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Treating Diabetic Ulcer Patients – Top Docs Radio

April 1, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Top Docs Radio

Treating Diabetic Ulcer Patients - Top Docs Radio

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Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community’s well-being.

Treating Diabetic Ulcer Patients

According to recent data from the CDC, diabetes affects over 25.8 million people in the US (roughly 8% of the population). Coupled with data that shows another 79 million persons in the US have pre-diabetes (A1C levels above normal) or 35% of the population. Obviously, it’s a serious problem. Diabetes is a major contributor to stroke, heart disease and peripheral vascular disease (PAD). Roughly 1:6 diabetics will develop a diabetic ulcer on their foot or lower extremity and many of them will ultimately require amputation of part of the foot or leg. After amputation for an ulcer, studies have shown diabetics’ 5 year mortality rates rise significantly — to as high as 45-60%. It is critical that these patients receive rapid, aggressive care from a spectrum of specialists who must each address the various factors contributing to the ulcer.

Our guests this week include three such specialists who treat diabetic ulcer patients in their practice every day. They will give insight about the role they play in saving the diabetic ulcer patient’s limb (and possibly their life).

The host of Top Docs Radio is Charles “CW” Hall with Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia.

Dr. Shamir Bhikha, DPM

Doctorate with Honors, Podiatric Medicine, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Residency, Inova Fairfax Hospital 2010-13 & Limb Salvage Center at Georgetown University Hospital 2013
Skilled in Sports Medicine/Trauma to the foot/ankle, Podopediatrics and Reconstructive foot/ankle surgery
Comprehensive training in diabetic limb salvage, plastic surgery and wound care

Dr. Andrew Pugliese, MD

Doctorate in Medicine, St. George University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Infectious Disease, Winthrop University Hospital
Triple Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease
Pioneer in non-surgical treatment of acute and chronic sinusitis and president of Sinus Solutions

Dr. Uthan Vivek, MD

Doctorate in Medicine, Madras Medical College, India
Board Certified in General Surgery and Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Vascular Fellow, Wayne State, Detroit
General Surgery, Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center, New York
Certified in Vascular Sonography, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Specialist in endovascular procedures for peripheral arterial disease/varicose veins, management of carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, deep vein thrombosis, diabetic foot ulcers and dialysis access

Charles "CW" Hall, Dr. Uthan Vivek, Dr. Andrew Pugliese, Dr. Shamir Bhikha — Charles “CW” Hall, Dr. Uthan Vivek, Dr. Andrew Pugliese, Dr. Shamir Bhikha

Kile Lewis with oXYGen Financial, Paul Kendig with Dinova and Mike Haswell with Storing Treasures

April 1, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Kile Lewis with oXYGen Financial, Paul Kendig with Dinova and Mike Haswell with Storing Treasures

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Mike Sammond, Kile Lewis, Paul Kendig, Mike Haswell, Steven Julian

Kile Lewis/oXYGen Financial

What’s the scoop about oXYGen Financial? “Guitar Hero” is to a financial services firm what a treasure chest full of toys is to a dentist’s chair: it doesn’t change the office operation, but at least it makes you quit yer snivelin’. Face it, kids, we all have to do our financial planning and our income taxes unless we want to get cavities. No, wait. That’s not it. We all have to do taxes lest we end up like Wesley Snipes. The way they see it at oXYGen Financial, you might as well have financial advisors that are not only good at planning your future, but also deliver your experience with a twist of fun… and an oxygen bar in the lobby just in case you need a last-minute happy boost before you get down to business with them.

oXYGen Financial is a full service family office offering financial services for the X and Y generations. Their mission is to help clients breathe easier about life by providing financial advice, wealth management, insurance, group benefits and tax and accounting services. oXYGen Financial also offers coordination of legal services and concierge services. They aren’t your parent’s firm, but oXYGen Financial can help you breathe easier… and it will feel a lot less like having teeth pulled. Take a spin today!

Paul Kendig/Dinova

Dinova brings corporations and restaurants together in a formal business relationship. Their corporations dine at the preferred restaurants that are on the program.

