SHENZHEN, CHINAChina Medical System Holdings Limited (“CMS” or the “Group”) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Dermavon Holdings Limited (“Dermavon”, an innovative pharmaceutical company specialized in skin health which is applying for a separate listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, please refer to the announcement published by the Group on 22 April 2025 for details) received approval from the National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA) on 30 January 2026 for the New Drug Application (NDA) of ruxolitinib phosphate cream (the “Product”) for the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo with facial involvement in children aged 12 years and older and adult patients. It is the first and only targeted drug approved in China for vitiligo, addressing a significant unmet clinical need.

Ruxolitinib phosphate cream is the first and only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for repigmentation in nonsegmental vitiligo[1,2]. Prior to receiving formal NDA approval, the Group benefited from the “Early and Pilot Implementation” policy granted to the Hainan Free Trade Port and Lecheng Pilot Zone (“Lecheng Pilot Zone”), the “Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect” policy, and the clinically urgently needed imported drug policies of the Beijing and Tianjin Free Trade Zones, and had already initiated the pilot application of ruxolitinib phosphate cream. Currently, Boao Super Hospital has prescribed ruxolitinib phosphate cream to over 7,000 patients with non-segmental vitiligo, and more than twenty hospitals in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Foshan, Zhongshan, Zhuhai, Jiangmen, Huizhou, Beijing and Tianjin have provided prescription services for the Product, demonstrating its clinical potential.

The product has shown positive results in both overseas clinical studies and the real-world study in China: in two identical Phase III double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled studies (TRuE-V1 and TRuE-V2) conducted overseas, the proportion of patients achieving the primary efficacy endpoint of at least 75% improvement in the Facial Vitiligo Area Score Index (F-VASI 75) after 24 weeks of treatment with ruxolitinib phosphate cream was 29.9% in both studies, significantly higher than the 7.5% and 12.9% in the placebo groups, respectively. Continued use up to 52 weeks showed sustained repigmentation[3]. In accordance with the relevant regulations of the Lecheng Pilot Zone’s real-world data application pilot project, ruxolitinib phosphate cream underwent real-world study in China, demonstrating positive efficacy consistent with the results of overseas pivotal clinical studies. All secondary efficacy endpoints in both domestic and overseas clinical studies showed a benefit trend consistent with the primary efficacy endpoint, and the treatment effect for vitiligo continued to improve with prolonged treatment. Furthermore, according to safety monitoring data from the Lecheng Pilot Zone, no new safety event was identified, no adverse event (AE) leading to discontinuation or withdrawal of treatment occurred, and no study drug-related serious adverse event (SAE) occurred.

This approval in vitiligo brings new hope for treatment to over 10 million vitiligo patients in China, addressing urgent clinical needs. At the same time, it will add to Dermavon’s product portfolio in the field of skin treatment, potentially synergizing with Dermavon’s commercialized innovative drug ILUMETRI (tildrakizumab injection), commercialized exclusive drug Hirudoid (mucopolysaccharide polysulfate cream), and a series of innovative drugs under development and dermatological skin care products, in terms of expert network and market resources, thereby potentially enhancing Dermavon’s position in the field of skin health.

Furthermore, the Phase III clinical trial in China of ruxolitinib phosphate cream for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) has achieved positive results. Currently, the Group is actively advancing the NDA for ruxolitinib phosphate cream for the treatment of AD in China, which, if approved, will provide a new treatment option for a broader patient population with AD in China.

About Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by depigmentation of the skin, which results from the loss of pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes. It is estimated that there are approximately 10.3 million vitiligo patients in China and non-segmental vitiligo patients account for approximately 8.2 million[4]. Existing therapies, such as topical corticosteroids (TCS) and topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs), have clinical limitations, with adverse reactions or limited efficacy with long-term use. The NDA approval of ruxolitinib phosphate cream successfully fills the gap in targeted drug treatment for vitiligo and is of great landmark significance. 

More About Ruxolitinib Phosphate Cream

Ruxolitinib phosphate cream (Opzelura®), a novel cream formulation of the selective JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor ruxolitinib developed by Incyte, is approved for the topical treatment of nonsegmental vitiligo in adult and patients aged 12 years and older, and for the short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of mild to moderate AD in patients aged 2 years and older without immunodeficiency in the U.S. In Europe, ruxolitinib phosphate cream is approved for the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo with facial involvement in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age.

