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Alira Health Announces the Spin-Off of Product Development Laboratory

Lab Will Continue to Innovate in Wound Care and Chronic Inflammatory Diseases as a Separate Company, ProDevLabs

Framingham, Mass. – Alira Health, a global healthcare advisory, clinical research and technology company, announces the spin-off of ProDevLabs, a new company led by Dr. Mitchell Sanders, PhD, a former Alira Health executive.

ProDevLabs will continue its groundbreaking work as a product development lab focused on chronic inflammatory diseases, including wound care, cancer, infections/biofilms, and neuropathologies such as traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. 

“Dr. Sanders is a visionary scientist who launched this product development lab at Alira Health in 2015,” said Gabriele Brambilla, CEO and Co-Founder of Alira Health. “It’s been a pleasure working with Mitch and nurturing the growth of the lab to become a successful business.”

“ProDevLabs will continue its growth trajectory as a best-in-class CRO,” said Dr. Sanders. “We plan to add new talent and resources to accommodate our clients’ needs. I am grateful to Alira Health for the opportunity to grow these services over the last eight years and look forward to maintaining our close relationship with Alira Health.”

About Alira Health

Alira Health is a global advisory and clinical research firm whose mission is to humanize healthcare and life sciences, in partnership with patients, through innovative technologies and expert guidance. From development to medical care, Alira Health complements the expertise of its Pharma, Biotech, and MedTech clients with a full spectrum of services across their entire solutions lifecycle.

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Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield Announces 2023 Youth of the Year

Finn O’Gara

MARSHFIELD, MA… Finn O’Gara, a senior at Marshfield High School, has been named the  Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s 2023 Youth of the Year.  
 
“Youth of the Year” is the highest honor bestowed upon Boys & Girls Club members. A Youth of the Year candidate embodies the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s three priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Good Character and living a Healthy Lifestyle. The National Youth of the Year serves as a role model and spokesperson for America’s youth. They educate millions of Americans about the power of the Club Experience and elevate the national focus on key issues facing children and teens.  
 
“We were very impressed with all of our Youth of the Year finalists and recognize their dedication, efforts and leadership,” said Jim Bunnell, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield. 
 
This year, the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield had 10 individuals nominated for Youth of the Year. Of those 10, seven accepted their nomination and six wrote anonymous essays on how the Club has impacted them. The leadership team determined four finalists based on those essays: Matt Roosevelt, Caitlin Scully and Finn O’Gara of Marshfield and Mike O’Malley of Duxbury. The finalists were interviewed by a panel of community and board members including Jeanine Smith, Mike Vercollone, Peter Brown and John Wilpers. The panel had the difficult decision of determining the 2023 Youth of the Year. Based on many factors and with much deliberation, they unanimously selected O’Gara. 
 
O’Gara has been working at the Boys and Girls Club since 2021 in both the After School program as After School Staff and in the Summer Camp program as Camp Counselor. He also works at the Club as an evening and weekend Front Desk Attendant for birthday and Clubhouse party option rentals. 
 
In the fall, O’Gara will be attending Bridgewater State University and majoring in Special Education. 
 
The National Youth of the Year is purpose-driven and aware of the challenges facing young people today. Under the direction of Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) staff, O’Gara along with other Youth of the Year representatives will attend state, regional and national events. They will serve as thought leaders on key issues by telling their inspiring personal stories. Potential audiences include youth, alumni, members of the media, and political, corporate and community leaders.  
 
“Finn is a terrific role model with outstanding leadership ability,” said Bunnell. “We’re pleased to honor Finn as the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s 2023 Youth of the Year and we wish him every success in the future.” 
 
About Youth of the Year Program 
For more than 70 years, the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year program has honored and celebrated the nation’s most inspiring teens and their incredible journeys. Stories of outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle have made Youth of the Year America’s premier leadership and recognition program for teens. These amazing young people represent the voice and spirit of hope for America. 
 
