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GMA Network
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Will Ashley, Bianca De Vera grace fundraising gig in support of animal welfare
Will Ashley and Bianca De Vera were among the special guests at a recent fundraising event held to support animal welfare initiatives. Titled "Meowsika at Barkadahan," the event brought together the former "Pinoy Big Brother" housemates for a fun-filled night of music and performances by rising OPM artists, including Eliza Maturan, Amiel Sol, Shirebound, SUD, and Hey Jude, held on Friday in Quezon City. The fundraising gig was organized by their fans to support Pawssion Project, a non-profit organization committed to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abused and neglected animals. On X (formerly Twitter), Will shared some snaps from the event which included a photo of himself and Bianca holding a cat and a dog. "First of all, gusto ko magpasalamat sa lahat ng mga tao who made this event possible. Truly, tagos sa amin ni [Bianca De Vera] ang fund raising na ito," Will wrote. "I've always loved animals and nakakatuwa na marami tayong natulungan. Isa to sa pangarap ko na magkaroon ng platform para makatulong sa lipunan. For me yun ang best use of your fame. Salamat sa mga OPM artists, mabuhay kayo! Til next time," he added. First of all, gusto ko mag pasalamat sa lahat ng mga tao who made this event possible. Truly, tagos sa amin ni @biancadeveraa ang fund raising na ito. I've always loved animals and nakakatuwa na marami tayong natulungan. Isa to sa pangarap ko na magkaroon ng platform para… — Will Ashley (@WillAshley05) July 12, 2025 Bianca also shared photos from the event, saying that her late dog Peach would've loved it. "Peach would've loved this—music, kindness, and love all in one place. What you did means more than you know," Bianca said. "Thank you, WillCa and to our favorite OPM artists, for making her memory feel alive. Here's to turning love into action, for her and for so many others," she added. Peach would've loved this—music, kindness, and love all in one place. What you did means more than you know. :) Thank you, WillCa and to our favorite OPM artists, for making her memory feel alive. Here's to turning love into action, for her and for so many others. ???????? — Bianca De Vera (@biancadeveraa) July 12, 2025 Will and Bianca (WillCa) is one of the most favorite fan ships of "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition." Before becoming housemates, the pair worked together in another Kapuso-Kapamilya collab, the "Unbreak My Heart" series, two years ago. Previously, they went viral after sharing a hug at the PBB big night. Will ended his PBB journey as the second big placer alongside his duo Ralph De Leon. Meanwhile, Bianca and her duo Dustin Yu (DusBi) were last housemates to get evicted from Bahay ni Kuya after losing the last Big Jump Challenge to the pair of Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca (BreKa), who eventually became this season's big winner. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Medscape
01-07-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Telehealth vs In-Person ADHD Prescribing: Which is Safest?
TOPLINE: Prescribing stimulants for teens and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) via telehealth was not associated with increased risk for substance use disorder (SUD) compared with in-person prescribing, a new study suggested. However, receiving an initial stimulant prescription via telehealth was linked to a sixfold higher risk for stimulant use disorder (stimUD). METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed electronic health record data for nearly 8000 US patients with ADHD from 2020-2023. Participants were aged ≥ 12 years (52% > 26 years, 25% 18-25 years, and 23% 12-17 years), had received initial stimulant prescriptions during the study, and did not have a non-nicotine SUD diagnosis at baseline. 26 years, 25% 18-25 years, and 23% 12-17 years), had received initial stimulant prescriptions during the study, and did not have a non-nicotine SUD diagnosis at baseline. Outcomes were the development of stimUD or non-nicotine SUD, defined as meeting one of the three criteria: a diagnostic billing code, a positive response on patient-reported outcome measures, or receipt of medications approved by the FDA for SUD treatment. Patients were grouped on the basis of whether their relationship with the prescriber was exclusively via telehealth (n = 720) or included in-person contact (n = 7224); and whether the stimulant prescription was issued via telehealth (n = 3981) or in-person (n = 3963). Covariates included psychiatric comorbidities, demographic factors, and characteristics of clinical care. TAKEAWAY: After adjusting for covariates, SUD risk was not significantly higher among patients with a telehealth-exclusive relationship with their prescriber (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.9; P = .35) or a stimUD (aOR, 1.3; P =.72) than among those with in-person relationships. relationship with their prescriber (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.9; P = .35) or a stimUD (aOR, 1.3; P =.72) than among those with in-person relationships. Receiving an initial stimulant prescription via telehealth was associated with a significantly higher risk for stimUD (aOR, 6.2; P = .02) but not SUD (aOR, 1.2; P = .23) than receiving that via in-person. For patients aged 26 years or older, receiving initial stimulant prescriptions via telehealth was associated with a significantly higher risk for subsequent SUD (aOR, 1.5; P = .03) than receiving that via in-person. This association was not significant in younger age groups. IN PRACTICE: 'Our study suggests that, generally, telehealth-based relationships — which make healthcare more accessible — can be safe and don't increase the risk of substance use disorder,' lead study investigator Vinod Rao, MD, PhD , Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, said in a press release. However, the findings, 'particularly for stimUD, require replication in other healthcare settings,' the investigators wrote. SOURCE: This study was published online on June 11 in The American Journal of Psychiatry. LIMITATIONS: Limitations included a reliance on administrative claims data, which captured filled prescriptions but not actual medication