The Group, through a subsidiary of Dermavon entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement with Incyte for ruxolitinib phosphate cream on 2 December 2022, obtaining an exclusive license to develop, register and commercialize the Product in Mainland China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macau Special Administrative Region, Taiwan Region and eleven Southeast Asian countries (the “Territory”) and a non-exclusive license to manufacture the Product in the Territory. The subsidiary of Dermavon has sublicensed the relevant rights for the Product outside Mainland China to the Group (excluding Dermavon and its subsidiary).

Incyte has worldwide rights for the development and commercialization of ruxolitinib phosphate cream, marketed in the United States and Europe as Opzelura®. Opzelura® and the Opzelura® logo are registered trademarks of Incyte.

 

About CMS

 

CMS is a platform company linking pharmaceutical innovation and commercialization with strong product lifecycle management capability, dedicated to providing competitive products and services to meet unmet medical needs.

 

CMS focuses on the global first-in-class (FIC) and best-in-class (BIC) innovative products, and efficiently promotes the clinical research, development and commercialization of innovative products, enabling the continuous transformation of scientific research into clinical practices to benefit patients.

 

CMS deeply engages in several specialty therapeutic fields, and has developed proven commercialization capabilities, extensive networks and expert resources, resulting in leading academic and market positions for its major marketed products. CMS continues to promote the in-depth development in its advantageous specialty fields, strengthening the competitiveness of the cardio-cerebrovascular/ gastroenterology/ ophthalmology/ skin health businesses, bringing economies of scale in specialty fields. Among them, the skin health business (Dermavon) has become a leading enterprise in its field, and is proposed to be listed independently on the SEHK. Meanwhile, CMS continuously promotes the operation and development of its integrated R&D, manufacturing and commercialization chain in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, capturing growth opportunities in emerging markets to support the high-quality and sustainable development  of the Group.

 

Reference:

  1. The U.S. FDA approval information can be found on the Incyte official website, as follows:

https://investor.incyte.com/news-releases/news-release-details/incyte-announces-us-fda-approval-opzeluratm-ruxolitinib-cream

  1. The EMA approval information can be found on the Incyte official website, as follows:

https://investor.incyte.com/news-releases/news-release-details/incyte-announces-european-commission-approval-opzelurar

  1. The clinical studies information can be found on the Opzelura® official website, as follows:

https://www.opzelura.com/opzelura-prescribing-information

  1. China Insights Consultancy’s industrial report

 

CMS Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statements

This press release is not intended to promote any products to you and is not for advertising purposes. This press release does not recommend any drugs, medical devices and/or indications. If you want to know more about the diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases, please follow the opinions or guidance of your doctor or other medical and health professionals. Any treatment-related decisions made by healthcare professionals should be based on the patients specific circumstances and in accordance with the drug package insert.

This press release which has been prepared by CMS does not constitute any offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities, and shall not form the basis for or be relied on in connection with any contract or binding commitment whatsoever. This press release has been prepared by CMS based on information and data which it considers reliable, but CMS makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, whatsoever, and no reliance shall be placed on, the truth, accuracy, completeness, fairness and reasonableness of the contents of this press release. Certain matters discussed in this press release may contain statements regarding the Groups market opportunity and business prospects that are individually and collectively forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Any forward-looking statements and projections made by third parties included in this press release are not adopted by the Group and the Company is not responsible for such third-party statements and projections.

 

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Florida, US, 30th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Most students don’t spend the start of summer walking across northern Spain. Gabriel Malkin did. In June 2025, the Florida high school graduate completed a 120-mile stretch of the Camino de Santiago, one of the world’s oldest pilgrimage routes. It wasn’t a last-minute idea. It was a goal he had planned for, trained for, and quietly worked toward for months.

This wasn’t about adventure or social media. For Gabriel, it was about setting a physical goal and showing up for it every day.

“I didn’t want to wing it,” he said. “It was important to take it seriously.”

Gabriel’s prep started long before his flight to Europe. He built up mileage slowly, starting with short daily walks in South Florida. As the months went on, he added distance, tested gear, and paid attention to recovery. Blisters, sore muscles, and weather were all part of the process. So was building patience.