About the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield 
The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s mission is to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders. The Club provides programming opportunities in the Boys & Girls Club of America’s (BGCA) five core areas including leadership, education, health, arts, and fitness.  The Club serves families with children ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old, and provides critical services the community needs to support children and families over the short- and long-term. For more information, visit their website www.bgcmarshfield.org or call 781-834-2582. 

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Award Winning Beverly, MA-Based Remodeling Company Offers Diverse Home and Office Improvement and Maintenance Solutions

BEVERLY AND BOSTON, MA… For property owners in need of home and office improvement and maintenance solutions, The Remodeling Company has a dedicated crew of expertly skilled and fully licensed professionals to tackle plumbing, carpentry, electrical and other interior and exterior “fix-it” jobs.

Hired Hands, a subsidiary of The Remodeling Company based in Beverly, MA, was created to deliver the same high quality finish work, fastidious attention to detail and exceptional experience to customers seeking home and office improvements in Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Brookline, Cambridge, Beacon Hill, South End and throughout the Greater Boston area. 

Hired Hands is led by Production Manager Mike Giordano.

Full-Service Plumbing Division
Hired Hands also has a full Plumbing Division that provides top quality plumbing repairs and other services to residential and commercial customers as a stand-alone service. Hired Hands can take on small and large plumbing jobs, from clogged drains and leaky faucets to the installation of new boilers and hot water heaters, garbage disposals, laundry equipment, dishwashers, and other appliances as well as luxury plumbing components like jacuzzi baths, walk-in showers and dual vanity sinks.

In addition to plumbing, the Hired Hands division provides interior carpentry, painting, electrical and other repair work – taking on small projects that enhance and improve living spaces. Providing craftsmanship and attention to detail, the Hired Hands professionals can restore or elevate the functionality of bathrooms, kitchens, offices and all other spaces.

Exterior Maintenance and Improvements
From strong winds and rain to snow, harsh UV light and extreme temperature fluctuations – New England’s environmental factors can really compromise the durability and value of a property. The Hired Hands team provides exterior maintenance and improvements such as painting, roofing and siding, repairing or updating exterior trim, windows, doors, stairs, decks and other handyman tasks such as gutter cleaning.

“Hired Hands offers full-service plumbing solutions along with comprehensive handyman solutions to repair and enhance home and office design, functionality and aesthetic,” said the award-winning company’s founder Gary Moffie. Moffie has earned the coveted designations of Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP) from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

For more information or to request Hired Hands services, visit theremodelingco.com or call 978-921-9111.

About The Remodeling Company
The Remodeling Company’s recent accolades include “Best of Houzz Design 2023”. Led by Gary Moffie, CAPS, CGR, UDCP, The Remodeling Company is a preeminent full-service residential remodeling firm in the Greater Boston area dedicated to creating ideal living spaces to accommodate and enhance their customers’ lifestyles. In addition to general and more extensive remodeling projects, the company specializes in universal design projects that meet the needs of everyday life while also enabling homeowners to age in place.

Over the years, The Remodeling Company has been honored with numerous awards including National Association of The Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) 2021 Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award, Remodeling magazineʼs Big 50 Contractors, and Qualified Remodelerʼs Top 500 Remodeler list every year since 2003. Other awards include: Best of Houzz Service in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022; BRAGB 2018 Prism Gold Award for “Best Historical Renovation”; and Boston Home 10th Anniversary “Best Suburban Residence – A Colorful Past”.  The Remodeling Company is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston, the National Association of The Remodeling Industry and the Professional Remodeling Organization of New England. For more information, visit https://www.theremodelingco.com

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“March for Meals” in Brockton Highlights the Importance of Meals on Wheels and Community Dining Programs

BROCKTON, AND PLYMOUTH, MA…More than 75 Belair residents attended the “March for Meals” Caribbean lunch at Belair Tower in Brockton, where meals were served by special guests Senator Michael Brady, Mayor Robert Sullivan from the City of Brockton and Minhtram Tran, Chief Legal Counsel for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion from the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office.

