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Board Certified Dermatologist Navid Bouzari, M.D. Joins South Shore Skin Center and Spa of Plymouth

Navid Bouzari M.D.

South Shore Skin Center and Spa, one of the most progressive dermatology practices in Massachusetts, with offices in Cohasset and Plymouth, is pleased to announce Navid Bouzari, M.D., a Board Certified Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon, has recently joined the practice.

Dr. Bouzari is specialty-trained in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology and will treat patients at South Shore Skin Center and Spa’s medical office and Mohs Micrographic Surgical Unit located in the Scobee Medical Building in Plymouth.

Dr. Bouzari completed his dermatology residency at University of Miami, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery. He completed his clinical fellowship in Mohs Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology at Lahey Clinic/Harvard University Department of Dermatology.

Dr. Bouzari is a dermatologist on staff at Lahey Clinic Medical Center. He is a member of American Academy of Dermatology, the American College of Mohs Surgeons, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, the Massachusetts Medical Society and the Melanoma Skin Cancer Committee of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dr. Bouzari is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He has authored many book chapters and journal articles on dermatological issues and diseases. Dr. Bouzari’s articles have been published internationally. He has given presentations at the American Academy of Dermatology, the Society of Investigative Dermatology, the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, the European Academy of Dermatology and the Iranian American Medical Association, to name a few.

About South Shore Skin Center and Spa

South Shore Skin Center and Spa is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services. South Shore Skin Center and Spa is a 2011 Best of South Shore Living Winner.

Founded in 1984, South Shore Skin Center and Spa is a unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, surgical assistants, and licensed aestheticians who are all specialists in dermatology and share a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest level of care to both children and adults in the greater Boston area. In addition to the medical dermatology office and Mohs Surgical Unit for skin cancer, South Shore Skin Center and Spa offers cosmetic dermatology treatments for wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, hair removal, tattoos and more using the Fraxel re:store DUAL and Fraxel re:pair lasers, ePrime, Candela VBeam, Gentlelase, Gentle YAG, and Alex lasers. The practice also offers therapeutic massage and a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and other wrinkle fillers; volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra; Thermage; microdermabrasion; medical grade facials, micropeels and chemical peels.

South Shore Skin Center and Spa is located at One Scobee Circle, Unit 3, in Plymouth, Mass. (508) 747-0711 and at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202, in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340. For more information, visit the website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.

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HR Knowledge Inc. Weighs in on Obtaining Facebook Login from Job Applicants

Jeffrey C. Garr

Recent reports of employers asking prospective employees for Facebook login information have raised alarm in Facebook, job applicants and the legal community.

There have been at least three cases recently reported in the media where individuals were required to share Facebook passwords and user names as part of the application process for employment. There is also the instance of a city that required prospective job applicants to provide access to their Facebook account as well as their email accounts so they could review applicants’ private information. Is this legal?

According to Jeffrey C. Garr, CEO of HR Knowledge, Inc., a leading HR, payroll and benefits service provider in the Boston area, “Right now it is not illegal to ask for job applicants’ login information. But, employers who access private account information can therefore be accused of unlawfully discriminating against otherwise qualified applicants based upon information contained in private Facebook accounts.”

He continued, “Unlike comprehensive background checks for employment in law enforcement, or at highly sensitive infrastructure sites where there may be access to vulnerable populations, which is generally accepted, employers may gain information they cannot ask about through a social media profile. This information obtained could be the individual’s religion, age, marital status, pregnancy status or other protected information.”

The onus is on employers to understand that there are categories of information that they are not permitted to make hiring decisions based on. Having access to this through a Facebook profile could be deemed sufficient to subject the employer to civil liability.

Facebook made a statement that it is a violation of “Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities” to solicit a Facebook password. In fact, Facebook notes that this “undermines the privacy expectation and the security of both the user and the user’s friends”.

Another point made by Facebook is that asking for user credentials in order to gain information about prospective employees could expose employers to lawsuits. Once an employer gets access to information, such as discovering the individual is a member of a protected group, the employer could be exposed to discrimination suits if the employer does not hire that person.

Garr concluded, “There is current litigation pending and being drafted to address gaps in federal law that allow employers to require personal login information from prospective employees to be considered for a job. Asking for Facebook login information of job applicants in order to review their personal information is not something that we, as an HR company, recommend.”

About HR Knowledge, Inc.

HR Knowledge, Inc. is a leading Business Process Outsourcer (BPO) serving emerging to mid-sized companies throughout the Northeast. HR Knowledge has the experience and technology to efficiently provide best-in-class integrated HR services at an affordable cost to clients.