“The Camino isn’t just hard because it’s long,” Gabriel said. “It’s hard because you have to get up and do it again every day. Even when you’re tired. Even when nothing hurts and you feel fine—you still have to walk.”

The daily rhythm became its own challenge. Mornings often started before sunrise, with quiet stretches of trail through farmland, hills, and towns. Gabriel carried a small pack with essentials. Water, snacks, extra socks. No Wi-Fi. No schedule beyond the day’s distance. Just a clear goal and a few hours of steady effort.

That focus and consistency mirrors how Gabriel approaches most things. Whether he’s in class, on the tennis court, or working on saxophone tone, he tends to favor structure and repetition over shortcuts. It’s not about perfection. It’s about showing up, improving slowly, and staying with it.

“I’ve never been the fastest or the strongest at anything,” he said. “But I like knowing I’m getting better, even if it’s slow.”

Gabriel grew up in South Florida and attended Virginia Shuman Young Elementary, Pine Crest in Fort Lauderdale, and NSU University School in Davie. He played tennis, baseball, and football through different stages of school. He also spent time hiking local trails and practicing saxophone, two interests he says helped him train for the Camino more than people might expect.

“Hiking helped with endurance, obviously,” he said. “But playing music teaches you a lot about repetition and listening to your body. You learn when to push and when to pause.”

For Gabriel, the Camino wasn’t a performance or a competition. It was a quiet personal test. He kept notes during the walk, not for a blog, but to track how each day felt. When he crossed the finish line in Santiago, there was no big moment. Just a quiet sense of completion.

Now back home, Gabriel hasn’t stopped walking. He’s back to local trails, early mornings, and training logs. He’s also thinking about what comes next—college, travel, more endurance goals—but isn’t rushing anything.

“There’s no rush,” he said. “The Camino reminded me that showing up every day matters more than trying to get somewhere fast.”

Gabriel Malkin Florida continues to build habits rooted in preparation, consistency, and follow-through. Whether through athletics, academics, or music, his focus remains steady: stay curious, stay active, and finish what you start.

  • Jon DiPietra, a New York–based real estate valuation executive, explains why common beliefs about space and value often miss the mark.

New York, US, 30th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, New York City is full of opinions about real estate. Many of them are repeated so often they start to feel true. But according to Jon DiPietra, decades of hands-on valuation work tell a different story.

“You learn things you cannot see in a report,” DiPietra says. “That’s where most of these myths fall apart.”

Below are five common myths that mislead everyday people across dense urban markets, why they persist, and what actually matters instead.

Myth 1: Bigger Space Always Means Better Value

Why people believe it:
Square footage is easy to compare. Listings highlight size first, so people assume more space equals more value.

The reality:
In dense cities, efficiency matters more than size. Studies show poorly used space can reduce productivity by up to 30 percent, even when square footage increases.

As DiPietra puts it, “The goal is not to produce the highest number. The goal is to produce something that makes sense in the real world.”

Try this today:
Identify one underused area in your home or office and repurpose it for a single clear function.

Myth 2: National Data Tells You Everything You Need to Know

Why people believe it:
Online tools and national reports feel authoritative and precise.

The reality:
Real estate is hyper-local. In New York, conditions can change block by block. National averages often lag reality by months.

“Real estate is ultimately driven by people, not formulas,” DiPietra says.

Try this today:
Walk your block at different times of day. Notice noise, foot traffic, and how spaces are actually used.

Myth 3: If a Space Worked Before, It Should Still Work Now

Why people believe it:
People resist change and assume layouts age well.

The reality:
How we live and work has shifted fast. Surveys show nearly 60 percent of people say their space no longer supports how they work today.

“Clear thinking matters more than being busy,” DiPietra notes.

Try this today:
Ask one simple question: What do I actually do here every day? Adjust one thing to support that reality.

Myth 4: More Information Leads to Better Decisions

Why people believe it:
Data feels safe. More feels smarter.

The reality:
Too much information can slow decisions and increase stress. Research links information overload to poorer judgment.

DiPietra says, “More data does not always lead to better decisions.”

Try this today:
Limit yourself to three criteria when evaluating a space or decision. Ignore the rest.

Myth 5: You Need a Major Renovation to Fix a Space

Why people believe it:
Media and social platforms spotlight dramatic transformations.

The reality:
Small changes often have outsized impact. Lighting, noise reduction, and decluttering consistently rank among the highest-return improvements.