The luncheon, held in March and led by the Nutrition Team at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) of Brockton, put the focus on the Meals on Wheels and Community Dining Program by directly sharing the impact of the nutritious meals locally. The event highlighted the significance of funding for the program in order to maintain and expand the program for consumers facing food insecurity. 

Left to Right: Jazmine Bradsher and Suzanne McCormack from the Mayor’s Office; Senator Michael Brady, Minhtram Tran and Mayor Robert Sullivan

March for Meals is part of Meals on Wheels America’s national campaign. The month of March is when the Meals on Wheels network joins forces to celebrate “March for Meals” which recognizes the historic day in March of 1972 when President Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 to include a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older. For more than 50 years, the OAA has been the foundational source of federal funding for senior nutrition programs across the country, which collectively delivers more than 247 million meals to 2.8 million seniors annually.

Meals on Wheels is part of OCES’ Nutrition Program. OCES has over 550 volunteers in their Nutrition Program delivering over 2,000 “Meals on Wheels” nutritious meals a day to homebound recipients living within 23 communities in greater Plymouth County. In May, the Nutrition Program will launch a pilot to offer home delivered Caribbean meals in Brockton.

To learn more about OCES’ Nutrition program in Brockton and throughout Plymouth County, visit www.ocesma.org.

About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 23 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org. 

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Type One Fitness in Norwell Announces Cardiac Rehabilitation Continuance Program

Joe Bowie, Type One Fitness’ Exercise Physiologist leads a member through CRCP prescribed exercise training to help with continued progression. 

Type One Fitness of Norwell has expanded their programs to include a Cardiac Rehabilitation Continuance Program (CRCP).  
 
CRCP is designed for adults transitioning from medical cardiac rehabilitation who want to continue with personalized sessions supervised by Type One’s on-staff Exercise Physiologist at their state-of-the-art facility at 386 Washington Street.   
 
“Our Cardiac Rehabilitation Continuance Program offers many benefits that can improve an individual’s health and quality of life,” explained Tyson Sunnerberg, co-founder of Type One Fitness, the first athletic center that is open to the public with a focus on diabetes wellness, is dedicated to building a culture of good health, well-being and inclusion. 
 
CRCP is a comprehensive therapy combining prescribed exercise training, cardiac risk factor modification, education on heart health, and diet and nutrition counseling. The program at Type One Fitness helps individuals recuperate, build confidence and get stronger after surgery or medical treatment for a heart issue, as a transition from a medically supervised program. They accept direct referrals. 
 
After their initial hospital supervised cardiac rehab, CRCP at Type One Fitness helps individuals with continuous progression regardless of age, gender or whether their heart issue was minor or major. They offer long-term and continuing education and care for to help individuals stay heart-healthy and on the right path. 
 
Type One Fitness’ CRCP is available to individuals who’ve had some kind of problem with their heart including heart attack, heart failure, use of a ventricular assist device, angina, heart or heart-lung transplant, heart valve repair or replacement, coronary artery bypass graft, and coronary artery angioplasty with or without stent placement. 
 
Working in a group setting and utilizing specialized equipment, Type One’s CRCP staff will provide supervision in the gym as individuals start out at their prescribed target heart rate range and rate of perceived exertion, to meet their needs and goals. As they complete more sessions and gain confidence and endurance, the staff will be there to help them gradually progress by increasing the intensity and/or duration of exercise according to their new fitness level. 
 
Vital signs including blood pressure and heart rate will be taken pre and post workouts. The built-in pulse sensors on our advanced exercise machines will help provide real-time heart rate monitoring during an individual’s workout.  
 
Type One also offers an InBody biometric screening, which is a body composition analysis and an optional part of their intake process.  
 
“Essentially, we offer CRCP with no start or end date, allowing participants to join and extend sessions at any time, work at their own pace and remain enrolled for as long as they choose,” explained Sunnerberg. “Individuals of all ages with heart conditions can benefit from Type One’s program.” 
 