Mike Haswell/Storing Treasures

Storing Treasures is dedicated to providing new and unique options regarding financial coaching. Rather than assuming everyone responds to handling finances in the same manner, Storing Treasures recognizes each person’s unique financial personality regarding money. The Financial Personality Assessment is the cornerstone of the entire Storing Treasures program. Our financial personalities are driven by specific traits that define how we think and how we behave financially. In order to reach many more people with the Storing Treasures approach, they have developed a new web-based program called STAFF (Storing Treasures Automated Financial Foundation). STAFF is a unique, one of a kind educational platform designed to provide the user with a personalized plan. It is an 8 session course that allows the individual to learn about educational topics and then input their own information into a secure environment. Individuals can then get a personalized report, based on their own financial personality, that they can use time and time again. Once you understand how you and those around you are wired from a financial standpoint, you can make better decisions that will ultimately lead to better communication, lower debt, higher savings and improvement in your finances.

Storing Treasures promotes this program to employers, financial professionals, churches and non-profits as a way for these organizations to provide a new program for those they serve. Statistics show the incredible amount of time people worry about their finances in any given day… leading to stress-related illnesses, absenteeism and a lack of productivity. Your organization will become stronger by offering a way for people to get the basic financial help and support they need…. helping them become a better employee.

Gwinnett Business Radio

Each week, from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett, our hosts interview Gwinnett County’s top businessmen and businesswomen to learn what makes them the best at what they do.

Kelly Moselle with A BlueHorizon Residential Treatment, Dana Rider and Kevin Short with My Real Recovery

March 28, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Testing the Experts

Kelly Moselle with A BlueHorizon Residential Treatment, Dana Rider and Kevin Short with My Real Recovery

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Wes Warrington, Tracy McDaniel, Kelly Moselle, Dana Rider, Kevin Short

Kelly Moselle/A BlueHorizon Residential Treatment

A BlueHorizon Residential Treatment is a substance use disorders (addiction) intensive treatment program for men and women who suffer from addictive diseases. Services are provided both on an out-patient basis, with or without supervised recovery residence services. Clients work in a community environment with a highly experienced staff and are engaged in a structured treatment regimen that includes evidence-based treatment practices in conjunction with a 12-step based philosophy.

Dana Rider & Kevin Short/My Real Recovery

Real Recovery is a sober living, halfway housing and treatment aftercare program designed specifically for young men ages 18-28 that have struggled with substance abuse and addiction. Situated on seven acres of beautiful riverfront property just north of the mountain city Asheville, North Carolina – it is unlike any other program that exists anywhere in the country.

They take a common sense approach to rehabilitation. Rather than being institutional, they implement a highly structured program in a casual environment. All of their residents have individualized and structured plans in place designed specifically for them by Real Recovery staff. Their clients participate in daily group activities, therapy, community and 12-step applications in a supportive, brotherhood-focused community. Although Real Recovery is a halfway housing provider, their individualized and hands-on approach to the services offered for young men stand out from those of standard halfway house programs across the United States.

What makes them really unique, however, is their belief in teaching young men to live life on life’s terms. Their goal is to instill a love for the life that they have been graciously given. Fun, love and helping others are the answers to a successful rehabilitation at Real Recovery.

Testing the Experts, presented by Confirmatrix Laboratory, introduces you to the top physicians, treatment centers and rehabilitation facilities, researchers, law enforcement personnel and other organizations in Atlanta to discuss their work and examine how drug testing and trends in patient care as well as drug usage plays a part in their day to day operations. Testing the Experts is co-hosted by Wes Warrington and Tracy Youngblood-McDaniel and airs each Friday at 1:00pm EST.

Celeste Johnson with KO Tax and Financial Services, Sharon Spicer-Evans and Beverly Shepard with Spicer-Evans Models & Talent Agency, and Robin Dickson with Allure Dance Atlanta

March 28, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Business Leaders of Today

Celeste Johnson with KO Tax and Financial Services, Sharon Spicer-Evans and Beverly Shepard with Spicer-Evans Models & Talent Agency, and Robin Dickson with Allure Dance Atlanta

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Sharon Spicer-Evans, Celeste Johnson, Angel Nowlin, Beverly Shepard, Tess Turrin, Robin Dickson

Celeste Johnson/KO Tax and Financial Services

KO Tax and Financial Services is a financial firm that values financial education for the community it serves. Services offered include: accounting, bookkeeping, auditing, sales taxes and payroll, bank relationships and financing, business valuation, tax planning and preparation, and credit restoration. Beyond the services listed, KO Tax and Financial Services specializes in small business consultation and offers tax classes.

