Schmidt Group Updates | May 2025

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This is called, “all-cause mortality”. The literature shows a reduction in, “all-cause mortality” and an improved survival rate in cancer patients who exercise. Unfortunately, this hard core scientific data has not been well disseminated within our health care system.

The World Health Organization says that the incidence of cancer will increase 30-40% in the next 10 years. The reason? 

1. Population is getting older
2. More sedentary lifestyle
3. Obesity
4. Consumption of highly processed foods

Recommendation:

Get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. This can be brisk walking.

What is next?

More research is being done on the cellular level to show the impact exercise can have on how our body can naturally fight cancer and other diseases.

For more information, click here to view the website or email Dr. Jay Harness.

Click here to view the short film documentary, "Moving Through Cancer".

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Seeking: National Accounts Role

• Recognized with multiple President’s Club, Regional Sales Champion, and Leadership Awards for top-tier performance and team success.
• Success in sales leadership, strategic accounts, and national market development across nephrology, specialty pharma, and healthcare services.
• Extensive expertise in launching new products and navigating complex commercial strategies, including formulary access, buy & bill, remote monitoring, and value-based care.

If you wish to speak to this candidate, call Neal at 985-789-0490 or use the link below to schedule a meeting!

The true origin of Jambalaya is unknown; however, it is thought that the dish came to be when Spanish settlers attempted to make paella and substituted tomatoes for saffron. While that may be somewhat true, it is more likely that the dish we know today as Jambalaya came to be as a result of the variety of cultures that settled in Louisiana. African, Spanish, and French settlers mixed at the port of New Orleans and there was a need for inexpensive, filling meals using local ingredients. The earliest recipes for Jambalaya were found in two New Orleans cookbooks published in 1885.

There are (arguably) two accepted versions of Jambalaya; Creole, which contains tomatoes and Cajun, which does not. Today, the Cajun version of jambalaya is the more popular choice among locals and many scoff at the idea of adding tomatoes.

Recipe:

Yield: 6 Servings 

• 1 pound pork, cubed
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
• ½ cup celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon dark roux
• ½ cup water
• 2 cups rice
• 3½ cup beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
• ¼ cup green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley, minced

Instructions:

1. Season pork with Cajun seasoning.
2. In a large sauce pot heat oil, stir in seasoned pork and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add smoked sausage and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
3. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in roux and water, cover pot and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute; add beef broth, bay leaves and hot sauce. Bring to boil, cover pot and turn stove on low. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
5. Stir in green onions and parsley and serve.

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