For more information about Type One Fitness’ CRCP program and to join, visit the website at https://typeonefitness.org or email info@typeonefitness.org.  
 
About Type One Fitness 

Type One Fitness is a boutique fitness center with a unique focus on diabetes wellness that is open to everyone. Delivering life-changing results in health and fitness for individuals and families throughout the South Shore, Type One Fitness offers experienced and credentialed fitness trainers, nutritionists, state of the art equipment and studios, comprehensive workshops and support for those living with diabetes. Essentially, all-around well-being is enhanced through unique features, services, and amenities.  
 
About Type One, Inc. 
Type One, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognizes a world free of type 1 diabetes and is dedicated to that future by raising public awareness and funds toward a cure through research. Type One, Inc. was founded in 2012 by a group of South Shore residents to support their friend Tyson Sunnerberg, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, when he was 21 years old. On November 25, 2012, the first ever Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race was held raising awareness and funds toward a cure. Since then, Type One, Inc. has incorporated the Type One Cares campaign which is dedicated to building a community to assist those affected by type 1 diabetes with support, education and endowment, so they can live a powerful life beyond the diagnosis. In their commitment to expanding and enhancing support for the many families and individuals living with diabetes throughout the South Shore, Type One, Inc. launched Type One Fitness in Norwell, MA, the first athletic center with a focus on diabetes wellness that is dedicated to building a culture of good health, well-being and inclusion for youth and families. Type One, Inc. is headquartered in Hingham, MA. Visit: https://typeonerenegaderun.com. 

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Old Colony Elder Services Appoints New Program Manager

Kori Pickett, a resident of Plymouth, MA, has been promoted to Nutrition Program Manager at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Plymouth County and surrounding towns.

Kori Pickett, Nutrition Program Manager at OCES

Pickett joined OCES in 2015 as an Adult Family Care (AFC) Case Manager and was promoted quickly within the agency. Most recently she held the position of AFC Intake and Assessment Supervisor where she oversaw the RNs and Case Managers completing intakes for the AFC program and played an integral role in the program’s outreach and growth. 

As OCES’ Nutrition Program Manager, Pickett will optimize nutrition program operations, ensuring the quality and integrity of the nutrition program as well as its regulatory compliance. She will also participate in the recruitment, training, and evaluation of nutrition program staff. 

Additionally, Pickett will continue to focus on expansion of diverse home delivered meals, community dining meal sites and nutrition program outreach to LGTBQ+ older adults in OCES’ service area.

Pickett holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Endicott College in Beverly, MA.

About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 23 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org. 

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Gum join us. Suncrafted Cannabis’ new offering is the berries—cranberries. Middleborough, MA cannabis grower partners with local cranberry grower to create Cranberry LR Gummies 

Suncrafted Cannabis, a medical and recreational cannabis grower and retail store with a focus on sustainable practices in cannabis production, will unveil its Cranberry Sunnies, solventless rosin chews, on April 13 at a special launch party being held from 5pm to 8pm at the Speedwell Tavern, 47 Main Street, Plymouth, MA.

Suncrafted’s Cranberry Sunnies feature all natural ingredients locally grown. That includes cranberries from a local cranberry grower from Carver, Mass.

“Cranberries are synonymous with the Plymouth-Middleborough-Carver region. So it was literally and figuratively a natural idea to use cranberries in some of our products,” said Suncrafted Cannabis President Tim McNamara. “As we’re a Middleborough-based business, we’re grateful to the Speedwell Tavern for letting us come here Plymouth to share some information on the cranberry gummies and our other products.”

Those 21 and over are welcome to attend the event at the Speedwell Tavern. To RSVP, go to shorturl.at/hjzA9.

Later in April, Suncrafted Cannabis will hold its Grand Opening. Suncrafted opened for business in September 2022.

The Grand Opening will take place on April 20—AKA 420—at its store/farm at 477 Wareham Street, Middleborough, MA. A ribbon-cutting with local officials and members of the business community and the general public will headline the April 20 grand opening. Food trucks will provide refreshments with live music for entertainment.

