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Addiction treatment in B.C.

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Addiction treatment in B.C.

A new organization has been established to help in the fight to curb the opioid overdose crisis. The Addiction Care Clinics of B.C. (ACCBC) will represent the dozens of non-government clinics that currently provide addiction treatment in more than 30 communities throughout the province, with a strong focus on recovery.

The newly formed ACCBC has arisen as a vehicle to provide additional expertise in the fight to reduce opioid overdose deaths. Many of the clinics have been operating for decades, providing treatment to thousands of patients who are addicted to opioids. The clinics are staffed with doctors, counselors and skilled support staff. Operated without government funding and often on shoestring budgets, the clinics have an excellent track record of preventing overdose deaths amongst clients who are in active treatment. The wealth of expertise of these front-line workers can now be made available to policy makers and researchers via the ACCBC.

“It is time for the many addiction care clinics in the province to offer their expertise to the discussions on how to maximize recovery and further reverse the current opioid overdose crisis,” said Dr.Alan Brookstone, addiction doctor and spokesperson for the group. “We feel our constructive ideas can add value to current efforts.”

At a time when the numbers of overdose deaths remain at record highs and while many innovative interventions are being tried, the ongoing life-saving work in these non-government clinics seems to be overlooked. The members of ACCBC feel that more needs to be done to study the success of these clinics, to analyze their cost effectiveness and to remove barriers to access.

“Ours is a life-saving intervention that should be made more available during this crisis of overdose deaths,” explained Brookstone. “We invite research into our model which we believe has good outcomes and is very cost-effective. Governments should be looking to remove financial and other barriers. We will approach the B.C. Centre on Substance Use and the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions with ideas on how to maximize our contribution to dealing with the overdose crisis.”

New Human Longevity CEO invigorates company’s vision to drive health intelligence

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New Human Longevity CEO invigorates company's vision to drive health intelligence

Human Longevity, Inc. (HLI), the genomics-powered and a health-intelligence company, has announced David Karow M.D., Ph.D. as the new interim CEO by the company’s Board of Directors.

Serving most recently as HLI’s chief of Radiogenomics, Karow has been a guiding force behind the company’s signature clinical research and discovery center, Health Nucleus, which infuses genomics and advanced imaging into traditional healthcare for a more proactive and preventative approach. Karow has also focused on developing machine learning-based integrated diagnostics of chronic age-related disease.

Karow will partner with Scott Sorensen, HLI’s chief technology officer, who will also assume the responsibilities of Interim COO. Sorensen joined the company earlier this year from Ancestry, to refine HLI’s focus on delivering a state-of-the-art customer experience and patient friendly products.

Together Karow and Sorensen will oversee HLI’s business strategy incorporating genomic analytics, machine learning, and advanced clinical imaging poised to yield tremendous impact to benefit HLI’s customers and the broader scientific field.

Karow joined HLI following two decades of research, clinical practice and training at University of California San Diego, University of California Los Angeles, and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor driving advancements to optimize clinical imaging and more recently the integration with genetics.

Karow has been integral to the development and expansion strategy of the Health Nucleus. He has led key strategic partnerships related to the center’s technology and analysis and has steered the development of groundbreaking reports focusing on several key areas that are the primary causes of premature death: cancer detection, cardiac disease, metabolic disease and neurodegenerative and neurovascular disease.

“I believe so strongly in the work Human Longevity and the Health Nucleus has done and the team we have built, and I’m thrilled to engage in this new role to help realize what we have set out to do,” said Karow. “We’ve just scratched the surface of identifying the hallmarks of, and delivering with great success, data-driven precision healthcare guided by genomic analytics. And as an organization, in partnership with the Board, I am eager to see what more we can do.”

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay up

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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay up

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay nearly US$4.7 billion in damages to 22 women and their families, in the company’s latest talc-related lawsuit.

Plaintiffs claimed that alleged asbestos in the company’s talcum powder contributed to their ovarian cancer; the case’s St. Louis circuit court jury awarded $4.14 billion in punitive damages, along with $550 million in compensatory damages. The trial lasted six weeks.

