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CIRS Mold Toxicity Treatment in Frederick, MD

Experiencing mold toxicity is a terrifying thought for most people. Although it may seem like an interesting concept for a medical drama, nobody wants to experience the effects of mold exposure firsthand.

Mold is a fungus that thrives in wet environments, such as under tiles, wood floors, and ceilings, pipes, and roofs. While several types of mold exist, some are more hazardous than others, and some individuals may be allergic or sensitive to mycotoxins, the toxins that mold naturally produces. Exposure to excessive amounts of mold, or the types of mold that trigger health problems, can lead to mold toxicity and even CIRS - Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. This acute and chronic systemic inflammatory response syndrome is typically acquired after exposure to mold or other producers of biotoxins, usually from damaged water buildings.

If you believe that you're suffering from mold toxicity or mold illness, it can seem like the world is folding in on you. No matter what you do, your symptoms persist, lowering your quality of life and eliminating your peace of mind. Fortunately, there is reason to be hopeful: Proactive Wellness Centers now offers a research-backed, highly effective mold illness poisoning treatment in Frederick, MD for men and women just like yourself and your children as well if they have been impacted.

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Understanding

CIRS and Mold Toxicity

CIRS and mold illness are on the rise, and accurate diagnosis of the issue plays a major role in this trend. Thanks to Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, there is a huge body of evidence that covers diagnosing and treating patients with CIRS. Dr. Lawson is one of less than 30 practitioners in the United States that are fully certified by Dr. Shoemaker for diagnosing and treating CIRS. The body of evidence by Shoemaker and many associates is the largest body of scientific evidence that is published in major medical journals. Around 80% of CIRS/Mold cases are caused by indoor air contaminated with mold toxins and other triggers. However, it's important to note that CIRS can also be caused by biotoxin producers such as cyanobacteria and a marine dinoflagellate that produces the Ciguatera toxin found in certain types of fish.

When mold or biotoxins are not processed effectively, a series of biochemical changes known as the Biotoxin Pathway occur. Genetic studies have revealed that approximately 24% of individuals have a genetic makeup that makes them susceptible to developing an illness related to mold or biotoxins. The remaining 76% of the population can typically eliminate these toxins from their system and avoid the development of the Biotoxin Pathway that can lead to various diseases.

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CIRS and Mold Poisoning Misdiagnosis

CIRS and mold exposure symptoms overlap with many other chronic illnesses, which makes diagnosis challenging and can even lead to missed diagnosis of CIRS. Based on research from Proactive Wellness Centers, CIRS is frequently misdiagnosed. Some of the most common misdiagnoses include:

  • Lupus
  • Chronic Pain Syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • PTSD
  • More

Lyme disease, in particular, is often misdiagnosed. We have treated a number of patients whose symptoms were in line with Lyme disease. Fortunately, we were able to confirm the presence of CIRS and mold and were able to successfully help those patients using CIRS treatment in Frederick, MD.

Note that many of these patients have CIRS and Lyme disease and in that case, it is necessary to treat both in order for full recovery. Treating one or the other will invariably leave the patient with debilitating symptoms and even more frustration with their medical team. At Proactive Wellness Centers, we are skilled In diagnosing and treating both.

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CIRS and Mold Poisoning Symptoms

If you're reading this page, chances are you're concerned that you might have CIRS or some form of mold poisoning. You may be wondering what you have - is it CIRS, or is it something else like Lyme disease? We can't provide the answer to that question without consultation and testing at our wellness center in Virginia. However, there are common symptoms of CIRS and mold toxicity you should know.