“Sometimes the simplest changes create the most lasting value,” DiPietra says.

Try this today:
Improve lighting where you spend the most time. It is one of the fastest ways to change how a space feels.

If You Only Remember One Thing

Spaces influence behavior more than most people realize. When a space creates friction, it is often a design problem, not a personal one.

Understanding how space actually functions is more valuable than following assumptions or averages.

Call to Action
Share this myth list with someone who lives or works in a dense city. Pick one practical tip above and try it today. Small changes, applied intentionally, add up.

About Jon DiPietra
Jon DiPietra is a New York–based commercial real estate valuation executive and cofounder of H&T Appraisal, the valuation group of Horvath & Tremblay. With more than 20 years of experience, he has worked across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and special-use properties, focusing on how real people actually use space.

San Diego, California, 30th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Roger Haenke has spent his career at the intersection of healthcare and faith. As a registered nurse and ordained priest, his work has placed him in moments where people are vulnerable, uncertain, and often searching for support. Whether in hospitals, churches, clinics, or classrooms, Roger Haenke has built a reputation for being present, steady, and quietly dependable.

Roger Haenke began his career in parish ministry after completing his theological education and ordination. He served churches across North Dakota, offering pastoral care, teaching, and leadership. Much of his early work focused on being there for others during personal transitions—illness, loss, change, and growth. These experiences helped shape how Roger Haenke would later approach leadership in every other part of his life.

After leaving active ministry, Roger Haenke returned to school and earned a nursing degree. He started at the bedside and quickly moved into leadership roles. His healthcare career took him through specialty clinics, hospital departments, and community-based health systems. He managed staff, trained nurses, developed new services, and helped improve patient care across several states. At every step, Roger Haenke kept his focus on people and the systems that support them.

The connection between healthcare and ministry was always clear to Roger Haenke. He saw how much both fields depend on trust, communication, and the ability to remain calm when things are hard. He brought this understanding into every room he entered—whether leading a care team, sitting with a patient, or offering support to staff under pressure.

Later, Roger Haenke joined the faculty at San Diego State University. He taught nursing leadership, financial management, and professional development. His students learned not only the structure of healthcare systems, but also how to show up for others with clarity and respect. Roger Haenke’s teaching reflected what he had lived: strong systems matter, but presence and consistency matter just as much.

In his later ministry roles, Roger Haenke continued to offer steady leadership to congregations in the San Diego area. He worked with teams, guided transitions, and focused on inclusion, listening, and shared responsibility. His approach was thoughtful, balanced, and always grounded in care for others.

Now, Roger Haenke is entering a new chapter. He is no longer working in formal institutional roles, but he continues to serve the San Diego community in smaller, more flexible ways. Whether volunteering, mentoring, or simply showing up when needed, Roger Haenke remains committed to steady, meaningful work rooted in the same values he has carried all along.

For Roger Haenke, leadership has never been about attention or titles. It has always been about being present when it counts.

  • Tabber Benedict of New York urges founders, investors, and business owners to adopt clearer communication practices to reduce risk and improve decision-making.

New York, US, 30th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Tabber B. Benedict, Founder and Managing Partner of Benedict Advisors PLLC, today announced a public push to raise awareness around a growing but often overlooked issue in the lower middle market: the lack of clear, accessible contract communication for entrepreneurs and business operators. Benedict is calling on companies to adopt plain-language summaries alongside traditional agreements to help leaders make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions.

“I’ve worked on major transactions for more than 25 years, and the number one problem I still see is that people don’t struggle with the clauses — they struggle with the implications,” Benedict said. “We can fix that by making legal and financial information clearer from the start.”

Research shows that 65% of small and mid-sized business owners do not fully understand at least one major contract they’ve signed, according to a 2023 SMB Market Report. Meanwhile, poor comprehension of long-term obligations accounts for an estimated $1.2 billion in preventable losses each year among lower middle-market companies. Benedict believes the solution isn’t more complexity — it’s clarity.

Why This Matters

Benedict’s call for action stems from decades of negotiating complex deals and guiding companies through high-stakes decisions. He noted that entrepreneurs frequently face institutional-level obligations without institutional-level support.