“Johnson & Johnson is deeply disappointed in the verdict, which was the product of a fundamentally unfair process that allowed plaintiffs to present a group of 22 women, most of whom had no connection to Missouri, in a single case all alleging that they developed ovarian cancer,” read a statement from Johnson & Johnson, regarding the verdict.

“The result of the verdict, which awarded the exact same amounts to all plaintiffs irrespective of their individual facts, and differences in applicable law, reflects that the evidence in the case was simply overwhelmed by the prejudice of this type of proceeding. Johnson & Johnson remains confident that its products do not contain asbestos and do not cause ovarian cancer and intends to pursue all available appellate remedies.”

This is not the first time a jury has ruled against Johnson & Johnson regarding their talcum powder. The company has successfully appealed past verdicts, including a recent $417 million Los Angeles ruling, which resulted in the company being granted a new trial due to insufficient evidence and jury misconduct.

The Sierra Madre Honey Co. showcases its Organic Honey at IFT!

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The Sierra Madre Honey Co. showcases its Organic Honey at IFT!

The Sierra Madre Honey Company is showcasing its unique brand of artisanal Honey at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Show in Chicago next week, July 15-18, at booth # S4484.               

The company will feature their signature line of Organic Honey that offers gourmet chefs, recipe formulators, and serious foodies the best all-natural sweetener for infusing their foods with flavor, moisture, aroma, extended shelf life, and exceptional mouthfeel. 

Alex Lopez, Head Honey Guy for the company, said “Honey is one of the most versatile and functional all-natural food products that serves the food and beverage industries the world over, attesting to the growing demand for this all-natural sweetener by food makers and retailers alike.” When asked about the reasons for this, he went on to say “Consumer demand for a “better-for-you” option in their food has given rise to the use of honey in everything from breakfast items, snacks, baked goods, desserts, carbonated and sports drinks, beers and spirits, cooking sauces and dressings and so much more.” He added that “Honey helps baked goods retain moisture and extends shelf life, serves as a natural thickening agent for sauces and dressings, and provides a wonderful flavor component to round out a range of tastes including spicy, salty, bitter, and sour. We have enjoyed helping the foodservice industry make the change to our all-natural sweetener for years, and we’re excited about the steady demand for more healthy food!”

Their Honey is 100% All-Natural, Raw, Unfiltered, USDA Organic, Glyphosate Residue-Free, Non GMO, and Kosher. The company is unique in the industry for posting their Pollen Tests right on their website and they are committed to NEVER mix their Honey with GMO corn syrup or heat, filter, process, pasteurize, infuse, blend, cream, process, whip, or homogenize their Honey.  This sets their Honey in a class of its own.

The company features the following Honey varietals, each offering a unique flavor and texture component as an ingredient for adding sweetness and flavor to any recipe:

  • WILDFLOWER HONEY: this one has a little kick to it with a sweet taste and several flowery notes.  It will definitely make its mark on any recipe.
  • GOLDEN SUNFLOWER ACAHUAL HONEY: with a light-colored, creamy consistency and a smooth sweet taste, this varietal provides thickness and body.
  • SUN FRUIT HONEY: a very mild smooth taste that blends in well without overpowering.
  • COFFEE BLOSSOM HONEY: a delicious honey with a unique aroma.
  • AVOCADO HONEY: a dark amber, robust and creamy honey with a rich flavor.
  • ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY: a delightfully aromatic specialty honey with a rich taste.
  • MESQUITE HONEY: a light and silky honey with a slightly floral and pleasantly mild flavor.
  • HONEY COMB: the same great taste of our honey but now with the honey comb, from the hive to your table.

Their Honey is delivered in bulk in a variety of methods including 55 gallon Drums, 5 gallon Buckets, gallon Jugs, and more.  To taste these extraordinary Honey varieties and consider them for your ingredient needs, the company highly recommends you come visit their friendly staff at booth # S4484.

