Encore Outpatient Services Welcomes New Clinical Director Zach Hocanson

ARLINGTON, VA - January 22, 2022 - Encore Outpatient Services was pleased to announce Zach Hocanson as our new Clinical Director last month.

After an extensive search for the ideal candidate, we identified Zach’s experience as a licensed counselor, specializing in addiction and  trauma treatment, to align well with the corresponding responsibilities of this role within our company.

With a Master of Arts degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Toledo in Ohio, and more than seven years in practice, Zach has experience leading clinical teams in both outpatient and inpatient environments.

Zach’s holistic and cognitive approach to addiction and trauma treatment was evidenced in his most recent position as the head of the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) department at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery. Alongside a multidisciplinary team, Zach helped treat first responders in an inpatient setting and was responsible for treatment and modality implementation to address co- occurring mental health and substance use issues.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Encore team as the new Clinical Director,” Zach said. “I’ve worked in dual-diagnosis programs at different levels of care nearly the entire eight years I’ve been in this field and I am looking forward to taking a direct leadership role with Encore.”

Not only is Zach highly-skilled in this field, he is also a passionate and encouraging leader. Eager to help support his team to develop their individual skills as therapists, Zach is looking forward to providing comprehensive care tailored to each of Encore’s patient’s needs.

The team is incredibly exciting to work with; they’re all wonderfully dedicated and passionate about their work,” Zach said. “Moving into 2022, my goals center around the development of the clinical team. The way I see it, the more refined and advanced the team’s skills are, the better we can serve our patient population and give every patient the opportunity to live healthier lives. Staff that feel successful and purposeful in what they do translates to a direct benefit to those we serve and I hope to be able to help support the clinical team in providing the best clinical care possible.”

We hope you’ll join us in welcoming Zach to his new position.

About Encore Outpatient Services: Encore operates partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and general outpatient programs for substance use disorder with co-occurring disorders, and trauma treatment in Arlington, Virginia.

Healthcare Education Has Become A Societal Necessity With Increasing Demand For Frontline Professionals

TORONTO, January 22, 2022 - The Government of Ontario has acknowledged the rising number of patients with an inadequate number of healthcare providers across the province. Hence they are offering various financial aids to students especially, private career colleges to encourage them to choose healthcare related programs. The government is also pushing healthcare programs in Canada to help individuals and communities live better lives by enhancing their knowledge and altering their attitudes toward caring for their well-being.

“All stakeholders gain from health education since it focuses on prevention, enhancing health equity, and reducing negative health outcomes such as health service availability and accessibility.” said Nicholas, program advisor at NACPT Pharma College “At NACPT we employ health professionals to teach our programs as our graduates eventually spread professional help toward the community and strengthen our healthcare system.”

The healthcare industry is currently facing a shortage of Personal Support Workers (PSWs). With increasing long-term care patients and old age homes, the dire need of PSWs call for more students applying for related programs in the sector.

Another career path that has high value are medical office assistants. Medical assistants are not strictly required to have a healthcare background hence people with different education or skill sets can pursue this career with a one year Medical Office Assistant diploma certificate.

“NACPT Pharma College offers Medical Office Administration and Personal Support Worker diploma programs along with job assistance, work placement and hands-on training.” said RathiParam, Dean of NACPT pharma College. “And we encourage students to join the healthcare sector through these programs now, as the government is offering various financial aids to find qualified professionals in the healthcare industry.”

Currently the college is going through the admission process for all domestic and international students and plans on reaching out to those who might be interested in this program and help them with educational grants as well.

Visit here for more information on all healthcare programs provided by NACPT pharma College: https://www.nacptpharmacollege.com/healthcare-program/

About Us
NACPT Pharma College, o/a North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology (NACPT) is a career college that operates as a PCC under PCC Act, 2005. Currently, NACPT Pharma College has two campuses located in the heart of Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario. NACPT is a leading career college in Canada that provides in-depth skill training in healthcare, pharmaceutical, cannabis, business, technology and related fields in order to maximize the job and business opportunities within the target industries. For over ten years, NACPT has offered specialized in-depth skill training, graduate and post-graduate diploma programs in both the pharmaceutical and cannabis industries. In addition, NACPT has been offering various cannabis skills training and business incubation programs since 2017. NACPT Pharma College is affiliated and partnered with many leading pharmaceuticals, cannabis, technology, IT and related companies with the intention of providing job placement within the industry-related sectors.