“Many founders can’t justify a full-time general counsel, yet they’re asked to sign documents with million-dollar consequences,” Benedict explained. “Clear communication shouldn’t be a luxury service. It should be a basic standard.”

He argues that the rise of fractional executive support shows a pressing need for better, more digestible information flow across legal, financial, and operational teams.

“We live in a market where speed matters, but speed without understanding is dangerous,” he said. “Plain-language summaries bridge that gap. They give people true decision-making power.”

What People Can Do Today

Benedict emphasized that individuals and business owners can take action immediately — without hiring a law firm or investing in new software.

He recommends three simple steps:

  1. Ask for a plain-language explanation of every major obligation before signing.
    “If you don’t know what a clause means in real life, ask until you do. That’s not aggressive — it’s responsible,” he said.

  2. Use handwritten notes to clarify key points.
    “Writing slows your thinking just enough to make it sharper,” Benedict noted. “I’ve done this for decades. I still do it today.”

  3. Pause when needed.
    “The best deal is sometimes the one you walk away from,” he added. “Clarity gives you the confidence to make that choice when necessary.”

A Call for Cultural Change

Benedict is encouraging leaders — especially in the lower middle market — to adopt a new cultural mindset: clarity before complexity.

“When people understand what they’re agreeing to, negotiations become more honest, businesses become sturdier, and relationships last longer,” he said. “This is not about simplifying the work. It’s about strengthening the outcome.”

He also believes that increased transparency can reduce conflict and litigation, improve investor-founder alignment, and help companies grow with fewer preventable setbacks.

“Information is power, but only if you can understand it,” he said. “This is one of the simplest changes we can make, and the impact is enormous.”

Call to Action

Benedict urges founders, operators, investors, and advisors to begin implementing plain-language practices immediately — not through large structural overhauls, but through small daily decisions.

“You don’t need a new system or a new department,” Benedict said. “Just start asking for clarity, writing things down, and taking the time to fully understand your commitments. Those small steps change everything.”

About Tabber B. Benedict

Tabber B. Benedict is the Founder and Managing Partner of Benedict Advisors PLLC, a New York-based law firm providing BigLaw-trained, partner-level legal support to lower middle-market businesses. A graduate of Columbia Law School, Benedict spent over 25 years working with major institutions including White & Case LLP, Schulte Roth & Zabel, the White House, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and ACE Limited (now Chubb). He and his partners have closed more than $100 billion in transactions. Benedict Advocates for clearer communication, stronger leadership practices, and accessible legal understanding for growing businesses.

Dubai, UAE, 30th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Synapse Power today announced the official mainnet launch of XNAP, the utility token powering the Synapse ecosystem. XNAP is now available for trading on PancakeSwap with a USDT trading pair, marking a major milestone in Synapse Power’s infrastructure roadmap.

XNAP launches on BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) with an initial listing price of 0.00437 USDT. The token is designed to support real AI infrastructure, compute participation, and long-term ecosystem growth, aligning token utility directly with verifiable infrastructure activity rather than speculative issuance.

“XNAP is built to reflect real usage, real contribution, and real infrastructure,” said the Synapse Power team. “This launch represents the transition from preparation to execution, opening participation in an ecosystem backed by active compute operations.”

XNAP operates under a fixed total supply of 1,000,000,000 tokens, with no inflationary minting. Distribution is governed by predefined allocation pools supporting community rewards, infrastructure development, liquidity, governance, and long-term sustainability.

The PancakeSwap launch provides global accessibility, fast settlement, and deep integration with the BNB Smart Chain ecosystem. Future expansion, including additional utility layers and cross-chain capabilities, will follow according to the Synapse roadmap.

Launch Details

  • Token: XNAP

  • Network: BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20)

  • DEX: PancakeSwap

  • Trading Pair: XNAP / USDT

  • Initial Price: 0.00437 USDT

For more information about Synapse Power, XNAP, and the ecosystem roadmap,

visit: https://xnap.synapsepower.io/

  • Empowering creators with data-driven exposure, licensing, and global audience tools.

  • At Artramedia, we believe that powerful stories don’t need a studio — they need connection. Our enhanced tools ensure every filmmaker, musician, or storyteller can reach the world on their own terms. Global culture grows when every voice has equal opportunity to be heard.

