May, 15
2020
Business, Free News Articles, Private Practice and Medical Groups

Atlanta Face & Body ushers in new procedures to keep patients and staff safe amid pandemic

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Atlanta Face & Body announces new safety protocols during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As a medical office and accredited ambulatory surgery facility, the Atlanta-based practice has always been held to a high level of cleanliness and sterility. But just like countless other businesses across the country, the practice has had to adapt to a new wave of precautionary measures to ensure it's the utmost safe environment for patients as well as staff.

When patients arrive for their appointment, the first thing they'll notice is a new station set up in the reception area. There, the practice will supply masks, gloves, and a brief symptom questionnaire for all patients to fill out. A member of the staff will then take a temperature reading of the patient with a no-touch infrared thermometer.

Each member of the staff, who will also be wearing gloves and a mask, will have their temperatures checked daily before interacting with patients. In addition, the staff will be wearing scrubs that will be changed each day and thoroughly washed before being worn again. To take things a step further, every treatment room and common area at the practice will be sanitized at the beginning of each day and immediately following each patient interaction.

And the practice has no shortage of sanitizer to go around. Patients will also notice this abundance of hand sanitizer throughout the office, with at least one sanitizing stating in every room.

Dr. Elizabeth Whitaker, proprietor of the practice, emphasized that appointments are being spaced out to ensure proper social distancing at any given time, and if patients have to wait for any reason, they can remain in their cars and be notified as soon as a treatment room is available.

Whitaker reiterated that, all of these new measures, though different than what her staff and patients are used to, are to make sure everyone stays safe and well during the outbreak.

"We love our patients and are so happy to be a part of their lives again, no matter how different things are right now," Whitaker said.

For more information on Atlanta Face & Body's safety procedures, call (678) 888-3223.

Learn more at: https://www.atlantafaceandbody.com/

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Mar, 17
2020
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Instrumental in the Coronavirus Emergency Response Efforts, AMI Expeditionary Healthcare is on the Frontlines

RESTON, Va. -- AMI Expeditionary Healthcare LLC is staffing the front lines of the Coronavirus response providing critical services to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services all over the United States. In early March, they assembled teams of doctors, nurses, technicians, logisticians, case workers and many others to combat the COVID-19 emergency response in Kirkland, Washington and central California and are still there supplying their expertise.

Physician owned and physician led, AMI grew out of a need to provide the highest quality healthcare in areas of high demand such as this. "We have a proven track record providing medical and surgical teams on very short notice," Dr. Thomas Crabtree, AMI Group Medical Director, notes. "Such examples are our work bolstering the DHHS response for the US government, our several month 1,500 person response to the West African Ebola Outbreak and our support of the WHO and people of Mosul by staffing and running 3 trauma and maternity hospitals during the siege."

AMI's services range from health consultancies and deployment of single-person aid posts and mobile clinics through to full field hospitals and global aeromedical evacuation solutions - providing people, facilities, equipment, consumables, pharmacy products, procedures, training or any combination of these services depending on needs, requirements and desired healthcare outcomes-all part of this historic response providing critical services to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services all over the United States.

"Our company delivers a unique combination of extremely flexible teams of health practitioners combined with fixed and mobile medical facilities and highly refined medical processes and procedures. This combination allows us to provide an expanding number of bespoke health services around the world," Crabtree continues.

About AMI:
AMI Expeditionary Healthcare LLC. (formerly Aspen Medical International) physician owned and physician led, has provided medical personnel and services for 14+ years to some of the most remote and challenging environments in the world. Since their inception, they have delivered over 5,000 medical personnel and countless healthcare solutions to over 70 clinical and hospital settings on four continents. Providing medical services to international aid organizations, humanitarian concerns, the private sector and government agencies in a wide range of remote and challenging environments, is what we do. For more information, visit https://ami.health/

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Dr. Thomas Crabtree, Group Medical Director at 1-808-255-7314 (mobile), 571-375-8366 (office) or tom.crabtree@ami.health

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Feb, 28
2020
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Luxurious Hair Replacement Solutions with HCI Hair Solutions’ New Central Florida Location

LONGWOOD, Fla. -- HCI Hair Solutions announces their new location. For the past 28 years, HCI Hair Solutions has been providing luxurious hair replacement solutions for Central Florida. Some of their clients travel from all parts of Florida and the country just to place their hair confidence with HCI Hair Solutions.