About Sierra Madre Honey Company

Sierra Madre Honey Company is headquartered in Frisco, Texas and is a 4th generation beekeeping family with a passion for providing artisanal Honey in its purest form.  Their love of Honey Bees impacts everything they do and can be seen in their dedication to ONLY harvest Honey form hives where the bees can forage freely in the most pristine environments they can find.  By doing so, this provides their bees with a permanent home, helps them fight disease, wards off natural foes, helps them forage, helps them avoid GMO crops, and they even help the bees build their wax foundation saving them loads of energy.  Their Honey varietals are the perfect all-natural sweetener being used by food and beverage manufacturers large and small and are expanding into retail locations around North America.

 

Source: Sierra Madre Honey Company

Beth Sanders Moore Joins Cancer Research National Board

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Beth Sanders Moore Joins Cancer Research National Board

Longtime cancer survivorship advocate Beth Sanders Moore of Dallas has joined the National Governing Board of the Nutritional Needs of Cancer Survivors Program at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston.

The Tufts program is built on partnerships with cancer survivors, caregivers, healthcare providers, policymakers, and payers to improve the quality of life and long-term health of cancer survivors through improved nutrition.

“While many survivors are highly motivated to seek information about dietary changes to improve their long-term health, cancer survivors in the United States have poor adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” noted the program’s director, Fang Fang Zhang, MD, PhD.  “The gap between a desire for improved health and poor dietary habits highlights the strong need for identifying and addressing barriers for cancer survivors adhering to dietary guidelines.”

The program received Tier I financial support from the Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute established to fund research that helps patients and caregivers make better-informed decisions about healthcare choices.

The primary goal of Tier II research is to engage cancer survivors to assess nutritional needs and barriers by using an evidence-based nutrition tool kit to support oncology patients during and after cancer treatment.

“I look forward to promoting Dr. Zhang’s research through widespread outreach to cancer survivors,” said Beth Sanders Moore. “Evidence is clear that cancer survivors can enhance their post-treatment health through diet.  Whenever I’m given a platform, I urge survivors to make diet and exercise top priorities in their lives.”

Among those joining Moore on the board are oncology community representatives from National Coalition of Cancer Survivors, American Cancer Society, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Tufts University School of Medicine.

About Beth Sanders Moore

A native of Marshall, Texas, Beth Sanders Moore has been an advocate for national-reach breast health and cancer survivorship programs for more than 30 years.  A long-term cancer survivor, she is Founder of CancerForward: The Foundation For Cancer Survivors, a nonprofit organization chartered to educate the public about cancer survivorship care planning.  In her role as a career Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), and as a nonprofit volunteer, Beth has headed campaigns that have netted more than $200 million for arts, education, and health care organizations — with a significant portion earmarked for aid to cancer patients and survivors at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. A one-time nominee for a White House appointment to the National Cancer Advisory Board, Beth serves as a community member on survivorship research projects at teaching hospitals throughout the U.S.  She’s nearing completion of her first authored book, a memoir based on daily entries made in her personal journal from 1977 to 2017.

Ivanhoe has the answers with superior Foam Control Agent solutions at IFT 2018

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Ivanhoe has the answers with superior Foam Control Agent solutions at IFT 2018

For nearly 40 years, Ivanhoe Industries has been recognized by some of the largest food companies in the world as a reliable go-to source for foam control agents. Thus, Ivanhoe (booth S0109) plans to display a variety of products including options for organic and non-GMO food processing at the IFT18 Expo, set to take place July 16-18 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Ivanhoe’s foam control products utilize a wide range of active materials. From silicones and hydrophobic silica to waxes and surfactants, they are chosen in combination to optimize performance or to comply with regulatory and customer product claim requirements.

Ivanhoe’s foam control products are used in a variety of manufacturing processes, including cheese and whey manufacturing, fermentations, beverages, corn and soybean processing, sugar cane and beet processing, and fruit and vegetable washing. Business Manager Paul Peebles says Ivanhoe’s team takes the time to understand customer needs beyond just eliminating foam in their process.