HR Knowledge’s leaders have more than 100 years of combined experience and provide expert guidance in Human Resource management, Group Benefits Brokerage, Payroll Processing & Managed Services, Financial Services and Recruiting and Hiring Process Management (HPM).

Through their comprehensive Human Resource Services, HR Knowledge helps organizations minimize operational risks, reduce administrative costs and better serve their people.

HR Knowledge has been recognized as a Gold Level Broker by Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare. The company is headquartered at 905B South Main Street, Suite 203 in Mansfield and their second office is located at 890 Winter Street, Suite 208 in Waltham, MA. For more information, contact (508) 339-1300 or visit their website at www.hrknowledge.com

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Lakefront Living Realty makes a big splash with Keys to Buying Lakefront Property seminar

Kayak winner at Lakefront seminar

MANSFIELD, MA…

With a still sluggish real estate market, the dream of owning a lakeside home has become more affordable in recent years. That reality has led a growing number of home buyers, particularly older Baby Boomers looking to downsize, to pursue a home on the water. To that end, more than 40 buyers looking to purchase the lakefront home of their dreams attended the Keys to Buying Lakefront Property seminar, hosted by Mansfield, MA realtor, Lakefront Living Realty.

“Purchasing a lakefront home is different than any other real estate,” said Scott Freerksen, broker and owner of Lakefront Living Realty, LLC . “This seminar provided buyers the vital knowledge to ensure successful transactions and avoid costly mistakes.”

Knowledgeable guest speakers at the seminar, held at the Mansfield Holiday Inn on March 25,  included Real Estate Agents Theresa Godin and Rick Stockhaus; Bob Barlow, Director of MBA Mortgage; Kathy Keaveney, an attorney with Keaveney Law; and Andy Gianino of The Home Store.

While attendees received more than $300 worth of materials and a wealth of knowledge, one guest walked away with something extra special: a FREE kayak!

Rob Hammett of Marlborough, Massachusetts was this year’s lucky winner of a free kayak.  The kayak giveaway has become a tradition at this annual seminar, now in its fourth year.

“When we started this seminar a few years back, we wanted to make it special since this seminar is the only one of its kind in New England,” said Freerksen. “What better way is there for somebody looking buy a lake house but to give them a boat?”

Lakefront Living Realty specializes solely on the purchase and sale of pond and lakefront property in all six New England states. In addition to their lakefront expertise, the company offers a current and complete database of lakefront properties on their website that features only direct lakefront homes. All the “riverfront”, “oceanfront”, “across the street”, “within walking distance” homes are taken out of the site.

For more information on Lakefront Living Realty’s services, you can visit their website at www.lakefrontliving.com. Additionally, Scott Freerksen regularly holds seminars on the keys to buying and selling lakefront property. Please visit the company website or call 508-377-7167 for the date and time of the next seminar.

About Lakefront Living Realty, LLC

Based in Mansfield, Massachusetts, Lakefront Living Realty, LLC is a full service real estate brokerage specializing solely on the purchase and sale of pond and lakefront property in the six New England states. Owner Scott “The Lake Guy” Freerksen, a Real Estate Broker and Realtor, founded Lakefrontliving.com in 2003 as way to support his real estate practice and to bring to potential buyers and sellers a website that features direct lakefront homes. All the “riverfront”, “oceanfront”, “across the street”, “within walking distance” homes are taken out of the site.

Lakefront Living Realty has one mission: To passionately unite Buyers and Sellers of lakefront property. For complete information, please visit www.lakefrontliving.com or call Scott at 508-377-7167.

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Action Bearing Boston Promotes Lee Holt to Marketing Specialist

Lee Holt

Action Bearing of Boston, providers of bearings and related products for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets throughout New England has recently promoted Lee Holt, a resident of Taunton, to Marketing Specialist.

Mr. Holt, who has been employed at Action Bearing Boston for 46 years, was recently promoted from Inside Sales to Marketing Specialist, and will lead the company’s new Packaging Division.

Mr. Holt will oversee the Packaging Division and assist clients in determining which bearing technologies would be most suitable by taking into consideration the specifications, recommendations, maintenance strategies, fatigue life and wear resistance of the bearing in relation to the application. He caters to a number of food processing and pharmaceutical packaging clients as well as woodworking, electric motor, textile machinery and pulp/paper manufacturing clients. Many of the client accounts Mr. Holt oversees are in the food processing industry and include Del Monte, Honeywell Superfine Foods and Qusac Decaf Inc.

Mr. Holt has comprehensive knowledge of bearings, having begun his career at Action Bearing Boston as a part-time warehouse stock assistant while he was a student. After graduating from Boston Trade School of Roxbury, he started working at Action Bearing Boston full-time and received hands-on training in fulfillment and sales.