Quincy, Massachussets, 30th January 2026, ZEX PR WIREArtramedia, the leading creator-economy platform connecting independent storytellers, filmmakers, and musicians to global audiences, has announced a major expansion of its platform capabilities designed to help creators build sustainable careers, reach international communities, and influence global culture. With enhanced licensing, analytics, and distribution tools, Artramedia is strengthening its mission to democratize media and give voice to creators worldwide.

As traditional media gatekeepers continue to shrink, Artramedia is stepping in as an alternative ecosystem — one where creators don’t need institutional backing to be seen, heard, or monetized. The company’s platform now offers built-in streaming for original content, flexible licensing models, and powerful analytics so creators can understand their audience deeply and shape content accordingly.

The spokesperson from Artramedia stated, “This expansion is more than a feature upgrade; it is a commitment to the global creative community. At Artramedia, we are building an ecosystem where creators from any background can reach audiences who genuinely value their work. By combining smarter analytics, intuitive licensing pathways, and strengthened distribution frameworks, we are giving storytellers, filmmakers, and musicians the tools to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Our vision is to help creators shape culture on their own terms, with technology designed to elevate human expression.”

Notably, recent enhancements include:

  • Advanced Analytics Dashboard: Helps creators track demographic data, watch times, engagement metrics, and identify trends so they can optimize what they produce next.

  • Global Distribution and Licensing Tools: Enables creators to license content to educational institutions, curators, and international media partners, opening revenue and visibility streams beyond standard ad-based models.

  • Support for Niche & Independent Voices:By prioritizing authenticity over algorithm-driven mass appeal, Artramedia positions itself as a home for experimental films, culturally rich storytelling, and niche music, championing creators who might not fit mainstream molds.

With these innovations, Artramedia is reshaping how global audiences discover independent content and how creators sustain their craft responsibly and meaningfully.

Artramedia’s expanded infrastructure also integrates upgraded recommendation pathways and enhanced metadata tagging, allowing creators to surface their work to highly relevant audiences across borders. This strengthens the platform’s position as a global media marketplace, designed to accelerate cross-cultural exchange through storytelling, music, and digital expression. The company’s engineers have additionally introduced workflow optimizations that streamline uploading, cataloging, and licensing, ensuring that creators spend less time managing distribution and more time perfecting their craft.

About Artramedia

Artramedia is a creator-economy platform that connects digital storytellers, filmmakers, and musicians with global audiences. It offers streaming, subscription-based hosting, content licensing, and robust analytics for independent creators to distribute their work worldwide. Artramedia empowers creators to build communities, monetize original content, and shape cultural conversations, all without reliance on traditional media gatekeepers.

For press inquiries and partnership opportunities, contact them through the information below.

Contact

Website: https://artramedia.com/

Press Inquiries: support@artramedia.com

License Inquiries: support@artramedia.com

Nashville, TN, 30th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, After one of the most devastating winter events in decades blanketed Middle Tennessee with ice, sleet, and freezing rain, local Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers have mobilized alongside community partners to serve those most affected by the storm. The catastrophic weather led to massive power outages, downed power lines, and unprecedented strain on infrastructure throughout the city.

The ice storm, described by officials as the “most significant since 1994,” caused widespread destruction across Nashville and the surrounding area. At its peak, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reported over 315,000 outages statewide, with nearly 230,000 Nashville Electric Service (NES) customers without power due to icy tree limbs and fallen lines. 5 days later, approximately 90,000 customers remain without electricity, and crews are continuing to restore service under challenging conditions.

In response to these widespread outages and the extreme cold that followed, the American Red Cross has worked with local officials to open and staff emergency shelters and warming centers throughout the region. These shelters have provided vital refuge for residents without heat or power and have been stocked with blankets, meals, and essential supplies to help families stay safe during frigid overnight temperatures.

When city and relief organizations called for additional support, Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers and the Church’s Disaster Response Team answered the call with compassion and dedication. These trained volunteers have been assisting by:

• Welcoming residents with a listening ear and a warm presence
• Helping distribute food, blankets, and hygiene supplies
• Supporting operational needs at shelters to ensure guests feel safe and cared for

“We are honored to stand with our neighbors in their time of need,” said a Volunteer Minister coordinator. “When crisis strikes, our mission is to bring practical help and heartfelt hope to every person we can.”

Working in coordination with the Red Cross, city officials, and local emergency teams, the Volunteer Ministers have helped extend the reach of relief efforts and uplift spirits at a challenging moment for many Nashvillians.

