CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Dr. Mark Austin Scholarship for Medical Students is now open to aspiring medical professionals who embody the spirit of excellence, compassion, and dedication that defined the remarkable career of Dr. Mark Austin.
Born out of admiration for Dr. Austin’s unwavering commitment to the field of medicine, this scholarship seeks to honor the noble profession of medicine and its worthy aspirants.
Application Process and Essay Requirement
The scholarship application process involves submitting an essay addressing the following prompt:
“Describe a significant challenge currently faced by the healthcare industry and propose an innovative solution to address it effectively.”
The deadline for applications is May 15, 2024. The scholarship winner will be announced on June 15, 2024.
Inspiring Future Healthcare Leaders
This scholarship is not merely financial support; it’s an opportunity for aspiring medical professionals to embrace Dr. Mark Austin’s spirit of giving back, academic excellence, and unwavering dedication to healthcare. By offering a $2,000 award through an inspiring essay contest, we aim to empower future leaders in the field of medicine who share his passion for service and his belief in the transformative power of education.
We invite you to learn more about the Dr. Mark AustinScholarship for Medical Students, the application process, and how you can contribute to this meaningful cause. By supporting this scholarship, you are investing in the future of healthcare and helping to shape the next generation of compassionate, skilled, and dedicated medical professionals.
About Dr. Mark Austin
Dr. Mark Austin is a renowned oral and maxillofacial surgeon with an unwavering commitment to excellence, a deep passion for healing, and a profound dedication to serving communities. His journey in the field of dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery is exceptional and is full of an unwavering commitment to his craft and humanitarian causes.
From his formative years at the University of North Carolina to his distinguished role as a Senior Attending in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Trauma at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Dr. Mark Austin has indelible mark on the lives of countless patients and the healthcare community as a whole.
The companies join forces to transform the US radiology landscape with a focus on teleradiology
Charleston, SC – Today, Avreo, a leading US healthcare workflow solution provider, announced an exciting partnership with Annalise.ai, a pioneer in artificial intelligence for medical imaging. This collaboration aims to revolutionize radiology triage for US healthcare centers through the distribution of Annalise.ai’s cutting-edge solution with a focus on teleradiology providers.
Avreo’s innovative interWORKS platform offers cloud-based access to workflow management, diagnostic viewing, and unified reporting tools that excel in distributed reading environments and seamlessly interoperate with enterprise healthcare systems.
Annalise triage is set to transform the radiology field by empowering radiologists to efficiently prioritize studies with suspected critical findings. This innovative solution streamlines workflow, supporting faster time-to-detect for urgent conditions.
“By embedding Annalise.ai’s powerful technology directly into the interWORKS worklist and diagnostic viewer, radiology groups can strategically manage imaging workflows with elevated confidence, improve rapid response reporting on critical exams, and deliver higher quality services to their clients and patients,” said Timothy Rose, VP Business Development at Avreo Inc.
Annalise Triage features an impressive selection of 12 FDA-cleared findings, encompassing 5 for chest X-ray (CXR) and 7 for non-contrast brain CT (CTB). This comprehensive offering has obtained the 510(k) clearances and also the FDA breakthrough designation for obstructive hydrocephalus. Annalise Triage stands as the sole radiology triage device to attain this recognition, exclusively awarded to devices meeting specific criteria*.
“The integration of Annalise Triage with Avreo’s suite of digital products enables streamlined diagnostic workflows for radiologists and will help guide providers to the most appropriate action at the ideal time to deliver the best possible patient care”, added Timothy.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Avreo to bring our triage solution to a wider audience,” said Lakshmi Gudapakkam, CEO at Annalise.ai. “The synergy between our AI-driven capabilities and Avreo’s industry-leading workflow solutions will undoubtedly make a positive impact on radiologists’ day-to-day operations.”
By incorporating Annalise.ai’s triage solution into Avreo’s comprehensive suite of healthcare workflow tools, radiologists can expect improved triaging and increased efficiency in managing high-priority cases. The collaboration aligns with both companies’ shared commitment to advancing patient care through innovative technologies.