use, potentially introducing exposure misclassification. Diagnoses of SUDs were according to coded claims rather than clinical assessments, which may have led to underreporting or misclassification. The analysis was also limited to commercially insured participants, reducing the generalizability of the findings. Additionally, race and ethnicity data were incomplete, and long-term outcomes beyond 12 months were not assessed. DISCLOSURES: This study was funded by research awards from the FDA and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Two investigators reported receiving research funding from the National Institutes of Health and private foundations, receiving support for clinical program development from regional health organizations and foundations, holding consultancy or editorial roles with government, nonprofit, and academic entities, or having intellectual property interests related to pharmaceutical and digital therapeutics collaborations. The other five investigators reported no relevant financial relationships. This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
CHESS Health Rewards Engine: A Better Way to Fight Stimulant Crisis Across Colorado
Contingency Management Program Launched across 13 Locations in 4 Weeks Rochester, New York, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHESS Health is partnering with Porch Light HealthⓇ (PLH) to offer its innovative, automated contingency management Rewards Engine for treating individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). PLH's program, called Porch Light Rewards, is being piloted as a tool to motivate patients to stay in Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT), engage in counseling, and abstain from substance use. As a multi-location provider with over 60 locations, dozens of staff, and thousands of patients, PLH sought a contingency management platform that was simple and reliable to meet its outcome and retention goals. Working closely with the CHESS Health team, PLH successfully launched the Rewards Engine pilot across thirteen Colorado locations in just four weeks—demonstrating the platform's ease of implementation and rapid deployment capabilities. The CHESS Health Rewards Engine streamlines contingency management for providers by digitizing the incentive protocol, offering a user-friendly web dashboard for staff, automatically delivering rewards to a reloadable debit card provided to each patient, utilizing text messages to deliver positive reinforcements, and ensuring programs stay within budget with zero errors. In addition, thorough and accurate tracking of reward distribution was critical, as six sources, including opioid settlement dollars, funded the solution. CHESS Health's Rewards Engine can seamlessly manage this level of complex reporting. In the first six weeks following the program launch, PLH has enrolled over 125 patients in the program, and feedback from both patients and staff has been overwhelmingly positive. Engagement and outcomes are tracked using the CHESS platform; initial data on patient retention improvements will be available in late June. Outcomes will be tracked over the next 12 months. Steve Carleton, LCSW, CAS-Chief Clinical Officer at PLH, brings 20 years of SUD treatment experience. "Contingency management is hands down the best and most effective treatment for individuals with a stimulant use disorder. There are no other medical or behavioral treatments that come close to contingency management outcomes in this population," noted Carleton. "However, the biggest barrier has traditionally been the administrative burden—tracking eligibility, managing rewards, maintaining documentation, and coordinating staff efforts pulls clinical teams away from patient care. CHESS Health's Rewards Engine eliminated these burdens by automatically handling criteria verification, documentation, and reward distribution, allowing our clinicians to focus on treating patients." 'Contingency management works, but without automation, it's really hard for providers to implement and maintain,' said Hans Morefield, CEO of CHESS Health. 'We're pleased to be making effective contingency management easy and successful for Porch Light Health.' About Porch Light HealthPorch Light Health's mission (formerly Front Range Clinic), is to provide low-barrier, high-access, quality medical addiction treatment to those affected by substance use disorders and related medical conditions. Porch Light Health offers comprehensive outpatient addiction treatment services for substance use disorders, including Opioids, Alcohol, Stimulants, Sedatives, as well as nicotine and cannabis use. In addition to evidence-based medications for addiction treatment, PLH offers psychiatry, therapy, and treatment for infectious disease and other comorbidities. For more information about Porch Light Health and its comprehensive addiction treatment services, call 866-MAT-STAT or visit About CHESS HealthCHESS Health is a leading provider of evidence-based digital behavioral health solutions backed by peer support. These tools empower providers, health plans, and public sector organizations to address the substance use disorder crisis by enhancing prevention, facilitating care coordination, and improving adherence to care plans and treatment retention, ultimately resulting in better health outcomes. For more information, visit CONTACT: Meg Miller CHESS Health 4144699702 mmiller@
Economic Key
21-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Key
Safwa Urban Developments Partners with IWG to Launch Four New Regus Business Centers Across Key Developments in Egypt