Sharon Spicer-Evans & Beverly Shepard/Spicer-Evans Models & Talent Agency

Spicer-Evans Models & Talent Agency is a Gwinnett County/metro Atlanta-based agency founded by Vicktor Evans and Sharon Spicer-Evans, former runway models with more than two decades of experience. The Spicer-Evans Models & Talent Agency is shoulders above the rest, when it comes to helping aspiring models achieve industry success. The agency’s exciting bookings include promotional work for major hair companies, fashion shows and trade shows, along with magazine portrayals and other print

work.

They specialize in development and management, offering workshops and other training tools that prepare their clients to face the modeling world with poise, style and self-confidence. They utilize top-notch make-up artists, stylists and photographers who are dedicated to the profession and to our clientele.

Spicer-Evans’ recent promotions include those with Strength of Nature, a national hair care company with an array of brands: Pro-Line, African Pride, Beautiful Textures, Dream Kids, Elasta QP, Soft & Beautiful, Mega Growth and Naturally Free. A recent commercial featuring Spicer-Evans models can be seen at http://naturallyfree.com/.

Robin Dickson/Allure Dance Atlanta

Allure Dance Atlanta provides the instruction of Ballroom Dancing in group and private dance lessons. Allure has been in business for six years and they have taught hundreds of wedding couples their personalized dance, along with countless other folks to look good on the dance floor at all social functions.

Chris Abbey with Revitalized Structures

March 27, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Chris Abbey with Revitalized Structures

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Mike Sammond, Chris Abbey, Steven Julian

Chris Abbey/Revitalized Structures

Revitalized Structures is the restoration division of Tendon Systems LLC. Revitalized Structures is a specialty contracting firm which provides structural modifications and repairs.

BROCK TALKS BUILDING GREAT HOMES: Steve Brock with Brock Built Homes

March 26, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

BROCK TALKS BUILDING GREAT HOMES: Steve Brock with Brock Built Homes

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Steve Brock with Brock Built Homes joins Joe Moss to discuss the state of the housing industry.

Steve Brock/Brock Built Homes

Since 1984, Brock Built Homes has been a premier builder of Atlanta new homes. Their commitment to quality and customer service is in every detail of their new homes. From their variety of award-winning floor plans to energy efficient features, you’ll find their Craftsman, Old World, Traditional, Modern and custom built new homes are designed with your lifestyle in mind.

As you search for your new home, you’ll find that Brock Built Homes delivers everything from the suburban lifestyle of Woodstock to the in-town lifestyle of Midtown. They invite you to visit their Atlanta new home communities in exceptional locations including Midtown, East Atlanta, East Cobb, Woodstock, Marietta and Smyrna. They welcome you to discover the Brock Built community that suits your lifestyle.

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On the Money focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. On the Money also introduces you to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market. Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, On the Money airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

Karen Backus with Avion Energy, Teresa Blair with Blair Practice Enhancements, Shelley Margow with Children’s Therapy Works and Academy at North Fulton, and Hugo Zamora with American Family Insurance

March 25, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Karen Backus with Avion Energy, Teresa Blair with Blair Practice Enhancements, Shelley Margow with Children's Therapy Works and Academy at North Fulton, and Hugo Zamora with American Family Insurance

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Karen Backus, Teresa G. Blair, Hugo A. Zamora, Shelley Margow, Dominick Rainey — Karen Backus, Teresa Blair, Hugo Zamora, Shelley Margow, Dominick Rainey

Karen Backus/Avion Energy Group

Avion Energy represents 51 energy providers that are either licensed in either electric or natural gas in 26 deregulated states. By representing the client, at no cost or obligation, Avion Energy on averages saves clients 5-30% on their bills.

Teresa Blair/Blair Practice Enhancements

Teresa Blair with Blair Practice Enhancements shares her experiences of 35 years in dentistry to help dentists build the best practice with the best team and environment possible. She realizes that every practice is different and has individualized needs. Let Teresa help you make your practice dreams come true today!