1 Breakthrough Devices Program | FDA These criteria include: enhancing the diagnosis or treatment of life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating conditions; introducing breakthrough technology; providing a significant advantage over existing alternatives; and prioritizing the well-being of patients
Annalise Triage is only available in the U.S. The device is intended for use by healthcare professionals only. The device is not intended to provide diagnosis. For detailed device information, including indications for use, contraindications, and warnings, please consult the user guide prior to use.
Commonhouse Aleworks, the North Charleston brewery located at 4831 O’Hear Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405 (Park Circle Neighborhood), is proud to announce the opening of a new location inside the Charleston International Airport (CHS) near Gate B5.
The restaurant and bar, complete with six taps of locally sourced craft brews is 1,250 square feet is will be a complimentary local addition to the airport community of local businesses.
Hours: 4:00 AM until the arrival of the final flight of the day.
As the holidays approach, what is advertised as the most joyous time of year can often be the most stressful. As the CEO of Optimal Bio, a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy center focused on optimizing your health and hormones, Tylar Brannon knows firsthand how stress can affect our wellbeing. Stress causes inflammation, and can manifest physically from headaches to gut issues. Her passion, as seen through her work leading Optimal Bio’s seven locations across the Southeast and working with thousands of patients, is helping people function at their optimal level and their healthiest selves.
Below Brannon shares her informed tips on managing stress around the holiday season!
Avoid constant stimulation from phones. Especially in busy times, we feel like we should always be available on our phones, and, alternatively, the escape is constant scrolling to distract. This negatively affects how our brains process emotions. Setting boundaries like turning off notifications in the evening and finding device-less activities, like a walk to appreciate the outdoors, helps start your day on a calmer, more stable foundation.
Use stress to your advantage. Short term versus chronic stress are very different, and it’s important to recognize that life is full of seasons (literally and metaphorically). As busy and stressful as the holidays can get, it can be helpful to find some discipline in a routine (whatever that may look like) to keep yourself from prolonging a stressful season into a lifestyle.
Focus on balance. Too much of anything can affect your mental state. Lean into the joy of the holidays and savor the events, refreshments and company that are so positive during this time, and balance that with incorporating movement for endorphins and non-processed foods to nourish your body and mind.
Practice mental and physical health practices consistently. Our minds are muscles, and in order to process stress effectively, we have to train it to do so. For me, this looks like ensuring that my BHRT placement is up to date and at the right dosage, so my hormones are at the optimal level to avoid any brain fog, headaches, anxiety and anything else that can make this season more stressful. We can’t affect how others handle situations, but we can set ourselves up for success.
FinTech’s Revamped Brand Image Reflects the Company’s Transformation and Focus on Streamlined Access to Diverse Lending Solutions for Small Businesses Nationwide.
CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Breakout announced today that the Company has unveiled a new brand identity, reflecting its redefined strategy focused on delivering a comprehensive suite of specialized lending products to address the unique challenges of its small business clients throughout the United States. Breakout’s new look and feel represents a commitment to innovation and growth within the commercial finance space, as well as the Company’s role of empowering its small business clients to achieve efficient growth.
Recently joining forces alongside Chicago-based 12Five Capital, the combined entity will now operate under a unified brand as “Breakout Finance”. The concept of a single brand name supports the Company’s dedication to enhancing the overall client experience with convenient access to a wide range of in-house funding options for every stage of a business’s growth cycle. With its unparalleled offering that blends working capital term loans, invoice factoring and asset-based loans all under one roof, Breakout will effectively aid in its clients’ growth initiatives by providing access to the right lending products at the right time.
“At our core, we believe that every business is unique and deserves a financing strategy that reflects the individuality of its business model,” said McLean Wilson, Co-CEO & President of Breakout Finance. “This new value proposition began to take shape as we were merging with 12Five and we wanted the purpose of the organization to be fully aligned. Our rebranding strategy is aimed at fulfilling our mission of providing access to a variety of financial solutions for small businesses. In addition, we recognize the importance of maintaining some level of brand familiarity amongst our partners and clients, which is why we made an effort to ensure aesthetic changes to our brand were not significant.”