Safwa Urban Development (SUD) signed a strategic partnership agreement with International Workplace Group, the world's largest hybrid workspace platform, adding new Regus centers to four of the developer's flagship projects across Egypt in the cities of Cairo, Mansoura, and New Damietta. This collaboration reflects SUD's strategy to deliver cutting-edge business environments, while enhancing the operational efficiency and market competitiveness of its developments. The agreement is also in line with IWG strategy to meet the sharply rising demand for top class flexible working space in the area. Set to open in 2025, the four centres at SUD distinguished projects will provide space for established firms and start-ups across a range of industries, while IWG's Design Your Own Office service allows companies to tailor their space entirely to their requirements. The new Regus location will include facilities including private offices, meeting rooms, co-working and creative spaces. Eng. Ali Shalaby, Board Member of Safwa Urban Developments (SUD), commented on the partnership, stating: 'This strategic agreement with IWG, through its Regus brand, underscores SUD commitment to delivering world-class operational models that align with international standards. Integrating Regus' proven expertise in flexible workspace solutions, reflects our vision of creating integrated business communities that thrive in Egypt's competitive real estate landscape.' Shalaby added: 'The selection of Regus as our partner was driven by their unparalleled global track record in managing flexible workspaces, which strengthens the long-term investment value of SUD's developments. This marks our second collaboration with Regus, following the success of our European branch partnership, further solidifying the trust between our organizations.' Youssef Najeeb, Country Manager for IWG in Egypt stated: 'Our continuous openings in Cairo come at a time when more and more companies are discovering that flexible and platform working is incredibly popular with employees, improving their work-life balance and satisfaction, while also providing a multitude of benefits to companies. Our workplace model, along with local partners collaborations, enables existing businesses to increase productivity and allows for new businesses to scale up or down at significantly reduced costs while providing access to thousands of locations, contributing to the local economy through job creation and investment.' SUD boasts an extensive portfolio of projects across Egypt, including prominent developments in Greater Cairo, the New Administrative Capital, Obour City, New Damietta, and New Mansoura. With investments totaling EGP 18 billion in the New Administrative Capital alone, SUD continues to lead way in creating innovative residential, commercial, and mixed-use spaces tailored to diverse market needs. The addition of International Workplace Group's latest locations to SUD projects comes on the heels of the business posting its highest-ever revenue, cashflow and earnings growth in its history and achieving rapid network growth, signing 899 new centres to its network in 2024 and opening 624 new workspaces. As the ongoing shift towards hybrid working accelerates, the potential for further growth is exponential with an estimated 1.2 billion white collar workers globally and a total addressable market of more than $2 trillion. International Workplace Group remains the global leader in hybrid working – featuring over 4,000 locations in more than 120 countries with members able to access all of the locations and business services via the IWG app. تم نسخ الرابط
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Crossroads Treatment Centers Receives 2025 South Carolina Top Workplaces Award
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Organization Honored for the Second Consecutive Year GREENVILLE, S.C., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Crossroads Treatment Centers (Crossroads), a national provider of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment with seven locations in South Carolina, announced today the esteemed recognition as a 2025 South Carolina Top Workplace. This annual award recognizes companies in the state for creating a positive and engaging work environment using employee feedback. Crossroads was among only a few workplaces to receive the honor, marking its second consecutive year of earning the award. 'We're extremely proud to have cultivated an environment where our teammates feel appreciated and fulfilled,' said Jonathan Foust, Chief People Officer at Crossroads. 'We wouldn't be able to provide the high caliber of care to our patients and communities if it weren't for every single one of our dedicated teammates, and it's important that they know how deeply we value their work.' Earlier this month, Crossroads celebrated its 20th anniversary, highlighting its growth over the last two decades, with more than 100 treatment centers across nine states. The organization provides personalized treatment plans for individuals with SUD using a combination of medication and behavioral health therapies. 'Creating a workplace where teammates are passionate about their job and empowered to make a difference has allowed us to grow and expand access to even more patients who need our care,' said Rupert McCormac IV, MD, Founder and CEO of Crossroads. 'Evidence to the strength of our culture and caring for each other, the Crossroads team was also recently recognized by USA Today as a 2025 Top Workplace.' The South Carolina Top Workplace list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling respected, supported and enabled to grow. 'Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,' said Eric Rubino, CEO at Energage. 'That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces does this, and it pays dividends.' The Top Workplace accolades are testaments to the hard work of leaders and team members and their collective dedication to cultivating and maintaining a great work environment for the past 20 years. About Crossroads Treatment Centers Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of treating patients with substance use disorder (SUD). Currently operating 100+ centers across nine states (GA, KY, NJ, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX and VA), we are a family of doctors, nurse practitioners, counselors and professionals dedicated to providing the most accessible and highest quality treatment options to combat the growing substance use epidemic. We create individualized treatment plans that use evidence-based medication-based recovery support and behavioral health therapies to help those with SUD pave their paths to recovery. The outcomes are often lifesaving and lead to significantly improved lives for our patients, their families and their communities. To learn more about Crossroads, visit us here. About Energage Making the world a better place to work Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit or Media Contacts: Crystal Fuller Morley [email protected] Corrie A. Fisher [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Crossroads Treatment Centers
