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Christine Pedersen
Diversified Communications
cpedersen@divcom.com
207-842-5488

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Integrative Healthcare Symposium Announced Cancelation of 2021 edition
Ongoing pandemic keeps hotel temporarily closed

Portland, ME (August 5, 2021) — Diversified Communications, producer of the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, announced the cancelation of the 2021 conference, which was scheduled to take place on September 18-20, 2021. The decision was made after the organizers recently learned that, due to the ongoing pandemic, the New York Hilton Midtown temporarily suspended operations and could not guarantee it would be open in time to host the 2021 Symposium.

“We were looking forward to hosting an in-person event for our integrative healthcare community and worked diligently over the past several months seeking ways to make the September 2021 edition happen safely,” said Liz Plizga, Group Vice President, Diversified Communications. “We are now focused completely on preparing for 2022 and we can’t wait to bring our integrative healthcare community back together next year in New York.”

The 2022 edition of the Integrative Healthcare Symposium will proceed as scheduled from February 17-19, 2022, at the New York Hilton Midtown, NY and feature Andrew Weil, MD, as Keynote Speaker. The Conference will follow the same date pattern as in previous years, with a pre-conference on Wednesday, February 16 and a conference program and exhibit hall opening on Thursday, February 17 and ending Saturday, February 19, 2022.

For more information on the Integrative Healthcare Symposium and the 2022 conference, visit: https://www.ihsymposium.com/

About Integrative Healthcare Symposium: The Integrative Healthcare Symposium brings together multi-disciplinary practitioners and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes and defining the future of integrative healthcare. Attendees return to the annual conference each year to attend continuing education sessions, symposia, roundtable discussions, and networking events. During the three-day live event, practitioners connect with peers, synthesize findings, and ultimately take new insights and approaches back to their practices. The conference and its official media, Integrative Practitioner, represent collaboration between many generous and esteemed organizations and individuals who support the integrative healthcare model. Integrative Healthcare Symposium is produced by Diversified Communications. For more information, visit ihsymposium.com.

About Diversified Communications: Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 15 industries including: renewable energy, healthcare, natural and organic, food and beverage, and technology. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.

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New Dates Announced for 2021 Edition of Integrative Healthcare Symposium

Portland, ME (March 11, 2021) — New dates for the 2021 edition of the in-person conference, Integrative Healthcare Symposium, produced by Diversified Communications, have been released.  The event, which was recently postponed from May 2-4, 2021 due to the continued magnitude of the public health and safety issues caused by COVID-19, will be held on September 18-20, 2021 at the New York Hilton Midtown, NY.  The Pre-Conference day is scheduled for Friday, September 17.

“We are pleased to have been able to find new dates in 2021 that will allow our integrative healthcare community to gather once again for three days of educational programing, networking and business meetings,” said Liz Plizga, Group Vice President, Diversified Communications.

The September edition will follow a new date pattern, with the exhibit hall and conference program opening on Saturday, September 18 and ending Monday, September 20.

“As we plan for the September 18-20, 2021 symposium, we will continue to closely monitor the situation around COVID-19 and work with the venue and the appropriate authorities to ensure the health and safety of our customers, attendees, speakers, vendors, employees and local community,” added Plizga.

The 2022 edition of Integrative Healthcare Symposium will take place February 17-19 in New York.

For more information on the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, visit: https://www.ihsymposium.com/

About Integrative Healthcare Symposium: The Integrative Healthcare Symposium brings together multi-disciplinary practitioners and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes and defining the future of integrative healthcare. Attendees return to the annual conference each year to attend CME sessions, symposia, roundtable discussions, and networking events. During the three-day live event, practitioners connect with peers, synthesize findings, and ultimately take new insights and approaches back to their practices. The conference and its official media, Integrative Practitioner, represent collaboration between many generous and esteemed organizations and individuals who support the integrative healthcare model. Integrative Healthcare Symposium is produced by Diversified Communications. For more information, visit ihsymposium.com.

About Diversified Communications:  Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 15 industries including: renewable energy, healthcare, natural and organic, food and beverage, and technology. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.