Now clients and new clientele will be able to enjoy their new location: 195 Briar Cliff Drive, Suite 102, Longwood, FL 32779.

"We want you to not only look great but feel great; we restore me than just your hair," says Jackie Barboza, owner of HCI Hair Solutions.

Whether you want stunning hair for a special occasion or everyday hair that makes you look and feel fabulous, HCI Hair solutions can create luxurious and manageable hair. Their caring stylists can create a look that can help restore your confidence.

HCI Hair Solutions realizes that hair loss is a sensitive issue facing both men and women of all ages and cultures. They specialize in providing clients with the latest technologies in the areas of hair replacement, including transplant, low level laser therapy, micropigmation, non-surgical hair transplants, hair extensions, beauty services, as well as low level laser light therapy.

If you are going through chemotherapy and are losing your hair, HCI can also temporarily replace the hair that you've lost. You can have beautiful hair while your own hair is growing back.

Miss. Multinational USA, Daniela Nieto, from the Miss Mudo Latino USA pageant, is also a client with HCI Hair Solutions. They created Miss Multinational USA's hair style for her winning competition.

Their client base is diverse and multi-cultural. No matter what type of hair you have, HCI Hair Solutions can help you achieve the look, thickness, fullness and style that you've always wanted. The HCI Hair Solutions is a member of the American Hair Loss Council, the Better Business Bureau as well as the staff participates in ongoing education and training, staying up to date on the newest trends in the hair loss and beauty industry.

For more information about HCI Hair Solutions and their services, call (407) 830-0554 or visit their stunning new location at 195 Briar Cliff Drive, Suite 102, Longwood, FL 32779.

Additional information: https://www.hciorlando.com

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Jan, 21
2020
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Silicon Beach Welcomes EevolveSelf, a New Cosmetic MedSpa Offering the Latest Non-Surgical Technologies and Treatments to Revitalize, Rejuvenate and Restore

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A custom Glam-Squad for Injectables, Skin and Body Care. Specializing in non-surgical treatments, exclusive CBD facials, and an IV Drip lounge for total body results. Because every face is different, EevolveSelf focuses on individual solutions that prevent signs of aging, enhance and restore your natural beauty.

Each client is evaluated by board-certified professionals located in an accessible environment with a friendly, relaxed, and inviting staff that specializes in the most proven and safe, non-invasive aesthetic and rejuvenation services for both face and body.

EevolveSelf's procedures focus on early intervention with non-invasive treatments, such as Botox, fillers, threads and peels that have reliable results. Because it is easier to prevent, rather than reverse signs of aging, we target treatments that have our clients looking and feeling like the best version of themselves. This can include a quick plump, a skin re-set, or ongoing maintenance.

EevolveSelf integrates new approaches to skin and body care. Pioneering an exclusive CBD facial that includes powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that provide a total wellness experience, that clears your mind while working miracles on your face. CBD is also infused in many of the spa's facials and peels as well as injectable treatments can begin with a dose of CBD, to help reduce anxiety and associated inflammation.

EevolveSelf also offers a relaxing IV drip lounge, with custom cocktails to boost the immune system, provide a glow and energy boost, and even help with sports recovery, jet lag and the occasional "hangover."

ABOUT EEVOLVESELF

EevolveSelf's staff is comprised of leaders in the Medical aesthetic industry that use the most advanced techniques in injectables and skincare services. All injectors are board certified professionals. Their expertise in evaluating each client's unique needs and develop a custom treatment plan, with the client, to prevent, build upon, and restore a youthful and refreshed look.