He is a native of Roxbury, MA.

The Action Bearing Difference

In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Action Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Action Bearing’s highly knowledgeable staff housed in their 23,000 square foot facility provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Action Bearing provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.

Action Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Action Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S. Action Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@Actionbearing.com or visit www.Actionbearing.com.

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South Coast Improvement featured in New England Business Bulletin

A winning niche: Marion construction firm finds success in healthcare niche

By Christina Hickman
Bulletin correspondent

Read the full article:
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120323/NEBULLETIN/204020301/-1/NEWSMAP

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Brendan Carman of Mass Bay Spine & Sports shares Marathon training tips in Metrowest Daily News

With the Boston Marathon around the corner, Brendan Carman, MPT, ATC, director of rehabilitation at Mass Bay Spine & Sport Physical Therapy in Marshfield, shares his insight

Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/boston_marathon/x271615120/Tips-for-avoiding-injury-during-Marathon-training#ixzz1prjnsmUQ

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Training for the Boston Marathon? Mass Bay Spine & Sport PT Shares Tips for Avoiding Injury

Brendan Carman, MPT, ATC
With the Boston Marathon around the corner, Brendan Carman, MPT, ATC, Director of Rehabilitation at Mass Bay Spine & Sport Physical Therapy (MBSSPT), shares his insight on the causes of running injuries and how to avoid them.

Carman, who oversees the state-of-the-art orthopedic outpatient physical therapy practice in Marshfield, has treated countless injuries in runners who are training for marathons and half-marathons over the years.

Below, Carman outlines the causes of certain injuries when training:

Over-training. Achilles tendonitis (painful inflamation of the achilles tendon), Plantar Fasciitis (which exhibits as heel pain) and shin splints (front of leg pain) are all serious injuries resulting from over-training. When training for the Boston Marathon, runners often focus more on endurance and stamina than on overall strengthening of the entire lower body. The first indicator of over-training is aches and pains.

“When a patient presents with aches and pains, its best to deal with it sooner than later. If caught early, one to two days of rest is usually all that is needed. But, aches and pains that are ignored can become more significant. The tissues break down and can become an injury if not addressed promply. Then, it can take weeks to resolve the issue,” explained Carman.

Achilles tendonitis in particular can get progressively worse and result in degeneration of the tendon if left untreated.

Abrupt changes in regimen. Adding five miles to that daily run or altering the pace are actually abrupt changes in regimen that can spark an injury. It will become worse if symptoms start and a runner tries to work through it. Achilles tendonitis is most often the result.

Poor footwear. Old, worn, broken down sneakers offer no support. Wearing the improper size sneaker also creates problems. If the size is too large, then there is an increase in the lever arm so force through the calf muscle is increased and the tendons break down. Improper footwear can also cause Achilles tendonitis. It is generally recommended that running shoes be changed for every 350 to 500 miles trained, depending on body type and training style.

Muscle imbalance. The fundamental problem most of the time is muscle imbalance or weakness that doesn’t get addressed. Training goes beyond just running. Training should include a strengthening and stretching program for the whole lower half of the body, including the muscles of the core.

According to Carman, “At Mass Bay Spine & Sport, we focus on a lot of functional movement type activities with empahsis on balance, that engage the muscles all the way through the hip. This is a significant component. Weak hips will cause problems with knees and ankles because they are not stabilized. Hip weakness is often a key contributing factor to the onset of shin splints and Plantar Fasciitis.”

About MBSSPT
Mass Bay Spine & Sport Physical Therapy (MBSSPT) is an orthopedic outpatient physical therapy practice. MBSSPT, a state-of-the-art facility owned and operated by a physical therapist, has earned a reputation for superior clinical care and delivery of services to South Shore community members as well as physicians from Boston to Plymouth.

The practice’s highly trained staff is committed to providing clients with an experience that will ensure their condition is resolved effectively and efficiently, while empowering them with the necessary tools and knowledge to prevent future problems and maintain optimal health. All of the practice’s physical therapists are trained to rehabilitate a variety of conditions utilizing treatment techniques that include soft tissue massage/mobilization, therapeutic and strengthening exercises, neuromuscular reeducation, gait training, patient education, and lumbar stabilization, to name a few. MBSSPT accepts Medicare, Workers’ Compensation, auto insurance, and most private insurance plans.

Mass Bay Spine & Sport Physical Therapy is located at 506 Plain Street in Marshfield. For more information, visit www.massbayspineandsport.com or call (781) 319-0024.

