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Non-Narcotic Pain Treatment Available for Veterans

Anew, FDA-cleared medical device is uniquely suited for treating military veterans in chronic pain. Beneficial side effects include reducing PTSD, anxiety, depression, migraine, sleep disorders and more. Dr. Stephen Kroth, a neuromusculoskeletal specialist serving the veteran population, and Jennifer Frey, director of patient education and outreach at NuCell Regenerative Health, in Narberth, have joined forces to raise awareness within the veteran community and among the VA physicians that care for them. Kroth observes, “This specific neurostimulator device is proven to treat chronic pain. It is a cost-effective option for relief for anyone, but especially for our veteran population. Our veterans are not only deserving of the best options, but Dr. Stephen Kroth, Jennifer Frey they are also especially vulnerable to the damaging results of long-term narcotic use.”

NuCell works cooperatively with veterans and their VA physicians. Frey says, “We have great results with veterans and have positive support from their VA physicians, who also want to see fewer opioid prescriptions. Patients receiving treatment at NuCell can utilize their Medicare coverage, so the cost to the VA is zero. It’s beneficial all around and a winwin for everyone.”

Location: 632 Montgomery Ave., 3rd Fl., Narberth. For more information, call 215-3233020 or email JFrey@NuCellRegen.com. See ad, page 10, and spotlight, page 11.

Ascent Online Learning Platform for Women

Ascent is an interactive digital platform packed with resources women business owners need to set, and achieve, their business goals. Ascent is designed for the “missing middle” — growth-oriented women entrepreneurs who are beyond the start-up phase and already generating revenue yet looking to grow and scale. Most learning resources for business owners focus on either start-ups or mature businesses. Ascent is here to change that. michaeljung/DepositPhotos.com

Ascent was created through a joint initiative between the White House, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Bringing these agencies together provides Ascent users with unique access to a wealth of knowledge and expertise not found anywhere else.

During these challenging times, SBA’s Ascent offers research-backed tips and strategies, along with examination tools to identify both internal (strengths and weaknesses) and external factors (opportunities and threats) that may have arisen because of COVID-19 to help business owners create a comprehensive recovery strategy.

Ascent is a resource that is designed to be consistently helpful as one’s business grows and needs change.