Playa del Rey was chosen as the flagship location because it resides in the heart of a modern community, built on forward-thinking residents and companies. This aligns with the MedSpa's focus on offering the latest technology and innovation in non-invasive cosmetic procedures. EevolveSelf has designed the MedSpa to increase the overall beauty experience, so your visit is always comfortable, convenient, and custom.

Stacy Burstin - Co Founder

An entrepreneur and Founder of Eevolver, Inc., a successful Los Angeles-based VFX and animation studio with over 25 years working on academy-award winning films, hundreds of commercials, and VR/Special Venue productions. Her experience in the VFX industry included creating digital humans, where she developed a deep understanding of human facial features, muscle motion, and expressions. By integrating advances in technology through film, she helps people visually understand which treatments are recommended, and can more accurately target and achieve an individual's beauty goals.

Ms. Burstin received a BA from UCLA. In 2016 Stacy Burstin was the keynote speaker for the UCLA Division of Humanities English Department Commencement Ceremony. Being raised in a medical family, Stacy created EevolveSelf to merge the worlds of aesthetic medicine and digital technology to bring aesthetic medical spas into a new era.

For more information, please visit: https://eevolveself.com/

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Nov, 26
2019
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Rita Medical Elite, Southwest Florida’s Premier Med Spa, Announces a Grand Holiday Event to Celebrate Expansion

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Rita Medical Elite is pleased to announce that it will hold a celebratory Holiday Event showcasing its newly completed medical spa with an expanded menu of aesthetic services on Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Due to limited space, those wanting to enjoy the festivities must call in advance to place their name on the guest list. RSVP by December 2, 2019.

According to the American Spa Industry Report, the number of med spas in the US has nearly doubled in the past five years and this upward trend is expected to continue as the desire for people to look and feel young also continues to grow.

"We have seen the demand for our non-surgical cosmetic treatments continue to grow year after year and we decided it was time to expand our medical spa services," says Rita Altman, PA, MPAS. Rita's vision has been laser sharp and has had keen sense of timing over her 36-year career. Botox cosmetic was cleared in 2002 and since that time Rita has ebbed and flowed with the tides of the Med Spa industry ups and downs, only to come out on top as Sarasota's Elite place to go for all your skin care needs.

Rita Medical Elite's new menu boasts treatments that cater to anyone from ages 20-90. Ambre Green PA-C, a board certified physician assistant with years of experience in laser skin rejuvenation and injectable enhancements was handpicked by Rita to provide state of the art laser treatments.

Furthermore, Kristin Rence, CCE, CME, a certified medical aesthetician and certified cosmetic electrologist, has 15 years of skincare experience and specializes in HydrafacialMD, Morpheus8 (microneedling with radiofrequency), IPL, and Forma Radiofrequency tightening and lifting treatments which are some of the most sought-after celebrity treatments. The treatments are performed in a comfortable and relaxing environment.

"We also pride ourselves in creating a space that harmonizes beauty with a calming environment," says Roxanne Dondanville.

While the building is conveniently located off Bee Ridge Road, you would never know it because Rita made sure that the cosmetic restorations to this beloved 52-year-old building keeps the hectic pace outside while creating a peaceful environment inside. Everyone comments when they walk in, by saying "Ahhh!!!" It's elegant, classy, and completely serene.

Rita medical Elite is a Med Spa in Sarasota, Florida and is focused on nonsurgical aesthetic treatments. Rita Medical Elite was founded by Rita J. Altman, PA, MPAS, top US Injector/trainer and REALSELF most loved injector. She received her Physician Associate degree from Emory University in 1986 after attending Michigan State University for her undergraduate work. Rita has dedicated her practice to facial re-contouring via nonsurgical injections. She has performed over 100,000 aesthetic procedures. Our practice philosophy is to take care of our clients, relatives and friends for life. To treat them like family and help recapture and retain a youthful and natural appearance through artistic injection of the latest fillers and neuromodulators, using advanced techniques and quality products as well as state of the art equipment.