Some of the most common symptoms of CIRS include:

  • Fatigue
  • Decreased Word Finding
  • Headaches
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Morning Stiffness
  • Tremors
  • Excessive Thirst
  • Tingling
  • Night Sweats
  • Frequent Urination
  • Confusion
  • Mood Swings

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Tools for Diagnosing Mold Sickness and CIRS

Identifying and confirming if a patient is being impacted by CIRS and identifying the cause and source of the biotoxin are the two main steps in diagnosing CIRS and Mold Exposure. To diagnose CIRS and Mold Exposure, the following diagnostic tools are commonly used:

To learn more about the debilitating symptoms of mold sickness and to find out whether you have CIRS or something else, contact Proactive Wellness Centers. Our team of medical professionals is here to help you every step of the way.

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Hope for Patients with CIRS: Proactive Wellness Centers' Mold Illness Treatment in Frederick, MD

Our approach to treating CIRS utilizes integrative and functional medicine, The Shoemaker Protocol along with the latest evidence-based approaches to treating mold illness and the related secondary issues that it causes. We begin by utilizing advanced diagnostics to confirm the presence of the condition and identify the specific environment causing continued exposure to biotoxins. Next, we take a stepwise approach to halt the progression of the disease, eliminate biotoxins from the body, and reverse any damage to cellular structures. Our goal is to help patients achieve a full recovery.

To do this, we not only have to identify the primary condition like CIRS or Lyme disease, but we then have to continue looking to see if you have any of the common secondary conditions like reactivated EBV, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and others. Once we understand the totally of your condition, then we can implement a treatment plan tailored for you. Yes, it will leverage the Shoemaker protocol, but we have found that we have to extend the protocol to cover the secondary issues that we uncover.

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The steps we follow to reach that goal include:

In order to initiate the recovery process, it is important to address and resolve any affected areas, or, alternatively, relocate the patient from that environment if necessary. Prolonged exposure to mold can hinder the success of the treatment plan and impede the healing process.

Two commonly used binding agents in the process of treating Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome are Welchol and Cholestyramine. Cholestyramine is particularly effective in binding biotoxins that are processed in the liver's bile ducts and helps to eliminate them from the body. It has been scientifically proven, through placebo-controlled studies, to reverse multiple aspects of the inflammatory process associated with CIRS.

Many individuals experiencing mold sickness and other chronic inflammatory illnesses may have a staph infection called MARCoNS (Multiple Antibiotic Resistant Coagulase Negative Staphylococci) residing deep in their nasal cavities. This infection is resistant to antibiotics and needs to be eliminated for the patient to fully recover.

Each patient requires a customized plan based on the affected areas and CIRS severity. Retesting is necessary after each step to confirm balance restoration. Testing may include some or all of the following:
  • VIP
  • TGF Beta 1
  • MMP9
  • ADH
  • Antigliadin
  • Androgen Imbalance
  • C4a
  • More

In order to halt the growth of mold fungi, patients need to avoid foods that can cause mycotoxins. Some examples of these foods include:
  • Barley
  • Cottonseed
  • Peanuts
  • Corn
  • Black Pepper
  • Figs
  • Rice
  • Bread
  • Beans
  • More
Proactive Wellness has a proven track record of treating patients who have experienced severe health issues without any clear explanation. Unlike other "syndromes," our diagnosis process involves specific tests to confirm a diagnosis rather than simply ruling out other diseases.
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Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Chronic Fatigue, and Chronic Pain Syndrome are examples of illnesses that are often diagnosed without such confirmatory tests. If you are experiencing unexplained health issues or have been exposed to water-damaged buildings, it is possible that you are suffering from CIRS or a mold illness.

The good news is that we can diagnose and address this disease with a mold illness treatment program in Frederick, MD tailored to your body and your symptoms. That way, we can help you regain your health as soon as possible.

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5 Symptoms of Mold Exposure

Mold spores can easily be brought into your home on your shoes or clothing or through open windows or doors. If these spores can find a warm, damp, humid environment, they can begin to multiply. Soon, your home can be filled with toxic mold. If you think mold has invaded your home or another environment, like in an office or warehouse, it's important for you to know about the symptoms.