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Global Icon Sushmita Sen Wins the International Association of Working Women Award for Best Actress

Sushmita Sen was awarded the International Association of Working Women Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor


Washington, DC, USA, January 23, 2022 - Highlighting the 10th anniversary of the prestigious DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF), Sushmita Sen was awarded the International Association of Working Women Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Series (‘Aarya’). The Disney+ Hotstar crime-thriller follows Aarya, an independent woman who joins a mafia gang in order to get revenge for her husband's murder. On her win, an elated Sen said, “A big shout out to Indian women who are producing and working on such shows. Thank you on behalf of 500 or so ‘Aarya’ team members – from the bottom of my heart.”

 

Joe S. Khera, Director of the International Association of Working Women (iAWWOMEN) said: “Women represent a key demographic for the entertainment industry, so it comes as no surprise that 2021 witnessed a fundamental shift in the rise of female-driven content. With nominees from 10 countries, including: Argentina (Valeria Bertuccelli, ‘El Cuaderno de Tony’), Australia (Anna Trov, ‘The Newsreader’), Canada (Vinessa Antoine, ‘Diggstown’), Egypt (Menna Shalabi, ‘Every Week Has Friday’), India (Sushmita Sen, ‘Aarya’), Israel (Niv Sultan, ‘Tehran’), Spain (Ane Gabarain, ‘Patria’), South Korea (Hoyeon Jung, ‘Squid Game’), United Kingdom (Hayley Squires, ‘Adult Material’), USA (Mj Rodriguez, ‘Pose’) – selecting this year’s recipient was not an easy task.

As Aarya, Sushmita Sen’s emotions were very raw and personal, which allowed for her performance to resonate with not only a global audience, but also the jury.” On her portrayal of Aarya, Sen said, “I credit my performance to a collective effort of our team, the director, my co-actors and assistants.

“DCSAFF is among the top 5 premier South Asian film festivals in the world and one of the most celebrated events on the Washington DC cultural calendar,” added Vice President of iAWWOMEN, Mitnain K. “This is our second collaboration with DCSAFF and we are thankful to festival directors Manoj and Geeta Singh for supporting our efforts of championing women in the fields of film, television and digital media.”

Hosted by the DC South Asian Arts Council Inc., DCSAFF takes place annually in the heart of America’s capital – showcasing the best in alternative cinema from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives, and Tibet. The 2022 edition of the festival will run virtually from 16th-30th January.


About iAWWOMEN

iAWWOMEN was established  in Los Angeles in 2012. Currently, headquartered in Toronto, Canada (with sister offices in Spain, Austria, Kenya and USA) the association is dedicated to enhancing the status, improving working conditions and advancing the rights of professional women across all industries including: Film, Television, Digital Media, Fashion, Music, Art, Journalism, Literature, Sports, Politics, Business and Science.

NoviSign Digital Signage Plants over 800 trees in Support of the National Forest Foundation

Leading digital signage solutions provider NoviSign Digital Signage intensifies its commitment to curb the carbon emission levels in the US.

In partnership with the National Forest Foundation, the company has planted over 800 trees in national forests identified by the said organization.

Chad Bogan, NoviSign’s Director of Sales and Marketing, stated that "as our planet grows and carbon emissions increase, our responsibility to help offset the carbon footprint."

Under the company’s Plant a Tree campaign, which was first launched in November 2021, it vowed to plant one tree for every new software license that it sells.

"By planting trees for each NoviSign software license sold, we are making the planet a healthier place for our kids and future generations," added Bogan

US’ Greenhouse Gas Emission Increases

In 2021, the country reported a 6.2% increase in greenhouse gas emissions as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to a report by the Rhodium Group in early January, this uptick was mainly driven by increased truck traffic and coal power usage as pandemic-prompted lockdowns were lifted and restrictions were eased.