Learn more at: http://ritamedicalelite.com/

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Rita Medical Elite
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Oct, 28
2019
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The Learning Center for the Deaf Outpatient Audiology Clinic Announces Significant Expansion of Services and Coverage

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- The outpatient Audiology Clinic at The Learning Center for the Deaf has achieved two significant milestones, increasing access to their comprehensive audiological and hearing aid services for children and adults. The Audiology Clinic has been credentialed as a MassHealth provider, and is now serving members of the community-students, staff, families and MetroWest residents-who have cochlear implants.

"Our outpatient Audiology Clinic serves adults and children alike, from within our programs, and across the region," explained Lydia Colon, Director of Audiology. "Until recently, it was challenging for families and individuals on MassHealth to find approved audiology providers for services like ours. We are delighted to be able to support these families and individuals. We are also thrilled to be able to service cochlear implants right here in Framingham, eliminating the need to drive to Boston or Worcester and minimizing lost school, work, and/or personal time. We also offer free onsite parking!"

TLC's Audiology Clinic provides comprehensive audiological and hearing aid services to the MetroWest community and beyond. The clinic was recently awarded the 2019 Best of the Best MetroWest Award for Audiology services in the area. Services include complete diagnostic hearing tests, analysis of middle ear function, and hearing aid consultations, including sales, fittings, service, and repairs. Our expert, award-winning audiologists are fluent in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. Currently, we accept most commercial and public insurances, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, United Healthcare, Humana, Tufts Medicaid, and MassHealth.

If you or a family member would like to schedule an appointment, please call 508-875-4559 or email audiology@tlcdeaf.org to set up a consultation. All proceeds from services provided and products sold benefit the children and families served by TLC.

About The Learning Center for the Deaf:

Selected in 2019 as Outstanding Organization of the Year by the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC) is a nationally-recognized leader in educational, therapeutic, and community services for deaf and hard of hearing children and adults. TLC is the largest provider of services to deaf and hard of hearing children and adults in New England, and one of the largest private employers of Deaf individuals in the State of Massachusetts. The organization honors and celebrates Deaf culture through bilingual-bicultural education; linguistically accessible and culturally-responsive service provision; ASL classes for the community; audiology and hearing aid services; public school consultation; professional research, training, and scholarship; Deaf community events; interpreting services, and a Deaf Cultural Center.

For more information on consultation, education, interpreting, audiology, assessment, research and behavioral health services, visit https://www.tlcdeaf.org/.

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Oct, 17
2019
Business, Free News Articles, Private Practice and Medical Groups, Product Launches

New Cutting-Edge Medical Practice to Hold Grand Opening Event in Gilbert

GILBERT, Ariz. -- GhentMD, a new medical practice integrating innovative health and wellness services invites the public for a Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The Grand Opening will include a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony from 12: 45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., and a Grand Opening Event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the clinic, 1434 W. Elliot Road, Suite 101, Gilbert, AZ (at the intersection of McQueen and Elliot).

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be facilitated by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, with Mayor Jenn Daniels and officers of the Chamber expected to grace the event. Refreshments will be offered. The Grand Opening Event will commence at 4:00 pm at which time the clinic be open for tours, complementary B Vitamin shots, live demos, raffle prizes, giveaways, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Brand representatives will be available to chat on services and products.

By utilizing concepts from the advancing fields of age management and regenerative medicine, GhentMD is designed to offer quality personalized care to those who suffer from the effects of aging including skin disorders, obesity, chronic pain, hormonal imbalance, sexual dysfunction, stress and loss of vitality.