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Franchise Growth Group announces investment with MD Tech Pro

Evan Hackel

WOBURN, MA… 

Franchise Growth Group (“FGG”), a provider of consulting services and capital to the franchise industry, recently announced an investment in MD Tech Pro. With regional offices across the U.S., MD Tech Pro specializes in all phases of IT pertaining to medical practices, including network and system management, EHR transition, EHR support, and practice management.

 “MD Tech Pro represents the kind of franchise we’re looking to partner with on many levels,” said Evan Hackel, managing partner of FGG. “They have a very innovative and scale concept.  A strong management team, but they needed capital and expertise on how to get to the next level.”

MD Tech Pro provides services nationwide and has experience with major electronic medical record software solutions. The range of solutions MD Tech Pro offers includes:

  • Complete support and solutions for your practice
  • 24/7/365 remote monitoring and repair
  • Software management and upgrades
  • EHR selection, implementation and EHR support services
  • Cloud hosting
  • Security risk analysis
  • Virus, spyware and security protection for all computers and servers
  • On-site, remote and phone / help-desk support 24/7/365
  • Discount hardware and software

“We are thrilled to be working with FGG to help take our organization to a higher level,” said Michael Vanderslice , CEO of MD Tech Pro. “Our particular niche, IT for medical practices and clinics, is still relatively in its infancy. With FGG’s help, we’re looking to be able to grow our company and better serve clients and, indirectly, their patients.”

Franchise Growth Group looks to acquire or invest in franchise organizations that have tremendous potential but are unable to realize that potential due to management issues, franchisee relationship problems or lack of capital. Typically those organizations have at least 50 franchisees.

FGG considers acquisitions that require full ownership or allow FGG to become a major investor.

For more information on Franchise Growth Group, please visit www.franchisegrowthgroup.com. For more on MD Health Tech, visit www.mdtechpro.com.

About Franchise Growth Group (FGG):

Based in Woburn, MA, FGG looks to acquire or invest in franchise organizations that have tremendous potential but are unable to realize that potential due to management issues, franchisee relationship problems or lack of capital. By leveraging FGG’s investment fund and its team of Franchise experts, FGG helps small- to medium-sized franchisor (50 or more units) become successful, profitable and positioned for acquisition by private equity firms or others that specialize in long-term franchise investments.

For more information, visit www.franchisegrowthgroup.com or call 781—205-9501.

About MD Tech Pro:

MD Tech Pro is a Phoenix AZ-based healthcare IT company specializing in all phases of IT pertaining to medical practices, including network and system management, EHR transition, EHR support, and practice management. The company provides services nationwide and has experience with most major electronic medical record software solutions. MD Tech Pro currently has offices in Phoenix AZ, Denver CO, Boston MA, Atlanta and Savannah GA and Chattanooga TN and anticipates having offices in over 100 markets by the end of 2015.

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Emerson Bearing Boston Launches Packaging Division

Emerson Bearing of Boston, providers of bearings and related products for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) global markets has recently launched a new Packaging Division to specifically cater to the bearing needs of food processing and pharmaceutical packaging industries.

The company’s dedicated Packaging division is led by Lee Holt, Marketing Specialist and bearings expert who has been with Emerson Bearing Boston for 46 years.

Packaging and Food processing are usually fully automated and often take place under extreme operating conditions. This requires low maintenance, special hygiene requirements and operational reliability. Emerson Bearing Boston’s knowledgeable Packaging team assists clients in determining which bearing technologies would be most suitable by taking into consideration the specifications, recommendations, maintenance strategies, fatigue life and wear resistance of the bearing in relation to the application. Emerson Bearing Boston’s 24/7 service and inventory are critical to the operations of many of their packaging clients.

Emerson Bearing Boston offers FAG, NTN, SK and other brands as well as special solutions that include best in class corrosion resistant pillow blocks at affordable price points. All are available with triple lip seals. For high load positions in filling plants, Emerson Bearing Boston offers several slewing ring options such as four point contact bearings or crossed roller bearings.

“The number of packaging clients we serve has tripled over the past two years, warranting an entire division. Part of the reason for our growth is that we are one of the few bearing companies remaining that has not diversified to the point of no longer supplying bearings. We are bearing experts and we are a leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S.,” noted Steve Katz, president.

For more information, contact Lee Holt at Emerson Bearing Boston at 866-995-8761 or email lholt@emersonbearing.com.

The Emerson Bearing Difference

In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Emerson Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Emerson Bearing’s highly knowledgeable staff housed in their 23,000 square foot facility provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Emerson Bearing provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.

Emerson Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S. Emerson Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@emersonbearing.com or visit www.emersonbearing.com.

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