The newly launched website features a range of user experience upgrades, such as concise and consistent messaging, visually appealing color schemes and simplicity in terms of navigation and applying for a loan. Clients and partners can explore the new website here: breakoutfinance.com.
Elements of Breakout’s Brand Evolution Include:
Name: Previously Breakout Capital and now Breakout Finance, the term “Finance” embodies a broader spectrum of financial services whereas “Capital” is more closely associated with wealth and assets in the financial services industry. This slight change aligns with the Company’s primary differentiator and evolution of expanding its product offerings.
Logo: As a prominent representation of the Company, the new logo is welcoming given its usage of lowercase font. Inspired by the horizontal arrow in the previous logo and the idea of “moving businesses forward”, the new logo includes a diagonal arrow embedded in the letter “O” that points up and to the right. This subtle adjustment serves as a visual representation of the upward trajectory business clients can achieve when partnering with Breakout.
Colors: From a more muted color palette to a slightly bolder iteration of blue and orange, the new color combination evokes a thought process rooted in trust and creativity. The revamped blue is a depiction of business professionalism and transparency, while the more vibrant orange is meant to spark the imagination around what can be achieved with access to the right type of business funding.
Purpose Statement: Our Mission Is Your Progress – Drawing from the ethos of 12Five’s corporate culture, this purpose statement speaks directly to small business owners interested in long-term financing partnerships and prioritizes their needs. It also reflects the idea of being able to access multiple financing options through subject matter experts at the same institution who can make recommendations to new products and terms as their clients grow.
At Breakout Finance, we understand that every business is one-of-a-kind. That’s why we believe in tailored financing strategies. Our expertise in alternative financing, including working capital term loans, invoice factoring, asset-based loans and purchase order financing, allows us to cater to the specific needs of our clients by offering customized lending options under one roof. Our transparent lending approach and relentless drive to stay ahead of the curve mean that we’re always focused on what comes next for our clients.
Since 2010, Breakout has provided nearly $1 billion in funding to small businesses in every corner of the United States. Breakout Finance is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. To learn more, visit breakoutfinance.com, or its social media pages on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Toyota and Redwood Materials Agree to Battery Recycling, Materials Procurement
Expands on previous recycling agreement to create end-of-life pathways for Toyota batteries used in hybrid and battery electric vehicles
Plans include agreement for Toyota to source Cathode Active Material (CAM) and Anode copper foil from Redwood’s recycling activities for its supply chain
Creates North American circularity by recycling and reintroducing recovered metals back into battery supply chain
PLANO, Texas and CARSON CITY, Nev., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Progressing closer to the goal of battery ecosystem circularity, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and Redwood Materials announce an expanded recycling agreement that aims to create pathways for automotive batteries used in Toyota’s electrified vehicles that have reached the end of their life. The plan also includes an agreement for Toyota to source Cathode Active Material (CAM) and Anode copper foil from Redwood’s recycling activities for Toyota’s future, new automotive battery production. The agreement builds on the collaboration with Redwood announced last year for battery collection and recycling of Toyota’s hybrid and battery electric vehicle batteries.
Toyota and Redwood Materials Agree to Battery Recycling, Materials Procurement
“Working with Redwood Materials, we are creating a circular supply chain to optimize logistics, expand refining, and ensure that the valuable metals recovered can be reintroduced into our future vehicles,” said Christopher Yang, Group Vice President, Business Development, Toyota Motor North America. “Accelerating our recycling efforts and domestic component procurement gets us closer to our ultimate goal of creating a closed-loop battery ecosystem that will become increasingly important as we add more vehicles with batteries to roads across North America.”
“Today, in collaboration with Redwood Materials, Toyota is making a decisive move toward a sustainable future,” stated Cal Lankton, Redwood Materials’ Chief Commercial Officer. “They’re not only working to ensure responsible end-of-life management for their electric vehicles but also planning to build their next generation of EVs, in part, by using sustainable and domestically manufactured battery components.”