Unfortunately, diagnosing mold issues can be exceptionally difficult. But why? The answer can be quite frustrating.

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Understanding the Difficulty of Diagnosing Mold Symptoms

Many doctors fail to recognize the impact of mycotoxins emitted by certain indoor mold species, which can lead to chemical and inflammatory reactions. While conventional medicine acknowledges that mold can cause allergies, it may overlook this crucial aspect of mold-related health issues.

This can happen for several reasons:

  • Standardized treatment protocols for mold toxicity are offered mostly by Functional/Integrative physicians as the conventional physicians are not on board despite over 20 years of published research. Due to this issue, patients spend precious months/years going from doctor to doctor in the conventional channel with no answers.
  • Though ERMI testing has been accepted in the integrative/functional medical community, there isn't a "gold standard" in mold testing that is universally accepted.
  • Mold symptoms can manifest in vastly different ways depending on the patient.
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After understanding the points above, it's no wonder that mold poisoning can be hard to diagnose. Fortunately, integrative and functional holistic medicine providers and wellness centers like Proactive Wellness are flipping the proverbial script. Unlike traditional clinics, our team considers environmental factors that can affect patient health and has advanced training to provide mold poisoning treatment in Frederick, MD.

Now that you understand why mold symptoms are so hard to diagnose let's take a closer look at five of the most common indicators of mold sickness.

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Fatigue

Fatigue is probably the number one symptom of well over 90% of CIRS patients. The level of fatigue varies from 5 on a 10 point scale all the way to 10 on a 10 point scale. Many patients can no longer work or remain productive as in the worst cases, the fatigue is overwhelming. College students living in moldy dorms frequently have to drop out of school until the illness is treated effectively. Older adults have to retire or stop working due the fatigue. If you have overwhelming fatigue, CIRS may be a major contributor to your illness.

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Breathing Problems

Exposure to mold can cause a host of respiratory problems, such as breathing difficulties, allergies, and asthma, especially in individuals with a weakened immune system. Mold can worsen asthma, irritate the nasal passages, lungs, and throat, and lead to symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, sneezing, sore throat, and nasal congestion. Other health issues such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis, sinus congestion, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis have also been associated with mold sickness.

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Sadness and Depression

Mold can cause a variety of illnesses that can show up in different ways, such as psychological symptoms like anxiety, depression, insomnia, concentration problems, and memory loss. It has been reported that nearly 40% of people who live in moldy homes experience depression. Researchers suggest that exposure to toxic mold and dealing with the physical symptoms of mold illness can contribute to mental health issues.

Due to this phenomenon, many mold patients are given antidepressant medications in the conventional channels.

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Feeling "Pins and Needles"

Numbness, twitching, or tingling in the extremities, such as hands, feet, legs, and arms, is another symptom of mold illness. The sensation is similar to pins and needles, which are often felt when the body is held in an uncomfortable position for a long time. While this sensation can indicate serious nerve damage or disease, it can also be a symptom of mold sickness.

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Digestion Problems and Disorders

When exposed to mold, individuals may experience various digestive problems. Some may lose their appetite, leading to unintentional weight loss. Others may suffer from stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. Furthermore, the influx of mold spores may trigger systemic inflammation, causing bloating and weight gain due to the digestive system's exposure to harmful mold.

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Top Tips for

Controlling Mold in Your Environment

It's not possible to completely eliminate all mold and mold spores from your home or place of work. However, since mold spores need moisture to grow, the best way to prevent or get rid of growth is to reduce the moisture in your environment. If you already have mold growing there, it's important to clean it up and address the issue causing dampness. If you only clean up the mold and don't address the underlying problem, the mold is likely to return.