Since the American Industrial Revolution (1820 to 1870) began, the country has gradually become one of the biggest greenhouse gas emitters on the planet. In 2017 alone, about 6.5 billion tons of greenhouse gas (4.8 billion of which is carbon dioxide).

Fighting Harmful Emissions The Natural Way

Emitting greenhouse gas at significant levels is a consequence of performing many activities more conveniently and efficiently with the aid of oil, coal, and gas. These substances’ by-products cause air pollution and smog — and trap heat in the atmosphere, causing the decades-old climate change problem.

Experts consider reforestation as a natural antidote to this issue. Whether through tree planting or natural regeneration planning, having more trees in national forests can boost an area’s climate cooling power.

While there are other solutions available, including the shift to the use of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, to plant a tree is something that’s more economical, doable, and scalable for many — individuals and entities alike.

In support of the National Forest Foundation’s tree-planting efforts, NoviSign commits to planting more and more trees not only to help fight global warming but also to provide a safe and natural habitat to wildlife.

About NoviSign

Since 2011, NoviSign has already helped over 20,000 businesses across five continents put up dynamic paperless signages to cost-effectively boost brand awareness while keeping forests protected and greenhouse gas emissions minimized. Some of its prominent clients include Disney, Ikea, Nokia, NASA, and Ferrari among others.

Its software is sold as Software as a Service (SaaS), making it easier for businesses — no matter which industry they’re in or how big or small their organization is — to create digital signage outputs that can get their business or campaigns noticed.

Reach out to the premier digital signage solutions provider at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call them at (646) 893-770 or +972 (9) 794-7643. The company is based outside of Tel-Aviv Israel, with a presence in the US, Portugal, and Japan.

SB Builders and Construction Offers Full Scope Service for all your building needs

Fairfax, Virginia – Planning the next phase and development of your home renovation requires reliable and trained builders to bring that vision to reality. That’s precisely why SB Builders and Construction is the preferred choice for many customers across Virginia, Maryland & DC.

With nearly 25 years of experience, the highly-rated owner-operated company in Fairfax, Virginia, offers a comprehensive range of services that provide the best results in home remodeling and construction projects.

They can handle any size project, large or small, from new custom home construction to basement renovations, bathroom remodel, kitchen remodel, addition, complete house renovation and everything else in between. They also offer an array of maintenance services from roof repair and window installation to plumbing and water mitigation and HVAC  to electrical work. They can also provide emergency services for those times when you need repairs done right away.

“Our top priority is to provide you with the highest quality work at an affordable price,” commented a spokesperson for SB Builders and Construction. “We approach every project with enthusiasm, work efficiently to meet all deadlines and most importantly, take pride in our work.”

Their kitchen and bath remodeling projects offer comprehensive services and they have worked with 1000’s of clients developing their ideas and turning them into visual drawings and dream kitchens and baths. Renovations can be an easy reality as SB Builders and Construction plans a timeline of construction that causes minimal interruption to a client’s daily life and works around their schedules to get their projects done quickly and efficiently.

As a licensed and bonded Class A General Contractor company, SB Builders and Construction employs their own workers and staff to guarantee the most reliable services, rather than using subcontractors.

In delivering consistently high-quality projects, they are BBB-credited. SB Builders and Construction has been acknowledged as among the best in its sector in the Best of Houzz Service 2021 survey. SB Builders and Construction is also a member of the National Association of Home Builders.

SB Builders and Construction’s projects have included customers in all of Fairfax County Virginia, all of northern Virginia , Montgomery county MD, and Washington D.C.

So whether you’re looking to build your dream home or need a kitchen, bath, or basement remodel, call SB Builders and Construction for further details on 703-625-0132 or email: bob@sbbuildersandconstructioninc.com.

Additionally, click on their website https://sbbuildersandconstructioninc.com/ for further information about their services and projects.