Additionally, Suncrafted Cannabis representatives will also be available to share information on its products and educate visitors on the benefits of cannabis beyond recreational use.

For information on the Grand Opening and Suncrafted Cannabis in general, visit  http://suncraftedma.com. Suncrafted Cannabis is open Sun-Wed from 9am to 6pm, Thurs-Sat. from 9am to 9pm.

About Suncrafted Cannabis

Holistic Health Group, Inc. d/b/a Suncrafted Cannabis is a vertically integrated cannabis production and sales company housed all under one roof at 477 Wareham Street in Middleborough, MA. All investment, ownership and management is held by Massachusetts residents and the company serves both medical and adult use markets. The organization is focused on sustainable production with a medical focus using environmentally friendly techniques for contaminant free cannabis products. Patients and soon consumers can view and pre-order the company’s products at http://suncraftedma.com.

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Retiring and Finding Meaning – From volunteering to part time work.  Free seminar at the Plymouth Council on Aging set for Tuesday, May 9.

DATELINE – PLYMOUTH, MA…

Perhaps you are thinking about retirement.  Or have already taken the leap.  How do you continue to make an impact, feel part of, be seen, remain an active community member?

A free seminar titled “Retiring and Finding Meaning – From volunteering to part time work” will provide suggestions and explore possibilities.  The workshop will be held at the Plymouth Council on Aging, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth (on the campus of and next to Plymouth North High School).  The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30.  Light refreshments will be served.

The presentation is sponsored by South Shore Senior News and will feature three expert panelists including Beth Davis, a Life Transition Coach; Nikki Galibois of South Shore Community Action Council, Inc; and of Armindo Rocha, Old Colony Elder Services, Volunteer Manager. The panel will be moderated by Steve Dubin, PR Works.

In addition to suggestions from the panelists, there will be ample time for questions from the audience.

The sponsor of the event is South Shore Senior News, an award-winning free monthly newspaper that delivers entertaining and informative articles of interest to seniors, family members and friends.

To RSVP for the event, please email Info@SouthShoreSenior.com or call (781) 925-1515.

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TELL US YOUR RETIREMENT DREAMS—OR NIGHTMARES

This new South Shore Senior News monthly column explores the next big step—or misstep.

By Steven V. Dubin

At age 67, I bump into old friends and colleagues and invariably the first thing they say – after telling me how great I still look, of course – is “Are you retired yet?”

Do I look that tired?  That successful?  I’m not sure what to make of that question.  Or how to answer it.

You may or may not as well.  I encourage fellow readers of South Shore Senior News to respond and add to our monthly exploration of this new monthly column titled “Retirement Dreams or Nightmares?” 

We’d like to share the secrets of your retirement success.  Or failures.  Or refusal to retire at all.

In running a “lightly used” public relations company based in beautiful downtown Plymouth, I am torn.  I really love the work our 4-person staff does each day.  There are no simple answers.  We solve a new puzzle each morning – attempting to win hearts and minds for clients.  Not any easy task, but wonderful at it unfolds. 

But I have FOMO – Fear of Missing Out.  Should I be traveling, fine-tuning my pickleball game, micromanaging my children’s lives?

Or take one from column A and another from column B?  Work a little, play a little?

Maybe you’ve completely left the workforce and are entirely happy being a nuisance at your local health club.  Or you meet the gang twice a week for coffee. 

On the other hand, perhaps you gave your notice on Friday and begged for your job back on Monday.

Or maybe you just love what you do and refuse to leave until the authorities come for you.

Your thoughts and comments can provide insight for us all.

I look forward to hearing from you, our readers! Please email me at SDubin@PRWorkZone.com

Steven V. Dubin is the founder of PR Works. Steve lives in Plymouth with his wife Wendy.  He is a contributing author to “Get Slightly Famous” and “Tricks of the Trade,” the complete guide to succeeding in the advice business. He recently authored “PR 101,” an E-book.

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