Here are some tips to help reduce moisture throughout your home or office:

  • Use A/C or Dehumidifiers. This is especially important if you live in a hot, humid area of the United States.
  • Ensure A/C drip pans are clean, dry, and obstruction-free.
  • Thoroughly dry areas that are damp or wet within 48 hours.
  • Be sure to install insulation in cold areas like your home's exterior walls and windows. Doing so will reduce condensation.
  • Work with an HVAC company to check your HVAC system. Doing so can help ensure your unit is removing as much humidity as possible.
  • Keep the humidity in your home below 60% whenever possible.
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Here are some tips to help reduce moisture in your kitchen:

  • Check for leaks near your ice makers, sinks, and anywhere else water is present.
  • Make sure your exhaust fans are directing moisture outside, not into your attic.
  • If you notice your appliances are causing moisture on windows and other surfaces, turn them off as soon as you're done using them.

Here are some tips to help reduce moisture in crawlspaces:

  • Use a plastic covering on the dirt in your crawlspace. Doing so will prevent moisture from saturating the ground.
  • Ensure that your crawlspace or basement is ventilated well.
  • Check your home's gutters. Make sure they're directing water away from your property, not toward your foundation or crawlspace.

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Mold Toxicity Treatment in Frederick, MD

Trying to "tough it out" through life with CIRS isn't any way to live. If you're suffering from the effects of biotoxin illness, you should know that there are solutions available to help you reclaim your health and your life. With the help of a can-do attitude, healthy living, and mold illness treatment from Proactive Wellness, there's light at the end of the dark tunnel you're trapped within. Contact our office today to get started on your first step toward recovery!

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The Voltaggio brothers deliver steak and sizzle in a divine space

At Wye Oak Tavern, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio are the dynamic duo behind the creative American menu in Frederick, Maryland.March 20, 2025In decades of cooking, brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio have managed to open six restaurants together, this despite the fact that they’re based on opposite coasts: Bryan in Frederick, Maryland, and Michael in Los Angeles. Their latest project, Wye Oak Tavern, opened in December in the siblings’ hometown.Practice, practice, practice got them to what might be their best r...

At Wye Oak Tavern, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio are the dynamic duo behind the creative American menu in Frederick, Maryland.

March 20, 2025

In decades of cooking, brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio have managed to open six restaurants together, this despite the fact that they’re based on opposite coasts: Bryan in Frederick, Maryland, and Michael in Los Angeles. Their latest project, Wye Oak Tavern, opened in December in the siblings’ hometown.

Practice, practice, practice got them to what might be their best restaurant yet.

Wye Oak Tavern, ensconced in the Visitation Hotel in Frederick, is definitely their most divine. The lofty main dining room is decorated with an organ on the top floor, while the bar is flanked by statues of two angels, bowing before a life-size painting set in a gold frame. “The Presentation in the Temple” depicts a young Jesus being introduced to St. Simeon. (Forgive me if I say the scene has mass appeal.) The good bones of a former convent and Catholic girls’ school explain the design, which was tweaked to include references to the country’s largest white oak tree in Talbot County until the demise of the “quiet giant” in 2002.

The owners of the hotel asked for a steakhouse. The Voltaggios — Bryan is 48 and Michael two years younger — expanded on the request with seafood and some iconic regional dishes. The result is a menu that tastes both traditional and modern, and an experience that blends small-town charm with big-city ambitions. At Wye Oak Tavern, pot roast with carrots gets the same TLC as a shrimp-and-grits cocktail. (You read that right, and stick with me.)

The appetizers suggest the brothers had a blast dreaming them up. Chicken liver paté takes the shape of a drumstick, thanks to a mold Michael found online. The smooth, cognac-spiked spread is breaded with cornflakes, which make it look like fried chicken, and the accompaniments are card-size “waffles” fashioned from local sourdough milk bread pressed in a waffle iron. Cute, cute, cute. Coddies — Baltimore’s preferred way of eating cod and potatoes — taste regal but present playful. The snack is fried in tempura and crushed saltines, skewered with a Popsicle stick and brighter thanks to a turmeric-laced giardiniera. That white dollop atop the fritter is tartar sauce coaxed from cauliflower.