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Media Contact:

Christine Pedersen
Diversified Communications
cpedersen@divcom.com
207-842-5488

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 Integrative Healthcare Symposium: 2021 Edition Postponed

Portland, ME (January 14, 2021) — Today, Diversified Communications, organizer of the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, has determined it is necessary to postpone the May 2-4, 2021 edition of the conference. This postponement is an unavoidable consequence of the continued magnitude of the public health and safety issues caused by COVID-19.

“We have been closely monitoring the global and national trends of the COVID-19 pandemic while carefully considering the concerns raised by our customers and attendees,” said Liz Plizga, Group Vice President, Diversified Communications.  “Unfortunately, it has become evident that May 2021 would be too early to convene our community in New York in a safe way.”

Diversified Communications is committed to delivering an in-person event in 2021 and is working with the venue on securing new dates later in the year.  “We are targeting the fall time frame and the new dates will be communicated as soon as they are confirmed,” added Plizga.

For more information on the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, please visit: https://www.ihsymposium.com/

About Integrative Healthcare Symposium: The Integrative Healthcare Symposium brings together multi-disciplinary practitioners and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes and defining the future of integrative healthcare. Attendees return to the annual conference each year to attend CME sessions, symposia, roundtable discussions, and networking events. During the three-day live event, practitioners connect with peers, synthesize findings, and ultimately take new insights and approaches back to their practices. The conference and its official media, Integrative Practitioner, represent collaboration between many generous and esteemed organizations and individuals who support the integrative healthcare model. Integrative Healthcare Symposium is produced by Diversified Communications. For more information, visit ihsymposium.com.

About Diversified Communications:  Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 15 industries including: renewable energy, healthcare, natural and organic, food and beverage, and technology. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.

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Media Contact:

Christine Pedersen

Diversified Communications

cpedersen@divcom.com

207-842-5488

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Integrative Healthcare Symposium Announced New Dates for 2021

Conference rescheduled for May 2-4, 2021

Portland, ME (September 2, 2020) — Today, Diversified Communications, organizer of the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, has determined that the continued and long-term magnitude of the public health and safety issues caused by COVID-19 requires the postponement of the event until May 2-4, 2021 at the New York Hilton Midtown, NY.

In the last five months, the healthcare industry and community have been experiencing some of the most tumultuous, emotionally, and economically challenging times.

The new dates were carefully chosen in consideration of the situation with COVID-19, the venue availability, as well as feedback from customers and practitioners. The May 2021 edition of the Symposium will follow a new date pattern, with the exhibit hall and conference program opening on Sunday, May 2^nd and ending Tuesday May 4^th. The Pre-Conference day is scheduled for Saturday, May 1^st.

“We are dedicated to providing the community with a reliable and beneficial in-person conference, where healthcare professionals will re-engage with peers and find inspiration for the future of integrative healthcare,” said Liz Plizga, Group Vice President, Diversified Communications.

“The health and safety of our customers, community and employees is a top priority,” added Plizga. The Integrative Healthcare Symposium team is committed to adhering to state, city, and venue guidelines and will consider additional precautions as needed, and as conditions change. Updates on health and safety information will be added on the event’s website as they become available.  “We thank everyone in the industry, our vendors and partners for their continued support while we navigate this unprecedented time.”

For more information on the Integrative Healthcare Symposium and the May 2021 conference, please visit: https://www.ihsymposium.com/

About Integrative Healthcare Symposium: The Integrative Healthcare Symposium brings together multi-disciplinary practitioners and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes and defining the future of integrative healthcare. Attendees return to the annual conference each year to attend CME sessions, symposia, roundtable discussions, and networking events. During the three-day live event, practitioners connect with peers, synthesize findings, and ultimately take new insights and approaches back to their practices. The conference and its official media, Integrative Practitioner, represent collaboration between many generous and esteemed organizations and individuals who support the integrative healthcare model. Integrative Healthcare Symposium is produced by Diversified Communications. For more information, visit ihsymposium.com.

About Diversified Communications:  Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 15 industries including: renewable energy, healthcare, natural and organic, food and beverage, and technology. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.

Media Contact:

Christine Pedersen
Diversified Communications
cpedersen@divcom.com
207-842-5488

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