“Our foam control agents are a specialty product line for us. We take a lot of pride in our ability to service customers and we have an outstanding track record in this area,” states Peebles. “We make an effort to seamlessly integrate ourselves into our customers’ supply chain and operations. Not every supplier does that or cares, but we do and our customers appreciate us going above and beyond.”

Peebles said providing solutions for nearly any type of food processing situation is another area where Ivanhoe excels.

“Foaming conditions in food manufacturing plants change depending on the product mix or seasonal variations in crop sources. Our customers’ goals or cost saving initiatives can change on an annual basis. We have encountered many situations over the years that require a change in our service levels. Whichever case it is, our extensive lab capabilities and top notch service team have the answers.”

Ivanhoe will have experts available at IFT18 to answer any questions. For more information about Ivanhoe’s foam control agents, plan to stop by booth S0109 at IFT18 or visit the website at www.ivanhoeind.com.

 

About Ivanhoe Industries

Founded in 1979, Ivanhoe Industries is a leading manufacturer of antifoams, emulsifiers, esters and other process aids. Headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois, and with over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space, the company services all applications of food grade processes and has extensive experience in foam control. Ivanhoe is ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 certified, is FSMA compliant and maintains an allergen free facility. Visit www.ivanhoeind.com for more information.

 

Source: Ivanhoe Industries

Private clinic trying to get away with breaking the law, says BC Health Coalition of new injunction application

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Private clinic trying to get away with breaking the law

(Unceded Coast Salish Territories – Vancouver, BC) On Friday, July 6th, Brian Day’s private, for-profit clinic Cambie Surgeries filed an injunction application to stop the province’s enforcement law against extra-billing, the Medicare Protection Amendment Act (Bill 92), from coming into force on October 1st, 2018. In addition to the increased enforcement measures, the province committed to completing thousands of more surgeries and diagnostic tests in the public system in order to alleviate wait times.

“This injunction application is an attempt by private clinics to continue to charge patients unlawful fees and get away with it. BC has the second highest rate of unlawful medical billing in the country and for years the province did little to protect patients. Now the province is stepping in to stand up for patients, and the clinics don’t like it,” says Edith MacHattie, BC Health Coalition Co-Chair.

“Doctors negotiate fees for their services with the government and these fees are set to cover all the costs of providing a service such as overhead costs,” continued MacHattie. “Charging extra for a service already covered under MSP is simply profiting off patients.”

Extra-billing is an unlawful practice where doctors or private clinics charge a patient for a health care service over the contracted rate. This is a violation of both the Canada Health Act and the BC Medicare Protection Act. The failure to stop extra-billing in the past has cost B.C. more than $15.9 million in federal health care funding.

“Day’s side says we need to preserve the status quo of unlawful billing. But where has the status quo gotten us? It’s no coincidence that BC has one of the highest numbers of private clinics in the country and now waits are among the longest in the country. Clearly, the status quo isn’t working,” says Rick Turner, BC Health Coalition Co-Chair.

“The unlawful practice of extra-billing takes advantage of patients in need, goes against the heart of public health care, and disrupts the public health care system,” concludes Turner.

source: British Columbia Health Coalition

Duckish Natural Skin Care Limited Partners with iLevel Management, Inc.

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Duckish Natural Skin Care Limited Partners with iLevel Management

Duckish Natural Skin Care Limited (the “Company”) is thrilled to announce its partnership with iLevel Management, Inc., who will act as the Company’s sales broker to Natural Health stores across Canada. The two organizations will work together to promote and increase sales of the Company’s unique skin care products, leveraging iLevel’s strong promotional and marketing expertise.

“We could not be happier to be joining the iLevel Management family,” said Duckish CEO and co-founder Carolyn Crewe. “iLevel’s commitment to integrity, innovation and product strategy aligns perfectly with our mission at Duckish. We are excited to be in such good hands as our brand continues to grow.”

