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David Vanderpool, M.D. Speaks on Maternal Health Model at ‘The Mother & Child Project’ Conference

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) October 02, 2014

David Vanderpool, M.D., CEO and founder of LiveBeyond, recently spoke at “The Mother and Child Project” conference at Brentwood Baptist Church to share how his organization is addressing maternal and infant health issues in Thomazeau, Haiti.

He spoke alongside global health experts including former Senate majority leader Bill Frist, M.D., and representatives from national organizations including, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hope Through Healing Hands, Compassion International and World Vision.

Hope Through Healing Hands (HTHH), a Nashville-based global health organization, sponsored the conference to raise awareness around maternal health needs in the developing world, and how local and national organizations are educating and caring for mothers and children worldwide.

At the conference, Dr. Vanderpool shared his experiences implementing a maternal health program in Thomazeau, Haiti, and the impact of LiveBeyond’s model to educate and support expectant mothers in the community.

“Our long-term presence in the Thomazeau region has allowed LiveBeyond to touch the lives of more than 2,000 expectant mothers in the community,” said Vanderpool. “As the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, these women did not have access to basic medical care and maternal education prior to the establishment of our program, which resulted in a devastatingly high maternal and infant mortality rate.”

“Through our maternal health model, we have substantially decreased the perinatal morality by 66 percent throughout the Thomazeau region by simply educating these women and supporting them throughout their pregnancy.”

LiveBeyond’s maternal health program provides pregnant women with:

        Initial screenings and weekly pregnancy monitoring
     Weekly provision of prenatal vitamins and nutritional support
     Weekly maternal health education
     Obstetrical delivery kit
     Delivery assistance
     Newborn follow-up

All of the speakers at the conference have various methods for addressing maternal and infant health in developing countries, but unite together for one common goal – To save lives of women and children throughout the world.

About LiveBeyond

LiveBeyond is a faith-based 501(C)(3) organization bringing medical and maternal healthcare, clean water, orphanage support and rural development in Thomazeau, Haiti. David Vanderpool, M.D. is the founder and CEO, and resides in Thomazeau, Haiti to oversee daily operations of LiveBeyond.

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For more information, visit http://www.LiveBeyond.org.

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Wilderness Therapy Professionals Present Cutting Edge Research at the 2014 APA Conference in DC This Weekend

Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 06, 2014

The Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare (OBH) Council will be well represented at the American Psychological Association’s (APA) annual convention in Washington, DC on August 7 – 10, 2014. APA is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the country, and it is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.

Multiple scientists from the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Research Cooperative (OBHRC) and leaders from OBH Council member Programs will be presenting in a total of four symposiums and two posters sessions. The APA symposiums are a collaborative effort in which multiple participants present their views, research, or experience about a common theme, issue or question. OBHRC’s Research Director (Dr. Mike Gass), former Research Director (Dr. Keith Russell), and research scientists including Dr. Anita Tucker, Dr. Ellen Behrens and Dr. Lee Gillis will present in or chair a symposium this year. OBHC member programs Second Nature Wilderness Programs and RedCliff Ascent will also present original research in a poster presentation and a symposium. These session topics cover outcomes in wilderness therapy programs, the effect of nature in psychological treatment, group interventions, and advances in the field of OBH.

The OBH Council is thrilled to have such representation on the premier stage for psychological and mental health treatment. See below for a listing of the OBH sessions and click here to search the online convention program for specific information.

The OBH Council is a community of leading OBH programs working to advance the field through best practices, effective treatment, and evidence-based research. Learn more by visiting our website: http://www.obhcouncil.com.

Symposiums

    Vitamin E: The Natural Environment as an Active Ingredient in Psychological Treatment
    Thomas J. Doherty, Psy.D., Marc G. Berman, Ph.D., Keith C. Russell, Ph.D., David Scheinfeld, Ph.D., Nora C. Davis, M.S. & David St. John Ph.D.

    Active Group Interventions That Encourage Change—Kinesthetic Metaphors
    Lee Gillis, Ph.D., Michael Gass, Ph.D. & Bobbi Beale, Psy.D.