About the Volunteer Ministers
The Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers is a nonprofit disaster response and community service organization dedicated to helping people prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made crises. Volunteer Ministers bring practical assistance and human compassion to communities affected by emergencies.

West Hempstead, New York, 30th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Healthcare executive and consultant Wendy Gregg, MSW, MBA, continues to strengthen community-based care options for at-risk seniors across New York through leadership, program development, and Medicaid integration. With more than 25 years of experience across healthcare administration, assisted living operations, and social services, Gregg has dedicated her career to expanding access to safe, supportive care that allows seniors to remain in their communities with dignity.

Her work addresses a growing challenge across the state. As New York’s senior population increases, many older adults face limited housing options, rising care costs, and barriers to mental health support. Gregg’s leadership focuses on building sustainable care models that reduce unnecessary institutionalization while meeting regulatory and clinical standards.

A Career Grounded in Community-Based Care

Gregg earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Stony Brook University, where she developed a strong foundation in advocacy, assessment, and care coordination. Early in her career, she worked in hospitals, nursing homes, and adult care settings, supporting patients and families navigating discharge planning, chronic illness, and behavioral health needs.

These experiences shaped her understanding of how easily seniors can fall through gaps in the healthcare system. Gregg saw the consequences of limited access to affordable housing, fragmented services, and delayed interventions. Rather than accept these challenges as unavoidable, she pursued leadership roles that allowed her to improve systems from within.

She later earned her MBA in Healthcare Management from Dowling College to strengthen her ability to lead organizations through regulatory and operational complexity.

Executive Leadership Supporting Seniors Where They Live

Gregg currently serves as an executive leader within a licensed assisted living organization serving seniors and adults with complex needs. In this role, she oversees daily operations, staffing, compliance, budgeting, and resident services. She leads multidisciplinary teams with a focus on safety, accountability, and quality of life.

Her leadership emphasizes stability and preparedness. Gregg supports quality improvement initiatives, survey readiness, and policy development to ensure consistent care delivery. She understands that strong operational systems create the conditions needed for residents to remain safely housed within their communities.

By aligning clinical oversight with administrative leadership, she helps organizations deliver care that supports both independence and long-term wellbeing.

Expanding Community-Based Options Through Medicaid Integration

A key component of Gregg’s impact involves integrating Medicaid-funded assisted living programs into private care settings. Many at-risk seniors rely on public benefits but face limited access to supportive housing. Gregg has worked extensively to help organizations implement Medicaid-funded assisted living programs that expand access while maintaining compliance and care quality.

She guides providers through eligibility requirements, regulatory standards, policy interpretation, and operational restructuring. These efforts allow seniors with medical, cognitive, and behavioral health needs to remain in community-based environments rather than entering nursing facilities prematurely.

By expanding Medicaid-supported care, Gregg helps reduce hospital readmissions and supports continuity of care. Her work ensures that financial limitations do not prevent seniors from receiving appropriate support.

Program Development That Keeps Seniors Connected

In addition to her executive role, Gregg has served as a program development specialist within the adult care and assisted living sector. She has helped expand non-institutional programs designed to support seniors living independently with structured services.

These programs emphasize coordination rather than confinement. Gregg believes that community-based care strengthens outcomes by keeping seniors connected to familiar environments, social networks, and local resources. Her work helps organizations design programs that balance safety with autonomy.

Through thoughtful program development, Gregg supports solutions that respect independence while addressing risk.

Integrating Mental Health Support Into Senior Care

Mental health access remains central to Gregg’s approach to community-based care. Drawing on her background in social work, she advocates for stronger mental health integration within assisted living and senior support programs.

She supports initiatives that improve screening, referral processes, and care coordination for seniors experiencing depression, anxiety, memory loss, and other behavioral health challenges. Gregg promotes interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure mental health needs receive appropriate attention alongside physical care.

Her leadership encourages respectful, individualized support that reduces stigma and improves quality of life for residents facing emotional and psychological challenges.

Consulting That Strengthens Community Care Models

Gregg operates an independent consulting practice that supports assisted living providers and healthcare organizations across New York. Her consulting work focuses on Medicaid eligibility, regulatory compliance, policy implementation, and senior living placement.