"I initially resisted getting involved in 'alternative medicine.' Early on in my career I resisted my wife's urging to learn and adopt it into my practice. When she developed significant and intermittently disabling pain related to childbirth, it became easy to adopt after seeing her recover with the aid of alternative therapies when conventional medicine failed to help her heal. I have reached a point in my career where I feel confident about harmonizing the best of conventional, alternative and emerging medical practices," said Dr. Anthony Aghenta, Founder and Medical Director of GhentMD.

As Gilbert, Arizona is on a mission to be the City of the Future, GhentMD is proud to support innovation in healthcare by offering exceptional patient-centered care providing services including aesthetics, regenerative pain relief, sexual rejuvenation, weight management, nutrient IV therapy, concierge medicine, and primary care.

For more information visit https://www.ghentmd.com/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ghent_md

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GhentMD - Integrative Health & Wellness Clinic
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Oct, 10
2019
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Teachers and Staff at Dayspring Receive a Back to School Gift: The Opportunity to Reverse Chronic Disease

RALEIGH, N.C. -- EHOP Health(R), a chronic disease reversal company headquartered in the Triangle region, recently implemented their Journey 2 Health(TM) program at Dayspring Christian Academy. Dayspring, which educates students from kindergarten through high school, wanted to offer additional support to their team. Teachers and staff now have a chance to be the student, receiving weekly health lessons and working with a dedicated health coach to develop a personalized health plan.

"We respect the work Dayspring does emphasizing academic excellence, physical well-being, and spiritual health to their students," said William (B.J.) Lawson, CEO and co-founder of the Apex-based company with clients across the southeast. "Their holistic approach resonates with our company values. Dayspring's dedication to their teachers and staff goes beyond words and we are honored to help them practically demonstrate their commitment to their people through our Journey 2 Health program."

Dayspring's principal Dug Hampton, was preparing for the upcoming academic year and believed the timing was right to introduce a new health benefit to his team. "We have a devoted team of teachers and staff who serve our students with excellence," said Hampton. "Servant leaders can often burn out as they focus on others rather than taking time for themselves. I'm excited that our team will now have the curriculum, relationships, and permission to invest into themselves and feel their best so we can serve our students with even greater energy."

The Dayspring staff launched their Journey 2 Health(TM) program as part of their teacher orientation week in August. The school is based in Blacksburg, Virginia and has been operating in the area since the fall of 1980.

About EHOP Health(R)

EHOP Health helps employees reverse chronic disease and feel their best. Its flagship program, Journey 2 Health(TM), offers personalized health coaching services and a science-based online curriculum. Clients lower healthcare costs while investing into their people and culture throughout the chronic disease reversal program.

Although the majority of Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease, conditions such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypertension and obesity can be reversible. Co-founders William (B.J.) Lawson, MD and Joe Jenkins, MD JD launched EHOP Health and the Journey 2 Health solution in 2016 after building a program and team to focus on disease reversal rather than disease management and compliance.

For more information about EHOP Health, visit https://www.ehophealth.com/. Follow the company on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/ehop-health/.

About Dayspring Christian Academy

Dayspring is an independent, parent-run, non-denominational school with a student body representing about 40 area churches. Dayspring seeks to partner with families and churches to provide a solid foundation for each child's academic success as well as social and spiritual growth inside and outside the classroom.
For more information about Dayspring, visit http://www.dayspringchristianacademy.org.

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Oct, 02
2019
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Early Learning Autism Therapy Center in Houston to Open in Friendswood

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas -- Behavioral Innovations, a leading provider of center-based ABA therapy, today announced their newest center opening that will be located in Friendswood, Texas, a suburb of the Houston metro area. The growing need to provide access to early autism services is increasing as more children are being diagnosed with autism than ever before.

Behavioral Innovations, a leader in providing evidenced-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children on the autism spectrum, will be opening their newest center in Friendswood, TX on Monday, September 30, 2019. This will mark Behavioral Innovations' 32nd center opening across Texas and Oklahoma, making them one of the largest providers of center-based ABA therapy in the region. Their centers focus on providing a fun, engaging play-based approach in helping every child reach their developmental goals.