Toyota’s automotive battery recycling needs are expected to grow substantially in the coming years as more of its electrified vehicles, such as first-generation Prius models introduced more than 20 years ago, reach the end of their lifecycle. With a large amount of Toyota’s retiring fleet of electrified vehicles being in California, Redwood’s Nevada recycling facility will support Toyota’s North American supply chain, which will improve sustainability, and help to enhance operational improvements across the TMNA enterprise for a closed-loop battery ecosystem. Toyota’s battery lifecycle ecosystem is forecast to include the recycling, remanufacturing and repurposing of the nearly five million operating units, building toward Toyota’s ultimate goals of carbon neutrality for its global operations by 2035 and carbon neutrality for its vehicles by 2050.
Toyota has agreed to develop a closed-loop framework that also includes plans to procure Cathode Active Material (CAM) and copper foil from Redwood as part of a long-term agreement. Based on the parameters of the agreement, Cathode Active material recovered and produced from Redwood’s recycling activities are expected to feed recycled material into future new battery production at Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC). The use of recycled materials is anticipated to help increase the focus and relevance of domestic supply chains versus the extensive, carbon-intensive current supply chain of procuring outside of the United States. Toyota plans to bring its nearly $14 billion TBMNC automotive battery manufacturing facility online in 2025.
“Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina’s start of production is right around the corner, and we’re thrilled to be procuring critical battery components and materials to filter into our battery ecosystem,” said Sean Suggs, TBMNC President. “We’ll continue to work toward the sourcing and recycling of battery materials here in the United States to maximize these precious resources and reduce our carbon footprint in the process.”
Redwood is making major investments to scale their technology and facilities to supply U.S. battery cell manufacturers and automakers with strategic battery materials produced domestically, for the first time. Redwood continues to expand its Northern Nevada facility and will break ground on its second Battery Materials Campus, outside Charleston, South Carolina, later this year. Both of Redwood’s campuses will recycle, refine, and manufacture battery materials, aiming to scale production of components to 100 GWh annually. Based on this agreement, Redwood will provide materials that include a minimum of 20 percent recycled nickel, 20 percent recycled lithium, and 50 percent recycled cobalt, in their cathode and targeting recycled copper in their anode copper foil.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 63,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 45 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 26 electrified options.
For Toyota customer inquiries, please call 800-331-4331.
About Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials is creating a circular supply chain to drive down the environmental footprint and cost of lithium-ion batteries and the electric vehicles and sustainable energy storage systems they power. Founded by JB Straubel, the Nevada-based company is offering large-scale sources of anode and cathode materials produced at scale in the U.S. for the first time, from recycled batteries. Redwood is ramping its Northern Nevada facility and is breaking ground on its second Battery Materials Campus, outside Charleston, South Carolina. Both of Redwood’s campuses will recycle, refine, and manufacture battery materials, aiming to scale production of components to 100 GWh annually. More information is available at redwoodmaterials.com.
MUSC – Medical University of South Carolina and the Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization secured a significant victory by winning a $2 million grant from Innosphere Ventures and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. This funding will support entrepreneurial teams and startups at MUSC over a 3-year period as part of the Regional Life Sciences Incubation Program, aiming to propel #lifesciences #innovation across six states, including South Carolina.
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Innosphere Ventures Awarded $2 Million Grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to Advance Life Sciences Innovation Across 6 States
Innosphere Ventures, in partnership with bioscience trade associations and universities across a 6 state region, has been awarded a Build to Scale Venture Challenge grant from the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE), part of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The grant will fund the Regional Life Sciences Incubator over the course of 3 years – accelerating high-quality job growth, creating economic opportunity, and supporting the next generation of industry-leading companies in the life sciences sector.
The U.S. EDA award signifies a critical investment in the future of life sciences innovation. With approximately 30 science and tech-based companies benefiting from Innosphere programs annually, Innosphere is at the forefront of organizing early-stage capital and providing critical business support to entrepreneurial startup teams within the ecosystem. The Regional Life Sciences Incubation Program will support startups that are developing or commercializing technologies, products, devices, and life-saving breakthroughs, accelerate the journey from laboratory discoveries to market, and catalyze economic growth.