I like the crab cake, formed from pasteurized local crab until April brings fresh, but the reimagined shrimp cocktail steals the show. The shrimp, dusted with the expected Old Bay spice, arrive with squares of shrimp toast fashioned from shrimp paste and grits, fried and freckled with sesame seeds. The zingy cocktail sauce is green with tomatillo. Trust me. A shrimp-and-grits cocktail is more entertaining than straight seafood, no matter how sweet and plump.

Bored with beet salads? The tavern’s contribution stifles yawns. Sliced roasted beets are lightly crisp with pastrami spices, arranged on Thousand Island dressing and festooned with savory, caraway-touched twigs of funnel cake that prompt memories of fairs. The salad is equal parts fine and fun.

Among the chefs’ shared restaurants is Voltaggio Brothers Steak House at MGM National Harbor, their debut joint effort and a precursor of future fun times. Wye Oak Tavern sources good beef, which you want to order with some potatoes (mashed are superior to fried); creamed spinach that’s rich but still lets the vegetable shine; and (be still my heart) tiger sauce. The condiment — which marries mayonnaise and horseradish and gives lift to pit beef — is another shout-out to Baltimore and made modern with brown and orange stripes of balsamic-Worcestershire sauce and paprika and turmeric oil, respectively. Anything tiger sauce touches is made more exciting. After an initial taste, my posse applied it to just about everything but drinks and dessert.

Prime rib is everything a fan wants it to be: thick cut, crusted in garlic and mustard, blushing red like it just heard a blue joke. The accompanying cheddar cheese popover was DOA — deflated on arrival — but its collapse didn’t lesson its flavor or ability to sop. Pot roast is a surprise for the way it tastes like Mom’s if Mom had gone to Le Cordon Bleu. The components are prepared separately, so that the beef and carrots cook for their optimum times, before reuniting on the platter with tomato gravy and meat juices. “Perfect,” said a cooking teacher at my table. The rest of us, our mouths full, could only nod in agreement.

Look to the water here, too. Rockfish is crisped on one side and bookended in its pan with two perfect golden hush puppies. A faint crackle gives way to an uncommonly fluffy center. Dredge a bite into the pan juices and let it sponge a broth that tastes of the sea and tomato. Juicy swordfish piccata is almost as good. What’s to stop capers, lemon, fried sage and butter from throwing a party for every bite?

Then there’s a pork chop: thick, juicy, well-seasoned and subtly smoky, accompanied with grits made with heirloom Jimmy Red corn and topped with cheddar cheese foam. We polished off the chop but left the à la carte broccoli behind because it arrived cool. (The kitchen is a floor below; servers ferry food via stairs. Tip appropriately, but also because they know their stuff.)

Set off with dividers that resemble confessional screens, marble tables and tufted blue banquettes cocreate an upscale tavern. The capacious main dining room is livelier than seating in the rear, although the back walls benefit from tranquil, green-tinted wallpaper that depicts woods reflected into water.

Locals, or those who ate here when it was a school, might delight in seeing apple dumplings for dessert. The confection, updated with a custard flavored like cinnamon toast, made occasional appearances on the menu at the onetime Visitation Academy of Frederick. A fool for lemon meringue pie, I was charmed by the vivid DIY version whipped up by the Voltaggios. The sunny lemon shapes on the plate split to reveal tangy curd, a lovely contrast to the nearby tufts of torched meringue and scoops of creamy coconut ice cream. A coconut crumble keeps the beauty from shifting. In contrast, tres leches cake is stolid.

Young as the restaurant is, Wye Oak is consistent, a detail aided and abetted by executive chef Zach Long, 39, who has worked with the Voltaggios for about six years, at projects including their steakhouse in National Harbor, the late Aggio in Baltimore and the onetime Family Meal in Ashburn. “We finish each other’s sentences” and ideas, he says. The novelties from the kitchen extend to the bar, which makes, among other good drinks, an intriguing martini infused with carrots, espelette pepper and celery bitters. In-the-know cooks will understand why the cocktail goes by “Mirepoix.”

