure, But a Path

 
 
Tina Marie Gonzales who is the Program Coordinator at Carus Recovery Center joins eHealth Radio and the Addiction Prevention and Health News Channels. Tina has been working in the substance abuse treatment profession since 2008, ranging from admissions and operations to administration, counseling, and case management.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Tina Marie Gonzales discuss the following:
What makes CARUS different from other Residential Treatment Facilities?
What kind of support do you offer at CARUS?
How does the location of the CARUS facility compare with other locations?
So how does CARUS Recovery view a substance use disorder?
What are examples of these many therapies?
 
 
Tina Marie Gonzales is the Program Coordinator at Carus Recovery Center. Tina has been working in the substance abuse treatment profession since 2008, ranging from admissions and operations to administration, counseling, and case management.
Through her personal journey, Tina discovered a passion for working with others who are searching for what she has found. Tina’s motivation led her to further her education as a Substance Abuse Counselor in order to pass her knowledge along to others who are looking for a better life. “With a little guidance and a lot of unconditional positive regard,” she says, “I believe anything is possible.”
 
 
Website: www.carusrecovery.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carusrecovery Twitter: https://twitter.com/carusrecovery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CARUS-Recovery

Groundbreaking Medical Findings at Ponce Research Institute That Will Impact Your Health and Well Being

 
 
Dr. Kenira Thompson, President and Director of Research at Ponce Research Institute at Ponce Health Sciences University in Ponce, Puerto Rico joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Kenira Thompson discuss the following:
When was the Ponce Research Institute formed, and what is its objective?
What are the research areas in which the Institute specializes?
What kind of findings and discoveries have come out of the Institute that were new to the world of medicine?
How does the work that you’re doing help pharmaceutical companies and doctors to better understand diseases and to bring new solutions to the marketplace?
What is the Institute currently working on that’s particularly relevant to trending topics in health, wellness, and medicine?
How can non-medical professionals – in other words, everyday people – stay on top of the kind of work that’s being done at Ponce Research Institute so they can gain a better understanding of how your efforts can benefit their health and well being?
 
Dr. Kenira Thompson is the Vice President of Research at Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU), and the President of the newly created Ponce Research Institute (PRI).  In this role, she oversees all of the research-related activities in both basic and clinical sciences at PHSU-PRI.  She is also the administrator of all research and service grants received by the institution.  Dr. Thompson’s leadership is focused on developing, coordinating, and stimulating collaborative research at the PHSU-PRI, in order for the institution to continue its growth as an important academic and research center.   She leads all research operations for PHSU, and provides research oversight at six affiliated hospitals in south central Puerto Rico.Dr. Thompson earned her B.S Degree from Interamerican University in San Germán, Puerto Rico, an M.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  She completed postdoctoral research training in the Cajal Neuroscience Research Institute of the University of Texas San Antonio, where she also served as Program Coordinator for the San Antonio Life Sciences Institute.
Dr. Thompson holds the rank of Full Professor in the Basic Sciences and Psychiatry Departments of the School of Medicine, and the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where she has served as faculty since 2005.  During her academic career at PHSU, she has held important roles such as Medical Neuroscience Course Director, Chair of the Basic Sciences Curriculum Committee, Associate Director of the Behavioral Neuroscience Core Facility, member of the MBRS-RISE Internal Advisory Committee, member of the U54 PSMHS-Moffitt Partnership Internal Advisory Committee,  member of the Biomedical Sciences Curriculum Committee, among others.
Dr. Thompson has served on the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education Accreditation Board for Graduate Programs in Neuroscience since 2010.  She is part of the External Advisory Committee for the Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Research program at UPR-Medical Sciences Campus, and is Co-Program Director of the Puerto Rico Clinical and Translational Research Consortium (PRCTRC).  She is also a past President and current member of the Advisory Committee for the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience.
Dr. Thompson has participated in the Senior Executive Institute for the Society for Research Administrators (SRA), and is an active member of the Sociedad de Administradores de Investigación de Puerto Rico (SAI), and the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA).  She was recently nominated to serve a three year term on the Steering Committee for the Group on Research Advancement and Development for the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC).
 
 
Website: www.psm.edu
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poncehealthsciencesuniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/PonceHealthSU