“EDA is proud to partner with Innosphere Ventures to support life sciences entrepreneurship,” said Angela Martinez, Director of EDA’s Denver Regional Office. “This investment will help further the Regional Life Sciences Incubator by harnessing the strengths of research universities across six states to fuel transformative innovation, grow regional economies, and create high-value jobs.”
Innosphere Ventures is eager to engage with partners in the 6 participating states, including Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, Texas, New Mexico, and South Carolina, who share our commitment to technology ecosystem building. Innosphere’s Build to Scale Venture Challenge application was selected for funding from among more than 220 proposals that will further technology-based economic development initiatives and support the acceleration of technology entrepreneurship.
Mike Freeman, CEO of Innosphere Ventures, expressed his gratitude for U.S. EDA’s support, stating, “We are immensely thankful for the EDA’s belief in our mission. This grant enables us to drive innovation, strengthen the life sciences ecosystem, and create lasting economic impact not just locally but for the entire United States.”
Partners of the Regional Life Sciences Incubation Program include non-profit trade associations that represent their state’s life sciences industries, including: Bio Nebraska, BioUtah, and the Colorado BioScience Association.
University partners across the 6 states include Colorado State University (CSU) through CSU STRATA, the Medical University of South Carolina through the Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization, Texas Tech University through its Office of Research and Innovation, University of Colorado – Anshutz, University of Colorado – Boulder (CU Boulder), University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) through NUtech Ventures, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNeMed Corporation), University of New Mexico through UNM Rainforest Innovations, and the University of Utah’s Vice President for Research.
“We extend a warm invitation to entrepreneurs, university faculty, investors, foundations, and all stakeholders who share our vision of advancing the life sciences ecosystem. Your involvement is crucial to the success of this endeavor. Together, we can amplify our impact, provide vital resources, and create an even more dynamic and innovative landscape. We encourage you to join us in this transformative journey as we collaborate to fuel the growth of life sciences and science-based startups and drive economic prosperity across the region,” said Freeman.
This grant represents a pivotal moment for Innosphere Ventures and the broader innovation community in the central United States. It reinforces our dedication to powering technology entrepreneurship, fueling economic growth, and building a brighter future for all.
Let’s take a moment to welcome the newest member to the West Ashley community, The Bomb Bar. This healthy and refreshing solution offers guests smoothies, toasts, healthy eats, bowls, coffee and more.
We are proud to say they have officially opened their doors to the public.
Details – The Bomb Bar
What: The Bomb Bar
Where: 466 Savannah Hwy, B, Charleston, South Carolina
What makes The Bomb Bar’s smoothies so bomb? It all comes down to a special superfood packed ingredient, the Blender Bomb! In a world where finding a healthy, convenient daily meal is a challenge for most, The Bomb Co. has introduced a game-changing solution – a superfood ball that transforms your regular smoothie into a satisfying and nutritious meal. At The Bomb Bar, our smoothies are designed to leave you feeling genuinely full and content. They’re packed with all the essential amino and fatty acids your body needs, effectively curbing those sugar cravings and preventing hunger from creeping up just an hour later. Our mission is to make healthy eating more accessible and convenient, so you can look, feel, and be your best.
In a statement made on Instagram, CraveWell Cafe announced and teased the Charleston foodie community with this post:
CraveWell Cafe is making its way to Downtown Charleston, bringing a burst of flavor and freshness to your neighborhood! Get ready for a culinary adventure that embraces wellness and deliciousness in every bite.
Coming Soon:
Indulge in a delightful array of options from our menu, including energizing smoothies, vibrant smoothie bowls, crisp salads, satisfying sandwiches, wholesome wraps, mouthwatering toasts, and the refreshing goodness of Happy Moose Juice, cold-pressed juices, and fresh-pressed juices.
Get ready to savor the goodness and elevate your dining experience with CraveWell Cafe. Whether you’re a smoothie enthusiast, a salad lover, or someone who craves a tasty toast, we’ve got something special for you. Follow us for updates, sneak peeks, and exciting announcements. Charleston, are you ready to embark on a flavor-filled journey with CraveWell Cafe?
The cafe will be located at 168 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
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