Michael says he used to feel his hometown was “off limits to me, Bryan’s market,” asking himself, “How do I fit in if I live in L.A.?” The truth is, work obligations sometimes find Michael on the East Coast and Bryan on the West, and the brothers are older and wiser now.

Wye Oak Tavern, says the younger Voltaggio, is “us sharing our story through the restaurant.” It’s a terrific tale.

211 E. Church St., Frederick. 240-931-1120. wyeoaktavern.com. Open 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Prices: Appetizers $17 to $79 (for a sampler of three seafood appetizers), main courses $21 to $89 (for 16 ounces of prime dry-aged steak). Sound check: 77 decibels/Must speak with raised voice. Accessibility: An outdoor hotel elevator can take diners from the parking lot to the main dining room; restrooms are ADA-compliant.

Head to Head Contrast: Frederick County Bancorp (MD) (OTCMKTS:FCBI) and Citizens Community Bancorp (NASDAQ:CZWI)

ProfitabilityThis table compares Citizens Community Bancorp and Frederick County Bancorp (MD)’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets. Get Citizens Community Bancorp alerts: Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Citizens Community Bancorp 13.79% 7.87% 0.77% Frederick County Bancorp (MD)...

Profitability

This table compares Citizens Community Bancorp and Frederick County Bancorp (MD)’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

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Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Citizens Community Bancorp 13.79% 7.87% 0.77%
Frederick County Bancorp (MD) 11.41% N/A N/A

Insider & Institutional Ownership

55.1% of Citizens Community Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of Citizens Community Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 32.2% of Frederick County Bancorp (MD) shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Citizens Community Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Frederick County Bancorp (MD) pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Citizens Community Bancorp pays out 27.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Risk and Volatility

Citizens Community Bancorp has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Frederick County Bancorp (MD) has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Citizens Community Bancorp and Frederick County Bancorp (MD)”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Citizens Community Bancorp $56.29 million 2.46 $13.75 million $1.33 10.36
Frederick County Bancorp (MD) $18.62 million 3.11 $2.96 million N/A N/A

Citizens Community Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Frederick County Bancorp (MD).

Summary

Citizens Community Bancorp beats Frederick County Bancorp (MD) on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for Citizens Community Federal N.A. that provides various traditional community banking services to businesses, agricultural operators, and consumers. It accepts various deposit products, including demand deposits, savings and money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. The company also offers various loan products, such as commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, agricultural real estate, agricultural operating, and consumer loans; and one-to-four family residential mortgages and home equity lines-of-credit. In addition, it maintains a portfolio of investments comprising mortgage-backed, corporate asset-backed, U.S. Government sponsored agency, and corporate debt securities. Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

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Frederick County Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for Frederick County Bank that provides various banking services to individuals and commercial enterprises in the Frederick County, Maryland. It offers deposit products, including personal checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, and health savings accounts; and business checking accounts, savings and money market accounts, and certificates of deposits. The company provides home equity, home equity fixed rate, mortgage, installment, vehicle, and unsecured loans, as well as home equity line of credit and lines of credit; and commercial loans, such as term loans, lines of credit, letters of credit, and real estate finance. It also offers cash management services comprising automated clearing house, wire origination, remote deposit capture, and zero balance account services. In addition, the company provides mobile deposit capture, overdraft protection, debit and credit card, automated teller machine, and night depository services; and business courier and merchant processing services, as well as online banking and bill pay services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Frederick, Maryland.

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Cancer Treatment (OTCMKTS:CTHZ – Get Free Report) and BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ:BTSG – Get Free Report) are both medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk.