    Practice-Based Explanations of Group Changes During Outdoor Behavioral Health Care Using OQ Measures
    Lee Gillis, Ph.D., Michael Gass, Ph.D., Keith Russell, Ph.D., Wittney Heppner, Ph.D., Steve Javorski, Ph.D. & Ellen Behrens, Ph.D.

    Outdoor Behavioral Health Care – Advances in Research and Evaluation
    Matt Hoag, Ph.D.; Michael Gass, Ph.D., Steve Javorski, Ph.D., Katie Massey, MSW, MSPH, Anita Tucker, Ph.D., Joanna Bettman, Ph.D & Ellen Behrens, Ph.D.

Posters in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (Division 53)

    Does Change Last? Outcomes for Adolescents in Outdoor Behavioral Health Care
    Matt Hoag, Ph.D., Katie Massey, MSW, MSPH & Sean Roberts, MS

    Treatment Outcomes for Struggling Adolescents in an Outdoor Behavioral Health Care Program
    Steve DeMille, MS









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Leading experts from pharma and biotech companies to meet in London in September at Biosimilars and Biobetters Conference

Biosimilars & Biobetters 2014

London, UK (PRWEB UK) 25 April 2014

Impending patent expirations on blockbuster biologics and a volatile financial environment is causing payers to seek wider adoption of biosimilars in order to manage growing healthcare costs. As a result, the biosimilars manufacturing market is set to expand over the next decade and beyond as the drive to find cost-effective alternatives to biologics leads to the growing. In fact analysts predict that between 2013-2018, the global biosimilars market will grow at 27.58 %.

Returning for its fifth year and following on from the major success of previous events, SMI are proud to present the 5th annual Biosimilars & Biobetters Conference, 29th-30th September, 2014, London. With an in-depth focus on the current and future landscape of the biosimilars market, this meeting will allow input from key industry experts in the field to engage in meaningful and important discussions on how to accelerate drug development to market.

The event programme includes unique case studies, presentations and round table discussions on the key issues surrounding biosimilar commercial and manufacturing developments.

Event’s Website: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2014biosimilars7.asp

For more information, please contact Fateja Begum on +44 (0) 207 827 6184 or e-mail fbegum (at) smi-online (dot) co (dot) uk.

KEY SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

•Global Head Generics, Thought Leadership, Alan Sheppard, IMS Health

•Founder, Carsten Brockmeyer, Brockmeyer Biopharma GmbH

•Regulatory Affairs Manager, Catherine Akers, Amgen Inc.

•CEO, Ineke Braat, Pan-Generika

•Partner, Liz Fuller, Bird & Bird

•INSERM Director of Research, Laboratory of Biotechnology and Applied Pharmacology, Michael Tovey, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan

•Chief Regulatory Officer, Executive Vice President, Global regulatory – Governmental Relations, Michel Mikhail, Fresenius Kabi

•Senior Consultant, Peter Wittner, Interpharm Consultancy

•Chairman, Richard Dicicco, Harvest Moon Pharmaceuticals

•Legal Director, Sarah Faircliffe, Bird & Bird

•Principal Scientist & Head Analytical Development, Sharma Alok, Lupin Laboratories Ltd

•Medical Director, Steinar Madsen, Norwegian Medicines Agency

•Head of Safety Biosimilars, Uwe Gudat, Merck Switzerland Limited

•Managing Director, Victoria Fine, PSORIASENSE…

Plus, many more at this year’s conference.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

•Optimizing the commercial potential of biosimilars in Europe

•The big guns are coming! …how will the entry of originator companies impact the biosimilars industry

•What is on the horizon? … Reviewing the opportunities and challenges for the biopharmaceutical industry

•Christening day…but what shall we call you! Discussing the ongoing debate on naming biosimilars and many more.

For more information, go to: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2014biosimilars7.asp

Alternatively, contact Fateja Begum on +44 (0) 207 827 6184 or e-mail fbegum (at) smi-online (dot) co (dot) uk.

Contact for media partners: Julia Rotar, marketing manager, jrotar (at) smi-online (dot) co (dot) uk.

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