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy is the most effective, early-intervention treatment for children with Autism. Behavioral Innovation's center-based model is designed to promote growth in children's skills across many facets of development including social interaction, skill acquisition, play skills, communication, and adaptive skills. Behavioral Innovations' state-of-the-art facilities offer a fun, welcoming environment where learning and social interaction occur more naturally.

The new therapy center will be led by Clinical Director, Drew Mercer. Mr. Mercer has over 10 years of healthcare experience working in various settings including center-based development, which makes him a great fit to help kick start the new center.

"We are very excited to open our doors to the Friendswood community and serve as a great resource for those families dealing with a child with autism," said Mr. Mercer. "The surrounding community has already welcomed us openly and we look forward to partnering with other healthcare providers in the area as we all work together."

About Behavioral Innovations:

Behavioral Innovations started almost 20 years ago when founders Lori Russo, Carla Edwards and Billy Edwards, armed with their master's as Behavioral Analysts, saw a lack of services available to help children diagnosed with autism. They opened the first autism therapy ABA center in Dallas, Texas in 2003 and continued to expand. Behavioral Innovations now serves close to 400 clients across Texas and Oklahoma. As a result, their growing team includes passionate and dedicated personnel such as admissions, insurance, billing, operations and most importantly, a highly skilled clinical staff.

The new Friendswood center is enrolling clients now. The center will be located at 105 East Shadowbend in Friendswood, Texas.

For more information, or to connect with the Friendswood therapy center, please call (855) 782-7822 or visit https://behavioral-innovations.com/.

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Oct, 01
2019
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USDTL Test Helps Identify Newborns Exposed to Fentanyl Abuse

DES PLAINES, Ill. -- Over the last few decades, United States Drug Testing Laboratories, Inc. (USDTL), has been quietly making a huge impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients, newborns exposed to substances of abuse during gestation. Today USDTL announced that they are the first laboratory in the world to commercially offer newborn fentanyl testing in both meconium and umbilical cord tissue specimens.

Fentanyl, defined by the Center of Disease Control (cdc.org), is a synthetic opioid that is extremely addictive. Like other opioids, abuse during pregnancy can cause newborns to go into dangerous withdrawal known as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and/or have other devastating physical abnormalities. Fentanyl is a powerful, inexpensive drug that is being cut into illicit substances and its presence is increasing throughout the country.

"Traditionally, fentanyl was mainly accessible via prescribed patches and intravenously, so testing for it was generally reserved for people that had specific access to it. Now, the distribution of fentantyl is booming through illicit drug trade communities in volumes that are difficult to estimate. Unfortunately, testing for fentanyl as part of a detection or exposure protocol is becoming the new normal. We are grateful to be able to develop and offer these tests to answer the call of so many hospital partners that are trying to get on top of this epidemic," said Joseph Jones, Chief Operating Officer at USDTL.

Meconium and umbilical cord tissue are both considered advanced long-term drug testing specimens because both start capturing substances in the newborn's system up to approximately 20-weeks before birth. For comparison, newborn urine drug testing has a typical lookback window up to approximately 2-3 days before birth. This longer window of detection from advanced specimens makes it possible to get a better picture of what is going on with the newborn.

"Adapting our tactics -from a population health standpoint- and being able to test for more prevalently abused drugs in the industry is crucial. The landscape continues to change and as a community we have to be prepared to keep up with the trends," said Douglas Lewis, President and Founder of USDTL.

About USDTL

USDTL, is a leader in newborn toxicology, alcohol biomarkers, and substances of abuse testing. They specialize in niche areas of forensic drug and alcohol testing by offering the most comprehensive testing panels on the market. They have decades of cutting-edge innovations that have been adopted and serve the population health needs of hospitals, legal organizations, and more. Learn more: http://www.usdtl.com/

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Visit the Umbilical Cord Tissue Testing Panels - http://www.usdtl.com/testing/umbilical-cord-tissue-drug-test-labs

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