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Risk & Volatility

Cancer Treatment has a beta of -2.37, indicating that its share price is 337% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BrightSpring Health Services has a beta of 2.21, indicating that its share price is 121% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Cancer Treatment and BrightSpring Health Services’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cancer Treatment N/A N/A N/A
BrightSpring Health Services -0.38% 4.16% 0.99%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Cancer Treatment and BrightSpring Health Services”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Cancer Treatment N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
BrightSpring Health Services $11.27 billion 0.26 -$154.60 million ($0.12) -141.33

Cancer Treatment has higher earnings, but lower revenue than BrightSpring Health Services.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Cancer Treatment and BrightSpring Health Services, as provided by MarketBeat.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cancer Treatment 0 0 0 0 0.00
BrightSpring Health Services 0 1 9 0 2.90

BrightSpring Health Services has a consensus target price of $21.67, indicating a potential upside of 27.75%. Given BrightSpring Health Services’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BrightSpring Health Services is more favorable than Cancer Treatment.

Summary

BrightSpring Health Services beats Cancer Treatment on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Cancer Treatment Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in providing IT-enabled services; the exploitation of an invention related to the on-site production of chlorine gas and related compounds; and providing radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, and other medical related services. The company, through a 50% interest in a joint venture, offers IT-enabled services, including medical transcriptions, billing and collecting, bookkeeping, and claims processing services. The company enables users to manufacture chlorine on-site and when needed through its device. It has a 51% interest in a radiation therapy center located in Logan, West Virginia. In addition, through its wholly owned subsidiary, CTI Management Corp., the company’s president provides management services. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Carson City, Nevada.

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BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. operates a home and community-based healthcare services platform in the United States. The company's platform focuses on delivering pharmacy and provider services, including clinical and supportive care in home and community settings to Medicare, Medicaid, and insured populations. It serves patients through clinical providers and pharmacists. The company was formerly known as Phoenix Parent Holdings Inc. and changed its name to BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. in May 2021. BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Gordon Ramsay Revamps Maryland Eatery: Restaurant Set to Reopen This Week After Filming

Last week we let you know that Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was making waves in Maryland as he filmed television series, “Kitchen Nightmares” (or a show with a similar premise) in Frederick, MD. The restaurant he was filming at, Callahan’s Seafood Bar & Grill (1808 Rosemont Ave. in Frederick, MD) has announced that it will be reopening on Tuesday, March 11th.Callahan’s wrote the following on social media...

Last week we let you know that Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was making waves in Maryland as he filmed television series, “Kitchen Nightmares” (or a show with a similar premise) in Frederick, MD. The restaurant he was filming at, Callahan’s Seafood Bar & Grill (1808 Rosemont Ave. in Frederick, MD) has announced that it will be reopening on Tuesday, March 11th.

Callahan’s wrote the following on social media on Monday evening, “We are happy to announce that we will be reopening tomorrow Tuesday March 11th. For the time being we have introduced a limited menu as we begin to implement a slow rollout of a new and improved Callahan’s! Don’t worry, your old favorites aren’t gone forever ???? We appreciate your love for Callahan’s ❤️”

Several sources confirmed to us last week that Ramsay is in Frederick to film an episode of the series (or one with a similar premise). The casting call went out for a show referred to as “Restaurant Refresh,” but those we spoke with last week believed it would be Kitchen Nightmares or a show with a similar premise and “Restaurant Refresh” was just a working title. Callahan’s itself has yet to make any mention of Ramsay.

“Kitchen Nightmares” is a popular reality TV show where Ramsay visits struggling restaurants across the country to help turn them around. Known for his fiery temperament and culinary expertise, Ramsay works with restaurant owners to revamp their menus, improve service, and reinvigorate their businesses. The show combines intense drama with inspiring transformations, showcasing Ramsay’s ability to bring out the best in both people and their establishments.

Beyond his television endeavors, Ramsay has also made a mark on the D.C. dining scene with the opening of three restaurants– Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips, Street Pizza, and Hell’s Kitchen.

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