Hugo Zamora/American Family Insurance

As your American Family Insurance agent, the Hugo Zamora Agency believes there is more to insurance than the policy itself. It’s about providing dependable protection and service. That’s why earning your trust is their policy.

Shelley Margow/Children’s Therapy Works and Academy at North Fulton

Children’s Therapy Works has been a leader in therapeutic interventions since 1998. They provide occupational, physical and speech therapy for children with special needs as well as a number of progressive neurological programs to help children and their families .

The Academy at North Fulton is a non-profit school for children with special needs that incorporates therapeutic and neurological interventions. Their mission is to empower your child to reach his or her full potential – socially, emotionally, behaviorally, physically AND functionally by providing a robust, therapeutic learning environment for grades K-12 that incorporates an individualized school experience.

Silver Lining in the Cloud is presented by Computer Design and Integration. Silver Lining in the Cloud is an open forum show that highlights and promotes many of Atlanta’s top businesses and business leaders. The show airs on Wednesdays at 10:00am EST and is co-hosted by Nikole Toptas and Dominick Rainey.

Marsha Stone with Benchmark Recovery Center and Frank Montero with TLC Living Homes

March 21, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Testing the Experts

Marsha Stone with Benchmark Recovery Center and Frank Montero with TLC Living Homes

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Wes Warrington, Tracy McDaniel, Marsha Stone, Frank Montero

Marsha Stone/Benchmark Recovery Center

The Mark Houston Recovery Center is now carrying on Mark’s vision under a new name – the Benchmark Recovery Center. They continue to provide the same high levels of care, compassion and knowledge to their residents and they are currently adding and expanding on an already proven program of recovery.

Their belief is that alcoholism and drug addiction are chronic, progressive diseases which demand a lifelong set of practices as a way of living if we are to experience permanent recovery. Their commitment to their residents is that they will provide a set of life skills and spiritual practices which will be incorporated and assimilated into their minds and hearts and allow them to recreate and reclaim their lives.

Frank Montero/TLC Living Homes

TLC Residential Clean & Sober Living Homes was founded in 1988. The present owner and director of operations Frank Montero is a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor and has been clean and sober since 1996 and has run various rehabilitation centers. They have experienced district managers who go to treatment centers to do presentations on sober living and take clients to see their homes. All of their staff are dedicated to the process of recovery.

TLC offers dozens of sober living homes throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area. These homes are set up exclusively for men and women recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. TLC’s intention is to provide the highest quality of living at affordable rates for those serious about recovery. They have spent years actively involved with and supporting the recovering communities through outreach, presentations and involvement in many programs.

Ed Henderson with Synergy America and Men with Ties, and Mark Potter with Conduit Inc. and CANVAS Magazine

March 21, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Business Leaders of Today

Ed Henderson with Synergy America and Men with Ties, and Mark Potter with Conduit Inc. and CANVAS Magazine

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Ed Henderson, Angel Nowlin, Tess Turrin, Mark Potter

Ed Henderson/Synergy America & Men with Ties

Synergy America (1993) is a minority, women owned, full-service Professional Services firm located in Atlanta, GA. They have 20 years of experience in staffing, consulting and professional services. They specialize in the fields of IT, engineering, finance and accounting, healthcare, executive placement and all professional staffing services. Synergy America can help fill any position, whether it’s contract, contract to hire, or a permanent position. They have highly trained and seasoned experts who are proven… getting superior results by focusing within a given area of expertise sets them apart! Their passion at Synergy America is finding the right SOLUTION and TALENT for your specific organization while servicing the communities in which they live.

Men with Ties was founded in 2010 as a Christian based 501(C)(3) human service agency providing Life Readiness Training & Communal Engagement programs for males from ages 9 to 18 with an emphasis on low-income families at risk in urban America. They prepare the children for the future… TODAY!

Mark Potter/Conduit Inc. & CANVAS Magazine

Conduit Inc. creates and designs high level content marketing programs including custom magazines, e-campaigns, and events. With a flagship magazine, CANVAS, as the cornerstone, Conduit Inc. has built a solid reputation with clients like Ricoh, Fuji, Canon and CooperVision.