About Duckish Natural Skin Care

Duckish, established in October 2015, is a Canadian brand that manufactures skin care products from high-quality all-natural ingredients. Its line-up features bath, body and baby products, including innovative items like cubic bath bombs, travel-friendly lotion sticks and mess-free diaper cream sticks. Duckish products can be found at stores from BC to Newfoundland and have been showcased in a number of popular subscription boxes.

About iLevel Management

iLevel Management, Inc., opened its doors in 2013. Its core principles are centered on innovation, integration and invigoration of its brands and marketing strategies. Implementing custom technologies into everyday business operations allows their brands to receive detailed information that is retailer driven and has long term plans for success.

Kontrol Energy to enter Cannabis market

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Kontrol Energy to enter Cannabis market

Kontrol Energy Corp. is entering the North American cannabis market as a supplier of integrated energy efficiency solutions and technologies.

Through its operating subsidiaries and its most recent energy technology acquisition, Kontrol is focused on assisting cannabis growers reduce their cost of energy and support mission-critical infrastructure. “As the North American cannabis industry begins to enter a consolidation phase there is a growing demand for energy solutions which will assist in the drive to the lowest cost of production,” said Paul Ghezzi, CEO of Kontrol Energy. “Further as cannabis moves to become a global commodity the ability to source lower costs of energy with real-time analytics and management is increasingly important.”

Based on industry estimates it takes approximately 2,000-kilowatt hours to produce a pound of cannabis product using traditional growing methods. That’s similar to how much electricity is used by an average household over a period of two to three months. Given the number of licensed cannabis growers in Ontario, up to 1 per cent of Ontario’s electricity grid may be required to fuel the Ontario market and this may account for up to 300 megawatts of power. Accordingly, the cannabis industry represents a new target market for Kontrol. “Our focus is providing three integrated solutions which includes real-time energy analytics for energy optimization and mission critical support, emission and air quality compliance and distributed energy infrastructure to offset high costs of electricity,” continued Ghezzi.

According to ArcView Market Research, throughout the next 10 years, spending on legal cannabis worldwide is expected to hit $57 billion by 2027. The adult-use (recreational) market will cover 67 per cent of the spending; medical marijuana will take up the remaining 33 per cent. The largest group of cannabis buyers will be in North America, going from $9.2 billion in 2017 to $47.3 billion within a decade.

Phivida appoints new chairman and director to the Board

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Phivida appoints new chairman and director to the Board

Phivida Holdings Inc. has announced new appointments to its Board of Directors and Executive management team.

Peter Simeon LLB, an active Phivida Board member, has been appointed as the chairman of the Board of Directors. Simeon is a partner of Gowling WLG Law specializing in corporate, commercial and securities law.

Simeon has extensive experience as an officer and director of public companies, including as a chairman, and his legal practice is focused on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and structure. He holds a BA degree from Queens University and earned his law degree at York University, Osgoode Hall.

The company is also pleased to appoint Vito Piazza to the Board of Directors. Piazza is a founding partner of the Toronto office of Sid Lee, a Montreal-based creative advertising agency operating globally for internationally recognized brands. Piazza earned his bachelors degree in marketing and his MBA from McGill University.

Jim Bailey assumes the role of president, in addition to his current role as CEO. John-David Belfontaine will continue his role as a Board member, and assumes the role of VP of Corporate Development. George Kovalyov continues as the company’s VP of Finance, and will step down from the Board for proper corporate governance and financial reporting requirements.

“Since launching as a public company in late 2017, Phivida continues to develop a specialized management team and to exercise good corporate governance at both the Board of Directors and Executive management levels,” said Mr. Bailey. “We continue to ready ourselves for the significant opportunities that lay ahead as the entire industry undergoes sweeping legal and regulatory changes in U.S. and Canada. We are pleased to welcome Vito to our Board, who brings a wealth of strategic brand building know-how, acquired over 20 years of international experience. Our shareholders will continue to benefit from Peter’s expertise in stewarding good corporate governance as we continue our growth in the rapidly emerging cannabis and CBD markets.”

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