Organizations seek her expertise during program launches, audits, operational transitions, and compliance challenges. Gregg provides clear, practical guidance grounded in real-world experience. She helps providers strengthen systems that support community-based care while meeting regulatory expectations.

Her consulting approach emphasizes sustainability, ensuring that programs remain viable over time.

Mentorship and Leadership Development

Gregg also dedicates time to mentoring emerging healthcare administrators. She supports professionals entering senior living and healthcare management by sharing guidance on compliance oversight, leadership decision-making, and ethical responsibility.

Her mentorship helps prepare leaders to manage complex systems while keeping resident wellbeing at the center of care. By investing in leadership development, Gregg helps ensure that community-based care models continue to grow across New York.

Policy Engagement and Industry Leadership

Beyond organizational leadership, Gregg remains active in policy and industry engagement. She is a member of the Empire State Assisted Living Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives.

She also serves on the Empire State Association Assisted Living Assisted Living Program Medicaid Committee in Albany, New York, where she contributes operational insight to discussions surrounding Medicaid-funded assisted living programs. Her participation helps bridge the gap between policy development and practical implementation.

Through this work, Gregg supports collaboration among providers, regulators, and policymakers working to strengthen community-based care statewide.

A Vision for Community-Centered Senior Care

As New York continues to face rising demand for senior services, Gregg remains focused on solutions that keep seniors safely supported within their communities. Her work emphasizes access, dignity, and sustainability across care models serving at-risk populations.

She continues to expand Medicaid-supported assisted living, strengthen mental health integration, and support leaders shaping the future of senior care. For Gregg, community-based care represents both a practical and ethical commitment to aging with dignity.

About Wendy Gregg, MSW, MBA

Wendy Gregg is a healthcare executive, consultant, and program development specialist with more than 25 years of experience across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, adult care homes, and assisted living communities. She specializes in community-based senior care, Medicaid-funded assisted living integration, healthcare compliance, and mental health inclusion. Gregg holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Stony Brook University and an MBA in Healthcare Management from Dowling College. She resides in West Hempstead, New York.

For more information, please feel free to visit https://wendygregg.com/ 

Melbourne, Victoria, 29th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, RV Advisory Group Pty Ltd, an Australian accounting and bookkeeping firm, today announced the nationwide expansion of its bookkeeping and compliance services, enabling small and medium-sized businesses across Australia to access its technology-driven financial support and advisory expertise.

The expansion follows strong growth in client demand as Australian businesses increasingly seek faster, more accurate, and compliant bookkeeping solutions supported by automation and real-time financial visibility. With a growing client base and consistent referrals, RV Advisory has strengthened its team, systems, and digital infrastructure to support businesses across all states and territories.

As part of this rollout, RV Advisory will provide a comprehensive range of services to SMEs, including:

  • Bookkeeping and automated bank reconciliations

  • BAS and GST preparation and lodgement

  • Payroll processing and STP compliance

  • Superannuation and PAYG compliance

  • Cloud accounting setup and optimisation (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks)

  • Management reporting, dashboards, and business advisory services

RV Advisory differentiates itself through its technology-first operating model, combining cloud accounting platforms, workflow automation, data validation tools, and AI-assisted reconciliation and reporting processes to deliver accurate, timely, and transparent financial outcomes. This approach reduces manual errors, improves turnaround times, and gives business owners real-time insight into their financial performance.

The firm’s operating model is further supported by an extended global delivery team through its affiliated shared services arm, RV Shared Global Services Pvt Ltd. This enables RV Advisory to maintain strict Australian oversight while offering scalable capacity, consistent service quality, and faster delivery nationwide.

Commenting on the expansion, Reetika Gupta (Director of RV Advisory Group Pty Ltd), said:

“Today’s business owners expect more than compliance — they expect speed, accuracy, and meaningful financial insights. By combining qualified professionals with automation and AI-enabled processes, we are redefining how bookkeeping and advisory services are delivered in Australia. Our nationwide expansion reflects our commitment to helping SMEs operate smarter, stay compliant, and make confident, data-driven decisions.”

With this expansion, RV Advisory strengthens its position as a modern bookkeeping and accounting partner for Australian SMEs seeking clarity, efficiency, and future-ready financial operations.

For more information, visit www.rvag.com.au or contact admin@rvag.com.au